Chris Peddy

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Vertu Trophy fixtures: Holders Peterborough United drawn v Aston Villa U21s

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris Peddy

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Peterborough United have won the Vertu Trophy in both of the last two years and have three titles altogetherVertu Trophy holders Peterborough United have been drawn with Aston Villa U21s, Leyton Orient and Crawley Town in the group stage as they look to claim the cup for the third year in a row and become the first ever four-time winners.
Oldham visit MK Dons in first game back in EFL

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Peddy

Oldham Athletic will visit MK Dons in their first game back in League Two after three seasons of non-league football. The Latics became the first of the founding Premier League member clubs to drop out of the English Football League when they were relegated to the National League in 2022. AdvertisementOldham won promotion via the play-offs last season, beating Southend United 3-2 at Wembley last month.
League Two fixtures 2025-26: Oldham Athletic face MK Dons on EFL return

1 day ago | bbc.com | Chris Peddy

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Oldham Athletic won promotion to League Two with victory over Southend United in the National League promotion final at WembleyOldham Athletic will visit MK Dons in their first game back in League Two after three seasons of non-league football. The Latics became the first of the founding Premier League member clubs to drop out of the English Football League when they were relegated to the National League in 2022.
Sam Hutchinson: AFC Wimbledon midfielder signs new contract two months after heart attack

2 days ago | bbc.com | Chris Peddy

Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Sam Hutchinson has made 18 appearances for AFC WimbledonBBC Sport, London and South EastAFC Wimbledon midfielder Sam Hutchinson has signed a one-year contract extension less than two months after suffering a heart attack while playing for the club. The 35-year-old played the entire match and scored the winner in the Wombles' 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town in May, despite experiencing the health issue in the sixth minute.
Steve Bould: Former Arsenal player and coach joins QPR backroom team

2 days ago | bbc.com | Chris Peddy

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Steve Bould was Arsene Wenger's assistant manager for six years at ArsenalBBC Sport, London and South EastFormer Arsenal player and coach Steve Bould has joined new QPR boss Julien Stephan's backroom team. Bould, who worked under Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery during a seven-year spell at Arsenal, will take on a dual role of first-team coach and head of defensive coaching across all levels with the Hoops.
Marti Cifuentes: Ex-QPR boss writes farewell message to fans

2 days ago | bbc.com | Chris Peddy

Former QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes says he leaves the club with a "heart full of gratitude". Cifuentes guided the Rs to a 15th-placed finish this season but was put on gardening leave after their penultimate game, a 5-0 thrashing at home against Burnley in April. In an open letter to fans, the Spaniard said he had felt the fans' "passion and unconditional support" from his first day in the role. "I arrived at Loftus Road at a difficult time with a huge challenge ahead.
'I say goodbye with a heart full of gratitude'

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Peddy |South East

Former QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes says he leaves the club with a "heart full of gratitude". The 42-year-old left the club on Tuesday after 20 months at Loftus Road and has been replaced by Julien Stephan. AdvertisementCifuentes guided the Rs to a 15th-placed finish this season but was put on gardening leave after their penultimate game, a 5-0 thrashing at home against Burnley in April.
QPR head coach Cifuentes leaves club

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Peddy |South East

Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes has left the Championship club. The 42-year-old was placed on gardening leave after the Hoops' final home game of the season, a 5-0 defeat against Burnley in April. AdvertisementIt is understood former Rennes and Strasbourg head coach Julien Stephan will become their new boss. "The decision to place Marti on gardening leave towards the end of the season was not an easy one to make," chief executive Christian Nourry told the club's website.
Marti Cifuentes: Queens Park Rangers head coach leaves club

3 days ago | bbc.com | Chris Peddy

Cifuentes replaced Gareth Ainsworth at Loftus Road in October 2023 with the club second from bottom in the Championship. The Spaniard guided the Rs clear of relegation and to an 18th-placed finish, securing safety with a memorable 4-0 win at home to Leeds United. Like last season, this one was slow to get going. The Rs recorded just two victories in their opening 16 league games and went almost three months without a win, leaving them bottom of the table in November.
Lucas Andersen: QPR midfielder to leave Championship club

4 days ago | bbc.com | Chris Peddy

QPR midfielder Lucas Andersen will leave the Championship club when his contract expires at the end of the month. The 30-year-old joined the Rs in February 2024 from Aalborg and made 51 appearances, scoring three goals. "QPR has been one of the best places I've been as a whole - my team-mates, fans, stadiums and the football heritage is unmatched," the Dane told the club's website, external. "It's always been my goal to not only be remembered as the footballer but also a good human being.