Review Of The Day 7th February 2023

Review of the Day

Contracts

Jan Olschowsky has signed a new Boruussia Moenchengladbach contract which runs until 2027.

Getafe midfielder Mauro Arambarri has been tied down until 2028.

Veteran midfielder Christian Gross has a new deal with Werder Bremen until 2024.

Transfers

Queens Park Rangers have signed free agent striker Chris Martin. The veteran was released by Bristol City on deadline day.

Wigan Athletic have recalled Jordan Jones from his loan spell with Kilmarnock.

Stevenage have signed free agent goalkeeper Adam Przybek.

Celtic midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi has signed for Avispa Fukuoka on loan.

Injury Round Up

Job Changes

Leeds United have sacked Jesse Marsch about a year too late. The inept American, who made Ted Lasso seem clued up on ‘soccer’, lastd less than a year in charge of Leeds. It is odd timing to sack him almost immediately after they backed him with signings of his choice during the transfer window, but it was clear he was utterly incompetent before they appointed him, so maybe it is just oddity is not replacing him a long time ago. Coaches Rene Maric, Cameron Toshack and Pierre Barrieu have been sacked along with Marsch.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack has been removed from his job as Cardiff City’s goalkeeping coach by new manager Sabri Lamouchi. Stack had only been appointed 7 months ago.

Disciplinary Charges

A four year investigation by the Premier League has led to Manchester City receiving over 100 charges. The breaches took place between 2009 and 2018 (which means there should be every chance of a later set of charges covering the period between 2018 and now) and the club have also been accused of not co-operating with the investigation. Man City stated: “Manchester City is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has been provided with. The club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position. As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.” City continue to maintain their evidence while also beginning an investigation into who leaked the information to the Premier League which has put them into trouble. Because of course, if they have nothing to hide there will be someone leaking stuff they want to…