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What each relegation threatened La Liga team needs to stay up on the final day
What each relegation threatened La Liga team needs to stay up on the final day
What Cadiz, Getafe, Valencia, Almeria, Celta Vigo and Real Valladolid need on the final matchday of 2022/23 La Liga to avoid relegation.
2023-06-02 22:51
Boost morale and win over the fans – The issues facing Gary O’Neil at Wolves
Boost morale and win over the fans – The issues facing Gary O’Neil at Wolves
Gary O’Neil has been appointed as the new Wolves head coach on a three-year contract following the departure of Julen Lopetegui. Here, the PA news agency looks at the key issues in his in-tray at Molineux. Steady ship and pick up morale It has been a turbulent summer at the club. Relegation was ultimately avoided with something to spare last season, but then problems began as the reinforcements Lopetegui wanted did not arrive and some key players left. With rumours of disquiet growing louder by the week, the players left have effectively been told throughout pre-season that they are not good enough. Morale will likely be low and one of O’Neil’s first tasks will be to restore some order. Get the fans onside As well as getting the players on board, O’Neil is going to have to win over the fans. After the high-profile appointment of Lopetegui, a former Spain and Real Madrid coach with a strong reputation, the arrival of the former Bournemouth boss is underwhelming by comparison. It was clear some supporters were beginning to tire of Lopetegui’s complaints and perhaps felt replacing him now was better than allowing the situation to deteriorate further, but they could be forgiven for having doubts about the new man at the helm. Despite making an impression at Bournemouth last season, he remains relatively inexperienced and needs to prove himself. Identify modest targets The root of Lopetegui’s problems with the club was their need to balance the books. After spending heavily prior to the Spaniard’s arrival, a tightening of the purse strings has been necessary to ensure compliance with Financial Fair Play regulations. The implication from Lopetegui was that he was not aware of the extent to which this was necessary and consequently felt let down. After that rumpus, O’Neil should be more aware of the club’s financial constraints. The squad will need strengthening in areas, particularly in terms of strikers, and he will need to identify realistic targets. Make a point to Bournemouth This will not be in his in-tray as such, but O’Neil will also be driven by personal ambitions as well as those of the club. He took over in difficult circumstances at Bournemouth early last season, when Scott Parker was sacked after saying his squad was “under-equipped” to compete in the Premier League. He took the same group of players and guided them to a 15th-placed finish. His subsequent dismissal by the Cherries was widely regarded as harsh. By making an impact at Molineux he can undoubtedly make a point. Prepare for Old Trafford There will be little time to settle before the first game of the Premier League season arrives, and it is hardly a straightforward opener. Wolves travel to Manchester United on Monday. He will need to catch up quickly on Wolves’ pre-season performances, analyse what he has at his disposal and put a team together. It is a tall order but, in terms of assessing United, he may at least have some recent work to fall back on, having faced Erik ten Hag’s side in his penultimate match with Bournemouth. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-09 22:54
Will CM Punk be at Survivor Series?
Will CM Punk be at Survivor Series?
It's the question on every wrestling fan's lips: Will CM Punk join WWE and show up at Survivor Series? The always controversial CM Punk, real name Phil Brooks, was fired from All Elite Wrestling in September following a backstage fight with Jack Perry during the All In show at Wembley Stadium. His surprise departure from the company sent shockwaves through the wrestling world with speculation immediately rife that Punk will join AEW's rival and his former employer WWE. Punk hasn't worked for WWE since 2014 when he unceremoniously quit and didn't step foot in a wrestling ring for another eight years, with the man himself being on record about his dislike of the company and those in charge. Now that Punk is effectively a free agent again and with Survivor Series taking place in his hometown of Chicago, speculation is understandably rife amongst WWE fans. So, what's going to happen? Will CM Punk be at Survivor Series? To put it bluntly, it is highly unlikely. Early reports suggested that WWE had no intention of signing Punk at this stage but neither a yes or no answer had been given. In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer appeared to back up a previous report from Fightful which stated that Punk will not be at the show. Meltzer wrote: "If WWE was to bring in Punk, this night or Smackdown the night before would be the place to debut him. We’ve seen no evidence this is happening and those close to the situation have denied it, but it is possible it’s a well-kept secret.” Meltzer added: “From the start we were told that while there is negativity about Punk, they are not completely opposed to it if the idea is it’s something they have to do in regard to fan response. "While every creative head has their plan, this creative side is not looking at being combative with the audience like Vince McMahon often was." What if he is at Survivor Series? CM Punk references have been dropped on both WWE and AEW television in recent months but those should possibly be considered as sneak winks and nods to knowing viewers rather than concrete evidence he has signed. One possibility for Punk to be at the show has already been eradicated after the babyface team in the men's WarGames match announced that the returning Randy Orton will be their fifth man. Many felt this was announced early to shut down any expectation that Punk would be in the match Meanwhile, Shinsuke Nakamura has been teasing a match with a mystery opponent and has used Punk's GTS finisher on television in recent weeks. Nakamura does not have a match scheduled for the show but surprise bouts have been added on the night of shows before so it wouldn't be a shock if it were to happen. Whether Punk would be his opponent though remains a doubt. What have WWE Superstars and staff said about a CM Punk return? Punk is one of the most outspoken and controversial figures in all of wrestling. His critical comments in September 2022 about top AEW talent like Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks and 'Hangman' Adam Page soured him with many hardcore fans of that company. He also left WWE in 2014 with seemingly all his bridges burnt and some of the talent there still appear to hold grudges against Punk. Earlier this year Seth Rollins called Punk a 'cancer' and told him to stay away from WWE. Current WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns also hinted at a dislike of Punk. In a September 2020 interview with Complex Reigns suggested that he didn't like Punk but would be willing to work with him again if it was best for business. With all this in mind, little is still known about Punk's employment status and if he actually wants to return to wrestling (he has been backstage at WWE and TNA shows in the past year) and even if WWE wants him. In terms of Survivor Series, unless something dramatic happens and the card is swiftly changed in the next 24 hours, fans should temper their expectations about seeing him at the show.
2023-11-25 00:51
Seattle forward Gabby Williams out at least a month with stress fracture in left foot
Seattle forward Gabby Williams out at least a month with stress fracture in left foot
Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams will be sidelined for at least a month with a stress fracture in left foot the team announced
2023-08-10 08:55
England's 'almost perfect' start delights Broad
England's 'almost perfect' start delights Broad
Stuart Broad said things could have hardly gone better for England after he helped launch their home season by taking five-wickets on Thursday's opening day of an...
2023-06-02 03:46
Saints beat out Raiders to ink former Cowboys LB in free agency
Saints beat out Raiders to ink former Cowboys LB in free agency
New Orleans boosted its linebacker room by signing ex-Cowboy Jaylon Smith. Another era of gritty Saints defense is loading.The Saints inked linebacker Jaylon Smith to a deal on Thursday in a savvy free agency move to shore up their defense.Smith, a former Cowboys second-round pick, reportedl...
2023-08-11 09:29
Vikings open vs. Bucs with Kirk Cousins once again playing for a job beyond this season
Vikings open vs. Bucs with Kirk Cousins once again playing for a job beyond this season
Kirk Cousins is entering his 12th season in the NFL and is still playing for his job
2023-09-08 06:51
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury
2023-09-05 08:23
Davies earns 1st win in more than a year as NL West-leading Diamondbacks top Nationals 6-2
Davies earns 1st win in more than a year as NL West-leading Diamondbacks top Nationals 6-2
Zach Davies earned his first victory in more than a year, Corbin Carroll homered and the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2
2023-06-08 10:15
4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender
4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender
McLaren Racing missed the Indianapolis 500 in 2019 with Fernando Alonso in a humiliating defeat that could have stopped the team from making a full-time move to IndyCar
2023-05-26 03:20
F1 bosses Wolff and Vasseur handed formal warnings by FIA for bad language at Las Vegas GP
F1 bosses Wolff and Vasseur handed formal warnings by FIA for bad language at Las Vegas GP
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and Ferrari counterpart Fred Vasseur have both been handed formal warnings by motorsports governing body FIA for using bad language at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
2023-11-23 23:46
Barcelona's American defender Dest moves to PSV on loan until end of season
Barcelona's American defender Dest moves to PSV on loan until end of season
Barcelona has reached a deal to loan American defender Sergiño Dest to Dutch club PSV Eindhoven until the end of the season
2023-08-22 03:23