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The National
3 hours ago
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- The National
How Celtic can get the best out of striker Callum Osmand
The young striker has reportedly completed a medical and agreed terms with the Scottish Premiership champions ahead of a summer move from Craven Cottage. In 73 total games for Fulham's under-18s and under-21s, Osmand has netted 43 times. Read more: He has never made a senior appearance for the club, but has trained with the first team on several occasions. And Silva, who has been in charge of Fulham since 2021, has explained how Celtic can get the best out of the young frontman: "He is much more mobile [than a traditional centre forward]," he said last year [ "He needs more senior football in his legs to see how he can adapt, perform. He's got the profile that I like. "When he has a chance, he can punish the opposition. I can see the talent, in a position that is very difficult to play in the Premier League. Probably if you play another striker by his side … you will take the best from him. Let's hope we can help him to be ready for the Premier League." Osmand was nominated for Premier League 2's Player of the Year last season. Twelve months prior, he grabbed the headlines in the Premier League Cup final, bagging a hat-trick in a stunning 4-0 win for his Fulham side over Tottenham Hotspur.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Free tickets available for Brentford B's Premier League Cup final against QPR at Loftus Road
Free tickets available for Brentford B's Premier League Cup final against QPR at Loftus Road Brentford B will face Queens Park Rangers Under-21s in the Premier League Cup Final on Thursday 15 May (7pm kick-off) at Loftus Road in what promises to be an exciting west London derby. After an impressive run in the competition, Neil MacFarlane's side will take on the Hoops. The match marks a significant occasion for the squad and offers a great opportunity for supporters to come out and back the Bees in a major final as tickets are free. Supporters can claim complimentary tickets by following the instructions below. Brentford fans are kindly asked to book in Blocks A, B, and C of the Bhatia Stand, which have been designated for our supporters. Advertisement Click here to secure your complimentary tickets (max 6 per account). How to book: Select your seats in Blocks A, B, or C and apply the special offer (MPC) class to each ticket Go to your basket and sign in or create a QPR ticketing account Proceed to checkout - your digital tickets will be sent to your email Disabled supporters can book by calling the QPR box office on 020 8740 2613 or via email at boxoffice@ For any support setting up an account, please follow the step-by-step guide here or contact the QPR box office.
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Manchester United under-18 head coach Adam Lawrence to leave at end of season
Manchester United's under-18s head coach Adam Lawrence is set to depart at the end of the season. Lawrence, 39, led United to three trophies last year, his first in charge at under-18s level, winning the Premier League regional and national titles as well as the Premier League Cup. United's under-18s finished second in the Premier League North this season and narrowly missed out on reaching the FA Youth Cup final, losing in the semi-finals on penalties to eventual winners Aston Villa. Advertisement Having joined from Charlton Athletic in 2021, Lawrence initially worked as United's under-16s head coach and said in a statement that he is 'ready for the next challenge'. 'It has been a privilege to work for Manchester United. It has been a very special few years with this group; I've been fortunate to work with many of this season's Under-18s right through from the Under-16s level and witness their growth as people as well as players,' Lawrence said. 'I'll always cherish the memories made at this great club and can't wait to see what the future holds for the players I've had the pleasure of working with.' Nick Cox, United's academy director, said: 'Adam has contributed greatly to our club throughout his four years at Manchester United. His passion for helping young players to maximise their potential has played an important role in the success of our academy system. 'We take great pride in supporting and witnessing the development of our staff. Adam is a fine example of that, moving up from the under-16s to the under-18s, enjoying success and now being ready to seek a new challenge in the game. 'The whole of the academy thanks Adam for his service and wishes him the very best of luck for the future.' United confirmed that the process to appoint Lawrence's replacement is underway and is expected to be concluded ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints reach landmark Premier League 2 play-offs final in dramatic fashion
SAINTS reached the final of the Premier League 2 play-offs for the first time with a pulsating 2-1 win after extra time at Selhurst Park. The youngsters led twice and beat Crystal Palace, after Derrick Abu set up Dom Ballard's first-half opener and secured victory with a thunder strike. Ademola Ola-Adebomi had pulled Palace level in the 52nd minute, forcing Saints to go the distance for the second time in their play-off campaign. Victories over Leicester City, second-placed Fulham and now the Eagles have booked Calum McFarlane's side a visit to Man City in the final. A date of Thursday, May 22, has been discussed, although details are not confirmed. Man City beat neighbours Man United 2-0 in their semi final. GOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL DERRICK ABU STUNNERRERR!! 1-2!#SaintsFC — Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) May 12, 2025 Saints are one of England's top under-21 teams, having also reached the semi-final of the Premier League Cup before losing to Brentford. They visited Selhurst Park knowing Palace had smashed Chelsea 6-0 in their previous round, and had the top-end athleticism to blow Saints away. The hosts looked dangerous on the counter attack for much of the first half, with Hindola Mustapha crashing an effort off of the crossbar. Abu capitalised on a defensive mix-up to snatch possession in the Palace box and roll the ball across the goal for Ballard to control and finish. The 32nd minute strike was Ballard's fourth in two matches, after netting a hat-trick against Fulham on his return from loan at Cambridge United. Man City up next. No need to have fear. Go and enjoy it lads! #SaintsFC — Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) May 12, 2025 Palace equalised from a short corner routine in the 53rd minute, with a deflected cross reaching Ola-Adebomi to head in at the back post. Saints substitute Will Merry made a positive impact, forcing Palace goalkeeper Louie Moulden into two saves soon after his introduction. Moulden could do nothing about man of the match Abu's fierce strike from outside the area in the first half of an extra 30 minute period. Ballard also had two chances to wrap up the game, including one low effort from inside the box that struck the post and rebounded to safety. Saints survived a goalmouth scramble that saw the woodwork hit in the final 10 seconds of the match to progress to the competition's final two. AS THE FULL TIME WHISTLE GOES. UNBELIEVABLE SCENES. SAINTS INTO THE FINAL WITH A 2-1 WIN!#SaintsFC — Alfie House (@AlfieHouseEcho) May 12, 2025 Saints: McNamara; Abu, Moore, Payne, Kayi Sanda, Bragg, Robinson, Akachukwu, Ballard, Sesey, Larios. Subs: Abbotson, Dobson-Ventura, O'Brien-Whitmarsh, Merry, Ehibhatiomhan.
Press and Journal
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin hopes success of Tottenham's Alfie Dorrington can lead to more loans from English top flight
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin insists the success of Tottenham defender Alfie Dorrington could boost the chance of landing future loan stars from the English Premier League. Centre-back Dorrington was secured on loan from Spurs during the January transfer window until the end of the season. The 20-year-old has started the last eight games due to the injury absence of £600,000 January signing Kristers Tobers. Thelin reckons England under-19 cap Dorrington has grown as a player during his loan spell at Pittodrie. Dorrington will return to Tottenham at the end of the season having signed a long-term contract extension until summer 2029. Aberdeen have successfully raided the English top flight for loan players in recent years. Midfielder Leighton Clarkson was initially secured on a season-long loan from Liverpool in summer 2022. After a superb loan spell, the Dons moved in summer 2023 to sign Clarkson on a permanent four-year-contract. In 2023-24 the Reds secured Rhys Williams (Liverpool) and Killian Phillips (Crystal Palace) on loan from the English Premier League. Three loan signings also arrived from the English top flight in 2021-22 – Teddy Jenks (Brighton), Austin Samuels (Wolves) and Matty Longstaff (Newcastle United). Asked if Dorrington's success can help Aberdeen with future loans from the English Premier, Thelin said: 'Yes. 'I don't think so much about what other decisions are, but Alfie has been working really well for us. 'He is quite young and hadn't played many games before the recent part of the season. 'Alfie has adapted and done really well. 'There were some parts at the beginning of the season before he got used to training and the league. 'After that he's shown a lot of skills although we saw some of those parts before which is why we brought him here.' Dorrington is highly rated within Tottenham having emerged through the club's youth system. The defender was a key component in the Spurs sides that won the under-17 and under-18 Premier League Cup double in 2022/23. In the following season Dorrington won the Premier League 2 title with Tottenham's under-21s. He made his first team debut for Ange Postecoglou's side in a 5-0 Premier League win at Southampton in December 2024. On the day he moved on loan to Pittodrie on loan, Dorrington penned a long-term contract extension with his parent club. Thelin said: 'Alfie has real speed, is good at positioning himself on the pitch and also with how he carries the ball. 'He is contributing further to that and you can see Alfie is really growing as a player. 'He has done really well and is taking big steps.' Dorrington is one of four loan players secured by Thelin this season across two transfer windows. The Dons have options to buy on two of those loan, striker Oday Dabbagh (Charleroi) and winger Jeppe Okkels (Preston North End). On-loan Millwall striker Kevin Nisbet is Aberdeen's leading scorer this season with 13 goals. Aberdeen also have players out on loan. Defender Richard Jensen is at Danish club Vejle Boldklub. Winger Ryan Duncan spent the season at Queen's Park and played in the Challenge Cup final. Full-back James McGarry was at Greek side Athens Kallithea but picked up an injury recently. Centre-back Slobodan Rubezic is on loan at Serbian top flight club Novi Pazar. Jensen, Rubezic, Duncan and McGarry all have a year left on their contracts. Thelin said calls on the future of those out on loan will be made with the best interest of the players and the club in mind. He said: 'All these decisions and everything around the players on-loan and their futures, we will sit down and make the best ones for everyone and Aberdeen . 'There are things happening right now but my focus is on the games. 'We have a recruitment department and a director of football (Steven Gunn) and they are working with other things. 'I am involved in some meetings but my focus is on the games because they are so important right now.'
