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    I’m an ex-Man Utd star now working in construction… a decision I made during the Treble season still haunts me

    FORMER Manchester United starlet Michael Twiss is now happily working in construction – but it’s a case of what might have been.Twiss was Man Utd Reserve Team Player of the Year in 1998 and was close to breaking into the first team before the club’s historic Treble in 1999.Former midfielder Michael Twiss is now enjoying a second career in constructionAnd Twiss regrets joining Sheffield United on loan during the 1998-1999 record-breaking season.He had made his first team Man Utd debut in February 1998 after coming on as a substitute in the club’s 3-2 defeat to Barnsley in their FA Cup fifth round replay.The former midfielder was highly rated coming through the academy at Carrington – a couple of years after the famed Class of 92.But in the summer of 1998, Twiss was in demand.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA former Man Utd captain then made a call that set the wheels of fate in motion.Twiss told the Manchester Evening News: “Steve Bruce was at Sheffield United and was looking for someone to go across.”Eric Harrison put my name forward and I went and I shouldn’t have gone. “Even though loans are sometimes quite good and can work out, I was probably at a point where I was breaking in at United. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”First and foremost I missed the Treble season!”I was unlucky that I went to Sheffield United, did pre-season, played in the League Cup in the second game of the season, which was my first start. I was pro footballer & club captain but I’ve given up at 28 for a new job”And then one of the younger lads injured me in training and my ankle went up like a balloon and I was out for eight weeks.”I was trying to forge my way back into an established team which was difficult.” I perhaps could have progressed at United if I had stayed there.”The Salford-born star had already been involved in European nights with United prior to his loan move across the PenninesHe was in the matchday squad against FC Kosice in 1997-98 as well as in two top flight games. I missed the Treble season!Michael TwissTwiss added: “I had played a couple of games for United already and with doing that.”I should have taken advantage of being in and around it but I was out of sight out of mind at Sheffield United.”It wasn’t like now when there is loads of stats and loan managers. “I am sure there was dialogue and stuff but you just kind of disappeared for a year.”Twiss returned to Old Trafford after the Treble glory, but was released at the end of the 1999-2000 season.Spells at Port Vale and then Conference clubs Leigh RMI, Chester City and Morecambe followed.The now 47-year-old took up construction after retiring from football with non-league outfit Altrincham in 2012.He now works for Kier Group, a provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments.Twiss said: “I have started again and learnt something new. I like the site management side.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You could be out on site and mixing with the banter and also coming into the office. I didn’t want to be sat at my desk all day.”He studied for a Diploma at Salford University and set about seeking work experience, at Coronation Street Studios among other places.Twiss was in demand before joining Sheffield United during the Treble season More

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    Moyes’ genius Pickford tactic before transfer shake-up and AC Milan eye unlikely ace – latest exclusives from Alan Nixon

    ALAN NIXON is SunSport’s Boss of Goss.Check out this week’s red-hot transfer whispers from our man in the know…SunSport’s Boss of Goss Alan Nixon has this week’s latest transfer inside scoopsJordan Pickford has been told to cut down his mammoth long kicks upfield by David MoyesCredit: GettyNEW PICK KICK TRICKJORDAN PICKFORD’S kicking is getting shorter and more accurate after a quiet word from David Moyes.Everton’s England No 1 has a big reputation for smashing balls huge distances.But boss Moyes felt his Toffees would benefit with more control from his keeper.So he suggested Pickford ease off the gas and start to aim more down the middle — and the impact has been shown in results as Everton have lost just twice in ten games since Moyes returned to Goodison.Meanwhile, Everton’s incoming chief executive Angus Kinnear WILL snap up two of his old Leeds transfer team.Kinnear, who starts work on June 1, has lined up top adviser Nicky Hammond and leading scout Gary Penrice for a new-look backroom team.Hammond and Penrice will be in charge of transfers — just like they were at Elland Road.We revealed in January the club’s director of football Kevin Thelwell would be leaving.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMoyes was keen to bring in some of his former allies such as Rob Newman and Mick Doherty.But Kinnear — who Leeds have confirmed will be leaving Elland Road at the end of the season — has had the final say.Why Gakpo v Isak will decide Liverpool v Newcastle Carabao Cup Final | Experts’ bets – Weekend WagerEverton are interested in West Brom youngster Tom FellowsCredit: PAAnd Everton are staying on top of their interest in West Brom youngster Tom Fellows.The Toffees failed to land the highly-rated winger on deadline day. But boss Moyes has asked scouts Alan Irvine and Charlie Adam to keep tabs on the 21-year-old.MAX FACTORAC MILAN are cranking up their interest in Burnley centre-half Maxime Esteve.The Italian side watched Esteve, 22, again last week — but Everton and West Ham scouts also saw the Frenchman star in the Clarets’ draw with West Brom.AC Milan sent scouts to watch Maxime Esteve in action for BurnleyCredit: GettyAWAY DWEHSHEFFIELD UNITED fancy Liberian centre-half Sampson Dweh.The Viktoria Plzen ace, 23, has shone in the Europa League.Wolves are keen too but United could swoop first if they reach the Prem.Sampson Dweh has shone at centre-back for Viktoria Plzen, catching the attention of Sheffield United and WolvesCredit: SplashFOOTBALL SHORTSPRESTON are keeping an eye out for Manchester City babe Jacob Wright, 19.Norwich have an option to buy the midfielder when his loan ends in the summer. But North End may try a £2million-plus bid using cash from their FA Cup run.Preston and Norwich may both be after Jacob Wright in the summerCredit: GettyLEEDS owners’ hopes of taking control of Rangers will require a change of EFL rules if they miss out on promotion.49ers Enterprises — who also own the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers — are lining up a move to buy a 51 per cent stake in the Scottish giants.Current EFL regulations do not allow ownership of other British clubs. But the Premier League has no such restrictions.Leeds’ rivals Burnley’s tie-up with Scottish Premiership side Dundee is classed as a collaboration rather than ownership.ROB PAGE is looking for a crack at club management with the Barnsley job in his sights.Page left the Wales post in June and is keen to be back in the dugout.Conor Hourihane is in caretaker charge at Barnsley — who sacked Darrell Clarke on Wednesday — and is keen on the job.But Page, 50, may have a chance if Tykes look elsewhere.Former Wales boss Rob Page is keen to return to the dugout, possibly at BarnsleyCredit: AP More

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    My pal said ‘sorry about your dad’s dementia’… that was news to me, reveals Dean Windass’ son Josh

    JOSH WINDASS revealed he only found out about his dad’s dementia from a Sheffield Wednesday team-mate while they were in a coffee shop.The attacking midfielder, 31, was oblivious that Hull and Bradford legend Dean Windass had been diagnosed with the condition until Owls defender Max Lowe unwittingly broke the news.Josh Windass reckons his dad being ‘a bit of a nutter’ make him popularCredit: GettyDean Windass, a cult hero with fans, has been diagnosed with dementiaCredit: GettyAnd Windass told SunSport: “I found out in a coffee shop. Max said, ‘Sorry to hear about your dad’s dementia’ and I thought, ‘Oh! That’s news to me!’”His dad’s diagnosis at the age of 55 was publicly revealed by former Manchester United and Blackburn star David May during a TV interview, with Windass’ blessing.It sparked an outpouring of love and support for one of the biggest English football characters of the 1990s and 2000s, who has more recently been a Sky Sports pundit.Windass Jr said: “He’s well loved within the football community. He’s a bit of a nutter and people like that about people.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I don’t think he’s struggling too badly. I speak sometimes to my brother, who is keeping tabs on him. He’s sound.“When news like this comes out people always think the worst. But it’s not a severe grade at the minute and he’s not having too many problems.“The first thing I asked was if he still knew my name and he did, so I didn’t ask him too many questions.”Windass Jr is chasing a second promotion with Sheffield WednesdayCredit: GettyHis dad did a national TV interview this week where he raised concerns about the perils of heading a football, which has been proven to increase the risk of developing the disease, and fears for his own son’s safety.Most read in ChampionshipWindass Jr scored the winning goal at Wembley with his head to clinch Wednesday’s promotion from League One in the play-off final against Barnsley in May 2023.Former Premier League star Dean Windass suffering from dementia as ex-Man Utd ace reveals diagnosis live on BBC And the Owls ace himself is passionate about raising awareness on how to prevent suffering from such conditions in later life.Research shows adopting a healthy, balanced diet can reduce the risk of dementia.Windass has a strict diet plan and last season enlisted the help of Tyson Fury’s nutritionist, Sheffield-based Greg Marriott, to help his recovery from an injury.And he said: “You don’t want anyone getting dementia or any other illness.“You want everyone on the planet to be healthy in an ideal world so it’s important to raise awareness to help people prevent it.“Even things like eating healthily. It’s not just for making you look good at the beach, it’s great for your lifestyle and health.“It’s something me and my missus speak a lot about — curriculums in schools, people don’t get taught enough about diet or illness and stuff like that. There needs to be more focus.“A lot of the stuff that gets people excited are the things you probably shouldn’t do such as drinking alcohol and eating bad food.“There’s a time and a place for that but it’s important to raise your kids especially to drink water, eat fruit and vegetables.“When you’re 50, I’ve seen people who go on all these diets and things — but by that point it’s a bit late.“I’m on the side of the fence that you can have a good time but our bodies are more important. People don’t take care of themselves as much as they should.”Windass even believes that a good diet could help stem the increase of mental illness cases that have been highlighted in recent years. He said: “If you’re eating and drinking things that are going to damage your brain then you’re not going to be the happiest person in the world.“If you can do little things that can help make you feel a bit better, you’re going to be happier and healthier.”Windass certainly would have been feeling more jubilant after scoring his first goal since New Year’s Day by snatching the all-important equaliser at Norwich on Tuesday as Wednesday roared back from 2-0 down to win 3-2.It was a crucial three points, hauling Danny Rohl’s men back into the play-off picture — and moving them to within just five points of the top six.Windass is set to feature in Sunday’s Steel City derby when bitter rivals Sheffield United make the three-and-half-mile trek across town to Hillsborough.That Wembley goal was nice — but a League One promotion isn’t something I talk about too much as it’s not such a big achievement.”Josh WindassHe has always thought the Owls needed to still be in the mix by the final whistle of the derby clash to stand a chance.Windass has scored 11 goals this season with nine games left — and he said: “I felt at the start I needed to score 15 from midfield for the team to have a successful season.”One of those strikes was a 60-yard worldie against Derby — which will surely win the goal of the season gong at the EFL awards.It was so good that pundits Paul Merson and Clinton Morrison rated it better than the famous one David Beckham scored from the halfway line for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996.It sparked a January bid from Brazilian club Santos — which was rejected.But Windass said: “I scored a better one last year against Blackburn!”He has been at Hillsborough for five years and is firmly established as a cult hero for his play-off winner — but he would dearly love to see the Yorkshire club win promotion to the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESWindass said: “I guess that Wembley goal was nice — but a League One promotion isn’t something I talk about too much because it’s not such a big achievement.”A play-off final winner this year certainly would be. 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    ‘Those days are over’- Championship manager reveals the Sir Alex Ferguson trick he cannot copy

    LEEDS UNITED manager Daniel Farke has been reminiscing on the good old days as he laments his squad’s various international call ups.The Yorkshire outfit sit top of the Championship with just a two-point cushion to Sheffield United in second place.Ferguson made a habit of keeping his players home from international campsCredit: GettyFarke has made an impression since joining LeedsDan James has been in rare form this season and will play against North Macedonia with Wales this monthCredit: ReutersWith just nine matches remaining in the campaign, there is little room for error.Farke’s squad has been pulled apart by international call ups as they look to cement promotion back to the Premier League for the first time since their relegation in 2022/23.Stalwart defender Joe Rodon and 10-goal winger Dan James have both been summoned to Craig Bellamy’s Wales squad.Israel’s Manor Solomon, Belgium’s Largia Ramazani, and Japan’s Ao Tanaka are all also set to travel for March internationals.Read more footballMore squads are yet to be announced for the March fixtures.As he aims to carry on a title push amid the fatigue and injuries that tend to accompany international breaks, Farke looked back to one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s old tricks.Nicky Butt, who played 12 years under Ferguson, explained the trick.He said: “At one stage, there was nine of us [up for international duty] and he would pull one or two of us out and let the other six go.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFarke has said he would love to do the same, but changing times meant he could not get away with it.He said: “Sadly, the days of SIr Alex Ferguson are over, who could just call the national team managers and say; ‘No, no, listen I keep my players’.Sir Alex Ferguson spotted with unlikely TV star pal at Cheltenham again as legendary Man Utd boss bags £65k winner “I can’t do this. I can ask carefully sometimes for a little bit of help but yeah, the days that you could just resist sending your players are sadly over.”I hope the lads involved in international games will come through without injuries.”The German signed to Leeds in autumn 2023, with club chairman Paraag Marathe saying he trusted Farke to return the club to the Premier League.Leeds flirted with promotion last season, finishing third in the Championship before losing 0-1 to Southampton in the final. More

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    ‘There was blood everywhere’ – Inside Kenilworth Road riot, where ‘freelance’ hooligans turned Luton into war zone

    IT WAS one of English football’s bleakest nights and one of its most significant occasions.The Kenilworth Road riot — before, during and after an FA Cup quarter- final between Luton Town and Millwall on March 13, 1985 — was a hideous orgy of disorder which had profound ramifications for the English game.The 1985 Luton riot occurred before, during and after a 1984–85 FA Cup gameCredit: PAFans stormed the pitch after Luton beat Millwall 1-0Credit: GettyIt was halted by Millwall fans for 25 minutes and ended with a frightening riotCredit: AlamySeats in Kenilworth Road were destroyedCredit: GettyFormer Luton gaffer David Pleat spoke exclusively to SunSportCredit: RexForty years ago today, Millwall’s infamous Bushwackers firm were joined by a band of ‘freelance hooligans’ from Chelsea and West Ham.Luton’s home ground became dangerously overcrowded, sparking a series of violent pitch invasions as an entire town was turned into a war zone.Eighty-one people were injured, including a policeman who had to be resuscitated after being knocked out by a concrete slab.A knife was thrown at Luton keeper Les Sealey. Hundreds of seats were ripped out and used as missiles. Billiard balls were hurled into the directors’ box, before a pitched battle raged between hooligans and police.David Pleat, who managed Luton that night and for 12 years over two spells, told me: “The victims of the violence — many of them either very young or old — were treated in the players’ tunnel. There was blood everywhere. The scenes were horrific.”“Outside, homes, pubs and shops were vandalised. Carriages on a train carrying travelling fans had ceilings torn out and, according to police, were left “looking as if a bomb had gone off”.In that spring of 1985, English football was entering its lowest depths.Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThe Luton riot would be swiftly followed by the Bradford City fire, in which 56 supporters perished, and the Heysel disaster at the European Cup final in Brussels, when rioting by Liverpool fans and a crumbling stadium caused the deaths of 39 people — mainly supporters of Juventus.As a result, English clubs would be banned from all European competitions for five years.New Luton Town Stadium given planning permissionPoliceman and dogs were deployed onto the pitchCredit: AlamyPolice with batons out tackled fans invading the turf in 1985Credit: AlamyThen manager Pleat has included details in his new autobiographyCredit: GettyFor many years before, football supporters had been treated like animals and far too many acted accordingly.Pleat recalls that Margaret Thatcher’s government was already “waging war” against the battered national sport, scapegoating football for society’s ills.And after the Kenilworth Road riot, Thatcher found a willing ally in Luton chairman David Evans. The soon-to-be Tory MP introduced a ban on away fans from his club’s stadium, as well as an ID card scheme which the prime minister sought to have introduced for supporters nationwide.It was only after the horrors of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster — and the subsequent Taylor Report which deemed the scheme unworkable — that the national ID card project was abandoned.Anyone who watched football from behind fences in the 1980s would have experienced dangerous overcrowding and been in little doubt that the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters at Hillsborough could have happened to fans of any club.After Lord Chief Justice Taylor’s intervention, all-seater stadia were made compulsory in the top two tiers of English football.Along with the advent of the Premier League, the game and its venues would be transformed.Police and fans battled during Luton vs MillwallCredit: GettyThe aftermath of the riots brought huge changes in English footballCredit: AlamyLuton’s away-fan ban ran from 1987 until 1991. Many clubs banned Hatters supporters in a tit-for-tat.And Luton were thrown out of the League Cup for one season after refusing to back down.Football supporters were societal pariahs in the 80s. And Luton — the riot’s victims — would become hated inside the sport.Pleat damningly describes the late Evans as “a visionary in his own mind” and “a lapdog for Mrs Thatcher”. He added: “Evans was not a good person and Luton became widely hated because of his actions.”On the 40th anniversary of the riot, the details sound difficult to comprehend.The match was not all-ticket, although matches very rarely were.The trouble was premeditated and organised, yet police were unprepared — despite the sight of thousands of known hooligans congregating at London’s St Pancras Station four hours before kick-off.Bedfordshire’s force had no horses, with reinforcements arriving from Cambridgeshire only after serious disorder had flared.Soon-to-be Tory MP David Evans was the chairman of Luton Town at the timeCredit: RexAway fans were banned from Kenilworth Road from 1987 until 1991Credit: GettyStadium overcrowding was a huge problem in the 80sCredit: RexThe overcrowding was dangerous and, in Pleat’s words, the arrangements were “completely chaotic”.But the English domestic game, now the envy of the world, was unrecognisable four decades ago.Conditions at most stadiums were appalling, violence was rife, overcrowded terraces endangered lives, fans were herded like sheep, barked at by police dogs, and watched matches from behind barbed-wire fences or within cages.David Brown, a 59-year-old Hatters supporter who attended the Millwall match as a teenager, said: “You would go to away matches in those days and be terrified.“I remember going to Newcastle in the 80s and being scared to open my mouth for fear of being beaten up.“Last season I went to St James’ Park for a 4-4 draw and Newcastle fans couldn’t have been friendlier.“When you think of the conditions you’d watch football in back then, you wonder why we bothered going.“I’d seen other serious outbreaks of hooliganism — but nothing like the Millwall riot.”Stewards were asked to clean up Luton’s ground the day after the riotCredit: GettyThose who complain about the ‘sanitisation’ of the modern match-going experience tend to conveniently forget how bad things were in the ‘good old days’ of the 70s and 80s.English football was a powder keg. The Luton riot was the night it truly exploded.The Kenilworth Road End, which was supposed to house travelling Millwall fans, became overcrowded as their numbers had been seriously swelled by supporters of rival London clubs.Kick it upfield, I’ll blow the final whistle, then run for your life.Referee told goalkeeper SealeyBrown later worked with a Chelsea fan who had been at the Kenilworth Road riot and admitted to becoming a ‘freelance hooligan’ because “we all wanted to have a go at Luton”, whose own hooligan fringe had been involved in violence at grounds in the capital.By 7pm — 45 minutes before kick-off — a gate had been forced open, leading to crushing, with hundreds of fans invading the pitch and goading Luton supporters in the opposite Oak Road End of the ground.Remarkably, the game kicked off on time but after 14 minutes there was a further pitch invasion, which led to a 35-minute delay.Soon after, forward Brian Stein scored the only goal of the tie for top-flight strugglers Luton against Millwall’s Third Division promotion chasers, with Pleat admitting “we all feared the worst”.Luton Town executives John Smith and Millwall chief executive Tony Shaw met with Sports Minister Neil MacFarlane to discuss the violent clashes in 1985Credit: PABut referee David Hutchinson, a policeman himself, was determined to finish the match. Just before the end, with Sealey about to take a goal-kick, Hutchinson told Sealey: “Kick it upfield, I’ll blow the final whistle, then run for your life.”And all 22 players sprinted for the relative safety of the dressing rooms.For Pleat, reaching an FA Cup semi-final should have been a career highlight.Instead, that achievement was utterly tarnished.The next day he was dragged into an emergency meeting in Parliament — with Luton’s bosses, as well as FA chiefs, grilled and urged to get their house in order.Yet Millwall would be fined a measly £7,500 — a punishment overturned on appeal.Kenilworth Road had been trashed and Evans used the opportunity to ban away fans, to build several executive boxes on the site of the vandalised Bobbers Stand, to install a controversial plastic pitch, as well as introducing the away-fan ban and ID card scheme.Millwall boss George Graham led his players off and later told Pleat he wanted to leave the South London clubCredit: PABrown said: “Evans used the trouble for his own political means. He gave a rabble-rousing speech at the next Tory party conference and, at the next election, he was elected an MP.“The away-fan ban made Luton very unpopular — but the hypocrisy of Evans was that wealthy away fans who could afford the executive boxes were still welcome.”Millwall’s manager that night was George Graham, a friend of Pleat’s ever since they had faced each other in an England v Scotland schoolboy international in 1960, through to their time as rival managers of Tottenham and Arsenal, to the current day, with both men now aged 80.Pleat said: “Before kick-off, George used the stadium’s loudspeaker to urge the Millwall fans to get off the pitch. “We were the last two people inside Kenilworth Road that night and George then told me he wanted to leave Millwall. “They won promotion that season but the following year he was off to Arsenal.”Pleat claimed: “A third of Luton season-ticket holders stopped going to matches after the riot, never to come back.”Thirty-one people were arrested for the violence, appearing at Luton Magistrates Court the next morning.But with Hatters fans waiting outside, at least one Millwall supporter — who had been fined, then freed, for his part in the riot — lost his bravado and refused to leave the courthouse for fear of reprisals.Pleat said: “People forget how dark a place English football was in back then.“The Bradford and Heysel disasters would come soon after.“Now supporters can enjoy matches in decent conditions — but back then, it was a very different game.” Just One More Goal — The Autobiography of David Pleat is available from Biteback Publishing. 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    Fans fear Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey’s career may be over as he’s forced off with another injury in huge Cardiff clash

    FANS fear Aaron Ramsey’s career may be over after the Arsenal legend was forced off with another injury.Ramsey, 34, limped off the field during Cardiff’s 2-1 home defeat to Luton on Tuesday.Aaron Ramsey limped off with another injury for CardiffCredit: GettyThe Welshman lasted just 49 minutes before he was replaced by Sivert Mannsverk.And it marks the latest long term injury he’s suffered playing for the Bluebirds.Gunners icon Ramsey rejoined boyhood club Cardiff in July 2023 but picked up a knee injury just months later.It saw him miss almost three months of football.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut a year later Ramsey picked up an even bigger problem, tearing his hamstring in September before returning last month.It means he has featured just 22 times in his second spell at Cardiff.And fans reckon Ramsey’s latest setback could see his time with the Welsh club, and maybe in football itself, come to an end.One said: “Afraid that’s his last game for the club.”Most read in ChampionshipCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnother declared: “Wouldn’t be surprised if he retires.”One noted: “He’ll be injured for the rest of the season.”Aaron Ramsey says ‘he’s not going to be happy with me’ as he reveals he is gunning for Premier League icon’s manager job Another added: “This can’t keep happening.”Ramsey, who has also played for Juventus, Nice and Rangers, made his name during an 11-year stint at Arsenal.He played 369 times for the Gunners while winning three FA Cups.But his injury nightmare started while playing for Arsenal in 2010.Ramsey broke his leg following a tackle by Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross, forcing him out for nine months.He ended up picking up multiple hamstring, thigh, groin and calf injuries during his time in London.And those problems continued to plague him abroad before Cardiff came calling again. More

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    ‘We’re just so used to it’ say fans as Burnley admin makes bizarre blunder after West Brom draw

    BURNLEY fans claimed “we’re just so used to it” after their team’s X account erroneously reported that they’d drawn 0-0 with West Brom.Scott Parker’s side hosted Tony Mowbray’s men at Turf Moor, hoping to overtake Leeds at the top of the Championship table.Burnley battled West Brom this eveningCredit: PAThe Clarets have become known for their frugal defence this season.They went into tonight’s match having only conceded 10 goals in 36 league games under Parker.Burnley did go behind, however, via John Swift’s stunning 20th minute free kick.But the promotion chasers weren’t down for long, Zian Flemming equalising in the 23rd minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe match went on to finish 1-1… not that you’d have known from their initial social media post.The tweet read: “It ends goalless in Burnley.”Responding to the mistake, one fan joked: “We’re so used to 0-0 hahahahaaha.”While a second cheekily wrote: “we saw what you did there.”Most read in ChampionshipCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThe Clarets quickly updated the post to read: “It ends level in Burnley.”Incredibly, Parker’s side have drawn 0-0 eleven times this season.Jonjo Shelvey completes shock Championship transfer after six-cap England star, 32, saw contract TORN UP by Turkish clubThey have scored 50 goals, the lowest tally among the Championship’s top four.Prior to their 2-1 win at Cardiff earlier this month, Burnley had gone 12 league matches in a row without conceding.Following tonight’s Championship action the Clarets remain third in the table.They are just one point behind previous leaders Leeds United, and two off new table-toppers Sheffield United.James Trafford has kept several clean sheets this seasonCredit: Rex More

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    ‘Phenomenal shade’ say fans as Leeds United admin savages Millwall ahead of Wednesday night’s Championship clash

    LEEDS cheekily announced that more tickets have become available for their Championship clash with Millwall on Wednesday night.Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat at Portsmouth last Sunday.Leeds are set to host Millwall in the ChampionshipCredit: AlamyThe Championship leaders are set to be backed by a boisterous capacity crowd at their 37,792-capacity Elland Road home.And after Millwall failed to sell out their allocation, understandable given it is a mid-week 400-mile round trip, Leeds’ social media admin made a cheeky dig.Their post read: “With Millwall selling just 391 tickets for tomorrow night’s clash, an extra allocation has now been made available to #LUFC members.”Plenty of fans responded to Leeds’ post on social media.READ MORE IN SPORTOne wrote: “The masked shade thrown by this is phenomenal.”While a second blasted: “That’s embarrassing just 391.”A third commented: “shaaaaade.”Although a fourth admitted: “Ffs Millwall admin will be all over this if they beat us.”Most read in ChampionshipJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd another added: “You just know if we lose tomorrow the Millwall admin gonna have a field day with this.”While Leeds are gunning for promotion, the Lions are safely entrenched in mid-table.Jose Mourinho jokes that he could become Millwall manager as he says ‘it’s just across the bridge from my house’Millwall won the reverse fixture at The Den back in November.While the Lions also went on to dump Leeds out of the FA Cup.There have been several feisty encounters between the sides down the years.Both clubs condemned “tragedy chanting” following their FA Cup meeting last month. More