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Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa could sign his club’s new Ian Harte in Rangers star Borna Barisic.

What’s the story?

Reports in recent days have suggested that the Whites are one of the sides interested in signing the Croatia international this summer as they make signing a new left-back a priority in the transfer window.

The likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa and Wolves are among the Premier League clubs interested in luring the £15k-a-week earning full-back south of the border, but if Bielsa can convince Barisic to come to Elland Road, then he could well have his club’s new Harte.

A new Ian Harte

A profile done by Marching On Together, said: “Ian Harte found himself become Leeds’ regular left back in 1998 under the stewardship of George Graham, after featuring frequently in the previous two seasons.

“Harte was a dead ball specialist becoming the free kick and penalty taker for the club, leading to him scoring 39 goals in 288 appearances. Had the season of his life during Leeds’ Champions League run of 2000-2001.”

That ability to find goals despite being a left-back – namely through set-pieces – but also from some powerful strikes as well, was a real feature of Harte’s game, and his attacking threat is equally matched by the destructive Barisic.

Hailed as “outstanding”, the Croatian flier racked up 14 assists in 50 games across all competitions last season, including enjoying an impressive Europa League campaign too – he bagged three goals and set up another three as the Gers made it to the last 16.

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The sporting director at his former club, Osijek, Alen Petrovic even said: “Borno isn’t just the best left-back in Croatia but the whole region. I’ve watched him all my life and he is the best crosser of the ball in the country.”

And, the man who signed him for his former club, Osijek, Zoran Zekic, said: “We used to make a made a plan for every game and every game we made that plan 90 per cent around playing it to Borna Barisic. He is technically good, understands football, his timing is very good too and he has great crossing ability.”

Having someone like Barisic flying up and down the left touch-line, delivering superb deliveries into the box either through open play or from free-kick and corner situations, would be very much reminiscent of Harte in his pomp.

Victor Orta could strike gold with a move for Barisic this summer.

Meanwhile, Bielsa must make a ruthless call on this Leeds United star…

This must have been what it was like when General Montgomery, soon to become Field Marshall Montgomery, fired up the troops before El Alamein

Lynn McConnell12-Mar-2002
Fleming- in command
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This must have been what it was like when General Montgomery, soon to become Field Marshall Montgomery, fired up the troops before El Alamein.Stephen Fleming, captain, no, make that commander of the CLEAR New Zealand Black Caps, produced the performance of a lifetime in his final press conference before the start of the National Bank Test series for the Jordan Rosebowl in Christchurch this morning.This wasn’t a “we’re seeking the underdogs role”, of ultra-defence mechanisms, of under-playing a side’s chances – the normal domain of side’s sizing each other up much like heavyweights perambulating around the boxing ring trading exploratory blows.This was a “we’re on the right side here and we’re going to clean up a few misconceptions about the strength of our cause” presentation.Here was a captain at ease with himself, his team and its place in the scheme of things.It was confidence, but it wasn’t over-confidence.It was aggressive, but not overly-aggressive.It was uncommon for a New Zealand sports captain in any sport, but it was long overdue.It was honest.And it demonstrated why Fleming is the most impressive captain on the New Zealand sports scene at the moment.This was a captain with nothing to hide.His side has happened upon a method of playing that is large on common sense, honed on experience and fed by a common desire to win some respect from quarters not usually known for dishing it up.The Australians were won over by the side, and their admiration was more than grudging.Now it is time the English felt the heat, and having been belittled for their achievements, even to the point of England captain Nasser Hussain claiming yesterday that his side should have won the 1999 series, New Zealand have clearly had enough.Hussain might have been trying to lift the expectations of his own players, but the reality is that he has only poured an accelerant on the attitudes of the New Zealand players.The test for Fleming now is to harness that fire, that desire, in the direction best achieved for victory, and in the heat of the battle that will be the key.Fleming’s stature as a skipper has developed immensely since he opted to take greater control of the side last summer.It was an overdue move, but it was one reflected by the growing confidence of the side.This is not a captain standing behind his troops and ordering them over the top.This is not a guerilla assault common to so many New Zealand sporting successes where surprise has been the key element.This is a planned assault on a batting, bowling and fielding front where a skipper feels he has the strength and experience to execute, and execution may be the key word to come out of this series, the orders for success.Fleming’s approach is exciting, positive and a harbinger of possibly one of the most refreshing Test series in New Zealand for some time.And New Zealand sport could do with more of the same across the board.

Wellington’s secondary school 1st XI cricketers and their coaches were treated to a special night out in Wellington tonight.They were the guests of Cricket Wellington at a dinner to celebrate secondary school cricket, a first for the Capital and likely to be the forerunner of similar events in the future.The evening was hosted by Wellington College, the home of the national boys’ secondary school trophy, the Gillette Cup.Teams from 12 district 1st XIs were mixed up at various tables at the dinner and at the head of each table was a former New Zealand cricketer. Among those in attendance were former players: Jeremy Coney, who was one of the guest speakers, Ian Smith, Martin Crowe, Roger Twose, Andrew Jones, Ewen Chatfield, Evan Gray, Robert Vance, Bruce Morrison, John Morrison, Mark Greatbatch, Richard Petrie, Gavin Larsen, Ken Rutherford, Bruce Murray, Trevor McMahon, Martin Snedden, Ervin McSweeney, Grahame Bilby and Jonathon Millmow.The evening was organised by cricket historian and former national selector and president of New Zealand Cricket Don Neely.It also allowed him to present each player with a coaching journal he has been working on for three or four years. The publication is a coaching manual with a difference, it recognises the place of left-handers in the game by demonstrating every aspect of the game that has been traditionally the preserve of right-handers, by providing a mirror image for left-handers.The lack of coaching material for left-handers has long irked Neely and the journal, which will eventually be available to all schoolboy players in Wellington, and probably throughout the country if major associations cotton on to its worth.Former New Zealand manager, All Black, principal of Auckland Grammar and now Chancellor of Auckland University John Graham was the first guest speaker on the subject of developing lives through participation in sport.Graham used his time with the CLEAR Black Caps to round out his speech.He said it was vital for players in any sport to have belief in themselves and belief in their team. Belief wouldn’t necessarily guarantee winning but without belief or confidence you would not win in sport, or life.Graham said when he first joined the New Zealand team he felt they had an attitude that they “hoped” to win.One of the first things instilled in them was the belief that they could achieve anything when they walked in the company of those who believed in them.”That attitude gives you belief to get through the golden days as well as the tough days,” he said.Whatever people were involved in in life, they had to have a dream, a goal.When Gilbert Enoka was introduced into the side he developed the BTB formula – better than before. And that was something that could be applied to every aspect of the game, just as it could be in every aspect of life.For example, a statistical study had shown that if a team could bowl 30% of its overs as maidens it would win a Test match, and if they bowled 25% they still had a chance to win.”BTB became a very essential part of the team development. It stretched outside the team so they looked better, behaved better and dressed better,” he said.Another aspect of the team’s development was the hard work ethic. Graham said that when he first toured Australia he watched how much effort the best Australian players put into their game.New Zealand’s players became required to write down what they were trying to achieve at the nets. They were given hours of fielding practice by coach Steve Rixon.Discipline to both external needs and from within were demanded of players and there were some non-negotiable rules.The development of sacrifice, such as the first occasion the players had to prepare for a Boxing Day Test in New Zealand, when the players had to give up celebrating in the normal Kiwi fashion because they had a Test starting the next day was a classic example of this. The reward had been a Test victory over India, spearheaded by the Boxing Day seven wicket bag to Simon Doull.Loyalty was another aspect developed, to each other, to the game and to their supporters in New Zealand.”New Zealand cricket supporters are the most loyal in the world because of the way they get bashed around every year. They are immensely loyal,” Graham said.The final ingredient in the mix was the competitive edge where nothing other than excellence should be acceptable to players.”Respecting the laws and customs of the game is important. In sport it is called sportsmanship, in life it is called honesty, trustworthiness,” he said.And once those are all in place there was enjoyment.”It is about enjoying the daily challenges of playing sport at the top level, and enjoying living,” he said.More than any other sporting tour he had been on, his cricket journey showed him that for personal development as a sportsman players had to work at it daily, he said.Coney then spoke in his usual humorous manner about how cricket grabbed him like a virus that he has never been able to shake off.He pointed out that many young players had graced New Zealand teams immediately after leaving school, the earliest versions being Giff Vivian in 1931 and Martin Donnelly in 1937 and the most recent being Daniel Vettori in 1997.Coney also spoke about his weekly game of pulpit cricket on Sundays with a friend where the weekly sermon at their local church was the vehicle, depending upon however the minister gesticulated, for runs or dismissals. The visit by a Salvation Army speaker on the demons of drink had been enough to dismiss an entire international side so often was the finger of dismissal pointed at the congregation.But Coney told the players: “It is easy to be mediocre, just be as good as you can be. Find out what you like and if it’s cricket, grab it and go for it, it’s a beaut game.”

أعلن المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول، يورجن كلوب، عن تشكيل اللاعبين الذين سيواجهون واتفورد في الجولة الحادية والثلاثين من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وتنطلق مباراة ليفربول وواتفورد في تمام الساعة الواحدة والنصف ظهرًا بتوقيت “القاهرة” على ملعب “أنفيلد” بقيادة الحكم، ستيوارت أتوويل.

وشهد التشكيل وجود قائد منتخب مصر، محمد صلاح، أساسيًا بعد العودة من التجمع الدولي بعد نهاية تصفيات كأس العالم في إفريقيا وعدم صعود الفراعنة أمام السنغال بركلات الجزاء.

تعرف أيضًا.. القناة الناقلة لمباراة ليفربول وواتفورد

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Your Reds line-up to face Watford! 👊#LIVWAT — Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 2, 2022

تشكيل ليفربول أمام واتفورد اليوم

حراسة المرمى: أليسون بيكر.

الدفاع: أندرو روبرتسون، فيرجيل فان دايك، جويل ماتيب، جو جوميز.

الوسط: تياجو ألكانتارا، جونز، جوردان هندرسون.

الهجوم: دييجو جوتا، روبرتو فيرمينو، محمد صلاح.

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A passagem do argentino Lucas Mugni pelo Flamengo chegou ao fim. Contratado no início de 2014, mas sem defender o Rubro-Negro desde maio de 2015, o meia entrou em acordo com o clube por uma rescisão de contrato. A informação foi divulgada pelo site Globoesporte.com.

Mugni chegou ao Flamengo cercado de boas expectativas, mas deixou muito a desejar. Ele fez apenas cinco gols em 51 jogos pelo clube. Sem aceitar propostas de empréstimo desde o meio do ano passado, o jogador treinava em separado do elenco rubro-negro.

O argentino deve receber cerca de R$ 1 milhão pela rescisão. O jogador de 24 anos defendeu o Newell’s Old Boys por empréstimo junto ao Flamengo, no ano passado, mas teve uma saída conturbada do clube argentino.

Durante o período em que esteve no Flamengo, Mugni recusou muitas propostas para deixar o clube, sendo a maioria por empréstimo. Ele não estava nos planos do técnico Zé Ricardo e da diretoria.

Belatedly, the newly appointed five-man selection committee will select thenational pool for the forthcoming one-day triangular and Test series againstIndia this week

Charlie Austin16-May-2001<IMG SRC="/perl/picture.cgi/013319/inline?alt=1" align=top border=1hspace=1 vspace=2 width=150 height=124 alt="Charlie Austin"Belatedly, the newly appointed five-man selection committee will select thenational pool for the forthcoming one-day triangular and Test series againstIndia this week. With the Interim Committee declaring that they wantselection to be policy based, we can expect the 2003 World Cup to guidetheir deliberations, but it will be the batting that provides for the mostvexing discussion.In the one-day form of the game the Sri Lankan team has performed admirablyduring the last year, winning two Sharjah tournaments, a triangular againstPakistan and South Africa, a five-match series against New Zealand, and athree-match series against England. The only blot on their copybook has beena premature exit in the ICC KnockOut Trophy and a thorough drumming in SouthAfrica.Nevertheless, doubts remain about the best personnel for the middle orderand the wisdom of Sanath Jayasuriya opening the innings on fast, bouncypitches. For the moment the Jayasuriya conundrum need not beaddressed, especially against India and New Zealand, on the grimly slowwickets of Premadasa, SSC, and Dambulla, but the middle order needsattention.Romesh Kaluwitharana, who has enjoyed a resurgence in form, MarvanAttapattu, Mahela Jayawardene, and Russel Arnold, who may have had a leantrot of late, but still has a fine one-day record, all book their berthswithout too much pained head scratching, but what about the final twoplaces?Kumar Sangakkara has shown enough in his short career to suggest that hewill emerge from his recent infecundity, but questions linger as to whetherTillakaratne Dilshan and Indika de Serem have what it takes to prosper atthe highest level.The failure of Tillakaratne Dilshan, the most obviously talented of the two,to perform consistently in Test and one-day cricket has caused the greatestconcern(Average of 26 in 10 Test Matches and 25 in 14 ODI's). In the warm matches against England he impressed greatly with two regal centuries. He can play every shot in the book and, unlike some in Sri Lanka, possesses the tools to play fast bowling of the highest caliber.By the time of the fateful third day at the Sinhalese Sports Club, however,when Sri Lanka crumbled with such disconcerting alacrity, the Englandplayers no longer feared the free flowing young man from Kalutara. Theythought him a weak-minded player, who, though fearless as a close fielder,was scared of the big stage. He duly obliged with a half-cocked heave ofsuch clumsiness that even Muralitharan the batsman would have feltembarrassed.Indika de Saram – somewhat older, but still mightily talented – has been given fewer opportunities than Dilshan, but is another that has so far looked ill at ease at crease (Average of 23 in four Test Matches and 16 in 15 ODIs). His body language suggests insecurity and his batting is two paced. In Sharjah he either grafted like a studious Gavaskar or blazed like a hopeful punter. He struggled to shift seamlessly through the gears and appeared to panic after periods of low scoring.Like Dilshan, de Saram can claim to have never been given the opportunity of an extended run in the team. Moreover, the demands of one-day cricket, which require the batting to be flexible, has often meant that the pair are shunted up and down the order.Nevertheless, the selectors must decide as to whether the players just need greater exposure or whether pursuing with them will prove as fruitless a task as England's vain attempt to foster consistent runs out of the prodigal Graeme Hick and Mark Ramprakash. It is a difficult decision, which perhaps only the players themselves can really answer.The alternative approach is to start afresh and begin the search forsteelier characters. The problem is that there are no obvious alternatives,a fact that will ultimately ensure that both players have further chances toestablish themselves.There is Avishka Gunawardene, a potential match winner, but a chancy playerso far prone to inconsistency. Chamara Silva can look a class act, but heaveraged only 22 this season for Panadura and failed to score a century.If the selectors seek comfort in statistics then Hemantha Wickramaratne, theconsistent SSC batsmen, who was the highest scorer in the Premier League,notching up five centuries, deserves serious consideration even though hewas overlooked for the A pool. For sheer weight of runs Pradeep Hewage (784runs in 11 matches) could be considered, but he is a solid accumulator, moresuited to Test cricket.Jevantha Kalutunga, 27, on the other hand has scored over 600 runs for ColtsCC this year with a strike rate of 80 runs per 100 balls, which deservedlyearned himself a place in the A squad. Against England though he lookedtroubled by rib high bowling and has a first-class average in the low thirties.If the 2003 World Cup were played next month then Hashan Tillakaratne shouldplay, regardless of the youth policy. He has scored consistently throughout the season, often pulling Nondescripts CC out of the mire. He is sturdy of mind, mature, but still fit and athletic in the field. However ugly his public spat with Sidath Wettimuny may have been, it should not affect the cricketing case for his recall. Unfortunately for Tillakakaratne, 34 years old in July, the World Cup is still over 18-months away and he must pin his hopes on Test cricket.There is one young player, however, that sticks out from the bunch:Muthumudalige Pushpakumara. The 20 year old all rounder, who bowls offbreaks and bats left handed, has already carried the bags on two seniortours, but has only played four first class matches. He did, however,impress with the Under 19 side and against England during their warm-upgames, against whom he scored two half centuries when the chips were down.Primarily a batting all rounder he stands out as a player of substance andstrong self-belief. Technically he is sound, though of course there will still be some rough edges. Why not give him a chance to display his potential at number seven in the one-day team? He will provide useful bowling support and let no one down in the field.Elsewhere there is Jehan Mubarak, a jaunty left-hander, who is clearlytalented though prone to carelessness; Michael Vandort, a late developer,who is built like a coconut palm and has impressed this season for ColomboCricket Club; Dulip Samaraweera, a consistent player, who is part of thelost generation that grew up in the shadow of Sri Lanka's fine battingline-up in the second half of the 1990's.The names will keep flowing, but there are no easy answers. The job aheadfor the selectors is a truly difficult one. Domestic statistics may providea pointer, but they say little about a player's character because of the lowtempo nature of the Premier League. The selectors need to identify strongcharacters and they would be greatly helped by a strong domestic competition.Strangely, the Test squad should prove easier to select, Aravinda de Silva -pending the outcome of Desmond Fernando's report and his eagerness tocontinue – and Hashan Tillakaratne should certainly be in the squad. TheTest team is crying out for experience and the most objective now is to getback to winning ways having not one a Test series for over 14-months.There will be few surprises when the final squad will be announced, for thenucleus of the squad picks itself. Nevertheless the selectors must think shrewdly when they consider the peripheral players, because they could be the ones who offer long term hope.

Southampton’s hopes of signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this summer appear to have taken a huge blow after the Blues’ reported asking price for the England international was revealed.

According to the Evening Standard, the Blues are expected to demand around £40m-£45m for the striker this summer, which has already ruled West Ham out of the running.

Southampton were also linked with a move for the 23-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window, but given that Ralph Hasenhuttl has already suggested that the Saints will target players who cost less than £10m, it seems unlikely that they would be willing to shell out four times that amount to bring Abraham to St Mary’s.

The Austrian will surely be frustrated that Southampton will likely be priced out of a deal for the powerful striker this summer, as his goal record suggests that he would have been an excellent addition to his side.

After impressive loan spells at Bristol City and Aston Villa, he was given an opportunity to impress at Chelsea under Frank Lampard and has made 82 senior appearances for the Stamford Bridge outfit, in which he has contributed 30 goals and 12 assists.

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His form at Villa, where he hit 26 goals in 40 appearances to help them earn promotion back to the Premier League, earned him the praise of Jack Grealish, who said: “Unbelievable. Couldn’t believe how good he was with the ball for how tall he is. Loved playing with him.”

However, after Lampard was sacked by Chelsea in January and replaced by Thomas Tuchel, Abraham’s playing time has seriously decreased and it seems likely that he will be on the move this summer. Since the German’s arrival, he has played a full 90 minutes just once and has regularly been left out of important fixtures in the FA Cup and Champions League.

Nonetheless, his 12-goal haul in all competitions this term makes him the Blues’ top scorer and is one better than Danny Ings, who is the Saints’ most potent marksman in 2020/21.

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Although he is currently valued at £36m by Transfermarkt and has two years left on his current deal, Hasenhuttl will surely be fuming that Chelsea are demanding so much for someone who clearly isn’t a regular in their first team. Abraham could’ve been an excellent addition at St Mary’s this summer, but he now looks to be well out of their price range.

In other news… Southampton signing 21 y/o likened to Messi surely bad news for “super-talented” gem

Celtic don’t currently have a manager in place but that hasn’t stopped their recruitment team from considering new signings.

The Hoops are in danger of losing fearsome striker Odsonne Edouard and thus, the first topic on their agenda is finding a replacement.

What’s the word?

Dominic McKay has had a busy start to life behind the scenes at Parkhead. Not only is he trying to find a new manager but he’s already addressing the playing squad.

One player that’s emerged on their radar is Young Boys forward Jean-Pierre Nsame. With 25 goals to his name this term, he certainly knows where the back of the net is.

However, the Bhoys are targeting an even more prolific forward, one that may not cost them a penny.

That’s because they’re considering a move for Sunderland forward Charlie Wyke. He has netted 30 times in 2020/21 and is out of contract in the summer so could be lured to Glasgow on a free transfer.

The news was revealed by Mark Wilson on the Celtic Huddle podcast (27/04/21). He said: “It is understood that Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke is on a list of potential summer signings.”

Celtic’s new Sutton?

When you think of former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, what do you think of?

The footballer turned pundit is an outspoken voice on the television but on the field of play, he was equally as brutal and ruthless.

A powerful and robust forward, he would frighten the life out of centre-backs with his immense strength and ability to out jump nearly every defender that dared to challenge him in the air.

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In an article in the Independent by Ryan Baldi, he described Sutton’s greatest weapon; “Throughout spells with Norwich City, Chelsea, Celtic and a Premier League triumph with Blackburn Rovers, the 6ft 3ins centre-forward was renowned for the power and accuracy of his heading,” Baldi began.

“With a strong leap, well-developed neck muscles and precise timing, Sutton’s aerial abilities made him a constant threat in the opposition’s penalty area. And the remarkable range from which he could land powerful headers on target brought him solace in one of the most difficult periods of his career,” the writer concluded.

Indeed, those are the type of qualities that Wyke could bring to Celtic if he was signed this summer.

A powerful and tall force, the Sunderland forward has netted 40 times in his Mackems career, 30 of which have come this term. 12 of them, meanwhile, have been scored with his head in League One this season.

After scoring a hat-trick against Wimbledon earlier this term, the Sunderland manager Lee Johnson said: “I’m delighted for Charlie (Wyke), like any striker he’s had to work his socks off, battered from pillar to post by the two centre-halves and he’s dealt with it, and he earned his opportunities, I thought he could have scored five.”

Sutton regularly found himself battered about by centre-halves, but very much like Wyke, he got the better of defenders with absolute ease.

“A top striker can slow down his mind’s eye in the box, be like ice in the box, and Charlie certainly finished with that look,” Johnson added after a 2-0 win over Rochdale.

Wyke has really come into his own this season and if Celtic are looking for a different route to goal, he’d certainly provide them with that next season.

AND in other news, Move over Howe: Desmond could revive Celtic by hiring “kamikaze” 52 y/o boss instead…

Heading into Leeds’ titanic Premier League clash against Liverpool on Monday night, the one major concern Marcelo Bielsa has surrounds the fitness of Raphinha.

The Brazilian has been the shining light of the Whites’ Premier League campaign thus far, scoring six goals and providing a further six assists in his debut season in English football.

The winger was forced off towards the end of Leeds’ historic 2-1 win over Manchester City, and there remain doubts over whether he will make it back in time for the game against the Reds at Elland Road.

If Raphinha is out, then Bielsa must turn to Jack Harrison.

The English ace missed out the win against his parent club City last week due to the terms of his loan agreement, but must surely be in contention to come straight back in against Liverpool.

Former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson has waxed lyrical about what Harrison brings to the table, and insisted that he’s become a key figure under Bielsa.

He said: “I think the player he has developed into, not just on the field, but his stature and physical fitness, I think he’s becoming an all-round key component of this Bielsa side.

“I like Jack, he’s got a lot of talent, he’s got speed, he’s direct, scores goals, creates goals and for that price tag, I think it’s an absolute no-brainer. They have to make that signing.”

Robinson added that the £40k-a-week earning Harrison “creates, he scores, (and) he offers Leeds something else”, and has been one of Leeds’ most prolific campaigners this season with seven goals and five assists in 29 Premier League games for the club.

In fact, only Patrick Bamford has scored more than him, while only Raphinha and Leeds’ number nine is ahead of him in the assists charts.

Dubbed as “under-rated” by pundit Adrian Clarke, Harrison has fond memories of playing Liverpool already this season, having been the scorer of a wonderful individual goal in the reverse fixture at Anfield.

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The winger will fancy his chances of doing something similar at Elland Road tonight, and will be keen to try and be involved himself in another major Leeds scalp.

As Robinson says, Harrison “offers something else” and could well be Bielsa’s game-changer when Liverpool come to town.

Meanwhile, Leeds are eyeing a summer swoop for this European star…

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Steve Howey, who made 150 appearances for Newcastle United, has claimed that the way Steve Bruce is handling Andy Carroll’s situation and the minutes he is giving him is being done to potentially just annoy the academy graduate.

Since joining Newcastle as a free agent in 2019, Carroll has been handed just eight league starts, four in each season thus far. This had yielded a reward of one goal and four assists across 35 Premier League games.

Carroll made his name at Newcastle during the 2009/10 Championship season under Chris Hughton when he scored 17 times in 39 appearances, leading the line at just 20-years-old as the Magpies won promotion straight back to the Premier League.

Speaking on why he can’t understand Steve Bruce’s substations, especially when they involve Andy Carroll, Howey told FFC:

“I don’t know why they play without a striker and I can’t understand what the point is in bringing Andy Carroll on for 30 seconds.

“What’s the point? Unless Bruce has done it to annoy him? If that’s the case, then he’s done a good job because it would annoy me.”

Carroll got his first goal since returning to Newcastle at the end of last year when the Magpies were beaten 3-1 by Leicester City when he volleyed home in added time.

This season the £75,000 per week striker has been afforded just 385 minutes and has not featured from the start even when Callum Wilson has been sidelined.