logo
Relaunched Worcester out to 'create own history'

Relaunched Worcester out to 'create own history'

Yahoo5 days ago
Worcester Warriors chief executive Stephen Vaughan insists the club will be ready when they return to professional rugby this autumn.
The Warriors' brand-new squad trained for the first time last week as they build towards their first season since administration at the start of the 2022-23 campaign.
They were admitted to the second-tier Champ Rugby in April and will make their much-anticipated return at home to Coventry on 4 October.
Under head coach Matt Everard, the Warriors have recruited a blend of former Premiership players alongside young newcomers.
"We obviously started with a blank piece of paper a few months ago," Vaughan told BBC Hereford and Worcester.
"It's quite a proud moment, really, to see it all come from an embryonic thought and suggestion to reality now."
Despite the experience brought in, such as former British and Irish Lions back Billy Twelvetrees and Saracens prop Fraser Balmain, Everard faces a big challenge to mould together his quickly-assembled squad.
"Naturally, we will not have the combinations that other teams will have and all the rest of it, but we're not seeing that as a weakness," Vaughan said. "We're seeing it as an opportunity to create our own history."
'Worcester is a Premiership set-up'
The Warriors were a Premiership side for all but two seasons from promotion in 2004 until 2022, and Vaughan is keen for a return to the top flight, but he has also tempered talk of immediate promotion.
"Worcester Warriors and Sixways is a Premiership set-up," he added.
"It needs to be in the top flight at some point, but considering where it was from administration to where we are now, I think it would be crazy of us to start putting ridiculous targets in place.
"But naturally, we'll go out to try and win every game."
Vaughan, who was group CEO with Wasps when they also went into administration in October 2022, soon after Worcester, says the club will be "unapologetically commercial" to avoid history repeating itself.
Plans were submitted to develop their Sixways home last November and Vaughan wants to host concerts and events at the stadium to give the club a sustainable future.
"We have to make sure that we're more commercial going forward, develop the site, because that's the way we can then invest more money into the rugby," he added.
"But not in a way where you can create investor fatigue or a situation where you're relying on one single individual, because we've seen what's happened in the past."
Listen: Sport's Strangest Crimes - Bloodgate
Listen to the latest Rugby Union Weekly podcast
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Adama Traoré targeted by Nottingham Forest
Adama Traoré targeted by Nottingham Forest

Yahoo

time6 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Adama Traoré targeted by Nottingham Forest

Adama Traoré targeted by Nottingham Forest Adama Traoré could be reunited with Nuno Espírito Santo. The powerful 29-year-old winger, currently at Fulham, has caught the eye of Nottingham Forest. The Portuguese manager knows Traoré's explosive style inside out, having previously coached him at Wolverhampton. Together, they shone on the European stage. Now, a new partnership seems possible. According to several English sources, Forest are expected to submit an official offer in the coming days. While the player's value is estimated at €9 million, Fulham are reportedly holding out for closer to €15 million. Last season, the Spaniard scored 2 goals and provided 7 assists in 36 appearances—solid stats that highlight his impact on the pitch, despite inconsistent playing time. If he leaves, Fulham could turn to Reiss Nelson, who has struggled for minutes at Arsenal and is reportedly keen to revive his career elsewhere.

How Liverpool can afford to sign Alexander Isak this summer
How Liverpool can afford to sign Alexander Isak this summer

Yahoo

time6 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

How Liverpool can afford to sign Alexander Isak this summer

Liverpool have been very active in the ongoing summer transfer window. The Reds broke their club transfer record when they brought in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth £116.5 million. Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili and most recently Hugo Ektike have also arrived at Anfield, taking their spending to £269m so far. Given their big outlay this summer, it appears Liverpool will not be able to sign Newcastle United's Alexander Isak. The Merseyside titans communicated their interest in Isak, but with Newcastle adamant the player was not for sale, they did not submit a formal bid. The latest is Isak is actively pushing to leave Newcastle, but there are doubts whether Liverpool's finances allow them to spend a huge fee for the Sweden international. However, the Reds' supporters will be absolutely delighted to hear that their club can afford to spend another £200m and still be compliant with the PSR rules. This is according to the Daily Mail (July 26, Page 104) who estimated their total income this year at £385m. Liverpool have been frugal in the previous three transfer windows. Unlike the other big clubs, they signed only one player (Federico Chiesa) for £10m last summer. Winning the Premier League last season means Arne Slot's side banked £174.9m in prize money and around £83.8m for their run to the last 16 of the Champions League. Furthermore, their kit deal with Adidas, starting on August 1, is reportedly worth more than £60m per year. Liverpool have already raised £66m with the sales of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrel Quansah, Nat Phillips and Caoimhin Kelleher. They could further boost their spending power if they manage to sell Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. It becomes clear Liverpool can afford to sign Isak, but it remains to be seen whether they can tempt Newcastle into selling their best player this summer.

Luke Le Roux arrives in England
Luke Le Roux arrives in England

Yahoo

time6 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Luke Le Roux arrives in England

Luke Le Roux arrives in England South African midfielder Luke Le Roux has officially signed with Portsmouth FC, a Championship (English second division) club, joining from IFK Värnamo (Sweden). At 25 years old, the Bafana Bafana international has penned a three-year contract, pending his work permit and international clearance. The transfer fee has not been disclosed. With this move, Le Roux becomes the second South African to join an English club this week, following defender Tylon Smith's signing with QPR. A robust presence in midfield, the Cape Town native will look to bring his tactical discipline and work rate to an ambitious Portsmouth side.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store