sport news SPORTS AGENDA: Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith is entertained by Jesse Marsch ... trends now

sport news SPORTS AGENDA: Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith is entertained by Jesse Marsch ... trends now
sport news SPORTS AGENDA: Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith is entertained by Jesse Marsch ... trends now

sport news SPORTS AGENDA: Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith is entertained by Jesse Marsch ... trends now

Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith was quick to find a shoulder to cry on following the Super League club’s Grand Final defeat by St Helens. 

The Australian headed over to Leeds United’s training ground on Friday, where he was entertained by the Premier League side’s manager Jesse Marsch.

Smith, who also did some filming for the forthcoming rugby league World Cup, took in Marsch’s session before speaking at length to the affable American.

Leeds Rhinos' Rohan Smith was entertained by Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch (above)

Leeds Rhinos' Rohan Smith was entertained by Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch (above)

 Jota’s strong build-up play

Defenders may soon struggle to knock Liverpool’s Diogo Jota off the ball — with the Portuguese looking to build TWO gyms at his new pad.

The striker has pitched up in the old home of former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti and wants to add an extension complete with dressing room, swimming pool, steam room, whirlpool bath, cinema room, snug and two work-out areas.

Like the ex-Toffees boss, Jota, 25, is believed to be renting the £2million luxury five-bed pad. There have been no objections to the plans from his neighbours, who include former Liverpool players Steven Gerrard and Robbie Fowler.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota is looking to build two gyms at his new pad

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota is looking to build two gyms at his new pad

Everton's Haaland heartache  

Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson stuck the boot into his beloved Everton following the Manchester derby, recalling that on a 2018 visit to Finch Farm — the Toffees’ training ground — he had watched a video of an 18-year-old Erling Haaland but was told by then chief executive Robert Elstone that at £7m he was too expensive. 

Agenda understands that at one point Everton were told £5m would be enough to praise the striker — who hit a hat-trick for Manchester City against United yesterday — from Norwegian club Molde. 

The move was not sanctioned because the fee was deemed too much for a player who would have joined the Under 23s.

Everton deemed £5million to be too much to sign Man City's Erling Haaland in 2018

Everton deemed £5million to be too much to sign Man City's Erling Haaland in 2018 

EFL chairman to host a dinner for Tory MPs

EFL chairman Rick Parry will this week host a dinner for Tory MPs at the Conservative Party conference. It is likely that the prospect of an independent regulator for football will be among the topics of conversation in Birmingham.

The EFL hope a regulator would order the Premier League to pay considerably more to those further down the pyramid than the current offering. Insiders have disclosed that they are also attempting to get the PFA on board with their cause.

The EFL are yet to receive any proposals from the Premier League regarding redistribution.

Rick Parry will this week host a dinner for Tory MPs at the Conservative Party conference

Rick Parry will this week host a dinner for Tory MPs at the Conservative Party conference

Cricket's Olympics hopes 

Cricket's hopes of getting an improbable place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will hinge on the two-hour meeting each short-listed sport has with the organisers.

It is bound to be a slick presentation, with plenty of funds behind the campaign. However, the sense is that cricket’s plans will be stumped quite quickly if baseball (also competing for a place) secures an agreement with the Major League to allow their top stars can compete at the Games.

England's sponsorship desperation 

Rugby league is a sport that has often been hampered by those in charge and it would appear the morons running it continue to harm its progress. With just two weeks until the World Cup kick-off, hosts England are yet to attract additional shorts sponsors to Ronseal and are offering the opportunity for £40,000 via third parties and a frantic ring-around. 

The situation is all the more embarrassing given they have had even longer than expected to find commercial partners because the tournament was delayed by a year. Insiders say announcements are expected this week.

Meanwhile, bungling RFL chief executive Ralph

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