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- Daily Mirror
Ange Postecoglou's one-word remark embarrassed Arsenal before Benjamin Sesko joined Man Utd
Benjamin Sesko has signed for Manchester United after Arsenal's interest was rebuffed last summer, a snubbing which saw former Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou produce a jestful jibe Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou brutally dubbed Benjamin Sesko"smart" for rejecting Arsenal last year. The Gunners had been pursuing Manchester United 's new signing for some time before opting to go in a different direction. Mikel Arteta's search for a striker concluded this summer with the £64million acquisition of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. However, several targets, including Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Sesko, had been considered before settling on Gyokeres, who himself turned down interest from United. The 22-year-old Sesko will now spearhead Ruben Amorim's attack for the forthcoming Premier League season. Last year, during the Euros, Postecoglou commented on the marksman ahead of Slovenia's group stage match against England, offering an insightful and rather comical perspective on the failed Arsenal move. "I think a big club would have looked at him this year, and it's a smart move for him to stay there for another year," Postecoglou said while providing analysis for ITV during Euro 2024. "I think there's still some development in him, but really good attributes for a striker position, for sure," he added, referring to the forward who had just signed a new contract with RB Leipzig to ward off potential suitors. ITV presenter Mark Pougatch then asked the Australian: "Is that the Tottenham manager saying it's a smart move not to go to Arsenal?" Postecoglou delivered a cheeky response as he declared: "No comment." This sparked laughter from everyone in the ITV studio, including Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane. Reports emerged last summer that Arsenal were poised to trigger Sesko's £55m release clause, but their interest quickly faded after the striker signed his fresh contract, reports Football London. Similar rumours surfaced again in January and during this summer's transfer window, but with a higher price tag attached, their chase swiftly ended, and Gyokeres was secured instead. The Red Devils then pounced to land themselves a striker, confirming Sesko's arrival in a deal worth £74m on Saturday and presenting him to supporters ahead of a pre-season clash with Fiorentina. Sesko was delighted when questioned about why he chose United over other potential destinations, including Arsenal and Newcastle United, who tabled a more generous offer for him this summer. "The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future," declared Sesko. "When we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon. "From the moment that I arrived, I could feel the positive energy and family environment that the club has created. It is clearly the perfect place to reach my maximum level and fulfil all of my ambitions. "I cannot wait to start learning from Ruben [Amorim] and connecting with my team-mates to achieve the success that we all know we are capable of together." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The Hindu
11 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Clarence High School releases picture postcards to mark 110th anniversary
This year, Clarence High School in Bengaluru turned 110 and to mark the occasion, four picture postcards were released in July. The postcards feature five people who were instrumental in structuring the framework of the institution. While one postcard bears the images of Alfred McDonald Redwood and Walter McDonald Redwood who founded Clarence High School in 1914, the others are of former principals Wilfred Wilcox and Arthur CA Flack, and a former KG coordinator Emma Horton. According to Retd Commodore Prem Reuben (Indian Navy), administrator of the school, the idea stemmed from an attempt to honour, 'the stalwarts of the school who have brought us to where we are'. 'People tend to forget history, and we felt this was one way to recall our past and get the younger generation enthused about its traditions and heritage,' says Commodore Reuben. 'They did the initial groundwork to set things in place; that was one reason we wanted to honour them.' Commodore Reuben says former principal Wilfred Wilcox came from a school in Ooty and rescued Clarence from shutting down, and in the course of time, improved its facilities and began the high school section. He adds that his team came across several interesting stories and anecdotes during their research pertaining to this commemorative project. Arthur CA Flackwas principal for almost 40 years and had a strong connect with the children. He used to take pains to teach them himself, says Commodore Reuben, adding that some of his students who are still in the city have wonderful things to say about him. 'I am told he walked into a class on substitution and though it was the Hindi period he was able to teach them, despite being a chemistry teacher and an Australian.' Commodore Reuben adds he heard only good things about Flack during his research, and says, 'He was a down-to-earth person who used to ride around on a cycle, moving on to a scooter much later.' He recalls how Emma Horton was associated with the school until the early '90s. 'She was iconic and she did a lot of good for the school, especially the kindergarten section. She was a member of the board and management, and Horton KG block is named after her.' 'The idea of these postcards was to spark curiosity among the current generation about the people who laid the foundation of the school,' says Commodore Reuben. While the cards are available at the postal department, Commodore Reuben says they are encouraging interested parties to collect the cards from school. 'The postcards are not being sold. Rather, we hope those who want them will make a donation towards a fee concession for deserving students whose families are struggling financially.' Each pack comprises four postcards. Clarence High School is onPottery Road, Richards Town. For details call 080-46334633
Hindustan Times
11 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Gambhir was done with India's stale approach after Australia debacle, pulled up Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and…: Report
How drastically have things changed in six months? Almost the same bunch of Indian batters, who struggled big time in Australia, enjoyed a record-breaking outing in England. From the low of Down Under to the remarkable high in the UK, this Indian team was pretty much unrecognisable throughout the 25 days of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Shubman Gill's 754 runs, Rishabh Pant's 479, KL Rahul's 532 and Ravindra Jadeja's 516. All this looked nothing less than a distant dream when the Indian team, battered and bruised, returned after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3. Barring two senior players – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – the squad was more or less the same. Yes, the ball and conditions were different, but playing against the Dukes ball in England is way more challenging than facing the Kookaburra in Australia. Gautam Gambhir knew he had to shake things up, especially with Shubman Gill(AFP) What changed was the approach, led by none other than Gautam Gambhir. The Indian head coach, who had witnessed the destruction of Indian batting, ensured that the old practices were abandoned and replaced by newer, more productive, trustworthy tactics. A report in The Indian Express claims that Gambhir led this wave of change, which brought out the best in batters, especially the captain and the vice-captain of this team. Also Read: Indian dressing room turned to Lord Shiva, listened to 16th-century Stuti in Oval Test when mood dipped; result followed Rishabh Pant enjoyed a career-defining series in Australia during the 2020-21 tour. The two Tests in Sydney and Brisbane quite easily fast-tracked him on the path to greatness that he is on now. Hence, when India reached the Australian shores, hoping to preserve the BGT for at least a couple more years, plenty was expected of him. However, the returns were underwhelming with just 255 runs at an average of 28.33, a huge letdown. Similarly, Shubman Gill felt the heat too. Despite showing promise in Australia, all he managed while batting at No. 3 was 93 runs from three Tests. How Gautam Gambhir shook things up Gambhir's message to both was clear: spend more time at the crease. Previously, the common theme for the batters was to 'show intent' and keep moving. But with Gambhir, the idea was to be patient, bide time, and let the runs come to you rather than the other way around. The clear shift in focus yielded fruitful dividends. Both Gill and Pant were keen to play the waiting game. Gill, believed to be a lot more old-school in that regard, jelled into it well. As for Pant, the vice-captain, sensing the need of the hour, too, was willing to adapt. Of course, Pant gets these pangs of rush blood, but when the visuals of him speaking to himself after nearly throwing his wicket went viral, one could understand how seriously he started to cherish his wicket. The Indian Express also reported that Sitanshu Kotak's addition helped implement calm inside the dressing room. During India's practice sessions, both Gambhir and Kotak would carefully pay attention to all batters, be at their ears, and make them understand the virtue of patience whenever they sensed urgency creeping into the batters' minds. Jadeja and Rahul, the other two veterans, benefitted equally. Both had shown promise in Australia, but couldn't get the big scores. In England, Rahul endured the grind at the top, seeing off the new ball, whereas Jadeja did the same in the lower middle order. That he almost saw India through at Lord's was one of the best examples of batting with the tail Indian cricket has ever seen. A few things here and there, and India could have achieved what they haven't been able to since 2007.
