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    Ferrari make major update to Lewis Hamilton’s F1 steering wheel with special feature he used at Mercedes

    LEWIS HAMILTON has received a major update to his Formula One car for the Japanese Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver has endured a mixed start with his new team, winning the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race but scoring just one championship point during the two Sunday feature races.Lewis Hamilton has seen a major upgrade brought to his Ferrari for the Japanese Grand PrixCredit: ReutersHamilton has asked for his steering wheel to include more information like it did when he was at MercedesCredit: AFPHamilton scored P4 in both practice sessions with the new wheelCredit: RexHowever, the seven-time F1 world champion will see a welcome upgrade for this weekend’s race with a feature brought over from his old team Mercedes.Hamilton has already been forced to hold a meeting with race engineer, Riccardo Adami, to outline what information he wants passed over from the pit wall.He has been consistently asking for changes to his car configuration, but has now seen a huge adjustment made to his steering wheel with new software being added to give him direct access to more data.Motorsport revealed how Hamilton’s steering wheel in the SF-25 had been given a new lever for the clutch and gear shift.READ MORE IN F1But a fresh report has detailed how Ferrari have tried to replicate the automation seen on Hamilton’s Mercedes steering wheel on to their own with a specially developed software.In addition to the classic indicators seen on an F1 steering wheel such as speed, gear, time and delta, Hamilton’s wheel features information on the race screen including engine mappings used.The upper left of the screen has an indicator of the SOC (hybrid management) and the ENG engine map used so he is always aware of which configuration is being used.At Mercedes much of the Power Unit information was linked to a single STRAT lever located in the lower part of the steering wheel which was grouped together into three areas.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAt Ferrari many of these elements were split, with the simplified Mercedes model being another change Hamilton has asked for.Elsewhere, under the box that indicates engine mapping, there is a space dedicated to what Ferrari call “Multi”.Lewis Hamilton recreates amazing Ferrari scene from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as fans demand he wins an Oscar This gives Hamilton access to secondary engine settings which he is said to have always wanted access to.The changes have not been implemented for Scuderia team-mate Charles Leclerc, who prefers to have less data on his screen during a lap.Hamilton finished in P4 in both practice sessions on Friday.FP2 was hit by chaos as FOUR red flags were waved thanks to a huge 185mph crash by Alpine rookie Jack Doohan and Fernando Alonso beaching his Aston Martin before two trackside grass fires.Elsewhere, the driver Hamilton replaced at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, had an embarrassing gaffe with Williams as he missed his box to change tyres – blasting “oh s***” down the team radio as he realised.Charles Leclerc is not having the change done to his wheelCredit: Reuters More

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    Kevin De Bruyne confirms he is LEAVING Man City after 10 years in emotional statement

    KEVIN DE BRUYNE has announced he’s LEAVING Manchester City at the end of the season.The Belgium international’s future at the Etihad has been the subject of intense speculation for several months.Kevin De Bruyne has announced he’ll leave Manchester City at the end of the seasonCredit: REXThe midfielder will leave the Etihad after ten years as a Sky BlueCredit: PAThe 33-year-old announced his imminent departure in an emotional social media statementCredit: INSTAGRAM@KEVINDEBRUYNEHis £375,000-a-week contract with the Premier League champions expires at the end of the season.And in an emotional statement on social media, the club legend has confirmed his trophy packed ten-year love affair with the Sky Blues will end in the summer.The 33-year-old said: “Dear Manchester. Seeing this, you’ll probably realise where this is heading. “So I’ll get straight to it and let you know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.READ MORE ON DE BRUYNE”Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. “That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first. Football led me to all of you – and to this city. “Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city, this club, these people… gave me EVERYTHING. “I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what – we won EVERYTHING.Most read in FootballKevin De Bruyne played a huge role in Manchester City becoming a global forceCredit: AFPHe’s considered by many to be the greatest Premier League midfielder of all timeCredit: PADe Bruyne has won the lot with Manchester CityCredit: GETTYJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Suri Rome, Mason, Michele and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family. “Manchester will forever be home on our kids’ passports – and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME.Watch Kevin De Bruyne STORM OUT of live interview after ‘stupid’ question following Belgium’s defeat to France” We cannot thank the city, club staff, team-mates, friends and family enough for this ten-year ride. “Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.”Let’s enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB.”De Bruyne – who is considered by many to be the greatest Premier League midfielder of all-time – has been linked with a move to several clubs.A move to the MLS with San Diego FC has been mooted, although the American club recently distanced itself from the proposed transfer.KDB has attracted interest from a number of Saudi Pro League clubs – including second-division side Neom SC – over the last year.The midfielder opened the door to a move to The Kingdom last summer, saying: “At my age, you have to be open to everything. “You’re talking about incredible amounts of money in what may be the end of my career. Sometimes you have to think about that. Kevin de Bruyne has racked up 106 goals and 174 assists during his time at the EtihadCredit: GETTYThe Belgian will go down as one of City’s greatest-ever playersCredit: GETTY”If I play there for two years, I will be able to earn an incredible amount of money. “Before that, I had to play football for 15 years. I may not even reach that amount yet. “Then you have to think about what that could mean next. But at the moment I haven’t had to think about that yet.”Merson jibeDe Bruyne joined City from Wolfsburg, who he got his career back on track with following a torrid spell with Chelsea, in the summer of 2015. City splashed out a then club-record fee of £55million to acquire his services, a figure many – most notably Paul Merson – baulked at.But that financial outlay proved to be worth its weight in gold, and then some, as De Bruyne would go on to establish himself as a Prem great.In 413 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s troops, the Belgian has scored an impressive 106 goals. But more impressively, he’s racked up a whopping 174 assists – the SECOND-MOST in Premier League history – behind only Ryan Giggs.De Bruyne will leave the Etihad having won everything the English top flight has to offer.He’s lifted the Premier League trophy six times, the FA Cup twice and the Carabo Cup five times. But perhaps the achievement he’ll be most proud of when he looks back on his time at Eastlands will be his lifting of the Champions League trophy in the 2022/23 season, in which City won a historic treble.Speaking today, City boss Guardiola called him one of the greatest to ever player for Man City. He said: “A sad day. A happy day for the fact that the pleasure personally that I lived this time with him. What he gave all of us, his humanity and of course I don’t have to say his influence on our success in the last decade. “It would be impossible to imagine that without him. A sad day because a part of us is leaving.”I read he’s been involved in 180 goals in terms of goals and assists. He’s one of the greatest midfielders that have ever played in this country. “You always have to be careful because of respect for the players who were at Maine Road and the last 20-30 years but come on, there’s no doubt he’s one of the greatest. He had injury problems for the last year and a half but his consistency in important games being there every three days.”Club World Cup confusionGuardiola also revealed there is uncertainty over whether De Bruyne will play in this summer’s Club World Cup.He revealed:  “I don’t know. We have to talk, the Club World Cup we have to extend the contract. He has to decide. “Hopefully he can continue playing football in another place, but I don’t know. The club has to talk to him and he has to say what he wants to do.”Read More on The SunThe tournament, which runs from mid June to mid July will see KdB’s contract expire half way through as things stand.Guardiola added: “It’s the first time he plays this competition and at the end of the first three games he is still under contract but after that if we go through I don’t know. Kevin has to tell and after that for the fact that the future can it be legally possible or not.” More

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    Arsenal set to be ‘busiest team of summer transfer window’ as Mikel Arteta plots mouthwatering spending spree

    ARSENAL are set to be the BUSIEST team in the summer transfer window, it’s been claimed.The Gunners’ title charge has fallen short this season due to their lack of an out-and-out striker.Arsenal title charge has fallen flat on its face this seasonCredit: AlamyIt’s claimed Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will go hell for leather in the summer transfer marketCredit: RexMikel Arteta is understood to be keen on signing a new frontman in the summer along with an additional defensive midfielder.And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed the Gunners are set to be the most active club in the fast-approaching window.When asked which club will be the busiest in the summer, the Italian told GiveMeSport: “I’d say Arsenal, for sure.”But Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City will also be really busy this summer.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWS”Chelsea will be there with some signings, as usual.”Arsenal are understood to be considering acquiring the services of either Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko.Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is also said to be on Arteta’s summer wishlist, which he’ll undoubtedly have passed on to the Gunners’ new Sporting Director Andrea Berta.Arteta has already teased several arrivals this summer, saying: “It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“The way we planned the five first summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives.“In the beginning, there were a lot of players with three, four or five-year contracts, so the turnaround of the squad and how you visualise the next five years was very dependent on that.Arteta gives worrying Gabriel injury update as Arsenal sweat on four defenders ahead of Real Madrid clash“There are certain positions we didn’t expect to have someone like Ethan Nwaneri or Myles Lewis-Skelly contributing to, which has been great.“The way you start to evolve, you start to master certain things then the changes cannot be that much. That’s where we are.“The line now is thinner, the margins are smaller. But the cost of that, as well, increases. So it goes a little bit in a different direction.“We want to increase the depth of the squad, but as well, we want to increase the quality and the skills we need to go to the next step.“It’s a big summer for many things because first of all we have to maintain the good foundations that we have and then obviously how can we improve and evolve the team.”Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Goodison Park to take on Everton. More

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    Captaincy options for Gameweek 30: Is this the most difficult decision of the season?

    DREAM TEAM managers must remember to select a captain for Gameweek 30 before Saturday’s 11am deadline.Thanks to Mohamed Salah’s (£7.7m) supremacy and Erling Haaland’s (£7.8m) relentless hunger for goals, this task has been a relatively straightforward one for much of the season but this week’s decision is arguably the most difficult of 2024/25 so far.Salah has been quiet in his last three outingsCredit: GettyWith Liverpool out of the Champions League, their prolific No11 has just one fixture this coming Gameweek in the form of Fulham away.And whisper it quietly but Salah’s level has dropped of late as he’s returned just nine points from his last three outings.As for Manchester City’s No9, he’s facing several weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury.His replacement, Omar Marmoush (£4.6m), appears to be the real deal but again, Pep Guardiola’s side do not have a midweek Champions League fixture to enhance their schedule.The best captain is likely to come from the clubs still active in Europe: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea.But who?Over his slump?Credit: GettyCole Palmer (£5.4m) looked refreshed against Spurs in Gameweek 29 when he provided a sumptuous cross for what proved to be Enzo Fernandez’s (£3.9m) winner.The 22-year-old’s first goal involvement since early February helped him claim eight points, enough for him to regain his place as Dream Team’s second-best midfielder overall.Most read in FootballThe Blues haven’t fully recaptured the impressive form they exhibited throughout the first third of the campaign but five wins from their last six games in all competitions represents an encouraging upturn.Gameweek 30 brings a double header against Brentford (h) and Legia Warsaw (a), the latter being a Conference League quarter-final first leg.Palmer featured in both legs of the last 16 tie with Copenhagen and so his owners should be hopeful of substantial minutes against the Polish side on Thursday evening.The England international averages 8.6 points-per-game in 2024/25 and his showing against Spurs hinted that his slump may be behind him.Captain material?Credit: GettyBruno Fernandes (£7m) remains Dream Team’s most in-form player and must therefore be considered a viable captaincy option once again.The Red Devils are due to face Man City on Sunday before travelling to Lyon in the Europa League in midweek.Truth be told, that’s a relatively tricky double header given Ruben Amorim’s side currently sit 13th in the Premier League but the Portuguese playmaker has proven himself capable of healthy returns in losing efforts.Elsewhere, might Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) be the answer to this week’s captaincy conundrum?Arsenal’s No7 marked his return from injury in fine style when he scored against Fulham seven minutes after coming off the bench in Gameweek 29.Saka is the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 30Credit: GettyOnly Salah averages more points-per-game than Saka this season; his output is not an issue.It’s just whether his surgically-repaired hamstring is up to starting two games in the space of four days.The Gunners will visit Everton before welcoming Real Madrid to the Emirates.Tottenham’s double header of Southampton and Frankfurt looks inviting on paper but Ange Postecoglou appears increasingly frazzled and so Dream Team bosses will be reluctant to go there.Thinking outside the box, gaffers could ignore the European fixtures altogether and select a captain with an ultra favourable league opponent.This strategy seemingly points directly at Alexander Isak (£6.2m), who has racked up 291 points via 24 goals, ahead of Newcastle trip to Leicester.Isak could feast against Leicester… if availableCredit: ReutersThe Foxes are statistically the most out-of-form team in the top flight right now having lost seven in a row.However, this ploy may be scuppered by the fact the Magpies’ top scorer is considered a minor doubt for Gameweek 30.Eddie Howe told reporters that he would wait to see how Isak came through Friday’s training session before making a final decision, which doesn’t help Dream Team managers.Theoretically, one could captain Isak and then lean on their vice captain if the Swedish striker didn’t feature at the King Power.Read More on The SunAlthough this approach risks a situation in which Isak plays a handful of minutes without adding meaningful points.Palmer, Fernandes and Saka appear to be the frontrunners but this may be the most open captaincy conversation of the entire season.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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    ‘Oh s***’ – Embarrassing moment F1 star drives past his own pit box after forgetting he’s switched teams

    WE may be three races into the Formula One season, but old habits die hard.At least they do for Carlos Sainz, who suffered an embarrassing gaffe during Free Practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.Carlos Sainz suffered an embarrassing gaffe at the F1 Japanese Grand PrixCredit: GettySainz missed the turn-in for the Williams box during FP1, which saw him swear on the radioCredit: YouTubeThe Williams driver, who has picked up one point for the British constructor so far this season, was entering the pitlane to change his tyres at the Suzuka Circuit.Sainz’s race engineer, Gaetan Jego, was heard saying on the radio: “Box, box. Box, box. Remember we’re at the beginning of the pitlane.”However, ex-Ferrari driver Sainz embarrassingly missed the turn-in to his box and continued driving towards the end of the pitlane, believing that was where the team were based.Realising his blunder, the Spaniard said: “Oh s***! I missed it guys. I thought we were at the end, sorry.”READ MORE IN F1Jego, who has been with Williams since 2020, replied: “OK, so straight out, and we’re boxing again.”Embarrassed by the gaffe but able to laugh it off, the 30-year-old said: “Yeah, sorry about that.”Lewis Hamilton famously made a similar blunder in 2013 after joining Mercedes from McLaren when he stopped in the his old team’s box during the Malaysian Grand Prix.Sainz finished P10 in the session before matching the result in a chaotic FP2 which saw FOUR red flags waved after Jack Doohan and Fernando Alonso crashed out and two fires ignited trackside.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHis use of explicit language is unlikely to see him punished by the FIA, who introduced controversial swearing guidelines last year which angered F1 stars after it was revealed they could land hefty fines for the act.However, in the driver’s briefing before the Australian Grand Prix, the rules were clarified to allow swearing in the heat of the moment if it was not offensive to others – although media obligations do not allow for any foul language.F1 suspended after fire at Japanese Grand Prix as three red flags cause chaos during practice Before arriving at Williams, Sainz had raced at Ferrari for four years.In that time he picked up four race wins and six poles, finishing fifth in the driver’s world championship standings three times and seventh once.Sainz made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso, now Racing Bulls in 2015, after coming through the Red Bull driver development programme.He raced with the team until late in 2017 when he joined Renault for the final four races of that season.The Smooth Operator would find his way to McLaren in 2019, securing his first F1 career podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix before adding a career-best P2 at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix.Ferrari came calling the following year, with Sainz picking up his first F1 win at the British Grand Prix in 2022.Read More on The SunDry conditions are set to hold for qualifying tomorrow before a cold front moves in with the chance of rain for the race on Sunday.Suzuka is the first of a triple-header which sees F1 travel to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in consecutive weeks. More

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    ‘It’s not easy to get pelters right at your face’ – James Maddison reveals awkward confrontation with Tottenham fans

    JAMES MADDISON admits it was difficult to front up to Tottenham fans following their defeat to Chelsea.The midfielder and his team-mates were showered with criticism by Spurs fans after Thursday night’s 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge, their 16th of the season.Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat to London rivals Chelsea on Thursday nightCredit: GETTYJames Maddison went over to the travelling Spurs supporters to acknowledge them after the final whiteCredit: REXThe English international admits it was hard to front up to the fans after the team’s 16th league loss of the seasonCredit: SKY SPORTSBut the England international insists Ange Postecoglou’s troops – who are languishing in 14th in the Prem table – had to face the music.He told Sky Sports: “I think it’s still important that we go over and show our appreciation for them”Even though we’re not getting a nice reception. Let’s put it that way.”That’s why I still walk over there, I think they deserve that. READ MORE ON SPORTS”Even though it’s not easy to go over and get pelters right at your face.”But like I said, they pay their money, they travel all over for us and we’re just as disappointed as they are.”Spurs could end the season on a high if they lift the Europa League trophy next month.And Maddison has urged the Spurs faithful to get behind over the next few weeks.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTottenham are currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League tableCredit: REUTERSHe said: “It can still be a super special season if we lift silverware. We’re in the quarterfinal.”We’re two fixtures away from a European final, so it can still be a very special season.’People like you will be happy’ – Postecoglou snaps at Sky Sports reporter in ‘generational meltdown’ after Chelsea loss”The message would be: Just stick with us. We need them as much as they need us.”Again, they probably don’t want to be listening to me right now after another defeat in the league.”That’s fine, but I have to answer your questions. So just try and stick together, I guess.”Spurs will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Championship-bound Southampton to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. More

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    James Tarkowski’s wife slams ‘pathetic, disgusting’ trolls in X-rated rant after Everton star sent vile death threats

    THE wife of James Tarkowski has launched a staunch defence of the Everton star after he received ‘disgusting’ and vile death threats.Tarkowski, 32, was the subject of controversy on Wednesday following a controversial tackle on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister during his sides 1-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.James Tarkowski was subjected to death threats after his reckless challenge on Alexis Mac AllisterCredit: PAThe Everton star’s wife, Samantha, slammed the abuse as ‘disgraceful’ and ‘pathetic’Credit: Instagram @samanthajtarkowskiThe Toffees skipper went in hard to clear a loose ball with a sliding tackle before his follow through caught Argentina international Mac Allister high on the leg in the first half.Following a VAR review, Tarkowski was only awarded a yellow card by referee Sam Barrott, with the official deeming it to be “reckless” but not warranting a sending off.PGMOL chiefs later said the foul should have been judged as serious foul play and that VAR Paul Tierney was wrong not to intervene and recommend a review for a red card at the pitch side monitor.However, the twice-capped Englishman’s wife, Samantha, has revealed he was subjected to death threats.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn an X-rated rant on her Instagram page, she said: “I wasn’t actually going to say anything because we usually just laugh if off but f*** it. “The level of abuse my husband is receiving – wishing death on him, vile comments about me, about us as a couple, and about him as a person – is beyond disgusting.”People forget that he is more than just a footballer. He is a husband, a father, a brother, a friend, and most importantly, the father of our two children.”He goes out there and does his job and does it very f****** well yet he’s subjected to so much hate. For those acting like he deliberately set out to hurt someone – are you serious?!Most read in Football”Football moves at speed, and tackles are split-second decisions. No player goes out there to injure someone and do you think any player would feel good about it if they did?”But the pure s*** messages, the threats? That’s intentional. That’s on you. Football is a sport, but the way some so-called ‘fans’ behave is disgraceful.What James Tarkowski did at full-time spotted after avoiding red card for horror lunge in Liverpool vs Everton clash”The abuse, the threats – it’s not passion, it’s pathetic. We’re real people, and this goes far beyond football.”Everton have also released a statement on the matter, calling it “unacceptable” and adding they were prepared to assist police in an investigation.Tarkowski revealed he apologised to Mac Allister for the tackle, saying: “It’s not a great challenge. I spoke to him and I apologised because it’s not a great tackle.”When the ball fell between us, I thought he was just going to come and I was expecting a big old-school 50-50 tackle but he just pulled out the tackle and as I lunged in I followed through and caught him pretty high so I’ve apologised to him and he’s accepted it.”Yeah, not a great one from me.”While he was on the end of a favourable decision for his challenge, he bemoaned VAR not intervening for an alleged offside against Luis Diaz before Diogo Jota scored the match winner.Everton statement on Tarkowski threats in full”Everton Football Club is aware of threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family on social media.”Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and has no place in football or society.”The club is liaising with James and his wife, Samantha, and stands ready to engage with the social media companies and assist the police with any potential investigation.”Everton strongly condemns any form of online or offline intimidation, threats or abuse directed as players, staff, or their families.”Tarkowski claimed the Colombian standing in an offside position behind him forced him to take action in lunging for the ball, with his loose touch on the ball seeing it fall to Jota before the goal.He said: “I was unaware he [Diaz] was offside, so he’s made me lunge for the ball. He’s affected my decision. For some reason, whatever that may be, they decided to give them a goal, which is bizarre.”The former Burnley star and Samantha started dating in 2015 before they tied the knot in 2023.The couple featured in Amazon Prime Video’s new series, which follows the lives of footballers and their partners.In the show she gave a very cheeky response after being asked what she enjoys doing with her husband.In episode three of the show, the couple host a wedding party for friends and family.Cuddling up on the sofa, they are asked: “What’s your favourite thing to do together?”Samantha responds by asking: “What time is this show going out?” before Tarkowski adds: “Past the watershed?”The fitness influencer then shouts “shagging!” as the pair burst out laughing.She went on to add: “Do you remember when we were younger and we used to get in bed and I was like ‘this is my favourite part of the day’?Read More on The Sun”Just getting in bed at the end of the day, just us two. And then shagging. But I do quite like it…”Later in the episode, Samantha admitted: “I got some that night!” whilst discussing Tarkowski being made Everton captain. More

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    ‘I dropped him straight away’ – Sam Allardyce reveals he never gave struggling Leeds star a game as it was ‘harming him’

    SAM ALLARDYCE has revealed he dropped Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier “straight away” as persisting with him was “harmful”.The veteran boss was given the job for the club’s final four Premier League games of the 2022/23 season in a desperate attempt to avoid relegation.Sam Allardyce has opened up on his decision to drop Illan MeslierCredit: No Tippy Tappy FootballMeslier has made several high-profile mistakes this seasonCredit: RexBig Sam failed to keep the club up, picking up just one point during his brief stint in charge.But his first action after being appointed was to drop under-fire Meslier for back-up stopper Joel Robles for the end of season run-in.The Frenchman had made several high-profile errors – just as he has done this season as Leeds push for promotion back to the Prem.On axing him, Allardyce told Footy Accumulators’ No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast: “I dropped him? I never gave him a game. I dropped him straight away.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I had watched the previous games and I spoke to quite a few people who had been at Leeds watching him quite a lot and the first thing they said is ‘he’s a great goalkeeper, but he is having a crisis at the moment’.”We all know the two most important people are your goalscorer and goalkeeper, so he went out of the team straight away.”He did not take it well, not that it really bothers me. A bit of sulking. When you go in as a manager because you have to make these decisions.”But it had to be done, he looked nervous when he was the mainstay, it looked like it was harming him. It looked like it was going to make him worse, leaving him in even if he was going to be disappointed to be out.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMeslier has made three errors directly leading to goals this season, which is the joint-second highest number in the Championship.Leeds fans have also questioned him on several other goals they have conceded and he came under intense criticism for two he let in last Saturday in a 2-2 draw to Swansea. New Leeds boss Sam Allardyce halts press conference and fines journalist for embarrassing gaffeThe pressure has finally told and boss Daniel Farke has decided to drop him for this weekend’s trip to Luton.He confirmed “I have taken my decision and spoken to the goalkeepers, Karl Darlow will play Saturday.”It’s been important that we had clarity early in the week, so Karl could concentrate on this.”Ex-Newcastle keeper Darlow has not played for Leeds in the league since December 2023.Karl Darlow is set to replace Meslier for the run-inCredit: Getty More