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[
"Oliver Zivic"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:46 | null | 2016-08-08T10:42:12 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fless-playing-time-manchester-city-thanks-gabriel-jesus.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Gabriel-Jesus.jpg | en | null | Is This Why Man City Wonderkid Will Have Reduced Playing Time Next Season | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Last week, Manchester City announced the signing of the Brazilian sensation Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras, but the 19-year-old, who is currently with his national team at Olympics, will only join in January when the season in Brazil finishes.
Gabriel Jesus’ arrival could be a big blow for Kelechi Iheanacho’s playing time, but the young Nigerian is confident in his qualities and will be ready to compete with Gabriel in Manchester City.
Let’s not forget that Wilfried Bony is still at the club, but he failed to make an impact since joined from Swansea two years ago, and it could be said that City wasted a lot of money on him. The Ivory Coast international may be nearing an exit from Manchester City in the coming weeks.
Until Gabriel comes in January, Iheanacho will have time to cement his place in the pecking order behind unquestionable No. 1 striker in the team – Aguero. It will be interesting to see the battle between the two teenagers who will undoubtedly be Manchester City’s future.
However, there is no place for both of them in starting eleven, and Iheanacho is a step ahead of the Brazilian because he is already well-adapted in England and had a solid debut season at Etihad in 2015/16.
Gabriel, on the other hand, will have to get accustomed to Guardiola’s playing style and life on the island before being seriously considered for the first team.
He is one of the world’s hottest prospects at the moment, though, and is a leading scorer in Brazilian championship with ten goals in 14 games.
He is dubbed a new Neymar, and shouldn’t have issues playing in the Premier League like some of his compatriots in the past.
The physique, toughness, and stamina will be his biggest problems, but he can compensate that with a fantastic pace, dribbling and technique.
Iheanacho established himself as Aguero’s backup and pretty much won that place ahead of Bony who is now serving as a third striker.
Ihenacho will be eager to keep it that way when Jesus arrives, and the fact that he scored eight goals in 26 appearances (19 off the bench) is certainly encouraging.
He possesses an excellent finishing, dribbling, and dangerous long shots, and his movement on the pitch is quite good as well.
After all, Manchester City is playing on four fronts this year, the season is relatively long, and there will be place in the team for both of the 19-year-olds. Aguero will probably be rested in domestic cup competitions, and the chance for the pair of youngsters to impress will come in these matches.
How fast Gabriel Jesus can blend into the squad is a relevant question, and it seems that Iheanacho is already an important part of team’s chemistry. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/less-playing-time-manchester-city-thanks-gabriel-jesus.html | en | 2016-08-08T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/caeb88a8c92b989b2aaa36299fc192cf48bc2c4a5ed64c55cd2cacac998a1767.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:29 | null | 2016-08-13T09:08:36 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fjose-mourinho-will-lead-manchester-united-title-glory.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jose-Mourinho-Man-United.jpg | en | null | Why Jose Mourinho Will Lead Manchester United to Title Glory | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Jose Mourinho is a coach who loves to question established beliefs in football, likes to challenge the strongest opponents and be the winner in these clashes. The Portuguese manager is a kind of coach who will finally lead Manchester United to title glory, regardless of pressure, expectations and existing squad.
It’s easy to believe that the 53-year-old manager will win some silverware with the Red Devils as he has everything for that: the high-quality players, an unlimited budget and great support from fans. It may seem, that winning the first season in charge of a new team is arduous. Howbeit, there’s nothing impossible for the Special One.
First trophy as Manchester United head coach
The FA Community Shield was Mourinho’s first major challenge as Manchester United manager, and the team didn’t let him down. In spite of Leicester’s relentless efforts to win another trophy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s sublime header led the Red Devils to their first trophy of the season.
FA Community Shield is always an important pre-season game which helps two from the teams in English Premier League gauge their preparations going into the next season. This year’s fixture was no different as it exhibited United’s strengths and weaknesses.
It’s been Red Devils’ utmost desire to party on the pitch, but they possibly have missed this fast and furious football for way too long as both Moyes and Van Gaal were more concentrated on keeping a clean sheet rather than attacking.
It’s evident that Van Gaal’s successor understands all the seriousness and responsibility attached to his new job. The former Blues boss won’t repeat his mistakes from his stint at Chelsea. Moreover, Mourinho will surely be more cautious with his decisions.
“Fantastic Four” or Jose’s Star Signings
There are very few managers in the world who can convince players to accomplish a transfer with only one phone call, and Jose is one of them. His words played a decisive United’s recent transfers.
United’s dominating role in the transfer market is not only the result of their huge bank account. They have had that money before, but neither Moyes nor Van Gaal was able to persuade top-class players to become “Devils”. Mourinho managed it.
Furthermore, Paul Pogba’s record-breaking move vows to lionise other title contenders even before Premier League starts.
Diffidence in Other Camps
Throwing a look at the English clubs’ transfer activity, it can be assumed that Jose Mourinho is the only man in the league to grab all his targets. The former Real Madrid manager wanted four players at Old Trafford and got all of them.
Guardiola, for example, is known for his well-established system (tiki-taka). However, he needs players with some unique characteristics. That’s why he repeatedly tried his luck with signing Toni Kroos from Real Madrid. Similarly, Arsenal haven’t succeeded in any of their negotiations yet.
Mourinho’s incredible talent of fighting on long distances combined with his ability to free his players from any pressure, which is a crucial quality in the English top-flight, makes United a firm favourite for the Barclay’s Premier League glory this season. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/jose-mourinho-will-lead-manchester-united-title-glory.html | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/2bbad34380852e74b893689df50f9282d17df4195c271b3e63bb9f98f56b2570.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-27T10:49:32 | null | 2016-08-27T14:51:35 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fwatch-ptv-sports-live-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi-lords.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan-1.jpg | en | null | Watch PTV Sports Live: Pak vs Eng 2nd ODI at Lord’s | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali has won the toss and decided to bat in the second one-day international against England at the Lord’s.
The visitors have made three changes to their team that lost the rain-curtailed opening match in Southampton by 44 runs (D/L method) on Wednesday.
Opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez, who is recovering from a knee injury, has been left out and replaced with Sami Aslam.
Watch Pak vs Eng 2nd ODI Live on PTV Sports
Seamer Hassan Cheema, who made his international debut against Ireland last week, has come in for Umar Gul while Mohammad Nawaz has been left out to pave the way for the return of leg-spinner Yasir Shah.
England, meanwhile, have retained their XI of the first game.
The third ODI will be played in Nottingham on August 30, fourth in Leeds on September 1 and fifth and final in Cardiff on September 4.
The ODI series will be followed by one-off T20 International in Manchester on September 7.
The preceding four-Test series between the two sides was drawn 2-2.
Playing XIs:
England:
Alex Hales, Jason Roy, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Liam Plunkett, Eoin Morgan (capt), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk)
Pakistan: Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Imad Wasim, Sami Aslam, Babar Azam | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/watch-ptv-sports-live-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi-lords.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ed7f6ef4a4320f761f3cd01070c09d604981daf7e4f64e0a181b93318e143a5e.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-30T02:51:25 | null | 2016-08-30T07:15:53 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fengland-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-preview.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan.jpg | en | null | PTV Sports, Ten Sports Live Cricket Streaming: Pak vs Eng 3rd ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The third one-day international between England and Pakistan will be played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday.
England are leading the series 2-0 after winning the first match in Southampton by 44 runs (D/L method) and the second at the Lord’s by four wickets.
The mercurial form of top-order batsmen continued to haunt Pakistan as they lost their lost their first three wickets with just two runs on the board at Lord’s before an enterprising century from wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed and Imad Wasim’s 63 not out helped them post 251.
Watch Pak vs Eng 3rd ODI Live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports
In reply, Joe Root scored 89 to register his fourth straight ODI fifty while Eoin Morgan made 68 as the hosts overhauled the modest target in the 48th over.
Pakistan are expected to make a couple of changes in their playing XI for Tuesday’s must-win game.
Opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez has been ruled out of the tour after sustaining a calf strain. He has been replaced by lanky pacer Mohammad Irfan in the line-up.
England, meanwhile, have been boosted by the news that Ben Stokes is fit to bowl after recovering from a calf injury.
David Willey practised with the team on Sunday after recovering from a hand injury that forced him to miss the first two games. However, as the hosts look to seal series, they aren’t likely to tinker with their winning combination for third match game which means the Yorkshire all-rounder would again witness the contest from the sidelines.
This will be the seventh ODI meeting between Pakistan and England at Trent Bridge, with the head-to-head record standing level at 3-3.
Probable Squads:
England:
Alex Hales, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan (capt), Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Mark Wood
Pakistan:
Sami Aslam, Sharjeel Khan, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Azhar Ali (capt), Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/england-vs-pakistan-3rd-odi-preview.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/e5f5cbae7c6011bfcb21205a61f2410623a0d89a25db2b3e01ca90790a1b3bb3.json |
[
"Oliver Zivic"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:49 | null | 2016-08-07T11:12:30 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fwanyama-can-influence-tottenhams-title-hopes.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/victor-wanyama.jpg | en | null | This Is How £12m Signing Can Influence Tottenham's Title Hopes | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Tottenham was close to winning the Premier League last year but lacked real power in midfield, and that’s why Mauricio Pochettino made a move for Victor Wanyama this offseason.
The Kenyan captain joined from Southampton for £12 million and could be the missing piece of the puzzle in Tottenham’s title race.
Wanyama has been one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League over the past couple of seasons and with his presence in Tottenham’s midfield we can expect to see some more stability in the middle of the park at White Hart Lane.
Spurs were somewhat shambolic when Eric Dier and Moussa Dembele didn’t play together in the heart of the midfield. Ryan Mason tried to step in on several occasions, but their defence was exposed due to his inability to play as a classic DM.
Pochettino also paired Dele Alli with Eric Dier, but Harry Kane suffered the most without Alli playing behind him. The Argentinian manager realised the importance of reinforcements in midfield, so he brought in a defensive specialist who will efficiently cover his back four.
Dembele will miss the first six games due to suspension, and Wanyama and Dier should start in the opening month of the season. Wanyama will have time to adapt well, and Dembele could find it hard to force him out of the first eleven when returns.
Tottenham has another DM in the squad – Nabil Bentaleb. However, the Algerian played only five matches last season and missed most of it because of injuries.
It is unclear whether will Pochettino opts to keep Bentaleb as backup or loan him out, but it seems that at the moment, there is no place for the 21-year-old at White Hart Lane.
Victor Wanyama was a mainstay in Southampton’s lineup and he’s expected to play a similar role at Spurs.
It will best reflect on Tottenham’s goalscoring record; they had the second-best attack in the league, but now they can aim to score 80 or more goals which could help them win the EPL.
However, it isn’t expected that Wanyama contributes in that regard; he scored only four goals in his three years at St. Mary’s but on the other hand, he averaged 3.1 tackles and 2.3 interceptions per game in 2015/16 which are phenomenal stats.
In last two seasons, Wanyama recorded 187 successful tackles and is well known for putting pressure on opposition defenders.
Tottenham will be playing in the Champions League this year, hence Pochettino will use some of the fringe players at his disposal in the League Cup and potentially the FA Cup, but Wanyama’s place in the first team in the UCL and EPL should be unquestionable.
The manager certainly didn’t spend £12 million for one of the highest-rated DM’s to keep him on the bench. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wanyama-can-influence-tottenhams-title-hopes.html | en | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/8620831127b00248c6e86ca4e1c9c7b29c6e5842dbf800d909221db313fb3b60.json |
[
"Humaima Malik"
] | 2016-08-30T18:51:48 | null | 2016-08-30T22:12:16 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fwasim-akhtar-takes-oath-karachi-mayor.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wasim-akhtar-1.jpg | en | null | Wasim Akhtar Takes Oath as Karachi Mayor | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Karachi – Waseem Akhtar was sworn in as the new mayor of Karachi while Arshad Vohra as his deputy on Tuesday.
The oath-taking ceremony was held here at Polo Ground in Gulshan-e-Jinnah. Returning Officer Sami Siddiqui administrated oath to both the men.
Senior MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar, foreign diplomats, and families of both Wasim and Vohra attended the ceremony.
Wasim, who was arrested on July 19 in connection with a case related to the treatment of terrorists, was brought to Polo Ground in an armoured vehicle amid tight security.
Addressing the audience at the ceremony, Wasim affirmed resolve to solve the issues of Karachi with the cooperation of other political parties.
He also chanted the slogan of “Long live Imran, long live Bhutto and long live Muttahida,” on the occasion.
Wasim said after taking oath as Karachi mayor, he was no longer a political person. He also appealed Pakistan People Party (PPP) Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and party’s patron-in-chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to put aside the past difference and work together for the betterment of the city.
Wasim also expressed hope that he would get justice and freed from the prison soon.
Earlier, the Sindh High Court dismissed a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Faisal Vawda to halt Wasim’s swearing-in, while declaring it non-maintainable. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wasim-akhtar-takes-oath-karachi-mayor.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/544a830369ebc5d96194745ba2526e5eea2704aac79c8c4f3b79493d0cd7e9e0.json |
[
"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:14 | null | 2016-07-21T21:02:26 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Ffive-players-who-need-to-prove-something-next-season.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Oscar-Chelsea.jpg | en | null | Five Players Who Need To Prove Something Next Season | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The start of a new season for footballers is just like the start of a new year for common folk; time to set new goals, break new ground and attain new heights.
But every year, some players come into a new season with a make or break mentality. More often than not these players are coming off a poor campaign last time out, or making up for lost time due to injury, or even trying to justify massive transfer fees.
Below are five players who with something to prove in the 2016/17 football season: | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/five-players-who-need-to-prove-something-next-season.html | en | 2016-07-21T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/49382b72d169a7aa3894a8b888e768a812236492d182aa362e09560d04862987.json |
[
"Alani Adefunmiloye"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:33 | null | 2016-08-13T11:47:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fmanchester-city-vs-sunderland-match-preview.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Manchester-City.jpg | en | null | Manchester City vs Sunderland: Tiki-Taka's English Debut | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Guardiola’s foray into the EPL world formally starts on Saturday and a visit from last season’s relegation battle survivors Sunderland will be the first of many challenges the revered tactician is expected to overcome.
The Black Cats might have lost Big Sam to the national team, but if they still have a part of the hunger that consumed them as the fight for survival grew intense last season, then it won’t be the easiest of debuts for the one-time Barcelona coach.
David Moyes also makes his EPL debut as Sunderland’s manager following his return to England after an unsuccessful stint at La Liga’s Real Sociedad.
The Welshman’s job is to make sure Sunderland keeps hold of the top flight status at the end of the season, and it starts with picking up as much as 40 points.
Tactical Approaches
As expected, Manchester City will attack and attack all day long but with a different swagger this time around. The tiki-taka is all about keeping possession and disrupting the opponent’s cohesive formation in the process.
However, it’s not a philosophy the Citizens have mastered well enough within the little time of practice spent under the new boss, and Black Cats will be ready to take advantage of the situation.
It is expected that Moyes will charge his boys to approach the game with a lot of pressing and high intensity to get their chances and dispossess City players as often as they can.
Apart from the counter-attack, Sunderland would surely rely on their deadball prowess to hit the back of the net once they have a chance.
What Will they Play For?
Guardiola surely wants to start his Manchester City reign with an emphatic victory and make a statement of intent with it. Anything less than 3 points won’t settle down well with him as he is well aware that every missed point will add to the distance between him and the Premier League glory.
Sunderland, on the other hand, will hope to trigger an upset or get at least a draw after failing to win both legs of their last season’s encounters.
Apart from the points to play for, the goals conceded or scored is another factor which can have a significant impact on league standings. Both managers would want to be well-placed on the table as the effect week 1 standings may have on week 38’s can’t be underestimated.
Players to Keep an Eye on
Aguero stretched his last season’s splendid form in front of goal to the pre-season, and he is going to give all what it takes to register his name on the scoresheet against the visiting side.
With 24 strikes to his name in the league last term, the 28-year-old will attempt to hit the ground running to boost his golden boot chances this season, and most importantly help the team to the title glory.
On the other end, Jermain Defoe is the most lethal threat to Manchester City’s ambition of keeping a clean sheet.
The 33-year-old striker still secretly nurses the ambition of earning a recall to the national team and was tipped by many to make the Euros after raking in 15 league goals last season.
Citizen’s backline will have to be up to speed to stop Defoe from spoiling their season opener.
Key Players For Manchester City
Sergio Aguero is expected to play a decisive role for Manchester City against Sunderland due to his immense quality in front of goal. There’s no debate about a starting spot for the Argentina international unlike the likes of Ihenacho whose place in the team this season is in doubt.
Nolito is expected to make his debut for City on the right flank and will also combine with Aguero up front during the game as play shifts towards Sunderland’s end of the pitch.
Key Players For Sunderland
You can’t talk about Sunderland without mentioning Jermain Defoe. Defoe is Black Cats’ primary weapon going forward and will most certainly be a thorn in Manchester City’s defence.
Wahbi Khazri could also make an impact against Guardiola’s side as he’s a decent option going forward for Sunderland.
Prediction
All things being equal, Manchester City should have the upper hand due to so many factors.
The gulf in quality separating both squads is one major factor apart from home ground advantage.
The club supporters will troop out to cheer their side to victory, and it’s only obligatory the players reciprocate their love with a win, even if it won’t come on a platter of gold. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/manchester-city-vs-sunderland-match-preview.html | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/b65ac8a2e846d4f9b8502813a31c1761af0ac1840b56c64e6f7f9da4e59c6b8e.json |
[
"Phillip Ekuwem"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:36 | null | 2016-07-14T20:29:14 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fzlatan-likely-to-lead-the-line-with-martial-on-flanks.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Manchester-United.jpg | en | null | Big Swede Likely To Lead the Line With Martial on the Flanks | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Manchester United endured another faltering campaign under Louis Van Gaal last season as they narrowly missed out on Champions League football. But in the midst of a relatively dim season at Old Trafford, a bright spark emerged in the form of France international Anthony Martial.
Prior to the Frenchman’s arrival at Manchester United, Martial was somewhat of a relatively unknown player despite being part of Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco.
The transfer taking the France international to Manchester United commanded a hefty fee, a sum which raised quite a few eyebrows among football lovers around the world.
However, despite deeming Martial an expensive signing, United fans were prepared to give him a chance to prove his worth which the starlet duly did as he bagged 17 goals last season whilst being played out of his natural position on a number of occasions which normally would be detrimental to the overall performance of any player.
Martial is undoubtedly one of the fastest players in the Premier League at the moment, and that appears to be helping his resolve in terms of how he takes on defenders. He’s also an excellent dribbler and is the kind of a player who can create something out of nothing, in a similar vein as Robin Van Persie before he faced a massive technical decline.
Following LVG’s exit and Jose Mourinho’s arrival, Martial was expected to become United’s main goalscoring outlet, but apparently Zlatan Ibrahimovic begs to differ.
Ibrahimovic enjoyed a phenomenal season with PSG last term as he bagged 38 League goals in the Ligue 1. The fact that he was available on a free transfer following the expiration of his PSG contract was too good to resist.
Signing a player of Zlatan’s immense quality on a free transfer is more or less the definition of a good piece of business.
What can Ibra do that Martial Can’t?
Back when Ibrahimovic was at Ajax, he was more of a dribbler than an out-and-out striker, but now his aging legs have turned him into somewhat of a deadly instinctive center-forward.
Zlatan may not be among the quickest players on the pitch, but he has an amazing ability to shoot from range as well as to come up with the spectacular even in dire moments.
Zlatan’s major shortcoming seems to be the fact that he’s over-reliant on the services of his teammates, while Martial, on the other hand, can create his own chances.
Martial was a bit-part player in France’s Euro 2016 campaign, but he’ll be keen on staking his claim in the United first team once the new season kicks off.
Ibrahimovic may struggle to make his mark in the English top flight due to the League’s high intensity. The Premier League features a lot of fast-paced football which makes it difficult for a host of players with no prior experience in England to adapt to the general style of play.
Contrarily, Martial already has some experience playing in the English top flight, he just needs more game time to show the stuff he’s made of.
The French starlet would’ve bagged more than his overall tally of 17 goals last season if he was deployed as a striker more often, but we’ll just have to wait and see what Jose Mourinho has in store for Martial once the new season kicks-off.
Who should get the nod?
Mourinho is expected to make use of a 4-2-3-1 system, which means that there’s only space for one striker in the team. On that note, who should be the mainstay in the number 9 role?
Marcus Rashford seems to be out of the equation, but he may be utilized as somewhat of a super-sub due to his goal-poaching ability.
The competition up front seems to be between Martial and Ibrahimovic, but from the looks of things, Martial deserves to start up front as he’s got the substantial experience and as well as the pace needed to succeed in the Premier League.
Ibrahimovic also has all the qualities of a world-class striker hence the special one will have to make his decision based on the performance factor. If Ibra doesn’t kick things off in a deft manner, then Martial will probably be thrown into the fray to lead the line.
But as things stand, Ibrahimovic looks set to be United’s mainstay up front while Martial features on the left flank. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/zlatan-likely-to-lead-the-line-with-martial-on-flanks.html | en | 2016-07-14T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/9449ee697ff6faa72bcae4c1485807b594284d804e421b76e31015e459cbd3dd.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-30T18:51:46 | null | 2016-08-30T21:52:37 | As the third weekend of 2016-17 English Premier League fixtures played out, fans and supporters saw crucial moments allow winning clubs to shine. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fthree-match-changing-moments-english-premier-league-weekend.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Leicester-city.jpg | en | null | Vital Moments From Match-Day 3 | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | We take a look at the pivotal moments from the Premiership this week
We take a look at some key moments from around the Premier League that shaped the outcome for those in action this weekend.
Leicester City 2 – 1 Swansea City: Jamie Vardy’s Opening Goal
Leicester City’s first ever Premier League title defence has been a difficult one so far.
An opening day defeat to newly promoted Hull City was followed by a frustrating draw against Arsenal at home.
In situations like this, a club can find itself overwhelmed by the expectation to grab a result. But Leicester were able to do what they did best all season long last term.
After over 30 minutes of a goalless match, the Foxes broke through on a counterattack featuring a goal from Jamie Vardy.
The moment saw an exhale of relief from both the team and fans, as Leicester went on to gain their first victory of the season 2-1.
Hull City 0 – 1 Manchester United : Super Sub Marcus Rashford Steals The Show Late On
Hull City have led a charmed beginning to the 2016-17 season. Interim manager Mike Phelan has led the Tigers to two consecutive league victories and a midweek English League Cup win.
Attention now turned to hosting Manchester United and Jose Mourinho on Saturday evening, and the KC Stadium saw a rain-soaked contest that looked destined to end 0-0.
However, second half substitute Marcus Rashford and captain Wayne Rooney saved the best for last.
A mazy run up the left side of the pitch saw Rooney pick out Rashford with a pinpoint pass to find the winning goal.
Hull will certainly feel hard done too, United meanwhile, join Chelsea and Manchester City atop the league table at nine points each.
Manchester City 3 – 1 West Ham United: Raheem Sterling Shining In Guardiola’s City
Manchester City kept their strong Premier League start going with an impressive performance at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday against West Ham United.
English winger Raheem Sterling has been in fine form under new manager Pep Guardiola, and his brace powered City to a 3-1 victory.
His first goal was a shining example of what Guardiola is looking for at his new club.
David Silva began the buildup, found new signing Nolito on the left and quickly got the ball to an open Sterling in the middle of the penalty area for an accurate finish.
Adding a second goal later in the game, Sterling and his teammates are firing on all cylinders with Pep’s beautiful game.
After the international break, a Manchester derby awaits as Guardiola and Mourinho meet again in their new Premier League settings. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/three-match-changing-moments-english-premier-league-weekend.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/7ca385af52a2a870df2ae8471fb54c359ce2ec05b815a798651a68476218a9af.json |
[
"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:43 | null | 2016-08-25T22:31:31 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Ffive-best-strikers-in-world-football.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang.jpg | en | null | Five Best Strikers In World Football | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Teams are continually searching for that one player with the ability to finish, a predator that can take a team to the next level.
Below is a list of the best out and out strikers in world football right now! | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/five-best-strikers-in-world-football.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/01d5356b791b58a012423fe9d362e7c2cb10eb72c7bef1d95434f43742515674.json |
[
"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:34 | null | 2016-08-23T20:31:55 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fa-look-into-arsenals-available-right-wing-options.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Aaron-Ramsey.jpg | en | null | A Look Into Arsenal's 'Available' Right Wing Options | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Arsenal have started the new season in a familiar style, with a loss. After a 3-4 defeat at the hands of Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, the focus has now shifted to the transfer window and how the Gunners can improve.
The three positions that pundits agree Arsenal can improve upon are at centre back, centre forward and on the right wing. It is however, very unlikely that the usually frugal Arsene Wenger will spend big money on all three positions. Should the French manager decide to neglect the right wing area, we study who among the current options within the Arsenal squad is the best fit for the position?
Theo Walcott:
When all members of the Arsenal squad are fully fit, Theo Walcott might find starting spots on the right wing are few and far between, as Wenger has voiced concerns over the Englishman’s defensive contribution when deployed out wide. Tactically, besides pace, Walcott lacks the attributes integral to play in this position, as his dribbling and in game contribution are below the required level. Last season, he played 335 minutes on the right wing for Arsenal, managing two goals.
Aaron Ramsey
The Welsh wizard who has expressed his preference to play in the centre of the park has been deployed on the right wing for Arsenal a number of times in the past two seasons. Ramsey is neither an accomplished dribbler nor is he the quickest, making many surprised why exactly Wenger even considers him for that position. In his 835 minutes playing on the right flank for the Gunners last season, he delivered only 2 goals and 0 assists. A winger who cannot create any goals for teammates in the equivalent of more than nine matches for a top club like Arsenal, shouldn’t really be a contender for that position.
Alex Iwobi
The Nigerian International enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season, putting together some impressive performances and is definitely one for the future. However, he’s too young and too inconsistent to be considered a first team player for a team of Arsenal’s calibre. He spent a total of 87 Premier League minutes on the right wing for Arsenal last season but didn’t manage a goal or an assist in that time.
Joel Campbell
Like Chamberlain, Campbell is one of the few Arsenal players with the correct attributes for the right wing position. He is a decent dribbler (62.96% in the league last season according to Squawka(, has a good turn of pace, and a better eye for a pass than all the other contenders for this position. Most importantly, of all the options, the Costa Rican professional is the most switched on defensively. Last season, he contributed 3 goals and 5 assists in 1,412 minutes on the right flank.
Considering offensive and defensive output, and the required attributes to succeed in the position, Joel Campbell is the best candidate for the right wing position. Admittedly, he is not an elite player, and the Gunners will do well to find some reinforcement in the transfer market. In fact, it’s probably as important as signing a new centre back or centre forward. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/a-look-into-arsenals-available-right-wing-options.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/085a5099261237d582d932d5b1c0831db2bc6697712456610a780f967a7bef15.json |
[
"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:29 | null | 2016-08-25T00:37:37 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fmanuel-neuer-fc-bayerns-important-player.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Manuel-Neuer.jpg | en | null | Why Manuel Neuer is FC Bayern's Most Important Player | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | There are four universally accepted European football heavyweights in Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. United have Pogba, Madrid have Ronaldo, Barcelona has Messi, and Munich has Manuel Neuer.
The Bavarians boast an enviable list of quality players, but none more important than the three consecutive time IFFHS World’s Best Keeper, and current World Cup Golden Glove holder, Manuel Neuer. Robert Lewandowski might be world class, but he isn’t the best striker in the world, Xabi Alonso oozes quality, but he isn’t the best holding midfielder in the world.
In Neuer, Bayern Munich has a player who is universally accepted as the best in the world in his position. Last season in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich and Manuel Neuer played 34 games and conceded only 16 goals. It’s hard to argue against the importance of a man who helps his team keep 20 clean sheets in 34 games.
Neuer’s overwhelming quality is one of the key reasons why Bayern have been so successful in the past five or so years. He is so well rounded and provides his team with balance which allows room to experiment with different tactical approaches. For instance, Bayern can adopt a high line because Manuel Neuer is the best sweeper-keeper in the world.
They can also drop deep and allow shots from a distance because he’s one of the best shot-stoppers around. Manuel Neuer played a phenomenal role in a lot of Bayern’s recent successes, and as such his value to the German giants is impossible to overestimate.
Neuer’s ability to keep Bayern Munich on the front foot is also massively understated. Last season in the Bundesliga, he attempted a total of 879 passes and completed 80% of them (stats courtesy of Squawka).
A keeper who is capable of distributing with such quality makes it difficult for the opposition to press, as marking both the goalkeeper, two centre backs, and both holding midfielders will require committing too many players.
This reason alone might lead many teams to sit back against FC Bayern. It is incredibly rare for a goalkeeper to have the long-range passing ability of a defender, yet Neuer’s can even match that of many midfield players.
As well as all of these impressive traits, Bayern’s number one is also fantastic at facing penalties. It is popular belief that penalty kicks are a game of luck, yet that luck tends to tilt towards the towering 6 foot 4 inches Die Mannschaft goalkeeper more often than not.
Manuel Neuer’s penalty saving heroics helped Bayern on the way to the 2012 Champions League final for example, where he saved from the highly regarded duo of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo when facing Real Madrid.
He also helped Germany get to the semi-finals of the recently concluded European Championships of 2016, saving from Leonardo Bonucci and Matteo Darmian. Since joining FC Bayern, he has saved penalties during regular time against the likes of Fernando Torres, Mesut Ozil and Robert Lewandowski.
There is no denying the fact that Bayern Munich has a bunch of quality players as Robert Lewandowski, Arjen Robben or Jerome Boateng and in the case of injury to any of them, the likes of Thomas Muller, Douglas Costa and Javi Martinez are there to fill their shoes without making any compromise on quality.
However, if Manuel Neuer is injured for any substantial period, it will likely have a telling effect on FC Bayern’s campaign in both the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/manuel-neuer-fc-bayerns-important-player.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/a73799cb8a2f97a3e1287db3338924c359bf85755d8ee807a58e90395ae2a3ca.json |
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"Pakistan Tribune"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:53 | null | 2016-08-23T19:24:09 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fzameen-com-launches-cleanyourzameen-campaign.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/zameen.jpg | en | null | Zameen.Com Launches CleanYourZameen Campaign | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Zameen.com recently launched its #CleanYourZameen campaign, an initiative which aims towards making people take ownership of Pakistan. The campaign, which follows the format of the Ice Bucket Challenge, motivates people to work towards a functional solution to the hygiene problem which is prevalent in the country.
Launched on 14th of August on their social media page as part of their Independence Day celebrations, the video features company employees cleaning a polluted area on Lahore’s M.M. Alam Road and subsequently challenging five other organizations – the cab-hailing start-up Careem, the on-demand auto maintenance service Auto Genie, the e-commerce solution provider Shopistan, the Facebook page Sarcasmistan and paint manufacturer Brighto Paints – to follow suit. With over 90,000 views in three days, the social media has responded enthusiastically to this campaign to raise awareness about taking action regarding the issue of pollution.
Now, the #CleanYourZameen campaign has expanded into an online competition ‘#CleanYourZameen Challenge’ that invites the general public to compete in the activity. The details of the challenge, which is open to everyone, are available on the company’s social media page. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/zameen-com-launches-cleanyourzameen-campaign.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/410e4e6cfe3dd0cc87999e6d8a424bf22209f48cad8adfcb189e252a8b43302b.json |
[
"Ahmad Naveed Zafar"
] | 2016-08-27T20:50:26 | null | 2016-08-28T00:09:38 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fsattar-should-openly-condemn-altafs-anti-pakistan-speech-liaquat.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Amir-Liaqat.jpg | en | null | Sattar Should Openly Condemn Altaf's Anti-Pakistan Speech: Liaquat | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Televangelist and former MQM lawmaker Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain has urged Dr Farooq Sattar, Deputy Convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to denounce MQM founder Altaf Hussain’s anti-Pakistan speech openly.
Talking to Geo News Network on Saturday, Aamir expressed his grave concern and dissatisfaction over the route being taken by deputy parliamentary leader of the party.
On Saturday, Farooq Sattar and other party leaders announced complete disassociation from Altaf Hussain and party’s international secretariat.
Sattar also said that MQM workers and leaders shouldn’t be deprived of political activities which is their constitutional right and demanded to open party’s Nine-Zero office which according to him remains unlawfully sealed to date. He further claimed that law enforcers have locked down dozens of other party offices, ignoring the fact that they were legal and had complete property documents.
One person lost his life while scores other were injured after the party founder’s inflammatory speech led to fierce protests and attacks on media offices in the city.
Analysing the situation, Liaquat said that Sattar needs to condemn the MQM founder’s statement openly, and mere announcement of disassociation was not enough.
He further advised MQM leader not to waste time in making necessary amendments to party’s constitution. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/sattar-should-openly-condemn-altafs-anti-pakistan-speech-liaquat.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/c7528fb0150e5a14960e2bc8b3d65f9a2eda3a27f23b2d0271b351c752dc4a61.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T16:48:29 | null | 2016-08-26T21:30:10 | With the UEFA Champions League clubs drawn into their groups, we highlight five matches that will be both important and entertaining. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Ffive-massive-matches-look-forward-champions-league-group-stage.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Real-Madrid-Borussia-Dortmund.jpg | en | null | Five Key Matches In The Champions League Group Stage | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | We take a look at the key matches the ECL has thrown up for the new season
The world’s greatest football competition has truly reached its beginning, as 32 clubs around Europe were drawn into groups for the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League. The tournament always manages to provide top football and high drama for fans and supporters around the globe, and this year’s edition promises not to disappoint.
Real Madrid comes in as defending champions once again, capturing La Undecima by defeating city rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties. Since replacing the European Cup and a format change in 1992, no champion has won consecutive Champions League titles.
We highlight five must-see matches that will take place this fall in the group stage.
GROUP A: ARSENAL vs. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (Wednesday, November 23rd – EMIRATES STADIUM)
Arsenal finds themselves in a familiar position once again in European competition. The group draw was kind to the Gunners, as Swiss side FC Basel and Bulgaria’s Ludogorets Razgrad shouldn’t be of much concern.
However, Arsene Wenger will want to avoid the difficulty of finishing runner-up in the group and the potential of facing a powerhouse club in the round of 16.
Standing in their way will be a Paris Saint-Germain side undergoing a transitional period. With forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic gone and new manager Unai Emery in charge, PSG will need to be at their best when they visit North London this autumn.
GROUP C: BARCELONA vs. MANCHESTER CITY (Wednesday, October 19th – CAMP NOU)
The UEFA coefficients are never kind to Manchester City.
The toughest group draw of all sees Pep Guardiola and his side meet with La Liga champion Barcelona, Celtic and Borussia Monchengladbach in what will be a fiercely competitive round of fixtures.
After an impressive run to last season’s semifinals, a strong performance in Catalonia against Barcelona should highlight City’s potential in this year’s tournament. Guardiola’s return to the Camp Nou is bound to be an emotional affair for all involved.
GROUP D: BAYERN MUNICH vs. ATLETICO MADRID (Tuesday, December 6th – ALLIANZ ARENA)
A rematch of last season’s semi-final will likely determine the group winner for Group D, as Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid battle in the final month of the group stage. Atletico managed to defeat the Bavarian heavyweights on away goals en route to the final last campaign, and Bayern will certainly be looking for revenge.
Atletico manager Diego Simeone will need his sensational striker Antoine Griezmann to continue his astonishing form if Los Rojiblancos are to come out on top once more.
GROUP F: REAL MADRID vs. BORUSSIA DORTMUND (Wednesday, December 7th – SANTIAGO BERNABEU STADIUM)
A return to the Champions League has manager Thomas Tuchel and Borussia Dortmund feeling good about the 2016-17 campaign. A group draw that should see them make to the knockout rounds is a positive as well.
But seeing the defending European champions will make the round of 16 a tricky affair.
In order to avoid a difficult exchange later on in the competition, Dortmund’s high-press system will need to shine at the Bernabeu for a chance of topping the group.
GROUP G: LEICESTER CITY vs. FC PORTO (Tuesday, September 27th – KING POWER STADIUM)
Upon their much-anticipated debut in the UEFA Champions League, English Premier League champions Leicester City were presented with a decent draw that should see them find their way to the knockout rounds.
Belgium’s Club Brugge and Denmark’s FC Copenhagen will test the Foxes, but it is a home encounter with Portuguese side FC Porto that will showcase where Leicester stand in Europe’s top competition.
An enthusiastic crowd is expected, as manager Claudio Ranieri will need to have his squad ready for the bright lights of primetime.
With the groups and schedules available, the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League is ready to kick off and provide its incredibly unique excitement. It is time to turn up the volume and get ready to see Europe’s best in action in the coming months. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/five-massive-matches-look-forward-champions-league-group-stage.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/5ad6850324e60c11a991ca3f88f9ac5bd7f11fecab0dfb2104e4784c7187768e.json |
[
"Ahmad Naveed Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:09 | null | 2016-04-07T17:49:59 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Findian-team-wont-allowed-visit-pakistan-investigate-pathankot-attack-basit.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/abdul-basit.jpg | en | null | Indian Team Won’t Be Allowed to Visit Pakistan to Investigate Pathankot Attack: Basit | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | New Delhi – Pakistani High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Thursday said that an Indian team would not be allowed to visit Pakistan to investigate the alleged involvement of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pathankot airbase attack.
Addressing an event at the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia here today, Basit said that the peace progress between the two countries is currently suspended, and India is responsible for it.
He said the Indian authorities not cooperated with the Pakistani investigation team that visited India to investigate the Pathankot attack.
Speaking to media at the end of Pakistani team’s five-day visit last week, the Director General of India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sharad Kumar had said that the Indian government would make a request its Pakistani counterpart to clear the visit of NIA team and give it access to JeM officer-bearers suspected of being behind the airbase attack.
Basit said the arrest of Kulbhushan Jadhav, an in-service officer of Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has proved that Indian government is involved in the unrest in Balochistan.
He said Pakistani people are united to foil subversive activities of the anti-Pakistan elements.
The high commissioner said that there is no schedule of peace talks with India at present, but Pakistan wants to resolve all the outstanding issues on the table.
He said the resolution of Kashmir dispute according to the will of Kashmiri people is indispensable for long-term peace in South Asia, and both countries will have to adopt a realistic approach for that. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/indian-team-wont-allowed-visit-pakistan-investigate-pathankot-attack-basit.html | en | 2016-04-07T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/2f3de43c7b1b34edf0e9d3bf90b7c20a884193fb359d5cde71104459a9c97585.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-27T06:49:25 | null | 2016-08-27T11:40:39 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fpakistan-look-bounce-back-southampton-defeat.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan-1.jpg | en | null | Pak vs Eng 2nd ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | England will be looking to make it 2-0 while Pakistan 1-1 when the two sides lock horns in the second one-day international at the Lord’s on Saturday.
The hosts registered a 44-run (D/L) method win in the rain-curtailed first game in Southampton on Wednesday to go-up 1-0 in the five-match series.
Skipper Azhar Ali eventually ended his poor run while a dauntless 82 while Sarfraz Ahmed and Babar Azam made 55 and 40 respectively as the visitors made 260-6 after electing to bat first.
Riding on the half-centuries of Joe Root and Jason Roy in reply, the hosts reached 193-3 before showers arrived to force the early end of the game.
Despite the loss in the first game, Pakistan aren’t unlikely to tinker too much with the Wednesday’s XI.
The only change likely in their lineup is the replacement of all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz with leg-spinner Yasir Shah.
Mohammad Amir left the field after bowling six overs in the first game with a side strain but is fit to spearhead the pace attack.
For England, all-rounder David Willey will miss out again as he is still recovering from a hand injury that he picked up during Yorkshire’s NatWest T20 Blast semi-final against Durham earlier this month.
All-rounder Ben Stokes made a comeback from a calf injury in Southampton but was unable to bowl. He is expected to play only as a batsman in the Saturday’s match as well.
Probable Squad:
Pakistan:
Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Babar Azam, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Umar Gul
England:
Alex Hales, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (capt), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Jason Roy, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/pakistan-look-bounce-back-southampton-defeat.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/5d03d9e3f8dbb40e6713d15d39d3a11d8034a992c4c54e6f0473c2d07692899c.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:07 | null | 2016-08-24T19:13:47 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fengland-pakistan-lock-horns-1st-odi-today.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan.jpg | en | null | Pak vs Eng 1st ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | England and Pakistan will lock horns in first of five one-day internationals at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday.
The men in green come into the series with high confidence following a commanding 1-0 win over Ireland.
Opening batsman Sharjeel Khan struck a whirlwind 152 off 82 balls as Pakistan drubbed Ireland by 255 runs in Dublin last week to register their biggest win in ODI history.
Their second ODI at the same venue was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain.
Pakistan are currently ranked ninth in ICC ODI ranking, and a series victory against England would be a major step towards their mission of earning an automatic qualification for ICC World Cup 2019.
Watch Pakistan vs England 1st ODI Live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Pakistan are expected to make a couple of changes in their squad that beat Ireland last week.
Left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz and leg-spinner Yasir Shah are both likely to return after being rested for Ireland game.
Hassan Ali, who made his international debut against Ireland, is likely to make way for Wahab while Yasir could replace either Mohammad Nawaz or Imad Wasim.
England, on the other hand, beat Sri Lanka 3-0 at home in their last ODI assignment.
Their all-rounder David Willey will miss the first game with a hand injury, and Chris Jordan and Mark Wood will be both in line to replace him.
The hosts could also bring in uncapped spinner Liam Dawson to form a three-pronged spin attack with Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid.
Squads (From):
England:
Eoin Morgan (c), Johnny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (wk), Jake Ball, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.
Pakistan:
Azhar Ali (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Nawaz. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/england-pakistan-lock-horns-1st-odi-today.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/1d7a37e5b9f1170fe061c3c51ff44035181d61cd9677e279b5118eaab2b98472.json |
[
"Pakistan Tribune"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:47 | null | 2016-08-25T22:40:14 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fjs-group-eclectic-business-empire.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/JS-group.jpg | en | null | JS Group: An Eclectic Business Empire | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Established in 1971 by Jahangir Siddiqui, named after its founder’s initials, JS Group is a financial services group in Pakistan that is also one of the largest conglomerates in the country. Holding a considerable portion at the Karachi Stock Exchange, the company controls and operates financial services companies in Pakistan. Financial services of JS Group include asset management, commercial banking, company research, insurance, investment banking, Islamic banking, micro finance, and stock brokerage. JS Group also has investments throughout Pakistan’s economy, in the industrial sector, technology and media sectors, commercial real estate, energy and natural resources. With its headquarters in Karachi, JS Group has six businesses: JS Industrial, JS Infocom, JS Property, JS Resources, JS Transportation, and JS Financial. The Group also has a bona fide trust for social enterprise and charity under Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation.
With a mandate to ensure transparency, socially responsibility, integrity, equal opportunity for employees, entrepreneurship and team building, JS Group is recognised as the premier and best performing Investment Company in Pakistan. Throughout its subsidiaries, the group holds a strong commitment to giving value for shareholders by providing competitive returns on a sustainable basis by employing best practices for Corporate Governance and Risk Management.
History: From Humble Beginnings to Sky-high Success
Born to a middle-class family in Hyderabad in 1948 as the 9th child among ten children, Jahangir Siddiqui didn’t have a lot of resources to build the business empire he was eventually destined for. However, an entrepreneurial spirit that manifested itself even as a young teenager helped him make the most of the opportunities he got and those that he carved for himself. At the tender age of fourteen years, Jahangir Siddiqui started his first business selling coca cola and made an impressing profit for his time and age. He kept using the profits garnered from his endeavours and his education to keep diversifying his investments and challenging himself to learn more about business and finance.
In 1967, the future billionaire started his training as chartered accountant as ad clerk in Gangat & Co. As his office was across Karachi Stock Exchange, he started frequenting KSE on his lunch breaks to learn more about the stock market and trading. This curiosity and desire to learn would prove Siddiqui invaluable as it became the basis of his entrance into the KSE and brokerage.
Through selling stocks Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. was eventually established in 1970 as primarily a stock-centric firm. However, due to unrest and insecurity caused by the 1971 India-Pakistan war, Jahangir Siddiqui was forced to shift attention to the brokerage of fixed income securities. This shift eventually paid off in the interest of the company as it opened many opportunities for the company and they were able to carve a niche working with institutional clients like Deutsche Bank and American Express. By 1981, 80% of the daily volume traded in fixed securities was handled by Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. After years of establishing a unparallel reputation as an apt businessman, Siddiqui brought his vision to the KSE by serving as President for two years in 1990. Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. became the first securities brokerage with a Wall Street Stamp and underwent a merger with Bear Stearns appointing Jahangir Siddiqui as Chairman and CEO in 1994. A year later, Abamco was established as a subsidiary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. and is noted as the second largest asset management company. In 2003, Jahangir Siddiqui launched another company, and JS Global Capital Limited commercial operations began in earnest.
Only a year later, JSGC was listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange and today is a major finance and business player in the country. JS Group starting from the humble beginnings of its founder’s vision and determination is a part of Pakistan’s economic fabric now and is home to over 40,000 employees helping them achieve their dreams.
Corporate Social Responsibility Beyond Charity
JS Group is a company that has high regard for family values and giving back to the community. Thus, with the vision and support of his wife, Mahvash, Jahangir Siddiqui launched Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation in 2003 to not only ensure that the company’s corporate social responsibility is a core mandate but also to ensure bona fide support to the development areas in Pakistan.
MJSF is a charitable, non-partisan, non-profit organisation run by several board members and staff, operating as a trust. The primary focus areas are healthcare, education, youth empowerment, sustainable development through social enterprise, and disaster relief. The Foundation takes great pride in equipping marginalised communities with more resources, especially in the way of healthcare and education that allows them a life of dignity and upward social mobility.
Following is a list of activities and contributions made by MJSF in its core focus areas:
Education
JS Academy for the Deaf partners with professionals in the field within Pakistan and abroad to enable best practices and enhanced standards of coaching
JS Academy for the Deaf hosts yearly cultural program for the special children
JS Academy for the Deaf celebrates graduation of its first B.A. batch
MJSF supports Fakhre Imdad Foundation to capacity builds educational institutions in rural Sindh
Vocational classes are held for women
MJSF partnered with Progressive Education Network (PEN) to extend its educational support in Punjab and aiming to improve the quality of educational standards in the existing 23 adopted public schools of Pakistan.
MJSF has granted funds to LUMS (School of Science and Engineering), Karachi School for Business and Leadership (KSBL) and Institute of Business Administration, University of Karachi(IBA) for institutional development
MJSF granted PKR 30 million to LUMS to build the Jahangir Siddiqui Hostel, a dormitory for male students as part of the development of the School of Science and Engineering
Summer Program at the National University of Singapore
Chamalang Beneficiary Education Program
MJSF sponsors young professionals for European Academy of Diplomacy Program
Health
MJSF sponsors students for the Global and Public Health program at Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar.
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has added 30 beds to its emergency cardiac ward. The cost of this project was Rs. 15 million. MJSF contributed Rs.11 million for the cause.
The foundation built a fistula unit at the Karachi National Hospital in 2008
Patients’ Behbud Society for the Aga Khan University Hospital
Grants to the Medical Aid Foundation
Established the Burhani Blood Bank and Thalassemia Centre
MJSF collaborated with the Walkabout Foundation to distribute customised wheelchairs
Organising several seminars on Autism Awareness was organised in Lahore by the Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Centre was set up by MJSF
Social Enterprise and Sustainable Development
MJSF has a 5-year commitment to the Acumen Fund in Pakistan, which is an affiliate of the Acumen Fund, a leading global sustainable development organisation and Ali Siddiqui serves on its Board of Directors in Pakistan.
Acumen Fund and MJSF Host Selection Conference for Pakistan Fellows Program
MJSF has invested into Kashf Holdings, the parent company of Kashf Microfinance Bank
Disaster Relief
Relief goods were provided to the Pakistan Army for 250 families onwards distribution for the devastating earthquake of October 26, 2015.
In 2014, MJSF joined hands with the Alumni Association of National Security Workshops (AAN) to raise funds for internally displaced persons in Pakistan due to the Zarb-e-Azb operation.
Flood Relief Campaign 2012 in Sindh
Flood Relief Campaign 2011
United for a Cause’ Conference
Flood Relief Campaign 2010
2008 Swat IDP Conflict
2005 earthquake relief and rehabilitation
Subsidiaries of JS Group: The Whole is Greater than the Parts
Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd. and its subsidiary companies are involved in numerous financial services such as trading of securities, maintaining strategic investments, brokerage, investment advisory, asset management, commercial banking, power generation and other businesses.
JS Bank Limited
One of the most widely used services is that of JS Bank that has become a home-grown name trusted by millions of Pakistanis and international investors alike. JS Bank is a majority-owned subsidiary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd. and currently operates 277 branches in 138 cities.
Founded in 2007, in less than a decade of operations, JS Bank has become a major service provider of Finance and Insurance, Asset Management, Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Investment Management, and Private Equity. Through its various branches and operations across the country, JS Bank has proven a worthy job creator by giving employment and career opportunities to nearly 3000 employees and counting.
With over 200 ATMs across Pakistan and in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, locally JS Bank has a very strong footing. However, even globally JS Bank is one of Pakistan’s best-known financial service providers.
During 2012, JS Bank’s Treasury was rated by the State Bank of Pakistan as the No. 1 Primary Dealer of Pakistan. The Bank was also rated the No. 1 Primary Dealer of Pakistan in 2011. JS Bank is one of the 11 Primary Dealers in the country who act as underwriters and market makers for the secondary trading in Treasury Bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds. The Treasury also recorded a strong performance in its core Asset & Liability Management and Foreign Exchange activities, and efficiently capitalised on the interest rate volatility to earn handsome capital gains.JS Bank has won various CSR-related awards over the years.
JS Global Capital Limited
JS Global Capital Limited (JSGCL) has won numerous awards as the Best Brokerage House, Research House, Best Equity House, Best Sales Execution, Best Bond House, to name a few, by esteemed business journals and associations such as Asia Money and CFA Association. JSGCL is the Brokerage and Investment Banking arm of JS Group providing Equities Brokerage, Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities Brokerage, and Investment Banking services to a host of domestic and international clients. JS’s Global Investment House, based in Kuwait is one of the leading financial services companies with a growing footprint in the MENASA Region and with plans to expand in the coming decade.
JS Investments Limited
JS Investments Limited is one of the oldest and largest private sector asset management companies in Pakistan with assets under management, spread across various mutual funds, pension funds, and separately managed accounts.
JS Infocom Limited
JS Infocom Limited was established in 2003 to undertake telecommunication business or invest in companies engaged in providing telecommunication services. JS Infocom is presently seeking business ventures in the Telecommunication sector and to scale up.
Energy Infrastructure Holding (Private) Limited
Energy Infrastructure Holding (Private) Limited (the Company) was established in 2008 to design, construct, acquire, own, operate, and maintain power generation complexes and to carry on the business of electricity generation, power transmission and distribution services, over hauling and re-powering of power plants, etc.
JS International Limited
The company was incorporated in 2005 with the primary objective for which the company has been established includes inward investment from non-resident Pakistanis and international institutional investors, financial advisory services to Pakistani companies expanding overseas and to foreign companies interested in investing or setting up joint ventures in Pakistan.
JS International LLP
JS International LLP was incorporated as limited liability partnership in the United Kingdom in 2006 as a wholly owned subsidiary of JS International Limited with the aim of setting up JS International LLP to develop international strategic alliances and joint ventures, developing business and JS brands awareness internationally and protecting the brand identity.
JS Abamco Commodities Limited (JACL)
JS ABAMCO Commodities Limited (JACL) was incorporated in 2007 to help carry on the business as brokers, dealers, and representatives of all kinds of commodity contracts and commodity backed securities.
JS Group Today
JS Group today is a home-grown business name with an international impact and connection. Time and again throughout all its companies and subsidiaries, the group has established itself as a pioneer in up keeping international standards and making Pakistan more innovative.
JS Bank launched JS Mobile, Pakistan’s first Android application for mobile banking. The sleek and user-friendly app allow customers easily find out their account balances, generate mini-statement, pay utility bills, and transfer funds to another JS Bank account or any other bank through IBFT. Furthermore, customers can also pay mobile bills and load balances for all five service providers. JS Bank is also the first bank to digitise rapidly. The group has also launched apps through JS Global that help investors keep track of the market and make informed stock decisions.
With a keen eye on entrepreneurship and capacity building of youth, using technology, JS Group is empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and using tools to increase the impact of innovations in the country. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/js-group-eclectic-business-empire.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/7d3020ef8f6b9310f48e94ba72d454dfec70dd315b24a75122ffcd97344d9415.json |
[
"Ahmad Naveed Zafar"
] | 2016-08-31T04:52:01 | null | 2016-08-31T08:27:57 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fsc-dismisses-imrans-petition-seeking-pms-disqualification.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/sc-dismisses-imrans-petition-seeking-pms-disqualification.html | en | null | SC Dismisses Imran’s Petition Seeking PM’s Disqualification | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Islamabad – The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over Panama Papers’ revelations.
PTI Chairman, in a petition filed through Naeem Bukhari, had sought disqualification of the premier, his son-in-law Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan and Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, claiming that they set up off-shore companies from the money accumulated through corruption, tax envisions and money laundering.
However, SC’s Registrar Office said that the apex court cannot be approached directly in such matters and the petitioner, hence the petition is non-maintainable, and the petitioner should first approach high court or any other appropriate forum available.
“The petitioner has not approached any other appropriate forum available to him under the law for the same relief. He has also not provided the justification for not doing so,” the registrar said.
Meanwhile, PTI has decided to file a chamber appeal in Supreme Court.
Speaking to media, PTI leader Naeem ul Haq said PTI’s legal team has begun drafting of the appeal, and it would be filed in the new few days.
Last week, the apex court had also disposed of a petition filed by Jamat-e-Islami chief Siraj ul Haq seeking probe into Panama leaks, while declaring it non-entertainalble. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/sc-dismisses-imrans-petition-seeking-pms-disqualification.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/6ca7d106a5812e7d6fdad3e26234ef92dbd8e53c7b48ef456124057c47b56d11.json |
[
"Pakistan Tribune"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:18 | null | 2016-08-23T19:51:19 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fmoving-away-traditional-urban-centers-creating-new-cities.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pakistan-new-cities.jpg | en | null | Moving Away from Traditional Urban Centres to Creating New Cities | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Pakistan is not a geographically large country as compared to some of its neighbours, and one can count all its major urban centres on his fingertips. Most present day established cities in Pakistan have historically and traditionally been important urban centres for different ethnic groups over the centuries. Among these Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Multan are some of the oldest cities in this region, among which some are the most populated as well. An unchecked surge in population numbers in Pakistan coupled with large population shifts from rural to urban areas has put the infrastructure and natural resources of established cities under immense stress. Under these circumstances the Pakistani government can mitigate the problem of escalating rural to urban migration by building new urban centers in different parts of the country.
Heavily Populated Cities in Pakistan
In terms of Pakistan, the largest cities by population have been bearing the brunt of a growing population for many years at a stretch, even as most of these urban centres lack the infrastructure to sustain a constantly growing population. To get a rough idea about population density in large cities of the country, the worldatlas.com statistics regarding population status of major cities in Pakistan are as follows:
The financial capital of Pakistan, Karachi, has an estimated population of 11, 624, 219 people. Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab has an estimated population of 6, 310, 888 people. Meanwhile, the industrious city of Faisalabad has a population of 2, 506,595. Between the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the former has an average population of 1, 743, 101 people. Population estimates for other important cities of Pakistan are Multan (1, 437, 230), Hyderabad (1, 386, 330), Gujranwala (1, 384, 471), Peshawar (1, 218, 773), and Quetta (733, 675).
Looking at the population demographic of the existing urban centres of Pakistan, it is not hard to realise that the swelling population inside cities is taking a big toll on the infrastructure and other basic facilities of these concrete jungles. Consider the example of Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest and most populated metropolis. Presently the port city is finding it hard to address its growing urban planning challenges due to continuous migration from all parts of the country. Experts at Pakistan’s biggest property portal Zameen.com believe that the situation calls for the attention of policy makers and urban planners to devise new ways in which to find solutions to the growing problem of overpopulation in major cities.
One reasonable approach for the government to addressing this issue can be the development of lesser developed small towns into cities of the future, mostly around the regions from where the trend of rural to urban migration is highest. Providing people with economic incentives near their home ground can prove useful in controlling the trends of internal migration from poor areas to the more affluent ones.
Low Population Cities and Their Potential for Growth
According to worldatlas.com data, some small Pakistani cities which has the potential to be converted into major future cities are as follows:
Sialkot has a population of 477, 396, Gujrat (301, 506), Mardan (300, 424), Swabi (97, 363), Charsadda (95, 319), Kasur (290, 643), Sahiwal (235, 695), Jhelum (164, 080), Kohat (151, 427), Bahawalnagar (126, 617), Attock City (85, 479), and Abbottabad (120, 000) along with numerous other small towns situated in Pakistan.
Reasons for Developing Lesser Developed Areas
To start with, Pakistan is a developing country which has not yet reached the pinnacle of development as compared to developed nations of the world. Therefore the country cannot afford to burden the infrastructure and resources of already established cities of the country. It also means that the country still has a lot of space to experiment with urban planning and find localised solutions to the issue of transforming large towns into cities. Some of the lesser developed urban spaces with small pockets of the population hold great promise for organised development coupled with modern city planning techniques and architecture.
New urban spaces in areas which are well-connected with the rest of the country through roads and transport facilities will provide an incentive to locals to make the most of the economic options available near home. It might stop a large number of migrants to large cities. This way cities would not have to bear the burden of a growing population that can otherwise spell disaster for limited resources available to existing populations living in these areas.
Other than this, the government can also decrease the impact of the human footprint on the ecology of established cities in Pakistan by working on developing new cities in all provinces of the country. This can be done by carrying out a survey to point out places which have the potential for maximum growth in a limited time.
The best outcome that can come out of developing towns into cities of varying sizes in Pakistan is that some resources will be directed towards areas which were previously missing from the government’s development agenda. By doing so, fresh economic and educational opportunities will rise in semi-developed areas of Pakistan, thus, leading towards a contented population with access to modern living facilities per their constitutional right. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/moving-away-traditional-urban-centers-creating-new-cities.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/518359c8caa874cf10b4e0c0441b5e1a6cbf7d8e0d9826dd09e96c84f08ce02e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:00 | null | 2016-08-06T11:08:40 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fthree-things-tottenham-need-win-premier-league.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/mauricio-pochettino.jpg | en | null | Three Things Tottenham Need To Win The Premier League | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Tottenham Hotspur was too close to winning the Barclays Premier League title last season for the third time in their history but finished third behind Leicester City and Arsenal.
Their ambrosial football during the first part of the season was replaced by unstable and divided play towards the end of the League campaign.
Subsequently, they didn’t win any of their last four matches. This year, howbeit, Mauricio Pochettino’s team will go into title race again, trying to learn from previous errors. Here are three things they need to win the Premier League:
Squad depth
The London-based club has one of the strongest templates in the league. Nevertheless, their best players feature on a consistent basis which then causes a general sense of fatigue within the squad.
In this case, Pochettino doesn’t have a tantamount replacement to his starters. As a result, he carries out experiments, which end up with unwanted draws or defeats.
Playing with the same eleven players all season long is an antediluvian strategy that’s somewhat detrimental to teams these days.
It’s true, that, for instance, Harry Kane’s appearance in all 38 league matches gave 25 goals to the team, but it was evident in his final few games that he was a less effective goalscoring presence in the team.
Stability
Tottenham ( the version of 2015/16) could trash Manchester City and Manchester United one day and then tie with Swansea or West Bromwich Albion the week later.
Everyone will agree, that 13 draws and six defeats are too much for a title contender.
They lost 44 points in these matches and let their biggest opportunity of last few decades slip away. However, as the saying goes, victory is sweetest when you’ve known defeat.
This means that Pochettino and his men have to recharge their batteries and get ready to face another challenge. Moreover, they are back in the Champions League which adds more responsibility and additional load to their shoulders.
Manager’s factor
Mauricio Pochettino’s qualities and talent are indisputable, and by the looks of things, the Argentine is already back to the drawing board to set up plans for the upcoming season.
Despite the interest from many big guns in Europe, Pochettino opted to remain in his current position and try to rehabilitate the squad following the torrid end to last season’s campaign.
He shouldn’t put the cat among the pigeons but has to create harmony in his team, in a bid to make sure that every player feels confidence and gives their all on the pitch. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/three-things-tottenham-need-win-premier-league.html | en | 2016-08-06T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/349a963741b235b732213937292985c3b1be8485ed709552644632d4c0ccdabf.json |
[
"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:18 | null | 2016-08-11T22:03:46 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fwill-marco-grujic-fit-liverpool.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Marko-Grujic.jpg | en | null | How Will Marco Grujic Fit in at Liverpool | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | During the winter transfer window, Liverpool beat a number of top European clubs to sign highly-rated youngster Marko Grujic but loaned him back to Red Star Belgrade for the remainder of the season. Now the player is at Anfield, and the Reds have gotten a glimpse of him in some pre-season games. Let’s examine how he will fit in the Red half of Merseyside.
Marko Grujic is a midfielder, who shares a lot of similarities with Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic. Liverpool have a lot of quality players going forward, with the likes of Coutinho, Lallana, Mane, Firmino occupying the three positions behind the striker. Grujic will be rotated with the likes of Emre Can and Henderson as the base screening the defence, and getting the ball into the attacking third.
Grujic, 20, stands at an imposing 6’3″ which makes him an excellent physical specimen for the English Premier League as he will be able to win a lot of balls if played as a box-to-box midfielder or a deep lying playmaker.
Grujic’s dynamism is such that he is more of a box-to-box midfielder than a typical enforcer. In the 2015/16 Serbian Superliga season, he finished with 6 goals and 7 assists and was included in the league’s team of the season.
His ability to excel in different positions will allow Jurgen Klopp to deploy him in a variety of formations, depending on the quality of the opposition.
While talking about the player’s personality, fans and former coaches alike have termed him as a hard worker who is willing to learn, with the mindset of a winner.
Zeljko Paunovic, who coached the Serbian U-20 side to victory at the U-20 Championships in New Zealand, described him as follows;
“He is a good lad with a great mentality,” he said. “He’s not a born leader, but he’s not afraid to play big games”.
“I think he is much more than a regular playmaker or attacking midfielder. He would be better suited as a winger or behind the striker. I think that he should play on the flanks and closer to goal,” Paunovic added while talking about Grujic’s ability to excel in different positions.
All in all, it looks like Liverpool may have a new Gerrard in their hands and going into next season, fans will be hoping that Grujic can live up to the billing despite this being his first season at Anfield.
He’ll definitely need some time to settle in with the dominant style of play in the English top flight, but after his first few games in the League, we would be able to see the stuff he’s made of. Even with that factor in place, he could very well show his quality from the onset.
Jurgen Klopp favours hard working players, as it fits in with his preferred gegenpressing style. If his development progresses as expected, Liverpool might have unearthed Steven Gerrard 2.0 to serve them for the next decade or so; but of course, if Europe’s top clubs don’t come calling for his signature anytime soon. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/will-marco-grujic-fit-liverpool.html | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/0c45f1491f98f61d65d530ace174c1b332e4f9644b0d777cd0f46c1172cd12f9.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:26 | null | 2016-08-06T08:25:01 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fchelsea-join-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-german-defender.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Shkodran-Mustafi.jpg | en | null | Chelsea Join Arsenal in Race to Sign German Defender | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Chelsea have reportedly joined their Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi.
According to Metro, the newly-appointed Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen on bringing in another centre-back this summer to further strengthen his defence and has added the 24-year-old Germany international in the list of his options.
The Gunners have not yet formally lodged a bid for the former Everton defender but have reportedly made enquiries about his availability.
Mustafi has a £41m buyout clause in his contract but is reportedly valued at £25m.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger need to bring in a new defender to fill the void created by the injury of Per Mertesacker.
The Arsenal captain sustained the injury during his side’s 1-1 draw with RC Lens in their first friendly of the pre-season in Delelis last month 26 and will spend the next few months on the sidelines.
The Blues’ manager Conte has failed to sign the likes of Leonardo Bonucci and Kostas Manolas thus far this summer and sees Mustafi as a less expensive and more viable option.
The German has made 61 appearances for Valencia since joining the club from Serie B side U.C. Sampdoria in August 2014 for a fee believed to be in the region of €8 million. He also spent more than two years with Everton as a teenager.
He has also won 12 caps for Germany since his debut in 2014.
The defender was part of the Germany’s 2014 World Cup winning squad and appeared for his country in Euro 2016, where he scored his only international goal against Ukraine.
Mustafi is currently in England with Valencia on a pre-season tour. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/chelsea-join-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-german-defender.html | en | 2016-08-06T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/10038348e49553409a85ed37c51abd778c9658fdb6a955c3067f570c8f39d12c.json |
[
"Amir Bashir"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:57 | null | 2016-07-28T22:44:42 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Farsenal-liverpool-eye-real-madrid-attacker.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/jese-Rodriguez.jpg | en | null | Arsenal, Liverpool Competing for Versatile La Liga Striker | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | According to reports coming from The Sun, Arsenal and Liverpool have joined the race for the signing of Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez.
The report further states that although Zidane personally likes the striker and has advised him to look for a new club to secure a first team action.
At just 23, it could be argued that the Spaniard still has the best years of his career ahead of him. However, with Isco and James Rodriguez competing with him for the same spot, Jese might never get the chance to fulfil his dreams at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite playing lesser games than most of his team-mates, Jese showed his class by scoring 5 goals for Real Madrid in LA Liga last season. Of the 28 appearances that he managed, 24 of them came from the bench with Jese starting only 4 League games for Real Madrid.
Thus, with Karim Benzema coming back from the summer break fresh, and the likes of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo in the best form of their lives after EURO 2016, the need of first team action could force the Spanish attacker away from Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
Arsenal are in desperate need of a striker before the start of this season. With Danny Welbeck ruled out for a lengthy period due to injury – and the dwindling form of Olivier Giroud, Arsene Wenger might like to strengthen his strike force before next season.
Thus, while Jese might not fill the “stardom” tag which Arsenal players would like, he certainly has enough talent to compensate it with his goals. Moreover, with him being in the centre of the attack, Arsenal will be able to see a different dimension of their gameplay.
As for Liverpool, the Reds might not seem too lucrative to the Spanish International, although he could be tempted by the prospect of playing under Jurgen Klopp. However, lack of Champions League football at Liverpool might turn his head.
Moreover, with 4 strikers already at the helm, even Liverpool might not guarantee the Spaniard with constant first team action.
Thus, if Real Madrid decides to wash their hands off the Spaniard, a move to Arsenal could be on his cards. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/arsenal-liverpool-eye-real-madrid-attacker.html | en | 2016-07-28T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/a73a836130421b1afad8da4ed8821fbe9d52962d5e94db56da61ab0b3cca3609.json |
[
"Vijay Shivakumar"
] | 2016-08-27T06:49:28 | null | 2016-08-15T10:50:06 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Funited-will-champions-year.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jose-Mourinho-Man-United.jpg | en | null | Why United Will Be Champions This Year | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Manchester United haven’t gone into a season with this much excitement since Robin Van Persie joined them from perennial rivals Arsenal.
Now with new arrivals in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Paul Pogba, and of course manager Jose Mourinho, the Red Devils have very clear reasons to be optimistic that a United captain can hold the English Premier League trophy aloft for the first since 2012-2013.
We take a look at some of the very prominent reasons.
A New Manager
Ever since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, stability has been hard to come by at Old Trafford, and Mourinho is now the third boss in four years. However, unlike his predecessors David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal, Mourinho already boasts a successful resume managing in England.
With a trophy haul including 3 Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and 3 League Cups, the Portuguese tactician knows how to win in England.
Continued Emergence of Young Players
Although Louis Van Gaal was vilified for numerous things in his short tenure as United boss, the Dutchman does deserve credit for developing many youngsters from the academy.
Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira, Marcus Rashford, and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are just a few names that Van Gaal threw onto the field, whether by want or necessity.
The continued emergence of these players, especially Rashford, will prove vital for squad depth over an extended campaign.
The New Signings
United now boast a transfer window haul that eclipses most of Europe.
The world-record transfer of Paul Pogba not only provided them with a fantastic player but was also a huge statement to the world that Manchester United mean business, and are still up there with the very biggest clubs around.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also a star name, and the Swede is finally plying his trade in England. Despite being a 34-year-old, he proved last year that he is still one of the world’s most dangerous strikers, bagging 38 goals in France’s Ligue 1.
Meanwhile, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is arguably the most astute signing, coming off a superlative season in which he scored 11 and assisted 15 in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund.
The Captain’s Return To Form
Wayne Rooney hasn’t been near his best for a couple of seasons now, and this may have coincided with a move back towards midfield, where players usually take the time to adapt.
Although he has had successful games spraying passes to the corners of the field, his lack of attacking intent stunted United and ultimately made them weaker.
A move back to the top supplemented by the appearance of a deadly striker and two up-and-coming youngsters should help Rooney re-discover his form which made him one of the best players in the world.
Manchester United finally have the chance to reclaim their spot at the pinnacle of the English top flight. Only time will tell if that opportunity will come to fruition. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/united-will-champions-year.html | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/a7c68c7be6ef6689c392ee83046d9c6fea19e2a2af4fc3179b5df74b9e780111.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-27T08:49:31 | null | 2016-08-27T11:40:39 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fptv-sports-live-cricket-score-streaming-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ptv-sports-live-cricket-score-streaming-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi.html | en | null | PTV Sports Live Cricket Score & Streaming: Pak vs Eng 2nd ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | England will be looking to make it 2-0 while Pakistan 1-1 when the two sides lock horns in the second one-day international at the Lord’s on Saturday.
The hosts registered a 44-run (D/L) method win in the rain-curtailed first game in Southampton on Wednesday to go-up 1-0 in the five-match series.
Skipper Azhar Ali eventually ended his poor run while a dauntless 82 while Sarfraz Ahmed and Babar Azam made 55 and 40 respectively as the visitors made 260-6 after electing to bat first.
Riding on the half-centuries of Joe Root and Jason Roy in reply, the hosts reached 193-3 before showers arrived to force the early end of the game.
Despite the loss in the first game, Pakistan aren’t unlikely to tinker too much with the Wednesday’s XI.
The only change likely in their lineup is the replacement of all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz with leg-spinner Yasir Shah.
Mohammad Amir left the field after bowling six overs in the first game with a side strain but is fit to spearhead the pace attack.
For England, all-rounder David Willey will miss out again as he is still recovering from a hand injury that he picked up during Yorkshire’s NatWest T20 Blast semi-final against Durham earlier this month.
All-rounder Ben Stokes made a comeback from a calf injury in Southampton but was unable to bowl. He is expected to play only as a batsman in the Saturday’s match as well.
Probable Squad:
Pakistan:
Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Babar Azam, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Umar Gul
England:
Alex Hales, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (capt), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Jason Roy, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ptv-sports-live-cricket-score-streaming-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/c22294e7f6ea799b4cde9161a95e2b1b781e8da1c4d99c0f018ee1210262ef50.json |
[
"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:39 | null | 2016-08-11T20:46:40 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fchelsea-vs-west-ham-possible-game-changers.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/West-Ham.jpg | en | null | Chelsea Vs. West Ham : Possible Game Changers | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The form of this inspirational French midfielder for both club and country in the last two years has seen him become one of the most feared midfielders in Europe.
Payet is a complete attack-minded midfielder who possesses an eye for a pass, and also poses a significant threat in front of goal. He is likely to start the game against Chelsea either on the left flank or behind the striker, and if given the time and space, he may find a way to unlock the Chelsea defence. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/chelsea-vs-west-ham-possible-game-changers.html | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ae0f77d37e1a278d5a328daee2cbe931c4a75699816c69e310fbe6972f6bf217.json |
[
"Oliver Zivic"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:54 | null | 2016-08-25T21:04:53 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fwhats-next-mamadou-sakho.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Mamadou-Sakho.jpg | en | null | What’s Next For Mamadou Sakho? | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Mamadou Sakho is currently going through the worst period of his professional career, and it appears that his troubles will not end this summer.
Having first of all tested positive for a fat-burning drug in March which forced him to miss the Europa League final and Euro 2016 in his home country, Sakho was sent home from the squad’s tour of the US after a spat with Jurgen Klopp.
Unfortunately, he has now picked up an Achilles injury and has sidelined him so far this season. With two summer signings, Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan seemingly now ahead of him in the Reds’ defensive pecking order, it is not getting any easier at Anfield.
As if this spell hadn’t been bad enough for the 26-year-old, Klopp has also now made Sakho available for loan. He has clearly stressed that the Frenchman needs to regain his fitness and rediscover some form after being out of contention for more than four months.
The defender was considered one of the club’s best players last season and his form has drastically improved since Klopp’s appointment. However, no amount of talent can make up for poor attitude and behaviour as far as the manager is concerned.
After turning up late for a team meal and missing a treatment session while the squad was on a tour in America, Sakho is clearly being punished as Klopp looks to make an example of how undisciplined players will be treated going forward.
The potential departure of Sakho remains a big call. The player is a fan favourite; one poll has shown that 86% of Liverpool supporters voted against his potential loan move, which indicates how important Sakho is for the club.
Given that Liverpool would need another defender if Sakho were to depart, Bruno Martins Indi has emerged as a possible option after Porto has implied they deem the player to be expendable.
We will know more about the future of Mamadou Sakho in coming days, but for now at least, one piece of good news for the French defender is that the World Anti-Doping Agency has opted not to appeal against UEFA’s decision to dismiss proceedings against him which mean he stands absolved of doping charges.
This decision will also be a cause of frustration to Sakho though, given that these allegations were the trigger for the entire downward spiral he is currently experiencing. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/whats-next-mamadou-sakho.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/4a00de8ceaea048e6a4c822e82dd013a062ce768a10a87d06386c94ba822502a.json |
[
"Humaima Malik"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:31 | null | 2016-08-26T07:16:21 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Faltaf-hussains-posters-removed-nine-zero-adjacent-areas.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Altaf-Hussain.jpg | en | null | Altaf Hussain’s Posters Removed from Nine Zero, Adjacent Areas | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Karachi – The posters and banners featuring the image of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain and party’s flags were removed from its headquarters Nine Zero in Karachi and adjacent areas.
According to reports, unknown persons removed MQM’s banners and flags from Jinnah Ground, Azizabad, Mukka Chowk, Ayesha Manzil, Hussainabad, Federal B area and other neighbourhoods of the provincial capital.
In Hyderabad, the boards and posters featuring Altaf’s images were also removed from Latifabad, Hyder Chowk, Charhi, Faqir Jo Pir, Bhai Khan and City Police Station areas.
Anti- Encroachment team, along with Rangers and police, also demolished MQM’s offices built on government lands, amenity plots and footpaths in different areas of Karachi including Sachal, Sakhan, Quaid Abad, Malir, Tariq Bin Ziyad society and Shah Faisal Colony.
A crackdown against MQM was launched on Tuesday after Altaf, while addressing the party workers in the United States, allegedly urged party workers them to seek help from India, Iran, Afghanistan and Iran against Pakistan Army.
Subsequently, MQM’s several unit and sector offices in different areas of the provincial capital were shut down.
On the other hand, Sheeraz Waheed, MQM’s member of Sindh Assembly from Landhi, was arrested from Site Super Highway area on Thursday evening.
Speaking to media, SSP Malir Rao Anwaar claimed that Waheed is a close aide of a hardcore terrorist Raees alias Mama, who is involved in target killings of doctors in Korangi.
MQM’s member of National Assembly MNA) Asif Hasnain was also arrested from Karachi airport yesterday and shifted to an unknown location for interrogation. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/altaf-hussains-posters-removed-nine-zero-adjacent-areas.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/7bfd22b084805fe366cc45e522d680105ce68b78db16faca0c193392ae1ff991.json |
[
"Oliver Zivic"
] | 2016-08-26T18:49:32 | null | 2016-08-26T21:50:28 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fnewcastle-united-takes-secure-instant-promotion-premier-league.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Newcastle-United-Championship.jpg | en | null | Can Newcastle Bounce Back? | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Newcastle has gambled, opting to spend their way back to the promised land. But with a manager clueless at this level are the odds in their favour
Newcastle were relegated to the Championship last year, with Rafa Benitez’s appointment coming too late to save them. But can the top level European boss cut it away at Rotherham? We here at Sports Courant take a look.
Benitez is a manager with a lot of experience; he has managed teams like Valencia, Liverpool, Inter, and Real Madrid and brought success to many in last decade, but playing in the Championship is something else entirely.
He will be under heavy pressure throughout this season, and after two consecutive defeats at the beginning of the campaign, many people raised questions whether he is competent enough to bring Newcastle back into the EPL.
However, the Spanish tactician responded well, and his team won three in a row, including a midweek match in the EFL Cup, conceding only one goal in the process.
Still, Newcastle’s transfer policy doesn’t seem to be popular among the fans, with the club spending a lot of money to bring new players to St. James’ Park.
Most recently, the Magpies announce the signing of the American right-back DeAndre Yedlin who joined from Spurs for £5 million. They did sell Daryl Janmaat to Watford for £7 million, and it appears that Yedlin will be Rafa’s first choice right-back which is rather concerning due to his relative lack of experience.
The arrival of striker Dwight Gayle proved to be the right one, with the Englishman already scored four goals in four games in the Championship.
Matt Richie and Mohamed Diame yet have to establish their place in the first team, but surely it’s only a matter of time till they emerge as the team’s leaders.
The club lost Wijnaldum, Townsend, Cabella, and Cisse due to the combination of not wanting to drop in level and the huge portion of the wage bill they made up.
Still, they have numerous high-paid players in the squad compared to other teams in the Championship, and the pressure is on them than on rest of the ‘smaller’ clubs.
Let’s remind what Hull and Burnley did last season. Although their budgets were far from Newcastle’s, they proved that there are still teams which can achieve promotion at the right price.
The constant pressure on both manager and the players is visible since day one in the new season due to the money spent, and it’s on them to prove the critics wrong and fight their way back to the Premier League.
The next game will be a huge test for Benitez’s side when they face Brighton at home. Brighton are considered promotion rivals and the result will go a long way to showing the staying power of this Newcastle team at this level. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/newcastle-united-takes-secure-instant-promotion-premier-league.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/338b6e55dd4e627772a75fc68abb14b2f3d8bc80392922b672ffb0efeee267d4.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:53 | null | 2016-08-11T10:07:01 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2F5-reasons-believe-chelsea-will-bright-start-season.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Chelsea.jpg | en | null | 5 Reasons To Believe Chelsea Will Have A Bright Start This Season | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Chelsea FC has finished their ICC preseason tour in the United States and are ready to begin the 2016-17 Premier League season.
Perhaps no other team is more eager to turn the page on last year and work towards making the current campaign a successful one.
A dreadful title defence that left the Blues in tenth-place is gone, and a new era under Italian manager Antonio Conte begins this week.
As the club and their supporters prepare to play host to London rival West Ham United on Monday night, we take a look at why their season will get off to a flying start.
New Manager – New Tactics – New Attitude
One the most, if not the most, frustrating aspect of what took place last year was a lack of effort and desire from many of the Chelsea players.
Jose Mourinho had completely lost the dressing room last autumn, and it was easy to see the effect on the results. Lethargic and uninspired performances on the pitch eventually led to changes at the top.
Former Juventus manager Antonio Conte will not have any of that type of nonsense.
His impassioned approach and attention to detail will have immediate benefits to Chelsea. One of the best tacticians in the game, his knowledge of defensive structure and positioning will prepare the backline well for multiple clean sheets early in the campaign.
Opponents
While certainly, no one should underestimate the tough opening test against West Ham on Monday, Chelsea should be able to accumulate a lot of points in the standings to start 2016-17.
In between the opener and a home match against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in mid-September, the Blues meet Watford, Burnley and Swansea City.
All three of those games should bring three points to help get Chelsea on the right track headed into more challenging fixtures.
Ne European Competitions
While the club is not thrilled about this in an immediate sense, the absence of Champions League and Europa League play will ultimately benefit Chelsea in the league standings.
Instead of midweek matches spread out across the next few months, Chelsea can fully focus and concentrate on Premier League fixtures.
Key players and starters can be fully rested, and the team will be ready for each and every opponent.
Eden Hazard Ready To Shine Again
Belgian international midfielder Eden Hazard has had quite a few ups and downs over the past few years and rarely seemed to see eye to eye with Jose Mourinho.
After 28 league goals over the previous two seasons, Hazard saw his goal total drop to a paltry 4 in 2015-16. No one in the squad including Hazard himself will want to see this trend continue.
With new addition N’Golo Kante able to provide him even greater cover in the defensive half of the pitch, expect Hazard to get forward and find his prolific scoring touch again.
Transfer Window Still Open
Owner Roman Abramovich rarely rests during a transfer window, and he has already brought on new additions in Kante and striker Michy Batshuayi. But the hunt for forwards has not stopped.
Rumours of acquiring Romelu Lukaku appear to be cooling off, but the possible movement of Diego Costa gives life to the possibility of Chelsea adding more pieces shortly.
After a disappointing 2015-16 season, Chelsea will want to get off to the best start possible in 2016-17.
Thanks to a new manager and some smart roster decisions, the Blues are set to have a great opening few months in returning to the top of the Premier League. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/5-reasons-believe-chelsea-will-bright-start-season.html | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/60fb15c830ce3a6860fd51a415669908b102be717fc2c48fd9f3c90ac164cb4a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:46 | null | 2016-08-08T11:30:32 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fsanchez-ozil-title-catalysts-arsenal.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Arsenal.jpg | en | null | Sanchez and Ozil could Fire Arsenal to Premier League Glory | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side won the Premier League title in 2004 for the last time. The Gunners are trying to repeat this success since then, but they miss something every time.
Their best result after the 04’s incredible win was second place in the 04/05 and 15/16 campaigns. Now, the French coach has a good template, a well-developed infrastructure and a stable financing. These factors are creating a real basis that let them go through the season with the highest expectations.
Wenger has a team to rely on, and two players stand out in this group. Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil can surely be those cornerstones who can help to build a steadfast collective.
These two players have already proven that they are vital members of the starting line-up. Having these two men in stock, Wenger should be setting up his plans of chasing the league title.
Last season was Arsenal’s best in years, and the main reason for it was the United team with high-quality leaders. Mesut Ozil became the top assist maker in the league as he created 19 goals for his teammates and scored another six himself.
Ozil’s involvement in Arsenal’s play was crucial in securing some significant results.
The German midfielder is regarded as one of the best playmakers not only in the Premier League but also in the world. His intelligence, diligence and self-sacrifice were a priceless asset for the London-based club.
Nevertheless, as it turned out, in the end, the Germany international’s outlandish football was not enough to overcome Leicester at the top of the Premier League table.
On the other hand, Sanchez missed out on the most of the season due to injury problems, while his presence on the pitch made Ozil’s job easier and more efficient.
Sanchez was quick to respond to Mesut’s decisions, as their co-understanding is set up at the highest level.
Taking part in 28 matches, he managed to score 13 goals and create four other goals for the others. However, given his bad form and long post-injury adaptation period, it became evident, that title hopes were under a big question.
In the coming season, however, Arsenal’s both leaders are fit and ready to battle for the EPL cup. Although these two joined the team later than others due to Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016, Wenger has no reasons to worry.
Ozil and Sanchez are the kind of players, who don’t need additional explanations, they can catch up with the rest of the team quickly.
Moreover, Sanchez reunites with the team in a good mood, as his Chile side won another Copa America title after defeating Argentina in the final match, while Alexis himself was honoured with the “Player of the Tournament” award.
One more reason that lets us think of Arsenal’s possible glory in the league campaign is their squad consistency. The Gunners managed to keep their star men in the team, while other title contenders have bought many new players, changed coaches, sold leaders.
If Ozil and Sanchez can churn out good performances next season, then the Gunners may be on their way to a League title. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/sanchez-ozil-title-catalysts-arsenal.html | en | 2016-08-08T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/9e5b4ea7f221bb83f4126a56e7d277c306dc2201fcfeafb41a3c25c4a690fb6d.json |
[
"Pakistan Tribune"
] | 2016-08-27T08:49:30 | null | 2016-08-27T07:08:53 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fptv-sports-ten-sports-live-cricket-streaming-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan-1.jpg | en | null | PTV Sports, Ten Sports Live Cricket Streaming: Pak vs Eng 2ND ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The second One-Day International between Pakistan and England will be played at the Lord’s on Saturday.
The hosts are leading the five-match series 1-0 after securing a 44-run win (Duckworth/Lewis method) in the rain-shortened first ODI in Southampton on Wednesday.
Skipper rediscovered his form with an enterprising 82 while Sarfraz Ahmed struck 55 as Pakistan posted 260-6 after deciding to bat first.
In reply, Jason Roy and Joe Root struck half-centuries as England reached 194-3 before the game was called off due to persistent rain. Subsequently, the hosts were declared the winner by 44 runs through D/L method.
Pakistan are expected to bring in leg-spinner Yasir Shah for the Saturday’s game, most probably at the expense of Mohammad Nawaz.
Otherwise, they are unlikely to tinker with the combination of the first game.
The hosts, meanwhile, remain without the services of David Willey, who is recovering from a hand injury.
All-rounder Ben Stokes, who made a comeback from a calf injury on Wednesday, will again play only as a batsman.
With Root delivering a successful part-time spell in the first game, it is unlikely that England will bring in a third specialist spinner into their playing XI. This means Liam Dawson will have to wait further to make his ODI debut.
Probable Squads:
Pakistan:
Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk)
England:
Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan (capt), Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Mark Wood, Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Joe Root, Adil Rashid | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ptv-sports-ten-sports-live-cricket-streaming-pak-vs-eng-2nd-odi.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/0e184fc645a1af7529d107508b707b1c5121122bb9d9c4be838ec5ea1a50c395.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:09 | null | 2016-08-15T13:00:10 | Jose Mourinho and Manchester United got off to a winning start this past weekend away to Bournemouth. We take at look at how the players performed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fplayer-ratings-jose-mourinhos-first-manchester-united-victory.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/manchester-united-vs-west-bromwich.jpg | en | null | Player Ratings For Jose Mourinho's First Manchester United Victory | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Sunday afternoon saw Manchester United and the Jose Mourinho era get off to a successful start, as the Red Devils defeated AFC Bournemouth 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
A slow opening half-hour to the match saw both clubs wait for their chances as they analysed each other’s setup.
But as United hit their stride, the Cherries were unable to keep up with the pressure. A disastrous back-pass from Bournemouth centre-back Simon Francis led to the first Premier League goal for United under Mourinho, ironically tapped home by his former Chelsea castoff Juan Mata (40’).
United, buoyed by this, kept the pressure on and eventually took total control of the game in the second half, finding two more goals through captain Wayne Rooney (59’) and forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (64’).
A goal from Bournemouth defender Adam Smith served only as consolation, as Bournemouth and manager Eddie Howe must now look towards a trip to the Olympic Stadium and West Ham United next weekend for their first points of the 2016-17 season.
We take a look at how Manchester United’s squad performed in their first victory of the season.
1) GK – David de Gea – 7/10
The Spanish international had a quiet day, seeing little action throughout the contest. He had no chance of stopping Smith’s second-half strike, and his positioning in goal was excellent overall.
2) RB – Antonio Valencia – 7/10
Valencia needed some time to settle into the match, committing fouls in the early minutes. Once composed, the Ecuadorian right-back caused issues for the Bournemouth defence when getting forward on the right flank.
His crosses caused problems in the opposing half of the pitch and directly lead to United’s second goal.
3) CB – Eric Bailly – 8/10
Making his Premier League debut after a summer transfer from La Liga side Villarreal, centre-back Eric Bailly produced an excellent performance in the middle of the United lineup.
Despite some occasional trouble when closing down swift passes, Bailly’s positioning and work rate were impressive. The new man already seems quite comfortable in his surroundings.
4) CB – Daley Blind – 8/10
Finding more and more playing time in central defence as opposed to a midfield role, Dutch international Daley Blind provided another great display. His passing ability helped to launch several United attacks going forward.
5) LB – Luke Shaw – 7/10
Luke Shaw turned in an adequate performance holding down the left side, seemingly still getting into top form after last year’s horror tackle that he suffered against PSV in the Champions League which sidelined him for months.
Passing accuracy and confidence grew as the match went on, just as it likely will for the Englishman’s entire season.
6) MF – Marouane Fellaini – 7/10
The Belgian defensive midfielder showed excellent positioning and intercepted several Bournemouth passes. He did a fine job of tracking back and assisting the backline when needed, heading away crosses from the opposition.
7) MF – Ander Herrera – 7/10
Herrera provided perfect cover in the defensive midfield, with accurate passes and fine positioning.
Similar to Fellaini, the Spaniard did not find as much success when moving up the pitch, something that wasn’t too important given that their role was more focused upon solidifying and controlling the midfield.
8) MF – Juan Mata – 8/10
After a difficult start to life under Mourinho for the second time in his career, Mata showed great character to put in a solid performance on Sunday.
His intense pressing led to his first goal of the campaign, and his work rate throughout opened up space for his teammates on numerous occasions.
9) MF – Wayne Rooney – 7/10
While perhaps not the best day in midfield for the United captain, Rooney found a goal and had a possible penalty kick not given in the second half.
10) MF – Anthony Martial – 8/10
While the young French international did not find a goal for himself, his work on the left side set up attacks for almost the entire match.
His “assist” for the second goal may have accidental, but was deserved for the sensational drive and non-stop energy Martial showed.
11) FW – Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 8/10
Ibrahimovic’s size and strength is a handful for any defence, and he displayed both attributes to good effect against Bournemouth.
Finding the third goal of the match and linking up well with teammates, Manchester United and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are off to a wonderful start together.
SUBSTITUTES
1) MF – Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 5/10
Coming on for Juan Mata in the 75th minute, the Armenian international made his United debut but will have to wait to make his real first impression.
A quiet finish to the match did not offer him many opportunities.
2) MF – Morgan Schneiderlin – Incomplete
Subbed on for Martial in the dying minutes of the match, Schneiderlin helped see out the victory with a holding midfield role.
3) MF – Memphis Depay – Incomplete
Brought on for Wayne Rooney in stoppage time, Depay will look forward to more time on the pitch in coming fixtures for United. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/player-ratings-jose-mourinhos-first-manchester-united-victory.html | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/30f65b53c3a3217c23320cd7ac2c43ee40063e3d1ef4eabc1f284a66abbb1296.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:01 | null | 2016-08-11T10:03:40 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2F5-things-watch-arsenal-vs-liverpool.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Arsenal-vs-Liverpool.jpg | en | null | 5 Things To Watch Out For In Arsenal Vs. Liverpool | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The 2016-17 Premier League season kicks off this weekend and supporters around the globe are ready to see what their clubs have in store for them ahead.
One of the most anticipated fixtures this week takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, as Arsene Wenger and Arsenal host Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool FC. Two of the best managers in the league bring together two talented squads in what should be a fast-paced and entertaining affair.
We highlight areas that will be interesting to watch out for when the two teams meet on the pitch.
MIDFIELD CHOICES FOR ARSENAL
Utilising a 4-2-3-1 formation, Arsene Wenger has a tremendous amount of various options to fill midfield roles on the club’s roster.
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil both provide pace and creativity that cannot be ignored and should figure prominently into Wenger’s starting lineups. However, what to make of the remaining positions is where the decisions become a bit more involved.
Coming off of an incredible performance with Wales at Euro 2016, where will Aaron Ramsey find his place?
Despite limited appearances last season, Santi Cazorla was looking to contribute more regularly. Along with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jack Wilshere and wide players like Joel Campbell and Theo Walcott, we will see a glimpse of Wenger’s plans this weekend at the Emirates.
All will undoubtedly find the time and contribute to the upcoming campaign, but how much all will contribute may be another story.
XHAKA’S ROLE
One of the major signings of this summer’s transfer window, Swiss international midfielder Granit Xhaka figures to make Wenger’s lineup choices even more challenging.
Coming off of an impressive season with Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany’s Bundesliga, Xhaka brings incredible skills and passing ability to the North London side.
Most likely taking on one of the defensive midfield roles in the lineup, Wenger will not necessarily want to keep Xhaka from getting forward into the attack. We could see Arsenal adapt their formation and tactics to fit their new signing’s skillset.
HOW MUCH WILL THE GEGENPRESS PRESS?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has brought to the club a proven, successful system during his time in charge of Borussia Dortmund earlier this decade known as “gegenpressing”.
The pressing method involves forwards and midfielders holding a high line, putting constant pressure on the opposing side. Possession is won back quickly, and goals are scored are even quicker, if all goes correctly of course.
When used the right way, Liverpool and their talented midfielders like Philippe Coutinho and Firminio score goals on the break and in transition.
But against strong sides like Arsenal, Liverpool can be undone by possession and the ability to counterattack. Klopp’s tactics and formation versus Wenger’s side may be modified on Sunday.
WIJNALDUM’S IMPACT
The most exciting Liverpool transfer of the summer is 25-year old Dutch International Wijnaldum. The midfielder brings with him an excellent vision, pace and an impressive goal scoring prowess.
His one-man demolition of Norwich City last season was one of the highlights of 2015-16 (of which there were few for Newcastle United). How he will be used in Klopp’s lineup throughout the season could certainly change, as he can play wide as well as centrally.
Expect Wijnaldum to play a significant role in the outcome of this match.
OVERCONFIDENT REDS?
Yes, it was only a friendly and in the grand scheme of things did not mean anything. But you’d have to think there is a swagger in Liverpool’s step after last weekend’s 4-0 victory over Barcelona.
Klopp’s side was ecstatic and excited after such a big win in front of a worldwide audience. There is certainly the possibility of Arsenal surprising Liverpool with a stronger performance than they saw from Barca at Wembley Stadium.
Few matchups this opening weekend in the Premier League feature better squads than Arsenal and Liverpool. The Emirates should see a thriller on Sunday. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/5-things-watch-arsenal-vs-liverpool.html | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/05e81111c192381ac654507d4ed2f88f9fcc0156794fc021a6c3293f6b35f540.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-30T02:51:27 | null | 2016-08-30T06:46:39 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fdominant-england-look-to-seal-series-against-listless-pakistan.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pakistan-vs-england.jpg | en | null | PTV Sports Live Cricket Score & Streaming: Pak vs Eng 3rd ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | England will be hoping to keep the winning momentum going and secure a series-clinching win when they meet Pakistan in the third one-day international at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday.
The hosts won the opening game in Southampton by 44 runs (Duckworth/Lewis method) and second at the Lord’s by four wickets to go up 2-0 in the five-match series.
England pacers benefited from the seaming conditions to bundle out the visitors for a modest 251 at Lord’s.
Watch Pak vs Eng 3rd ODI Live on PTV Sports
Pakistan got off to a worst possible start and lost their first three wickets for two runs before the contributions from Sarfraz Ahmed (105) and Imad Wasim (63 not out) helped them manage251-6.
England, in reply, rode on the half-centuries of in-form Joe Root (89) and skipper Eoin Morgan (68) to chase down the target with 15 balls to spare.
The visitors’ bowling attack looked toothless once again in the second game and failed to frustrate the rival batsmen.
They are expected to bring in Mohammad Irfan, who was summoned to England as a replacement for injured Mohammad Hafeez, to strengthen the pace department. Rookie seamer Hassan Ali will most probably make way for the giant left-armer.
Due to limited available options, the visitors are unlikely to make changes in their line-up otherwise.
For England, David Willey has recovered from a hand injury which kept him out of the first two matches. However, he may have to witness Tuesday’s game as a spectator yet again as the hosts are unlikely to tinker with their settled XI.
Ben Stokes played only as a batsman in the first two games due to a calf injury but is available to bowl now.
Probable Squads:
Pakistan:
Sami Aslam, Azhar Ali (capt), Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Irfan.
England:
Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan (capt), Jason Roy, Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk). | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/dominant-england-look-to-seal-series-against-listless-pakistan.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/da399bc6ce3f38cbd00ace1b2c6aebccd9c5b60cd616967d23c8c6edc85e3e5f.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:24 | null | 2016-08-20T13:53:05 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fpakistan-vs-ireland-2nd-odi-preview.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pakistan.jpg | en | null | Pakistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Having secured a massive 255-run win in the opening match, Pakistan will be looking to make it 2-0 when they meet Ireland in the second and final one-day international at The Village, Malahide in Dublin on Saturday.
Opening batsman Sharjeel Khan struck his career-best 150 off just 86 balls while Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Nawaz both scored half-centuries as Pakistan posted a mammoth 337-6 in the match that was curtailed to 47 overs per side due to early rain.
The hosts crumbled in the big chase and were crushed out for 82 in 24th over, with left-arm spinner claiming his career-best figures of 5-14.
Watch Pakistan vs Ireland 2nd ODI Live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Fast bowler Umar Gul also returned impressive figures of 3-23 upon his return to international cricket after 16 months.
It was Pakistan’s biggest win in ODI history in terms of runs, which ended their five-match losing streak in the format.
The visitors are expected to rest fast bowler Mohammad Amir to keep him fresh ahead of five-match ODI series against England, starting on August 24, and replace him with 22-year-old uncapped seamer Hassan Ali.
Wasim is also likely to be rested and replaced with leg-spinner Yasir Shah.
Ireland, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back from a massive loss to level the series.
The hosts are likely to bring in seamer Craig Young the expense of Peter Chase, who leaked 70 runs in his seven in the first game. They, however, are unlikely to tinker with their first game’s XI otherwise.
Probable Squads:
Ireland:
Paul Stirling, William Porterfield (capt), Ed Joyce, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Gary Wilson, Stuart Poynter (wk), Andy McBrine, Tim Murtagh, Niall O’Brien, Kevin O’Brien,
Pakistan:
Azhar Ali (capt), Mohammad Hafeez, Sharjeel Khan, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Hasan Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim/Yasir Shah, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/pakistan-vs-ireland-2nd-odi-preview.html | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ecb801ab3c9962006c564eb5809e38df0b49973d619c94f0353b19f8231ab4b0.json |
[
"Alani Adefunmiloye"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:13 | null | 2016-08-04T12:05:26 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Ftitle-glory-waiting-40-goal-brazilian-striker-performs-well-next-season.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Willian-1.jpg | en | null | Title Glory In Waiting If Willain Performs Well Next Season | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The 2015/16 campaign was the worst season Chelsea have ever had under the Roman Abramovich regime.
Diego Costa was firing blanks upon returning overweight from the season break, Matic and Fabregas – core midfield duo of the title-winning previous season both chose to leave their brilliant forms behind them coming into the new season, while PFA player of the year going into the campaign, Eden Hazard, was a complete shadow of himself.
A 10th place finish was the best the team could muster at the end of a disappointing term. But through all those bad times, Brazil international, Willian stood out as the only good and positive thing about Chelsea.
He became the man to run to when set pieces needed to be taken, and he consistently tried creating assists and numerous goalscoring chances in every other game.
As the new season unfolds and with a new Chelsea team set to emerge with it, it interests many what influence the 27-year-old would bring to the team after his splendid performances.
A new coach, a new playing style, some new players and different/rejuvenated versions of the old players, many hope Willian will be able to turn up to the party once more.
Having further committed himself the Blues until 2020, the player still wants to offer more of his quality services to Chelsea’s pursuit of glory, and he will do exactly that.
With him having to do the majority of the work last season, he tired towards the end, particularly because the team had nothing left to play for.
Next season presents another chance to play for something. With Kante’s addition and Hazard’s return to form, we are set to experience the best of Willian all through the 2016/2017 session.
In 35 league games last season, averaging 1.7 shots per game the former Corinthians forward netted on five occasions and made six assists. His 82.5% pass success ratio and 3 Man of the Match awards contributed to his emergence as the club’s best player of the season.
Wrapped up in strengths that include precise and excellent crossing, dead-ball expertness, dribbling and possession retaining, we should see more of Willian next term as he can concentrate on being in one place at a time as opposed to his pitch omnipresence of last season.
Still not able to score regularly despite his attacking prowess and talents, he might finally hit double figures in the league under the new coach. Set to continue being a major influence on the team, how exactly Conte will deploy the versatile forwards remains unknown.
3-5-2, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2 or 4-2-4, whichever formation the Italian master tactician eventually employs, Willian is sure to start on the right wing or in right attacking midfield.
And by enjoying the protective covering of Kante and Matic, he will able to make dashing runs down the flank and across the pitch to carve out defence-splitting passes and shoot at goal.
It is exciting to know what hazards and havoc he will wreck into defences as Chelsea’s title bids get energised next season.
He sure will not only shine again but also put down his life as the Blues aim for Premier League glory after the heartbreak of last season. Conte has got one of most lethal weapons in the EPL in his hands; it’s up to him how he uses it. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/title-glory-waiting-40-goal-brazilian-striker-performs-well-next-season.html | en | 2016-08-04T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/736f85c9666a7e3bb5479db3922e58cd08421a7f15b7f2fd91f8e8a6c22e3bd9.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:09 | null | 2016-08-12T15:44:18 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2F4th-test-ton-moeen-anchors-england.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/moeen-Ali.jpg | en | null | Pak vs Eng 4th Test Day 2 | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Moeen AlI struck a magnificent century as England recovered from early crises to post 328 on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Pakistan at the Oval.
Moeen, survived two drop catches to make 108 while Jonny Bairstow scored 55 and Chris Woakes 45 to resurrect the hosts after they had lost half of their team at 110.
Fast bowler Sohail Khan returned the figures of 5-68 to register his second five-for in the series.
Watch Eng vs Pak 4th Test Live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz, who replaced Rahat Ali in the XI, ripped through England’s upper middle-order to finish with 3-93.
Pakistan, who need to win this game to level the series 2-2, reached 3-1 in three overs at stumps after losing opener Sami Aslam.
Aslam, who had struck majestic half-centuries during Pakistan’s 141-run loss in the third Test at Edgbaston, was trapped leg-before by fast bowler Stuart Broad.
Earlier, England suffered an early blow after opting to bat first, as Alex Hales was caught at square-leg by Yasir Shah off Mohammad Amir for 6.
Skipper Alastair Cook made 35 off 83 balls before being bowled out by pacer Sohail Khan.
The hosts had not yet recovered from the dismissal when Wahab struck twice in three balls to edge both Joe Root (26) and James Vince (1) to Sarfraz Ahmed behind the stumps.
Gary Ballance (55) also fell to Wahab shortly after completing his eighth Test fifty.
This time, Bairstow and Moeen combined to launch a remarkable recovery and added 103 runs for the sixth wicket.
Bairstow was caught at slip cordon off Amir early in the post-lunch session, but Moeen continued to build the innings in the company of Woakes.
Their 79-run partnership ended when Woakes was caught the behind at the stumps off Sohail, who also removed Stuart Broad and Steven Finn soon after.
Moeen brought in his third Test hundred off 140 deliveries before becoming England’s last man to be dismissed.
The left-hander, who hit 13 boundaries and two sixes in his enterprising knock, was caught at deep square leg off Sohail. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/4th-test-ton-moeen-anchors-england.html | en | 2016-08-12T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/cc0a1562ee2dbcc2c327b21eb400eb127d5eb45d89cb53f8bdba1a1fbf20b993.json |
[
"Pakistan Tribune"
] | 2016-08-27T02:49:17 | null | 2016-08-27T07:08:53 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fengland-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-preview.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan-1.jpg | en | null | Pak vs Eng 2ND ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The second One-Day International between Pakistan and England will be played at the Lord’s on Saturday.
The hosts are leading the five-match series 1-0 after securing a 44-run win (Duckworth/Lewis method) in the rain-shortened first ODI in Southampton on Wednesday.
Skipper rediscovered his form with an enterprising 82 while Sarfraz Ahmed struck 55 as Pakistan posted 260-6 after deciding to bat first.
In reply, Jason Roy and Joe Root struck half-centuries as England reached 194-3 before the game was called off due to persistent rain. Subsequently, the hosts were declared the winner by 44 runs through D/L method.
Pakistan are expected to bring in leg-spinner Yasir Shah for the Saturday’s game, most probably at the expense of Mohammad Nawaz.
Otherwise, they are unlikely to tinker with the combination of the first game.
For England, David Willey is fit after missing the series-opener with a hand fracture but after Mark Wood’s impressive comeback in the opening game, it is highly unlikely that the Yorkshire all-rounder will feature in the second game.
All-rounder Ben Stokes, who made a comeback from a calf injury on Wednesday, will again play only as a batsman.
With Root delivering a successful part-time spell in the first game, it is unlikely that England will bring in a third specialist spinner into their playing XI. This means Liam Dawson will have to wait further to make his ODI debut.
Probable Squads:
Pakistan:
Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk)
England:
Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan (capt), Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Mark Wood, Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Joe Root, Adil Rashid | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/england-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-preview.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/95ab569b9617241207811cf51574682709250a38f39fa9cefa21eaf918de5750.json |
[
"Azhar Nadeem"
] | 2016-08-30T18:51:47 | null | 2016-08-30T22:03:15 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fcan-anyone-stop-bayern.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Bayern-vs-Dortmund.jpg | en | null | Can Anyone Stop Bayern? | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Opening day of the Bundesliga, Carlo Ancelotti’s first game in charge of Bayern, and many were wondering if Pep’s players could adapt to Carlo’s more direct methods. Bayern six, Werder Bremen nil. The players answered with a resounding yes.
Bayern brought in the potentially world-class Renato Sanches, from Benfica, and the already world class Mats Hummels, from Bundesliga title rivals Dortmund.
The signings of European and World Champions means Bayern now have the most complete squad not just in Europe, but arguably of all time.
Allowing Jerome Boateng to join up with his national team partner Hummels has plugged the only ‘gap’ in Guardiola’s squad, with Sanches coming in to learn, and play, with some of the most decorated midfielders of all time in Xabi Alonso, Phillip Lahm and Arturo Vidal.
These two come into a Bayern team that have dominated the Bundesliga since 2012, and Ancelotti will hope, and being expected to, deliver a fifth straight Bundesliga title. Something Dortmund will want to stop, but more on that later.
Robert Lewandowski has started the season on fire, scoring a hat trick in the six nil demolition of Bremen, something that must send shivers down the spines of Atletico, Rostov and PSV defenders, and Bundesliga defenders alike.
However, as good as Bayern’s squad they will struggle if Lewandowski is sidelined for any amount of time, with no other recognised striker in the squad it would be up to Thomas Muller or Arjen Robben to fill the Poles goal-filled boots.
On the topic of injuries, Pep’s Bayern were cursed with injuries, with Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Thiago Alcantara all out for extensive periods of time with injuries under the Spaniard. This will be something Ancelotti will hope to avoid if his side is to be in contention for the league and Champions League double come May.
One club who will be hoping to end Bayern’s national dominance is Thomas Tuchel’s Borussia Dortmund.
Tuchel’s Dortmund amassed a points total of 78 points, a total that would’ve been enough to win the league in all but two seasons since the league’s inception in 1963: Bayern won the 2012/13 season with 91 points and the 2013/14 season with 90 points.
Despite losing Hummels, Ilkay Gundogan and Henrik Mkhitaryan, they look a stronger side this season after the arrivals of Raphael Guerreiro, Andre Schurrle, Emre Mor, Ousmane Dembele, Mario Gotze, Seb Rode and Marc Barta.
If Tuchel’s side can better their total, then they could quite conceivably prize Bayern’s hands off of the Meisterschale trophy this season. That is, of course, easier said than done.
As for the Champions League, Bayern will be expected to qualify through a tricky group of Atleti, Rostov and PSV as winners. Ancelotti’s forte as a manager is winning the Champions League, doing so with Milan twice and winning La Decima for Real Madrid.
Bayern goes into this year’s competition as one of the favourites alongside Barca, Real, Juve and Manchester City, teams that have all got considerably stronger this summer.
It’ll be hard to stop Bayern, but it’s not impossible, especially now with the spending power of their domestic and European counterparts. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/can-anyone-stop-bayern.html | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/00aaf6f999fef1e336ebbe8ef5524a826b752e692546307e62c2d08cd37e0304.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:13 | null | 2016-08-16T22:13:07 | Chelsea began their 2016-17 Premier League season at home against West Ham United. We look at five reasons why the Blues were able to win 2-1. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Ffive-reasons-chelsea-able-find-three-points-west-ham-united.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chelsea-vs-west-ham-united.jpg | en | null | Five Reasons Why Chelsea Were Able To Find Three Points Against West Ham United | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Antonio Conte has found that life at Stamford Bridge can be filled will spills, thrills and bellyaches. And this was only from the opening match of the 2016-17 Premier League season.
Chelsea defeated West Ham United on Monday night by a final score of 2-1, with everyone’s favourite Premier League villain Diego Costa finding the winner in the 89th minute.
Scoreless at halftime, the match was filled with drama in the second half and almost saw the Blues drop valuable points at home.
A penalty kick converted by Eden Hazard gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the 47th minute, until West Ham defender James Collins found the equaliser in the 77th minute to put the match back on level terms.
It seemed the Hammers were going to hang on for a crucial road point, only to see Costa push Chelsea in front moments before stoppage time.
We look at what lead to Chelsea finding their first win under new manager Antonio Conte.
EFFORT AND DESIRE
While there were reports that many of the Chelsea players gave up on Jose Mourinho by the start of last year, Eden Hazard seemed to show exactly how much of a difference a new manager can make for him as a player.
Tracking back and running hard for every challenge, the Belgian midfielder looked reborn. He was dangerous throughout the first half and found the first goal of the match on a thunderous penalty kick high above the reach of West Ham goalkeeper Adrian.
It looks as though we could see a strong campaign from Hazard in 2016-17.
SOLID DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE
Many expected the arrival of Conte to usher in a stronger defensive structure and tactical approach at Chelsea. After years of success in the defence-first world of the Italian Serie A, it has become a trademark of Conte teams to be disciplined and organised at the back.
That was certainly the case on Monday night.
While West Ham were certainly not at their best, strong performances from Gary Cahill, John Terry and N’Golo Kante helped limit the Hammers to only 3 shots on goal.
EARLY PENALTY IN SECOND HALF SETS UP SUCCESS
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian had done a fine job in the first half of keeping the match scoreless, until his right-back Michail Antonio gave the hosts an opportunity to strike first.
A clumsy tackle in the penalty area gave Hazard the chance to take a 1-0 lead, and he took that chance spectacularly well.
WEST HAM’S POOR FORM
With star midfielder Dimitri Payet playing a limited role due to his fitness off of Euro 2016 and coming on late in the second half, Chelsea were fortunate to not see their opposition playing at their best.
West Ham’s scoring chances were few and far between for most of the night. While the Hammers fought valiantly to find the tying goal, on another day they could have found more from this fixture.
COSTA REMAINS ON THE PITCH AFTER A BRUTAL CHALLENGE
Referee Anthony Taylor chose not to send off forward Diego Costa after a rough challenge in the second half, where he upended West Ham goalkeeper Adrian. Having received a yellow card in the first half for dissent, his eventual match-winning goal could have easily not been possible in the match’s final moments.
Chelsea were fortunate by some of the official’s decisions, as a physical and cagey encounter was evident throughout the proceedings. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/five-reasons-chelsea-able-find-three-points-west-ham-united.html | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/d2deb513992f4f081a9799905aa029d8eb9106871d9f747e2b2055c33d65b065.json |
[
"Alani Adefunmiloye"
] | 2016-08-26T12:54:07 | null | 2016-08-13T10:34:24 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Flearnt-manchester-citys-loss-arsenal.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Arsenal-vs-Man-City.jpg | en | null | What We Learnt From Manchester City's Loss to Arsenal | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | As Arsenal battled from a goal behind to see off Manchester City with a 3 – 2 scoreline in the last pre-season friendly, Pep Guardiola got a taste of what to expect in the Premier League season ahead.
Having conquered Spain and Germany within a short period of his managerial career, popular opinion is that England won’t be a piece of cake for the Catalan tactician, and the early signs are indicating the same.
Without the services of some of the team’s key players, proceedings didn’t exactly go in Guardiola’s favour, and he definitely took some salient points away from the game.
As Manchester City prepare to face newly promoted Hull City in the season’s curtain-raiser, here are 3 takeaways from the side’s game against Arsenal.
Joe Hart Facing A Decline
It’s almost unbelievable that with only 3 weeks left until the end of the summer transfer window, a new goalie hasn’t arrived the Etihad.
Hart’s regular howlers in recent seasons followed him to the Euros, and it never seemed like his place was safe following the arrival of the new coach.
Apart from his lack of calmness on the ball and inability to control it like Guardiola’s desires, the England shot-stopper was at fault for Arsenal’s 3rd goal, failing to properly clear the ball he rushed forward to collect it.
He isn’t expected to turn into a sweeper overnight but giving his years of experience, taking charge with the ball at his feet should be the least of his worries.
Conceding all 3 goals upon his 2nd half introduction isn’t a good sign, and it would take a miracle to see him remain the first choice goalkeeper going into next season.
Raheem Sterling Will Eventually Justify His Price Tag
A positive highlight to take away from the defeat is Sterling’s great performance.
The finishing ability of the 21-year-old was noteworthy considering how poor he was often last season – particularly at the Euros.
Raheem gets an excellent run down the flank well executed but eventually fails to make the most out of it. Hence, hHis end product always appeared faulty.
That part of his game looks to have gone along with the European Championship woes as the former Liverpool winger constantly gave Monreal a lot of work to do.
Guardiola will definitely make Sterling a better player for Manchester City, and it will be great to see him finally justifying his price tag.
The New Style Remains Vulnerable Unless Mastered to Perfection
Pep has a lot of work on his hands as he attempts to turn Manchester City players into world beaters.
Time and time again against Arsenal, the defenders lost possession while attempting to orchestrate play from the back.
Caballero and Hart failed to compose themselves well enough, and Chamberlain almost capitalised on one of such errors from the former.
Adarabioyo was caught off guard when he made an attempt to complete a pass, with Arsenal going 3 – 1 up as a result.
Pep must find a way to tweak his tactics in order to get his players into top form. If he manages to inculcate his will at the Etihad, then Citizens will have a great chance of winning the League. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/learnt-manchester-citys-loss-arsenal.html | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/6d86742933d42ea5128b3b149371d6ae6f940c87a051d67fbf23d38f0ab551ff.json |
[
"Giovanni King"
] | 2016-08-26T12:55:34 | null | 2016-08-11T10:25:48 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fpossible-back-4s.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Arsenal.jpg | en | null | Premier League 2016/17: Possible Back Fours | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | With less than 30 days left before the window closes and just a few days before the start of the Premier League, much of the paper talk is revolving around big moves in the second and final third of the pitch, but which team has the best (potential) looking back 4 in the Premier League.
Arsenal (8/10):
A possible back four of Hector Bellerin, Gabriel (Paulista), Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi, Arsenals defensive line looks better than it has for a few seasons in the Premier League.
AFC Bournemouth (6/10):
Something in the area of Jordan Ibe, Nathan Ake, Rhoys Wiggins and Charlie Daniels, sees them with a relatively young but quick back.
Burnley (6.5/10):
Matthew Lawton, Daniel Lafferty, Tendayi Darikwa and current hot commodity Michael Keane are pretty much the standard for the side now, and they could do a good job in the Premier League once it kicks off.
Chelsea (9/10):
César Azpilicueta, Branislav Ivanovic, Kurt Zouma and skipper John Terry. What more needs to be said about this?. 9/10
Crystal Palace (6/10):
Joel Ward, James Tomkins, Scott Dann and Pape Souare. A bit of extra talent from new signing Tomkins but nothing amazing. 6/10
Everton (7/10):
Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka, Seamus Coleman and Funes Mori are expected to feature for Everton following John Stones’ recent departure.
Hull City (6/10):
Harry Maguire, Andrew Robertson, Curtis Davies and Michael Dawson. All there for at least the last couple seasons, read off each other well and should be able to do a decent job in their return to the Premier League.
Leicester City (8/10):
Robert Huth, Wes Morgan, Danny Simpson and Christian Fuchs. Current Premier League Champions. Don’t change what isn’t broken.
Liverpool (7.5/10):
Jonas Hector, Joel Matip, Alberto Moreno & Nathaniel Clyne. I would like to see Klopp bring back Tiago Ilori from loan spells and develop significantly.
Manchester City (9/10):
Manchester City has a galaxy of top-class players and selecting best 4 for the backline is no easy job. Most probably, a fit-again Vincent Kompany will partner with Pablo Zabaleta, Elaiquim Mangala and John Stones to anchor the backline this season.
Manchester United (8.5/10):
Eric Bailly, Fabinho (Fabio Tavares), Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling. Another hard one to pick but no doubt new signing Bailly and Fabinho add something extra to the backline.
Middlesborough (6/10):
Antonio Barragan, Bernardo (Espinosa), George Friend and Daniel Ayala. Two big names add strength to The Boro back line.
Southampton (6/10):
Jeremy Pied, Virgin van Dijk, Jose Fonte and Ryan Bertrand. New signing beats Yoshida to hold the backline.
Stoke City (6/10):
Ryan Shawcross, Marc Muniesa, Philipp Wollscheid and Erik Pieters. The Potters could see a tighter back line with the omission of Glen Johnson.
Sunderland (6/10):
Lamine Kone, Younes Kaboul, John O’Shea and Patrick van Aanholt. Not many defensive options for Sunderland and zero transfers this window. Maybe Pulling Jan Kirchhoff to center-back would even strengthen there.
Swansea (6.5/10):
Angel Rangel, Ashley Williams, Mike van der Hoorn and Franck Tabanou. The coming season should see Tabanou play a few decent games for the Swans while fan’s favourites Williams and Rangel are also expected to do better.
Tottenham (8/10):
Jan Vertonghen, Kyle Walker, Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose. Another team with endless options, with the likes of Eric Dier also able to play at back.
Watford (6.5/10):
Brice Dja Djedje, Juan Zuniga, Christian Kabasele and Miguel Britos. It would be interesting to see how 3 of the 4 new faces in the side and Britos fare this season.
West Bromwich Albion (5.5/10):
Johnny Evans, Craig Dawson, James Chester and Christian Gamboa. The last on the list is hardly playing while at West Brom, but if given even half a chance the young Costa Rican should shine.
West Ham United (6.5/10):
Reece Oxford, Wilson Reid, Martin Olsson and Angelo Ogbonna. With their first bid for Olsson rejected, it would greatly benefit The Hammers to put a new offer on the table. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/possible-back-4s.html | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/c744bc783a2537699cb30ca1bd4366c5f0e69886055860b25ec169436b608893.json |
[
"Shaukat Masood Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:47 | null | 2015-06-11T01:38:24 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fjustice-for-ztbl-pensioners.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Military-Courts.jpg | en | null | Justice for ZTBL Pensioners | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Access to justice is vital pre-requisite for ensuring the Rule of Law which cannot be ensured merely by establishing different types of courts and tribunals allowing the people to submit their disputes therein. It is multidimensional and more substantive in nature. Unfortunately justice system in Pakistan, which should maintain order and deliver justice, is badly riddled with loopholes, cronyism, political influence, and corruption. People are losing hope in the justice system prevailing today in Pakistan.
It is a hard fact that most of the judges in top courts are appointed on political basis or close relations with politicians having constitutional security of their service. Instead of open competition, they are selected on the basis of pick and choose clearly in violation of the spirit of Article 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan. With very little exception, the top lawyers having all capabilities to deliver real justice, but having no well connections with the politicians, are always ignored. In turn, the higher judiciary has devised different tools to use for accommodating rich, nears and dears, ruling elite and its cronies, and affix rubber stamps on the arbitrary and even illegal actions of the Executive / their handpicked Heads of departments by providing them undue protection. Several instances are there that some God fearing judge provided genuine remedy to employees strictly in accordance with law but operation of that judgment was immediately suspended by some other court even without disclosing any ground. Our courts are hindering the justice instead of delivering it.
An interim injunction / status quo is not a remedy easily available except in our country. Although interim injunction can be granted by the court without notice in case of real emergency or need, yet it is usually allowed by giving the other party a notice. Any order made without notice normally takes effect for very few days until a return hearing. We are witness of denial of justice to the pensioners of ADBP due to unholy alliance of ruling elite, its handpicked Bank management, and the higher courts. It is renowned saying “To delay Justice is Injustice”. ADBP (Now ZTBL) pensioners are the victim of such injustice for nearly one and half decades. The single judge bench of Islamabad High court comprising of Honorable Mr. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, while concluding W.P.No. 3022 of 2006 and 22 other connected writ petitions, on the basis of constitution and Bank’s statutory pension Regulations certified that enforcement of revision of pension by the Board of Directors without prior approval of the Federal Government and without any amendment in the statutory Pension Regulations was illegal. Constitution has empowered its citizen with fundamental rights, but in reality, the rights are enjoyed by people having ‘might is right’ and justice prevails only for power and manipulation. On Bank’s mostly time-barred intra court appeals, the double bench of the Honorable Islamabad High Court acted swiftly and suspended the operation of the already implemented judgment passed by Mr. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui without disclosing any ground, and the old aged pensioners are suffering from denial of justice.
The illegal decrease in pension was challenged before the FST ever during 2002 but the pensioners are still waiting for any outcome even after lapse of 13 years. In their struggle for getting justice many of them have left this world without getting minimum comfort of living for want of pension revision in the light of judgment. ZTBL management is fighting against pensioner’s justified demand totally ignoring their valuable services in the Bank – simply denying their already established rights by dragging them to the never ending dilemma of courts. Our nation now no longer believes in the value, efficiency, integrity, and effectiveness of our courts. No good ground had been made out by the Bank to interfere with the order passed by single judge bench of the Honorable Islamabad High Court, but absolutely justified judgment of Mr. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui delivered in favor of the pensioners was suspended.
Delay in administration of justice is mainly caused by a huge backlog which is further increasing due to the policies of the courts itself. The appeals are admitted for hearing and judgments of lowers courts are frequently suspended by the higher courts without citing any solid legal ground, due to which every single appeal filed leads to further increase in backlog. Far better course is that no appeal is admitted and no interim injunction is granted without giving prior notice to the other party. On presence of both the parties the appeal and the interim order may be decided once for all.
Just imagine the instant pension case remained pending before the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan which finally came up for hearing on 22.2.2010. The bench No. 1 headed by Mr. Justice Iftakhar Muhammad Choudhary, in spite of reaching at a precise conclusion regarding illegality of the pension circular issued by the Bank reducing the pension to almost half, declined to deliver a clear cut judgment and issued a consent order on the promise made by the Bank before the court that it would recalculate the pension of 13 petitioners present before the Apex Court in the light of SRO 1352(1)1981 dated 25.12.1981. The Bank then never fulfill its promise and tried to slip away from its liability by creating three imaginary classes in the Bank employees for the first time which had never been argued before any court of law. The Bank once again deprived the 10 petitioners out of 13 on the basis of self manufactured classification of Bank employees into three categories. According to the bank, pensioners who retire from the bank service and were uniformly governed by the relevant statutory pension regulations all did not form a class, but pensioners who retire on attaining superannuation age and those working employees who opted SR-2005, and those who retired under Golden Handshake formed distinct and separate classes. The Bank action was sought to be sustained on the doctrine of classification and the criterion on which the classification is sought to be sustained is the mode of retirement of the bank employee which entitled him to pension. The pensioners of the Bank form a class for purpose of pensionary benefits and there cannot be any mini-classification amongst pensioners.
The Honorable Islamabad High Court passed the interim order without providing any justification. It refrained from entering into the question of right of the respondent employees without any ground in spite of involving no further investigation into questions of facts. The appellant Bank is fully aware that it cannot succeed in the Intra Court Appeal and, therefore, they have taken a short-cut method to obtain their objective by adopting some ulterior designs. No good ground has been made out by the Bank to interfere with the order passed by single judge bench of the Honorable Islamabad High Court. The interim order was also obtained by the Bank by suppression of facts is absolutely null and void. Though repeated requests to vacate the aforesaid interim order were made by the Respondents (poor pensioners) in the intra court appeal, the interim order was neither vacated nor modified by the Honorable Islamabad High Court and still continues to be remaining in force even after lapse of about two years.
I truly believe that a slight change in approach, as I have most respectfully suggested above, while dealing with the administration of justice would go a long way in ensuring greater ‘access to justice’ and upholding the ‘rule of law’ as a result. I would humbly request the Honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of injustices and pay attention to the delivering speedy justice to the people. A bereaved nation cannot be consoled through statements of intent anymore in any way. Someone has well said “Liberty, equality – bad principles! The only true principle for humanity is justice; and justice to the feeble is protection and kindness”. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/justice-for-ztbl-pensioners.html | en | 2015-06-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/3120a4b63363186e57c05a955f01e000edb738fda6ea215ac66bd18b42453e47.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:50 | null | 2016-08-24T19:11:13 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fengland-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-preview.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/England-vs-Pakistan.jpg | en | null | Pak vs Eng 1st ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | England and Pakistan will begin their five-match One-day International series at Ageas Bow in Southampton on Wednesday.
The visitors come into this clash on the back of a whopping 255-run victory over Ireland in Dublin. It was their biggest ODI win in terms of runs which ended their five-match losing streak in the format.
Their second and final ODI against Ireland on Saturday was washed out.
Pakistan rested fast bowler Wahab Riaz and leg-spinner Yasir Shah for Ireland game and are expected to bring both of them back for Wednesday’s game.
Yasir could replace either Imad Wasim, who bagged five wickets against Ireland, or Mohammad Nawaz while Wahab is likely to come in for Hassan Ali.
Watch Pakistan vs England 1st ODI Live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports
England, meanwhile, will be hoping to keep the winning momentum going after whitewashing Sri Lanka in a three-match home ODI series earlier this summer.
The hosts suffered a blow ahead of the series-opener when their all-rounder David Willey was ruled out after picking a hand injury. He is likely to be replaced either by Mark Wood or Chris Jordan.
If England decides to play a third spinner along with Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, left-arm orthodox Liam Dawson will be in line to make his ODI debut.
Pakistan:
Sharjeel Khan, Azhar Ali (capt), Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz/Imad Wasim, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Yasir Shah, Wahab Riaz, Umar Gul, Mohammad Amir
England:
Hales, Jason Roy, Joe Root,Ben Stokes, Mark Woodm Eoin Morgan (capt), Chris Woakes, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/england-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-preview.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/deaecd795364c7d0e862f9d78700068a8ceaaa52b1ef6f48ed239339a42f50f4.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:29 | null | 2016-08-19T20:33:56 | After a draw with Watford last week, Southampton travel north to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Can the Saints pull the upset and find a result? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fsouthampton-can-defeat-manchester-united-friday-night.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/manchester-united-vs-west-bromwich-1.jpg | en | null | How Southampton Can Defeat Manchester United On Friday Night | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | English Premier League viewers will have their weekend fixtures start slightly early this week, as “Friday Night Football” makes its 2016-17 debut at Old Trafford. Southampton travel north after a home draw against Watford last weekend for a meeting with Manchester United, who are fresh off their first victory under Jose Mourinho following a 3-1 win at AFC Bournemouth.
The first home match of a new season is normally a grand affair at the “Theatre of Dreams”, and Southampton manager Claude Puel can expect a massive and lively crowd for this challenging encounter.
The Saints know they will have to find a way to contain many attacking starts in this one, with the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Anthony Martial all set to be gunning for goals. The Red Devils found the net on three occasions in their first match of the new campaign and will perhaps look for even more in front of home supporters that demand an attacking style of play. The debut of French midfielder Paul Pogba is also widely expected, as he looks to make a strong first impression with his new club.
With Manchester United a heavy favourite to find another three points, we look at three things Southampton will need in order to pull off an upset on Friday night.
A STRONG START
As with any club on the road, a strong start to the match will be crucial for Southampton. In front of a capacity crowd, an early goal for United could sink the Saints in the opening few minutes.
Gaining control of the match and getting to halftime either level or a goal up will be ideal for Puel’s squad. After a sluggish first-half at St. Mary’s last weekend, supporters will hope to see a more proactive approach from Southampton in the opening minutes.
United will certainly come into this match confident, so catching them off-guard early is a must for the visitors to stand a chance of success.
DISCIPLINED DEFENCE AND PHYSICAL PLAY UP TOP
The Saints looked out of sync for much of their first match, struggling with possession and losing the ball in key moments. While many of their players need time to gel and find their rhythm under their manager, hard work in both halves of the pitch could make Friday’s fixture in Manchester competitive.
Captain Steven Davis, Oriol Romeu and Cedric Soares will need to keep their defensive positioning solid and not allow the Manchester United attack too much time or space on the ball.
The ability to contain Anthony Martial on the left flank will be critical, as his runs last week against Bournemouth consistently pierced the Cherries’ defence which led to real problems.
The forwards will also need to provide a physical presence in the United half of the pitch. Shane Long will need to establish himself as much as possible to earn touches in dangerous areas, while Charlie Austin may be able to provide size and strength as a substitute in the second half.
Set pieces are likely to be the most useful way of finding a goal for the Saints in this match, and midfielder James Ward-Prowse, in particular, is good at providing chances from dead-ball situations.
COUNTERATTACK
With United undoubtedly looking to be on the front foot in this match, utilising the counter attack with the pace of Nathan Redmond out wide is another way the Saints may find joy in this game.
22-year old Redmond found Southampton’s first goal of the new season last week and could get another against United on Friday. His exceptional pace and dribbling ability can help create and take scoring opportunities.
This tactic will require a higher standard of passing from his midfield counterparts however, an area that stood out as a weakness against Watford this past Saturday. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/southampton-can-defeat-manchester-united-friday-night.html | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/5a1044f83c57713e8b1a234fab5197b75a707c13967efad139758706a266f4ae.json |
[
"Sohail Zafar"
] | 2016-08-26T12:49:04 | null | 2016-08-18T08:15:30 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fireland-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-preview.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pakistan.jpg | en | null | Pakistan vs Ireland 1st ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Pakistan and Ireland will lock horns in first of two one-day internationals at Malahide in Dublin on Thursday.
The visitors come into this contest on the back of a four-match series against England which they drew 2-2.
The Ireland series will help them fine tune their preparations for a five-match ODI series against England, starting from August 24 in Southampton.
Pakistan have recalled veteran fast bowler Umar Gul, who hasn’t played for Pakistan since April last year, for this series.
Opening batsman Sharjeel Khan has also returned to the side after rediscovering his form in Pakistan A’s recent tour of England while pacer Mohammad Irfan, batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal and seamer Rahat Ali were axed from the line-up.
Watch Pakistan vs Ireland 1st ODI Live on PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Left-arm seamer Hassan Ali, the only uncapped player in Pakistan’s squad, will be in line to make his international debut in the Ireland series.
For Ireland, Pakistan ODIs will be the third assignment this summer after they hosted Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for limited-overs games.
The hosts suffered a massive blow ahead of the first ODI when one of their senior fast bowlers Boyd Rankin was ruled out for several weeks with a stress fracture.
He was replaced by Craig Young, who has returned after missing Afghanistan series due an elbow injury, in the lineup.
Their batting department will be boosted by the return of Niall O’Brien, who also missed games against Afghanistan.
This will be the seventh ODI between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with former leading the head-to-head record 4-1 while one game was tied.
Squads:
Ireland (Probable):
William Porterfield (capt), Ed Joyce, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O’Brien, Paul Stirling, Stuart Poynter (wk), Niall O’Brien, Gary Wilson, Tim Murtagh, Andy McBrine, Peter Chase/Craig Young
Pakistan (From):
Azhar Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Sharjeel Khan, Sami Aslam, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Baber Azam, Shoaib Malik, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Nawaz Umar Gul, | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ireland-vs-pakistan-1st-odi-preview.html | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/917cd7c05e23eb51fa0991bbdbbb234e66aa42d002df8e542331ba5dbc5c8ac7.json |
[
"Roy Emanuel"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:34 | null | 2016-08-07T19:46:38 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Farsenal-season-preview-arsene-wenger-brings-epl-title.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Crystal-Palace-vs-Arsenal.jpg | en | null | Arsenal Season Preview: Is This the Year Arsene Wenger Brings an EPL Title? | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The 2015-16 English Premier League season will always be looked at as a lost opportunity for Arsenal.
With many traditional powerhouse clubs struggling and the Gunners leading the table in January, their lead fell due to poor performances in the second half of the campaign.
The North London side eventually finished as league runner-ups, 10 points behind surprise champions Leicester City.
Manager Arsene Wenger has drawn the ire of many supporters for not making the best of this title chance and not making the types of transfers that will properly strengthen the squad moving forward.
TACTICS & TRANSFERS
Arsenal are often lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with a 4-2-3-1 variation. Wenger likes to keep two defensive midfielders in front of the backline and use wide play to create space in the attack.
French striker Olivier Giroud had another productive year, with 16 EPL goals last season. However, the club is looking to the transfer market for additional weapons at the top of the lineup.
Several names have been rumoured recently, with Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi and Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette leading the charge. Both would provide excellent options for Wenger moving forward and possess more mobility than Giroud.
Leicester City star midfielder Riyad Mahrez has been another target as well, but recent reports seem to point otherwise for the Algerian international and Lacazette. Adding Mahrez to a midfield with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil would certainly be a way to see goal production increase for the team and any forward playing with them.
Even if any of these transfers do not go through, the addition of talented Swiss international Granit Xhaka should pay immediate dividends in the Gunner midfield.
After a strong season with Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga, Xhaka brings his skill on the ball and excellent vision to the Premier League.
Bolton Wanderers defender Rob Holding was also added and is expected to provide depth to the backline for the upcoming campaign. The 20-year old has shown incredible potential and his development will be important for Arsenal in the coming years.
TEAM CHEMISTRY
Perhaps the greatest area that will need to be addressed is Arsenal’s tendency to falter towards the end of a season.
Over the past decade, many EPL title chances and Champions League knockout rounds have seen Arsenal fail to rise to the occasion.
Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness took a different angle when discussing the squad with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry last year, stating that the club needs more of an edge in their attitude.
Whatever the reasoning, there appears to be a yearning for strong leadership from members of Arsenal. While this may not be the strong suit of the current players, it certainly seems to be an intangible that needs more effectiveness.
PREDICTION
Arsenal have finished in the top 4 of the English Premier League each season for the past 20 years, and that is an impressive mark of consistency in many ways.
Arsene Wenger has kept his squad competitive and picked up many wins along the way.
But with the current squad and general malaise that can be a part of their play, expect to see Arsenal hoist the 4th place trophy once again in 2016-17. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/arsenal-season-preview-arsene-wenger-brings-epl-title.html | en | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/44b74cf3d9069fc68d646585396ce9fb0e4121a3a2c19b651e5c10cec918e699.json |
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"Alani Adefunmiloye"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:17 | null | 2015-08-10T13:07:49 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fideal-tottenham-lineup-everton-for-season-opener.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Harry-Kane-Tottenham.jpg | en | null | Ideal Tottenham Lineup Against Everton For Season Opener | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Two former Southampton managers will be pitted against each other on Saturday when Tottenham visit Goodison Park to face Everton.
Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman have proven themselves as great coaches in their Premier League spells so far, and both will hope to outwit one another in the season opener.
Tottenham’s 3rd place finish last year has made them one of the sides to watch out for this season, while Everton will look to slowly re-build and improve now that Koeman has arrived following a successful reign at Southampton.
With 3 points at stake, the race to mount a stiff title challenge begins for Spurs as they attempt to cart away all available points from the city of Liverpool after a 90-minute battle on the pitch.
Let’s take a look at the best possible lineup.
GK – Hugo Lloris
The Tottenham skipper will have to come back stronger this season after two near misses last season in regard to his pursuit of the Premier League title and Euro 2016 with Tottenham and France respectively.
That mission starts with keeping Lukaku and the rest of the Toffees at bay come Saturday.
LB – Danny Rose
One of the best left-backs in the Premier League over the last 12 months, Rose has been both a defensive rock and an attacking threat for Tottenham, and we should see him at his best against Everton.
CB – Toby Alderweireld
Atletico Madrid fans still wonder why Simeone let go of the Belgian. His ability to not only quell opposition attacks but also create one for his side via a long range pass always come to the fore. He’s also an aerial threat when it comes to set pieces.
Alderweireld will return to help keep it tight at the back for Spurs against Everton.
CB – Cameron Carter-Vickers
With Vertonghen still yet to fully recover from the injury he sustained at the European Championships, Carter-Vickers looks set to take up the Belgium international position for now.
Having played full games against Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan in the International Champions Cup, Pochettino has made sure the teenager has become accustomed to the role he will be playing more and more in the new season. His first real test starts on Saturday.
RB – Kyle Walker
Having overcome injuries and inconsistencies since becoming a first team regular, the last term proved to be Walker’s breakthrough season as he was spectacular all through the year.
We should again see him teaming up with Danny Rose at either flank to add much needed firepower and depth to the squad.
DM – Victor Wanyama
Set to displace the currently suspended Dembele in the pecking order, the Kenya international will be afforded many opportunities to prove himself over the next few weeks.
The first will come against Everton as he makes his Spurs Premier League debut.
CM – Eric Dier
Link-up play between the defence and midfield comes easy to the England international, and he will be looking forward to forming a solid partnership with Wanyama, as the former Southampton star could be his long-term midfield colleague.
AML – Christian Eriksen
Still yet to extend his contract to remain at White Hart Lane and getting monitored by top sides who are ready to pounce, it’s unknown if the Denmark international will get distracted by those happenings when this team lines up against Everton.
Eriksen remains one of the best technical players in the league.
AMC – Dele Alli
Displacing Ozil to a spot in last season’s PFA Team of The Year, the England international wants to prove that he’s not a one-season wonder.
His bad outing at the Euros will also serve as inspiration as he starts against Everton.
AMR – Eric Lamela
Lamela also had his double-share of disappointments last season, as the club’s disappointing 3rd place finish was followed by Copa America heartbreak.
The Argentine will need to bounce back this weekend, and quickly.
CF – Harry Kane
Everton’s defence will have to be on their best form to keep Kane from firing Tottenham to victory right on their home turf.
Last season’s golden boot winner will again be right up there in the goals department this season. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ideal-tottenham-lineup-everton-for-season-opener.html | en | 2015-08-10T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/35b33406446b89bcb36b8277a0ad66206f0dc8bba5eca9a2aeae82bb676330ec.json |
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"Adedamola Obisesan"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:28 | null | 2016-07-28T21:07:29 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Ffive-reasons-chelsea-fans-excited.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Antonio-Conte.jpg | en | null | Five Reasons Why Chelsea Fans Should Be Excited About Conte | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Italian tactician Antonio Conte, the former coach of Juventus and Italy, took over the reins at Stamford Bridge about two weeks ago, and a large section of the fans are optimistic that his reign will be a successful one.
The Italian gaffer, who guided Italy to a respectable quarterfinal finish has reasonably tried to lower the expectation of the fans, saying there is a lot of rebuilding to be done. Below are five reasons why Chelsea fans can afford to be optimistic this season;
A Proven Winner
Antonio Conte is one of the most decorated players in Italian football history, winning 5 league titles and 1 Champions League title in his 13 years at Juventus.
The respect this success commands in any dressing room cannot be overemphasised, as players understand this is a man who has won it all. He is also one of a handful of managers who have won the Italian league as both player and manager. He won 3 consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus from 2011 till 2014, and will know all about the pressure of title races.
2. A Tactical Genius
The 3-5-2 formation is probably the most difficult formation to pull off in football, which is the reason most managers stay away from it. If properly deployed, however, it is the hardest formation to defeat.
This exemplary formation has to be Conte’s go-to formation, one he has mastered over years of use, and it has brought him success at Juventus, and Italy admittedly to a lesser extent.
3. Very dynamic
Arguably the most impressive trait about Conte is his ability to adapt to the opposition in an attempt to negate their strengths.
In his time with Juventus, he dominated possession in most league games, but he was happy to concede this possession and adopt a more defensive shape against bigger teams like FC Bayern and Barcelona in the Champions League. This one game at the time approach makes Antonio Conte managed teams very hard to prepare for.
4. Fair but Principled
Conte’s honest, open book approach is one of the reasons for his success at Bari, and at Juventus. He picks his players based on form, and fitness, and not on reputation.
Conte is the type of manager to give Paul Pogba a spot in the first XI even though he was just 18 years old. Antonio Conte said recently when asked why he left the great Andrea Pirlo out of his Euro 2016 squad, he replied; “We evaluated him (Pirlo) and Giovinco, it’s normal that if you choose to go and play there (MLS) then you can pay the consequences in footballing terms.”
5. In His Prime Managerial Years
Football coaches have their peak years, much in the same way footballer players do. For football managers, this peak is between 38 and 55 years of age. Most people will dispute this fact but look at the ages of some of the most impressive club managers from last season. Pep Guardiola (45), Diego Simeone (46), Zinedine Zidane (44), Thomas Tuchel (42), Massimo Allegri (48).
That age band has the right mix of creativity, hunger, expertise and risk taking. Antonio Conte is right in the middle of his prime, and Chelsea fans should be in for a real treat going forwards. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/five-reasons-chelsea-fans-excited.html | en | 2016-07-28T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/2ea67cf9b3f501634f6f3fd44ec6e974a96723a581e48144e4c78785baa7a51e.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T10:50:22 | null | 2016-08-28T13:52:51 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Farsenal-to-stay-alive-in-top-four.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Arsenal-vs-Liverpool.jpg | en | null | Arsenal To Stay Alive in Top Four? | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | With Arsenal already 5 points behind the league leaders, is this the season the lack of signings and quality additions finally spell the end for their European aspirations?
We take a look at some reasons for and against them extending their run in the top 4.
DEFENCE
Arsenal’s central defensive pairing for the first game of the season was Calum Chambers, and Rob Holding, a very green partnership that shipped in 4 goals.
With senior defenders Gabriel Paulista and Per Mertesacker out, Arsenal has to be dependent on one of the two English defenders to partner Laurent Koscielny, who himself is rumoured to have some niggling injury issues.
INCREASED COMPETITION
Never in the recent history of the Premier League have there been so many established winners competing for the top places at the same time.
Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp have all won titles this decade, and the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Slaven Bilic and Claudio Ranieri have all shown recently, that they have what it takes to make it at the highest level.
With so many high calibre opposition managers, this might be the season the Arsenal Champions League run grinds to a halt.
HOSTILE ATMOSPHERE
Towards the tail end of last season, the Emirates became a toxic atmosphere for the Gunners to play in as banners and songs of displeasure made it into the stadium.
With star players like Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil refusing to put pen to paper on their new contracts, and failure to sign a marquee striker, the hostility at the North London club might reach unprecedented heights this season.
Players do not play to their best when the crowd turns on them, and if the dissent starts early enough, it could hamper the team’s ability to produce in home games, ultimately costing them valuable points.
Why they will make the top 4 this season
ARSENE WENGER
If there are two things Arsene Wenger is good for, it’s getting Arsenal to the group stages of the Champions League, and making past the group stage in the competition.
Time and time again, many have tipped the Arsenal to finish below 4th, time and time again they prove the doubters wrong.
Arsene Wenger has dragged Arsenal from the brink into the Champions League places numerous times, even in the lean years when he had less talent to work with.
TEAM COHESION
The core of this Arsenal team have been together for a long time, and many forget that they finished in 2nd place last season.
With only one major signing to bed in, this Arsenal team understands each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and this might be a distinct advantage when it comes down to it.
Also, the big game experience of the likes of Petr Cech, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker should aid in getting the team into the top 4 if the going gets tough.
QUALITY OF OPPOSITION
The Manchester clubs are ahead of their rivals in the Premier League this season, because of the calibre of players they’ve signed and the quality of their managers. But outside those two, most of the other contenders for the top 4 places have do not have the squad strength and experience of Arsenal.
Conte’s Chelsea need a defender or two, Tottenham always contrive to finish below Arsenal, and Slaven Bilic might turn out to be a flash in the pan, Jurgen Klopp has been unconvincing since moving to the Premier League and Leicester City have not been as exciting in their opening two games of this season.
Arsenal might not be at their very best, but a lot still has to align for a lot of their rivals before they can beat them to the coveted Champions League spots come May. | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/arsenal-to-stay-alive-in-top-four.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/d4deebff87e74e6ffd3d2c698af1b745667795f4be2bcaedc15d30d4f6180b9a.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:39 | null | 2016-08-18T15:36:46 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fpakistan-look-to-build-winning-momentum-against-ireland.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pakistan.jpg | en | null | Pakistan vs Ireland 1st ODI | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | The first of two one-day internationals between Pakistan and Ireland will be played at Malahide, Dublin on Thursday.
The visitors will be looking to end their five-match losing streak in the format. They had lost the last three of four ODIs against England in UAE in November 2016 and suffered defeat in both completed matches during their tour of New Zealand in January.
The Ireland series provides them with an opportunity to rediscover the winning ways ahead of the five-match ODI series against England, starting on August 24.
Fast bowler Umar Gul has returned to Pakistan squad for the series after 16 months. The 32-year-old pacer had last featured the national team during their tour of Bangladesh in April last year.
Leg-spinner Yasir Shah has also made a comeback to Pakistan’s limited-overs squad for the first time since November last year when he was suspended for six months for a doping offence.
The only player uncapped at international level is Hassan Ali, a 22-year-old right-arm medium pacer who has bagged 40 wickets in 21 List A matches.
Ireland, meanwhile, suffered a blow ahead of this series when pacer Boyd Rankin was sidelined for several weeks after picking up a leg injury during a training session for English county side Warwickshire.
They haven’t named a replacement for him with Craig Young now available after recovering from an elbow injury that kept him out of last month’s home ODI series against Afghanistan.
Pakistan leads the head-to-head record against Ireland 4-1 after six ODIs. Ireland’s only win against the opposition came at Sabina Park in Kingston, during 2007 World Cup, when Pakistan suffered a three-wicket loss.
The two sides last met in a World Cup 2015 match in Adelaide when Pakistan secured a comprehensive seven-wicket win.
Teams (from):
Ireland: William Porterfield (capt), Peter Chase, John Anderson, Tim Murtagh, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O’Brien, Niall O’Brien, Ed Joyce, Paul Stirling, Gary Wilson, Stuart Poynter, Craig Young.
Pakistan: Azhar Ali (capt), Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan, Sami Aslam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Umar Gul, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan, | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/pakistan-look-to-build-winning-momentum-against-ireland.html | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/6a172330f2ebb6fff98ac95488ed052ef2213f063cce20a821af3953634c4284.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:02 | null | 2016-04-11T15:05:45 | Both Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Lions will be keen to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 campaign with a win when they lock horns | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakistantribune.com.pk%2Fipl-2016-live-score-and-streaming.html.json | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/kings-xi-punjab.jpg | en | null | Sony Six, Geo Super Live Cricket Streaming XI Punjab vs Gujarat Lions Match 3 | null | null | www.pakistantribune.com.pk | Both Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Lions will be keen to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 campaign with a win when they lock horns at Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Monday.
Punjab team will be hoping a turnaround of fortunes after a miserable campaign in 2015 season when they finished on the floor of the table with only three wins from 14 matches.
Watch MI vs RPSG Live on Geo Super, Sony Six
Preity Zinta’s side retained several of their key international campaigners in the players including David Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Johnson and David Miller in the players’ auction held earlier this year.
The hosts will be without their key batsman Shaun Marsh, who is suffering from food poisoning, in their tournament opener. In his absence, Marcus Stoinis will be in line to make his IPL debut.
Gujarat Lions, meanwhile, will make debut in the tournament after coming in as one of the replacements of suspended Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
Led by Veteran India batsman Suresh Raina, Gujarat boasts a strong line-up that includes international stars like Aaron Finch, Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja and James Faulkner.
Probable XIs:
Kings XI Punjab:
Manan Vohra, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), M Vijay, David Miller (capt), Axar Patel, Sandeep Sharma, Marcus Stoinis, Pardeep Sahu, Mitchell Johnson, Mohit Sharma, Glenn Maxwell,
Gujarat Lions:
Aaron Finch, Suresh Raina, Praveen Kumar, Pradeep Sangwan, Brendon McCullum, Ishan Kishan, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, James Faulkner, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Sarabjit Ladda | http://www.pakistantribune.com.pk/ipl-2016-live-score-and-streaming.html | en | 2016-04-11T00:00:00 | www.pakistantribune.com.pk/8969b9cebfc0a48e61842e5c0c4b0e0c934d8a8f0fc6b7d6944cf5d5dadcf5a6.json |
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Stolen pork chops turns nasty
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
A Marson Contractors employee is facing a terrorizing charge after knife throwing reportedly stemming from stolen pork chops at an Alexander workforce housing residence.
John Phillip Shaeffer, 51, of Alexander has been charged with felony terrorizing, driving under the influence and refusal to submit to an on-site chemical test after his arrest Monday night, Aug. 22, during a traffic stop near mile marker 174 on U.S. Highway 85.
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Wolves prepare for start of football season
Posted 8/16/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
After finishing last year’s football season with a 3-6 record, Justin Johnsrud, Watford City High School Wolves head football coach, sees brighter days ahead for his team.
“We are really excited about this season,” states Johnsrud. “The coaching staff has put a lot of time in since the conclusion of last season to really fine tune both our offense and defense.”
But with only 42 players out for varsity football this year, Johnsrud knows that his coaching staff and players will have their work cut out for them.
“With our youth last season we really struggled in the passing game, which made us very one dimensional,” states Johnsrud. “We revamped the passing game and have put a big emphasis on it this preseason. In order for us to compete with the better teams in AA football, we must be able to stretch the defense with an effective passing game.”
According to Johnsrud, he only has seven returning starters, all of whom will be juniors this season. Although the team will be young, he says the team is returning with a lot of experience and the bumps and bruises that they suffered last year which should really help in the progression this season.
“Although our numbers are a little lower than we would like them to be, the coaching staff feels very good about the quality of the players we will have on the roster,” states Johnsrud. “Football takes a lot of commitment and a certain toughness - it’s not for everyone. But our players have shown over the first few days, they have what it takes. We ask our players to simply get better every practice. Great attitudes and maximum effort will make sure that happens.”
While Johnsrud says that the team has been gelling during their two-a-day practices, he, and his coaching staff, will get their first glimpse of the team during their annual preseason scrimmage against the Williston Coyotes on Friday, Aug. 19, in Williston.
“My assistants have put countless hours in this summer getting our playbooks ready and online, and really done a good job of making sure our players are progressing and understanding their positions and the schemes,” states Johnsrud. “The kids have really been working hard this preseason, and we have a group of players with great attitudes and work ethic.”
The keys to Watford City’s success this season, according to Johnsrud, are going to be team speed and their performance at their skilled positions.
The Wolves will open their 2016 season on Friday, Aug 26, when they travel to Sidney before opening their home season on Thursday, Sept. 1, when they host Minot in a 7 p.m. contest at Fridley Field.
As for predictions for the upcoming season, Johnsrud picks Bismarck St. Marys and Valley City to be the teams to beat in the AA West, with Wahpeton and Fargo Shanley being the two strongest teams in the East. | http://www.watfordcitynd.com?id=36&ncid=2&nid=3824 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.watfordcitynd.com/10bad7f3f4b1a4c83d63fd627fc34346a3a39f4adbe66ab817f5a93856d46e4b.json |
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Walleye’s season comes to an end
Posted 7/26/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
After taking seventh place at last year’s State American Legion Baseball Tournament, Pat Spacher, head coach of the Watford City Walleye baseball team, was hoping the team could make a return trip this season.
But the Walleye’s hopes of making a run for a berth at the State Tournament were quickly dashed on Tuesday, July 19, when Watford City was defeated by Mandan, 7-3, in first round action of the Class A West Region Tournament.
“We played one of our better defensive games of the year,” stated
Spacher. “But we couldn’t get the big hits when we needed to.”
While the Walleye out-hit Mandan, 8-7, Watford City just couldn’t string together their hits to get their base runners across the plate.
Mandan led Watford City, 1-0, after the first inning with the Walleye tying the game, 1-1, after three innings of play. But a three-run third inning would put Mandan on top for good. While Watford City would score one more run in the fifth and seventh innings, Mandan would cap off their scoring with three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to seal the win.
Brett Skarda and Tyler Krabbenhoft paced the Walleye at the plate going two for two with one RBI each, while Nick Wright was two for three with one RBI.
Also hitting singles for Watford was Jackson Voll and Heath Chaffin.
Skarda took the loss on the mound for the Walleye as he gave up four runs, while striking out seven and walking four Mandan batters in 4⅓ innings of pitching.
While the Walleye ended their season with a 4-25 record, Spacher believes that the future looks good.
“We lose three seniors off of this team,” stated Spacher. “But we have eight kids moving up from a successful Babe Ruth program. We should continue to get better over the next few years.”
R H E
Watford City 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 8 1
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Cross Country teams place at Williston meet
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
In only their second meet of the season, Watford City’s cross country teams are already starting to gel. And Greg Brown, Wolves’ head coach, couldn’t be happier with what he is seeing.
“I felt the teams ran very well in Williston,” stated Brown. “The course in Williston had a few more hills in it than Jamestown did last week, so our athletes ran well. I was excited to see our teams starting to come together and many of them running very close to each other and pushing each other along the course.”
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Walleye edge Minot, drop pair to Velva
Posted 6/28/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
Watford City’s American Legion baseball team struggled to score runs when they needed them this past week as the Walleye split with Williston on June 20, before coming back to edge Minot, 8-7, on Tuesday, June 21. The Walleye closed out last week’s action dropping a pair of games to Velva on Friday, June 24.
This week, the Walleye will be on the road as they take on Bismarck on June 30 and Sidney on July 1.
Williston 10, Walleye 1
Walleye 14, Williston 4
Watford City’s American Legion baseball split with Williston on Monday, June 20, as the Walleye lost the first game, 10-1, before coming back to take the second game, 14-4.
Watford City’s bats were definitely cold in the first game of the double-header as the Walleye scored just one run on hits by Brandon Roff and Brett Skarda to take a 10-1 loss.
Tyler Krabbenhoff took the loss on the mound for Watford City as he gave up six runs on four hits in three innings of pitching.
After a dismal first game, Watford City’s bats came alive in the second game as the Walleye scored 14 runs on 14 hits to down Williston 14-4.
Watford City jumped out to an early 3-1 lead after one inning of play and would then pound in three runs in the second inning. Williston battled back to trail the Walleye, 7-4, after four innings of play.
Watford City would slam the door on any Williston come-back as six Walleye runners crossed the plate in the sixth inning.
Logan Mehlhoff and Brandon Roff had the hot bats for Watford City at the plate. Mehlhoff had two singles and a double to drive in three runs for the Walleye, while Roff drove in three runs on two singles and a double in four trips to the plate.
Mehlhoff, in addition to having a solid game for the Walleye at the plate, also picked up the win for Watford City on the mound. In six innings of work, Mehlhoff, gave up four runs on seven hits while walking two Williston batters.
Game 1 R H E
Williston 0 2 2 4 2 0 10 9 1
Watford City 1 0 0 0 0 x 1 2 4
Game 2 R H E
Williston 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 7 2
Watford City 3 3 0 1 6 1 14 14 2
Walleye 8, Minot 7
Watford City scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to edge Minot, 8-7, in American Legion baseball action on Tuesday, June 21.
The Walleye’s eighth inning rally started with Hunter Neether and Tyler Krabbenhoft being hit by pitches and Logan Mehlhoff drawing a walk to load the bases. Neether would score on a Brandon Roff walk with Corey Wright ripping a two-out triple to score the Walleye’s final three runs.
Brandon Roff picked up the win for the Walleye as he came in for relief of Hunter Neether, who pitched the first seven innings of the game. Neether gave up four runs on five hits, while walking seven and striking out three Minot batters, while Roff gave up three runs on three hits while walking one and striking out three in the eighth inning.
R H E
Minot 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 3 7 8 2
Watford City 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 8 10 2
Velva 8, Walleye 4
Velva 6, Walleye 3
Velva swept Watford City in a pair of games defeating the Walleye, 8-4, and 6-3, on Friday, June 24.
In spite of out-hitting Velva, 11-6, the Walleye couldn’t get their base runners across the plate.
Velva led the Walleye, 2-1, after the first inning and then built a five- run lead before Watford City would score their final three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Brandon Roff led the Walleye in hitting going three for four at the plate with three RBIs.
Brett Skarda, who came in for relief of Roff in the bottom of the second inning, took the loss for Watford City.
Watford City continued to struggle to get runners across home plate in the second game as the Walleye fell to Velva, 6-3, in five innings.
Landon White Owl was two for two for Watford City at the plate, while Liam Shannon took the loss on the mound for the Walleye as he gave up five hits, while walking five and striking out two in the loss.
Game 1 R H E
Velva 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 8 6 0
Watford City 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 x 4 11 3
R H E
Velva 2 4 0 0 0 6 5 0
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Schwagler wins bareback riding, other events result in ties
Posted 7/19/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
Tate Schwagler of Mandan was perhaps the biggest of winners at the McKenzie County Fair’s NDRA Rodeo held Saturday, July 9.
Schwagler scored a 67 in bareback riding, winning over $1,300 in the event. Other first-place winners included Jon Peek of Berthold with an 8.5 in calf roping and Hali Gjermundson of Marshall who won ladies barrel racing with a 15.574.
Kaycee Nelson of Buffalo won ladies breakaway with a 2.3 while Quint Stroh of Dickinson and Beach’s Logan Nielson tied for saddle bronc with a score of 73. Tim Nelson of Midland, S.D., and Minot’s Jim Graven tied too for senior men’s breakaway, each with a 3.2. Minot’s Garrett Peterson won steer wrestling with a 3.5. Cole Peterson and Chase Peterson, both of Des Lacs, tied for first in team roping with a 5.0.
Bull riding garnered no rides.
The following are the place finishers at the 2016 McKenzie County Fair Rodeo.
Bareback Riding: 1. Tate Schwagler, Mandan, 67, $1,345.60.
Bull Riding: No rides.
Calf Roping: 1. Jon Peek, Berthold, 8.5, $612.71; 2. Blake Eggl, Minot, 9.0, $454.25; 3. Clint Neshem, Des Lacs, 9.0, $454.25; 4. Don Morgan, Bismarck, 10.0, $295.79; 5. Tyler Thorson, Towner, 10.1, $190.15; 6. Lane Rossow, South Heart, 10.3, $105.65; 7. Kane Gjermundson, Marshall, 10.8; 8. Riley Reiss, Manning, 10.9; 9. Brendon Butterfield, Richardton, 10.9.
Ladies Barrel Racing: 1. Hali, Gjermundson, Marshall, 16.574, $870.32; 2. Jackie Schau, Almont, 16.750, $751.64; 3. Bailee Murnion, Bowman, 16.761, $672.52; 4. Kara Langerud, Watford City, 17.121, $514.28; 5. Victoria Netzer, Sidney, 17.180, $356.04; 6. Whitney Olson, Killdeer, 17.222, $237.36; 7. Amanda Rosencranz, Jamestown, 17.276, $197.80; 8. Lindsey O’Keeffe, Watford City, 17.291, $158.24; 9. Josey Clark, Carrington, 17.307, $118.68; 10. Amy Newman, Stanley, 17.319, $79.12.
Ladies Breakaway: 1. Kaycee Nelson, Buffalo, 2.3, $801.80; 2. Hanna Brown, Faith, 2.6, $673.51; 3. Mamie Kieson, Alexander, 2.8, $577.30; 4. Codi Sebastian, Dickinson, 2.9, $449.01; 5. Laine Hanson, Jamestown, 3.0, $256.58; 6. Halley Kleemann, Killdeer, 3.0, $256.58; 7. Shelby Schields, Dodge, 3.3, $96.22; 8. Samantha Jorgenson, Watford City, 3.3, $96.22.
Saddle Bronc: 1. Qwint Stroh, Dickinson, 73, $493.73; 2. Logan Nielson, Beach, 73, $493.73; 3. Jace Cooley, Miles City, 63, $300.54.
Senior Men’s Breakaway: 1. Tim Nelson, Midland, 3.2, $544.63; 2. Jim Graven, Minot, 3.2, $544.63; 3. Harold Gerdes, Hecla, 4.0, $390.49; 4. Donnie Schwalbe, Beulah, 4.3, $287.73; 5. Jon Schields, Dodge, 4.5, $184.97; 6. Bill Jorgenson, Watford City, 4.6, $102.75; 7. Arlyn Lawrence, Mobridge, 4.9; 8. Kelly Eggl, Minot, 5.2; 9. Shane Peabody, Ekalaka, 14.7.
Steer Wrestling: 1. Garrett Peterson, Minot, 3.5, $646.12; 2. Austin Maier, Elgin, 4.0, $423.32; 3. Tyler Schau, Almont, 4.0, $423.32; 4. Evan Entze, Golden Valley, 4.0, $423.32; 5. Justice Johnson, Bismarck, 4.1, $200.52; 6. Tad Else, Westby, 4.2, $111.40; 7. JD Dolezal, Killdeer, 4.3; 8. Joe Nelson, Alexander, 5.5.
Team Roping: 1. Cole Peterson, Des Lacs and Chase Peterson, Des Lacs, 5.0, $919.30 ea.; 2. Elliot Gourneau, Kennebec and JD Gerard, Kennebec, 5.9, $772.21 ea.; 3. Scott White and Jake Nelson, Creighton, 6.0, $661.89 ea.; 4. JD Johnson, Bismarck and Dillon Alverez, Bismarck, 6.3, $514.80 ea.; 5. Jason Thorstenson, Rapid City and Paul Greinsmen, Peidmont, 6.8, $367.72 ea.; 6. Rob Black, Minot and Robert Murphy, Des Lacs, 7.0, $220.63 ea.; 7. Tim Franzen, Sidney and Layne Carson, Grassy Butte, 8.0, $147.08 ea.; 8. Jason Schaffer, Broadus and Haven Meged, Miles City, 11.1, $73.54 ea. | http://www.watfordcitynd.com?id=36&ncid=2&nid=3799 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.watfordcitynd.com/5d8c18002e0d810eba0eb692613f554d447c67eaf4b5197b3d35da47cfb78a79.json |
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Owner, worker face arson, insurance fraud charges in fire
Posted 8/16/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
Anna Marquardt, 37, the owner of TJ’s Pizza, and 28-year-old employee Lisa Stoll, are facing charges of arson and insurance fraud as the result of a fire that destroyed the Watford City restaurant on June 30, 2016.
According to Art Wahlgren, Watford City police chief, the pair was arrested following an investigation by his department, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the State Fire Marshall’s Office and the insurance company.
“It is heartbreaking the way that things worked out,” stated Wahlgren. “But the more that we looked into it, we thought there was more to the fire.”
According to court documents, two of the business’ computer towers, which were damaged in the fire, were delivered to the BCI’s Williston office where information from TJ’s surveillance videos was recovered.
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State loans Arnegard $380K for lagoons
Posted 8/02/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
A project to better manage Arnegard’s wastewater treatment has received a little help from the state.
The North Dakota Department of Health awarded a $380,000 loan last month to Arnegard for its project as part of the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund program. Arnegard will construct a new three-cell lagoon system for $3.43 million for better treatment of the city’s wastewater.
Arnegard was on the health department’s priority list for 2016, and applied for the loan on its needs basis and ability to repay the loan, said David Bergsagel, CWRLF program manager.
“Their existing ponds are in very poor shape because they were basically pretty much destroyed by the Arnegard Holdings company when they were managing them,” Bergsagel said. “They also need expansion for potential future growth.”
The state loan was intended to solve both issues, Bergsagel added.
Bids opened recently for the lagoon, with Circle H Engineering & Surveying of Dunn Center contracted, managing and inspecting the project daily.
Construction began two weeks ago with a tentative completion date of Dec. 15 followed by landscaping in the spring of 2017.
“It will be operational; however, the full contract won’t be completed until everything’s done,” project engineer Elizabeth Tokach Duran said.
The lagoon site is located north of U.S. Highway 85 and west of McKenzie County Road 29.
“We’re going to (move wastewater) from the existing facultative system that you can see from the northeast, bring it from the city’s existing flow to the new treatment and back down to their original discharge location,” Tokach Duran said.
The new lagoon system will repair past problems brought by the city’s growth as well as water quality.
Arnegard Mayor Jeff Kindel and city auditor Juelie Bancroft said the city’s population is difficult to gauge, but 150 people is a rough estimate, Bancroft said. | http://www.watfordcitynd.com?id=10&ncid=1&nid=3812 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.watfordcitynd.com/b768f99ee0751e79a76c84cfad2d34732935439b0f1e83dcc3b51bc9b9d73845.json |
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Mold strikes courthouse
Posted 8/16/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
A musty smell led to the discovery of mold in the McKenzie County Courthouse earlier this month.
A slow drip of rainwater from an abandoned telephone conduit or pipe caused the mold to form inside of the far northwest wall of a public works conference room, facility manager Nate Carlson said.
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County continues 911 talks
Posted 8/23/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
As McKenzie County officials continue to debate county dispatch services, more questions than answers have arisen.
At the McKenzie County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16, members of the North Dakota Association of Counties, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department and Watford City Police discussed complexities of current services and future possibilities. The county is currently contracted through state radio for dispatch services while Zuercher computer-aided dispatch services report as well.
Last month, the board heard state radio representatives discuss the potentials of a shift to the Zuercher CAD to service the county rather than sending 911 callers to state radio in Bismarck to dispatch local responders.
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Alexander readies for Old Settlers’ Day
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
The long Labor Day weekend brings a long-running local celebration to the week.
Alexander’s 71st annual Old Settlers’ Day Celebration is set for Thursday through Saturday, honoring members of the Sanders family this year and featuring such events as a chili cook-off, park barbecue and street dance.
The three days of fun get started Thursday with a bonfire at 7 p.m.
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Rocking Watford City
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
Under a small tree planted in downtown Watford City rests a small stone painted like a ladybug.
A flat, jack o’lantern-painted rock sits in the shade of an electric box outside Kum & Go, and a pink, painted stone hides behind purple bushes adjacent to the Watford City Police Station.
Where they are now could be anywhere.
These rocks and dozens of others are part of Watford City Rocks, a Facebook group Devin Killpack launched in July to spread positivity and happiness through messages on small, painted stones hidden throughout town and relocated when discovered and photographed for the online group.
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Watford City Walleye fishtail into regional
Posted 7/19/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
A season riddled with losses but punctuated with personal triumph has defined a tough year for the Watford City Walleye.
The team ended its regular season Monday at Velva with a play-in game Tuesday against Mandan for the regional tournament. A Tuesday win will pit the Walleye against Beulah Wednesday morning with the regional tournament Wednesday through Saturday at Minot’s Corbett Field.
“We have had a rough year,” Walleye team manager Pat Spacher said Monday morning. “We need to be more consistent and focused in order to turn things around.”
The Walleye are 4-11 in league play and 4-23 in their current record.
Despite their stream of losses, Walleye players have racked up individual highlights throughout the season.
Tyler Krabbenhoft has been hit 28 times by a pitch this season, a team record. He broke his previous record of 15 hits quite early on this year, Spacher said.
Brett Skarda, Logan Mehlhoff, Brandon Roff and Heath Chaffin have all had success at bat, Spacher added, but the team’s losses have come in pitching and defense.
“Hopefully we can throw strikes and make the routine plays, get into the regional tournament and make some noise,” he said.
The top three teams at Minot’s regional advance to Dickinson’s state tournament to be held July 27-31.
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Cross Country teams open season at Jamestown
Posted 8/23/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
Watford City’s boys and girls cross country teams opened their season this past Saturday at the Jamestown “Orr”iginals Meet.
“It was an exciting day for us as we have many new athletes out this year, that are getting their first taste of what a cross country meet is,” stated Greg Brown, girls head coach. “Our experienced athletes performed exceptionally well on the course that the state meet will be held on.”
Kayla Ogle led the Watford City varsity girls team with a ninth place finish in a time of 20:05, while Braedon Gumke led the boys team with a 50th place finish with a time of 18:10.
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County, school face discrimination complaints
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
Two investigations are underway and one is pending into alleged discrimination against former McKenzie County and school district employees.
Former county planner Walter Hadley’s complaint is under investigation by the North Dakota Department of Labor, labor commissioner Troy Seibel said.
Hadley filed his complaint in August 2015, alleging he “was subject to harassment and was denied raises given to other employees” while “nothing was done” in response to his concerns.
Hadley “was constructively discharged” on May 1, 2015. He declined an interview, citing pending litigation.
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Wins evading the Walleye
Posted 7/05/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
It was a tough week on the road for Watford City’s American Legion baseball team as the Walleye were swept by Beulah and Williston.
The Walleye dropped a pair of games by scores of 16-0 and 20-3 to Beulah on June 25, and then fell to Williston, 6-5 and 5-1, on June 27 .
This week, the Walleye will be competing in the Glendive Tournament on July 7-10, before hosting Sidney on July 11. Watford City will close out this week’s schedule when they travel to Washburn on Tuesday, July 12.
Beulah 16, Walleye 0
Beulah 20, Walleye 3
Watford City could only muster three runs on seven hits in two games as the Walleye dropped a pair of games to Beulah on Saturday, June 25.
The Walleye were shut out in the first game, 16-0, as only three Watford City batters got on base.
The second game of the day wasn’t much better for Watford City although the Walleye were able to score three runs on four hits in the 20-3 loss.
Logan Mehlhoff took the loss for Watford City in the first game, while Hunter Neether was the losing pitcher in the second game.
Game 1 R H E
Watford City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Beulah 4 2 10 0 0 x 16 15 0
Game 2 R H E
Watford City 1 0 2 0 0 3 4 7
Beulah 2 16 2 0 x 20 16 1
Williston 6, Walleye 5
Williston 5, Walleye 1
Watford City’s offensive woes continued on Monday, June 27, as Williston swept the Walleye in two games.
While the Walleye’s batting improved in the first game, it was still not enough to post a win as Williston edged Watford City, 6-5.
Logan Mehlhoff led Watford City at the plate as he went two of four with a single and a triple while driving in two RBIs in the loss.
After trailing Williston, 4-1, after two innings of play, Watford City plated three runs in the top of the third inning to tie the game. The Walleye would hold a brief, 5-4 lead, after the fifth inning, but a two-run rally by Williston in the bottom of the sixth gave the Keybirds the win.
Brett Skarda took the loss on the mound for the Walleye as he gave up six runs on seven hits, while walking four and striking out four Williston batters.
In the second game of the day, Watford City’s bats went silent as the Walleye were able to only score one run on two hits by Logan Mehlhoff and Brandon Roff to take the 5-1 loss.
Roff took the loss for Watford City as he gave up five runs on five hits, while striking out five and walking four.
Game 1 R H E
Watford City 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 5 6 1
Williston 0 4 0 0 0 2 x 6 7 2
Game 2 R H E
Watford City 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2
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Watford schools poised to see record enrollment
Posted 8/09/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
In spite of the slowdown in North Dakota’s oil patch, Watford City’s school administrators are anticipating another year of record enrollment when classes begin on Aug. 18.
“We started last school year with 1,390 students in the district,” states Steve Holen, McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 superintendent. “And we ended the year with 1,318 students.”
While school registration is still ongoing, Holen is fairly confident that the district will see slightly more than 1,400 students enrolled on the first day of school.
“We’ve never had an enrollment above 1,400 students in the district,” states Holen. “If we see our student numbers anywhere between 1,400 and 1,410 that would be great.”
Watford City Elementary School continues to be the driving force in the district’s enrollment number increase says Holen. And Kerrie Stansfield, elementary school principal, is already seeing record enrollment numbers heading into the start of school.
“As of Thursday, Aug. 4, we have registered 44 new students in the elementary school, while we have lost 12 students for a new gain of 33 students,” states Stansfield.
According to Stansfield, the elementary school, which houses kindergarten through the third grade, can accommodate 600 students.
“We are going to be pretty much maxed out for space this year,” states Stansfield. “We have hired seven new elementary school teachers and we are planning to have six sections in each of the grades.”
And that growth in the elementary school numbers is why Holen is optimistic that the district will continue to see enrollment growth into the future.
“I like our kindergarten numbers, which were 131 students as of Aug. 4, as well as the other numbers we’re seeing in our lower grades,” states Holen. “Those numbers will be the basis for our continued growth as we graduate classes much smaller than what is coming into our system.
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Another enrollment record
Posted 8/23/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
Ask any school administrator what they like to see when it comes to enrollment trends and the most common response is, “slow and steady.” And for Steve Holen, McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 superintendent, who has seen his district’s enrollment nearly quadruple in the last six years, this year’s record enrollment numbers are finally starting to reflect that slow and steady growth trend.
“On our second day of classes on Aug. 19, we had a record 1,448 students enrolled in the district’s three schools,” states Holen. “Last year at this time, we had 1,354 students, which was also a record at that time.”
Considering the slowdown in the oilfield in western North Dakota, Holen is pleased to see the district’s enrollment numbers continue their upward trend.
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20 teams get Ribfest cooking
Posted 8/09/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
Cindy Geiger has seen Best of the West Ribfest since the beginning.
The Sentry Crane employee said the number of teams and ideas have grown to make the event a main one of the year in Watford City, set for Friday on Main Street.
“They’re coming out with some new and fun ideas like the VIP tent, just because it has grown each year,” Geiger said. “The fact that we’ve run out of ribs just about every year has shown that we’ve needed to increase the number of teams.”
Ribfest has grown along with Watford City in recent years, Geiger added, and folks new to town have taken interest in the annual event.
The community involvement has kept E & M Services returning since 2014 to participate in Ribfest, LeAnne Voll said, adding she and her coworkers enjoy the community benefits as well, such as the money they raise for foster care in McKenzie County.
E & M hopes for “good turnout and community engagement,” Voll said.
Ribfest committee chair Jessie Veeder Scofield said the event can draw up to 3,000 people throughout the day to Main Street, an exciting number, Voll said.
“That’s why we love the community,” she added.
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A year of building a new team
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
After having one of the most powerful volleyball teams in the state last season, Brad Foss, Wolves’ head coach, knows that this is definitely going to be a rebuilding year for his Wolves.
With the loss of six senior players from last year’s Region runner-up team to graduation, Foss will only be returning two full-time starters from last year.
“We are looking not only to rebuild but also to reload,” stated Foss. “We only have Mackenzie Sparby and Reianne Lindley as returning starters and we will only have four seniors on this year’s team.”
And that means Foss will be relying on players with limited varsity experience making up his varsity roster.
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Sheriff wins hearing as attorney points to courthouse turmoil
Posted 8/09/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
As McKenzie County Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger won his hearing Monday, Aug. 1, in Bismarck, his attorney has cited “petty, partisan, political prosecution” as the reason for charges faced by Schwartzenberger and two deputies.
“Gary is not unlike a lot of rural (county sheriffs) and has a personality clash with the young state’s attorney who is not very experienced,” defense attorney Tom Dickson said Thursday, Aug. 4, from Seattle. “I’m sorry Jake Rodenbiker doesn’t like Gary Schwartzenberger. That’s really the long and short of it.”
Citing “professional criticism” from the sheriff’s office toward Rodenbiker as the root of criminal charges leveled at Schwartzenberger, Corporal Travis Bateman and detective Michael Schmitz, Dickson said the state’s attorney “drummed up a ridiculous charge” in response to clashing with Schwartzenberger.
“The cops are talking among themselves and it gets back to Jake and his feelings are hurt,” Dickson said, “and when you stumble on your job, it doesn’t look good.”
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Oil production likely to drop to 900,000 daily barrels
Posted 8/16/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
As state oil production continues to creep downward, North Dakota’s top industry regulator said the state could soon see 900,000 daily barrels plateauing for more than a year.
“It’s going to take a significant amount of time and effort to move it back up again,” Lynn Helms, Department of Mineral Resources director, said Friday, Aug. 12.
Oil prices have stayed in the $40-48 range, he added, less than the sustained $50 price point needed to increase activity.
June production dropped 2 percent from May to just over 1.02 million barrels a day, while the state’s active rig count stood at 33 Aug. 12 with 14 rigs in McKenzie County. Much of the low activity can be attributed to half of June being too windy to fracture wells, Helms said.
North Dakota has been on a trend the last 18 months in sliding 20,000 barrels a day, the lowest point now since April 2014, Helms said, adding the state will likely drop below 1 million daily barrel production before 2017.
Meanwhile, natural gas production is up over 1.1 percent.
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Four area teens head to national rodeo
Posted 7/12/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
Ask anyone of them what they’re looking forward to, and they’ll all say they just want to do well.
Nevada Berquist, Justin Dahl, Abby Hepper and Seth Indergard are all bound for the National High School Finals Rodeo set for July 17-23 in Gillette, Wyo. The McKenzie County teens will compete in their different events with 1,500 other high schoolers from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia.
Berquist, heading into his sophomore year at Watford City High School, just came off a state championship win in team roping.
He started roping at age 3 and started doing it from a horse at 8. From there, he kept progressing.
Berquist made the junior high finals in 2013 and 2014, and the 14-year-old will compete in team roping this year, which he said he hopes to win.
“That’d be good,” he said.
Berquist will continue rodeoing, he added, and hopes to go pro one day.
“I got a PRCA permit for winning state this year so when I turn 18, I just buy my card and I can pro-rodeo,” he said.
Dahl said he too hopes to go pro one day, as “Rodeo’s become a lifestyle for me. It’s not really a sport.”
He will compete in steer wrestling in Gillette, an event his uncle led him toward. Dahl’s father is a roughstock rider while his mother’s family rodeos too.
Steer wrestling was the beginning of something great, he said.
“I’ve been hooked ever since,” the 17-year-old said. “Nothing gave me that kind of rush like bailing off a horse going that fast.”
Dahl added he hopes to rodeo as long as he can in addition to farming and ranching in the future and getting into horse chiropractics.
Teaching and helping out fellow contestants is part of the fun too, he said, as will be meeting people in Gillette.
“They become family to you more than friends,” Dahl said. “It’s a really good place to be involved.”
Six miles down the road from Dahl near Keene is Hepper, who heads to nationals in barrel racing. She’s competed at state for barrels, breakaway rope and pole bending too, rodeoing since she was about 6.
“I really liked it and I got more into it and I got a different horse and I’ve just stuck with it,” she said.
Hepper said she hopes to make it back for the short go in the top 20 in barrel racing.
“That’s the best of the best,” she said. “It’d be cool to make it to that.”
Gillette isn’t Hepper’s only rodeo this summer, she said, as she’ll be competing in the North Dakota Rodeo Association and Roughrider rodeos and high school rodeoing starts in August.
“It’s pretty much all I do in the summer,” she said. “People go to the lake, but I’m all gone every weekend for rodeo.”
Hepper said she too would like to pro-rodeo someday, but for now, she hopes the group does well in Wyoming.
“It’s gong to be tough competition but you’ve got to bring your A-game for sure,” she said.
Seth Indergard, 19, said practice is important too. He’s up for team roping in Gillette.
Indergard grew up west of Watford City and graduated from Watford City High School this spring.
“I just want to do good,” he said. “Been there twice before.”
Indergard went as a freshman for team roping, and then again as a junior for team roping and steer wrestling.
“It’s just fun,” he said.
Indergard will also show a steer at the Richland County Fair this summer and attend college orientation. He is attending Montana State in Bozeman for agricultural business. | http://www.watfordcitynd.com?id=36&ncid=2&nid=3788 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.watfordcitynd.com/3b65e86ecb23c32db9337e587522d840f7de150e73eadfe250ef0238ed98ec5c.json |
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‘All hands on deck’ at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Posted 6/28/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
If Don Artz had never been a mechanic, he and his wife Rosemary might not have made it to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The Ohio couple have been cruising the country for three weeks in their 1984 Winnebago Chieftain but had to repair or replace its alternator, battery and hot water tank and tighten an exhaust leak in a pipe.
“With us, it’s never a trip,” Don said last Thursday evening. “It’s an adventure.”
After hiking and enjoying the weather in the North Unit last week, the two planned to visit Kroll’s Diner in Minot and a Grand Forks farmers market before continuing on a northern path back to Ohio.
The Artzes have stayed at both units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park now, and though their future travel plans likely won’t bring them back to North Dakota, the private, quiet campsites and gorgeous weather were worth the stop on their backroads trip across America.
“We really see the country,” Rosemary said.
“We would travel places where we’d go 45 minutes without seeing another car,” Don said. “That’s the way to do it. Look at the little places, go to little towns.”
Three campsites over from the Artzes, Drake and Helen Bozarth, originally of Seattle, were settled in for a nap as a cool breeze filtered in through their RV’s open windows.
The two have made the RV their home since 2009 as they visit all 411 National Park Service sites. As of Thursday, they had visited 342.
The Bozarths saw the Knife River Indian Villages and the South Unit before pulling into the North Unit Thursday afternoon, June 23.
“Wherever we park, that’s where we live,” Drake said with a laugh. “We’re going to do a five-mile hike and do the drive.”
The pair planned to stay two nights and continue on to Fort Union Trading Post before charting a path into Montana.
Comparing Theodore Roosevelt to the other national parks is tough, Drake said.
“We just came from Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, the greatest parks in the world,” he said. “This is nice. I can understand why it’s a park.
“They’re all interesting and different. It’s probably not something we’d come all the way to North Dakota to see.”
Drake added he liked the badlands’ layers and hoped a herd of bison would wander back into the campground as they did that morning.
Julie Hall and Sarah Lane saw the bison amble into the Juniper Campground.
“A big herd of bison came through the campground for several hours, kind of an unusual event,” Hall said. “We happened to be here on a lucky day, so that was cool.”
The couple were visiting the North Unit with their daughter, a “joyous” stayover, Hall said, before the family goes down to the South Unit.
“We’re loving it. Totally relaxing and beautiful,” Hall said, adding they spent the day hiking before asking with a laugh where a Coke machine might be.
The campers’ experiences and travels are all part of the popularity Theodore Roosevelt National Park has gained in recent times. The New York Times listed the park as No. 5 on its list of “52 Places to Go in 2016.” A quarter design will soon feature the park, and a postage stamp released June 2 also honored the park.
Park visitation has increased 35 percent, park superintendent Wendy Ross said.
“Last year we had just over 588,000 people, so if you do the math, we’re talking about 175,000 extra this year,” Ross said. “We have just been slammed.”
The park has received a rush of attention this year from a variety of sources. The National Park Service turned 100, and coupled with the New York Times’ listing of the park, the park is out there as “an undiscovered gem,” Ross said.
“That I think catapulted us into the international spotlight for visitation,” Ross said of the Times’ listing.
The Artzes are proof enough; they said they made their visit because of the park service centennial and the advantages of a senior park pass.
“We’ve used that and saved a lot of money,” Don said.
“Since it’s the national parks’ 100th year, we figure we’ll see more national parks,” Rosemary added.
Ross said the Times’ listing is not necessarily a ranking of places to go in the world this year, but some people seem to view it that way.
Activities in the park offer much to do this summer, though some are still a work in progress in scheduling, Ross added.
For the North Unit, plenty of regular summer programming is scheduled. The Fourth of July will see a parade in Medora while a teddy bear picnic and ranger sing-a-long will take place July 10 in the North Unit, along with lunch and a visit from Smokey Bear. The program is part of a national effort to acquaint the nation’s children with America’s national parks.
Summer programming is a bit up in the air, Ross said, as park officials keep up with visitors.
“Because we’ve been slammed with visitation in the park, we pretty much have all hands on deck just dealing with visitor amenities and services,” she said.
A founder’s day event is set for Aug. 26, when a quarter release will take place at Painted Canyon and likely the North Unit, Ross said.
“There are a lot of numismatists who are interested in that release,” she added.
In addition to a stamp release, Ross said she is “a little surprised by all this,” but knows the park has a lot to offer in its activities, scenery and wildlife.
The latter are a special delight, Ross said, especially bison and the morning last week when they wandered into the campground.
“There are bison everywhere,” she said. “They’re the species to watch this year.” | http://www.watfordcitynd.com?id=36&ncid=2&nid=3772 | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.watfordcitynd.com/c872aebb3fc2a9c27bfabf79f20cd2acf5b8f6150ef0dc818e75ebb05e28f3f8.json |
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Eagles hand Wolves opening season loss
Posted 8/30/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
A stronger and faster Sidney football team proved to be a tough opponent for the Watford City Wolves varsity football team’s opening game last Friday.
The Eagles, who held Watford City scoreless in four quarters of play, scored a touchdown in the first quarter and then tacked on 20 points in the second quarter to lead, 27-0, at halftime. Sidney went on to score 10 more points in the second half en route to the 37-0 win.
“Our first drive stalled on a fumble that set us back six yards and forced a third and long that we did not convert,” stated Justin Johnsrud, Wolves’ head coach. “Sidney really wore us down in the second quarter. Their strength showed and their speed, especially in that quarter, really hurt us.”
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Rodenbiker resigns as State’s Attorney
Posted 8/23/16 (Tue)
By Jack Dura
Farmer Staff Writer
McKenzie County’s State’s Attorney resigned last week as he accepted a federal position in Fargo.
Jake Rodenbiker resigned Wednesday, Aug. 17, in a letter to county auditor Linda Svihovec. His last day is Thursday, Sept. 15. Rodenbiker and his family are returning to his hometown of Fargo where he has accepted an Assistant U.S. Attorney position for the district of North Dakota.
“I along with my wife have decided it is best for our family to take root elsewhere,” Rodenbiker wrote to Svihovec.
Rodenbiker became McKenzie County State’s Attorney in January 2014 after Dennis Johnson resigned from the office in September 2013 after 31 years.
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Wolves to open football season at Sidney Friday
Posted 8/23/16 (Tue)
By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
It can be easy to look good tackling or blocking practice dummies. But when a young football player goes up against another real, and more experienced, player, reality quickly can set it.
And that look at reality is Justin Johnsrud, Watford City Wolves football head coach, brought to his young team last Friday during a scrimmage against the Williston Coyotes.
“The scrimmage was an eye-opening experience for our young team,” stated Johnsrud. “Williston has a group of 18 seniors, many of whom have started since sophomores. We struggled offensively handling their size up front, but defensively we held our own.”
While the Wolves showed some of the mistakes, like missed assignments and missed tackles, which are common in a preseason scrimmage, Johnsrud’s team survived the scrimmage.
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This is about getting rid of cable TV. Or satellite TV.
Both cable and satellite television are too expensive. Maybe one more than the other, but for the channels that you really watch you pay an astronomical price per channel. Forget that you have 500 channels or more. How many do you really watch?
If you have DVR, TiVo, or some other device to record shows and watch later, you know that you only watch a certain number of TV shows anyway. With a Windows Media Center and and Xbox 360 acting as a media extender, you can push shows all around your house via the local area network. In addition, TiVo and even some satellite DVRs will let you do the same thing.
Cutting the cord doesn’t mean you eliminate paying for television entertainment. It simple means you only pay for what you want to watch. Here are some alternatives to the high cost of cable.
First is over-the-air free TV. Remember antennas? Remember when this was the only way to get television. The picture from any of the local stations over-the-air is clear, crisp and uncompressed. Not so from your cable company who has to squeeze a lot of the extra moisture out of the signal so they can fit all of those 500+ stations on that little cable.
Set-top boxes: Apple TV, Roku, Boxee, and Google TV, all which cost about $100 (give or take), allow you to stream free and paid for free such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu Plus.
Of course the biggest deterrent for some viewers are live sports, however even MLB, the NBA, and the NFL provide programming for a fee.
One of the biggest losers will be those who can’t live without cable’s premium channels. HBO offers a free streaming service, but it’s limited to people who are already paying for TV access with their cable or satellie provider. iTunes and Amazon have some premium channel shows’ seasons and episodes for purchase, but others, like HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” aren’t available.
Side Note: Because HBO makes it nearly impossible to view “Game of Thrones” unless you subscribe to a cable/satellite provider, the show is the most pirated show in 2012. A problem HBO has brought on themselves because of limited distribution. 25 million downloads so far. Just at $.99 on Amazon or iTunes they could be capturing lost dollars.
Ok, so you can’t get EVERY network or series that you would like to see. Then stay with your very expensive cable. But consider how much you’re paying per REAL CHANNELS that you watch, just to get that one Game Show Network show that you really can’t live without. But if you’re watching GSN, then you’re probably hooked on even the old Match Game reruns. Junkie.
The cable/satellite companies bring on this backlash themselves. If you could order (and pay) for just the channels you want wouldn’t your TV world be (in the words of Beaver Cleaver), swell? But then you’re subsidizing those itty bitty networks that wouldn’t survive without the subscriber being forced to accept them as a larger package.
Who watches Cloo? Who knows what Cloo is? Who cares? All of their programming can be found on almost any other network, including Netflix, Amazon on Demand, Hulu, Hulu Plus. Why do I need Cloo?
These little networks keep popping up and cable companies keep forcing it upon us and they’re not going to stop until a large majority cut the cord.
But that will never happen. It will continue to be easier for the masses to pay $100 more per month than to try and cobble together their own programming, through their own methods.
I’m not going to take it any more. Thoughts? Questions? Comment below. | http://www.vvonline.com/cut-the-cord/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/d8964ae454fa17a9967117bf8d7a073ab58afc5a464f55f4d52da3244f5b50e8.json |
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Parisian’s mannerisms range from very subtle to overtly blaring. But they’re all beautiful. Of course I have 1000’s of photographs of people idly walking down the street. I once thought of starting a coffee table book series, The People of ….. fill in the blank. I have Reds Opening Day, Dragons Opening Day, London, Paris, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, et. al. Some were candid, others I would stop and ask them to pose.
It’s like holding a mirror up to the city and catching someone or something at this decisively poignant moment. It’s people-watching at their finest.
I asked these two girls if I could take their photo but they didn’t speak English and I speak enough french to get on a train. It wasn’t until I said in my best french accent, “Can I take zee photo” that they understood. We were on top of the Arch de Triomphe (which is a journey in itself) looking towards La Défense, a business district in northwest Paris.
I’ve been thinking about doing a book of just people in airports. Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) (which fortunately I haven’t been through in a while), Detroit (DTW), Paris (CDG) (and the top of my list for the worst airport in the world). Greatest people watching venue on earth.
There is this whole genre of folks doing street photography. Despite doing it for the past 8 years, it might just be my new thing. | http://www.vvonline.com/taking-it-to-the-streets/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/401a2893808974f00eaea72ff333aaabd5b38fff655933ca46719a79a302579a.json |
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This is massive bandwidth. 50 mbps download speeds, and 5 mbps upload. Why would one need such fast Internet and especially in their house? Because it’s freakin’ fast, man. I’m a big Internet consumer. My work centers around being connected. And in the process, everything in my house, that’s a computer, is connected.
The TiVos are constantly talking across the internal network to the Tivo Server, which is incessantly pulling in RSS feeds from different web programming across the Internet.
Our cell phones, because of the tremendously poor signal from T-Mobile (despite a cell tower less than 2 miles away), connect to the mobile network through our internal wireless network, so we can have cell service in our house.
The Skype Server lives only to provide business phone service. And, of course, there are two main workstations that consume bandwidth at any given time during the day.
So all in all, a big bandwidth consumer. As you can see from the graphic above, download speeds have been averaging over 50 mbps, while uploads are peaking around the 2.75 area. Which brings me to the second amazing thing this week.
Time Warner Support
The day after installation, TW called with my own support specialist who gave me a special number to call for Tier 3 support. TW doesn’t have many wideband customers yet, so they’re very intent on making sure those customers they do have are happy. And in cases like above, where they’re not quite hitting the speeds they promise, they want to know so they can fix it.
WTF! TW called me to preempt any problems and if I do I have my own personal Tier 3 support person! I almost didn’t know what to say to Joe when he called. I teared up a little. TW gets Internet support. Or at least little ole’ Dayton wideband division gets it. And maybe it’s because they’re all geeks who know early adopters are all geeks. I don’t even care if that’s not true and they have other motives. I have my own Tier 3 support person. I just hope I never have to talk to her. | http://www.vvonline.com/in-a-gadda-da-vida-baby/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/3667a118522b5b658a98f914a2b3556d04d9ab37aab167afc04c70dc3d5b36cc.json |
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At the Valley View Online World Headquarters, there are generally five or six computers running at any one time (your welcome, DP&L). One is running the phone system (skype server). Another manages the RSS feeds that gets sent to the two TiVos (tivo server). A couple of them are primary workstations. And then there is the iTunes server.
The lowly iTunes server, with barely enough horsepower to perform its main function, typically sits idle, consuming electricity and generating heat (which isn’t such a bad thing right now). But this little computer has a job more important that keeping the Shuffle charged, or music arranged.
While it’s sitting there doing nothing, it connects itself to the World Community Grid. The World Community Grid’s mission is to create the world’s largest public computing grid to tackle projects that benefit humanity.
Sponsored by IBM, the Grid currently has over 540,000 members, running 1,695,307 computers and has generated over 429,506 years of run time. It works like this. When idle, your computer will request data on a specific project from World Community Grid’s server. It will then perform computations on this data, send the results back to the server, and ask the server for a new piece of work. Each computation that your computer performs provides scientists with critical information that accelerates the pace of research!
The Grid is not the first project structured to re-capture unused and idle computing cycles. SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) has been in existence since 1999. SETI’s goal is to detect intelligent life outside Earth (insert pun about starting on Earth first). But the parallel is the World Community Grid launched itself using the same platform as SETI, called BOINC.
BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing) has a couple dozen projects of which SETI and the World Community Grid are just a small part. But the research, that spare computing cycles participate, is large in how it benefits the world’s population at large.
For example, in 2003, using grid computing, in less than three months scientists identified 44 potential treatments to fight the deadly smallpox disease. Without the grid, the work would have taken more than one year to complete. The World Community Grid is helping to change the World now.
So maybe you have an old computer that is still plugged in that you use on occasion. Or perhaps, the one you always use is sitting idle overnight or while you’re at work. Consider using that idle time for something that can change the World we live in today and will have an impact on the World your children and their children will live in tomorrow. | http://www.vvonline.com/we-all-live-in-a-yellow-submarine/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/da1ee08a28ca0884281bcde7952cef3619a1fc5736d50408cd4c72412b4acf9b.json |
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"Posted Admin On April - - With"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:03 | null | null | since 1996 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vvonline.com%2Fcircle-game%2F.json | http://www.vvonline.com/favicon.ico | en | null | Valley View Online | null | null | www.vvonline.com | A couple of things that I had forgot about France, but then immediately remembered after the first walk around Toulouse:
If you are old enough to not be pushed in a stroller, then you smoke. Everyone owns a dog. Everyone takes their dog with them every where they go. Church, grocery, restaurant. You go, then dog goes too.
One thing that you never forget about France. Food. Food is more amazing in France than any other place on the planet. That might not be true. But more amazing than any place that I’ve been. Feel free to comment below.
In the US, we call it French food. In France they just call it food. Also feel free to comment on our command of humor. | http://www.vvonline.com/circle-game/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/965e7f394770c7b2cf38e19fc92102d60d57a8efee1549efbd1fbd650a9973c3.json |
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"Posted Admin On February - - With"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:29 | null | null | since 1996 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vvonline.com%2Fsun-king%2F.json | http://www.vvonline.com/favicon.ico | en | null | Valley View Online | null | null | www.vvonline.com | The 3rd Annual Heather Anderson Land Melanoma Awareness Day and Alumni Basketball Game will be held Saturday, February 26, 2010 at Valley View High School gymnasium.
Heather Anderson Land lost her battle with Malignant Melanoma in October 2008, but her wish was to educate others about awareness, prevention and treatment of all types of skin cancer – especially melanoma.
Please join us for a fun-filled, casual event including:
Tip off of the first game at 12:20 pm; games run all day
Free skin cancer screenings (limited availability; first come-first served)
Facial sun damage screenings
Skin care information
Sunless tanning demonstrations
Refreshments available, including a chili cook-off
Door prize drawings and giveaways
All proceeds from this event support the Heather Anderson Land Scholarship Fund and the Melanoma Research Foundation. | http://www.vvonline.com/sun-king/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/83514ae19c4f8433cf4e47fe8fab44c46a8c3ae514583ba3bf783c36bedc0611.json |
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"Posted Admin On May - - With"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:58 | null | null | since 1996 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vvonline.com%2Fminimum-wage-again%2F.json | http://www.vvonline.com/favicon.ico | en | null | Valley View Online | null | null | www.vvonline.com | Steve Casey
Guest Post
Once again we are hearing about a higher minimum wage. But, basic economics shows that raising the minimum wage is nothing but a feel-good Band-Aid on a festering problem.
The strength of any wage is its buying power. In 1966, the minimum wage was $1.25 per hour. But gas was only 24.9 cents a gallon. One hour of minimum wage could buy five gallons of gas! That $1.25 in 1966 had much more buying than even the highest proposed minimum wage today.
Buying power is dependent upon the cost of the products one buys. The cost of products is based on their cost of production. When minimum wage goes up, the cost of production of most products goes up and the buying power of the individual dollar goes down. If minimum wage was raised, within a few weeks the cost of living would rise to compensate for the new cost of production. The new minimum wage would soon have no more buying power than the present minimum wage. It might have less!
How can we help those on minimum wage? Simply lower the cost of living by raising the buying power of each dollar. How could government raise the buying power of the dollar? By lowering taxes!
When you make money, you pay income tax. When you buy a product, you pay sales tax. But that’s not all! Built into the price you pay before sales tax is the cost of the tax that the industry has to pay. The prices of all products are adjusted to cover the taxes involved in production.
If taxes are lowered on business, the cost of products goes down. If income taxes are lowered, the useable portion of your income goes up. If sales tax is lowered, the buying power of your wages goes up.
Raising minimum wage doesn’t really help the poor or anyone else. Lowering taxes helps the poor and everyone else. | http://www.vvonline.com/minimum-wage-again/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/dad7e4d06442f95193506644ce92e6a2a9897ccadf60c7707cd05c7b4cebe697.json |
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"Posted Admin On September - - With"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:22 | null | null | since 1996 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vvonline.com%2F867-5309%2F.json | http://www.vvonline.com/favicon.ico | en | null | Valley View Online | null | null | www.vvonline.com | or, as I like to call it, Password Hack-a-torial.
Lots of our customers trust us with their passwords. And they should. We’re a very trustworthy company. We store all of that confidential information in an application that uses a state-of-the-art encryption algorithm. The application uses 128-bit keys for encryption, which means it would take millions of years for a criminal to decrypt the data using a “brute force” attack.
But, even as secure as we store their data, we sometimes laugh because the passwords themselves are so weak, that cracking them outright would be easier than cracking our storage application. Most are birthdays, or children names, or just 4 or 5 random numbers or digits. Even those are easily cracked in few seconds to a few hours.
Study the chart below. Pay close attention to the difference between using just lowercase characters and using every possible character (uppercase, lowercase, and special characters – like @#$%^&*). Adding just one capital letter and one number would change the processing time for a 7 character password from 2 days to 2 years. Obviously, the longer the password length, the better.
Password Length All Characters Only Lowercase 3 characters 4 characters 5 characters 6 characters 7 characters 8 characters 9 characters 10 characters 11 characters 12 characters 13 characters 14 characters 0.86 seconds 1.36 minutes 2.15 hours 8.51 days 2.21 years 2.10 centuries 20 millennia 1,899 millennia 180,365 millennia 17,184,705 millennia 1,627,797,068 millennia 154,640,721,434 millennia 0.02 seconds .046 seconds 11.9 seconds 5.15 minutes 2.23 hours 2.42 days 2.07 months 4.48 years 1.16 centuries 3.03 millennia 78.7 millennia 2,046 millennia
See what a difference a long password makes. Even a lowercase, 11 character password would take over 100 years!
Here are some tips to help to you from becoming a statistic: | http://www.vvonline.com/867-5309/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/f29c8bf1b484ed9a4d02b3a0763cb98fe18c363fad4c360d786c6c02ca5baf17.json |
[
"Posted Admin On February - - With"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:54 | null | null | since 1996 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vvonline.com%2Fdirty-laundry%2F.json | http://www.vvonline.com/favicon.ico | en | null | Valley View Online | null | null | www.vvonline.com | I spent the week in Detroit. Besides being bitterly cold, the hotel had some of the worst bandwidth a wired or wireless connection could provide. In the end, I used the HTC to stream Netflix without any hiccups. Thank you T-Mobile. Thank you Android.
Of course just like every other hotel in the world, I was asked to help them Stay: Green by recycling my linens and towels. A reasonable request, however it got me to thinking, how much do they really save if I do my part? And what is the rate of participation?
Google searches turn up a significant amount of information on the subject. And to save you all that wasted time, I did all the research for you.
It seems they even have a formula that figures all that out.
Q = R x Oc x L x W x P
Where: Q = the Quantity of water saved
R = quantity of guest Rooms
Oc = average Occupancy percentage of the hotel
L = average Laundry per room, towels and sheets, measured in pounds
W = Water used per pound of laundry (water efficiency of washer)
P = Participation rate by guests and staff (percentage)
The hotel industry will tell you that in general, their participation rate is 75%. That’s not really honest of them. Most studies showed that it really depends on the wording of that card they leave on the bed.
If the card said “WE’RE DOING OUR PART FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. CAN WE COUNT ON YOU? ” participation was around 45%.
However if the card said “”HELP THE HOTEL SAVE ENERGY” then participation plummeted to around 16% mainly because the message was to help the hotel, not help the environment.
Which brings me to my point! If the hotel industry passed on any of those savings in the form of a rate reduction, they’re sure to be more participation! After all, if a hotel has 75% of their 200 rooms occupied daily and a 60% participation rate, they would save over a million gallons of water a year.
200 (rooms) x 75% (occupancy rate) x 5 (lbs/room) x 7 (gal/lb fabric) x 60% participation
Water savings projection = 3,150 gallons per day; more than 1,000,000 gallons/year
Shouldn’t they pass that back to the customer? The shareholder probably gets their cut, why should the consumer that is making it happen get a little piece of the pie, instead of those cookies they plant at the front desk. I want cash.
Got any thoughts about it? | http://www.vvonline.com/dirty-laundry/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/6f5a739a56472f84d3cee36af6728733c8d7bb8a6cc91650b28a60b1f3f4fc12.json |
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"Posted Admin On July - - With"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:42 | null | null | since 1996 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vvonline.com%2Fst-alphonsos-pancake-breakfast%2F.json | http://www.vvonline.com/favicon.ico | en | null | Valley View Online | null | null | www.vvonline.com | There are probably more than a dozen excuses for why there hasn’t been a blog post for months. Most notably at the top, is the travel. Every other week from Jan 17 to May 13. Braved tornadoes in Alabama during that period. You would think that would be something to write about.
Suppose, the weather could be blamed for not being in the writing zone. You should actually just blame it on my laziness.
So what apps are you running on your phone, Android or I? Here is a list of few that I’ve been using over the past couple of months that make sense and are worth having.
CardStar – Scan all of those loyalty cards you carry in your wallet, purse, key fobs, etc. and put them on your phone. It doesn’t always scan when I’m at the store, but it still shows your number for the cashier to type in. A little buggy, but better than carrying all those damn cards. Kroger Coupons – If you have a Plus Card, if you use Kroger’s web site to load digital coupons on your Plus Card, then you’re going to like this app. With the Web site you had to load coupons before you went shopping. With the Kroger app, you can search, view, and load right in the store. If you have a Plus Card there is no reason to NOT use this. Evernote – If you can see it, or think it, then Evernote can help you remember it. And it’s not just for your phone. It’s on your web browser. It’s on your desktop. So if you see it in a store, you can take a picture of it and store it so you can see it at home. If you’re at home, you can type your shopping list and see it at the store. There are millions of uses for Evernote. I don’t collect business cards anymore. I just take a snapshot of them and put them in Evernote.
What apps do you use with some regularity that you would be willing to share with the world? Speak up. Don’t be shy. | http://www.vvonline.com/st-alphonsos-pancake-breakfast/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.vvonline.com/8023c8b4230901884124ee8fc6900be8f42c6a10c904d0fcd5051ba9abf789ee.json |
[
"La Prensa"
] | 2016-08-28T18:48:25 | null | 2016-08-28T13:08:29 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Fentertainment%2Fevanescence-announces-fall-tour-stop-majestic%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/eva.jpg | en | null | Evanescence announces fall tour with a stop at the Majestic | null | null | laprensasa.com | Multi-platinum rock band, Evanescence has announced a fall tour, kicking off Oct.28. Evanescence will perform in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.
Tickets ($39.50-$59.50) will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the theatre box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800.745.3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.
There will be a limited amount of VIP packages for sale that include an opportunity to watch soundcheck and meet members of the band. Check evanescence.com/tour for further info.
Led by Amy Lee’s operatic and passionate vocals, Evanescence has sold nearly 25 million albums since the band’s 2003 debut, “Fallen.” The album’s premiere single, “Bring Me To Life” won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. Other massive hits followed including “My Immortal,” “Going Under,” and “Call Me When You’re Sober,” establishing Evanescence as worldwide tour headliners.
“Our music is so geared for live shows,” says Amy. “When we create music we’re constantly thinking about playing it live.”
Look for a special Evanescence vinyl announcement later in the fall.
For more information, please visit majesticempire.com. | http://laprensasa.com/entertainment/evanescence-announces-fall-tour-stop-majestic/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/9ff7357bca6850b6a447d8a94a0fa257a6cdbace89817897fe412bc041250b06.json |
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"La Prensa"
] | 2016-08-27T18:48:01 | null | 2016-08-27T13:14:06 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Fentertainment%2Fmala-luna-music-festival-announces-expanded-lineup%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MLMF-Expanded-Lineup-2016-Square-Graphic.jpg | en | null | Mala Luna Music Festival announces expanded lineup | null | null | laprensasa.com | ScoreMore Shows is excited to announce an expanded music lineup for the inaugural Mala Luna Music Festival, a brand new two-day music festival experience that is slated to make its debut on Diá de los Muertos weekend, Oct. 29 and 30, at the historic Lone Star Brewery in the burgeoning Southtown District near downtown San Antonio.
Weekend GA and VIP passes are on sale now at www.MalaLunaMusicFestival.com.
Mala Luna Music Festival will welcome to the 2016 lineup one of this year’s most exciting breakout artists, Lil Uzi Vert, who released his critically-acclaimed mixtape “The Perfect Luv Tape” this August and was recently named to XXL’s “2016 Freshmen Class”; Lil Yachty, who reached mainstream popularity in 2016 behind the hit singles “One Night” and “Minnesota”; Cash Money Records rapper Jacquees, who plans to release his long-awaited debut album later in 2016; and G Herbo, whose highly-anticipated debut album is due this fall.
Further additions to the Mala Luna Music Festival lineup include hip-hop producer Sango, whose latest album, “Da Rochina 3,” was released last November to critical praise; French-Canadian DJ Lunice, who is well-known for his participation in the production duo TNGHT alongside Hudson Mohawke, and whose debut album “360” is slated to be released later in 2016; Jamaican reggae artist Kranium, who is riding high off his recent breakout hit “Nobody Has to Know” and the accompanying Major Lazer remix that has now become a worldwide sensation; and aspiring Houston-based rapper Trill Sammy.
In an effort to support the city’s up-and-coming music scene Mala Luna Music Festival will also include performances from several San Antonio-based artists, including IVY, Vi$ion, Greg G, Mitch James, KWYK and Phillip Wolf.
Additionally, Mala Luna Music Festival will include headlining performances from one of the world’s top DJs and producers, Kaskade; Texas-native and acclaimed hip-hop artist Travis Scott; one of the hottest new acts of the year, G-Eazy; and acclaimed EDM DJ/producer and founder of Dim Mak Records Steve Aoki, who will to help bring the party to downtown San Antonio all weekend long.
Weekend GA and VIP passes to the first-ever Mala Luna Music Festival are on sale now at www.MalaLunaMusicFestival.com. GA two-day tickets are currently available for purchase for $119, while VIP two-day passes are just $159. Interested patrons are encouraged to act fast as these tickets are in short supply and will increase in price as the event date approaches.
VIP passes give ticket buyers the utmost festival-going experience, with perks including preferred viewing areas, expedited entry, dedicated bars and restroom facilities, festival merchandise, and additional amenities to be announced.
In an effort to give back and show appreciation to the surrounding San Antonio community, Mala Luna Music Festival is donating a portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold to Network for Young Artists (NYA), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides affordable classes in voice, guitar, percussion, keyboard and dance for San Antonio-area youth ages 4-20.
Additionally, select NYA students will be offered a chance to perform at the festival in front of their hometown crowd. This partnership with NYA helps to further ScoreMore Shows’ ongoing commitment to supporting underserved students through providing incentives and culturally relevant opportunities at its various shows and festivals.
The Mala Luna Music Festival team looks to bring a truly unique festival experience to the San Antonio area. The festival will pay homage to the local culture and the communities’ annual Diá de los Muertos celebration through a unique and highly-curated selection of stellar music acts set to perform over two days, along with multiple live art installations and numerous local food vendors and merchants. Stay tuned as details surrounding additional performers, single-day tickets, onsite art installations, weekend activities and more will be announced in the weeks ahead. | http://laprensasa.com/entertainment/mala-luna-music-festival-announces-expanded-lineup/ | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/3b34ce1ad6cd56f558236ff47fd73a9313b725d93db9b430af603fd4ab8e51ac.json |
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"Christina Acosta"
] | 2016-08-31T14:49:00 | null | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Ffeatured%2Fcastro-saldana-speak-sapoa-contract%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1-281329.jpg | en | null | Castro and Saldaña speak out against SAPOA contract | null | null | laprensasa.com | District 4 Councilman Rey Saldaña and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) took aim at the ratified San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA) Contract to provide accountability in the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).
Also on board against the proposal included former Councilwomen Patti Radle and Maria Berriozabal, who would like to see additional changes made in the SAPD disciplinary structure.
Many sections of the contract have come under fire including Section 19, which states that if an officer violates a legal code of conduct, the city and chief may introduce prior discipline on similar violations within 180 calendar days. If the offense includes drugs or alcohol, the discipline is determined within a 10-year time limit on consideration of past offenses.
The section also states that three-day suspensions can be reduced to a written reprimand after two years if an officer has not been the subject of a similar complaint. Under Section 21, if the chief fails to charge the officer within 30 days after dismissing or acquitting charges, the officer has the privilege to be reinstated with back pay and benefits. The section also states that if an officer was on leave for a felony, no further action may be taken at officer’s appeal until their trial is completed on the merits of these charges.
“[The SAPOA Contract] is incomplete with respect to the accountability and transparency that is not only good for the police department, but good for our community,” stated Councilman Saldaña. “We are not drawing a line in the sand. We are not talking about issues that are disagreeable; I think that everyone can agree that there are certain provisions that if we do not fix it can be bad for our community.”
Sections 19 and 21 were slated to be cut since the city’s proposal on April 3, 2014 and elimination of this section remained a priority in the City’s July 10, 2015 update. Since then, the contract has been under a microscope with many changes requested by several opponents as well as Congressman Castro, believing that it is time to seek justice through police reform.
“We have seen conflicts between the police and the community over the past few years, and we need to make sure to do everything we can to have officers on the street who are good officers,” stated Congressman Castro. “There is a city contract in front of this city council and this mayor now. Even if there was a shortcoming back then that is not a continued excuse to keep going with these issues.”
During the conference, Congressman Castro and Councilman Saldaña (D4) openly expressed their opinions about how Mayor Ivy Taylor moved forward with the proposal without reviewing further consequences. The councilman has recently stated that he emailed Mayor Taylor on July 19 of this year stating that he is dissatisfied with, “being unable to get anything from the police union on the reform/disciplinary issues… For those reasons, I could not support the mediated settlement as it stands. The financial implications of the contract are important, but they should not be paramount to the reform efforts.”
Mayor Taylor was quick to respond to the criticism and stated, “I am proud to have negotiated an agreement that keeps San Antonio on a secure fiscal path, protects taxpayers and fairly compensates our men and women in blue. Just as I took on and settled the most daunting aspects of the collective bargaining agreements, I am working to address issues of discipline, accountability and transparency in the ranks—including creating the Mayor’s Council on Police-Community Relations.”
Ultimately, the vote takes place at City Council open session Thursday, Sept. 1. The outcome will stand another five years when yet another SAPOA contract is before the City of San Antonio. | http://laprensasa.com/featured/castro-saldana-speak-sapoa-contract/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/a1e8919285310378007c26e149b8a6c33d701d1c5c74f0d1d9062d3ef80050fc.json |
[
"La Prensa"
] | 2016-08-26T12:47:32 | null | 2016-06-19T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Fentertainment%2Fsacvb-launches-online-survey-program-enhance-city-experience%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1924806_10101346402405835_1808313873_n.jpg | en | null | SACVB launches online survey program to enhance city experience | null | null | laprensasa.com | The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau (SACVB) is launching a new partner program called Experience Dedicated Destination (EDD). This on-going online survey program helps San Antonio find out how we’re doing in the eyes of visitors – now and over time.
San Antonio is the fourth city in the U.S. to become accredited to strategically measure the experience visitors have in our destination, which will help set us apart on the national stage.
This research and consumer standards-based program is based on a quick, one-minute survey at http://mysanantonioexperience.com/. Visitors, and even locals, are served up five short questions about their San Antonio experience.
With 32.5 million visitors, spending $13.4 billion annually in San Antonio, the new EDD program is just one more way we can ensure visitors are having a high quality experience and encourage them to return.
“We’re excited to be one of the first cities in the country to launch the Experience Dedicated Destination (EDD) program,” said Casandra Matej, executive director of the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This program works hand in hand with our Certified Tourism Ambassador program to continually gauge and enhance the visitor experience in San Antonio.”
The EDD survey covers various sectors of the tourism industry including attractions, lodging, restaurants, local government/civic organizations, venues/facilities and transportation.
Partners in these sectors will meet quarterly to stay up to date on progress regarding the destination’s overall plan and findings from the ongoing consumer data and research. Each sector will hold strategic conversations to help determine how they can best help meet the destination’s visitor-centric objectives.
For more information on San Antonio’s EDD program and to get involved, visit http://partners.visitsanantonio.com. | http://laprensasa.com/entertainment/sacvb-launches-online-survey-program-enhance-city-experience/ | en | 2016-06-19T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/4e021278a4b92e0f6eac3040b6caad51bc71b443bba09fc6838ce6a5e87e4d97.json |
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"La Prensa"
] | 2016-08-28T18:48:24 | null | 2016-08-28T12:25:43 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Ffeatured%2Fla-prensa-foundation-inspirational-student-month-award%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Attachment-1.jpeg | en | null | La Prensa Foundation Inspirational Student of the Month Award | null | null | laprensasa.com | Jake Torres was recognized at the August 2016 Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees meeting as the recipient of the August 2016 La Prensa Foundation Student of the Month Scholarship. He received an award of $500 from the La Prensa Foundation founded by Millie and Tino Duran.
Torres began his high school career at Alamo Heights High School, however, at the start of his junior year, his family relocated to Laredo, where he graduated in 2014 from Laredo United. He took one year off school so that he could get his finances in order and save for college.
Unable to qualify for financial aid and to avoid taking out a student loan, Torres enrolled at Northeast Lakeview College for its cost efficiency. He continues to pay for his own college education by working full-time at H-E-B.
Active at NLC, he is president of the Business Club, vice president of SGA and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Help Own Male Education Student Organization (HOME). Additionally, he is an intern with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow and succeed nationwide.
His nominator indicated that “Jake has a strong desire to succeed. He is a true leader and a strong motivator.”
Taking a full course load each semester, Torres plans to complete his associate degree at Northeast Lakeview College in Spring 2017 and apply into the Business Program at either the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M University in College Station.
His ultimate goal is to obtain a MBA and become a senior executive of a major corporation or an entrepreneur in a business that focuses on “being clean and green.” | http://laprensasa.com/featured/la-prensa-foundation-inspirational-student-month-award/ | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/59e397aaacc60227839fdf69139c199abb030f997aea74c31898b9c738766ac1.json |
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"Gabe Quintanilla"
] | 2016-08-26T12:53:08 | null | 2016-08-22T12:06:14 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Fnews%2Feditorials%2Fnew-medicare-law-notify-patients-loophole-nursing-home-coverage%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Gabe-Quintanilla-Photo.jpg | en | null | New Medicare law to notify patients of loophole in nursing home coverage | null | null | laprensasa.com | Imagine the following scenario.
Your elderly father gets extremely sick and you take him to one of the local hospitals. He was treated in the hospital for a week, followed by several months at a nearby nursing home for rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.
You come home one day and receive a bill for more than $40,000 for services at both the hospital and nursing home. How can this happen? It is happening all over the country.
Thousands of patients like the one that I just described got caught up in a loophole in Medicare nursing home coverage, which stems from their hospital stay.
Here’s how it works:
The hospital insists that even though the patients spent a week in their facility—and was treated—that the patients were only under “observation” and were never “admitted. The hospitals may do this so that the money does not come from Medicare—but straight from the patient.
It is experiences such as this one, and thousands of actual patients all throughout the nation, that prompted a new law in Medicare that recently came into law.
The new law now in effect requires a notice to patients that they may incur huge out-of-pocket costs if they stay more than 24 hours without being formally admitted. Because of the Notice Act, passed by Congress last year with broad bipartisan support, the New York Times has reported that patients “can expect to start receiving the warnings in January.”
Hospitals have been keeping patients in limbo—in “observation status” for fear of being penalized for substantial hospital bills, and Medicare will not pay for subsequent nursing home care unless a person has spent three consecutive days in the hospital in the hospital as an inpatient.
Here is the ironic part.
Time spent under “observation” does not count toward the three days, even though the patient may spend five or six nights in a hospital bed and receive extensive hospital services, including tests, treatment and medications ordered by a doctor.
Under the new law, the notice must be provided to “each individual who received observation services as an outpatient” at a hospital for more than 24 hours. Medicare officials estimate that hospitals will have to issue 1-4 million notices a year.
Thousands of stories prompted Congress to act. One such story involved a Connecticut man who was billed more than $7,000 for the weeks he spent in a rehabilitation center unknowingly “under observation.”
At the end of his stay, he was stuck with a $7,700 bill for the weeks he spent in a rehabilitation center, after a car accident left him with a neck fracture.
After the accident, he was rushed to an emergency room that was part of St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, where he was subjected to a slew of tests. He spent five days in the hospital room where he felt like an admitted patient.
“I couldn’t tell the difference, and I don’t know if anyone else who has experienced it could tell the difference,” he said.
But there was a huge difference. He later discovered that he was “under observation” and not admitted. As a result, Medicare did not cover post hospital care.
“Hospitals are under a great deal of pressure to consider patients on observation status,” said Judith Stein, executive director for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, who has been helping the patient with his appeals.
“For the patient, the most problematic is if he needed to go to a skilled nursing facility [nursing homes] because Medicare won’t pay unless the patient received three-day inpatient hospital care,” said Stein. | http://laprensasa.com/news/editorials/new-medicare-law-notify-patients-loophole-nursing-home-coverage/ | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/6cc2045afd06d9a583ffc7f93db63f78fc4969008a8f1a6512dde4584169b7d4.json |
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"Steve Walker",
"Steve Walker Is A Vietnam Veteran",
"Former Justice Of The Peace"
] | 2016-08-26T12:56:26 | null | 2016-08-22T12:07:33 | null | http%3A%2F%2Flaprensasa.com%2Fnews%2Feditorials%2Fjust-thought-s-history%2F.json | http://laprensasa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/steve-walker.jpg | en | null | Just a Thought: some S.A. history | null | null | laprensasa.com | As a former middle school and high school history teacher and other subjects, I encouraged my students to read history books on their own for their own enjoyment.
I also encouraged them to come up with some historical facts that they could use to challenge their classmates in a game of historical trivia. Two of those high schools were Memorial in Edgewood and McCollum in Harlandale.
We would write down some interesting facts we read and make questions out of them to bring to class to see who knew more history than others. They were up for the challenge. Each time we did it, the winner would earn an extra 100 to average in their grades for the semester which proved to be an added incentive. It was a fun activity.
In an Express-News article, a couple of years ago, the writer listed over 40 questions about the history of San Antonio to see how much the reader knew about the Alamo City. Surprisingly, very little of it referenced the history of the many contributions of Hispanics to the local community. It was more on historical, old buildings and businesses which was still kind of fun trying to answer them.
It brought back sharp memories of my classroom filled with excited students raising their hands to give an answer in hopes of winning the competition. I thought today’s column would address some historical facts about San Antonio primarily related to our city’s Hispanic heritage.
Did you know that activist Adina de Zavala lived at the Menger Hotel from 1926-1932? Born in 1861, she died in 1955. She was an elementary teacher, historian and preservationist of Texas history. Her father was Augustine, son of Lorenzo de Zavala, who was the first vice president of the Republic of Texas. As a prolific writer, she authored “History and Legends of the Alamo and Other Missions In and Around San Antonio.”
Question: Who likes to eat lots of Fritos? They were invented here in San Antonio in 1932. My father was offered the opportunity to buy stocks in Fritos really cheap in the 50s, but opted to purchase other stocks that didn’t do so well. There went my inheritance!
Another interesting fact about San Antonio is that 113 Hispanics served consecutively as mayor from 1731-1837 before an Anglo, John Smith, was elected. In 1842, Juan Seguin served one year and then Henry Cisneros was elected in 1981 until 1989. More recently, Ed Garza (01-05) and Julian Castro (09-14) have served as mayor.
A number of my government class students at “La Memorial” volunteered to work for Mayor Cisneros’ campaign, stuffing envelopes and passing out fliers. We were an active part of the first modern day Hispanic mayor’s election since 1842!
Do you remember the name of the 80th United States Attorney General from San Antonio, appointed February 2005 by President George W. Bush, who became the highest-ranking Hispanic in executive government up to that time?
Alberto Gonzales was also the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel and earlier as Bush’s General Counsel during his governorship of Texas. Gonzales had also served as Secretary of State of Texas and a Texas Supreme Court Justice.
Local attorney Roy Barrera Sr. (68-69) became the first Hispanic Texas Secretary of State followed by San Antonio native Alberto Gonzales (98-99), San Antonio Congressman Henry Cuellar (2001-2002) and hometown icon Hope Andrade (08-12).
Many voters recall before he became a congressman, Henry B. Gonzalez was the first Hispanic to be elected a Texas State senator. He was followed by Dr. Joe Bernal, then the first female Hispanic senator from San Antonio, Leticia van de Putte, and now Senator José Menéndez.
Continuing my column to inform and promote “all things Hispanic” for the readers of La Prensa, I sign off with “As always, I write just a thought.”
Steve Walker is a Viet Nam Veteran, former Journalist and Justice of the Peace. | http://laprensasa.com/news/editorials/just-thought-s-history/ | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | laprensasa.com/56290001f3bc24343e14b402ba0fb2598401ed2acecd7dd16f0acbefd8d347fc.json |
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