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James Perch has praised boss Alan Pardew and believes people may have been surprised by the strength of the Newcastle squad.

James Perch feels that he owes Pardew a lot. He said to The Journal: “The gaffer has put a lot of faith in me and I owe him a lot. When he first came, I was out of the picture in the first team. But he stuck with me and I stuck at it. I owe him so much. I am just so glad to have so many games under my belt.”

The defender also feels the squad are able to cope with their packed schedule, including playing in the Europa League. Manager Alan Pardew has needed to bring in younger players, such as Shane Ferguson and Sammy Ameobi because of the number of fixtures.

He said: “There is strength in depth here. With playing in Europe, the manager has to make a few chances and, although we believed it on the training ground, perhaps we have surprised a few people by how much strength we have got in and around the first team. We have players who can play against any team. Shane and Sammy have both come in and played perfectly. As a squad we have done well, and there are a few young ones who are pushing their claim. Fergie has done really well and Sammy has been brilliant lately. It is a credit to those lads, because playing in the reserves is very different to the first team and they have settled very quickly.”

Perch signed for Newcastle from Nottingham Forest in 2010.

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After a rather uplifting and frankly surprising comeback from two goals down against the might of Coventry City, things weren’t looking too bad for the Shakers, with two draws against stiff opposition and a narrow defeat to one of the league’s favourites.

However, since then it appears that Peter Shirtliff’s tactical prowess has come to the fore resulting in a flurry of dismal performances and turgid tactical decisions. The lull began at home to Nott’s County when attempting to hold the ball and play fell on deaf feet, as a limp and flaccid forward pairing of ‘the Shop’ Lenny John Lewis and on loan scurrier Mark Cullen failed to offer any cutting edge in front of goal. It was all too easy for County, after the repellent Lee Hughes claimed a dubious goal very early in the game, it was plain sailing from there on in, and after 85 minutes of uninspiring football they added the sucker punch in the dying minutes. 

Following cries for managerial resolution, Shirtliff resumed his post and took the Shakers into his alleged fifth and final game at home to Lancashire rivals Preston. If a template was drawn before the game of ‘how not to win’ then it was most certainly implemented. Exiling the talent of Peter Sweeney on the left wing, and showing not a modicum of interest or respect to natural width led the Shakers to a tediously similar performance to that against Nott’s County – with the exact same result. Accompanying the air of embarrassment that Preston fans outnumbered Shakers fans at Gigg, was the desperate roars of ‘we need a manager’;  and I couldn’t of uttered it better myself.

With the bookmakers equally as confused as the fans, the Bury hot seat is still up for grabs. With Phil Brown reportedly heading off to Coventry, the overwhelming lack of creditable candidates is becoming more and more apparent.  An unfounded rumour whispering itself across message-boards seems to imply that Andy Morrell is being lined up for the job which would more than satisfy the majority of Shakers’ fans. Whilst Brian Fenton and the board refuse to comment or shed any light, the fans are left bemoaning inexplicable decisions, for example the loaning out of marksman Andy Bishop to conference side Wrexham. Fair enough – he ain’t scoring – at which point Shirtliffe should have put his arm around Bish’ and reignite him, maybe a run in the reserves even. Instead we are left with the hardworking, lovable but frankly abysmal John-Lewis to lead our line. It just strikes me the lack of vision – surely the arrival of MBE David Healy would have refuelled Bish’? That would have been a strike force to boast about at this level for sure – Bishop and Healy.

With rumours as hot as Chris Brass’ nose after his bewildering and famous own goal, could it be that the Bury board are holding out for the imminent dismissal of ex-Bury boss Alan Knill? With Scunthorpe the only side below the Shakers in League one, it would appear his tenure is coming to an end, and with previous success at Gigg Lane it would not surprise me if he were to make an ignominious return. This though would split Shakers fans, some would be outraged, some nervously welcoming.  If it weren’t for his sickening badge kissing and constant job sniffing I would be open to the possibility, however if I were Brian Fenton I would consider this bridge officially burnt. However, what is clear is the need for a new manager, and quickly.

You can follow me on Twitter for even more chat about the Shakers.

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West Brom manager Alan Irvine has told Tottenham that Saido Berahino is worth much more than £15m.

The in-form England U-21 star has already notched five Premier League goals this term, leading to talk that Spurs are ready to launch a January raid for his signature.

With his fine tally and his future potential, the Lilywhites are ready to pay around £15m for the 21-year-old, but Irvine believes that in the current market his Baggies star is worth much, much more than the Londoners are reportedly willing to pay:

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“It doesn’t sound a lot. I would be absolutely astonished if anyone could sign Saido from us for £15m,” he is quoted by the Daily Mail.

“You look at some of the fees going around in the transfer market that’s just been, everybody seems to start at £7m.

“Ross McCormack went for £11m Championship to Championship. What the right figure is I have absolutely no idea and I wouldn’t make the decision as far as that was concerned.

“But £15m doesn’t sound like a lot of money for a talented, young, English player with great potential who is playing really, really well in the Premier League at the moment and who is scoring goals. It would have to be higher than that.”

But Irvine went on to say that if Berahino goes continues to perform at his current level West Brom may be unable to keep him at The Hawthorns:

“That’s something which could happen, there’s no question about that but I don’t want him to play poorly so that they don’t come,

“I am desperate for him to play really well and if that means other clubs come and start knocking on the door then the club will make a decision on whether these clubs are making the right kind of offers or not.

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“If Gareth Bale can be prised away from Tottenham I think it means every player has got his price.”

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There were some neat parallels to Borussia Dortmund’s opening game with Werder Bremen. In what is the Bundesliga’s 50th season, the two teams also met on the opening day in the competition’s first season. BVB were Champions of Germany then but lost 3-2 on that day. Forty nine years later, history didn’t repeat itself in North Rhine-Westphalia, as Jürgen Klopp’s side edged past Werder.

Dortmund didn’t have the swagger which they ended last season with. Still, they were able to spark into life when it mattered most as they punished Thomas Schaaf’s team for missing some great opportunities. Marco Reus returned to Borussia with greater status than when he left in 2006. Much greater in fact – now he’s the German Player of the Year.

Reus showed why Dortmund paid €17 million for him as he took advantage of some poor defending after 11 minutes. Jakub Blaszczykowski poked the ball towards Reus which should have been cut off by Aleksandar Ignjovski. Instead, Ignjovski got his legs in a tangle, as he would do for most of the night, allowing the ball to roll through to Reus who finished nonchalantly.

Werder responded despite characteristic pressing from Die Schwarzgelben. Soon after, Aaron Hunt slipped Eljero Elia through on goal down the left hand side but he could only fire at Weidenfeller. Minutes later, they were to come closer. BVB failed to clear a corner as the ball looped up towards Marko Arnautovic. His well executed volley could only find the base of the post.

Thomas Schaaf’s side couldn’t break the Dortmund defence in the rest of the half, even if debutant Eljero Elia was continually getting the better of Oliver Kirch down the left hand side. Kirch wasn’t the only full back having problems as Ignjovski toiled at left back for Werder. Most who faced Blaszczykowski last season did too but the Serbian cut an isolated figure on Friday night.

His exit from the pitch mid way through the second half helped his side, though it wasn’t before Dortmund threatened to double their lead. Sebastian Mielitz tipped over Neven Subotic’s header five minutes after the break with the Champions seemingly finding their rhythm.

Yet, they dropped off and the 65th minute substitution of striker Nils Petersen for the struggling Ignjovski gave Bremen some much needed momentum. With Dortmund offering little, Werder took advantage of some poor defending.

With just over 15 minutes to go, Borussia thought the ball had drifted out. Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller appealed in vain before the ball was squared to Marko Arnautovic wide on the right hand side. He chipped in to the centre where Euro 2012 star Theodor Gebre Selassie flicked a header into the far corner – not a bad finish for a right back.

Then came the response of Champions five minutes later. The skilful Mario Gӧtze was subbed on quickly by Jürgen Klopp and minutes later, he was celebrating the winning goal. As Werder couldn’t retain the ball, Gӧtze played a one-two with Robert Lewandowski before the 20-year-old found himself through on goal. He rolled the ball past Mielitz to the delight of a relieved Signal Iduna Park.

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Nils Petersen (or as he’s a loanee from Bayern Munich, perhaps it should be Agent Petersen) missed Werder’s only other chance to equalise on 85 minutes. He failed to guide in the lively Arnautovic’s cross as it bounced off his body and wide.

It was a tame end for a Werder Bremen side that looked promising in patches. Borussia Dortmund weren’t at their swashbuckling best by any means but they had a clinical touch in front of goal proving why they’re Champions. Improvement is needed if they’re to retain their crown for a third season running but they’re unbeaten in 29 league games – an achievement not to be sniffed at.

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An ankle problem is currently keeping Joe Gomez on the sidelines, but there is no question that the Liverpool defender has made huge steps forward this season.

Indeed, the 21-year-old has appeared on 31 occasions for the Reds during the 2017-18 campaign, and would have surely travelled with the England squad for the 2018 World Cup had he been fit to do so.

England boss Gareth Southgate is clearly an admirer of the now three-time international, and he will be raring to go next season following a frustrating last few months.

It was actually Gomez’s birthday on Wednesday, and as expected, Liverpool’s official Twitter account was on hand to pay tribute to the defender.

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The response section was full of Liverpool fans revealing their feelings on the former Charlton Athletic youngster, with a lot of love being shown.

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Gomez looks to have a very good future in the game, and one Liverpool supporter has even claimed that he could captain the Merseyside outfit at some point.

A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below:

The Rangers fans in the Transfer Tavern are feeling optimistic about their chances of challenging Celtic for the title next season thanks to the arrival of Steven Gerrard and several players, but their best summer deal could yet be on the horizon.

The Breakdown

Steven Gerrard has not wasted any time in attempting to stamp his personal mark on his new club by concluding plenty of deals in the transfer market already. Rangers may well have completed the signing of 7 players but it seems unlikely that they have concluded their business for the summer just yet.

Gerrard’s obvious link with Liverpool has certainly influenced his strategy as he has brought both Jon Flanagan and Ovie Ejaria to the club from the Reds, however, he is interested in raiding his former club once again according to talkSPORT.

According to the report, Rangers are interested in signing 21-year-old winger Harry Wilson this summer on a season-long loan, but they will face competition from Old Firm rivals Celtic for his signature.

Wilson has hardly been given an opportunity to shine in Liverpool’s senior squad despite his age, but he made the most of a short-term loan spell at Hull City this year by scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists from 13 Championship appearances, taking his goalscoring tally to 17 in all-competitions for the season.

With direct dribbling and a fearless attitude to take on his opposite number at the heart of his game, Wilson should have no problem adapting to the SPFL last season considering his success in the Championship.

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The Rangers revolution is well underway and Gerrard has got off to a productive start by bringing the likes of Nikola Katic and Scott Arfield to the club, both of which represent quality acquisitions, but beating their closest rival to the signature of a player with the ability to tear opponents apart in the SPFL would undoubtedly represent his best signing to date.

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manager Martin O’Neill is hoping that his side can react possitivley in the Premier League this weekend after crashing out of the Capital One Cup in mid-week.

The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 by local rivals Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light to add more frustration to the start to their league campaign, which sees them 14th after drawing six of their opening eight fixtures.

And O’Neill believes his side are capable of better performances and puts current form down to a failure to create enough goal scoring chances.

He told Sky Sports: “I think that this season we haven’t created enough clear cut chances in many games. I think that’s the biggest thing.

“If you take a ratio of chances there is a bigger likely hood that if you, let’s say, create eight chances in a game there is a decent chance you are going to take one or two of those.

“If that is the case then we need to create more chances and I believe we have the ability to do so.”

O’Neill went on to confirm that he has every faith in his players and he believes he has the right resources to improve the side’s league position.

“I am far from having lost faith in any one. Quite the opposite. I believe we have the capabilities to do this.”

Sunderland host Aston Villa, who are without a league win in five and just two points off the bottom three, on Saturday afternoon.

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Zimbabwe’s players are “back to full training,” and are likely to rubber-stamp an agreement with their board on Saturday after agreeing terms on payment

Firdose Moonda16-Aug-2013

Zimbabwe’s cricketers have reached consensus with their board•Associated Press

Zimbabwe Practice Squad

Brendan Taylor (capt & wk), Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Chamu Chibhabha, Michael Chinouya, Elton Chigumbura, Graeme Cremer, Kyle Jarvis, Timycen Maruma, Hamilton Masakadza, Shingirai Masakadza, Tino Mawoyo, Natsai M’shangwe, Tinotenda Mutombodzi, Tinashe Panyangara, Vusi Sibanda, Prosper Utseya, Brian Vitori, Malcolm Waller, Sean Williams

Zimbabwe’s players are “back to full training,” and are likely to rubber-stamp an agreement with their board on Saturday after agreeing terms on payment. The newly formed players’ union will continue to represent cricketers’ issues and the series against Pakistan will go ahead as planned.ESPNcricinfo confirmed the players have reached consensus with Zimbabwe Cricket after two days of meetings. One of them, who asked not to be named, said ZC had provided an assurance that outstanding salaries from the month of July would be paid and that cricketers would receive match fees from now on.The exact amount has not been revealed, although the had reported players were demanding US$5,000 per Test match, $3,000 for an ODI and $1,500 for every T20. Given that the board is in severe debt, it is unlikely it will be able to match those figures but the players are said to be satisfied with the amounts ZC has offered.”We wanted to make them aware we were the only international team that were playing without match fees,” the player said. “Now we will be receiving them.”The issue of disbursements from the board’s share of ICC events, which ZC MD Wilfred Mukondiwa said on Friday morning was the only outstanding article of debate, has still not been resolved. Instead, the players have been told the board needs “more time to do research,” and will clarify its position on how the monies from such tournaments will be distributed in an appendix to the new playing contracts.With financial concerns smoothed over, the players will continue to prepare for the series against Pakistan that starts August 23, with the board announcing a 21-member practice squad. “Training has resumed in full and as things stand now, there will be no boycott of the series,” the player said.However, the players’ association formed by a group of senior players – believed to be Brendan Taylor, Hamilton Masakadza, Vusi Sibanda, Prosper Utseya and Elton Chigumbura – will become a permanent fixture in Zimbabwe cricket.”It was something the players put together because we did not have a proper arrangement in the past. The board is now open to the idea of having a player association and we wanted to take that chance,” the player said. “There are a lot if issues that crop up in Zimbabwean cricket and without a singular voice it was very difficult for us to get things done.”Zimbabwe have had many aborted attempts at a players’ association and have not had a fully functioning body since a player representative sat on the board before the white-player walkout. Unlike then, when Zimbabwe’s players were divided over race, they “all united” in their cause to fight for what they consider better pay.Zimbabwe’s cricketers have long been considered underpaid. On the eve of their Test comeback in 2011, Tatenda Taibu said they were not receiving adequate funding. Just four months ago, not much had changed. The players threatened a no-show during Bangladesh’s April visit because of an unsatisfactory daily allowance for those who were not on central contracts.

أعرب البرازيلي روجيرو ميكالي المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر الأولمبي لكرة القدم، عن أمله في اكتمال فرحة مصر بعبور غينيا غدًا في الدور قبل النهائي لكأس الأمم الإفريقية المؤهلة لدورة الألعاب الأولمبية باريس 2024.

وقال ميكالي في المؤتمر الصحفي اليوم: “نأمل في مواصلة العبور لأن هذه المرة تحمل أول أحلامنا وهو الصعود للأولمبياد والتأهل إلى النهائي الإفريقي، مباراة غينيا ستكون صعبة جدًا خاصة بعدما أصبحنا 4 منتخبات في البطولة”.

طالع | رباعي منتخب مصر يزين التشكيل المثالي لدور مجموعات أمم إفريقيا تحت 23 سنة

وأضاف: “المهمة صعبة للجميع، نبدأ التجهيز للمباراة اليوم، كان عندنا راحة وتدريبات استشفائية أمس، الفترة وجيزة جدًا للتجهيز لكننا نتطلع لعمل كل شيء، وحصل منافسنا على ميزة يوم زيادة في التحضير للقاء الغد لأنه لعب مباراته الختامية في مجموعته قبلنا بيوم”.

وتابع ميكالي :”سلاحنا الروح المصرية القتالية في المواجهات الكبرى، دائمًا تربح وتكسب وتبهر الجميع، وأثق في لاعبينا الأبطال وقدرتهم على اجتياز المهمة وفي الوقت نفسه نحترم منتخب غينيا لأنه فريق قوي وعنيد ويمتلك مجموعة من اللاعبين المتميزين”.

وواصل: “نتمنى أن يحالفنا التوفيق غدًا، الكلام الإيجابي القادم من مصر يرفع معنوياتنا وأحلام الجماهير نحولها إلى ضغوط إيجابية، هدفنا الفوز ولا شيء غيره ولاعبونا في حالة تركيز”.

واستكمل: “تواجد أربعة لاعبين من منتخب مصر في تشكيل إفريقيا المثالي بدور المجموعات، هو انتصار لكل أفراد المنتخب واستحقاق لكل اللاعبين الذين منحوا زملائهم الأربعة فرصة التواجد في التشكيل المثالي من خلال تهيئة الأجواء الإيجابية لهم، مبروك لكل اللاعبين”.

واستطرد: “نلعب كرة جماعية والمرحلة السابقة انتهت تمامًا، والآن في مهمة أخرى وأهم أمام غينيا، نحترم المنافس، ولكن الهدف الأهم هو الفوز”.

واستأنف: “أود أن أؤكد احترامي لكل أفراد منظومة الكاف بما فى ذلك الحكام، وأتمنى لهم المزيد من التوفيق في المباريات الحاسمة، لأن أحد الأخطاء البسيطة تصنع صعوبات للفريق الآخر، ونحن في النهاية بشر، منظومة الكاف تقوم بعمل رائع، التنظيم جميل في المغرب، طبعًا أشكر دولة المغرب العظيمة على التنظيم الرائع، فنادق، ملاعب، مدرجات، حكام، مبروك للمغرب التنظيم المبهر”.

مدير المنتخب الأولمبي: ميكالي وبركات كلمة السر في التأهل لنصف النهائي.. وهدفنا حصد لقب أمم إفريقيا

وأشار: “بالنسبة للمصابين فإن قوام فريقي 23 لاعبًا، كلنا جاهزون، نتعهد للجمهور المصري ببذل قصارى جهدنا في هذه المباراة، ولا يوجد عندي فارق بين اللاعب الأساسي واللاعب البديل، كلهم سواسية”.

وأكد: “بما أن مصر دولة كبيرة وجمهورها عظيم فيوجد علينا ضغط لتحقيق طموحات المصريين، لكننا كجهاز فني ولاعبين نحول هذا الضغط إلى ضغط إيجابي، وهذا يدفعنا نحو الأفضل”.

وأتم: “سنواجه منتخب جيد جدًا وقوي وشاهدنا له مباريات كثيرة، ستكون مباراة قوية، نحاول دائما تحقيق نتيجة إيجابية، المباراة ليست سهلة ونستهدف الفوز”.

Barbados offspinner Ashley Nurse will replace Shane Shillingford in the West Indies A squad for the tour of India

ESPNcricinfo staff08-Sep-2013

Ashley Nurse enjoyed a successful maiden first-class season for Barbados•Getty Images

Barbados offspinner Ashley Nurse has been called up to the West Indies A squad that will tour India later in September, in place of Shane Shillingford. The A tour of India is set to begin on September 15 and will comprise three one-day matches, one T20 and three four-day matches.Nurse had enjoyed a successful debut first-class season for Barbados, finishing third in the wicket-taker’s list with 45 scalps. Shillingford was the overall leader with 71.As the original West Indies A squad had been announced on August 28, and the West Indies tour of India announced subsequently on September 4, the WICB sought to replace Shillingford in the A squad and use Nurse in his place. Shillingford will most likely be in the Test squad for the tour of India, which begins at the end of October.It was also announced that the schedule had been adjusted, with all the matches barring the last four-day game in Hubli being brought forward by a day. The one-dayers and the T20 will be played in Bangalore, while the three four-day games are at Gangotri Glades in Mysore, the JNNCE ground in Shimoga, and the KSCA ground in Hubli.West Indies A squad: Kirk Edwards (capt), Kieran Powell, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jonathan Carter, Sheldon Cotterell, Miguel Cummins, Narsingh Deonarine, Assad Fudadin, Jahmar Hamilton, Delorn Johnson, Leon Johnson, Nikita Miller, Ashley Nurse, Veerasammy Permaul, Chadwick Walton.