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T20 World Cup 2022: “Faf is still playing well at the age of 37”

July 9, 2022Jason HentgesLeave a Comment

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has urged selectors to consider veteran batter Faf du Plessis for the upcoming 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Morkel pointed out that although the former captain is 37, he is still playing well. Du Plessis does not have a playing contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA). However, […]

Virat Kohli reacts to Faf du Plessis’ appointment as RCB captain, says “couldn’t be happier to pass on the baton to a good friend”

March 12, 2022Jason HentgesLeave a Comment

Virat Kohli has expressed delight at the appointment of Faf du Plessis as the new Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. The 33-year-old, who stepped down as the franchise’s captain after last season, described the Proteas batter as a good friend, adding that he is happy to ‘pass […]

Faf du Plessis to miss rest of tournament after suffering concussion

June 16, 2021Jason HentgesLeave a Comment

Veteran South African batsman Faf du Plessis will miss the rest of PSL 2021 due to the concussion he sustained during Quetta Gladiators’ match against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday. According to ESPNCricinfo, the 36-year-old will fly home to South Africa tonight. Faf du Plessis collided with teammate Mohammad Hasnain while fielding near the boundary. After […]

Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea agree Fofana personal terms, De Jong battle latest, Manchester United hold Morata talks as Ronaldo expected to stay, Barcelona register four out of five signings
by talkSPORT on August 14, 2022 at 9:31 am
Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, views and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Cristiano Ronaldo is now expected to stay at Manchester United as a summer-long transfer looks like drawing to a conclusion. Chelsea are still in the market for a number of players, including Frenkie de Jong, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Wesley Fofana, as new co-owner Todd Boehly scrambles to get deals over the line before September. The Spanish giants continue to dominate headlines and have now registered four of their five new signings, including Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, before LaLiga begins on Saturday. Barca are thought to be keen on Man City star Bernardo Silva, who has not ruled out a transfer but could cost as much as £80m. Elsewhere, Man United are facing criticism amid an underwhelming transfer window – and continue to chase Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. FOLLOW OUR LIVE TRANSFER BLOG BELOW FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS…
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘snubs’ Manchester United fans after embarrassing Brentford defeat despite Steve McClaren pleas as star ‘could see awful start coming’
by Josh Fordham on August 14, 2022 at 9:27 am
Cristiano Ronaldo ignored a request from Steve McClaren to go and acknowledge the travelling Manchester United support after their embarrassing defeat to Brentford. Many Red Devils fans had already gone home, and who could blame them after the 4-0 defeat in west London, but some stuck it out to the bitter end despite the woeful display. Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure throughout the defeat to BrentfordGettyUnited’s shortcomings were exposed once again and Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure throughout the contest. A number of players went over to the away section to acknowledge their support and apologise for the defeat. According to the Manchester Evening News, United assistant McClaren urged Ronaldo to go over and clap the fans. The two were seen exchanging a couple of words before he then carried on down the tunnel. Captain Harry Maguire was also not far behind Ronaldo. It is not the first time the Portugal superstar has been accused of ignoring the fans and heading off the pitch after games. Most read in Football LIVE Brentford v Man United: Reaction as Ronaldo and Co. bottom of the league after mauling tragic Man United should tell Erik ten Hag to 'pack up' after Brentford 'shambles' SHOCKER 'It's annihilation' - Neville stunned as Man United hammered 4-0 in horror show JOKER Carragher trolls Neville by changing profile picture during Brentford vs Man United PAIN 'I'm going off grid' - Ferdinand reacts to Man United going 4-0 down at Brentford UNHAPPY 'Ya gang of cowards!' - Bellew rages at costly VAR oversight in Everton defeat Ronaldo headed straight down the tunnel at full-timeGettyThe 37-year-old has wanted to leave the club all summer and has been denied that request. Back-to-back defeats at the start of the season are unlikely to change his opinion. The United Stand host, and talkSPORT regular, Mark Goldbrige believes that Ronaldo was not wrong for wanting to leave the club this summer as he could see this coming. He told talkSPORT: “A lot of people on this show, and away from it, said we need to get rid of Ronaldo. Ronaldo is no good for United. Get rid of Ronaldo, he’s not bigger than the club, he doesn’t want to be there. “Maybe they are right, maybe they are wrong, but was Ronaldo wrong? “Is Cristiano Ronaldo wrong for saying ‘I want to leave Manchester United?’ “He’s had one of the most decorated careers in world football and is still a fantastic footballer. Ten Hag has suffered a disastrous start at UnitedAFP“In June, he sees United have bought nobody and says he wants to go as there’s no ambition there. “He gets slaughtered for it. We start the season, lose to Brighton, lose to Brentford comprehensively. “Does anyone disagree with Ronaldo now? He saw it coming, he was there last year. “What we see as fans and the media is United performing badly. Ronaldo goes to work every day, trains with these players, he communicates with these players and knows their level. Ronaldo still wants to leave United this summer… and you can see whyGetty“He knows what the level is at Real Madrid, Juventus, Portugal. He knows what a good coach is and the limitations of a good coach is. “He was always respectful of Ten Hag, but Ronaldo saw this coming. He knew, no matter how good Ten Hag was he knew this squad, these players, and the mentality. “He knew this was coming.” Betting Offers Of The Weekend ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 with Bet365, Get £50 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org Bet365: Open account offer. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply 18+ Begambleaware.org SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE
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Big club back in the big league. But are Forest more ‘massive’ than West Ham? Gabby gives his verdict!
by Sonny Snelling on August 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
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Erik ten Hag says Man United’s players put his tactics ‘in the bin’ during 4-0 Brentford loss and is told ‘A mix of Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp couldn’t succeed with these players’ according to Mark Goldbridge
by Connor Andrews on August 13, 2022 at 9:50 pm
Erik ten Hag has been told even a mix of Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp couldn’t succeed at Manchester United. United were humiliated at the Community Stadium, going four goals down before half-time, with the Bees achieving a feat only Liverpool and Tottenham have also done in the Premier League. United looked shellshockedGettyAs did their managerGettyNewly appointed Ten Hag has also become the first coach of the Red Devils to lose his opening two matches in over 100 years, with United on a seven-game league losing streak away from home, their longest since 1936. Singling-out what the issue is at United has been an impossible task since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013, and many, such as club legend Gary Neville, have blamed the Glazer ownership. However, in the short-term there’s a multitude of issues that led to the latest ‘new low’ in London, with the players also at fault and even called out by Ten Hag post-match. “I think this team is good enough to beat Brighton and to beat Brentford but we didn’t do [it], so we have to question ourselves,” the Dutchman said. “Brentford were more hungry. We conceded goals from individual mistakes. You can’t have a tactical plan but then put it in the bin. “It is always a surprise when you start a game like this. After 35 minutes we conceded four goals. This is not possible. The team has to take the responsibility, I feel really sorry for the fans who did everything to support us, we let them down. Ten Hag may have been trying to provoke a reaction with the comments about his playersAFP Most read in Football LIVE Brentford v Man United: Reaction as Ronaldo and Co. bottom of the league after mauling tragic Man United should tell Erik ten Hag to 'pack up' after Brentford 'shambles' SHOCKER 'It's annihilation' - Neville stunned as Man United hammered 4-0 in horror show JOKER Carragher trolls Neville by changing profile picture during Brentford vs Man United PAIN 'I'm going off grid' - Ferdinand reacts to Man United going 4-0 down at Brentford UNHAPPY 'Ya gang of cowards!' - Bellew rages at costly VAR oversight in Everton defeat “They are good players, and have to take responsibility on the pitch, as a team and as individuals, and that’s what we didn’t do. I asked them to play with belief and take responsibility for their performance, and that’s what they didn’t do. “It’s only when we stick together and work hard that we will overcome that. You have to take belief on to the pitch for yourself and the team. “Don’t get me wrong, the manager is responsible as well, he has the main responsibility, and I take that. And I will work on that. I have to give them belief, but they have to give it by themselves.” talkSPORT host Mark Goldbrigde discussed a number of issues affecting the side he loves, including the owners, Ten Hag’s tactics, and the decision to ignore Ralf Rangnick’s advice. This is far from the first time United have been humiliated in recent yearsAFPGoldbridge was as gutted as any United fanThe players’ effort, identified by Ten Hag, struck a chord, though, and Goldbridge believes one of them saw this coming. “Over the last 12 months we’ve been beaten comprehensively seven times,” he explained. “I’m talking 4-0 against Brighton, 4-0 against Brentford today, Leicester, Watford, Liverpool twice, Man City. “It’s the same players. [Harry] Maguire as captain Bruno [Fernandes] starting, Luke Shaw, [Marcus] Rashford, [Scott] McTominay gets dropped and then brought back on. “It has been an absolutely disgusting summer transfer window. Richard Arnold is sat there, we saw him on the TV, he is the CEO of this football club. John Murtough, brought Ralf Rangnick in to rebuild this football club, sacked him, and then took the job on himself to rebuild the club, and it’s been a total and utter mistake. Richard Arnold is facing a tough yearGettyRonaldo could already tell the mismanagement was too muchGetty“This Manchester United fansbase needs to unify, forget all the little ‘you don’t like this player I don’t like that player’ this fanbase needs to jump on the opportunity to remove the Glazers, then we can remove the CEO the director of football, most of the coaches, most of the board, and most of the players and cleanse this football club from top to bottom. “Ronaldo knows their level. He knows the level at Real Madrid, Juventus, Portugal, he knows what a good coach is, he also knows what the limitations of a good coach are. “I think Ronaldo saw this coming, he knew that no matter how good Ten Hag is he knew this squad, he knew the mentality and he knew this was coming. “That’s why in June when he saw nobody being sold and nobody being bought he thought ‘this manager could be a combination of Sir Alex, Pep, Klopp the lot, he is not going to succeed with these players’, and you can’t blame him for wanting to leave.” Betting Offers Of The Weekend ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 with Bet365, Get £50 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. 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