Danny McGuire, who has only been in charge for nine months, has been fired by Castleford Tigers.
The 42-year-old, who previously served as Lingard’s assistant, signed a three-year deal with the company in October.
When Bradford Bulls defeated the Tigers in the Challenge Cup, the Tigers had a poor start to the season.
The chairman’s statement announcing McGuire’s departure called it “hugely disappointing” and it marked his 13th loss in 17 Super League games.
Chris Chester, the rugby director, has been in charge for the time being.
The results and performance in last week’s game against Huddersfield were incredibly disappointing for me and everyone involved with the club, Jepson said. “It has been a challenging season,” he said.
Therefore, the board felt a change of direction was necessary.
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McGuire fired following the “flat” Giants defeat.
McGuire played for the Leeds Rhinos as a half-back, winning numerous titles.
Before leaving his position with Hull KR, the once Super League top try scorer, won eight Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges, and two Challenge Cups.
He joined the Craven Park side as a head of recruitment before joining Tony Smith’s coaching staff for the 2021 season.
In 2022, McGuire was given the interim charge of the team after Smith left, leading them to five victories from ten games before making his return as assistant to Willie Peters.
With the Tigers coming into the season off of a 10th-place finish last time out, his first job as head coach always seemed difficult.
Salford Red Devils, who have won four games this year, have faced them, and they were hammered 48-0 at home by Hull KR in June.
After that humiliating defeat, the team put on a strong performance in a controversial defeat to Wigan Warriors, with McGuire calling some of the decisions “pathetic” and “horrible” after the game.
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A 40-year-old Thiago Silva walked the entire pitch on his knees in a gesture of gratitude after helping save Fluminense from relegation in December.
Silva will take the Brazilian national team to a Club World Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Tuesday.
Silva and Inter Milan were the only two teams that Silva kept three clean sheets in this competition to advance to this stage.
Silva and his two sons Isago and Iago both attended Chelsea for four years, and they are still residing in London.
After visiting the club’s Cobham training facility in both September and December, Silva responded, “I’m not a spy. Although I don’t know [Enzo] Maresca very well, I do know a lot of other players there. Almost weekly, I speak with them.
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Silva’s incredible journey
Silva’s imposing playing style earned him the nickname “O Monstro,” or “Monstro,” but his comeback story could have easily earned him that title.
The path to becoming one of the greatest centre-backs of the 21st century hasn’t been straightforward because of his early experiences in Rio de Janeiro’s Campo Grande favelas and his father’s five-year abandonment.
Silva made his way into European football when he joined Porto at the age of 20 and started the B team of the Portuguese club. He left second-tier Juventude in 2004 and joined the Portuguese club.
However, the defender started experiencing cold-like symptoms while on a reserve trip to Thailand.
In the days that followed, he agreed to move to Dynamo Moscow on a loan, but Silva struggled to breathe or even perform basic tasks.
He was taken to the hospital and given a tuberculosis diagnosis. He was informed by doctors that he could have passed away had he not sought medical care for just two more weeks at home.
Due to the disease’s contagious nature, Silva was stable but unable to receive treatment, and he spent six months alone in a Moscow hospital.
He was finally cured and was able to travel back to Portugal for another six months.
Silva left Brazil to join Fluminense to rebuild his career, which was a significant setback in terms of footballing.
What he achieved at Chelsea
Chelsea’s former defender is still a gimmick for fans.
Silva’s victory in the 2021 Champions League, which saw the English club compete in this newly expanded Club World Cup, had a significant impact on the English club’s campaign.
In addition to his impressive Blues career, he also won a Uefa Super Cup and a Club World Cup in a previously shorter format.
Former Chelsea teammate Marc Cucurella described him as a “legend of football” and “a top player.” He only played for big clubs, and he texted me before the game, “Let’s go, we can see you in a few days.”
We have the chance to play against him, and we should be able to accomplish this and advance to the final, which we want to do.
The coach for Fluminense on the field
When Fluminense, who had a 1-0 lead over Inter Milan but was under heavy pressure, Silva was seen speaking to the team during a cooling-off.
He was caught by surveillance cameras making a tactical switch to a 5-4-1 formation and also suggesting Jhon Arias, a playmaker, and Everaldo, a striker, at the wing.
With a late second on the break, Fluminense snatched one of their best results in their 123-year history, manager Renato Gaucho concurred.
When asked about Silva, Gaucho responded, “I usually think Thiago is a monster on the pitch.”
He is a good friend of Chelsea and European football, and he has benefited us greatly. On the field, he serves as essentially a coach. Along with his top-notch football, his experience is crucial.
He “talks a lot to his teammates on the pitch,” especially during these significant games against major international teams. His knowledge and playing style are of the highest importance to us.
Financially speaking, “We are ugly ducklings, but winning the Club World Cup doesn’t mean that.”
Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans parted ways with the BBC earlier this year and he’s now taken a swipe at BBC Radio after having hosted a show on the station for years
Wynne Evans has made a dig at the BBC after they parted ways(Image: wynneevans/Instagram)
Former BBC Radio host Wynne Evans has taken a swipe at the radio station this week. It comes after he left his long-running show following a series of scandals whilst on Strictly Come Dancing last year and its subsequent live tour.
It was announced back in May that Wynne, 53, would not be returning to his BBC Radio Wales show, which he had hosted since 2016. A spokesperson for the BBC said at the time that there were also “no plans” to work with him again.
Wynne announced that he would instead host the Wynne Evans Show on other platforms. He then launched his new weekday radio show last month and later told fans that he had more than 40,000 listeners for the first episode.
He has continued to promote the show in recent weeks and shared another message for fans on Instagram this evening. Wynne took aim at BBC Radio in a series of posts, in which he described the radio station as the “dark side”.
Alongside a cartoon of himself, the message for fans, who are referred to as ‘Wynners,’ read: “HELP!! We are looking for missing ‘Wynners’!!! Did you previously listen to Wynne Evans on the dark side? (BBC Radio) are you missing his cheeky wit and charming charisma or do you just need cheering up in the morning? If so then tune into his new show available on iPhone, Android, Alexa and his website.”
Wynne Evans has encouraged fans to listen to his new radio show and took a swipe at the BBC(Image: wynneevans/Instagram)
Wynne shared the photo of his page. He wrote in the caption that accompanied it: “Let’s find the missing Wynners – where are our friends that may be stuck on the dark side spread the word far and wide”
He later shared a similar post on his Instagram Story. Wynne wrote in that caption: “Missing Wynners. Don’t get stuck in the dark come and laugh and be in a place where the listeners are valued.”
The criticism comes after just weeks after it was reported that the BBC had cut its last remaining ties with him. It was confirmed last month that it has “no plans” for a second series of his travel show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea.
All at Sea, which launched on BBC One in January, saw Wynne sail along the southern coast of Wales with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, 48. The first series ended in February and a spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror last month that there are “no plans” for a second series.
A source told the Sun at the time that the decision to not renew the show “marks the end” of a relationship between Wynne and the BBC. They said: “It means that Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb, and effectively marks the end of their relationship.”
It comes following the suggestion that his relationship with the BBC is over after it confirmed there are ‘no plans’ for Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea, which he fronted with Joanna Page, to return(Image: Barn Media Ltd / BBC Cymru Wales)
Wynne competed on Strictly last year and was partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones, 36, for the BBC show. The pair ended up apologising during the series for what he described as them “messing around,” including over a scene of him with his hand on Katya’s waist.
It was later reported, whilst on the tour earlier this year, that he had apologised for using “inappropriate and unacceptable” language amid reports that he used the term ‘spit roast’ to Janette Manrara, 41, at a photocall. Wynne has since insisted that it was instead part of a nickname for their co-star Jamie Borthwick, 31, and “wasn’t meant sexually”.
Wynne subsequently left the tour and his radio show after the scandal broke in January. As reported at the time, he said in a statement then: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.
“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection. Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”
Then in May he announced that he wouldn’t be returning to his BBC Radio show following his departure months prior. He said in a statement: “From the very depths of my heart – thank you. These past few months, your love has been the light in my darkest days. Every message, every word of encouragement, every moment you stood by me has carried me through more than you could ever know.”
Wynne told fans: “It breaks my heart to say the BBC has decided not to renew my contract so I won’t be returning to my radio show. I’m gutted. That show wasn’t just work – it was home. It was us. We laughed, we cried, we sang like nobody was listening. And somehow, through the airwaves, we became a family. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes. Into your hearts.”
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In a statement at the time, the BBC said: “[Wynne] is not under contract with the BBC.” The spokesperson continued: “He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him.”
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he believes Tehran can resolve its differences with the United States through dialogue, but trust would be an issue after US and Israeli attacks on his country.
“I am of the belief that we could very much easily resolve our differences and conflicts with the United States through dialogue and talks”, Pezeshkian told US right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson in an interview conducted on Saturday and released on Monday.
His remarks came less than a month after Israel launched its unprecedented June 13 bombing campaign against Iran, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists.
The Israeli attacks took place two days before Tehran and Washington were set to meet for a new round of nuclear talks, stalling negotiations that were aimed at reaching a deal over Iran’s atomic programme.
A week later, in separate attacks on June 21, the US also bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
Iranian state media said on Monday that the death toll from the 12-day war had risen to at least 1, 060.
Pezeshkian blamed Israel, Iran’s archenemy, for the collapse of talks with the US.
“How are we going to trust the United States again”? he asked.
“How can we know for sure that in the middle of the talks, the Israeli regime will not be given the permission again to attack us”?
Iran’s president also accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during the June attacks.
“They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed”, Pezeshkian told Carlson in response to a question on whether he believed Israel had tried to kill him.
“It was not the United States that was behind the attempt on my life. It was Israel. I was in a meeting … they tried to bombard the area in which we were holding that meeting”, he said, according to a translation of his remarks from Persian into English.
On June 16, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also did not rule out plans to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying it would “end the conflict” after reports emerged at the time that US President Donald Trump had vetoed the move.
While a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has been in place since June 24, during the interview with Carlson, Pezeshkian accused Netanyahu of pursuing his “own agenda” of “forever wars” in the Middle East and urged Trump not to be drawn into war with Iran by the Israeli leader.
Netanyahu is visiting Washington on Monday for talks at the White House.
“The United States ‘ president, Mr. Trump, he is capable enough to guide the region towards peace and a brighter future and put Israel in its place. Or get into a pit, an endless pit, or a swamp”, Pezeshkian said.
“So it is up to the United States president to choose which path”.
Trump said he expected to discuss Iran and its nuclear ambitions with Netanyahu, praising the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a tremendous success.
Anti-government protests in Kenya again turned deadly with police opening fire and several people killed, as nationwide rallies marked the 35th anniversary of the pro-democracy uprising known as “Saba Saba”.
We are all devastated to have lost to the Netherlands in our first European Championship game, which is already in the works.
It was a real goosebumps moment, and I don’t think I will be able to fully understand the emotional impact of representing Wales at a major tournament until after the tournament is over.
After playing that first game and going through everything, the emotions, and the pride, I believe the key is obviously to concentrate on the results, because many of us have never had that kind of atmosphere. I believe having that knowledge will greatly assist us.
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France a new difficult task
The France game is now the center of our attention. Because our group is really, really tough, it shouldn’t surprise us that we will be playing in a really difficult game.
We are aware that we are in the worst position at this tournament, but we have more depth than we have ever had, and we are aware that no one will put in as much effort as we do.
We have faith in everyone in this group, and we can work together as a team because everyone here is so significant and valuable to us.
We’re always a team that wins games, so I believe adaptability is key to our progress.
The trick is to stay active as long as possible.
We’ve looked at the Dutch game, learned some lessons, and now hope to move on to the next match, where we can frustrate opponents.
We have done that consistently throughout the Nations League, playing tough games against Italy, Denmark, and Sweden, three of whom are also at this tournament.
The fact that Ceri Holland is fit for the France game is a huge plus for us ahead of the game.
Many people feared the worst, but she’s still okay, I believe, and she probably did when she died.
Ceri plays football brilliantly, and her work ethic is incredible for the team.
When we saw her rise, knowing immediately that it was cramp, it was a huge relief. We are extremely fortunate to have a strong squad right now, and this will continue to be true throughout our time in Switzerland.
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grateful to our amazing supporters, friends, and families.
After the game, I spoke with my family, and the Football Association of Wales organized a day for the squad to spend with our friends and family.
They make it so pleasant to share everything with them. They were also, in my opinion, completely blown away by the occasion. It means a lot to us all. Both them and we both enjoyed it so much.
I’m overwhelmed by the support we have received from both those who showed up to support us in Switzerland and everyone who lives there.
All we want to do is improve the world of football for Wales’ citizens. Feeling their support and love is what really motivates us as a team and as a group, and it really motivates us.
The first game, the way our supporters sang to us before we even left the hotel, the stadium’s march, the incredible noise, the anthems, the sea of red behind the goal, will leave us in awe. It was incredible.
The energy and emotion our fans gave us was incredible, and the atmosphere was incredible in Lucerne.
