Sabres end their season in style with a spirited win at the County Ground

Somerset Sabres gave a spirited display in their final NUL National League match of the season at the County Ground on Sunday to record their third successive victory when they beat Durham Dynamos by 175 runs

Richard Walsh22-Sep-2002Somerset Sabres gave a spirited display in their final NUL National League match of the season at the County Ground on Sunday to record their third successive victory when they beat Durham Dynamos by 175 runs.After winning the toss and batting first the Sabres lost Piran Holloway in the first over and Jamie Cox followed with the score on 27 both victims of Steve Harmison who looked dangerous.Twenty one year old Matt Wood then steadied the situation. The young Devonian shared a third wicket partnership of 53 with Mike Burns (54), he put on 84 for the fourth wicket with Keith Parsons(40) and then added 50 for the sixth wicket with Rob Turner(21).Wood remained unbeaten on 88 when the innings closed with the Cidermen on 254 for 6.When the Dynamos batted they were quickly in trouble and lost Ashley Thorpe with the score on 7 when he was caught by Keith Parsons off the bowling of Simon Francis.Michael Gough and Brad Hodge then took the visitors onto 40 when Gough was trapped LBW by Matt Bulbeck.With the score on 54 Hodge became another of Bulbeck’s victims, and 4 runs later Gordon Muchal followed the Australian back to the pavilion.The introduction of Pete Trego into the attack for the fifteenth over resulted in a two wicket maiden as the young all rounder bowled Gary Pratt with his first delivery and followed it up with another wicket later in the over when Burns snapped up a sharp chance at mid off to see the back of Ian Pattison.From 64 for 6 there was no way back for the Dynamos who were eventually all out for 79 in the 22nd over to send a large crowd home from the County Ground with happy memories to carry through the winter.After the match as large crowds stood on the pitch in front of the Colin Atkinson Pavilion Somerset coach Kevin Shine told me: "This was a good way to finish the season and it has sent everybody home feeling good. The way we played today is what we have talked about all season and its just a pity that it has come too late to save us."He continued: "We have won our last three NUL games and this will give us a good starting point for next season when we can hopefully carry it on."Mike Burns, who took over as captain from Jamie Cox who was hit on the hand when he was batting told me: "The boys played well today, we batted well and then bowled in the right places and fielded well. It’s just a pity that we haven’t put it together like this earlier on in the season."Regarding this season he told me: "We have been very unlucky with injuries to players at crucial times, and then the weather has intervened in several matches. I have played consistently myself but would have liked to have scored 200 more runs."Looking forward to 2003 he told me: "We have got some quality players and shouldn’t be in the second division. We will be an unknown quantity to several of the sides and will be looking to bounce straight back up."Pete Trego, who at one stage had figures of 3 wickets for one run but ended with 3 for 14 told me: "I really am very happy with the way things have gone for me today. It’s been good to get some wickets, and it helped me coming onto bowl with a newer ball which swung a bit for me."Chief executive Peter Anderson told me: "This has been a really good result to finish with and I hope that it sends everybody home on a happy note. We all know what it is that has to be done next season and we will do it."

Que bonito é? Odebrecht usava times e termos de futebol para identificar políticos

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Os desdobramentos em torno das investigações da Operação Lava-Jato sobre propinas repassadas pela Odebrecht uma situação para lá de inusitada: o delator Luiz Eduardo da Rocha Soares revelou na última quinta-feira que a planilha da empreiteira designava os políticos e partidos políticos utilizando termos do futebol.

Os partidos políticos eram separados por nomes de clubes de futebol do Brasil. O PT estava na lista como Flamengo, enquanto o PSDB era chamado de Corinthians. Já o PMDB, do atual presidente Michel Temer, aparece com o codinome de Internacional, enquanto Fluminense e São Paulo definem, respectivamente, os partidos DEM e PR.

A lista também utilizava termos de futebol para separar os cargos do Legislativo e do Executivo. O candidato à Presidência da República era chamado de “centroavante”, enquanto o governador estava definido como “meia”. Senadores faziam a função de “ponta” nas planilhas da Odebrecht, enquanto deputados federais estavam definidos como “volantes” e deputados estaduais, como “zagueiros”. Quem tinha um partido, mas estava sem algum cargo político, era designado como goleiro.

VEJA ABAIXO A LISTA COMPLETA DOS CLUBES DA ODEBRECHT:

PT – Flamengo
PSDB – Corinthians
PSB – Sport
PMDB – Internacional
PP – Cruzeiro
PTB – Vasco
PPS – Palmeiras
PR – São Paulo
DEM – Fluminense
PSOL – Atlético-MG
PCdoB – Bahia
PSC – Náutico
PSD – Botafogo
PRB – Santos
PDT – Grêmio
PROS – Santa Cruz
PV – Coritiba
Rede – Remo
Sem partido – ABC

Manicaland set new Logan Cup record total

After their opening pair of Neil Ferreira and Richard Sims set a new Zimbabwean first-class opening partnership record, Manicaland went on to set a new record total for the Logan Cup on the second day of their match against Matabeleland at Queens

Mehluli Sibanda26-Oct-2002After their opening pair of Neil Ferreira and Richard Sims set a new Zimbabwean first-class opening partnership record, Manicaland went on to set a new record total for the Logan Cup on the second day of their match against Matabeleland at Queens Sports Club yesterday. Manicaland piled on 650 for eight wickets declared off 151.4 overs, breaking the record that was previously held by Mashonaland, who had pegged it at 644 against Matabeleland last season.Matabeleland in reply were on 184 for four in 43 overs in their bid to avoid being forced to follow-on. Matabeleland suffered a severe blow in their efforts to restrict their opponents from posting a huge total when pace bowler Mpumelelo Mbangwa failed to take to the field owing to a hamstring injury. This is the second time that the Matabeleland skipper has pulled out of the side during the course of the game after doing the same in their ten-wicket drubbing by Mashonaland last week due to a chest problem.Manicaland resumed at 364 for two with Guy Whittall and Stuart Matsikenyeri the two men at the crease. Matsikenyeri however did not last long, when he left the field of play in the second over of the day, dismissed by Jordane Nicolle for 13, caught at gully by Mark Vermeulen.The visitors suddenly reshuffled their batting order when Alistair Campbell, who was originally set to bat at number six, came on at four. The left-handed Zimbabwe opener did not take long to find his terrific form with the bat, smashing the home bowlers all over the ground. He did little running because of a leg injury he suffered during warm-ups on the first day. Campbell made scoring boundaries so simple, just keeping a cool head and waiting for the right moment to pounce. It was no surprise that he reached the half-century mark before Whittall, off just 35 deliveries with 10 fours and a six.Whittall got to the fifty mark after facing 86 balls, smashing nine fours after being at the crease for 122 minutes. Campbell and Whittall shared a fourth-wicket stand of 136 runs when Whittall tried to pull off-spinner Gavin Ewing with Andre Hoffman well positioned to take a brilliant catch at fine leg. This brought an end to his innings that saw him score 89 runs off 105 deliveries.Ewing claimed his second scalp when he clean bowled Campbell before he reached his century, taking him out for 95 runs. Manicaland finally declared their first innings closed with Guy Croxford unbeaten on 63.Ewing was the pick of the home bowlers, grabbing three wickets from 48 overs, conceding 171 runs and bowling four maidens. Medium-pacer Nicolle took two wickets.

برشلونة يحصل على الضوء الأخضر لضم ثنائي تشيلسي

تمكن رجل الأعمال الأمريكي تود بويلي، من شراء نادي تشيلسي رسميًا اليوم السبت، خلفًا للروسي رومان أبراموفيتش، صانع نهضة البلوز الحديثة.

الصفقة ستكتمل يوم الإثنين، وستسمح لـ تشيلسي بدخول سوق الانتقالات الصيفية، بعد أن كان يخشى النادي ذلك بعد مشاكل أبراموفيتش والحجز على أمواله.

طالع أيضًا | سكاي: برشلونة يبدأ التحرك لحسم صفقتين من الدوري الإنجليزي

ومع تغيير الملكية، أكدت صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، أن تشيلسي سيتمكن من تجديد عقود بعض اللاعبين، ويتفاوض على خروج أي منهم، وهو ما يعطي الضوء الأخضر إلى برشلونة للتفاوض بشأن الثنائي أزبيليكويتا وماركوس ألونسو، هدفي تشافي هيرنانديز من ملعب ستامفورد بريدج.

خلال الأسبوع الماضي، أكدت عدة تقارير من لندن أن تود بويلي سيوفر 200 مليون جنيه إسترليني لمدرب البلوز توماس توخيل، ليكون قادرًا على التعاقد مع العديد من الصفقات المهمة للموسم المقبل.

وسيركز تشيلسي على التعاقد مع مدافعين، ولا سيما بانلظر إلى رحيل كريستينسن وروديجر ويحتمل مغادرة أزبيلكويتا وماركوس ألونسو.

Man United could sell Leeds target James

Manchester United are willing to sell rumoured Leeds United target Daniel James this summer, acting as a potential boost for the Whites.

The Lowdown: Leeds linked with James move

Marcelo Bielsa could be looking to bring in another wide player in the transfer window, with Leeds arguably light in that area currently.

One player who has been linked with a move to Elland Road is James, who only managed 11 starts in the Premier League last season.

Jadon Sancho’s move to United is likely to send the Wales international further down the pecking order, meaning he could move on, and he was of course close to swapping South Wales for Yorkshire back in January 2019.

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The Latest: Man United willing to sell

According to ESPN, United are happy to let James leave for the right price in the coming weeks, giving Leeds the opportunity to swoop.

The exact amount isn’t specified, although the 23-year-old is valued at £16.2million by Transfermarkt.

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The Verdict: Snap him up, Marcelo

James could be a shrewd addition by Bielsa this summer – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has claimed he has an ‘X-factor’ – possessing the kind of attributes that could be lethal in this Leeds team.

The Welshman has electrifying pace that can be deadly on the counter-attack, but he also works incredibly hard for the team. He averaged one tackle and 0.9 fouls per game in the Premier League last season, implying he could fit right into Bielsa’s intense pressing system.

James might not play regularly instead of Raphinha and Jack Harrison, but improved squad depth is vital and he could provide exactly that, allowing Bielsa to rotate more often and keep players fresh.

In other news, a pundit is delighted with the situation surrounding one Leeds player. Find out who it is here.

Aranha diz que peso não é problema: 'Tem jornalista que gosta de homem'

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Um dos destaques da boa campanha da Ponte Preta no Campeonato Paulista, o goleiro Aranha ficou incomodado com uma pergunta sobre sua forma física na zona mista do Allianz Parque, após a partida contra o Palmeiras. O camisa 1 afirmou que seu peso nunca foi um problema e deu uma indireta a jornalistas.

– Eu tenho treinado. Tem jornalista que gosta de homem, homem sarado, gosta que tire a camisa, mostre o abdômen. Respeito a opção sexual de cada repórter, mas estou tranquilo. Estive aqui no Palmeiras, que tem um setor de fisiologia ótimo. Não sou um garoto, mas eu sempre estive dentro de um padrão aceitável para a prática do futebol, tanto que passei quase sete anos em time grande”, declarou.

Neste sábado, a Ponte perdeu por 1 a 0 para o Palmeiras, mas classificou-se á decisão do Paulista por ter vencido em Campinas por 3 a 0. A equipe irá conhecer seu rival na decisão neste domingo, no clássico entre Corinthians e São Paulo, em Itaquera. O Timão avança até mesmo se perder por um gol de diferença, já que fez 2 a 0 no Morumbi.

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Pundit not surprised Ipswich didn’t re-sign Troy Parrott

David Norris isn’t surprised that Ipswich didn’t try and re-sign Troy Parrott on loan again this season.

Following an uninspiring spell with Millwall during the first half of the 2020-2021 campaign, Parrott dropped down to League One in January to join the Tractor Boys for the remainder of the season.

And whilst the 19-year-old managed to score his first professional goal for Ipswich, and netted in his last appearance on the final-day, those two strikes were the only two he managed in the blue shirt.

It wasn’t without the want of trying, though, with Parrott featuring 18 times in League One.

He ended the season with two goals in 32 outings, which wouldn’t have been even close enough to convincing Nuno Espirito Santo that he’s worthy of a place in his first-team squad.

With that in mind, Parrott was loaned out for the third time in just under 12 months when he joined MK Dons last week.

And Norris wasn’t surprised that he didn’t return to Portman Road for another spell. He exclusively told The Transfer Tavern:

“Not so much, it didn’t go badly for him, but he didn’t light it up either. It was maybe the wrong club at the wrong time. So, I’m not surprised [Ipswich didn’t go for Parrott].”

بـ شرط جزائي ضخم.. برشلونة يغلق الباب أمام ليفربول ويقترب من التجديد لـ جافي

يستعد نادي برشلونة، لتجديد عقد لاعبه الصاعد جافي لاعب وسط الفريق، للإبقاء عليه لفترة أطول داخل صفوف النادي الكتالوني؛ وفقًا لما ذكره الصحفي الإيطالي الموثوق فابريزيو رومانو، بشبكة “سكاي سبورتس” البريطانية.

جافي البالغ من العمر 17 عامًا جزء لا يتجزأ من فريق برشلونة الأول، لكنه لم يمدد فترة إقامته في كامب نو، حيث ينتهي تعاقده في 2023.

ويتواجد جافي على رادار أكثر من نادٍ أوروبي، حيث يرغب ليفربول وتشيلسي بجانب مانشستر يونايتد، في التعاقد معه.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ميرور: وعد برشلونة لـ محمد صلاح يربك حسابات ليفربول

وكتب رومانو عبر حسابه الرسمي بمنصة التواصل الاجتماعي “تويتر”: “ستستأنف المفاوضات بين جافي وبرشلونة في الأيام المقبلة، بعد أن تلقى وكيله أخيرًا العرض الرسمي الخاص بالعقد الجديد”.

وأضاف: “أولوية جافي هي الاستمرار في برشلونة، بينما يُقدم النادي عقدًا لمدة 5 سنوات بشرط جزائي بقيمة مليار يورو”.

وخلال الفترة الماضية، حاول ليفربول وميلان دفع قيمة الشرط الجزائي في عقد جافي، والتي تبلغ 50 مليون يورو، إلا أن الإسباني أصر أنه يود البقاء في برشلونة.

جافي خلال موسم 2021/2022 المُنتهي للتو مع برشلونة خاض 47 مباراة بمختلف المسابقات، وسجل هدفين وقدم ست تمريرات حاسمة.

Warwickshire target new recruits

Warwickshire’s new era under Ashley Giles hasn’t begun with immediate success and he is now starting to search around the country for new signings

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Warwickshire have shown interest in Graham Onions and will be talking to Durham next month © Getty Images
Warwickshire’s new era under Ashley Giles hasn’t begun with immediate success and he is now starting to search around the country for fresh signings. reports that the club have made 28-day approaches to Gloucestershire pair Alex Gidman and Steve Kirby along with David Sales, Graham Onions and Surrey’s Stewart Walters. Now that Warwickshire have formally lodged their interest in the five players they must wait four weeks before speaking to their counties.The Post also says that Warwickshire have begun negotiations with Luke Pomersbach, the Western Australia batsman who has played Twenty20 for Australia and is currently at the IPL, about being their overseas player for the Twenty20 Cup. Sanath Jayasuriya was previously lined up, but his recall to the Sri Lanka squad for the Asia Cup has put paid to that idea.Chris Martin, the New Zealand fast bowler, is also reported to be a likely candidate to fill the overseas role for the latter part of the season. Monde Zondeki is currently at Edgbaston, but has been named in South Africa’s touring party for the England series and won’t be available from next month.Four of the five English players being targeted represent the cream of county talent. Kirby and Onions have recently been part of England Lions, with Onions being suggested as a possible option for the Test squad after an impressive start to the season. Gidman has also been pushing for international honours as an allrounder, while Sales has been a prolific batsman for Northamptonshire with over 10,000 first-class runs.

Pundit doesn’t want Leeds to sign free agent Gary Cahill

David Norris has exclusively told The Transfer Tavern that he doesn’t think Leeds need to sign someone like Gary Cahill.

Whilst Marcelo Bielsa currently has a squad that are short on Premier League experience, he has no less than five players that can play centre-back at his disposal.

Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk were Bielsa’s preferred pairing for much of last season, but mainly because big money signings Diego Llorente and Robin Kock spent big spells on the sidelines through injury.

Leeds could add another central defender to their ranks in 6 ft 4 Cahill, who’s now available on a free transfer having recently announced that he won’t be returning to Crystal Palace despite recent talks.

Cahill was out of contract this summer and turned down Palace’s new offer meaning the 35-year-old defender, who’s racked up almost 400 Premier League appearances in his career, is now unattached.

Asked whether the former Chelsea and England defender is someone that Bielsa might consider, Norris told The Transfer Tavern:

“I’d say that he’s on the way down. I think he could still do a job, but it wouldn’t inspire me at this stage to bring a Gary Cahill in, they’ve got Liam Cooper, who’s got bags of experience, so I would be looking elsewhere.”

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