SHB Da Nang coach 'figures out' Cong Phuong's strategy; Phu Dong Ninh Binh's hasty move.
On the evening of June 27th, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung delivered a superb performance, successfully saving Cong Phuong's penalty kick; the management of Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club announced a change in head coach...
SHB Da Nang coach "figures out" Cong Phuong's tactics.
On the evening of June 27th, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung delivered a superb performance, successfully saving Cong Phuong's penalty kick and contributing to SHB Da Nang's 2-0 victory over Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc, securing their place in the V-League.
In this match, the former goalkeeper of the Vietnam U23 team and Hoang Anh Gia Lai made several spectacular saves after close-range shots from Ho Sy Giap of the opposing team.
Coach Le Duc Tuan revealed: "We spent three days and three nights figuring out how to neutralize Binh Phuoc FC. We studied Cong Phuong and his penalty kicks."
The SHB Da Nang coaching staff devised a strategy and shooting habits of their opponents and printed it on goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung's water bottle. Thanks to this, the player successfully saved Cong Phuong's penalty kick, following the "secret" written on the bottle.
Staying in the V-League, Le Duc Tuan said the team needs to prepare now to avoid a situation like this season. He hopes that the club owners and leaders of Da Nang FC will invest more so that the team from the Han River can return to its former glory, having once dominated and won the V-League twice.
The Mbeumo transfer to MU is taking another turn.
Manchester United's efforts to sign Bryan Mbeumo continue to face difficulties as their second offer of £55 million plus £7.5 million in add-ons was rejected by Brentford.
According toThe AthleticDespite Mbeumo's insistence on joining the "Red Devils," "The Hornets" maintained a firm stance, demanding that the nearly £65 million fee be paid in large installments immediately.
Brentford, despite losing manager Thomas Frank to Spurs for a £10 million compensation fee, are not under pressure to sell their star player. Mbeumo's contract runs until June 2026, with an option to extend for another year. However, the player's public expression of his desire to leave could make it difficult for Brentford to keep him in the long term.
Was this a hasty move by Phù Đổng Ninh Bình?
After winning the National First Division championship and securing promotion to the V-League 2025-2026, the first thing the management of Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club did was announce a change in head coach. Coach Nguyen Viet Thang was offered a different position at the club, but he decided to resign.
Coach Nguyen Viet Thang's decision is understandable, stemming from a sense of self-respect, even though he recently led Phu Dong Ninh Binh to a historic 2024-2025 National First Division championship with an unbeaten record (19 wins, 1 draw), scoring 40 goals and conceding only 3. It's also understandable given Phu Dong Ninh Binh's ambition to recruit a high-quality coach to help them reach new heights.
Coach Nguyen Viet Thang may no longer be suitable for Phu Dong Ninh Binh's ambitions to reach new heights, but the management's hasty decision to replace the "head coach" risks causing unrest among the players.
An unexpected destination for Rooney.
Following unsuccessful spells at Derby County, DC United, and Birmingham City, Rooney endured another bleak period at Plymouth, where he only managed the team for a few months before his contract was terminated due to a string of poor results that saw the team relegated to the bottom of the Championship table.
Nevertheless, Rooney's professional work style and reputation still seem to hold a certain appeal for teams looking for a bold change on the coaching bench.
According toThe SunMacclesfield are considering bringing in Rooney to replace Robbie Savage, who is set to leave the club to join Forest Green Rovers, a League Two team. Savage, also a former player and co-owner of Macclesfield, led the team to an impressive promotion win with 109 points from 42 games last season.
However, approaching Rooney might not be easy. Recently, the former striker himself stated that he is happy with his television work and is not ready to return to the coaching bench.
