Gianfranco Zola
West Bromwich Albion 'begin talks with list of head coach candidates'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly begin talks with candidates for the head coach role at The Hawthorns.
Jun 3, 08:01
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Dave Hockaday 'favourite' for Leeds United job
Former Forest Green Rovers manager Dave Hockaday is the new bookmakers' favourite for the vacant Leeds United post.
May 31, 15:00
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Gianfranco Zola: 'Sam Allardyce shouldn't change managerial style'
Former West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola believes that current boss Sam Allardyce should not change his managerial style.
May 21, 22:52
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Norwich City job interests Gianfranco Zola
Gianfranco Zola expresses an interest in taking charge of Championship club Norwich City.
May 21, 14:22
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Gianfranco Zola agent rubbishes Leeds United rumours
Gianfranco Zola's agent dismisses rumours that his client is being lined up as the new manager of Leeds United.
Apr 9, 23:12
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Chelsea vs. French clubs at Stamford Bridge
Ahead of their must-win clash with Paris Saint-Germain tonight, Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's five previous home meetings with French clubs.
Apr 8, 16:45
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Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi confirms Stuart Pearce appointment
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi confirms the appointment of Stuart Pearce as manager from next season.
Apr 3, 11:51
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Danny Higginbotham urges quick Nottingham Forest managerial appointment
Danny Higginbotham believes that Nottingham Forest still stand a good chance of gaining promotion, but only if they make a quick managerial appointment.
Mar 29, 12:17
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Malky Mackay not interested in Nottingham Forest job?
Former Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay reportedly has no interest in becoming the new manager of Nottingham Forest.
Mar 28, 13:41
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Steve Clarke, Malky Mackay, Gianfranco Zola on Nottingham Forest shortlist
Nottingham Forest chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi reveals that Steve Clarke, Malky Mackay and Gianfranco Zola are all on his managerial shortlist.
Mar 27, 15:58
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Stuart Pearce confirms Nottingham Forest rejection for "personal reasons"
Stuart Pearce confirms that he has ruled himself out of the running to become Billy Davies's successor at Nottingham Forest due to "personal reasons".
Mar 27, 10:26
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Stuart Pearce 'rejects chance to become Nottingham Forest manager'
Stuart Pearce reportedly turns down the chance to become the new Nottingham Forest manager following talks with the Championship club.
Mar 27, 09:30
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Stuart Pearce tipped for Nottingham Forest job
Stuart Pearce emerges as the frontrunner to fill the vacant managerial post at Nottingham Forest.
Mar 27, 01:56
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Glenn Hoddle favourite for Nottingham Forest job
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle becomes the bookies' favourite to take over at Nottingham Forest.
Mar 25, 16:00
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Neil Warnock reveals reason behind Nottingham Forest snub
Neil Warnock reveals that he turned down the chance to become Nottingham Forest boss because he would not be able to manage the team as he wished.
Mar 25, 09:59
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Report: Gianfranco Zola favourite to replace Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers
Former Watford and West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola is reportedly the favourite to replace Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 2, 09:55
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Preview: Galatasaray vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's Champions League trip to Galatasaray, who can call upon former Blues striker Didier Drogba.
Feb 24, 16:34
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Frank Leboeuf: 'Chelsea were right to sell Juan Mata'
Frank Leboeuf claims that Jose Mourinho made the correct decision to allow Juan Mata to leave Chelsea.
Feb 8, 02:27
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Next Swansea City manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole looks at five of the early contenders to replace Michael Laudrup as manager of Swansea City.
Feb 5, 11:45
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Top five Italians to play in the Premier League
Following the transfers of Marco Borriello and Antonio Nocerino to West Ham United, Sports Mole picks out the top five Italians to have played in the Premier League.
Jan 27, 11:46
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On this day: Craig Bellamy joins Manchester City
Five years ago today, Welsh striker Craig Bellamy sealed his switch from West Ham United to Manchester City.
Jan 19, 09:43
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Gianfranco Zola interviewed by West Bromwich Albion for head coach vacancy?
Former Watford manager Gianfranco Zola is reportedly interviewed by West Bromwich Albion regarding the head coach vacancy.
Jan 8, 10:25
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Mid-season report: Watford
Sports Mole looks back at the first half of the season for Watford in the Championship.
Jan 1, 13:11
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Report: Gianfranco Zola on top of Bologna shortlist
Former Watford manager Gianfranco Zola could reportedly be offered a quick return to management if Serie A outfit Bologna opt to sack under-fire boss Stefano Pioli.
Dec 25, 01:10
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Giuseppe Sannino: 'Coaching in England is a dream'
Watford's new manager Giuseppe Sannino says that it is a dream to be coaching in England.
Dec 22, 05:11
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Ipswich Town held by Watford
Troy Deeney's equaliser rescues a point for Watford at Ipswich Town, who extend their unbeaten Championship run.
Dec 21, 17:37
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Team News: Lloyd Doyley, Joel Ekstrand back for Watford
New Watford manager Giuseppe Sannino includes Lloyd Doyley and Joel Ekstrand in the team to face Ipswich Town
Dec 21, 14:28
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Manuel Almunia: 'Gianfranco Zola exit has been hard to take'
Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia admits that it has been "hard" to lose head coach Gianfranco Zola.
Dec 20, 17:40
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Watford confirm appointment of new head coach Giuseppe Sannino
Watford confirm the appointment of Giuseppe Sannino as the club's new head coach following the departure of Gianfranco Zola.
Dec 18, 10:42
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Giuseppe Sannino 'on verge' of becoming Watford manager
Former Chievo manager Giuseppe Sannino claims that he is flying to England to discuss taking over at Watford.
Dec 17, 13:30
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Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of their League Cup quarter-final tonight, Sports Mole looks back on five of the best encounters between Sunderland and Chelsea.
Dec 17, 11:18
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Watford accept Gianfranco Zola resignation with "great sadness"
Gianfranco Zola resigns as Watford head coach after 17 months in charge of the Hornets.
Dec 16, 16:41
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Gianfranco Zola unsure of Watford future
Gianfranco Zola says that he will "do something else" if he is not doing a good job as Watford manager.
Dec 16, 01:43
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Connor Wickham secures Sheffield Wednesday's first away win
Connor Wickham's 24th-minute free kick proves enough for Sheffield Wednesday to earn their first win away from Hillsborough all season with a 1-0 victory over Watford.
Dec 14, 16:59
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Half-Time Report: Connor Wickham gives Sheffield Wednesday slender advantage
Connor Wickham's free kick proves enough for Sheffield Wednesday to boast a slender 1-0 half-time lead over Watford at Vicarage Road.
Dec 14, 15:51
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Team News: Troy Deeney starts for Watford
Watford leading goalscorer Troy Deeney starts for the Hornets against Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road today.
Dec 14, 14:19
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On this day: Chelsea held by West Ham United
On this day in 2008, West Ham United ensured that Chelsea missed out on moving to the top of the Premier League table by holding the Blues to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 14, 09:55
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Preview: Watford vs. Sheffield Wednesday
Sports Mole previews Saturday's match between two of the Championship's out-of-form sides as Watford host Sheffield Wednesday.
Dec 12, 19:15
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Gianfranco Zola excited by Ikechi Anya return for Watford
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola expresses his relief at the return to fitness of Scottish full-back Ikechi Anya.
Dec 10, 14:16
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Leeds United, Watford share the spoils
Troy Deeney scores an 86th-minute equaliser to earn Watford a point to quell a fightback from Leeds United in their Championship clash at Elland Road.
Dec 7, 17:12