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Frank McAvennie believes Glasgow Rangers’ exit from the Champions League will be a disaster for the Ibrox outfit.

The Lowdown: Gers out of Champions League

The Gers’ Premiership title win will have left Steven Gerrard and co hopeful that they could reach the group stages of this season’s Champions League.

However, they bowed out at the first hurdle as they lost 4-2 on aggregate to Swedish side Malmo in the third qualifying round.

The Latest: McAvennie worried

Speaking to Football Insider – albeit prior to the second leg on Tuesday – McAvennie suggested it would be a disaster for the Gers if they did not manage to get past Malmo. He said:

“The pressure is really on now.

“Knowing the Rangers board, they have probably spent the group stage money already.

“I think they had an eye on tonight’s game when playing Dundee but they should have still won.

“Rangers will be a different proposition tonight I’m sure. They just didn’t perform at the weekend.

“They need to start well so the crowd don’t get on their back.

“It’s a hard task but I think they will win. It would be a disaster if they lost.”

The Verdict: Must be clever

It is of course not good news for the Gers to bow out of the competition before it could become truly lucrative. A place in the group stages could have brought in £30m for the club (The Glasgow Times), money which would have been huge for the Scottish side.

However, they are unlikely to be in a perilous position as long as they are careful. Stewart Robertson said last term that the Gers will need to sell players in the future anyway (BBC), and the Gers do have plenty of valuable assets (Transfermarkt).

Missing out on the Champions League is a blow, but that does not mean they are out of European competitions altogether – they still have a chance of reaching the Europa League group stages, and any sales of star players like Alfredo Morelos could do more than enough to atone for Tuesday night’s financial hit.

In other news, Rangers fans are livid at this SPFL move.

Chelsea’s Ross Barkley could ‘reignite his career’ with a move to Newcastle United, Noel Whelan says.

The former Leeds United, Coventry City and Middlesbrough striker was speaking to Football Insider.

The lowdown

The Athletic’s Chris Waugh reported at the weekend that Newcastle held an interest in Barkley, and ‘not solely as a back-up’ option amid their pursuit of Joe Willock.

Barkley spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Aston Villa and got off to a strong start, scoring on his full debut against Liverpool and then netting a late winner away to Leicester City the following week.

But he would only score or assist two more goals before the end of the campaign, and failed to break back into the England squad as Dean Smith had envisioned.

At parent club Chelsea, Barkley has started only 28 Premier League matches since his £15million move from Everton back in 2017.

The latest

Whelan says Barkley suffered from the injury-enforced absence of Jack Grealish last season but feels it it is now or never for the 27-year-old.

“His next move could be his last shot at a Premier League club,” he said. “It didn’t work out at Everton, Chelsea or Villa so if Newcastle give him an opportunity he has got to make it work.

“Does he want to be a squad player for the rest of his career? Newcastle could be the place where he re-ignites his career but he has to be ready to take his chance.

“He looked lost at Villa when Jack Grealish wan’t playing last season.”

The verdict

Steve Bruce is working within a ‘meagre’ budget this summer, so if Newcastle want to build on their positive finish to last season and avoid being dragged into another relegation battle, they ought to take few risks on incomings.

They need known quantities like Willock, who was a perfect fit and performed week in week out.

Barkley showed promising early glimpses at Villa but Newcastle certainly couldn’t bank on sustained periods of good form based on what we’ve seen in recent years.

As a 33-times capped England international, he probably won’t be short of avenues to first-team football, but he shouldn’t be near the top of the Magpies’ shortlist.

In other news, Chris Waugh delivers the latest on Willock. 

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O Santos iniciou a venda de ingressos para o confronto com o Santa Fe, no dia 4 de maio, às 21h45, no estádio Pacaembu, pela quarta rodada da Libertadores. A novidade é que o clube disponibilizará um ônibus para os donos das cadeiras cativas e camarote. Os acompanhantes(não-proprietários) haverá a cobrança de R$ 50,00 (ida/volta), valor que deverá ser quitado até o dia 03.

Os sócios já podem garantir a entrada por meio do Portal Sócio Rei. Os demais torcedores poderão adquirir as entradas a partir deste sábado pela internet. Já as bilheterias da Vila Belmiro, do Pacaembu e os pontos de venda autorizados iniciarão as vendas a partir de segunda-feira.

O valor dos bilhetes variam entre R$ 20 e R$ 100. Os associados podem comprar para um acompanhante, porém o valor pago será o integral.

Veja os preços dos ingressos:
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R$ 40,00 inteira / R$ 20,00 meia – tobogã
R$ 60,00 inteira / R$ 30,00 meia – arquibancadas amarela, verde e lilás (portão 21)
R$ 60,00 inteira / R$ 30,00 meia – arquibancada visitante (portão 22)
R$ 80,00 inteira / R$ 40,00 meia – cadeira especial laranja
R$ 100,00 inteira / R$ 50,00 meia – cadeira descoberta manga

Postos de venda na Baixada Santista, em São Paulo e no ABC:
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Vila Belmiro – Rua Princesa Isabel, s/ nº – Santos/SP – Guichês próximos à Portaria 6 e aos Portões 7/8
Pacaembu: Praça Charles Miller s/n – São Paulo – Bilheteria principal (próxima do portão principal) – Aberto de segunda a sábado, das 11 às 17 horas. No dia do jogo, das 10 horas até o término do 1º tempo
Quiosque Compre Ingressos/Redegol (Santos) – Rua Euclides da Cunha, 21 – Loja 22 – Shopping Miramar – 2º Piso – Gonzaga – Segunda à sábado das 10 às 18h. Domingo das 15h às 19h.
Subsede do Santos FC/SP – Av. Indianópolis, 1.772 – Planalto Paulista – São Paulo – Tel.: (13) 3257-4000 / Ramal 5000 – Horário: das 11 às 17h0
Santos Store (São Paulo) – Rua Augusta, 1931 – Cerqueira Cesar – São Paulo/SP – Tel.: (11) 3064-1574 ou (11) 3064-1576 – De segunda a sábado, das 11 às 17h; domingo, não abre
Santos Store (São Bernardo do Campo) – Shopping Metrópole – Praça Samuel, 200 – Loja LN 25 – Centro. Tel.: (11) 4336-5757 – De segunda a sábado, das 11 às 18h; domingo não abre
Santos Store (Guarulhos) – Shopping Internacional – Piso Térreo – Loja D 28 – Rodovia Presidente Dutra, saída 225 – Tel.: (11) 9 4484-7331 – De segunda à domingo, das 12h às 20h

When the dust finally settles on the negotiations between New Zealand Cricket and the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association (NZCPA), the Player’s approach will be a textbook example of how not to run a dispute

Lynn McConnell23-Oct-2002When the dust finally settles on the negotiations between New Zealand Cricket and the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association (NZCPA), the Player’s approach will be a textbook example of how not to run a dispute.The NZCPA has shown itself to be a genuine new boy on the industrial block – but its demand, that New Zealand Cricket fund its operation is naivete personified and is symptomatic of why it has failed to win friends and influence people.A quote from the Players’ document to yesterday’s meeting of the parties noted: “There is no allocation for CPA funding, insurance cover or for any professional development programme.”Hard-bitten, committed unionists will be falling about laughing at the ridiculousness of this situation.While those unionists might think there is probably merit in the utopian notion of having employers pay union fees, and all the union’s costs, presumably with an open cheque book, they would also appreciate that a position of independence from the parent body is the most basic requirement of any union that hopes for a degree of freedom in running its own affairs, and setting its own policies and practices.But this whole issue has been one of the players being removed from reality of life in the industrial world. Not many unionists get paid for facing up to the fastest bowlers in the world, but they do know something about battling for their rights in every day work situations.Joe Public, who willingly pays out of his own pocket for his union cover, will be wondering what the cricketers are on about.And he will certainly be wondering at their tactics.Was it really necessary for players to withdraw their services for the month of October at such an early stage of negotiations?Did they not foresee the prospect that New Zealand Cricket would look to lay open the books in terms of player payments?Did the players’ representatives really believe they could win a situation in mediation when claiming New Zealand Cricket’s chief executive Martin Snedden had breached a bargaining protocol when he released his own papers?In a world more attuned to dealing with professional sporting payments than in the past, the payments the players received, and their request for more, could hardly have been expected to swing public support in behind them.Apart from the basic fact that no self-respecting union-affiliated employee would ever want his union to be within shouting distance of his employer, the claim for payment by the game’s governing body smacks of stupefying insensitivity to their very own case.It is not as if the cricketers have the greatest of winning records, especially in the money-earning side of the game, the One-Day Internationals.Joe Public will certainly be querying the strength of the players’ convictions.Industrial action involves sacrifice by the greater number for the longer term good.By being tied to the employers’ purse strings, the NZCPA clearly want their cake baked for them and to eat it every day, now and forever, at New Zealand Cricket’s on-going expense.There is an issue of credibility here, but this fact seems to have escaped the NZCPA.If nothing else, the genuine commitment to improving the players’ lot would carry a great deal more strength in the public sector, if players were paying their own costs out of their own pockets to meet the expenses incurred in the negotiating processes.And it is to be wondered, if the players’ do not succeed in their aims, will they suddenly find themselves facing a bill of considerable expense? Presumably this will be shared equally, meaning the players at the upper end of the payments will be paying the same as the players at the lower end.Fair enough to have a disagreement with your employer, and fair enough that you should be looking for greater support for players on the lower end of the scale.But how about some genuine meaning to the depth of concern?It should be remembered that while the players have withdrawn their services for the month of October, they have still been turning up to their employers’ facilities to practice, many of the players have still been fulfilling their duties as coaching officers, and presumably still being paid for the work.Seemingly they feel there is no clash of interests here.The more this goes on, the more it seems like a Clayton’s dispute, the dispute you are having when you are not really having a dispute.The degree of benevolence shown by New Zealand Cricket and the Major Associations toward the players in this issue is considerable.In a normal industrial dispute, workers wouldn’t dare even contemplate going near their employers’ facilities. It would be like crossing a picket line.By the same token, the employers could have locked the players out of their facilities and denied them their practice opportunities.That this hasn’t happened, is probably because the employers, New Zealand Cricket are conscious of the need to have players shaping up on November 1 to be in reasonable form for what is a crucial season ahead.Clearly some lessons have been learned in this whole exercise. But it will take the players and their association a good deal of time to recover from the effects of this dispute.And meantime, there’s a fair chance the details of the Players’ Association negotiation process will be filling the “How not to …” textbooks at industrial relations colleges all over the country.

Crystal Palace are interested in Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah and Nice’s Kasper Dolberg, according to The Sun.

According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, new Eagles manager Patrick Vieira is going back to his former clubs in an attempt to add extra firepower to his squad. Nketiah is thought to be available for £20m, whereas Dolberg is up for sale at £25m.

Vieira was the man who signed Dolberg for Nice, with the Denmark international scoring 17 goals in 55 appearances for the French club.

Nixon claims that the 45-year-old is only likely to sign one of the two, with links to Watford winger Ismaila Sarr and Copenhagen centre-back Victor Nelsson also mentioned in the report.

Palace fans react

@CPFCtransfersHQ shared the headline regarding Nketiah and Dolberg on Twitter on Saturday evening. Here is what these Palace supporters had to say in reply, with one describing the Danish forward as ‘class’.

“Would be happy with both of them! The Vieira pull is real”

Credit: @kade_bladeSE25

“We deffo have been given big money, no way we’re in for this many attacking players even if they’re just options without being interested in a good amount of defenders”

Credit: @cpfcgoaat

“Kasper Dolberg mmm Yh”

Credit: @cpfcharlie0

“Dolberg is actually class”

Credit: @CPFC_Ollie_

“Oooo”

Credit: @samstoreycp

“Dolberg is made for the Prem too”

Credit: @longlivewilliam

In other news: ‘Massive’ – Many CPFC fans go wild as ‘excellent news’ is confirmed

Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan is confident that the Whites will be doing plenty more business in the summer transfer window.

The Lowdown: Leeds make transfer progress

Marcelo Bielsa has already made some progress this summer, signing left-back Junior Firpo from Barcelona, making up for the loss of Ezgjan Alioski.

The hope is that this is only the start of Leeds’ spending, however, as they look to make serious inroads ahead of another Premier League season.

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The Latest: Whelan confident of more signings

Whelan fully believes that the addition of Firpo is only the start, telling Football Insider that those high up at the club will be working hard on signings.

The 46-year-old, who recently returned to Elland Road to take up a new role working in the community with the club’s Foundation, said:

“I’m sure the club have got their eyes on many people. They will be looking at other targets now.

“The Euros has finished now and business, it will get done. The club will want to get deals done as quickly as possibly. You want to get new faces into the squad as quickly as possible so they can get to know their teammates and get used to their surroundings.

“There is lots of work going on in the background to try and get these deals done. It is never as easy as you think. Victor Orta, Mr. Radrizzani and the manager will be doing a lot of work behind the scenes to get Leeds United to where they want.

“It is about giving Leeds the best chance of success next season.”

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The Verdict: Busy summer ahead

It is vital that Leeds build on last season’s ninth-place finish, not resting on their laurels and hopefully pushing further towards the European places.

Now is the time for the club to be bold and bring in top-quality players in various areas of the pitch, allowing Bielsa to rotate his squad, keep it fresh but not lose quality at the same time.

This feels like a pivotal summer in the transfer market, so Leeds need to get it right or risk going backwards. One look at Sheffield United, who also finished ninth a year after promotion only to then end up bottom of the Premier League last season, offers a warning as to how quickly fortunes can change if the right moves aren’t made.

At least Whelan’s comments suggest that the Whites aren’t being complacent this summer.

In other news, Leeds have reportedly pulled out of a move for one player this summer. Find out who it is here.

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Everton are reportedly eyeing a move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the summer transfer window.

The Lowdown: Midfielders may be needed

Both Allan and James Rodriguez have been reported as potentially being on their way to Real Madrid to join up with former Merseyside club manager Carlo Ancelotti.

The Toffees may duly need to strengthen in the middle of the park as they look to try and qualify for European competition at the end of next season.

The Latest: Maitland-Niles eyed

As per the Daily Mail, Everton are reportedly interested in signing Maitland-Niles, along with Southampton.

The 23-year-old is set to leave Arsenal as they cannot guarantee that he will be able to play in his preferred position in midfield.

The Verdict: Sign

Maitland-Niles is always a good squad player to have, given that he can play in a number of different positions. That alone should prompt the Blues to try and sign him if available, although he would no less be a handy option to have in the centre of midfield.

Capped five times at senior international level for England, Maitland-Niles would also add to Everton’s  homegrown quota, and at 23 years of age, he still has a lot of potential. He has impressed with some of his displays over the past few months, with Stuart Pearce describing him as ‘outstanding’ last autumn.

With the Saints also interested in his signature, Everton must act fast if they are to get their man.

In other news, find out which Euro 2020 ace’s agent Everton have called ahead of a potential transfer

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O técnico Rogério Ceni ganhará mais uma opção no elenco do São Paulo a partir desta segunda-feira. Depois de um período de férias concedido pela participação com a Seleção Brasileira no Sul-Americano Sub-20, disputado no Equador, o zagueiro Lyanco retornará aos treinamentos no CT da Barra Funda. Ele confirmou a informação em suas redes sociais.

O reforço de Lyanco vem em um momento em que o setor defensivo do São Paulo apresenta dificuldades. A equipe já sofreu 13 gols este ano, em apenas sete jogos, média de 1,86 por partida. Os tentos foram todos no Paulistão, em seis jogos, o que significa dizer que o Tricolor toma mais de dois gols por jogo no torneio.

Lyanco começará a trabalhar com Rogério Ceni, já que ficou fora da pré-temporada, mas sua trajetória no clube está perto do fim. Isso porque o São Paulo já encaminhou a venda do defensor para o Atlético de Madrid (ESP), para o o qual ele deve se transferir no meio do ano. A Juventus (ITA) também tem interesse, mas corre por fora.

Outro que vive situação parecida e pode ganhar chance é o goleiro Lucas Perri. Ele retornou do Sul-Americano e pode ser integrado aos treinamentos no CT da Barra Funda. Para isso acontecer, ele deve tomar a vaga do jovem Thiago Couto, quarto goleiro desde o início de ano.

Além de Lyanco, o São Paulo tem Maicon, Rodrigo Caio, Lugano, Breno, Douglas e Lucão para a zaga. No último sábado, no empate em 2 a 2 com o Novorizontino, a zaga foi formada por Lugano e Breno.

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Canada, despite several key players missing or struggling through injuries squeaked out a thrilling victory over Namibia yesterday at Windhoek. The last time the two teams met in Toronto it was Namibia who came out on top with a last over win by two wickets. This time the results were reversed, with Canada obtaining the winning runs from the 6th ball of the 50th over.Canada started the match missing two key players, Nick Degroot suffering from damaged knee ligaments, and Muneeb Diwan a dislocated finger. In addition Sanjay Thuraisingam, who had missed the previous match with a respiratory infection, and Ashish Bagai, suffering from lower back problems, played although less than fully fit.Canada opened the bowling with Joseph and Codrington, and it was Codrington who made the initial breakthrough, bowling van der Merwe for 2. The pace bowlers were not effective however, and Walters and Keulder saw Namibia past 50 without further loss. The introduction of the spinners drastically slowed the run rate, with the batsmen unable to get either Davison or Seeberan away. Davison bowled Walters, and Seeberan dismissed Murgatroyd and Keulder. The Namibian middle order all contributed useful runs but no-one was able to build a significant innings. Davison chipped in with a second wicket, but Namibia stil seemed poised for a total of over 200 when Thuraisingam returned for a second spell. As Namibia strove to raise the tempo with the final overs approaching, Thuraisingam rapidly dismissed skipper DB Kotze, BL Kotze, and Snyman, finishing with the figures of 3/37 off his 10 overs, a courageous performance. Skipper Joe Harris bowled the final over, and picked up a second wicket as Namibia were all out for 170 with three balls remaining. Seeberan had the remarkable figures of 1/16 off his 10 overs, and Davison 2/29 from 10 overs.Missing Degroot and Diwan, Canada’s batting was not at full strength. The unusual combination of Davison and Maraj opened the batting. Davison took an agressive approach and hit three quick boundaries, taking the opening partnership to 32 before being bowled by Snyman. Chumney and Maraj added useful runs, until Louw dismissed both. Louw bowled superbly, and the Canadian bats found it almost impossible to score from him. He took a third wicket when Billcliff was caught by Walters for only 7. At 95/4 Canada were in danger of collapse, so Bagai chose a mostly defensive role. When Harris fell to Burger, Canada were still 48 runs short; Sattaur made only three before being bowled by Burger, and Canada were 132/6, with few overs remaining. Thuraisingam contributed a vital eight runs, Codrington was run out, and with only two wickets left, Canada still needed twenty to win. Bagai and Joseph were the heroes of an amazing last over win against UAE in Toronto, and the experience stood them in good stead, as they saw Canada home off the last possible ball. Bagai was unbeaten on 34, a patient innings, facing 102 balls in total, and Joseph made 9. Louw finished with the superb figures of 10 overs, 5 maidens, 3 wickets, for 8 runs.