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visit of Newcastle. And Mourinho is odds-on (4-5) to be the first Premier League manager sacked, with Zinedine Zidane (8-11) odds-on to take over, according to Oddschecker. Antonio Conte is second favourite to replace Mourinho at 10-1.
“The players raised the level of their intensity in spite of the fact we don’t have many with that intensity,” moaned Mourinho. “We don’t have the technical quality to build from the back.” FORMER Ulster centre Stuart Olding has extended his contract with French second tier club Brive.
The 25-year-old (below), along with Paddy Jackson, left his native province having had his contract revoked following an IRFU and Ulster review which was conducted after the conclusion of a lengthy rape trial earlier this year. Both men were acquitted in March of raping a woman in June 2016.
Under the guidance of former Ulster, Ireland and Lions lock Jeremy Davidson, Olding has made a strong impression in France, earning
Player of the
Month honours for his early performances.
“After three or four days spent in Brive, it already felt like home,” he said.
“There is a good group of friends, with very good players. I am quite impressed by the rugby here.
“I was also impressed by the fans, who know how to be heard. I received a really fantastic welcome and for all these reasons, I want to stay in Brive for next year.”
Olding’s extended deal runs until the summer of 2020.
Meanwhile, Ulster have been dealt an injury blow with the news that Darren Cave will miss eight weeks with a broken thumb.
The centre has been a key figure this season, but now faces an extended spell on the sidelines.