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O Paulista é o primeiro finalista da Copa São Paulo de 2017. Neste domingo, o clube de Jundiaí não tomou conhecimento do Batatais e aplicou uma goleada de 5 a 1, garantindo a vaga na decisão da competição. O Paulista agora espera o vencedor do confronto da outra semifinal, entre Corinthians e Juventus. As duas equipes se enfrentam ainda neste domingo.

Com o apoio da torcida, o Paulista começou tomando a iniciativa da partida, criando boas oportunidades nos primeiros momentos e logo aos 13 minutos conseguiu abrir o placar. Brayan cobrou escanteio, pelo lado direito, na área e Maurílio tocou de cabeça, a bola ainda tocou no travessão antes de entrar. Após sofrer o tento, o Batatais começou a sair mais para o jogo e teve algumas chances claras de empatar. A principal delas aos 25 minutos, após boa troca de passes, Wislem chutou de esquerda e a bola bateu na rede pelo lado de fora. O confronto seguiu com o Batatais com as melhores chances, mas não conseguiu igualar o placar antes ir para o intervalo.

Com menos de um minuto do segundo tempo, o Paulista chegou ao segundo gol. Após levantamento na área, a defesa do Batatais falhou, Molter se adiantou e chutou, a bola bateu na trave direita e foi para dentro do gol, 2 a 0. A partida seguiu com Paulista criando as melhores oportunidades da partida e aos 17 minutos, chegou terceiro. Brayan recebe a bola na área e toca na saída do goleiro. No lance seguinte, o quarto gol. Alemão cruza a bola na área e Molter completa de cabeça, para fazer 4 a 0. Nem o gol de pênalti de Douglas Pote para o Batatais desanimou o Paulista, que aos 35 chegou ao quinto comMatheus Sylvestre, para fechar o placar da partida.

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A major update has emerged on Paul Cook’s transfer plans this summer, regarding defensive midfielder Flynn Downes.

What’s the talk?

According to Football Insider, Championship side Barnsley are interested in a deal to sign Ipswich midfielder Flynn Downes this summer. Barnsley are said to be preparing an offer for the Englishman after being impressed with his displays for the Blues in League One.

The report claims that Ipswich manager Paul Cook is willing to cash in on Downes and would not stand in his way if a reasonable bid came in for his services. Downes is heading into the final year of his contract at Portman Road and Barnsley are looking to pounce on the 22-year-old.

Back in 2019, former Ipswich midfielder Matt Holland hailed the “outstanding” midfielder for his performances for the club under Paul Lambert. He told Ipswich’s website, as relayed by the EADT:

“Flynn is a player I’ve known for quite a long time because my son did a bit of training with the academy and I did a bit of coaching here as well.

“Straight away he was one who caught my eye and he was only 10 or 11 years old. I thought he had the temperament and character to go a long way, as well as the ability and talent of course.

“He’s proving that again this season and I think he’s been absolutely outstanding – a key player for Paul Lambert.”

Fans will be livid

Ipswich fans will be livid at this news for several reasons.

Downes is a long-time servant to Ipswich and has been at the club since he was seven, joining the academy in 2006 and making his first-team debut in 2017 against Birmingham in the Championship. T

his means that Cook could be about to let one of the club’s academy products go, which could anger fans who are attached to local players more than those who come in from other clubs in England or from abroad.

Downes has also been a shining light on the pitch for Ipswich. The 22-year-old averaged an excellent WhoScored rating of 6.98 in 10 starts as a defensive midfielder in League One. He averaged 2.8 tackles and interceptions per game for Ipswich, which is skewed by seven substitute appearances lowering his numbers.

That shows that he is adept at winning the ball back for his side. Therefore, he is a quality defensive midfield option at this level and could be a key player for Cook next season if he remains in Suffolk.

The £2.3k-per-week beast has plenty of room to improve at such a young age. Downes turned 22 in January and could be a player with more scope for development, but Ipswich fans will not be able to watch that happen at Portman Road if Cook sells him this summer.

They could miss out on potentially watching him flourish as a player and that could leave Ipswich fans livid at this sale if it goes through as reported, which is why Cook is headed for a disaster with this decision.

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Southampton have been linked with Adam Armstrong recently, and the Blackburn Rovers man could be the ideal heir to Danny Ings in Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.

According to the Daily Express, the Saints are readying a bid for the former Newcastle United man this summer after his hugely impressive season in the Championship with Tony Mowbray’s side.

The 24-year-old contributed 28 goals and five assists in just 40 Championship appearances, averaging a superb 7.15 rating from WhoScored for his performances, so he certainly seems ready for the step up to the Premier League.

Although previous reports have suggested that Blackburn could demand up to £20m, a recent report from The Telegraph suggests that he would cost just £10m this summer as he is set to enter the final year of his contract at Ewood Park, which makes him a much more realistic option for the Saints as he now fits into Hasenhuttl’s price range.

It also seems likely that he would fit into the Austrian’s style of play should he make the switch to St Mary’s this summer, as he is a quick striker who loves to make runs in behind – similar to the styles of both Che Adams and Ings, who have formed an effective partnership since the Scotland international arrived at the club from Birmingham City.

Ings has been heavily linked with a move away from Southampton ahead of the summer transfer window and has just one year left on his deal at St Mary’s, so an exit certainly seems to be on the cards in the near future for the former Liverpool man.

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If Southampton are looking for a long-term heir to the 28-year-old, the Blackburn Rovers star could be the perfect man, with WhoScored suggesting that both Ings and Armstrong’s strengths include their finishing ability, long shots and dribbling.

Mowbray was full of praise for Armstrong earlier in the season, saying: “His explosive pace at the top end of the pitch allows you to play both ways, to not be overly concerned if you’re pinned back around the edge of your box because one pass releases pressure to someone like (Harvey) Elliott to play the pass that he can hit, just leaving it in the space for the speed and dynamic movement of Armstrong — it’s a devastating effect for the team.”

There certainly seems to be a lot of similarities between Ings and Armstrong, and therefore Martin Semmens should definitely try and bring the Blackburn marksman to St Mary’s this summer.

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Alan Hutton believes Alfredo Morelos could leave Glasgow Rangers this summer after Steven Gerrard’s transfer admission.

The Lowdown: Morelos’ future uncertain

Morelos’ future at Ibrox is uncertain. Some reports have suggested he will stay at the club (via The 4th Official), but the Colombia international told Radio Caracol earlier this season that he dreams of playing in the Premier League.

Gerrard recently admitted the Gers could lose star players this summer, which has thrown further doubt on to the future of the 24-year-old.

The Latest: Hutton shares transfer fear

Speaking to Football Insider, Hutton has shared his fear of Morelos departing. He said:

“It’s always a difficult one when we talk about Morelos.

“It seems like yes, he loves playing for Rangers. Of course he’ll want to play in the Champions League, every player does.

“But, has his head been a little bit turned from moves, bigger moves, in his opinion, to other clubs? Whether it be England or Italy or France, that’s something that only he’s going to be able to answer.

“I mean, me as it sits as a footballer, Champions League was massive. When that music comes on at the start of the games, you get the goosebumps, that’s what it’s all about.

“I hope that is enough for the likes of Morelos to stay. However, if an offer comes in that’s big enough and Rangers are willing that accept that, it’s simple. He’ll move on.

“The big thing out of that is I think Rangers are going to be given the money to then reinvest. That’s obviously good for the club moving forward.”

The Verdict: Always on the edge

There is no doubt Morelos has been a fantastic signing for the 55-time Scottish champions. In 180 games in all competitions since making the move in 2017, he has 94 goals, including 17 this campaign (Transfermarkt). Although his temperament has sometimes got the better of him – he has picked up seven red cards – he has been a constant menace for opposing defences.

Gerrard’s comments indicate it will be a difficult summer for the Gers, and Morelos will always be one of the first to be linked with a departure. The anticipation of a Champions League run may just be enough to hold on the former HJK Helsinki man until the start of the new term, but failure to reach the group stages may push him out of the door.

In other news, Hutton believes this man could replace Filip Helander.

Alasdair Gold has revealed that, while Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain, he has not yet had contact with Tottenham in regards to a potential return to the club.

The Lowdown: Manager search continues

Pochettino was replaced by Jose Mourinho in November 2019, who himself was sacked last month just a few days prior to the Carabao Cup final.

The managerial position at Spurs remains vacant as Daniel Levy continues his search for the next man to step into the hot seat.

The Latest: Pochettino future uncertain but not yet in Spurs frame

As it stands, PSG are three points behind Ligue 1 leaders Lille with just two games left to play (BBC), so it seems unlikely that they will retain their league crown.

In an article for football.london, Gold has said that the 49-year-old’s future at the Parc des Princes is up in the air, but added that there has not yet been any contact between the Argentine and Levy.

The Verdict: Up in the air

Pochettino replaced Thomas Tuchel at PSG in December of last year on an 18-month contract – he will earn £467,000 per month (gentside.co.uk), or about £8.4m overall. The Parisians have won seven of the last eight league titles in France, so to not finish top of the table would be a huge disappointment.

Pochettino remains a hugely popular figure from his time in north London (The Boot Room) and there could well be a contingent of the support who would welcome him back with open arms.

However, returning to his former club, who are further away from success than PSG, could be perceived as a step backwards, so it remains to be seen what the next few months hold for the former Southampton manager.

In other news, Levy is reportedly desperate to hire this man for Spurs.

كشفت تقارير مغربية عن ترشيح حسام البدري المدير الفني السابق لمنتخب مصر والأهلي، لتدريب فريق الرجاء خلفًا لمارك فيلموتس.

وكان نادي الرجاء المغربي قد أعلن عن رحيل البلجيكي مارك فيلموتس عن منصبه كمدير فني للفريق.

ووفقًا لصحيفة “المنتخب المغربي” فإن حسام البدري ومعين الشعباني مدرب المصري مرشحان لتولي المهمة الفنية للرجاء.

وأوضحت أن أنيس محفوظ، رئيس نادي الرجاء، وضع مجموعة من السير الذاتية، قبل تحديد الاسم الذي سيتم اختياره لتولي المهمة الفنية لفريق البيضاوي.

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جدير بالذكر أن الرجاء المغربي حقق الفوز على وفاق سطيف في الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات لبطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، ويتصدر المجموعة الثانية برصيد 6 نقاط.

Dean Windass has exclusively told Football FanCast that Jose Mourinho’s stature could see Tottenham land Sergio Aguero this summer.

Having recently announced that he’ll be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, the Argentinian striker, who has netted 257 goals for the club, will be searching for a new team once his contract expires at the Etihad.

A report earlier this month from The Telegraph revealed that Aguero would consider staying in the Premier League and signing for a club that are not in the Champions League next season, and is open to joining clubs such as Chelsea and Tottenham

But whilst Windass believes that a move to north London is possible, he could only see Aguero signing for Spurs should Harry Kane head the other way or leave in some capacity, because the City striker will still want to be first-choice.

Windass told Football FanCast:

“I said no to Chelsea, because I don’t think Chelsea will win you anything. I would say yes to Tottenham because of the affinity with Mourinho – I can see that blossoming. The only way Aguero will go to Tottenham is if Harry Kane goes to Man United or Man City, because he won’t want to go and sit on the bench.

“If Kane goes the other way then there’s a bit of a deal going on, but I’m going to stick my neck on the line and say he’ll go abroad, I don’t think he’ll stay in England.”

Sunderland fans were far from happy with the showing of Josh Scowen during their match against Blackpool in League One on Saturday.

The Black Cats hopes of automatic promotion to the Championship lay in tatters. 2-1 defeats to Charlton Athletic and Wigan Athletic already put them on the back foot, but the 1-0 loss to the Seasiders means they are now eight points behind Peterborough in second with five games left to play (BBC).

The display of Scowen was particularly disappointing for the Black Cats supporters. He has come under fire in the past for his showings, and it was the same again here against Blackpool as he struggled to give his side the upper hand in the middle of the park. His passing, in particular, was criticised by the fans, as he lost possession 15 times, per Sofascore.

The Stadium of Light faithful were far from happy with that they saw, and they took to social media platform Twitter to share their thoughts on the showing.

Let’s see what the fans had to say about Scowen below

“I feel qualified to speak on this as I’ve watched so many bad players for Sunderland: Josh Scowen is one of the worst players I’ve ever seen, and Lee Burge is an atrocious goalkeeper.”

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“Scowen is a horrendous footballer”

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“Scowen couldn’t pass water so far today”

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“He’s rancid scowen like”

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“Scowen – Can’t pass. Can’t shoot. Doesn’t create. Doesn’t get into the box. Does give away possession. Does give away needless free kicks. #safc SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH.”

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“He’s been needing to come off for about 2 hours we’ve only played 94 minutes”

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In other news, Sunderland fans are delighted with news on this man.

This has been a brilliant week for everyone at Sunderland. They have won their first trophy for 48 years and it feels like at last, they may get promoted.

That being said, their ambitions could be dealt a colossal blow this Saturday. That’s because they face fellow promotion hopefuls Lincoln.

Lee Johnson has successfully engineered seven wins in the Mackems’ last eight league games and has already risen to the challenge of the Imps.

They currently lie in fourth position, just one place behind the Black Cats. However, Johnson’s men beat them 4-0 earlier this season. Thus, they’ll welcome Lincoln to the north-east full of confidence.

Sunderland still have plenty of injuries to contend with, however, so how will they line up on Saturday?

We’re tipping three changes to be made to the team that defeated Accrington in midweek.

The first replacement is up front where Ross Stewart makes his first start in a Sunderland shirt. He returned from injury on Wednesday and scored on his debut, leaping high to head home their opener.

With Jack Diamond hauled off at half-time, we think that he could be dropped with Stewart coming in to lead the line alongside Charlie Wyke.

A further change is in midfield where we’re tipping Max Power to move to right-back with Josh Scowen coming into the middle of the park.

Conor McLaughlin was in the starting XI in midweek for the first time since returning from an injury lay off. With that in mind, we think Sunderland should play things cautiously and rest him.

The final change is at left-back. The £21k-per-week Jake Vokins was given a rare start on Wednesday night. The Southampton loanee has been a bit of a liability since signing in January, though. He was torrid on debut and hasn’t looked overly convincing since.

Consequently, Callum McFadzean takes his place in that area of the pitch.

Sunderland come into this match without Bailey Wright, while Aiden O’Brien and Jordan Jones remain doubts.

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Former West Brom midfielder Carlton Palmer has identified Chris Wilder as a potential successor to Sam Allardyce at the Midlands club, in an exclusive interview with Football FanCast.

With West Brom facing relegation, Allardyce’s long-term future at the Hawthorns is uncertain. The 66-year-old is reported to have a break-clause in his contract that becomes active at the end of the season if the Baggies fail to avoid the drop, casting much doubt.

If Allardyce does end up departing, Wilder is one name that the West Brom board could consider following his recent exit from Sheffield United, and Palmer believes it is an opportunity that could interest the ex-Blades boss.

Speaking exclusively to FFC, the retired England international said:

“I mean, they’ve got a good squad of players now that Sam has got together. I think Chris will go back into football, for sure. He’s a footballing man, he loves football.

“Wherever he goes to work, he will want control of footballing matters, so I would say West Brom may interest him. Obviously you want to stay in the Premier League if you can, but there’s only so many jobs in the Premier League. So the next thing is in the Championship, can you take over a club and get promoted? He’s proven he can do that.”

Given Allardyce has experience managing in the Championship, winning promotion with West Ham back in the 2011/12 season, it may be worth sticking with the former England manager.

However, if action is taken and West Brom do find themselves on the lookout for a new coach, then Wilder is surely one name that they would have to consider. While things certainly did not go to plan for the 53-year-old in the current campaign, he did a great job overall at Bramall Lane, taking Sheffield United all the way from League 1 to the Premier League.