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The Courier
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Courier
Max Kucheriavyi blasts St Johnstone in astonishing Ukraine interview as freed midfielder admits he felt lost on pitch
Freed St Johnstone midfielder Max Kucheriavyi has lashed out at the penny-pinching Saints and insisted relegation was inevitable. The Ukrainian star was released at the end of the season after five years with the Perth club following their relegation. And, in an interview in his homeland, he's lifted the lid on his chaotic final couple of years with St Johnstone. Kucheriavyi claimed he was frozen out after he refused to sign a new deal and reckoned he didn't even know which direction he was supposed to be running on the pitch at times because of a lack of communication. And the 23-year-old insisted their drop this year was always on the cards. He said: 'In my opinion, relegation this season is the result of the direction in which the club has been moving for the last two or three years. By 'club' I mean not only the playing part, but everything in general in the whole system. 'I believe that starting from scratch is the best thing for a club that needs restructuring and a change in culture. 'The club tries to save on absolutely everything, but it has always been like this during my time with the team, and unfortunately, this has led to the result that we are seeing. 'I hope that the relegation will be a springboard for a reboot and the club will be able to change this culture. 'I was always interested in a positive result for the team and in making the maximum contribution to achieving this result. 'But there was a total lack of communication with the coaching staff. I didn't feel like I was progressing and learning new things. 'Sometimes I didn't even understand the direction in which to move. In addition, the team was fighting for survival throughout the season, which also didn't help. 'At some point a dialogue began about extending the contract. To which I refused. For me, this was a key moment in my relationship with St. Johnstone, because after it, I felt that the attitude towards me changed a lot. 'There was a lot of dissatisfaction with me and criticism, both justified and unfounded, in my opinion. Over time, there was less playing time.' Kucheriavyi only played six games last season season and was completely bombed out after January. He explained: 'Even after the new head coach (Simo Valakari) arrived, I was constantly reminded that I was 'unhappy' at the club. 'I played well the entire match against Rangers where I made an assist, yet I did not play in the next match at all, 'Someone suggested the reason I played three times in January was because the club wanted to sell me, but I will not comment on that. 'You would have to ask the club why 20 players left this season. Apparently, if someone didn't want to extend their contract, the club didn't want to continue cooperating with them. 'In January, when we got new players, there were so many that I wasn't even included in training sessions with two teams. 'But overall, I don't look at my time at St Johnstone as a bad time. It was a difficult time, but it certainly wasn't a bad time. 'On the contrary, I am grateful for all the people and circumstances that happened to me during all these years in Scotland. Thanks to them, I gained a lot of experience and grew as a person and as a professional.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Freed star insists Premiership side's relegation was INEVITABLE as he blasts penny-pinching side
He's questioned why he didn't play after setting up a goal against Rangers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FREED St Johnstone midfielder Max Kucheriavyi has lashed out at the penny-pinching Saints and insisted relegation was inevitable. The Ukrainian star was released at the end of the season after five years with the Perth club following their relegation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Max Kucheriavyi has blasted St Johnstone following his exit Credit: SNS 2 He struggled to get regular game time at McDiarmid Park Credit: Kenny Ramsay And, in an interview in his homeland, he's lifted the lid on his chaotic final couple of years with St Johnstone. Kucheriavyi claimed he was frozen out after he refused to sign a new deal and reckoned he didn't even know which direction he was supposed to be running on the pitch at times because of a lack of communication. And the 23-year-old insisted their drop this year was always on the cards. He said: "In my opinion, relegation this season is the result of the direction in which the club has been moving for the last two or three years. By 'club' I mean not only the playing part, but everything in general in the whole system. "I believe that starting from scratch is the best thing for a club that needs restructuring and a change in culture. "The club tries to save on absolutely everything, but it has always been like this during my time with the team, and unfortunately, this has led to the result that we are seeing. "I hope that the relegation will be a springboard for a reboot and the club will be able to change this culture. "I played in 34 games the previous season and l played in almost every game in different positions and that was good for both me as a player and the team. "I was always interested in a positive result for the team and in making the maximum contribution to achieving this result. "But there was a total lack of communication with the coaching staff. It turned out that even though I played in every game, I didn't feel like I was progressing and learning new things. St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari on loving 'crazy' club owners, his Motherwell days and run-in with a Celtic hero "Sometimes I didn't even understand the direction in which to move. In addition, the team was fighting for survival throughout the season, which also didn't help. "At some point a dialogue began about extending the contract. To which I refused. For me, this was a key moment in my relationship with St. Johnstone, because after it, I felt that the attitude towards me changed a lot. "There was a lot of dissatisfaction with me and criticism, both justified and unfounded, in my opinion. Over time, there was less playing time." Kucheriavyi only played six games during the season and was completely bombed after January. He explained: "Even after the new head coach arrived, I was constantly reminded that I was 'unhappy' at the club. "I played well the entire match against Rangers where I made an assist, yet I did not play in the next match at all. "Someone suggested the reason I played three times in January was because the club wanted to sell me, but I will not comment on that. "You would have to ask the club why 20 players left this season. "Apparently, if someone didn't want to extend their contract, the club didn't want to continue cooperating with them. "In January, when we got new players, there were so many that I wasn't even included in training sessions with two teams. "But overall, I don't look at my time at St Johnstone as a bad time. It was a difficult time, but it certainly wasn't a bad time. "On the contrary, I am grateful for all the people and circumstances that happened to me during all these years in Scotland. Thanks to them, I gained a lot of experience and grew as a person and as a professional." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Globe and Mail
06-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
‘Time to Strike,' Says Investor About Nvidia Stock
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has faced a challenging landscape in 2025, navigating a mix of uncertainties. Export restrictions have complicated its business in China, and broader concerns about the pace of capex investments by hyperscalers have added a layer of caution to the growth narrative that once seemed unstoppable. Protect Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty Discover companies with rock-solid fundamentals in TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter. Receive undervalued stocks, resilient to market uncertainty, delivered straight to your inbox. Still, not everyone is hitting the panic button. Despite a nearly 15% year-to-date slide, investor Bohdan Kucheriavyi argues that the risks are overblown – and there are blue skies aplenty for Nvidia up ahead. 'I'm still confident in the company's ability to create additional shareholder value over the following years,' asserts the 5-star investor. That's not to say that Kucheriavyi is dismissive of the very real risks of decreasing capex spending by the hyperscalers – far from it. The investor notes the recent reports that Microsoft and Amazon have been walking away from data center leases, a move that could signal cooling demand for Nvidia's chips. But in the same breath, he highlights evidence pointing in the opposite direction: AI spending among hyperscalers is still on track to hit $300 billion this year. Strong results from TSMC and even AI momentum at beleaguered Intel hint that the appetite for AI infrastructure isn't fading. Meanwhile, Nvidia is actively adapting to geopolitical headwinds. The company is shifting key production of its next-gen Blackwell chips to TSMC's Arizona facility. By localizing production, Nvidia aims to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical tensions, such as potential tariffs and export restrictions, and to better meet the growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers. 'This should help the company be less exposed to any geopolitical and tariff-related risks, which is a major upside in the current environment,' adds Kucheriavyi. The investor also acknowledges the added difficulties the company will face in the Chinese market in the years ahead, as trade restrictions will give domestic competitors such as Huawei a pronounced leg up over the American firm. Even so, a 10% sales hit tied to China-related disruptions hasn't shaken his conviction. In his view, Nvidia remains undervalued – and the long-term upside is still very much intact. 'Nvidia's upside remains significant, even if we take into account the loss of China-related revenues this year,' concludes Kucheriavyi, who rates NVDA stock a Buy. (To watch Kucheriavyi's track record, click here) Wall Street needs no additional convincing. With 34 Buys, 5 Holds and a single Sell, NVDA enjoys a Strong Buy consensus rating. Its 12-month average price target of $164.23 implies a ~43% upside for the year ahead. (See NVDA stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured investor. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.
Business Insider
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
‘Time to Strike,' Says Investor About Nvidia Stock
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has faced a challenging landscape in 2025, navigating a mix of uncertainties. Export restrictions have complicated its business in China, and broader concerns about the pace of capex investments by hyperscalers have added a layer of caution to the growth narrative that once seemed unstoppable. Protect Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty Discover companies with rock-solid fundamentals in TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter. Receive undervalued stocks, resilient to market uncertainty, delivered straight to your inbox. Still, not everyone is hitting the panic button. Despite a nearly 15% year-to-date slide, investor Bohdan Kucheriavyi argues that the risks are overblown – and there are blue skies aplenty for Nvidia up ahead. 'I'm still confident in the company's ability to create additional shareholder value over the following years,' asserts the 5-star investor. That's not to say that Kucheriavyi is dismissive of the very real risks of decreasing capex spending by the hyperscalers – far from it. The investor notes the recent reports that Microsoft and Amazon have been walking away from data center leases, a move that could signal cooling demand for Nvidia's chips. But in the same breath, he highlights evidence pointing in the opposite direction: AI spending among hyperscalers is still on track to hit $300 billion this year. Strong results from TSMC and even AI momentum at beleaguered Intel hint that the appetite for AI infrastructure isn't fading. Meanwhile, Nvidia is actively adapting to geopolitical headwinds. The company is shifting key production of its next-gen Blackwell chips to TSMC's Arizona facility. By localizing production, Nvidia aims to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical tensions, such as potential tariffs and export restrictions, and to better meet the growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers. 'This should help the company be less exposed to any geopolitical and tariff-related risks, which is a major upside in the current environment,' adds Kucheriavyi. The investor also acknowledges the added difficulties the company will face in the Chinese market in the years ahead, as trade restrictions will give domestic competitors such as Huawei a pronounced leg up over the American firm. Even so, a 10% sales hit tied to China-related disruptions hasn't shaken his conviction. In his view, Nvidia remains undervalued – and the long-term upside is still very much intact. 'Nvidia's upside remains significant, even if we take into account the loss of China-related revenues this year,' concludes Kucheriavyi, who rates NVDA stock a Buy. (To watch Kucheriavyi's track record, click here) Wall Street needs no additional convincing. With 34 Buys, 5 Holds and a single Sell, NVDA enjoys a Strong Buy consensus rating. Its 12-month average price target of $164.23 implies a ~43% upside for the year ahead. (See NVDA stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Business Insider
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
‘Significant Growth Opportunity,' Says Investor About Intel Stock
The market will be closely watching Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) tomorrow as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan leads his first earnings call since taking the reigns at the embattled company. Stay Ahead of the Market: Discover outperforming stocks and invest smarter with Top Smart Score Stocks. Filter, analyze, and streamline your search for investment opportunities using Tipranks' Stock Screener. The recently-installed head has pledged 'to restore Intel's position as a world-class products company,' and he certainly appears to be taking action quickly. News has recently surfaced that Intel plans to strip away some 20,000 jobs as part of company efforts to reclaim its place among the Silicon Valley elite. Though Tan brings both credibility and eagerness to his role, expectations are somewhat muted prior to tomorrow's call. Indeed, multiple Wall Street analysts have lowered their price targets in recent days. Part of this is of course due to the overall geopolitical uncertainties, especially trade and tariff worries that have sent shivers throughout the markets. This is also partly due to Intel's past underperformance. The company's Q4 2024 revenues were down -7.4% year-over-year, while its Q1 2025 guidance was weaker than expected. All told, INTC's share price has lost some 40% of its value over the past twelve months – though its year-to-date losses of 2% are better than most. Looking into the mist, investor Bohdan Kucheriavyi spots a good old-fashioned comeback story. 'Intel has significant growth opportunities due to the rising demand for AI chips and its strategic advantage in producing chips in its own foundries,' says the 5-star investor. Kucheriavyi notes that the AI PC market is shooting up at a CAGR of 30%, in line with Intel's goal of delivering more than 100 million AI PCs by the end of the year. The investor also points out that the Panther Lake chip will be manufactured on Intel's 18A process node, which Kucheriavyi calls a 'major milestone' for the company. When it comes to the potential tariff disruptions, the investor is not too concerned. Kucheriavyi posits that the company's U.S. presence should shield it from the harshest impacts. The investor also argues that INTC could even see a benefit from the imposition of trade barriers on its foreign competition. And, the recently dropping share price has made INTC even more enticing for the investor. In other words, a 'massive comeback' could be on the horizon. 'At the current price, the downside is likely limited, while the upside is significant,' concludes Kucheriavyi, who rates INTC a Buy. (To watch Kucheriavyi's track record, click here) The consensus on Wall Street is significantly more mellow, with 26 Hold ratings easily overshadowing 1 Buy and 4 Sell ratings. INTC thus holds a consensus Hold (i.e. Neutral) rating. INTC's 12-month average price target has an upside of ~15%. (See INTC stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
