Fast bowler Lea Tahuhu and wicketkeeper-batter Bernadine Bezuidenhout have both returned to New Zealand’s central contract list for the 2023-24 season, joining a core of experienced players such as Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates.There was also a maiden contract for Northern Districts batter Kate Anderson, who was recently named the Women’s Domestic Player of the Year at the New Zealand Cricket Awards following her exploits at the Super Smash, where she topped the run-scoring charts with 536 runs from 12 matches at an average of 59.55 – the most by a batter in a single season.Related
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Tahuhu, who did not get a central contract last year, remains a key member of New Zealand’s bowling unit, while Bezuidenhout returns to the contract list for the first time since the 2019-20 season following a two-year absence from cricket as she recovered from RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Bezuidenhout eventually made her return to the New Zealand side during the T20 World Cup in South Africa in January.However, there were no contracts for wicketkeeper Jessica McFadyen and allrounder Nensi Patel, who were both contracted for the 2022-23 season. Auckland batter Lauren Down opted not to accept a contract due to family reasons.”We’re pleased with the high performance structures we’ve integrated in the women’s space and believe that they will enable future success on the world stage,” Liz Green, the NZC Head of Female High Performance, said. “We think that these players possess the skills and appetite to develop as cricketers and represent New Zealand well on the world stage.”Last year, NZC announced that its female cricketers will earn the same match fees as the men under a new five-year deal struck between NZC, the six major associations, and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association, meaning a substantial pay boost at international and domestic levels.New Zealand’s immediate assignment is a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka starting next week, but they’ll be without the injured Anderson (finger), Hayley Jensen (knee) and Jess Kerr (toe).New Zealand 2023-24 contract list: Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Eden Carson, Sophie Devine, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Wolves now find themselves six points above the relegation zone in the Premier League after 28 games played, following their most recent point earned against Everton, drawing 1-1 with the Toffees at Molineux.
Vitor Pereira’s side held 66% possession against David Moyes’ Everton, taking 11 shots in the match, creating one big chance and generating 0.77 xG.
Wolves have been looking to control games much more in recent weeks, something we haven’t really seen since their big losses in central midfield areas.
However, they may have finally found their next Vitinha or next Ruben Neves in the middle of the park.
Vitinha & Ruben Neves at Wolves
Neves left Wolves in the 2023/24 summer transfer window, joining Al Hilal for a club-record transfer fee of £47m.
The Portuguese midfielder made 253 appearances in his six years at the club, scoring 30 goals, providing 13 assists and totalling 20,558 minutes played.
Former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves.
The 27-year-old was an ever-present figure in their midfield, often taking the captain’s armband in the absence of Conor Coady, before taking the mantle on a full-time basis in the 2022/23 season, when Coady departed to join Everton on loan.
Vitinha is another midfielder who spent some time on loan with Wolves in the 2020/21 season, making 22 appearances for the club, scoring one goal, providing one assist and totalling 711 minutes played.
The club had a buy option for the Portugal international, but decided not to activate it, which in hindsight was a huge mistake seeing the quality he is now showing at PSG. Such has been the midfielder’s rise to stardom that he was among the Ballon d’Or nominees for 2024.
Luckily for Wolves, it looks like they have found their Neves and Vitinha replacement, with a midfielder they signed in the most recent summer transfer window, who is beginning to make a name for himself in the heart of the pitch.
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Wolves new irreplaceable star who's shades of Neves
Wolves signed Fluminense midfielder, Andre, for a fee of around £21m in the 2024/25 summer transfer window, and whilst it took a few months to settle, the 23-year-old is now becoming a key fixture in the team under Pereira.
Since joining the club, Andre has made 26 appearances, totalling 1,828 minutes so far. His impact has already led to high praise, with former Molineux man Andy Thompson describing his performances as “outstanding.”
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So, what do the numbers say? Well, when you compare Andre’s underlying metrics from this season to those of Neves and Vitinha in their final seasons at the club (Vitinha’s only season), you can see what he brings that they had been missing
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0.00
0.14
0.13
Assists
0.00
0.02
0.13
Progressive Carries
0.33
0.84
1.90
Progressive Passes
3.91
6.51
3.45
Pass Completion %
92.7%
82.1%
87.3%
Key Passes
0.60
0.96
2.07
Passes into Final Third
4.24
6.03
4.48
Tackles
3.10
2.36
1.21
Interceptions
1.24
1.54
0.38
Ball Recoveries
6.63
7.07
5.52
He possesses quality on the ball to progress play mixed with the tenacity and duel-winning capabilities to regain possession in the middle of the park, bringing out the best qualities both Neves and Vitinha possess.
Andre averages the most tackles of the trio with 3.10 tackles per 90, whilst also having the highest pass completion percentage at 92.7%, keeping things ticking in midfield, progressing play and providing steel in the middle when they do lose possession.
It’s these qualities that have led to Andre becoming an irreplaceable figure in recent weeks, and alongside Matheus Cunha when he returns from his suspension, the Brazilian will be key to Wolves staying up and finishing the season in a strong fashion.
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Indore and Rajkot are reportedly the frontrunners as alternative venue
Nagraj Gollapudi12-Feb-2023The third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will not be played in Dharamsala because the venue is not ready to host the match.The BCCI is yet to finalise the new venue but Indore and Rajkot are reportedly the frontrunners. A final decision is expected to be taken soon.ESPNcricinfo has learned that the BCCI took the decision to move the fixture out of the venue in the Himalayas after an unfavourable report from the board’s inspection panel.As reported previously, the panel visited the ground on February 11 and noted several bare patches on the outfield, which was re-laid recently by the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association to install a new drainage system. Another deterrent was the fact that no cricket had been hosted in Dharamsala since the two T20Is between India and Sri Lanka last February.Dharamsala was incidentally the venue where India clinched the 2016-17 series against Australia by winning the fourth Test by eight wickets.India are up 1-0 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, after beating Australia by an innings and 132 runs inside three days in Nagpur. The second Test is in Delhi from February 17 to 21, and the third is scheduled between March 1 and 5 at a yet to be confirmed venue.
Birmingham City could soon lose an attacking youngster, with three clubs keen on securing his services, as per one journalist.
Birmingham City back to winning ways after FA Cup exit
The Blues, following their entertaining FA Cup fourth-round exit to Newcastle United, returned to winning ways in League One during the week.
Chris Davies’ side brushed aside Cambridge United 4-0 at St Andrew’s on Tuesday evening after goals from Jay Stansfield, Kieran Dowell, Luke Harris and an own goal from Liam Bennett.
The win ensures Birmingham extended their lead at the top of the third tier to seven points over Wycombe Wanderers, while they are now 11 points clear of Wrexham in third.
“It was important we made a fast start and we showed the right attitude from the first whistle,” Davies told the media after the victory over Cambridge.
“Because of the highs of the performance on the weekend, there was always going to be a natural comedown and I thought the players answered all those questions and got right into the game and were very dominant. It was an important game, back in the league, and I wanted to make it count.”
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Davies went on to add: “We’re in good shape. For me the bigger picture is: ‘Are we improving? Are we developing as a group? Are our performance levels staying high?’ There’s a look to the team that we can push on to another level and that excites me.”
Those behind the scenes in the Midlands bolstered their squad during the winter window, with Dowell joining on loan, while Grant Hanley and Myung-jae Lee signed on free transfers.
A number of players went out on loan last month, and ahead of the summer, it looks as if one Birmingham gem is a player in demand.
Birmingham City could now lose young attacker with Rangers and Palace keen
According to Football Insider reporter Pete O’Rourke, young Birmingham winger Zaid Betteka could soon leave the club, as he is yet to pen a professional deal and is attracting interest from three clubs.
Premier League outfit Crystal Palace, Championship side Norwich City and Scottish giants Rangers have all been alerted to Betteka’s potential availability in 2025.
Betteka recently made his first-team debut in the FA Cup third-round win over Lincoln City and O’Rourke said ‘losing the teenager will be a major blow for the Blues, who hold him in high regard within the corridors’.
It looks as if his future will be one to watch over the coming months, with Birmingham possibly hoping to tie him down to a pro contract to keep him at the club.
One of Chelsea’s main transfer targets during the January transfer window was Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho.
The Argentinian emerged as a shock target for the Blues a few weeks ago, as Enzo Maresca was aiming to add yet more players to his already well-stocked attacking department.
Sadly, a move didn’t quite happen…
Chelsea's failed move for Alejandro Garnacho
It was reported towards the final week of the transfer window that Chelsea had made a formal bid to sign Garnacho in an attempt to bolster their forward line.
However, as we know, he remained at Old Trafford, although Fabrizio Romano did report on the penultimate day of the window that the Blues could perhaps make a last-gasp bid for the winger.
Alejandro Garnacho for Manchester United
Maresca already has the likes of Jadon Sancho, João Félix, Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke as options in the final third. This embarrassment of riches was clearly not stopping the manager from making a late move to bring someone else in but, considering Felix ended up leaving on loan, perhaps another body would have been beneficial.
That said, the Stamford Bridge side may have sold their answer to Garnacho back in 2023…
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A certain Callum Hudson-Odoi swapped London for Nottingham, departing for a ridiculously low transfer fee in the process two years ago.
The winger burst onto the scene during the 2018/19 campaign for Chelsea, scoring four goals in nine Europa League games as the club defeated Arsenal to win the competition.
The next couple of seasons saw the talented winger become an important part of the squad, playing seven times as the Blues won their second Champions League crown in 2021, although he didn’t make it onto the pitch in the final.
The following season saw injury problems hamper his impact and he was then sent on loan to Bayer Leverkusen for the 2022/23 campaign, making just 21 appearances for the German side.
Hudson-Odoi then moved to Nottingham Forest for a fee of just £5m in the summer of 2023. A far cry from the numbers that were being discussed just a few years prior amid his stunning impact as a teenager.
Goals
3
Assists
2
Key passes per game
1.8
Big chances created
3
Shots per game
1.4
Successful dribbles per game
1.4
A tally of eight Premier League goals last term meant the City Ground outfit secured a wonderful return on their investment. This season, the 24-year-old has registered five goal-contributions for the club as Forest have been superb all term, reaching third in the league table.
Hudson-Odoi has also created three big chances and has succeeded with 68% of his dribble attempts, proving his effectiveness in the final third for the club. In short, his dazzling wing play is certainly reminiscent of the aforementioned Garnacho.
These impressive displays also mean that the former Chelsea gem has increased his market valuation. According to Transfemarkt, Hudson-Odoi is now currently worth £20m which is a solid rise on the initial £5m fee they paid to sign him from the Blues just 18 months ago.
This works out as a staggering 300% rise in value since arriving at the City Ground, thus ensuring the club has hit the jackpot on the 24-year-old Englishman.
Chelsea, on the other hand, must be rueing the decision to sell him for such a low fee.
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Chelsea secured three vital points against West Ham United last night, taking them back into the top four.
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan has claimed that winning the FA Cup will not make up for the Citizens' disappointing season under Pep Guardiola.
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Manchester City have massively struggled in this campaign as they looked to defend their four-straight Premier League titles after Rodri's season-ending injury affected Guardiola's team's dynamics. The Citizens looked to be heading for their first trophyless season since 2017, during their mid-season struggles.
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City have slowly gathered some semblance of form since the turn of the year, albeit far from their usual vigour. The Citizens have reached the FA Cup semi-finals and are hoping that they can avoid going trophyless this season. However, former captain Gundogan has now claimed that winning just the FA Cup is good, but 'not the standard' they have set for themselves.
WHAT GUNDOGAN SAID
Speaking to ESPN, Gundogan said: "The past has shown that it's not the standard we set for ourselves. We know things were not good enough from our side throughout the season. We can't change that, we can only take it and be honest with ourselves. It's important to admit to yourself.
"There are two targets left for us. One is obviously to qualify for the Champions League next year, which is vital for the club and also for us players as well. The other one is to try to get to the FA Cup final. We're going back to Wembley for the semifinal, and it's always special. It's going to be tough, but it's going to be the only chance, with the Club World Cup, for silverware this season. We'll try to go for it."
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Gundogan and Manchester City are set to take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final later this week as they hope to light up Wembley Stadium, the way they have so many times before.
Liverpool fans are celebrating Virgil van Dijk's new contract, with some hailing him as the "best in the world".
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On Thursday, Liverpool confirmed that captain Van Dijk had extended his stay at Anfield, with the 33-year-old signing a new two-year deal until 2027. Now, Reds fans have rejoiced about this news on social media.
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@Slotoholic wrote on X: "314 appearances. 27 goals. Premier League. Champions League. FIFA Club World Cup. UEFA Super Cup. FA Cup. 2 League Cups. PFA Players’ Player of the Year. 4 x Premier League Team of the Year. Best in the world. @VirgilvDijk."
@HenryJackson87 tweeted: "If we see a better centre-back and right-sided attacker at Liverpool in our lifetime, we will be very lucky. Van Dijk and Salah extending for two years is far bigger than any new signing."
@AnfieldRd96 commented: "This is what legends look like."
@SamueILFC posted: "Our Captain is staying for 2 more years. THINGS YOU LOVE TO SEE," and @SeanDOlfc added: "GOATTT."
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Van Dijk is one of the best centre-backs in the world so to keep him on for another two years is a huge boost for Liverpool. This comes hot on the heels of fellow club legend Mohamed Salah penning a two-year deal as the Reds try to become a dominant force in European football once more.
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Van Dijk is likely to lead Liverpool when they travel to lowly Leicester City on Sunday as they try to claim another Premier League title.
Aston Villa’s form in the Premier League may have been mixed over the last few months, but Unai Emery will still be confident of leading the club to another top-four finish.
Progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League is all but guaranteed, while the Villa Park side are due to kick off their FA Cup campaign against West Ham this week. Add in the league matches, and Emery’s squad will be fully tested over the next few weeks.
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As such, the January transfer window could see plenty of arrivals and departures as the Spaniard looks to enhance his team while shipping out some of the deadwood.
Potential Aston Villa incomings Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund)
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With just Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins as his two senior centre-forwards, Emery could have a big problem heading into the second half of the season if one gets injured.
With this in mind, Borussia Dortmund striker Donyell Malen has emerged as a key target, with Villa even recently submitting an offer for the player.
According to German outlet BILD, Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl isn’t budging from their €25-30m (£21-25m) valuation of the former Arsenal academy gem, with Villa reportedly offering €18m (£15m).
The report states that an improved offer could be made, as the manager is keen to lure Malen to Birmingham with a salary of around £7m per year.
Nicolas Kuhn (Celtic)
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Another area in which Emery looks keen to strengthen is out wide, specifically on the right flank. Leon Bailey hasn’t replicated the form of last term, managing to register just four goal contributions across all competitions this season.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Tottenham Hotspur and Villa are eyeing a move for Celtic sensation Nicolas Kuhn this winter, who has been in superb form during the first half of the 2024/25 season.
Indeed, the German has scored 16 goals while recording 11 assists for the Parkhead side, who sit top of the league and on course for a fourth title in a row.
The report states that Celtic could easily treble the money they paid to sign the winger just over 18 months ago, which means an offer of over £10m may well be enough for Emery to land the player.
Antonio Silva (Benfica)
Before the transfer window even opened, it was reported that Villa were keen on bringing in centre-back Antonio Silva to bolster their defensive options.
The 21-year-old is a sought-after talent, with Newcastle United also seemingly keen, while the youngster reportedly has his heart set on a move to Juventus.
Nothing concrete has arrived from the Serie A side, which suggests Emery must make his move now, or he could regret it later.
It is no secret that the Spaniard is keen to add another defender to his squad, especially with Diego Carlos attracting interest, but only time will tell whether Silva is tempted to move to the Midlands.
Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea)
Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka in action
Carney Chukwuemeka moved from Villa to Chelsea in August 2022 for a staggering £20m, which represented excellent business by the Midlands side considering he had played just 16 times for the senior team.
However, his spell at Stamford Bridge hasn’t been as productive as many hoped. Since moving to west London, the 21-year-old has featured 32 times for the club across all competitions.
With Enzo Maresca making a few signings during the summer transfer window, he has slipped down the pecking order and Villa are apparently keen on re-signing him this month to add some depth to their midfield.
One thing that might put off Emery is the price tag. Chukwuemeka is available, but only if a club stumps up £40m in the process.
Considering he might not be an automatic choice in the starting XI, this fee is lavish to say the least, and the manager might go elsewhere for better value unless Chelsea want to negotiate.
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ByBarney Lane Jan 2, 2025 Potential Aston Villa departures Diego Carlos (Fenerbahçe)
When Steven Gerrard signed Diego Carlos in 2022, the Brazilian was expected to become the cornerstone of his side, forging a key partnership with Tyrone Mings at the heart of the Villa defence.
On just his second appearance, he suffered a serious injury which almost kept him out for the entire 2022/23 campaign, before he returned to full fitness and made 38 appearances under Emery in 2023/24.
So far this season, Diego Carlos has made only 14 starts, and it looks as though his time in the Midlands could be coming to an end.
Reportedly, Fenerbahce are keen on signing the centre-back, contacting Villa over a potential move this month.
With Pau Torres injured, Emery may look to bring in another defender before sanctioning any departures, which could put any move to Turkey on the back burner. But if a decent offer arrives, Villa would be foolish to turn it down.
Jaden Philogene (Everton)
Jaden Philogene could once again be on his way out of Villa, just months after re-joining the club.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton have opened talks to sign the youngster, who has made just 15 appearances since returning to Villa, failing to establish himself as a regular in the starting XI this term.
Romano states that the Toffees are attempting to make the move a permanent one rather than a loan deal, which could work out well for all parties involved, especially with Emery looking to raise some funds for new arrivals.
Nothing has been mentioned with regard to a potential fee, but considering Villa paid around £18m to lure him back to Villa Park during the summer window, Everton may need to at least match this fee should they wish to sign him.
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Giles: ‘Broad probably got carried away in the emotion’
83.1: Broad to Bumrah, FOUR runs. Hooked, into the gap! Massive top edge, and I think Crawley might have just got to it… Bounced through and over the rope83.2: Broad to Bumrah, 5 wides. Dug in short, clears Billings! Way above the batter as he began to swing for it again. Wides signalled83.2: Broad to Bumrah, (no ball) SIX runs. Hoicked into the boundary boards, another fat top edge… and it’s a no-ball as well! Bumrah finagling vital runs here. This one went fine of third, but Leach was never getting to it83.2: Broad to Bumrah, FOUR runs. Full toss, bludgeoned through mid-on! Must have been close to another no-ball, on height – but Aleem Dar only signals four. Smoked down the ground by India’s captain83.3: Broad to Bumrah, FOUR runs. Thick-edged to fine leg, four more to Bumrah… and that boundary takes India galloping past 400!83.4: Broad to Bumrah, FOUR runs. Swung off his feet through midwicket! Bumrah ends in a crumpled heap, but he’s middled it nevertheless! Four in front of deep square leg83.5: Broad to Bumrah, SIX runs. Splatted for six more! World record for Bumrah! More short stuff and he whirls it up and away over deep backward square leg. Knee in the air, some Calypso flourish to that one83.6: Broad to Bumrah, 1 run. Tip and run, Broad sweeps up and throws himself into the stumps with Siraj diving for his ground. Just makes it home!
A Manchester United player who endured an awful night against Newcastle United has now agreed to leave the club in the January transfer window, according to a new update.
Another terrible night for Man Utd
It was another grim evening for the Red Devils on Monday, as they were soundly beaten 2-0 by the Magpies in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford. While the second half performance was better than a woeful opening 45 minutes, that was due in part to the visitors simply taking their foot off the gas.
It has been a sobering start to life as United head coach for Ruben Amorim, who will now be more aware than ever of what a huge job he has on his hands. He has a squad that gradually needs to be gutted, with too many individuals way off the pace this season.
Joshua Zirkzee vs Newcastle United
In midfield, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen look like shadows of the players they used to be, while Joshua Zirkzee was substituted before half-time on Monday evening, such was his ineffective nature leading the line.
Fortunately for Amorim, January offers United a chance to make new signings, and while it remains to be seen how many fresh faces will come in, the squad badly needs reinforcements of some kind, not least to ensure the Red Devils don’t become embroiled in an embarrassing Premier League relegation battle.
Man Utd star "agrees to leave" in January
According to UOL [via Sport Witness], Casemiro has agreed to leave Manchester United and quit the club in the January window, with a move to Saudi Arabia in the offing. PIF are “determined” to bring him to one of the Saudi Pro League clubs that they own, with the Brazilian deciding he wants to leave.
The £350,000-a-week-earning Casemiro simply has to seal a move away from United, having drifted well past his peak at this point in his career.
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The 32-year-old has had a wonderful career, especially at Real Madrid, enjoying so much Champions League success, and he was also an influential figure for the Red Devils during the early part of his time at the club.
What we are now seeing is a shadow of the player who has dominated so many midfield battles down the years, however, with his performance against Newcastle painful to watch at times. The former Madrid man was so easily bypassed by the Magpies’ midfield of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton, with both he and Eriksen powerless to match them in terms of pace and physicality.
On Monday, Casemiro lost possession 15 times, according to Sofascore, also being dribbled past one and missing a big chance, and it was a performance that perfectly outlined why his United career needs to come to an end.