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    Major broadcasting change as massive EFL derby to be shown on free-to-air TV after landmark deal

    A HUGE EFL derby is the next match to be shown on free-to-air TV as part of a landmark deal.Leeds’ clash at Elland Road against Sheffield Wednesday will be shown on ITV on Sunday.Leeds vs Sheffield Wednesday will be shown free-to-air on ITVCredit: RexSky and ITV announced they had reached an agreement to show Championship and Carabao Cup fixtures free-to-air earlier in the season. The deal started in January with the first leg of the Carabao Cup tie between Arsenal and Newcastle. Now Championship football will follow on ITV with top of the table Leeds kicking it off against Wednesday. Middlesbrough’s derby with Sunderland will then follow on ITV on Monday, February 3. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFive Championship games are scheduled to be broadcast for free over the second half of this season. And the second leg of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham is also going to be on ITV on February 6.The Premier League leaders are currently trailing 1-0. EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch said: “The EFL is home to some of the most popular and exciting competitions in world football.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And the competition for promotion places is already shaping up to be as competitive as ever across the three divisions as we head into the second half of the season.”We are delighted that this agreement between the League, ITV and Sky Sports will open them up to an even wider audience, and would like to extend our thanks to both partners for making this possible.”Wayne Rooney Eyes Pundit Spot on BBC’s Match of the Day More

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    Championship clash delayed due to medical emergency after three seconds with players sent back to the dressing room

    A CHAMPIONSHIP clash was stopped just three seconds after kick-off due to a major medical emergency.Portsmouth’s match against Middlesbrough was stopped seconds after the start.Portsmouth’s game was stopped due to a medical emergencyCredit: Focus ImagesA spectator had fallen ill in the standsCredit: Focus ImagesPompey players immediately alerted the referee, calling for help from their physios when they saw that a spectator had fallen ill.Medical staff immediately rushed into the Fratton Park crowd, and one of them was seen pumping the chest of the stricken spectator.Both sets of players kept warm by kicking the ball between each other.That was until referee Gavin Ward told them to return to the dressing room when the seriousness of the situation was known.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMedical staff spent many minutes pumping the home fan’s chest as stewards shielded the incident in the north stand with white sheets.Pompey confirmed the stoppage on social media with a brief statement.It read: “There’s been a delay to kick-off at Fratton Park due to a medical emergency in the crowd.”After over 20 minutes, the fan was lifted onto the side of the pitch on a stretcher.Most read in FootballThe fans immediately applauded as an ambulance arrived in the corner of the Fratton Park end.Both sets of fans applauded again when the stretcher, surrounded by staff with sheets, made its way to the ambulance.The players returned for their warm-ups when it was announced the kick-off would be 3.35pm.Both clubs sent their best wishes to the person involved.Pompey posted: “Our thoughts are with the supporter who is receiving medical attention.”Boro wrote: “Sending all of our thoughts and best wishes to the individual concerned.”Fans also reacted to the incident by sending their well wishes.One posted: “Hope whoever is involved is okay.”A second wrote: “Hope they’re ok.”A third commented: “Can only hope and pray that the fan at the Portsmouth game who is receiving medical treatment is ok.”A fourth said: “Wishing all the best to those involved.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother added: “Hope the person in question is going to be ok.”It was not the only game to be delayed due to a fan emergency, as Blackpool’s draw against Huddersfield was also disrupted. More

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    Supercomputer reveals when Erling Haaland will BEAT Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record after mega contract

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has revealed when Erling Haaland will BEAT Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record.The Norweigan hitman committed his future to Manchester City by signing a mega-money TEN-YEAR deal.Erling Haaland could break Alan Shearer’s Premier League scoring recordCredit: ReutersThe Newcastle legend scored 260 goals in England’s top-flightCredit: GettyHaaland, 24, will earn an astonishing £260million during the length of the contract.His wages have jumped from £375,000-per-week to £500,000-per week, making him the ninth highest-paid player in the world.The former Borussia Dortmund striker has been prolific since his move to the Premier League in 2022.He has already scored 79 goals in the competition in just 87 appearances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaaland is boasting a ratio of 0.9 goals per game and a supercomputer has predicted when he will break Shearer’s record.The Newcastle legend scored 260 times in the Prem during his career and it will not be that long until Haaland beats it.Should he continue his current scoring rate, then he will match Shearer in his 287th match.If he avoids injury and does not pick up suspensions, then this would be the 31st league game of the 2029/30 season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt would also have to be done with Man City avoiding relegation as part of the punishment if found guilty of the current lingering charges.With Haaland’s contract not set to expire until 2034, he could be well ahead of the record by that time.Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starShearer took 441 matches to hit the totalCredit: AFPHaaland could break the record in 154 fewer appearancesCredit: PAShearer took 441 matches to reach the total of 260 goals in the Prem.This means that the Norwegian ace could do the same in 154 fewer appearances.Despite only being the ninth best-paid player in the world, Haaland does now top the lot in the Prem.He has surpassed the £400,000-per-week deal that team-mate Kevin De Bruyne is on.He is also compensated better than the likes of Mohamed Salah and Casemiro, who both earn £350,000-per-week.His new deal will see him earn an astonishing £71k every day and nearly £3k per hour. More

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    Newcastle 1 Bournemouth 4: Kluivert scores hat-trick at dad’s old home as brilliant Cherries move a point off the top 4

    JUSTIN KLUIVERT produced a sensational display to TREBLE his legendary father Patrick’s St James’ Park goal tally.And his hat-trick heroics for Bournemouth sent Newcastle crashing down to earth.  Bournemouth hammered Newcastle at St James ParkCredit: ReutersAlexander Isak looks on in frustrationCredit: GettyAll the talk beforehand was about Toon chasing a club-record tenth win and Alexander Isak extending his eight-game scoring run.But it was Andoni Iraola’s brilliant Bournemouth celebrating as man of the match Kluivert’s that-trick extended their record unbeaten run to 11.The 25-year-old’s father signed for Newcastle in 2004 and scored just once at home in the top-flight during his lone season.His boy wonder DOUBLED that tally before half time and then secured the matchball with a sensational strike at the death to move his team to within a point of the Magpies.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd despite their past romance, Bournemouth felt like nothing more than an annoying ex to Eddie Howe as the Cherries burst Toon’s ten fantasy to leave him still chasing a first league win over his old flame.The visitors flew out of the traps and pinned the hosts in their own half from the off and should have taken the lead on four minutes.David Brooks curled an inswing cross from the right which forced Martin Dubravka to parry away a Dango Ouattara header.The ball fell perfectly for the onrushing Antoine Semenyo near the penalty spot, only the Ghanaian forward was left with his head in his hands as he blazed over.Most read in FootballKluivert put the Cherries aheadCredit: AFPIt was a dream day for the forwardCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNewcastle resembled a deer in the headlights as they struggled to get a touch and they failed to heed the warning signs.And by the sixth minute they were duly punished as Semenyo made amends.Wayne Rooney Eyes Pundit Spot on BBC’s Match of the DayHe travelled down the left and passed straight into the path of Justin Kluivert to hit a curling strike into the far corner.The star’s legendary father, Patrick, of course signed for Newcastle in 2004 and scored 13 times for the Magpies.This was the first time in 20 years and 155 days since a Kluivert had scored in the Premier League at St James’.The omens were not looking good for the hosts, this being the third time that Howe’s side had conceded at first at home, and they had yet to come back and secure a win.Buoyed on by their disgruntled crowd, Newcastle did start to see more of the ball but Bournemouth’s aggressive start showed no signs of slowing down.They were happy to let the Toon have it, but when they won it back, they were causing all sorts of concerns on the counter, especially down the right as they targeted Lewis Hall and Dan Burn.Bruno Guimaraes got Newcastle back levelCredit: GettyThe game was back onCredit: PATino Livramento managed to cut out one attack as the away team looked a threat every time they attacked, while a strike high and wide from Joelinton was all Newcastle could muster. Then, midway through the half, it was all level out of nowhere due to some slack marking at a set-piece.Anthony Gordon’s outswinging corner was cleared out for another, leading to a change of tactics as Hall took responsibility.The full-back’s inswinger found the unmarked Bruno Guimaraes to head past Kepa, who only managed to get a hand to it, for his second of the season.The place was rocking now but Newcastle were still struggling to find a way through, while Bournemouth still looked threatening every time they went forward.Ouattara headed over from Lewis Cook’s cross before they were rewarded for their bravery in an explosive final few seconds of the half.Guimaraes was at fault this time as he was caught on the ball 30 yards out after a pass from Burn.Kluivert put the visitor’s back in frontCredit: GettyHis scoring form continuedCredit: RexOuattara stole it and drove forward and instead of shooting he slid in Kluivert to drill home across Dubravka.There was still time for one last chance as a Hall free-kick was only cleared as far as Sandro Tonali, but the Italian’s vicious shot was excellently pushed away by Kepa.Howe replaced defender Sven Botman with Fabian Schar at the break but the sub’s sloppy passing gifted David Brooks a long-ranger but Dubravka spared his blushes.The Toon Army’s anger was mounting when Kluivert tripped Guimaraes and that turned to pure fury Outtara stabbed home – but VAR rescued Newcastle as it spotted the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.Still, Bournemouth were proving too quick and strong as Dubravka scrambled to prevent Brooks’ backheel from creeping in. It took until the 71st minute for Newcastle to register an effort on target in the second half as Burn headed straight at Kepa.In the closing stages Isak finally had his opportunity – but his 25-yard free-kick straight into the wall summed up Newcastle’s afternoon.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis day belonged to Bournemouth – in particular Kluivert – and he saved the best until last as he curled home from 25 yards for his second hat-trick of the season.And things got even better when Kieran Trippier stood off Milos Kerkez and allowed the full-back to drill home a fourth.Kluivert completes his hat-trickCredit: ReutersKluivert celebrates his hat-trickCredit: RexMilos Kerkez sealed a 4-1 thumpingCredit: PABut Kluivert was the man of the momentCredit: Reuters More

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    Tyrell Malacia ‘LEAVING Man Utd on loan in January’ despite Ruben Amorim struggling to fill position

    TYRELL MALACIA is reportedly set for a loan move away from Manchester United.The Dutchman has been blighted by injury since his 2022 arrival from Feyenoord.Tyrell Malacia is reportedly on course to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: ALAMYThe defender is said to be on the verge of leaving Old Trafford on loanCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim’s replacing of Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford dugout seemingly gave the defender a glimmer of hope of salvaging his Red Devils career.But according to reports, the left-back is set to leave the Theatre of Dreams – despite Amorim’s struggle to fill the position.Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof reported: “Tyrell Malacia is leaving Manchester United.”Sources close to the player have confirmed this.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”The left-back is close to an agreement with a new club and will be loaned to a top European competition.”Ruben Amorim has given approval for the loan.”News of Malacia’s seemingly imminent departure comes just days after Amorim revealed he wants to keep his current crop of players intact.The Portuguese gaffer said: “I want to keep my players, I’m focused on these players.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I don’t know what is going to happen in this window, we’ll see.”But they are our players, so we have control on that. Ruben Amorim warns Man Utd stars he’ll learn more about them vs Southampton than against Arsenal and Liverpool”We decide on that.”Sometimes it’s harder for the players because they have some information.”And you can feel it in every team. It’s like that.”Manchester United will be back in action on Sunday, welcoming Brighton to Old Trafford. More

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    EFL clash delayed after medical emergency in crowd during match aired live on Sky Sports

    AN EFL clash aired on Sky Sports was delayed after an emergency in the crowd.Blackpool’s League One match against Huddersfield Town was halted in the 16th minute after a signal from the stands.Blackpool’s clash with Huddersfield was halted due to a crowd emergencyCredit: GettyBlackpool’s official social media account released a statement following the stoppage.It read: “Stoppage in play as a fan in the stadium is being treated for a medical emergency.”We send them our best wishes.”Play was resumed after seven minutes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBlackpool’s social media account added: “Play has restarted and we wish everyone involved the very best.”Fans reacted to the news on social media with many sending well wishes.One posted: “I hope the fan is ok.”A second wrote: “I hope they are alright.”Most read in FootballA third commented: “Thoughts are with those affected.”Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starA fourth said: “Hoping it is nothing serious!”Another added: “Praying everyone is fine.”At the time of the stoppage Blackpool were leading the match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Rob Apter.The Tangerines doubled their advantage deep into added time in the first half through Albie Morgan.However, the Terriers fought back with goals from Joe Taylor and Brodie Spencer to level the match and earn a point. More

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    Garry Brooke dead at 64: Tottenham star who won three trophies in four years dies as club pay heartbreaking tribute

    FORMER Spurs star Garry Brooke who won the Uefa Cup and two FA Cups has died aged 64.The midfielder passed away on Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with illness.Ex-Tottenham star Garry Brooke has died at the age of 64Credit: GettyBrooke won three trophies in four years at the clubCredit: GettyBrooke, who was born in Bethnal Green, East London, joined the club as a ten-year-old in 1971.Ten years later, he was a substitute in the 100th FA Cup final, coming on for superstar Ricky Villa in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Wembley.The Englishman watched from the bench five days later as the Argentine World Cup winner produced a memorable piece of individual magic and scored twice to win the replay 3-2.Despite suffering with a long injury lay-off the next season, Brooke recovered to play in the 1982 FA Cup final and subsequent replay against QPR, both times as a substitute, collecting a second winner’s medal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA serious car accident in February 1983 left him fighting for his life and he was never the same player again – though he did play a part in the early rounds of Spurs’ 1983/84 UEFA Cup success.Brooke, a father-of-two, played for a number of other clubs, including Norwich, Dutch side Groningen, Wimbledon, Brentford and Reading before moving into non-league.After playing professionally, he coached in local schools and also worked as a matchday reporter for the Press Association and OPTA stats gurus at both Spurs and Leyton Orient.A statement from Tottenham said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Garry Brooke this morning, following a lengthy battle with illness. Most read in Football”Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly difficult time.”Norwich City posted: “All at Norwich City are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Garry Brooke after a battle with illness. “We pass on our sincere condolences to Garry’s loved ones at this sad time.”Osvaldo “Ossie” Ardiles, who managed Brooke from 1978 through to 1985, said on social media: “Very very sad news. Gary was a wonderful player and even more a wonderful friend. “My thoughts and prayers with your family and friends. “Very honoured to have played football with you and been your friend. Rest in peace dear Brooksy.” More

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    Inside stadium opened by Sir Alex Ferguson and used by Luke Littler’s pal now up for sale for just £500,000 on Rightmove

    A FOOTBALL stadium opened by Sir Alex Ferguson is up for sale for just £500,000.The Valley Road ground was the home of Manchester-based outfit Flixton FC.Valley Road is up for auction next weekCredit: RightmoveThe ground has been listed on Rightmove for £500,000Credit: RightmoveThe ground has been unoccupied since Flixton FC dissolved in 2012Credit: RightmoveSir Alex Ferguson opened the ground back in 1995Credit: GettyThe once-popular club was formed in 1960 but was dissolved in 2012 after falling on hard times.Flixton last played in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division but had reached the Northern Premier League in the 1990s.After the club dissolved, the Valley Road ground became unoccupied, having been opened back in 1995 by Manchester United legend Fergie.It has not been completely disused since then, as Sunday League games have been played there.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Luke Littler’s friend and popular YouTuber AngryGinge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, has used the ground for an Under-18s team that he manages.The ground will go under the hammer next week after being listed on the property website Rightmove.A guide price of £500,000 has been set on the ground by SDL Property Auctions, part of Eddisons.The auction will open on January 22 for 24 hours with bidders hoping to win the ground.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEddison’s national director, Andy Thompson, has suggested that the aim is to keep the ground for a football club rather than redevelop the site.He said: “We’ve had good interest.Non-league stars go SWIMMING on their pitch as entire stadium covered in water as Storm Bert wreaks havocValley Road has got plenty of interest from inside and outside of the sporting worldCredit: RightmoveIt is located behind a housing estateCredit: RightmoveIt has recently been used by Sunday League sidesCredit: Rightmove”Importantly, we’ve had interest from the sporting world.”People looking to keep it as a football club and as a community site rather than it being targeted by housing developers, albeit we’ve had a broad mix of interest.”The winning bidder will claim the ground as well as a spacious two-storey clubhouse, a car park and changing rooms.They will also be buying a former training field on the six-acre site.Who are these famous footballers? More