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Alexander on new Bradford deal and recruitment
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander has been speaking to the media ahead of his side's opening League One game against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday at 15:00 are the key lines:Alexander says his new three-year deal as manager is not a reward for the club's dramatic final day promotion to League One last season but a validation of the work that's been done by himself and his backroom staff. He revealed that club CEO Ryan Sparks had first mentioned a new deal months believes there is still a lot of potential at Valley Parade and is passionate that more can be achieved over the next three club have made nine signings this window and Alexander says they're still looking to recruit further, specifically on an unnamed area. They're yet to identify that went on to explain their current budget allows for one more addition. "Any more than that, we'll have to trade. We'll have to have outgoings.""A couple of individuals" were told on the first day of pre-season it's likely they won't be in Alexander's plans. There is nothing close regarding their departures, with Alexander confirming interest has been shown but deals have not asked about the use of the loan market, he said the club were open to it but stressed the importance of Bradford owning players and the need for long-term consistency. The club are yet to make a loan signing this defenders Paul Huntington, who made 21 appearances last season, and Jack Hunt have both been training with the squad during pre-season. Alexander is yet to decide whether they will be offered Neill Byrne is out for at least two months with a knee problem, with fellow defender Ciaran Kelly (groin) and forward Calum Kavanagh (shin) doubts for this to the full pre-match press conference with Graham Alexander and more on BBC Sounds.
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Rangers knock out Panathinaikos - what did the pundits say?
Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday on BBC SportsoundRangers are a work in progress and will definitely improve on what they've shown over the two are a lot of things for them to work on and new faces will help as striker Kris Boyd on Sky SportsSome exciting players have arrived at Rangers - but Russell Martin is not silly, he will know that there is a lot of work to be another tie out of the way, but they will have to tighten up defensively. Yes, Panathinaikos harassed Rangers and forced them into mistakes - but they were asking question after question of Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell on BBC SportsoundThat's the big thing with Russell Martin - he thrives on the training longer he has with his players, the better they will get. This Rangers team showed a bit of character today. It's all positive at the moment, they just need to keep this momentum striker Peter Lovenkrands on BBC SportsoundIf you keep playing that way with those type of players you are going to get caught out. They have not been good enough over the last two legs. Rangers don't really have time. The style of play right now seems like it's not really working. That needs to be tidied up before the next round."Former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson on BBC SportsoundYes, they were lucky at times, but I liked the mentality of the players. Can it be better? Of course it can.I was a little worried before the game and we really saw the seasons why, because Rangers were cut open so many times. They need a few more in the building if they are going to progress further.
Daily Mail
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Lucas Paqueta breaks social media silence for first time in six months after scoring for West Ham against Everton, with the Brazilian expected to be cleared of spot-fixing charges
Lucas Paqueta posted on social media for the first time in almost six months of what has been a turbulent time for the Brazilian - facing a potential career-ending ban. Paqueta has had spot fixing charges hanging over him for the last two years and the FA investigation thwarted his likely £80million move to Man City, though he is now expected to be cleared. After scoring for West Ham in their 2-1 win over Everton in pre-season, Paqueta, took to X with a simple post. He shared the image of his celebration, pointing to the sky and putting one hand on his chest. It was accompanied by the word God and a heart emoji. Mail Sport learned the Hammers are open to letting Paqueta leave for less than half of that old £80m valuation now that he is in line to be found innocent of picking up yellow cards on purpose in Premier League fixtures to influence betting outcomes. It is believed a bid in the region of £30m in this window could be enough to convince the Hammers to part with their star midfielder. Paqueta showed on Wednesday night that he can still offer quality on the pitch as he bids to put a nightmare couple of years behind him. He shared a warm embrace with former boss David Moyes before kick-off but then proved a thorn in the Scot's side. After Idrissa Gueye had given the Toffees the lead, Paqueta capitalised on a dreadful goalkeeper error when Mark Travers flapped at a punch on the edge of the box. The Brazilian toe poked the ball home before Niclas Fullkrug added the second to give the Hammers a win. Official confirmation of Paqueta's innocence of the betting charges has not yet come from the FA. But as Kieran Gill reported, he appears to have won the massive two-year fight to save his career. He was facing a potential life ban if found guilty. Mail Sport broke the story of the FA's probe into Paqueta back in August 2023. That led to Paqueta being charged in May 2024 with four counts of spot‑fixing – relating to cautions shown in Premier League fixtures against Leicester City, Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Bournemouth – and a further two of obstructing an FA investigation. It is not yet known whether he has beaten every single charge with an announcement expected within the coming days. West Ham have been furious with how the FA allowed their investigation to drag on for so long but are now ready to part ways if a suitable offer arrives, with Flamengo in his homeland interested in a possible move. Paqueta's current contract expires in 2027, though West Ham do hold the option of tying him down for an additional year. They signed him for £51m from Lyon in 2022.
