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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Craig Forrest: Vazquez may be Toronto FC’s best player
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Craig Forrest: Vazquez may be Toronto FC’s best player
Soccer commentator Craig Forrest joined Sportsnet 590 The FAN to discuss Sebastian Giovinco’s ability with the free kick, and how VÃctor Vazquez might be Toronto FC‘s best player.
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Toronto FC supporters get an inside look into their favourite club every Monday night at 11 p.m. ET on Sportsnet 590 The FAN. It’s an all-access pass with co-hosts Brendan Dunlop and Thomas Michalakos as they interview the biggest names around the team and preview and review of every TFC match.
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Non-league manager resigns after 26 days
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Non-league manager resigns after 26 days
Richard Money resigns as Solihull Moors manager just 26 days after taking charge of the National League club.
Nyamutsita defends Vumba Mountain title
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Nyamutsita defends Vumba Mountain title
SEASONED long-distance runner Canisious “Navara” Nyamutsita successfully defended his Old Mutual Vumba Mountain Run Half Marathon title after romping to victory in this year’s edition of the prestigious 21km race […]
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Monday, October 30, 2017
Too soon to say if Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney will feature for Leinster - coach
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Too soon to say if Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney will feature for Leinster - coach
Leinster backs coach Girvan Dempsey says it’s too soon to say whether Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney will feature for the province in their Guinness PRO14 clash with Glasgow on Friday night.
Meralco Manila repulses Kaya
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Meralco Manila repulses Kaya
Substitute Jinggoy Valmayor scored in the 92nd minute as Meralco Manila subdued Kaya Makati, 1-0, Saturday night to keep top spot in the Philippines Football League.
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England U17s manager backs World Cup winning heroes to get their Premier League chance
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England U17s manager backs World Cup winning heroes to get their Premier League chance
Youngsters like Phil Foden and Rhian Brewster, of Manchester City and Liverpool respectively, have both been involved with their teams but are yet to make their first full appearance
Former Premier League referee hails Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp for blaming their players instead of officials
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Former Premier League referee hails Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp for blaming their players instead of officials
Mark Clattenburg claims there have been a number of glaring officiating errors - but neither Mourinho or Klopp have blamed refs
Sunday, October 29, 2017
TFC’s Alex Bono comes of age as prepares to make his playoff debut
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TFC’s Alex Bono comes of age as prepares to make his playoff debut
NEWARK, N.J. – A year ago, Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono was a spectator during the playoffs. Now he’s set to be in the very thick of the post-season action.
Bono made his MLS debut last June, subbing into a game against Orlando City after starter Clint Irwin went down injured. Bono ended up starting the next 14 games while Irwin recovered from a quadriceps strain, and the rookie shot stopper performed admirably, recording eight wins and just two losses during that run.
But as soon as Irwin was healthy again he took over as the club’s No. 1 goalkeeper, playing all six matches in the Reds’ magical playoff run that included that heartbreaking shootout loss to the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final at BMO Field. Bono watched from the bench.
Bono, though, beat out the more experienced Irwin for the starting job this pre-season, and he’s firmly established himself as one of the top young and rising goalkeepers in MLS during the 2017 campaign. Now Bono, a 23-year-old native of Syracuse, N.Y., is set to make his playoff debut when TFC take on the New York Red Bulls in the first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday.
Is he nervous? Edgy? Worried? Jittery? Anxious?
Not a chance. If anything, the boyish Bono maintains he’d be more nervous if he wasn’t playing.
“I’m not too worried about it. I’ve played enough games to feel experienced in this league and to play in a playoff environment,” Bono told Sportsnet.
“To be honest, I get more nervous when I’m on the bench than I do playing games because I’m watching and I have no control over what’s going on. For me, Monday isn’t nerve-racking; it’s just a chance to take care of business.”
He later added: “My family is more nervous about the playoffs than I am. I’m excited. I’m ready to go. I just want to get out there on the field and get it started.”
If it sounds like Bono is pretty confident, that’s because he is. This isn’t the same kid who toiled with TFC 2, the club’s farm team, in the lower-tiered USL for all of 2015 after he was picked by the Reds in the first round of that year’s college draft.
He’s grown up a lot since getting a taste of first-team action last season, especially on the field where he’s shown great command of his penalty area, and hasn’t been shy about barking orders at the defenders playing in front of him.
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“I’ve done a lot of growing up, and it’s comes with experience. The more you play and the more times you’re called on to do your job, it forces you to grow up and forces you to be in situations you’re uncomfortable with and adjust. In these playoffs, there’s guaranteed to be more uncomfortable situations, and for me this another step in my maturation process,” Bono said.
Overall, there’s a greater maturity to his play, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by Toronto captain Michael Bradley. Not one to mince words or be afraid to call a spade a spade, Bradley has been impressed with Bono’s development, and how hard he has worked to get to this point in his career where he’s headed into the playoffs as TFC’s starting goalkeeper
“He’s grown, he’s improved. His personality and his presence continue to grow in a big way, which is so important for a goalkeeper,” Bradley stated.
“He’s an incredibly hard worker. From the time he came in here as a rookie from Syracuse, he was ready to get to work. … With Alex on the field right now, we have an incredible amount of confidence, and we’re going to continue to rely on him.”
Bono also credits Irwin for his development over the past 12 months.
“We talked a lot last season and throughout this year. He’s helped me a lot through this maturation process. I really appreciate what he’s done for me over the past year. I’ll sit down with him and bounce stuff of him and ask him his view. Nobody knows better him. He led us through that playoff run last year, so I’ll be sure to lean on him going forward,” Bono said.
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It hasn’t been all smooth sailing this year for Bono, though.
Bono looked a bit shaky in recent weeks, and he committed a calamitous clearance inside his six-yard box that deflected off an opposing player and into the back of net in a shocking 5-3 home loss to the Montreal Impact in late September.
But he rebounded in last week’s regular season finale, a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United on the road, making a number of key saves to allow the Reds earn a valuable point. Coach Greg Vanney was impressed with how Bono quickly put that behind him and looked stronger in subsequent games.
“He was excellent [in Atlanta], and he’s been great at shot stopping. What you need your goalkeeper to do over the course of the playoffs is to make a few big saves in key moments and be very tidy with the ball,” Vanney said.
“His ability to make saves, he’s proven that time and time again over the course of the year.”
NOTES: TFC will host New York at BMO Field on Nov. 5 for the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Should Toronto advance, it’ll meet either New York City FC or the Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference final. TFC would have home-field advantage for that series should they get past the Red Bulls.
Toronto FC supporters get an inside look into their favourite club every Monday night at 11 p.m. ET on Sportsnet 590 The FAN. It’s an all-access pass with co-hosts Brendan Dunlop and Thomas Michalakos as they interview the biggest names around the team and preview and review of every TFC match.
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Manchester United, Ajax Squeeze Into UEFA Europa League Final
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Manchester United, Ajax Squeeze Into UEFA Europa League Final
Marouane Fellaini's 17th-minute header put Manchester United 2-0 up on aggregate, but Celta Vigo hit back late on through Facundo Roncaglia, who was then sent off along with United's Eric Bailly following a centre-circle shoving contest.
Birmingham 0 Aston Villa 0: Villans hit bar TWICE in closing stages as Second City Derby ends goalless at St Andrew’s
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Birmingham 0 Aston Villa 0: Villans hit bar TWICE in closing stages as Second City Derby ends goalless at St Andrew’s
ASTON VILLA rattled the woodwork TWICE in the closing stages as they played out a goalless draw with rivals Birmingham City.
Keinan Davis and Jonathan Kodija both hit the bar late on at St Andrew’s as the Villans were unable to leapfrog into fourth place.
Robert Snodgrass and Che Adams clash in the first half at St Andrew’sGetty Images - Getty
Egyptian international Ahmed Elmohamady removes ‘clappers’ from the pitch in the opening stages of the matchGetty Images - Getty
The former Hull and Sunderland star hands a 20p back to stewards after the coin was thrown from the standsRex Features
Jota reacts after missing a crucial chance for Birmingham City in the second halfEd Sykes
Jota spurned the best chance for the Blues early in the second half – blazing his left-footed strike high over the bar as he raced one-on-one with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
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Birmingham ace Maikel Kieftenbeld and Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia vie for the ball in the opening 45 minutesRex Features
Blues striker Isaac Vassell leaves the field injured as he makes his way off the pitch in the second roundRex Features
Birmingham midfielder Cheikh N’Doye heads at goal, but is unable to find the back of the netRex Features
Tempers flare in the derby as Cheikh N’Doye confronts ex-Chelsea defender John TerryRex Features
This Birmingham City shows what he thinks of Aston VillaEd Sykes
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Betting Spy on Brighton against Southampton and Everton at Leicester
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Betting Spy on Brighton against Southampton and Everton at Leicester
Expert Premier League betting analysis PLUS the lunchtime clash between Birmingham and Aston Villa in the Championship
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Champions League: Atletico Madrid Comeback Falls Short As Real Madrid Reach Final
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Champions League: Atletico Madrid Comeback Falls Short As Real Madrid Reach Final
Read Madrid lost their semi-final second leg 2-1 to Atletico Madrid but progressed to the final 4-2 on aggregate.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes’ Rich List
Sport – The Standard
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes’ Rich List
Cristiano Ronaldo is the richest sports personality in the world, according to the latest Forbes’ Rich List.
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Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino 'very disappointed' following late Martial winner
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Man Utd 1-0 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino 'very disappointed' following late Martial winner
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is left "very disappointed" after Anthony Martial's late goal seals a 1-0 for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Tottenham early team news and squads revealed
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Manchester United vs Tottenham early team news and squads revealed
United midfielders Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba remain out through injury, as do Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo
Friday, October 27, 2017
Shock defeat could happen again this season - Mourinho
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Shock defeat could happen again this season - Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho warns results such as last weekend's defeat by Huddersfield Town "can happen again" this season.
Martin Edwards EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Man Utd chairman on Fergie, Liverpool & Premier League future
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Martin Edwards EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Man Utd chairman on Fergie, Liverpool & Premier League future
When Martin Edwards took over from his father as chairman of Manchester United football club in 1980, he may have had aspirations to turn them into the biggest football club in the world. But when he walked away from his role, 22 years later, that's exactly what he had done. Mr. Edwards spoke exclusively with Tribal Football:
Manchester United press conference live: Updates as Jose Mourinho previews Tottenham game
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Manchester United press conference live: Updates as Jose Mourinho previews Tottenham game
Join us for live updates from Manchester United's Carrington training base
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner rubbishes reports of £1.5bn takeover bid for the club
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Liverpool chairman Tom Werner rubbishes reports of £1.5bn takeover bid for the club
Reports emerged from the Middle East on Thursday
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Martin O'Neill counting on Ireland's notorious spirit to seize ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’
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Martin O'Neill counting on Ireland's notorious spirit to seize ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’
He is backing them to nab a crucial away goal in Copenhagen a fortnight tomorrow
Premier League: Manuel Lanzini Leaves Tottenham Hotspur's Title Bid In Tatters
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Premier League: Manuel Lanzini Leaves Tottenham Hotspur's Title Bid In Tatters
Second placed Tottenham remain four points behind leaders Chelsea, who can extend that advantage to seven if they beat struggling Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Manchester City, Southampton and West Brom target Ben Gibson signs new Middlesbrough contract
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Manchester City, Southampton and West Brom target Ben Gibson signs new Middlesbrough contract
MIDDLESBROUGH star Ben Gibson has ended speculation over his future by signing a new five-year deal with the club.
The Teesside-born defender was one of the most highly-coveted men in last summer’s transfer window after a fine campaign.
Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year contract with MiddlesbroughReuters
Despite Boro‘s relegation, the 24-year-old was the club’s top performer and earned a first call-up to the England squad.
His displays made him a target for a number of sides with West Brom having several bids rejected for the centre-half.
Manchester City were also keen on Gibson along with Southampton.
But Boro helm firm and managed to keep hold of their talisman to lead their promotion push from the Championship.
The defender has committed his future to the club despite lots of Premier League interestPA:Empics Sport
Manchester City were one of the clubs linked with a move for the starGetty
And any worries over renewed interest from the top-flight in January has now been eased after he agreed to extend his stay at his hometown club.
He told MFC.co.uk: “I’m delighted to sign a new contract. Everyone knows what this club means to me.
‘LOVE TO KEEP THEM’ Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke reveals talks still ongoing with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil over new deals“I’ve grown up with the club, I went to the Riverside from a young age and remember all those special European nights.
“I’ve been lucky enough to go on and play for the club, and even the captain team, and I’ve had some amazing experiences here.”
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Gibson has made clocked up nearly 200 appearances for Boro, with the latest coming in Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Cardiff City.
Boro are facing a fight to return to the top tier at the first attempt after a stuttering start to the campaign under new boss Garry Monk.
West Brom had several bids rejected by Boro for Gibson in the summerGetty Images - Getty
Boro have made a stuttering start to life back in the ChampionshipReuters
Gibson and his team-mates travel to Reading on Saturday looking to reignite their campaignRex Features
They began the season as one of the favourites for promotion but currently sit 13th in the table, five points outside of the play-off spots.
Next up for Gibson and his team-mates is a trip to Reading on Saturday.
Boro were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in midweek after a 3-1 defeat at Bournemouth.
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Bournemouth boss Howe hoping for memorable Carabao Cup run
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Bournemouth boss Howe hoping for memorable Carabao Cup run
Bournemouth's fourth round Carabao Cup win over Middlesbrough has Eddie Howe dreaming of a deep cup run.
The Cherries are now in the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time.
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Manchester United star 'no longer on speaking terms with Jose Mourinho' - Transfer news and gossip from Thursday's papers
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Manchester United star 'no longer on speaking terms with Jose Mourinho' - Transfer news and gossip from Thursday's papers
PLUS: Arsenal's owner Stan Kroenke reveals his plans for Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
Ronaldo joins Messi as five-time winner of FIFA player award
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Ronaldo joins Messi as five-time winner of FIFA player award
LONDON — Cristiano Ronaldo has caught up with Lionel Messi to become a five-time winner of FIFA’s best player award. The Real Madrid forward was crowned player of the year on Monday at the FIFA Best ceremony at the London Palladium theater attended by runner-up Messi and third-placed Neymar. A second successive honor for Ronaldo […]
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'Will Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo hit your heights?' Heskey asked hilarious question
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'Will Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo hit your heights?' Heskey asked hilarious question
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Emery demands Ligue 1 referees do more to protect Neymar
Unai Emery has called on Ligue 1 referees to do more to protect Neymar after the Paris Saint-Germain star appeared to be targeted before his sending off against Marseille on Sunday.
Neymar was shown a second yellow card the space of two minutes in Le Classique for appearing to headbutt Lucas Ocampos after the Argentine hacked him down by the halfway line.
It was by no means the first time the Brazilian had been on the end of a rash tackle from a Marseille player, with Marco Verratti saying after the game he would have snapped long before his team-mate.
Neymar will miss PSG's home match with Nice on Friday through suspension, but that has not stopped Emery sending a clear message to Ligue 1 referees, despite speaking to the world-record signing about being provoked.
"He has to adapt to the league, to the team, to the referees," Emery told reporters. "He is intelligent and he is aware that he will learn from Sunday's game.
"Other players are aggressive with him, but it's important that the referees handle that. I talked with him about it, not responding to provocations, but players are people. They can react if there is too much aggression."
Genoa vs Napoli: Tips
The best bet for this game is HT/FT – Napoli/Napoli @ 1.83 odd.
My top candidate to score any-time during the match is Dries Mertens @ 1.83 odd
Brave Punters can back Napoli to score at least 3 time @ 2.37 odd.
Fiorentina vs Torino: Tips
Both teams to Score has to be the primary option for this match @ 1.46.
Brave punters can back the full-time draw for 3.80 odd.
The 34-year old French veteran Cyril Thereau is a decent option to score any-time during the match, priced at 2.28 odd.
Atalanta vs Verona: Tips
Over 2.5 goals for 1.70 odd seems like a handy alternate.
Tottenham vs West Ham: Tips
Spurs to win @ 1.44 is a banker.
Value is in going for HT/FT – 1/1 @ 1.91 odd.
To score any-time: Fernando Llorente @ 1.73.
Value is in going for HT/FT – 1/1 @ 1.91 odd.
To score any-time: Fernando Llorente @ 1.73.
Chelsea vs Everton: Tips
Chelsea to win @ 1.44
Value is in backing Chelsea on a -1 Handicap for 2.05 odd
Any-time goal scorer: Michy Batshuayi @ 1.85.
Manchester United defender Phil Jones set to return against Spurs
Manchester United are set to be boosted by the return of Phil Jones for Tottenham's Premier League visit on Saturday.
Jones limped off during last weekend's shock 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield last weekend when the game was goalless.
The England defender was not expected to travel to the Carabao Cup tie at Swansea on Tuesday night, but in the event he was an unused substitute as Jesse Lingard's first United brace secured a comfortable 2-0 victory.
And United boss Jose Mourinho provided a positive update on Jones' fitness after the holders had booked their place in the quarter-finals.
"There were no injuries either, so it is a good day," Mourinho told Sky Sports before choosing not to attend the customary post-match press conference.
"I believe that Phil Jones will be fit for Saturday against Tottenham, but apart from that I have no news."
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