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BBC News
16 hours ago
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'We are at a higher level than my first pre-season'
Fabian Hurzeler, speaking after Brighton's 3-1 pre-season victory over Stoke in Spain: "A win is always important in a test game or not. It gives the players self-confidence. I think we saw positives, negatives and things to improve."We had some new players on the pitch who adapted and understood our ideas quite quickly. They have big potential and they showed it here."[Compared to my first pre-season] we have better relationships, we have known each other a long time now. Overall, we are on a higher level but there are always things to improve."The squad is quite big at the moment but I think they understand their roles. We are one step further than we were, and now we have to make decisions about selling and loaning players."I really want to work with the players, no matter how many we have."
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Cresswell ready for 'different' challenge at Stoke
New Stoke City signing Aaron Cresswell says joining the Potters will be "a different challenge" after more than a decade in the Premier League with West Ham but he is "ready to step up".The 35-year-old former England and Ipswich left-back agreed a one-year deal at the bet365 Stadium on 10 July following the expiration of his contract with the Hammers after 11 years of told BBC Radio Stoke it was an odd feeling getting used to a new club after spending such a long time in east London."It is, but that's football," he said."A lot of players might have four, five, six different clubs throughout their career and I was fortunate enough to stay at West Ham for 11 years but everything comes to an end."It's a different challenge joining Stoke and one I'm really excited about and looking forward to." This season will be Cresswell's first in the second tier since his final campaign with the Tractor Boys in he says he is relishing the chance to reacquaint himself with the division."I'm looking forward to the Championship," Cresswell added."In terms of competitiveness and toughness, I don't think there are many leagues in world football that are as tough."But I'm ready for the fight. I spent three years there with Ipswich and it's not an easy league."I'm not getting any younger but I'm more than capable of still playing - I managed to play nearly 20 games in the Premier League last year and until the day that hunger, that desire doesn't sit with me then I'll call it a day. "But I don't feel anywhere near reaching that level of giving up." Stoke a 'sleeping giant' Cresswell says he will try and pass on his experience to the club's other full-backs including Italy Under-17 left-back Laurence Giani and French defender Eric-Junior has already spoken to Giani while waiting at the airport travelling to the club's pre-season training camp in Spain."I had a coffee with him at the airport and had a 10-minute chat and I got to know him and it was nice," Cresswell said. "If he needs any advice or help I'll be the first to help him out. The same with Eric - if they need any support I'll be the first to help whether I'm playing or not."Cresswell also said he had had "plenty of chats" with boss Mark Robins ahead of signing adding he was "fair and tough and that's what you want"."You want an honest guy and he certainly fits that bill," Cresswell said. Stoke begin their latest attempt to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2018 at home against Derby County on 9 August and Cresswell is sure the club have the credentials to get back to the top flight. "It's been a challenging few years for Stoke but it's a sleeping giant in terms of the fan base, the size of the club and the infrastructure," he said."Everything's there and I want to help in any way I can. "We want a successful season and don't want to be fighting relegation."I'm at the back end of my career now but am ready to step up. I want to be fighting for the first game of the season and I'll give it my all."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
EFL star and grandson of Man Utd legend charged with breaching betting rules after ‘placing 354 wagers'
STAR CHARGED EFL star and grandson of Man Utd legend charged with breaching betting rules after 'placing 354 wagers' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EFL star has been charged with breaching betting rules by the FA. Notts County star Lewis Macari is alleged to have placed 354 different bets. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Lewis Macari has been charged with breaching betting rules Credit: Getty Images - Getty The offences are claimed to have taken place between February 2020 and December 2022. Macari, 23, has been given until July 18 to respond to the charge. The defender, who has made 61 appearances for Notts County, comes from a footballing family. His grandfather Lou, 76, played for Manchester United between 1973 and 1984. While uncle Paul Macari played for Huddersfield and Stoke, as did another uncle Mike. Macari began his professional career at Stoke too but made just one appearance, in the FA Cup. He is one of several players to be hit with a betting breach charge by The FA this month. Ryan Bowman Banned: Ex-Motherwell Star's 6,397 Football Bets Exposed THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
EFL star and grandson of Man Utd legend charged with breaching betting rules after ‘placing 354 wagers'
AN EFL star has been charged with breaching betting rules by the FA. Notts County star Lewis Macari is alleged to have placed 354 different bets. 1 Lewis Macari has been charged with breaching betting rules Credit: Getty Images - Getty The offences are claimed to have taken place between February 2020 and December 2022. Macari, 23, has been given until July 18 to respond to the charge. The defender, who has made 61 appearances for Notts County, comes from a footballing family. His grandfather Lou, 76, played for Manchester United between 1973 and 1984. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL While uncle Paul Macari played for Huddersfield and Stoke, as did another uncle Mike. Macari began his professional career at Stoke too but made just one appearance, in the FA Cup. He is one of several players to be hit with a betting breach charge by The FA this month. Ryan Bowman Banned: Ex-Motherwell Star's 6,397 Football Bets Exposed THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Most read in Sport The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
Stoke-on-Trent darts player raises £100,000 for charity
A darts player has raised £100,000 for Prostate Cancer UK in eight a conversation with his grandfather Tom 'Snoopy' Wilson set himself an initial goal of raising £10,000 for the of his family members were diagnosed with the disease which he said spurred him on to continue raising Wilson has raised the money through darts tournaments and raffles and his efforts have been supported by 16-times World Champion, Phil 'The Power' Taylor. Mr Wilson told the BBC he was "really keen to do something positive with his life" despite the challenges that come with his autism diagnosis. Now he has hit this milestone he wants to keep raising money through online auctions and other fundraising events. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
