News about Mark Warburton

Mark Warburton was given a new, long-term contract at Rangers shortly before the start of a season when he hadn't done all that much to deserve it. He then went on to spend his time pleading for time and patience and claiming the gap between his side and Celtic really wasn't all that big. Philippe Clement had better make sure the similarities between him and The Magic Hat end there.

Mark Chapman of BBC Radio 5 Live slammed Man Utd players for conceding the second goal in their loss to West Ham. United's defeat in all competitions was disappointing thanks to Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus' second half goals, which saw David Moyes' side leapfrog the Red Devils in the Premier League table. Chapman was covering the game on BBC Radio 5 Live and struck out at the United States players during their second goal with pundit Mark Warburton and the way they responded to teenager Kobbie Mainoo, who was at fault for the goal. Chapman said he's just watching the TV photos of the aftermath,' and Kudus did fine, but Kobbie Mainoo gave it to a young player, he's just trying to see what he's seen from him, but it just rolled under his foot.'

STEPHEN McGOWAN: Armed Forces Day at Ibrox came to an end with the whiff of cordite in the air. Michael Beale had a target already fitted on his back before losing to PSV Eindhoven and Celtic. Rangers fans were ready to fire the boss from a cannon after a 3-1 loss to Aberdeen. There was no evidence that Beale, the parlance of modern football, had lost the dressing room. Pedro Caixinha, Mark Warburton, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst followed him, but he didn't leave the fanbase. From the moment Kyogo Furuhashi won the first Old Firm game of the season, he became a dead man walking. And if the paying customers lose faith, directors are rarely far behind. Rangers have joined a team with a low tolerance quota under new chairman John Bennett.

MIKE KEEGAN: Lee Mason, the blundering referee who resigned after a spectacular VAR mistake, has been rehired – to train referees. PGMOL's ref in charge of finding an offside in the build-up to Brentford's equalizer against Arsenal in February has shifted to coach others, according to Mail Sport. After the Bees went on to collect a point against the then title-chasing Gunners, Mason, 51, came under heavy criticism.

After agreeing to a three-year deal at Parkhead, Brendan Rodgers will be named as Celtic's boss for the second time on Friday. During Rodgers' first stint as boss in Glasgow, he saw them produce back-to-back domestic Trebles. Fans of his return to Leicester City midway through the 2018-19 season were outraged, although Celtic supporters were split on his return to the club.

GARY KEOWN: There's only one issue, with Brendan Rodgers and Celtic proving their UEFA competition front and center as they sell his Second Coming to a fanbase who was determined to string him up in Glasgow Cross not so long ago. They did the same thing the first time around. And then, practically giving up on Europe entirely before the whole project sank in acrimony, finger pointing, and Brodge droning about other, larger clubs' increased funds and greater capacity, and how getting out of the Champions League qualifiers against mediocre outfits from the back of the continent was a huge achievement.' Let's face it. At Celtic, Rodgers failed for the first time. All available evidence indicates he will fail again in his second spin round, despite the fact that the block is to be based on a five-year plan with the ultimate aim of advancing to the European final.

When fans recall the time they had to put a 6-2 lead over Partizan Belgrade to lose a UEFA Cup tie in 1984, Queens Park Rangers fans still wince. They remember sweeping the Serbs away at Highbury, where Loftus Road's plastic pitch fell foul of EUFA guidelines and then fell apart in Belgrade. Capitulation is an art form that has been used by the soldiers. Nevertheless, what has been going on this season has been a total disaster. In October, QPR was at the top of the Championship table, but with five games remaining, they could be in danger of being pushed through the relegation trapdoor.

JOE BERNSTEIN: With fewer than half a season remaining on Brighton, Brentford, and Fulham, you'd have a long shot on them. It shows what can be achieved with top-class planning, recruitment, and management. Although the big guns are struggling to integrate, their smaller counterparts are reaping the benefits of patient club-building. At one time, they were all in the third class. Often, success is based on the owner's vision, purchasing and selling the right players at the right time, as well as finding a talented manager that fits in with the club's culture. Get those three things correct, and European football can be a rewarding endeavor even if you're playing in a stadium that is dominated by Anfield or Stamford Bridge.

Betinho, the Portuguese forward, has admitted his surprise at being included in Manchester United's Premier League squad list after an error, with the 29-year-old saying 'See you soon'. The player was spotted prior to Manchester United's match against Nottingham Forest, with Betinho ranked with the squad No. 61 on the Premier League website. 11. Fans were quick to speculate that it might be former Portuguese youth international Betinho, who shared the same birthday as the anonymous forward on the Premier League website.

After a 2-1 victory over Wigan at Loftus Road on Monday, QPR remained top of the Sky Bet Championship table, caping off a flawless week for the west London club. Rangers' Sam Field put them ahead, but Leon Balogun quickly restored the lead after Nathan Broadhead's equalizer. Rangers' victory was their fifth match in a row, and came 48 hours after boss Mick Beale shocked fans by refusing to lead Wolves.

BEST HAM 0-2 BRIGHTON – KIERAN GILL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Brighton maintained their undefeated start to the 2022-23 season with a 2-0 win over West Ham, who are yet to score or win a single point. Danny Welbeck's penalty was converted by Mac Allister in the 22nd minute after he was intercepted by the new Hammers signing Thilo Kehrer, who was shown a yellow on his debut, and he would want to quickly put behind him. Trossard followed the visitors' lead after the hour, latching on Pascal Gross' film from a Mac Allister pass before slotting calmly past Fabianski to earn the Seagulls' points.