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Leader Live
23 minutes ago
- Leader Live
Dutch trip is nothing new for Wrexham AFC coach Jones
Wrexham fly off to the Netherlands today and will take on Groningen tomorrow in their final pre-season friendly ahead of next week's Championship opener at Southampton. Jones had a successful spell in Holland at NEC Nijmegen while on loan from Manchester United, scoring six goals in 17 appearances - and one of those strikes came against Groningen. 'It will be an excellent game for us in preparation for the Championship,' said Jones. 'Groningen are a good side with some decent players. 'They finished last season quite strongly and had some big results in the run in, including a 2-2 draw with Ajax, which was the game that handed the advantage to PSV in the title race. 'They have goals in their team from all areas so it's a test we're looking forward to as we get closer to the start of the season. 'It's always beneficial to play different types of teams in pre-season as each week the Championship presents a new challenge'. Jones was only 22 at the time and went on to have a top career at Derby, Wolves, Wigan, Blackburn, Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday. 'It was a great move for me as a young player,' he added. 'The league is highly competitive and very tactical with some big European clubs so it was the ideal place for me to go at the time. 'Making my debut in a 1-1 draw against Ajax in the Amsterdam Arena was a memorable occasion and then only a few weeks later, I was man marking Philip Cocu against PSV Eindhoven. 'These experiences are invaluable when you are making your way in the game and you learn so much from playing against top players on a regular basis.' Reds boss Phil Parkinson says the club's pre-season schedule proves Wrexham are an attractive proposition after a trip to the Netherlands to face FC Groningen in a friendly was added to the list. As part of the preparations for the 2025-26 Championship campaign, Parkinson's men will face the Dutch top-flight side at De Langeleegte in Veendam (3pm kick-off local time). 'We're playing two games so all players will get a run out,' said Parkinson ahead of his team's final friendly before the season starts at Southampton. 'One will be in the morning and then one in the afternoon.' Away supporters are not allowed to attend the game at the request of the local authorities. The Dutch trip follows on from Wrexham's Down Under Tour while the club has enjoyed two highly successful pre-season tours to the USA and North America. The club has become a global sensation under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and Parkinson feels Wrexham are much-sought after opponents for high-profile friendlies. 'Wrexham is an attractive proposition, hence the reason we have been able to agree to the friendlies,' added the Reds' boss. 'I couldn't have imagined that a few years ago but it is where the profile of the club is now, and obviously we are Championship standard as well.'
Scottish Sun
23 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
SPFL side slam their own fans for 'embarrassing the club' after pyro halts FIRST competitive match of league season
ARBROATH have urged their fans to help them find two individuals who they say "embarrassed the club" by throwing pyro onto the pitch during the very first competitive match of the SPFL season The Gayfield side unfurled the League One title flag on Friday night against Ayr Utd as they put in an accomplished display in a 1-1 draw against Scott Brown's Championship promotion hopefuls. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Arbroath fans pyro forced a stoppage Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Arbroath fans pyro forced a stoppage Credit: Kenny Ramsay But the indcident was marred by a stoppage in play just after Jamie Murphy had opened the scoring for the visitors - caused by two players being thrown into the visitors goalmouth. It was captured live on BBC - with SPFL chief executive in attendance. League bosses are cracking down more closely than in recent seasons on pyrotechnics offences - particularly when stoppages are caused to live broadcasts. Celtic, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle were all served with notices of complaint for their fans' use of pyro in games at the end of last season - and it could cost the clubs ticket allocations at Hampden in future matches. Arbroath released a stinging response online, asking fans to shop their fellow supporters, and saying they're not the kind of fans they want at their matches going forward. They wrote: "We would like to thank over 1000 Lichties who attended Gayfield Park to support the team tonight - and we continue to value your support week in, week out as the league progresses. "However, we had two individuals throw burning pyrotechnic devices above our fans' heads in a confined space, which then landed on the pitch, damaging our playing surface while putting our fans, stewards and the players at severe safety risk. "Therefore it is within Arbroath FC's best interests to hold those accountable for their actions, as we strive for our stadium to be a safe place to attend. "To the two individuals - you have not only embarrassed yourselves, you have embarrassed the club within the community, on national television and in front of SPFL delegates. "This is not a fair representation of our club, and absolutely not the impression we wish to give on our return to the championship. Shocking moment Celtic fan's hair set on FIRE after wild pyro display at Hibs game "The current law on pyrotechnics is clear, they are forbidden within stadiums. The club has to follow the SPFL's unacceptable conduct rules, which highlights the possession and discharge of pyrotechnics - in which we as a club must demonstrate an appropriate response. "At this time we ask anyone that can identify the two individuals that have harmed our club and potential supporters to come forward to we can remove these types of individuals from our ground. "These are not the type of individuals we seek support from as they have demonstrated a clear lack of respect for our club, fans, players and safety of all." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
28 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Burnley in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja
Scott Parker's Clarets are preparing for life back in the Premier League after finishing as Championship runners-up last season. Burnley have looked to offset some key summer departures by bolstering their side and now look set to bring in frontman Broja from Chelsea. We are pleased to announce Armando Broja has joined the Club on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent next summer ✍️ — Everton (@Everton) August 31, 2024 PA understands the 23-year-old keen to make the switch and ready to sign a five-year deal at Turf Moor. Burnley could reportedly pay in the region of £20million to sign the Chelsea academy graduate, who has spent time on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Southampton, Fulham and Everton. The Albania international did not score during last season's injury-disrupted loan at Goodison Park, with the Toffees deciding not to take up their option to make the move permanent.
