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29 minutes ago
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Wrexham AFC's Ryan Longman aiming for winning mentality
Wrexham will play three friendlies against A-League opposition during the trip to Australia and New Zealand, starting with tomorrow's clash with Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium (10am kick-off). That is followed by another game in Australia against Sydney FC on July 15 before facing Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand on July 19. Phil Parkinson's men secured an historic third successive promotion and are preparing for the new campaign which starts against Southampton at St Marys Stadium on Saturday August 9. It is a case of start as you mean to go on as far as Longman is concerned. "It (going on tour to Australia and New Zealand) is something I've never done before so I am looking forward to going over there and experiencing what it's like," said the wing-back, who made 19 league appearances for the Reds in 2024-25 and scored his first goal in the final day victory at Lincoln. "It's amazing getting the chance to go to places like this. "I don't think many clubs get this opportunity, especially a Championship side, so it's an unbelievable privilege to be able to do it. "We had a great few days back training last week and we are going to carry that on during the tour. "It will be new experience playing these teams but it's a privilege to be out there playing them. "Obviously we are going out to win the games but the most important thing is minutes in the tank. "I've heard there's a big support out there so I am looking forward to seeing what it's like." It is just over four weeks until Wrexham's opening day clash with Southampton, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, with the game kicking off at 12.30om after being selected for live television coverage. Longman is relishing the showdown, adding: "Southampton is going to be a great game. "These are the games we want to play so we're all we're all looking forward to it." Longman joined Wrexham from Hull City in January and he helped the Reds finish runners-up in League One to go straight up. His spell out of the Championship was short-lived as the 24-year-old, who has also had loan spells with AFC Wimbledon and Millwall after starting out at Brighton, celebrated a first promotion of his career. MORE WREXHAM AFC NEWS Phil Parkinson won't rule out making new signings during Wrexham tour Australian cricket legend Aaron Finch gives Wrexham players catching practice "I really enjoyed the summer. Obviously it helps when you have had a promotion so it was enjoyable," he said. "A lot of players can go through their whole careers without a promotion so I'm happy to experience it. "That's why I came in. I believed in the project, I believed we could get promotion. "It wasn't ideal me dropping down to League One but I fell in love with the club, I fell in love with the idea and it was the perfect move."
Leader Live
29 minutes ago
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Louis Saha gives verdict on Wrexham's pursuit of Tom Cairney
The Reds, backed by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, finished runners-up in League One last season to secure an historic third successive promotion. With the club back in the Championship next season for the first time in 43 years, Phil Parkinson is looking to strengthen his squad for the biggest step-up yet with Wrexham coming up against the likes Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City, who have all been relegated from the Premier League. Jamie Vardy and Ben Davies are among the players linked with a move to The Racecourse along with Fulham captain Cairney, who has been offered a new contract by the Cottagers, and former Manchester United, Spurs and Fulham striker Saha feels a move to The Racecourse could come off. When asked whether players join Wrexham for the money or for the Hollywood connection, Saha told Coin Poker: "There is a bit of a combination. Players will always consider what benefits their career. "For Tom Cairney, he needs guarantees that he'll have playing time, that he's part of a plan. He'll want to know the club are growing. "For most players, they need to know where the club is headed and what they'll be offered. "Of course, there's another aspect and you need to be convinced that the money is right, and that's important. "There's another aspect too, of visibility. Wrexham are not a traditionally big club but they're doing amazing things off the pitch, and the two owners are very commercially astute. "It's a different kind of club, it's a new way of doing things, and they're doing them well." Saha feels Fulham would understand if Cairney decided it was time for a new challenge after making more than 350 league appearances since joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2015. "He has been very loyal. Now it's time for him to consider those moves that might make more sense for him," he added. MORE WREXHAM AFC NEWS Wrexham captain McClean delighted to embark on Australia trip with very clear agenda 'Hot ticket' - Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles thrilled to face Wrexham "He's been captain there for some time, and at a certain point you have to consider that you only get one career. "You need to think about yourself, and if he decides Wrexham are the right club for him, everyone at Fulham will respect that decision. "He's given Fulham everything for years, he's been one of their top players consistently. He hasn't played every game but he knows how to make an impact. "He deserves the excellent reputation he has, but it may be time to move on."
South Wales Guardian
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- South Wales Guardian
Thursday's briefing: Lionesses roar back and PSG continue to look the real deal
Paris St Germain will take on Chelsea in the Club World Cup final at the weekend while there was some exciting news for Manchester United and a setback for Crystal Palace. The pass. The finish. 😍 A beautiful strike from Lauren James to give us the lead 🤌 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 9, 2025 Lauren James' double helped England secure a resounding 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in Zurich to keep their European Championship title defence alive. Defeat to France in the tournament opener had all-but ensured the Lionesses would need three points to avoid crashing out at the group stage and, with Prince William in attendance at the Stadion Letzigrund, James got them off to a great start with a stunning 22nd-minute opener. Alessia Russo earned the assist and added another when Georgia Stanway doubled England's lead in first-half stoppage time before James made it three on the hour. Ella Toone, the lone fresh face in Sarina Wiegman's starting XI, got on the scoresheet seven minutes later with a fourth, ensuring England – who will finish the group stage against tournament newcomers Wales – are now in prime position to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals. France are set to go through as group winners after a 4-1 win over Wales, who are on the verge of going home. 🏴 @ChelseaFC 🆚 @PSG_inside 🇫🇷🗓️ Sunday 13th July 2025🏟️ MetLife Stadium — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) July 9, 2025 European champions Paris St Germain produced a blistering performance to power into the Club World Cup final with a 4-0 rout of Real Madrid. A one-sided semi-final in New York on Wednesday was effectively settled inside the opening 24 minutes as Fabian Ruiz struck twice either side of an Ousmane Dembele effort. Spanish giants Real had no answer to the rampant Champions League winners, who added a fourth goal at the MetLife Stadium late on through Goncalo Ramos. PSG – who will play Chelsea in Sunday's final – were every bit as hot as the temperature, which reached 32C during the game. Lord Sebastian Coe has been given a leading role in delivering Manchester United's new stadium. Lord Coe, who chaired London's 2012 Olympic and Paralympic bid, has been appointed as chair-designate of the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for the Old Trafford Regeneration project. The former International Olympic Committee president previously chaired a task force set up by United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to look at stadium options for United amid a wider regeneration of the surrounding area. He will now play a key part in the development of the 100,000-seater stadium, which Ratcliffe wants to be the 'Wembley of the north'. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion, Spanish news agency EFE has reported. The 66-year-old Italian has also been fined 386,361.93 Euros – around £333,000 – for failing to pay tax on revenue raised from his image rights during his first spell as Real Madrid manager between 2013 and 2015. However, it appears unlikely that Ancelotti will serve jail time as non-violent crimes committed by defendants who have no previous convictions are often met with suspended sentences. Nous restons en Ligue 1 🔴🔵 L'Olympique Lyonnais se félicite de la décision, rendue ce jour par la DNCG, de maintenir le Club en Ligue 1. — Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) July 9, 2025 Lyon have won their appeal against relegation to the French second division, a decision which puts Crystal Palace's participation in next season's Europa League in major doubt. Palace thought they had secured a place in Europe's second-tier club competition thanks to their FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May but uncertainty quickly arose as to whether they would be allowed to enter due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules. Outgoing Palace shareholder John Textor has an interest in French club Lyon, who qualified for the same competition. Lyon had reached a settlement with UEFA agreeing to be excluded from European competitions next season if their relegation was confirmed on appeal, a move which would almost certainly have meant Palace could play in the Europa League. However, Lyon's success and higher league position means Palace are set to be moved down to the Conference League. Sources close to UEFA had previously indicated that Nottingham Forest would take the English spot in the Europa League vacated by Palace. The group stages of Euro 2025 continues as Group A concludes with hosts Switzerland taking on Finland and Norway playing Iceland. Elsewhere, the early qualifiers for the Europa League and Europa Conference League kick off, with St Patrick's Athletic and Northern Irish side Larne in action.
