Wolfsburg set deadline for duo

Monday, July 16, 2012

Diego and Simon Kjaer have been told that they will stay at Wolfsburg if they cannot sort out moves elsewhere before the start of August.

Both players spent time out on loan last season, with Brazilian midfielder Diego helping Atletico Madrid win the Europa League and Danish defender Kjaer playing for Roma.

Speculation has suggested they could be set to seal permanent departures from the club this summer, even though neither man's contract expires until 2014.

Magath appears willing to let them leave, but only if he has time to bring in replacements.

"It's obvious that players of the class of Diego and Simon Kjaer will be unavailable for transfer if it reaches August," he told Bild am Sonntag.

"If they haven't worked out their transfers away from the club by then, they will be staying with us for the season."

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Team Welcome Ceremonies to greet athletes of the world

The anthems will be played for the first time at is at the Team Welcome Ceremonies which begin tomorrow, as athletes arrive to the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

Over 200 national anthems have been arranged by British composer, conductor and cellist Philip Sheppard and were recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. 36 musicians have spent 50 recording hours over 6 days to record the anthems which will now be played at over 100 Team Welcome Ceremonies and 805 Victory Ceremonies in the run up to and during the Games.

The Ceremonies have been created produced and choreographed by The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT) who will also perform the shows. As well as a performance by the NYT, the Team Welcome Ceremonies will also consist of protocol moments including the playing of the national anthems and raising of flags by members of the Armed Forces.

Seb Coe, LOCOG Chair, said: ‘Teams from all over the world are coming to London and the Athletes’ Village will become their home throughout the Games.  The National Youth Theatre will ensure that the Team Welcome Ceremonies will provide the warmest welcome to London and help create an environment for them to prepare for what could be the greatest moment in their sporting careers.'

The official London 2012 national anthems will also be played at Victory Ceremonies where medal winning athletes can formally celebrate their success.

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Ricketts targets title

Sam Ricketts is looking for Bolton to bounce back into the Premier League in style and has challenged his team-mates to land the Championship title.

The Trotters slipped out of the top-flight last season, bringing to an end an 11-year stint among English football's elite.

Clambering back up the ladder is now the target for all of those at the Reebok Stadium, with there a determination within the camp to ensure that their stay in the second tier lasts no longer than 12 months.

Ricketts is optimistic regarding their promotion credentials, and the Trotters defender sees no reason why the club should not be setting their sights on silverware.

He told The Bolton News: "Getting relegated hurt everyone but it has happened and now we need a positive outlook. It's not worth dwelling on last season.

Rhythm

"A few of the lads have gone up via the play-offs but personally speaking, I haven't won a title. That would be something I think we could achieve if we kept this squad together.

"I don't think there are deep-lying problems at the club, or sweeping changes needed.

"I'm sure, like me, the rest of the lads want to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible because we wall want to play there. So we need to use this season as a springboard and push on.

"Games generally come two a week, thick and fast, so it's very important we get into a rhythm as quickly as possible.

"There are quite a few teams who have been in the Premier League and got caught here - Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest - so this season is your big chance. We need to adapt quickly and take it."

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