Rangers: GvB must unleash Ibrox "winner"

There is no shying away from how dismal Rangers’ performances have been in their last two Premiership outings.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side have picked up one point and conceded six goals from their matches against Ross County and Celtic in the past seven days, with the latter ending in the Dutchman’s first defeat in charge of the club.

Rangers face Hearts on Sunday in a game where they will surely be looking to return to winning ways, and it could see a number of changes made from the side which was humiliated by the Hoops in midweek.

Forget Ramsey

Whilst Gers supporters may be excited by the prospect of Aaron Ramsey coming in to make his debut for the club after joining on loan from Juventus, Van Bronckhorst must unleash another central midfielder who could have a big impact on the team – Ryan Jack.

The Scotland international came on at half-time against Celtic with the score at 3-0 and helped Rangers to get a foothold in the match after being swept aside with ease in the first 45 minutes. He ended the game with a team-high 7.1 SofaScore rating, completing 90% of his passes and creating two chances for his team-mates whilst also hitting the bar with a sensational effort from distance.

Jack brought composure to the middle of the park and was able to dictate the game as the Gers attempted to get back into the match. They may not have managed to claw any goals back in the end, but his performance was promising and hopefully a sign of things to come in the next few weeks.

Former Gers boss Steven Gerrard claimed that Jack did “everything right” at Ibrox and went on to say: “When we came in we inherited a good player, without a doubt. Aberdeen had done a really good job with Ryan in terms of his development and giving him the opportunity to play at the top level. He obviously became a leader.

“So there was coaching prior to us that deserves a lot of credit in Ryan’s development. We obviously saw a winner when we came in.

“Someone who was really keen and open to learn, grow and buy into what we were trying to do. His consistency has been fantastic to see and it’s no surprise with the way he goes about his daily routine and business.

“He does everything right at the gym, he eats well and he trains and prepares every single day for the game at the weekend or midweek. So it’s no surprise that Ryan finds that level of consistency because he does everything right.”

These comments highlight what the £12k-per-week beast could offer to those around him on the pitch outside of his footballing ability. He could lead his team-mates into battle and give them a lift in matches, which could be particularly useful after two tough results on the bounce.

Therefore, Van Bronckhorst must forget about just including Ramsey in the team on Sunday and instead unleash Jack from the start against Hearts, as his quality in possession and his leadership could be crucial to the Gers this weekend.

AND in other news, Decision made: Rangers make big call on £12.5k-p/w disaster which will leave fans buzzing…

Benn loses match fee for disobeying Gayle

Sulieman Benn, the West Indies left-arm spinner, has been fined his entire match fee from the fourth ODI against South Africa after he was ordered off the field by his captain Chris Gayle

Cricinfo staff01-Jun-2010

Sulieman Benn, not for the first time, was penalised for his on-field conduct•Getty Images

Sulieman Benn, the West Indies left-arm spinner, has been fined his entire match fee from the fourth ODI against South Africa after he was ordered off the field by his captain Chris Gayle. Benn had upset Gayle by failing to follow his instructions, and was told he was no longer required.”The Management Group of the West Indies team met with Sulieman Benn late on Monday in relation to an on-field incident during the fourth one-day international against South Africa on Sunday, May 30 at Windsor Park, Dominica. Following the discussion, Benn accepted a fine of 100% of his match fee and the matter was closed,” a release issued by the West Indies Cricket Board said.”I actually asked him to leave the field,” Gayle had told reporters after the game. “As a captain, it was a situation like you ask a particular bowler to do it and he said he had never done certain things before. That’s why you have practice sessions, to practise. I asked him to simply bowl over the wicket. I don’t see why it should be a problem.”He wasn’t up for it and if you’re not up for it, why give that particular bowler the ball. I just see it that he [Benn] doesn’t want to take part. It was my call to actually ask him to leave and tell him that he is not needed anymore.”Benn’s behavioural issues came to a head during the Perth Test in December, when he was suspended for two ODIs following a clash with Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin.West Indies, already 0-4 down in the series, have included batsman Travis Dowlin to the squad for the fifth and final ODI to be played in Trinidad on June 3.West Indies squad: Chris Gayle (capt), Dwayne Bravo (vice-capt), Travis Dowlin, Darren Bravo, Sulieman Benn, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Darren Sammy, Kieron Pollard, Narsingh Deonarine, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, David Bernard, Dale Richards.

Thomaz Santos não guarda mágoa e projeta Paulistão no Red Bull Brasil

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Emprestado pelo São Paulo ao Red Bull Brasil até o fim do Campeonato Paulista, o meio-campista Thomaz Santos vê o fato de disputar o estadual por um clube de menor expressão como uma grande oportunidade para provar seu valor. Sem espaço na equipe do Morumbi, o jogador chegou a ser cotado na Universidad de Chile, mas a negociação não avançou e ele permanecerá no futebol brasileiro.

– Fiquei muito feliz pelo interesse e só tenho a agradecer ao Red Bull e ao Thiago Scuro, presidente do clube. Eu já tinha trabalhado com ele na base do Audax e fico contente por ele ter vindo atrás de mim. Isso demonstra que tem confiança no meu futebol e farei de tudo para retribuir da melhor maneira possível – disse o atleta, ao LANCE!, projetando um bom primeiro semestre na equipe de Campinas.

Contratado pelo Tricolor no primeiro semestre do ano passado após se destacar em um jogo da Copa Libertadores contra o Palmeiras, no ano passado, Thomaz começou até que bem sua jornada no clube do Morumbi. Sob o comando de Rogério Ceni, o meio-campista chegou a ser bastante utilizado e foi importante na reta final do Paulistão.

Com a chegada de Dorival Júnior, no entanto, o atleta perdeu espaço e viu a recuperação do São Paulo no Brasileirão do banco de reservas. Apesar de não ter sido aproveitado, o jogador não carrega mágoa da comissão técnica. Afinal, de acordo com o próprio Thomaz, nunca houve qualquer tipo de desmerecimento pelo seu trabalho no CT da Barra Funda.

– Infelizmente, não consegui ter uma sequência com o Dorival, mas não fico chateado. O elenco do São Paulo tem muita qualidade e o treinador tem as preferências dele, o que é normal. Em nenhum momento ele me tratou de forma indiferente. Temos um ótimo relacionamento e saio de cabeça erguida – disse o meia, ciente de que pode retornar ao clube do Morumbi caso faça um bom trabalho no Red Bull Brasil.

Experiente, o jogador de 31 anos, ficou muito próximo de disputar a Copa Libertadores desta temporada. Isto porque a Universidad de Chile o procurou para saber da vontade de disputar o principal torneio do futebol sul-americano. No entanto, apesar do desejo do atleta em ver a transferência sendo concretizada, o negócio não avançou.

– Chegou a ter algumas conversas, sim, mas não sei detalhes porque essas coisas eu deixo nas mãos dos meus empresários. Mas fiquei lisonjeado por esse interesse dos clubes do Chile. Significa que fiz um bom trabalho na Bolívia e aqui – finalizou o meia.

Agora, o meio-campista terá a missão de ajudar o Red Bull Brasil no Paulistão. O clube do interior está no Grupo D, ao lado de Santos, Mirassol e Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto. No dia 11 de março, o jogador deve reencontrar o São Paulo, com quem tem contrato até março de 2020, pela 12ª rodada do estadual.

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تين هاج يوضح موقفه من استمرار دي خيا ويؤكد: ماجواير لاعب عظيم

أوضح المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر يونايتد، إريك تين هاج، موقفه من استمرار حارس مرماه، ديفيد دي خيا، داخل قلعة “أولد ترافورد” مع اقتراب عقده على الانتهاء.

وينتهي عقد دي خيا مع مانشستر يونايتد في 30 يونيو 2023، وخرجت الكثير من الأنباء حول إمكانية رحيل الحارس الإسباني بالمجان لانخفاض مستواه الفني.

اقرأ أيضًا.. لاعب ليدز السابق محذرًا ليفربول: محمد صلاح قد يرحل نهاية الموسم الحالي

وتحدث تين هاج لشبكة “بي بي سي” البريطانية عن مستقبل دي خيا، وقال: “في الوقت الحالي، نحن نركز فقط على المباريات، عندما ننتهي من هذا الضغط الكبير، سيكون علينا التفكير”.

وأضاف: “لدينا فترة راحة أثناء إقامة بطولة كأس العالم 2022، وسيكون أمامنا فرصة للتفاوض مع اللاعب حول تمديد عقده الحالي”.

وتابع: “لدينا خطة واضحة للتعامل مع هذا الأمر، هذا ما أكدت عليه أكثر من مرة، لكني سعيد حقًا بما يقدمه دي خيا، إنه حارس مرمى رائع”.

وواصل تصريحاته: “دي خيا يبلغ من العمر 31 عامًا فقط، حارس مرمى لائق لنا، يمكنه التطور أكثر، كان جيدًا جدًا في المباريات الماضية واعتقد أنه سيستمر في ذلك بالمستقبل”.

وعن ماجواير: “لاعب عظيم ورائع، مدافع جيد حقًا وقد رأينا مدى أهميته بالنسبة للفريق”.

BCCI to appoint new member to disciplinary committee

N Srinivasan, the BCCI secretary, has said a new member would be appointed to the disciplinary committee since Shashank Manohar had recused himself following Lalit Modi’s repeated requests for the same

Cricinfo staff23-Jun-2010

Shashank Manohar had recused himself from the disciplinary committee following Lalit Modi’s repeated requests•AFP

N Srinivasan, the BCCI secretary, has said a new member would be appointed to the disciplinary committee since Shashank Manohar had recused himself following Lalit Modi’s repeated requests for the same. The original panel comprised Chirayu Amin and Arun Jaitley, both members of the IPL governing council, along with Manohar. Incidentally Manohar, in a letter marked to Srinivasan on June 19, stepped down, saying that he would like to give Modi a “fair” trial during the enquiry.In his original reply to the first notice on May 15, Modi had also asked that Srinivasan be recused from the hearings against him but that was not granted. “Since Lalit Modi has also accused Mr Manohar [of being biased], he would be replaced by another member to be decided by the general body,” Srinivasan told PTI.Reacting to Manohar recusing himself, Mehmood Abdi, Modi’s legal counsel called the whole process “an eyewash”. “After having decided that Modi’s replies are not satisfactory, as being reported by a TV channel, Manohar has recused himself,” Abdi said. “And the man who is not part of the disciplinary committee, and whose recusal we had demanded, secretary N Srinvasan, is the man who has referred the matter to the disciplinary committee.”

Rangers: Alfredo Morelos’ value has risen hugely

After getting on the score-sheet once again in Rangers’ 2-0 victory over Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night, Alfredo Morelos moved to the top of the league goal-scoring charts this season.

Signed for a reported £1m from Finnish side HJK Helsinki back in 2017, it’s fair to say the Colombian has been an unqualified success at Ibrox.

Speaking to Football FanCast, former Rangers star Michael Ball said: “I think there’s been talk about Morelos maybe for two or three years now about leaving Rangers for many reasons. His goal-scoring is second to none but he’s got that South American bite to him.

“He reminds me of the Suarez situation where, one day he’s fantastic and the next he can let you down because the passion gets too much for him. Being part of Rangers, he’s got to know the club so well, he understands it and sometimes passion does get over him.”

In the 214 games that he has played for the club in total, the striker has bagged an impressive 110 goals in all competitions, including providing another 48 assists to boot too.

Now valued at £11.7m by Transfermarkt, Morelos’ value has shot up an incredible 1070% since his move to Ibrox – a real statement on just how well has performed for the Gers in his time at the club.

As well as the undoubted ability that he has on the ball, one thing that has marked Morelos out as a fan-favourite has been that “passion” that Ball talked about.

That’s something former Dundee boss Neil McCann has himself raved about, saying: “I would love to have someone like that in my team. Not just the goals, even though 28 is a quite incredible return given he has missed a number of games. It is his all-round play. He is a proper No.9. He can hold it up, run the channel and is very good in the air despite not being that big. He wouldn’t be much bigger than me but he is powerful. And he loves a fight.

“Centre-backs don’t like a fight. They want to be the ones bullying people. Defenders can almost get caught up with Morelos’ power. So they think about the fight first and all of a sudden he is off down the side of them or dipping off – and bang.”

There’s no questioning that Rangers struck gold with the signing of the 25-year-old.

Meanwhile, GVB has revealed a major Rangers blow…

Recurso do Fluminense para derrubar liminar que libera Scarpa é negado

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Em sua primeira tentativa, o Fluminense não conseguiu derrubar a liminar que liberou Gustavo Scarpa de seu contrato. O desembargador Álvaro Luiz Carvalho Moreira negou um agravo interno do Tricolor pedindo a revisão da decisão que deixou o meia livre para negociar com outros clubes. Dias depois, o Palmeiras anunciou a contratação do atleta.

A informação foi publicada inicialmente pelo site do “Globoesporte”. Além disso, o desembargador deu o prazo de oito dias para Gustavo Scarpa manifestar-se e outros 30 dias para o parecer do Ministério Público do Trabalho sobre o caso. Então, depois disso, um colegiado de desembargadores julgará o recurso feito pelo Fluminense de forma definitiva.

O caso “Gustavo Scarpa x Fluminense” começou em 22 de dezembro, quando o meia entrou contra o clube na Justiça reclamando os atrasos dos vencimentos – salário, direito de imagem, férias e 13º. O atleta pedia a rescisão contratual indireta e imediata e o pagamento de mais de R$ 9 milhões referentes aos atrasos e salários até o fim de seu vínculo em setembro de 2020.

A primeira decisão da juíza Dalva Macedo, da 70ª Vara do Trabalho, foi negar o pedido de Gustavo Scarpa, afirmando ser uma atitude temerária, com efeitos “irreversíveis para as partes e terceiros envolvidos”. Então, o meia entrou com um mandado de segurança em segunda instância e obteve a liminar que o permitiu a assinar com o Palmeiras um contrato de cinco anos.

A audiência definita do caso acontecerá no dia 16 de abril após pedido de adiantamento feito pela juíza Dalva Macedo por conta “da urgência da medida pleiteada”.

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عايد الرشيدي: هيرفي رينارد يمتلك تشكيلة سرية لمنتخب السعودية في كأس العالم

بات الفرنسي هيرفي رينارد مدرب المنتخب السعودي الحالي يعلم جيدًا العناصر المفضلة لديه لمواجهة منتخب الأرجنتين في ملعب لوسيل يوم 22 نوفمبر الحالي في إطار أولى مواجهات الأخضر في كأس العالم 2022.

ورغم تحديد رينارد العناصر الأساسية بالنسبة له لكنه وضع الخطة “ب” والتي تتمثل في تشكيلة سرية يمكنه الاعتماد عليها في حال تعرض أي لاعب للإصابة قبل ساعات من مواجهة منتخب التانجو.

الإعلامي الرياضي السعودي عايد الرشيدي قال في تصريحات لبرنامج “سوالف رياضية” المذاع على قناة “24 الرياضية”: “أتوقع أن سلطان الغنام أو ناصر الدوسري، لن يشاركا مع المنتخب السعودي في مباراة أيسلندا، وهناك إمكانية لتواجد هذا الثنائي بمباراة كرواتيا الودية”.

وتابع: “كل شيء بات واضحًا للجميع سواء المدرب أو المسؤولين، الكل يعلم جيدا ما هي تشكيلة الأخضر، ولكن إذا حدث أي شيء مفاجئ، فأنا متأكد أن هناك تشكيلة سرية لدى رينارد”.

وأكمل: “في حال حدوث إصابة أو أي لاعب غير جاهز بدنيًا، سوف يتم اللجوء لتلك التشكيلة السرية حتى لو كان ذلك قبل 24 ساعة فقط من مواجهة الأرجنتين”.

اقرأ أيضا..منتخب السعودية يعدل موعد ودية كرواتيا بسبب الأرجنتين

يذكر أن المنتخب السعودي يحل في المجموعة الثالثة في كأس العالم 2022 بجانب منتخبات الأرجنتين وبولندا والمكسيك.

ويلعب الأخضر السعودي وديا يوم الأحد المقبل أمام أيسلندا ثم يلتقي أمام بنما الخميس وينهي تحضيراته لكأس العالم بلقاء كرواتيا في العاصمة الرياض يوم 16 نوفمبر الجاري.

تشافي يعلق على مواجهة مانشستر يونايتد: هذا قدرنا وبرشلونة يسعى للفوز على أي منافس

علق تشافي هيرنانديز، المدير الفني الإسباني لفريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي برشلونة، على مواجهة مانشستر يونايتد في ملحق دور الـ16 من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

برشلونة يلاقي مانشستر يونايتد في الدوري الأوروبي بعدما فشل البلوجرنا في الصعود لدور الـ16 من دوري الأبطال، وسيواجه النادي الإنجليزي بعدما تأهل الأخير في المركز الثاني بمجموعته خلف ريال سوسيداد.

وقال تشافي في تصريحات بالمؤتمر الصحفي الخاص بمواجهة أوساسونا غدًا: “مرة أخرى ستلاقي خصمًا صعبًا، ربما يكون أصعب خصم في القرعة، لكن هذا هو قدرنا، وعلينا التعامل مع المباراة”.

طالع أيضًا.. نتائج قرعة ملحق دور الـ16 من الدوري الأوروبي

وأضاف: “مع تين هاج، مانشستر يونايتد فريق قوي ومتماسك، ولديهم إمكانيات فردية كبيرة، سنحلل هذه المواجهة عندما يأتي دورها، من أجل أن نمضي قدمًا للفوز بهذه البطولة التي لم نحققها من قبل”.

وتابع: “كريستيانو رونالدو لاعب رائع، كان أحد أفضل اللاعبين في العالم سابقًا، ويمكنه صنع الفارق في أي وقت. خاصة أنه يلعب لنادٍ تاريخي مثل مانشستر يونايتد”.

واختتم: “لم أكن أفضل مواجهة روما مورينيو أو مانشستر يونايتد كريستيانو، كنت أنتظر أي منافس، لأن في جميع الحالات علينا أن نفوز من أجل التأهل، بغض النظر عن الخصم”.

Everton eye move for Aster Vranckx

Everton are one of the clubs looking at Wolfsburg midfielder Aster Vranckx, according to Calciomercato.

The lowdown

The 19-year-old only joined Wolfsburg from Belgian outfit KV Mechelen last summer in a £7.2m deal.

While predominantly a central midfielder, he has also been used in more defensive and attacking roles in the middle third of the pitch.

Now valued at £9m by Transfermarkt, the teenager has made 11 Bundesliga starts for the mid-table outfit and is currently enjoying a streak of four starts in succession.

The latest

The report from Calciomercato stated that Everton recruitment staff have ‘set their sights’ on Vranckx ahead of the summer transfer window.

It also noted that he has previously attracted interest from Serie A giants AC Milan.

The verdict

When assessing Vranckx’s numbers, a few attributes stand out. First and foremost, he completes a relatively high volume of dribbles, ranking in the 93rd percentile among positional peers in the top five leagues (via FBRef).

Also, Everton fans will surely be glad to hear that he seems to boast an exceptional work rate, slotting into the 91st percentile for pressures and blocks per 90 minutes.

Vranckx went viral during his time in Belgium for all the wrong reasons, with a clip of him inexplicably missing an open goal against KV Oostende attracting 6.3 million views.

Beyond that blooper, though, he is part of a ‘very exciting’ crop of young midfield talents emerging for his country, in the words of talent scout Jacek Kulig, and he could be worth keeping an eye on for Toffees fans.

In other news, Frank Lampard has some other youthful targets in mind

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