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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Marcus Fraser demands instant Premier Sports Cup response for St Mirren
The Buddies defender wants the older heads in the dressing room to do more on the park after being left disappointed against Abroath on Saturday. Marcus Fraser knows St Mirren are in must-win territory at Forfar Athletic tonight. The Buddies are looking to bounce back immediately in the Premier Sports Cup when they face League Two Loons after being held to a goalless draw on Saturday at Arbroath, who claimed the bonus point thanks to a 5-3 victory on penalties. It was a performance that stumped manager Stephen Robinson who insisted it was a team he 'didn't recognise'. Experienced defender Fraser has echoed his gaffer's comments – admitting he and the older players in the dressing room should be doing more on the park. 'We were frustrated with the outcome on Saturday,' the 31-year-old said. 'Arbroath frustrated us and tried to hit us on the break. But we could have been much better middle to front to break them down. 'The manager said he was expecting more from the older boys to lead that and find a way through. That's on us as players. Through pre-season, we've worked on how to break teams down that sit deeper and it's not worked. 'We've got another three games and we've got to have a positive mind set. We know it's not over and we go into Tuesday knowing we need to win.' Saturday's result means Saints will be gunning for a hat-trick of victories over Forfar, Annan Athletic and Ayr United to progress to the last 16. Fraser knows it is a quickfire group stage – and that is why the Loons can't be taken lightly when they pitch up at Station Park this evening. 'We need to look at ourselves,' he said. 'We need to move the ball sharper and quicker and everyone understands that. After the manager finished his talk, we discussed it ourselves and that's the great thing about this group. 'It recognises when things aren't right and everyone stands up to that. We know we need to put things right. 'This group stage of this cup competition is so short that you need to put the points on the board early. We need to play much better. It might be a similar game, with Forfar sitting in. 'It isn't going to be easy and our older boys need to demand more – myself included.' Youngster Fraser Taylor came off the bench against the Smokies, for whom he starred on loan last season, and won the League One player of the year award after helping them to the title and a return to the Championship. However, it was a return he will want to forget after his spot-kick in the shoot-out was saved with Calum Gallagher clinching it for Arbroath. Fraser insists the squad knows how talented Taylor is and that he will recover from his penalty setback. He said: 'Fraz was player of the year at Arbroath last season and got numerous goals and assists. He's got a bright future ahead of him and nine times out of 10, Fraz sticks that penalty away. 'The next pen, I know he'll step up and put it away. He'll be fine. He can be a big player for us this season. He's got everything in his locker.'
Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney FC v Wrexham AFC LIVE updates: North-east Wales meets New South Wales in pre-season friendly
Go to latest G'day, g'day Hello football fans and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's friendly between Sydney FC and Wrexham AFC - a showdown that absolutely nobody would have thought up five years ago. I mean, why would they? Why on earth is the third-best team in Wales doing a pre-season tour of Australia? And why would around 35,000 people in Sydney be interested in braving a cold Tuesday night to see them play a team that was probably the A-League's biggest disappointment last season? The answer: celebrity, folks. A force so powerful that it works when the celebrities in question aren't even here. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (now, legally, Rob Mac) are not at Allianz Stadium tonight - their schedules, we presume, are too busy - but it is only because of them that you even remotely care about Wrexham, or at least enough to click on this blog and read this post. Their takeover of Wrexham AFC is truly one of sport's most fascinating stories, and their rise from England's fifth tier to the Championship - three consecutive promotions, an unprecedented feat at this level - has been nothing short of a remarkable. The hit Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham has documented it all, helping them build a global fanbase that stretches all the way … here. This coming season, the Red Dragons are just one division below the Premier League. Can they get there? Who knows. But this match forms an important part of their preparations. So let's see what happens. For Sydney FC, the job is simple: be a good opponent and fly the flag for the Australian game, unlike Melbourne Victory, who shamed the A-League with a 3-0 defeat on Friday night. (I'm joking.) I'm Vince Rugari, by the way. Pleasure to have your company. 7.05pm This place is buzzing Expecting a crowd of around/over 35,000 here at Allianz Stadium, which is quite something. Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out Trying to draw meaning from pre-season friendlies is a fool's errand. But this is the A-League's silly season, after all - so in that spirit, let's have a crack. If you've thought about club soccer in Australia for longer than a few moments, the following unanswerable question may have crossed your mind: how would our teams fare in Europe? Specifically, England. In an alternate universe in which A-League sides have the opportunity to compete in the English pyramid system … how would they go? Would our best survive in the Premier League? Almost certainly not. So what's the level? Could champions Melbourne City hold their own in the Championship? Could the Wanderers climb out of League One? Would the likes of last season's cellar-dwellers Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar sink to the bottom of the League Two table … or lower? 6.52pm Here are the starting XIs For your perusual, the team sheet. The Sky Blues, still four months out from the start of the A-League season, are missing marquee man Douglas Costa, midfielder Leo Sena and defender Alex Grant - plus club great Anthony Caceres, who has departed for Macarthur FC, and some others like Patryk Klimala who have also moved on. Their squad is about six players short of what it will be when October comes, and two of those players will be imports. So don't judge them on this, tonight. Meanwhile, there's the Wrexham team. I know you don't know too much about these players individually, and you should probably know I don't either - but it's not about that, is it? It's about how they make you feel. 6.47pm G'day, g'day Hello football fans and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's friendly between Sydney FC and Wrexham AFC - a showdown that absolutely nobody would have thought up five years ago. I mean, why would they? Why on earth is the third-best team in Wales doing a pre-season tour of Australia? And why would around 35,000 people in Sydney be interested in braving a cold Tuesday night to see them play a team that was probably the A-League's biggest disappointment last season? The answer: celebrity, folks. A force so powerful that it works when the celebrities in question aren't even here. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (now, legally, Rob Mac) are not at Allianz Stadium tonight - their schedules, we presume, are too busy - but it is only because of them that you even remotely care about Wrexham, or at least enough to click on this blog and read this post. Their takeover of Wrexham AFC is truly one of sport's most fascinating stories, and their rise from England's fifth tier to the Championship - three consecutive promotions, an unprecedented feat at this level - has been nothing short of a remarkable. The hit Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham has documented it all, helping them build a global fanbase that stretches all the way … here. This coming season, the Red Dragons are just one division below the Premier League. Can they get there? Who knows. But this match forms an important part of their preparations. So let's see what happens. For Sydney FC, the job is simple: be a good opponent and fly the flag for the Australian game, unlike Melbourne Victory, who shamed the A-League with a 3-0 defeat on Friday night. (I'm joking.)
The Age
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Sydney FC v Wrexham AFC LIVE updates: North-east Wales meets New South Wales in pre-season friendly
Go to latest G'day, g'day Hello football fans and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's friendly between Sydney FC and Wrexham AFC - a showdown that absolutely nobody would have thought up five years ago. I mean, why would they? Why on earth is the third-best team in Wales doing a pre-season tour of Australia? And why would around 35,000 people in Sydney be interested in braving a cold Tuesday night to see them play a team that was probably the A-League's biggest disappointment last season? The answer: celebrity, folks. A force so powerful that it works when the celebrities in question aren't even here. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (now, legally, Rob Mac) are not at Allianz Stadium tonight - their schedules, we presume, are too busy - but it is only because of them that you even remotely care about Wrexham, or at least enough to click on this blog and read this post. Their takeover of Wrexham AFC is truly one of sport's most fascinating stories, and their rise from England's fifth tier to the Championship - three consecutive promotions, an unprecedented feat at this level - has been nothing short of a remarkable. The hit Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham has documented it all, helping them build a global fanbase that stretches all the way … here. This coming season, the Red Dragons are just one division below the Premier League. Can they get there? Who knows. But this match forms an important part of their preparations. So let's see what happens. For Sydney FC, the job is simple: be a good opponent and fly the flag for the Australian game, unlike Melbourne Victory, who shamed the A-League with a 3-0 defeat on Friday night. (I'm joking.) I'm Vince Rugari, by the way. Pleasure to have your company. 6.58pm Where would A-League teams fit in the English pyramid? This might be our best chance to find out Trying to draw meaning from pre-season friendlies is a fool's errand. But this is the A-League's silly season, after all - so in that spirit, let's have a crack. If you've thought about club soccer in Australia for longer than a few moments, the following unanswerable question may have crossed your mind: how would our teams fare in Europe? Specifically, England. In an alternate universe in which A-League sides have the opportunity to compete in the English pyramid system … how would they go? Would our best survive in the Premier League? Almost certainly not. So what's the level? Could champions Melbourne City hold their own in the Championship? Could the Wanderers climb out of League One? Would the likes of last season's cellar-dwellers Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar sink to the bottom of the League Two table … or lower? 6.52pm Here are the starting XIs For your perusual, the team sheet. The Sky Blues, still four months out from the start of the A-League season, are missing marquee man Douglas Costa, midfielder Leo Sena and defender Alex Grant - plus club great Anthony Caceres, who has departed for Macarthur FC, and some others like Patryk Klimala who have also moved on. Their squad is about six players short of what it will be when October comes, and two of those players will be imports. So don't judge them on this, tonight. Meanwhile, there's the Wrexham team. I know you don't know too much about these players individually, and you should probably know I don't either - but it's not about that, is it? It's about how they make you feel. 6.47pm G'day, g'day Hello football fans and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's friendly between Sydney FC and Wrexham AFC - a showdown that absolutely nobody would have thought up five years ago. I mean, why would they? Why on earth is the third-best team in Wales doing a pre-season tour of Australia? And why would around 35,000 people in Sydney be interested in braving a cold Tuesday night to see them play a team that was probably the A-League's biggest disappointment last season? The answer: celebrity, folks. A force so powerful that it works when the celebrities in question aren't even here. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney (now, legally, Rob Mac) are not at Allianz Stadium tonight - their schedules, we presume, are too busy - but it is only because of them that you even remotely care about Wrexham, or at least enough to click on this blog and read this post. Their takeover of Wrexham AFC is truly one of sport's most fascinating stories, and their rise from England's fifth tier to the Championship - three consecutive promotions, an unprecedented feat at this level - has been nothing short of a remarkable. The hit Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham has documented it all, helping them build a global fanbase that stretches all the way … here. This coming season, the Red Dragons are just one division below the Premier League. Can they get there? Who knows. But this match forms an important part of their preparations. So let's see what happens. For Sydney FC, the job is simple: be a good opponent and fly the flag for the Australian game, unlike Melbourne Victory, who shamed the A-League with a 3-0 defeat on Friday night. (I'm joking.)
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Wrexham vs Sydney FC: Live Stream Men's Club Friendly, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Looking to watch your favorite Welcome to Wrexham players? You're in luck on Tuesday as CBS Sports Network will air a club friendly between Wrexham and Sydney FC. What will happen when these teams clash? Tune in Tuesday morning to find out. James McClean of Wrexham AFC applauds after the team's victory in the match between Melbourne Victory and Wrexham AFC at Marvel Stadium on July 11, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. James McClean of Wrexham AFC applauds after the team's victory in the match between Melbourne Victory and Wrexham AFC at Marvel Stadium on July 11, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo byHow to Watch Wrexham vs Sydney FC Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Time: 5:30 AM EDT Channel: CBS Sports Network Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Wrexham is coming off a second-place finish in League One, which has earned the team a spot in the second tier of English football next season, the Championship. It's the first time it has played at the second level since the 1981-82 campaign. The investment from Ryan Reynolds and the newly-renamed Rob Mac has helped this team reach unexpected heights. Can the team defy all odds this season and earn a spot in the Premier League? Wrexham's most recent match was on July 11, a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory. Sydney FC is a team in the top league in Australia, the A-League Men. The team was seventh in the league standings in the 2024-25 season, winning 10 of its 26 matches. Considering how Wrexham disposed of a Melbourne team that finished ahead of Sydney, it's going to be an uphill battle for the team to get the upset over Wrexham on Tuesday. Welcome to Wrexham airs on FX. Fubo subscribers can watch Tuesday's game live, and then can stream on-demand episodes of Season 4 of the show as well. Live stream the Wrexham vs Sydney FC game on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Lennon Miller transfer trigger yet to be hit as Motherwell exit timeline thrown into doubt
Speculation ramped up over the weekend after Lennon's dad Lee teased a move away from the Scottish Premiership Jens Berthel Askou insists he has no gripe with a long goodbye for Lennon Miller. The Fir Park boss is attempting to deal with Miller speculation while kick-starting Motherwell's Premier Sports Cup campaign. The 18-year-old ace missed out on Saturday's 2-2 draw against Clyde when the Steelmen sneaked a shoot-out bonus point. And he'll be absent again when League One Peterhead visit Lanarkshire on Tuesday. The wait goes on for a satisfactory transfer bid that triggers the new Scotland star's inevitable exit. But Askou says getting the best deal for all parties is a priority – despite the distraction of a delay. Askou said: 'We are not looking for fast and quick solutions. We are looking for the right solutions, for the player and the club, long-term. 'Sometimes things move fast, sometimes they take a little longer. It's not always up to us to decide or control. 'Sometimes clubs and players are just waiting for the right move to make.' Aston Oxborough returned to training yesterday after recovering from an injury picked up on pre-season in Holland. But Tuesday's tie comes too soon and Calum Ward will continue between the sticks. Askou has told his players to manage their frustrations if they need to be patient against Peterhead. But he hopes the Fir Park turf will prove more to their liking than Saturday's New Douglas Park surface in searing heat. The Dane expects Well to raise the tempo as he makes his home managerial bow. Askou said: 'I've played and coached in many games like this. You come in as heavy favourite and you need to drive the tempo up. 'You know the opposition is going to be on their toes, they're going to play at their very best because it's a big game for them. 'You know you have to be extremely disciplined, focused and try your best. 'But you also know it will not always be as fluent and perfect as you wish for. It's then about dealing these emotions that come with games like that. 'The level of frustration is a little bit higher because the expectation from outside is you don't mistakes in these games. But, from experience, you know that you will. 'There's a big difference playing on a dry pitch rather than a wet one. That's why we water the pitch in training. 'We want the tempo up to challenge ourselves, so when we play the big games, we cope with the tempo. 'We know these games are a different type of football but you also need to adapt and adjust and we did our best against Clyde. But we're not there yet. We learned tactical things, we learned about each other. 'Really important stuff we can bring to the next game. It will be exciting for the team to play here again. 'I hope the fans are excited, curious to see us. I am pleased with where we are now.' Tawanda Maswanhise got off to a flyer with both goals at the weekend. And he said: 'We got to the semi-final last year but I missed these group games and came in later on. I'm here from the start this time, so I want to help us win with goals and performances.'
