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    England star spotted at darts in Luke Littler shirt holding up bizarre message to his Premier League manager

    ENGLAND star Lewis Dunk was spotted holding up a bizarre sign as he cheered on Luke Littler last night.The 18-year-old sensation beat Chris Dobey, Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall en route to Premier League Darts victory yesterday.Lewis Dunk was seen holding up a sign about his manager Fabian HurzelerCredit: XThe defender was also spotted by a fan holding beerCredit: XLuke Littler won last night’s event at the Brighton CentreCredit: PAThe action on night five of the competition came from Brighton and their club captain Dunk was pictured in the crowd.Dunk was seen holding a pint of beer while wearing a replica of Littler’s trademark purple shirt.Sky Sports cameras cut to him in the stands and the defender was seen holding up a hand-written sign.It had Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s name scribbled on it with the words “in” and “out” crossed out several times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found it hilarious, with one saying: “Dunk with this sign cracked me up.”Another added: “Having a great time by the looks of it.”A third reacted: “Why is Lewis Dunk at the darts with a Hurzeler Out/in sign?????”Dunk is currently out injured and has not featured in the Seagulls’ last four games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 33-year-old has been capped six times by England and was part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euros last summer.Brighton face Fulham tomorrow and Dunk will reportedly miss out again due to injury.Luke Littler reveals ‘pint was thrown at Nathan Aspinall’ as Premier League Darts is marred by ‘crazy’ crowd incident He is not the only Premier League player to have been spotted at the darts after Tottenham pair James Maddison and Brennan Johnson were seen at Ally Pally for the World Championships just hours after drawing 2-2 to Wolves in December.Dunk’s sign was aimed at manager Fabian HurzelerCredit: Getty More

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    Ex-West Ham star’s Wag breaks down in tears after ‘scum’ burglars ransack home while they were out for son’s birthday

    EX-WEST HAM star Nicky Maynard and his family fell victim to a burglary while out celebrating their son’s birthday.His wife Tara Maynard was left in tears as she returned home to find it ransacked.Tara Maynard broke down in tears as she revealed her home had been burgledShe spoke of an eerie feeling the morning after the incidentHandbags and watches were stolen from the propertyCredit: INSTAGRAM @taramays25Tara revealed her heartbreak as she put out an appealThe family were out celebrating son Trey’s 12th birthday at the time of the incidentCredit: INSTAGRAM @taramays25Tara, a fashion designer, revealed to her 675,000 Instagram followers that her house had been broken into.She fought back the tears as she described the extent of the burglary, with countless watches and designer handbags taken from the property.Even her antibiotics were stolen and her two boys’ safes broken into – stealing the money they had been saving up.Tara, 35, said in an Instagram video: “Well I tell you what working hard gets you girls, and going out for a meal for your son’s 12th birthday – to come home to be absolutely everything has been taken, like everything.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We’ve been out for an hour for Trey’s birthday and they’ve literally ransacked the whole place.”Like even the little kids’ safes with the cash in that they’ve been saving for Christmas and birthdays, they’ve literally taken the lot.'”Addressing her followers, she said: ‘”If anybody hears or they’re selling any of my bags girls, everybody knows what I’ve got.”You all know what jewellery I’ve got. Then please, please tell me.’Most read in FootballShowing how the burglars even broke into their sons’ money boxes, she added: ‘Like, what scum on earth?’The family had been out celebrating their son Trey’s 12th birthday at the time of the incident.Nicky and Tara Maynard both put out appealsCredit: INSTAGRAM @taramays25Police suspect a £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion may have been an inside job as devastated Man City breaks silence Maynard, 38, said he heard footsteps in the gravel as they returned home – but their neighbours were not aware of the burglary taking place.A camera was later found in the bushes outside their home which is believed to have been used to spy on them.In another video taken in the morning after the burglary, Tara again broke down in tears as she described the “eerie feeling” she has been left with.Police are investigating the incident as Tara spoke about needing her mum with her to re-enter the property.Both Maynard and Tara have put out appeals to the public to keep an eye out for the belongings, with at least 30 handbags, as well as Cartier and Rolex watches and three Van Cleef bracelets all gone.Tara believes a “highly professional” gang targeted their home following a spate of burglaries in the Cheshire area.Jack Grealish fell victim to a burglary nearby on December 27 when he was playing for Manchester City. More

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    ‘Dock them a week’s wages, now’ – Fans fume as Tottenham waste dangerous free-kick with routine that ‘sums season up’

    TOTTENHAM fans were left raging after a free-kick routine from the training ground failed in disastrous fashion.Spurs suffered a shocking 18th defeat of the season last night, losing to AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in their Europa League last-16 first leg tie.Spurs messed up a free-kick routineCredit: TNT SPORTSJames Maddison and Son Heung-min’s short passes did not workCredit: TNT SPORTSKevin Danso then chipped the ball to nobodyCredit: TNT SPORTSThe Dutch side went ahead via a comical own goal by Lucas Bergvall and things soon got worse for Ange Postecoglou’s men as they chased an equaliser.Towards the end of a frustrating first-half, Spurs won a free-kick just outside the box.Most expected a shot given James Maddison’s set-piece ability, but he instead passed short to Son Heung-min.But the pre-rehearsed routine went horribly wrong as Son’s lay back to Maddison went behind him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAZ players swarmed the captain and he passed back to Kevin Danso, who then booted the ball out of play to ironic cheers from the home support.It left fans fuming, with one saying: “Dock them a weeks wages. Now.”Another added: “This kind of summed our season up.”TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton called it “a real waste”.Most read in Europa LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSPostecoglou slammed last night’s performance, saying: “It was not a great night for us. We were too passive, not aggressive enough and nowhere near the level we should be at.“That’s what we will have to address. It is a disappointing result – but a really disappointing performance.’Horrendous’ – Jamie Carragher reveals moment Postecoglou’s Tottenham reign changed and they’ve been ‘awful’ ever since“We didn’t get to grips with any part of the game. We struggled to gain any momentum with the ball.“It was a tricky surface but we knew that from yesterday and just didn’t tackle the challenges we had out there.“I don’t think it’s a matter of effort or attitude. I don’t think it is going out there and not trying.“But we didn’t really have the right mindset to tackle an away fixture in Europe.”Spurs legend Les Ferdinand said he would not have used the turf as an excuse, telling TNT Sports: “I am not sure I would have blamed the pitch. AZ played alright on it.”Son was also unhappy with the display, saying: “This was nowhere near the level we should be in terms of performance.“This is very disappointing, including from myself, and  a big wake-up call ahead of the biggest game of our season next week.“It is tough playing away from home in the Europa League. We were sloppy and not performing how we should.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Everyone is disappointed and we have to look at ourselves. No excuses and it was nowhere near good enough. But it is just 1-0 and the tie is not finished.“Next week we have to be much better than tonight.” More

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    Bargain Brighton signing Malick Yalcouye dubbed ‘next Kante’ and came through prestigious academy that produced Toure

    BRIGHTON could have unearthed another hidden gem after the acquisition of 19-year-old Malick Yalcouye on a five-year deal.The midfielder left his home country, Mali, as a teenager to move to the Ivory Coast and chase his football dreams by joining the famed ASEC Mimosas academy which produced the Toure brothers, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou, among others.Malick Yalcouye is tipped to be the next big thing for BrightonCredit: PAMalick Yalcouye was named Man of the Match in the Champions League for Sturm GrazCredit: GettyYalcouye signed for Brighton from IFK Goteborg last summer for £6million, having only joined the Swedish side in the February before for around €400,000. In the Swedish Allsvenskan league, Yalcouye was dubbed the next N’Golo Kante due to his ability to cover ground and hunt the ball like the legendary Chelsea midfielder.Brighton were willing to pay the hefty fee for a player who had been in Europe for less than six months. But they immediately loaned him out to Austrian side Sturm Graz, where he has played 15 league games, helping his side top the Austrian Bundesliga.He’s also played eight times in the Champions League, gaining invaluable experience on his developmental journey.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe rationale behind the decision to loan him out, despite his strong pre-season performance, was to ensure that his young shoulders weren’t burdened with being the record sale for Goteborg, nor tasked with replacing the likes of Moisés Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister straight away.Brighton had a similar plan for Caicedo when they first signed him from Independiente del Valle in 2021 on a four-year deal.The main midfielder at the time was Yves Bissouma, so to allow Caicedo to develop Brighton chairman Tony Bloom and the sporting directors agreed it was best for him to go out on loan to Belgian side Beerschot.By the time he returned from his loan spell, he was ready for the Premier League and stepped in perfectly under then-manager Graham Potter. Most read in FootballHis success was so evident that both Chelsea and Liverpool were willing to break the Premier League transfer record to sign him.Mac Allister also followed a similar loan development path before returning to explode at the Amex.Sun Sport sources at Brighton say the club is very happy with the midfielder’s development so far in Austria and believe he’s ahead of schedule, possibly being ready for the Premier League squad next season.Brighton players in tunnel post match after beating Bournemouth 2-1Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler also described him as a potential world-class player when he first arrived at the club.He said, “We are really pleased to bring Malick to the club. He is a talented midfielder with lots of potential to develop into a top-class player. “He’s excited about this next stage of his career, and we’re looking forward to helping him progress.” More

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    Roy Keane tipped to replace Ruben Amorim as Man Utd manager and ‘ruffle a few feathers’

    TEDDY  SHERINGHAM  would put his old skipper Roy Keane in charge of Manchester United — if Ruben Amorim gets axed.Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane, 53, has worked as a TV pundit since leaving his assistant manager role at Nottingham Forest in 2019.Teddy Sheringham would put his old skipper Roy Keane in charge of Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyRuben Amorim faces pressure at UnitedCredit: AlamyAnd ex-England forward Sheringham said: “Roy’s been out of work for a little while now.“I wouldn’t be averse to having him back at the football club.“But there’s only one role for Roy Keane and he needs to be the leader.“If they’re thinking about changing Amorim, it would be a leadership coup to get Roy in.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDSheringham told Prime Casino: “There’s no leaders — you need leaders at top football clubs.“Get Roy Keane in there to ruffle a few feathers, make sure they all understand what they should be doing and do it.”Keane lifted SEVEN Prem titles at United and the Champions League in 1999 as part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Treble-winning side. But he left in 2005 after a falling out with Sir Alex – moving to Celtic where he would retire as a player.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKeane moved into coaching with Sunderland in 2006 for two years and later Ipswich from 2009-2011. The former Ireland international also worked as Martin O’Neill’s assistant for the national side from 2013-2018. Ruben Amorim says Man Utd must make more of opportunities after draw with Real Sociedad Ruben Amorim’s United are languishing in 14th with his future already in question just four months after replacing Erik ten Hag. Keane actually opened up on taking the United job last year when Ten Hag was facing the sack. But he said on The Overlap: “They’re not gonna be asking me. They just wouldn’t. They just wouldn’t.”Former United star Mikel Silvestre has also backed Keane for a role at Old Trafford.He said: “I think it would be great.  The thing is with Roy, he always treated everybody exactly the same way. It didn’t matter if you were a new signing, an old guy, the manager, everybody.”That’s how he got respect. That’s how Sir Alex got respect. If you treat everybody the same, no problem.”Keane has talked down accepting the United job beforeCredit: Getty More

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    Jose Mourinho claims 3-1 Fenerbahce loss at home to Rangers was a ‘GOOD result’ then pretends to fall asleep

    JOSE MOURINHO pretended to fall asleep as he claimed Fenerbahce’s 3-1 defeat to Rangers was a “good result.”The two sides clashed in Istanbul for the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.Jose Mourinho reckoned Fenerbahce’s 3-1 defeat to Rangers was a ‘good result’Credit: TNT SportsThe Special One then pretended to fall asleep while being asked a long questionCredit: TNT SportsFenerbahce boasted stars including Milan Skriniar, Dusan Tadic and Edin Dzeko in their starting XI.While Rangers looked to upset the odds under new interim boss Barry Ferguson.And the Scots did exactly that as they raced into a sixth minute lead through Cyriel Dessers.Galatasaray levelled on the half hour mark through Alexander Djiku.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Rangers went into the break 2-1 up thanks to Vaclav Cerny’s strike.The Glasgow side then held strong in the second half before Cerny struck again in the 81st minute to secure a 3-1 win.It means Fenerbahce must score at least twice in next week’s Ibrox tie just to take it to extra time.But despite the setback, boss Mourinho reckons it was a “good result” for the Turks.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe said: “We were very bad everywhere. I think it’s not fair to say we were very bad in defence, because we were very bad everywhere.”Maybe you laugh, but for me it was a good result, because the way we performed the result could be bigger than this.Jose Mourinho refuses to rule out managing Celtic or Rangers as he opens door to stunning Scottish football move “I know that Jack Butland made three fantastic saves. I know that there is, I think, a penalty, but to speak about the referee after this performance, I don’t think it’s ethical.”The chances we had to score we didn’t. The dynamic in midfield was not good. Defensively, we made incredible mistakes. We never controlled that.”They defended a lot with the block very low, a good and dangerous counter-attack. So we deserve the punishment of this result.”But if somebody later wants to ask me do I think it’s over, no, I don’t think it’s over. There is 90 or 120 minutes to play.”It’s the only positive thing. And from this game, I don’t take any positives. Everything went wrong.”The only thing I tell them is, don’t celebrate too much. Because there is a second match. It’s my only advice.”Later on during his post-match press conference, Mourinho pretended to nod off as he listened to a lengthy question.The Special One closed his eyes and drooped his head to one side as he simulated a snoring snooze.And fans were left in stitches by Mourinho’s behaviour, with one saying: “Mourinho can act in the best movie industry in the world.”Another declared: “Classic Jose time.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Think Jose’s had enough.”Another added: “Oh my word.” More

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    Former Premier League star dubbed best dressed manager ever as fans gush ‘make him the new James Bond’

    IMPECCABLY dressed former Premier League star Segundo Castillo had fans putting him forward as a contender for the next James Bond.Castillo had loan moves to Everton and Wolves from 2008-2010 while signed to Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. Segundo Castillo had fans putting him forward as a contender for the next James BondCredit: AFPThe ex-Prem star dressed in a cream and white tuxedoCredit: GettyFans were loving the lookCredit: GettyHe stopped playing in 2020 and moved into coaching two years later with Barcelona S.C in Ecuador. Castillo’s coaching career might have flown under the radar but his matchday outfits certainly have not. The ex-midfielder rocked up in a cream and black tuxedo for Barcelona S.C’s 3-0 Copa Libertadores win over Corinthians. And fans were left in awe as one said: “What a man!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Must be hitting the town straight after the game.”One joked: “When you have Kick Off at 8pm and Prom at 10pm.”Another hailed: “Make him the new James Bond.” Castillo only made nine appearances for Wolves and 13 for Everton – scoring one goal for the Toffees. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHis career also took him to Mexico and Saudi Arabia as well as his stints in England and back home in Ecuador.Castillo was capped 87 times for Ecuador – playing every minute of their World Cup campaign in 2006.He began coaching on an interim basis with ex-club Barcelona SC before taking over full time last year. Castillo jostles with Frank Lampard during the 2006 World CupCredit: ReutersHe had a loan spell with EvertonCredit: Action Images – Reuters More

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    Moment football player is smacked over his head by ‘wife after cheating on her’ causing chaos at Sunday league game

    THIS is the shocking moment a footballer is smacked in the head by a fuming woman after he allegedly cheated on her, a man claims.The unfortunate footage shows how the local Sunday league game descended into chaos after the pitch-side attack.Seconds before the woman makes contact with the footballer’s headCredit: XThe moment of impact which sent the man stumbling forwardsCredit: XThe footballer was left on his knees holding the back of his headCredit: XOne of the rival players appeared to reveal what provoked the attackCredit: XA passionate football vlog from Newall Green FC, Manchester, caught the moment the man was smacked by a spectator who is said to be his wife.The short clip from during the match shows a number of players from the opposition’s team waiting around on the sidelines.Several are kicking around a ball as others are simply standing around talking.One player, kitted out in all red, can be seen walking away with his head held low back towards the group of substitutions. read more in football momentsAfter a few steps a woman in all black tracksuit makes a quick and ferocious dash up behind him.As she approaches, the man turns his head before appearing to be hit by a water bottle held by the woman.Sprays are seen flying across the grass as the man simply continues to walk as he ignores the now mad spectator.Just a second later, the woman makes another beeline for the footballer and manages to smack him on the back of the head. Most read in FootballHe falls to his knees on the pitch a few moments later still holding his head in pain.At one point he even looks as if he is checking for blood.Moment football coach headbutts rivalThe man walks away with his head down as he rubs the spot where he was whacked.After almost 15 seconds of being left in agony, his teammates finally come over and check up on their wounded ally.The camera then cuts to another teammate speaking to the woman.The bizarre altercation was noticed by almost everyone at the game being played in the Cheshire & Manchester Sunday League.The fellow players seemingly had no idea of the brewing issueCredit: XHis teammates go over and check on the hit player as she continues to hold his headCredit: XOne of the Newall Green players can be seen coming over to the team’s cameraman and explaining the backstory behind the ferocious hit.He claimed: “One of their teams cheated on his Mrs. “His Mrs has just come and cracked him on the pitch.”Newall Green even labelled the moment as “the best Sunday league moment in history” as they shared the clip on social media.One video of the pitch-side strike has already amassed over a million views on X.It comes just weeks after a player in the Turkish top division was sent off for slapping his own teammate.Kayserispor’s Stephane Bahoken was shown a red card just 23 minutes into his side’s clash against fellow Super Lig side Sivasspor.It’s not the first time that teammates have had a barney in the middle of the pitch.Famously Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer got physical back in 2005 when on the books at Newcastle.READ MORE SUN STORIESBoth players were sent off that day with the fight spilling over into the changing room after their dismissals.Arsenal duo Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko also both lost their cool last season against Nottingham Forest.At the end of the clip one of the man’s teammates tries to reason with the womanCredit: X More