He’s earning his coaching stripes - and Christophe Berra hopes to one display what’s learned in Scotland. The former Hearts defender is currently interim head coach at Huntsville City FC until the end of the MLS Next Pro season. He has previously had experience in the coaching realm with Livingston, Falkirk and Scotland U21s before taking on an American adventure. He did arrive as a coach but Jack Collison’s departure as head coach threw him into the dugout earlier than expected. A feeder side...
Steven Naismith deserves a nod for Manager of the Year after his work at Hearts this season, according to one pundit. The Jambos head coach has come through a tough start to life in the dugout to lead his team towards third spot. After a 0-0 draw with fourth-placed Kilmarnock on Saturday, that position can be sealed with a win away to Celtic at the weekend, or if Killie lost against Rangers this Sunday. It will seal a return to European football beyond Halloween in the revamped Europa League or...
As his first season in charge at Hearts edges towards a conclusion, Steven Naismith is content with the progress made. Two more points will secure the Edinburgh club third place in the Premiership and guarantee European league-stage football. They also reached both national cup semi-finals and Naismith is satisfied with his maiden campaign as head coach. He will continue to strive for better in the months ahead but, speaking to the Edinburgh News, he explained that finishing third and playing in...
Out-of-sight-out-of-mind design flaws can lead to refrigerator blindness — a common malady that prevents us from seeing the contents of our own fridge.
Out-of-sight-out-of-mind design flaws can lead to refrigerator blindness — a common malady that prevents us from seeing the contents of our own fridge.
Hearts head coach Steven Naismith lamented some naivety from his players in the 3-0 defeat at Celtic Park, but insisted he would also take many positives from the performance. Celtic scored twice inside the opening 21 minutes through Kyogo Furuhashi and added a late third goal through Matt O’Riley’s penalty to complete a comfortable victory. Defensively, Hearts failed to keep track of Kyogo at the first two goals but at times their play in opposition territory was brave and encouraging. Naismith...
The opportunity for a rare treble presents itself when Hearts visit Glasgow’s east end tomorrow. It is almost 63 years since the Tynecastle club won three consecutive matches against Celtic. After two successive 2-0 victories in the fixture this season, they are now seeking a third triumph to set the cat among the Premiership title pigeons. It requires a delve into Hearts’ halcyon days to find the last time they dominated Celtic to such a degree. A run of five successive Hearts wins over the...
Former Hearts boss John McGlynn has been nominated for PFA Scotland Manager of the Year. The 62-year-old was gaffer at Tynecastle between 2012-13. His Gorgie journey started in 1996 when he was assisting coaching with the youth sides under Jim Jefferies. He soon earned a permanent position as first-team coach and was the boss when Hearts won the Scottish Youth Cup in 2000. McGlynn was twice appointed manager on a caretaker basis in 2005. This season, he has guided Falkirk to the League One title...
Ally McCoist says Sunderland need their own Kieran McKenna, adding he still “can’t understand” the club’s decision to sack Tony Mowbray. Mowbray was sacked in December but the decision has come back to bite the club Sunderland were ninth and pushing for a play-off spot when Mowbray was dismissed and ultimately replaced by Michael Beale. Ipswich Town under McKenna have gone from strength to strength and are in with a chance of automatic promotion with two games left to play. Mowbray was replaced...
Xavi has reportedly decided to stay on in his role as Barcelona head coach. The 44-year-old previously announced he was leaving his post in the summer. Phil Foden reveals what it's REALLY like to play for Pep Guardiola in an It's All Kicking Off special. Listen on
The Sheffield-based club set itself targets to improve female participation rates over the past year which lead to a 50/50 female to male split in both of their beginner sessions and committee. On their award, club chair Tim Eldridge said: “we're very pleased to get it mainly because it recognises the work of a committee of volunteers. It reflects the work across a lot of different activities that have come together to make the place what it is.” The club has also launched several initiatives to...
On Tuesday, the Watsonville City Council voted to appoint an interim city manager who is a familiar face.