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Nicky Butt has been appointed by Sir Alex Ferguson as a reserve team coach so that the former Man United favourite can gain valuable experience to aid his future career as a manager, according to the Daily Mail.

The ex-united midfielder made 387 appearances for the Red Devils, before moving on to Newcastle and Birmingham. Butt, who  also has 39 England caps to his name,  will now be assisting Warren Joyce to compete in the Barclays Under 21 Premier League, the Lancashire Senior cup and the Manchester Senior Cup.

Butt has been awarded his coaching badges, allowing him to manage a top flight team, but has opted to join the coaching team at Carrington to get back to the training ground and pick up some tips from his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

“He’s had a few opportunities to take on jobs but wanted just a wee bit of a chance to revisit the training ground again to get himself back into sync, which we’re happy to do because he was a fantastic servant to us” said the United manager.

“I don’t know what his long-term future is but, in the meantime, he’s helping out with the reserves.”

Man United youngster Tom Thorpe is pleased with the new addition to the coaching staff.

‘It’s brilliant, Especially when a player with a lot of experience comes back and has done it from an early age” said the novice defender.

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“He was at the club for quite a while and has gone through to the first team. It’s great for him to pass on his experience and different ways of playing with different styles” he added.

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Watching Sunderland slump to defeat at home against a side they were expected to beat was nothing new to Sunderland fans, in fact the game resembled that of many Black Cats’ performances over the past few years.

The main thing which struck me as the North East side stuttered to a 0-1 defeat against Aston Villa was the bizarre sense of deja vu the contest gave me. Watching a Sunderland team toil and try and work the ball forwards into the Aston Villa area with wild panic but looking increasingly vulnerable on the break, lacking the fast players to cover ground quickly and cancel out two-man counter attacks. This match was nothing new, I saw the same game when Sunderland drew 0-0 with Fulham last year – it had many of the same characteristics as did the 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic in the same season.

It also resembled the forgettable home performances following last year’s FA Cup exit, where the Wearsiders fortuitously drew with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers. Without going off on too big a tangent, my point is, a year on under Martin O’Neill there isn’t a great deal of difference to what Sunderland do tactically at home and how they perform, compared to how they played under Steve Bruce.

I believe too much emphasis from fans is based on what a manager does and doesn’t do, when really nine times out of ten the teams with the best players win football matches. Using my club first as an example, a year into his stay on Wearside Martin O’Neill’s changes to the side are minimal, Sunderland offer slightly greater resilience away, some players such as Lee Cattermole have improved due to a slightly more defined role in the team, there’s a slightly more clear style of playing but that’s about it for my money.

Watching Sunderland in their most important matches, (at home, against teams outside of the top six), it’s almost impossible to separate the approach this year from that of the way the team played before under Bruce. Begging the question apart from club transfers which now in England is completed more and more by people other than a manager, what is the great importance of those in charge?

The Black Cats did enjoy a great up-turn in form instantly under O’Neill, due to a vast number of reasons. The introduction of James McClean into the team added more width and creativity to the side, fans patience was restored with the new manager, results such as the 1-0 over Manchester City may not have been possible under Bruce where fans were more restless and wouldn’t have been so reserved seeing their side concede so much possession. Luck also played a part – an offside goal gifted Sunderland three points against the league champions and against Blackburn in the Ulsterman’s first game a wrongly disallowed goal and failure from the referee to award a stonewall penalty to the visitors are often overlooked when discussing the turning point in the Black Cats’ season.

Tottenham Hotspur are a curious club sat fifth in the table after an indifferent start, the London club appear well-placed to achieve their goals for the season, yet there’s a great sense of unrest at the club. Much of this seems to be surrounding their manager Andre Villas-Boas, who has been hammered by some fans and some sections of the press in the wake of their 1-0 to defeat at home to Wigan.

Using the context of his sacking at Chelsea, many have labelled the Portuguese as clueless. Yet when comparing him to his popular predecessor Harry Redknapp a great point has to be made about the disparity in the teams the two managed. One of the best play-makers in Europe was present for Spurs last season in Luka Modric. While many of the London club’s disappointments this season have come when the superb Moussa Dembele has been missing – suggesting that players play a greater role than the man who puts them on the pitch.

A storm was also caused when Jermain Defoe was substituted for Emmanuel Adebayor, but under Redknapp the diminutive frontman was often second choice to the former Manchester City striker suggesting there could be plenty of logic behind the switch. Watching Tottenham when they were at their best against Chelsea, it was also hard to see a great deal of difference in approach, they moved the ball at a high tempo and were dependent on width to stretch teams, much like under Redknapp.

Other teams with good off the pitch structures can overachieve and succeed on it. Swansea City have established a style of play and that remains the same regardless of manager and also have assembled a squad that suit that approach. In my view transfers are the most important part of management with everything else being overstated.

City are a good example of this, the most important thing Michael Laudrup has done in Wales is bring in technical players who work their system. He did that well signing Ki from Celtic and Jonathan De Guzman, the acquisition of Michu is also among the most important things he’s achieved. While the team’s style is more direct and the Danish legend likes inverted wingers, the main reason Swansea are still over-achieving is because he’s signed good players.

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West Brom also continue to maintain Premier League status despite having had three different managers during their current run in England’s top division. While undoubtedly their gaffers deserve some praise, the Baggies also have an underrated team; James Morrison, Shane Long, Jonas Olsson and Youssuf Mulumbu are among the most underrated players in English football.

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Brendan Rodgers has deflected criticism aimed at his ‘keeper Pepe Reina after the Spaniard’s error almost cost Liverpool a place in the Europa League group stages.

The Reds drew 1-1 with Hearts on the night, going through 2-1 on aggregate, but it could have been a very different story had Luis Suarez not scored the decisive equaliser two minutes from time.

Hearts’ David Templeton gave the visitors the lead after launching a seemingly routine shot at goal from just outside the area, but Reina somehow spooned the shot into the net.

Despite the error, Rodgers remains confident in his shot-stopper’s ability: “Pepe has been brilliant since I’ve been here. He’s been a pivotal part of how we work. He’s been excellent off the field, a real good guy who understands the ideology of what we’re trying to do.

“Unfortunately for goalkeepers it’s part and parcel of the game. There’s no blame attached – unfortunately for goalkeepers they make a mistake and sometimes it leads to a goal.”

It sums up an unconvincing two-legged victory for Liverpool, who needed an own goal from Andy Webster in the first leg to take a lead back to Anfield.

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Rodgers’ side will now play Udinese, Young Boys and Anzhi in the group stages following lunchtime’s draw.

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Daniel Levy has a reputation for entering the market late, and signing off on a few last-minute deals is very much part of the way the Spurs chairman operates.

This summer has been markedly different to last year for Spurs, who went all out in a £100million spree to offset the departure of Gareth Bale. This time around, the signings have been far more low key and well short of that total figure.

Expect Spurs to be active late on again, with the club linked with players currently plying their trade in the Premier League.

Here’s a look at five players who could join Tottenham before the transfer deadline.

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Javier Hernandez

Clubs from Italy and Spain have sounded out their interest in Javier Hernandez, but Tottenham have had the Mexican forward on their radar in the past.

Hernandez is sure to be out of Manchester United by the time the transfer deadline rolls around, and a knockdown fee may be attached to the striker.

Having plenty of experience in the Premier League, Hernandez would be a good buy for Spurs, who are looking to bounce back from a terrible campaign last season.

Morgan Schneiderlin

Southampton may have been encouraged to sell Morgan Schneiderlin, but the south coast club have thus far held firm on the want-away midfielder.

Tottenham are reportedly the only Premier League club to register any serious interest in the player, though their bid fell well short of Southampton’s valuation.

Regardless of what may be said about Southampton, this is undoubtedly the right time to cash in on the player. A deadline day move may be possible if Schneiderlin persists with the angle of wanting to move on.

Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck is keen on a move away from Manchester United in order to get regular football, and Tottenham are one of a few teams in the Premier League linked with the forward.

Spurs are said to favour a loan move for the England international, who has failed to kick on and develop into a regular scorer.

But a move may be just what Welbeck needs. A loan deal will suit Spurs, who could make the deal permanent if Welbeck performs at White Hart Lane.

What appears certain at this stage is that Welbeck will not be playing his football at Old Trafford this season.

Loic Remy

Loic Remy is still available for transfer – though you have to wonder whether any other clubs are seriously interested in the French striker. Liverpool appeared to be his big break in English football, but with little to nothing happening beyond the failed move to Anfield, it’s debatable whether Remy will land at one of the Premier League’s bigger clubs.

But Daniel Levy is known to like a last-minute venture into the market, and with Remy obviously available, the Tottenham chairman may decide on finally bringing the forward to White Hart Lane.

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After his loan spell at Newcastle last season, Remy is sure to get into double figures for goals for any side.

Alex Song

Alex Song is still without a club, with Barcelona keen to offload the midfielder. Clubs in England have been linked, and it would make a lot of sense for Premier League teams to target the Cameroon international.

Tottenham have been one of the clubs mentioned, but they’ve thus far failed to act on Song’s availability.

It could simply be an act to see how low Barcelona go with their valuation of the player – which is already reportedly well below what they paid Arsenal two years ago.

This one looks like a deadline day deal, and one that could see Song end up back in north London.

Reports emanating from the The Mirror suggest that Arsene Wenger is eyeing up a potential swoop for Atletico Madrid’s attacking midfielder, Diego, this summer. The Brazilian is out of contract at his parent club, Wolfsburg, in Germany and the reports suggest that Arsenal are monitoring his situation, as a bargain worth keeping an tabs on.

Bargains and free signings have become something of comical material when it comes to the Arsenal boss, as two of three permanent summer signings last year – Mathieu Flamini and Yaya Sanogo – were both pulled in on a free transfer.

Since joining Atletico Madrid this year, Diego has produced a mixed bag of displays, disappointing at times whilst wowing the Atleti fans with his technique and vision. A stunning wonder striker against Barcelona in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie is the highlight of his season so far. He’s added more depth and quality to Atletico’s squad as they compete on two fronts to the last day.

In terms of what Diego would bring to the Gunners, depth is about all I can muster. He is a technically adept player, who operates in the ‘number 10’ role. His reputation isn’t one of a particularly hard worker, and he would be unlikely to get into the Arsenal side in place of any of their attacking players.

But the suggestion that Wenger views Diego as a cheap option this summer doesn’t quite ring true. He is reportedly one of the highest earners in the Bundesliga – Wolfsburg are notorious for their disproportionately high wages – which would give a good indication as to why Atletico have never signed him on a permanent deal, despite a successful season-long loan spell in 2012. The cash-strapped Madrid side aren’t in a position to offer the types of six-figure wages Diego supposedly demands, and thus have settled for loan deals on both occasions.

With only a select few at Arsenal earning anywhere near the type of money Diego – reportedly somewhere around £5 million per year – it’s highly doubtful that the Arsenal boss – not exactly a known spendthrift – would part with that type of money for a player who has largely flattered to deceive since his days at Werder Bremen.

The thought that Wenger would plump for a player of Diego’s ilk, when there are many areas in the squad that require more urgent reinforcements, doesn’t quite sit properly. Being 29, and thus in the peak of his career, Diego hardly fits regular profile of a Wenger signing. For all his technique and skill on the ball, he lacks both the mobility and the work-rate to fit in at Arsenal.

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To be truthful, the speculation feels as though the journalist was merely trying to fill pages, and gain a few extra hits. But if he were to be a genuine target for Wenger, he would add depth and little else – not to disregard the importance of squad depth, mind you. With his excessive wage requests, Diego would certainly not be a cheap investment either. It doesn’t feel Wengerish, and it certainly doesn’t feel genuine.

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حسم السويسري مارسيل كولر، المدير الفني للنادي الأهلي موقفه من عودة صلاح محسن لاعب الأحمر المعار إلى سيراميكا كليوباترا، في الموسم المقبل.

وعلم “بطولات” أن كولر طلب عودة صلاح محسن إلى صفوف الكتيبة الحمراء، بعد نهاية الموسم الحالي.

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وأبدى كولر إعجابه بصلاح محسن الذي يلعب في مركزي المهاجم والجناح، وطلب عودته من جديد إلى الأهلي.

وتواصلت إدارة الأهلي مع اللاعب، من أجل إبلاغه بعودته إلى صفوف الفريق والانتظام في التدريبات، بعد نهاية الموسم الجاري.

ويستعد الأهلي لمواجهة الزمالك، يوم الخميس المقبل، في مباراة مؤجلة من الجولة 31 ببطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

Michael Clarke has said he backed David Warner’s decision to review his dismissal from a thick outside-edge despite telling Warner he thought the ball had made contact with the bat.

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Michael Clarke has said he backed David Warner’s decision to review his dismissal from a thick outside-edge despite telling Warner he thought the ball had made contact with the bat.Australia’s use of the DRS has been poor throughout the series and that continued on the second day at Old Trafford, where Warner brought boos from the crowd when he walked to the crease and further jeers after his ill-judged referral.The edge off Graeme Swann was deflected off Matt Prior and snapped up at slip, not dissimilar to Stuart Broad’s controversial edge and non-walk at Trent Bridge. Clarke was at the non-striker’s end when Jonathan Trott completed the catch to dismiss Warner, who had struck his pad with his bat at the same time as the bat hit the ball, apparently confusing his judgement.”My reaction was, yes, I thought Davey hit it,” Clarke said. “But in fairness to Davey, if you have a look at the replay, he actually hit his pad at the same time so he obviously didn’t feel the ball hit the bat. We had a little discussion in the middle.”Let’s just say we disagreed, but in saying that, I did say to Davey that I would back his judgement 100%. He was confident he didn’t hit it so it was worth a look and I’ve said before I think that’s the way DRS should be used. I think if the batter feels that he didn’t hit the ball then his partner should back his judgement.”Acceding to the review could have been dangerous on Clarke’s part, because it left Australia at 365 for 5 with no referrals left, and a hefty first-innings score was always going to be necessary on a good batting pitch. As it turned out, Australia didn’t need the DRS again, as Clarke compiled 187 – his highest score outside Australia – and Brad Haddin and Mitchell Starc pushed the total to 527 for 7 before the declaration came.It was also Clarke’s first Test century batting at No. 4, a position that he took up in this match after Phillip Hughes was dropped. Despite the success, Clarke said he was unsure if he would remain at second drop in the future or move back to his more usual position at No. 5.”I got a hundred at No. 4, what a miracle,” Clarke joked after play. “I don’t know, we’ll assess in the second innings let alone the next Test match. The number doesn’t bother me. I’ve been saying it for a while. It’s nice though to finally have a hundred batting at No. 4 but I’m not sure.”I didn’t feel that great yesterday or today at the crease. I felt there was enough in the wicket – I played and missed a hell of a lot and had a fair bit of luck. Don’t get me wrong, I love the result. It’s better than getting zero, that’s for sure but I think I’ll be able to assess it more if we win the Test match.”Clarke’s runs, combined with valuable half-centuries from Chris Rogers, Steven Smith, Haddin and Starc, have at least given Australia a chance of the victory they need to retain any hope of winning the Ashes. The bowlers began well, collecting two England wickets after Clarke declared in the final session, but he said it was important they maintained their patience over the next three days.”It’s not the type of wicket you can force too hard,” he said. “You have to build up pressure. The bowlers will have to be exceptionally consistent like they were this afternoon. It is going to take a lot of time to bowl England out. Our bowlers have the discipline. I was pleased with the way Nathan Lyon started today. There was a bit of spin but more importantly there was some bounce there for him as well. He will play a big part in both innings.”The team should be extremely proud of the position we are in. We copped a bit of criticism after not making enough runs in the first two Test matches and rightly so. The way everybody did their job in the first innings is a credit to all the boys. We have worked exceptionally hard in the lead up to this Test match and it was nice to get the result. There is still a lot of work to do.”

يخوض فريق الكرة الأول بالنادي الأهلي، مباراة هامة مساء غد الأربعاء، أمام نظيره الإسماعيلي، في إطار منافسات الدوري المصري الممتاز.

الأهلي يلاقي الإسماعيلي، على ملعب برج العرب بالإسكندرية، ضمن مواجهات الأسبوع الـ 18 المؤجل للمسابقة المحلية.

الأهلي يتصدر جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 69 نقطة من 27 مباراة، ويحتاج إلى 8 نقاط فقط لحسم لقب الدوري هذا الموسم رسمياً.

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ويرغب الأهلي من خلال مواجهة الإسماعيلي في العودة إلى الانتصارات مرة أخرى، بعد التعادل السلبي في مباراته الأخيرة أمام فيوتشر.

وعلى الجانب الآخر، يدخل الإسماعيلي المباراة، وهدفه تحقيق نتيجة إيجابية تساعده في الهروب من منطقة الهبوط.

ويحتل الإسماعيلي المركز الثالث عشر في جدول ترتيب الدوري برصيد 34 نقطة.

ويدير اللقاء تحكمياً، الحكم أحمد الغندور ويعاونه كل من أحمد حسام طه ومحمد عزازي، وحكم رابع عاطف حسين وسيكون في غرفة الفار، حسام عزب ومعه عمر فتحي.

يذكر أن مباراة الدور الأول التي جمعت الفريقين في بداية الموسم انتهت بفوز الأهلي بهدف دون رد سجله شادي حسين مهاجم القلعة الحمراء.

West Ham rightly sacked Manuel Pellegrini on Saturday following a run of nine defeats in 12 games which left them just one point above the relegation zone.

The Chilean’s project in East London has undoubtedly failed as the club have nothing to show from the £170m they spent under the former boss, who brought in players this season who haven’t met expectations, such as Sebastien Haller and Pablo Fornals.

Between them, they’ve mustered just six goals in the league this term.

The Hammers previously stated that his appointment was meant to initiate a new dawn for the club to take it into a new direction, hence David Moyes’ dismissal, but now the Scot is heavily rumoured to join the club once again.

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Some supporters can hardly believe the news. He wasn’t exactly the most popular manager in West Ham’s history after recording just nine wins from 31 league games, and some would even rather Sam Allardyce was brought in, despite previously being heavily disliked and hounded out of East London.

Moyes’ career has dwindled significantly ever since he was sacked by Manchester United, so much so that he is yet to find a job since leaving West Ham 18 months ago.

That indicates that many Premier League clubs don’t fancy him, though the same can be said of Allardyce, who has been unemployed for the same amount of time after leaving Everton at the end of the 2017/18 season.

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With the Hammers in a tricky position it may be difficult to attract the names that some fans may be hoping for, and since the board are already familiar with Moyes it makes some sense to return to a dependable figure.

However, that doesn’t guarantee success, and since many of his wins were thanks to a player no longer at the club in Marko Arnautovic – who scored 11 goals in that campaign – he may find it difficult to turn the current form around if he gets the job.

West Ham fans were also vocal in their criticism of Issa Diop after the Leicester match, as the defence was all over the place for both of the Foxes’ goals.

كشفت تقارير صحفية أن مدرب ليفربول، يورجن كلوب، سيكتفي بالعمل مع عدد صغير من أعضاء الفريق، في بداية المعسكر التدريبي قبل الموسم الجديد 2023/24.

وذكرت صحيفة “ميرور” الإنجليزية أن استعدادات فريق ليفربول للموسم الجديد ستبدأ غدًا السبت 8 يوليو.

وأوضحت أنه بالرغم من ذلك، فإن ثمانية لاعبين فقط من ليفربول سيكونون تحت تصرف كلوب في بداية المعسكر التدريبي.

وأشارت إلى أن المتاحين لبدء التدريبات، هم: “فابينيو، جو جوميز، داروين نونيز، جويل ماتيب وتياجو ألكانتارا، إلى جانب الثنائي ناثانيل فيليبس وستيفان بايتيتش، وكذلك الحارس أدريان”.

وأفادت أنه بالنسبة لأولئك الذين شاركوا مع منتخباتهم خلال الصيف، سيحضرون إلى ملعب تدريبات ليفربول يوم الثلاثاء 11 يوليو.

هذا الأمر يعني أن النجم المصري محمد صلاح لن يكون متاحًا في بداية الاستعدادات للموسم الجديد، حيث شارك مع منتخب مصر في مباراة دولية في وقت سابق من الشهر الماضي.

وخاض محمد صلاح مباراة رفقة منتخب مصر ضد غينيا، في التصفيات المؤهلة إلى كأس أمم إفريقيا 2024، قبل غيابه عن المباراة الودية ضد جنوب السودان.

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من جهة أخرى، سيحصل الثنائي هارفي إليوت وكورتيس جونز على فترة راحة أطول، مقارنة بزملائهما في ليفربول، نظرًا لمشاركتهما مع منتخب إنجلترا تحت سن 21 عامًا في بطولة أوروبا.

ويبدأ ليفربول رحلته استعدادًا للموسم المقبل، في ألمانيا، قبل السفر إلى سنغافورة.