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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Rubem Amorim 'set to banish FOUR Man United outcasts' from pre-season tour as he prepares for Old Trafford rebuild
Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho will reportedly all be exiled from Manchester United 's pre-season tour of the US. The outcasts will be made to train alone at Carrington if they haven't found new sides when the tour begins in July as Ruben Amorim looks to exert his authority at the club. The Portuguese boss endured a dreadful first campaign at Old Trafford, leading United to a 15th place finish in the Premier League, their lowest since relegation in 1974. They were also beaten by Tottenham in the Europa League final in Bilbao last month, meaning they won't be competing in European competition next season for just the second time in 35 years. The campaign was capped by a disastrous post-season tour to Asia which saw the Red Devils humiliatingly lose to exhibition side ASEAN All-Stars, while Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo came under pressure for altercations with fans. A summer rebuild has began with United sealing a £62.5million deal for Matheus Cunha earlier this month, while they are heavily linked with Brentford 's Bryan Mbeumo. Amorim only wants players who will 'die for the shirt', and is therefore set to axe the castaway quartet. A club source told The Sun: 'Amorim is stamping his authority on the club. It was hard arriving mid-season but he now has the opportunity to shape the team in his image. And he's wasting no time. 'He only wants players who would die for the shirt and are on board with his ideas. 'He also wants a smaller squad to create an intimate team bond so that everyone gets enough game time to be at peak fitness when called upon. He doesn't want any bad apples or distractions.' United's US tour begins against West Ham in New Jersey on July 26 less than two months after their post-season tour to Malaysia and Hong Kong concluded. They then play Bournemouth in Chicago on July 30, before taking on Everton in Atlanta four days later. Amorim's side face Arsenal in the opening weekend of the season and he will hope his squad has drastically improved by then. While he has been assured there are funds available to bolster United, the transfer budget will be increased if they can offload Rashford, Garnacho, Antony or Sancho. They have moved quick to bolster their squad and already completed a £62.5m deal for Cunha Sancho has reportedly agreed personal terms with Napoli but United have slapped a €25m (£21.3m) transfer fee on the 25-year-old, which is said to be too much for the Italian champions. Meanwhile, Newcastle are eyeing-up a shock move for Rashford, who has been exiled at Old Trafford after being loaned to Aston Villa for the second half of last season. Garnacho is set to leave Old Trafford after a public spat with boss Amorim over being benched for the Europa League final.
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Ruben Amorim to banish Rashford, Garnacho, Antony and Sancho from Man Utd's US tour – if he hasn't sold outcasts already
RUBEN AMORIM is set to axe Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho from Manchester United's pre-season tour of the USA. The Portuguese boss is determined to take a hardline stance with the four outcasts whose days at Old Trafford are numbered. 3 3 3 And if the out-of-favour quartet have not found a new club by the time the squad jet off for the States in July they will be left behind to train alone at Carrington. A club source said: ' Amorim is stamping his authority on the club. It was hard arriving mid-season but he now has the opportunity to shape the team in his image. And he's wasting no time. 'He only wants players who would die for the shirt and are on board with his ideas. 'He also wants a smaller squad to create an intimate team bond so that everyone gets enough game time to be at peak fitness when called upon. He doesn't want any bad apples or distractions.' Amorim is under huge pressure to deliver after a disastrous campaign which saw United finish 15th - their worst since they were relegated in the 1973-74 season. The Red Devils also lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham. Amorim's rebuilding work has already begun with the £62.5million signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves while United are also chasing Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo. The former Sporting coach has been assured there is cash available to strengthen the side in the coming weeks before facing Arsenal at home in the Prem season opener on August 17 and he had hoped to be reunited with striker Viktor Gyokeres. His transfer kitty could also be bolstered with the sale of Garnacho, Rashford, Antony and Sancho. The attacking players will almost certainly be missing when the Red Devils fly Stateside for a three-match tour. United kick-off in New Jersey against West Ham on July 26 ahead of a trip to Chicago to face Bournemouth four days later before finishing up against Everton in Atlanta on August 3. Garnacho, 20, is already the subject of a £45million move to Napoli but United want £70m for the Argentina international. The Serie A champions have also expressed an interest in Sancho, whose future is in limbo after Chelsea declined to sign the on-loan winger for £25m and opted to pay a £5m penalty to send him back to Old Trafford. Prem rivals Newcastle are said to be eyeing Rashford after Aston Villa did not follow up on his loan spell while Antony had a temporary spell in the second half of last season at Real Betis in Spain.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Kieran Wilson hoping to make pre-season impression with Exeter City
TEENAGE prospect Kieran Wilson is hoping to make an impression in pre-season after signing his first professional contract with Exeter City. The 18-year-old arrived at Exeter from Scottish side Airdrieonians on the recommendation of former City striker Alan Gow, who was in charge of the Diamonds' youth set-up. Advertisement Wilson spent some time on loan at Plymouth Parkway last season, managed by Grecians Academy coach Chris McPhee, scoring in their 3-1 Southern League Premier Division win over eventual champions Merthyr Town. READ MORE: Finley Craske and Lirak Hasani turn down Torquay United deals READ MORE: Noisiest protest in Torquay town centre for years unfolds Now, after spending the summer back home in Scotland, the quick, powerful, 6ft 4in frontman is due to return to pre-season training with the rest of the Grecians squad today and is keen to hit the ground running and catch the eye of manager Gary Caldwell. Advertisement 'Gary pulled me in one day and said that, over the next six months, it is not about whether I become a good striker or not, it's about behaviours on and off the pitch,' Wilson said. 'Obviously, I'll be focusing on that and I'll also be focusing on becoming a good striker and try and get some first team minutes this season. 'I am buzzing and I am just going to hit the ground running and try and get a chance in pre-season to prove myself and show what I can do. I just want to play as much minutes as I can. That's totally up to the Gaffer, but that's my goal for pre-season – get my opportunities and play as many minutes as I can.' Kieran Wilson of Exeter City during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy match between Exeter City and Tottenham Hotspur u21s at St James Park, Devon on 24 September 2024. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK Wilson was one of the youngsters that caught the eye in pre-season last summer and he marked it by scoring the third and final goal in a 3-1 win at national League aside Yeovil Town. Wilson then went on to make his senior debut for City in September 2024, coming off the bench against Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s in the EFL Trophy. Advertisement Although he arrived in Devon at the age of 16 as a winger, moving down from Scotland and being placed in digs by the Grecians, Wilson has been transformed into a central striker, which is where he played most of his football for the Under-18s, before that loan spell with Parkway. 'He's massive, he's around 6 foot 4!'2 Academy director Arran Pugh said of Wilson. 'He's really quick, one of the quickest we've had come through the academy in his testing. 'He's developed before coming to the academy and during his time here as a winger, we see his potential more as a central forward, as a number nine. For the last couple of months he's been really trying to hone his understanding and skills as a central forward. 'He's scored some really good goals and been a real threat during that time.' Goal celebrations for Kieran Wilson of Exeter City during the Pre Season Friendly match between Yeovil Town and Exeter City at Huish Park on 19 July, 2024 in Yeovil, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) After leaving home at 16 and working hard in the Academy to earn his first professional contract, Wilson is under no illusions as to what comes next at St James Park. 'The hard work starts now,' he said. Advertisement 'It's a very proud moment for me and my family as well. Obviously I moved down here and that's what I've been working towards for these last couple of years so I'm very proud to finally become a professional football player. 'The hard work starts now and I want to achieve a lot more in my time here. 'It was nice to go home and chill, see my mates and my family because I don't get to see them often, but the hard work starts now.' On his background and how he ended up at Exeter, Wilson said: 'I played for a few clubs in Scotland – Rangers, Hearts, St Johnstone, Livingston – and I then signed with an agent, Alan Gow, who got me down here and said it was a really good environment down here. Advertisement 'Alan used to play for the club and he said he loved it when he was here and he reassured me that the club was brilliant, there were good people here, good staff and made it clear to me how much he enjoyed his time here. 'It's good to have someone that used to be in my position so if ever I have any questions or anything, I can just go and ask him and he can give me advice and talk me through it.' A SPECIAL memorial football tournament will take place this month in honour of 13-year-old Delvin Musakwa, a talented young footballer whose tragic death in the Exeter canal has deeply impacted the local football community. The Delvin Memorial Cup 2025 will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at Exeter City Football Club's Cliff Hill Training Ground, featuring a three-way tournament between Exeter Regional Talent Centre, Exeter City FC Academy, and Delvin's own club, Heavitree Youth FC.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
When does NFL training camp start in 2025? Dates, schedule
The slowest part of the NFL offseason is here. As of Thursday, all 32 teams' spring workouts – consisting of OTAs and mandatory minicamps – have concluded, and there is still about a month before the start of preseason training camp. Advertisement When does NFL training camp start? The answer is different for each of the 32 teams, though the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers – the two teams playing in the preseason Hall of Fame game at the end of July – have the earliest report dates for all players. All Chargers players are required to report to the team's practice facility in El Segundo, California by July 16, and all Lions players need to be in Allen Park, Michigan by July 19. SHEDEUR SANDERS: Browns rookie cited for speeding over 100 mph Tuesday The remainder of teams all start their training camp over the following week, representing the first time players can participate in full-contact practices. Unlike in OTAs and minicamps, teams are no longer limited to non-contact drills like 7-on-7s, 9-on-7s and 11-on-11s. Advertisement The Hall of Fame game, taking place July 31, will be the first preseason contest between two teams. The remainder of preseason games will take place over the following three weeks before the regular season begins on Sept. 4. Here's what to know about the training camp schedule: When does NFL training camp start? The earliest day of any team's training camp is July 12. That's when the Chargers are having their rookies report to preseason camp. The latest start day is July 23, when the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers require all of their players to report for the first day of their respective camps. Advertisement Most camps begin in earnest on July 22, the date a vast majority of teams have chosen as the day to have their veterans report. MALIK NABERS: Giants' Brian Daboll not concerned about WR's injury NFL training camp dates Every team has the option to have rookies report to training camp before veterans, though not every team opts to do so. Here are the dates for all 32 teams, including separate rookie report dates when applicable: This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When does training camp start? NFL schedule, dates in 2025
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
NFL announces 2025 joint practice schedule for preseason
The NFL announced the schedule for joint practices in the upcoming preseason, which involves 29 of the league's 32 teams. In 2024, 30 teams participated in joint practices before the season kicked off in September. On Wednesday, the league published the joint practices timeline, which will run from August 5 through August 21. Teams are allowed to conduct up to four joint practices and typically share training grounds leading up to a preseason game. However, league rules forbid teams from having joint practices the day before the tune-up matches. Advertisement The NFL announced in May that all but two teams will play three preseason games, as the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions are set to play four due to the Hall of Fame Game on July 31. Here's a look at the full 2025 NFL joint practice schedule, including practice locations. 2025 NFL joint practice schedule August 5: Colts at Ravens (Owings Mills, MD); Rams at Cowboys (Oxnard, CA) August 6: Browns at Panthers (Charlotte, NC); Commanders at Patriots (Foxborough, MA) August 7: Broncos at 49ers (Santa Clara, CA); Titans at Buccaneers (Tampa, FL) August 8: Dolphins at Bears (Lake Forest, IL) August 12: Giants at Jets (Florham Park, NJ); Titans at Falcons (Flowery Branch, GA) Advertisement August 13: Browns at Eagles (Philadelphia, PA), Rams at Chargers (El Segundo, CA); Dolphins at Lions (Allen Park, MI); Jets at Giants (East Rutherford, NJ); Patriots at Vikings (Eagan, MN) August 14: Buccaneers at Steelers (Pittsburgh, PA); Cardinals at Broncos (Englewood, CO); Panthers at Texans (Houston, TX); Packers at Colts (Westfield, IN); 49ers at Raiders (Henderson, NV) August 15: Bills at Bears (Lake Forest, IL) August 21: Ravens at Commanders (Ashburn, VA); Texans at Lions (Allen Park, MI); Jaguars at Dolphins (Miami Gardens, FL); Seahawks at Packers (Green Bay, WI) In coordination with the joint practice schedule announcement, the league also shared the training camp report dates and locations for all 32 teams.
