Shkodran Mustafi takes aim at former Arsenal manager Unai Emery
/ Read More Visit Advertiser website GO TO PAGE Comment Read More Metro Sport ReporterSaturday 8 Feb 2020 3:29 pmShare this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via messengerShare this with Share this article via emailShare this article via flipboardCopy link2.4kShares Read More Video Settings Unai Emery failed to get the best out of Shkodran Mustafi at Arsenal (Getty Images)Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has appeared to take a dig at ex-Gunners boss Unai Emery’s communication skills on social media.In a post on Twitter, Mustafi shared a photo of himself sat next to current manager Mikel Arteta with the caption, ‘communication is the key to improvement’.Several stories emerged during Emery’s tenure that various players struggled to understand his instructions.Some of the squad were also reported to have openly mocked the former Sevilla man’s grasp of English, in particular his use of the phrase ‘good evening’.ADVERTISEMENT Manchester United captain Harry Maguire Top articles Skip Ad Read More About Connatix V67539 1/1
by Metro Rio Ferdinand tells Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop struggling Full Screen Mustafi suffered a torrid spell of form under Emery and was even voted the world’s second worst defender in a poll by Spanish publication Marca.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 27-year-old has started in each of the Gunners’ last three Premier League matches. He is one of a few Arsenal players who have seemingly turned their futures around under new boss Mikel Arteta.The former Manchester City coach also convinced midfielder Granit Xhaka to stay in north London, despite his on-pitch bust-up with the fans against Crystal Palace earlier in the season.More: Arsenal FCArsenal flop Denis Suarez delivers verdict on Thomas Partey and Lucas Torreira movesThomas Partey debut? Ian Wright picks his Arsenal starting XI vs Manchester CityArsene Wenger explains why Mikel Arteta is ‘lucky’ to be managing ArsenalA number of players have admitted that things weren’t quite right with Emery in charge. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno went as far to say the squad was a ‘mess’ and the three-time Europa League winning manager’s instructions were ‘confusing’.Since taking over the helm at the Emirates, Arsenal have had mixed fortunes on the pitch, with just one league win in seven.Arteta’s squad faces the prospect of a major overhaul in the summer transfer window, with several reports that star trio Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could all be shipped out.MORE: Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn sends warning to Mikel Arteta over Adam Lallana transferMORE: Arsenal join Leicester and Newcastle in hunt for Brentford winger Said Benrahma SPONSORED PLAY Read More Skip Coming Next 1 min. story Shkodran Mustafi takes aim at former Arsenal manager Unai Emery Advertisement Advertisement
The UK Pensions Regulator (TPR) has followed an £8.5m (€11.9m) settlement for the Carrington Wire Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with a contribution notice (CN) to an individual involved in the sale of the sponsor.Russian outfit Severstal purchased Yorkshire-based Carrington Wire in 2006, but after informing the trustees it would wind down the business in 2010 while honouring the guarantee to the scheme, it sold the business for £1 to a shell company owned by Richard Williams only informing the trustees and TPR after.Severstal and another Russian firm reached a settlement for their involvement in the scheme earlier this year.As a result, a further CN worth £382,136 has now been made against Richard Williams. The guarantee provided to the scheme from Severstal was no longer valid after Williams bought the company, leading to the regulator launching legal proceedings against Williams after he inherited £400,000 of working capital in the business.Executive director for defined benefit regulation, Steven Soper, said the latest case demonstrated the regulator’s stance on pursuing targets.TPR said the latest CN, alongside its £8.5m settlement, will still not be sufficient to avoid the scheme entering the PPF and it will continue its entry assessment.Elsewhere, the EC De Witt & Company Pension Scheme has completed a £17m transation with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), shifting the schemes liabilities to the insurer in a buyout.The deal was arranged after the scheme’s sponsoring employer, E.C. DeWitt & Company, a Liverpool-based pharmaceutical company, stopped trading in 2011 after it was sold to a private equity firm.The scheme’s sole trustee, Steve Southern, said the transaction was completed within the time frame thanks to PIC’s flexibility and adviser support.Southern was advised by Mercer and Mitchell Consulting Actuaries.Finally, RMPI Railpen, the asset manager for the Railways Pension Scheme, has selected BNP Paribas Dealing Services to manage its dealing activity.The £21bn asset manager runs investments in-house and needed a dealing agent to execute transactions on behalf of the scheme.BNP Paribas will now provide the manager with access to capital markets, executing deals and sourcing liquidity across the different asset classes.Rchit Sharma, senior investment manager at RPMI Railpen, said French bank’s platform will help the scheme’s investment process in the long-run and it would benefit from the firm’s track record and wide transaction client base.
East Central Junior Varsity traveled to Franklin County for the match Tuesday evening. The Lady Trojans came out on top 25-17 and 25-17.The team played consistent in both games with good serving and attacks at the net. We did have to adjust the defense to the short balls that fell over the block. Still working on communication from every player on the court but over all they play well.Servers: Becca Eckstein 10/10, Therese Gregg 8/9 with 1 ace, Breanne Fox 8/8 2 aces. Attacks: Breanne Fox 16/20 7 kills, Sarah Hornbach 14/14 5 kills, Therese Gregg 11/13 4 kills. Assists Becca Eckstein with 14.Courtesy of Trojans Coach Bernice Rosemeyer.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – TomCat Performance takes a different approach to IMCA awards in 2015, its fifth season as a marketing partner with the sanctioning body.Feature winners at 80 designated specials, encompassing all divisions, and Modified heat winners at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s all receive quick disconnect throttle rod assemblies. The wholesale division and inhouse brand of Mooresville, N.C.-based Carolina Racing Supply, TomCat had previously given gift certificates applicable toward the purchase of transmissions by Modified and Late Model drivers. More information is available by calling Carolina Racing Supply at 704 662-8299, on Facebook and at the www.carolinaracingsupply.com website.“Adding value to winning special events across the nation is always a goal of ours and this program by TomCat Performance certainly accomplishes that,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “We will be able to physically present those assemblies at Super Nationals to all the heat winners and that always increases the impact.”
Duntle won at Royal Ascot for the second successive year when coming out on top in a tight finish to the Duke of Cambridge Stakes. The 100-30 favourite gamely stuck her neck out, though, and beat 25-1 chance Ladys First, a third runner-up for Richard Fahey at the meeting, by half a length. Dank was third. Lordan said: “I travelled really well and might have got there a little soon. She didn’t kill herself in front, but she picked up when something joined me. She improved an awful lot as a three-year-old and she’s still going the right way. This is where everyone needs winners and it’s a great help.” Wachman said: “Wayne gave her a very good ride, he didn’t want to get there too soon. He was hanging on and hanging on but he still ended up getting there two out. She doesn’t win by far but she does enough. “The Matron Stakes is in the past, it’s history, now we’ll try to win another Group One. She has loads of options, there’s a good programme for the fillies. “The Falmouth (at Newmarket, July 12 ) is maybe where we are heading now, there’s also a race in France (Jacques le Marois) which our owners sponsor and that is also on the agenda.” Fahey said of the gallant runner-up: “She got very buzzy at Epsom and Paul (Hanagan) blamed himself at York last time. She’s tough and very, very consistent but I’m starting to feel a bit sorry for her now. She might go to America for the Beverly D Stakes, as that would suit her.” Sir Michael Stoute said of Dank: “She never lets us down and is so consistent. She’s in a Group Two over nine furlongs at the Curragh (Kilboy Estate Stakes), but we’ll wait and see.” Having landed the Sandringham Handicap 12 months ago, David Wachman’s filly returned for this Group Two event having been disqualified from first place in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown last season. She travelled well throughout in the hands of Wayne Lordan but found it reasonably hard work to shake off the attentions of the pace-setting Ladys First, with Dank and Beatrice Aurore also closing in. 
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Tim Sherwood is ready to upset the odds at Manchester United as he plots Aston Villa’s survival bid. “Only time will decide whether he was right to do that depending on where Man Utd and Tottenham finish.” But Sherwood insisted he would never speak to a club if another manager was still in the job. He said: “It’s not protocol, it’s just not what is done. It’s not up to the manager, it’s the club. Tottenham denied they did make any contact but managers were coming out in public and saying otherwise. At the time someone was telling porkies.” Sherwood is without ineligible United loanee Tom Cleverley and has doubts over Kieran Richardson and Aly Cissokho but skipper Ron Vlaar is set to return from a calf injury for the first time since February. Sherwood’s Tottenham won 2-1 at Old Trafford last season and he is looking to repeat the trick as Villa try to climb away from the bottom three. “I don’t think there’s anything to be scared of,” he said. “That’s no disrespect to Man Utd, what I mean is that it’s just a game of football which any team can win on any given day. “I don’t think anything has happened this season that he hasn’t seen before. “I still think it’s an unbelievably tough place to go and play, it was hard. I took a Tottenham team that won last year, quite comfortably. Whether that can be emulated again I hope so.” Villa are just three points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone, while United have won their last four to sit fourth, but Sherwood believes his side would be worth backing. He said: “My family were bookmakers, my uncle and dad. I did work experience in the office writing on the board, writing the odds up. That was when people used to have a proper bet, on Tottenham Court Road. “It very much like the football season, the ups and downs. If you’re a bookmaker you win one day and you lose the next and at the end of the season you have the same money in your pocket as what you started with. “If the season finished tomorrow, we’re safe aren’t we? That would do. “I think they are beatable, they have only lost two games at home all season, they have a terrific record at Old Trafford, but every team can beat anyone. It would be an upset, we believe we are capable of upsetting them.” United boss Louis van Gaal was rumoured to be on Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Sherwood at White Hart Lane last season before he moved to Old Trafford. The Dutchman admitted he was close to joining Spurs and Sherwood believes the jury remains out on his decision. He said: “They certainly earmarked him as a manger that Tottenham wanted. He kept his options open. Sherwood takes Villa to Old Trafford on Saturday and reckons they can shock the favourites. The boss’ father and uncle were bookmakers and Sherwood spent time working in the family’s office in London as a kid. Press Association
A significant weather advisory has been issued for parts of Palm Beach County until 3:30 pm.At 2:40 pm, meteorologists with National Weather Service were tracking strong thunderstorms moving northeast at 35 mph along a line extending from Palm Beach Gardens to Atlantis. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and funnel clouds possible with these storms.Affected areas are as follows:West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Ocean Ridge, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, North Palm Beach, Lantana, Lake Park, Atlantis, Haverhill, and Cloud Lake.
JAIPUR, India, (CMC) – West Indies superstar Chris Gayle belted a Man-of-the-Match half-century to help fire Kings XI Punjab to a 14-run win over Jofra Archer’s Rajasthan Royals, in the Indian Premier League here Monday.Playing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Kings XI powered their way to 184 for four off their 20 overs, with the veteran left-hander striking 79 off 47 deliveriesIn reply, England opener Jos Buttler smashed 69 off 43 balls but Royals came up short after a lower order slump.They were 148 for two in the 17th over but lost seven wickets for 16 runs in the space of 16 deliveries, to lose their way dramatically.However, it was Gayle who took the headlines earlier after Kings XI had been sent in, lashing eight fours and four sixes.Lokesh Rahul perished cheaply for four off the fourth ball of the match with as many runs on the board but Gayle anchored two half-century partnerships to energise the innings.First, the 39-year-old put on 56 for the second wicket with Mayank Agarwal who made 22, before adding a further 84 for the third wicket with Sarfaraz Khan who struck an unbeaten 46 off 29 balls.Gayle appeared set for a 22nd T20 hundred when he fell in the 16th over, holing out to mid-wicket off England seamer Ben Stokes (2-48).Left-hander Nicholas Pooran, on IPL debut, struck 12 off 14 balls before also falling to Stokes off the first ball of the final over.Fast bowler Archer was brilliant even though he went wicket-less, conceding just 17 runs from his four overs.Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane (27) then put Royals on course for an easy victory, putting on 78 for the first wicket. All told, Buttler counted 10 fours and two sixes, posting a 30-run second wicket stand with Sanju Sampson (30) before perishing in the 13th over.Samson and Australian Steve Smith (20) put on a further 40 for the third wicket before things fell apart.
By Alan BaldwinLONDON, England (Reuters) – Formula One’s three oldest and historically most successful teams – Ferrari, McLaren and Williams – committed to the sport until at least the end of 2025 yesterday by putting their signatures to a new commercial ‘Concorde Agreement’.Yesterday was the first day the 10 teams could sign with rights holders Liberty Media and the governing FIA and McLaren were first to confirm they had done so, followed by their Italian and English rivals.The final deadline is the end of the month.“This is the right deal at the right time for the sport, its owners, its teams and, most of all, the fans,” said McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown in a statement. “A more equitable sport is better for everyone: greater balance in the sharing of revenues among all the teams and clearer, simpler governance that cuts through vested interests and puts the sport first.Brown, whose team have competed in the championship since 1966 and have won eight constructors’ and 12 drivers’ titles, said the new agreement would make the teams collectively stronger.“Everyone has had to give ground for the bigger outcome, which will be a more competitive, exciting and thriving Formula One for future generations, which in turn secures a healthy sport for both participants and fans alike,” he added. Ferrari chief executive Louis Camilleri said it was an important step to ensure the sport’s stability and growth. Formula One’s finances have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with races so far being run without spectators while others such as the showcase Monaco Grand Prix have been cancelled.“We are very confident that the collaboration with the FIA and Liberty Media can make Formula One even more attractive and spectacular, while preserving its status as the ultimate technological challenge,” Camilleri said in a statement. Ferrari are the only team to have raced in every world championship season since the first in 1950 and have won 16 constructors’ titles and 15 drivers’ crowns.Williams, the third oldest and most successful team who are currently struggling, said the new deal was “vitally important” and represented “a significant opportunity for Williams to continue on our journey back towards the front of the grid.” Champions Mercedes are also set to sign soon after earlier resistance. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff had said the new agreement hurt his team the most, financially, while Ferrari had “maintained an advantageous position”, but they had decided to go forward.Formula One chief executive Chase Carey said grand prix racing and Ferrari had “gone hand in hand since 1950 and we are happy that this relationship is set to continue for a long time, as it is part of the very DNA of this sport.”He hailed Ferrari’s “constructive role always aimed at making the pinnacle of motorsport stronger, fairer and more sustainable”.
From being a high school wide receiver, quarterback and free safety, to scout team quarterback, and finally back to wide receiver at the Division I level, Jared Abbrederis hasn’t followed the most conventional path to becoming a member of the Wisconsin Badgers.Yet, the road less traveled is shaping up to be the road most rewarding for the redshirt freshman wide receiver. After his team-leading five receptions Saturday afternoon against San Jose State, complemented by very strong spring and fall camps, Abbrederis has become the latest Badger of the moment.“I was really impressed, and I know a lot of the other guys were,” quarterback Scott Tolzien said of Abbrederis’ 58-yard performance. “Just the work ethic that he has and his attention to detail. It was definitely exciting to see a guy like that and see all his hard work and just confidence going into that game pay-off.”After finishing his high school career at Wautoma High School as a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association first-team all-state quarterback and first-team all-conference defensive back while also dabbling in track and wrestling, Abbrederis has proven himself to be a jack-of-all-trades.Serving as the scout team quarterback while redshirting last year, Abbrederis first played a significant role in the week leading up to Wisconsin’s 44-14 trouncing of Wofford last September. Knowing that the Terriers typically run out of a tricky wingbone formation, the Badgers put it on Abbrederis to give their defense a strong look at what to expect. After the game, Abbrederis earned the esteemed title of offensive scout team player of the week – but also displayed his intense work ethic.“We always look for guys that are determined and want more from themselves first,” wide receivers coach DelVaughn Alexander said. “That’s one of the biggest things. He has a lot of inner drive, and he does all the little things to try to improve his game and to be a part of this team.”With the Badgers’ top receiver, Nick Toon, sitting out with turf toe, Abbrederis knew he had a solid chance to see some action Saturday. After UW’s other starting receiver David Gilreath was knocked out of the game with a brutal concussion, Abbrederis’ solid chance turned into a giant opportunity, and the youngster failed to disappoint. In response, Abbrederis earned a more impressive award nearly one year later – offensive player of the week.“It’s really a testament to Jared, just like I said, in the summer he was out here more than anyone else, just throwing and catching,” Tolzien said. “It’s the attention to detail that really made a difference and really raised the confidence level of everyone else, just knowing that he knows what he’s doing, and he’s going to make the plays.”For Abbrederis, the transition back to wide receiver was clearly aided by his time spent manning his high school offense. In mainly an option-oriented scheme, Abbrederis threw the ball 10 to 15 times a game and racked up nearly 1,500 yards his senior year. Wautoma won the WIAA Division IV state championship that year, and Abbrederis won’t soon forget the lessons learned that season.“It helps me because at quarterback, I had to know every position,” Abbrederis said. “So at wide receiver, I still have to kind of learn every position and know where the other wide receivers are gonna be so I know what routes, if I got to go high or go low.”As proven in his time at three different high school positions, Abbrederis possesses all the talent and raw skill to be successful at the college level. With his added versatility as a punt returner, Abbrederis has proven he knows how to make the best of any given opportunity. Standing at 6-foot-2, the freshman makes the most out of his lanky 185-pound frame by contributing as a solid blocker downfield.“I love contact, so I like getting in there,” Abbrederis said. “It’s different just because sometimes the DB’s will move left and right, try to juke you, so I got to work on that part of my game, getting connected to the DB and staying on him. I don’t shy away from contact at all.”Despite his prior success and proven versatility, Abbrederis has displayed an impressively even-keel attitude during his brief time in the Madison spotlight. Likely stemming from his scout team days, Abbrederis has made a point of making preparation a distinct feature of his approach to the game.“I just know that he really has a great work ethic; he really does want to know all the details,” Tolzien said. “You really see how those pay off on gamedays, and it’s really cool that he understands the details, even being a youngster. He’s not just focused on what route he has, but exactly what depth it is, how the route changes versus a different coverage. He’s really showed a lot of maturity, and it’s going to be fun to watch in the next few years.”Before looking years into the future, though, there’s still plenty to assess in 2010. Arizona State visits Camp Randall this Saturday, providing the toughest competition for Wisconsin so far this season. Toon and Gilreath are both unknowns for this weekend, and in two weeks, Big Ten play starts. That’s really when it counts, and that’s really when it will be time to see what kind of player Abbrederis can be.“He sits in our room and the guys try to heckle him, give him a hard time, but he is one of the guys,” Alexander said. “His confidence is high, or he wouldn’t be in the position that he’s in. He’s not just an overachiever or just a hard worker; he’s got some skill and talent.”