Philippe Clement’s use of an “incredible” Rangers player has left pundit Michael Stewart baffled, leaving him to admit he doesn’t understand what’s going on at Ibrox currently.
Clement feeling the heat at Rangers
The Gers may have won 2-1 at home to St Mirren on Sunday, but there is no question that Clement is still fighting hard to save his job. It was far from the most convincing of performances, and to only narrowly beat a struggling side at home is nothing to write home about.
A far bigger test of Rangers’ Scottish Premiership title credentials arrives on Wednesday evening, with the Scottish giants making the trip to an Aberdeen side who are currently level on points with Celtic at the top of the table, only trailing them on goal difference.
Defeat at Pittodrie could even prove to be fatal for Clement, considering it would leave them nine points behind the Dons, and likely Celtic as well, considering Brendan Rodgers’ side host eighth-place Dundee on Wednesday.
There are plenty of supporters who feel that the Belgian is doing lots wrong in his job currently, from tactics to team selection, and some further criticism has now come his way.
Stewart baffled by use of "incredible" Rangers ace
Speaking on The Scottish Football Social Club [via Ibrox News], Stewart admitted his confusion at how Rangers boss Clement has used Dujon Sterling of late.
“I just don’t understand what’s going on with Sterling. When you look at the back end of last season, he was a must-play anywhere on the park starter. One of the first names on the sheet, wherever it was, you just had to find a space for him.
“Now, with all the troubles with Rangers have got, he’s not getting a sniff anywhere. I just don’t get it.”
Rangers midfielder Dujon Sterling.
It does seem odd that Sterling has been so underused by Clement this season, with only two starts and five substitute appearances coming his way in the Scottish Premiership, totalling only 254 minutes. The Englishman has found it hard to find any rhythm since the start of the campaign, given the manner in which he has been used.
Sterling is a talented and versatile midfielder who has proven his worth to Rangers in the past, making 48 appearances to date, winning the Scottish League Cup last season and being hailed by Andy Halliday.
Clement surely has to be considering the idea of playing Sterling more regularly, starting against Aberdeen, but he does seem to have decided that he doesn’t consider him a key man this season.
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The player himself will no doubt be frustrated about the situation, and the current manager being sacked may ultimately benefit him further down the line.
Palmeiras e Guarani se enfrentam neste domingo (05), às 16h, em Campinas, pela 12ª rodada do Campeonato Paulista. A partida terá transmissão do Paulistão Play (streaming), Premiere (pay-per-view) e tempo real do LANCE!. > Veja classificação e simulador do Paulistão-2023 clicando aqui
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The seamer, who has taken 297 first-class wickets, played one Test for Australia in 2016
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Joe Mennie was a hugely consistent performer for South Australia•Getty Images
South Australia seamer Joe Mennie, who played one Test, has announced his retirement from state cricket so he can return to his family in the UK.Mennie, 32, missed the entire 2020-21 Australian season due to the pandemic travel restrictions while he was in the UK and though he had come back for this pre-season with the Redbacks he has opted to call time.”I am extremely grateful towards the Redbacks for backing me across the journey, in particular through a difficult period across last season and into this season,” he said. “To have two young children is an incredible joy, and I need to be as close to them as possible.”They are, and will always be, the most important part of my life, and I can’t wait to get back to the UK and see them again. My journey with SACA has been a long and enjoyable one, but the time has come for me to move into the next phase of my life, and I am excited to do that with those closest to me.”Mennie has taken 297 first-class wickets, 256 of them in the Sheffield Shield, putting him fifth for South Australia in the competition behind Clarrie Grimmett, Ashley Mallett, Chadd Sayers and Tim May.His one Test came against South Africa at Hobart in 2016 after which he became one of the players dropped when Australia were bowled out for 85 and thrashed by an innings. He had previously played two ODIs against South Africa.Mennie’s biggest haul in a domestic season came in 2015-16 when he claimed 51 wickets at 21.21 and he had another standout campaign in 2018-19 with 37 wickets at 19.72.”When looking at the numbers, it is clear that Joe is one of the greatest bowlers the Redbacks have seen; but Joe’s impact on this great state goes well beyond the numbers,” South Australia head coach Jason Gillespie said. “He is a true professional, always willing to put the team first, and someone that we will greatly miss.”Not only has Joe represented South Australia, he also has a prized baggy green cap resting beside his baggy red, and that is something that he will be able to treasure forever. Something that he earned through dedication, hard-work, commitment and passion.”We thank Joe for every delivery he bowled as a Redback and his willingness to get stuck into the task at hand every day. We wish him and his loved ones well. He will always be welcome at Adelaide Oval.”
This development brings to an end a long-running stand-off between the board and the franchises
ESPNcricinfo staff11-Oct-2021The PCB and the PSL franchises have agreed on a new financial model for the league, bringing to an end a long-running stand-off which, at times, has threatened the existence of the league as it stands. The PCB had presented a final offer of a new model at last month’s PSL governing council meeting, which included giving the six franchises a greater share of the central revenue pool, financial relief for the Covid-hit seasons five and six, as well as fixing a USD dollar-Pakistan rupee exchange rate for all future payments.Related
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After a few meetings among themselves, the franchises have accepted the offer.”The longstanding matters between the PCB and the franchises were causing distraction and affecting the reputation of the brand,” Ramiz Raja, the PCB chairman, said. “I am delighted that all matters have finally been resolved, which is a big step forward in building a stronger relationship with the franchise owners as we look forward to working with them to take the HBL PSL to greater and unprecedented heights.”The main changes to the model include:Increased share of Central Pool of Revenue In the new model, all franchises will get 95% of revenue generated from all revenue streams including broadcasting rights, sponsorship rights and gate receipts from the seventh edition onward. For PSL 5 and 6, the PCB will share 98% of the central pool revenue as an additional relief in view of the Covid-19 pandemic that disrupted both seasons. In previous years, the revenue shared varied between 85% and 90%.The franchises wanted the PCB to give them rights in perpetuity but that is not part of the new model. As per the original contract franchises will have to pay an increased franchise fee [existing fee + 25% or 25% of market value of the franchise, whichever is higher].Dollar rate fixed from date of signing One of the key points of contention has been the exchange rate of the US dollar against the franchise fee. The price of franchises when they were auctioned was set in US dollars. In 2015, when the first five franchises came on board, the rate was PKR 105 to a dollar. Currently, the rate of a US dollar hovers above PKR 170. The agreed offer means the PCB will peg the US dollar to the day the new agreement is signed. International players will continue to be paid in USD.Franchise fee payments In its new, final offer, the PCB has revised the franchise fee payment schedule and done away with the practice of paying player fees themselves and adjusting that amount from when they pay out from the central pool revenue. In this new model, the board is asking franchises to pay 50% of player fees in advance. The condition of putting forth a bank guarantee against the franchise fee has also been removed. The new payment structure will see franchises deposit 50% of the franchise fee two months before the start of the PSL, a further 25% one day before the start first match and the remaining 25% the day before the final match. If a franchise fails to keep to this schedule, a bank guarantee three months in advance will be reinstated for that particular franchise.More money for high-profile players In a bid to attract foreign players, the PCB offered a lucrative package offering them more money out of the available purse. If annual net broadcast revenues (including live streams) exceed PKR 3 billion, any additional revenue of up to USD 0.5 million* will be used exclusively to procure elite players from the world. Presently top players at the PSL earn about USD 180,000 to 200,000. The new, higher amount paid to elite players will be over and above the agreed player cap agreed with the franchises. Thereafter, any amount in excess of USD 0.5 million will be shared 80:20 between the PCB and the franchises.No more franchises till PSL 10 The PSL initially started in 2015 with five teams while the sixth team – Multan Sultans – was introduced in 2017. But the PCB terminated the eight-year ownership rights after the franchise failed to pay their annual fee of USD 5.2 million. PCB repossessed the ownership rights, and resold it to another owner for USD 6.35 million. But any further franchise will not be launched till the tenth edition of the PSL.
Newcastle United battled their way to a 1-1 draw against Manchester City over the weekend, which was certainly a point earned rather than two dropped.
With just two games left until yet another international break, Eddie Howe will be expecting wins over AFC Wimbledon and Everton, which would bolster the morale around the club.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe
As the season progresses, injuries will likely pile up, especially if the Magpies go deep in both domestic cup competitions. This could make the decision to not sign many players during the summer transfer window look very poor.
Much was expected of the Toon in the window, but Howe simply couldn’t bring any of his transfer targets to the club.
He is certainly lacking depth in the centre-forward department, as both Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak are currently out injured.
The latest on Alexander Isak's injury
The striker suffered a broken toe during the victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers a few weeks ago, but he took an injection in order to push through the pain barrier in the Premier League defeat against Fulham last weekend.
During that match, Isak failed to get on the scoresheet, while managing no shots on target and taking just 26 touches, despite playing the full 90 minutes.
He missed the clash against City over the weekend, with Anthony Gordon deputising as the main centre-forward in Howe’s starting XI.
The Swede would likely have made way for a fringe player to secure some game time against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday evening, but it looks as though he could also miss the Everton clash too.
Alexander Isak’s statistics this season
The striker played in all six of Newcastle’s matches this season prior to the City fixture, scoring once and registering one assist. These goal contributions came in the Premier League, against Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.
Along with his goal involvements, Isak has also averaged 2.2 shots per game, created a big chance and averaged 0.8 key passes each match, proving he is able to link up well with his teammates by creating opportunities.
Gordon scored the equalising goal against City, but he clearly isn’t an ideal option to use in that position for the long term, with his talents best used out wide.
William Osula could make his first start for the club following his move from Sheffield United in the summer, but is he a long-term solution for Isak?
Alexander Isak scores for Newcastle
Howe was eyeing up a few attackers during the summer window in order to add some much-needed depth to his team. How he will rue missing out on them now, considering his dilemma.
One name was Jarrod Bowen, with Newcastle showing plenty of interest in the current West Ham United star.
Newcastle missed out on signing Jarrod Bowen
Bowen has enjoyed a successful spell in London with West Ham, making over 200 appearances for the club since joining in January 2020, scoring 62 goals and chipping in with 40 assists in the process.
West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen
It is perhaps surprising that no one has taken the plunge and secured his services, especially considering he registers a goal contribution once every two games, evidence of his impressive form in the final third.
Last December, West Ham placed a £100m price tag on the player’s head, which was to deter any potential suitors ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.
It clearly worked, as the Englishman is still with the Hammers, but the Magpies were showing plenty of interest in bringing him north just a few months ago.
Jarrod Bowen’s West Ham stats
Season
Games
Goals
Assists
2023/24
44
20
10
2022/23
54
13
8
2021/22
51
18
11
2020/21
40
8
6
2019/20
13
1
4
Via Transfermarkt
According to the Northern Echo at the start of July, Howe had earmarked Bowen as his number one transfer target, feeling the winger could add plenty to his current first-team squad.
As the weeks wore on, however, it became clear that the manager wasn’t going to get his wish, and Bowen remained with West Ham, until January at least.
So far this term, he has outscored Isak, and it looks like the club will regret not bringing the player to the club, PSR restrictions or not.
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Jarrod Bowen’s season in numbers
While Isak has scored just once and grabbed an assist, Bowen has managed to find the back of the net on two occasions for the Hammers, while adding in a further assist too.
In the Premier League, Bowen has also created one big chance, averaging 2.3 key passes per game while also succeeding with 1.7 dribbles each match.
Isak may have created the same number of big chances, yet he falls behind Bowen with regard to key passes and successful dribbles each game, proving that the Englishman has offered more in the final third.
Bowen has also won more total duels per game (4.2 vs 2) than Isak, along with being fouled more often per game (1 vs 0.4) and managing more shots on target per match (0.7 vs 0.4) than the Swedish centre-forward.
The season may only be a few weeks old, but not investing in a player of Bowen’s ability could prove to be costly for Howe, especially as he aims to return the Magpies back into the top four of the Premier League table, securing Champions League qualification.
Isak is a world-class striker, no doubt about it, but he has endured plenty of injury issues during his spell on Tyneside, no doubt about that.
Could January see the club revisiting their interest in the England international? Only time will tell, but much will depend on the funds Howe has available to him at that time.
West Ham star Jarrod Bowen
A fee of £100m is certainly well outside of their budget, but if West Ham continue to perform poorly and Julen Lopetegui departs, it could open the door for the Toon to make their move for the winger on much cheaper terms.
He would be an inspired signing by Howe, that is for sure.
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A European giant have been keeping a close eye on a Tottenham Hotspur star who they are obsessed with, and are ready to make a substantial offer to sign him in January or next summer, according to one report.
Tottenham stars in demand
Ange Postecoglou’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, their fourth loss of the Premier League season, on Sunday. It means that they have suffered as many defeats as they have wins, leaving them eighth in the Premier League as it stands and looking like longshots to finish in the top four, a spot that would guarantee Champions League football in north London next season.
Despite this, Tottenham’s stars are in demand across Europe. Cristian Romero is thought to be on the radar of Real Madrid as they look to bolster their backline, a defence that suffered a 4-0 humiliation against Barcelona in their most recent home El Clásico.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero
Their search has also seen them eye up Micky van De Ven, who has impressed since arriving at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium from Wolfsburg and looks ready to play Champions League football.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have also been credited with an interest in Pedro Porro, alongside former club Manchester City, with Spurs keen to extract a club record fee for a defender to let him leave.
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Elsewhere, bit-part trio Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray and Richarlison have all been linked with moves away in what could be a major overhaul at the club, though Gray would only depart on loan after arriving for £35m in the most recent transfer window, while any other departures would need to be replaced in the transfer market.
AC Milan chief "obsessed" with Spurs ace
That comes as reports in Italy have linked Milan with a shock move to sign Tottenham standout star Dejan Kulusevski as early as January.
The Swedish ace has been rejuvenated as a central midfielder this season, having spent much of his career on the right wing. His performances have been impressive alongside James Maddison in the Spurs engine room, and his skillset combined with physical attributes have led to him being described as the “most unique player” in the Premier League by content creator James Allcott.
Dejan Kulusevski’s 24/25 Premier League season
Appearances
9
Goals and Assists
3
Progressive passes per 90
5.87
Pass Accuracy %
85.5%
Tackles and interceptions per 90
1.87
Now, Juve Live [Via Sport Witness] report that Milan senior advisor and Kulusevski’s compatriot Zlatan Ibrahimovic is “obsessed” with the midfielder, and is keen to lure him to San Siro.
He reportedly sees him as a perfect replacement to Rafael Leao, whose future is “uncertain”, and the club are ready to make their move as early as the January transfer window, though that would likely depend on the future of Leao.
It is added that Milan would be willing to pay up to 50m euros (£42m) to sign the Spurs man, a fee that would likely be rejected by Tottenham as far too low given his recent form.
With the Swede under contract at Tottenham until 2028, a sale seems very unlikely unless an offer too good to refuse came in, something that Milan’s would not represent. However, should he continue to impress this season in his new role, other clubs may well join the hunt for the Spurs man.
Sydney Sixers made rather heavy weather of closing things out, but Shafali Verma’s battling half-century ensured they were able to make it two wins from two at the start of their WBBL campaign.Shafali’s innings was rarely convincing – she survived a marginal lbw shout early on, regularly just managed to evade the fielders and was striking under 100 at 16 overs – but she took on Tayla Vlaeminck in the 18th over which began with Sixers needing 24 off 18 deliveries.She scooped Vlaeminck for a boundary to reach fifty off 45 deliveries then clubbed her through the leg side with one of the most authoritative shots of the innings. With Nicole Bolton also finding the rope, the over cost 15 and all-but decided the contest.However, Shafali couldn’t quite see Sixers home when she was caught at long-on to give Molly Strano her third wicket and it was briefly nervy when Angela Reakes fell to the first ball of the last over, but Maitlan Brown kept her cool.Sixers had restricted Hobart Hurricanes to 125 but stumbled at the start of the chase. Alyssa Healy was beaten for pace by Vlaeminck as she played across the line and Ashleigh Gardner charged at Strano to leave them 2 for 14.Shafali and Ellyse Perry steadied the innings with a stand of 63 in 10 overs then, after Perry was stumped, Shafali continued to ride her luck.Hurricanes’ batting again struggled – they have a bowling attack to make an impact this season but desperately need top-order runs – and were 3 for 26 after the Powerplay. Perry claimed two wickets and Brown one, the latter courtesy of a terrific catch at point by Radha Yadav to remove Mignon du Preez.Gardner’s four overs, which included 12 dot balls, continued to keep a lid on the scoring and it was largely in the hands of Richa Ghosh to hold things together. Ghosh hit three sixes before falling to her India team-mate Yadav as Hurricanes limped to the 20-over mark.
يحل فريق آرسنال، مساء اليوم الأحد، ضيفًا على خصمه مانشستر يونايتد وذلك في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز لكرة القدم، موسم 2024/25.
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The Alabama native impressed for both club and country in 2024, while also earning a big-money move to France
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Tessmann named U.S. Soccer Young Player of Year
Helped see Venezia promoted to Serie A
Earned move to Lyon in France
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U.S. men's national team midfielder Tanner Tessmann has been named U.S. Soccer's Young Male Player of the Year, the federation announced Wednesday. The Alabama native helped see Italian side Venezia promoted to Serie A at the end of the 2023-24 season, then proceeded to captain the USMNT at the Paris Olympic Games, followed by earning a big-money move to France with Olympique Lyon.
Of the five finalists, Tessmann earned 70 percent of the total vote, with Gianluca Busio coming in second.
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Tessmann had a strong performance for the USMNT in France at the Olympics, leading them to the quarterfinals – their best finish since the 2000 games. He also featured in camps under new USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino in both October and November.
The 23-year-old midfielder started both legs against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, helping see the U.S. advance to the semifinals of the competition this March.
For Venezia, he started 35 of 38 matches, helping the club get promoted to Serie A from Serie B. With Lyon, since his August transfer, he played in 14 games for the club during the first half of the 2024-25 season.
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Lyon play in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, taking on Belgian side Genk. Three points will see them automatically clinch a top-8 spot, while a loss or a draw could see them drop into the knockout round playoffs.
Everton picked up their first win of the Premier League season against Crystal Palace, with Dwight McNeil’s emphatic double overturning Marc Guehi’s first-half header at Goodison Park.
16th in the standings, maybe it’s not all doom and gloom. Everton have found their feet, perhaps unsteadily, but they now have points on the board after losing their first four matches of the campaign.
McNeil has been monstrous for Sean Dyche, starting to look like a brilliant signing for the Toffees. Believe it or not, though, the transfer in 2022 almost didn’t take place, with Everton eyeing up Morgan Gibbs-White while he was still at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Everton's interest in Morgan Gibbs-White
Just over two years ago, with Frank Lampard at the helm, Everton wanted to sign a new attacking midfielder, having sold Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth £60m.
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Two weeks later, in July, Everton reportedly saw a £25m offer for Gibbs-White rejected by Wolves, who were holding out for more. The dynamic star had spent the 2021/22 season on loan with Sheffield United in the Championship, excelled, scoring 12 goals and adding ten assists across 37 fixtures.
Later that summer, Nottingham Forest smashed their transfer record in bringing Gibbs-White to the City Ground, signing him for fee rising to £42.5m, which would have taken the lion’s share of Everton’s budget.
Luckily, they went for McNeil instead.
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How Gibbs-White compares to Dwight McNeil in 2024/25
At the end of July 2022, Everton announced the £20m signing of McNeil from Burnley, who had been relegated from the Premier League under Sean Dyche’s leadership.
Burnley winger Dwight McNeil.
He ebbed and flowed throughout his first two campaigns on Merseyside but McNeil invariably offers a creative outlet.
Now, though, he’s entering the ascendancy and proving that he has the quality to be a standout player in the English top flight.
Matches (starts)
6 (6)
5 (5)
Goals
3
1
Assists
2
0
Touches*
50.8
53.8
Shots (on target)
1.8 (0.8)
2.2 (1.0)
Pass completion
78%
77%
Big chances created
6
2
Key passes*
3.5
2.4
Dribbles*
1.2
1.4
Ball recoveries*
4.2
5.0
Tackles + interceptions*
1.5
2.4
Total duels won*
3.3
6.4
It’s an interesting one. Gibbs-White is an excellent player, with a firm grip on the many facets of the midfield game. He’s more combative than McNeil, sure, but the Everton man is demonstrating a rich vein of prolific form that is helping Everton, a team that struggles for attacking fluency, instrumentally.
We’re still at the early stage of the season, but the former Claret has given his team a platform from which to build on. Of course, Gibbs-White’s prowess has led to him being quirkily dubbed the “Aldi Jude Bellingham” by analyst Raj Chohan, which was a double-edged comment but did emphasise his multi-functionality in the number ten role.
Bellingham needs no introduction; he’s a blue-chip English talent if there ever was one, generational. But it does show that Everton could have got their hands on a talent in the mould of one of the world’s best.
That said, are they really rueing the missed opportunity? They signed McNeil for less than half what Forest paid Wolves – and do you know what? They might just have got the better deal, with McNeil going from strength to rippling strength.
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