Jersey Bulls had two men sent off but still managed to beat Ashford Town (Middlesex) 2-1 at Springfield Stadium in Isthmian League South Central.
Midfielder Toby Ritzema headed the home side in front after 20 minutes following a cross from winger Sammy Henia-Kamau.
And Ritzema netted his second eight minutes later after being put through, slotting home past Ashford keeper Liam Allen.
Bulls defender James Carr was sent off for a second yellow card after 34 minutes and teammate James Sunley followed him five minutes later after being shown a straight red card.
The visitors managed to pull a goal back after 80 minutes through Jack Arnold.

#minutes #ashford

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#Chelsea #brighton #fulham #leeds

Marcus Rashford's future has moved back into focus in the closing days of the transfer window, with TeamTalk reporting that both ****** nal and Barcelona are tracking developments around the Manchester United forward.
The current picture is relatively clear. United have reintegrated Rashford, handed him the number nine shirt and used him from the bench in the opening-day 2-1 defeat at Hull City. Internally, the plan is for him to remain. Even so, the report states that club sources "have not ruled out the prospect of Marcus Rashford leaving the club before next Tuesday's transfer deadline", a line that will inevitably attract attention given the scale of the player and the clubs involved.
Arsenal's interest appears to be one of the more notable elements here. With Gabriel Martinelli having departed for Al-Hilal, the need for left-sided attacking reinforcement is obvious. Rashford is described as "a player ****** nal have admired for a long time", and that alone makes this worth watching in the final days of the market.
The key detail is that a move remains possible rather than probable. United are "currently planning with Rashford and remain keen to retain him", while any shift would likely depend on two conditions, a suitable offer arriving and United being able to restructure their attacking options before the deadline. That point feels especially relevant given Joshua Zirkzee is heading towards Fiorentina, a development that would leave United requiring careful cover if another forward departs.
Barcelona's long-standing interest has not gone away. According to the report, they "have maintained a line of communication with Rashford's camp", despite the player's return to first-team involvement at Old Trafford. That contact matters, particularly because Barcelona are said to remain "huge admirers of Rashford" after his loan spell at the Nou Camp last season.

#remain

Celtic and Rangers have both been directed to stage their next home games in the Scottish Cup without spectators following last season's Old Firm quarter-final, which was marred by crowd disturbances.
The two clubs could face a second home game behind closed doors should there be another incident where either club's followers participate in "unacceptable conduct" during a Scottish Cup tie.
The sanction will likely take effect when both teams enter this season's Scottish Cup at the fourth-round stage, which is set for mid-January. Celtic and Rangers will each be required to pay £100,000 (just over $135,000) to the opponent they are paired with in that round, as per The Mirror.
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#scottish #league #stage #firm

Tim Curry, the oddball English actor who gravitated toward playing kooky personalities like the extravagant Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and devilish villains like Pennywise the Clown in "It" and Mr. Hector in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.
Curry died peacefully at his Toluca Lake home on Wednesday, his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz confirmed. No cause of death was disclosed. Curry suffered a paralyzing stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, from which he said last year, "I've been recovering for quite a long time."
Celebrated for his versatility, cartoonish expressions and flamboyant style — all paired with a distinctly wry sense of humor — Curry soared to fame for his portrayal of the androgynous mad-scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the midnight movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Curry originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the London stage musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1973. He then starred in the role in the American premiere of the production in Los Angeles in 1974 and later on Broadway in 1975, before the movie was released later that year.
Ivy Levan, from top left, Staz Nair, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Vereen, Christina Milian, Reeve Carney, and Tim Curry, from bottom left, Ryan McCarten, Victoria Justice, executive producer Lou Adler, executive producer/director/choreographer Kenny Ortega, and executive producer Gail Berman participate in the panel for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" during the Fox Television Critics ******* ociation summer press tour on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. | Richard Shotwell

#picture #executive

Manchester United have started the new Premier League season the hard way. A 2-0 defeat at Hull City exposed familiar problems, flat possession, a lack of incision and too little control in midfield when the game turned against them.
The immediate noise around Old Trafford centres on Carlos Baleba. Reports suggest United have agreed a £65m deal with Brighton for the midfielder, with the player understood to be progressing towards the final stages of the move. Carrick, predictably, said very little. "I had all eyes on (the match vs Hull) today so any other player, until he's ours, it's not for me to comment on." That is standard enough. Managers do not confirm business until the paperwork is done.
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Baleba's potential arrival matters because United looked short in key areas at Hull. The new midfield pairing of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans never imposed themselves and Hull took advantage early. United were two down by half-time and, from there, the afternoon became a test of nerve more than quality.
There were changes after the break. Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo were introduced, but the game never swung. United had more of the ball, Hull stayed organised and the home side managed the contest well.

#united #midfield #game #player

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I thought we had moments and then two set plays caught us today.
"That decided the game in the end. We've conceded two goals today from set plays. We'll look at it and improve it for sure. We keep working and moving forward.
"It's constant, it's evolving all the time. Just because we haven't got any points today, it won't change what we do next week. We look forward and be excited with the season that is still ahead of us.
"We've got to find the answers, we didn't quite click and find the right solutions today.
On Marcus Rashford: "I thought he came on and looked dangerous in moments. We probably relied on him a bit too much. Marcus playing today will be better for it with a game in his system."

#today #game

Manchester United begin the 2026-27 Premier League away from home. They visit newly promoted Hull, who are full of excitement after their epic promotion last season.
Today at the MKM Stadium, the best league in Europe returns to the spotlight with these confirmed line-ups:
Hull City: Tzolakis, Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles, Crooks, Slater, Belloumi, Stroud, McBurnie.
Manchester United: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Santos; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Cunha
Amad Diallo and Mason Mount are not playing today. Rashford is on the bench.

#league #today #Europe

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#hull #opening #weekend #five

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TEAM NEWS IS IN...
Here's a look at how Hull City and Manchester United lineup:
Man Utd XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Santos; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Cunha
Man Utds Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Mainoo, Zirkzee, Lacey, Rashford, Sesko

#hull #city #mazraoui

FIFA has suspended Argentina pair Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina for their roles in the melee that erupted following the World Cup Final.
Paredes has received a substantial 10-game suspension, while Nahuel Molina has been issued a seven-game ban. Single-match suspensions have been given to Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira.
Paredes and Molina both drew particular scrutiny for their actions after Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final in New York.
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#Argentina #final #single

Aston Villa's extensive list of summer outgoings has been extended with the departure of England defender Ezri Konsa, who has completed a move to Premier League champions ******* nal.
The 28-year-old has joined Mikel Arteta's side on a four-year deal, which includes the option for a further year. The London-born defender has set the Gunners back £51 million, with another £4 million in add-ons (total of $76.3 million).
Konsa will provide ******* nal with some much-needed depth at both centre and right back, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both currently sidelined. He arrives off the back of a FIFA World Cup campaign during which he played in all eight of England's games, starting seven and scoring once in the third-place play-off win over France.
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#back #konsa #england #ezri

MLS All-Star winger and U.S. Under-23 international Zavier Gozo has officially joined Premier League side Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.
The 19-year-old joins from MLS club Real Salt Lake, where the Utah native had been a part of their program since 2021.
Having made his MLS debut back in October 2023, it wasn't until last season that he became a regular for the first team, scoring four goals and providing three ****** ists in 32 games across all competitions. Gozo's performances led some to speculate he could be a surprise inclusion in Mauricio Pochettino's FIFA World Cup roster, although as things stand, he is yet to make his senior international debut.
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#league

Marcus Rashford has reportedly been offered to Fenerbahce via intermediaries this week, 'sources have told' Turkish Football.
The outlet claims that contact has indeed been made in order to gauge whether Fenerbahce would be interested in signing the forward.
However, Rashford himself has already privately ruled out a move to Turkey.
Manchester United remain open to facilitating his sale in order to secure a sizeable fee, which would be classed as pure profit due to his status as an academy graduate.
Yet, they can only do so if the player actually green-lights the potential switch. From his point of a view, he will stay put at Old Trafford unless a suitor from one of Europe's top-five leagues comes calling.

#fenerbahce #Football #manchester

This was a pre-season finale to forget for Manchester United.
Just a week away from their Premier League opener at promoted Hull City on Saturday, Michael Carrick's men took the lead twice against AC Milan before finishing on the wrong end of a 4-2 beating.
First, the positives.
Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez all made their first appearances of pre-season. Skipper Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans played for the full 90 minutes.
From the looks of it, there are no fresh injury concerns for Michael Carrick at the end of a six-match pre-season that has been largely positive, albeit with a foot issue for Mason Mount in Gothenburg seven days ago that was initially shrugged off as a precaution but has now kept the in-form midfielder out for almost three full games.

#season

Manchester United is set to face Leeds in their next pre-season friendly match, which will be their last friendly in Ireland on Wednesday at Croke Park.
Date: Wednesday, 12th August.
Kick-off: 7:30pm BST.
Venue: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland.
Manchester United's squad receives a substantial boost as forward Marcus Rashford returns to Michael Carrick's side in Ireland following an extended post-World Cup break, positioning him for his first appearance since December 2024.

#ireland

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) reported sharply higher second-quarter revenue, improved adjusted EBITDA and record order activity in its continuing Gearing and Industrial Solutions businesses as the company advances its exit from wind tower manufacturing.
Chief Executive Officer Eric Blashford said the company is repositioning itself as a precision manufacturing supplier focused on domestic power generation and critical infrastructure markets. Broadwind sold its Abilene facility in April, and heavy fabrication results excluding pressure-reducing systems have been classified as discontinued operations. The company expects to complete its remaining wind tower orders during the third quarter.
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"Once we complete our remaining wind tower orders in Q3, satisfying our contractual obligations, Broadwind will have completed our strategic pivot away from wind," Blashford said.
Second-quarter consolidated revenue from continuing operations rose 67% year over year to $24.3 million, driven by higher order activity and deliveries in both operating segments. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $1.6 million, compared with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.1 million in the prior-year quarter.

#million #blashford

What's going on with Marcus Rashford? How successful Barcelona loan left Man United star at crossroads originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It is a decade since Marcus Rashford burst onto the scene as a teenage sensation at Manchester United.
Little was known about the 18-year-old forward when he was plucked from United's youth set-up by then-manager Louis van Gaal for a February 2016 Europa League match against Midtjylland.
Rashford responded with two goals in a 5-1 win and repeated the trick three days later in a 3-2 win over **** nal. When he scored the winner against Manchester City in the derby at the Etihad Stadium in March, there was no doubt a star had been born.
Despite his relative lack of experience, Rashford earned a call-up for England's ill-fated Euro 2016 campaign, scoring on his full international debut in a pre-tournament friendly against Australia.

#manchester #source

Juventus remain interested in a potential deal for Joshua Zirkzee, and reports in Italy suggest that Manchester United's decision to welcome England international Marcus Rashford back into their squad is a boost for the Old Lady in their pursuit of the former Bologna forward.
Following the signings of Randal Kolo Muani and Jeff Ekhator at centre-forward, Luciano Spalletti is still hoping to add another option to his attack this window, especially if Jonathan David is moved on.
Over the last few weeks, reports in Italy have linked Juventus with a move for Manchester United forward Zirkzee, who moved to Old Trafford from Bologna for €42.5m in the summer of 2024.
Zirkzee has not quite been able to replicate the same form he showed in his final season in Serie A during the last two years that he has spent in the Premier League, and has been linked with a return to the Italian top flight on several occasions since then.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

#england #juventus

Michael Owen has recommended Marcus Rashford to **** nal after the Gunners missed out on Vinicius Junior following their failed pursuit of the Brazilian's signature. **** nal had hoped to sign the winger after he and Real Madrid failed to agree on a new deal, with the Gunners waiting for him to accept their offer and become their next superstar in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta's side have been one of the best teams in Europe in recent times, and Vinicius was open to joining them. However, Real Madrid fought back and retained the services of the Brazilian winger, leaving **** nal to consider other options as they continue looking to strengthen their squad.
Arsenal will now focus on alternative targets and could still look to sign a winger. This is why Owen believes a move for Rashford would make sense after the forward spent last season on loan at Barcelona.
The Spanish side opted not to keep Rashford, but his time with the club was considered a success. He returned to England as a league winner and could provide **** nal with another attacking option if they decide to approach him.
Rashford could therefore emerge as a realistic alternative after **** nal failed to secure their preferred target in Vinicius Junior.

#rashford #vinicius #winger #junior

Manchester United and PSG meet in a pre-season friendly on Saturday at the Ullevi Stadium.
Manchester United arrive with promising pre-season form under Michael Carrick. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Wrexham in their opening friendly, the Red Devils responded emphatically. They thrashed Rosenborg 5-0 and then claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Stockholm. Carrick's team have shown attacking fluency and are gaining momentum as several senior internationals return to the squad.
Carrick welcomes back several senior internationals following their World Cup breaks.
New signing Youri Tielemans is expected to make his first official appearance for United, while skipper Bruno Fernandes and full-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have travelled and could play.
Bryan Mbeumo is likely to lead the attack after scoring twice in the 2-1 win against Atletico. But the squad also has significant absences. Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez remain unavailable because of required post-World Cup rest.

#carrick #senior

There has been an air of mystery over Manchester United's transfer dealings this summer.
The will they-won't they go for a third midfielder is complicated by Mason Mount's outstanding form in pre-season, which is tempered by his poor injury record.
If United went with Mount and he stays fit, it could work quite well. If he doesn't, they have a problem.
If they bring in a third midfielder, when does Mount play?
A similar debate could be had around 19-year-old Shea Lacey, although the futures of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee might shape discussion around reinforcing the forward positions.

#around

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Manchester United entered this summer's transfer window looking to build on a promising campaign last season, in which they returned to Champions League football under the guidance of former midfielder-turned-head coach Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils' resurgence under Carrick has allowed them to rebuild their midfield with one of the league's standout players, Youri Tielemans, and to ******* the promising Andrey Santos from Chelsea's clutches.
And the attacking recruitment in previous seasons sees United well stocked with high-quality options, even if the future of Marcus Rashford has not been finalised yet.
However, options in defence are light, and reports of interest in Newcastle United's Lewis Hall will not come as a surprise to fans who are hoping for further reinforcements in this window.

#united #manchester #champions

The unlikely Manchester United reunion is close to completion.
When Marcus Rashford was unveiled by Barcelona in July 2025, at the start of a season-long loan, no-one expected he would find himself back at Old Trafford 12 months later.
United gave his coveted number 10 shirt to new arrival Matheus Cunha.
Rashford was also looking to the future as he ****** sed the move to Spain.
"[Manchester United] is in a period of change and have been for a while," the forward said at his Barca unveiling last summer.

#united #spain

Fenerbahce have emerged as surprise contenders for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
According to The Sun, the Turkish giants are ready to break the bank to secure a deal for the 28-year-old.
Fenerbahce have already contacted Rashford's representatives as they look to add an elite winger to the squad.
The Super Lig outfit also have AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr on their transfer shortlist.
Rashford enjoyed a decent World Cup with England, making two goal contributions in six appearances.

#super #rafael

Manchester United face Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon in their third pre-season fixture of the summer.
Michael Carrick has resisted the temptation to rotate heavily between friendlies, preferring to give first-team players sustained minutes as the new season approaches. Saturday's match against Atletico represents by far the sternest test of United's preparations and an important benchmark for where the squad stands heading into August.
A long list of World Cup participants remain unavailable. Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Noussair Mazraoui and Marcus Rashford are all on extended post-tournament breaks and have not yet returned to Carrington.
Youri Tielemans completed his first training session at the club this week after arriving from Aston Villa in a £35m deal — but has been left out of the travelling squad for Stockholm. His debut will come in the coming days. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens is also not in the squad.
Benjamin Sesko is a major doubt with a shin injury that the club are carefully monitoring. Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt are both sidelined with their own injury concerns and unavailable for selection. Amad Diallo has returned from his World Cup commitments with Ivory Coast and could feature in the squad.

#atletico #World #returned #injury

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as a plausible destination for Marcus Rashford as his Manchester United future moves further out of view, with talkSPORT reporting that an offer in the region of £30 million may be enough to secure a deal this summer.
That figure alone will catch attention across the market. Rashford remains a high-profile name, an England international with elite-level experience and a recent campaign on loan at Barcelona that produced respectable numbers, 14 goals and 11 ******* ists in 49 appearances. Yet the wider context matters. Barcelona declined to make the move permanent and instead committed £69 million to Anthony Gordon, leaving Rashford needing a new solution.
The key point here is that both player and club appear to be working towards a clean break. A reintegration at Old Trafford is not thought to be under consideration, which places the emphasis firmly on finding a buyer capable of meeting a transfer fee and absorbing a significant salary.
Arsenal have previously been mentioned, but the latest indication is that Tottenham may represent the more realistic north London option. As stated on talkSPORT, "I think if he goes anywhere in London, I'm keeping an eye on Tottenham," before the suggestion followed, "I could see that deal happening. Roberto De Zerbi believes that he can get the best out of Marcus Rashford."
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#rashford #TOTTENHAM #million

Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million) including potential add-ons.
"Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031," said Barcelona in a statement.
The versatile 24-year-old is Barca's second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca's attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short in attack.

#june

Clearly just as United need active sellers to buy from, they need buyers so they can offload those players they do not want.
In Marcus Rashford's case, there are a limited number of clubs globally who could match his current salary. And where a club are interested, the player has to want to join them.
Judging by his recent social media post, he would not do anything to jeopardise his England place.
BBC Sport has also been told of some Premier League clubs he would not be keen to move to.
So where will Rashford be when the transfer window closes on 1 September? Currently, the likeliest answer, by some distance, is Manchester United.

#clearly

A woman who mistreated cats, guinea pigs and chinchillas that were found living in squalor has been banned from owning all animals, except dogs, for 10 years.
Michelle Ashford, 52, was visited by RSPCA investigators at her Thurlow Court home, in Stowmarket, Suffolk, in October after neighbours raised concerns.
They found injured cats with flies around their enclosure, caged chinchillas inside a cupboard and guinea pigs in crates.
Ashford, now of the Dengie peninsula in Essex, admitted three offences of failing to meet her animals' welfare needs. She was also sentenced to 18 weeks in jail, suspended for a year, was fined £769, and must complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity.
Appearing at Ipswich Magistrates' Court earlier this month, Ashford, who lives in The Marshes in Southminster and still owns three dogs, was also ordered to pay £300 in costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

#court #guinea #pigs #dogs