Rangers manager Derek McInnes admitted he was deeply "embarrassed" after the Scottish giants suffered a humiliating penalty shootout elimination against Czech underdogs Jablonec in the Conference League play-offs. The shock defeat compounded a miserable week for Scottish football following arch-rivals Celtic's Champions League qualifying collapse.
Rafael van der Vaart has launched a scathing attack on young Ajax defender Jorthy Mokio following their chaotic 5-3 victory over Sion in the Conference League. The former Dutch international claimed the youngster displays a concerning lack of pragmatism and believes he is better than his current level.
Fabian Hurzeler praised Brighton's professional approach after a commanding 4-0 second-leg victory over Tromso at the Amex Stadium sealed their place in the UEFA Conference League group phase. Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper, Mats Wieffer, and Olivier Boscagli all struck as the Seagulls emphatically banished memories of a goalless first leg.
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler conceded his side must step up their performance following a frustrating goalless draw away to Tromso in their UEFA Conference League play-off first leg. The Seagulls dominated possession in Norway but survived two clear breakaway chances as the tie remains finely poised ahead of the return clash.
Brighton & Hove Albion face a nervous second leg at the Amex Stadium after being held to a goalless draw by Tromso in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off. Fabian Hurzeler's side dominated much of the contest in the Arctic Circle but were unable to find a way past a stubborn Norwegian defence.
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has finally spoken out regarding the collapse of his highly anticipated transfer to Manchester United. Despite a deal being agreed between the clubs, the move fell through at the final hurdle following a controversial medical assessment.
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been relieved of his duties as Besiktas manager after the Turkish Super Lig giants crashed out of the Conference League play-offs. The Norwegian coach, who joined Besiktas in January this year, arrived on a one-and-a-half year deal but lasted only eight months in the role.
Oliver Glasner has confirmed both players will feature for Palace in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night. Would you play them amid all the transfer noise? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Crystal Palace supporters have erupted in anger following UEFA’s contentious decision to remove the club from next season’s Europa League. The ruling, announced on Friday, sparked outrage as Palace, who qualified by winning the FA Cup, were downgraded to the UEFA Europa Conference League instead. This comes in the wake of Lyon’s reinstatement in Ligue 1 after initially facing relegation due to financial issues.
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