Chelsea’s Rudiger relishing Roma return
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is keen to return to his former club AS Roma and play in front of their fans at the Stadio Olimpico, the German international said ahead of the London side’s Champions League game in Italy on Tuesday.Rudiger made 72 appearances for the Serie A side before joining Chelsea in July and has played 12 times for the Premier League champions, who are fourth in the league and top their Champions League group.The 24-year-old anticipated meeting his former team before the Champions League draw.“I spoke to my parents (after the draw) and I already knew and my parents even told me that you will get Roma,” Rudiger said.“I was happy and I am happy to go to Rome, to go there and play against my old team because I have a big respect. I had two wonderful years there with ups and downs, with injuries.“They were standing always behind me, the players, the team, the board and the fans.”Chelsea will be hoping to extend their three-match winning streak in all competitions against Roma and in the league game against second-placed Manchester United on Sunday.
Phivolcs: Slim probability of Taal Volcano caldera eruption View comments The unfortunate result also had ONE chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong ordering an “automatic rematch” between the two rivals.“These are true warriors, two of the best bantamweights in the world and they deserve another shot fair and square to see who’s the best,” Sityodtong said.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Emotional loss to La Salle good for UST moving forward, says Kung Fu Reyes Photo from ONE ChampionshipTOKYO, Japan—Kevin Belingon felt he already had Bibiano Fernandes all figured out in their third bout on Sunday, so much so that he would’ve handled the Brazilian star had he not been disqualifiedBelingon has a point after he came out blazing from the opening bell and quickly established control with his striking.ADVERTISEMENT Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? SEA Games 2019: PH’s Aira Villegas boxing bantamweight semi final (HIGHLIGHTS) PLAY LIST 03:00SEA Games 2019: PH’s Aira Villegas boxing bantamweight semi final (HIGHLIGHTS)00:50Trending Articles03:11SEA Games 2019: PH’s Ian Bautista boxing bantamweight semi final (HIGHLIGHTS)02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Tim Cone still willing to coach Gilas but admits decision won’t be ‘simple yes or no’ ‘Duterte legacy:’ Gov’t boasts achievements so far
He did get caught with a solid punch on the jaw later in the first round but other than that, the Team Lakay standout was primed to prove that his victory in the second bout was no fluke.“I feel that I would’ve knocked him out if not for the disqualification,” Belingon said in Filipino early Monday morning at Grand Prince Hotel here. “And I would’ve also won clearly had the fight went to decision.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissSPORTSCoronation night?SPORTSThirdy Ravena gets offers from Asia, Australian ball clubsBelingon was issued with a red card in the third round due to illegal blows to the back of the head that resulted to an abrupt end to their trilogy.The disqualification also led to Fernandes recapturing the bantamweight world title after losing it to Belingon by split decision four months ago in Singapore. Sarah Geronimo’s ‘Tala’ enters Billboard’s world digital song sales chart Sarah Geronimo’s ‘Tala’ enters Billboard’s world digital song sales chart Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. MOST READ LATEST STORIES P260,000 each in aid to displaced Marawi folk released by US Comelec assures no disruption in operations with retirement of execs
Hearing aimed at addressing the passage of the Ministry of Education (MOE 2015/16 Fiscal Year Budget yesterday ended in deadlock as the Joint Committee of the Legislature could not reach a definite understanding.The House of Representatives passed the 2015/16 Budget on Wednesday with a caveat that the MOE will only receive funding to support personnel salary until Minister George Werner can appear before lawmakers to defend his projected figure.Based on said position, the Joint Committee on Ways, Means, Finance/Development Planning and Public Accounts scheduled a hearing involving the Ministries of Finance and Development Planning and Education.During the hearing, Education Minister George Werner began with an apology for his actions and comments made previously relative to his “controversial” Educational Reform Policy.He continued by providing what few lawmakers called “little information” about the ministry’s performance report for last budget year while at the same providing summary on the projected figure captured under the new envelope.While in speech, he was sharply interrupted by Montserrado County Representative Edward Forh who insisted that by entertaining the budget hearing could mean that the Legislature has agreed with the executive on the proposed reform.Several Representatives including, but not limited to, Dr. Bhofal Chambers, Larry Younquoi, Wesseh Blamoh and Lester Paye, sided with Rep. Forh; stressing that there remains fundamental problem with the draft policy. As such, in separate comments, the lawmakers insisted on the need to address the policy other than holding hearing on the budget.“How can we sit here to discuss a budget that supports a reform process that we as lawmakers have fundamental problems with? By doing so means that we endorse the policy which is not the reality,” Forh asserted.In defense of the Executive, Finance and Development Planning Minister Amara Konneh craved lawmakers’ consideration to pass the draft MOE budget, adding that most of the line-items in that budget do not support the reform process.He noted that passing MOE’s budget will help accelerate his approaches with international partners in attracting resources to the sector that needs government contribution as well.His comments again received serious opposing views from lawmakers who insisted that there have been about 100% increase of the ministry’s budget, and the writings on the wall show that the draft policy is captured in draft budget.The claims and counter claims brought heated argument between members of House and Senators who were part of the hearing.Said counter arguments involving Senators J. Milton Teahjay, Edward Dagoseh and the executive on one hand, and members of the House on the other, lasted for hours forcing the presiding officer, Representative Moses Kollie, to prematurely adjourn the hearing.In his closing remarks, Rep. Kollie said: “Henceforth let the word go that from now; I think the House will hold its hearing separate.”He reminded his colleagues from the upper chamber about article 34 of the 1986 Constitution which provides for financial bills to originate from the House of Representatives before going on to the Senate. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
‒ for disruption in SMS servicesDigicel Guyana Inc. has refuted claims made by the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company Limited (GTT) that Digicel “programming issues” are responsible for GTT customers not receiving Digicel text messages.The GTT related that it first became aware of the issue from feedback received from its customers, and having determined that the Digicel network was responsible for the problem, its technical team has been providing assistance to the Digicel team to have the issues on that company’s network resolved.But Digicel is claiming that this issue is ongoing, and as such, the respective technical teams of both Digicel and GTT have been in continuous discussions in relation to this issue, and more so in relation to continuing work to find a solution to the problem. The Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Guyana, Mr Gregory Dean, has said that “Digicel’s only interest” is in having a fully functioning service.“We firmly believe that, in the interest of customers, our joint efforts should be focused on finding an effective solution (to this problem) within the shortest time possible,” Dean has declared.In a statement, Digicel also noted that the timing of this latest GTT outburst strategically coincides with the July deadline for the ending of the telecommunications monopoly in Guyana; and that company has noted that the deadline has already passed.“Nevertheless, Digicel remains committed to ensuring that consumers benefit from all that liberalisation has to offer, and looks forward to the opportunity to be able to serve them with a full suite of innovative and value-packed communications services”, Digicel has said.
“Our task is to make sure we increase and develop football performance but our coaches have not been recognised. This is a motivation for them and we will see improvement of players as well as make sure there is consistence knowing at the end of the month they will be appreciated,” Okumbi, a former Mathare United head coach underscored.The 10 month long Sh1.1m partnership will see football writers from various media houses select the best coach from all the leagues in the country as well as national teams with the aim of building the capacity of local coaches.“We are delighted to launch the Coach of the Month Award just days after the new FKF showed fidelity in the ability of local coaches by appointing Stanley Okumbi to be the new Harambee Stars coach,” SJAK President Chris Mbaisi declared.“This recognition of local coaches will instil confidence in the coaching fraternity to make attractive for jobs in the region and beyond. I believe a local coach with the inside knowledge of players has the ability to bring success back to the national team and we urge Okumbi’s colleagues in Premier League and National Super League to support him in his new responsibility,” he said.Mbaisi challenged FKF to ensure coaches undergo regular training so that the technical level of Kenyan players can be par with world standards.“The role coaches play in the development of players is a critical one and having launched a monthly award scheme for players last season, it was prudent to also recognise the responsibility of coaches in a bid to improve the standards of our game,” Mbaisi added.The inaugural award for the Month of February will take place March 8, a week after the Player of the Month gong where the winner receives Sh100,000 after the prize money was doubled from last season’s Sh50,000.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) 0Shares0000SJAK President Chris Mbaisi (L) alongside Harambee Stars head coach Stanley Okumbi when receiving the cheque on February 23, 2016.PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaNAIROBI, February 23 – Harambee Stars coach Stanley Okumbi believes the development of talent in football will grow after the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) partnered with Fidelity Insurance to launch the Coach of the Month Award.Okumbi who was recently appointed Stars tactician said the new deal that will see the best coach rewarded with Sh50,000 and a trophy engraved with his name, will motivate trainers unearth talent from different parts of the country.
Arsene Wenger Arsene Wenger’s time at Arsenal is up, we are told by angry and frustrated Gooners.And they may be right, perhaps it is time for him to go. But maybe it isn’t…?After all, Wenger’s departure, if that is to be the end result of the current malaise and malcontent, is only part of the story. The second instalment is… what then?The hopeful among the Emirates faithful will cling to the belief they could perhaps persuade Pep Guardiola to swap dominance in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich for the battle to take the Gunners back to English football’s summit.Guardiola, however, always seems to be a man with a plan. He swapped the biggest club in Spain (admittedly you could toss a coin between Barcelona and Real Madrid) for the biggest club in Germany. So when the time comes to move to the Premier League, as it surely will, the smart money will be on him joining the biggest club in England. And no matter any sense of entitlement around north London, that ain’t Arsenal.Instead, it doesn’t take a great leap of the imagination to foresee a future whereby Louis van Gaal steadies the ship at Manchester United, wins the odd pot or two and then takes up a lucrative short-term role as a national team manager ahead of the World Cup in 2018 before sailing into retirement as he approaches his late 60s.Enter Pep…Jurgen Klopp is the other obvious candidate, and there seems to be a groundswell of support for him among those fed up with Wenger’s pesky achievement of only ensuring Champions League qualification for 16 years in succession.Klopp, as I’m sure you’re all aware, is the manager of Borussia Dortmund. That’s the Borussia Dortmund who are currently 14th in an 18-team Bundesliga, 22 points behind the leaders, just two points off the bottom, and who have won only four league games all season.Yes, I know he’s had to sell all his best players to better and richer rivals (mainly in the same country) and, given those restraints, anyone would struggle to maintain the high levels of consistency of previous years.After all, imagine how hard it would have been for Wenger to keep Arsenal in the top four for more than a decade and a half if he hadn’t been able to keep hold of the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie, Sami Nasri, Gael Clichy, etc, etc.He has protected their place at Europe’s top table while selling some of his best players and balancing the books, at the same time as the club moved into one of the finest stadiums in Europe.I know Arsenal fans pay some of the highest prices in Europe for the privilege of the comfort afforded them in their opulent surroundings in N7, but they have also been blessed with some of the best football played on the continent since Wenger took the reins in October 1996.I’m also fairly sure that, however hard done by they are feeling right now, even the ardent anti-Wenger brigade would have been horrified at the unedifying mobile phone footage of a small group of supporters (and it should be remembered it was only a small group) abusing the 65-year-old Frenchman as he boarded the train following the weekend defeat at Stoke. (Incidentally, given that one criticism levelled against him is his stubborn streak, I would have thought booing him at a railway station would be entirely counter-productive if the aim is to convince him to resign from office).Yes, there are areas of the team that need addressing. They continue to look weak at the back and they lack leaders. But so do Manchester United, and Louis van Gaal has stated elsewhere on talkSPORT.com today that he won’t be buying rearguard reinforcements in January.Now both men might be stubborn and wrong. But I’m happy to admit they know far more about the relative strengths and weaknesses of the defenders who will supposedly be available in the New Year than I do. Maybe the quality and value for money is simply not there?The other stick with which Wenger is beaten is he doesn’t win enough silverware. “Fourth place is not a trophy,” is the lament. No, it’s not. But if they finish fifth for a few seasons in a row we’ll see who wants to manage Arsenal then. Or play for them, for that matter.The fact is it’s increasingly difficult for Arsenal to win the Premier League. Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all have greater financial muscle, and only that trio have won the title since the Gunners’ last success in 2004.As for the Champions League, will you be betting the mortgage that anyone outside of Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Real Madrid will have their hands on the giant cup in Berlin on June 6 next year?So that leaves only the League Cup and FA Cup up for grabs, and Arsenal are the current holders of the latter.It might not be enough for their fans – “we’re a big club and we deserve better,” they chorus. But let’s be fair, it’s bloody hard to win major silverware season after season after season.Liverpool had won 18 League titles up to 1990, but have not tasted domestic glory since. Manchester United’s barren run in pursuit of that trophy stretched back 26 years until Alex Ferguson delivered their Holy Grail in 1993.Arsenal, themselves, had waited seven years to be crowned champions until Wenger delivered the Double in his first full season in charge in 1997-98.Now, I’m not one of those who subscribes to the theory that change shouldn’t be made because “there is no-one better.” After all, how do you know until you change?But after Matt Busby, Manchester United had four managers before Fergie. Brendan Rodgers is the eighth man tasked with ending Liverpool’s title drought.Be careful what you wish for is a well-worn phrase. Maybe it’s one Gooners should consider. 1
GERARD MCGILL took the road less travelled to aid the Donegal Masters in their All-Ireland win.The Glencolmcille native travelled from Carlow – where he is now based – to Donegal once a week for training and his effort was rewarded on Saturday as Donegal lowered Dublin’s colours in the final.Donegal won 0-9 to 0-7 for a memorable triumph. “It was a great performance,” McGill said, speaking to Ocean FM’s Paddy McGill.“The boys worked fierce hard. It’s very satisfying to win, more satisfying the way we did. It was serious graft in the second half. It’s great to see it.”McGill is playing these days for Eire Og in Carlow. Previously, he lined out for Donegal under Mickey Moran and has managed Dublin and Carlow at senior ladies level.He hailed the influence of the Tir Chonaill forwards on Saturday. He said: “We had a couple of marvellous scores in the second half. That’s what matters. If we can do our job, the boys still have to score – and they stepped up.” Listen to the full interview below …Listen: Glen’s Gerard McGill on the long road to Masters glory was last modified: September 23rd, 2019 by Chris McNultyShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:CarlowDonegal MastersGerard McGillGlencolmcilleNAOMH COLUMBA
“This is exactly why they need Jose Mourinho, because he would turn around to Levy and say ‘fine, I’m going’.“In fact, he probably wouldn’t sign in the first place because he wouldn’t put up with that.“Jose Mourinho being appointed manager of Spurs would change the culture and the way they do things completely.“He is exactly what they need because they are so starved of success.“They have been feebly tapping at the door of the elite level for a little while under Pochettino, without any realistic notion of breaking through that door.“Jose Mourinho would smash that door down.”Watch a clip of Adrian Durham and Darren Gough on talkSPORT above getty But the Spurs job could also be vacant soon too, if reports are to be believed, with claims in Germany saying Bayern Munich want Pochettino to replace Niko Kovac.And although Durham says Mourinho would be a great fit at either of the north London rivals, he believes the Portuguese could bring about a much-need change of culture if he took over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.And he also claims the ex-Chelsea and Man United boss – who has won eight league titles in England, Italy, Spain and Portugal – would help Spurs ‘break down the door’ to the elite level, which he claims they have been ‘feebly tapping’ at under Pochettino.Speaking on Wednesday’s Drivetime, Durham said:“Could you imagine the conversation with Daniel Levy when Mourinho says ‘I want this player for £120m’ and Levy says ‘well you’ve got to get Wanyama out, you’ve got to get Winks out, you’ve got to do this and do that’. Pochettino was once tipped to replace Mourinho in the Man United hotseat – now it could be the other way around Sky Sports Mourinho is ready to return to the dugout after a spell in the pundit’s chair since being sacked by Man United Jose Mourinho is the perfect match for the Tottenham job, believes Adrian Durham.The talkSPORT host claims ‘the Special One’ would succeed where Pochettino has failed in bringing success to the club and says Spurs should appoint him without hesitation if their current boss departs.Mourinho has been strongly linked with a return to the Premier League and is said to be eyeing the Arsenal job with Unai Emery currently under pressure. 2 2
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Sligo Rovers head to Dalymount Park in Dublin looking for their first win in six games this evening, when they take on Bohemians.The Bit O’ Red have drawn four of their last five games, and sit just outside the relegation places.But manager Gerard Lyttle believes they are close to a return to winning says…Audio Playerhttps://www.oceanfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Gerard-Lyttle-Friday-Clip.mp300:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.Audio Playerhttps://www.oceanfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Gerard-Lyttle-Clip-2.mp300:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.Daniel Kearns is close to a return to action following a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.The winger has been training this week, and could come in to contention for inclusion in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to Dalymount Park to face Bohemians.New signings Benny Igiehon and Rhys McCabe will be eligible from July, while Gary Armstrong is back training with the team and will also be available again from next month.The Rovers boss says they need the extra options…Audio Playerhttps://www.oceanfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Gerard-Lyttle-Clip-new-players.mp300:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.Meanwhile, new striker Benny Igiehon says he has been encouraged by what he has seen since coming to the club.The former Scarborough United frontman has been training with the squad for the past three weeks, and says the team have been unlucky to not pick up wins in that time…Audio Playerhttps://www.oceanfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Benny-Igiehon-Clip.mp300:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.Kick-off tonight is at 7.45pm, the same time as Finn Harps take on reigning champions Dundalk in Oriel Park.Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers’ next home game has been pushed back 24 hours.The fixture against Shamrock Rovers was due to be played on Saturday week, July 1, but has been rearranged for the Sunday evening with kick-off at 6pm at the Showgrounds.The re-fixture is because of Shamrock Rovers’ tie against FC Stjarnan of Iceland on the Thursday beforehand in the Europa League.The highly anticipated northwest derby between Finn Harps and Derry City, scheduled for this night week in Finn Park has been postponed with the Candystripes set to travel to FC Midtjylland in Denmark in the Europa League on the Thursday.A new date for the Harps game will be set in due course.The financial impact is likely to be keenly felt by Harps, who would have been hoping for a bumper crowd for the home game against their near-neighbours.The club say they will be issuing a further statement on the matter in due course.