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“The beauty of this team is that we’ve not relied on one person. More people are starting to click and put in performances,” Marizanne Kapp says after massive win over Pakistan

Andrew Fidel Fernando22-Oct-20253:27

Review – South Africa are looking formidable

When South Africa began the World Cup by being blown away for 69 by England, it was natural to wonder whether they really were serious contenders for the title. But, since that catastrophic start, they have put on one hell of a campaign. They have now won five games in a row – four of those comfortably, only one match going into the final over.In the rain-affected match against Pakistan on Tuesday, South Africa’s batters put on their highest World Cup score ever, hitting 312 for 9. What’s more, they only had 40 overs in which to make those runs. The 312 is also the highest total at the Khettarama this World Cup by 54 runs.Senior allrounder Marizanne Kapp, who hit 68 not out off 43 balls, said afterwards that a host of players had stepped their game up to make this turnaround happen. “We were very disappointed with that performance against England,” she said. “Luckily, we turned it around very quickly. I think that’s down to the goals we’ve had and the hard work we’ve been putting in.Related

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“The beauty of this team is that we’ve not relied on one person. More people are starting to click and put in performances.”And so it was on Tuesday, that to reach their highest World Cup total, South Africa had a range of important contributions. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led off with a 90 off 82 balls. Sune Luus made 61 off 59. Kapp hit three sixes and six fours in her innings. And, at the death, Nadine de Klerk thumped a staggering 41 off 16 balls. De Klerk had hit only two fifties from 43 previous innings before she bludgeoned a match-turning 84 not out off 54 balls in the game against India. She had then hit 37 not out off 29 against Bangladesh, before this explosive innings in Colombo.”We’ve always known Nadine’s very talented,” said Kapp. “I’ve always rated her. I’ve always said she’s a very good batting allrounder. In the last few years, I think it’s been about the bowling, but this year her batting is really clicking.”

“The batters have been very proactive. The intent is there, as well as the scoring shots”Marizanne Kapp

South Africa had booked a place in the semi-finals even before this game and are now certain to finish at least third on the table. They have one match in this stage to play – against the feared Australia side.Despite that embarrassing start, Kapp thinks the bowlers have more work to do than the batters to get South Africa in perfect shape for the knockouts.”The batters have been very proactive. The intent is there, as well as the scoring shots,” she said. “I think we can tighten up a little bit on the bowling side of things. Even though we’ve done well, we’ve bowled some loose deliveries.”But in general we’re happy with where we are at the moment.”

The Gaddafi Stadium is set to host its first Test match in over three years – and the first since it was rebuilt ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year. It will be the venue for the first of two Test matches when South Africa visit Pakistan for an all-format series next month.That game, starting on October 12, will kick off the series, South Africa’s first in a World Test Championship campaign since they became champions in June this year. It will be the first series of the next two-year Test cycle for both teams. The second game will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which also underwent some renovation work over the past year.The series will also mark the first time Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad hosts international cricket in 17 years, with all three ODIs between the sides set to take place there. Faisalabad was initially a venue for two T20Is against Bangladesh in May, but amid a reschedule due to an India-Pakistan border tension, the games in Faisalabad were scrapped.South Africa became the World Test Champions in June this year•ICC/Getty Images

The series also features three T20Is which precede the ODIs, with the first in Rawalpindi and the next two in Lahore.Lahore’s return as a Test venue is notable, with this being just the second Test at the Gaddafi since Test cricket returned to Pakistan in 2019. In the years since, Pindi, Karachi and latterly Multan became favoured venues for red-ball games, primarily because smog in the winter months affects Lahore more than the other cities, and restricted the window for Test cricket in the city. The one game it hosted was in March 2022 against Australia at the back end of the cricket season in the country.It will also be the first red-ball series against South Africa with full crowd involvement since the return of international cricket to Pakistan. The sides played a two-match series in 2021 behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.”We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign,” PCB COO Sumair Ahmed said. “Starting the new cycle against the current Test champions will provide quality cricket for our players and fans.”The ODIs begin on 28 October, with the final T20I on 8 November in Faisalabad.

South Africa tour to Pakistan schedule

October 12-16 – First Test, Lahore
October 20-24 – Second Test, Rawalpindi
October 28 – First T20I, Rawalpindi
October 31 – Second T20I, Lahore
November 1 -Third T20I, Lahore
November 4 – First ODI, Faisalabad
November 6 – Second ODI, Faisalabad
November 8 – Third ODI, Faisalabad

There are so many questions going into the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees. Can Aaron Judge step up on the massive October stage? Will Cleveland's elite bullpen be able to navigate through if this thing goes to six or seven games? Is Jose Ramirez poised to become a household name after years of excellence? How much trust should Yankees fans really have in Carlos Rodon?

And finally, will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce be in attendance for any of the action?

We have clarity on that last issue as Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that he'd heard the power couple would be in the Bronx for Game 1.

Kelce grew up near Cleveland and has thrown one of the worst ceremonial first pitches in the franchise's history. Swift has been largely focused on football fandom over the past few years but like Bo Jackson, is extremely versatile.

It will be interesting to see just how often the TBS broadcast cuts away to their seats for reactions during play. The urge will be extremely strong but there are also some people who won't like that very much to consider.

PBKS captain says the job is half done after finishing runners-up in IPL 2025

ESPNcricinfo staff03-Jun-20252:06

Aaron: Iyer ‘one of the best captains in the IPL’

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer praised the “fearless nature” of the youngsters in his side during their run to the IPL 2025 final, which they lost by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.”I am very proud of each and every individual who has participated in the team,” Iyer said on the broadcast after PBKS finished runners-up in his first season as their captain. “And a lot of youngsters who have played their first season and the fearless nature that they showed, it was simply phenomenal. I keep on saying the same thing again and again but hats off to every individual who has been here, who has contributed as support staff, management. I think without them, we wouldn’t have reached so far. So kudos to them. And also, you know, job is still half-done and we have to receive the trophy next year.”When asked about the positives from this season, in which they topped the league table with 19 points, Iyer said, “Definitely, the way we turned up to every game, every individual stepping up at the right time and saying that ‘I can win the match’. There are so many youngsters in the team. I think they have gained a lot of experience out of these matches. And I’m sure that next year when they come, they’ll be having immense experience with them. And with that, we can build the tactics and strategies around so that we can play some decent cricket.”Related

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One of the stand-out aspects of PBKS’ run to the final was the performances of their uncapped players, such as openers < Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, middle-order batters Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera, left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar and fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak.After the defeat in the final, Iyer thought 200 was a par score, implying their target of 191 was gettable. He said Krunal Pandya's spell was "phenomenal" – the left-arm spinner took 2 for 17 in four overs, the wickets those of Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis."Considering the game we played last against MI [where PBKS chased down 204], I personally felt that 200 was a par score," Iyer said. "But they bowled brilliantly, especially Krunal, the way he came in. He carries a lot of experience. He has done it over a period of time. And even today, the way he bowled, it was simply phenomenal. And I think that was the turning point."

The 2024/25 campaign was undoubtedly one of the worst in Manchester United’s history, with the Red Devils registering their lowest-ever Premier League finish under Ruben Amorim.

His side ended the year in a measly 15th place, just a handful of spots above the relegation zone, but it didn’t stop Bruno Fernandes from impressing within attacking areas.

The 31-year-old registered a total of 37 combined goals and assists across all competitions – certainly preventing the side from being dragged into a relegation battle.

Such a year was one of the best of his career at Old Trafford, with the Portuguese international often being the go-to man to get them out of trouble, which is something needed in a club captain.

However, he’s often had to revert to operating in an unfamiliar number eight role since Amorim took the reins last November – a decision that has proved a huge talking point in recent months.

The real question is, where is Fernandes best suited and how effective are the team as a whole depending on which role he operates in?

The effect of Bruno playing in the #8 compared to the #10

Since Amorim’s appointment, Bruno has been named in the starting eleven on 34 occasions in the Premier League – missing a couple due to suspension or being rested ahead of the Europa League.

The Red Devils have lost 50% of their games with the 31-year-old operating in a deeper position, compared to just 37.5% when he started in his natural position.

Such a record could indicate that Amorim’s side have often lacked creativity in attacking areas – something which is backed up by the goalscoring figures.

In such a period, United averaged just 1.06 goals per 90 when Bruno featured deeper, whilst posting 1.3 per 90 when operating further forward – further backing up his incredible ability to create carnage.

The only benefit of the former Sporting star operating deeper is the goals conceded tally, letting in 0.19 goals fewer when playing in one of the two box-to-box roles.

All the aforementioned figures showcase how important the captain is in forward areas, with Amorim needing to utilise him in such an area as a result.

However, that could take away the minutes of one other player in the process, leaving the manager with a huge conundrum if he is to save his job at Old Trafford.

The United star who’s becoming a Bruno-type player at United

During the recent summer transfer window, the United hierarchy handed Amorim a £200m budget to make the changes he required to his squad after the dismal 2024/25 campaign.

He decided to use the majority of the funds within the forward areas, landing two players to operate in the number ten positions of his infamous 3-4-2-1 system.

Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha were the players to fill such roles, as seen by the majority of the outings in recent months following their respective moves to Old Trafford.

The latter of the duo has missed some action due to a hamstring injury, which has handed Bruno the opportunity to feature in his preferred role – but such chances have been few and far between.

However, he’s not alone in being forced to feature in another position, with Amad Diallo similar to Bruno in having to make do with minutes in other areas of the pitch.

The Ivorian joined the Red Devils back in the winter window of 2021, arriving from Italian side Atalanta as a right-sided winger with huge potential to explode in England’s top-flight.

Given the difference in system, the 23-year-old has been forced to operate in either a number ten role or a right-wing back position over the last couple of months.

Amad, who “plays football like a kid” as described by Gary Neville, has been questioned over his best position, but it’s clear that he’s more suited to a wing-back role.

His best display of the 2024/25 campaign came at Old Trafford, where he scored a hat-trick against Southampton – doing so whilst operating in a somewhat deeper position.

Games played

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Goals & assists

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Pass accuracy

86%

Shots taken

2.6

Chances created

2.4

Successful dribbles

2.1

Touches in opposition box

7.2

It’s also allowed him to bring out his creativity, as seen by the 4-0 triumph against Everton, subsequently registering two assists and claiming the Man of the Match award.

The similarities between him and Bruno are there for all to see, with both needing to adapt their games in recent times to make an impact within Amorim’s philosophy.

Both have popped up with key contributions in numerous matches, undoubtedly making them two players who will be vital if the club are to return to their former glory in the near future.

Bad news for Sesko: Man Utd ready to pay £52m to sign "one of the best" CFs

Man United director Jason Wilcox is already considering the club’s options at centre-forward.

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كشف محمود الخطيب رئيس النادي الأهلي، تفاصيل اختياره لـ ياسين منصور للتواجد نائبًا له وكذلك ضم سيد عبد الحفيظ لمجلس إدارة القلعة الحمراء، موضحًا أصعب المواقف التي مرت عليه أثناء توليه مهمة رئاسة النادي.

ومن المقرر أن تنطلق انتخابات النادي الأهلي لاختيار مجلس إدارة لدورة جديدة يوم الجمعة المقبلة، 31 أكتوبر الجاري. 

وقال محمود الخطيب في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة النهار: “اجتمعت مع ياسين منصور، وسألني ماذا ستفعل؟ سمعت أنك اعتذرت، فأجبته ما زلت عند قراري، فقال لي أريد أن أدخل معك نائبًا، وإن لم تخض الانتخابات نستشير لجنة الحكماء وأنزل أنا، فقلت له لم أتخذ قرارًا نهائيًا بعد، وبعد 72 ساعة اتخذت القرار بالاستمرار”.

وأضاف: “بعدها التقيت ياسين منصور وخالد مرتجي، وجلسنا سويًا، وخالد منذ عام 2017 كان أكبر من عمر العامري فاروق، وكان اختياري حينها أن يكون العامري نائبًا، وقابلت مرتجي ربع ساعة وقلت له أريدك عضوًا، فقال لي أنا أخدم النادي في أي مكان، وفي الدورة التالية احتجته أمين صندوق فقال أنا معك، وفي الدورة الحالية كان قائمًا بأعمال رئيس النادي”.

وبسؤاله كيف أقنعت خالد مرتجي بألا يكون النائب؟، أوضح: “خلال الجلسة الثلاثية مع ياسين منصور ومعه، شرحت له أن ذلك لمصلحة النادي، وانتهى الموضوع”.

وبشأن خروج ياسين منصور من شركة الكرة، صرح: “لم تكن هناك خلافات، لكنه رأى أن يترك الملف لرئيس النادي، لأن هناك قرارات يجب أن يتخذها رئيس النادي المفوض من الجمعية العمومية، ولهذا غيّرنا بعد ذلك سياسة الإدارة، فأصبح مجلس الإدارة هو المفوض بالإشراف على كرة القدم، ودوره يقتصر على اعتماد القرارات التي تُعرض عليه”.

وأضاف: “في حال غيابي، نائب رئيس النادي يتولى إدارة النادي، وبعده أمين الصندوق”.

وبسؤاله هل تعد ياسين منصور ليكون رئيس الأهلي في المستقبل؟، أردف: “ليس أنا من أعدّه، ولكن النادي الأهلي، فهو يستحق ويمتلك القدرات لذلك، وكنت واضحًا معه وقلت له أنت دائم الانشغال، لكنه الآن يملك أكثر من مدير لشركاته، وبالتالي أصبح لديه وقت أكبر، وعندما يشارك ستكون لديه رؤى مختلفة”.

وتحدث عن سيد عبد الحفيظ قائلًا: “سيد عبد الحفيظ رأيت فيه منذ عامين قدرات وخبرات مختلفة، تجعله جديرًا بالمشاركة في اتخاذ القرار ومتابعته”.

وبشأن من يتخذ القرار في ملف كرة القدم، أوضح: “المجلس يضع السياسات، ثم نناقشها مع لجنة التخطيط، ويصدر القرار، ثم تتابعه اللجنة، ويشرف عليه سيد عبد الحفيظ القائم بأعمال ملف كرة القدم، وفي حال غيابي يكون سيد مسؤولًا عن الملف بالكامل”.

وواصل: “أما عن اختيار إبراهيم العامري فاروق، فهو اختيار لكادر جديد مخلص للنادي، يمثل والده في الإخلاص والانتماء، ومتخصص في التكنولوجيا، وسنحاول الاستفادة من خبراته، فهو يضيف إلى رؤيتنا وأهدافنا في المرحلة المقبلة”.

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وعن أصعب تحدي مر عليه خلال إدارة الأهلي، أوضح: “إنشاء فرع التجمع الخامس منذ 3 سنوات لم يكن هناك مرتبات، ولم نكن نعرف كيف نكمل رواتب العاملين، ولهذا كانت العضوية العاملة مهمة جدًا لأنها تُعدّ مصدر دعم رئيسي للنادي”.

واستطرد: “الهيئة الهندسية هي التي أقامت المشروع، وقلت لرئيس الهيئة يجب فتح المكان، رغم أن افتتاح النادي كان يتطلب 300 مليون جنيه، في وقتٍ لم تكن فيه مرتبات للعاملين”.

وأتم: “قررنا الاقتراض واجتمعت مع الهيئة الهندسية وحددنا يوم 1 يونيو موعدًا للافتتاح، ومنذ هذا التاريخ حتى 31 ديسمبر دخل النادي مليار ونصف المليار جنيه، وبهذا المبلغ تمكّنا من تسوية القروض وسداد جميع المستحقات”.

تقدم فريق ريال مدريد بالهدف الأول أمام خصمه خيتافي، في المباراة الجارية حاليًا في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على خيتافي في الجولة التاسعة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني، لذلك الموسم، 2025/26.

وشهدت الدقيقة 77 حصول لاعب فريق خيتافي، آلان نيوم، على بطاقة حمراء مباشرة بعد ثوانِ من دخوله كبديل نتيجة تدخله القوي على فينيسيوس جونيور، لاعب ريال مدريد.

حالة غريبة في كرة القدم! 😲

آلان نيوم يُطرد 🟥 بعد أقل من دقيقة من مشاركته أمام ريال مدريد!#الدوري_الإسباني #خيتافي #ريال_مدريد pic.twitter.com/7UHOTgs7cE — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) October 19, 2025

واحتج لاعبو خيتافي وكذلك مدربهم على قرار طرد نيوم، ولكن تقنية الفيديو أكدت الأمر، ليضطر الفريق إلى اللعب منقوصًا.

وفي الدقيقة 80، سجل كيليان مبابي هدف ريال مدريد الأول بعد تمريرة رائعة من زميله التركي أردا جولر، حيث وصلت الكرة إلى الفرنسي الذي سددها في الشباك، معلنًا عن التقدم. هدف ريال مدريد الأول أمام خيتافي

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O triunfo diante do São Paulo, no último domingo (4), serviu tanto para colocar o Grêmio no G4 do Campeonato Brasileiro como para ratificar a sólida sequência em seus domínios que a equipe estabeleceu como mandante desde o segundo semestre ainda de 2022.

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A vitória do fim de semana aumentou para 21 compromissos do Tricolor sem perder quando atua na condição de mandante. Só não se pode dizer exclusivamente na Arena porque, na estreia do Brasileirão, os comandados de Renato Portaluppi atuaram em Caxias do Sul, contra o Santos, cumprindo punição do STJD ainda referente a temporada anterior.

Ao todo, são 16 resultados de vitória e cinco empates na sequência que já dura quase 300 dias. A última derrota ocorreu na Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro do ano passado, recebendo o Ituano.

O embate, aliás, foi o ‘estopim’ para que Roger Machado deixasse o comando técnico da equipe para a chegada de Renato Portaluppi. Logo, desde que o ídolo do clube gaúcho voltou a direção técnica, o Imortal não sabe o que é perder quando joga como mandante em sequência que não havia acontecido desde que a Arena foi inaugurada, em 2012.

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O próximo compromisso do Grêmio na temporada será distante de seus domínios, visitando o Flamengo, no Maracanã, às 18h30 (de Brasília) do domingo (11). Porém, na sequência, voltará a sua ‘fortaleza’ para receber, em sequência, América-MG e Coritiba. Todos os jogos em questão serão validos pelo Brasileirão.

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Livre no mercado após não renovar com o Barcelona, o volante Sergio Busquets pode influenciar na negociação do Corinthians por Gustavo Cuéllar.

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O atleta de 34 anos não quer correr o risco de um dia enfrentar o Barcelona, clube que o formou. Assim, equipes árabes e da MLS surgem como opção. O jogador espanhol recebeu proposta do Al Hilal e avalia a possibilidade de jogar na liga que já possui Cristiano Ronaldo e Benzema.

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Se o Al Hilal conseguir trazer o volante espanhol, a diretoria do clube saudita pode abaixar a pedida de 5 milhões de dólares (R$ 24,6 milhões na cotação atual) e facilitar a saída de Cuéllar, que tem vínculo até junho de 2024.

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O Lance! informou no dia 6 de junho que caso o Al Hilal não esteja disposto a reduzir o valor, a tendência é que a diretoria alvinegra saia do negócio por Cuéllar.

O Timão formalizou proposta de três anos de contrato pelo atleta de 30 anos e aguarda resposta do Al Hilal. Contudo, o clube árabe não tem pressa para responder pois precisa definir seu novo presidente e treinador. Tais decisões impactarão na chegada ou não de reforços badalados, como no caso de Busquets.

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O Corinthians trata a chegada de um volante como prioridade na janela de transferências do meio do ano. Com Matías Rojas, do Racing, encaminhado, a diretoria alvinegra também busca um zagueiro e atacante pelos lados.

Tottenham Hotspur are entering a new era under Thomas Frank this summer, with the Dane the latest manager to try and catapult the side to sustained levels of success.

The 51-year-old signed a three-year deal after joining from fellow Premier League side Brentford, subsequently wanting to take his managerial career to the next level in North London.

However, if he wants to achieve both of his goals, he will require serious investment from the hierarchy to provide him with the tools for success at the Lilywhites.

He’s already added Mohammed Kudus to his ranks, but despite the Ghanaian’s move to the club, other additions will be needed in key areas of the pitch.

Countless players still remain in their sights during the current market, opening the door to further big-money signings to improve the options at Frank’s disposal.

The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new additions this summer

James McAtee is the latest player currently on their radar, potentially softening the blow after missing out on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

It’s been reported that Spurs could be about to jump ahead of Nuno Espírito Santo’s side in the race for his signature, after the Reds had a £25m bid rejected for the Manchester City youngster.

However, he’s not the only Premier League player on their radar, with Fulham centre-forward Rodrigo
Muniz also a player they’re considering, according to TBR Football.

They claim that talks have already been held with the 24-year-old’s representatives this window, opening the door to a move to North London for the Brazilian forward.

It also states that the player has yet to receive a suitable offer to renew his contract, potentially leading to a departure, with Leeds United also circling for his signature.

Why Spurs’ latest target could be Frank’s next Wissa

During Frank’s stint as Brentford boss, he managed to unearth multiple gems that allowed him to turn the Bees into an established top-flight outfit.

Yoane Wissa is just one player he managed to transform into a top-level talent, with the DR Congo star managing to torment countless backlines in the division.

The 28-year-old made 35 appearances in the league last time around, registering a total of 19 goals and four assists, forming an excellent partnership with Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo.

Given his tremendous form in recent times, he’s also been linked with a move to join Spurs this window, potentially following the manager in moving to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

However, Newcastle United and Forest are also interested in a deal for his signature, making any move for his services somewhat tricky, leading to other options being considered.

That’s where a move for Muniz comes in this summer, with the Fulham star being the next key talisman to try and make a name for himself under Frank’s guidance.

He’s been labelled as a similar player to the Bees star by FBref, also managing to outperform the DR Congo international in numerous key areas throughout last campaign.

Muniz, who’s been labelled “one of the best strikers in the Premier League” by teammate Willian, posted a better goal and assist rate per 90, whilst notching a higher shot on target accuracy rate – having the added ability to thrive in the final third.

He also managed to complete more of the take-ons he attempted last campaign, possessing a more all-round ability to thrive and create carnage to the opposition’s backline.

The Brazilian’s talents are further reflected in his ability in the air, winning a higher percentage of his aerial duels, offering Frank a needed focal point, which the Spurs side are currently lacking ahead of 2025/26.

Whilst it’s unclear how much Marco Silva’s side are demanding for his signature, it’s evident that the youngster has all the tools needed to be a fan favourite with the Lilywhites faithful.

If he can transform his game and match the goals produced by Wissa under Frank’s guidance, he would be a superb signing that would massively bolster the club’s chances of success next year.

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By
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