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Soccer-Man Utd are in 'no man's land' due to constant managerial churn, says Rashford
(Reuters) -Manchester United's exiled forward Marcus Rashford has delivered a scathing assessment of the Premier League side's struggles, saying the club remains stuck in "no man's land" due to constantly changing coaches with different philosophies. Rashford has not played for United since December after a fallout with coach Ruben Amorim, with the England international spending the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa before joining Barcelona on another loan deal last month. The 27-year-old, once the lynchpin of United's attack, said the last few months away from the Old Trafford side have allowed him to "take a step back" and analyse why the club which finished a lowly 15th last season has been floundering. "People say that we've been in a transition for years but to be in a transition you have to start the transition. The actual transition hasn't started yet," Rashford said on 'The Rest is Football' podcast. "When Liverpool went through this, they got (Juergen) Klopp and they stuck with him. They didn't win in the beginning, people only remember his final few years when he was competing with (Manchester) City and winning the biggest trophies. "To start a transition, you have to make a plan and stick to it. This is where I speak about being realistic about what your situation is. We've had that many different managers, ideas and strategies in order to win that you end up in no man's land." United have not won the Premier League title since 2012-13, the last season of manager Alex Ferguson's career before he retired, while Liverpool have now equalled their tally of 20 league titles. United's managerial carousel since Ferguson's exit has included David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag, with each bringing vastly different playing styles. "When Ferguson was in charge, not only were there principles for the first team but they were for the whole academy," Rashford said. "They'd all understand the principles of playing the Man United way. Any team that's been successful over a period of time, they have principles that mean that any coach or player that comes in has to align to or add to the principles." United have won several cups since their last league title, but Rashford attributed them to squad quality rather than systematic success. "At times, I feel like United were hungry to win so we'll always try to adapt and sign players that fit the system. But that was reactionary," Rashford added. "If your direction is always changing you can't expect to win the league. You might win some cup tournaments, but it's because you have a good coach, good players and match winners in your team." (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru;Editing by Christian Radnedge)
The Star
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Rugby-WRU boss Tierney to take break to battle cancer
(Reuters) -Welsh Rugby Union CEO Abi Tierney will step away from the sport to focus on treatment for cancer, the governing body said on Wednesday. Tierney, who became the first female chief executive of the WRU in 2024, will take time away beginning on August 22, with WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood taking charge. "This has not been an easy decision, but it is one I must make to focus fully on my health and recovery," Tierney said in a statement. "I am grateful for the support I have already received from my family, friends, and colleagues, and I am confident in the team's ability to continue our work during my absence. I kindly ask for understanding and privacy during this time." Tierney's absence comes amid a troubling time for Welsh rugby. The WRU last month announced formal talks aiming to restructure the domestic professional game by the 2027-28 season, saying its current system with four regional clubs was "financially unsustainable". Four professional clubs -- Cardiff Rugby, Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons -- represent Wales in the United Rugby Championship. No Welsh side has won the competition since 2016-17. Cardiff, the largest of the four, entered administration in April after owners Helford Capital failed to meet its funding obligations. "The most important topic on our agenda right now is the consultation on the future of elite rugby in Wales," Collier-Keywood said. "This will be led by our director of rugby and elite performance, Dave Reddin, as a member of the executive and I will take overall responsibility for its successful delivery, working closely with board members..." Wales' men's team has also fallen out of the top 10 in the world rankings after they finished bottom of the standings in this year's Six Nations, leading to the departure of coach Warren Gatland. Steve Tandy was appointed head coach last month. (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru)
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Cricket-Australia boss says tests could send nations 'bankrupt'
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes - Fifth Test - England v Australia - The Oval, London, Britain - July 31, 2023 England's Zak Crawley takes a catch to dismiss Australia's Marnus Labuschagne off the bowling of Mark Wood Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg says the traditional test format could push some cricket nations into financial ruin and the sport may be better off with fewer five-day matches. Greenberg, who replaced Nick Hockley as CEO in March, said the future of test cricket may involve fewer nations and more investment in marquee series like the Ashes. "I don't think everyone in world cricket needs to aspire to play test cricket, and that might be OK," Greenberg told reporters on Wednesday, marking 100 days before Australia host England in the Ashes. "We're literally trying to send countries bankrupt if we force them to try to play test cricket." Greenberg, the former head of the sport's players' union, said cricket boards needed to prioritise meaningful contests over volume. "Scarcity in test cricket is our friend, not our foe," he said. "We need to make sure we invest in the right spaces to play test cricket where it means something and has jeopardy. "That's why the Ashes will be as enormous and profitable as it is — because it means something." While the five-test Ashes series starting in Perth in late-November has seen record demand for tickets, the longest format is under siege from T20 cricket. Mushrooming T20 franchise leagues offering lucrative player contracts are crowding out the global calendar and have prompted a slew of top players to give up tests and one-day internationals. Though Australia maintains a bumper schedule of tests every home summer, it was also one of the earlier movers in T20, with the Big Bash League (BBL) set for its 15th season in December. CA has resisted allowing private investment in BBL teams but Greenberg signalled the policy could be coming to an end following a review by Boston Consulting Group. "It would be completely naive of us sitting here in Australia to not explore (privatisation)," he said. "I'm not suggesting there's been a decision made, and ultimately it won't just be my decision or Cricket Australia's decision. "It will be the whole of leadership of Australian cricket and it has to be beneficial for everyone." (Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
