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O Corinthians já é o campeão brasileiro de 2015 desde a última quinta-feira. No entanto, o título corintiano não tirou a emoção, a disputa e a alta competitividade do Campeonato Brasileiro, que ainda tem duas rodadas pela frente. Com o resultados deste fim de semana, por exemplo, três times ainda se mantiveram vivos na luta pela última das quatro vagas para a disputa da Copa Libertadores da América de 2016. Na parte de baixo da tabela, o Vasco venceu, fora de casa, mantendo as chances de escapar do rebaixamento.

Vice-líder do campeonato, com 66 pontos, o Atlético-MG apenas empatou com o Goiás, por 2 a 2, no Estádio Independência. Mesmo assim, o Galo, segundo cálculos do matemático Tristão Garcia, do site Infobola, também já está 100% garantido na Libertadores. O Grêmio, terceiro colocado, com 62 pontos, de acordo com Tristão, tem 99% de chances de jogar a competição sul-americana.

Joinville é o primeiro rebaixado. Mais dois catarinenses correm risco de queda

A disputa fica mesmo entre São Paulo, quarto colocado, com 56 pontos, o Internacional, quinto, com a mesma pontuação do Tricolor, e o Santos, sexto, com 55 pontos.

O São Paulo, apesar da goleada humilhante para o Corinthians, por 6 a 1, foi beneficiado pelos resultados dos adversários e manteve o lugar no G4. Segundo Tristão, o Tricolor tem 51% de chances de jogar a Libertadores. O Inter, que venceu o Grêmio, por 1 a 0, tem 33%. O Santos, que foi derrotado pelo Coritiba, por 1 a 0, tem 15%. O Peixe, porém, como disputará a final da Copa do Brasil contra o Palmeiras, também pode chegar à Libertadores se for campeão.

REBAIXAMENTO

Derrotado pelo Vasco, em casa, o Joinville, lanterna do campeonato, com 31 pontos, já está 100% rebaixado. O Goiás, penúltimo colocado, com 35 pontos, que empatou com o Atlético-MG, está em situação delicada e, segundo Tristão Garcia, tem 95% de chances de cair para a Série B.

O Vasco venceu o Joinville, por 2 a 1, e melhorou suas chances de escapar do rebaixamento. O time mais uma vez foi prejudicado por uma vitória de um concorrente, no caso o Coritiba, mas subiu uma posição na tabela de classificação, ocupando agora a 18ª colocação. Segundo cálculos de Tristão Garcia, o Vasco ainda tem 87% de chances de ser rebaixado.

Os vascaínos não dependem apenas de si. Eles precisam vencer os dois últimos jogos, contra Santos e Coritiba, respectivamente, e torcer por tropeços de alguns dos demais ameaçados.

À frente do Vasco, o Avaí, que foi derrotado pelo Fluminense, voltou à zona de rebaixamento. O time está na 17ª colocação, com 38 pontos, e com 70% de chances de ser rebaixado. Coritiba e Figueirense, 15º e 17º colocados, respectivamente, com 40 pontos cada, de acordo com o matemático, têm 24% de chances de cair.

Everton could finally offload one of their worst ever signings of recent times – if reports are to be believed…

What’s the word?

According to Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), Toffees outcast Sandro Ramirez is attracting interest from Spain and Portugal this summer with La Liga outfit SD Eibar already making contact over a potential move.

It’s claimed that Carlo Ancelotti sees no future for the 25-year-old at Goodison Park and wants to get rid of him this summer as he enters the final year of his contract.

Elche, loan club Valladolid and both Braga and Sporting are also keen on signing him.

Walsh catastrophe

The Merseysiders signed Sandro from Malaga in 2017 after they paid his €6m (£5.3m) release clause and it’s safe to say it’s been quite the nightmare.

He’s gone on to play just 16 times in three years, scoring one goal, which is quite the waste given he’s also on wages believed to be around £65k-per-week, meaning the club have blown around £16m in total.

That’s basically £1m spent per appearance in the blue jersey.

The Spaniard has been out on loan three times during the past three seasons where he failed to score for either Sevilla or Real Sociedad and only managed to deliver four goals for Valladolid this term, via Transfermarkt.

No wonder Ancelotti wants nothing to do with him.

Sandro’s time at Goodison pretty much sums up how poor of a recruiter Steve Walsh was, so it’s no surprise to see him long gone from these parts.

That summer, Walsh spent over £150m but by Christmas, they were at the wrong end of the Premier League table and out of all cup competitions – and to this day, they are still rueing his decisions.

Yannick Bolasie, Cenk Tosun and Gylfi Sigurdsson are all still taking up hefty chunks of the wage bill.

What Everton can recoup in a Sandro sale this summer will be a bonus, if anything at all.

AND in other news, Ancelotti to sacrifice outcast DUO to land £25m midfield target…

Henry Winter has suggested that the Premier League chief Richard Masters was disrespectful when talking on the proposed takeover of Newcastle United as he shared his thoughts on his official Twitter page.

As per The Times journalist, Masters should have shown his sympathy to the fans and been more respectful, but instead his update has not really given any more clarity on the whole situation at all.

Winter implies that the top flight or its CEO himself should take into account what the members of the Toon faithful have been through in terms of the process and suggested that Masters did not take their feelings into account when giving his rather blunt response.

Indeed, the Magpies have been waiting for around three months now as to whether the prospective £300 million deal between Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley’s Saudi Arabian-led group will be approved or not by England’s highest division, with no official announcement date set and no further confirmation as to how far in the process the bid is.

There has also not been a confirmed result from the Owners’ and Directors’ Test (ODT) set out to the buying side by the league which would also give more clarity on a saga that has dragged on and on.

Whilst the whole process is strictly confidential as Masters claims, it would arguably help out a lot to know some sort of time frame for when the decision will eventually be made, as NUFC supporters and the club itself could then prepare accordingly and the parties involved will know where they stand in terms of the deal.

Geordies, what do you make of what Masters has said? Comment below!

Key information about Firhill Stadium

Firhill Stadium was built in 1909 and is currently the home of Patrick Thistle FC. The ground is located in the Maryhill area of Glasgow and is commonly known as ‘Firhill’ but for sponsorship reasons, it also has to be referred to as the Energy Check Stadium at Firhill.

Its current capacity is 10,102 and it has a pitch size of 105m x 69m with no running track but with natural grass and undersoil heating installed.

The stadium’s highest recorded attendance was set back in 1928 when Scotland and Ireland met with 54,728 people attending the clash.

A history of Firhill Stadium

Even though Firhill Stadium is now their home, Patrick Thistle had been playing their football at various different grounds before their current one was erected in 1909. They were quite nomadic, settling at Kelvingrove, Jordanvale Park, Muir Park and Meadowside respectively. But after they were forced out from the latter in 1908, the club purchased the spare Caledonian Railway land in Maryhill and started construction of a new stadium there.

Firhill Stadium was finished on 21 August 1909 but since not everything was completely done and ready, they had to wait another month to play their first official game at it. Still, on 18 September 1909 they hosted Dumbarton Harp and managed to secure a 3-1 victory in front of the home crowd.

In the 1920s, they first started improving the stadium, adding a new main stand and expanding the terraces, boosting the capacity in the process as well. This also led to their two record attendances that stand to this day. First, against Rangers in 1922 when 49,838 people watched Patrick Thistle in action and then, in 1928 for a game between Scotland and Ireland with 54,728 spectators.

But after that, improvements were halted until the 1950s and even then, they were minimal as the club would only partially cover the ground and add floodlights but not much more than that. In 1977, they even had to reduce their capacity from over 40,000 to 20,500 due to the Safety of Sports Grounds Act.

From 1896 until 1991, they got a new ‘roommate’ when Clyde moved in after being evicted from Shawfield, becoming the first Scottish ground in modern times to be shared by multiple teams. Later on, they also shared it with Hamilton Academical on two occasions.

Further developments were done in the 1990s with the added undersoil heating and the erection of the Jackie Husband Stand in 1994. This was then followed by a new North Stand, named John Lambie Stand, in 2002, which was also extended in 2003. The Main Stand was renamed the Colin Weir Stand in 2016 in tribute to the club’s first-ever patron and is now mostly used for the away fans of more than 500.

On 7 November 2014, new plans to redevelop the southern end of the stadium were submitted and that’s the last refurbishment attempt at Firhill Stadium that was brought up by the club so far.

Tickets to watch Patrick Thistle FC at Firhill Stadium

All the tickets to watch Patrick Thistle FC at Firhill Stadium can be purchased on the club’s official website. The price varies but the cost of an adult ticket for a standard Ladbrokes Championship fixture is £20.

They also offer season tickets and free season tickets for all kids under the age of 16. More information can be found on the aforementioned website.

Related links

https://ptfc.co.uk/ – Official website of Patrick Thistle FC

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A Conmebol abriu uma investigação contra o Botafogo depois de denúncia do Peñarol, por “atos ofensivos e discriminatórios” cometidos por torcedores alvinegros na partida de volta da semifinal da Libertadores, no dia 30 de outubro, em Montevidéu, no Uruguai. A informação foi primeiramente publicada pelo “Ge”, e confirmada pelo Lance!.

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Na manhã do dia 23 de outubro, mais de 250 torcedores do Peñarol foram detidos por conta do tumulto na orla da praia do Recreio dos Bandeirantes, na Zona Oeste do Rio. O grupo foi acusado de vandalismo, saques e depredações de estabelecimentos comerciais e de veículos na região.

O tumulto só foi controlado no meio da tarde, quando policiais das Rondas Especiais e Controle de Multidão (Recom) e do Batalhão de Polícia de Choque (BPChq) foram acionados para auxiliar os agentes do Batalhão Especializado em Policiamento de Estádios (Bepe), que atuavam no local desde a manhã.

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Na última terça-feira (5), dez uruguaios foram soltos e tiveram suas prisões preventivas convertidas em medidas cautelares. Eles seguem proibidos de deixar o Brasil até o julgamento e terão que se apresentar ao Juizado do Torcedor e Grandes Eventos a cada dois meses, onde precisam comprovar residência fixa e suas atividades. Outros dez torcedores uruguaios continuam presos no Complexo de Gericinó, em Bangu.

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news…

Speaking to The Evening Standard, Mike Phelan has delivered his verdict on Manchester United’s transfer plans going forward into the future.

What’s the word?

The Red Devils made just three permanent signings in the summer transfer window, bringing in Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire. Though the trio cost well in excess of £100m combined, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side also saw major departures, including Romelu Lukaku for £74m.

And with reports in recent weeks claiming the club are very much interested in signing the likes of Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland, Phelan insisted that the Red Devils are still targeting “superstar” players, despite looking to develop homegrown talent.

He said: “I think there has got to be a blend. I think Manchester United still do want superstars, but I think they still want to see them coming through and progressing and being part of something special.

“The fans are changing all the time. We’ve got senior fans, old age pensioners, young fans, but it’s become far more global than it’s ever been and I think all those people understand what Manchester United is all about otherwise they wouldn’t support them. They don’t just support them for the superstars, they support them because they can embrace the whole tradition of the football club.”

Encouragement

For any United fan out there perhaps concerned that the days of signing marquee players were over, then Phelan’s comments should offer some encouragement. Looking to develop the club’s academy players and buying homegrown talent is all well and good, but it doesn’t mean the net shouldn’t be cast wider. The Red Devils’ history and allure is second-to-none, particularly in English football, and that means they can attract the very best around.

So whilst signing someone like Daniel James from the Championship at a relatively cheap £15m is shrewd business, that kind of approach to the transfer market should be backed up with some moves for some truly stellar names and individuals. Phelan’s verdict bodes well for what United are trying to accomplish over the coming windows.

Meanwhile, a BBC Sport pundit has revealed the one man who Manchester United “precisely” need.

This article is part of Football FanCast’s The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more… 

With fans beginning to grow impatient it is important that Sunderland get back to winning ways against Gillingham in the FA Cup.

Phil Parkinson may have lost four of his first six games but he has enjoyed managing at home, in the main, and if the Black Cats can replicate the dominance they showed against Tranmere and Southend previously – with 17 and 18 shots against those teams respectively, they should progress.

Although they had a similar amount of shots in the two games, the scorelines reflected a much different story, and Parkinson’s side will have to get back to the clinical display they showed against Rovers if they are to pick up their form.

Those matches show that it is not really a question of creating chances, but finishing them. That’s where Will Grigg comes into play.

The Northern Ireland international has been a disappointment since his £4m January move with only seven goals in 41 games, and therefore he may have to start performing soon if he wants to retain his place in the side, starting on Sunday.

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Coming up against Max Ehmer promises to be a tough challenge, though, considering the defender’s form this season.

As per WhoScored, he has a good command of the defensive final third, with 5.3 aerial duels won per game and 4.6 clearances.

He will attempt to make life difficult for Grigg by marking him out of the game, and since the Northern Irishman feeds off the service from his teammates, he may struggle to get scoring opportunities.

The striker’s rate of key passes and successful dribbles underline that fact he is unable to create chances for himself, and shows he hasn’t been of much use to his team in terms of general play.

That means when he isn’t scoring – which he hasn’t been – he is arguably a bit of a hindrance to the attack, and Parkinson may consider dropping him and playing Chris Maguire further forward, as he has scored five goals and made 1.7 key passes per game.

Gillingham have conceded 20 league goals this term as well, so are shaky at the back, and if Grigg can escape the grasp of Ehmer he may be able to get back on the scoresheet.

Although Arsenal’s 2019/20 campaign has seen the Gunners make their worst start to a league season for over 30 years, the recent news regarding an international call-up for one of the club’s promising youngsters has got these fans singing the midfielder’s praises.

Matteo Guendouzi, 20, has started all 12 of his side’s league games so far in the current campaign, and the Frenchman’s performances have been rewarded with a call-up to the French national side.

Although the midfielder’s club have been in extremely inconsistent form so far this season, winning just four of their first 12 league fixtures, Guendouzi has performed admirably for the north London outfit, registering two assists.

Despite pressure continuing to mount on Unai Emery, with reports suggesting the Spaniard could have under a month to turnaround fortunes at The Emirates, these fans were certainly pleased to see their 20-year-old midfielder earn international recognition from Didier Deschamps.

Here are some of the best reactions to Guendouzi’s international call-up.

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There comes a time when every footballer gets past his very peak and has to call it a day.

Sometimes, they willingly decide to step down and leave their spot to the younger crop while there are other times when they simply overstay their welcome, so to speak.

The latter, unfortunately, seems to be happening to Barcelona’s star duo, Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez.

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When they were at their very best, both of these players were irreplaceable for the Blaugrana.

Just recently, the Uruguayan celebrated his fifth anniversary at the club and during that time, he managed to win multiple trophies for his and the club’s cabinet, cementing himself as one of the most important players in their recent history.

A similar thing can be said about Rakitic as well – after all, we’re talking about Ernesto Valverde’s most used player of the 2018/19 campaign and a player who managed to bag a goal in the Champions League final against Juventus back in 2014/15.

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Needless to say, both of these players have been huge servants for the Catalan giants but they might very well be coming to the end of the road.

Or rather, they should be.

At this point in time, their collective influence has already started to diminish and many of the fans have recognised that, bashing both the midfielder and the forward on social media and Twitter.

Quite clearly, they are slowly turning from heroes into villains and for that reason, maybe they should consider either accepting a smaller role in the club or departing altogether.

Barcelona have been on a lookout for a new no.9 for quite a while now, and Rakitic has been linked with a move away from the club as well.

Seeing how they’re unlikely to sway the fans any time soon, this could be a good thing for both of them.

Not to mention that the club would also profit from it in the long run, considering they are both players already in their 30s and not getting any younger.

Let’s see what happens in the future.

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Everton returned to winning ways last weekend against West Ham United, with the club keeping just their third Premier League clean sheet of the season in the process.

Central to the success of the weekend result was the performance of Yerry Mina. The Colombian was a rock at the back and never gave the likes of Sebastien Haller a sniff in front of goal. However, as Sky Sports have reported, Mina could be set for a spell on the sidelines, as he is a doubt for the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion.

And Marco Silva appeared to confirm the bad news on Thursday in his press conference, revealing that Mina he hasn’t been in full first-team training so far this week.

Whilst this could force Mason Holgate into the starting XI, it should be the perfect time to thrust Lewis Gibson into the senior squad. Gibson is yet to make a senior appearance for Everton, although, the 19-year-old has been making a lot of noise in the youth academy.

The young England star won the U17s World Cup and also helped Everton’s U23s win the Premier League 2. However, Gibson is out of contract in the summer and could leave having not entered the first-team.

As shown by games recorded by Transfermarkt, Gibson is versatile and can play both right and left centre-back, whilst he has also dropped in at left-back. Being as versatile as he is, the Englishman could be vital going forward for Silva and prove himself as a valuable asset.

Injuries such as Mina’s could cause problems for the Toffees in the future and now is the perfect time for Gibson to come in and prevent such issues in the long run.

The former Newcastle man has proved his worth already in the youth setups for both club and country.

Plus, amid reported interest from the likes of Ajax, Gibson could end up moving away on a free.

Silva should use Mina’s injury as a chance to integrate him and this could be the youngster’s big chance to experience life in the senior matchday squad, even if he is merely spectating from the substitutes bench.

He’s never been called up to the senior squad before, but with Mina likely to be sidelined and no further senior back up players beyond Mason Holgate, this could be a landmark weekend in Gibson’s career.