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    I called Sir Alex Ferguson for advice when we won promotion to the Premier League… I’ll never forget what he said

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Sir Alex Ferguson issued some life-altering advice to former Premier League manager Tony Pulis after he led Stoke to promotion.Pulis, 67, took the Potters to the top flight in 2008 and called his Man Utd counterpart Ferguson, 83, to have a conversation that changed the Prem for the following five years.Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson shared life-altering advice for Tony PulisCredit: GettyPulis had a chat with Ferguson after leading Stoke to Premier League promotionCredit: GettyPulis turned Stoke into a mainstay in the Prem thanks to Ferguson’s adviceCredit: GettyThe Welshman sought Fergie’s advice and the legendary Scot simply told him to turn the bet365 Stadium – then Britannia Stadium – into a fortress for Stoke and a nightmare for the opposition.Pulis did just that as he added some muscle within his squad and set up the pitch in a way that would make even the biggest Premier League clubs fret a cold rainy night in Stoke.That saw the Potters turning into a mainstay in the Prem with the ex-Crystal Palace boss building a reputation as a manager who never gets relegated until his departure in 2013.Pulis said back in March: “When we got promoted at Stoke, I called Sir Alex Ferguson up. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He told me: ‘Your best chance is making the Britannia a place no one wants to go.”‘If any of the top teams go there and praise you, you’re not doing it right.”‘The bottom line is football is about winning and if you don’t win football matches you aren’t going to be in the job very long’.“I never forgot what he said, and as a result we narrowed the pitch in, grew the grass and brought Rory Delap into play. Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusives”We found a way to win and it worked.”I don’t think I’ve ever been at a football stadium where the crowd and team were so together.”We used to play the top teams and the place used to light up.” More

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    Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off bum in bikini in stunning holiday snap as fans gush ‘it’s a beautiful view’

    MADELENE Wright left nothing to the imagination in her latest Instagram share.The gorgeous blonde footballer is enjoying a sunnier climate to escape the UK winter chill.Glam football Madelene Wright shows off her incredible bum on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightGorgeous blonde Madelene stunned fans with her latest sexy snapsCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightMadelene has escaped the UK chill for warmer shoresCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightAnd wherever she is – it’ s bikini weather as these new glam photos suggest.Madelene showed off her incredible curves in black swimwear that barely covered her bum in a set of snaps.In one picture, she can be seen looking into the horizon with her posterior in full view.While in another, she runs her hands through her silky locks and shows off her perfect abs.Read more Madelene Wright newsShe captioned the moment with two emojis – a blue heart and a fish emoji.The images left her fans in awe of her look.One wrote: “OMG Wow!”A second posted: “Stunning!”Most read in FootballWhile a third added: “Beautiful view.”Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic Wright returned to football with Chesham United Women this season –  four years after she was sacked by Charlton over a controversial video.The ace was axed by the Addicks in 2020 after she was reportedly seen inhaling from a balloon at a party and swigging champagne while at the wheel of her Range Rover.Madelene has since gone on to become a major star on OnlyFans, regularly posting saucy content for loyal subscribers to access.It is believed she earns around $659,000 (£526,000) per year, which she revealed to us gives her an amazing lifestyle.She told SunSport: “I was able to get my own place, I’ve been able to travel the world and I’ve enjoyed a lot of luxuries.”A glimpse into the life of the OnlyFans star…Madelene regularly posts colourful snapsShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe footballer also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has played for Leyton Orient and CharltonCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    Chelsea goal ace Cole Palmer signs megabucks deal with Amazon to star in Three Lions documentary

    GOAL ace Cole Palmer has signed a six-figure deal with Amazon to star in a Three Lions documentary.The four-parter will chart England’s next generation — including the Chelsea star, 22.Cole Palmer has signed a six-figure deal with Amazon to star in a documentaryCredit: GettyFilming has begun with the series, which follows the England squad, due for release in springFilming has begun, with the series due for release in the spring.A source said: “This is an exciting project for everyone.“Amazon were desperate to land Cole. He’s one of the hottest properties in the world. The series will lift the veil on his life so far, feature exclusive footage, and help him connect with fans on a new level.“But it won’t just be about Cole. Other England players of the future have also signed up.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEREngland are among the favourites to lift next year’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.New boss Thomas Tuchel took over at the start of the month from Gareth Southgate, who encouraged his young stars to speak about their hopes and dreams.Sources said the Football Association were consulted and approved the project.One source added: “They know how important players like Cole will be if England are to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy.Most read in Football“It’s important they allow a relationship to form between the players and fans. The FA saw the fruits of that under Southgate and want it to continue.“Cole is intensely private but a balance has to be struck, given how special a talent he is. He’s excited and wants fans to get to know him. He’s just a normal kid.“He loves football and is a whizz on Fifa in his spare time.”Cole recently trademarked his shivering goal celebration and made moves to own the term “Cold Palmer” to use to sell products.Jack Grealish’s reaction to Cole Palmer becoming a manager says it all as he and Maguire apologise to Chelsea star More

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    ‘Great way to start an interview,’ fumes Postecoglou at BBC reporter’s innocent two-word question after Tottenham loss

    ANGE Postecoglou was left seething after an interview with BBC Sport.The Aussie tactician had just seen his side lose 3-2 to Everton at Goodison Park.Ange Postecoglou was left fuming after an interview with BBC SportSpurs boss Postecoglou was unhappy with the start of the interviewAnd after the game, he faced the cameras to answer questions about his team’s performance.However, one BBC reporter clearly riled Postecoglou, 59, up with his opening gambit.The reporter started: “Ange, familiar story.”What are your assessments of that performance please?”Read more in football A disgruntled Postecoglou asked:, “Familiar story?’ to which the journalist replied, “Well in terms of defeat.”Obviously disappointed with how the interviewer began his, Postecoglou then snapped, “Yeah okay. Great way to start an interview,” before going into his team’s inefficiences.Spurs were beaten by half-time after a disappointing 45 minutes against fellow strugglers, Everton.At the interval they found themselves three goals down – thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye, and an Archie Gray own goal.Most read in FootballLate goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison gave the score some respectability, but in truth they were well beaten.SunSports’ Tom Barclay speaks on Tottenham’s current poor form which has led the club to the cup of a relegation battle Postecoglou’s side are now winless in six Premier League games.The last time they did that came in January 2009, a few months on from the infamous ‘two points from eight games’ start that saw Juande Ramos given the sack.Postecoglou is now under serious pressure himself, with chairman Daniel Levy watching on from the stands.Latest betting odds have the former Celtic manager as favourite to be the next Premier League boss to get the boot. More

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    ‘Best for the team’ – Ruben Amorim gives blunt explanation on Marcus Rashford absence as Man Utd outcast seeks transfer

    RUBEN AMORIM has offered a blunt explanation for why Marcus Rashford continues to sit on the sidelines.Rashford, 27, has not featured in Manchester United’s last nine matches in all competitions.Ruben Amorim was asked about Marcus Rashford in his post-match press conferenceRashford, 27, has not featured in more than a monthCredit: ReutersFollowing today’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, Amorim was asked if he felt “disappointed or let down” that Rashford was not there to “help the team”.After the Portuguese initially said “no” he was further pressed, given that he has previously stated that Rashford was being left out for training reasons.Amorim, 39, clapped and took a breath, before answering: “Guys. It is his choice [not to play].”I don’t want to focus on this bad moment because in the games we lost, Rashford is not here.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I don’t want to put this moment on Rashford.”Rashford is out of this moment because he is not playing.”No matter what, I am not going to put out a player I don’t believe is the best for the team.”Rashford has not featured since Man Utd’s 2-1 Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen on December 12.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYHe has since made the bench just once, and was left as an unused sub during the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle.The forward scored twice in Amorim’s first Premier League game in charge at Old Trafford, during a 4-0 win over Everton.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?After being left out of the Manchester derby, Rashford revealed in an interview that he is ready for a “new challenge”.The forward has drawn interest from the likes of AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund this month.But it will be difficult for Man Utd to agree a deal, given that Rashford’s weekly salary exceeds £300,000.Closer to home, Tottenham are believed to be considering a loan swoop.Amorim meanwhile hinted that he needs to bring some players in himself – branding his side the “worst Man United team in history”. More

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    Sky Sports brutally troll Ed Sheeran with his own song lyric as musician looks miserable during Ipswich thrashing

    ED SHEERAN was brutally trolled as he watched Ipswich suffer a thrashing against Manchester City.The pop star is a lifelong Tractor Boy and acquired a minority stake in the club last summer.Ed Sheeran watched on glumly as Ipswich were thrashed 6-0Man City ran riot at Portman RoadCredit: RexHe is a regular at Portman Road and looked glum as he watched Pep Guardiola’s side run amock in a 6-0 win.Sheeran, 33, was trolled by Sky Sports with his side 4-0 down just after half-time.A photo of the singer was shared on social media alongside a caption which mocked one of his lyrics.It read: “Loving (football) can hurt sometimes! 🎶”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSheeran was in a much different mood ahead of kick-off as he bumped into Jack Grealish in the car park outside the ground.He hugged the England star before shaking hands with Manuel Akanji and Erling Haaland. A double from Phil Foden and goals from Mateo Kovacic and Jeremy Doku made for a disappointing afternoon for Sheeran.And things got even worse for Ipswich as Haaland and James McAtee rounded off a resounding win.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSheeran first became involved with his boyhood club when he sponsored the shirts for the 2021-22 season.That agreement has remained in place ever since, with the singer also owning 1.4 per cent of the club.Ed Sheeran downs drink and gives Ally Pally crowd the middle finger after Ipswich taunt at PDC World Darts Championship Ipswich are in danger of being relegated as they remain in the bottom three after defeat to City.Kieran McKenna’s side are level on points with Wolves in 17th but their goal difference stands at -23 after taking a big hit. More

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    Ipswich 0 Man City 6: Pep Guardiola’s side back to their best as champions ruthlessly demolish naive Tractor Boys

    SO MUCH has been said about Erling Haaland’s unswerving commitment with a ten-year contract at Manchester City.The visiting fans at Portman Road even sang loudly about it as their celebrated striker rolled home his first goal since signing a monstrous contract that runs until 2035.Erling Haaland celebrated his lucrative new deal with a goalCredit: APPhil Foden is back in form and scored twiceCredit: PAIt was an afternoon to forget for IpswichCredit: GettyYet the undoubtedly talented Norwegian is a relative newcomer compared to Phil Foden, who has already clocked up twice that length of service and exhibited yet again why he is such a key player.Smaller in stature than 6ft5 Haaland and like everyone else he has to live in his team-mate’s shadow.Both men were subbed at the same time with the score at 5-0 and the job done just after the hour mark. The City supporters sang Haaland’s name but not Foden’s as they both trotted off.But in a game that pitted men against Tractor Boys at Portman Road, it was lil’ Phil who started the engine with two goals in the first half and the assist for another which had the result wrapped up inside a 15-minute blitz.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFoden is 24 now and joined City aged four. Nobody at the club knows better than him when to dig in and get them out of a sticky patch.He put his side two up at Brentford last Tuesday, only to see his defence blow it at the death and chuck two points away.But he was bang up for it again on a freezing afternoon in Suffolk when Pep Guardiola’s team took its time warming up.Haaland was put clean through after 15 minutes but tamely hit a half-hearted shot that Town keeper Christian Walton patted away easily. Mateo Kovacic blasted over a minute later.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt was then that Foden in combination with Jeremny Doku took control and did the business with devastating effect to seal the win by the break, paving the way for the exhibition stuff afterwards.First came a weighted switch pass from right to left with Doku finding Kevin De Bruyne running into the box.Erling Haaland talks about his contract extension at Man City to 2034 Foden arrived in the area and took a touch from De Bruyne’s pass and casually rolled home the opening goal.Again down Town’s left, Doku caused mischief, finding Foden on the edge of the area. He in turn fed Kovacic who this time showed a more clinical side and scored with a drilled shot.Ipswich’s gutsy game nature is one of their big assets in a tough season for them in the Premier League. Awareness clearly isn’t one of their strengths.For a third time, Doku, Foden and De Bruyne rampaged around the box with Foden openly calling for the ball with nobody from the home team taking a blind bit of notice before he hit number three in a similar fashion to his first.There is delight in the City camp at Haaland’s loyalty to City when the future off the pitch is uncertain and on it their title defence looks lost. There is also concern that the squad has been allowed to grow old.New signings are coming in with striker Omar Mamoush and defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis on their way. But none were in the matchday squad.So to see two young ‘uns in Foden,24, and Doku, 22, put on a show, allowed the supposed OAPs in Guardiola’s squad to take a breather.Doku earned the reward for his ingenuity and industry in the first half by scoring four minutes into the second half.Any ideas Ipswich had of regrouping after a half-time cuppa were firmly squashed as the winger again zeroed in on goal from the left, turned Ben Godfrey then hit a shot that did take a deflection off Dara O’Shea to wrong foot Walton.But by then it was containment at best for poor Ipswich.Always up against it here, this sort of collapse may well have serious collateral damage for the important weeks to come if they want to even engage in a survival battle.Boss Kieran McKenna has to get his message across better, because on 57 minutes Haaland was fed from the left again and simply chipped over Walton for number five before coming off a few moments later.READ MORE SUN STORIESGuardiola was allowed the luxury of taking off his top striker and best player with almost half an hour to go, presumably to rest them for the Champions League game against Paris St.Germain on Wednesday.Salford’s James McAtee headed in number six to complete the perfect day for City which started with applause for the late Denis Law – a legend for rivals Manchester United who played for the Sky Blues twice during his career. More

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    Former Premier League ace, 46, married to ex-soap star sacked by EFL club as 160-word statement released

    BARROW have sacked former Premier League ace Stephen Clemence as manager after eight months into the job.Clemence, 46, played for Tottenham, Birmingham and Leicester, where he hung up his boots in 2010 and crossed over to management nine years later.Barrow have sacked manager Stephen Clemence after just eight monthsCredit: RexClemence has been married to former Brookside soap star Suzanne Collins since 2017Credit: AlamyThe former midfielder took over Barrow in League Two back in May but a run of six defeats in his last 10 matches, of which he won only one, led to his dismissal.The ex-England youth international, who has been married to former Brookside soap star Suzanne Collins since 2017, oversaw a total of 10 wins and 15 losses in 32 games with the Bluebirds.The club issued a brief statement thanking Clemence for his contribution and explained that the recent poor form forced their hand.Barrow issued the following statement: “Barrow AFC can confirm that they have parted company with their First Team head coach, Stephen Clemence.”Read More on FootballChairman Paul Hornby said: ‘Stephen came in over the summer and we had high hopes to build on his considerable coaching ability and reputation.”‘We’ve built a strong squad of players together and enjoyed some memorable early success including our Carabao Cup exploits.”‘Stephen has always conducted himself with great dignity and professionalism but unfortunately our recent extended run of poor results has led us to the decision that it was time to make a change.”‘We would like to thank Stephen for his hard work and dedication to the club and wish him well for the future.’Most read in EFLBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusives”The club can also confirm that Assistant Manager Robbie Stockdale will also leave his role, we would also like to thank Robbie for his contribution during his time with us.”We will provide updates on the search for a new Head Coach in due course.”Ruben Amorim warns Man Utd stars he’ll learn more about them vs Southampton than against Arsenal and LiverpoolClemence, whose dad was the late England, Liverpool and Spurs legend Ray, started out as caretaker boss at Sheffield Wednesday in 2019 before taking over Gillingham in 2023 for just five months. More