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Nottingham Forest: Forget Premier League points deduction, says Nuno Espirito Santo
Nuno Espirito Santo has told his Nottingham Forest players to “forget about” the club’s points deduction for breaking financial rules and focus on their battle to avoid relegation.
They are now 18th, one point behind 17th-placed Luton, but have appealed against the decision.
“Who are we to say that is fair or unfair?” manager Nuno said.
“We have to focus on what we have to do, and what we have to do is on the pitch. This is the message: forget about everything and focus on our tasks so we get out of this situation.”
Forest play Crystal Palace at home on Saturday in their first match since the points deduction.
They are the second top-flight team to be punished for PSR breaches after Everton were penalised 10 points in November, which was reduced to six on appeal.
The Toffees, who are 16th and four points clear of Forest, are still awaiting the verdict on a second alleged breach of rules.
Luton winger Andros Townsend said uncertainty created by the points deductions “makes a mockery” of the top flight.
Nuno remains full of belief that his side will still stay up.
“The way we work, the way we play, the togetherness, the commitment of the players – I see it every day and that’s why I’m so confident,” Nuno said.
“It’s in our hands, it’s up to us to reverse the situation and that is to get points on the pitch and this is what we’re going to try on Saturday.
“What we have to do is stick together, everyone at the club, stick together – the back-up of our fans is going to be huge for us – and starting on Saturday at the City Ground, play football and win games.”
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Lauren Price: What next for Wales’ 14th world champion boxer
Price has made clear she now hopes to fight in the Cardiff City Stadium and Principality Stadium, with Shalom believing stadium fights are “definitely” on the cards for Price in the future.
“Yeah, definitely, even if it’s not next, you know, in a few years, that’s the dream,” Price added.
“For me to have the backing like that in my first world title fight on Saturday night, I think it just goes to show that the fans come out and supported me and my following is only going to get bigger.
“I want to sell out stadiums and I am sure I will get there.”
Price believes she can beat anyone at welterweight and while Shalom is happy to let her try and unify the ultra-competitive 147 lbs division, he says he is already potentially eyeing a showdown between Price and American legend Clarissa Shields.
Shields, nicknamed the GWOAT (the greatest woman of all time) is a double-Olympic champion and three-weight world champion as a professional, having never lost in the paid ranks.
“She’s got the ability to dominate at welterweight but don’t forget in the Olympics she boxed at middleweight and at middleweight you’ve got Savannah Marshall and Clarissa Shields,” Shalom added.
“I would feel confident about her fighting Clarissa Shields. With another time and building her up correctly, that could be a fight between the two best women’s boxers around.
“It would be the ultimate test for Lauren.”
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Sam Cane: New Zealand captain to retire from international game
New Zealand captain Sam Cane will retire from international rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three-year deal with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath.
Cane will return from a spell with the club at the end of the Japanese season this summer and be eligible to play for the All Blacks for the rest of the year.
The 32-year-old will then return to Japan after New Zealand Rugby, external agreed to release him from the final year of his contract, which ran through until the end of 2025.
“A good opportunity came my way with Suntory Sungoliath willing to offer me a three-year contract,” said Cane.
“I had to weigh up everything and, in the end, with a young family it seemed like the best decision to help set up our future.”
The flanker, who made his All Blacks debut in 2012, has played 95 Tests, with 27 as captain, and helped his country win the 2015 World Cup.
However, he became the first male player in World Cup history to be sent off in a final during New Zealand’s defeat by South Africa at the 2023 tournament.
The All Blacks have not played a game since then and Cane will not be captain when they are next in action.
“It’s part of the natural process that happens in rugby,” said Cane. “I had my time as captain and it was a huge honour and privilege.
“If I’m fortunate enough to be selected in the All Blacks this year then I’ll still be myself.”
Cane originally joined Suntory Sungoliath last year when he took up a sabbatical option in his Waikato Chiefs contract.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said: “After discussing this at length with Sam, I fully understand the reasons behind his decision and support him.”
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