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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Why I'm predicting bottom-six finish for Utd (but hope I'm wrong)
Where will you finish in the league and why?I have a sneaking suspicion United will finish in the bottom six this season. Yes, I know that may sound defeatist, and I truly hope I am wrong. But it looks from the outside that the top five will be all the big spenders, and then, if last season is anything to go by, there really isn't much between the rest of the Goodwin has been tasked with building a new team yet again and I suspect the law of averages will kick us in the pants at some point in that a few of players may not quite live up to our hopes and expectations.I'm going to say we'll finish seventh, but please feel free to prove me wrong lads, and by that, I do mean finish higher up the table not is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?Bert Esselink. The big, strong colossus from the Netherlands has been a standout at the back so far, albeit I'm referring to pre-season games and one Conference League match. But from the small sample size of evidence of this season's new recruits, he does look to be a class do you want from your manager this season?A great question, and tricky to answer. Most fans will say they want progress year upon year, but Goodwin managing the team to fourth place last season was probably above and beyond where he would have thought the team would finish. If he was to consolidate the team's place in the top half, I don't think any fans would be and this is a big one, we need to do better in cup competitions. A little trip to Hampden, and not to play Queen's Park, would not go will be the breakout star in your squad?I hope, and believe it can be, Owen Stirton. Owen is highly rated at United, and I'm sure by other clubs, and after a successful loan spell at Montrose last year he has come back to Tannadice in great shape and has developed physically over the last few months a goalscoring striker and also has that little selfish streak about him when it comes to 'getting a shot way' being his main focus. I like that in my strikers, and if he gets a chance in the team, I can only see him being a is your one major concern?Creativity. We have brought in a couple of wingers this summer, so perhaps that is how we hope to craft chances and goals for our strikers. But from what I have seen so far we have a very hard-working midfield that lacks someone who will put their foot on the ball, split open a defence with a pass, and change the game in the blink of an that I have typed that out and it's not just in my head, I would imagine most teams in the SPFL also have that McNicoll can be found at the Dode Fox Podcast, external
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Milanovic can be main man & more season predictions
Where will you finish in the league and why?I don't foresee such a Dandy start as last season. A tricky opening game at Tynecastle followed by the champions at Pittodrie gives us an opportunity to put down a marker or find ourselves behind the group-stage football, in whatever competition, will bring excitement but challenges domestically. I still think we will have enough about us for a top-four is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?Our best signing could prove to be the one we know the least about. Kjartan Kjartansson has impressed in cameo appearances in pre-season. I still have Nicolas Milanovic as the signing who has potential to excite us the most, alongside Adil do you want from your manager this season?I want him to be braver when it comes to changing his gameplan. There was a lot of criticism last season that Jimmy Thelin didn't have a 'Plan B'. We have enough defenders to play a back five or back three, and I think this will be one we see changed on European and domestic will be the breakout star in your squad?I have already mentioned Kjartansson, but if afforded more consistent game-time this season, then indications from pre-season suggest it could be Fletcher Boyd. After breaking on to the scene he didn't feature much last term, so I'll put him down to break out and really make his is your one major concern?Up front. Yes, Thelin teams tend not to rely on an out-and-out striker for goals. But fitness concerns around Kusini Yengi and Ester Sokler alongside the still relatively untried Peter Ambrose leave me worried we could lack goals if our wingers don't create/ Schreuder can be found at Red Tinted Glasses, external
CBC
4 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
NHL, players' union differ on eligibility of acquitted former junior players
The NHL released a statement on Thursday saying the behaviour of the former junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault this week was unacceptable even if it was not found to be criminal. For the moment, they're ineligible to play in the league, but the players' union believes they should be able to resume work.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Goldman Sachs leads M&A financial adviser rankings for construction in H1 2025
Goldman Sachs has emerged as the leading financial adviser in the construction sector for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in terms of value during the first half (H1) of 2025, according to the latest league table published by leading data and analytics company GlobalData. Goldman Sachs secured the top spot by deal value, advising on transactions worth $26.2bn. In contrast, Jefferies led by deal volume, having advised on nine separate deals. GlobalData's Deals Database further highlights J.P. Morgan as the second-ranking adviser by deal value, with $22.2bn worth of deals. GlobalData lead analyst Aurojyoti Bose said: 'Both Goldman Sachs and Jefferies witnessed improvement in value and volume of deals advised by them in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, and their respective rankings by these metrics also improved. 'Jefferies went ahead from occupying the 11th position by volume in H1 2024 to top the chart in H1 2025. Similarly, Goldman Sachs' ranking by value also improved from the fourth position in H1 2024 to the top position in H1 2025. 'It is noteworthy that all the six deals advised by Goldman Sachs during H1 2025 were billion-dollar deals, which also included a megadeal valued [at] more than $10bn.' Jefferies followed closely with $19.2bn while Citi and Bank of America advised on deals valued at $18.1bn and $17.9bn, respectively. In terms of deal volume, Lazard ranked second, advising on eight deals, matching Houlihan Lokey's tally. J.P. Morgan and Citi both advised on seven deals each, rounding out the top advisers by volume. GlobalData's league tables are based on the real-time tracking of thousands of company websites, advisory company websites, and other reliable sources available on the secondary domain. A dedicated team of analysts monitors all these sources to gather in-depth details for each deal, including adviser names. To ensure further robustness of the data, the company also seeks submissions of deals from leading advisers. "Goldman Sachs leads M&A financial adviser rankings for construction in H1 2025" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WLRK and CMS lead M&A legal advice in construction sector in early 2025
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (WLRK) and CMS have emerged as the leading legal advisers for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the construction industry for the first half (H1) of 2025, as shown by GlobalData's recent league table. According to the data, WLRK topped the rankings in terms of deal value by advising on transactions worth $19.8bn while CMS led in deal volume with 17 advised transactions. GlobalData's analysis credits WLKR's top position to its involvement in three significant deals, two of which were billion-dollar agreements. Included in this is a notable transaction exceeding $10bn. This marked a significant leap from the company's previous tenth position in H1 2024 by deal value. GlobalData lead analyst Aurojyoti Bose said: 'Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, despite advising on only three deals, managed to top the chart by value in H1 2025. There was more than a three-fold jump in the total value of deals advised by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz during H1 2025 compared to H1 2024.' Meanwhile, CMS maintained its leadership in terms of volume for a second consecutive year after being the top adviser by deal volume in H1 2024 as well. Bose added: "CMS was the top adviser by deal volume in H1 2024 and managed to retain its leadership position by this metric in H1 2025 as well." CMS was one of only two advisers that achieved double-digit deal volumes during this period. In terms of deal value, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison secured the second spot with $17.3bn worth of advised deals. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with $15.6bn and Ropes & Gray with $13.6bn took the third and fourth positions, respectively. Sidley Austin completed the top five with advised deals amounting to $12.6bn. For deal volume, Kirkland & Ellis followed CMS in second place with 12 deals advised. Latham & Watkins ranked third with nine deals while Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Baker McKenzie each managed eight transactions. GlobalData's league tables are based on the real-time tracking of thousands of company websites, advisory company websites, and other reliable sources available on the secondary domain. A dedicated team of analysts monitors all these sources to gather in-depth details for each deal, including adviser names. To ensure further robustness of the data, the company also seeks submissions of deals from leading advisers. "WLRK and CMS lead M&A legal advice in construction sector in early 2025" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
