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BBC News
31 minutes ago
- BBC News
'No-brainer' to join Newport
Nik Tzanev says it was a "no-brainer" to join Newport County following his summer switch from Northampton 28-year-old has started each of the Exiles' three League Two fixtures so far this season having been identified as the club's replacement for Nick Tzanev has also revealed manager David Hughes and head of goalkeeping Lee Kendall were pivotal in his decision to make the switch to Rodney Parade."I'm really enjoying it, it's been really nice," he told BBC Sport Wales."The group we have is really good and there's no bad eggs and no egos. The goalkeeping department we have is top."The big thing was the gaffer and what he wanted to instil and the environment he wanted to create."Also Kends [head of goalkeeping Lee Kendall] because I think we've crossed paths for about six years now, so he was a big part to bring me in. Once it all got laid out it was a no-brainer."Newport suffered their first league defeat of the campaign last time out as they conceded in second half added time to lose 2-1 at Grimsby was among the away side's star performers as he saved a Jaze Kabia penalty in addition to making a string of impressive stops at Blundell Park."It's really frustrating, right at the end, I thought second half we were the better team," Tzanev said of the loss to the Mariners."Just a little lapse of concentration is all that it was in the 94th minute, but that's football for you."Ultimately it's down to points. It's frustrating not coming away from there without at least a point. It's nice to have a good game, but it's a team sport so it's frustrating."
Daily Record
7 hours ago
- Daily Record
Steaua Bucharest in derby day collapse ahead of Aberdeen clash as boss goes against madcap owner's Dons prediction
The Bucharest giants were left reeling after dropping two points against bitter rivals Rapid Steaua Bucharest boss Elias Charalambou insists Aberdeen will be no push overs in their Europa League play-off showdown - despite some suggestions from the Romanian camp that progress to the group stages will be something of a formality. FCSB warmed up for their trip to Pittodrie for the first leg on Thursday by squandering a two goal lead in their derby day draw with Rapid Bucharest. The away team had led 2-0 going into the final seven minutes only to drop two points by conceding twice to leave them in 13th place in the league standings with just one victory from their first six matches. But Cypriot coach Charalambou reckons his team are heading in the right direction and is anticipating a stiff test against Jimmy Thelin 's men in four days time. After the draw with Rapid, he said: "Our evolution was very good, but unfortunately we did not take all the points. I think we are slowly starting to get closer to our very good form. "We will have a very difficult match in the Europa League play-off. We have to recover and we will try to qualify for the League group." That sentiment was shared by star midfielder Florin Tanase, who also felt Rapid were extremely fortunate to claim a share of the spoils. He added: "Overall, they didn't deserve any points tonight. There was no fatigue. I think we played a good game. "Rapid didn't create any chances and they are a team with valuable players. I think we played a good match. We have to look to the future. I feel good and we will definitely play better and better matches. "We are forced to give everything against Aberdeen. "Aberdeen is not an easy team, but we have demonstrated many times that we can fight with teams in Europe. This match gives us confidence that we will grow." It comes after madcap FCSB owner and controversial former politician Gigi Becali admitted he is already counting the cash inflow that qualifying for the group stage will bring to his club. He said: "I know we will get at least £12 million when we qualify. "Unlike Cluj and Universitatea Craiova, we will be playing in the group stages of the Europa League. "I am not interested in Aberdeen or how they play - I have no time or interest in watching football from other European countries."
The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
It's all well and good spending £200million on Sesko and Co. but Arsenal defeat exposes a HUGE hole Man Utd need to fill
MANCHESTER UNITED have splashed the cash this summer but the goalkeeper position remains a concern. Here are SunSport's key takeaways from the narrow 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal. 2 2 No 1 ISSUE United have been linked with Gianluigi Donnarumma and David de Gea in recent weeks, and surely they will sign a keeper before the window shuts. Ruben Amorim has faith in Andre Onana — even if a lot of the fans do not — but he did not consider him ready to start here. The Cameroonian has missed the whole of pre-season with a hamstring injury. So Altay Bayindir, who has played throughout the build-up to the season, got the nod — and ended up costing his team the game. He should have been stronger under pressure from William Saliba and flapped a corner on to the head of Riccardo Calafiori. Bayindir has had problems with set-pieces before. Amorim and sporting director Jason Wilcox have two weeks to come up with a solution before the end of the transfer window. NO GOALS — AGAIN United mustered just 44 goals in the Prem last season — and here they were starting with a blank again. The Red Devils have spent £200million sprucing up their forward line this summer, and there were encouraging signs from Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Ex-Prem ref says there was no foul on Man Utd's goalkeeper by William Saliba during Arsenal loss But new £74m centre-forward Benjamin Sesko stayed on the bench until the 65th minute. On a couple of occasions before then there were crosses into the box but nobody there to put them away. Amorim said on Friday he believes Sesko can be United's No 9 for many years to come — and that is why they spent so heavily on him. So it seemed a strange call to leave him on the bench for so long. Clearly the fans agreed as he was given a huge ovation when he arrived. A couple of late half-chances went begging but the Slovenian did enough to show he will be a threat. MIDFIELD STILL AN ISSUE United have abandoned their bid to land Carlos Baleba at least until next summer because of Brighton's asking price. There is an interest in Sporting's Morten Hjulmand, while United are one of several clubs who admire Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace. But there is a chance they will not sign another outfield player, and fans will be worried about the options in midfield. Casemiro was excellent in Europe last season but did not have the same impact in Prem matches, while we are still waiting to see the best of Manuel Ugarte. United are going to be more exciting to watch this season — that is clear already — but will they still have a soft centre?
