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Newcastle United incident sees EPL sporting director banned

Jason Pettigrove — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:19:49 +0000

If feeling you were wronged by an incorrect VAR decision wasn’t bad enough, one Premier League sporting director has now been banned for his actions during the match against Newcastle United.

Football managers, players and executives appear to be under so much pressure these days, that it only takes one small issue to really light the blue touch paper.

Of course, losing the plot howsoever that may be is never a good look or a good idea, and will almost always end up with a punishment of some description.

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That’s exactly what’s happened in the case of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ sporting director, Matt Hobbs.

Apparently, he was so incensed by the award of a penalty for Newcastle in the recent 2-2 draw, that he had some choice words to say to the officials, and that’s landed him a one match stadium ban.

Regulation and Discipline update on @Wolves: pic.twitter.com/vTIGS81SCK

— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) November 9, 2023

He has also been fined £4,000 for the unsavoury incident which took place at the Premier League game on October 28.

When clubs ask their players to keep their cool on the football pitch in the heat of battle, then executive members of the club need to set the example in the first instance.

Matt Hobbs hasn’t just let himself down, but also his club.

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Spurs target PL duo for managerial and behind the scenes roles

Mark Murphy — Mon, 15 May 2023 17:08:10 +0000

Tottenham Hotspur has identified Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Julen Lopetegui and sporting director Matt Hobbs as potential targets for both roles.

That’s according to Football Insider who made the initial claim about Lopetegui and Hobbs earlier today.

Wolves appointed the Spaniard as their manager back in November 2022 after they sacked former boss Bruno Lage. Hobbs was promoted to his role at a similar time and was already at the club beforehand and has overseen their recruitment in the last transfer window.

Julen Lopetegui

January was a success for the club, they brought in a number of players and it has paid off. During that month they were fighting for Premier League survival, but they managed to steer clear of the drop and have hit the magic 40-point tally.

With the quick turnaround playing a big part in them staying, it’s understandable why Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could have his sets set on Lopetegui and Hobbs.

The current Wolves boss has managed a number of top clubs including, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Porto in the past.

Manchester United and Chelsea to battle it out to sign Wolves man

Matthew Smith — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:48:34 +0000

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to battle it out for Wolves recruitment chief Matt Hobbs.

Manchester United and Chelsea are both looking to improve their recruitment teams, after both bringing a new manager to the club in recent months.

Both Premier League clubs have spent hefty amounts on players who haven’t necessarily worked so far, so bringing in someone to manage their recruitment effectively could save them a lot of money in the future.

According to Football Insider, both Manchester United and Chelsea are keen to bring in Wolves recruitment chief Hobbs.