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We need to be as ruthless as the top teams - O'Riley
Matt O'Riley spoke to BBC Radio Sussex after Saturday's draw with Fulham: "Disappointing, but lots of positives to take."Towards the end of the game, teams get tired and we work a lot on transition in training [so we create a lot of chances]. We have to be more ruthless - the top teams kill games off and this is what we need to improve on."On his penalty: "We have got a few takers, but I knew before I was going to take it. I try to focus on executing my routine and being in the moment."We were hard to play against. We created a lot of chances to kill the game but I think we can be cleaner on the ball to manage the game when it gets chaotic."It's the first game of the season - naturally we are going to get sharper and fitter."Listen to O'Riley on BBC Sounds
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Wrexham owners' 'legacy' in 2035 Women's World Cup plan
Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney has revealed the "legacy" role of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in their 2035 Women's World Cup United Kingdom is the sole bidder to host an expanded 48-team tournament in 2035 - and the FAW has targeted two venues among the 16 stadiums FAW wants one in the south of the country - probably Cardiff City Stadium rather than Welsh rugby's Principality Stadium home - and one in the north, Wrexham's redeveloped Stok Cae Ras Hollywood owners Reynolds and McElhenney are seeking to expand the Red Dragons' stadium, with a proposed 7,750-seater Kop stand taking capacity to around 18, pair - who were at the Stok Cae Ras on Saturday to watch newly-promoted Wrexham play their first home game in the Championship - said in May 2024 that development on all four sides of the ground could lead to "between 45,000 and 55,000 people in there"."The Kop development is a significant first step and the vision for the stadium is incredible," Mooney told the PA news agency. "What Ryan and Rob are doing is amazing. They are looking to invest in the stadium and build up the Cae Ras, which is the oldest international ground in the world, and there is a potential north star for them."The city and the club have a chance to bring a World Cup to north Wales. What a story that would be. What a legacy for Ryan and Rob to leave Wrexham." The FAW and Wrexham held talks over the Women's World Cup last week and Wales will host the 2026 European Under-19 Championship next games will be played in the north at Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Deeside, Denbigh, Deeside and Wrexham, with the Stok Cae Ras hosting the final."It's our 150th anniversary next year, we were founded in Wrexham, and the story is very powerful for us," added Mooney, who said the FAW will launch a 10-year strategy for Welsh football in 2026."The impact of Ryan and Rob has been manna from heaven for us, the timing of it."We've been very fortunate over the last few years to get to a men's World Cup, first women's Euros, and have our young teams starting to qualify for major championships.""That has coincided with Ryan and Rob coming in."Under Reynolds and McElhenney Wrexham have risen from the National League to the Championship with three successive promotions, and manager Phil Parkinson has been able to spend around £20m on player recruitment this summer, including Wales internationals Nathan Broadhead, Kieffer Moore and Danny Ward."Wrexham has already started collecting a lot of our national team players, and will produce lots of players for us in the future with their investment in youth development and academy," noted Mooney."There is a symbiotic relationship there where we can create a lot of value for each other."People all over the world are talking about Wrexham and that inspires partners like Fifa, commercial bodies and governments to get involved."The UK's formal bid for the 2035 Women's World Cup will be submitted in November and likely to be approved by Fifa next year, with all four home nations automatically qualifying for the tournament.
Metro
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Aston Villa in talks to sign Chelsea star with asking price set
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, according to reports. Villa are keen to bolster Unai Emery's attacking options before the transfer deadline after Marcus Rashford rejected the chance to join the club permanently. Emery was hopeful of convincing Rashford to sign a permanent deal with the club following his recent loan spell but the Manchester United outcast instead joined Barcelona on another loan. Marco Asensio, who also enjoyed an encouraging loan spell at Villa Park last season, has returned to PSG, while there is speculation Ollie Watkins could be sold before the transfer window closes. Keen to bring a forward or two to the club, Aston Villa have added Jackson to their shortlist of targets and have already held talks with Chelsea over a deal, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg. Metro's new weekly football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday – sign up, it's an open goal. Villa are now considering making an official bid for a player Chelsea are open to selling following the signings of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. Jackson enjoyed an encouraging first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring 17 goals in all competitions following his £32m move from Villarreal. However, the 24-year-old went backwards last season and ended the campaign with two reds cards in six games. Speaking during pre-season, Jackson dismissed concerns over his future following the arrival of attacking talent Pedro and Delap. But recent reports say Jackson is now pushing to leave Stamford Bridge, aware his first-team prospects will be bleak unless he finds a new club. Jackson was left out of Enzo Maresca's matchday squad for Chelsea's Premier League opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Despite this, Chelsea are not believed to be desperate to sell Jackson and believe he can contribute this season if he does end up staying put. However, Chelsea are open to offers as they know player sales will boost their chances of landing transfer targets Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. The Club World Cup champions were believed to value Jackson at a staggering £80m earlier in the summer but have already dropped their asking price to around £65m. Newcastle United have expressed interest in signing Jackson as they plan for Alexander Isak's potential departure from St James' Park. More Trending Isak is refusing to play for Newcastle as he attempts to force through a big-money move to Premier League champions Liverpool. Bayern Munich have also been linked with Jackson but Sky Germany say the Senegal international will not be heading to the Allianz Arena. Jackson was even said to be a target for Manchester United earlier in the window but the Red Devils have since signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. Aston Villa, who sold Jhon Duran to Al Nassr in January, began their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw to Newcastle. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsenal defeat shows Manchester United need a new goalkeeper if they are to challenge for Europe this season MORE: Rio Ferdinand backs Man Utd's move for 'fantastic' Carlos Baleba alternative MORE: New favourite to be first Premier League manager sacked as odds slashed
