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Tottenham Hotspur secured an emphatic victory in Austria last night as they made easy work of beating Europa League rivals Wolfsberger. Jose Mourinho opted to start the likes of Gareth Bale and Dele Alli in their 4-1 win on enemy soil.

Goals came from the Real Madrid loanee, Son Heung-min, Lucas Moura and substitute Carlos Vinicius. It was a convincing performance from the team and one that Mourinho will be pleased with following their back-to-back defeats to Everton in the FA Cup and Manchester City in their latest Premier League clash.

However, one man in particular was a weak link for Spurs in the middle of the park. Moussa Sissoko struggled to get a grip on the game and was the culprit for Wolfsberger’s only goal of the 90.

Moussa Sissoko vs Wolfsberger

Not only was the Frenchman to blame for Michael Liendl’s second half penalty, but his overall stats weren’t anything to write home about. Before he was hauled off in place of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Sissoko fumbled his way through the match.

According to Sofascore, he committed a whopping six fouls, which was more than any other Spurs player on the pitch. He also lost nine of his 13 attempted duels, squandering 70% of his challenges. This is very out of character for Sissoko, who won 3/5 duels against Man City and 6/7 against Everton.

The £90,000 per week midfield man is a regular under Mourinho and has missed just five Premier League fixtures this season. He has also been ever-present in Tottenham’s EFL Cup and FA Cup run, according to Transfermarkt.

However, with Harry Winks, Tanguy Ndombele and Hojbjerg all competing for their spot in the lineup, Sissoko can’t let performances like this become a regular thing or he risks slipping down the pecking order.

In other news, Steve Howey drops verdict on Spurs boss Jose Mourinho’s issue with Gareth Bale…

According to a report by Football Insider, sharing the latest on Tottenham Hotspur and their interest in Scott Parker, the Fulham manager ‘has his supporters’ in the boardroom – most notably chairman Daniel Levy.

The Lowdown: Parker still enticing Spurs

The Englishman has been one of the main names consistently touted as Tottenham continue their hunt for a new manager, with reliable football.london correspondent Alasdair Gold claiming that Parker has indeed been tracked.

A former coach of Tottenham’s under-18s, the 40-year-old eventually swapped north London for Craven Cottage. Following a season to forget for Fulham as they suffered relegation, Parker has still drawn admiration for his attacking philosophy and style of play on the banks of the Thames – an aspect which apparently intrigues Spurs.

The Latest: Parker ‘has his supporters’ in Spurs boardroom

Bringing the latest on Tottenham and their interest in Parker, Football Insider claimed that he remains a contender for the Spurs job and even ‘has his supporters’ in the Lilywhites boardroom.

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The most notable Spurs chief in admiration for Parker is club chairman, Levy who is believed to be a major fan of the 40-year-old, whose ‘fine reputation’ as an up-and-coming manager also marks him out as a credible candidate for the role as Tottenham weigh up their options before the season’s end.

The Verdict: Underrated candidate…

Lauded as a ‘top coach’ by Spurs starlet Ryan Sessegnon (talkSPORT), Parker has also attracted great praise from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Indeed, the Spaniard applauded the Fulham manager for his courageous brand of attacking football earlier this season, calling him one of the ‘innovative’ English managers alongside Graham Potter (Manchester Evening News).

His lack of experience with managing high-profile players could come as a caveat, but he certainly fits into the mould of manager Tottenham are reportedly seeking. It is believed they want someone attack-minded to succeed the departed Jose Mourinho and bring back ‘the Spurs way’ of playing football.

Judging by his plaudits this season, Parker could be the unlikely man to do just that.

In other news: ‘We’re told’ – Sky Sports have news that ‘will interest Tottenham fans’…find out more here.

Many Rangers fans have been left to buzz as an update emerged on the Scotland national team ahead of Euro 2020.

As per footage shown on their official Twitter page, both Nathan Patterson and Jon McLaughlin have been called up by Steve Clarke to represent their country in the upcoming summer tournament.

McLaughlin has already earned two senior caps before for Scotland, but crucially Patterson has never won a senior cap, yet Clarke has decided to take the 19-year-old to a major tournament, as a testament to just how well he has played for Steven Gerrard’s men this season.

The right-back has played in a total of 14 games in total over all competitions in the 2020/21 term (Transfermarkt), and has had to fill in for James Tavernier at times, which is not easy, and is again testament to his performances over the course of the campaign.

Rangers fans on Patterson and McLaughlin update

These members of the Ibrox faithful lauded the update as it was shared on Twitter, with one claiming that they were ‘buzzing’ while another branded it as ‘superb’:

“Superb and both deserve it”

Credit: @mrscrimbo

“Brilliant”

Credit: @shazzamac1973

“Fantastic”

Credit: @WeeKaren82

“Massive congratulations to young Nathan Patterson. Get out there and tear it up lad, we believe in you”

Credit: @CraigMcGrath90

“Buzzing hopefully they can both get game time”

Credit: @Mikey1872786

“Wow fair play to Clarke”

Credit: @83boabobski

In other news, find out what Graham Spiers post has left Gers fuming here!

As Manchester City made history on Tuesday night, reaching their first ever Champions League final and overcoming Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain 4-1 on aggregate, many Sky Blues supporters took to social media and slammed Ander Herrera for his post-match comments.

Pep Guardiola’s men clinched a memorable 2-0 second leg victory at the Etihad Stadium thanks to a brace from star winger Riyad Mahrez and some heroic defending from the likes of Ruben Dias and John Stones.

The Algerian star was first there to pounce on a ricocheted Kevin De Bruyne effort to fire a neat finish through Keylor Navas’ legs.

As City sat back and waited for their next opportunity, the Sky Blues eventually found one in the form of a second half counter attack – with Phil Foden’s low cross then providing a tap-in for Mahrez to double their lead.

On an historic night for the club, however, many supporters took some anger out on Herrera following his post match message.

Despite the home side having more shots on target, efforts inside the box and big chances (SofaScore), the opposing midfielder and former Man United ace believes PSG were the ‘better side’ for a majority of the game (The Sun).

Flocking to his comments, many City supporters had their say – find a flavour of their comments from social media down below.

Man City fans destroy Herrera

“No way”

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“Biggest clown I’ve heard”

Credit: @Lanuito7

“This is laughable”

Credit: @sam_bling

“Nah he’s got to be joking”

Credit: @ItsinSaneLeroy

“Thinks he’s Fergie”

Credit: @petermcr

“Herrera delusional.”

Credit: @MCFCVillain

“What game was he watching”

Credit: @bald_21lva

“No way 

They just can’t take it. Need to learn to lose respectfully.”

Credit: @notamendy

In other news: Man City fans also flocked to these quotes from an agent, find out more here.

According to reliable club insider ExWHUemployee, via West Ham Fan Zone, the 2021/2022 home kit will be based on West Ham’s 1999/2000 strip in which club cult hero Paolo Di Canio scored his famous volley against AFC Wimbledon.

Depending on how David Moyes’ men finish what has been a brilliant 2020/2021 campaign overall, with European qualification still firmly in reach, next season could be set to become very interesting.

Six points off fourth-placed Chelsea with a game in hand (BBC), West Ham were gifted a big lifeline in the Champions League race by London rivals Arsenal on Wednesday after their 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.

Even if qualification for Europe’s most coveted competition could be too much to ask in the end, Europa League is still a very strong possibility.

ExWHUemployee, sharing news on how West Ham will turn out for what could be an exciting 2021/2022 season, has dropped a kit revelation that their 2021/2022 strip will be based off a favourite from the late 1990s.

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Indeed, the Irons will apparently turn out in a home kit akin to the one in which Di Canio scored that wondergoal against Wimbledon – an arguably fitting tribute.

As a result, many Hammers supporters have been left excited – find all of their best verdicts down below.

West Ham fans excited by ExWHUemployee news on kit

“That kit + europa league? I’m dreaming”

Credit: @ryanwhitfield97

“Gassed”

Credit: @dantweetr

“PLEASE”

Credit: @whugabes

“The best kit we’ve ever had”

Credit: @robbiemorgz

“Dear God, those will be beautiful”

Credit: @dznnvc

“Absolutely love this kit”

Credit: @KFranklin_x

“Beautiful”

Credit: @JamieWHU_

In other news: ‘Better than Lingard’… These West Ham fans flock to alleged GSB transfer plan, find out more here.

Southampton have been linked with both Souleyman Doumbia and Brandon Williams recently but who would be the better addition to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side this summer?

Souleyman Doumbia

According to Football Insider, Southampton are considering a move for the 24-year-old Angers SCO left-back this summer as they look to replace Ryan Bertrand, who is looking increasingly likely to leave when his contract at St Mary’s expires.

The 24-year-old has been a regular with the Ligue 1 side this season following his arrival from Stade Rennais in the summer, making 26 appearances in the French top-flight, for which he has averaged a solid, if unspectacular, 6.63 rating for his performances.

The Ivory Coast international is contracted until 2023 but is valued at just £2.25m by Transfermarkt which suggests that he would be a relatively cheap option for the Saints this summer.

Brandon Williams

Southampton were heavily linked with a move for Williams in the January transfer window and although that loan deal fell through, according to The Athletic, they will return for him this summer.

The 20-year-old has struggled for regular game time at Manchester United this season as a result of Luke Shaw’s impressive run of form, whilst Alex Telles’ summer arrival also saw the “brave” academy graduate slip down the pecking order in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.

In the 2019/20 season, however, Williams was a regular for United in the Europa League and impressed across his eight appearances, averaging a 7.19 rating for his performances.

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Who would be better?

Whilst Williams might arrive on an initial loan deal, and would likely prove to be a more expensive option for Southampton should they seek a permanent deal, he seems like the better of the two options.

He can play as both a left-back and as a right-back, which means he could provide back-up on the right-hand side for Kyle Walker-Peters, whilst the fact that he is English also helps with Premier League registration rules.

A loan deal for Williams would be a lot less risky too, as he if ends up struggling at St Mary’s then the Saints would have no obligation to buy him, whereas Doumbia could prove to be a flop which would then have to be sold on in the future for a loss.

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Therefore, Martin Semmens should forget about signing Doumbia this summer and instead focus on signing Williams on loan for Hasenhuttl’s side ahead of next season.

And, in other news… Saints record-breaker has golden chance to win Hasenhuttl over, it’s make or break

Leeds could take a big step towards building for the future by signing Sheffield United starlet Kyron Gordon.

What’s the story?

The 18-year-old is yet to make his senior debut at Bramall Lane but is already plying his trade for the club’s under-23s, and it now appears that clubs across the Premier League have taken notice.

According to the Daily Mail, both Marcelo Bielsa’s side and Manchester United have joined the race to sign Gordon this summer, with Merseyside duo Everton and Liverpool also said to be in the running.

The report claimed that “all four of the Premier League admirers are constantly assessing talented prospects such as Gordon with the aim to add depth to their youth ranks and may consider a move in the summer amid an expected re-shaping of the Blades.”

Securing Leeds’ future

In the 18-year-old, Leeds would be making yet another exciting addition to their academy following the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood, who have also made the switch in recent seasons.

Given his age, there will be no expectation that the Blades youngster will be in the first team at Elland Road any time soon, but it could ensure that the Whites’ future at the back remains bright.

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Bielsa already has one young starlet in Charlie Cresswell progressing through the ranks, and signing Gordon to partner him in the youth teams could help form a potential duo to eventually shine at Premier League level.

That partnership could be developed early and would see them gain an understanding of each others’ strengths and weaknesses ahead of the real test of senior football in the top flight, if all goes to plan.

Meanwhile, Leeds could finally wave goodbye to this liability…

Roy Hodgson’s three-and-a-half-year spell at Crystal Palace looks almost certain to be coming to an end.

The 73-year-old’s contract at Selhurst Park reaches its conclusion at the end of the 2020/21 campaign, with no real suggestions as of yet over whether he is in line for a renewal.

Having presided over 153 matches in his time at the club, Hodgson’s stint at Selhurst Park is actually the longest throughout his lengthy managerial career.

It remains to be seen whether that will be extended even further but after Peterborough United chairman Barry Fry stated that Hodgson has “worked miracles” in an exclusive interview with Football Fan Cast, maybe it is time for him to receive far more credit for his influence on Palace and also potentially earn a new deal?

After being appointed Eagles’ boss in September 2017 following the awful tenure of Frank de Boer, Hodgson had a considerable job on his hands in keeping Palace in the Premier League with the team having lost their opening four league fixtures without scoring a goal.

He managed to do that and even more, with Palace eventually earning an 11th-placed finish. Whilst Hodgson hasn’t managed to better that eventual position – finishing 12th, 14th and currently sitting 12th – that relative comfort being away from the relegation picture would be hugely welcome to the Selhurst Park hierarchy.

Meanwhile, in his time at Selhurst Park, Hodgson has managed to accumulate an impressive win rate of 34.5% in the Premier League.

Since earning promotion back to the top-flight in 2013, this has only been beaten by the likes of Tony Pulis and Sam Allardyce at Crystal Palace.

Considering how revered that aforementioned duo are for the jobs they did at the club, maybe Hodgson’s time in charge should be reflected on in a more positive light?

He surely must be in line for an extension to his current £93k per-week deal at Selhurst Park.

AND in more news, read about which Eagles defender we have named as our Crystal Palace Player of the Month for March…

Roy Keane has the ‘personality’ required to lead Celtic going forward, according to former Hoops manager Martin O’Neill.

O’Neill, who led Celtic to three Scottish titles and a UEFA Cup final over five years in Glasgow, was speaking to BBC Scotland Sportsound.

Betting was suspended on Keane’s potential appointment on Friday, but The Times reported two days later that the Manchester United legend was ‘unlikely’ to take up the post.

O’Neill seems to fear that it would be a mistake to overlook the 49-year-old, who has worked under the ex-Hoops boss as assistant manager in the Republic of Ireland and Nottingham Forest setups.

£30m Champions League prize on the line for Celtic

“Next season is really big because it’s automatic qualification for the Champions League,” O’Neill said.

“That’s a massive extra prize. It’s the 30 million. Maybe it bolsters the argument that Celtic are taking their time – that whoever is in there is able and capable of facing Rangers in the big contest.

“Roy Keane’s got the personality, for a start. A massive player, iconic figure in the game. He’s also very strong-willed. But he’s got the capacity to motivate the players.

“Roy’s learned a great deal over the years. Dermot [Desmond, Celtic’s principal shareholder] is a strong-willed man himself. He’ll know what is necessary.”

Keane has been out of the managerial hotseat since 2011, when he left Ipswich Town.

Whoever succeeds Neil Lennon at Celtic Park faces a daunting task. The Hoops trail their arch-rivals Rangers by a full 20 points in the table, and Steven Gerrard’s men have not lost a league game all season.

Transfer Tavern verdict

With £30m potentially on the line as O’Neill has outlined, Celtic probably shouldn’t be taking this big a gamble on their next manager.

Eddie Howe, who did a remarkable job at Bournemouth and is now the favourite for the job, would appear a more sensible appointment, given his impressive track record at Premier League level in recent times.

In other news, what will the new boss have to say about this potential transfer?

According to recent reports, Glasgow Rangers defensive midfielder, Glen Kamara, has revealed that he is in talks with Gers regarding a new contract.

Since joining Rangers from Dundee in what was a £50,000 deal back in January of 2019, Kamara has gone on to make 98 appearances for the Ibrox club, chipping in with four goals and providing four assists along the way.

So far this season, the £6,200-per-week 25-year-old has impressed for Steven Gerrard’s side, averaging a WhoScored match rating of 6.90 over his 28 Scottish Premiership appearances, as well as an identical average match rating of 6.90 over his 10 Europa League fixtures.

And, in recent comments, as cited by The Scottish Sun, the Finland international confirmed that he is in talks with Gers regarding a new deal at the club.

He said: “There’s been some talks. The season’s been good, obviously, we’ve just become champions. It’s been a success so far. I still have two years left on my contract. There’s still time over the summer to see what will happen.”

Transfer Tavern Take

Considering just how important Kamara has been within Gers’ title-winning side this season, with the midfielder missing just five league games so far this term, as well as the fact that Gerrard himself claimed he wants the club to tie down the £4.05 million-rated 25-year-old – whom the 40-year-old has dubbed as “superb” – to a new deal as quickly as possible, Kamara’s latest remarks would appear to be very positive news for all involved with Rangers.

In other news: these Rangers fans were left baffled after this “insane” footage emerged – find out more here!