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20 hours ago
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Everton new transfers could face wait after key date passes
It will be a busy summer at Everton and the fun and games are already underway. On Saturday, the day before the summer transfer window had even opened, the Blues kickstarted their business by sealing the deal to make Carlos Alcaraz's loan move a permanent one . Advertisement It was an early foray in a busy summer pockmarked by key dates for club officials and supporters to be aware of. This is how the calendar looks for the months ahead. An extraordinary transfer window A flurry of deals were confirmed fewer than seven days before the completion of the season in what is set to be a peculiar summer of activity. As well as the Blues announcing Alcaraz, Liverpool have signed Jeremie Frimpong and Manchester United have secured a move for Matheus Cunha, a one-time target of Frank Lampard's Blues. READ MORE: The three games that made Carlos Alcaraz transfer irresistible for Everton Advertisement READ MORE: Everton announcements imminent as decisions to be made on four players after window opens One of the reasons for the early business is the earlier-than-usual opening of the transfer window. Rather than wait until mid-June, as standard, this year the dates have been brought forward to help clubs prepare for the Club World Cup that will take place in the USA later this month. It is preparations for that tournament that led Real Madrid to strike a deal with Liverpool to take Trent Alexander-Arnold early , while it is the looming start of that tournament that may be fuelling speculation of an Al-Hilal bid for former Blue Amadou Onana . Such a deal would net Everton 10% of any Villa profit - a potentially useful boost. This summer, the window will open in two phases - the current opening will last until Tuesday, June 10. It will then reopen on Monday, June 16 until Monday, September 1. Everton have needed deal sheets to conclude business in the final minutes of each of the past two windows - will they need additional time again? Advertisement The PSR deadline The 'exceptional registration' period of early June also gives clubs with concerns about their proximity to the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations additional time to do business. Last year, the window was essentially split into two halves, with the fiscal year-end of June 30 essentially creating an early deadline day. Everton were active before then, selling Ben Godfrey and Lewis Dobbin , in order to bring in some last minute leeway and ensure compliance for the first time in three years. Everton recorded losses of just over £50m for the year ending in June 2024 and will have little room for manoeuvre before the end of the month because of the hangover of recent problematic years. Moyes has repeatedly suggested the need to operate with caution before the end of the football financial year and Everton will be close to the rolling three-year, £105m PSR limit. New owners The Friedkin Group expressed confidence in their position after their December takeover but any opportunity for business this month may provide a useful opportunity to remove any threat of future trouble. Advertisement Other clubs will certainly be active as they seek to improve their positions and the knock-on effect could yet be an intriguing end to this month. Everton's first opponent at the Hill Dickinson Stadium Before the month is out, Everton will know who they will face in their historic first Premier League game at the club's stunning new waterfront stadium. The fixture release date for the upcoming 2025/26 season is scheduled for 9am on Wednesday, June 18. A high-profile summer across the Atlantic Everton will embark on a long-haul pre-season trip for the first time in three years this summer, with the club taking part in the Premier League Summer Series event in the USA. Advertisement A trip to the States had been proposed 12 months ago but former manager Sean Dyche preferred to avoid clocking up the air miles amid preparations for the season ahead. As a result, it was an excursion to the Republic of Ireland last summer, with Dyche having taken the squad to the border of France and Switzerland the year before. This year, it is the USA that beckons and a mini-tournament that will see Everton face Bournemouth in New Jersey on July 26, West Ham United in Chicago on July 30 and Manchester United in Atlanta on August 3. The pre-season will in fact kick-off before then, however, with plans for two behind-closed-doors friendlies as Moyes attempts to start the build-up to the new campaign early.
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3 days ago
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How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry: TV channel and live stream for Championship play-off today
It is all to play for in the second leg of the Championship play-off between Sunderland and Coventry, with Regis Le Bris' side leading 2-1 heading into the showdown at the Stadium of Light. Frank Lampard's Coventry are chasing a long-awaited return to the top flight. They were inaugural members of the Premier League before being relegated in 2001, but face a rescue job to reach the play-off final as they trail Sunderland by one. Advertisement For the Black Cats, promotion would mark a return to the top flight since they were relegated in 2016-17, finishing rock bottom with just six wins. Fans were made to wait for the action to start in the first leg, as the deadlock went unbroken before Wilson Isidor struck in the 68th minute. Coventry responded with an instant equaliser through Jack Rudoni, before Eliezer Mayenda netted late on to give Sunderland the advantage ahead of the second leg. Speaking ahead of the tie, Lampard called for perspective: 'The players have to understand how we've got to where we have. From being around 17th at Christmas, looking a long way from the play-offs, the reason we've got to where we are is because of the way we play. Advertisement '[The players] need to keep doing what they are doing and trust themselves.' How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event at 7:30pm BST, ahead of kick-off at 8pm. Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Alternative awards 2024/25: Rice, Lampard, Postecoglou and more
With the 2024/25 season almost done and dusted, this feels like a good time to hand out awards to some deserving recipients. We won't bore you with categories that have been done to death elsewhere, but will focus on handing out alternative awards that may have otherwise been overlooked. Without further ado, let's get stuck in! Rated as the best thing since sliced bread when he was at Brighton & Hove Albion, Graham Potter subsequently flopped badly at Chelsea. He returned to management at West Ham United earlier this year, with the club in 14th place in the Premier League, and his sights set on improving their fortunes. The Hammers subsequently won just five league games and finished the campaign in 14th place in the standings. Amazing stuff. There was talk of Frank Lampard redeeming himself as a manager after he guided Coventry City into the Championship play-offs. Having previously failed to win promotion to the Premier League with Derby County, Lampard somehow landed jobs at Chelsea (twice) and Everton. He now has another failure on his CV after Coventry were defeated by Sunderland in the play-off semi-final. Better luck next time. The hyperbole was in full flow after Declan Rice produced two excellent performances in Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. However, anyone hoping that he had finally proved he was a 'big game player' had their illusions shattered by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. PSG's midfield left Rice chasing shadows and reminded everyone why his £105 million fee still looks ridiculous. Arsenal need more from him. There can only be one winner of this award – Ange Postecoglou, the man who always wins silverware in his second season with a club. Postecoglou argued he was only stating facts when he made the proclamation earlier in the season, and his comments were subsequently used as a stick to beat him with. Tottenham Hotspur were far from pleasing on the eye in the Europa League final against Manchester United, but they got the job done. That's all that matters. This one is aimed firmly at Rangers, who are reportedly considering appointing Steven Gerrard for a second spell as manager. Gerrard guided Rangers to just one trophy during his previous stint at Ibrox before bombing out in subsequent roles at Aston Villa and in the Saudi Pro League. Rangers' new owners cannot afford to get their managerial appointment wrong. All together now – don't do that! Inside Paul Mitchell's Newcastle exit: Internal shock, Reuben's reluctance and the Howe dynamic Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros hold off Orban-backed Puskas Akademia – for now Enzo Maresca more popular with 'football father' Manuel Pellegrini than own fans Manchester United squad behind Ruben Amorim despite the 'absolute grimness' of their season UEFA rules out automatic qualification for Euro 2028 hosts, but safety net in place Famous Sheffield Wednesday fan shines a light on Alzheimer's disease Chelsea face Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final tonight.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Frank Lampard releases eight Coventry stars after gut-wrenching Championship play-off defeat to Sunderland
COVENTRY have released eight players after falling short of promotion to the Premier League. Frank Lampard, who landed the job in November, led the Sky Blues on an incredible surge up the table to finish fifth. 3 3 But they remain in the Championship after conceding a 122nd minute winner to Sunderland in the play-off semi-final. Coventry have announced their release list following the end of the season with Jamie Paterson the biggest name departing. The 33-year-old was at the club for three months and managed eight appearances. But he has not been offered a new contract and will join League One side Plymouth Argyle. Academy graduates Jack Burroughs, Ryan Howley and Cian Tyler have also been shown the exit door. Burroughs, 24, joined Coventry at the age of seven and went on to make 21 senior appearances. But he has spent recent seasons out on loan at Lincoln, Kilmarnock and Ross County. Howley, 21, played eight times in total and was with Scottish Championship side Ayr United on loan last season. Tyler, 23, is another who has been at Coventry since he was a schoolboy, but he never managed a first-team game. Under-21 quartet Aston Ellard, Daniel Rachel, Kain Ryan and Jayden Smith have also left the club. Coventry have decided to trigger one-year extension options in the contracts of midfielder Jamie Allen and goalkeeper Luke Bell. Allen, 30, has been in the squad for the last six seasons and he has featured 151 times for the club. Bell, 21, joined from Wolves three years ago and is their youth-team keeper. 3
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Frank Lampard releases eight Coventry stars after gut-wrenching Championship play-off defeat to Sunderland
Two contract extensions have been triggered OUT THE BLUE OUT THE BLUE Frank Lampard releases eight Coventry stars after gut-wrenching Championship play-off defeat to Sunderland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COVENTRY have released eight players after falling short of promotion to the Premier League. Frank Lampard, who landed the job in November, led the Sky Blues on an incredible surge up the table to finish fifth. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Coventry have released eight players Credit: PA 3 Jamie Paterson has left after just eight games Credit: PA But they remain in the Championship after conceding a 122nd minute winner to Sunderland in the play-off semi-final. Coventry have announced their release list following the end of the season with Jamie Paterson the biggest name departing. The 33-year-old was at the club for three months and managed eight appearances. But he has not been offered a new contract and will join League One side Plymouth Argyle. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Sky Sports Blues Melissa Reddy among 7 Sky Sports News stars leaving in major shake-up Academy graduates Jack Burroughs, Ryan Howley and Cian Tyler have also been shown the exit door. Burroughs, 24, joined Coventry at the age of seven and went on to make 21 senior appearances. But he has spent recent seasons out on loan at Lincoln, Kilmarnock and Ross County. Howley, 21, played eight times in total and was with Scottish Championship side Ayr United on loan last season. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Tyler, 23, is another who has been at Coventry since he was a schoolboy, but he never managed a first-team game. Under-21 quartet Aston Ellard, Daniel Rachel, Kain Ryan and Jayden Smith have also left the club. Coventry have decided to trigger one-year extension options in the contracts of midfielder Jamie Allen and goalkeeper Luke Bell. Allen, 30, has been in the squad for the last six seasons and he has featured 151 times for the club. Bell, 21, joined from Wolves three years ago and is their youth-team keeper.
