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      Nottingham Forest terminate forgotten England star’s contract as he returns to parent club

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have terminated James Ward-Prowse’s loan at the City Ground.The former England midfielder, 30, is now set to return to parent club West Ham.James Ward-Prowse has struggled for game time of lateCredit: RexWard-Prowse had signed for Forest on a season-long loan deal last August.But a lack of game time of late has seen him go back to the London Stadium.The 11-cap ace has not featured at all in Forest’s last four Premier League games.His last Prem start came against Arsenal all the way back in November.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWard-Prowse remains under contract with West Ham until June 2027.He could now re-enter their plans under new boss Graham Potter.The Southampton academy graduate left St Mary’s for West Ham in 2023.Ward-Prowse had made 410 appearances for his boyhood club.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYHe then moved to West Ham in a deal worth around £30million.The set-piece specialist scored seven goals and laid on seven assists during his full campaign in East London.James Ward-Prowse shows his skills in England training He also played 10 times as the Hammers reached the Europa League quarter-finals.Ward-Prowse featured in Julen Lopetegui’s first game in charge last August, before being farmed out on loan. More

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      Pub’s free pint offer for every time Nottingham Forest scores backfires…only for them to win 7-0 against Brighton

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest’s 7-0 thrashing over Brighton left one pub pulling pints nonstop after they promised a free drink for every goal.The Gedling Inn generously offered punters a fresh beer each time Forest bagged a goal over the weekend – only to end up giving away almost 300.Punters in a Nottinghamshire pub were gifted a free pint every time Nottingham Forest scored against BrightonCredit: Facebook/The Gedling InnThe pub ended up giving away almost 300 beersCredit: Facebook/The Gedling InnThe Gedling Inn decided to do the generous promotion just before kick off on SaturdayCredit: InstagramChris Wood scored a hat-trick in the matchCredit: RexBrighton were put to the sword in the Premier League clash with the Red’s star striker Chris Wood scoring a hat-trick as a trio of other names also got on the score sheet.Nuno Espírito Santo’s men delivered the huge win to keep Forest in the hunt for a top four spot in their remarkable season so far.Despite the massive win, one Nottinghamshire pub was left feeling like they’d scored an own goal.The Gedling Inn announced on the morning of the match that they were showing the game on TV’s in the pub.read more in footballTo attract fans into the independent, family run business they ran a promotion offering a free pint for every goal scored by Forest.The deal first appeared as a fun giveaway and a chance for lucky day drinkers to keep their wallets full with the game predicted to be a close affair.A Lewis Dunk own goal after just 10 minutes left dozens rushing to the bar to snap up a free beer.But before long Morgan Gibbs-White scored a second, with Chris Wood adding a third before half time.Most read in FootballLandlady Beccy Webster has run the pub for six years and said she was shocked after the first half whistle by the goals.She said: “I was upstairs feeding my baby when I heard the first goal go in, then the second quickly afterwards, and I had just come downstairs when the third went in – I thought ‘here we go’.”Why Nuno Espirito Santo was such a flop for Tottenham before leading Nottingham Forest on Leicester-like title chargeIn the second half even more goals went in with Chris Wood getting his second and third.Welshman Neco Williams and winger Jota Silva also managed to get on the score sheet with two late goals.The seven goal blitz meant punters were able to get a fresh pint every 13 minutes on average across the 90 minutes.Beccy said: “When the final whistle went, I just said ‘phew!'”Never in my wildest dreams did we imagine they’d score seven goals.”The pub ended up giving away almost 300 free pints during the match.Beccy remained happy she put on the offer and said it was still a “good day” as the free flowing drinks made the customers grateful and happy to spend the cash saved on more booze and some lunch.She continued: “People were singing, and people were respectful with the offer.”Lots of people were still buying drinks, people stayed for food, and lots of people have been asking if we’ll be having any more offers on.”It’s just nice to get behind the team – it’s good for the whole city, they’re putting us on the map.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Nottingham Forest win has kept them in the Champions League spots as they now sit six above Newcastle in fifth place.They head to Exeter for the fourth round of the FA Cup next Tuesday before hosting Fulham in the league on the following Saturday. Locals were left thrilled by the 7-0 scorelineCredit: Facebook/The Gedling InnThe post on social media advertising the free pint dealCredit: FacebookMorgan Gibbs-White also scored to add an extra pint to the punters growing tallyCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Just leave it’ – Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal stars over Erling Haaland taunts as players brutally mock Man City ace

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      ARSENAL stars taunted Erling Haaland as Manchester City were humbled at the Emirates.Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicked the City striker’s yoga celebration after netting his first Gunners strike in a five-goal rout.Gabriel taunted Erling Haaland as Arsenal ran riot against Man CityCredit: RexBut manager Mikel Arteta has warned his players over treatment of HaalandCredit: GettyAnd Gabriel screamed in Haaland’s face when Martin Odegaard scored the Gunners’ opener.Haaland pointed to the Premier League badge on his shirt as he argued with Gabriel at the end of a firecracker clash — a dig at City beating them to the title last season.And Gunners boss Mikel Arteta warned his gloating stars to cut out their antics.He said: “That’s down to the players but they know my view on it. We have to focus on us.Read more Arsenal news“Leave anything that happened that’s part of the game on the pitch.“I have been in football a long time. Just leave it — there is nothing there to do.”Arsenal’s digs were revenge for Haaland throwing the ball at defender Gabriel after City’s 98th-minute leveller in September’s 2-2 draw.The Norwegian had also fired a “stay humble” jibe at Arteta and asked 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly: “Who the f*** are you?”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHaaland netted his 250th club goal to make it 1-1 on Sunday before Arsenal blew City away.Thomas Partey, Kai  Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri also scored as the Gunners moved six points behind leaders Liverpool — who have a game in hand.Arsenal player ratings vs Man City – articleJust after the full-time whistle, the stadium DJ played the song Humble by Kendrick Lamar.Lewis-Skelly later posted a picture of his Haaland celebration on Instagram with the words: “Keep it humble.”Haaland’s dad, Alfie, responded to a picture of the Arsenal ace with a caption: “This team that wins everything. Ehhhhh, not.”When told of Arsenal’s mocking celebrations, City chief Guardiola smiled and said: “That’s good . . . that’s good.”Asked about the rivalry, the Gunners’ Declan Rice said: “It’s been building up.“They nicked the title off Arsenal the year I wasn’t here — then after what happened at the Etihad . . .“We really wanted to win because of what happened at the Etihad.”City conceded four-plus goals in a game for the FOURTH time this term — the most during a season in Pep’s managerial career.And City defender John Stones was “angry” and “upset” about a second-half implosion in which his side shipped four.He fumed: “Pride hurts. Sorry to the fans that travelled to watch that.“How we played in the last 30 minutes was not acceptable. I’m angry and upset. It is an emotional dressing room.”Arsenal player ratings vs Man CityARSENAL stunned Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening.It was an incredible result against their rivals of recent years.Here, we take a look at how the Gunners rated…David Raya – 7/10Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol. Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.Jurrien Timber – 6Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.William Saliba – 5Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans.Thomas Partey – 7Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.Martin Odegaard – 7Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.Declan Rice – 6Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.Leandro Trossard – 6Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best.Gabriel Martinelli – 6Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.Kai Havertz – 6Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy. Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.SUBSEthan Nwaneri – 83 (on for Trossard) – 7Put the cherry on top of the cake with an outrageous effort in second-half stoppage time.Mikel Merino – 83 (on for Odegaard) – 5Raheem Sterling – 89 (on for Kai Havertz ) – N/ARiccardo Calafiori 89 (on for Lewis-Skelly) – N/ARead more on all the latest Arsenal news.Myles Lewis-Skelly copied Haaland’s celebration after he scored Arsenal’s thirdCredit: GettyA seventh Prem defeat of the season leaves City  fourth — level on points with Newcastle in fifth.READ MORE SUN STORIESGuardiola added: “We are giving away too many things. We are aware this cannot happen.“You can’t finish in the way we played. We could have  scored three more but  the team must be stable.” More

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      Marcus Rashford COMPLETES shock Aston Villa loan with view to permanent transfer to end Man Utd hell

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      MARCUS RASHFORD claims joining Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season was an “easy decision”The Manchester United forward, 27, agreed the switch after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim.Villa unveiled Marcus Rashford late on Sunday nightCredit: GettyThe Villans could sign Rashford permanently in the summerCredit: Instagram / avfcofficialAnd Villa will have the option to BUY the Red Devils academy graduate come the end of the season.It’s understood they will have to shell out a cool £40million should they wish to permanently acquire his services.Rashford posted a message on Instagram, hailing the Villans’ style of play.He said: “I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.READ MORE ON MARCUS RASHFORD”I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision – I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started.”I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”The Midlanders had announced the signing just minutes earlier by saying: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.”The deal to bring in Rashford is a major financial outlay.Most read in FootballThe forward fell out with Ruben Amorim and was banished from the matchday squadCredit: PACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Villans are understood to be paying the majority of Rashford’s whopping £325,000-a-week wages – which he’s unlikely to get should he permanently move to Villa park in the summer.Despite three goals in Amorim’s manager’s first two Premier League games, Rashford has not featured for his boyhood club since December 12.’It must be embarrassing,’ says Wayne Rooney as he opens up on seeing Marcus Rashford on visit to CarringtonA public bashing from Amorim has included the Portuguese chief saying he would rather put his 63- year-old goalkeeper coach Jorge Vita on the pitch instead of “a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day”.Now, though, he has sealed his short-term escape out of Old Trafford.The loan switch comes after Aston Villa sold Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr for £64million.Rashford is keen to get his career back on track after a difficult few years under both Erik ten Hag and now Amorim.And the chance to play in the Champions League again will undoubtedly appeal.Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Monaco and AC Milan were all linked with the United academy graduate – although his mammoth £325,000-a-week wages proved an issue.But now Rashford is staying put in the Premier League at Villa after the two clubs thrashed out a deal.After the blistering start, Rashford and the manager’s relationship soured when Amorim was told the striker had been out on a Friday night – less than 48 hours before the Everton game.He called the forward in for a meeting where Rashford denied the allegations – and they have not patched up their differences.Rashford then angered Amorim further by publicly revealing he is “ready for a new challenge” away from Old Trafford.The player reckons he has received unfair treatment – and there are thoughts there may have been orders from the top. A source told The Sun: “Marcus thinks Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants him out of the club and has basically told head coach Ruben Amorim to get him out.“He might just have met his match with Sir Jim.”Marcus feels like he is being picked on.“In the early days of training under Amorim, he was trying to learn new systems and other players were also struggling — but he was the one who was getting more vocal criticism.“He knows he needs to leave but he’s shocked that no big team has pulled out all the stops to get him.”There’s been interest but financially it’s a complicated deal and that’s put quite a few teams off.“Marcus has been left bewildered by how quickly his relationship with Amorim has disintegrated.”Ex-United stars Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes all weighed in on the Rashford debate before his loan was confirmed.Ferdinand suggested the player could look to sue Amorim for his comments while Rooney and Scholes both laid into the forward.Rooney said: “I went into Carrington on Sunday to take my kids to game day and Marcus Rashford was out on the training pitch with the fitness coach.”But he was right over towards where the parents were walking past for the kids’ games.”I looked at him thinking how embarrassing it must be for him as parents walked past. He’s there and all the parents are walking past him.Marcus has let a lot of people down with his attitude… the sooner he’s gone, the betterPaul Scholes”I was surprised when this started over two years ago, but now I’m not.”I’ve spoken to Marcus a couple of times and I’ve given him my thoughts and feelings that he needs to leave the football club.”Because whatever is going on in his life and at Manchester United, he’s not the same.”For him to have a fresh start, he needs to leave the club.”Scholes added: “I think Marcus has let a lot of people down with his attitude and I think that’s what the manager is trying to say.”You think of the young players coming through the team and think of [Alejandro] Garnacho.”They’re looking up to people like Marcus now and he’s 27, he’s clearly not training properly, he’s not living his life properly. They’re the examples these people should look at.READ MORE SUN STORIES”In a way, he’s saying he doesn’t want to be involved with the team and the fact of letting his teammates down, he should be banished from the dressing room.”If he’s in and around that and young people are seeing that as an example, the sooner he’s gone the better.”Rashford’s relationship with Amorim appears beyond repairCredit: GettyUnai Emery lost Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabia in a big-money moveCredit: Getty More

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      How Arsenal spent ENTIRE Man City clash winding up Erling Haaland – from brutal celebrations to grabbing shorts

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      ERLING HAALAND might remember the day he reached 250 club goals in precisely the opposite way he’d like to.Blame Arsenal for that, with a tireless display of winding-up the Manchester City striker that went far beyond their 5-1 victory.Erling Haaland and Gabriel were up close and often personalCredit: RexHaaland bagged a landmark goal – but was almost debagged by GabrielCredit: GettyBrazilian star Gabriel thought he was a roaring success in taunting HaalandMan City’s Matheus Nunes finally took issue with GabrielCredit: RexSuch a dire loss was only the final insult for the 24-year-old, who won the Prem title and Golden Boot in his first two seasons at the Etihad.Haaland’s “Stay Humble” message for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta last September ignited discontent between certain players at both clubs.And you didn’t have to read between the lines on Sunday to see which two players had claimed the lead roles.Arsenal centre-back Gabriel had gone into the match saying: “It’s a battle, a war”.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSAnd judging by his efforts almost every time he came up against the Norwegian, it was also combat he took personally.When Martin Odegaard rammed the Gunners in front after just two minutes, Gabriel roared with joy right in the face of Haaland.Many viewers were impressed with the calm way the former Borussia Dortmund hero dealt with that – as he virtually ignored the Brazilian.Myles Lewis-Skelly then showed that Arsenal believe you are never too young to goad the goal GOAT.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe 18-year-old swerved in a classy third goal and sunk to the grass for what fans labelled a a “s***house” Haaland-style celebration.The defender sat with his arms out and eyes closed – while team-mates lauded him from above.Arsenal player ratings vs Man City – articleMeanwhile, Gabriel continued his series of niggly encounters with Haaland – sometimes appearing to push him away off the ball.The two exchanged words at one moment, with the forward responding by smiling.And Gabriel’s worst moment – or best, depending how you look at it, arrived when the Gunners were 4-1 up.Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicked a Haaland celebration with his goalCredit: GettyGabriel turned it into a tug of war at one stageCredit: RexMany fans were impressed Haaland didn’t appear to look back in angerCredit: GettyThe 27-year-old was on the ground when he reached out to tug down at Haaland’s shorts from behind.Again the City man, this time quite literally, appeared to take the matter in his stride.He glanced round to see what was happening but carried on walking away.Unfortunately for Haaland, Sunday meant could also be seeing the back of his third Prem crown in a row.Fourth-placed City are now 15 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.There was friction on the final whistle too, but this time Gabriel was initially on the receiving end as City’s Matheus Nunes gave him an ear-bashing, with Arteta restraining his man. Needle from Gabriel, yes. Haaland is an adult.Fan’s verdictSome fans reacted to the Gunners merciless treatment of Haaland by warning him: “If you talk the talk you have to walk the walk.”Another suggested: “The Prem has missed something like this.”And a third argued: “As it should be. A defender should rattle strikers and that’s what big Gabby is doing.”But others praised Haaland for appearing to keep his composure.Sky Sports posted a clip of a string of incidents involving the 6ft 4ins ace and his man marker, adding the words: “It’s safe to say there was a bit of needle between Haaland and Gabriel today…”But one fan posted: “Needle from Gabriel, yes. Haaland is an adult.” READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, the mature performance as a team came from Arsenal, with City gifting the Gunners their opener then collapsing in the last 34 minutes.Poor Haaland had to grin and bear all that too.Haaland and Gabriel grabbed the limelight in one sense at leastCredit: GettyGabriel turned into the quiet one when Nunes badgered him at the endCredit: RexArsenal manager Mikel Arteta stepped in as Gabriel reacts to NunesCredit: PA More

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      Antony pops up with assist just 14 minutes into Real Betis debut as fans say ‘Man Utd were the problem’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has made an immediate impact during his loan stint with Real Betis.The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax.Manchester United flop Antony registered an assist just 14 minutes into his Real Betis debutMan Utd fans suggested the club were the problem after Antony’s Betis debutCredit: AFPHowever, the Brazil international never lived up to his billing at Old Trafford as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances.Antony’s struggles continued this season and that led to him falling out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.That is why the Red Devils offloaded the Brazilian to Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.And the ex-Ajax star hit the ground running on his first game with Betis in LaLiga against Athletic Bilbao at the Benito Villamarin.Read More on Man UtdManager Manuel Pellegrini named him in his starting line-up and the forward showed his worth just 14 minutes into his debut.Antony fired a shot from the right flank, which was saved by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.But the incoming Isco picked up the rebound and opened the scoring for the hosts from close range.That meant a lot to Antony as he passionately celebrated in front of the Betis fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUnited supporters were left gobsmacked after witnessing the loanee’s immediate impact in Spain.This comes after other Man Utd rejects found greener pastures away from Old Trafford, such as Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho.Watch as Antony ‘is used as a CONE’ in Man Utd training as fans lose their minds over awkward footageAnd some of the United faithful are starting to believe the club is the reason why so many talented players fail to deliver.One fan tweeted: “Antony already causing problems. Manchester United were the problem.”Another commented: “Anthony has provided an indirect assist on his debut. Maybe Manchester United is the problem after all.”A third wrote: “Ahhahahaha, Antony leaves Man U, gets an assist. That club is so bad.”This fan said: “Antony with the Assist, Man UTD was obviously the problem.”And that one posted: “United players are immediately better when they leave United. Antony assist already.”Betis couldn’t hold on to their lead as Bilbao fought back and picked up a 2-2 draw.READ MORE SUN STORIESAthletic Club equalised when former Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian fumbled a corner into Aitor Paredes before seeing it land in the net.The hosts retook the lead with a stunning strike from Romain Perraud on the stroke of half time before set piece woes struck again as Oihan Sancet scored a free header in the 69th minute. More

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      I jumped in front of a lorry after blowing my life savings at casino – now it’s a joy to be alive, says Clarke Carlisle

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      AFTER being released from his club ten years ago, former footballer Clarke Carlisle lost a £100,000-a-year TV job and blew much of his life savings in one trip to a casino.The same night as that loss, the ex-Premier League star, who was battling depression, went missing before jumping in front of a truck in an attempt to end his life.Ex-Premier League star Clarke Carlisle and wife CarrieCredit: Richard WalkerClarke went missing in 2015 before jumping in front of a truck in an attempt to end his lifeCredit: *Clarke in action for football club BurnleyCredit: PA:Empics SportBut today, the 45-year-old speaks of the joy of being alive — and explains that instead of turning to gambling in his dark days, he now seeks solace . . . by hiding behind the fridge.Clarke and his wife Carrie work to help others facing suicidal thoughts, holding online talks and courses for people dealing with mental health issues.The defender, whose clubs included Blackpool, Burnley and QPR, said: “I have been to the edge of existence.”Now I can proudly say I’ve not had an episode of depression for years. I’ve not needed meds for three years. I am the most well I’ve ever been.”Read more on Clarke CarlisleCarrie added of one of his new coping mechanisms: “He literally goes and hides behind the fridge. He goes there and takes a little moment.“I won’t even know he’s there, and I’ll open the fridge and the fridge light will go on and I’ll see the ears from his Batman onesie.”Clarke, who has two children with Carrie and three from previous relationships, added: “I know when I start coming down and I need to withdraw. I would stand in the dark, on my own and in my own thoughts.“So I would stand there when I needed to with-draw. The key part of it, it is also where the radiator is. When I do experience depression, I physically get cold. It’s about finding the way for you to deal with things.”Most read in FootballClarke, who was chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association and has also appeared as a contestant on TV game show Countdown, said: “I was a perfectionist as a footballer, critical of things that I would do.“I was in an environment where it is about wins and losses. I tried to replicate that in normal life and in my relationships. My self-worth was governed by results and performances on this pitch.Clarke Carlisle joined Jim White on talkSPORT to discuss mental health and his own battles“So if we won, I felt great. I was a good human and then that would give me positivity going into all my wider interactions, because in my head, that makes me a good dad, a good husband, a good son.“If we lost, that meant I was a terrible human because other people were sad and I’d let them down, which made me a bad dad, a bad husband, a bad brother.“Now I prioritise the things that matter. I meditate a lot, I pray, I prioritise family. I make sure I put the kids to bed at least once a week.“I make sure that they can come into my bedroom and jump on me in the morning. And Carrie and I make sure we have monthly date nights.”With the annual mental health awareness Time To Talk Day next Thursday, Clarke said he still finds exercise triggers pressures he felt in his playing days and gets PTSD around the anniversary of his suicide bid.He is now calling for an independent body to oversee the mental health of all footballers in the UK.‘Terrible human’Ex-TV presenter Carrie, a former alcoholic, said starting the process of writing a series of self-help material, such as Shut Up, Alcohol, played a part in helping Clarke get better.Clarke was released by Burnley in 2012 and in 2014 lost his £100,000-a- year ITV Champions League pundit role before that fateful trip to the casino. He then went missing before throwing himself in front of a lorry on the A64 Leeds to York dual carriageway.Clarke was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary. He suffered cuts, bruises, internal bleeding, a broken rib and a shattered left knee.On Christmas Day 2014, he was admitted as an in-patient to a psychiatric unit in Harrogate and placed on suicide watch.He remained there until he was discharged in February 2015, when, shortly after, he did an interview with The Sun.Ten years on, Clarke said: “After that, I knew I was very unwell. In the lead-up to that, I was being very negative, hypercritical, insular.“I’d never done anything about my depression, and I was clinically depressed.Clarke and Carrie getting married in 2016Credit: SuppliedClarke revealing superman-style vest in game for QPR in 2002Credit: Getty”I didn’t take medication for a myriad of reasons but predominantly because I thought, ‘I’m a man and a Premier League footballer’. I didn’t understand that my thoughts were different or dangerous.“A lot of it was tied into self-worth. I do have an analytical mind. I was using alcohol so that my brain stopped thinking. I was using gambling so that my brain was thinking about something else.“I’m really blessed I never got into drugs. If I had I would be dead now.“Football was pretty much the only thing I thought gave me value. So when I left, I was totally bereft of anything that anyone else valued about me.“I brought my football home, the perfectionism, the autistic portion, compulsive aspect, the need for everything to happen at this time, at this pace, immediate success or failure. There’s no middle ground.I knew then he was an amazing, handsome man. And I know that even more to this dayCarrie“And it’s a dynamic that is ingrained within you, and everything falls into these two categories.”For the first year of my therapy, I had to discover this middle ground of things just being OK, being good enough.“Because in football that had never been good enough, because it’s not the best, it’s not perfect. This transferred into relationships. It was so, so destructive. It was dangerous.”In 2016, Clarke met Carrie, who worked as an ambassador at football anti-racism charity Kick It Out.She said: “It was a whirlwind romance. We gave each other our business cards and I don’t think we ever thought we’d see each other again.‘Dead by tomorrow’”But he emailed and we went for dinner. Within five minutes of sitting down for dinner, he was like, ‘We are gonna get married, have babies’. On the second date he brought his psychiatric papers.“We moved in together three weeks later. Then we got engaged a few months later. And then nine weeks after, we got married.“I knew then he was an amazing, handsome man. And I know that even more to this day. I’m obsessed with him.”The pair worked with each other to support their needs, Carrie with her anxiety and Clarke with his depression.But in 2017, Clarke went missing again and was eventually found in Liverpool before being taken to a psychiatric facility in Blackburn.Carrie said: “When Clarke was found, I wanted to bring him home. I was six months pregnant and I was like, ‘Let’s just go back to this place’, because up to 24 hours ago, I didn’t know anything was wrong.“Luckily, someone took me aside and said, ‘OK, Mrs Carlisle, if you take him home, he’ll be dead by tomorrow’. And that was a slap in the face that I needed.”Clarke then began counselling. He said: “I started to dig deeper and realised I needed to be well.Clarke on TV’s Countdown in 2010Credit: Channel 4“I needed to be alive. I wanted to be here.”Carrie asked him to read through some thoughts she had around her Shut Up, Alcohol method, which she developed in 2006.Clarke said: “The incredible thing about my awesome wife is that she’s been able to put that into a clear and really quite simple process of self-progression and self-accountability, and it brings the power back when you’re talking about your mental health.”You’re not waiting on the NHS to come and fix you.“She asked me to read something she was writing about other issues and it helped me with my attitude to gambling.”Using her Shut Up method, Carrie has written more than 20 books, as well as devising courses to accompany each one.The pair offer online talks and courses for issues such as alcohol, gambling and suicidal thoughts.Carrie said: “Most people don’t want to die.“They just can’t live like this any more. We aim to guide them on their own journey out of it.“We both see it as a great opportunity to pay our own lived experiences forward.”I do miss certain moments of footballClarke CarlisleClarke, who now has a degree in psychology, says he is in the best shape mentally he has been for years. He is “finally able” to enjoy watching football again.But he said: “I can’t go and do a simple run without thinking, ‘Oh, you’re only cheating yourself. You can go faster than this’, or ‘You should have been in the Olympics next year’.”“But I do miss certain moments of football — the first day of the season, a magnificent end of the season, a successful season.”Last week, ex-Premier League referee David Coote said he would be prioritising his mental health after a series of scandals led to him being stripped of his job.And Clarke now wants an independent advisory board for players and referees to help them deal with mental health.He said: “It would great to see a new independent body. They need to stop acting in silos, whether it’s the individual organisations — EFL, Premier League, the WSL, the Championship, the PFA, the FA.“They’re all individual things and giving cursory nods to each other’s activities.“But there is no continuation of care. We need an external third party, an advisory board.“But everyone, even if you are not in football, should be aware that there is help out there.“I have a professional coach. I have the people who I trust. I prioritise the things that make me feel good and keep me well, irrespective of what’s going on.“I am proof that you find a path. You just need to talk to the right people.”READ MORE SUN STORIES Find out more about Clarke and Carrie’s work at clarkeandcarrie.com.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Help for mental healthIf you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support.The following are free to contact and confidential:Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Email info@mind.org.uk or call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary).YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too.Rethink Mental Illness, www.rethink.org, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. More

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      How Arsenal’s DJ brutally trolled Erling Haaland just seconds after Man City thrashed 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium

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      ARSENAL’S DJ savagely trolled Erling Haaland after Manchester City’s humuliating 5-1 loss at the Emirates.The Gunners destroyed their Premier League rivals in a match that saw them getting some revenge after losing the title to City by a whisker the previous two seasons.Arsenal destroyed Manchester City at the EtihadCredit: GettyArsenal’s DJ then decided to troll Man City superstar Erling HaalandCredit: GettyThe North Londoners opened the scoring with Martin Odegaard after just two minutes but Man City equalised with Haaland, 24, in the second half.Mikel Arteta’s men then went on full blast as they thrashed the Citizens with goals by Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri.This marked another embarrassing display for Pep Guardiola’s men, whose woeful season continues.However, the Emirates’ DJ decided to pour some more salt in the visitors’ wounds.Read More on ArsenalAnd they targeted Haaland following his confrontation with Arteta in the two teams’ first Premier League meeting at the Etihad in September where they drew 2-2.After a fiery clash in Manchester the star striker was heard telling the Arsenal boss: “Stay humble, eh? Stay humble.”That was after the Spanish tactician was fuming with John Stones’ last-gasp equaliser taking place after the allocated seven minutes of stoppage time.Haaland also had a furious confrontation with Gabriel Jesus and Lewis-Skelly after his comments towards Arteta.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Arsenal DJ never forgot and decided to poke some fun on the Norway international after the final whistle.That is why Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’ hit started echoing around the Emirates.’Bro thinks he’s Kate Abdo’ say fans as David Jones introduces very familiar panel for Sky’s coverage of Arsenal vs CityThis was seen as a direct hit for Haaland after a miserable performance. More