Leeds: Phil Hay delivers big 49ers update

The Athletic’s Phil Hay has delivered an exciting claim surrounding the 49ers Enterprises recent investment in Leeds United…

What’s the word?

Speaking on this week’s episode of ‘The Phil Hay’ podcast, the ever-reliable journalist said:

“From what I’m told about the 49ers’ latest investment that’s taken them up from 37% to 44%, so an increase of 7% but it’s also the second investment of the year.

“There was the much bigger investment back in January, it was done in December but announced in January, that took them much closer to 50%, which everybody sees as the kind of magic number for the switch from Radrizzani to the 49ers.

“From what I’m told this has been planned for a while and we’ve spoken about it on a few podcasts about the fact that this was potentially coming and the expectation was that the transfer of shares would continue.

“The indication is that it doesn’t necessarily change the plan for January, but it does provide an injection of cash and you would think that they would be better placed now to do something in January if they need to.”

January boost?

The Yorkshire giants have spent pretty well in the transfer market since their return to Premier League football, signing no fewer than ten players for a total in the region of £150m.

In the summer, Andrea Radrizzani and co broke the club’s record transfer with the £30m arrival of Dan James from Manchester United.

Other reports have suggested that the Italian supremo does not have the funds to continue to keep the Whites on this upward trajectory – there are plans to expand Elland Road and they will need to keep spending in the transfer market to remain competitive in the big time.

“Leeds have spoken about expanding Elland Road to 50,000-60,000 capacity – that is going to cost money,” recently revealed finance expert Kieran Maguire to the ‘Price of Football’ podcast.

He added: “I don’t think Radrizzani has those resources himself whereas the 49ers are more likely to be able to tap into American markets for that so you can see the logic of what they’ve done.”

It’s easy to see why the Leeds owner has seen his total shares decrease from 100% to just 56% in the space of just a few years, and that could continue.

But that is a hugely encouraging thing for the club and as Hay mentions, the club are now better placed to do something in January.

Considering Marcelo Bielsa’s side find themselves at the wrong end of the table in 15th, just three points above the relegation zone, it could be a much-needed boost.

They would have wanted to build on last season’s ninth-place finish, so there is plenty of work still left to do on the pitch and that can be bolstered by this fresh cash injection ahead of the winter window.

Therefore, the Elland Road faithful must be absolutely delighted and excited by this big claim from Hay.

AND in other news, Leeds suffer fresh injury blow this international break, Marcelo Bielsa will be fuming…

سباليتي يوضح حقيقة مفاوضات نابولي لضم كريستيانو رونالدو

رد لوتشيانو سباليتي، المدير الفني لفريق نابولي الإيطالي على شائعات التعاقد مع الدولي البرتغالي كريستيانو رونالدو مهاجم مانشستر يونايتد الإنجليزي.

كريستيانو رونالدو ارتبط بالخروج من مانشستر يونايتد خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الجارية، وأدى ذلك إلى عودته متأخرًا لتدريبات الفريق استعدادًا للموسم الجديد.

طالع أيضًا.. مواعيد مباريات ليفربول في دور المجموعات بـ دوري أبطال أوروبا

رونالدو عاد للتدريبات متأخرًا، ولذلك لم يشارك أساسيًا في المباراة الأولى أمام برايتون، ثم شهدت مشاركته الأولى السقوط برباعية أمام برينتفورد، قبل الفوز على ليفربول 2/0 يوم الإثنين الماضي، في مباراة لم يشارك فيها كريستيانو سوى لمدة 5 دقائق فقط، وتكرر الأمر للمرة الثالثة اليوم وشارك بديلًا في مواجهة ساوثهامبتون.

وارتبط رونالدو بالانضمام إلى نابولي الإيطالي من اجل أن يلعب بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

لكن المدرب الإيطالي لوتشيانو سباليتي رد اليوم في مؤتمر صحفي: “أحب العمل مع كريستيانو رونالدو. لكن لا توجد محادثات للتعاقد معه”.

وأضاف: “أخبرني دي لورينتيس رئيس النادي أنه لم يتلق أي شيء ولم يتواصل مع اللاعب”.

وعن إمكانية عقد صفقة تبادلية مع أوسيمين: “أعتقد أنه من الصعب أن يحدث ذلك، ولكن علينا أن نسأل المدير الرياضي أولًا”.

Ireland bank on Garaway's experience

Ireland are looking to recently appointed director of cricket operations Mark Garaway to help develop the game across the nation

Cricinfo staff22-Jul-2009Ireland are looking to recently appointed director of cricket operations Mark Garaway to help develop the game across the nation. Garaway, who worked as England team analyst for three years, has been designated to implement and develop programmes aimed at nurturing the game in Ireland.On announcing the appointment last week Joe Doherty, chief of Cricket Ireland, said Garaway was an outstanding candidate for the job and had all the experience and qualities Ireland were looking for. “In my opinion, he has so much to offer and comes to us with the perfect mix – an impressive record of career achievement to date at playing, development, coaching and analysis at high levels, allied to the energy and ambition to go even further,” he told the . “He will bring to this high performance position a blend of youthful enthusiasm, creativity and innovation, all based on a proven platform of technical and administrative ability.”The responsibility he will be asked to shoulder is a considerable one for the sport here in Ireland in this exciting phase of Cricket Ireland’s growth at home and abroad, but we all believe that Mark is the right man for us at this time and that the time is right for Mark as well.”Garaway, 36, is a former Hampshire player and Somerset coach with an ECB Level 4 coaching award, and will join up with the squad next month. “This is a unique chance to have an impact on shaping one of the most exciting emerging nations in the world game, and I am delighted to have been selected for this opportunity,” he said. “The future of Irish cricket looks very bright and with the support of our partners and stakeholders, I am confident we can improve both the quality, and quantity of men and women playing the sport.”

Candidato à presidência do Cruzeiro é detido em BH por dirigir com sinais de embriaguez

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Candidato à presidência do Cruzeiro, o empresário e economista Wagner Antônio Pires de Sá foi detido em flagrante neste sábado ao dirigir com sinais de embriaguez pela Região Centro-Sul de Belo Horizonte. A Polícia Civil realizou a ação durante uma operação de combate a roubos e furtos de veículos, entre outros crimes de trânsito. O empresário, de 76 anos, andava em zigue-zague na Rua dos Timbiras, colocando em risco a vida de pedestres e outros motoristas, no momento da apreensão.

Após apresentar sua carteira de habilitação aos policiais, Wagner desceu do veículo com sinais óbvios de embriaguez e se negou a fazer o teste do bafômetro. Quando perguntado se havia ingerido alguma bebida alcóolica, ele disse que tomou apenas um copo de cerveja na manhã deste sábado.

O candidato à presidência do clube celeste ainda tentou justificar os movimentos perigosos na via, alegando que o carro, uma BMW de placa PWP-0804, é baixo e qualquer buraco ou desnivelamento na pista poderia danificar os pneus do veículo. Por conta disso, segundo afirmou Wagner, ele realizou pequenas manobras para desviar dos obstáculos.

Porém, apesar da justificativa que não convenceu, o empresário andava cambaleando, falando em tom alto e seu hálito não deixou dúvidas de que ele estava realmente embriagado. De acordo com o Superesportes, o veículo foi liberado para uma conhecida de Wagner logo em seguida, por estar com os documentos em dia. A ocorrência foi registrada na 2ª Delegacia de Polícia Civil, no centro de Belo Horizonte.

Tottenham transfer news on Vlahovic

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly now in ‘pole position’ to sign Dusan Vlahovic in the January transfer window.

The Lowdown: Conte’s first target

Sportmediaset have expanded on recent reports in England claiming that Vlahovic is Antonio Conte’s first target in January but face fierce competition from north London rivals Arsenal for his signature.

Spurs fans might have got a glimpse of the striker playing for Serbia in their 2-1 win away to Portugal in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday night as he helped his country proceed automatically for the tournament in Qatar, thus consigning the Euro 2016 winners to a play-off spot.

Vlahovic won three of his duels in Lisbon and also recorded four shots, one successful dribble and an 89% passing accuracy rate (SofaScore).

The Latest: Tottenham in pole

According to Sportmediaset, Tottenham are now in ‘pole position’ to sign Vlahovic in January, but Juventus are also ‘in the background’. However, there have been ‘no official offers or moves’ for him so far, and he ‘would like to stay’ at Fiorentina until the end of the season at least.

Nonetheless, Spurs are ‘ready’ to splash a lot of cash on the 21-year-old in January and thus try and convince Fiorentina to sell for a fee which Juve would be unable to match.

The Verdict: Sign

Vlahovic is one of the most promising up-and-coming players of his generation, with 10 goals scored and one assist in just 13 games across all competitions so far this season (Transfermarkt) despite being just 21 years of age.

Described as a ‘really crazy’ player by former Manchester City forward Valeri Bojinov back in March, he certainly seems to have fire in his belly and would surely be hungry to succeed in the Premier League.

With a 6 foot 3 frame, the Serbian is a bit of a beast, and he would give Conte’s team a threat in both boxes, winning 2.3 headers per game so far in 2021/22.

Conte wants him and Spurs’ position seems favourable, so Daniel Levy should look to bring him in in order to appease the former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager.

In other news, find out who Tottenham are ‘in first place’ to sign here!

بيراميدز يتوصل لاتفاق مع الجيش الملكي لضم لاعبه في الموسم الجديد

أكدت تقارير مغربية، أن نادي بيراميدز توصل لاتفاق رسمي مع الجيش الملكي المغربي، لضم اللاعب محمد الشيبي خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية المُقبلة.

وأوضح مصدر داخل نادي الجيش الملكي لموقع “le360 سبور” المغربي، أن إدارة الناديين توصلا لاتفاق نهائي على جميع بنود العقد، حيث من المقرر أن يوقع محمد الشيبي لـ بيراميدز عقدًا مدته ثلاث سنوات.

وتعتبر هذه أول تجربة احترافية للاعب محمد الشيبي، علما أن اللاعب تألق بشكل لافت خلال الموسمين الأخيرين ما جعله ينتزع مكانًا له بالمنتخب المغربي.

تجدر الإشارة إلى أن محمد الشيبي، سبق له وأن حمل قميص كل من الرجاء الرياضي، الكوكب المراكشي، المغرب التطواني، النادي القنيطري، اتحاد طنجة.

We mustn't try to force the pace – Strauss

Andrew Strauss has told his team to focus instead on wearing Australia down over the first three days

Peter English at The Oval19-Aug-2009

Andrew Strauss: ‘It’s about wrestling the initiative away over the course of the first three days.’•Getty Images

Andrew Strauss has told his team to resist the urge to force the pace in their must-win encounter at The Oval and focus instead on wearing Australia down over the first three days. The sides start the fifth Test level at 1-1 on Thursday, but the tourists have the advantage of being able to lift the Ashes urn with a draw.”We know the situation ahead of us,” Strauss said. “We need to win the game, so in a way that helps your clarity of mind and you know what needs to be achieved.”The important thing about a Test match is that you can’t win on day one, you’ve got to earn the right to win the game and that means playing good, solid cricket for the first three days or so. So it’s not a case of particularly forcing the pace, it’s about wrestling the initiative away over the course of the first three days.”England were on a high during the middle of the series following their win at Lord’s and the draw at Edgbaston, but they gave up their advantage in Leeds and effectively start this game from behind. It is a position they are comfortable with after struggling to build on their lead when they are the frontrunners.The underdog scenario also reduces the expectation of their fans, the majority of whom feel their side’s chances disappeared in three Flintoff-less days at Headingley. “It’s a massive game and I know the country are desperate for us to do well and I just struggle not to be very excited about what lies ahead this week,” Strauss said. “It’s going to be a massive occasion and one that hopefully we’ll treasure for the rest of our careers.”Strauss was part of The Oval celebrations in 2005 but said he would feel a new emotion if they upset the tipsters to hold the game’s oldest prize on Monday. “It’s been a very different series this time,” he said. “Last time every game was very close, this time it’s been a little bit more see-sawing. From the situation we’re in now it would be a great achievement to turn it around and be able to win here this week, but it’s just hard to compare the two.”No matter what England do over the next couple of years, it will be the performances, good or bad, against Australia that will stand out. “You gain a huge amount of confidence from winning an Ashes series, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you go on and beat all the other teams in the world, as we capably demonstrated last time we won,” Strauss said. “Where we stand right at the moment it’s all about winning this Ashes series and, rightly or wrongly, players are remembered for what they did in Ashes series.”

Arana é talismã do Corinthians: não esteve em quatro das cinco derrotas

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Somando pré-temporada e competições oficiais, o Corinthians disputou 55 partidas nesta temporada e foi derrotado apenas cinco vezes: Santo André (2 a 0, pelo Paulistão), Ferroviária (1 a 0, pelo Paulistão), Vitória (1 a 0, pelo Brasileirão), Atlético-GO (1 a 0, pelo Brasileirão) e Santos (2 a 0, pelo Brasileirão). Coincidência ou não, o lateral-esquerdo Guilherme Arana participou de apenas 45 minutos em só uma destas cinco partidas e virou uma espécie de talismã do Timão: com ele em campo, a chance de vitória é maior.

O camisa 13 do Corinthians começou jogando contra o Vitória, mas foi justamente nesta partida em que sentiu as dores na coxa direita que o afastaram da equipe – na oportunidade, conseguiu jogar só o primeiro tempo e saiu no intervalo para a entrada de Moisés. Ou seja, na única derrota corintiana em que Arana atuou foi sem estar em plenas condições físicas.

Arana atuou em 41 partidas na temporada, com 26 vitórias, 14 empates e só uma derrota, com 75% de aproveitamento dos pontos pelo Corinthians. De acordo com dados do Footstats, a equipe tem média de 1,5 gol marcado e 0,5 sofrido com ele em campo. Por outro lado, foram dez partidas sem o lateral: quatro vitórias, dois empates e as fatídicas quatro derrotas, em 47% de aproveitamento. Sem ele, média de gols marcados de 0,7 e 0,9 de gols sofridos por jogo. Números bem inferiores.

A colaboração de Arana para os objetivos do Corinthians em 2017 é evidente, porque são dois gols marcados e oito assistências – fundamento em que ele é líder na temporada. Por isso, o técnico Fábio Carille está animado pela possibilidade de ter o camisa 13 de volta neste domingo, contra o Vasco, pela 24ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

Desfalque nas últimas quatro partidas, o lateral-esquerdo trabalhou em campo quarta e quinta-feira e se não houver nenhuma surpresa poderá atuar no fim de semana. O talismã voltou.

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تشكيل الهلال أمام الفتح في الدوري السعودي.. سالم الدوسري وفييتو أساسيان

أعلن الأرجنتيني رامون دياز مدرب نادي الهلال عن التشكيل الأساسي لمواجهة الفتح مساء اليوم الأحد، في الدوري السعودي الممتاز.

وتقام المباراة على ملعب مدينة الأمير عبد الله بن جلوي الرياضية، ضمن الجولة الثالثة من الدوري السعودي. 

اقرأ ايضًا | موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة الهلال والفتح اليوم في الدوري السعودي

أزرق الرياض يتواجد في وصافة جدول ترتيب الدوري السعودي برصيد 6 نقاط من مباراتين من خلال تحقيق الفوز بنتيجة 2-0 أمام كل من الخليج والفيحاء حيث سجل موسى ماريجا وأوديون ايجالو هدفين بواقع هدف في كل مباراة.

الفتح من جانبه خسر 2-0 أمام التعاون في الجولة الأولى ثم فاز 0-5 أمام الباطن في الجولة الثانية ليمتلك 3 نقاط من مباراتين في المركز السابع. تشكيل الهلال الرسمي لمواجهة الفتح

حراسة المرمي: عبدالله المعيوف.

خط الدفاع: سعود عبدالحميد – محمد جحفلي – علي البليهي – ناصر الدوسري.

خط الوسط: كويلار – سلمان الفرج – آندريه كاريلو – سالم الدوسري – موسى ماريجا.

خط الهجوم: لوسيانو فييتو.

Rangers fans slam James Tavernier v Sparta

Many Glasgow Rangers fans have been slamming the performance of James Tavernier despite their 2-0 win at home to Sparta Prague on Thursday night.

Two goals from Alfredo Morelos were enough to give Giovanni van Bronckhorst his first win as manager at Ibrox, a result which means that they will definitely finish second in the group and go into the next knockout round due to their superior head-to-head record against the Czech side.

However, while there were some good performances for the hosts, captain Tavernier would not have been hugely pleased with his efforts.

The right-back failed to record a single dribble, blocked shot, key pass or accurate cross in the match, while he was also guilty of losing possession of the ball on 27 separate occasions, the most by far out of any player on the pitch (SofaScore).

Rangers fans slam Tavernier

These Rangers fans slammed his performance on Twitter, with one supporter even going as far as to claim that Tavernier was ‘hopeless’ against Sparta:

“Tavernier trying to score an own goal?”

Credit: @douglaspark92

“Honestly though, how bad is Tavernier?”

Credit: @scottelderr

“Get Tavernier substituted. He’s playing like he’s never kicked a ball in his life”

Credit: @Smell_TheGlove

“Tavernier distribution been ropey in defence a few times. Barisic been OK, but not hugely involved either.”

Credit: @adamski152

“Sorry but surely Tavernier has been sussed out at this point.”

Credit: @lfin72

“Tavernier out of position so many times it’s unreal”

Credit: @ianmunr89127700

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