Category Uncategorized

Derby County are set to receive a further EFL imposed nine-point deduction.

What’s the latest?

That’s according to a recent report by John Percy for The Telegraph, with the journalist revealing that, after the Rams were hit with a 12 point deduction for entering administration, Wayne Rooney’s side will shortly be handed a further nine-point penalty for the club’s breaching of EFL financial rules.

It is also reported that the league’s governing body are set to impose a business plan on the Championship side, which the club’s administrators will have to follow resolutely in their operations going forwards, or else face being hit with further sanctions by the league.

Fans will be livid

Considering the fact that Derby’s recent 12-point deduction saw them plummet to the bottom of the Championship table, the additional nine-point penalty could all but confirm the club’s relegation to the third tier of English football come the end of the current campaign – something which will have left their fans feeling livid.

Indeed, with the latest deduction seeing the club fall to -11 points, 15 behind Nottingham Forest in 23rd and 18 behind Peterborough United in 21st, Derby’s fate would very much appear to be sealed unless Wayne Rooney masterminds what would undoubtedly be the greatest escape of all time.

However, perhaps more concerning for those involved with the Rams are the various predictions surrounding their current financial state, with one source stating to The Athletic that the club’s chances of surviving liquidation are 50/50, while another claimed that they could not see a way out for Derby.

As such, perhaps a scenario in which the Rams find themselves playing their football in League One next season is actually quite a desirable outcome, as the other possibility is simply unthinkable for Derby fans.

In other news: Fresh report emerges on Derby County’s chances of liquidation, fans should be worried

Everton are ‘prepared to make a winter swoop’ for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles, as per TRANSFERmarketWEB. 

The lowdown

Everton tried to arrange a loan with an option to buy in the final stages of the summer transfer window, but Arsenal blocked the move.

Maitland-Niles was keen on joining the Blues and took to Instagram to publicly express his frustration (via The Athletic).

Having been told he was part of Mikel Arteta’s plans for the season ahead, he’s featured in four of the Gunners’ six Premier League matches, starting once.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his Arsenal contract and is valued at £14.4million by Transfermarkt.

The latest

The report says that Maitland-Niles very much remains on Everton’s radar.

Intriguingly, the report says Rafael Benitez likely views him not as a midfielder but as ‘a possible successor for Seamus Coleman’ at right-back.

It remains to be seen, though, whether Arsenal will be willing to sanction his departure this time around. They’ve already let Hector Bellerin join Real Betis on a season-long loan.

The verdict

Everton’s failure to sign a right-back in the summer has already hurt them in the early weeks of the season. With Coleman sustaining an injury, Ben Godfrey has had to fill in, and he doesn’t look entirely comfortable in the role.

It’s important that they do get a deal done in January, but it’s hard to see Arsenal agreeing to part with a valuable squad option midway through the campaign.

In other news, this man came under fire for his performance against Norwich.

Since Fosun took on the ownership of Wolverhampton Wanderers, one of their biggest priorities has been to develop young players.

On a regular basis we see the Wolves recruitment team bring in talented individuals to be used exclusively in the under-23 side.

That was again one of the methods they used this summer, with the likes of Louie Moulden and Bendeguz Bolla arriving.

One the most famous examples includes Pedro Goncalves. Wolves made their move to sign the Portuguese in 2017 when he arrived from Valencia, but he would go on to earn just one appearance for the Old Gold.

That happened to be in the Carabao Cup as Nuno Santo handed him 28 minutes from the bench against Sheffield Wednesday in the second round in August 2018.

It’s puzzling that he made such a little impact at Wolves because his transfer value has since risen astronomically after he was sold.

Goncalves’ talent was clear, especially to Rob Edwards, who only had positive words to say about the attacking midfielder. Speaking in February 2019, he said: “He’s [Goncalves] been outstanding for us this year.”

That didn’t seem to matter to the big dogs at Wolves, who were willing to let him leave just a matter of months down the line.

Goncalves penned terms with Famalicao in July 2019 for a fee of just £1.17m, and since then he’s become one of the biggest stars in Portugal.

He has signed for Sporting Lisbon and has become a rampaging force for the Portuguese giants. In two seasons, the vibrant forward has amassed 27 goals and five assists in just 42 outings.

A move to Liverpool has been mooted and it could be quite pricey considering his mighty release clause of £53m.

Few would be surprised if he did end up in English football again, especially after being compared to a certain Bruno Fernandes, who has been rampant in the Premier League after his own move from Sporting.

To suggest that Wolves made a mistake with Goncalves is probably somewhat of an understatement. He is a marvellous attacking player, one who Lage could certainly do with after their start to the season.

They are yet to pick up a point this season and they’ve also failed to score a single goal in the league. With Goncalves in their team, that might not have happened.

AND in other news, Wolves could be set for big blow after Molineux news emerges, fans should be gutted…

The name Jan Stander may not mean much to South Africans, but in Scottish cricket it has caused no shortage of consternation. Stander, 27, has become the latest African-born player to represent Scotland as they prepare for next month’s crucial World Cup Q

Cricinfo staff10-Feb-2009The name Jan Stander may not mean much to South Africans, but in Scottish cricket it has caused no shortage of consternation. Stander, 27, has become the latest African-born player in the Scotland contingent as they prepare for next month’s crucial World Cup Qualifiers in Johannesburg.”It was definitely a surprise for me,” Stander told .”I did feel I had to prove a lot because I didn’t play for the A side last year. It’s a good thing there’s pressure because I think one of my strengths is thriving under it. I definitely felt it sub-consciously because a lot of people have their opinions on foreign players turning out for other countries.”Stander, who is not eligible for a British passport until 2011, joins Ryan Watson and Dewald Nel as one of Scotland’s African contingent, but the man himself has no concerns over his allegiances.”I came to Scotland as an amateur in 2003 and 2004,” said Stander, who is to marry his Scottish fiancée this summer. “If it had been my aim to come here and represent the country, then I would have made sure I stayed for 186 days of the year. Because then I would have qualified two years ago. I stayed here because I liked the country. There was nothing to go back to in South Africa. I was given the opportunity in coaching here and I’ve been loyal.”The fact that I can speak the mother tongue might help us getting some information from local people there. It will be my first tournament and the key for me is to focus on my own game and performing if I get the opportunity.”

MatériaMais Notícias

Após ser afastado do elenco e ficar parado por oito meses, Vecchio se defendeu e ressaltou uma conversa com o ex-técnico Dorival Júnior, que havia dito que o meia estava entre os três melhores com qualidade e que conseguiria espaço em qualquer time do Brasil. No entanto, o argentino ficou fora da lista de relacionados do Paulistão.

– Fizemos coletivo contra o Taubaté. Nesse momento, eu tinha tudo arrumado para ir para o Estudiantes. Tudo arrumado para o empréstimo. Uns dias antes, fizemos coletivo com o Kenitra e não fui relacionado. Fui falar com Dorival, com respeito, perguntando se eu ia ser levado em consideração. Ele falou que eu estava entre os 3 com melhor qualidade e que jogaria em todos os times do Brasil. Dois dias depois, fiquei fora do Paulistão. Decidi sair, e tava com dor no adutor, avisei o doutor e saí do treino. No dia seguinte, Ceolin (gerente de futebol) chegou e falou para mim e para o Noguera que eu estava afastado, sem motivo. Dorival não falou pra mim. Falou um mês depois que eu não quis treinar naquele dia. Esse foi o motivo – explicou.

– Ninguém me dava treino. Quase um ano sem jogar, fui prejudicado. Por algo que com um papo, poderia se solucionar.Não entendi muito o que aconteceu – concluiu.

O camisa 20 foi utilizado por Elano nesta quarta-feira em partida contra o Botafogo, em que o Peixe venceu por 1 a 0, como meia. Para Vecchio, Lucas Lima é insubstituível e deixou clara que sua vaga está ameaçada com o retorno de Lucas.

– Lucas é insubstituível. É impossível. Tem visão de jogo muito grande. Temos que tentar rodear ele para que a armação seja mais fácil. Sem ele, é impossível. Mesmo dando melhor, são outras características. É muito importante que ele esteja. Vamos ver o que acontece – disse.

Vale lembrar que o camisa 10 treinou normalmente na atividade coletiva desta quarta-feira e é opção para Elano no próximo desafio do Alvinegro, que ocorrerá no domingo, contra o Atletico-PR, às 19h, na Arena da Baixada.

The Indian board has decided to postpone the Ranji Trophy Plate League opener between Assam and Bengal in Guwahati after Thursday’s bomb blasts in the city. The match was scheduled between November 3 and 6 and new dates haven’t been announced yet.”The match has been postponed. We will decide about a fresh date after assessing the situation. We have written to Assam Cricket Association and are waiting for a response,” Ratnakar Shetty, the BCCI’s chief administrative officer, told PTI.

Liverpool supporters have been starved of excitement throughout the current transfer window, with Ibrahima Konate the only arrival so far, but that could change before the August 31st deadline.

What’s the story?

According to the Liverpool Echo, the Reds have West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen on their watchlist, although it remains to be seen if they’ll make a move for him this summer.

The departure of Xherdan Shaqiri has freed up funds for Jurgen Klopp and director of football Michael Edwards, but the report claims that any incoming may hinge on Divock Origi also departing Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp will love it

Last season was a hugely underwhelming affair for Klopp’s charges. The Anfield outfit surrendered their Premier League crown without a fight, slipping to third in the top-flight standings, ending the season a whopping 17 points behind champions Manchester City.

As a result, the German tactician is thought to be in the market for at least one attacking target before the summer window closes.

The normally dependable duo of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino suffered a severe drop-off in form in 2020/21, scoring 11 and nine goals respectively in the league, while Shaqiri and Origi failed to adequately replace them.

It’s led to Klopp attempting to make significant alterations to his options in the final third of the pitch, although his limited budget has left him playing the waiting game.

However, now Shaqiri has been snapped up by Lyon, and with Origi appearing to be getting nudges towards the Anfield exit door, a move for Bowen could be on the cards.

The 24-year-old impressed in the Championship after rising through the ranks at boyhood club Hull City, scored double figures in consecutive years for the Tigers as they toiled in the second-tier of English football.

And although he’s struggled to replicate the same form in front of goal at the London Stadium, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists in 55 appearances for the Hammers, Bowen’s overall play has seemingly impressed Liverpool.

His unquestionable work rate, stamina and ability with the ball at his feet make him a good fit for Klopp’s unique gegenpressing style, meaning the former Borussia Dortmund boss would surely love to be able to call upon his services.

It remains to be seen whether Liverpool do make a formal offer for Bowen, but his proposed arrival has the potential to have the same impact that Diogo Jota’s had just 12 months ago.

And, in other news…Heir to Shaqiri: LFC eye move for “special” £19.8m-rated wizard, Klopp will love him

MatériaMais Notícias

Classificado com autoridade diante da Universidad de Chile na primeira fase da Copa Sul-Americana, o elenco do Corinthians retornou ao Brasil no início da tarde desta quinta-feira e avisou que mal terá tempo de celebrar a vitória por 2 a 1, pois sábado já é dia de estreia no Campeonato Brasileiro. Campeão paulista e à espera do dia 2 de junho, quando conhecerá seu adversário na segunda fase do torneio continental, o Timão tem como foco único a principal competição nacional, pelo menos nas próximas semanas. A meta é largar bem.

– O Corinthians é sempre favorito em qualquer campeonato que entra. Tomara que nossa equipe possa entrar sempre concentrada para conseguir as vitórias. A torcida voltou a ter confiança novamente na equipe, mas sabe que ainda estamos em crescimento.A equipe tem de entrar muito concentrada para não cometer erros e não ser surpreendido pela Chapecoense – avisou o meia Jadson, durante o desembarque da delegação no Aeroporto de Guarulhos.

Já em solo brasileiro, o elenco corintiano partiu do aeroporto direto para o CT Joaquim Grava, que fica bem próximo. Os jogadores que foram titulares contra La U farão somente um trabalho regenerativo, mas os reservas vão trabalhar no gramado no período da tarde. O time treina na sexta-feira, às 15h30, e logo depois inicia concentração para a partida de sábado, 19h, contra a Chapecoense, pela abertura do Campeonato Paulista. Por isso é que o tempo é curto para celebrar a classificação na Copa Sul-Americana.

– Agora não tem nem tempo de comemorar, é sempre um jogo atrás do outro. Claro que ficamos felizes pelo resultado, mas tem de pensar no próximo jogo, que é a Chapecoense – afirmou o camisa 10, focado no confronto de sábado.

-Não sei ainda da programação, estamos indo para o CT agora, acho que vai ser mais um trabalho de recuperação. Não tem muito o que fazer, já concentra amanhã (sexta-feira). Temos de sempre continuar trabalhando para matar um leão por dia. Temos de estar sempre concentrados. OCampeonato Brasileiro é muito difícil, todos sabemos, mas tem de manter o pé no chão.

continua após a publicidadeRelacionadasCorinthiansSequência empolga, e Fiel já compra 20 mil ingressos para estreia sábadoCorinthians11/05/2017CorinthiansRodriguinho participou de quase um terço dos gols do Corinthians no anoCorinthians11/05/2017

Tudo sobre

Corinthiansjadson

An update has emerged regarding Everton’s interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes.

What’s the talk?

According to Portuguese outlet Record, via Sport Witness, the Toffees could open up talks with Sporting to sign the midfielder this summer.

The report claims that Rafa Benitez is keen to get a deal done for the 22-year-old, for whom Sporting want £15m (€18m).

Dream deal

Director of football Marcel Brands could seal a dream deal for Everton by snapping Nunes up for £15m before the end of the window, as he could be a superb replacement for Andre Gomes.

The Toffees are reportedly open to selling the former Barcelona man this summer and that could open up a space in the midfield for a new signing to come in. Gomes averaged a lowly WhoScored rating of 6.46 in the Premier League last season, which suggests that he is not good enough to consistently provide good performances on the pitch at the top level.

Nunes could come in and offer an upgrade in the midfield. Last season, he won more ground duels per match than Gomes, with whom he tied for clearances and interceptions per game, whilst also losing possession less frequently than the Everton midfielder.

The Sporting gem is also six years younger than the man he could potentially replace, which means he would come in with potential as well as the quality to make an immediate impact. Therefore, he could be an excellent signing for Everton in the short and long-term.

He has been backed by his peers, with former team-mate Goncalo Santos lavishing praise on the youngster earlier this summer as he pointed out the unbelievable ability he has with the ball at his feet.

He told theLiverpool Echo: “In one game, he went on a run which was about 60 metres, it was amazing! People went crazy and everybody was talking about it.

“It’s unbelievable when he has the ball at his feet. Nobody can catch him; it’s impossible because he’s too fast.

“Matheus is a box-to-box player. He’s not so strong like midfielders in the Premier League but he’s very fast. He’s very good with the ball because he is a Brazilian boy.”

Taking all of this into consideration, Brands must get a deal over the line for the Portuguese midfielder this summer. He should bid farewell to Gomes and bring in Nunes to bolster Benitez’s squad, with a fee of £15m potentially making it a dream deal as they would not need to break the bank for his signature.

AND in other news, Brands must ruthlessly axe £112k-p/w Everton flop, Ancelotti wanted him gone…

Ramnaresh Sarwan described his first Test century as the West Indies captain as “very special” after the effort helped his team secure a draw that could easily have been a loss. His 128 did not stop Australia regaining the Frank Worrell Trophy but the fierce resistance put up by Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul gives West Indies confidence heading to the third Test in Barbados, which should feature Chanderpaul despite the batsman carrying a calf niggle in Antigua.West Indies began the final day chasing 372 for a highly unlikely win and Sarwan went out all guns blazing in the first session, racing to 64 at lunch with front-foot drives and brave cuts in the air as he aimed to put Australia on the defensive. But a fired-up Brett Lee picked up two early wickets, giving Australia an air of self-belief, and Sarwan said his main goal was to get through the difficult period without going into his shell.”We needed to survive that but at the same time we needed to be positive,” Sarwan said after the match. “Our focus was to take every session as it is.”The early stumbles forced a rethink after the break and a cooler Sarwan became much more solid in defence, leading his side by example. His previous three Tests as captain had not been personally productive – he had made 54 in three innings and severely injured his shoulder in one match – but this time with the rock solid Chanderpaul he built a match-saving 143-run partnership.Chanderpaul’s calm display was the latest in a long line of super efforts; he already has two centuries in the series and his unbeaten 77 means his Test average in the past 12 months is 106.20. Sarwan said Chanderpaul’s recent form beggared belief. “It’s very hard to find words to describe,” Sarwan said. “Over the past few years he’s shown his consistency and he’s getting better with age. Hopefully we can learn from him.”Chanderpaul scored largely through his trademark deflections and glances, occasionally driving or pulling when the bowlers erred, and he said the goal was playing for time. “We had a plan, bat session by session, don’t play nothing too rash, just play safe,” Chanderpaul said. “Try to stay as long as possible out here.”Although he had a slight limp during the match Chanderpaul expects to play in the series finale, which starts in Barbados on June 12. “[It’s] just a little bit of strain in the calf,” he said. “Should be okay, [we have] about eight days to prepare for the next game, so I should be all right.”