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Hampshire Under-16 prospect David Wheeler played the star role as New Milton pipped Southern Electric Premier League Division 3 neighbours by three wickets at Ashley.Wheeler grabbed 3-42 as Bashley reached 198-7 and then struck a superb 79 to set up New Milton’s penultimate-over victory.Woolston schoolteacher Shane Merkel celebrated his Flamingos debut with an undefeated 134 as last year’s Hampshire League champions began Premier 3 life with a 97-run win over Paultons at The Holt.Merkel, introduced to Flamingos by Hampshire batsman Jason Laney, plays Surburban Turf League cricket in Perth, Western Australia.He struck 20 boundaries in his 134 not out, which dominated Flamingos’ 261-4.Andrew Collins hit 52 in Paultons’ 164 all out – Adie Heath (3-26) and Stuart Shapland (3-40) doing the damage.Hampshire’s Jimmy Adams showed his pace bowling process with a 4-27 return in St Cross Symondians’ nine-wicket triumph over Hursley Park.Only John Harris (36) made an impact as Hursley lurched to 110 all out – a total St Cross polished off with Graham Barrett notching a half-century.Alton bagged a second consecutive win, scoring 181-9 before dismissing much fancied Purbrook for 129.Evergreen Keith Lovelock hit 101 and shared a thumping 165-run partnership with South African Janish Kominsky (80) as Hook & Newnham Basics totalled 218-4 to overhaul United Services’ 213-5.Matt Gover crakced a quick-fire 61 as newly promoted Havant II raced past Leckford’s 170 all out.Army all-rounder Andrew Hole took 3-19 for Havant before hitting an unbeaten 63 in a comfortable seven-wicket win.A half-century by Jimmy Taylor (50) and a four-wicket burst by Raj Naik, which culminated in a hat-trick, eased Winchester KS to an easy 106-run win at struggling Waterlooville, who were bowled out for 58.Peter Tapper starred with figures of 3-17 and a blistering 52 (off 27 balls) as Lymington II scrambled a nervous two-wicket win at Rowledge.

كشفت تقارير صحفية إيطالية، أن المهاجم شيرو إيموبيلي يفكر في الاعتزال الدولي بعد خيبة الأمل بفشل إيطاليا في التأهل إلى كأس العالم 2022.

وخسر المنتخب الإيطالي يوم الخميس الماضي بهدف نظيف ضد مقدونيا الشمالية، ليُحرم من التأهل لكأس العالم للمرة الثانية على التوالي.

صاحب الـ32 عامًا، كان كبش فداء بسبب الانتقادات التي تلقاها من الجماهير عبر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي.

طالع أيضًا.. جورجينيو ينفجر في البكاء بعد فشل إيطاليا في التأهل لكأس العالم

العديد من وسائل الإعلام الإيطالية، أبرزها صحيفة “لا ريبوبليكا” الإيطالية، أكدت أن إيموبيلي يخطط للتقاعد واعتزال اللعب الدولي في عمر الـ32 عامًا، بسبب الانتقادات التي تلقاها خلال الوقت الأخير.

نجم لاتسيو سئم من حالة القلق الدائم والتوتر التي يعيشها مع المنتخب الإيطالي، والهجمات القوية عليه من جانب الجماهير، ومستعد لترك مكانه في هجوم إيطاليا والتفرغ بشكل كامل للتركيز مع لاتسيو.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Carlton Palmer believes Tony Pulis has been silent following his sacking from the Yorkshire club likely because of some sort of financial agreement.

Pulis was appointed as Wednesday manager last November, brought in as a replacement for Garry Monk, but was dismissed just 10 games later as the Owls continued to struggle in the Championship.

Following his Hillsborough exit, the 63-year-old has not said too much despite all of the drama that went on during his time at the club, which included the threat of a transfer embargo.

And Palmer has suggested that the above is probably due to an agreement he made with owner Dejphon Chansiri. On Pulis’ silence, the ex-Wednesday player told FFC in an exclusive interview:

“It’s interesting that Tony’s never come out and said anything. And I’m assuming that’s due to the money that they paid him, that he’s not allowed to say anything.

“But it’d be interesting to know what he agreed with the chairman, why he went in there and why he left so quickly.”

In contrast, Monk has been very outspoken since his axing from the Hillsborough dugout, telling The Athletic (via The Star) that it was a “mistake” to join Wednesday and that he knew it was a club that had a lot of problems.

Celtic manager John Kennedy implored referees to ‘at least make the right calls’ after his team lost 4-1 in Sunday’s Old Firm derby.

Kemar Roofe scored twice as their rivals completed a first unbeaten season against the Hoops since 1999/20.

The odds were stacked against Celtic just 26 minutes in when Callum McGregor was shown a second yellow card and they were reduced to 10 men.

Kennedy shares biggest disappointment after heavy defeat

Kennedy did not dispute the latter decision, admitting that McGregor ought to have been booked for taking down Glen Kamara in the build-up to Roofe’s opener.

However, he disputed the notion that there was any ‘recklessness’ in the first tackle on Ryan Kent, and he pointed to another instance which underlined a lack of consistency in the officiating.

“There was an incident with Edouard on the far side when he was breaking through into the final third and he got taken down with a slide tackle and it was only a free-kick,” Kennedy told Sky Sports.

“There’s no consistency there. That’s what I’m most disappointed with. Red cards can happen, but at least make the right calls.

“It didn’t quite fall into place today. I’m disappointed with the result, massively. But, as you can see, I’m a bit annoyed with the sending off.”

Kennedy nearing the end of Celtic manager stint?

Kennedy may only take charge of two more games before handing the reins over to Neil Lennon’s long-term replacement at Parkhead.

Celtic host St Johnstone a week on Wednesday before travelling to Hibernian on the final day of the season.

Up to this point, he’s overseen three wins, three draws and two defeats during his time at the helm.

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Kennedy may have a point about the foul on Edouard, but the question that has to be asked is why McGregor would make the challenge on Kamara so soon after being booked.

Remember, he is the vice-captain and the likely successor to Scott Brown for the permanent captaincy. A cooler head was needed from such an experienced leader..

In other news, Kennedy had this to say about Oliver Ntcham’s future.  

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O Santos teve uma atuação de irritar qualquer torcedor na derrota por 2 a 0 para o Flamengo, neste domingo, no Maracanã. Mas segundo o técnico Dorival Júnior, a segunda colocação não está perdida, e o Peixe vai buscar o posto na última rodada, quando encara o América-MG na Vila Belmiro.

Para isso, terá que vencer em casa e torcer para o Flamengo empatar ou perder do Atlético-PR em Curitiba.

-Não acredito em rodada final fácil. Vamos lutar até o fim. Serão duas equipes brigando para vencer, único resultado que nos interessa. Estaremos atentos e brigando até último instante pela melhor colocação – avaliou.

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Além da última rodada do Brasileirão, Dorival não deixou de falar sobre o futuro, principalmente sobre contratações. No último sábado, a notícia de que o nome do volante alemãoSchweinsteiger foi sugerido pelo treinador viralizou pela internet. Neste domingo, ele explicou.

– Eu disse que o Santos poderia, sim, dar uma tacada ao ter um jogador de projeção mundial. Não foi um nome levado oficialmente, foi sugestão para que buscassem. Entre os nomes, teve o do Schweinsteiger. Como aconteceu com o Botafogo com o Seedorf. Foi muito proveitoso ter um jogador desse nível no país. Modificaria o contexto do momento em que estamos. Toda equipe que consegue ter um jogador desse nível tem um acréscimo. O conceito do grupo de trabalho. Um jogador que vem com objetividade e apetite, seria importante para contribuir ao grupo – finalizou.

Apesar da dica, o Peixe avalia a possibilidade como nula, já queSchweinsteiger ganha cerca de R$ 35 milhões por ano, mesmo em baixa no Manchester United (ING).

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A temporada de 2016 vem sendo especial para o atacante Alfredo, do Luverdense. Campeão Estadual com a equipe e eleito o craque da competição no primeiro semestre, o jogador vem mantendo a boa média no Campeonato Brasileiro da Série B. E, no empate com o Vasco em 1 a 1, o artilheiro alviverde no ano chegou a 20 gols. O atleta comemorou fase goleadora e vê momento como o melhor em sua carreira.

– Estou muito feliz e vivendo um momento muito especial, melhor da carreira profissional. Graças a Deus as coisas vêm acontecendo de forma muito positiva nesse ano para mim. Conseguimos o título Estadual, agora cheguei a 20 gols. É fruto de muito trabalho diário, foco e dedicação. O mais importante é que, junto dos meus companheiros, estou ajudando o Luverdense a fazer uma temporada muito digna – disse.

Com 20 gols, Alfredo está entre os dez principais artilheiros do futebol brasileiro de 2016, que tem Robinho (Atlético-MG) líder com 25 tentos.

– É muito gratificante estar brigando pela artilharia do país, ainda mais com jogadores brilhantes como o Robinho, Fred, Grafite, Gabriel Jesus. Atacante vive de fazer gols e graças a Deus venho conseguindo marcar. Vou seguir trabalhando forte nesse final de ano para me manter nessa lista e quem sabe até subir – concluiu.

Na Série B, o Luverdense é o nono colocado, com 51 pontos. Na sequência da competição, o time recebe o Bahia, no sábado, dia 12, às 19h30 (de Brasília), no Estádio Passo das Emas, no Mato Grosso do Sul, em jogo válido pela 36ª rodada da competição.

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In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Steve Howey, who made 157 appearances for Newcastle United, has claimed that Sunderland winger Aiden McGeady was not given an opportunity to put himself in the shopping window to leave Sunderland.

The Republic of Ireland international has been with the Black Cats since 2017 when he joined Simon Grayson’s side in the Championship, and he has managed to score 33 goals in 129 appearances.

He saw himself out of the first-team picture for the first half of the season under former boss Phil Parkinson, however under current manager Lee Johnson, McGeady had been in fine form before Sunderland’s current poor run of form.

Speaking on why McGeady must play better if he is to get a transfer away from Sunderland and how it didn’t make sense for him to not play under Parkinson, Howey told FFC:

“He’s a very good player, and I think under the last manager it never really worked but for me, if he didn’t like him then that’s fine, but why would you tell a very good player to train with the kids?

“If he wants to be away then the manager could have played him and basically said ‘if you want to be away, then I’m going to play you and then it’s up to you to perform and get your move away. If you don’t, then you’re stuck here’.”

Sunderland can now only go up from League One automatically if Peterborough fail to pick up another point this season after their dreadful run of one win in their last seven games so they will have to once again, try and go up via the playoffs.

McGeady’s current contract at the Stadium of Light is set to expire this summer as the club decided whether or not to offer the 35-year old a new contract.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, Lee Hendrie revealed his disappointment over the lack of youth players that have come through at Aston Villa in recent years.

While the former Villa midfielder feels differently now, quickly praising the emergence of Jacob Ramsey, 19, and the potential of his brother Aaron, 18, he was critical of the goings-on at Villa Park prior.

At present, Ramsey finds himself as a part of Dean Smith’s first team, making his full Premier League debut against Wolves last December.

Since then, the English midfielder has gone on to make a host of cameo appearances, including against the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, firmly completing that transition from the youth set-up to the senior squad.

And it is that kind of youth progression Hendrie believes Villa had been lacking prior. The retired Premier League footballer told FFC:

“I feel that’s been a bit of a downfall, that they haven’t brought enough youngsters in who’ve made a big impact over the past four or five years. [You] probably [have to] stretch back to the likes of Jack Grealish. So that’s where they’ve got to be better, in that department.

“Seeing the likes of the young boys coming through at this moment of time, it’s a great fit for Dean [Smith]. Now it’s a matter of whether they can actually step up.”

Ramsey could next be in action when Villa host Fulham in the Premier League after the international break.

Lots of Everton fans have welcomed an update from the club on Jean-Philippe Gbamin.

The Toffees’ official Twitter page announced that the former Mainz ace is back in training with the first team squad after a lengthy spell out with injury.

Gbamin has not been able to play for the Toffees since August 2019, and so it has come as a much welcome relief to all associated with Everton that he is back in training and may well play a part for Carlo Ancelotti’s team for the rest of the season.

The midfielder will also be a relieved man himself, as he may have been questioning whether he would ever be able to play football again following such a long spell out of action

Everton fans on Gbamin update

These Everton supporters hailed the update on Twitter, with one fan claiming that they were ‘delighted’ while others went as far as to call it ‘amazing’ and a bigger boost to the club than the recently-approved new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock:

“Amazing to see JPG back with the @Everton squad, hard work and determination will get deserved rewards and here’s hoping we can see him grace the Goodison pitch sooner rather than later, can’t wait to see what he can achieve under Ancelotti #EFC”

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“Such wholesome content, let’s go JPG”

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“Gbamin do his leg stretches leaning against the imaginary wall! Brilliant to see him training he gets some games in the run up to summer then ready and raring for next season show us what he can do! Been such a hard time for him! Made up for him!”

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“Absolutely delighted for him”

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“Bigger than Bramley Moore this”

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“Absolutely buzzing for this lad, hope he kicks on now and stays injury free. Could be a big player for us in the run in.”

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In other news, find out what Alisher Usmanov news has been lauded by numerous Everton fans!

Football FanCast spoke exclusively to Dean Windass who believes nobody will buy Newcastle United if they are relegated from the Premier League.

The Magpies are currently flirting with relegation sitting just three points and a worse goal difference than Fulham in 18th who are building momentum.

Steve Bruce had spoken about a top-half finish earlier this season, however, those hopes seem like distant memories now as the attempts to avoid Mike Ashley experiencing a third relegation under his ownership of Newcastle.

Both Ashley and Newcastle fans thought they would finally be separated with Amanda Staveley and PIF meeting the Sports Direct tycoon’s valuation of the club, only for the Premier League to block the deal.

This has resulted in arbitration between Ashley and the Premier League which is rather secretive and even dates of this beginning and ending unknown to anyone outside the process.

However, this could all be for nothing if Newcastle were to be relegated this season as it could easily wipe off at least £100 million of Newcastle’s value as a club and they would instantly become a far less attractive club to purchase in England’s second tier.

Dean Windass told Football FanCast what he thought about the potential takeover and what it could mean for Steve Bruce.

“Yeah, who’s going to buy Newcastle if they’re in the Championship?”, Windass explained when talking about whether or not the takeover depends on the Magpies maintaining their top-flight status.

He added: “Newcastle could go as they did a few years ago and end up in Division Two (League One now). The supporters will never change, the supporters will be there week in week out, home and away no matter if Mike Ashley is in charge or not.

“If Newcastle stay in the Premier League will Steve Bruce still be the manager next season? No. Mike Ashley will sell his shares to somebody who wants to buy Newcastle to take them forward.

“Hopefully Bruce doesn’t see this because he’s a good friend, but I think his days are numbered.”