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Leon McKenzie steps in to help talkSPORT caller suffering from depression

Leon McKenzie steps in to help talkSPORT caller suffering from depression

A talkSPORT caller opened up to Leon McKenzie about his struggles with mental health – and the former footballer and boxer stepped in to help.


Live on air, Mark told McKenzie how various events in his life have left him feeling like he has nowhere to turn.





Leon McKenzie stepped in to help when Mark phoned talkSPORT for help in one of the station’s most powerful calls



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Leon McKenzie stepped in to help when Mark phoned talkSPORT for help in one of the station’s most powerful calls



McKenzie, who has experienced his own battle with depression, reminded Mark there are always brighter days ahead.


After the show, McKenzie and Mark agreed to go to a game together and continue the conversation.


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Football: Albirex Niigata still aim to win trophies despite squad overhaul

Football: Albirex Niigata still aim to win trophies despite squad overhaul

SINGAPORE - Keiji Shigetomi knows the magnitude of his task in his first senior appointment as head coach of reigning Singapore Premier League (SPL) champions Albirex Niigata.
After two seasons of sweeping all competitive silverware, anything less than complete dominance this term might be considered a failure.
But the White Swans coach, 39, is unfazed.
"Of course, I'm excited for the upcoming season," Shigetomi told The Straits Times. "I'm a little bit nervous too, because last year we were champions for everything.
"But I'm enjoying myself and I'm having fun. I feel fantastic."
He is not one to shy away from challenges. He had no qualms speaking to ST without a translator - which was not often practised by his predecessors - even if he admits his command of English is "not so great".
Just one match into the new season, he is already feeling the heat.

 
 
 
Shigetomi's introduction to Singapore football ended in defeat as Albirex failed in their bid to lift a fourth successive Community Shield - a non-competitive trophy - after losing on penalties to Home United last Saturday.
The loss has raised questions whether the new-look squad, with only four players retained from last season, can match up to their predecessors.
One of them is attacking midfielder Hiroyoshi Kamata, who said: "We could not win the Community Shield, but we are still aiming for success in the SPL and Singapore Cup.
"It has been said that we are weaker this year than last year, but I think this target can certainly be realised."
Skipper Kyoga Nakamura, a new arrival from Japanese third-tier side Yokohama Sports & Culture Club, added: "Now that we have played our first official game, we understand our places in the team better. We are working seriously to correct and modify what we have to."
Shigetomi, who arrived in Singapore in 2014 to lead Albirex's soccer school and stepped up to assistant coach for the SPL team last season, is keen to continue with the slick football of predecessor Kazuaki Yoshinaga's team.
The new man in the hot seat, however, realises that this is not a straightforward task.
Other than having to integrate a new-look side, Shigetomi also has to contend with new SPL rules which require Albirex to sign at least four Singaporean players, with at least two playing the entire first half.
The club missed out on several targets in the close season, but still managed to sign six local players.
"Six local players joined, but three are students, so they can join our (usual) morning training sessions only one or two times every week. So it is a bit of headache for me," said Shigetomi, with a wry smile.
The difference in culture will also take time to bridge.
The coach cited how his local players would arrive less than 30 minutes before training sessions.
In contrast, the Japanese players would report for training more than 90 minutes earlier to do proper stretching.
"But I have seen improvement and these days it is OK," said Shigetomi.
The former head coach of the Sanfreece Hiroshima Soccer School in Japan is optimistic his side will gel and grow as the season progresses and can challenge on all fronts.
"Yes, it is so difficult to do," said Shigetomi. "We need to have more quality in our passing and our defending.
"But I think over time, the players will understand each other more and we will get better.
"So our target is still to win all (the competitive) trophies."


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Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa paid ‘spygate’ fine from his OWN POCKET and will also cover costs of Aston Villa drama

Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa paid ‘spygate’ fine from his OWN POCKET and will also cover costs of Aston Villa drama

Marcelo Bielsa has revealed he personally paid Leeds’ fine after the ‘spygate’ saga – and promises to do the same for any financial sanction following the drama against Aston Villa.


The Argentine refused to let the club foot the £200,000 bill from the FA after he admitted to sending spies to watch the Whites’ opponents before matches.





Bielsa gave an extraordinary press conference on Friday




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Bielsa gave an extraordinary press conference on Friday



Leeds are set to receive another fine after being charged with failing to control their players during a chaotic clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.


A mass brawl broke out between the two sides after Mateusz Klich scored while a Villa player was down injured, before Bielsa allowed the visitors to go up the other end and score unopposed.


And now Bielsa has promised to take any financial hit on behalf of the club because it is ‘his responsibility’.















During an extraordinary press conference on Friday, the 63-year-old said: “As we are clarifying things I think it’s important to add two things not linked to this subject.


“The sanction I received that the federation (the FA) gave us – £200,000 – it’s a financial sanction the club received not against me, but I am responsible for it and that’s why I paid from my pocket the sanction.”




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Transfer news: Where Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez would fit in at Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona

Transfer news: Where Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez would fit in at Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona

As we enter the final stages of the season the summer transfer window approaches – which means the rumours hot up and up.


And one of the standout rumours sees Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona reportedly locked in a three-way battle for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.





Saul has reportedly caught the eye of the three European giants



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Saul has reportedly caught the eye of the three European giants



The 24-year-old is contracted at the Wanda Metropolitano until 2026 but according to the Daily Mirror, that hasn’t put off the three clubs as they look to add some freshness to their ageing midfields.


Saul is a central midfielder who mainly plays in a more defensive role and is particularly effective at breaking up the play of the opposition but he does enjoy going forward during matches.


He’s also capable of playing on the left of midfield and has even filled in at left-back for Atletico – a manager’s dream!




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So we at talkSPORT.com looked at where Saul would fit in if he were to move to either United, City or Barcelona this summer.


Manchester United


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to receive financial backing in the summer and could need another defensively minded midfielder with reports claiming Ander Herrera is on his way to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.


Saul would naturally slot into Herrera’s position and he’d have some licence to get forward while Nemanja Matic holds the fort.


However, if Paul Pogba ends up leaving Old Trafford, the Spaniard could be given a more advanced role if he joins United which he is capable of playing.





How United could line up next season if they sign Saul



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How United could line up next season if they sign Saul





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Barcelona


It would cause quite a stir if Saul swapped Atletico for Barca but very few players can resist the lure of playing at the Nou Camp.


In this team we’ve put Saul on the left of a midfield three alongside Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic.


However, Saul could be viewed as 31-year-old Busquets’ or 30-year-old Rakitic’s long-term replacement which would then make way for 22-year-old Arthur Melo in midfield.


Saul in a more defensive role may give Philippe Coutinho – who hasn’t impressed since his £142million move from Liverpool – to move into a deeper role in the future and be Andres Iniesta’s successor.





Could Saul be heading to Spanish giants Barcelona?



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Could Saul be heading to Spanish giants Barcelona?
















Manchester City


The Mirror report claims that Saul is Pep Guardiola’s No.1 target in the summer as City look to find a long-term replacement for Fernandinho, who turns 34 in May.


And after failing to land Jorginho last summer, City could be willing to splash out up to £130m on Spain international Saul to fill that void.


However, David Silva is also getting on at 33 so Saul could potentially slot into his position as well.





Is Saul the heir to Fernandinho’s holding role at City?



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Is Saul the heir to Fernandinho’s holding role at City?







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Newport 1-1 Mansfield: Padraig Amond’s penalty rescues hosts in League Two play-off semi-final first leg

Newport 1-1 Mansfield: Padraig Amond’s penalty rescues hosts in League Two play-off semi-final first leg

Padraig Amond proved Newport’s hero again as Mansfield were denied the advantage in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final at Rodney Parade.


Mansfield had led from the 12th minute through CJ Hamilton and looked like taking a crucial lead into Sunday’s decisive leg at their One Call Stadium home.




Padraig Amond, left, was Newport’s hero again as his goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Mansfield



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Padraig Amond, left, was Newport’s hero again as his goal sealed a 1-1 draw with Mansfield


But County substitute Ade Azeez was upended by Stags goalkeeper Conrad Logan seven minutes from time and Amond, who scored the FA Cup winner against Leicester from the penalty spot in January, equalised to make it 1-1.


It was success at the second attempt as Logan pushed out Amond’s spot-kick, the Irishman first to the rebound to score his 23rd goal of the season.


Newport had squeezed into the play-offs when Jamille Matt levelled three minutes from time in the final game at Morecambe on Saturday.


But momentum was on County’s side with six wins in a 10-game unbeaten run.


Mansfield might have been forgiven for feeling downbeat after missing out on an automatic-promotion spot with MK Dons claiming the weekend’s winner-takes-all prize.




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Stags boss David Flitcroft looks on during Thursday night’s League Two play-off semi-final first leg


But the Stags started on the front foot and Newport could have been reduced to 10 men after five minutes.


Mark O’Brien stopped the pacy Tyler Walker’s turbo-charged burst towards goal, but Charles Breakspear controversially brandished a yellow card when many referees might have shown red.


Mansfield dismay, however, turned to delight within seven minutes.


Jacob Mellis seized on a turnover in possession to free Hamilton down the left of the penalty area, and the winger unleashed a ferocious drive high into the net for his 14th goal of the season.


Mellis, the best player in the opening half-hour, drove over as Mansfield continued to win a midfield skirmish conducted at breakneck speed.




Jacob Mellis, middle, was in impressive form for Mansfield on the night



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Jacob Mellis, middle, was in impressive form for Mansfield on the night


Newport had toiled to find any fluency until Mickey Demetriou flicked on Matty Dolan’s free-kick.


Matt arrived with a far-post header but Logan superbly scooped the ball away at point-blank range.


That was the signal for County to apply pressure and battle for headers and second balls in the Mansfield box.


But it was the Stags who should have been further ahead at the start of the second half when Walker broke free and rounded County goalkeeper Joe Day.











Walker was off-balance though as he took the shot and Demetriou was able to clear his trickling effort.


Newport almost equalised within seconds when Amond reached Matt’s header and forced Logan into a sprawling save at his near post.


Walker’s pace was a constant problem for the Newport defence and County were grateful that he failed to fully connect with a volley which Day fell on comfortably.


County sent on Azeez to form a muscular strike partnership with Matt and, after Robbie Willmott saw his offside effort ruled out, the ploy worked as Amond struck at the second time of asking.




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Newcastle defender Florian Lejeune has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury against Crystal Palace on Saturday.


The Frenchman came off on a stretcher in the second-half of the 1-0 loss at St James’ Park and the Magpies said in a statement on Monday the centre-back had suffered a ‘significant’ injury to his left knee.





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Lejeune was stretchered off against Palace



Lejeune did not make his first appearance of 2018/19 until January having injured his other knee during pre-season.


Newcastle said: “Lejeune has been ruled out for the remainder of the current season and further updates on his recovery will be provided in due course.”















Lejeune has started all 12 of the Tyneside outfit’s Premier League games since returning to action in an FA Cup tie against Blackburn.


The 27-year-old joined Newcastle from Eibar in the summer of 2017.


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