Osaze Urhoghide faces hardline Celtic transfer stance as Oostende get tough over permanent deal windfall
Forgotten Celtic defender Osaze Urhoghide could be set to return to Parkhead for pre-season as Oostende play hardball over a permanent transfer.
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Snooker news – Former Shoot Out winner Michael Holt loses tour card after 26-year stay on main circuit
Michael Holt suffered a 4-2 defeat to John Astley as his bid to retain his World Snooker Tour card failed at the final hurdle at Q School in Sheffield on Thursday. Having dropped to 65 in the world following a 6-3 loss to Tom Ford in the World Championship qualifiers in April, Holt needed to overcome Astley to earn a fresh two-year tour card in the finals of event three at Ponds Forge having turned professional in 1996. Ad/> Gateshead potter Astley – who defeated defending champion 6-2 Neil Robertson as an amateur at the UK Championship in November – made breaks of 52 and 78 in his win over Holt, who had levelled at 2-2 from 2-0 behind.
Ben Stokes Dons Special Graham Thorpe During Toss Against New Zealand
In a heartwarming gesture, England Test Captain Ben Stokes walked out for toss in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's wearing a jersey bearing the name and Test cap number of former batter and batting coach Graham Thorpe, who is seriously ill and receiving treatment at a hospital. Stokes also said at the toss that he spoke to his wife and is thankful for the privacy the family has received so far.
Snooker news - Former Shoot Out Michael Holt loses tour card after 26-year stay on main circuit
Michael Holt suffered a 4-2 defeat to John Astley as his bid to retain his World Snooker Tour card failed at the final hurdle at Q School in Sheffield on Thursday. Having dropped to 65 in the world following a 6-3 loss to Tom Ford in the World Championship qualifiers in April, Holt needed to overcome Astley to earn a fresh two-year tour card in the finals of event three at Ponds Forge having turned professional in 1996. Ad/> Gateshead potter Astley – who defeated defending champion 6-2 Neil Robertson as an amateur at the UK Championship in November – made breaks of 52 and 78 in his win over Holt, who had levelled at 2-2 from 2-0 behind.
Triple transfer blow emerges for Sheffield United ace
Premier League sides Arsenal and Newcastle United and Serie A outfit Napoli have taken their attention away from Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge and are now focusing on other targets, according to a report from The Star.
Michael Holt loses tour card after 26-year stay on main circuit
Michael Holt suffered a 4-2 defeat to John Astley as his bid to retain his World Snooker Tour card failed at the final hurdle at Q School in Sheffield on Thursday. Having dropped to 65 in the world following a 6-3 loss to Tom Ford in the World Championship qualifiers in April, Holt needed to overcome Astley to earn a fresh two-year tour card in the finals of event three at Ponds Forge having turned professional in 1996. Ad/> Gateshead potter Astley – who defeated defending champion 6-2 Neil Robertson as an amateur at the UK Championship in November – made breaks of 52 and 78 in his win over Holt, who had levelled at 2-2 from 2-0 behind.
Former Watford keeper ‘would love’ to replace Leno as Arsenal number two
Former Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster reckons being a number two to Aaron Ramsdale at Arsenal next season would suit him.
Relegated goalkeeper 'would love' to replace Bernd Leno as Arsenal's number two
Watford’s out-of-contract goalkeeper Ben Foster says he ‘would love’ to join Arsenal as backup to Aaron Ramsdale and feels his experience could be really beneficial to the young shot-stopper.