News about Lars Lagerback

Heimir Hallgrimsson hopes history can repeat itself as new Republic of Ireland boss prepares for England challenge - eight years after he masterminded Iceland's shock victory against the Three Lions at Euro 2016

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 6, 2024
New Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping lightning strikes twice as he plots England's downfall once again. The 57-year-old was Iceland co-manager with Lars Lagerback when they masterminded a famous 2-1 last-16 victory over England at Euro 2016, in the process sending Roy Hodgson's men to one of the lowest points in the country's recent history. A little more than eight years on, Hallgrimsson is looking to do much the same for Ireland in his first game since replacing Stephen Kenny at the helm when England head for the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Erling Haaland: It seems unthinkable, but should Man City drop their star striker?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2023
At the moment, there is a slight absurdity to the major questions surrounding Manchester City. The primary concern has been placed on the simplest weapon at their disposal after the weekend's humiliation at Old Trafford. Erling Haaland: does he make City worse? No. In a word, no. Any team can be losing if someone has scored 27 goals in 24 games. They are all of the same mind when speaking to top coaches from around Europe this week. A few of them chuckled.