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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner takes their kids on Man City’s Xmas trip after filing for divorce – but he isn’t there

    KYLE Walker’s wife Annie Kilner had her hands full with their four sons on Manchester City’s Christmas trip last night.The glamorous WAG, 31, looked to be having plenty of fun at the Winter Funland at Trafford Park, Manchester.Annie Kilner took her sons to Manchester City’s Christmas tripCredit: Click News and MediaHer four boys posed for a pic with SantaCredit: Click News and MediaAnnie pushed youngest, Rezon, at Trafford ParkCredit: Click News and MediaAnnie and her sister tested their hook a duck skillsCredit: Click News and MediaClub captain Kyle, 34, wasn’t in attendance but his teammates Phil Foden, Nathan Aké, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva all turned up.Annie, who filed for divorce from Kyle in October, kept things casual in a cropped zip-up black jacket and jeans.She wore antlers and held youngest Rezon, seven months, for a family photograph with Santa, while Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five, stood close-by.And she had great success hooking ducks, which put a big smile on her face.READ MORE ON ANNIE KILNERThe off-duty footballers got to embrace their inner children, with England ace Foden and Dutchman Aké enjoying rides with their young families.It comes amid a woeful run of form for City which has seen them win just once in 10 games, their worst run in manager Pep Guardiola’s nine-year tenure.Just last week Annie was pictured wearing her wedding ring again after a period of time without it.She previously instructed lawyers to help her fight for half of Kyle’s £27million fortune after their relationship soured following the birth of his second child with Lauryn Goodman.Most read in FootballIn October a source told us that there was still a chance they could work through their issues despite the litigation.The move certainly took right back Kyle by surprise.A source said: “Kyle was stunned when he got the papers.Kyle Walker and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman in fresh row over intercom security system at her £2.4m home”He’s spoken to Annie about them and they are discussing the next steps.”This doesn’t necessarily mean they will divorce.”This is as much Annie flexing her muscles as it is anything else.”She wants Kyle to know she’s not messing about. But if this is a bluff, it may well back-fire.”The couple separated at Christmas after the full-back was exposed for fathering a second child with Instagram influencer, Lauryn.She revealed the truth in a text message to Annie – and the couple have been battling to save their relationship ever since.They were childhood sweethearts and met in Sheffield as teenagers but only got married in November 2021 during an intimate ceremony at Mottram Hall in Cheshire.The wedding took everyone by surprise – not least because of a slew of sex scandals involving the player after his £50million move to City from Spurs in 2017.First, Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she and Kyle repeatedly romped in his Bentley.Footy ace Kyle didn’t attend the eventCredit: AlamyPhil Foden is hoping to be on Santa’s nice list this yearCredit: Click News and MediaBernardo Silva gave a hearty wave on one rideCredit: Click News and MediaEngland ace Foden had a great time on a Goofy rideCredit: Click News and MediaThe Silvas and Gundogans smiled with Father ChristmasCredit: Click News and MediaAnnie kicked him out of their sprawling Cheshire home but they got back together.She gave him the boot again when he revealed Lauryn was having his baby.In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Annie said: “What he has done to me and our children is obscene.”I can’t begin to put it into words.”In late March last year he was unfaithful with a reality TV star.”I found out a month later and was broken by it.”He begged me to take him back but by July he was at it again.”Not even three months later and someone was pregnant. My youngest was one. Who does that?”I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again because of what he’s done.”I’ve tried to hate him but how can I hate the man my kids love so much?”I knew it was always a possibility Kyle would do it again but getting someone pregnant was my worst nightmare.”The couple miraculously stayed together against all the odds and Kyle proposed with a £250,000 ring.They wed in secret in front of a handful of guests but less than a year later he cheated on her with Lauryn once again.The Instagram influencer, 34, fell pregnant after they met in London whilst he was waiting for groin surgery ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.Gundogan was in high spirits despite City’s woes on the fieldCredit: Click News and MediaNathan Aké grinned on a little roller coasterCredit: Click News and MediaLauryn Goodman has two children with WalkerCredit: AlamyKyle and Annie are childhood sweetheartsCredit: GettyShe gave birth to a baby girl, Kinara, in July last year – as Kyle begged her not to reveal the truth to Annie.He even considered quitting City for Bayern Munich in a desperate bid to avoid the looming scandal.But on December 27, as he played for City in a 3-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park, Annie’s phone lit up with a message.It read: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”Annie, who was heavily pregnant at the time with the couple’s fourth son, announced their shock split two weeks later.Kyle moved into a rented mansion close to their Cheshire home and in an exclusive interview with The Sun spoke of his shame.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe admitted: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”Annie gave birth to their fourth son Rezon in April with Kyle at her bedside. More

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    Premier League LIVE SCORES: 10-man Liverpool TRAILING to Fulham, Newcastle thrashing Leicester – latest

    MATCHWEEK 16 of the Premier League promises to be a blockbuster – with some huge games taking place RIGHT NOW!League leaders Liverpool are currently trailing to Fulham, and are now down to 10 men after Andy Robertson’s red card.Elsewhere, Newcastle are hosting Leicester, who are unbeaten under new boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.Plus, SunSport will bring you all the goals from the remaining three games taking place on Saturday.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Goal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 2-0 Leicester47. The Magpies make the perfect start to the second-half.As a free kick is worked into the box, Hall heads it across goal for Guimaraes to head home from close range.This would seem like game, set and match at St James’ Park.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence on Anfield matchAnother Nottingham Forest moment could well be happening for Arne Slot.His only defeat since replacing Jurgen Klopp was early in the season against them at Anfield.Nobody saw that 1 – 0 loss coming, far less that Fulham might have a chance of coming up with another shock result against the Dutchmen’s ten men following Andy Robertson’s 17th minute straight red.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxIpswich have the upper hand thanks to a farcical Matt Doherty own goal, but while Wolves are still in it and have created openings, they will have to up their game in the second half. Wolves fans were patient before the break, but there were loud boos at half-time.Meanwhile, the TV cameras have highlighted the fact that Wolves have Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant in their directors’ box – with Ipswich’s Ed Sheeran here today. Ipswich may be leading, but there’s only one winner in the music stakes.Copy linkCopiedHT: Wolves 0-1 Ipswich TownKieran McKenna’s side have seemingly stepped up to the plate so far today in this six-pointer.They have taken the game to the hosts and created the better chances.The next goal will crucial in this one, if the visitors are able to get it, it is hard to see a way back for Wolves.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-0 LeicesterIt has been a solid start by Eddie Howe’s side.Leicester have looked like a rabbit in the car headlights for the majority of the first-half.The Magpies are dominating and should be leading by more.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool 0-1 FulhamIt has all gone pear-shaped for the league leaders at the moment.Fulham took the lead before the hosts then had a player sent-off.It seems like a big struggle for Arne Slot’s side to come from behind to win this game with the visitors having a man advantage.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 0-0 EvertonIt all going according to plan for Sean Dyche right now.He will be more than happy to go in at the break with their clean sheet intact. Arsenal need to get their shooting boots on, despite all their possession, they are not working Pickford enough in the Everton goal.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at The EmiratesJordan Pickford and James Tarkowski really are in a “none shall pass” mood. A personal highlight of a goalless half was Myles Lewis-Skelly dropping the ball on his own head and then trying again, but having a foul throw awarded against him. Not enough foul throws are given these days, especially in European competition. The atmosphere at the Emirates is curiously flat. Arsenal should be one or two up but aren’t turning domination into goals. Yet. Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkIt should really be game over here in Newcastle, who lead by just one goal at the break.But Alexander Isak wasted a great opportunity to double that advantage when he was sent through, but the usually lethal Swede shot straight at the goalie.And even though Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes have barely mounted an attack, they are still firmly in this one ahead of the second period.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Leicester43. Van Nistelrooy needs to find a ‘plan B’ in this one.His team are not even at the races at St James’ Park.It is all one-way traffic and only baffling thing is how The Magpies have only scored one goal so far.Pope could go and do his Christmas shopping this afternoon and not be missed as it stands.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton38. Arsenal are dominating the game at The Emirates.With in excess of 70% possession, they are just struggling to find the target to work Pickford.It is one of those games where you constantly think the goal is coming from the hosts, but we are still waiting.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Fulham37. The Reds are struggling with ten men at Anfield.To their credit, Fulham are playing well and taking the game to the hosts.As it stands, it is hard to see a way back into this game for Arne Slot’s side with the sending off.That could all change.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-0 Leicester30. Anthony Gordon provides the assist as The Magpies take the lead.His ball into the box finds Murphy, who sweeps the ball into the bottom corner of the goal.St James’ Park erupts as it hits the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence on match at AnfieldIt also denied the Fulham attacker and obvious scoring opportunity.A bad, bad day for the Scotland captain for while Andreas Pereira did connect acrobatically to score in the 11th minute the ball deflected off the right back to leave Alisson with no chance.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxThings are going from bad to worse for Wolves – with a comedic own goal giving Ipswich a 15th minute lead.Liam Delap got the better of new skipper Nelson Semedo. Keeper Sam Johnstone pushed the ball out to Omari Hutchinson whose shot is blocked by Matt Doherty on the line – before Conor Chaplin’s shot hit Toti and bounced in off Doherty.Cue abusive chants from the fans – but aimed at chairman Jeff Shi. Jean Bellegarde then blazed over when presented with a clear chance to equalise.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-1 Ipswich Town25. There will be massive pressure on Gary O’Neil here now.Ipswich have come to Molineux to go for Wolves today, that is for sure.They are looking creative and testing the hosts’ keeper regularly.The fans are getting disgrutled and are not happy with what they are seeing from the home side.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at The EmiratesThe second enjoyable contest so far was between the fans. The home crowd told Jordan Pickford he was “just a s**t Aaron Ramsdale” and the travelling Blues responded by reminding everyone that their man is “England’s No 1”.Even better is the way Everton boss Sean Dyche keeps moaning to the fourth official and nearside assistant referee about the decisions that keep going against his side. The Arsenal fans take every chance to mock his gesticulations and rants. The news from Anfield must have filtered through and it feels like an Arsenal goal is coming. Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-0 Leicester20. It is all Newcastle at St James’ Park so far.The Foxes have yet to register a shot on or off target.The Magpies are keeping Hermansen very busy in these early stages.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Fulham20. It is adjudged Wilson was onside and Robertson is given his marching orders.Liverpool are a goal down and also reduced to ten men.The former Liverpool youngster almost scores with the resulting free-kick.This is a massive uphill struggle at Anfield.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 0-1 Fulham15. It is all going an Anfield.The referee has sent Andrew Robertson off for a foul on the edge of the box, being the last man.He allowed play to continue and Jimenez chipped over Alisson, only for van Dijk to clear off the line.He brought it back for the foul and showed the Liverpool man red.However, VAR is now reviewing it as Harry Wilson may have been offside in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedRed card – Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-1 Ipswich Town10. Drama at Molineux.Of all the times to get an own goal, this was not it for Wolves’ Matt Doherty.The Tractor Boys take an early lead here.Copy linkCopied More

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    Fuming Ukrainian FA blast Fifa over ‘unacceptable error’ during World Cup 2026 qualifying draw

    THE Ukrainian FA sent a furious letter to Fifa and Uefa complaining about an “unacceptable error” during the World Cup qualifying draw. Ukraine learnt who they will face to try and book their spot at the 2026 tournament in North America. Ukraine hit out at Fifa and Uefa following an ‘unacceptable error’Credit: ReutersThe World Cup qualifying draw map excluded Crimea from UkraineCredit: X @KarpatyLvivFCHowever, the country was left apoplectic following a map graphic depicting countries which could not cross borders to face each other – such as Ukraine and Belarus, Spain and Gibraltar and Kosovo versus either Bosnia and Herzegovina or Serbia.On it, though, the shaded Ukrainian region excluded the territory of Crimea.The peninsula in the Black Sea – officially the Autonomous Republic of Crimea – is classed as an administrative division of Ukraine after previously being annexed by Russia in 2014.Russia occupy the territory and have several military air bases stationed there during the war between the two nations, which has now claimed the lives or injured a million people since Vladimir Putin ordered the illegal invasion in February 2022. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUkraine, though, continue to view the region as part of their country so they were understandably indignant following Friday’s draw.And the Ukrainian Association of Football wrote to Fifa Secretary General Matthias Grafstrom and Uefa Secretary General Theodore Theodoridis to express their anger. The raging letter said: “We are writing to express our deep concern regarding the infographic map of Europe shown during the TV broadcast of the European Qualifiers draw for the Fifa World Cup 2026 on December 13, 2024. “The map, which indicated the countries unable to cross borders, highlighted the territory of Ukraine without the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.Most read in Football”Considering several official decisions and resolutions passed by the Fifa Council and the Uefa Executive Committee since 2014, which addressed the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the protection of football stakeholders in our country from the aggressive policies of the Russian terrorist state, including regarding the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, we emphasise that the version of the map presented by Fifa during the global broadcast to a multi-million audience is unacceptable. “It appears as an inconsistent stance by Fifa and Uefa on this crucial issue, especially in light of the ongoing destructive invasion initiated by Russia against Ukraine in the 21st century, in the heart of Europe.”Russia’s invasion of Ukraine timelineVLADIMIR Putin waged a murderous invasion ok his neighbouring country in 2022, following years of heated Russo-Ukranian tensions.24 February 2022: Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine with an invasion of the eastern territory of Donbas. Explosions were also reported in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa25 February 2022: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky and his team posted a video following rumours they had fled the country.16 March 2022: Russia blitzed Mariupol’s Drama Theater where around 1,300 civilians were sheltering.1 September 2022: Russian forces flee the eastern Kharkiv region following a strong Ukrainian counteroffensive.21 September 2022: Putin announced a controversial partial mobilization to draft soldiers, the country’s first since World War Two.12 November 2022: The city of Kherson, in the south of Ukraine, was liberated after an eight-month occupation.21 December 2022: Zelensky travels to Washington D.C. to meet President Joe Biden and address Congress.25 January 2023: Germany approves sending tanks to Ukraine20 February 2023: US President Joe Biden makes a surprise visit to Kyiv for the first time since the invasion began.23 June 2023: Russian mercenaries stage a mutiny attempt with the paramilitary organization Wagner.24 June 2023: The shortlived Wagner Group march to Moscow and the coup attempt ends.27 August 2023: Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was confirmed dead in a plane crash.8 February 2024: Zelensky replaces his top army leader Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi.20 April 2024: US House of Representatives approves a huge foreign aid package for Ukraine.6 August 2024: Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s western Kursk region.19 November 2024: Ukraine fires several long-range US-supplied missiles into Russia for the first time.21 November 2024: Putin’s forces fire new ballistic missiles into Ukraine for the first time.SunSport has contacted Fifa for comment.  Ukraine were pitted in Group D alongside Iceland, Azerbaijan and the winners of the two-legged France vs Croatia Nations League quarter-final.Thomas Tuchel’s England, meanwhile, got Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in a five-team Group K. World Cup qualifying draw in fullGroup A: Winner GER/ITA, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, LuxembourgGroup B: Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia, KosovoGroup C: Loser POR/DEN, Greece, Scotland, BelarusGroup D: Winner FRA/CRO, Ukraine, Iceland, AzerbaijanGroup E: Winner SPA/NED, Turkey, Georgia, BulgariaGroup F: Winner POR/DEN, Hungary, Ireland, ArmeniaGroup G: Loser SPA/NED, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, MaltaGroup H: Austria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, San MarinoGroup I: Loser GER/ITA, Norway, Israel, Estonia, MoldovaGroup J: Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, LiechensteinGroup K: England, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, AndorraGroup L: Loser FRA/CRO, Czechia, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar More

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    Former Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watches on at struggling Premier League club amid talks of managerial return

    OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is in attendance at Molineux as Wolves take on Ipswich this afternoon.The former Manchester United boss, 51, has been out of work since being sacked by the Red Devils in 2021.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been spotted at Molineux this afternoonCredit: PAHe has since turned down several opportunities to return to the dugout.Solskjaer snubbed the Denmark national team job.While he recently turned down a third stint at Norwegian side Molde following talks.The former striker is in the stands for today’s game between Wolves and Ipswich Town.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAhead of the game, he caught up with old pal Kieran McKenna.The Tractor Boys boss, 38, was part of Solskjaer’s coaching staff at Old Trafford.After briefly remaining at United under Ralf Rangnick, McKenna departed in December 2021 to take over at Ipswich.He has since guided the Tractor Boys from League One to the Premier League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSolskjaer, 51, caught up with Kieran McKenna ahead of the gameCredit: GettyThe Norwegian also chatted with Shaun DerryCredit: PAIn addition to McKenna, Solskjaer also chatted with Wolves first-team coach Shaun Derry.Molineux boss Gary O’Neil has been under intense pressure in recent weeks.Gary O’Neil confirms Nelson Semedo will replace Mario Lemina as Wolves captain Wolves go into today’s match 19th in the Premier League, having won just twice in 15 games.Last time out they were beaten 2-1 by West Ham, while in their previous game Wolves were whacked 4-0 at Everton.Following the Hammers defeat, Wolves’ hierarchy continued to back their boss.Yesterday O’Neil announced that he’d stripped Mario Lemina of the club captaincy, with Nelson Semedo now taking on the armband.Under-fire O’Neil arrived at today’s gameCredit: Getty More

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    Geri Horner and Kelly Piquet steal the show as they join Christian Horner and Max Verstappen at plush FIA Awards

    GERI HORNER and Kelly Piquet attended last night’s FIA Awards alongside their partners at a glitzy bash in Kigali, Rwanda.The pair joined Christian Horner and Max Verstappen as they celebrated the latter’s latest Formula 1 world title.Geri Horner and Kelly Piquet pose on the blue carpet with Max Verstappen and Christian HornerCredit: InstagramKelly posted a selfie with partner MaxCredit: InstagramThe Horners took a snap from the back of their rideCredit: InstagramLast night’s bash saw stars of the sport don their tuxedos for an evening of celebrations.Piquet, who announced that she is pregnant earlier this month, wore a stunning black gown for the event.Geri, meanwhile, went for an elegant white dress.Verstappen also posed for pictures with colleagues Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, who came second and third in this season’s championship respectively.READ MORE IN F1Norris’ McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri was also present in Kigali as his team celebrated winning the constructor’s championship.After collecting his world drivers’ trophy, Verstappen reflected on 2024 before looking forward to the year ahead.The 27-year-old said: “This season as you could see was quite up and down.”We had a great start to the year, everything was looking great. I think especially from the outside, of course, as a team you always understand your limitations and what you want to work on.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSVerstappen was joined at the ceremony by pregnant partner KellyCredit: GettyThe Horners posed for snaps togetherCredit: Rex”The competition did a great job, they improved their cars a lot and made it a lot more difficult for us – especially in the constructors’.”We had a bit of a tough run in the middle of the season but even when we were under pressure, and having tough times, I think the team really stuck together.Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet turns heads in bold black outfit”We didn’t panic, which could easily be done I think in those kinds of situations.”At the end of the day I’m just very proud of everyone in the team as well. Of course we’re not standing here as constructors’ champions but, in a way, I do think we deserved a little bit more in that championship.”I tried my very best and we also know a lot what we have to work on for next year. I’m very excited about that as well because it does look like it’s going to be a proper fight between a lot of teams.”Not present was Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, who scored just 49 points between Week 7 and Week 24.Asked about the Mexican’s potential replacement Liam Lawson, Horner said: “I think Liam, in challenging circumstances, has done a very good job. If you analyse what he’s done in the time that he’s had and the race pace he’s had, I think he’s done a good job.”I think Yuki’s (Tsunoda) done a good job, so in the event that anything were decided with Checo (Perez) they would be the candidates we would look towards.”Verstappen was joined by Lando Norris and Charles LeclercCredit: GettyKelly and Max are expecting a child togetherCredit: Rex More

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    Ben Godrey willing to give up winning Serie A for Premier League return as two clubs lead transfer chase

    BEN GODFREY is willing to give up winning Serie A for a return to the Premier League.The 26-year-old joined Italian table-toppers Atalanta from Everton in a £10million deal last summer.Ben Godfrey is keen on a move back to EnglandCredit: GettyBut Wolves and Nottingham Forest are leading the chase in bringing versatile defender Godfrey back to England.Godfrey has made just four appearances for last season’s Europa League winners Atalanta since the move to Italy.In his four games, only one came in Serie A, which came as a substitute in the 4-0 over Lecce in August.But the two-cap England ace has had to wait for minutes in Gian Piero Gasperini’s side because of the Italian club’s shock success in Serie A.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGodfrey’s last appearance came in the 6-1 Champions League away victory over Young Boys last month.Atalanta currently have a two-point lead at the top and play Cagliari on Saturday afternoon while second-placed Napoli travel to Udinese.But SunSport understands Godfrey would be prepared to play football rather than sit on the bench and potentially collect a medal next May.Atalanta will also have to deal with the likes of Inter Milan and Fiorentina, who are hot on their heels.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBoth teams are three points behind the Bergamo side with a game in hand.Back in September, it was claimed that Godrey had been “struggling” to adapt to Gian Piero Gasperini’s system.Ruben Amorim introduces rarely-seen pre-match training tactic ahead of 4-0 thrashing of Everton Godrey came through the youth academy at York City before hearing a move to Norwich City in 2016.He spent four years at Carrow Road and helped the club back into the Premier League in 2019.However, after suffering relegation in 2020, he remained in the top-flight after sealing a transfer to Everton for a potential £25m fee.Godrey went on to make 93 appearances for the Toffees before leaving the club for Italy.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Former Premier League star Che Adams scores sublime goal from halfway line ‘you have to see to believe’

    FORMER Premier League star Che Adams scored an incredible goal from the halfway line last night.The Scotland international, 28, quit Southampton for Torino in the summer.Che Adams took aim from the centre circleCredit: X @SerieA_ENHis shot fizzed over the Empoli goalkeeperCredit: X @SerieA_ENAdams, 28, celebrates his wonder-strikeCredit: GettyAdams scored three goals in his first six games for the Serie A club, but was dropped to the bench for last night’s trip to Empoli having not netted since September.Just six minutes after coming on, the forward ended his goal drought in spectacular fashion.With the score level at 0-0, Adams collected the ball on the halfway line.Following one touch to set himself, the 33-cap international let fly.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis shot brilliantly fizzed over Empoli goalkeeper Devis Vasquez and into the net.Adams’ goal turned out to be the winner, with the home side reduced to ten men late on when former AC Milan and Juventus star Mattia De Sciglio was sent off.The magnificent strike went on to go viral on social media.One fan wrote: “Beautiful goal Beckham style.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a second gushed: “Stunning goal!”Another added: “That was a wild goal, really shows his skill and vision.”Che Adams withdrawing despite not being injured is a turning point in Steve Clarke’s Scotland reignOne commented: “You have to see it to believe it!”Torino’s win saw them rise up to 11th in the Serie A table.They will be back in action next Saturday, when they host Bologna.Adams lets rip six minutes after coming onCredit: GettyThe Scotland star wheels away in celebrationCredit: Getty More

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    Spurs fans beware – if they turn on Daniel Levy, it will be Ange Postecoglou who will be sacked, not the chairman

    WHEN Ange Postecoglou first came to Tottenham he was like a breath of fresh air.But lately his injury-hit side have stunk the place out in certain games – leaving some fans to wonder if his radical ideas have gone stale already.Tottenham have been inconsistent this season under Ange PostecoglouCredit: GettyBut fans shouldn’t turn on Tottenham chairman Daniel LevyCredit: AlamyTurning on Levy could lead to Postecoglou leaving TottenhamCredit: RexIt is the Aussie’s challenge right now to prove that is not the case amid a punishing fixture list and the worst injury crisis he says he has ever experienced in 26 years of management.His walking wounded are on a dismal run of one win in their last eight games.Albeit that victory, the 4-0 trouncing of Manchester City at the Etihad last month, was one of their best ever in the Premier League.That historic triumph proved just what is possible under the 59-year-old when everything clicks.Read More on FootballBut, as many supporters have pointed out, it counts for little when it is preceded by a 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich and followed up 12 days later by a limp loss at Bournemouth.The pressure is ramping up and arguably starting to show, with Postecoglou uncharacteristically calling out one of his players in public this week.He hammered Timo Werner’s display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Rangers as “unacceptable”.Werner had been awful against the Scottish giants and was subbed at half-time for Dejan Kulusevski, who went on to rescue a precious point at Ibrox.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe guy is a Champions League winner, a German international of considerable experience: Postecoglou was not wrong in his evaluation of Werner’s contribution.Yet it still felt significant to hear the Spurs chief go after one of his charges in a press conference.Ange Postecoglou calls Tottenham flop’s performance ‘unacceptable’ in brutal blast after hauling him off at half-timeParticularly, as just 24 hours earlier, he had said it was something he never does when explaining why Cristian Romero was wrong to air his grievances with Daniel Levy and the Spurs’ hierarchy to the media.Postecoglou refuted the suggestion that he had criticised Werner in Friday’s press conference back at Spurs, branding it simply “an assessment of his performance”.One man’s blast is another’s constructive feedback, perhaps.But to those who have followed Postecoglou’s journey at Spurs from week to week, ears certainly pricked up when he went off on one about his shotshy loanee.Postecoglou followed up his defence of his Werner rant with words that succinctly summed up Spurs’, and specifically his, situation: “We’re in a fight here.”Kulusevski had similar battle-themed rhetoric in a flash interview after Rangers, commenting: “Football is war. You have to be prepared 100 per cent. If not, you’ll be eaten alive.”Injury crisisPostecoglou so far has not come close to being the 12th manager to be chewed up by Spurs under Levy’s reign.The word after Sunday’s 4-3 home defeat to Chelsea – where Spurs chucked away a 2-0 lead – was that Postecoglou retained the support of the club, who understood that a crippling injury list was playing its part.Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore and Richarlison are all currently out injured.While midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is four games into a seven-match ban for racist comments about team-mate Son Heung-min.Postecoglou certainly has the backing of the players, as Romero made plain last week, amid the Argentine’s dig aimed towards the board.Supporters seem to be a bit more split, with some unconvinced Postecoglou’s approach will deliver the “glorious” success he has promised.Daniel Levy backingSome even shouted abuse at him from the stands of Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium at full-time a week ago after a drab 1-0 loss on the South Coast.While others believe the ex-Celtic boss needs proper backing – beyond just signing teenagers for the future, which was largely the club’s transfer policy in the summer, barring the £65million capture of Dominic Solanke and the re-loaning of Werner.Chairman Levy’s resolve over Postecoglou – whom he claimed had “brought our Tottenham back” thanks to his exciting style in September last year – will be tested if the next few games go pear-shaped.Southampton, the scene of Antonio Conte’s infamous press-conference diatribe where he torched the players, the owners and the club, is up next on Sunday.Most clubs lick their lips ahead of playing Russell Martin’s basement-boys, who have just five points this season and are eight shy of safety.But on their day they still play good football, as Liverpool discovered recently until Mohamed Salah did what he does.Possible saving graceAnd with out-of-form Spurs regularly giving up chances at the best of times under Postecoglou’s attack-minded system, three points for the North Londoners feels far from guaranteed.That is followed by an absolutely massive Carabao Cup quarter-final at home to Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United on Thursday.The cups could be Postecoglou’s saving grace this term and allow him to make good on his unnecessary, ante-upping declaration in September that “I always win things in my second year” in a job.But go out to Amorim’s side, and alarm bells will well and truly be ringing by the time top-of-the-table Liverpool come to N17 the following Sunday.Every game for Postecoglou this season has felt crucial because of how wildly inconsistent they have been. But it really feels like crunch time now.The key may well prove to be how much heat comes Levy’s way via the supporters.Protests against ENIC, the club’s majority owners, have happened before and another one is said to be being planned for the Liverpool game on December 22.READ MORE SUN STORIESHistorically Spurs managers have not fared well when the man who appointed them has been in the firing line.If results do not improve, then expect that to ramp up, and for Postecoglou to be in peril. More