Football

It's all change at L'Equipe

By Danny Caro, May 24, 2013

Josh Lewis and Daniel Cordell will lead L’Equipe FC in the 2013/14 season, the club has announced.

Both players have featured prominently for the club over the past six seasons and have been rewarded with two-year contracts.

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Football in brief: May 24

By Danny Caro, May 24, 2013

Tom Rosenthal, the son of former Liverpool, Spurs and Israel striker Ronnie, has been awarded a full-time scholarship at Watford.

* Edgar Davids has agreed to stay on as head coach at Barnet FC following their relegation in the Blue Square Conference Premier.

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Omri’s an example to us all

By Danny Caro, May 24, 2013

In a week when hundreds of young Jewish footballers up and down the country are having trials for new clubs, it’s quite fitting that Omri Altman has been given the nod by Fulham.

Sadly, some of these boys will be told they haven’t made the grade and/or are not good enough. In essence, thanks, but no thanks.

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Altman on the up at Fulham

By Simon Griver, May 24, 2013

Omri Altman has been handed an improved two-year contract by Fulham and promoted to the club’s first-team squad.

The 19-year-old Israeli impressed during 24 appearances for Fulham’s under-21 side this season and over the next two year he will be given an opportunity to prove if he is Premier League material.

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Hyams the hero for Blizzard Storm

By Danny Caro, May 23, 2013

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SPEC FC 2 BLIZZARD STORM 4

A hat-trick from GARY HYAMS saw Blizzard Storm stunned third place finishers SPEC FC in a six-goal thriller at Rowley Lane.

Dan Simons maintained his excellent run of form with his fourth goal in two games to seal the win.

SPEC FC's goals came through James Segal and Marc Hecht.

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Gold helps Lions B finish on a high

By Danny Caro, May 23, 2013

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NORTH WEST NEASDEN B 1 LONDON MACCABI LIONS B 5

JAMES GOLD was the hat-trick hero as Lions B climbed to the top of the table with a five-star win over Neasden A.

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London protest planned against Israel hosting Uefa Under-21s

By Jennifer Lipman, May 23, 2013

Anti-Israel protesters are planning a demonstration in central London on Friday in the latest bid to prevent Israel from hosting the European Under-21 football championship next month.

Red Card Israeli Racism has called for boycott supporters to protest outside the Grosvenor House Hotel, where European football’s governing body, Uefa, is holding its annual conference.

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Garcia leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv

By Simon Griver, May 23, 2013

Oscar Garcia has resigned as coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv manager.

Garcia led Maccabi to the Ligat Ha'Al title in his first season in charge, but is reportedly leaving because his wife is unsettled in Israel.

Garcia is tipped to take over La Liga outfit Osasuna if they are not relegated.

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Luzon names Israel U21 squad for Euro finals

By Danny Caro, May 23, 2013

Israel coach Guy Luzon has unveiled his squad for next month’s Uefa Euro under-21 Championship finals.

The hosts line-up in Group A, alongside Stuart Pearce’s England, Italy and Norway.

Without a competitive match in two years, Israel went down 2-1 in recent friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands.

Israel plays Norway in the competition opener on June 5.

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Castle and Alterman take over at Harmen

By Danny Caro, May 23, 2013

Southgate Harmen FC has appointed Sam Castle and Joel Alterman as their new management team following Dan Uzan's retirement.

Uzan stepped down last week after five years in the role.

A club statement said: "Sam and Joel aim to take the club forward next season to promotion contention by using a hard core of committed boys from last season, together with an influx of new talent.

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