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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 13:46Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director
Richard Hughes steps down from his position as sporting director of Liverpool and is set to join Saudi side Al-Hilal.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 13:10Newcastle United 2-2 Bournemouth: Premier League – live reaction
Updates from St James’ Park, kick-off 12.30pm (BST) Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail David Here come the teams! Some August sunshine adds to the sense of optimism and excitement in the ground. Giddy on those rays, Glenn Hoddle predicts either a 3-3 or 2-2 draw. It’s certainly not the case with all Pr…
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Guardian — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 13:00Liverpool look for new sporting director after Richard Hughes formally leaves
Hughes in line for similar role at Saudi club Al-Hilal FSG president Mike Gordon leads search for successor Liverpool are searching for a fourth sporting director in four years after confirming that Richard Hughes has stepped down from the role. Hughes’s departure has been long expected, with the 47-year-old in line…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 12:14Clarke needed to give SFA 'a little shove' for new contract
Steve Clarke says he had to cajole the Scottish FA into handing him a new contract as national head coach shortly before the World Cup finals this summer because he felt the governing body was hedging its bets.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 11:00Football Daily
Kelly Somers speaks to Brentford head coach Keith Andrews.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 10:40I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 10:10Premier League buildup, WSL opening weekend news, and more – matchday live
Buildup, news and discussion before Saturday’s games This weekend’s fixtures | Mail us with your thoughts Back to the WSL and here’s Tom Garry with a morning message. Sonia Bompastor says she expects a competitive, open title race this season, as she prepares to lead her Chelsea side into their home opener against A…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 09:23Who am I? Guess WSL star No 2
Work out the identity of today's Women's Super League player in as few attempts as possible.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 09:22Has there been a changing of guard for London sides in the WSL?
With the Women's Super League season starting up, are Arsenal in a better position than Chelsea to challenge for the title?
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 07:56Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now?
Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays?
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 07:28Putellas debut as London City beat Man Utd in opener
Alexia Putellas makes her London City Lionesses debut as the home side beat Manchester United 2-1 in the first game of the Women's Super League season.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 00:37Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:48First win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - Iraola
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it "feels good" to pick up his first victory in charge as his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:47'I thought we were excellent' - O'Neil on Liverpool defeat
Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil describes his team's performance as "excellent" despite their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Portman Road.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:31Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich
Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:30Watch: Shinnie on target as Stenhousemuir win at Livingston
Andrew Shinnie scores the only goal against his former club as Stenhousemuir win away to Livingston and extend their surprise lead at the top of the Championship.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:30Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner but is defiant after transfer blows
Friedkin Group under scrutiny after summer of sales Moyes hopes for ‘something special’ with weaker squad David Moyes has not spoken to the Everton owner and chair, Dan Friedkin, in the 20 months since he returned to the club as manager. Moyes also issued a defiant response on Friday to Everton’s calamitous end to t…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:07Isak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win
A first win for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, the introduction of the latest star signing in Bradley Barcola making for a successful Friday night. Better yet, continuing signs that Alexander Isak, last year’s model, is coming back to life, his two, well-taken early goals securing the three points. If Ipswich’s defendin…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:07Bissouma was offered to Chelsea - Saturday's gossip
Chelsea were offered ex-Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, Manchester City and Chelsea showed interest in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Arsenal are considering move for Barcelona's Raphinha, plus more.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 22:54Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 22:51Alexia Putellas begins WSL ride as London City outclass Manchester United
There are few scenarios since Millwall Lionesses broke away from Millwall and became London City Lionesses that would have felt more surreal than the idea of Alexia Putellas captaining the side to a statement win in a Women’s Super League season opener in Bromley just seven years later. Here we are though. Referees…
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