REVEALED: Who does Sir Alex Ferguson rate as the best manager in the Premier League?

Feb 10, 2016 18:00:00

The legendary former Manchester United boss has told a prominent MP who he believes to be the best manager in England right now

Sir Alex Ferguson has told a leading MP that Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino is the best manager in the Premier League.

Pochettino has recently been linked with Louis van Gaal’s job at Manchester United, with many drawing comparisons between the Argentine’s style and the long-held philosophies of the Old Trafford club.

And his qualities have not gone unnoticed by the legendary former United boss, according to Member of Parliament for Tottenham, David Lammy.

The Labour MP told The Spurs Show podcast: “I’m going to let you into a secret. About six weeks ago I sat next to Sir Alex Ferguson at a dinner in support of grassroots football abroad.

“He said to me ‘I think you guys have got the best manager in the Premier League.’”

Ferguson’s words will come as another blow to Van Gaal, who has been forced to field a number of difficult questions relating to his future in recent weeks amid speculation former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho may be about to take his job.

United have continued to back Van Gaal privately despite the club’s recent slide down to fifth spot in the Premier League, but Mourinho and Pochettino are both thought to be in the frame should the Dutchman fail to get his side back on track between now and the end of the season.

Pochettino has led Tottenham to second place in the Premier League with just three defeats to their name this season, and has nurtured a number of young players who have since made a significant impact in the first team.

The 43-year-old earned a similar reputation in his 18-month stint at Southampton before moving to White Hart Lane in the summer of 2014.

Tok Bampleu: Chan Vathanka reveals his football life and futue

A play maker ans striker Cambodia National Football team and Boeung Ket Angkor FC, Chan Vathanka is 22 years of age. Was born in Kampot province, a young talented striker plays important role for the club and national team.

At Tok Bampleu Show of MY TV, he shows his history, football life, love and the future of his career-he wants to be the football coach to help develop football in Cambodia more advanced regionally, and globally.

Below, we can watch his speeches:



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Mourinho breaks silence: I will be back soon

By Jamie Dunn, 

Feb 7, 2016 07:40:00

The former Chelsea manager has given an interview for the first time since being sacked at Stamford Bridge, and is not enjoying his time away from football

Jose Mourinho has said he will return to football soon in his first interview since being sacked by Chelsea.

Mourinho was in attendance at Borussia Dortmund's draw with Hertha Berlin on Saturday but had made few public appearances since leaving Stamford Bridge in December.

And in an interview with GQ, the former Blues boss says he will not be "fully happy" until he is back in his "natural habitat."

Asked if he was enjoying his down time, Mourinho said: "No, I am not enjoying it. I can have everything I love at the same time.

The Barcelona coach does not expect the attacker's legal problems to have a negative impact on his strong form so far this season

By Stefan Coerts, Feb 2, 2016 10:56:00 AM

The Barcelona coach does not expect the attacker's legal problems to have a negative impact on his strong form so far this season.

Luis Enrique is confident the legal battle surrounding Neymar's transfer to Barcelona will not affect the Brazil international's performances ahead of the Copa del Rey tie at home to Valenciaon Wednesday.

The 23-year-old is due in court on Tuesday to testify in a case brought forward by Brazilian investment company DIS, which claims it suffered financial damages when Barca allegedly withheld the true value of the player's transfer in 2013. 

Former president Sandro Rosell and his successor Josep Maria Bartomeu made an appearance in court on Monday.

Neymar said this week the case started bothering him once his family became involved, but his coach does not think the legal issues will have an impact on performances.

"Neymar is in a perfect state of mind," Luis Enrique said at a news conference. "I believe that on a scale of zero to one million, the whole case affects him 0.01 percent.

"This case is a recurring issue, it has been going on for a number of years now. The matter has nothing to do with football and it will all be resolved in the end."

Neymar has been in sublime form for Barcelona this campaign, netting 21 goals from 27 appearances in all competitions.

How Pep Guardiola will do at Man City: according to Football Manager

It's a move that has got the rest of the Premier League shuddering in fear/excitement: Pep Guardiola has been confirmed as the new manager of Man City. The man who brought tiki-taka to the world will come to England to replace Manuel Pellegrini this summer, taking charge at the Etihad for the 2016/17 season. But how will the all-conquering Barcelona and Bayern boss get on in the Premier League? Thanks to our pals at Football Manager - the closest thing you will ever get to the real-life game - we can now tell you. We asked them to run simulations of how City would get on with a variety of different top managers in charge.

You can see the other boss' results below. But first, here's how City did with theiractual new man in the hotseat…

In the simulation with Pep Guardiola as manager:

PREMIER LEAGUE: 1st

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Semi-finals

City retain the Premier League, edging out Chelsea by four points.

The club reach the semi-finals of the Champions League before being beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid on aggregate.

City perform well in the domestic cups, reaching the final of the League Cup and the semi-finals of the FA Cup where they are beaten by Arsenal and Chelsea respectively.

READ MORE: Why Pep Guardiola will be the Premier League's coolest manager

Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas all play key roles in City’s season. Aguero and Toure score 24 and 15 goals respectively while Navas thrives under Guardiola as he notches up 10 assists.

Guardiola’s first act of business is to bring in Dante for £22m to partner Kompany in the centre of defence.

It’s not all good news for the squad though as players such as Demichelis and Samir Nasri, considered first-team regulars under Pellegrini, are dropped by Guardiola.

Impressive. But even more impressive when you compare his results to those of City under some other big-name bosses they could have approached…

With Diego Simeone as manager:

PREMIER LEAGUE: 2nd

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Last 16

City finish second, five points adrift of Chelsea after a dreadful run of form over the last few months of the season.

Simeone is sacked as manager at the end of the season.

The team are knocked out of the Champions League in the first knockout round after a 2-1 aggregate defeat to PSG.

City beat Leicester to win the League Cup but are knocked out in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at the hands of West Ham.

Aguero finishes the season with 22 goals but Toure struggles under Simeone. Kompany is City’s best rated player at the end of the season with six Player of the Match awards.

Simeone’s transfer activity sees Fernando, Mangala and Clichy sold and Ricardo Rodriguez, William Carvalho and Atletico’s young talent Saúl brought in.

With Jurgen Klopp as manager:

PREMIER LEAGUE: 2nd

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Semi-finals

City finish second, two points behind Chelsea but Klopp is spared the sack.

The team makes the semi-finals of the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup but are beaten by Barcelona, Arsenal and QPR respectively.

Klopp is the manager who brings the best out of the squad as a whole with Dzeko, Kolarov and Fernandinho performing well alongside the usual suspects of Aguero and Toure.

Klopp’s only major signing is John Stones from Everton for a £15 million fee.

The German does choose to sell Mangala to Inter in January for a £13 million fee.

With Roberto Mancini as manager:

PREMIER LEAGUE: 3rd

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Last 16

Mancini’s return to the Etihad is major disappointment as the club finish third, behind Chelsea and Arsenal.

Mancini is sacked as manager in April after it becomes apparent that City aren’t going to retain their title.

The team are knocked out in the first knockout round of the Champions League on away goals by Porto. Mancini takes the blame after fielding a weakened side in the second leg.

City are also knocked out early in the League Cup after their second string are seen off by Derby.

Their FA Cup campaign is one of the only positive’s under Mancini’s reign as he guides them to a semi-final spot before he is sacked.

Aguero, Toure and Nasri are the best performers over the course of the season with Aguero racking up 23 goals and 5 Player of the Match awards.

Mancini’s only major piece of transfer activity is his signing of Antonio Candreva for £15.5 million but the Italian fails to make an impact.

With David Moyes as manager:

(just to be mischievous)

PREMIER LEAGUE: 3rd

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Quarter-finals

City end the season in 3rd place, but some eight points shy of table-topping Chelsea

Moyes is sacked at the end of the season.

He leads them to the Champions League quarter-finals, an FA Cup semi-final and a League Cup final in which they are beaten by Liverpool.

Moyes chooses to stick with the current squad and draws out good performances from Joe Hart and Pablo Zabaleta as well as the usual suspects of Aguero and Toure.

Moyes struggles in the big matches as he only picks up eight points against the top six and sees his side thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea.

Will Pep Guardiola win his first season as Man City manager?

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Cambodian All Stars beat 6:5 Buriram United in friendly match

Angkorthompost.blogspot.com, January 23, 2016, Editor: Sokney

Amazing for Cambodia to defeat Buriram United 6: 5 in friendly match.

Cambodian All Stars did beat Muanthong United 4:3 on January 16, 2016 in friendly match. Today January 23, 2016 once again Cambodian All Stars make Buriram United disappointed in friendly match as Cambodia is a host. Coincidentally, Cambodia and Thailand celebrate their Deplomatic Relations of 65th.


In the first haft, nearly the end of it, Buriram United score a goal by its Captain at 45' + 2', which make All Stars of Cambodia and fans little bit unhappy.
It's really disappointed for Cambodian side. However, Prak Mony Udom equalize by getting the volley ball assisting by Rous Samoeun from Boeung Ket Angkor.

After making Cambodian fans of a moment happy, Buriram scores again by Diego at 73'. It's not so long, Cambodian All Stars captain, Chan Vathanaka find an equalize 2:2 at 88".

The game is still 2:2, until the last 90+3, and then the time for Penalty.

Cambodia win Penalty 4:3, totally Cambodian All Stars win 6:5 with a friendly Champion.
Also, the best player of tournament awarded to the Young talented goalkeeper from National Defend FC, Um Sereyroth.

Please enjoy watching videos of the friendly match below:


It's a a friendly match, but for Cambodia is amazing honor because Buriram is the strongest team in Thailand also in ASEAN, we can say that. And it often has times to Play at AFC Championship.

After seeing Cambodian All Stars win over Buriram United 6:5, the Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia offers $36,000 for all Cambodian all stars and officials, each of them will gets $1000.

All of money getting from selling tickets and jersey will provide to Kuntha Bopha Hospital as charity friendly match.

By Sokney, Credits to Photographers

RUMOURS: Real Madrid ready to pay Neymar's €190m release clause

22 Jan 2016 13:55:00

Florentino Perez is ready to make the Brazil international his next 'Galactico' but it means that one of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or Karim Benzema will be sold.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is prepared to pay Neymar’s €190 million release clause, according to Marca.

The report claims that Madrid would also offer the Brazil international an ‘astronomical salary’ and would elevate him to the club’s leading star - which one mean that one of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or Karim Benzema will be sold.

Barca also report that Perez is in need of a big-name signing in the summer in order to excite Madrid’s ‘disillusioned’ fans.

Earlier this week, Neymar’s father was forced to deny reports that his son had met with Madrid chiefs at the Ballon d’Or awards to discuss a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.