SHB Da Nang coach 'figures out' Cong Phuong; Phu Dong Ninh Binh's hasty move
On the evening of June 27, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung played brilliantly when he successfully blocked Cong Phuong's penalty kick; The Board of Directors of Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club announced a change of head coach...
SHB Da Nang coach "guesses" Cong Phuong
On the evening of June 27, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung played brilliantly when he successfully blocked Cong Phuong's penalty kick, helping SHB Da Nang defeat Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc with a score of 2-0 to stay in the V-League.
In this match, the former goalkeeper of U23 Vietnam and Hoang Anh Gia Lai had many amazing saves after close-range shots by Ho Sy Giap of the opponent side.
Coach Le Duc Tuan revealed: "It took us 3 days and 3 nights to find a way to counter Binh Phuoc Club. We studied Cong Phuong and his penalty kicks.
SHB Da Nang's coaching staff came up with the opponent's free kick strategy and habits and printed them on goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung's water bottle. Thanks to that, this player successfully blocked Cong Phuong's penalty kick according to the "secret" written on the water bottle.
Staying in the V-League, Le Duc Tuan said the team will have to prepare right now to avoid falling into a situation like this season. Mr. Tuan hopes that the owners and leaders of Da Nang Club will invest more so that the Han River team can return to being worthy of the name that once dominated and won the V-League twice.
Mbeumo's transfer to MU has another change
Manchester United's bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo has hit another snag after a second bid of £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons was rejected by Brentford.
According toThe AthleticDespite Mbeumo's insistence on joining the Red Devils, the Bees have maintained a tough stance, demanding that the fee of nearly £65 million be paid largely immediately.
Brentford, despite losing manager Thomas Frank to Spurs for £10m in compensation, are under no pressure to sell their star man. Mbeumo is under contract until June 2026, with an option for a year. However, the player's public desire to leave could make it difficult for Brentford to keep him long-term.
Phu Dong Ninh Binh's hasty move?
After winning the National First Division Championship and securing a ticket to the V-League 2025-2026, the first thing the board of directors of Phu Dong Ninh Binh Club did was to announce a change of head coach. Coach Nguyen Viet Thang was offered a transfer to another position at the club but he decided to quit.
It is easy to understand that Coach Nguyen Viet Thang's decision is due to self-respect, even though he has just helped Phu Dong Ninh Binh achieve the feat of winning the 2024-2025 National First Division Championship with an unbeaten record (19 wins, 1 draw), scoring 40 goals and only conceding 3 goals. It is also easy to understand Phu Dong Ninh Binh's ambition when the club's leaders want to recruit a quality coach to serve the goal of reaching new heights.
Coach Nguyen Viet Thang may no longer be suitable for Phu Dong Ninh Binh's ambition to reach new heights, but the leadership's hasty change of "captain" risks leading to wavering morale among the players.
Unexpected landing spot for Rooney
After unsuccessful spells at Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City, Rooney endured a dismal spell at Plymouth, where he lasted just a few months before being sacked following a poor run of form that saw the club drop to the bottom of the Championship.
However, Rooney's professional working style and reputation still seem to attract certain teams looking for a bold change on the coaching bench.
According toThe Sun, Macclesfield are considering Rooney as a replacement for Robbie Savage, who is set to leave the club to join League Two side Forest Green Rovers. Savage, a former player and co-owner of Macclesfield, led the team to an impressive promotion with 109 points from 42 games last season.
However, the move to Rooney may not be easy, with the former striker recently stating that he is happy with his television work and is not ready to return to management.