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๐Ÿšจ Rangers closing in on appointment of Danny Rohl as new head coach. Not fully done but 36yo German now chosen candidate + #RangersFC in process of finalising deal to end manager search by installing highly-rated ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6732740/2025/10/20/danny-rohl-rangers-manager-appointment/
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๐Ÿšจ Fulham owners have told Marco Silva of desire to extend contract, which currently includes ~ยฃ15m release clause. Goodwill all round but no detailed talks yet as focus is on #FFC season + 48yo tends to keep options open until decision time @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6733017/2025/10/20/marco-silva-fulham-contract-clause/
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๐Ÿšจ Arsenal reach agreement with Max Dowman to sign scholarship terms - with pro deal expected to follow when turns 17 (Dec 31, 2026). 15yo could have moved anywhere & for more money but only wanted #AFC + terms in process of being finalised @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6743995/2025/10/23/max-dowman-arsenal-contract/
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๐Ÿšจ Gary Oโ€™Neil under consideration for shock return to Wolves after Vitor Pereira exit. #Boro boss Rob Edwards another prominent candidate - would need compensation but strong connection with #WWFC. Carrick & others also discussed internally @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6770496/2025/11/02/oneil-edwards-carrick-wolves-manager-next/
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๐Ÿšจ BREAKING: Southampton part ways with manager Will Still. 33yo appointed in May on 3yr contract but goes after 4 wins in 16 games. U21s head coach Tonda Eckert takes over as interim + contender in #SaintsFC search for permanent replacement @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6739294/2025/11/02/will-still-southampton-parts-ways-championship/?source=emp_shared_article
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๐Ÿšจ Wolves advancing in talks with Gary Oโ€™Neil + exploring other options in parallel - including Erik ten Hag. 55yo discussed internally & #WWFC expressed interest in speaking to ex-#MUFC boss as part of process. No imminent decision expected @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6770826/2025/11/03/wolves-gary-oneil-erik-ten-hag-manager/
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๐Ÿšจ EXCL: Gary Oโ€™Neil withdraws himself from process to become next Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach after initial talks. Understood 42yo felt opportunity to make shock return to Molineux not right for him at this time. #WWFC search ongoing @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6774203/2025/11/03/gary-oneil-wolves-head-coach-withdraws/?source=emp_shared_article
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๐Ÿšจ Wolves part company with director of professional football Domenico Teti. Italian joined in June having previously worked with Vitor Pereira; now follows Portuguese out of club. #WWFC may look to boost set-up once new head coach appointed @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6778165/2025/11/04/domenico-teti-leaves-wolves/
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RT @TheAthleticFC: โ€œSaturday will be special, for sure, because I am now on the opposite side, against them for the first time.โ€

Ahead of the visit of his former club, the Premier League leaders Arsenal, Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka talks exclusively to @mwalker2771 about:

๐Ÿ”บ The positivity being stoked at Sunderland
๐Ÿ”บ The afternoon he was booed from the field at the Emirates
๐Ÿ”บ The chaos Mikel Arteta confronted at Arsenal, and the standards he set from day one
๐Ÿ”บ How he was born to lead

๐Ÿ”— https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6776323/?source=twitteruk
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๐Ÿšจ EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 with significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL + foreign suitors, 23yo #AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6784435/2025/11/07/morgan-rogers-aston-villa-contract-new/
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โ€ŒDavid Ornstein (Twitter)

๐Ÿšจ ADAM WHARTON INTERVIEW ๐Ÿšจ
โšฝ๏ธ Delight at England selection
โšฝ๏ธ Physicality & G/A no problem
โšฝ๏ธ Rise of set-pieces + long throws
โšฝ๏ธ #CPFC chasing more silverware
โšฝ๏ธ Speculation around club future
โšฝ๏ธ โ€œMassiveโ€ blow if Glasner/Guehi go
โž• More @TheAthleticFC
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6788321/2025/11/08/david-ornstein-adam-wharton-england-world-cup/?source=emp_shared_article
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RT @TheAthleticFC: Exclusive: Adam Wharton speaks to @David_Ornstein:

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ On England call-up: "It was good news to wake up to... a little surprise."

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น On Oliver Glasner: "Heโ€™s facing some of the top managers week in, week out, and I donโ€™t think thereโ€™s a game weโ€™ve played that he hasnโ€™t given us a solution to beat one of the top teams... or any team."

๐ŸŒŸ On Marc Guehi: "(He) could literally go to any club in the world and be starting comfortably."

๐Ÿš‰ On taking the Tube: "Someone will maybe do a double-take and ask if Iโ€™m Adam Wharton. Iโ€™ll say, โ€˜Yeahโ€™, and carry on with my day.โ€

๐Ÿ”— https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6788321/?source=twitteruk
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๐Ÿšจ Wolves set to confirm appointment of Rob Edwards early next week. Expected to sign 3.5yr contract + arrive at club on Monday - talks over coaching staff continue. Compensation agreed with #Boro ~ยฃ2m & #WWFC plan to back 42yo in Jan window @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6791453/2025/11/09/rob-edwards-wolves-manager-middlesbrough/
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RT @NBCSportsSoccer: With Wolves closing in on Rob Edwards as their newest manager, @David_Ornstein gives the latest on everything happening behind the scenes at Molineux as the fight to avoid relegation intensifies.
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RT @TheAthleticFC: Ross Barkleyโ€™s career has had more ups and downs than most.

In an exclusive interview, the Aston Villa midfielder speaks to @J_Tanswell about:

๐Ÿ”น Going teetotal
๐Ÿ”น Seeking therapy
๐Ÿ”น A challenging upbringing
๐Ÿ”น Duncan Ferguson having tea at his family home
๐Ÿ”น Feeling โ€œhe couldn't breatheโ€ in Liverpool
๐Ÿ”น Joining Chelsea and living in London
๐Ÿ”น Unai Emery's โ€œNo bull***tโ€ at Aston Villa

๐Ÿ”— https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6794019/?source=twitteruk
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๐Ÿšจ England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonightโ€™s penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG match @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6803947/2025/11/13/morgan-rogers-england-serbia/
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Pleasure to take part in @UnffclPrtnr podcast with Brentford CEO Jon Varney & Matt Price from Indeed on evolving landscape of recruitment in football + business

๐Ÿ”Š Listen here
https://share.descript.com/view/ujY8xnPxIn2

๐Ÿ“บ Watch a couple of clips
https://share.descript.com/view/CMhmlH35WyQ

https://share.descript.com/view/1WhMia88pXp
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๐Ÿšจ Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo sale in January. Contract includes ยฃ65m release clause - available to all clubs but must be triggered by set date so #AFCB get time to replace. Applies again in summer at lower price @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814786/2025/11/17/antoine-semenyo-transfer-clause-bournemouth/
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๐Ÿšจ Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing. W/ @gunnerblog @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6813855/2025/11/18/gabriel-arsenal-thigh-injury/
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๐Ÿšจ EXCL: Man Utd strengthen recruitment operation by appointing Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. 39yo joins #MUFC after spells at West Ham, Chelsea & Brighton. Well-regarded Scot will report to Christopher Vivell. W/ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6835796/2025/11/25/manchester-united-kyle-macaulay-scouting/
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