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What's the latest on Cody Drameh to Burnley?

Journalist Sacha Tavolieri has claimed that the Clarets are in talks with Leeds United over a deal to sign right-back Cody Drameh ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Vincent Kompany is eyeing a swoop to bring the defender, who is interested in joining the newly-promoted side, to Turf Moor and is still trying to snap him up after having an offer turned down.

The reporter revealed:

"#BurnleyFC pushing for Cody #Drameh ! A first offer has been refused by #LeedsUnited who's waiting for an improved offer from the newly promoted. Discussions continue to find an agreement. Player keen on the move."

How would Cody Drameh fit in at Burnley?

He is a right-back by trade and his form on loan at playoff winners Luton Town in the Championship in the season just gone suggests that the talented enforcer could be an excellent partner for Manuel Benson down the right flank.

In 2022/23, Drameh averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.09 across 16 appearances for the Hatters in the second half of the campaign and made 4.2 tackles and interceptions per game for his side.

Over the last 365 days, the English dynamo ranks in the top 3% or higher of players in his position in the Men's 'Next Eight Competitions' for tackles and blocks made respectively per 90. This shows that the terrific youngster excels at making defensive interventions to cut out opposition attacks when they threaten his goal.

Benson, on the other hand, is a winger who does not make a huge defensive contribution to his team.

Amongst his positional peers in the Men's 'Next Eight Competitions' over the last 365 days, the Belgian forward is in the bottom 17% or lower for tackles, blocks, clearances, aerial battles won, and interceptions per 90.

He does, however, rank in the top 3% for progressive carries and non-penalty goals per 90 and ended the Championship season with 11 goals in 33 appearances for the Clarets, meaning he represents an ideal outlet for the aforementioned target.

Therefore, the £4.4k-per-week Leeds ace, who was once hailed as a "Duracell bunny" by former boss Steve Morison, could be the perfect right-back to play behind Benson as his outstanding defensive qualities could allow the winger to focus on what he does best in the final third.

The current Burnley magician would be able to focus on making a big impact at the top end of the pitch to win the team vital points in the Premier League and Drameh could cover for him on the defensive end with his ability to make consistent interventions.

تمكن ويلي أوربان من تسجيل هدف التعادل لصالح فريق لايبزيج الألماني في شباك ريال مدريد، ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويواجه ريال مدريد نظيره لايبزيج، ضمن منافسات إياب دور الـ16 من مسابقة دوري أبطال أوروبا، على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.

اقرأ ايضاً.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة ريال مدريد ولايبزيج في دوري أبطال أوروبا.. هدف تعادل يشعل اللقاء

ونجح ويلي أوربان من تسجيل هدف التعادل لصالح فريق لايبزيج الألماني في شباك ريال مدريد، بعدما إستقبل تمريرة عرضية من ديفيد راوم، ليضعها أوربان بالرأس في شباك لونين بحلول الدقيقة 68. هدف تعادل لايبزيج مع ريال مدريد 1 1 دوري ابطال اوروبا

فيما تمكن فينيسيوس جونيور من تسجيل الهدف الأول لصالح ريال مدريد عند الدقيقة 65، بعدما تلقى تمريرة حاسمة من جود بيلينجهام.

ويتابع بطولات المباراة لحظة بلحظة مباشرة من خلال لقطات الفيديو مـــن هـــنـــا.

With signs of South Africa’s transition stage moving smoother, their coach wanted the newer players to stake more of a claim

Firdose Moonda22-Dec-20161:54

‘Last thing we want is a square turner’ – Domingo

South Africa’s coach Russell Domingo wanted his newer Test players to cement their places during the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. With only two additions to the squad that toured Australia – in reserve batsman Theunis de Bruyn and left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell – changes to South Africa’s XI from the Adelaide Test were unlikely.”We’ve only decided to pick 13 for this series. It gives us a few less selection problems and gives the incumbents a sense of security and they can focus really hard on their preparation and not worry too much about selection. It just makes it a lot clearer and a lot more simplistic,” Domingo said. “The young players have really come in and stepped up. They are all new players that, a year and a half ago, were playing debut Test matches and now they’ve become established in the side. That’s very pleasing to see.”The current squad included four men who made their debuts in the last two years and Domingo made special mentions of all of them. “Keshav Maharaj has really stepped up, Stephen [Cook] has got two hundreds in six Tests and Kagiso Rabada and Temba Bavuma have won Test matches for us,” he said.Given the uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s depth earlier this year, to have the younger crop coming through was a sign the team was evolving. In addition, good personal performances, Domingo explained, brought with them a strong sense of belief.”Players will always feel part of the team once they start producing the goods. They will feel as though they are a valued member and worthy of playing for their county once they produce the goods,” he said. “Once they perform, they sense, ‘I can do this and I belong in this team,’ and that takes a lot of pressure off them and allows them to free up and put on those performances.”A slightly older example of this is Quinton de Kock, whose first Test was in Port Elizabeth almost three years ago. Then, de Kock was an emergency replacement for an ill Alviro Petersen but since, he has become a player South Africa cannot imagine taking the field without.This year, de Kock scored his maiden Test hundred and enjoyed a streak of five scores of fifty or more. He was also South Africa’s leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2016 and was named the ICC’s ODI cricketer of the year today to cap off his best year as an international to date.”Everyone is very proud of him. He has had an outstanding 12 months. About a year and a half ago, he was left out of the Test side when we were in Bangladesh and he has showed some real good character to come back. He is in phenomenal form at the moment and everyone is really pleased for him,” Domingo said.A season before de Kock’s maiden appearance, three other current players, Faf du Plessis, Dean Elgar and Kyle Abbott, were capped for the first time which meant eight out of South Africa’s squad of 13 have only played Test cricket for four summers. As much as that may complete the so-called transition phase, Domingo reminded that there was still room for some old hands, specifically one man who remains sidelined with injury.AB de Villiers was absent for a third successive Test series – remarkable because he played his first 98 matches without missing one – but Domingo was confident he would slot straight back in when he recovered from his elbow injury. “Everybody wants to stay in the team but naturally they know that AB is one of the best batsmen in the world, and when he is fit and after he has played a few matches and proved his fitness, naturally he will come back into the team,” Domingo said. “That’s just the way it is – someone has to make space for him because he’s an outstanding player.”

Former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams has been offered the role of director of cricket for the West Indies.Adams, who turns 49 on Monday, is understood to have originally applied for the position of head coach but was invited to consider the director of cricket role by the West Indies Cricket Board. He is now understood to have accepted the job but is currently negotiating some details with the WICB and has not yet signed a contract.He will replace Richard Pybus who has been in the position since November 2013. Pybus’ initial contract was for a period of three years and was due to expire late last year.Adams would appear to have a better chance than most of uniting all parties involved in Caribbean cricket. He is admired for his record as a player – he averaged 41.26 from his 54-Test career – and his work as a players’ representative while serving as secretary of the West Indies Players Association and president of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations. Combined with his coaching knowledge – he has most recently completed five seasons in England as head coach of Kent – he would appear to have the respect of all parties for his integrity as much as his experience.The role of head coach remains vacant. While rumours continue to link Stuart Law with the position, it would be a surprise if any appointment is made before Adams’ elevation is confirmed.

Leeds United reportedly see Daniel Farke as a "serious" candidate to take charge at Elland Road this summer, according to a fresh claim.

Who is favourite to take Leeds job?

The search to be the next Whites boss is ongoing currently, with the club working diligently to ensure that the correct appointment is made this time around.

It could be argued that all three of Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce were the wrong choices to sit in the Elland Road hot seat, and it has ultimately led to Leeds being relegated from the Premier League.

Since Allardyce's recent departure, endless names have been linked with the vacant Whites job, with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard arguably at the front of the queue, along with the likes of Brendan Rodgers, Carlos Corberan and Scott Parker, to name a few.

Farke is also a name that has recently been thrown into the hat, however, with journalist Phil Hay name-checking Leeds' interest in him on Saturday, and a new update further suggests that their interest is genuine.

Could Farke be the next Whites manager?

According to Sport1, Farke is a "serious" option to become the Whites' new boss, with "loose" talks being held over a move to Elland Road, having parted ways with Borussia Monchengladbach recently.

The takeover of Leeds by 49ers Enterprises has happened at the same time, suggesting they see Farke as more of a strong appointment that the previous owners, although the timing could simply be coincidence.

The former Norwich City manager could be a really shrewd choice as manager by the Whites, considering he has guided the Canaries to two title-winning seasons in the Championship in the past, showing that he is an expert at getting out of arguably one of the most competitive leagues in Europe.

It is imperative that Leeds make a fast return to the Premier League and don't allow years of good work to completely go to waste in no time at all, and Farke is a strong choice for that reason, compared to the likes of Gerrard and Corberan, who haven't achieved as much to date.

It feels like one of the most pivotal summers at Leeds in many years, in terms of picking the right manager and making key signings to take the team forward – in the 46-year-old Farke, the Whites have a reliable choice who could jump at the chance to return to English football.

Leeds United reportedly see Daniel Farke as a "serious" candidate to take charge at Elland Road this summer, according to a fresh claim.

Who is favourite to take Leeds job?

The search to be the next Whites boss is ongoing currently, with the club working diligently to ensure that the correct appointment is made this time around.

It could be argued that all three of Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce were the wrong choices to sit in the Elland Road hot seat, and it has ultimately led to Leeds being relegated from the Premier League.

Since Allardyce's recent departure, endless names have been linked with the vacant Whites job, with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard arguably at the front of the queue, along with the likes of Brendan Rodgers, Carlos Corberan and Scott Parker, to name a few.

Farke is also a name that has recently been thrown into the hat, however, with journalist Phil Hay name-checking Leeds' interest in him on Saturday, and a new update further suggests that their interest is genuine.

Could Farke be the next Whites manager?

According to Sport1, Farke is a "serious" option to become the Whites' new boss, with "loose" talks being held over a move to Elland Road, having parted ways with Borussia Monchengladbach recently.

The takeover of Leeds by 49ers Enterprises has happened at the same time, suggesting they see Farke as more of a strong appointment that the previous owners, although the timing could simply be coincidence.

The former Norwich City manager could be a really shrewd choice as manager by the Whites, considering he has guided the Canaries to two title-winning seasons in the Championship in the past, showing that he is an expert at getting out of arguably one of the most competitive leagues in Europe.

It is imperative that Leeds make a fast return to the Premier League and don't allow years of good work to completely go to waste in no time at all, and Farke is a strong choice for that reason, compared to the likes of Gerrard and Corberan, who haven't achieved as much to date.

It feels like one of the most pivotal summers at Leeds in many years, in terms of picking the right manager and making key signings to take the team forward – in the 46-year-old Farke, the Whites have a reliable choice who could jump at the chance to return to English football.

Tottenham Hotspur have an "edge" in any deal to get James Maddison from Leicester City, claims insider Dean Jones.

The England international was a key part of the Foxes side that was relegated from the Premier League last season, but Spurs could hand him a lifeline.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news – James Maddison

The shock relegation of Leicester City has meant that the departure of some of their best players now looks incredibly likely, chief among them James Maddison.

The England international was one of the few bright sparks in what was otherwise a bleak season for the Midlands club, scoring ten goals and assisting a further nine in the league alone.

That kind of form has led to interest from a host of top clubs alongside Spurs, notably Newcastle United.

The expected price tag for the player Gareth Southgate once labelled as "world-class", is £60m, according to the reports.

What has Dean Jones said about James Maddison to Tottenham Hotspur?

Jones made it clear that Ange Postecoglou was keen on the player and that the club have an advantage with any transfer due to their connections with those negotiating the deal.

Speaking on the The Football Terrace's Done Deal Show, he said: "Tottenham have had an interest in James Madison for a long time, as we know. They've got their new manager in place now, and he's very much on board with the addition of James Madison. My personal understanding of it is that the people being used to do the deal have good connections with Tottenham, which could give them an edge in this conversation.

Jones gave an insight into the possible price, adding: "Now that's been backed up by a couple of people that I've spoken to in the last week. And they just feel that like Tottenham are in a very good position to go and get this done at £55m/£60m if they want to go and do it now."

Would James Maddison be a good signing for Tottenham Hotspur?

The former Norwich City man would be an excellent signing for the North London club if they want to return to the free-flowing attacking football that was so synonymous with the club in years past.

Granted, he was a part of the relegated Leicester City last season, but that relegation came despite Maddison's performances, not because of them.

According to WhoScored, the 26-year-old averaged an incredibly impressive rating of 7.24 across his 28 Premier League appearances this year, even when the surrounding team weren't reaching anywhere near those levels.

His underlying numbers help to demonstrate further that he has the capability to be plying his trade at a higher level.

FBref, who compare players in a similar position across Europe's top five leagues, place the player in the top 6% for expected assists, the top 10% for actual assists, the top 12% for total shots and the top 13% for shot creating actions, all per 90.

The attacking "monster" – as once described by journalist Josh Bunting – doesn't hide away from the defensive side of the game either, as FBref also have him in the top 17% for tackles per 90.

If Spurs are to rediscover their footballing identity in the coming season, Maddison could be the player that helps them do it.

علق أمير عزمي مجاهد مدرب الزمالك السابق، على خسارة فريقه الأسبق أمام الأهلي في مباراة الأمس، التي جمعت بينهما في نهائي كأس مصر وانتهت بفوز الأحمر بهدفين دون رد والتتويج باللقب.

والتقى الأهلي مع الزمالك، أمس الجمعة، في نهائي كأس مصر على أرضية ملعب “الأول بارك” بالمملكة العربية السعودية.

وقال أمير عزمي في تصريحات عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورتس”: “خسارة الزمالك بسبب عدم وجود شراسة هجومية، ممكن يلعب ويستحوذ لكن لا توجد شراسة”.

طالع أيضاً.. طه إسماعيل يوجه اللوم لجهاز الأهلي بسبب وسام أبو علي: كيف يُصاب في التدريبات؟

وأضاف: “لدينا مشكلة في الكرة المصرية أن اللاعبين لا يتحركون لطلب الكرة، لكن لاعبي الزمالك كانوا يتحركون لاستلام الكرة وهذا أمر يُحسب لـ جوميز”.

وتابع: “الأهلي لم يكن في حالته طوال اللقاء، لكن عرف كيف يفوز بالمباراة، والزمالك افتقد الشراسة الهجومية”.

وأفاد: “يجب أن يتم دعم جوميز لأنه مدرب جيد، والفريق يحتاج إلى تدعيم في مركز الهجوم وحارس مرمى، ومدافع”.

وأردف: “جنش حارس جيد ولا أعرف سبب رحيله عن الزمالك، ويوجد البلعوطي أيضًا، هذا لا يعني أن صبحي وعواد سيئان، لكن يحتاجان لحارس ثالث ثقيل لكي تكون المنافسة قوية”.

واستطرد: “هناك أمر لا أفهمه لماذا لا يلعب محمود علاء ويُشارك المثلوثي في مركز قلب الدفاع رغم أنه ظهير أيمن”.

وأوضح: “ناصر ماهر لاعب جيد وأتمنى أن يبدأ المباريات بعد ذلك، الناس الآن يختلفون على مستوى عبد الله السعيد، هو مكسب لكن لا يجب أن يُدافع 90 دقيقة (انت كده بتخلص عليه بدري) لكنه إضافة وسيفرق مع الفريق، لكن في مركز 10 وليس 6 أو 8 لأن هذا صعب عليه”.

وأتم: “الزمالك بالقوام الحالي يستطيع أن يصل لنهائي كأس الكونفدرالية، وأتمنى الفترة القادمة يكون هناك هدوء ودعم للفريق”.

Western Australia fast bowlers Simon Mackin and David Moody bowled their side to victory in a close encounter with South Australia at Adelaide Oval, where the Redbacks fell eight runs short of their target late on the third day

ESPNcricinfo staff03-Feb-2017
ScorecardFile photo – Simon Mackin has taken 23 wickets in his past two Sheffield Shield games•Getty ImagesWestern Australia fast bowlers Simon Mackin and David Moody bowled their side to victory in a close encounter with South Australia at Gliderol Stadium, where the Redbacks fell eight runs short of their target late on the third day. Set 200 to win the low-scoring match, South Australia were dismissed for 192, the match ending when Moody bowled the No.11 David Grant for 4.Moody finished with 4 for 45 but the key man was Mackin, whose 5 for 78 in the second innings left him with match figures of 12 for 159, the best analysis by any bowler in a Sheffield Shield game since November 2012, when South Australia’s Gary Putland took 12 for 92. Even more remarkably, Mackin now has 23 wickets in two games, having taken 11 for 101 in the last Shield match before Christmas.In this game, he ran through the South Australia middle order, dismissing Callum Ferguson, Jake Lehmann and Alex Ross cheaply, and then later picking up the key wicket of Tom Cooper, who had made 55 and given the Redbacks an excellent victory chance. Cooper and Alex Carey (46) had put on 99 for the sixth wicket, but once they both departed the Warriors pounced.The day had started with Western Australia on 7 for 196 in their second innings, needing to add runs to set South Australia a challenging target. Debutant wicketkeeper Josh Inglis did a fine job in compiling 40 before he was caught behind off Kane Richardson, who collected 5 for 69 and, like his colleague Chadd Sayers, finished with nine wickets for the match.

Senior banker Vikram Limaye will join acting BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhury and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry as the board’s representatives for the quarterly round of ICC meetings, which take place in Dubai between February 2-5. The appointments were finalised on Monday at a Supreme Court hearing in Delhi, in which the Court also approved a committee of administrators to run the BCCI.The Court’s decision on who represents the BCCI at the ICC will be of particular interest to cricket administrators around the world as they gather for a significant round of meetings later this week. A number of the big decisions world cricket has been discussing and debating over the last year could be pushed through at the meeting. There is expected to be some progress on the vast governance changes ICC board members have been working on, changes that undo much of the administration and revenue distribution measures that were put forth by the Big Three in 2014.There will also be a continuation of discussions on the shape and format of international cricket in the future. As well as being impacted by these decisions, in ordinary circumstances the BCCI would have been a key influence on the decision-making itself; any reduction, for instance, of their share in a new revenue distribution model – as mooted in the past by ICC chairman Shashank Manohar – would likely have been opposed. It still may, of course, but the impermanence of the BCCI administration currently might have an effect on how the meetings develop.Limaye was one of four people appointed by the Court to be on the committee of administrators, and he was chosen to travel to Dubai due to his vast experience in the finance sector. The Court made it clear that the committee is the final authority on all matters until the BCCI conducts fresh elections having amended its constitution as per the Lodha Committee recommendations. Effectively that means Limaye would need to sign off on any BCCI decision taken at the ICC meetings later this week.At the hearing on Monday, the Court had initially suggested that acting board secretary Choudhury accompany Limaye for the ICC meetings. But BCCI’s legal counsel Arvind Datar pointed out that as a treasurer Chaudhry had better knowledge of the finances in cricket and hence should also be part of the BCCI team. Gopal Subramanium, the amicus curiae in the case, raised reservations against BCCI office bearers’ attending the the ICC meetings.The Court, however, made it clear that it was approving both Choudhury and Chaudhry to attend “so that there will be objectivity and transparency”. It made it clear it was treating their appointment as an exception and allowing them to attend mainly because they had prior knowledge of the BCCI’s stand on ICC matters as they had been part of the previous administration. Justice Dipak Misra, part of the three-judge bench, pointed out that it was not giving a “stamp of approval” on their eligibility as office bearers.This will be the first ICC meeting for not just Limaye but also Choudhury and Chaudhry. The BCCI CEO Rahul Johri was present at the big ICC meetings last year – the annual conference in Edinburgh in June and the quarterly meetings in Cape Town. In Edinburgh, the former BCCI president Anurag Thakur and former secretary Ajay Shirke were also present, while Thakur was in Cape Town as well.In practice, somebody like Limaye, with no previous experience of cricket administration and with only an interim role at the BCCI, does not pose any problems as far as the ICC board taking decisions is concerned. Each member nominates its representatives to the ICC board and the chief executives’ committee, so whether an official is interim or permanent doesn’t matter, and they vote – if a vote is required – as normal. In theory, if any resolutions pass at this meeting that a future, permanent administration of the BCCI is not happy with, they can raise the point on the agenda at a future meeting.