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    Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision by Man City to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan after Real Madrid horror show

    WAYNE ROONEY has questioned Manchester City’s “strange” decision to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan mid-season.The reigning Premier League champions suffered a 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday, putting them on the verge of a Champions League exit.Wayne Rooney has claimed that Man City’s decision to let Kyle Walker leave on loan was ‘strange’Credit: ReutersWalker joined AC Milan on loan last monthCredit: GettyErling Haaland fired his team into the lead before Kylian Mbappe equalised after half-time.Haaland then thought he’d won the match from the penalty spot in the 80th minute, but two late goals from Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham sealed the win for Los Blancos.Man City experienced some defensive weaknesses during the second half, prompting Rooney to question why Pep Guardiola let Walker leave mid-season.Walker joined AC Milan on loan until the end of the season last month.Read More on RooneyThe full-back had previously informed Guardiola that he wanted to leave Manchester – despite being City’s captain.But Rooney believes the club made the wrong decision by allowing him to move on when he did.Speaking on his Amazon Prime debut, Rooney said: “I think you see the importance of Kyle Walker over the last seven or eight years for Manchester City.”It’s so strange to see Kyle Walker go out on loan to AC Milan.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Akanji’s obviously not a right-back, Rico Lewis is a young player playing in different positions, at this point in the season where Manchester City are struggling, Kyle Walker is the captain of the football club, to allow him to go on loan, for me, is really odd.”Walker will have one year remaining on his Man City contract when he returns to the Etihad.Wayne Rooney rips into Man City after just three seconds of Amazon Prime jobHowever, he will likely seek a permanent move away in the summer.Reflecting on the defeat to Real Madrid, City boss Guardiola said: “It’s the fourth time we played in a row against Madrid here and in the three previous we were much, much better than them but today was tight and in certain times they had chances and Ederson was our best player.”Sometimes it happens that a team is better and the result doesn’t work.” More

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    ‘Sky got no ideas of their own?’ asks Kate Abdo as she calls out Henry, Carragher and Richards live on CBS Sports

    KATE ABDO called out her CBS Sports “family” members Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards after they “left her out” earlier this month.The presenter is usually given the job of keeping the boisterous trio on track, not that she is above partaking in the banter.Kate Abdo called out her CBS colleagues after they appeared on Sky SportsCredit: CBSThierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards wore sheepish looksCredit: CBSHowever, for the North London derby earlier this month, Sky Sports took inspiration from their US rival by bringing the trio together.Sky presenter David Jones even took inspiration from Abdo—now Scott after marrying boxer Malik Scott last year—by using the same style of introduction for the show.But with the return of the Champions League, Abdo has now called out her colleagues and Sky.Introducing the show, Abdo said: “Welcome to our London studios, I’m Kate Scott, joined by my three trusted team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If you’ve been watching on CBS and Paramount+ in the US over the last couple seasons I’m sure you would have seen that us four are like family.”And I’m sure you know how close our bond is and how it would feel to see one of us left out of the group.”Henry, Carragher and Richards all wore sheepish smiles knowing what was to come next.Abdo continued: “But, that didn’t stop these three. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”No, if you were in the UK and watching football on Sky then you would have seen our show, but without me.”A clip from Sky was then played out, with Abdo describing the trio as going “rogue”.’Bro thinks he’s Kate Abdo’ say fans as David Jones introduces very familiar panel for Sky’s coverage of Arsenal vs CityShe then joked: “Have Sky got no ideas of their own? What’s going on?”In response, Richards said: “Dave did it nice Kate, he did it nice.”Carragher cheekily joked: “I thought he added a bit of professionalism.”Abdo replied: “Bit of a knockoff some people might say. Should we compare notes because it’s not just me that you’ve slighted; it’s production, it’s the director, it’s everybody.”Carragher hit back: “Where did they get us all from originally? You were with Sky before wasn’t you?”The presenter replied: “Yes I was.”Henry then finally got involved, asking his colleagues: “Are you exclusive?”The pair replied: “No,” before Henry added: “And no I’m not.”He then asked Abdo: “Are you exclusive?” She then said: “Yes sir I am.”The trio then burst out into cheers.Reacting to the exchange, one fan said: “This crew is awesome. They come to work every week and knock it out of the park.”A second said: “I like how Henry explained why she was left out. But they are a fun dynamic.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “Honestly that my first thought when I saw them together on Sky.”Another said: “Kate needs to speak to her agent! [Laughing emoji]” More

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    Five iconic Merseyside derbies at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool prepare for last ever clash at Grand Old Lady

    THE Grand Old Lady will tonight open her door to the neighbours from across Stanley Park for one last time.Emotions always run high in Merseyside derbies and the welcome usually does not extend beyond the front step.Goodison has hosted derbies with Liverpool since 1894Credit: AFPDavid Moyes renews rivalries with Liverpool in his second spell as Everton bossCredit: GettyThe new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium should be ready next seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool boss Arne Slot will have his first and last Goodison encounter on WednesdayCredit: RexIn the Premier League era alone — since September 1992 — the fixture has seen 23 red cards. So much for the “friendly derby” as it became known for a while.This one will mean so much more.Not just to Liverpool and boss Arne Slot, who will be making his first and only visit to Goodison Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe stadium was the scene, 131 years ago, of the first-ever meeting between Everton and the Reds.That game, on October 13, 1894 finished in a 3-0 win for the hosts.And how Toffees fans would love to stick it on their local rivals like that again before next season’s move to Bramley-Moore Dock.Victory would go a long way to suggesting that boss David Moyes’ second coming will result in salvation and a guarantee that the club’s fabulous new £800million home will open to Premier League football next season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJarrad Branthwaite celebrates his opener in the 2-0 Prem win last time out against Liverpool at Goodison in April 2024Credit: GettyDominic Calvert-Lewin clinched a crucial Toffees’ victory 10 months agoCredit: APIt would also dent Slot’s bid to complete his debut campaign as Reds manager with the title.And he will know that no matter the Toffees’ troubles, the Grand Old Lady can be a terrible hostess.Predecessor Jurgen Klopp found that out on his final visit, in fact.The records of both clubs in Merseyside derbies at Goodison are almost identicalHow Liverpool’s genius offside-buster gives them HUGE edge over EvertonThe German had not lost there over nine years but — on April 24, 2024 — Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jarrad Branthwaite scored as Everton won 2-0 in a first Goodison victory over their rivals since 2010.It was the death knell to Klopp’s hopes of departing Anfield with a second Premier League success as part of a run of one win in four games that saw the Reds ultimately finish third last term.This match — rescheduled having fallen victim to Storm Darragh in December — will be the 120th derby at Goodison, with the sides incredibly tied on 41 wins each and 37 draws.Slot’s juggernaut fell in a Home Park ditch, losing Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash to Plymouth.But victory here would take Liverpool nine points clear in the Prem and on an open road to title triumph.Here is a look back at some of the most memorable get-togethers staged by the Grand Old Lady.MARCH 11, 1967EVERTON 1 LIVERPOOL 0This FA Cup clash pitted the holders, Everton, against the reigning league champions and produced such a demand for tickets that it was also shown on giant screens at Anfield.Alan Ball netted the only goal for the Toffees 58 years agoCredit: RexThere were  40,000 watching it across the park while 65,000 crammed into Goodison — creating the biggest single audience for an FA Cup tie outside the final.England and Toffees legend Alan Ball scored the winning goal.NOVEMBER 6, 1982EVERTON 0 LIVERPOOL 5Fans in the Kop still sing about how Ian Rush savaged his boyhood club in what was Everton’s heaviest-ever derby defeat at Goodison.But they could also chant the name of Glenn Keeley, who had joined Everton on loan from Blackburn the previous week due to defensive injuries.Peter Beardsley helps Ian Rush enjoy his four-goal destructionCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe had barely played thanks to a contract stand-off at Ewood Park.And he later admitted that a new law that players would automatically be sent off for professional fouls had by–passed him.Liverpool were already a Rush strike ahead when Keeley hauled down Kenny Dalglish darting through in the 37th minute and was forced into the long walk.Rush then ran riot to finish the match with four goals and Keeley never played for Everton again.While legendary goalkeeper Neville Southall was in such a state of shock he was loaned to Port Vale to recover.MAY 3, 1989EVERTON 0 LIVERPOOL 0Goodison will likely be as raucous as ever tonight but there will be plenty there who look back at the saddest Merseyside derby. The game was Liverpool’s first league game after the Hillsborough disaster 18 days earlier.Fans carried 95 intertwined Liverpool and Everton scarves in memory of those who died, that tragic figure rising to 97.The entire city was united in raw grief and despair yet the 46,000 present broke into a deafening chant of “Merseyside, Merseyside” following the minute’s silence – perhaps the most unforgettable moment of them all in Goodison’s 132-year history.FEBRUARY 20, 1991EVERTON 4 LIVERPOOL 4The Liverpool Echo headlined this clash the “match of a lifetime”.And Everton went behind four times, with Tony Cottee scoring his second of the game right at the end of extra-time to salvage a draw.Peter Beardsley netted for Liverpool in a sensational drawCredit: RexTony Cottee popped up at the death to earn Everton a replayCredit: 2002 Getty ImagesBut the aftermath brought even bigger drama, as Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish sensationally resigned 48 hours later — unable any more to carry the toll and trauma of the Hillsborough disaster, having been to as many funerals as he could.The Reds were the First Division champions and again top of the table going into this FA Cup fifth-round replay but Dalglish’s sudden departure arguably cost them a second successive title defence — and began a 30-year wait for another one.The venue for the second replay — imagine that these days — was also Goodison, decided on the toss of a coin. And under caretaker-manager Ronnie Moran, Liverpool lost 1-0.APRIL 16, 2001EVERTON 2 LIVERPOOL 3The Reds had not won at Goodison in 11 years but had to win this one to keep alive their bid to reach the Champions League for the first time.Gary McAllister hit an incredible late winnerCredit: Times Newspapers LtdThe midfielder hailed his long-range clincherCredit: GettyEverton stopper Paul Gerrard was crushed after conceding the strikeCredit: ReutersGerard Houllier’s side were level in the 93rd minute and facing frustration.But nobody reckoned on Gary McAllister. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was 44 yards out and, with all of Goodison expecting him to deliver a free-kick to the far post, he produced an outrageous strike that beat goalkeeper Paul Gerrard as his near post.Liverpool went on to win a treble — of both domestic trophies and the Uefa Cup. More

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    ‘Now everyone’s calling me it…’ – Declan Rice reveals hilarious new nickname he has among Arsenal team-mates

    DECLAN RICE is known as the Horse to his Arsenal team-mates — and he is still hoping to gallop to a famous title success.The £105million star revealed his new nickname as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare for the home straight in this Premier League campaign.Arsenal star Declan Rice revealed his new nicknameRice’s Arsenal team-mates call him the Horse after a series of impressive performancesCredit: GettyArsenal, sweating on the fitness of forward Kai Havertz following a hamstring scare during their Dubai winter training trip, visit Leicester on Saturday.Rice and Co are six points off leaders Liverpool and will be keeping an eye on the Merseyside derby at Everton tonight — the Reds’ game in hand.Arne Slot’s Kop side also face tough matches at Aston Villa and Manchester City this month and Rice feels his fitness and form are ramping up at just the right time.On his new nickname, he said: “It’s positive. Oleksandr Zinchenko started it then Jorginho went with it — now everyone’s calling me it.Read More on Arsenal“I think it’s because they think I can run all day, that I’m athletic, my ability to go again, my sustainability and availability to the team.“Even two days since the last game, I’m running around and they’re thinking I’m a mad man. I don’t mind the nickname but I just have to keep it going.”Only Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has played more minutes than Rice, 26, since August 2022.A toe injury in November kept him out of the only Arsenal game he missed in that two-year period.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has not had the greatest of campaigns but the midfielder feels good about ending the season on a high.Rice, speaking to Sky Sports, said: “It probably was a slower start for me, coming off the back of the Euros. Because I’ve been so consistent over the last few years. But I’m hitting form and full fitness at the right time. Jamie Carragher points out Declan Rice’s moment of genius after Myles Lewis-Skelly copied Erling Haaland’s celebration“I knew I had to up my game, up my level. Over the last few months, I’ve been watching lots of clips, sitting down with analysts and seeing where I can improve. There’s been a gradual, good increase so I need to keep going.”Rice also revealed that only since he left West Ham and joined Arsenal in 2023 has he been more focused on his nutrition.He said: “I never really took to that side of the game until the nutritionist at Arsenal sat me down, went through it properly and showed me how your body works.“And what you have to be eating and drinking constantly to be at the top of your game.Chasing Liverpool“That’s a really important part and with the number of games we’re playing, it’s probably the most important part. Once we’ve played, it’s how we go again in a few days’ time.“It’s really tough. Every player has a different routine and lives differently. The staff at the club keep us going. You’re away from home a lot — there’s hotels, travel and a lot of away games.“There’s a lot in the mind but when you’re competing for stuff at the top end of the game, it’s about how much you want it.“That’s why I keep myself going and I know it’s the same for my team-mates as this year we want to achieve some really good things.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAs for catching Slot’s side, Rice said: “There’s a long way to go. We can only keep believing, working and having full trust we can achieve great things.“It’s down to us to get that over the line. Big things are coming. We must stay positive and keep going.” More

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    Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr reveals how Man City fans’ trolling tifo massively backfired

    VINICIUS JR has revealed how Manchester City fans’ trolling tifo massively backfired last night.The Real Madrid star joined teammates at the Etihad for the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Pep Guardiola’s men.Vinicius Jr claims a trolling tifo from Man City fans backfired massively last nightCredit: RexThe banner mocked Vinicius Jr by showing Rodri with the Ballon d’Or trophyCredit: RexThe meeting marked the fourth successive year the two giants had met in Europe.And it was Real who came out on top after Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic late winner to down City 3-2.But before kick-off, there was a major talking point as home fans unfurled a banner mocking Vinicius Jr and Real fans.It showed a picture of City star Rodri kissing his Ballon d’Or trophy along with the words: “Stop crying your heart out.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe tifo was in reference to October’s Ballon d’Or award ceremony, which saw Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to football’s top individual prize.Real Madrid chiefs were left incensed when they discovered their Brazilian maestro had finished runner-up.And the Spanish club ended up boycotting the award ceremony as Rodri, who was injured at the time and remains sidelined with the same ACL problem, collected his award on crutches.City’s tifo looked to have worked a treat as they twice went ahead, with Erling Haaland’s second goal coming from the penalty spot in the 80th minute.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut after Kylian Mbappe had netted the first equaliser, former City youngster Brahim Diaz levelled things up again in the 86th minute before Bellingham struck his 92nd minute winner.The England star was teed up by Vinicius Jr for the defining strike.Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision by Man City to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan after Real Madrid horror showAnd Real’s flying winger now admits he was fired up to perform after seeing City fans’ tifo in the stands.He said: “I saw the banner. Whenever the opposing fans do things like that they give me more strength to have a great game and here I have done it.”On the win, Vinicius Jr added: “They know our history, everything we do in this competition.“It is the fifth time we come here, it is always very cold, but this time we have won and we have to continue this.” More

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    Exeter 2 Nottingham Forest 2 (2-4 pens): Premier League high-flyers survive huge scare against 10-men League One side

    NECO WILLIAMS scored the winning penalty in a shootout as Nottingham Forest survived a huge scare in Devon.With the game tied at 2-2 after 23 MINUTES of stoppages and another half an hour of extra-time, the game went to penalties.Josh Magennis netted the first goal from close rangeCredit: GettyTaiwo Awoniyi put Forest into the lead before the breakCredit: GettyMagennis was again on the scoresheet to level for Exeter in the second halfCredit: GettyMatz Sels was the hero for ForestCredit: PAHeartbreaking for the League One minnows, Rees Cole and Angus MacDonald failed to convert theirs and Williams stood up to fire the decisive penalty to win 4-2 in the shootout.Josh Magennis had Forest rocking when he fired Exeter into a fifth-minute lead.Romon Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi turned the game on the head by half-time, but a Willy Bony own goal, deflecting a Magennis effort past his own keeper, after the break set-up a cracker.Exeter were reduced to ten men when debutant Ed Turns was sent off with four minutes left after being given a straight red for a late tackle on Morgan Gibbs-White.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Grecians sit a whopping 58 places below Forest in football’s pecking order.And the Premier League club made ten changes to their starting line-up with only Danilio keeping his place from the side that thumped Brighton 7-0.But any complacency that this was going to be a stroll was dispelled within five minutes.Demetri Mitchell found space on the left edge of the box to shoot with his left-foot.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMatz Sels was the hero in the shootoutCredit: RexExeter put up a great fight but did not hold their nerve from the spotCredit: RexKeeper Carlos Miguel made a complete pig’s ear of it by fumbling the ball.And Magennis was on hand to fire home the rebound into the empty net.Fans hail ‘pure class’ Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis for what he did after Forest keep dream title hopes aliveForest tied the scores through a piece of good individual skill you would expect at the top level.Sosa, who scored in the third round win over Luton, was at it again by riding a couple of Exeter tackles after being played in by Ibrahim Sangare before expertly placing a shot past Whitworth.Whitworth produced a great piece of goalkeeping when he somehow managed to fling himself full-length to claw a Jack McMillan volley round the post.But Forest moved in front with a piece of lovely quality from Awoniyi.Sangare played a lovely pass into the Forest ace, with his back to goal and crowded by four Grecians defenders.And he turned on a six-pence on the end of the box to curl a superb shot past Whitworth.But Exeter were back in it after the break.From a corner, Miguel could only palm a Magennis header straight back to the striker, who shot low through a crowded six-yard box.Carlos Miguel made an error for Exeter’s openerCredit: GettyThe ball took a deflection off Boly to beat the keeper.It proved to be the last piece of the action Miguel saw as he hobbled off with a hamstring injury, with regular Matz Sels coming on.And how they needed the Belgium keeper when Niskanen exchanged passes with Magennis before his powerful low effort was saved.With 20 minutes left it was time for Forest to start bringing on their big guns. First Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White replacing Ryan Yates and Sangare.Gibbs-White combined with Anderson before seeing his powerful low shot kept out by Whitworth.Exeter were dealt a blow with four minutes left when Turns was given a harsh straight red by ref Andrew Kitchen. His tackle was a little late on Gibbs-White but the official deemed it too high.Whitworth and Awoniyi collided two minutes into the 10 added for stoppages.Both players received treatment but the Forest striker needed ten minutes of medical treatment to a head injury before being carried off on a stretcherChris Wood came on as the game had another eight minutes to go as the clock passed 10pm.And Pat Jones almost snatched a famous victory in the NINETEENTH minute of stoppage time but fired an angled effort inches wide of the left post.Then incredibly Jay Bird was put through but his effort was kept out by Sels.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd then in the 23rd minute stoppage time Gibbs-White rattled the bar.Wood saw a brilliant header kept out as Forest laid siege in extra time but Exeter held on for pens, before a heartbreaking end for the hosts.Awoniyi had to be carried off More

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    ‘Pep Guardiola is stressed, man’ – Fans fear for Man City boss as Etihad legend spotted with fresh scratches on head

    PEP GUARDIOLA has again been spotted with what appears to be more scratches on his head.The Manchester City boss, 54, watched his side surrender a late 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid at the Etihad.Fans thought they could see scratches on Pep Guardiola’s headMan City fell to a crushing late defeatCredit: AlamyCity’s last-gasp defeat leaves them with an uphill battle in the Spanish capital next week.Earlier this season, Guardiola sported several cuts on his head after City gave up a 3-0 lead to Feyenoord in the Champions League.He went on to say “I want to harm myself” before issuing an apology for the joke, claiming that he did not intend to make light of self-harming with his words.Guardiola again wore scratches on his head during City’s clash with Club Brugge last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPosting a picture of the City boss this evening, a fan on social media wrote: “Pep is stressed man.”The reigning Premier League champions had begun the night by poking fun at Vinicius Jr’s Ballon d’Or snub, with fans holding up a tifo of Rodri lifting the trophy alongside the message “Stop crying your heart out”.City then took the lead on 19 minutes, after a lengthy VAR check deemed Erling Haaland to have been onside from Josko Gvardiol’s knock down.Kylian Mbappe went on to level in fortuitous fashion, with his shinned volley beating Ederson.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSGuardiola, 54, looked dejected after the agmeCredit: GettyHaaland restored City’s lead from the penalty spot after substitute Phil Foden was brought down in the box.But City old boy Brahim Diaz equalised in the 86th minute, before Jude Bellingham broke home fans’ hearts with a stoppage time winner, with both goals a result of gaffes from the hosts.Pep Guardiola reveals fears as Man City prepare for Real Madrid in the Champions League Speaking after the game, Pep said: “Many times it happen this season. I know the quality of Real Madrid. We started the game really well in the first ten minutes and took it to them. “In the second half we tried to attack too quickly. “Sometimes it is not the best performance compared to the ones we had in the last three seasons but it happens because they [Real Madrid] are an exceptional team.”It happens many times this season. We gave away what we had.”Asked if the lapses were a result of something mental, he added: “Bad decisions, that’s all.”A distraught John Stones struggled to explain the collapse afterwards.He told Prime Video: “A few games after the Arsenal one, I don’t know how to put it into words straight away, it’s so raw and frustrating for everyone.”We were in the game until so late and then it’s two situations that happen and we concede. It’s frustrating as a defender to come away with that result.”It’s a feeling of anger and frustration.”We need to see games out better. The manager said we need to take accountability for what we do on the pitch, I think we do that. We need to step up when these bad moments happen.Guardiola previously cut his face after a clash with Feyenoord”Today we had a great opportunity to go to the Bernabeu with a 2-1 lead. It’s not done. We have to stay positive, which is difficult now.”As the manager says we need to look at ourselves and take accountability.”We were right on top at the start of the game and we know Real have quality to come out in the second half. It is avoidable from us as the eleven on the pitch. We have to do better – it’s as simple as that.”We have to keep a positive mentality and try to put it right.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCity will face Real Madrid again in the second leg next Wednesday.In the meantime, they will host Newcastle in the Premier League this Saturday.City wasted a golden opportunity to take a lead to SpainCredit: Reuters More

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    Taiwo Awoniyi injury latest: Nottingham Forest striker carried off on stretcher in FA Cup after collision with keeper

    TAIWO AWONIYI was carried off on a stretcher after a serious collision with Exeter City keeper Joe Whitworth.Whitworth came out to claim a high ball and accidentally hit Awoniyi – the striker appeared to headbutt the keeper, leaving him on the floor.Awoniyi, who had scored Nottingham Forest’s second, received treatment from club doctors and paramedics.He appeared to have been put into the recovery position but it is not clear if he lost consciousness – the striker was then carried off on a stretcher after around TEN minutes. There was good news soon after, with reports that Awoniyi was able to walk back to the changing rooms from the medical centre – he is said to have ‘looked a bit groggy’ but was walking unaided.Exeter City came close to a giant killing in a thrilling encounter but eventually fell to a penalty shootout defeat to Nuno’s side.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Caldwell ‘proud’ after losing ‘lottery’Exeter chief Gary Caldwell says their FA Cup shootout agony showed what a “special football club” he has – as “the only supporter-owned club in England.Caldwell told ITV: “I am really proud of the team and the whole football club really. “We just came up short on penalties, which is a lottery. I am really proud of the players.”I thought we were outstanding. With 10 men it was backs against the wall. We could have won or lost it near the end. It is a fantastic effort from the players.”I think it shows the potential and what they are capable of and they can raise their game.” We have to show that commitment to each other and if we do that, I am sure we have got a lot to look forward to.”]Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedNuno just ‘happy’ to go throughForest boss Nuno Espirito Santo admitted his relief at going through.He told ITV: “We started in a bad way but the response was good. “We had another setback after half-time and it became so hard. Credit to Exeter. I am happy in the end that we are going through.”And asked what his Prem high-flies could have done better, he added So many things. It was hard to play. It was a hard game.”Nuno Espirito Santo congratulates keeper Matz SelsCredit: PA–Copy linkCopiedWe ‘live’ for these Mag-estic nightsExeter skipper Josh Magennis says clubs “live for” such FA Cup occasions – after Forest finally killed them off.Magennis told ITV: “Going down to 10 men killed the momentum a little bit. I was entrusted to be captain of the team so I thought it was my responsibility to step forward and take the first penalty.”They’re not in their position in the Premier League for no reason. It’s back to bread and butter and we’ve not been in a rich vein of form. “But we can take positives from this. We can take confidence.”Everyone left the stadium knowing that was an entertaining match. These type of nights you want to live for.”Copy linkCopiedSels admits Forest made it ‘difficult’Forest keeper Matz Sels is dreaming of incredible seasons in both the Prem and FA cup.After edging out Exeter, Sels told ITV: : “We knew before the game it would be difficult. “We didn’t start the game well so I think after we came back well, we finished the game. It was just about ourselves and we made it difficult.”It is a positive to go to the next round.”Step by step. We have some important games in the league and then full focus on the cup. We try to continue as long as possible and we will see how far we can go.”Copy linkCopiedFull fifth-round drawPreston North End v BurnleyAston Villa v Cardiff CityCrystal Palace v MillwallManchester United v FulhamNewcastle United v BrightonBournemouth v WolvesManchester City v Plymouth ArgyleNottingham Forest v Ipswich TownMatches to be played on the weekend of March 1-2Copy linkCopiedIpswich next for ForestSo after three hours of action, Forest edged through to a last-16 tie with fellow Prem side Ipswich.But Nuno Espírito Santo’s men mostly celebrated their penalty triumph in low-key fashionMorgan Gibbs-White, centre, leads Forest in a mixture of joy and reliefCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFULL TIME: EXETER 2-2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST (2-4 on penalties)Neco Williams smashes into the top corner and breaks Exeter hearts.A phenomenal effort from the League One side, but Forest clinical from the spot when it mattered.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 2-3 Nottingham ForestTony Yogane has to score…great penalty. SCORES. Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 1-3 Nottingham ForestAnderson steps up for Forest…SCORES.Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 1-2 Nottingham ForestAngus MacDonald steps up for the Grecians…MISSES.It’s a cruel game. He smacked the crossbar. Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 1-2 Nottingham ForestGibbs-White for the visitors…SCORES. Advantage to the Prem side. Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 1-1 Nottingham ForestReece Cole for Exeter…SAVED by Selz.A really strong hand, tipping it round the post. Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 1-1 Nottingham ForestChris Wood up for Forest..SCORES!Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter 1-0 Nottingham ForestMagennis SCORES. Was it ever in doubt? He’s been terrific. Copy linkCopiedPenalties – Exeter vs Nottingham ForestThe penalties will be taken infront of the Exeter home terrace. Magennis has the ball, he’ll be taking the first for the home side…Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME: EXETER 2-2 NOTTINGHAM FORESTWhatever happens now, what a stunning effort from Exeter City.They take Nottingham Forest to penalties, playing almost 45 minutes with ten-men. Spot-kicks are on the way, don’t go anywhere.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest30′ – That might have been the chance. Dominguez with another first-time strike in the box – and the ball flies just wide of the left post. Exeter defend a corner moments later, the whistle imminent…Copy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest29′ – Tony Yogane hits the deck with cramp.He came on as a sub! Spot-kicks beckon – unless someone can conjure some magic from nowhere. Copy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest26′ – All the game being played in Exeter’s box now. Domingues with the strike after pinball from a corner – it flies just over the bar. Jay Bird hits the deck as Exeter try and reach that magic 120 minute mark. Copy linkCopiedFrom Justin Allen at St James ParkThis has been an extraordinary cup tie. I cannot understand where Exeter are getting all this energy from. They are down to 10 men but are hanging in there.Chris Wood should have buried that header but you have to give keeper Joe Whitworth a lot of credit for getting down low to deny him.Copy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest22′ – After those forays forward in the first half of ET, Exeter now getting deeper and deeper.They win a freekick for a foul on Jones by Sosa, milking the minutes.These next eight minutes will seem like an eternity for the home support. Copy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest19′ – Clear instructions from Nuno to stop the pot-shots from 25 yards.And twice Forest are in behind Exeter, only for last ditch blocks to stop the cross. Do that for the remaining few minutes and Forest should carve out a decent chance against this tiring defence.Moments later, Whitworth with a brilliant reaction save to deny Chris Wood from point-blank range. Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest16′ – Fantastic noise in the ground, powered by that huge, throwback terrace behind the goal. Ten-man Exeter have been fantastic.They have 15 minutes to survive and earn a deserved shot at welcoming Ipswich Town in round five. Copy linkCopiedET half-time: Exeter 2-2 Nottingham ForestTireless work from the Grecians. They scrap their way to 105 minutes and are still in this one. You feel like there’s going to be one big chance, just like the Jota strike seconds from the end of normal time. Who fancies being the hero?Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedExtra time – Exeter 2-2 Nottingham Forest12′ – A shake of the head from Nuno Santo as Elliot Anderson takes aim from 25 yards.He nearly clears the terrace behind the goal, to the delight of the capacity crowd at St James’. Forest not making their extra man count as it stands. Copy linkCopied More