Midweek break to aid Newport for 'massive' FA Cup test
Nelson Jardim hopes Newport County will benefit from a midweek without league action in their FA Cup tie with Peterborough United. The Exiles have played six League Two matches in October prior to their first round encounter with Darren Ferguson's side at Rodney Parade on Saturday (15:00 GMT). And Jardim hopes his squad can use the additional recovery period and training ground time to deliver a strong performance against League One Posh. "The cup game is a massive challenge for us. That’s something we are looking forward to," said Jardim.
'Huge' Wrexham squad to relish FA Cup chance - Dobson
George Dobson believes Wrexham's squad depth will afford certain fringe players the chance to impress in the FA Cup at the weekend. Phil Parkinson's side are in first-round action at Harrogate Town on Sunday (15:30 GMT) as they look to continue their strong recent record in the competition. Indeed, Wrexham have reached the fourth round of the cup contest in each of the past two seasons under Parkinson. And midfielder Dobson believes the trip to League Two Harrogate will be beneficial for players eager to get further minutes under the belt.
How Erik ten Hag lost his way and dragged Manchester United into even deeper chaos
Erik ten Hag has a brand of defiance that sometimes made him sound a man apart. An unexpected taste of glory empowered him. “If they don’t want me, I go somewhere else to win trophies,” he said after defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Manchester United initially decided – albeit after speaking to a host of other managers – that they still did want him. Now, four months on, comes the decision they do not.The FA Cup final was the extraordinary anomaly, the silverware in a slump that has lasted 14 months. Ten Hag can leave Old...