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Scotsman
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hearts gaffer McInnes 'has idea' of Hearts starting XI for Aberdeen as players put their hands up
The Jambos will host the Scottish Cup holders in their opening match of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season at Tynecastle. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hearts head coach Derek McInnes has revealed he already has an idea of what his starting XI for their Scottish Premiership opener against Aberdeen will look like. The Jambos' gaffer has a welcome selection headache with such a large first team squad to choose from and so many players impressing during their undefeated Premier Sports Cup group stage and the 3-0 friendly win over Sunderland in Craig Gordon's testimonial. Attention no turns to the closing match of the opening weekend of league fixtures as the Scottish Cup holders travel to Tynecastle. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McInnes has had a chance to look at almost every player in his squad, including all the new signings, at some point over the past few weeks. Given the impressive run of results, it has provided the former Kilmarnock gaffer with some tough choices to make. Hearts boss has idea of how team will line up for Scottish Premiership opener against Aberdeen He said: 'I think when everybody puts their best foot forward and there's a lot of people putting their hands up to play, and that's great for a manager, but obviously, they can only pick eleven. Sometimes I've been charged a team and you try to pick eleven and the best XI doesn't look great and you're not sure you can win that game. 'I think I could pick so many different XIs and I'd feel confident we could compete and get results. So I've got an idea about how I want to play and some of the players within that, but training's important. We've got a bounce game on Wednesday, a closed-door game, to try and top up the minutes for others.' McInnes praises new signing after impressive display in 3-0 win over Sunderland One of the newest signings who stood out in the 3-0 win over Sunderland was Oisin McEntee. The versatile Irishman played in midfield during the testimonial match and was easily the best player on the park on the day. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'He's a ball winner and keeps it simple,' said McInnes, after the match last Saturday. 'He's progressive, plays up and down the pitch. You've seen everything, why we wanted Oisin in the team today. 'We were a wee bit light in there, obviously with midfield and Calem getting injured and Benny still not quite there. We were a wee bit light in that sense, but McEntee needs to know. Because I said this to you, sometimes in the pre-season games, obviously we've tried them one or two different positions. 'Sometimes in the pre-season games, you don't always get a chance to go and snap into tackles and chance to turn the ball over and show that aggression. Because we've had most of the ball in that sense. So, today was a good game. 'And I said to you, there's seven, eight, nine games, opponents in our league that I can see Oisin really as effective as he was today.' Your next Hearts read: Blair Spittal's Hearts talks - midfielder is told where he stands
Daily Record
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Derek McInnes reveals long term admiration of Hearts star who 'gives a bit of everything'
The new Tynecastle boss sees a big role for the midfielder in his team this season Derek McInnes was a big fan of Cammy Devlin from afar – and has loved working with him at close quarters. The new Hearts manager sees a big role for the Australian midfielder in his team this season with Devlin having featured heavily in their pre-season and league cup and games. As part of McInnes' high press approach, Devlin's ball-winning ability in the middle of the park will be crucial as Hearts gear up for Aberdeen's Premiership visit of Aberdeen. And the Jambos gaffer is thrilled with what he has seen from the 27-year-old so far. McInnes said: 'I'm absolutely delighted with him, he's been first class - even from our first conversation with Cammy when we were on holiday. 'I've always been an admirer from a distance. And now that I'm his manager I'm really enjoying working with him. 'I think he gives you a bit of everything. 'I just want him to be a midfielder and he doesn't need to overthink his game too much. 'The game will come naturally to Cammy if he keeps getting about his work and he's been different class.' New recruit Oisin McEntee is similar to Devlin but also offers an aerial presence and McInnes is just as delighted with how the Irishman has settled into his new surroundings following his switch from Walsall. McEntee gave fans a taste of what is to come with an all-action display in the weekend's impressive 3-0 friendly win over Premier League newcomers Sunderland. McInnes added: 'He's a ball winner and keeps it simple, he's progressive - plays up and down the pitch. 'You've seen everything and why we wanted Oisin in the team against Sunderland. 'We've tried him in one or two different positions and sometimes in the pre-season games you don't always get a chance to go and snap into tackles and chance to turn the ball over and show that aggression. 'We've had most of the ball in that sense so Saturday was a good game. "There's seven, eight, nine games with opponents in our league that I can see Oisin really as effective as he was on Saturday.' McInnes is not short of options with his bloated squad having already added seven new faces with more set to follow. And he admits picking his starting 11 to face Aberdeen will be a challenge. He added: 'When everybody puts their best foot forward and there's a lot of people putting their hands up to play – that's great for a manager. 'Obviously I can only pick 11 guys.I think I could pick so many different 11s and I'd feel confident we could compete and get results. 'So I've got an idea about how I want to play and some of the players within that but we've still got quite a few days in training for the players and we've got a bounce game on Wednesday to try and top up the minutes for the others.'
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man City reject Premier League request and stunned by suggestion amid 115 charges
Premier League content creators reportedly asked Manchester City if they would work with comedian who has previously mocked Pep Guardiola and the club's financial battle with league Manchester City were asked by Premier League content creators if they would collaborate with a comedian who has previously mocked Pep Guardiola, it has been claimed. But City have politely declined the bizarre request while the wait for a verdict on the 115 charges brought by the league against the club because of alleged financial misdemeanours drags on. The Daily Mail report that City were "flabbergasted" after Premier League content staff suggested they combine with comic Conor Moore. Irishman Moore has also previously imitated Roy Keane in viral clips and in one video in which he wears a bald cap and grey Puma jumper, he pokes fun at Guardiola and the charges laid against City. Moore pretends to be Guardiola fending questions at a press conference and is asked if he has made any new signings. "We know in the last few days we have to reinforce and we have done that, especially on our bench," he says. "We have signed four barristers, eight lawyers and a judge." Neither the club nor Premier League have commented but, according to the Mail, 'Moore's mickey-taking over the issue that has rocked football 'slipped through the net' at the Premier League end.' There remains no indication of an imminent ruling into the charges against City for offences that could, if proven, see the club kicked out of the Premier League - despite the hearing finishing several months ago. Several suggested dates of a decision being announced have passed by without any development and there is an expectation that appeals will be lodged delaying an outcome further. City enter the new season with a revamped midfield as they look to grasp the Premier League trophy back from the hands of rivals Liverpool. Guardiola's squad has had £120.5m of investment already this summer - though that is some way shy of the £195m plundered by Arsenal and the reigning champions' £300m outlay.
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Man City stunned by Premier League suggestion to partner with comedian who MOCKED the club and Pep Guardiola over their 115 charges
The Premier League asked Manchester City if they would enter into a collaboration with a comedian who has repeatedly mocked the club and its manager over the 115 charges. Officials at the Etihad Stadium were left stunned when counterparts at the league suggested they work with impressionist Conor Moore. The Irishman is known for his humorous takes of the likes of compatriot Roy Keane - but on a number of occasions he has mercilessly poked fun at Guardiola and City, whose legal war with the Premier League rages on. In one sketch, Moore dons a bald cap and grey sweatshirt to imitate Guardiola in a mocked-up press conference. The City manager is asked if he has made any signings in recent times. 'We know in the last few days we have to reinforce and we have done that, especially on our bench,' he responds, with a cheeky nod to the ongoing case which has seen City charged with 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's spending rules. 'We have signed four barristers, eight lawyers and a judge.' It is understood that those who work on content at the Premier League thought City could bring in Moore to do impressions with their players while they watched, with footage then being shared by the pair. But Mail Sport understands the request was politely turned down by flabbergasted City officials. Both City and the Premier League declined to comment but sources disclosed that Moore's mickey-taking over the issue that has rocked football 'slipped through the net' at the Premier League end. Both the Premier League and Man City declined to comment, but sources disclosed that Moore's mickey-taking over the issue that has rocked football 'slipped through the net' at the Premier League end City have previously worked with Greeters Guild president Troy Hawke, with the 1930s inspired character welcoming players as they arrived for their US tour. Another Moore video titled: 'Pep Guardiola goes to court!!! MAN CITY CHARGED!' portrays the Spaniard as the accused and features the comedian, in the same outfit, stood in the dock. 'Are you the man who spent £100m on Jack Grealish?' Guardiola is asked, to canned laughter. He is then told he has many victims, with Moore first impersonating ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. 'At the time I blame Luke Shaw and I blame Paul Pogba but in truth they could do nothing,' the Portuguese says. 'We were never going to catch City and now I know why.' Moore then portrays former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. 'Steven Gerrard slipped on his hole and we lost the league by two points,' he says. 'I lost my job and I went from managing a team of wonderful characters and great technicians to managing Leicester City…' Next up is another ex-Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, as the merciless mickey-taking continues. One skit saw Moore impersonate former Man United boss Jose Mourinho and ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who were billed as victims of Man City and Guardiola 'If Man City didn't cheat we'd be champions in 2019,' he says. 'If Man City didn't cheat we'd be champions in 2021, if Man City didn't cheat we'd be champions in 2022 and if Darwin Nunez didn't miss so many chances we could be champions in 2023…' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who replaced Mourinho at Old Trafford, delivers the next victim impact statement. 'I could have been Premier League champion,' he says. 'It would have been fantastic but Man City obviously cheated and I became a laughing stock.' Both City and the Premier League continue to wait for a verdict to the long-running saga. City were charged after a four-year investigation and referred to an independent commission in February 2023.
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Roy Keane jokes ‘I want to watch the match' as Man Utd legend takes time to sign autograph for young fan
ROY KEANE joked "I want to watch the match" as he signed autographs for kids over the weekend. The Advertisement 4 Roy Keane made time for local kids Credit: TikTok @Tracyfarmer84 4 The Man Utd legend signed several autographs Credit: TikTok @Tracyfarmer84 Ahead of taking his seat, Keane penned several autographs for kids. In footage captured by a TikTok user, the midfielder-turned-pundit could be seen making plenty of kids' day by signing various items. As the clip went on, Keane could be heard saying: I want to watch the match!" Eventually he cut the scene short, turning and jogging towards his seat. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The match was contested by the bottom two sides in Ireland's top flight. Cork are at the foot of the table, and were marooned further as they lost 3-2 under Keane's watchful eye. Goals by Evan McLoughlin and former But a collapse in the last half hour saw the home side lose 3-2. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Keane was in the stands to watch Cork City vs Sligo Rovers Credit: Sportsfile In 2022, Keane was seen The Sky Sports star was sat in his seat at Advertisement 'No private plane waiting for me' - Roy Keane rubbishes Gary Neville's England complaints with brutal Saipan putdown While the game was going on, a fan approached Keane. The Irishman looked fuming at the request and could be seen pointing down to the pitch, motioning that he was trying to watch the game. At the time, ITV's During coverage of the game, Woods said: "You've got Roy Keane, Advertisement 4 Keane did not take kindly to a selfie request during the NFL Credit: ITV
