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

    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

    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

    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