News about John McDermott

Kieran McKenna began his coaching journey on crutches. He was aged just 22, and coming to terms with the premature end of his playing career after a second major hip operation when Tottenham academy bosses invited him to join them. Just for a taste of it. To see if he liked the idea. Turned out he liked it a lot. Turned out he was pretty good at it, too, just as those who extended the invitation knew he would be, and McKenna set about plotting a route to the top. The early steps involved a sports science degree at Loughborough University, coaching the students in non-League and Nottingham Forest 's Under 9s in the evenings and spending summers coaching in North America. Now, 15 years on, McKenna is one point from back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town, on the brink of becoming a Premier League manager, taking his club back to the top flight after a 22-year exile. Over the past two seasons, no team in the top four divisions of English football has accumulated more points (191) or scored more goals (191) than Ipswich. Only Manchester City and Arsenal have a better points per game ratio.

Emer O'Loughlin's mutilated and charred body was discovered in John Griffin's burnt-out mobile home on April 8, 2005. Ms O'Loughlin, 23, had been living in a neighbouring caravan with her boyfriend Shane Bowe in Ballybornagh, Co. Clare. It is believed she visited Mr Griffin's home to charge her mobile phone following an electrical problem at her own residence. Forensic experts were initially unable to establish whether her remains were male or female because they were so badly damaged, and a post-mortem examination at the time did not indicate a cause of death. But following pressure from Ms O'Loughlin's family, in 2010 her remains were exhumed and a re-examination found she died violently before the fire; X-rays of her bones showed marks suggesting she'd been attacked with a machete-type knife. A similar weapon was found in the remains of the mobile home. Mr Griffin, 56, from Galway city, was placed on Interpol 's most wanted list in connection with the killing. But the chief suspect attempted to fake his suicide before fleeing Ireland. Despite extensive searches, gardaí have never found him.

Since the Republic of Ireland hired Lee Carsley to resurrect their ailing fortunes, the republic of Ireland pursued the Under-21 coach to resurrect their ailing fortunes. Following the European Championship glory last summer, the former Ireland international seemed ready to move away from the FA but chose to remain after talks with technical director John McDermott. Jonathan Hill, FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill, director of football Marc Canham, and ex-Celtic goalkeeper Packie Bonner, are leading Ireland's hunt for a new boss, with the 50-year-old being their top target.

JACK GAUGHAN: By promising his future to the Under 21s, Lee Carsley has given England a major boost. Carsley won their first European Championship victory since 1984 this summer, with the Young Lions winning the tournament without losing a single point and defeating Spain in the final. The 49-year-old was unsure about staying in the role, with both clubs aspirations, but he held positive talks with FA technical director John McDermott last week.

Rachel Hawes, 46, of Michigan, was struck in the head by a large L-shaped metal bracket (inset) that fell off the Top Thrill Dragster (right) at Cedar Point Park in Sandusky in August 2021. Hawes was admitted to the hospital in critical condition, and she, although she recovered, sustained'serious, permanent, disabling personal injuries,' which included'skull fractures and traumatic brain injury,' according to her complaint. Hawes, a woman who brought her case in the Erie County, Ohio, Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, claims that the park failed to'exercise reasonable diligence in inspecting and maintaining' the rollercoaster. On the day, a park representative announced that a small metal object had been disengaged from a train on the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster as it was ending its service.'

JACK GAUGHAN: Lee Carsley, the England Under-21 boss, is up for debate with the Football Association, with his future up in the air after winning the European Championships. Carsley's mastermind won the first trophy since 1984 on a rolling 12-month contract, and technical director John McDermott will talk to him for a fortnight. With clubs in the Premier League and Championship keeping track of his progress with England, the 49-year-old hasn't decided on next steps. Carsley must remain in his position and face a new group of talent, notably around Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka and Bristol City's exciting midfielder Alex Scott.

ExclusIVE BY MATT HUGHES: After tomorrow's European Championship final, Lee Carsley will be given a new deal to stay as England's under 21 manager, with the FA hopeful that he will sign a new one. Carsley has held talks over the future with FA technical director John McDermott during the tournament in Georgia, and chief executive Mark Bullingham has said later this month that he will be offered a new deal.

ROB DRAPER: Almost six years ago at Ta'Qali stadium in Malta, England's supporters yelled "We're f****** s***" and stormed out in the second half to go straight on the booze on the party strip at St Julian's rather than being exposed to the team's mediocrity. On Friday night, something remarkably similar happened. But this time was not due to the game being over by halftime. England is so strong these days that without their Manchester City Treble winners, they would be too much for virtually every side of Europe, let alone Malta. A 4-0 win in Malta isn't particularly surprising, considering that the same score was used in 2017. However, significant strides have been made in England's year as a whole.

Rastrick has been with the club since 2010 and has been coaching the academy since 2020, when John McDermott left for the Football Association. Tottenham also won the Premier League Cups at Under-18 and Under 17 level, and chairman Daniel Levy referred to the club's youth in the selection of new manager Ange Postecoglou last week.

BY ROB DRAPER: An exclusive inTERVIEW. John McDermott acknowledges that victors have a tendency to be overly magnanimous. Showering praise on a defeated opponent is another way to express yourself. However, the FA's technical director has forged links in the game for more than 30 years, including stints with Watford, Tottenham, and the FA, ensuring that some professional players are trusted colleagues and open even as critics. It was speaking with a France player in the Al Bayt Stadium on the night of December 10, when England's 2-1 loss in the World Cup quarterfinals by France, that the truth of how close Gareth Southgate's team is to winning the World Cup became clearer in McDermott's mind.

Steve Morrow, the Football Association's scouting chief, has resigned from his position as head of the governing body. Morrow, a former Arsenal defender, joined the FA in May 2021 as the head of player selection and development, as well as consulting across all England's men's teams. However, the 52-year-old has now resigned from his position at St George's Park, where he worked closely with technical director John McDermott. In the coming days, his resignation will be confirmed.

The Football Association will double-down on its attempts to keep Gareth Southgate alive amid skepticism over homegrown alternatives, as hope that the England manager will remain unchanged. Southgate has revealed that after his team's World Cup exit, he would consider walking away, with his future to be decided during talks with FA technical director John McDermott and chief executive Mark Bullingham at the start of 2023. However, according to well-placed reports, there is growing confidence at the governing body that Southgate is poised to lead the team in their Euro 2024 championship bid, which begins with a trip to Italy in March.

MATT HUGHES: Following England's World Cup quarter-final loss to France (right), the England manager (left) is taking a break with his family, with FA chief executive Mark Bullingham and technical director John McDermott set for early in the new year. Southgate waited for four months after losing in the European Championships last year to Italy, before committing himself to the job by signing a two-year contract extension last November, but time will be of the utmost this time. The 52-year-old is acutely aware that he did not leave the FA in the lurch less than two months before England begins their European Championship campaign with a difficult away match in Italy and 18 months before the tournament starts. Southgate's decision will ultimately be determined by whether he has the passion and determination to take his team forward after six years in office.

After calling for a change of mentality to help the Three Lions become champions, former England captain Tony Adams has branded Gareth Southgate a 'good loser.' Southgate is considering his future following the team's heartbreaking World Cup loss to France on Saturday and going on a period of reflection in which he will speak to those closest to him before reaching a decision. The FA is desperate for Southgate, the country's best-performing manager since Sir Alf Ramsey, to stay in charge for the Euro 2024 campaign, but will insist they want him to stay during talks, which will be led by FA technical director John McDermott in the coming weeks.

SAMI MOKBEL IN DOHA: In the face of doubts that Gareth Southgate is able to leave, the Football Association is open to the possibility of naming a foreign England head coach. Southgate is considering his future after the team's heartbreaking World Cup loss at the hands of France on Saturday and is taking a period of reflection during which he will speak to those closest to him before arriving at a decision. The FA is desperate for Southgate, the country's best-performing boss since Sir Alf Ramsey, to remain in charge of the Euro 2024 campaign, but they will insist they want him to stay during the talks, which will be led by FA technical director John McDermott in the coming weeks.

Rachel Hawes, 45, of the Top Thrill Dragster, the world's second-tallest roller coaster, has been suspended for the rest of a year after a flying metal bracket seriously wounded her. The Dragster is one of the park's most popular rides. The roller coaster was first installed in Sandusky, Ohio, in 2003, and stands at 420 feet. In less than four seconds, the tallest man goes from zero to 120mph. Since being grounded on August 15, 2021, the ride has been suspended. Rachel Hawes, 45, was smacked with the L-shaped bracket, landing her in the hospital fighting for her life. The Ohio Department of Agriculture conducted an investigation and issued a 620-page report that found no wrong-doing on the part of Cedar Point and nothing unsafe about the ride