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BBC News
2 minutes ago
- BBC News
Fitzpatrick and Hojgaard start well at British Masters
British Masters - round one-6 T Aiken (SA), M Schwab (Aut), L Haotong (Chn), M Siem (Ger); -5 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), K Nakajima (Jap)Selected others: -4 M Wallace (Eng), E Ferguson (Sco); -3 R Hojgaard (Den), N Hojgaard (Den), A Fitzpatrick Eng); -1 L Donald (Eng), M Penge (Eng); +1 A Rai (Eng)Full leaderboard English Ryder Cup hopeful Matt Fitzpatrick carded a five-under 67 to sit one shot behind joint leaders Thomas Aiken, Matthias Schwab, Li Haotong and Marcel Siem after the opening round of the British was also a strong start from another Englishman in Matt Wallace, who opened with four birdies in the first five holes and finished alongside Scotland's Ewen Ferguson in a group of five players on four the 2022 US Open champion, said: "This week is another opportunity to play well."Despite making what he described as "a bit of a ropey start", Fitzpatrick, who is hoping to earn a call-up for next month's Ryder Cup, said he ultimately "played really solid"."It really felt like I've hit the ball well and done everything right," he Rasmus Hojgaard is the only player who can overtake Ireland's Shane Lowry - who is playing at the Tour Championship, a non-qualifying event - to clinch the sixth and final automatic spot in Europe's team for the Ryder posted a 69 to sit in a group of five on three under that includes his twin brother Nicolai."I get reminded of it [the Ryder Cup permutation] every day at the moment," said Rasmus will earn a place in Luke Donald's team if he finishes in a tie for 29th with one other player or better, as he seeks the 13.7 points he who picked up two birdies on the front and back nine, with his only bogey arriving at the fifth hole after a wayward approach to the green, added: "You can't just forget about it."I try to focus on 'what can I do to try and put myself in position to have a chance of winning this golf tournament?', and that's taking it hole by hole and do my best."If it happens, it would be great, but I don't try and put too much energy into it."The tournament on the Belfry's Brabazon course is the final qualifying event for the biennial contest between Europe and the United States, which is being staged for the 45th time next showpiece will be held from 26-28 September at Bethpage Black in New York. Fitzpatrick states his case Fellow Ryder Cup hopeful Fitzpatrick mixed seven birdies with two bogeys as he continued to make his case for inclusion by Donald, as Europe aim to retain the trophy away from home for the first time since 2012."It means the world to be a part of it," said Fitzpatrick. "Outside of winning a major, it is normally the first thing on a goal sheet at the start of a Ryder Cup year."We have got a great opportunity to do something we have not done in a while and obviously to be a part of that would be special."Donald is due to announce his six captain's picks on 1 it is far from certain who he will select, with Jon Rahm, Ludvig Aberg, Sepp Straka and England's Fitzpatrick, Wallace, Aaron Rai, Marco Penge and Harry Hall all likely to be under consideration.
Glasgow Times
3 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham's ‘statement of intent' with Callum Doyle signing
The Red Dragons have been busy this summer as Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's men rebuild for their first season back in English football's second tier since the 1981-82 campaign. Doyle, who joins in a deal the PA news agency understands to be worth £7.5million, is Wrexham's 10th permanent signing since promotion and follows last week's club-record £10m purchase of Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich. The 21-year-old has signed a contract until 2029, with City holding a buy-back option and inserting a 25 per cent sell-on clause. A fresh pour of bold. Callum Doyle joins the squad. 🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC — Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) August 21, 2025 'Callum's a player we've obviously been looking at over the summer,' Wrexham boss Parkinson said. 'Always difficult deals to get because there's a player in demand. We've had to compete with some really good clubs to bring him here. 'He's only 21, he's got a lot of Championship experience, an England Under-21 international. I think he's a player of huge potential. 'This hasn't broken the transfer record. It's in line with other transfers we've made already this summer. Callum Doyle spent last season on loan at Norwich (Bradley Collyer/PA) 'But I think it is a statement of intent that we've won the signature over some established Championship clubs, who've been in the division and Premiership before recently, and obviously clubs in other European leagues.' Doyle came through the youth system at City, who have farmed the defender out on loans to Sunderland, Coventry, Leicester and most recently Norwich. The England Under-21 international already widespread Championship experience is in contention for Saturday's clash with Sheffield Wednesday. 'Obviously it's difficult to break through into Man City's team,' Parkinson said. 'I think Callum was at the stage in his career where he's ready to find a home, he'd had a lot of loan moves, and be part of something. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has had a busy summer in the transfer market (Cody Froggatt/PA) 'I've had a good chat with him over the last few days, and we were looking forward to getting him in with the boys. 'He's trained this morning with us and have another session and assess where he is fitness-wise because obviously he hasn't had loads of minutes, but he's here for the long term.' Wrexham may not stop there, though, and Parkinson says they are 'going to take stock' over a weekend they hope can mark the end their 43-year wait to win a match in the second tier. The Welsh side host the embattled Owls on Saturday afternoon having suffered a late 2-1 defeat in their opener at Southampton before falling to a 3-2 home loss to West Brom. Wednesday are having to balance off-field issues and Parkinson, who was manager of Bolton during some dark times, hopes they soon return to a sounder footing. 'You feel for the supporters of any club because football clubs are such a part of the community,' the Wrexham boss said. 'We know Sheffield (Wednesday), what pride they've got in that city, and the competition they have with United, et cetera. 'Everybody in football, we're all football people, understands that along the way that there are going to be clubs nearly every year who are in difficult situations, and it's important for the football community and world to support those clubs.'
The Independent
5 minutes ago
- The Independent
Arsenal closing in on Eberechi Eze transfer as midfielder left out of Crystal Palace Conference League squad
Eberechi Eze 's £60million transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal could be confirmed as early as this weekend. Eze is set to become Arsenal 's seventh signing of the summer after they moved to hijack Tottenham's bid for the England international. It is believed the finishing touches on a deal to sign the 27-year-old, which catapults Arsenal's spending to beyond £250m, are all but completed. Eze's stunning move to the Emirates accelerated this week following a knee injury sustained by Kai Havertz. The Germany international came on as a second-half substitute in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Manchester United, and completed the game, but he did not participate in the club's open training session at the Emirates on Wednesday. It is unclear how long Havertz, who is still being assessed, will face on the sidelines. But the hastiness to swoop for Eze is evidence Arsenal did not want to take any chances as Mikel Arteta – backed by sporting director Andrea Berta – bids to lead the north Londoners to their first Premier League title in 22 years. Eze is now poised to follow striker Viktor Gyokeres (£55m), defender Cristhian Mosquera (£13m), midfielder Martin Zubimendi (£60m), goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m), midfielder Christian Norgaard (£10m) and forward Noni Madueke (£48.5m) in making the switch to the Emirates. Arteta will face the media at the club's training ground on Friday to preview his side's second match of the campaign, at home to Leeds on Saturday evening. Eze was left out of Palace's Conference League qualifier against Norwegian outfit Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park, which is the Eagles' first ever European tie.
