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Aston Villa could have their own Raheem Sterling in academy starlet Ajani Burchall.

Having signed him from Championship side Bournemouth in the summer, it’s fair to say that the 16-year-old has already marked himself out as one of the brightest prospects at the club.

In a profile piece done by The Guardian’s Paul Doyle for their Next Generation 2021 series earlier this month, he said: “Born in Bermuda, Burchall moved to England at a young age and joined Villa in July 2021 from Bournemouth. Last season he became the third youngest senior debutant in the south coast club’s history when he came off the bench against Huddersfield.

“A fast, skillful and smart winger, he has been quick to make an impact at Villa, scoring a hat-trick in his second appearance in the U18 Premier League and also collecting three assists in his first four games for the club.”

Steve Cook, Burchall’s former teammate at Bournemouth, said after the youngster’s first team debut for the club: “You could see how special a player he is. His first involvement was checked his shoulder, cut across a player and won his foul. For a 16-year-old, that awareness, that knowhow, I think the club have produced a really good player.”

Like Sterling, the teenager seems to have that eye for goal which stands him in good stead in this era of modern wingers being the team’s chief goalscorers – the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane at Liverpool of course doing that better than most.

At just 16, the 5 foot 9 Burchall still has plenty of time to grow and develop, but it’s a measure of his considerable talent that he’s already dominating the under-18 scene for Villa.

Although he’s predominantly played on the right for Villa, he has also operated from the left previously at Bournemouth, and that interchangeability should catch Dean Smith’s eye at senior level.

Sterling made his Premier League debut for Liverpool aged just 17 years, three months and 16 days, so Burchall still has a bit of time left to either match or even better that feat.

One thing is for certain, the teenage starlet could be ready to make a huge impact for Villa if he continues to progress at academy level.

Meanwhile, Villa are eyeing a move for this Championship ace…

Pundit Kevin Campbell has tipped Celtic to appoint a new CEO before January following Dominic McKay’s recent departure.

The Lowdown: McKay’s exit; five contenders

McKay left the club last week, just 72 days into his Celtic Park tenure. Ange Postecoglou admitted he was surprised at the news, with the Hoops citing personal reasons regarding his exit.

The Herald have since listed five potential contenders to replace McKay, including former defender Ramon Vega and Leicester City’s Susan Whelan.

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The Latest: Campbell’s comments

Campbell, who has appeared regularly for Sky Sports, was talking to Football Insider regarding Celtic’s off-field situation.

He was asked when supporters should expect a permanent replacement through the Parkhead door, to which he appeared to back owner Dermot Desmond to take action before the New Year.

“I’m sure they have somebody in mind to take over the spot permanently. There should be contingency planning at a club like Celtic. You have to plan for every eventuality.

“Big clubs should have a shortlist of names ready to fill big roles like that. Now it is about going down that list, working through it and coming to a decision on the next appointment as quickly as possible because you need somebody in that role.

“I would think they will have somebody in before Christmas because it’s a vitally important position.”

The Verdict: 98 days…

There are 98 days before Christmas, so that should give Celtic plenty of time in regards to bringing in a new CEO on a long-term basis.

If they don’t, then that could have a knock-on effect in regards to the January window with Postecoglou possibly looking to add to his ranks in the winter window and the communication with those above him.

Who knows, the Hoops could even land McKay’s successor before Christmas, but Campbell’s prediction should be the bare minimum for Celtic’s off-field deadline to avoid any January problems.

In other news: Free-agent Ange spoke about at Celtic still available after comments emerge. 

Matthew Hayden is clinging to his international career after being told he is not in Australia’s limited-overs plans

Peter English07-Jan-2009
Matthew Hayden’s days in Australia’s one-day colours are over © Getty Images
Matthew Hayden is clinging to his international career after being told he is not in Australia’s limited-overs plans. Hayden, who had an awful Test summer of 149 runs at 16.55, was omitted as the selectors looked to players who could be part of the World Twenty20 in England in June and the 2011 World Cup.Despite his poor returns since overcoming a long-term heel injury, Hayden has won team support to push on to the Ashes. However, Andrew Hilditch, the chairman of selectors, has softened his stance by refusing to say Hayden is a certainty for the series in South Africa starting next month.”We are moving on,” Hilditch said of the decision in Sydney. “There is no doubt our advance plans were for Matthew to go through to the Ashes. That would be our ideal outcome. We’ve got to sit down as a panel to make a decision whether it’s still the way to go.”Hayden said he would take his time while deciding what to do next. “My immediate future is to go back home to my family and the people that love me the most and just enjoy this time, to take guard again,” Hayden told the Australian. “It’s been a pretty long last four months. I am going to take the time to get my mind around what the future does hold.”However, Hayden said he would play out the summer and would continue with Queensland. “When you are short of runs you have to start asking questions and they [the selectors] do that better than anyone,” he said. “For my mind it’s as simple as being committed to playing out the summer and then taking the time to either get back on the horse or make a decision not to. It’s as clear cut as that.”Hilditch said Hayden was “not particularly happy” when told of his sacking. “I have no idea what he’s going to do,” Hilditch said. “My feeling is he will go and play for Queensland and make sure he gets on the South African tour.”Hayden scored 31 and 39 in the third Test victory and will have to wait until early February to learn whether he remains part of the five-day squad. Twenty20 engagements fill most of the domestic calendar this month but there is a round of Sheffield Shield games before the squad will be finalised.Hilditch said dropping Hayden from the one-day squad was not linked to his performances over the past six months. “This would have been the decision whatever Matthew was doing in Test cricket,” Hilditch said. “It’s unfortunate for Matthew and it wasn’t an easy thing to tell him.”The last of Hayden’s 161 one-day matches came in the finals loss to India in the CB Series last March. He scored 6133 runs, with his best being the Australian-record 181 against New Zealand in 2007, and was a star of the following World Cup success, thrashing 659 runs at 73.22. He was also part of the 2003 victory in South Africa.Australia will play Twenty20 games against South Africa in Melbourne on Sunday and Brisbane on Tuesday before the five-match one-day international series begins at the MCG on Friday. David Warner, the New South Wales batsman, has been called in to the squad while Ryan Harris, the Queensland allrounder, is another new face.Michael Clarke will miss the shorter games due to ligament damage to his right thumb, which he sustained during the first Test in Perth, but is hopeful of being fit for the ODI campaign. Mitchell Johnson has been rested until the third CB Series fixture due to his heavy workload since the India tour.Twenty20 squad Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, Nathan Bracken, Brad Haddin (wk), Shaun Marsh, Shaun Tait, David Warner, Ryan Harris, Cameron White, Nathan Hauritz.One-day squad Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin (wk), James Hopes, Nathan Bracken, Shaun Marsh, Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Cameron White, Shaun Tait, Peter Siddle.

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Para contar com Diego Souza no elenco alviverde, o Palmeiras vai ter que suar. O clube paulista tem demonstrado interesse pelo meia, entretanto, o presidente do Sport, Arnaldo Barros, já afirmou que Diego Souza não deve ser liberado pelo menos até o encerramento do seu contrato, que acontece em dezembro de 2018. Em entrevista à Rádio Jornal, o dirigente afirmou que qualquer clube gostaria de contar com jogador no elenco.

– O interesse é do Palmeiras e de inúmeros outros clubes. Quem não quer ter o centroavante da Seleção Brasileira? Mas Diego é do Sport. Eu não fui procurado, mas acho normal a demonstração de interesse. Que fique apenas nisso. Não temos intenção de prosseguir com este assunto – declarou Arnaldo Barros.

Mesmo que o Palmeiras oficialize a proposta, o Sport continua acreditando na permanência do jogador. De acordo com os dirigentes rubro-negros, Diego Souza já está adaptado ao time, à cidade e seus familiares também. Além desses motivos, a convocação para a Seleção Brasileira veio após suas atuações de destaque no Leão, o que pode pesar na decisão do jogador.

No Sport, Diego Souza foi o artilheiro do Campeonato Brasileiro Série A em 2016, com 14 gols, ao lado de William Pottker, atacante da Ponte Preta, e Fred, do Atlético-MG. O atleta também está bem perto de marcar seu 50º gol pela equipe em disputas do Brasileirão.

O Leão volta aos gramados na próxima quarta-feira para enfrentar o Salgueiro pela final do Campeonato Pernambucano. A bola rola às 21h45 no estádio Cornélio de Barros.

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The new season of West Indies’ domestic one-day tournament kicks off next week, but the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will have to foot the bill itself having failed to secure any sponsorship.”We have held talks with some prospective sponsors and were not able to tiedown one for this series. However, we will continue to have discussions withthe sponsors and I am sure that we would have one for the tournament nextyear,” Donald Peters, the WICB chief executive, said. “The WICB will carry the tournament alone and it will cost around US$400,000. Normally, when we had sponsors it used to cost the board around US$500,000 because we did not really receive much from them.”What we have done to take the cost down is to keep the tournament at onesite. This has cut the cost considerably for us.”It was hoped that the tournament, which was previously sponsored by KFC, would be played in Fort Lauderdale, United States, after a Florida-based sponsor had expressed interest. However, the WICB was forced to reschedule the tournament after negotiations broke down.This year, the tournament will be boosted to nine teams with the inclusion of Canada and the United States. The winners will pocket US$28,000.

Plays of the day for the first day of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

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Fancy getting eight with one shot, Roy? © Getty Images
A stormy start
Part of a Gabba grandstand roof was damaged by a fierce storm on Wednesdaynight and the section was closed to the public for the start of the match.Structural engineers were called to inspect the upper eastern stand andassess the area following 77 millimetres of overnight rain and heavy winds in thecity.”Two sails above section 52 have been damaged and there is some minordamage to pylons supporting the section of the roof,” Blair Conaghan, themanager of the Brisbane Cricket Ground, said. “Patrons will not beadmitted to the areas affected by the storm damage.” A corporate functionroom will be closed until the area is judged to be safe.Play was delayed by half an hour due to soggy areas around the wicketblock, but the game started under bright blue skies and warm conditions. During the day sails were cut down from the top of the stands and one drifted down on to a bottom tier of a member’s area during the second session, giving new meaning to a restricted view.A familiar predicament
Media coverage in the rest of the world for this series will be limited following a boycott of the international news and photo agencies due to a media accreditation dispute with Cricket Australia. Reuters, The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse and Getty Images, which supplies photos to , are not covering the series in a repeat of their decision to suspend coverage last year.The disagreement surrounds the syndication of images and stories to other publications. In 2007-08 the companies did not report on the first Test involving Sri Lanka, but an agreement was reached for the second game when Muttiah Muralitharan was nearing the world wicket-taking record. News Limited papers were also locked out of the first day at the Gabba last year before resolving their issues with Cricket Australia.Eight is enough
An eight is a horrible thing at golf, but it’s a novel experience forcricket. Andrew Symonds, who was dropped at square leg the previous ball,pulled wildly at Ian O’Brien and ran three, with the throw coming back tothe wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum, who then threw the ball at the stumpsand it went for four overthrows. By that stage Symonds and Clarke had runanother, pushing the final tally to eight.”A first time for everything; I’ve never seen one before,” Clarke said.”Symo was taking it.” The umpires don’t have a signal for that, so RudiKoertzen held up the right number of fingers to the scorer. Two ballslater Symonds edged behind and his eventful comeback innings of 26 wasover.Symonds’ salute
Symonds walked out to a royal reception from some supporters in the oldhill area, who bowed at him like he had just returned with a boat full ofbarramundi. He sprinted onto the ground but took a while to warm-upbefore striking three fours in a row off Grant Elliott’s medium pace. Anairy drive was followed by a glance to fine-leg and the sequence wasfinished with a pull to midwicket, taking him to 16.Australia head Southee
For the first session Tim Southee, the young swing bowler, was the toastof the Gabba for his three top-order wickets that shocked the hosts. Butthere is doubt over how old Southee is. The says he is 19 and born on December 11, as does, while the media guide has his birthday as November 11,which would make him 20, and the media manager wasn’t sure. There’s arumour Southee had a party recently but finding attendees was difficult.He ended the debate after play: his birthday is in December.

خرج نادي الوحدة السعودي من حسابات الجناح المصري الدولي عمر مرموش الذي يبدو أنه يفضل فكرة الاستمرار في الملاعب الأوروبية لأطول فترة ممكنة.

وكانت تقارير صحافية سعودية ربطت الوحدة الصاعد حديثا للدوري السعودي بالتفكير في ضم لاعب فولفسبورج الألماني في الصيف الحالي.

الوحدة دعم صفوفه بقوة هذا الصيف من خلال ضم الثنائي المغربي فيصل فجر ومنير المحمدي بجانب الكوستاريكي الدولي أوسكار دوارتي بالاضافة إلى الفرنسي جان بوغل.

وبحسب صحيفة “كيكر” الألمانية فإن فولفسبورج يرغب في الحفاظ على مرموش من خلال تمديد عقد اللاعب الذي ينتهي في يونيو 2023.

وكان مرموش لعب بقميص شتوتجارت الألماني معارا من مواطنه فولفسبورج في الموسم الماضي وكان له دور بارز في تجنب فريقه خطر الهبوط لدوري الدرجة الثانية الألماني.

مرموش لعب 23 مباراة مع شتوتجارت وتمكن من تسجيل 3 أهداف وصناعة 5 تمريرات حاسمة كما نال جائزة أفضل لاعب في شاب في الدوري الألماني.

اقرأ أيضا..رسميا..الوحدة السعودي يضم لاعب منتخب كوستاريكا بركات ينفي تفكير مرموش في الانتقال إلى الوحدة

من جانبه نفى محمد بركات عضو مجلس ادارة اتحاد كرة القدم المصري في تصريحات لقناة “المحور” ما يقال عن إمكانية انتقال مرموش لصفوف الوحدة السعودي.

وقال بركات: “مرموش لا يخطط للانتقال للدوري السعودي، اللاعب لديه بالفعل عروض أوروبية”.

يذكر أن مرموش لعب 13 لقاء مع منتخب مصر وسجل هدفًا وحيدًا في شباك منتخب ليبيا في التصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2022.

A number of Liverpool supporters are excited after Michael Rummenigge tipped Erling Haaland to move to Anfield next summer.

The Reds look increasingly unlikely to do any more major transfer business in this window, following a quiet summer.

Ibrahima Konate is still the only player to have come in, with Jurgen Klopp seemingly content with his options throughout his squad.

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It could be that more business is done at the end of this season, at a point when Klopp may feel his squad is more in need of freshening up.

Haaland has emerged as arguably the best young player in world football, scoring 62 goals in as many appearances for Dortmund, and former player Rummenigge told SPORT1 [via Anfield Watch on Twitter] that he could see the Norwegian joining Liverpool:

“I could well imagine Liverpool for Haaland.”

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Liverpool fans react to Erling Haaland prediction

These Reds fans were in positive spirits after reading the quotes, taking to Twitter to reveal their excitement as one supporter called it a ‘dream’.

“We’re actually signing Mbappe AND Haaland”

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“Imagine!”

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“Yes please”

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“I DON’T MIND”

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“Haaland for £60m next summer I beg”

Credit: @NicoLfc03

“I can see it happening knowing Michael Edwards”

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“I’ll dream for years.”

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In other news, some Liverpool fans are delighted after a club update. Read more here.

After slumping to a 5-0 series whitewash to Australia on Sunday, John Dyson, the West Indies coach, wants his players to adopt the style of their opponents

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‘The first step is for the players to embrace the concept that we need to change some things about our game’ © AFP
After slumping to a 5-0 series whitewash to Australia on Sunday, John Dyson, the West Indies coach, wants his players to move away from their way of playing cricket and instead adopt the style of the Australians.Dyson emphasised that his team would get no better unless they curbed their aggression and played with a more clinical approach. “The first step is for the players to embrace the concept that we need to change some things about our game,” Dyson said. “Up until now, I don’t think a lot of them have. We play the West Indies way. We bowl aggressively. We bat aggressively. We field aggressively.”When you analyse what all that means, you start to realise that every now and then you win doing that, but against the better sides that approach it more clinically, it’s not going to happen.”Dyson has enjoyed mixed results since taking over last year. The series defeat, including a massive 169-run loss in the final ODI, was among the lowest points in his tenure. In calling for his players to emulate the Australians, Dyson pointed to a few examples.”Teams like Australia build pressure by bowling many dot balls. They make it very difficult to score,” he said. “Since the South Africa tour, I’ve been told the West Indian way is not to do that. We are aggressive. We try and get people out. That’s fine, but you see the result of that. We have some good days and we have some shockers.”We have to accept that we need to change our approach to various things. The potential is there. We have some very talented players with lots of potential but to compete with teams at the top of the table, there are some changes that they need to accept they need to make to their game.”However, he cautioned that things can’t change overnight. “I am not a magician. I can’t just click my fingers and go . . . everything’s done. Take the Australian side, look at Luke Ronchi’s overall cricket CV and you will find that he had played a whole lot of good quality one-day cricket before getting here. He has been learning the basic skills for a long time. Unfortunately, we are getting players that have only played a handful of games in some cases.”

Sunderland may have been dealt a major blow in their bid to bring Jordan Gabriel to the Stadium of Light this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a claim made by Alan Nixon, with The Sun journalist revealing in a post on Twitter that, despite a recent report suggesting that Nottingham Forest would be willing to part with the right-back for a fee of around £600k this summer, it would actually take more than this figure to get a deal over the line for the 22-year-old.

After a fan asked whether or not Forest’s reported asking price was accurate, Nixon said: “Believe they want more than that.”

This could cause a problem for Sunderland, who, along with Blackpool, have been heavily linked with a move for the defender ahead of the new League One season.

Fans will be fuming

With it being reported that Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Sunderland’s transfer team have been in talks with Nottingham Forest and Jordan Gabriel regarding a move to the Stadium of Light this summer, should the club ultimately be priced out of a move for the highly-rated youngster, it would be a major blow.

Indeed, having impressed while on loan at Blackpool last season, the signing of the defender would very much appear to be something of a coup for Lee Johnson’s side, as well as being one that would immediately solve the club’s lack of depth at right-back.

Over his 29 League One appearances for Neil Critchley’s side last term, the £225k-rated man helped his side keep ten clean sheets, as well as making an average of 0.8 interceptions, 0.9 tackles, 1.5 clearances and winning 4.6 duels per game.

The player Kevin Phillips claimed would be an “ideal” signing for Sunderland also helped out in an attacking capacity, providing one assist and creating one big chance for his teammates, in addition to making an average of 0.7 key passes per match.

These metrics saw the £1.2k-per-week youngster earn an average SofaScore match rating of 6.75, with his performances playing a key role in the Seasiders’ promotion to the Championship.

As such, it would very much appear as if Gabriel would indeed be a fantastic addition to Lee Johnson’s squad this summer, with the defender having both the ability and the experience to help fire Sunderland to glory next season.

However, with it appearing uncertain whether or not the club will be able to afford a deal for the Forest man this summer, Mackems fans face an extremely anxious wait to see whether or not Louis-Dreyfus can get a deal over the line before deadline day.

In other news: Alan Nixon drops two-word Sunderland transfer update that will have fans buzzing