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    ‘That’s wild’ say fans as Liverpool star Mo Salah seen leaving arcades on Blackpool Pier during rare day off

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    FOOTBALL fans were left in disbelief after spotting Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah on Blackpool Pier earlier this week.The 32-year-old was seen walking out of an arcade while on a day out.Mo Salah was spotted on Blackpool PierCredit: TikTok @jake79215The Liverpool winger was accompanied by his securityCredit: TikTok @jake79215Salah was accompanied by his security at the amusement park.Fans could not believe their eyes when they saw the winger had decided to use a rare afternoon off to head to Blackpool.One person took to social media to write: “That’s wild!”Another quipped: “Signed for Blackpool as he couldn’t handle the ‘Pier Pressure’ at Liverpool.”Read More in FootballA third wrote: “Egyptian king goes were he wants.”While a fourth joked: “Mo Salah to Blackpool THERE WE LAND!”Blackpool Pier is an icon of British summer holidays.Among the attractions at the seaside resort are arcade machines, a carousel, waltzers, dodgems and a bouncy slide.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSalah’s trip to the seaside comes with his Liverpool future in doubt as his contract is set to expire in June.Last month, he told Sky Sports: “This is the first time I would say I really want to win the Premier League [over the Champions League].Mo Salah calls out Jamie Carragher after Liverpool legend urged him to ‘take a leaf out of Virgil van Dijk’s book'”Why? Probably because we didn’t celebrate the last one we won the way we wanted and also coming back it’s my last year in the club so you want to do something special for the city.”Asked to elaborate on his comment, Salah added: “Do I really believe it’s my last year? So far yes.”These last six months there is nothing, no progress. We are far away from progress but we just need to wait and see.” More

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

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      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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      Premier League cult hero Charlie Adam SACKED by Fleetwood after disastrous run of results

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      FLEETWOOD TOWN have sacked Charlie Adam following a disastrous run of form.The Premier League cult hero leaves the club 18th in League Two, having not won a game since November 9.Charlie Adam has been sacked by Fleetwood TownCredit: RexAdam, 39, was appointed as Fleetwood boss in December 2023 in what was his first job in management.He was unable to keep the club in League One as they suffered relegation.He has now been hit with the axe following a poor start to the season.A statement read: “Fleetwood Town can confirm Charlie Adam has left the club with immediate effect. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”All at Fleetwood Town would like to thank Charlie for his hard work and commitment.”The club will issue a further update on the first team staff in due course.”Owner Jamie Pilley thanked the former Liverpool and Stoke City star for his work.He said: “I’d like to personally thank Charlie for his commitment and professionalism over the last 12 months.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“He’s been a pleasure to work with but recent results meant we felt a change was necessary.“I wish him well for the future.”Non-league clash suspended with players taken off pitch as advertising board sparks safety fearsCharlie Adam helped Blackpool reach the Premier LeagueCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The TimesHe won the League Cup with LiverpoolCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun GlasgowHe spent seven seasons at Stoke CityCredit: GettyAdam’s last game in charge saw Fleetwood beaten 2-0 at Barrow AFC.The result means that the club sit just eight points above the relegation zone.Adam will be best remembered for his playing career as he was a part of the side that helped Blackpool reach the Premier League in 2010.He left the Seasiders after they were relegated in a transfer to Liverpool.During his time at Anfield, he would win the League Cup in 2012 before leaving for Stoke City later that year.He would go on to have spells at Reading and Dundee before hanging up his boots in September 2022.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Former FA Cup finalist, 48, begins new career as assistant kit man after suddenly quitting Red Bull job

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      FORMER FA Cup finalist Brett Ormerod has begun his new job as Bolton’s assistant kit man.SunSport revealed last month that the ex-striker would be linking up with former Blackpool team-mates Ian Evatt, Stephen Crainey and Matt Gilks with the League One side.Brett Ormerod has taken up his new role as a kit man at BoltonCredit: RexThe former striker previously excelled at BlackpoolCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunOrmerod, 48, had only recently taken up a new job with Red Bull.But after speaking with old pal Evatt, he decided to move to Bolton.Writing in his Blackpool Gazette column, Ormerod explained how things came together.He admitted: “It’s good to be back in football, especially alongside the manager (Evatt), Matt Gilks and Stephen Crainey – it’s been like old times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Andy Taylor is also here – he was at Fylde at the same time as me. There’s a lot of people I know, so it’s been a smooth transition into the role.”I’d only just started a new job with Red Bull before handing my notice in. It all happened very quickly.”I met up with Evo and we had a good conversation. I knew if I didn’t take it now, then I might not get another like it, and it would’ve been a decision I regretted for the rest of my life.”Ormerod began his career at Accrington Stanley in the 1990s, before moving to Blackpool for his first stint Bloomfield Road stint in 1997.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOrmerod played in the 2003 FA Cup final for SouthamptonCredit: AFPHe subsequently went to Southampton in 2001 and spent five years at St Mary’s, playing in the 2003 FA Cup final for Saints.Via stints at Leeds, Wigan, Preston, Nottingham Forest and Oldham he eventually returned to Blackpool in 2009, where he would play alongside Evatt, Crainey and Gilks.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseFollowing spells in non-league, Ormerod went on to coach at AFC Fylde.On what he intends to bring to his new role at Bolton, he added: “I am a kit man, but I will also be on the training field, joining in and taking some shooting practice.”Hopefully I can give them a bit of luck to get promoted, as they got as far as they could last season without going up.”I think they’re getting more than a kit man. If I can play a small role in making the players better then I’ll be a very happy man.”Bolton are seventh in the League One table, 10 points off leaders Wycombe with a game in hand.This Saturday the Trotters host Wigan Athletic, before a trip to Wycombe on December 20.Ormerod is hoping to assist Bolton’s promotion chaseCredit: Rex More

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      EFL goalkeeper concedes ‘most embarrassing goal ever seen’ as fans fume ‘get him off that pitch now’

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      BLACKPOOL goalkeeper Harry Tyrer conceded a shocking goal against Shrewsbury Town that almost cost his team.The Seasiders picked up a 2-1 win in a League One clash with Shrewsbury on Wednesday at New Meadow.Blackpool goalkeeper Harry Tyrer conceded a shocking goal against ShrewsburyCredit: YouTube/Shrewsbury TownThe ball bounced in front of Tyrer, who made a wrong estimationThe ball then went over Tyrer, leading to Shrewsbury’s opener in the fifth minuteBlackpool fans were left furious with that blunder as they took to social mediaHowever, the visitors had to put together a major comeback as they found themselves trailing just after four minutes into the match.Shrewsbury defender Mal Benning delivered a long ball from his own half towards the Blackpool area.Everton loanee Tyrer, 22, made an awful estimation as the ball bounced over him and into his own net.That blunder saw Blackpool trailing within the first five minutes of the match.Read More on FootballAnd it left the Tangerines’ fans seething as they stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “I’m sorry. That actually might be the most embarrassing goal I’ve ever seen. What on earth are we doing?”Another commented: “Get Tyrer off that pitch now.”A third wrote: “That’s dreadful, what on earth?”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis fan said: “F*****g hell lads.”And that one stated: “GET THAT KEEPER OUT.”Steve Bruce dealt huge blow just days after being named Blackpool boss as striker banned for appearing to SLAP opponentTyrer’s blushes were saved in the second half when Blackpool equalised with Aaron Pierre’s own-goal in the 52nd minute.And Steve Bruce’s side turned the game on its head just five minutes later with ex-Tottenham ace Josh Onomah’s strike. More

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      Former FA Cup finalist and Premier League star, 48, set for new career as KIT MAN at League One side

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      GOALSCORING legend Brett Ormerod is ready to start a new career as kit man at Bolton.Ormerod, 48, was a famed finisher for Blackpool, Southampton and Preston before packing in.Brett Ormerod is set for an unusual return to footballCredit: RexOrmerod played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup final against ArsenalCredit: AFPHe has been coaching and doing radio work.But now Ormerod is to answer an SOS from former team-mate Ian Evatt at the League One club.The pair played together in the Premier League for Ian Holloway’s Blackpool – with ex-Tangerines Stephen Crainey and Matt Gilks already at the club.As Blackpool players they spent one season in the top flight and were relegated on the final day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOrmerod’s second spell at Blackpool ended in 2012 following one year back in the Championship.He went on to play for Rochdale, Wrexham, Padiham and Bamber Bridge, before he hung up his boots in 2016.His best goalscoring season came in his first stint in Blackpool in the 2000/01 season.He netted 27 times in 49 games to help Blackpool to promotion from Division Three – then the fourth tier.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey went up through the play-offs, with Ormerod then scoring 20 goals in the third-tier the following season.At Southampton, where he scored 19 times in 119 games, he reached the FA Cup final as Arsenal beat Saints 1-0 at the Millenium Stadium.If I was a painter or a builder I might not be here and now I’m back in EFL after open heart surgery saved my life Meanwhile, Bolton sit eighth in the third tier, outside the play-off places on goal difference.They are unbeaten in their last three games, following up wins over Fleetwood and Blackpool with a draw against Cambridge on Tuesday.Ormerod looks set to get back into the game as a kit manCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League cult hero, 38, bizarrely leaves job as Ayia Napa FC manager after just TWO games

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      A former Premier League star has stepped down as manager of Ayia Napa FC after just TWO GAMES.The former Crystal Palace forward, 38, was only appointed head coach of the Cypriot second tier side at the end of October.The FA Cup finalist won both of his games in charge of Ayia Napa FCCredit: AlamyHe claimed back-to-back 1-0 wins before the international break, but has now suddenly parted ways with the side.It brings to an end his THIRD managerial stint in just over a year – following his retirement from playing in the summer of 2023.He departs with Ayia Napa ninth in the table.The man that has been dismissed is Jason Puncheon.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA club statement read: “Ayia Napa Athletic Club announces the mutual agreement to terminate its partnership with coach Jason Puncheon.”They also confirmed assistant coach Christos Tsapatsoulis has left, before adding: “The board of directors wishes both the best in their professional careers.”Ayia Napa is a tourist resort on the southern coast of Cyprus and is famed among Brit partygoers for its thriving nightlife.All three of Puncheon’s managerial stints have come in Cyprus – with the previous two at Peyia 2014 and AEZ Zakakiou.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAs a player, he spent the best part of a decade in England’s top flight.He scored 24 Premier League goals and came off the bench for Palace in their 2016 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United.Football icons’ strange hobbiesPrior to his seven-year spell at Selhurst Park, he had stints on loan at Millwall, Blackpool and QPR while with parent club Southampton. More