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What's the Kennection? #70
What's the Kennection? #70
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-07-08 23:50
The key questions behind Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves departure
The key questions behind Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves departure
Julen Lopetegui has parted company with Wolves just days before the start of the new Premier League season. Here, the PA news agency looks at what went wrong for the Spaniard. Wasn’t the appointment of Lopetegui considered a coup and wasn’t he doing well? Yes, when Wolves brought in the former Spain and Real Madrid manager last November, with the team in the relegation zone, it seemed the club had made a smart appointment. Given that Lopetegui had initially turned them down too, they had shown great determination to recruit him. He repaid them by comfortably guiding the club to survival. It was not spectacular but he steadied the ship and form in the spring was a clear uplift on the football of his predecessor Bruno Lage. So, the foundations were there to build on. Where did it start to go wrong? At the end of last season there were rumblings that the club would need to match Lopetegui’s ambition in order for him to stay on, despite having signed a three-year contract when he arrived. That meant strengthening a squad that fell short in many areas last term, particularly in the goal-scoring department. Yet, with the club also concerned about balancing the books, it appears they were unable to satisfy him and relations soured. What have been the problems with the squad? Wolves signed 10 senior players last season and brought in a further two on loan. Having posted a loss of £41.6million in their last set of financial results, this obviously suggested some sales would be required to prevent further deficit and to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Subsequently captain Ruben Neves left for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for a club record £47million and Raul Jimenez also moved on, with Matt Doherty the only notable arrival on a free transfer. What was said about the situation? Lopetegui voiced his frustration over the summer, saying that transfer activity had been a “big disappointment” and he was unable to enact his ideas. “We were excited by this new plan, but now we don’t have this plan because we don’t have any new players,” he said. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi put out his side of the story in an open letter to supporters last week. “We are also working hard to make sure the club have a long-term robustness and sustainability,” he wrote, adding that it was important to “maintain a sustainable balance of both sporting performance and financial strength”. It seems this only succeeded in bringing matters with Lopetegui to a head. What happens next? Given his track record and reputation, Lopetegui is not likely to have trouble finding his next job. Clubs will need to be wary his services come with high demands, however. Wolves are reportedly lining up former Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil as his replacement. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-09 04:42
American Airlines pilot contract offer increases to $9 billion following United agreement
American Airlines pilot contract offer increases to $9 billion following United agreement
American Airlines agreed to raise its pilot contract offer by more than a billion dollars to bring it on par with the tentative agreement competitor United Airlines reached with its pilots last week.
2023-07-23 00:23
Real Madrid bullied out of Champions League and forced into rebuild by Man City
Real Madrid bullied out of Champions League and forced into rebuild by Man City
Real Madrid's defence of the Champions League came to an end on Wednesday with a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City in the second leg of their semi-final.
2023-05-18 05:55
Formula 1: Mercedes optimistic after significant progress shown at Spanish GP
Formula 1: Mercedes optimistic after significant progress shown at Spanish GP
Mercedes has come out of Formula One’s Spanish Grand Prix with increased confidence after showing significant progress and finishing ahead of Aston Martin and Ferrari
2023-06-05 18:01
9 Fake Words That Ended Up in the Dictionary
9 Fake Words That Ended Up in the Dictionary
Ghost words have nothing to do with otherworldly apparitions, but they’re enough to scare the headwords off lexicographers.
2023-10-06 23:29
Protestors will demonstrate against world leaders, Israel-Hamas war as APEC comes to San Francisco
Protestors will demonstrate against world leaders, Israel-Hamas war as APEC comes to San Francisco
Activists protesting environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war are among those planning to march in downtown San Francisco Sunday to protest a global trade summit
2023-11-12 13:34
UK police charge Greta Thunberg after climate protest arrest
UK police charge Greta Thunberg after climate protest arrest
UK police on Wednesday charged Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg with a public order offence, following her detention at a protest outside an annual gathering...
2023-10-19 00:57
How tall is Barack Obama? Former US president is just two inches taller than wife Michelle Obama
How tall is Barack Obama? Former US president is just two inches taller than wife Michelle Obama
Barack Obama’s height has been sparking debates since he took over the presidential office in 2008
2023-08-14 18:39
Epic Games Vaults Imposters Playlists in Fortnite
Epic Games Vaults Imposters Playlists in Fortnite
Fortnite's Among Us-inspired mode, Imposters, has been vaulted. Here's what you need to know.
1970-01-01 08:00
13 Great Horror Remakes That Stand Up to the Original
13 Great Horror Remakes That Stand Up to the Original
John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ isn't the only good horror remake worth watching. This season, you can scare up something better for your next marathon with these killer picks.
2023-10-31 06:00
Judge threatens to hold Donald Trump in contempt after deleted post is found on campaign website
Judge threatens to hold Donald Trump in contempt after deleted post is found on campaign website
Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial judge has threatened to hold the former president in contempt
2023-10-21 00:08