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17-05-2025
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Inside the Hudson River Derby: Can NYCFC overcome recent struggles vs. in-form Red Bulls?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) With rivalry week heating up in MLS, few clashes rival the intensity and drama of the Hudson River Derby between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls. On the latest episode of "The Cooligans," hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros were joined by MLS reporter and analyst Michele Giannone to preview Saturday's electric matchup and dive deep into both squads' fortunes. Giannone, known for his sharp tactical analysis on MLS Season Pass (en Español), didn't mince words about NYCFC's current struggles, especially following Keaton Parks' recent injury. 'The midfield is such a mess now with the Keaton park injury, I think it's like completely drastic,' he explained. 'You're basically now depending on what, an 18-year-old with Jonathan Shore, who I love, but you cannot put all the weight of the midfield [on him].' The absence of veteran leadership has certainly left NYCFC vulnerable — a team, Giannone notes, once built on the midfield stability offered by players like James Sands. But there is some hope, particularly if NYCFC can recruit big names in the summer window. 'I believe New York City has to be, or try to be, all in towards Kevin De Bruyne,' Giannone mused, referencing the tight connections NYCFC's City Football Group has with Manchester City. 'If you want to win now, you gotta bring someone to really replace James Sands and to really help Keaton Parks do that because there's like a hole there.' On the other side, the New York Red Bulls have found new life through inspired signings and a productive academy pipeline. 'Their midfield is all academies, basically,' Giannone pointed out, highlighting the impactful youth players progressing into the first team. Yet, the team's fortunes rest on their stars. ' ... When [Emil] Forsberg is engaged now, when [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting is engaged, you'll see the quality and you see the results,' he stated. The wildcard? Whether key attacker Lewis Morgan can return to add crucial speed and finishing. Rivalry or not, the Hudson River Derby is always a spectacle — one that Giannone and the Cooligans agree may be decided by which team can overcome missing pieces and seize the moment. These are the matches that could decide a team's season. So don't miss the next clash — because in the Hudson River Derby, anything can happen. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inside the Hudson River Derby: Can NYCFC overcome recent struggles vs. in-form Red Bulls?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) With rivalry week heating up in MLS, few clashes rival the intensity and drama of the Hudson River Derby between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls. On the latest episode of "The Cooligans," hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros were joined by MLS reporter and analyst Michele Giannone to preview Saturday's electric matchup and dive deep into both squads' fortunes. Giannone, known for his sharp tactical analysis on MLS Season Pass (en Español), didn't mince words about NYCFC's current struggles, especially following Keaton Parks' recent injury. 'The midfield is such a mess now the Keaton park injury, I think it's like completely drastic,' he explained. 'You're basically now depending on what, an 18-year-old with Jonathan Shore, who I love, but you cannot put all the weight of the midfield [on him].' The absence of veteran leadership has certainly left NYCFC vulnerable — a team, Giannone notes, once built on the midfield stability offered by players like James Sands. But there is some hope, particularly if NYCFC can recruit big names in the summer window. 'I believe New York City has to be, or try to be, all in towards Kevin De Bruyne,' Giannone mused, referencing the tight connections NYCFC's City Football Group has with Manchester City. 'If you want to win now, you gotta bring someone to really replace James Sands and to really help Keaton Parks do that because there's like a hole there.' On the other side, the New York Red Bulls have found new life through inspired signings and a productive academy pipeline. 'Their midfield is all academies, basically,' Giannone pointed out, highlighting the impactful youth players progressing into the first team. Yet, the team's fortunes rest on their stars. ' ... When [Emil] Forsberg is engaged now, when [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting is engaged, you'll see the quality and you see the results,' he stated. The wildcard? Whether key attacker Lewis Morgan can return to add crucial speed and finishing. Rivalry or not, the Hudson River Derby is always a spectacle — one that Giannone and the Cooligans agree may be decided by which team can overcome missing pieces and seize the moment. These are the matches that could decide a team's season. So don't miss the next clash — because in the Hudson River Derby, anything can happen. Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inside the Hudson River Derby: Can NYCFC overcome recent struggles vs. in-form Red Bulls?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) With rivalry week heating up in MLS, few clashes rival the intensity and drama of the Hudson River Derby between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls. On the latest episode of "The Cooligans," hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros were joined by MLS reporter and analyst Michele Giannone to preview Saturday's electric matchup and dive deep into both squads' fortunes. Advertisement Giannone, known for his sharp tactical analysis on MLS Season Pass (en Español), didn't mince words about NYCFC's current struggles, especially following Keaton Parks' recent injury. 'The midfield is such a mess now the Keaton park injury, I think it's like completely drastic,' he explained. 'You're basically now depending on what, an 18-year-old with Jonathan Shore, who I love, but you cannot put all the weight of the midfield [on him].' Saturday's Hudson River Derby features an NYCFC squad struggling with injuries and midfield depth. Can they overcome their crosstown rivals? (James Patrick Cooper/ISI Photos via Getty Images) The absence of veteran leadership has certainly left NYCFC vulnerable — a team, Giannone notes, once built on the midfield stability offered by players like James Sands. But there is some hope, particularly if NYCFC can recruit big names in the summer window. Advertisement 'I believe New York City has to be, or try to be, all in towards Kevin De Bruyne,' Giannone mused, referencing the tight connections NYCFC's City Football Group has with Manchester City. 'If you want to win now, you gotta bring someone to really replace James Sands and to really help Keaton Parks do that because there's like a hole there.' On the other side, the New York Red Bulls have found new life through inspired signings and a productive academy pipeline. 'Their midfield is all academies, basically,' Giannone pointed out, highlighting the impactful youth players progressing into the first team. Yet, the team's fortunes rest on their stars. ' ... When [Emil] Forsberg is engaged now, when [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting is engaged, you'll see the quality and you see the results,' he stated. The wildcard? Whether key attacker Lewis Morgan can return to add crucial speed and finishing. Advertisement Rivalry or not, the Hudson River Derby is always a spectacle — one that Giannone and the Cooligans agree may be decided by which team can overcome missing pieces and seize the moment. These are the matches that could decide a team's season. So don't miss the next clash — because in the Hudson River Derby, anything can happen. Subscribe to The Cooligans Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
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BBC News Presenters Hold Settlement Talks As Legal Battle Looms Over 'Sham' Hiring Process
EXCLUSIVE: A group of four female BBC News presenters are preparing to do battle with their bosses next week over what they describe as a 'rigged' recruitment process — but there remains a chance that the women could settle. Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh are set to begin their employment tribunal against the BBC on March 17 in London, marking the denouement of a dispute that has rumbled on for more than two years. More from Deadline Eurovision UK Entrant Revealed Royal Television Society Scraps Special Award For Gaza Journalists, Telling Jurors It Doesn't Want To "Add Fuel To Fire" Of Scandal Around BBC Film 'BBC Breakfast' Editor Was Rewarded With More Power After Facing Bullying & Misconduct Claims Deadline understands that the BBC has held talks about a deal that could halt the legal proceedings, but no settlement has been reached and nothing is guaranteed at this stage. The BBC declined to comment ahead of the London Central Employment Tribunal hearing. Deadline has contacted Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh for comment. A settlement could be in the interests of both sides. The BBC will want to avoid a costly, bruising, and headline-grabbing legal fight with four experienced female presenters, during which sensitive internal discussions will likely be made public. Meanwhile, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh are once again regular fixtures on the BBC News channel after a period off-air. During a preliminary hearing last year, the BBC News anchors claimed they were forced off-screen for a year and harassed after being victims of a 'sham' hiring process in January 2023. The women applied to become a chief presenter on the retooled BBC News channel, but alleged that managers predetermined their preferred candidates before the hiring process began. The presenters argued that BBC News bosses 'privately assured four other chief presenters – two men and two younger women – their jobs were safe.' After challenging the process, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh claimed that they lost their jobs, while some were demoted and others faced a pay cut. The successful candidates were Matthew Amroliwala, Christian Fraser, Yalda Hakim, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri. Hakim has since left the BBC for Sky News. The BBC has stood by the recruitment process and an internal HR investigation concluded in 2023 that successful chief presenters were not promised their jobs before an open hiring procedure. Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh have remained in lockstep throughout the proceedings and Croxall posted a selfie of the four women on International Women's Day over the weekend. She thanked her colleagues for their 'unstinting friendship and support.' Those in charge of the hiring process are no longer responsible for the BBC News channel. Former news channel editor Jess Brammar now serves as an editorial executive in BBC content, working closely with outgoing content chief Charlotte Moore. Naja Nielsen, digital director of BBC News, is leaving the corporation to join Swedish public broadcaster SVT. Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh also made claims about gender pay discrimination, but a London Central Employment Tribunal judge ruled last year that this could not form part of the main hearing because they had previously reached salary settlements. Last November, the National Union of Journalists said the women planned on appealing the decision. Best of Deadline 'The Last Of Us' Season 2: Everything We Know So Far The Best 7 New Movies On Netflix In March 2025 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
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BBC News Presenters Hold Settlement Talks As Legal Battle Looms Over 'Sham' Hiring Process
EXCLUSIVE: A group of four female BBC News presenters are preparing to do battle with their bosses next week over what they describe as a 'rigged' recruitment process — but there remains a chance that the women could settle. Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh are set to begin their employment tribunal against the BBC on March 17 in London, marking the denouement of a dispute that has rumbled on for more than two years. More from Deadline Eurovision UK Entrant Revealed Royal Television Society Scraps Special Award For Gaza Journalists, Telling Jurors It Doesn't Want To "Add Fuel To Fire" Of Scandal Around BBC Film 'BBC Breakfast' Editor Was Rewarded With More Power After Facing Bullying & Misconduct Claims Deadline understands that the BBC has held talks about a deal that could halt the legal proceedings, but no settlement has been reached and nothing is guaranteed at this stage. The BBC declined to comment ahead of the London Central Employment Tribunal hearing. Deadline has contacted Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh for comment. A settlement could be in the interests of both sides. The BBC will want to avoid a costly, bruising, and headline-grabbing legal fight with four experienced female presenters, during which sensitive internal discussions will likely be made public. Meanwhile, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh are once again regular fixtures on the BBC News channel after a period off-air. During a preliminary hearing last year, the BBC News anchors claimed they were forced off-screen for a year and harassed after being victims of a 'sham' hiring process in January 2023. The women applied to become a chief presenter on the retooled BBC News channel, but alleged that managers predetermined their preferred candidates before the hiring process began. The presenters argued that BBC News bosses 'privately assured four other chief presenters – two men and two younger women – their jobs were safe.' After challenging the process, Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh claimed that they lost their jobs, while some were demoted and others faced a pay cut. The successful candidates were Matthew Amroliwala, Christian Fraser, Yalda Hakim, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri. Hakim has since left the BBC for Sky News. The BBC has stood by the recruitment process and an internal HR investigation concluded in 2023 that successful chief presenters were not promised their jobs before an open hiring procedure. Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh have remained in lockstep throughout the proceedings and Croxall posted a selfie of the four women on International Women's Day over the weekend. She thanked her colleagues for their 'unstinting friendship and support.' On #InternationalWomensDay I want to thank @KasiaMadera @AnnitaBBC and @KarinBBC for their unstinting friendship and support. Three women of absolute integrity. I could not wish for finer colleagues x — Martine Croxall (@MartineBBC) March 8, 2025 Those in charge of the hiring process are no longer responsible for the BBC News channel. Former news channel editor Jess Brammar now serves as an editorial executive in BBC content, working closely with outgoing content chief Charlotte Moore. Naja Nielsen, digital director of BBC News, is leaving the corporation to join Swedish public broadcaster SVT. Croxall, Giannone, Madera, and McVeigh also made claims about gender pay discrimination, but a London Central Employment Tribunal judge ruled last year that this could not form part of the main hearing because they had previously reached salary settlements. Last November, the National Union of Journalists said the women planned on appealing the decision. Best of Deadline 'The Last Of Us' Season 2: Everything We Know So Far The Best 7 New Movies On Netflix In March 2025 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
