Chelsea's academy has become a goldmine for producing talent on a widescale and while the likes of Reece James, Levi Colwill and Conor Gallagher have cemented their place in the first-team, others have been shipped out on loan or released as a youngster and gone on to excel elsewhere.
With a history of loaning out a whopping 41 players in 2019, it comes as no surprise to see talent slip through the Blues' net and one example of that is when they painstakingly released a 14-year-old Declan Rice.
The Englishman rose to first-team stardom in east London, amassing over 200 appearances for the club and capped his final emotional term with victory in UEFA's Europa Conference League before sealing a £105m move to Arsenal this summer.
If releasing one of the Premier League's finest prospects wasn't enough to churn the stomach, Chelsea lost an even bigger talent when Jamal Musiala was snapped up from under their noses four years ago.
Why did Chelsea let go of Jamal Musiala?
A two-window transfer ban was imposed upon Chelsea in 2019 and several of Europe's prying hands looked to steal some of their top talents. Although winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was subject to a bid from Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga giants also sought to prise Musiala away from west London, as per Sky Sports.
The German-born attacking midfielder, who was 16 years old at the time, turned down a long-term offer from Chelsea in favour of a three-year deal with Bayern.
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Group E – Spain v Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – November 27, 2022 Germany’s Jamal Musiala in action with Spain’s Pedri and Gavi REUTERS/Molly Darlington
During that period, it was fashionable for young English players to hone their craft in the Bundesliga with Musiala following in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson, two players who enjoyed fruitful spells in Germany.
Chelsea did receive compensation from Bayern for taking their hottest prospect – reportedly around £170k – but he's developed into one of the best young talents in world football since leaving Stamford Bridge, nothing will cure the devastating blow of having Musiala snatched from them.
How good is Jamal Musiala now?
The "future Ballon d'Or" winner – as dubbed by teammate Alphonso Davies – has already elevated himself towards the realm of being world-class at 20 years old.
The Germany international has combined his ability to glide past defenders, his press resistance and his sharp awareness to become the complete attacking midfielder, who continues to take the world by storm.
Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala.
Capping off his sensational season in the Bundesliga last term by posting an impressive 12 goals and 13 assists in 33 appearances, Musiala's performances caused the footballing world to stand up and applaud as he came second to Jude Bellingham in the prestigious Golden Boy award.
Once praised by German legend Lothar Matthaus, who compared him to the great Lionel Messi for his ability to excite and entertain on the field, the youngster is delivering on the potential that his formative years promised, and some.
Similar to Messi, gliding past the opposition like they're not even there is a major hallmark of Musiala's game, backed up by how his metrics hold up against his fellow positional peers across Europe's top five leagues.
In the past year, the £83k per-week phenom has delivered a devastating impact in the final third, demonstrating his glowing technical attributes by placing within the top 1% for successful take-ons, top 2% for pass completion, top 12% for assists and top 17% for progressive passes, as per FBref.
Excelling on the domestic stage for Bayern and the international scene for Germany has seen Musiala's value rise exponentially to a whopping £129m (€150m), as per Football Observatory, with the 20-year-old continuing to carve a path to an untouchable legacy, while Chelsea are left wondering what could have been.
Hampshire captain James Vince failed to capitalise on a good start in front of England selector Ed Smith, but Jimmy Adams scored a watchful half-century on another truncated day
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ScorecardHampshire captain James Vince failed to capitalise on a good start in front of England selector Ed Smith, but Jimmy Adams scored a watchful half-century on another truncated day against Essex. Vince batted with maturity on a testing wicket to reach 47, while Adams dropped anchor for the 73rd first-class fifty of his career in the 45 overs of play before bad light brought an early close.New National Selector Smith was in attendance at the Ageas Bowl, with Alastair Cook, Jamie Porter, Tom Westley, Liam Dawson and Vince the most likely players to be under the spotlight. But Porter and Vince were the only two candidates able to show off their skills in front of the former Kent and Middlesex man.Fast bowler Porter took 75 wickets to help Essex to the Division One title in 2017, and began the new season with nine wickets against Lancashire last week. But he was out-bowled by canny Australian Peter Siddle – who managed to find more movement and bounce than his fellow seamers – as Porter went wicketless for 47 runs.Siddle had Joe Weatherley caught at third slip by Nick Browne, who had dropped the batsman the previous delivery, to end the opening stand at 54.Thick slate coloured clouds, along with the floodlights, made it good bowling conditions, but Adams and Vince nullified any Essex advantage with sensible and patient batting. Vince in particular seemed to have Smith’s presence in mind as he moved away from his trademark drives to knuckle down for almost two hours.There was still the opportunity to show off a few flourishes as he looked for early season runs to cement his place in the Test team, with extravagant pull shots played with high skill but very little risk. But just when he appeared in his comfort zone, offspinner Simon Harmer found extra bounce as Vince attempted to cut, with James Foster completing a smart catch.Adams is likely to retire at the end of the season, insisting only a bucketful of runs could persuade him to carry on. Having already smashed 182 not out against Cardiff MCCU, he again looked in good touch. Unbeaten on 19 overnight, he appeared unlikely to be hauled away from the crease as he left and defended with experience. He took 138 balls to reach his half-century and was left 57 not out when the bad light prevented any more action shortly before tea.
Manchester United are tracking an exciting young striker in the Premier League, but a reliable journalist has revealed that he isn’t the only option being considered.
How have Man United started the season?
The Old Trafford outfit haven’t made the best start to the new top-flight campaign as they find themselves sitting 11th in the table having picked up just six points so far from a possible 12, securing two victories but also suffering the same number of defeats.
Despite capturing Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta earlier in the summer, Erik ten Hag will still be looking to bolster his ranks at centre-forward with the future of Anthony Martial looking extremely uncertain, and the boss already seems to have set his sights on a potential candidate he’d like to recruit.
At Brighton and Hove Albion in April, Evan Ferguson signed a new contract which isn’t set to expire until 2028, but having firmly established himself as Roberto De Zerbi’s top-performing offensive player so far this term, he’s caught the eye of the manager in M16.
Back in May, Melissa Reddy credited the Red Devils and Tottenham Hotspur with an interest in the 18-year-old who she claimed had been earmarked as the perfect attacker to lead the line in the long-term future, and a new update has now emerged regarding the club’s pursuit of the Republic of Ireland international.
Are Man United signing Evan Ferguson?
According to The Daily Mail's Mike Keegan during a live Q&A, Man United do hold a concrete interest in Ferguson, but there are also other mystery stars who the hierarchy are looking at. He said:
“United have been watching Ferguson and monitoring his progress but the same could be said of dozens of players. They are already working two windows ahead, which is pretty commonplace across the rest of the Premier League. For each position they ideally have three or more players on a list which they scout and regularly update."
Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.
How many goals has Evan Ferguson scored?
For Brighton since getting promoted to their senior fold, Ferguson has posted 18 contributions (14 goals and four assists) in 33 appearances which shows how prolific he is, and the striker poses a constant threat in the final third.
The 6 foot 2 colossus, who pockets £20k-per-week, has recorded a total of 13 shots so far this season which is more than any of his fellow teammates, via FBRef, but he also has strong link-up play with his peers in the opposition’s half, ranking in the 97th percentile for pass completion.
Furthermore, Ferguson, who has been dubbed the “complete package” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, is a versatile operator with his ability to play in five positions, including all across the frontline and even in attacking midfield, so this is another attractive attribute for Ten Hag and one that will be useful for him to have in the building should any unexpected injuries occur in other roles where cover may need to be provided.
Newcastle United are among the leading contenders to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier, but they are set to face stiff competition for his services from a huge club overseas.
How old is Eric Dier?
Dier is now 29 years of age and is the third longest-serving player in the capital since joining from Sporting CP back in 2014. He’s made a total of 361 appearances for Spurs, but despite his loyal service, he’s fallen majorly down the pecking order following the arrival of Ange Postecoglou in the dugout.
The Lilywhites centre-back is yet to make a single appearance in any competition this season, so with his contract expiring in less than a year, this window is the perfect opportunity for his club to cash in should they not want to risk losing an asset for free.
The Athletic have reported that Burnley have already had a loan offer turned down for the England international, with the Premier League giants not willing to sanction a temporary exit due to the situation surrounding his deal, though it sounds like he has two potential suitors hoping to recruit him on a permanent basis.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier.
Are Newcastle signing Eric Dier?
According to Spanish reports (via Football 365), Newcastle are firmly "in the race" for Dier, but he is also being seriously pursued by Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich.
The St. James' Park side "like" the veteran, and it's claimed that Spurs are "open to negotiating" a late deal, with the player having been put "in the spotlight" by PIF and Eddie Howe in the northeast.
Postecoglou's star "would have the opportunity" to get the regular game time he requires if he was to join, therefore making the club one of the "big favourites" to accquire his services.
How much does Eric Dier earn?
At Spurs, Dier currently pockets £85k-per-week which, as it stands, he isn’t really earning having yet to feature at all this season, but that could all change should he put pen to paper at Newcastle.
Hailed as a “terrific” footballer by journalist Josh Bunting, the 6 foot 2 colossus was a real rock at the heart of his backline last season, averaging 3.3 clearances and 2.4 aerial wins per top-flight game, via WhoScored, displaying the physical presence that he possesses both on and off the ground.
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The Cheltenham-born talent, who is sponsored by Nike, is also capable of getting involved with the action in the final third having posted 33 contributions (17 assists and 16 goals) since the start of his career, showing the positive impact he has at each end of the pitch.
When facing the Magpies, Dier has recorded six victories in 12 head to head clashes that he’s been involved in, even scoring once and providing two assists, as per Transfermarkt, so if he can perform that well in the cauldron that is St James' Park as a visitor, one has to think he could thrive as an experienced head in Howe's backline.
يخضع أحمد فتوح لاعب منتخب مصر لبرنامج تأهيلي تحت إشراف الجهاز الفني برئاسة محمد أبو العلا، بعد شكواه من الإصابة عقب نهاية مباراة الزمالك والاتحاد السكندري.
وانضم أحمد فتوح إلى قائمة منتخب مصر استعدادًا لمواجهة بوركينا فاسو، باللقاء الذي يجمع بينهما ضمن منافسات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026.
ويعاني أحمد فتوح من آلام في العضلة الضامة، شعر بها عقب مباراة الزمالك والاتحاد السكندري، وتم التواصل بين الجهاز الطبي للمنتخب ونظيره في الزمالك عقب المباراة.
شيكابالا: لا أحب الانضمام لمنتخب مصر.. وأحذر حسام حسن
ووضع الجهاز الطبي لمنتخب مصر برنامجًا تأهيليًا للاعب قبل مباراة بوركينا فاسو المقرر لها 6 يونيو المقبل باستاد القاهرة في الجولة الثالثة من التصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026.
ويؤدي منتخب مصر أول تدريباته اليوم باستاد القاهرة في التاسعة مساء اليوم بعد انتظام 24 لاعبًا أمس الثلاثاء، بجانب وصول محمد شريف مهاجم الخليج السعودي اليوم.
Everton have been boosted by the news that rumoured transfer target Wilfried Gnonto is refusing to play for Leeds United, and journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared everything he knows on the situation.
Will Everton sign Wilfried Gnonto?
The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the Blues' main transfer targets this summer, having caught the eye for the Whites last season. He often looked like providing a piece of magic when others were unable to, although he was unable to keep his side in the Premier League.
Since Leeds' relegation, it hasn't been a surprise to see Gnonto regularly linked with a move away, with the Italy international no doubt hesitant to potentially waste a year of his career playing in the Championship. There has always been a chance that he remains at Elland Road and helps them secure a quickfire promotion, but it has become increasingly clear that he wants a move away.
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Everton's interest in the winger certainly doesn't appear to have gone away of late, as they look to bring in a number of new signings in attack, in order to revitalise an ailing area of the pitch.
Now, a new update has emerged – one that suggests that situation could become increasingly messy as the summer goes on.
What's the latest on Wilfried Gnonto to Everton?
Taking to Twitter, Romano provided a dramatic update regarding Gnonto's current situation at Leeds, confirming that he has essentially gone on strike, as he looks to push through a summer exit from his current club:
"The relationship between Willy Gnonto and Leeds is completely broken now. He’s not willing to play at Birmingham tomorrow, he hasn’t travelled and he wants to leave. Already agreed terms with Everton. Leeds insist on their position: not for sale."
In truth, Gnonto refusing to play isn't necessarily a great look for him, but it does act as a positive for Everton, suggesting that Leeds could end up feeling forced to sell him. At the moment, they are clearly digging their heels in and being stubborn, but ultimately, keeping hold of an unhappy player and losing out on a pay day can end up being a hindrance.
The fact that terms have already been agreed with the Blues shows how far along a possible move to Goodison Park is, but it remains to seen just how forceful Leeds continue to be in their stance, and whether Gnonto ends up having to accept staying put.
If Everton can strike a deal in the coming days and weeks, it would be such an exciting piece of business, considering the Italy starlet has been lauded as a "special" footballer by Whites coach Michael Skubala in the recent past.
At just 19, Gnonto has already shone on the international stage for a huge footballing country, winning 12 caps and scoring once, and there is a fearlessness and unpredictability about him on the pitch that make him such an eye-catching attacking player.
If he can continue to mature as a player, his ceiling is incredibly high, and the hope is that Sean Dyche ends up being the manager tasked with getting the best out of him this summer and beyond.
Liverpool are in the market for another midfielder and recent reports have linked them with Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucouré.
The Athletic has been one of those making that link in recent weeks, so the player could soon be heading to Anfield – if the Reds get their way, of course.
But who is Doucouré, and more importantly, just how good is he? Football FanCast has taken a look into the data for everything you need to know.
Doucouré is a Malian player who spent the early part of his career with RC Lens. He started his professional career there in 2018, with the club sitting in Ligue 2.
Two seasons at that level saw them promoted, though, and Doucouré continued to impress in France's top flight. Those performances earned him a move to Crystal Palace last summer in a deal worth up to £26m.
Doucouré is a defensive midfielder, with WhoScored's data placing him in either deep midfield or a more traditional centre-midfield role. No matter where he is, the Malian is all about winning the ball back and protecting his back four.
That would be the primary reason Liverpool sign him if they can find a deal with Palace.
Doucouré is a defence-first player. He averages a little over one shot per 90 minutes, says FBref data, while he's rarely involved in build-up play. Again, the data shows this – the 23-year-old is directly involved in creating under two shots per 90. That's very, very low.
His passing perhaps explains that best. Doucouré only passed it into the penalty area 11 times last season, while he averaged under five progressive passes – which are forward passes of at least 10 yards – per 90.
It won't be a surprise to learn that he doesn't dribble often, either – he only attempted to dribble past someone 21 times last term.
What you get, then, is a player who focuses almost entirely on stopping the opposition.
How good is Cheick Doucouré?
So bearing in mind what Doucouré wants to do, it's easy to see why Liverpool are interested. His standout stat is in interceptions, where the player averages 1.8 per 90 – that's in the top 3% of midfielders across Europe's top 5 leagues.
And it's defensive stats across the board that also stand out here. Doucouré is within the top 15% of midfielders for tackles in the final third and the percentage of dribblers tackled, as well as in combined tackles and interceptions.
Overall tackles won are also a highlight, where he places in the top 13%, as does his ability to recover loose balls, which ranks among the top 25%. It's not often you find a player capable of doing all of this to a high level.
It's worth mentioning that Doucouré is consistent with the ball, too. While he rarely tries to take players on, he's very successful at it when he does – only 4% of midfielders are more successful.
He's reliable on the ball, averaging under one mis-control per 90 (placing in the 74th percentile) and is in the 83rd percentile for touches in the defensive third.
All in all, Doucouré is an incredibly consistent player – and one with a very bright future.
How old is Cheick Doucouré and what is his potential?
Doucouré is still only 23 and all of these impressive stats came in his debut Premier League season. Not only that, but Palace weren't especially consistent last time out, even changing their manager halfway through.
As part of a more consistent side – and with extra Premier League experience under his belt – there's every reason to believe that Doucouré can improve quite a lot, even next season – whether that's at Selhurst Park or Anfield.
What is Cheick Doucouré's injury record?
This is a big concern for Liverpool fans, of course. The Reds have had some excellent midfielders in recent years, though pretty much all of them have battled serious injuries – or simply had to contend with a lit of time in the treatment room.
Doucouré is actually quite exceptional in that regard. Transfermarkt has him down as suffering just one notable injury in his entire career up to now – a muscle problem back in early 2021 – and that only saw him miss one game.
There were some mild 'fitness' issues at the start of the 2019/20 season, but that's your lot.
Who would Doucouré replace at Liverpool?
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.
As per The Athletic's article on the Reds' interest, Doucouré would essentially replace Fabinho in the squad.
The Brazilian is expected to leave for Saudi Arabia in a £40m deal to Al-Ittihad, with the midfielder undergoing a medical earlier this week and being left out of the club's pre-season trip to Singapore.
Fabinho is essentially the only out-and-out defensive midfielder in Jurgen Klopp's squad. Doucouré is a natural replacement, then, and the Reds would arguably do very well to find someone better suited to the job.
How would Jurgen Klopp use Cheick Doucouré?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
This one's quite interesting as change appears to be on the horizon at Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp has typically used a very versatile midfield, opting for multi-faceted players in the centre of the park.
Indeed, the acquisitions of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have already been noted signings of that ilk.
Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum were the best examples of that in the Reds' Champions League and Premier League-winning side. Both players could be solid defenders, while both were comfortable in their possession games, too. And, of course, they had the energy to press high and play at pace.
But Liverpool have moved to rebuild their midfield this season, bringing in Szoboszlai and Mac Allister as the likes of Henderson, James Milner and Naby Keita all departed.
The new Reds pair are much more attacking than former Reds such as Henderson or Wijanldum, suggesting Klopp wants to be more proactive and creative with his midfield.
Such a gameplan would require a covering player in defender to sit behind them. That, really, would be Doucouré's role – he'd likely be asked to sit deep and cover for two players who want to be on the front foot – particularly when taking the stats into account.
Indeed, he appears perfectly suited to do just that.
How does Doucouré compare to Moisés Caicedo?
Doucouré isn't the only young, energetic defensive midfielder to be linked with clubs this summer. Moisés Caicedo is also supposedly wanted and has been linked with Liverpool in the past.
A look into the data shows a mix of similarities and big differences. The standout of the latter is that Caicedo is just far more accomplished on the ball.
As per FBref, he averages over 20 more touches per 90 minutes, and not only does he attempt over 24 more passes but he completes them at a higher percentage.
But it's the fact that they're so similar defensively is perhaps why Liverpool will believe they're finding a gem with Doucouré. The Malian wins more interceptions than Caicedo, while his tackling is notably better, too.
The Brighton man does make more tackles overall, but importantly, Doucouré wins possession on more occasions. He also clears the ball twice as often as Caicedo, while also committing fewer errors.
It's easy to see why there's so much hype around Caicedo as his stats, overall, appear more impressive – and he's still just 20.
But if you're after an out-and-out defensive midfielder as Liverpool are, there's a very good case to be made for Doucouré – when it comes to the data, at least.
What are Cheick Doucouré's wages?
Capology has Doucouré down as earning around £60k per week – but we imagine that salary would climb quite a bit if he were to join Liverpool.
For comparison, that's the same figure Adrían earns at Anfield, again per Capology, and only six players earn less than that on the red half of Merseyside. Szoboszlai reportedly earns twice that and it's very possible that Doucouré would demand a pay packet of a similar level.
What is Cheick Doucouré's asking price?
BBC reporter Alex Howell understands that Crystal Palace would want around £70m in order to sell Doucouré this summer. That's a big increase on the £26m they dealt for just a year ago.
But in their defence, Liverpool apparently see that as a fair price. It would now come down to whether the Reds can actually pay it, and whether Doucouré is the player they ultimately decide to sign.
Before the offer for Fabinho, Liverpool were linked quite heavily with Southampton's Romeo Lavia. The Reds are currently thought to be keen on moving quickly for the Belgian amid potential competition emerging from rivals Chelsea.
There has also been talk of Khephren Thuram at OGC Nice, per Sky Sports, even if links to him have died down a little in recent weeks. Melissa Reddy has also previously named Sofyan Amrabat, Ryan Gravenberch and Kalvin Phillips as 'mooted' Fabinho successors.
In other words, there are options galore right now and it's not completely clear who Liverpool could move for.
The Reds went into this summer needing to reinvest in their midfield. They've done just that, with almost certainly others to come.
But there have been tentative links to centre-backs, too. Joe Gomez's future isn't too clear, while Joel Matip's contract expires next summer. A new addition there may be surprising if no one were to leave but it's one to keep an eye out for.
Attacking options seem set for now, even with Roberto Firmino departing. Though, Saudi Arabian interest in Luis Díaz could prove problematic if they were to turn his head at all. Again, that's one to watch out for as the transfer window thunders on.
Tottenham Hotspur "could be about to make their move" for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo and journalist Rob Guest believes they could "potentially strike a very good deal".
Who will Spurs sign this summer?
Despite some reports previously stating that the centre-back is very close to joining AS Monaco, it appears that may not be the case, as Spurs are apparently expected to lodge an imminent bid.
Adarabioyo, who starred for Fulham under Marco Silva last season, still finds himself on Lilywhites head coach Ange Postecoglou's list of defensive targets ahead of the new campaign.
The 25-year-old joins a plethora of other names being targeted by Tottenham to shore up a leaky backline which conceded 63 league goals last season, more than any other side in the division above 15th.
Those numbers make for grim reading from the perspective of a Spurs supporters, with their issues at the back coming as a glaring achilles heel which Postecoglou must solve and quickly.
Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven, Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, Galatasary's Victor Nelsson and Juventus defender Gleison Bremer are other players reportedly under consideration at Spurs, but it's Adarabioyo who could be subject to an imminent offer.
According to reporter Guest, sharing news on Twitter and an article of his for football.london, Tottenham could be "could be about to make their move" for the former Man City starlet.
In his piece for FL, the journalist claims Spurs are expected to lodge a bid "this week" for Adarabioyo, and due to his elite-level passing out from the back, the Englishman could be a "perfect player" for Postecoglou's fluid system.
As well as this, Guest believes Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy "could potentially strike a very good deal" as the Fulham ace is out of contract next summer – meaning Silva's side may have to sell for a lower price.
Another bonus for Spurs is the fact Adarabioyo is homegrown and balances their books in that regard, while the ex-Blackburn Rovers loanee is also fully expected to depart this summer.
It is believed the player is keen on a move to N17, so if the north Londoners wish to lodge a formal bid, they have a lot of cards in their favour.
How good is Tosin Adarabioyo?
Out of every single Fulham player last season, Adarabioyo made more clearances per 90 than all of them in the top flight, all while ranking among their best-performing players by average match rating according to WhoScored.
Members of the press have praised the 6 foot 5 central defender for his performances at Craven Cottage in recent seasons, with writer Muhammad Butt calling him "magnificent" in particular.
Silva, commenting on Adarabioyo during the 22/23 season, echoed Guest's point about his superb distribution and ability to break lines when passing out from the back.
"And with Tosin, we know what we expect from him," said Silva to the media (via The Boot Room).
“Of course, quality on the ball in the first build-up, to find the players between the lines. Tosin had a good game and did what we expected.”
نجح مانشستر يونايتد في تحقيق الفوز على ضيفه شيفيلد يونايتد بنتيجة 4/2، في منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وواجه مانشستر يونايتد نظيره شيفيلد يونايتد، في إطار منافسات الجولة الـ29 المؤجلة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، على ملعب “أولد ترافورد”.
اقرأ ايضاً.. كاسيميرو: لاعب مانشستر يونايتد خاض مباراة كوفنتري مصابًا.. وشعرنا بالذعر
في الشوط الأول وبحلول الدقيقة 35، افتتح جايدن بوجلي التسجيل لفريق شيفيلد يونايتد مستغلاً تمريرة أونانا الخاطئة لـ ديوجو دالوت.
ونجح هاري ماجواير في إدراك هدف التعادل برأسية في شباك الضيوف، بعدما تلقى تمريرة عرضية من جارناتشو عند الدقيقة 42.
وفي الشوط الثاني وبحلول الدقيقة 50، أحرز بنجامين دياز هدف شيفيلد يونايتد الثاني، بعد تلقيه لتمريرة حاسمة من بن أوسبورن.
فيما استطاع برونو فيرنانديز أن يوقع على هدف التعادل والثاني لـ مانشستر يونايتد من علامة الجزاء بحلول الدقيقة 61.
وبتمريرة حاسمة من كوبي ماينو، تمكن برونو فيرنانديز من تسجيل الهدف الثالث لصالح أصحاب الارض عند الدقيقة 81.
ووقع راسموس هويلاند على رابع أهداف مانشستر يونايتد عند الدقيقة 85، بتمريرة حاسمة من برونو فيرنانديز.
وبهذا الفوز، ارتفع رصيد مانشستر يونايتد إلى النقطة 53 في المركز السادس بترتيب الدوري الإنجليزي، بينما تجمد رصيد شيفيلد يونايتد عند النقطة 16 بالمركز العشرون.
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Daniel Brettig30-Jun-20175:38
Chappell: No deal a PR disaster for players, CA
More than A$1 million (US$768,000 approx) in fortnightly payments originally intended for out-of-contract players will instead be diverted directly to grassroots funding until an MoU is reached between Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA).On the final day before the expiry of the MoU unleashes a whole host of potentially chaotic scenarios – including doubt over forthcoming tours of South Africa, Bangladesh and India, a mess of commercial and sponsorship conflicts, and the possibility of a host of Australian players heading off to play overseas Twenty20 tournaments – CA underlined its hard-line stance in opposition to the players.Players had been informed earlier this week by the CA team performance manager Pat Howard that they would not be eligible for any back pay in the event of an extended dispute, a warning that was issued at the same time as a reminder that any players playing “disapproved cricket” during the dispute would face suspensions of at least six months under ICC regulations – banning them from participation in the Ashes this summer.Dispute leaves ‘bitter taste’ – Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood, the Australia fast bowler, has said the nation’s cricketers will have a “bitter taste” waking up unemployed on Saturday after the expiry of the current MoU, but were prepared to see out the dispute with Cricket Australia to reach their desired result. “To be contracted for the best part of 10 years, nearly, for me, it’s going to be a different stage and we’ll see how it pans out,” he said. “It [pay negotiations] never got to this point before in the past. It’s going to leave a bit of a bitter taste come that date [July 1] but we are, obviously, willing to do what we need to.” Hazlewood took issue with CA’s contention that Sheffield Shield players did not contribute to the game’s financial health. “They always seem to point out the no crowds at Sheffield Shield cricket but they always leave out the Big Bash that draws in massive crowds every game,” he said. “The Australian cricket team isn’t really a part of that to be honest. It’s solely domestic players with a couple of internationals in different teams. But they provide a great spectacle. That six weeks is just thriving with crowds… I think they would feel disrespected, definitely.”
CA announced the tactic on Friday, a matter of hours before the current MoU was due to expire at midnight, without any sign that either side of the dispute was softening in their hardened stances – namely CA’s desire to breakup the fixed revenue percentage model at the heart of all agreements since 1998, and the ACA’s to retain it.”CA has previously confirmed that players without contracts will not be eligible to receive back pay when a new MoU is eventually agreed,” a CA spokesman said. “CA will allocate on a fortnightly basis all of the money it would otherwise be paying to out of contract players to the National Community Facilities Funding Scheme (NCFFS). This is expected to be in the order of AUD 1.2 million per fortnight.”The NCFFS is an existing fund that supports the establishment of new and refurbished playing and training facilities at grassroots level across Australia… established in conjunction with State & Territory Cricket Associations in 2014 to support the establishment of new and refurbished playing and training facilities at grassroots level across Australia.”CA has utilised the NCFFS to partner with local councils, state and territory governments, and local cricket clubs to make a significant impact in the quality and provision of community cricket facilities. Since its establishment, Australian Cricket has invested AUD 4.5 million into 410 projects worth AUD 41.6 million, which have significantly enhanced cricket infrastructure across Australia and supported increased participation in cricket.”The announcement was accompanied by a lengthy argument against the ACA’s position. “A week ago CA offered significant concessions in an effort to reach an agreement by 30 June,” the spokesman said. “These were also rejected out of hand through the media – again without any discussion – by the ACA. Those concessions were a genuine attempt by CA to address key concerns raised by players, including the inclusion of all domestic players alongside internationals in the share of the game’s surplus.”Over the past months CA has repeatedly sought to engage with the ACA in a genuine dialogue and to commence a proper negotiation process. It is regrettable that these efforts have been rebuffed, resulting in the current situation which CA recognises is not in the interests of either the players or the game. CA is concerned that many players will be without a contract from midnight tonight and this may place significant financial and emotional strain on them and their families.”It is unfortunate that the ACA’s hard-line and inflexible position has not been conducive to delivering any positive outcomes or certainty for players. CA has also been dismayed that the ACA’s rhetoric, both publicly and directly to the players, has burdened the current generation of players with an unfair sense of responsibility for defending a decades old pay model that no longer suits the very different needs of the modern game. The existing revenue share model has achieved its purpose and was never intended to be an heirloom passed down over the decades, never to be changed.”The ACA’s executive and a range of players, both domestic and international, are set to meet in Sydney on Sunday to discuss further action. The Australian women’s team is currently in the middle of a World Cup campaign in England.The ACA’s president Greg Dyer said the expiry of the deadline was the result of CA’s obvious intent to avoid negotiations on any terms other than the board’s own. “Refusing offers of flexibility and to attend mediation says a lot,” Dyer said. “As does the refusal of the CA CEO to be involved. It says they weren’t fair dinkum. It has been a case of divide and rule from the start, and when that failed the threats started and haven’t stopped. All of which has failed.”It’s quite incredible. Reasonable young men and women have been set upon by their employer with tactics not seen before in Australian sport. So, given they will be unemployed, the players have to consider how best to respond.”The ACA chief executive Alistair Nicholson said the meeting with players on Sunday would address numerous issues, including the status of those players chosen for the forthcoming Australia A tour to South Africa. Players are meant to convene in Brisbane for a pre-tour camp on Monday.”Given CA’s negotiation strategy from day one of these negotiations, we have made plans for this possibility,” Nicholson said. “We are ready to roll-out support to the players who need it. We have set aside funds to help players who need to pay their bills. And The Cricketers’ Brand will now be sourcing sponsorships as well. The players also have some very important decisions to make. That’s why an emergency executive meeting has been called.”