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    Glum-faced Newcastle ace Kieran Trippier ditches wedding ring as his marriage crisis deepens after partying with blonde

    GLUM-faced footie ace Kieran Trippier is seen without his wedding ring as his marriage crisis deepens.The Newcastle United and former England full-back, 33, was snapped looking miserable at a train station on Saturday.Glum-faced footie ace Kieran Trippier is seen without his wedding ring as his marriage crisis deepensFrankie Carmichael is a regular in Newcastle’s hotspots and was named online after he was filmed lifting a reveller up in a barSpeculation over his eight-year marriage to Charlotte intensified after the mum of three stayed away from the EurosCredit: GettyTrippier wrapped his arms around the woman before hoisting her aloftCredit: facebook/frankie carmichaelIt comes after we yesterday revealed the party-girl caught up in speculation surrounding his troubled personal life.Frankie Carmichael, 27, is a regular in Newcastle’s hotspots and was named online after he was filmed lifting a reveller up by the bottom inside a packed karaoke bar in May last year.He wrapped his arms around the woman before hoisting her aloft. He and his teammates were celebrating Champions League qualification and ended up in Cosy Joes in the city.Read More on SportTrippier’s wife Charlotte, 35, was in Madrid at the time.Speculation over their eight-year marriage intensified after the mum of three stayed away from the Euros, including the final against Spain.In a message online, she wrote: “Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”Their £3.8million home was put on the market before they took separate summer holidays.Most read in FootballTrippier has retired from international duty and asked for a transfer at Newcastle after losing his place in the team — appearing as a sub in yesterday’s game at Wolves.Kieran Trippier goes viral during Newcastle’s clash at Bournemouth after painful moment is caught on Sky Sports camerasNeither have commented on their relationship but Charlotte has removed her wedding ring.Trippier has retired from international duty and asked for a transfer at Newcastle after losing his place in the teamCredit: AFP More

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    Sven-Goran Eriksson’s ex Faria Alam makes tribute to late England boss & reveals regret about how their affair ended

    SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON’s ex-mistress Faria Alam has said an emotional final farewell to the late former England boss with the words: “See you on the other side.”The Sun on Sunday spoke to the one-time FA secretary at her home near Seattle in America on the day Sven was buried in Sweden.Faria Alam paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson and said: ‘I just want him to rest in peace, and see you on the other side if we ever meet’Credit: Toby CanhamSven had an affair with Faria when he was England manager in 2004Credit: GettyFaria said: ‘The way he treated me was just like a woman should be treated. He was very respectful and honourable’Credit: Gary Stone – The SunAnd Faria revealed they resumed contact in 2014 — ten years after their six-month affair — when he invited her to fly out to meet him in Hong Kong.Faria’s affair with the then Three Lions coach in 2004 caused a major scandal as Sven was in a relationship with Italian-American lawyer Nancy Dell’Olio at the time.Faria, 58, looked back at her romance with the Swede from her US home on ­Friday, the same day Sven was laid to rest.British-Bangladeshi beauty Faria told The Sun on Sunday she believes Sven’s spirit will live on even though he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in August aged 76.Read More on SportAnd she revealed her regret about how the affair ended and told how Sven had left a lasting impact on her life.Paying tribute to her former lover, Faria said: “I just want him to rest in peace, and see you on the other side if we ever meet.“The body deteriorates and dies, but your soul never does. His soul will always remain. I hope his spirit lives on, especially in his children. I’m sure it does.“I want to give my deepest condolences to his family and his partner.”Most read in FootballHis heartbroken partner, Panamanian ex-dancer Yaniseth Alcides, 53, and his children Johan, 45, and Lina, 37, were among 600 mourners at the funeral held in Sven’s hometown of Torsby.Also at the town’s Fryksande church were Nancy, 63, whose ten-year relationship with him ended in 2007, and Sven’s England captain David Beckham, 49.Sven-Goran Eriksson is laid to rest at funeral service in Torsby, SwedenSven and Faria began seeing each other after she had been romantically involved with FA chief executive Mark Palios.Before wooing her, dark horse Sven had cheated on Nancy with fellow Swede Ulrika Jonsson in 2002.Faria insists that Sven and Nancy were no longer living together when her romance with him began.She says she told him she could not get involved with him if he was seeing someone else but he took her to his house and there was no trace of Nancy there.Faria explained: “He was very attracted to me and I was slowly getting attracted to him, but I still backed off because I thought, ‘No, I know he has a girlfriend. I shouldn’t be doing any of this.’“I didn’t until I knew that it was OK for me to do.I just want him to rest in peace, and see you on the other side if we ever meetFaria Alam“I know for a fact she didn’t live in the house any more. I didn’t do anything before that.“They made it look like he was in the midst of this amazing marriage or whatever.“First of all, they weren’t married. Nobody was married. I wasn’t, he wasn’t.“I understand people may think it’s a betrayal, but who is be­tray­ing who when he wasn’t with her?”Faria said her fondest memory of Sven was a dinner they had to- gether at Indian restaurant Yaatra in ­Mayfair towards the end of 2003, before they had started dating.She also recalled visiting him at his home in Torsby and meeting his father Sven Snr, now 95. ‘Very passionate’She said: “The way he treated me was just like a woman should be treated. He was very respectful and honourable.“He talked about football a lot and how he really enjoyed the game. If he could, he would’ve played again.“He was very passionate about football. He was just a very passionate man, overall. He was the complete opposite of his cool exterior.“He showed that he was very calm and collected and when he spoke it was a deliberate calmness.“But when it was personal and one to one, he was very passionate with what he used to say to me. “We’d go out to dinner when it was possible and he would always say, ‘We have a great relationship and a great rapport, we have a good ­situation here’.Sven was laid to rest in his hometown of Torsby in Sweden on FridayCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The TimesNancy Dell’Olio, whose ten-year relationship with Sven ended in 2007, at the funeralCredit: Doug SeeburgSven’s England captain David Beckham at the town’s Fryksande church for the serviceCredit: Doug Seeburg“I know he loved me, he said so, and I told him I loved him because I did.”Sven had announced his battle with pancreatic cancer in January. He told Amazon Prime documentary Sven, released just days before he died: “I had a good life.“Hopefully at the end people will say, yeah, he was a good man, but everyone will not say that.“I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do.”These days Faria lives in ­Kirkland, a city 12 miles north of downtown Seattle in Washington state. She works in sales and marketing for luxury brand Gucci and keeps fit by walking around her suburban neighbourhood.The body deteriorates and dies, but your soul never does. His soul will always remain. I hope his spirit lives on, especially in his childrenFaria AlamFaria already suffered heartache earlier this year when she lost her mother in February, aged 86.She said the last time she spoke with Sven was in 2014.“I managed to get his email address and emailed him,” she explained.”He reached out and asked for my number. I think he was in China at the time and he asked to meet in Hong Kong.“I said, ‘I’d love to, but I just can’t even leave work at the moment right now’.“He said it would just be nice to meet up. That was all. It wasn’t to start anything up. “He just wanted to see me, I guess. I didn’t go but we spoke very fondly to each other about how we felt.”Faria said even though they were together for only six months and had not spoken in a decade, Sven left a lasting impact on her life.‘It broke me’She said: “For me, having that relationship was quite something.“It meant a lot to me because it changed me. I became who I am today. I’m stronger. I was very fearful of things when I was younger. I was more bothered about what people said.”Former fashion model Faria joined the FA as a personal assistant in July 2003.She began a relationship with then divorced dad-of-five Mark towards the end of that year.It culminated in a trip to Paris together but after that, the football chief broke things off with her.Faria’s relationships with Sven and Mark, now 71, were revealed in August 2004.Earlier that summer, England had been knocked out of the quarter- finals of the Euro 2004 championship by Portugal on penalties.The sex scandal forced Mark — currently the co-owner, with his wife Nicola, and chairman of League Two club Tranmere Rovers — to step down from his role at the helm of the FA.The way he treated me was just like a woman should be treated. He was very respectful and honourableFaria AlamIn October 2004, Faria accused the FA of sexual harassment, unfair dismissal and breach of contract but her claims were rejected by an employment tribunal.Faria said the one regret from her relationship with Sven was how she decided to leave London after their fling was revealed. She took a job with a fashion label in New York even though Sven begged her to stay.She said: “I don’t think I had the maturity to push forward with him because of the backlash I’d had.“It just broke me and I needed a break from London.“I regret it because of his tone, his voice — not pleading, but just telling me, ‘Hold on. Don’t just go and disappear’.“That was my only regret, not taking him up on that and not listening to him.”READ MORE SUN STORIES“I know he loved me and cared about me.“Maybe if things had been ­different, my life wouldn’t have been here. Maybe it would have been with him.” More

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    Stunning party girl caught up in Newcastle ace Kieran Trippier’s marriage riddle revealed as tattooed call centre worker

    THIS is the stunning party girl caught up in Premier League ace Kieran Trippier’s marriage riddle.Call centre worker Frankie Carmichael, 27, is a regular in the hotspots of Newcastle.Party girl and call centre worker Frankie Carmichael is a regular at Newcastle’s hotspotsThe reveller parties in the city’s karaoke barTrippier hoists the clubber onto his back in the clubThe beauty — who has a large tattoo on her left arm — also posts social media snaps in revealing outfits during nights out. Meanwhile, Newcastle defender Trippier, 33, was filmed on a mobile phone video lifting up a blonde girl — who had an inking on her left arm — around the waist in a packed city karaoke bar in May last year.Trippier was seen wrapping his arms around her, and holding her bottom, while out with some Newcastle team-mates in Cosy Joes.Trippier’s wife Charlotte, who he has three children with, was in Madrid at the time.Read More on FootballFrankie, who lives in the city, was named on Twitter following his night out. A source said: “Frankie is friends with a pal of Kieran’s. She’s well known on the Toon and loves a night out in the city.”Trippier, who earns £130,000-a-week at Newcastle, has had a turbulent time on and off the pitch.He delayed linking up with Gareth Southgate’s England lads last September due to a “personal commitment”.Most read in FootballHe then pulled out of November’s squad ahead of a Euro qualifier against North Macedonia because of a “personal matter”. Speculation about his eight-year marriage ramped up after Charlotte, 35, stayed away from this summer’s Euros.Kieran Trippier goes viral during Newcastle’s clash at Bournemouth after painful moment is caught on Sky Sports camerasThe Sun on Sunday revealed in July that the couple went on separate holidays. Trippier stayed at the same Turkish resort as England team-mate Kyle Walker, while Charlotte went to Santorini with her sister.The couple’s £3.8million six-bed mansion in Morpeth, Northumberland, has also been put up for sale.Last month Trippier put in a transfer request from Newcastle. He also announced his retirement from international football.Trippier announced his retirement from international football last monthCredit: RexSpeculation about his eight-year marriage ramped up after Charlotte stayed away from this summer’s EurosCredit: Getty More

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    Helen Flanagan’s footballer ex Scott Sinclair moves on with new girlfriend two years after split from ex-Corrie star

    FORMER Corrie star Helen Flanagan’s footballer ex Scott Sinclair has moved on — with a family friend.Helen, 34, has admitted she still loves him but he has been dating Lauren Davies, 32, for several months.Lauren Davies is dating footballer Scott Sinclair, two years after his split from Helen FlanaganCredit: SuppliedScott and Helen were spotted on a date at Harrods and have been together for monthsCredit: Peter JordanOur exclusive picture shows Scott, 35, and Lauren holding hands after a date at the Prada Caffé at Harrods on Wednesday.Helen, currently appearing on E4’s Celebs Go Dating, split from him more than two years ago and she has recently started seeing former footballer Robbie Talbot, 44.Ex-Man City and Celtic winger Scott first met Lauren, who ­supports ADHD kids, six years ago through family. It is believed Helen has met her.READ MORE SCOTT SINCLAIRLauren is from his home city of Bath, close to where he is currently playing for League One side Bristol Rovers.A source said: “They’re getting on well and really enjoy each other’s company.“They met through family years back. Scott and Lauren just hit it off a few months ago and started dating.“At the moment, they just want to see where things go.”Most read in FootballHelen and Scott were together for 13 years before they broke up in 2022.They have three children and Helen previously told our Fabulous magazine: “I love Scott and I know that he loves me, but I ­suppose we just don’t like each other very much at the moment.”Emotional Helen Flanagan reveals she asked Scott Sinclair to get back together just months agoOn Celebs Go Dating this month, Helen dismissed rumours of a “throuple” with David Haye and his girlfriend Sian Osborne but admitted having a relationship with the ex-boxing champ, 43.She said: “It was quite something. It’s really hard for me to talk about it.“He had a girlfriend and an open relationship. I didn’t mean to fall in love with him but I did.”Lauren declined to comment.Former Coronation Street star Helen has moved on with former footballer Robbie TalbotCredit: GettyHelen and Scott have three children together and remain on good termsCredit: Instagram More

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    Ross Barkley and Wag Katherine congratulated by Molly-Mae Hague as they announce they’re expecting baby in adorable post

    ROSS BARKLEY and his other half were inundated with scores of well-wishes after revealing they are expecting a baby.The Aston Villa midfielder and Katherine Pilkington went public with their relationship back in February 2022.Ross Barkley has been dating Kara Pilkington for over two yearsCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATHERINE.PILKINGTONThe couple have revealed they’re expecting their first child and received a slew of congratulatory messages on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATHERINE.PILKINGTONThe pair were congratulated by Molly-Mae Hague on InstagramCredit: InstagramTheir love has blossomed over the last two years, with the couple now pregnant with their first child.The pair announced the news with a heartwarming video reveal of their ultrasound scan, which included their dog, in a joint Instagram post.Pilkington’s accompanying caption read: “We can’t wait to meet you.”Their followers were blown away by the emotional reveal and barraged them with messages of congrats.READ MORE FOOTIE NEWSAnd Katherine’s pal, Love Island star and influencer extraordinaire Molly-Mae Hague, was among the first to congratulate the happy couple.The mum-of-one – who is still dealing with an emotional break-up with Tommy Fury – wrote: “You’re going to be the best mummy.”One person wrote, on X: “Congratulations girl!!!!”Another said: “So happy for you guys, tooo cute.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a third added: “Congratulations! So happy for you both.”Barkley, 30, also commented, leaving a single love-heart emoji.Molly-Mae Hague sparks ticket frenzy as she announces huge surpriseFormer Chelsea midfielder re-joined Villa from Luton in the summer for an undisclosed fee.He has made two appearances for Unai Emery’s side this campaign. More

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    Premier League legend, 36, welcomes first child with stunning model partner, 28, as Messi’s wife sends congratulations

    MANCHESTER CITY legend Sergio Aguero’s stunning girlfriend Sofia Calzetti has given birth to their first child.The 36-year-old, who had to retire from football nearly three years ago because of a heart condition, confirmed yesterday he had become a father for the second time.Sergio Aguero posted a snap of his baby daughter clutching his fingerCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThe Man City legend welcomed his second child to the worldCredit: Instagram @aguerobenja19Sofia Calzetti is Aguero’s girlfriendCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThe beauty works as a modelCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiHe posted a picture of his newborn daughter Olivia clutching the happy couple’s fingers.Aguero wrote along the snap on his social media: “September 13 2024. Welcome Olivia. We cannot express in words so much happiness.”His model partner posted a congratulation messages they had received from friends and family along with more photos showing the ex-Argentina international cradling his baby.Aguero revealed in March he was expecting a child with Sofia, 28.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis Instagram post at the time showed the loved-up duo holding each other by the hand with two pictures of the ultrasound showing their baby in her womb.The post was captioned: “Immense excitement. We’re waiting for you little girl.”On Tuesday, heavily-pregnant Sofia published a selfie photo showing her practising yoga at the couple’s home in Miami alongside an emotional message which said: “Last yoga class with my little one inside me. “Such strong emotions I can’t find the words to explain them.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“In days or hours, perhaps, she will change my life for ever. I am going to begin to live what I dreamt of all my life, being a mummy.”One of the first to congratulate them was Sergio’s 15-year-old son Benji, whose mum Gianinna was one of Diego Maradona’s two daughters with his wife Claudia Villafane.Man Utd & Man City Premier League combined XILionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo wrote “congratulations” on the couple’s Instagrams alongside several heart emojis.Aguero announced his retirement from professional football at an emotional press conference in December 2021.The five-time Premier League winner was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat days after he was taken to hospital clutching his chest and complaining of breathing problems and dizziness during a game for Barcelona.He signed for Barca after becoming Man City’s record goalscorer during his decade in England.Aguero took a massive pay cut to join the Catalan giants after being offered the chance to team up with close pal Messi.But he played only five games for Barca with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.Who are these famous footballers?Sofia kept her 824,000 followers up to date with her pregnancyCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiAguero and Sofia have been together since 2019Credit: Instagram @soficalzettiShe reconciled with Aguero shortly after rumours emerged that they had broken upCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiLionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo congratulated the coupleCredit: Getty More

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    Inside Kate Abdo’s intimate wedding as Malik Scott reveals sweet gesture that made him cry and why Carragher didn’t come

    MALIK SCOTT has lifted the lid on his secret wedding to sports presenter Kate Abdo.The retired boxer and coach of former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder tied the knot with the CBS Sports star in an intimate wedding earlier this month.CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo recently tied the knot with Malik ScottCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDOAbdo moved her new husband to tears with an incredible gesture involving their cakeCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDOScott, understandably, was emotional as he vowed to spend the rest of his life with the former Sky Sports presenter.But Abdo moved the hardman to tears with an incredible homage to his first boxing gym on their wedding cake.Recalling their big day in an interview with Genting Casinos, the 43-year-old said: “Kate did something incredibly creative, caring, and compassionate—reflecting the walk of life I come from.”She took an old picture of my first ABC Gym in North Philadelphia, where I was raised—the gym that essentially saved my life.READ MORE ON KATE ABDO”She copied the ring from that gym and turned it into a cake, with me in the ring wearing the boxing trunks I had on when I fought Tony Thompson.”Those trunks had a design I borrowed from Sugar Ray Leonard when he fought Tommy Hearns the second time, but I added my own colours—pink and black with stripes.”She even put herself next to me in a wedding dress.”The thoughtfulness and creativity moved me to tears because it took me back to my childhood in that ring, where I faced many challenges, learned hard lessons and grew.Most read in Sport”That ring always meant the world to me.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKate Abdo and Malik Scott tied the knot in a low-key ceremonyCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDO”She made sure to incorporate that into our wedding day, placing us both in the ring on the cake—her in a wedding dress, me in my boxing outfit. “The contrast was beautiful, thoughtful, and loving.’Why would you even say that’ says Kate Abdo after Jamie Carragher’s most awkward joke ever on live TV”It was emotional for me because I had never shared my craft with anyone the way I have with her. It’s refreshing and comforting.”In the past, I’d kept that side of me private, but with her, I’m comfortable letting her in—whether it’s film study or talking about boxing. “It’s a special connection that I’ve never had with anyone else.”Scott and Abdo, who went public with their relationship earlier this year, didn’t have an expensive and over-the-top celebration of their love.And there was no room on the exclusive guestlist for Abdo’s on-air CBS colleagues Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards.”Our wedding was intimate—just the two of us, really,” Scott revealed. “We didn’t want a big affair. “We focused on each other and the commitment we were making.”It was a godly ceremony on the Malibu hills, just how we wanted it. “My kids were there, and it was important for them to see this meaningful, godly moment.”Watching her walk down the aisle was so emotional for me. Every day I fall deeper in love with her.There was no room on the Abdo wedding guestlist for Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry, Micah RichardsCredit: CBS SPORTS”I don’t know if Jamie Carragher would have been invited to the wedding. I don’t know.”I don’t know how to answer that because having a bigger wedding was never a possibility. That’s something that wouldn’t have happened.”[But] Thierry, Michah, Jamie—they all sent their wishes.”Carragher was unlikely to have received an invite to the nuptials after joking that Abdo wasn’t “loyal” to her new husband live on air.Scott, however, bears no ill will towards the former Liverpool and England defender.He said of Abdo’s colleagues: “They’re a good group of people. “I may not know the full ins and outs of their status, but what impresses me most is the kind of men they are.”The respect they carry, the pride they walk into a room with. They’re men’s men. And there’s nothing wrong with my relationship with Jamie.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was never broken. Jamie has a good understanding of how people are, especially in this social media era.”We sat down, broke bread, and had good conversations. I’ve never had a problem with him.” More

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    Spice up your sex life & DON’T watch Celebs Go Dating – my 8 rules for Kyle Walker and Annie to rescue rocky marriage

    LOVE rat Footballer Kyle Walker has been taken back into the family home by Annie Kilner. His long-suffering wife, 32, has allowed the Manchester City player, 34, back for the sake of their children but has told pals they have not fully reconciled. Annie has allowed Kyle to move back into the family home for the sake of their kidsCredit: BackGridKyle’s former mistress Lauryn Goodman, 33, is currently appearing on Celebs Go DatingCredit: PAA source said: “They either had to make a go of it or move on, and they’ve decided to see how things go.“It’s on a trial basis.“Kyle’s been back for over a week now, and he’s sleeping in a separate bed on the third floor of the house.“Annie is determined to do what she thinks is best for her kids.”READ MORE FEATURESBut patching things up between the pair is going to be extremely hard, warns relationship expert Jo Hemmings. “This situation has been a rather excessive love triangle as he’s had an affair twice with the same woman,” she said. “Making things work after getting back together once is hard, but doing it a second time reduces the chances of it working even further.“But it is possible with work from both parties.”Most read in FootballHere, Jo gives her no-nonsense rules for the couple to have the best chance of a successful marriage after Kyle’s infidelities.Turn off the TVKyle’s former mistress Lauryn Goodman, 33, is currently appearing on Celebs Go Dating, which is sure to make things harder for Annie and Kyle as they make a go of their marriage.Lauryn Goodman breaks down in tears as she describes Kyle Walker drama as ‘going to war’Lauryn is still wearing a necklace embalzoned with Kyle’s initialsCredit: RexShe’s been breaking down in tears on the E4 dating showCredit: Channel 4Jo said: “They need to avoid watching Celebs Go Dating, no matter how tempting it might be.“Lauryn is wearing a necklace with KW engraved on it, which suggests that she isn’t over Kyle.“It’s not something either of them need to see while mending fences. “It could make Annie want to fight for her man if she sees Lauryn’s behaviour, but I would just recommend they don’t watch it. Especially Annie.”Spice up sex lifeThe couple share four children and have been together since they were 16 years oldCredit: AFP or LicensorsSince returning to the family home earlier this month, Kyle has been sleeping in a separate bedroom to Annie, which is also on a different floor of the house. But if they want to make this reconciliation work and go the distance, they need to bring back intimacy into their relationship.Jo said: “They 100 per cent need to work on their intimacy if things are going to work out. “But he’ll need to behave scrupulously well before Annie is likely to even consider letting him back into her bedroom again.“To start working on it, they need to spend time together one on one. Starting with dedicated date nights is a good idea. “If they’re not having a full, proper relationship, then it won’t work.“It also means he’ll be more likely to stray again, be it to Lauryn or someone else.”Couples counsellingJo’s top recommendation for Kyle and Annie is to get in touch with a couple’s counsellor and book in session to work through their issues. She said: “I can’t see them working this out without getting external help. Their relationship is so fragile at this point.“This is a very messy situation and they are going to need structure and external advice from someone who is neutral and will listen without judgement to get their relationship back on track. “Part of that counselling will require full candour from Kyle. He needs to be honest about what has happened and why he strayed.“Thrashing it out in private during a couple’s session is a great way to work through their issues, away from their young children.”Drop the pastAnnie needs to accept the children Kyle has with LaurynCredit: INSTAGRAMOne of the hardest things to do for any couple that has gone through issues is to leave the past behind. Jo reckons this is absolutely vital for Kyle and Annie to make their relationship work.“They do initially need to have conversations about what has happened in the past with Lauryn and properly wring everything out,” Jo said. “But once that is done, they need to focus on what their future can be like. “They’ve already got four children together, so they’ve got a good reason to try.“But having another baby to bring them closer won’t work. This is more about looking at what their life could be like if things work out. “They need to make plans to help them move forward, rather than constantly looking back.” Accept the kidsKyle’s betrayals have been made very clear with the two children he’s fathered with Lauryn.While this may be a painful reminder for Annie, Jo says she needs to accept they exist and aren’t at fault. “These children are innocent at the end of the day, and they deserve to know their father,” she said. “While their existence is likely to be painful to Annie and a constant reminder of his betrayal, I am sure she would want him to be a good father to all his children.“That said, I imagine for now she’ll want things reasonably restricted because of Lauryn and I can’t see them going away as a blended family any time soon. “But accepting the children as part of life is a step towards things being easier.”Annie makes the rulesKyle needs to understand he has betrayed his wife’s trust and needs to follow her leadKyle has shattered his wife’s trust by straying not once, but twice, with the same woman. As a result, Jo says he needs to accept that Annie will rule their house, and he has to prove his trustworthiness to her. “Annie is going to struggle to trust Kyle, and that means he has to prove himself to her in any way possible,” she told The Sun. “So if she wants to know where he is and have access to his phone, he needs to give her that while they rebuild. “If he feels like it’s ridiculous and an invasion of his privacy, then he probably isn’t really up for repairing things. “A lot of making this work is based on him being willing to be honest. He has got to play by Annie’s rules if he wants to make this work.”Grow up The couple need to rediscover their romantic sideCredit: Tim StewartJo reckons that Kyle’s infidelities are a result of him not being mature enough to handle being a father and a husband. In order to make things work with Annie, he needs to start growing up. “Kyle has got a lot of growing up to do emotionally,” she said. “He’s not the first Premier League footballer to stray, and won’t be the last. Kyle’s love life2007 – Kyle Walker meets Annie in their hometown of Sheffield when she is just 16. The pair start dating shortly after.2013 – Annie and Kyle welcome the birth of their first son, Roman, 11. 2016 – Rumours first arise of Kyle’s bad behaviour when he was caught messaging Playboy model Carla Howe. Sources claimed she cut it off when she found out he had a partner and a child.2017 – Annie and Kyle’s second child, Riaan, is born.2019 – Reign, Annie and Kyle’s third son is born. May 2019 – Annie leaves Kyle after it came to light that he had an affair with reality star Laura Brown. Laura claimed they had romped in the back of Kyle’s Bentley. February 2020 – Lauryn Goodman gives birth to her first child with Kyle, Kairo, who was conceived when he was on a break from Annie. It causes Annie and Kyle to briefly split. April 2020 – It was revealed that Kyle had a lockdown sex party with escorts. June 2020 – It is reported that Kyle has proposed to Annie.November 2021 – Kyle and Annie get married in secret after reconciling. March 2023 – Lauryn announces she is pregnant with her second child but doesn’t reveal the father. Kyle allegedly flashes and kisses a woman in the bar.August 2023 – Lauryn announces the birth of her son, and says it is fathered by a footballer. She then tells Annie privately that Kyle is the father of her latest child. January 2024 – Kyle is publicly revealed as the father of Lauryn’s second child. Annie announces she has split from Kyle after his infidelities. Kyle then issues a public apology to his wife. May 2024 – Annie gives birth to Kyle’s fourth son by her, Rezon. July 2024 – Kyle takes Annie to North Wales to try and win her back.September 2024 – The Sun reveals that Annie has allowed Kyle to be back in the family homeKeep clear of negative palsJo reckons Annie, pictured, will have a fight on her heands to keep Lauryn from KyleCredit: InstagramLauryn with baby KairoCredit: instagram/@lauryngoodman91Given the public nature of Annie and Kyle’s struggle, everyone has an opinion on what they should do. But talking with pals who don’t support their attempt to reconcile will make things tricky, Jo claims. She said: “I’m sure Annie has heard everyone express their doubts about Kyle and views on his behaviour.”But she, and Kyle, need to find a close pal who they can talk to who is supportive of their attempts to get back together. READ MORE SUN STORIES”They both need to hear people saying they can make it work by giving it another go and that they have their unconditional support. “Hearing negative things about how Annie should dump him won’t help now they’re trying again.” More