Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

  • Date of Birth: 1 November 1963
  • Birthplace: Ruabon, Ruabon, Wrexham, Wales

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The Diamond

he fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the diamond, which is a tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from the way in which Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s, as a deep lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling midfield creator-destroyers, such as Maurice Setters, Paddy Crerand, David Sadler, or Nobby Stiles.

Five Perfect Hat-Tricks in Football History

There is nothing quite like a perfect hat-trick. Especially a hattrick in which the scoring player hits left and right-footed shots alongside a header.

Everton undecided between two managers to replace Marco Silva

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri and chairman Bill Kenwright have reportedly reached an impasse in deciding who would replace Marco Silva as the next head coach.

Paul Ince insists he could have had same impact as Ole at Manchester United

Manchester United favourite Paul Ince has said that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being overly appreciated for his efforts with the Red Devils and he could have done a similar role, had he been offered the managerial position.

Southampton interested in signing Chelsea defender

Southampton are reportedly looking into an approach for Chelsea's Gary Cahill as they seek to shore up their defence at the turn of the year.

Southampton attempt to sign Liverpool striker

Southampton are reportedly on acquiring the services of Danny Ings from Liverpool, though they are only willing to pay half of the marksman's price tag.

Southampton interested in Arsenal midfielder

Southampton have become the latest English club to express an interest in signing midfielder Jack Wilshere from Arsenal this summer.

Mark Hughes signs new Southampton contract

Southampton manager Mark Hughes has put pen to paper on a new three year contract with the Saints, having guided them to Premier League safety last season. The former Stoke City manager only made the move to St Mary's in February and managed to keep Southampton in the top flight by the penultimate game of the league season.

Southampton to bid for French youngster

French club Lyon are coming to terms with the fact that Premier League club Southampton, who guaranteed their survival in the top flight this week with an important victory over rivals Swansea City, are to bid for striker Willem Geubbels. The 16-year-old has broken several records since his emergence on to the scene and is in fact the first player born in the 21st century to have played in UEFA's Europa League.

Olivier Giroud reacts to Chelsea's heroics versus Southampton

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has declared the Blues should be proud of their stellar comeback against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.