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Les Reed told Football FanCast that Daniel Levy would not be scared to appoint Scott Parker as the next Tottenham manager.

The Spurs chairman is reportedly a fan of the Fulham boss, and has been watching his progress at Craven Cottage over recent months.

Parker might have two relegations on his CV but has produced some impressive work in west London despite his failure to guide the Cottagers to Premier League safety this season.

At one stage, his Fulham side looked good to avoid the drop, but two points from their previous 10 matches saw them made an immediate return to the Championship.

Those two points came at Old Trafford and the Emirates, whilst Fulham’s last league victory came at Anfield, proof that Parker can rub it with the best.

High-profile names like Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte appear ahead of Parker in the pecking order to replace Jose Mourinho, but Reed exclusively told Football FanCast that Fulham’s struggle this season won’t put off Levy:

“I could see Daniel putting faith in Scott Parker.

“Daniel is brave, so I could see him not worrying about Fulham, but looking at how did Fulham play? They got off to a bad start, what changes did he make? He changed the entire back four. I think he would look at that and say ‘he’s not afraid of making decisions’.

“All of those things will be really positive because he was a popular player, popular coach and did really well, which is why Daniel was comfortable with Ryan Mason holding the reins.”

تعقدت فرص الزمالك في التأهل من دور المجموعات ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا بعد خسارته من الوداد المغربي اليوم في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين على أرضية ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

وخسر الزمالك من الوداد بهدف نظيف سجله لاعبه يحيى جبران في الدقيقة 49 من عمر اللقاء، عن طريق ركلة جزاء، في المباراة التي أقيمت ضمن منافسات الجولة الرابعة من دور المجموعات بدوري أبطال إفريقيا.

وفي إطار منافسات الجولة ذاتها يستضيف بترو أتلتيكو الأنجولي مواطنه ساجرادا اسبرانزا غدًا السبت على ملعب 11 نوفمبر.

ويتصدر الوداد ترتيب المجموعة الرابعة برصيد 9  نقاط، بينما يحل بترو أتلتيكو في الوصافة بـ7 نقاط، ثم يأتي الزمالك ثالثًا بنقطتين، فيما يتذيل ساجرادا الجدول بنقطة وحيدة. فرص تأهل الزمالك إلى ربع نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا

يتبقى للزمالك مباراتين، أولهما أمام بترو أتلتيكو في أنجولا ضمن منافسات الجولة المقبلة، ثم سيلعب ضد ساجرادا في القاهرة، وحال الفوز فيهما سينتظر سيناريو شبه مستحيل.

طالع أيضًا.. الاستغناء عن 6 لاعبين.. قرارات رادعة من مرتضى منصور بعد خسارة الزمالك أمام الوداد

ويكمن السيناريو الذي ينتظر الزمالك في خسارة بترو أتلتيكو مباراتيه المتبقيتين بخلاف مواجهتهما معًا، أو تعادله في واحدة وخسارته في الأخرى وحينها سيتم اللجوء لمعدل الأهداف المسجلة.

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A saída de Ricardo Gomes, anunciada pelo São Paulo nesta quarta-feira, aumentou ainda mais as chances de Rogério Ceni assumir o time em 2017. Mesmo antes da demissão de Gomes, o ex-goleiro já era o favorito para iniciar a temporada que vem como treinador. Agora, clube e ídolo têm caminho aberto para retornar a parceria. O contrato deve ser oficializado nos próximos dias.

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Rogério Ceni vem se preparando para ser treinador desde que encerrou a carreira, em dezembro do ano passado. E até já sentou com o presidente Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva para falar da possibilidade de assumir o time. Isso foi em meados de agosto. Na ocasião, Leco se animou com o que ouviu de Ceni, conforme admitiu em entrevista ao LANCE! posteriormente.

Uma ala de dirigentes no Morumbi defendia que Ceni deveria ter assumido o time já este ano, após a saída de Edgardo Bauza para assumir a Argentina. Esse grupo é quem mais incentiva o presidente Leco a contratar o ex-goleiro, jogador mais importante da história do Tricolor.

Como preparação para se tornar treinador, Ceni fez cursos na Inglaterra e se encontrou com diversos técnicos. Um estágio com Juan Carlos Osorio, colombiano que atualmente treina o México e que dirigiu Ceni no ano passado no São Paulo, fez parte do plano. Também visitou o Sevilla (ESP) para acompanhar o trabalho do técnico Jorge Sampaoli, de quem é entusiasta.

O Mito também tem o apoio de Diego Lugano, que na última terça-feira declarou à ESPN que o ex-companheiro tem totais condições de assumir o time sem precisar passar pela base, haja visto sua experiência como jogador.

Ricardo Gomes foi demitido nesta quarta-feira. O São Paulo será comandado pelo auxiliar Pintado nos dois jogos restantes da temporada, contra Atlético-MG e Santa Cruz.

Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, Bundesliga expert Daniel Pinder believes Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic is very similar to Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Kalajdzic has been a revelation in the Bundesliga this season, ranking among the top scorers in the division.

The 6 ft 7 forward is now being linked with a move to the Premier League, with Everton just one club said to be interested in his services.

According to Italian outlet Tutto Juve, the Toffees and Newcastle United are both keen on the player, while Juventus are his admirers from Italy.

For Pinder, Kalajdzic is an individual who could bring a lot to Goodison Park and shares some similarities with Calvert-Lewin.

When asked whether the two could play alongside each other, the editor-in-chief at Get German Football News told FFC:

“I think they’re quite similar in terms of goal threat, but Kalajdzic can drop deep and play as a central attacking midfielder or as a false nine, so he can offer a lot to Everton.”

As well as Everton and Newcastle, West Ham are also said to be interested in the Austria international’s signature.

It means the Merseyside club could have a real battle on their hands should Kalajdzic decide he wants to move to England, especially if West Ham manage to qualify for the Champions League.

Lots of West Ham United fans have been talking about an update involving Jesse Lingard that recently emerged on social media.

Daily Mail journalist Sami Mokbel has recently reported about Lingard’s situation, saying that the Hammers want to sign the Englishman permanently in the summer but they fear that Manchester United will drive up their price and other clubs will also move for him.

The article also stated that while no talks have taken place between West Ham and Man Utd yet, the London Stadium-based club is optimistic about signing Lingard permanently.

United could ask for a fee of as much as £30million for the midfielder and they believe that they can spark a biding war – the likes of Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham were interested in Lingard in January and they could be alert about his situation.

The Hammers now are beginning to have concerns about United’s asking price, fearing that the Red Devils will increase their demand. West Ham are currently said to be keen to sort out the situation before the conclusion of the campaign.

In the current season, Lingard has impressed for West Ham while contributing to ten goals in just eight Premier League appearances (as per Transfermarkt).

The news about Lingard was relayed on Twitter by West Ham Central. Many Hammers fans made their views clear about it.

What do West Ham fans make of this Lingard update?

“Id pay it tbh been class for us and for a player in his prime 30mil isnt alot.”

Credit: @kianbaillie1888

“That’s nothing for a proven goal scorer just sign him. We wasted enough money in the past.”Credit: @S_Shields_Irons”Completely worth it. 35 and under is well worth it any more get stuffed.”Credit: @HarrisonTuckwe1″Worth every penny.”Credit: @Christo03297460″Err I see no problem here. England International..tick scores goals …tick….great work rate and skills …tick a bloody bargain.”Credit: @gavblake14″30m for lingard in this market? No brainer really.”Credit: @Guy_HadleighIn other news, ‘Club are understood to be frustrated’ – Details emerge about West Ham injury blow – read more here.

Peterborough United Director of Football has told Football FanCast that Everton have set their sights on finishing in the top four continually.

The Toffees are flexing their muscles, as they have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as manager and are in the process of building a brand new stadium that will serve as a major upgrade on Goodison Park.

The club have enjoyed a promising season after making some statement moves in the transfer window, too, including the signing of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid.

Everton currently sit eighth in the Premier League but are just five points off the top four, and are also within touching distance of finishing above Liverpool, with whom they are level on points.

Fry has been impressed with the way Ancelotti has improved Everton and he believes that the club are aiming to become a top side within the Premier League, backing them to do so.

Speaking exclusively to FFC, he said: “They definitely want to get in the top four, they want to play in the best competitions in the world, there’s no doubt about that.

“So does the manager, so when the manager went there a lot of people went ‘why has he gone there, they don’t really have any ambition’, but I think they’ve shown they have with the progress of the new ground and he’s made them a better team.

“They’re a bit inconsistent, I think everybody in the country bar Manchester City is inconsistent, but they’re going to be a powerful club again, I’m sure of that.”

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Na partida com cara de final contra o Palmeiras, o Flamengo acabou empatando, mas saiu fortalecido de São Paulo, levando em conta as circunstâncias. Afinal, o Rubro-Negro encarou o líder e principal concorrente pelo Brasileirão fora de casa, sem o apoio da sua torcida e com um a
menos desde os 39 minutos do primeiro tempo. Mesmo assim, saiu na frente e quase venceu.

Por conta disso, o resultado foi exaltado pelos jogadores o técnico Zé Ricardo. Segundo o treinador, a equipe entendeu a importância do jogo, atuou bem e por isso o ponto conquistado deve ser valorizado.

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– Não era um jogo decisivo, mas importante. Tinha que colocar ingredientes de uma partida decisiva. A equipe entendeu bem, teve uma cooperação impressionante, solidariedade muito grande dos atletas na parte tática. Todos muito atentos e concentrados em cada momento da partida. Infelizmente, tomamos um gol de arremesso lateral, caiu no pé de um atleta diferente que é o Gabriel Jesus. É um ponto que a gente ganha, não dois
pontos que a gente perde – disse o treinador, destacando que o time precisou se esforçar muito depois da expulsão de Márcio Araújo e teve uma atuação de quem quer ser campeão.

– Temos que comemorar o resultado, foi uma atuação de quem quer chegar longe na competição – completou o técnico.

O zagueiro Réver segue o mesmo discurso de Zé Ricardo. Segundo ele, esse ponto conquistado contra o Palmeiras pode fazer a diferença para o Flamengo lá na frente em um campeonato equilibrado como este Brasileirão.

– Este ponto vai fazer muita diferença. Contra a equipe que é o líder, temos de valorizar muito este ponto. Poderia ter sido melhor, mas vamos valorizar porque o time foi guerreiro e conseguiu segurar o resultado – opinou o zagueiro.

O empate contra o Palmeiras foi considerado tão bom que contagiou até a torcida, que foi receber a delegação rubro-negra no desembarque ontem com festa.

Com isso, a ‘final’ no Allianz Parque pode servir de motivação para o Flamengo para o restante do campeonato na busca pelo hepta.

According to post match reports by ESPN, via City Xtra, Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero was heard addressing the lack of passes to him on the pitch during the Sky Blues’ 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Last 16 – prompting supporters to react on social media.

As relayed by City Xtra on Twitter, Aguero is understood to have taken an issue with his teammates’ decisions in the forward positions after he was brought on as a substitute – simply stating ‘they don’t pass me the ball’ as he left the pitch upon full time.

The Argentine has been steadily re-introduced by manager Pep Guardiola following a number of injury issues, including a serious meniscus tear last season which kept him out of action for a while.

As he nears the end of his current contract at the Etihad, the prospect of losing Aguero or potential unrest on his part raises concern among supporters – who rightfully hold a special sentiment for the club’s all time top goal scorer.

One Sky Blue, as a result, labelled this news as ‘terrible’ – find all of their reactions on social media down below.

Man City fans react to Aguero news

“Wow, this hits differently.”

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“Oh no”

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“it’s terrible”

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“It’s heartbreaking cos of how much of a club legend he is and pep doesn’t play him much”

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“I fear he’s going to leave…”

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“Feel so bad for him”

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“True..

It’s sad honestly”

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“Embarrassing by the team to neglect such an icon and the player who helped create city. He deserves much better. I don’t want him to ever leave but nobody deserves that, let alone someone who has done so much for the club.”

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In other news: Man City fans flocked to this transfer link, find out more here.

According to reports, rumoured Aston Villa transfer target Matias Vecino could be available for around £6m in the summer.

What’s the story?

Reports just before the January transfer window opened suggested that the Uruguay international was a target for Dean Smith’s side as they looked to strengthen their midfield.

Now, Italian publication CalcioMercato claim that Vecino has been made available for a transfer in the summer, and that with his contract coming to an end in 2022, could be allowed to leave for a little as £6m.

The report adds that Inter are keen to offload him now, rather than lose him for free when his contract expires next year.

Perfect for Dean Smith

In the 29-year-old, Villa would be signing a deep-lying playmaker blessed with a “terrific range of passing” should a deal for the Uruguayan go through.

The £75k-a-week earning Vecino looks to be a tailor-made midfielder for Smith given his ability to control the game and also step in and make a tackle – as per Whoscored, the veteran’s career average of two tackles per game is considerably better than any of Villa’s current midfield options from this season in the Premier League, while only Ross Barkley can post better numbers than his 1.5 shots per match.

A profile from ESPN said: “Part of Vecino’s charm is the fact that he tends to bring a little bit of everything to the table — something modern midfielders are increasingly asked to do. He can pass well, he can tackle, and is both physical and graceful: the former Empoli man has, in short, the toolkit needed to shine not just in Italy, but (hopefully) also among Europe’s elite.”

While Villa have been linked with a potential big-money swoop for Sheffield United’s Sander Berge, Vecino’s experience and far cheaper price surely makes him the kind of impressive bargain that Johan Lange should be all over.

Meanwhile, Villa could find a new Gareth Barry in this man…

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Gary Mabbutt has backed Eric Dier to come out the other side following his poor recent form at Tottenham.

Dier has started all but four of Spurs’ Premier League games, but is currently enduring a tricky spell at the heart of the Tottenham defence.

Having conceded a penalty against Chelsea last month, the England defender was then arguably at fault for West Ham’s opener recently, which led to him being dropped and replaced by Toby Alderweireld against Burnley on Sunday, again sitting out the win against Fulham.

Dier had played 90 minutes in each of Spurs’ Europa League ties against Austrian outfit Wolfsberger, so Jose Mourinho might have been resting him ahead of Thursday’s trip to Fulham.

The Tottenham boss doesn’t appear to know his best central defensive pair – with the likes of Davinson Sanchez, Joe Rodon and even Ben Davies all having played there this season.

But the 27-year-old, who reportedly earns £72,000-a-week, has played more Premier League minutes than any other defender this term, and Mabbutt told FFC that he still has faith in Dier. He said:

“I think Eric has shown what a player he can be for both Spurs and for England. And, again, it’s down to the manager to see who he feels is the best on that particular day or occasion for it.

“And then the other player will then come out like Eric did and say’ my confidence is fine’. If it’s not confidence, ‘I made a couple mistakes’. ‘Hey, let’s work on it, lets get back together, and a deal with it’. It’s all about finding a solution, making a plan.

“That’s what a manager has to do, he’s got 26 players in this squad, every single player is different. Everyone needs different things to make them work. But that’s what a manager has to do, he’s got to get inside that player. Every single player, how to get the best out of them. That’s his role. That’s what his role as a manager is.”

Dier is going through one those periods where everything that can go wrong seems to be going wrong.

However, he’s shown previously for both club and country that he’s more than capable of performing at this level, so it’s just about eradicating those mistakes and getting back to his best.