Rebuild

Cyriel Dessers in surprise Rangers development with striker one of seven facing exit door

07/07/2024 Raymond 0

Change is on the horizon for Rangers this summer, whether you call it a revamp, rebuild, or reconstruction. Significant changes have already occurred, with the club parting ways with five seasoned players at the end of their contracts, generating no transfer fees in the process. Belgian manager Philippe Clement faces a challenging task this summer as he considers further cuts to the first-team squad. However, one player has already demonstrated his abilities early in pre-season: Cyriel Dessers.

Initially struggling to impress and facing criticism from fans, Dessers began to win over supporters as the season progressed despite dealing with a series of injuries. Now, he is strongly linked with a move away from Ibrox, with Greek club PAOK and other European and Saudi Arabian teams showing interest. With the potential to recoup the £4.5 million spent on him last summer, Rangers supporters are more hesitant about his departure. Starting pre-season on a high note, Dessers scored in the club’s first friendly of the new campaign, contributing to a 5-2 victory over Hamilton.

Sheffield Wednesday boss shares ‘dream’ with Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri

13/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl has shared his and chairman Dejphon Chansiri’s mutual dream of seeing the Owls ascend to the Premier League. Last season, Wednesday narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship on the final day, thanks to a significant turnaround in fortunes following Röhl’s appointment in October. Now, he faces a pivotal summer marked by a substantial rebuild due to numerous player departures.

Röhl, who is ambitious about working at the highest level, has spoken enthusiastically about leading Sheffield Wednesday to the top tier of English football. He emphasized the importance of playing good football, signing quality players, and developing the club incrementally, including improving facilities.

Spurs still reaping massive rewards from the Kawhi Leonard trade

17/05/2024 Raymond 0

The repercussions of the Kawhi Leonard trade in the summer of 2018 are still reverberating within the San Antonio Spurs organization today, a fact that might surprise many. By securing the 8th overall pick in the upcoming draft, the trade continues to contribute to the array of assets the Spurs have amassed since parting ways with Leonard and Danny Green, who were traded to the Toronto Raptors.

Lauri Markkanen already changed the Jazz’s plans once. Now he hopes he can fast-forward the rebuild

27/04/2024 Raymond 0

Lauri Markkanen’s unwavering desire for playoff contention has resonated with the Utah Jazz front office, setting a clear goal for the team’s future trajectory. Since joining the Jazz, Markkanen has been vocal about his ambitions, emphasizing the importance of winning basketball games and striving for postseason success. This mindset has prompted the Jazz to reconsider their approach to rebuilding, recognizing Markkanen’s transformative impact on the team’s dynamics and aspirations. As the Jazz navigate their path forward, they face the challenge of balancing immediate competitiveness with long-term sustainability, all while leveraging Markkanen’s burgeoning stardom to propel them to new heights in the NBA landscape.