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Tottenham Hotspur flop Matt Doherty should be thriving in Antonio Conte’s wing-back system but Thursday night was another grave reminder that he just may not be good enough for the club, let alone the Italian head coach.

The north Londoners endured one of the most humiliating nights in their history as they were beaten by the lowest-ranked team in the Europa Conference League, losing 2-1 to NS Mura in Slovenia.

Conte watched on in horror as ten-man Spurs lost in additional time to the PrvaLiga minnows, who are some 329 places behind them in UEFA’s coefficient rankings.

Playing in Maribor’s stadium, rather than their own, the Black and Whites took an early lead thanks to an absolute wonder strike from Tommy Horvat in the 11th minute.

It soon went from bad to worse when Ryan Sessegnon picked up his second yellow card after just 31 minutes, though things looked to have improved in the second half when Conte made an array of changes which saw substitute duo Lucas Moura and Harry Kane combined for the equaliser.

That was until Amadej Marosa’s marauding solo effort in the game’s dying stages sealed the Lilywhites’ embarrassing fate.

In amongst the quartet of substitutions – just ten minutes after the break – was Doherty. He managed just 54 minutes before being hooked. There’s little chance of the Irishman starting over Emerson Royal anytime soon after that wretched display.

The £14.4m-rated right-back, who earns around £74k-per-week in N17, made his first start since September and thoroughly underwhelmed – perhaps a surprise as he should be used to a system like this from his time under Nuno Santo at Wolves.

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Conte’s wing-backs are an influential part of his success and the 29-year-old dud managed only 49 touches and lost possession ten times, meaning every five-and-a-half minutes he was on the pitch, he was a liability with the ball at his feet.

Elsewhere, Doherty failed in his two dribbling attempts and did not create a single chance from out wide, in addition to committing one foul and losing 75% of his battles against the lowly opposition, as per SofaScore.

The Evening Standard’s Dan Kilpatrick was particularly scathing in his review of the right wing-back, grading him a 3/10 – the worst after the England U21 international.

‘Touch looked rusty and wasteful with his final ball. Like Sessegnon, blew an opportunity to impress a manager desperate to implement a system which should suit him,’ he wrote.

Meanwhile, former midfielder Jamie O’Hara lambasted a whole host of Spurs stars, including Doherty, who he dubbed “shocking” to Sky Sports News during the encounter.

As evident above, it was another dire reminder that the 2020 summer signing is just too poor for Spurs. If the club can move him on in January, then they must consider doing so.

AND in other news, Fewer touches than Gollini: Spurs disaster who lost 80% of duels betrayed Conte against Mura…

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Cria da base do Cruzeiro, o zagueiro Arthur teve seu contrato renovado com a Raposa até março de 2021, com opção de renovação até dezembro do mesmo ano. Em agosto deste ano, o vínculo do jogador já havia sido estendido até outubro de 2020.

Arthur foi integrado ao elenco profissional no início da temporada, com apenas 18 anos, por conta do período de lesões de Dedé e Manoel. Com a camisa celeste, o zagueiro ajudou na conquista do penta da Copa do Brasil e disputou três jogos como titular, contra Londrina e Grêmio, pela Primeira Liga, e Atlético-GO, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro.

Enquanto isso, o Cruzeiro se prepara para enfrentar o Coritiba, nesta quarta-feira, às 19h30, pela 29ª rodada do Brasileiro, e, escolhido por Mano para integrar a lista de relacionados para a partida, Arthur segue viagem com o restante da delegação.

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Some Everton fans have been left fuming over some news that has emerged involving their game away at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

As per The Athletic journalist Patrick Boyland, Stuart Attwell has now been appointed as the referee for the match in the Premier League.

The Goodison Park faithful do not have the best record in fixtures when he has been in charge, only managing to win eight out of 17, drawing five and losing four, while he has never given them a penalty kick and has dished out two red cards to them, the joint-second most of any side (Transfermarkt).

Even though he was not officiating the game, a Toffees supporter was heard blasting Attwell during the Merseyside club’s 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the top flight earlier this month, and it seems some Blues share his view on the official.

Everton fans on Attwell appointment

These EFC fans fumed as the news of Attwell’s appointment was shared on Twitter:

“Nothing for us there then.”

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“He should be banned from being anywhere near us, he is a disgrace of a referee”

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“Do you remember the goal he gave Reading against Watford back in 2008 which went nowhere near the net?”

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“I was thinking, “oh no!” But who are the alternatives……..Moss? Atkinson? Dean? Kavanagh? Pawson or Madley?…….a woeful officials roster in the PL”

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“For ‘the best league in the world’, the standard of refereeing is alarming.”Credit: @Mike1878_”They’ve imported so many foreign players, it stands to reason that we may as well do the same with the refs. Not like there will be many language barriers. Just get the best of the worldwide refs in.”Credit: @matt8284In other news, find out who would be a ‘good signing’ for Everton here!

علق يورجن كلوب المدير الفني الألماني لفريق ليفربول الإنجليزي على أداء الدولي المصري محمد صلاح في مواجهة بورنموث التي فاز بها الريدز بتسعة أهداف نظيفة.

ليفربول فاز السبت الماضي 9/0 أمام بورنموث، ولم يسجل محمد صلاح أو يصنع أي هدف، بالجولة الرابعة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

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وفي المؤتمر الصحفي الخاص بمواجهة نيوكاسل، قال كلوب: “كانت هناك أدوار لـ محمد صلاح أمام بورنموث، يتبادل فيها المواقف مع لاعبين اثنين في الوسط، إذا كان إليوت أو هندرسون، كذلك أرنولد”.

وأضاف: “يجب أن نكون أكثر مرونة.. في مواجهة بورنموث قدمنا أفضل أداء وسجلنا 9 أهداف، لأن التفاهم كان أسهل وسريع بين اللاعبين”.

وأشار: “لا نتوقع أن نحقق نفس النتيجة مجددًا، ما أريد الاحتفاظ به هو الطريقة التي لعبنا بها، لقد فعلنا ذلك من قبل لكننا لم نسجل 9 أهداف”.

وعن هدفه المفضل في مواجهة بورنموث: “كان هدف هارفي إليوت، لقد كان أكثر جمالًا، لأننا كنا قريبين من بعضنا البعض، وتناقلنا الكرة بهدوء وسلاسة لكي نصل إلى مرمى بورنموث”.

Having joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in an initial £10m move back in the summer of 2020, Ki-Jana Hoever may not have progressed as quickly as many had initially expected at the time of his signing.

Indeed, under the management of Nuno Espirito Santo last season, the 19-year-old was handed just five starts in the Premier League, making a further seven appearances from the bench.

Although, despite this lack of game time, the £6.3m-rated man nevertheless managed to turn in a number of impressive performances for the club – most notably in the 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion back in May, in which the teenager earned a SofaScore match rating of 7.1, as well as the 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the subsequent fixture, in which Hoever received a match rating of 7.0.

However, upon Bruno Lage’s appointment at Molineux this summer, the £40k-per-week right-back has once again seen his first-team opportunities limited, with the 46-year-old manager handing the teenager just one start in the league, in addition to two more appearances as a substitute.

This continued lack of game time is somewhat surprising, as the defender once again impressed in his solo start, making one key pass, two interceptions, four tackles, completing two dribbles and winning 10 duels in the club’s 1-0 defeat to Leicester City, with these returns seeing the 19-year-old earn a SofaScore match rating of 7.4.

As such, considering the fact that, when handed the opportunity of a starting spot, Hoever has more often than not turned in an impressive performance, it would appear highly advisable for Lage to place his trust in the Netherlands U21, or else the 46-year-old risks slowing the former Liverpool man’s progression in senior football.

And, with the Reds academy director Alex Inglethorpe stating his belief that the youngster is an “outstanding talent” who boasts “serious potential” to become “a top player”, it would very much appear as if Hoever has the ability to make a real impact in the Wolves first-team, all he needs is a chance to do so.

In other news: Wolves set for negotiations over “spectacular” £7.2m-rated gem, Lage would love him

Many Everton fans have been left fuming over some news involving Financial Fair Play (FFP).

As per an article from earlier this week by The Daily Mail, which has since been shared by The Everton End on Twitter, it is now estimated that the Goodison Park club will have no ‘wiggle room’ when it comes to spending in the January transfer window due to FFP, as they would have to make another £35m in profit before they can start to spend.

They are the only club in the Premier League with a negative figure in terms of ‘wiggle room’, as Tottenham Hotspur top the list with an estimated £400m available to potentially spend on new players before they need to start thinking about FFP.

Aside from this summer, Everton have forked out a lot of money on transfers in the last few seasons but have seen little success come from it, finishing no higher than seventh place in the top flight since 2016/17.

It suggests that the board have not been smart with their transfer business over recent years, which has left them in a pretty messy situation for January 2022.

Everton fans on FFP news

These Toffees fans fumed as the news was shared on Twitter, with one supporter describing it as a ‘shocking state of affairs’:

“Incompetence.”

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“Staggering mismanagement. Things have come to a pretty pass at Everton Football Club.”

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“Shocking state of affairs”

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“You reap what you sow, terrible managerial appointments since Moyes, ineffective scouting and recruitment, director of football role not well defined. Club needs a re-boot”

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“Run by a bunch of amateurs”

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“We are a disgrace. Club is completely not interested.”

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In other news, one man may want a loan move away from Everton

India Women have retained most of their squad from the 2009 Women’s World Cup for the World Twenty20 to be held in England in June. The two players not included are allrounder Thirush Kamini, who has represented India in 19 ODIs and one Twenty20 international, and left-arm spinner Sravanthi Naidu. Jhulan Goswami will lead the side, and Amita Chopra, like in the World Cup, will be her deputy.In the squad of 15, the selectors have announced three new inclusions – Babita Mandlik, Latika Kumari and offspinner Diana David. Mandlik has played three ODIs, but not made an impression yet, managing just six runs. David, on the other hand, has done well with eight wickets in five ODIs, averaging 15. The World Twenty20 is the first of its kind for women, and will be held simultaneously with the men’s version in England.India Women: Jhulan Goswami (capt), Amita Sharma, Mithali Raj, Anjum Chopra, Rumeli Dhar, Sulakshana Naik (wk), Anagha Deshpande (wk), Priyanka Roy, Reema Malhotra, Gauhar Sultana, Harman Preet Kaur, Poonam Raut, Babita Mandlik, Latika Kumari, Diana David.

With Valerien Ismael’s West Bromwich Albion side heading into Tuesday night’s Championship clash on a run of just one win in four games, the Frenchman would have undoubtedly been hoping for his team to reinforce their promotion credentials with a dominant display against an out of form Cardiff City side.

And that is exactly what the 45-year-old manager got, as strikes from Karlan Grant, Alex Mowatt, Matt Phillips and a Curtis Nelson own goal saw the Baggies run out 4-0 winners at the Cardiff City Stadium, a result that sent West Brom to the top of the Championship table.

As is to be expected in such an impressive display, a number of the Albion side turned in excellent performances in the fixture, none more so than summer signing Adam Reach.

Three key passes

Being deployed at left wing-back once again in the match, with Conor Townsend filling in at centre-back to cover the injured Matt Clarke and Dara O’Shea, the versatile midfielder proved to be an influential fixture of the Albion side against Cardiff, with his creative input helping the Baggies seal all three points in south Wales.

Indeed, over the course of his 90 minutes on the pitch, Reach provided one assist, made three key passes, as well as completing two crosses, four long balls, one dribble and 32 of his 39 attempted passes – a success rate of 82%.

The £23k-per-week man also impressed in a defensive capacity, making four tackles, one interception and winning seven duels, in addition to drawing one foul for his team.

These returns saw the 28-year-old who George Elek dubbed a “key” player receive a SofaScore match rating of 7.7 – the highest rating earned of anyone who featured in the match.

As such, while the result will undoubtedly have pleased Ismael the most, the performance of Reach will not have been that far behind, as the £2.25m-rated midfielder proved against Cardiff that he is more than a capable stand-in for Townsend at left wing-back, and perhaps even made a case in the Frenchman’s eyes that he should be the first choice in the position.

In other news: Fresh claim made about “exceptional” £28k-p/w West Brom ace, Ismael should be worried

Football Insider and talkSPORT pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has been reacting to rumours linking Celtic with a move for free agent Robbie Brady.

The Lowdown: Celtic links

Brady has been without a club since his Burnley deal expired at the end of May.

The Irishman was discussed by Ange Postecoglou last month but has been linked with moves to Turkish side Gaziantep and Championship side Swansea City since then.

However, rumours of a move to Celtic Park emerged, with reports last week claiming Celtic are the front runners to secure the 29-year-old’s services.

The Latest: Agbonlahor reacts

Agbonlahor was asked by Football Insider in a story on Wednesday afternoon if the Hoops should pursue a deal for the 35-goal free agent.

This is what he had to say in reply, believing he doesn’t see Celtic bringing Brady to Glasgow.

“He’s not done it.

“Every time I watched him play for Burnley, he’s come off injured.

“I don’t see Celtic touching that, to be honest. It’s a big problem when you’re a free agent coming up to October. The season will have been going on for two and a half months.

“It’s worrying times if you’re a free agent now. It means that nobody wants you, to be honest. You’re going to have to get a deal that’s not what you want because you’re desperate.

“When you’ve been injured and not been in good form, it’s not easy to find a club.”

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The Verdict: Ange must want him

Celtic signed free agent James McCarthy over the summer, however, it has since emerged that Postecoglou didn’t play a meaningful role in the deal.

The central midfielder has struggled in Postecoglou’s intense training sessions since joining, so if the Hoops are to go after Brady, they need to have their manager’s blessing.

A repeat of the McCarthy deal with Brady could see two experienced professionals warming the Parkhead bench on big money, not exactly ideal for Celtic.

In other news: Celtic icon smiles and reveals whether he would replace McKay at Parkhead.

Leeds United have superior one-on-one attackers to Maxwel Cornet, says Ligue 1 expert Adam White.

Cornet was heavily linked with a move to Leeds before his transfer to Burnley, with The Sun reporting earlier this summer that the Yorkshire club were keen on the former Lyon man.

Cornet is capable of playing both as a left-back and left winger, but White believes his best position is probably somewhere in between.

However, when it comes to attacking from that left wing-back position, the Get French Football News writer is not too convinced about the 24-year-old’s ability, suggesting Leeds have players who can do a much better job.

“At Leeds, he could’ve played somewhere in between,” White told FFC. “But I would expect someone [else] to be better one-on-one. Beating a defender isn’t necessarily Cornet’s style.”

All things considered, Leeds will not be losing any sleep over not signing Cornet during the summer transfer window.

They have still been able to strengthen the positions on the flank, bringing in Junior Firpo from Barcelona to fill that left-back role and Dan James from Manchester United to add more quality to the attack.

You would think that Marcelo Bielsa would be happy with that, especially with James being a long-term target.