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STV News
2 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Robinson discusses difficult market as St Mirren close in on Calvin
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson admits it becoming harder to find untapped markets in the transfer window as the club nears a second signing from Jamaica. Following the signing of defender Richard King, the Paisley side are poised to sign his former Cavalier teammate Jalmaro Calvin, with only paperwork holding up the deal. Under Robinson, the team has finished in the top six of the Premiership in three successive seasons, thanks partly to shrewd transfer business that has seen the club pick up players from Ireland and Australia as well as England. As the Calvin deal enters its final stage, he admits that to continue getting value and compete with sides that have bigger budgets, it's essential to look at places Scottish clubs haven't traditionally recruited from if they want to unearth gems. 'We're running out [of new markets], if the truth be told,' Robinson said. 'The market in Jamaica is producing a lot of good, good players. A lot of kids go to America to play in MLS. 'It's a market we looked closely from January and it was my agent that put me into that. Hopefully we've got two players out of it. 'Markets like Northern and southern Ireland are difficult now because those teams are paying equal money to what we are, and more. 'So it's hard to stay ahead of it but we have to. We've no choice because we don't have millionaire backers or someone with a magic wand. 'We buy a player with potential and good attributes and we try and develop them. 'I made the point that we lost five of our starting line-up and those boys have gone to £6,000 or £7,000 a week when they came in here on £600 or £700. 'We're not replacing them like-for-like, we're replacing them right back at the start of the cycle again with the likes of Jalmaro or Richard. 'There's Richard Taylor who developed and is on a heck of a lot of money at a big club like Bolton. Caolan Boyd-Munce is the same. 'We're now at the back of the cycle again where we develop those players. 'It takes time and patience.' Speaking about Calvin, who scored 39 times in 101 games for Cavalier, Robinson said he could bring pace and energy to the front line. 'We're hoping we complete that today or early next week,' the manager said. 'Jalmaro is somebody we've liked for a long time. We've good connections with Cavalier, who won the league in Jamaica and are producing really good, fast, quality players. 'Jalmaro is somebody that we liked and he got young player of the CONCACAF (Caribbean Cup) tournament. He's something different with real pace and energy in wider areas and through the middle. 'We're just waiting for paperwork now but nothing is done until it's done in football.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Radioactive: Cup drivers hot on the mic in Sonoma heat
How confident should U.S. feel ahead of Gold Cup Final vs. Mexico? Yahoo Sports contributors Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros gauge their confidence in the U.S. Men's National Team heading into the Gold Cup Final against Mexico. Hear the full conversation on the 'The Cooligans' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. 2:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Edmonton Journal
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canadian men reach record high in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Article content Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024. The Canadians have climbed steadily since to No. 48, 40, 38 and 35, surpassing its previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when it reached No. 31 in November. Article content Article content Canada closed out the year unchanged at No. 31 before setting a new mark in April at No. 30. Article content Article content Since then, the Canadians beat Ukraine 4-2 and lost to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the Canadian Shield Tournament and defeated Honduras 6-0 and El Salvador 2-0, drawn Curacao 1-1, and lost a penalty shootout to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Article content Canada's lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014. Article content The top five teams in the new rankings are unchanged with Argentina No. 1 followed by Spain, France, England and Brazil. Portugal jumps one place to No. 6, dropping the Netherlands to No. 7. Belgium is unchanged at No. 8 with Germany and Croatia each climbing one spot to No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. Article content Italy drops two places to No. 11. Article content Gold Cup winner Mexico jumps four spots to No. 13, behind unchanged Morocco, to leapfrog the U.S. and take over top spot in CONCACAF. The Americans, beaten 2-1 by Mexico in Sunday's Gold Cup final, moved up one place to No. 15. Article content Article content Canada ranks third in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Article content Canada's next matches are against No. 48 Romania in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea during the September FIFA window, followed by home and away friendlies in October against No. 24 Australia in Montreal and No. 14 Colombia in Harrison, N.J. Article content Co-host Canada opens World Cup play on June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Article content Costa Rica is the biggest climber in the new rankings, up 14 places to No. 40 after making the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where it lost to the U.S. in a penalty shootout. No. 66 Honduras, up nine places, and No. 100 Guatemala, up six places, also jump thanks to making the Gold Cup semifinals.
National Post
10-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canadian men reach record high in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Article content Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024. The Canadians have climbed steadily since to No. 48, 40, 38 and 35, surpassing its previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when it reached No. 31 in November. Article content Article content Article content Canada closed out the year unchanged at No. 31 before setting a new mark in April at No. 30. Article content Since then, the Canadians beat Ukraine 4-2 and lost to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the Canadian Shield Tournament and defeated Honduras 6-0 and El Salvador 2-0, drawn Curacao 1-1, and lost a penalty shootout to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Article content Canada's lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014. Article content The top five teams in the new rankings are unchanged with Argentina No. 1 followed by Spain, France, England and Brazil. Portugal jumps one place to No. 6, dropping the Netherlands to No. 7. Belgium is unchanged at No. 8 with Germany and Croatia each climbing one spot to No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. Article content Italy drops two places to No. 11. Article content Gold Cup winner Mexico jumps four spots to No. 13, behind unchanged Morocco, to leapfrog the U.S. and take over top spot in CONCACAF. The Americans, beaten 2-1 by Mexico in Sunday's Gold Cup final, moved up one place to No. 15. Article content Canada ranks third in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Article content Canada's next matches are against No. 48 Romania in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea during the September FIFA window, followed by home and away friendlies in October against No. 24 Australia in Montreal and No. 14 Colombia in Harrison, N.J. Article content Co-host Canada opens World Cup play on June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Article content Costa Rica is the biggest climber in the new rankings, up 14 places to No. 40 after making the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where it lost to the U.S. in a penalty shootout. No. 66 Honduras, up nine places, and No. 100 Guatemala, up six places, also jump thanks to making the Gold Cup semifinals. Article content
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Howard Echoes Pochettino's Complaints: Referees Favor Mexico Against the USMNT
Howard Echoes Pochettino's Complaints: Referees Favor Mexico Against the USMNT originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Mauricio Pochettino had similar feelings with USMNT players and fans after the controversial handball in the game against Mexico was not called a penalty. USMNT fans believe a penalty should've been given, while others explain why the handball wasn't given. Advertisement Pochettino's comments suggesting referees favor Mexico over the USMNT have sparked controversy in the CONCACAF region, with some believing the manager has handled the loss poorly. Mauricio Pochettino: "The truth was that if that happened in the opposite half in their box, for sure is a penalty." Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard agreed with Pochettino's comments towards Mexico being favored over the USMNT over the years. The goalkeeper mentions that he has felt the same feelings before. In the Unfiltered Soccer podcast with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Donovan read Pochettino's quote on the handball and was surprised to hear Howard's feelings towards previous matches against Mexico. Advertisement Tim Howard on Gold Cup Final Handball Donovan was surprised to hear that Howard felt that Mexico was 'favored' over the USMNT now and in the past. At first glance, Howard did not believe the handball warranted a penalty, but he changed his mind quickly. Tim Howard: "The handball initially, I didn't think so. I believe in the rule of if you're bracing your fall with your hand and it hits your hand, whatever. But these still photos. Now you look back and are like 'How is this possible?'" Donovan mentions Pochettino's complaint about the handball as he describes the Mexican player holding the top of the ball as he is falling, making the play controversial. He also believes the handball would've been awarded a penalty under different circumstances. Landon Donovan: "If that happened in the group stage, I bet it's a handball. Because it's a final, the ref doesn't want to impact the game." Advertisement Chris Richards on the handball decision After the game, Chris Richards had strong words on the handball during the USA vs Mexico match. The defender was one of the top players of the USMNT during the Gold Cup, and he showed frustration over the referee not calling a penalty for Team USA. Richards couldn't believe the USMNT were not awarded a penalty. He goes on to agree with Howard and Pochettino's complaints, and names CONCACAF as Richards talks about the controversial play. Chris Richards: "Homie palmed the ball like Shaq in the box. That's CONCACAF for you - they hate us. But we have to just keep moving with it." Advertisement Related: Diego Luna Sidelines Top USMNT Star - Donovan's Bold World Cup Call This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
