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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'We have to use every minute in every week to be so much better'
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he has a "clear idea" of what he wants the squad to look like when they regroup for pre-season. Before then, the transfer window will open and some players will depart Old Trafford to make way for Amorim's first signings. Advertisement "As you know, we are bit limited and we can't do it all in one summer," Amorim said. "But there is a clear picture for what we want. "They know we underperformed badly this season. The important thing is that we have to be ready. "We have to use every minute in every week of pre-season. We need to arrive in shape. We had meetings about that. That is the only way to take action. "Everybody knows next season will be massive for everybody. I have been sending messages every week. They know next year - it is clear - we need to be so much better." One player who is expected to be brought into the fold is academy youngster Chido Obi. Advertisement The 17-year-old forward scored twice in Friday's 3-1 friendly win over Hong Kong and is a promising prospect for Amorim. "He proved already in the U18s he can score goals," added Amorim. "The Premier League is a completely different world, but he has made a good start. He is working really well. "I was really pleased with all the kids. Comparing this game to the last one and the way we faced the game, we were losing in first half but that was completely different from the last game. That was a good thing."
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'We have to use every minute in every week to be so much better'
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he has a "clear idea" of what he wants the squad to look like when they regroup for then, the transfer window will open and some players will depart Old Trafford to make way for Amorim's first signings."As you know, we are bit limited and we can't do it all in one summer," Amorim said. "But there is a clear picture for what we want."They know we underperformed badly this season. The important thing is that we have to be ready."We have to use every minute in every week of pre-season. We need to arrive in shape. We had meetings about that. That is the only way to take action."Everybody knows next season will be massive for everybody. I have been sending messages every week. They know next year - it is clear - we need to be so much better."One player who is expected to be brought into the fold is academy youngster Chido 17-year-old forward scored twice in Friday's 3-1 friendly win over Hong Kong and is a promising prospect for Amorim."He proved already in the U18s he can score goals," added Amorim. "The Premier League is a completely different world, but he has made a good start. He is working really well."I was really pleased with all the kids. Comparing this game to the last one and the way we faced the game, we were losing in first half but that was completely different from the last game. That was a good thing."
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wales just picked a 17-year-old schoolboy for the U20s because he's so good
Wales just picked a 17-year-old schoolboy for the U20s because he's so good Carwyn Leggatt-Jones has been promoted from the U18s ahead of Wales U20s' World Rugby Championship this summer Carwyn Leggatt-Jones kicks a drop-goal for Llandovery College (Image: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency ) Talented youngster Carwyn Leggatt-Jones has been included in a 45-man training squad ahead of Wales U20s' World Rugby Championship campaign later this summer. The Scarlets fly-half was playing for Wales U18s in April, having first played at that level while at the age of 16. He will now spend the coming weeks training with Richard Whiffin's squad as he tries to force his way into the 30-man group for the tournament in Italy. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. The highly-rated fly-half has played a key part in Llandovery College's back-to-back WSC titles in the last two years - putting in player of the match performances in both finals at the Principality Stadium - while he was also named in the team of the tournament following this year's U18s Six Nations Festival in France. Another of the three Welshmen named in that team, U18s captain Cerrig Smith, is also included in Whiffin's wider training squad - which are due to meet up to begin training this month. There's no place for Morgan Morse, after the Ospreys No. 8 also missed out on Wales' senior tour to Japan in July. 'This 45-man training squad is a mixture of guys that did really well during the Six Nations for us and then the U18s and U19s had a really good block post Six Nations – the U18s went and won all three games out in Vichy and there's a number of those guys that stepped up," said Whiffin. Article continues below 'You also have the culmination of Super Rygbi Cymru - there's boys that have been putting their hand up in the last few weeks in that competition and it gives us an opportunity to put a bit of pressure on the guys that had the jersey in the Six Nations and also prepare for what guys might step up next year. 'The next few weeks are going to be really important for the boys. We've put a big focus on our individual skills and individual development. 'They'll be working incredibly hard physically and we've set a mantra for the boys to improve the individual, improve the team. 'We want everyone to come out of this development block, be it whether they get on the plane or not a better player. So there'll be some tough work for them and it'll be fun. But there will be a big focus on being better players at the end of it." As well as naming the wider squad, Wales also confirmed they will take on England in Pontypool in June to warm up for the tournament. Having defeated the current world champions on a memorable night at the Arms Park during the Six Nations, they will face them again at Pontypool Park on Friday June 6. The following week, they will take on Italy at the Arms Park to continue their preparations for the tournament. On the two preparation matches Whiffin added: 'Our prep's going to be important and those two games against England and Italy will give us a great indication of where we are. We're playing against the world champions in one prep and it'll be a tough game against Italy as well. 'We're going to use the England game as a selection tool and that will drop us down to our 30 player squad for the World Cup and then the Italy game will be our last opportunity to prepare before we get out to Italy for the tournament and face Argentina.' Article continues below Wales will face Argentina, France and Spain in their pool matches in the tournament, which runs from June 29 to July 19. Wales training squad for 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship Forwards (25): Dylan Alford (Scarlets /RGC), Harry Beddall (Dragons RFC), Jake Bowen (Scarlets), Tom Cottle (RGC), Ioan Emanuel (Bath Rugby), Keanu Evans (Scarlets), Luke Evans (Exeter Chiefs), Will Evans (Scarlets), Dan Gemine (Ospreys), Deian Gwynne (Gloucester Rugby), Saul Hurley (Aberavon), Caio James (Gloucester Rugby), Owain James (Dragons RFC), Kenzie Jenkins (Bristol Bears), Ryan Jones (Dragons RFC), Evan Minto (Dragons RFC), Jac Pritchard (Scarlets), Sam Scott (Bristol Bears), Cerrig Smith (Dragons RFC), Harry Thomas (Scarlets), Nick Thomas (Dragons RFC), Louie Trevett (Bristol Bears), George Tuckley (Dragons RFC), Cameron Tyler-Grocott (Cardiff Rugby), Evan Wood (Pontypool / Cardiff Met) Backs (20): Aidan Boshoff (Bristol Bears), Tom Bowen (Cardiff Rugby), Rhys Cummings (Cardiff Rugby), Osian Darwin-Lewis (Cardiff Rugby), Sion Davies (Cardiff Rugby), Ioan Duggan (Dragons RFC), Lewis Edwards (Ospreys), Steff Emanuel (Cardiff Rugby), Elijah Evans (Cardiff Rugby), Harri Ford (Dragons RFC), Logan Franklin (Dragons RFC), Carwyn Leggatt-Jones (Scarlets) Ellis Lewis (Neath), Lloyd Lucas (Cardiff Rugby), Elis Price (Scarlets), Harry Rees-Weldon (Dragons RFC), Osian Roberts (Sale Sharks), Dylan Scott (Cardiff MET), Harri Wilde (Cardiff Rugby), Jack Woods (Bath Rugby)
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd coach ‘likely to leave' with future uncertain as he considers new challenge away from club
MANCHESTER UNITED youth boss Adam Lawrence faces an uncertain future and is 'likely to leave' as he considers a new challenge. The Under-18s chief has been at 2 Adam Lawrence is considering leaving Manchester United Credit: Getty 2 He led the U18s to a treble last season Credit: Getty Lawrence, 39, initially joined as an Under-16s coach before working his way up to U18s boss. He is credited with turning them into a major force, leading them to a treble last season. Two of those wins came over rivals But this season has seen less success. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL United were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup in the semis by And with just one game left they sit second in the Premier League North, seven points off champs City. The The ace could yet stay put at the Red Devils, with his future not linked to the club's major redundancies. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But Lawrence is thought to be eyeing a fresh role in a new environment. And Ineos may have to do some convincing if they want to keep him around for a while longer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sacked Questions over Lawrence's future come ahead of United's Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Bilbao. The Red Devils are 3-0 up from the first leg in Spain and hope to finish the job in style at Old Trafford on Thursday.
The Independent
17-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Everton fan, 62, slapped with lifetime ban from new stadium after filming himself stealing food
A 62-year-old Everton fan who filmed himself stealing food has been slapped with a lifetime ban from the club's new stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock - before it has officially opened. The Toffees's new 52,888-capacity stadium will become the true home of the club from next season onwards, and the ground has already staged two separate test events allowing fans inside for the first time. The first of these events saw 10,000 fans attend to watch an U18s friendly with Wigan Athletic on February 17 - and from that, one supporter has already been prohibited from ever watching Everton inside the ground again. This came after a video circulated on social media which appeared to show the fan in question walk away with his food without paying. He was brought a box of chicken strips by a member of the catering staff before asking for a 'black coffee with sugar' - and once the staff member had turned turned his back, he abandoned the counter seemingly without out paying, saying 'adios amigo' as he sauntered away. Everton have now responded by handing the individual an 'indefinite ban' from attending future Everton games. 'Following enquiries into a social media clip showing clear theft of food during the first test event at Everton Stadium (17 February 2025), a 62-year-old male from the Rainhill area was identified as being responsible,' a club spokesperson said. 'The matter was referred to Merseyside Police and the individual has been dealt with by means of an out-of-court disposal. As part of this resolution, he has agreed to make a donation equivalent to the cost of the stolen items (£12.75) to Everton in the Community. 'In line with the club's zero-tolerance approach to such behaviour, the individual has also been issued with an indefinite ban from Everton Football Club and his seasonal membership has been revoked. 'The club will continue to work with local authorities and event staff to ensure that all visitors to Everton Stadium can enjoy a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.' Everton will move into their new stadium after 133 years at Goodison Park, with manager David Moyes set to lead them into this new era with their Premier League status in tact. The club are currently 17 points clear of the relegation zone, with their safety all but secure with six games of the season to play. Everton have staged another test event at the ground since the incident in February, with the U21s playing out a clash with Bolton Wanderers B in front of a bumper crowd of 25,000.
