Rafa Benitez: Last News

It's been an eye-opening start to life for Nathan Patterson at Everton.

Nathan Patterson has been told that he has flashes of Scotland star Kieran Tierney within him - but Everton's managerial situation could prove a challenge after leaving Rangers.

Nathan Patterson could be facing a quick-fire managerial change when he seals his Everton move with Rafa Benitez now favourite in the English Premier League sack race.

Nathan Patterson has arrived on Merseyside to thrash out the final details of a £10million-plus move to Everton.

Pep Guardiola gave Cole Palmer the greatest compliment he could by simply picking the teenager in a central striker role for his first Premier League start.

Connor Goldson isn’t about to start dishing out his opinion on where Nathan Patterson should head next.

Mark Wilson reckons Steven Gerrard 's "ambition" could see him leave Rangers for Newcastle United.

Rio Ferdinand has defended Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amid calls for him to be sacked after their 1-1 draw with Everton.

Manchester United created more than enough chances to earn at least a point against Aston Villa last weekend but it turned into one of those afternoons for Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side.

Rafa Benitez is on the verge of becoming the next manager of their city rivals Everton. The experienced Spaniard has been itching to get back to the English Premier League and the chance to succeed Carlo Ancelotti appears to be too tempting to resist.

Legendary Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko has opened up on the long-lasting mental impacts he was left with after losing to Liverpool in that fateful Champions League final.

Celtic fans desperate for news on their team's search for a new managers. A host of big names have been linked and the bookies have been unable to pin down a firm favourite to succeed Neil Lennon.

Martin O'Neill would be the perfect man to sort Celtic out - but "snowflake" stars couldn't handle his methods.A defeat to Ross County saw Neil Lennon resign from his post, with Rangers 18 points clear at the top of the table.The hunt for a new manager is under way, with the likes of Eddie Howe and Rafa Benitez linked.A return for O'Neill has also been mooted, with reports he turned down a temporary role earlier int the season.And asked who could sort out his old club, McNamara was clear that the Irishman could turn the ship around if players bought into his methods.He said on Go Radio: "I think Martin would, to be honest with you."They wouldn't be losing many goals from set pieces anyway."I think he would have them set up there and they

Steven Gerrard admits all his previous managers have played a key role in building a Rangers side that is closing in on a first title in a decade.The Ibrox boss namechecked Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez but had a special word for Brendan Rodgers' role in shaping the current Ibrox side.The pair worked together at Liverpool before they became rivals in Glasgow with the Irishman still Celtic boss when Gerrard took up the reins at Rangers back in 2018,And Gerrard admits that shape and discipline is a key to his success, also revealing Rodgers' ambitious style of play and playing from the back is part of his managerial philosophy.Speaking on the Robbie Fowler podcast, he said: "In terms of management, I've tried to be a sponge and steal and

Rafa Benitez taking over at Celtic appear to have suffered a blow as reports in Italy suggest he'll return to Napoli. Parkhead boss Neil Lennon is under pressure after a disastrous title defence, with Rangers sitting 23 points clear and all but certain to stop 10 In A Row.

KEITH JACKSON: Benitez certainly fits the bill in terms of reputation but he was managing in China for a reason – to top up his pension. Celtic should be looking elsewhere for a long term answer.

Rafa Benitez to Scotland until a decision is made over Neil Lennon’s future at the club. understands there has been no contact with the former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager despite frenzied speculation he was poised to rock up at Parkhead.

Rafa Benitez will be looking to "rest" after leaving Chinese side Dalian Pro.It's been an explosive 24 hours for the 60-year-old since departing the Super League side as he was installed as the betting favourite to become Celtic's next manager on Saturday.And now the Sunday Mirror claim the former Liverpool and Newcastle boss is set to succeed Neil Lennon in Glasgow with the reigning Premiership champions 23 points behind fierce rivals Rangers.But Balague isn't convinced a move to Celtic is imminent and believes Benitez will mull over any offers that come his way after his return from China.He said: "Rafa Benitez to Celtic? There was interest in him but not an option today.

Rafa Benitez is set to become Celtic’s new manager.

Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has warned ­contract rebel Gini ­Wijnaldum that there is no better place than Anfield.

Peter Crouch admits he did not believe his agent when he was told Liverpool wanted to sign him in 2005.