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BBC News
17-06-2025
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- BBC News
Sell Awoniyi, buy Vlahovic - fan views on summer transfers
As the transfer window is now open again until 1 September, we asked you to tell us one player you want Nottingham Forest to sign, and a player you want to be sold this are some of your comments:Harry: For me the player out would be Awoniyi. I don't think he's up to the level you'd expect from a Premier League striker anymore. Yes he's had a bad run with injuries but even coming on as a last 10 minute sub for Wood, he rarely gets involved in the game. I would be looking to bring in a well versed technical striker like Gyokeres or equivalent. Tim: Emmanuel Dennis to leave - he has not been close to making the first team and seems to have an attitude problem when he plays. Kaio Jorge to join - a young Brazilian striker who knows where the net is and continues the Forest theme of buying young hungry players with potential to became great. Nottingham needs to become the Rio Carnival of England. Craig: As a Forest fan, I would like to see us buy another striker. I'm aware we have just got Igor Jesus, but ideally we need a target man. I would buy Vlahovic of Juventus. If he's available for only £25m it is a bargain. A player I would sell is Morata as he struggles with pace. £10m would be a worthwhile If we had to sell one player it would be Elanga as he will command a huge fee. Naturally he would be missed but his skillset is not unique. Morgan Gibbs-White is more integral. In terms of who to come in, of the three we're likely to get from Botafogo, Igor Jesus excites me the Unfortunately it is time to sell Awoniyi as he will never be the same after two terrible injuries. In terms of a buy, I would say Yoane Wissa as he is Premier League proven and at 28, we will hopefully get for around £40m. Cameron: We need to sell Awoniyi (sadly), given we're pretty much confirmed as bringing in another striker (Igor Jesus). I would purchase Grealish (unrealistic) or Wissa (more realistic). Callum Hudson-Odoi struggled with consistency and injury last season, so could do with some healthy It's so important to keep our key players (Morgan Gibbs-White, Elanga, Murillo) but if pushed I'd let Hudson-Odoi or Murillo go. With those funds I'd go after either Wissa or Vlahovic from Juventus.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Fifa to introduce major change to offside decisions at Club World Cup to avoid repeat of Taiwo Awoniyi injury horror
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. At this stage, PGMOL bosses have decided not to adopt the same changes SIDE OPTION Fifa to introduce major change to offside decisions at Club World Cup to avoid repeat of Taiwo Awoniyi injury horror CHELSEA and Manchester City players will avoid the risk of extra injuries from late-raised offside flags at the Club World Cup. Fifa chiefs have now confirmed a new computer-led system will be used for the first time when the expanded 32-club tournament kicks off in Miami in the early hours of Sunday morning. 2 Fifa are set to introduce some major offside changes ahead of the Club World Cup 2 Fifa's decision comes after Nottingham Forest ace Taiwo Awoniyi's horror injury And with the flag being raised if an attacker is just four INCHES offside, it will mean there SHOULD be no repeat of the offside guidelines that led to the horror injury sustained by Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi last month. Nigerian Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma in hospital following urgent abdominal surgery after colliding with a post in the 2-2 draw with Leicester when assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis kept the flag down against Anthony Elanga. Massey-Ellis was following International FA Board protocols brought in since the introduction of VAR on 'tight' offsides, designed to prevent legitimate goalscoring chances being wiped out by premature whistles. But the Fifa version of the semi-automated offside technology, being introduced at this summer's 32-team tournament in the USA, will see the latest version of tracking cameras utilised. WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN That will see assistants automatically informed if an attacking player breaking the line and touching the ball is more than 10cm offside, allowing the flag to be raised earlier. Each stadium will have 16 dedicated tracking cameras, linked to AI technology and algorithms, in addition to the sensor in the middle of the ball that was introduced at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Fifa ref's chief Pierluigi Collina said: 'The audio message, which will be 'offside, offside', will only go to the assistant referee when the player the algorithm has detected in an offside position touches the ball. 'Until they touch the ball, even if they are in an offside position, that message will not be sent. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'We are aware that the decision to keep the flag down was part of how VAR works, because you don't want to raise the flag on a close situation and kill the chance of a goal. 'The assistants have been doing what we told them to do but it is clear that what is viewed as 'close' has become bigger and bigger and bigger. Dazn unveil brilliant Club World Cup promo video with legendary boxing announcer drafted in to ring bell on tournament 'At the same time, we want the assistants to be a bit braver and more courageous in these situations. If a player is 2m offside, that cannot be a tight decision.' At this stage, PGMOL bosses have not planned to follow suit with the Fifa-style system next term, relying on the current guidelines once again. But if the Club World Cup approach is deemed a success, the pressure for Prem bosses to order a change of tack will grow, especially if late flags bring any more injuries next season. Fifa will also unveil the new Laws of the Game, including the 'five second countdown' signal leading to a corner if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds. Refs in the tournament will also be equipped with 'Ref Cams', attached to their ear pieces at eye level, giving TV and stadium viewers access to new angles of the play. The only live shots will be at the toss before the game but referee's views of key moments, including goals, will be shown on TV and stadium giant screens, and also available for officials to rule on VAR decision changes.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fifa to introduce major change to offside decisions at Club World Cup to avoid repeat of Taiwo Awoniyi injury horror
CHELSEA and Manchester City players will avoid the risk of extra injuries from late-raised offside flags at the Club World Cup. Fifa chiefs have now confirmed a new computer-led system will be used for the first time when the expanded 32-club tournament kicks off in Miami in the early hours of Sunday morning. 2 Fifa are set to introduce some major offside changes ahead of the Club World Cup 2 Fifa's decision comes after Nottingham Forest ace Taiwo Awoniyi's horror injury And with the flag being raised if an attacker is just four INCHES offside, it will mean there SHOULD be no repeat of the offside guidelines that led to the horror injury sustained by Nottingham Forest's Nigerian Awoniyi was Massey-Ellis was following International FA Board protocols brought in since the introduction of VAR on 'tight' offsides, designed to prevent legitimate goalscoring chances being wiped out by premature whistles. But the Fifa version of the semi-automated offside technology, being introduced at this summer's 32-team tournament in the USA, will see the latest version of tracking cameras utilised. Read More on Football That will see assistants automatically informed if an attacking player breaking the line and touching the ball is more than 10cm offside, allowing the flag to be raised earlier. Each stadium will have 16 dedicated tracking cameras, linked to AI technology and algorithms, in addition to the sensor in the middle of the ball that was introduced at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Fifa ref's chief Pierluigi Collina said: 'The audio message, which will be 'offside, offside', will only go to the assistant referee when the player the algorithm has detected in an offside position touches the ball. Most read in Football 'Until they touch the ball, even if they are in an offside position, that message will not be sent. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'We are aware that the decision to keep the flag down was part of how VAR works, because you don't want to raise the flag on a close situation and kill the chance of a goal. 'The assistants have been doing what we told them to do but it is clear that what is viewed as 'close' has become bigger and bigger and bigger. Dazn unveil brilliant Club World Cup promo video with legendary boxing announcer drafted in to ring bell on tournament 'At the same time, we want the assistants to be a bit braver and more courageous in these situations. If a player is 2m offside, that cannot be a tight decision.' At this stage, PGMOL bosses have not planned to follow suit with the Fifa-style system next term, relying on the current guidelines once again. But if the Club World Cup approach is deemed a success, the pressure for Prem bosses to order a change of tack will grow, especially if late flags bring any more injuries next season. Fifa will also unveil the new Laws of the Game, including the 'five second countdown' signal leading to a corner if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds. Refs in the tournament will also be equipped with 'Ref Cams', attached to their ear pieces at eye level, giving TV and stadium viewers access to new angles of the play. The only live shots will be at the toss before the game but referee's views of key moments, including goals, will be shown on TV and stadium giant screens, and also available for officials to rule on VAR decision changes. Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US. Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the tournament... INFO Everything you need to know ahead of the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES
San Francisco Chronicle
25-05-2025
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Awoniyi cheered by Forest fans on return to City Ground after emergency abdominal surgery
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Taiwo Awoniyi was welcomed onto the field with huge applause by Nottingham Forest fans on Sunday in his first public appearance since having emergency surgery on an abdominal injury after colliding with a post during a Premier League match. The Nigeria striker was at the City Ground for Forest's final game of the season — against Chelsea — but wasn't in the squad. He is recovering after having two operations to repair internal damage following the incident in the 2-2 draw with Leicester two weeks ago. He was placed in an induced coma to aid his recovery, Britain's Press Association reported. Forest's players stopped during their warm-up as Awoniyi came on the field ahead of the Chelsea game, which Forest needs to win to stand a chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League. ___
Fox Sports
25-05-2025
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- Fox Sports
Awoniyi cheered by Forest fans on return to City Ground after emergency abdominal surgery
Associated Press NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Taiwo Awoniyi was welcomed onto the field with huge applause by Nottingham Forest fans on Sunday in his first public appearance since having emergency surgery on an abdominal injury after colliding with a post during a Premier League match. The Nigeria striker was at the City Ground for Forest's final game of the season — against Chelsea — but wasn't in the squad. He is recovering after having two operations to repair internal damage following the incident in the 2-2 draw with Leicester two weeks ago. He was placed in an induced coma to aid his recovery, Britain's Press Association reported. Forest's players stopped during their warm-up as Awoniyi came on the field ahead of the Chelsea game, which Forest needs to win to stand a chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
