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Is Fergie on way out at United? JOSE MOURINHO, David Moyes and Jurgen Klopp are some of the names been mentioned as a successor to Alex Ferguson if as expected he announces his retirement on Sunday. The club are expected to make an announcement on the future of Ferguson following speculation the most decorated manager in British football might be about to step down. The club last night refused to address rumours in the media
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Cobh Basketball Club’s U9s who took part in the Cork County Basketball Board’s blitz at the Parochial Hall. Picture: Mike English.
The Neptune squads, who took part in the Cork County Basketball Board's U9 blitz at Gurranebraher Parochial Hall. Picture: Mike English.
The Blue Demons teams at the Cork County Basketball Board's U9 blitz at the Parochial Hall. Picture: Mike English
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Action from the Cobh v Blue Demons game at the Cork County Basketball Board's U9 blitz at the Parochial Hall.
Everyone’s a winner at U9 blitz
Carraig na bhFear Rebels enjoyed their games at the Cork County Basketball Board's U9 blitz. Picture: Mike English
Picture: Mike English
ANOTHER huge success for Cork county basketball board when they held their closing U9 tournament at the Parochial Hall, Gurranabraher. Teams from Limerick, Bantry, Cobh, Ballincollig, Carrignavar, Fr Mathew’s, Neptune and Blue Demons played each other in a fun-filled environment where participating was the name of the game. In the words of the board chairman Billy Coffey: “There were no winners, as competing is number one priority. “At this level we do not believe in having a winning team as it sends out the wrong message for kids who are just beginning their basketball careers,” Coffey said. “As a board we are very conscious of promoting the sport at this level because these are the
Bantry BC, who played in the Cork County Basketball Board's U9 blitz.
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Picture: Mike English
BASKETBALL By JOHN COUGHLAN
players that are the future of our sport.” The northside venue was thronged as parents and supporters enjoyed the carnival atmosphere. “The amount of parents that come along to give their kids support is very much appreciated and we are indebted to all concerned for keeping their kids interested in playing basketball,” added Billy. Cork is well known as the hotbed of Irish basketball as teams from all over Ireland regularly visit Leeside. “We have a good organised structure and with tournaments at all levels we have many teams from all over Ireland willing to travel to compete.
Limerick Lakers took part in the Cork County Basketball Board's U9 blitz. Fr Mathew’s U 9s who played in the Cork County Basketball Board's blitz at the Parochial Hall. Picture: Mike English
Picture: Mike English
Basketball Special: Everyone’s a winner at U9 blitz: P34-35
Springfield Ramblers celebrate victory over Mallow United in the U15 cup final at Turner’s Cross. See page 49 for report. Picture: David Keane
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that the 71-year-old could leave Old Trafford after 26 years. But they are likely to make a statement today as United are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which requires a company to release significant information that relates to how it is run. Ferguson, who has guided United to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cup wins and the Champions League twice, insisted just last week he was in-
tent on carrying on indefinitely. In his programme notes for Sunday’s defeat by Chelsea, he said: “This team of champions is not going away – we are here for the long ride. “We will get better and if we apply ourselves in our normal fashion I see our 20th league title as nothing but the start of another decade of success. “Whether I will be here to oversee another decade of success remains to be seen, but I certainly don’t have any plans at the moment to walk away.”
Ferguson has been in charge at Old Trafford for 26 years.
Local soccer: 11-pages of all the latest local news from across the leagues: P39-49
Carey is shown the Wolves’ door after relegation
TOGHER’S Brian Carey is on the lookout for a new job after he and Dean Saunders were sacked as assistant and manager of relegated Wolves yesterday. Carey and Saunders replaced Stale Solbakken in January, but won just five of 20 games in charge and they could not prevent Wolves from plunging to a second successive relegation. A statement released this morning on the club’s website read: “The decision has been made following confirmation of Wolves’ relegation to npower League One. Assistant manager Brian Carey will also be leaving the club. “Wolves have now begun a recruitment process, which, in conjunction with the board, will be managed by head of football development and recruitment Kevin Thelwell. “The club will now take as long as is necessary to make this crucial appointment and there will be no publicly communicated timescales.” Meanwhile, Dean Saunders’ successor as manager at Molineux faces “a massive task” to lift the club in readi-
ness for an instant return to the npower Championship, says former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray. Wolves sacked Saunders, 48, yesterday following the club’s relegation to League One and are now in the hunt for their fifth permanent manager in less than 15 months. Former Burnley and Bolton manager Owen Coyle, Peterborough’s Darren Ferguson and Kenny Jackett, who resigned from his post as Millwall boss earlier today, have been installed among the favourites for the job. Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones, who spent three years in charge at Molineux, has also been linked to a return and would be a popular choice with fans. Murray said: “The Wolves players have to realise that in every single game they’re going to be a massive scalp,” Murray told Sky Sports News. “In the Championship Wolves are a big scalp, but in League One other clubs will go there desperate to play them and when they go away to these teams, it’s going to be a lion’s den.”
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