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    Former Premier League manager Garry Monk SACKED with Cambridge United bottom of League One

    FORMER Premier League manager Garry Monk has been sacked as boss of Cambridge United.Monk, 45, leaves the club after under a year in charge which has seen him lead the side to just nine wins.Garry Monk has been sacked as Cambridge United managerCredit: AlamyCambridge have been in woeful formCredit: AlamyCambridge United majority owner Paul Barry said: “We would like to thank Garry for his hard work and commitment to Cambridge United over the last 12 months.”He really bought into the Club during his time with us and we are all very disappointed that it has not worked out in the way we would all have hoped.”In the end, the table does not lie and it is the right moment to make a change as we conclude the first part of our football review.”There are 15 games of this season remaining, and we must continue to fight together to preserve our League One status over the coming weeks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”At the same time, we will use this period to plan strategically for the next chapter of the Football Club. We will say more about this in the week.”Cambridge are currently rock bottom of League One, sitting some eight points off safety.Monk’s side lost 1-0 to Exeter City at home on Saturday, extending a torrid run that has seen them win just two of their last 21 games in all competitions.Monk’s contract with Cambridge United was set to run until June 2026.Most read in FootballGarry Monk’s managerial careerA brief look into the coaching career of Garry Monk…Swansea City, 2016-2015Wins: 28Draws: 17Defeats: 32Leeds United, 2016-2017Wins: 27Draws: 9Defeats: 17 Middlesbrough, 2017Wins: 12Draws: 5Defeats: 9Birmingham City, 2018-2019Wins: 19Draws: 20Defeats: 20Sheffield Wednesday, 2019-2020Wins: 19Draws: 14Defeats: 25Cambridge United, 2024-2025Wins: 9Draws: 12Defeats: 28CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe retired centre-back previously worked as Swansea boss, taking charge of them during their spell in the Premier League.He has also managed Leeds, Middlesbrough, Birmingham and Sheffield Wednesday throughout his ten-year coaching career.‘He’s perfect for Man Utd’ – Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop strikerMonk’s departure from Cambridge United comes after the news that sporting director Ben Strang left the club earlier this week.Strang, who first joined Cambridge in 2011 as a chief scout, left the League One outfit by mutual agreement with the owners and the board. More

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    ‘Little dig’ say fans as James Maddison hits back at Roy Keane criticism with brutal celebration after scoring v Man Utd

    JAMES MADDISON hit back at Roy Keane with a clever celebration after he was criticised by the pundit.The Spurs midfielder reacted quickest to fire home against Manchester United after Lucas Bergvall’s shot was saved by Andre Onana.James Maddison performed his trademark darts celebrationCredit: Sky SportsHe then made a shushing gesture with his fingerCredit: Sky SportsHe celebrated with his trademark dart throw before placing his finger over his lips to shush the camera.The shush appeared to be directed at Keane over comments he made this week claiming Maddison would not be a difference-maker when he returned from injury.Keane said: “We saw Maddison at Tamworth, he was taken off. Tamworth are non-league.”People say Maddison’s the man. When is he going to step up to the plate? He got relegated with Leicester and he’ll get relegated with Spurs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Maddison isn’t bad, when he’s not at the darts, but let me tell you…”If you think he’s going to come back and get Spurs into the top six, you’re in cuckoo land.”He’s good, he’s a talented player. But if you’re a player in the Spurs dressing room and Maddison’s back in the squad, you wouldn’t be looking and going ‘oh Jesus – he’s back today. We’re going to be fine’.”England have a squad of 300 and he can’t even get in that. You kid yourselves everybody.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIan Wright hit back at Keane and showed support for Maddison, telling him he had to silence the Irishman.Maddison took just 13 minutes to make an impact on his return from injury and made sure to send a message to Keane.’Just lost it’ – Prem icon reveals Roy Keane’s two and a half hour dressing room rant about yoga and LUCOZADE after lossAsked about the celebration, Maddison said: “There’s been a little bit of outside noise this week. People have their opinion, so I wanted to do my talking on the pitch. “The gaffer always blocks out outside news, but it’s in your face. You can use it but the gaffer prefers when we’re in our little bubble and listening to him. “Sometimes it’s difficult because it’s constantly in your face on social media and Whatsapp, people sending stuff, you do see it and it is there. “Especially when it’s a big profile name, but it’s about responding in the right way and I’m the matchwinner, so I’m delighted.”Fans loved Maddison’s gesture with one describing it as a “little dig”.Another added: “Roy Keane threw shade. Maddison kept receipts. And he answered the call today. That celebration was personal .”And a third wrote: “He done that celebration aimed at Keane😭😂😭😂😭 Maddison that is naughty.” More

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    Who are the teenagers on the Man Utd bench vs Spurs?

    RUBEN AMORIM was forced to name EIGHT teenagers on the bench for Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham on Sunday.The United boss is navigating a horror injury crisis at Old Trafford that has left him with ELEVEN first team players out of action.Ruben Amorim was forced to turn to the kids against Tottenham amid a horror injury crisisCredit: GettyAmorim named eight teenagers on the bench for Manchester United’s clash with SpursCredit: GettyAmad Diallo became the latest big name to find himself sidelined after suffering an ankle ligament injury – with fears the winger could miss the remainder of the season.While Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw are amongst the other stars watching on from the treatment room.The ever-growing list has forced Ruben Amorim’s hand, meaning there’s eight teenage academy kids on his bench – giving their substitutes a combined age of just 19.45-year-old.So who are the youngsters being thrown in at the deep end?READ MORE ON MAN UTDAyden Heaven – 18Ayden Heaven signed for Man Utd in January from ArsenalCredit: GettyThis name might ring a bell to those who keep a keen eye on the January transfer window.Centre-back Ayden Heaven, 18, joined United last month from Arsenal’s academy.The towering defender was offered a pro deal with the Gunners, but opted to join United instead in pursuit of first team minutes.The England U19 international is the only teenager on the bench to have made a pro debut at the top level, he featured in Arsenal’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Preston North End back in October.Most read in FootballElyh Harrison – 18Goalkeeper Elyh Harrison is playing backup to Andre OnanaCredit: PAHarrison, 18, is United’s only other fit goalkeeper with both Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton out injured.Another England youth international, Harrison spent the first half of this season on loan in the National League North with Chester.The shot-stopper was recalled in January after keeping seven clean sheets in 18 appearances for the club.He made the bench for United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace earlier in February.Ruben Amorim makes blunt admission as Man Utd face cash crisis Harry Amass – 17Harry Amass has been dubbed as ‘the next Luke Shaw’Credit: GettyAnother recognisable name, Harry Amass is rated highly amongst the Old Trafford faithful and the Man Utd hierarchy. The 17-year-old caught the eye of most fans during United’s pre-season tour.Amass, who plays as a left-back, has been likened to Luke Shaw given his position and his style of play.United fans will be hoping he has a better injury record, however.Tyler Fredricson – 19Tyler Fredricson has represented England at youth levelCredit: GettyLike Heaven, Fredricson operates as a centre-half.The 19-year-old has risen through the ranks at Carrington and, although he is yet to make his debut for the club, has been earmarked as a potential player of the future.It’s his first time making the matchday squad for his boyhood club.Fredricson has represented England at U17 and U18 level in the past.Sekou Kone – 19Sekou Kone signed from Guidars FC in Mali this summer for around £1mCredit: AlamyCentral midfield talent Sekou Kone has a different story to the rest with United splashing £1million on the 19-year-old this summer in a deal with Guidars FC in his homeland of Mali.Kone shone at the 2023 Under-17s World Cup as he helped his country finish third and beat Argentina.The teenager is following in the footsteps of Tottenham star and compatriot Yves Bissouma, who also graduated from Guidars’ academy before moving to Europe.But despite his similar path to Bissouma, Kone has instead been dubbed the “next Yaya Toure” by African media outlets.Jack Moorhouse – 19Jack Moorhouse has been watched personally by Ruben AmorimCredit: AlamyAnother midfielder, Moorhouse is certainly one to watch – at least he is if you ask Ruben Amorim.Amorim personally watched the midfielder during a 5-1 win over Southampton in December alongside Darren Fletcher and Jason Wilcox.Moorhouse scored twice in the game and has now been rewarded for his fine form with a call-up to the first team.The 19-year-old sounds like a favourite of the new boss at the Theatre of Dreams.Chido Obi – 17Chido Obi is one of youth football’s most deadly strikersCredit: GettyUnited clearly have a thing for stealing away Arsenal’s rising stars.Similarly to Ayden Heaven, Obi-Martin, joined United earlier this season after the Red Devils snatched him away from the Gunners academy. The Danish 17-year-old has been highly rated for a long time after smashing youth records while on the books with Arsenal – and United fans have been gagging to see him lineup for the first team.Striker Obi managed an astonishing 32 goals in just 18 U18 Premier League appearances for Arsenal last season, and has scored nine in 11 for United’s youth ranks this term.Jack Fletcher – 17Jack Fletcher has already been named on the United bench for three Premier League games this seasonCredit: GettyFletcher has probably been the closest to making a breakthrough this season, having been named on the bench in the Premier League three times already this term.However, the attacking midfielder is still yet to make his senior debut for the Red Devils.READ MORE SUN STORIESAt just 17 years old, Fletcher has represented both England and Scotland at youth international level – sparking a war over his long term future.He’s no stranger to playing for rivals either, having been pinched away from Man City’s academy in 2023. 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    Napoli fans unveil hilarious Scott McTominay banner after Man Utd outcast dubbed the ‘new Maradona’ by supporters

    NAPOLI fans have produced a hilarious banner paying tribute to Scott McTominay.The Scot has become a firm fan favourite since his summer move from Manchester United.Scott McTominay has made a big impact at NapoliCredit: GettyA fan paid tribute to the midfielder with a hilarious bannerCredit: instagram @sancirosedinHe has chipped in with big goals and helped Napoli to the Serie A summit, earning him adoration from fans.One supporter showed the love for McTominay with a hilarious banner.It features a Scotland flag with the Napoli badge emblazoned across the front.It also bears the words: “Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe flag, similar to Gareth Bale’s infamous “Wales, Golf, Madrid” banner, has been hung up in a pizza restaurant in Naples.McTominay, 28, has become an important player in Italy and is understood to be loved by his team-mates and manager Antonio Conte too.The Italian press have described the midfielder as “the new leader of Napoli” and “the next Maradona” due to the impact he’s had.Napoli fans have fallen for McTominay and have nicknamed him “McTotally”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has scored seven goals this season and produced four assists, featuring in all but one Serie A game.McTominay has proved to be a bargain at £25million with football agent Christian Bosco describing him as “potentially one of the best midfielders in Napoli’s history”.Welsh fans fans display the Gareth Bale flag in 2019Credit: ReutersInside Scott McTominay and Cam Reading’s glam life in Naples More

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    Man Utd dealt massive blow with Kobbie Mainoo set to miss SIX WEEKS as Ruben Amorim lifts lid on injury crisis

    MANCHESTER UNITED have been left reeling after Ruben Amorim revealed Kobbie Mainoo is out for the next six weeks.The England midfielder suffered a knock in training this week and was immediately ruled out of today’s match against Tottenham.Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out for the next six weeksCredit: AlamyMainoo was expected to return after two weeks on the sideline.But the Mail claims Mainoo will play no further role in United’s campaign for at least six weeks.The blow comes after winger Amad Diallo was ruled out possibly for the remainder of the season alongside crocked Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez.Manuel Ugarte, Toby Collyer and Leny Yoro have also joined the injury list this week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Amorim opened up over his injury crisis before United’s game against Spurs.He said: “Amad’s [injury] was alone, Ugarte’s was a kick. Toby [Collyer] and Kobbie [Mainoo] felt something.”It is what it is, but we have the kids, and they have the opportunity to be on the bench. “It is a really hard season and we have to deal with that.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSUnited’s injury crisis means that EIGHT kids have been named on today’s bench.Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass, Sekou Kone, Elyh Samuel Harrison, Tyler Fredricson, Chido Obi-Martin, Jack Fletcher and Jack Lee Moorhouse are all hoping to play some role today.Ruben Amorim makes blunt admission as Man Utd face cash crisis Victor Lindelof is the only senior substitute available.United have been forced to start both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirzkee in attack, with Bruno Fernandes lining up in a deeper role alongside veteran Casemiro. More

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    Mass of fuming Tottenham fans flood streets and chant ‘we want Levy out’ in biggest protest against club’s ownership

    FUMING Tottenham supporters took to the streets chanting “we want Levy out” in a protest against the club’s ownership.Fed-up fans launched the biggest backlash of Levy’s reign just hours ahead of Spurs’ crunch clash against Manchester United this afternoon.Thousands of Spurs fans took to the streets chanting ‘we want Levy out’Credit: The SunThe supporters descended on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium todayCredit: ReutersThe group made their feelings clear about Levy and ENICCredit: Reuters More

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    Liverpool 2 Wolves 1: Reds extend lead over Arsenal to 7 points after relegation-battling visitors set up nervy finale

    LUIS DIAZ helped Liverpool move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.The Colombian forward bundled in the Reds’ opener against Wolves with his midriff with a quarter of an hour gone. Luis Diaz and Mo Salah were both on target for Liverpool against WolvesCredit: EPAMo Salah made it two from the penalty eight minutes before half-time.And it looked as though Diogo Jota had secured the golden chance to wrap up the points when he went down under a sliding tackle in the Wolves area.Referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot but reversed his decision after the VAR monitor replays showed Jota had simply thrown himself to the floor.Then the nerves inside Anfield increased when Matheus Cunha fired a fine strike into the bottom corner to pull the relegation-threatened side back into the game.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut despite a wave of attacks, the Reds held on and stumbled over the line for a crucial return to winning ways. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.Diaz bundled in off his midriffCredit: PAWolves wanted a second yellow card for Ibrahima Konate in the first halfCredit: ReutersDiaz won the penalty when Jose Sa clipped his ankleCredit: EPASalah put his penalty down the middleCredit: APSalah found the net again but it was ruled out for offsideCredit: GettyDiogo Jota escaped a yellow card despite his blatant dive looking for a penaltyCredit: GettyMatheus Cunha got Wolves back into it with a fine strikeCredit: APArne Slot was all smiles at the end as the Reds restored their seven-point advantageCredit: Getty More

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    Jude Bellingham facing 12-MATCH ban after X-rated rant at referee as he releases statement apologising… to team-mates

    JUDE BELLINGHAM could face 12 MATCHES on the sidelines following his red card for an X-rated rant towards the referee.Bellingham, 21, was sent off in the first half of Real Madrid’s 1-1 La Liga draw with Osasuna after what he claims was a “miscommunication” between him and referee Jose Munuera.Jude Bellingham was sent off for a rant toward the referee on SaturdayCredit: GettyBellingham claims the incident was a ‘miscommunication’Credit: ReutersThe referee’s report claimed that Bellingham told Munuera “f*** you”, resulting in his dismissal.However, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed after the match that Bellingham had used the term “f*** off” instead, suggesting it is a phrase rather than a personal attack.He said: “I think the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said f*** off, not f*** you… that’s way different.”I won’t talk more about the referee as I want to be on the bench next week.”Bellingham could see himself banned for up to 12 GAMES for the sending off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spanish FA’s disciplinary Code says that any player guilty of “insulting, offending, or addressing the main referee, assistants, fourth official, directors, or sports authorities in offensive terms or attitudes” will be punished with a suspension of four to 12 matches.That astonishing ban means that, at the very least, Bellingham will miss Madrid’s La Liga bouts with Girona, Betis, and Rayo Vallecano, as well as the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad.Should the ban extend to the full 12 matches, Bellingham will then miss the majority of the remainder of the season.Carlo Ancelotti defended Bellingham after the matchCredit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt’s yet to be confirmed how long Bellingham will be suspended.Most read in FootballBut the England superstar has already apologised to his team-mates for his red card, shutting down the talk about the misunderstanding at the same time.Jude Bellingham’s furious reaction to Valencia goalkeeper after Vinicius Jr sent off in heated Real Madrid clashSeemingly hinting at an immediate return to action, he wrote: “Enough said about the misunderstanding.”Just wanted to apologise again for leaving my team-mates in such a tough position and thank the fans for their support and understanding.”See you on Wednesday at home”.Bellingham defended himself while speaking to the media after the game on Saturday too.He told reporters: “It’s clear that it was a mistake and there is a miscommunication. I remember the incident very well but I’ve also seen the video and the video doesn’t match the report.“I don’t want to go too much in detail about what was said but it’s like a expression like ‘joder’.“I hope that the footage review can show that is not the same as the report and going forward that the federation can keep it under consideration because it’s huge evidence. “Obviously we can’t change the result but I think that going forward there will be a change.”He continued: “There was no insult. You can see clearly in the video. I remember the incident very well. It was an expression to myself not directed towards the referee. “But obviously there was a misunderstanding of what he believes I said to him. It wasn’t an insult at all.”Last week, TV mics picked up an X-rated Bellingham rant directed at a linesman during Real Madrid’s clash with Atletico.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe shouted: “F*** you man! F*** off!”Even though he swore at an official, the midfielder escaped any punishment on that occasion.Bellingham, 21, looked stunned to have been sent offCredit: AFP More