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The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
‘It stings and makes me bitter' – League One chairman gutted after losing star man to Bundesliga on free transfer
PETERBOROUGH chairman Darragh MacAnthony admitted he is feeling "bitter" after one of his star players left the club. Ricky Jade-Jones has departed Posh with his contract expiring at the end of the month. 2 2 He has signed for Bundesliga side St. Pauli in what is a big blow for the League One side. Jade-Jones has been at Peterborough since the age of nine and played 190 games after graduating the academy. As a result, Posh would have been guaranteed a hefty fee by way of compensation if the striker had signed for another English club. His move to Germany means Peterborough will only be granted a small training compensation fee. MacAnthony shared his thoughts about Jade-Jones' move on X. He wrote: 'He turned down four brilliant Championship clubs to do this move which has cost his home town club a lot of money. "Not going to lie, it stings and makes me bitter for the moment as the kid has been with us so many years and I couldn't have been more supportive of him but we move on and don't look back. "This is football and it can kick you in the nuts at times.' Jade-Jones scored 18 goals in all competitions last season including 11 in League One. He is now set to play in the top tier for the first time after St. Pauli finished 14th in the Bundesliga following promotion in 2024.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It stings and makes me bitter' – League One chairman gutted after losing star man to Bundesliga on free transfer
PETERBOROUGH chairman Darragh MacAnthony admitted he is feeling "bitter" after one of his star players left the club. Ricky Jade-Jones has departed Posh with his contract expiring at the end of the month. 2 Ricky Jade-Jones has left Peterborough to sign for St. Pauli 2 Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony shared his disappointment over the move Credit: PA He has signed for Bundesliga side St. Pauli in what is a big blow for the League One side. Jade-Jones has been at Peterborough since the age of nine and played 190 games after graduating the academy. As a result, Posh would have been guaranteed a hefty fee by way of compensation if the striker had signed for another English club. His move to Germany means Peterborough will only be granted a small training compensation fee. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL MacAnthony shared his thoughts about Jade-Jones' move on X. He wrote: 'He turned down four brilliant Championship clubs to do this move which has cost his home town club a lot of money . "Not going to lie, it stings and makes me bitter for the moment as the kid has been with us so many years and I couldn't have been more supportive of him but we move on and don't look back. "This is football and it can kick you in the nuts at times.' Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Jade-Jones scored 18 goals in all competitions last season including 11 in League One. He is now set to play in the top tier for the first time after St. Pauli finished 14th in the Bundesliga following promotion in 2024. Tom Lockyer opens up on the hurt of leaving Luton after five years at the club
The National
13-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Kwame Poku to Rangers route clears as Birmingham 'move on'
The 24-year-old is a free agent this summer after his Peterborough United contract expired at the end of the season. Rangers have an interest in the Ghanaian winger alongside a host of clubs, including early signal of intent from Birmingham. However, it has now emerged that Birmingham chiefs have become frustrated over the delay to finalise a deal for Poku. According to Birmingham Live, Birmingham officials are now assessing other targets after being forced to wait on a decision from the player and his representatives. It's claimed Poku is mulling over his options with a potential move abroad over the summer. Read more: According to the report, Birmingham look to have pulled out of the race to sign Poku, with recruitment staff pursuing alternative wingers available for their return to the Championship next season. Clubs in France and Germany are also thought to be keen to land Poku this summer. Peterborough would be entitled to a tribunal fee for the winger whom they paid Colchester United an initial £250,000 for at the age of 19. Peterborough recently confirmed that Poku would not sign a new deal with the club and move on from the London Road stadium this summer. Speaking on his own podcast, Darragh MacAnthony, Peterborough's chairman, said: "Kwame probably won't go to the Premier League straight away, but he will get a high-end Championship club. He will be a Premier League star in the future and that next move will probably cost £30 million.'
The National
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers interested in Kwame Poku following Peterborough exit
Poku, who is a left-footed right-winger, was part of the side that defeated Birmingham at Wembley last season to retain the EFL Trophy. Having also made his debut for Ghana, Poku has been tracked by a number of English clubs for some time. However, a hamstring injury over the festive period last season prevented Peterborough from selling the player in January before the expiry of his contract. Peterborough would be entitled to a tribunal fee for the winger whom they paid Colchester United an initial £250,000 for at the age of 19. Peterborough recently confirmed that Poku would not sign a new deal with the club and move on from the London Road stadium this summer. Darragh MacAnthony, Peterborough's chairman, said: "Kwame probably won't go to the Premier League straight away, but he will get a high-end Championship club. He will be a Premier League star in the future and that next move will probably cost £30 million.'
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘This is trouble' – Celtic-daft EFL club chief fears Rangers' US takeover and Russell Martin move spell danger for Hoops
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC have presided over an unparalleled level of domestic dominance of Scottish football in recent times. But one Hoops-daft EFL club chief at least reckons their monopoly on the Scottish game is about to come to an end as Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises lend their boardroom clout to Rangers. 2 Russell Martin made a good first impression as manager Credit: Willie Vass 2 Darragh MacAnthony senses a change in the equilibrium Credit: PA The Gers have been methodical so far but in has come Kevin Thelwell as sporting director - and now they have a head coach in Russell Martin. Some significant summer transfer arrivals are due to follow - but Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony is convinced that things are looking up in the medium to long term for the Ibrox men. He told TalkSPORT: "I'm a Celtic fan but at the end of the day this is trouble for Celtic. "With the money that is going to go in there at Rangers and now got this manager. This is going to be interesting. "I think this could get Brendan on his toes. It might be what Celtic need. I am looking forward to seeing how it plays out. "I am a big Russ fan. And by the way Matty Gill and the people behind him and work with him. "He's got a great set up around him. He believes in himself, there is nothing wrong with that." "Love Russ. Another Posh gem that has gone on to do well. "Love him, his bravery and courage and everyone was going about trying to play that way in the Premier League and everything else. "He is a guy that will learn and evolve. Rangers fans react to news Russell Martin is their new manager "He won't change his principles and style but he will definitely evolve. "I was surprised he didn't wait for the Leicester job. But Rangers, one of the biggest jobs in football I get it." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
