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      Frank Lampard reveals he listens to same song on every dog walk as he bids to guide Coventry back to Premier League

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      FRANK LAMPARD has revealed that he listens to a Coventry anthem on every dog walk.The 46-year-old was appointed manager of the Sky Blues in November and quickly became popular among fans.Frank Lampard has revealed that he listens to a fan-favourite Coventry anthem while walking the dogCredit: GettyAt the first time of asking he led Coventry to the Championship playoffs, where they will face Sunderland in the semi-finals.Ahead of the first leg on Friday evening, Lampard has opened up about his love for the club.The Chelsea legend even revealed that he listens to the club’s unnofficial anthem, ‘We’ll Live and Die in These Towns’ by The Enemy, on every dog walk.Speaking to The Telegraph, Lampard explained: “From my part, I’ve loved it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It gets the tingles going pre-game every time I hear it. I play it in the car and on my dog walks.”And my two youngest have really taken to it as well. My wife Christine, sent me a voice note of my daughter singing it before a game.””I can’t speak for them, but I’m sure that, like me, they will have a lot of affection and feeling for it and how the fans react to it pre-game.”‘We’ll Live and Die in These Towns’ recently became adopted by Coventry fans and the song is now sung before every match.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA rendition of the tune prior to the club’s FA Cup semi-final meeting with Manchester United at Wembley Stadium went viral last year.It is now considered one of the best club anthems in England.’One of the best things I’ve ever seen’ – Frank Lampard stunned as Coventry star hits 180 with first-ever three dartsLampard admitted it would mean “a great deal” to earn promotion to the Premier League with Coventry prior to the club’s playoff meeting with Sunderland.In his pre-match press conference, he said: “I think the reality for this club and for us as a group this year is what it would mean considering where we were in November/December and the early parts of the season.”From the work done and for the players who have owned it and shown really consistent performances and have managed to move up the table, it  would mean a great deal because of where we’ve come from and also for this club, the history of the club and it has a great history of FA Cup finals and playing top tier football and it’s been a long while.”I understand the responsibility of that, and those are things that we can deal with if they come, but we have to absolutely focus on three games hopefully, but right now specifically one and then the away leg to see what we can do, because it’s what we do on the pitch that will get us there or not.” More

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      Leeds fan fighting for his life in coma after falling from tree in title celebrations as NBA star donates £2,000 to help

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      A LEEDS supporter is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a tree during their title celebrations.Thousands of fans lined the streets on Monday for an open-top bus parade following the club’s promotion back to the Premier League.Ed O’Brien is fighting for his life after falling from a treeCredit: JustgivingThousands of supporters filled the city centre to celebrate promotionCredit: PABut disaster struck when supporter Ed O’Brien fell from a tree in Millennium Square.The 23-year-old was rushed to hospital and is now in a coma.A JustGiving page was launched in support Ed’s brave fight and a whopping £10,000 has so far been raised, smashing the £750 target.Basketball star Larry Nance Jr has contributed, donating £2,000 to the cause.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlong with the cash, he wrote: “Thinking of you. Strength and love!”The Atlanta Hawks ace is a huge Leeds supporter and an investor in the 49ers Enterprises group that own the club.Ed’s mum Stacey Barker wrote online: “As far as I am aware, he had consumed alcohol but I am confident he wasn’t paralytic as some posts are suggesting. “I am also as confident as a mother can be that no other substance was involved.”Most read in FootballShe added that his recovery is set to be a “slow and lengthy process” and “unlikely to be without implications”.The JustGiving page reads: “To support Ed O’Brien and his family after Ed sadly fell out of a tree when celebrating Leeds winning the league on Monday and now is sadly fighting for his life in hospital.”His mum and dad both live in York and at this time it will be costing them both a lot in travel and time off work.”I am just hoping we can all raise some money to take that stress away from them. MOT stay strong Ed.”Larry Nance Jr has donated £2,000 to the fundraiserCredit: Getty More

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      Sheffield United have worst play-off record in English football history – but Blades cult hero backs them to break curse

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED legend Chris Basham believes Chris Wilder will break the club’s play-off curse and lead them back into the Premier League.Four losses in five games towards the end of the season wrecked the Blades’ chances of going up automatically as Leeds and Burnley took the top two spots.Sheffield United lost the play-off semi-final in 2022 to Nottingham Forest on penaltiesCredit: GettyKenny Miller celebrates scoring for Wolves in the 2003 Division One play-off final – one of FOUR Blades play-off final defeatsCredit: GettyKyle Walker was part of the United team that lost the 2009 Championship play-off final to BurnleyCredit: GettyBlades legend Chris Basham has backed his old side to triumph this timeCredit: GettyUnited have been involved in NINE play-offs, either in League One or the Championship, and lost the lot — the worst record of any team in EFL history.Only Huddersfield, Brentford and Preston (ten) have played more but they have all tasted success at least once.The Blades have also reached four finals and failed to score in any.They face Bristol City in the semi-finals this time – with the first leg at Ashton Gate on Thursday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Basham, 36, said: “Records are there to be broken and if anyone can do that it’s Chris and this group.“The manager has set some records already this season. “Wilder has broken records here before, whether it is winning streaks or leading us to ninth in the Premier League, our highest finish. So he’ll not be daunted, neither will the team.“They have had a great season when you consider this is very much a new team. He’s gone about his business well and the fans love him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“They just had that crazy week where they lost three matches. But they now have a great opportunity in the play-offs.”Wilder agrees and is adamant history counts for nothing.Former Premier League boss in centre of huge tunnel brawl as tempers flare following dramatic Championship clashHe said: “There’s negativity in football right the way through, isn’t there? In everything, whatever club you’re at. “So everybody has to deal with that, but there’s no negativity in this group.“I’d rather be sat on the beach having achieved something, but I had a taste of it in 2010 and people always talk about it being the best way to go up“But we’ve got two unbelievably tough games before we can even start to think about that.“I’ve got too much respect for the game and the opposition to think that this is going to be straightforward, because it isn’t.“We’ve got to deal with two difficult games against a talented group of players who we’ve seen here at Bramall Lane, and played two tight games against this season. And I am expecting this to be no different over the next four or five days.“We’re going there to try and get a win and if they need a win coming up the road, then they’ll be trying to do that as well. There’ll be no negative approach.“We believe we can compete with any team in the division, and our away record has been outstanding.”Basham had a fantastic Blades career, making 394 appearances, before his career was ended when he  dislocated an ankle at Fulham in 2023.During that decade he won promotion to the Championship and twice to the Premier League.Basham’s testimonial was at Bramall Lane on Sunday between a Blades legends team and Sky Sports select side.Read More on The SunProceeds went to Weston Park as part of the charity’s attempts to secure a breakthrough MRI simulator cancer scanning machine.The former defender admitted: “It was an awful injury and such a shame to have my career ended like that.”BRISTOL CITY v SHEFFIELD UNITED VERDICTJUSTIN ALLEN’S guide to the Championship semi-final…United have had a good season. They finished the season averaging two points per game — before their points deduction — but have missed out to Leeds and Burnley, who both amassed ONE HUNDRED!BLADES fans were gutted not to get promoted automatically  after they lost four of their last six games — crucially three in a row to Oxford, Millwall and Plymouth.I always fear for a club that misses out on automatic promotion but they have had the time  to mentally reset.They are up against a Bristol City side that just about clung on to their play-off spot after just one win in their last five games.Sheff U won 2-1  in October at Ashton Gate but the Robins were brilliant in the March return, although they needed a late leveller.The Blades should edge this over two legs. A big performance from Championship player-of-the-season Gus Hamer will be needed — but City carry a threat through Nahki Wells and Anis Mehmeti.(First leg, Thursday May 8, 8pm; second leg Monday, May 12, 8pm) More

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      Bristol City boss using videos of star CROWD SURFING on pitch to inspire them against Sheffield United in play-offs

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      LIAM MANNING wants Ashton Gate to become a cauldron as Bristol City target promotion to the Premier League.And Robins gaffer Manning knows the fans have a crucial role to play against Sheffield United in the Championship semi-final first leg on Thursday night.Bristol City fans invaded the pitch after they clinched a play-off placeCredit: RexFans congratulate Bristol City boss Liam Manning on the pitch after the final dayCredit: RexManning has been using images of Robins fans celebrating the end of a 17-year wait for a  play-off place last weekend as he plots a route to Wembley glory.And he also eased the mounting pressure by sharing videos of City’s Japanese star Yu Hirakawa crowd surfing with delirious supporters after sixth spot was secured.It is all part of a bold left-field strategy as he bids to spring an upset when he pits his wits against Chris Wilder’s Blades.Manning said: “Our media department capture a lot of images and videos and we use a lot of them in all our team meetings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We use them as title pages and graphics and we were spoilt for choice at the weekend. “That’s because there were so many incredible images of people on the pitch and ones of pure emotion.“And it’s fair to say that they just showed that’s what the game does to you with those incredible highs.“But elsewhere we also saw the scenes of some unfortunate fans at clubs who experienced incredible lows as well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We’ve just tried to capture those images because you want the lads to be emotionally invested in the club.“And, for me, one of the best ways to achieve that is for them to see the impact that they can have on people.Former Premier League boss in centre of huge tunnel brawl as tempers flare following dramatic Championship clash“We showed them a couple of images of the fans and a video of Yu crowd surfing and that got a right good laugh as well among  the lads.”City must upset the odds to find a way past the Blades when their two-legged stress-fest gets under way at Ashton Gate on Thursday night.And while there is a feel-good factor among his players, Manning insists they are not just in the play-offs to make up the numbers.He said: “We should be proud of what we’ve achieved because a  play-off place has been a long time coming for this club.“I really enjoyed seeing how happy the fans were after the  Preston game when I walked round with my son Isaac because it really was special.“I’ve told the players to savour the experience of reaching the play-offs and I had a celebratory beer with my No 2, Chris Hogg, and a Chinese with our families.“We’ve also drawn on recent high-pressure games like the defeat  last week at Leeds because that’s  an important experience we can learn from.“But my players, my staff and myself are driven and ambitious, and we don’t want to just be part of the play-off, we want to compete and progress.“The play-off place is the accumulation of many people’s efforts behind the scenes over the course of the season.Read More on The Sun“It’s such a collective effort and, by way of example, our kitchen staff are phenomenal with all the care that goes into food for the players.“It’s my job to put out a side that equips itself well.”    BRISTOL CITY v SHEFFIELD UNITED VERDICTJUSTIN ALLEN’S guide to the Championship semi-finalUnited have had a good season. They finished the season averaging two points per game — before their points deduction — but have missed out to Leeds and Burnley, who both amassed ONE HUNDRED!BLADES fans were gutted not to get promoted automatically  after they lost four of their last six games — crucially three in a row to Oxford, Millwall and Plymouth.I always fear for a club that misses out on automatic promotion but they have had the time  to mentally reset.They are up against a Bristol City side that just about clung on to their play-off spot after just one win in their last five games.Sheff U won 2-1  in October at Ashton Gate but the Robins were brilliant in the March return, although they needed a late leveller.The Blades should edge this over two legs. A big performance from Championship player-of-the-season Gus Hamer will be needed — but City carry a threat through Nahki Wells and Anis Mehmeti.(First leg, Thursday May 8, 8pm; second leg Monday, May 12, 8pm) More

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      Leeds United legend issues fan warning and urges owners to back boss Daniel Farke for Premier League return

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      BRIAN DEANE warned Daniel Farke that fans “will have you” if Leeds United make a poor start to life back in the Premier League.And the legendary ex-Elland Road striker believes there’s still “work to be done” between the German coach and chairman Paraag Marathe.GCA6JX BRIAN DEANE [L] OF LEEDS UNITED LEADS THE CELEBRATION WITH CAPTAIN GARY MCALLISTER AFTER HE SCORED THE GOAL WHICH DEFEATED MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 AT ELLAND ROAD.Credit: AlamyDaniel Farke has just guided Leeds United back to the Premier LeagueCredit: PAThe boss has been publicly backed by chairman Paraag Marathe after promotionCredit: GettyFarke and his title-winning side celebrated their club record 100-point haul with an open top bus parade in front of an estimated 150,000 fans on Monday in the city centre.Marathe “ended speculation” over the future of the manager by confirming he is “my man” amid reports of concerns over his ability to keep them up and then vowed to turn the Whites into “one of the best in Europe”.Deane, who enjoyed two spells as a Leeds player, speaking exclusively to The Sun via BetSelect said: “Farke deserves the chance to prove himself in the Premier League.“I was a big fan of his even when they didn’t get promoted last year. He’s definitely the man for the job. They came up short last year, but he’s done a fantastic job at Leeds and has been rewarded with promotion this season. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“If you look at the Premier League, it’s hard to say if any manager will be given a full season because if you’re underperforming, the fans will have you. You have to take it one step at a time.”Though he was the toast of the town over Bank Holiday, Farke knows first-hand how quickly things can change.Especially after being sacked by Norwich in 2021 despite months earlier guiding them to a second promotion.And, even though Marathe has publicly backed him, Deane insists they must show their faith in him on the transfer front also.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe 57-year-old added: “The recruitment is key. He’ll coach the team as best he can, but if you don’t have players good enough for the Premier League, or if your budget’s not high enough, that’s when you’ve got a problem.“I’m sure he’ll already have his ideas on how to manage the club in the Premier League. It’ll be down to him to sell his ideas to the club.Daniel Farke turns into DJ for Leeds’ bus parade as 150,000 fans cheer on their promotion heroes“The club will be looking at their budget and thinking, ‘What are you going to do with our money?’“And, also, asking how they are going to have a solid platform to move forward. So there’s work to be done between them both.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Sheffield United look to break horror curse as Frank Lampard eyes Wembley – here is our ultimate play-off guide

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      FOR pure footballing drama, you can’t beat the play-offs.They always throw up thrills and spills – so, let’s look at the six ties across three divisions . . .Championship player of the season Gustavo Hamer is Sheffield United’s key manCredit: PANahki Wells will spearhead Bristol City’s attack in their bid to make WembleyCredit: PAJobe Bellingham and his Sunderland team-mates have stuttered over the past month and must find form quicklyCredit: GettyJack Rudoni (right) and Haji Wright are huge attacking threats for CoventryCredit: AlamyCHAMPIONSHIPBRISTOL CITY v  SHEFF UTD(First leg, Thursday May 8, 8pm; Second leg Monday, May 12)BLADES fans were gutted not to get promoted automatically  after they lost four of their last six games — crucially three in a row to Oxford, Millwall and Plymouth.Sheffield United have had a good season. They finished the season averaging two points per game — before their points deduction — but have missed out to Leeds and Burnley, who both amassed ONE HUNDRED!I always fear for a club that misses out on automatic promotion but they have had the time to mentally reset.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey are up against a Bristol City side that just about clung on to their play-off spot after just one win in their last five games.Sheff U won 2-1  in October at Ashton Gate but the Robins were brilliant in the March return, although they needed a late leveller.Chris Wilder’s Blades should edge this over two legs, despite their terrible play-off record (scroll down to see just how bad it is). A big performance from Championship player of the season Gus Hamer will be needed — but City carry a threat through Nahki Wells and Anis Mehmeti.COVENTRY v SUNDERLAND(First leg, Friday May 9, 8pm; second leg Tuesday, May 13)Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFrank Lampard has worked  miracles at Coventry since taking over in November.They were SEVENTEENTH when he replaced the controversially sacked Mark Robins.Frank Lampard tipped for England job as former Premier League manager Chris Wilder says ‘it just shines through’ Nine wins out of ten from January to March fired Cov up the table but when you have players such as Haji Wright, Ellis Sims, Ben Sheaf, Matt Grimes and the brilliant Jack Rudoni, you should be around the top positions.Sunderland pretty much knew for months they were set for a play-off spot. They have lost their last five, and you just feel that not playing games with much on the line for some time makes them less battle hardened but Jobe Bellingham and Co will try to put that behind them.Cov came back from 2-0 down to nab a point at the Stadium of Light and a Wright hat-trick slayed Sunderland 3-0 in March.I fancy the Sky Blues to prevail over the two legs.LEAGUE ONELEYTON ORIENT v STOCKPORT(First leg, Saturday May 10, 12.30pm; second leg Wednesday, May 14, 8pm)WHAT a cracking semi-final this could be.Richie Wellens’ Orient won the last six while David Challinor guided Stockport to seven wins and a draw out of their last eight.County beat Orient 1-0 at Brisbane Road in March but the O’s thumped them 4-1 in the return.Kyle Wootton is a threat up front for the Hatters, while Charlie Kelman has been a sensation for the O’s  with 21 goals on loan from QPR. I have a sneaking feeling Wellens’ men will get through.#Leyton Orient hot shot Charlie Kelman was League One’s top scorerCredit: RexWYCOMBE v CHARLTON(First leg Sunday, May 11, 6.30pm; Second leg Thursday, May 15, 8pm)THE Chairboys have been the League One upstarts and at one stage were looking at gatecrashing the automatic promotion party.But the wheels have come off in recent weeks, losing the final three matches — including, alarmingly,  a 4-0  defeat to Charlton, who they face in the play-offs.Nathan Jones’ Addicks have lost just once in their last eight.Matty Godden has been superb, scoring 21 goals in all competitions but Wanderers have Richard Kone up top, who has also netted 21 across the board this term.You cannot write off Wycombe  but I fancy Charlton.LEAGUE TWONOTTS COUNTY v WIMBLEDON(First leg Saturday, May 10 8pm; second leg Saturday May 17, 12.30pm)THIS promises to be a cracker as Johnnie Jackson has re- established Wimbledon as a real force while Stuart Maynard has done a decent job with the Magpies.David McGoldrick, 37, is red-hot for Notts County with 17 goals.But watch out for Dons’ 21-goal top scorer Matty Stevens, who is due a goal.CHESTERFIELD v WALSALL(First leg Sunday, May 11, 3.30pm; Second leg Friday, May 16, 8pm)WALSALL were at one point TWELVE points clear at the top.Yet they were heartbreakingly bumped out of the top three by Antoni Sarcevic’s 96th-minute winner for Bradford.Read More on The SunIt is so hard to recover from that kind of setback in such a short space of time.Chesterfield are on a high after sneaking  into the final play-off spot and under wily boss Paul Cook are my tip to prevail. More

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      From Man Utd to Mansfield… where it all went wrong for Luton as they’re relegated twice and end up in League One

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      LUTON TOWN have been relegated AGAIN just 12 months on from their Premier League survival fight.The Hatters finished just six points behind Nottingham Forest last season, with the Tricky Trees now chasing Champions League football under Nuno Espirito Santo.Luton Town have been relegated to League OneCredit: RexThe Hatters’ relegation was confirmed last weekendCredit: GettyLuton failed to ditch their losing habit from last seasonCredit: Prime MediaMatt Bloomfield arrived in January but could not keep Luton upCredit: GettyUnfortunately for the Kenilworth Road faithful, Luton just could not shake off the habit of losing.Under former boss Rob Edwards, who guided Town to the Premier League, Luton collected just six points from their last 16 matches of the 2023-24 campaign.If fans had the impression that the Championship would be easier, they were plunged back down to earth with a cruel bump when they lost 4-1 at home to Burnley on the opening day last August.The Clarets would bounce back to the top flight at the first time of asking, the Hatters would not.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChastening defeats at Preston, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield United and Coventry City followed their opening day disappointment.While their 5-1 battering at Middlesbrough prompted boss Edwards to admit that he felt “numb” to the situation.Luton tried to stay faithful to the man that got them up to the Premier League, but finally pulled the trigger in January when their desperate situation became impossible to ignore.In came Matt Bloomfield, ditching a League One promotion charge with Wycombe Wanderers for a relegation dogfight at Luton.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRob Edwards was sacked by Luton in JanuaryCredit: GettyBloomfield won just four of his first 15 games in charge of Wycombe, so a slow start at Luton may not have been totally unpredictable.But the 41-year-old taking nine matches to secure his first Hatters win left his side with an awful lot to do.Rob Edwards reflects on Luton Town’s loss to Queens Park Rangers A late charge did see Luton briefly climb out of the relegation zone.But a 5-3 collapse at West Brom on the final day sealed their fate, condemning the Hatters to relegation.Last summer, Luton lost the likes of Ross Barkley, Chiedozie Ogbene and Andros Townsend, while club stalwart Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was allowed to go out on loan.Then there was inspirational skipper Tom Lockyer, the centre-back who suffered a second cardiac arrest on the pitch last season.The Wales international has since recovered and been cleared to return, but a slew of injuries have kept him off the pitch this season.His future at Kenilworth Road remains in doubt.Speaking of Luton’s traditional home, so embedded in the community, the Hatters recently announced plans to move into a new 25,000-seater stadium.Despite their relegation, CEO Gary Sweet remains bullish on the prospect.’THAT’S WHO WE ARE’Speaking to The Athletic, Sweet said: “That is what the Premier League has done for us.”What I’ve been saying this week when we’ve announced the contractor to build Power Court (the location of the new ground) is that during the course of this lifetime we’re going to be playing football in that stadium in the Premier League, the Championship, in League One and, most probably, League Two because that’s Luton Town.“That’s who we are, they are the journeys we take, as our history has absolutely proven.”So whether we are League One or Championship next season, it makes really no difference to the specification of that programme, the timeline or delivery of Power Court.”All we do is regroup as a football club and a football team.”In a club statement, chairman David Wilkinson bullishly added: “The in-depth analysis started before relegation was confirmed, as individuals and as a Club, as we set about working harder and more effectively to build on the run of form that, before Saturday’s defeat, had put us in with such a chance of survival.”All we can promise, at this moment, is that we will review, regroup and rebuild. Indeed, this has started. “We must recover the spirit that was so familiar to us on our rise, and we will use this now as a catalyst for a renewed determination and focus to achieve one objective.”Lengthy discussions have already taken place with Matt [Bloomfield] and his staff regarding next season designed to reshape our squad into a proper Luton team we can all be proud to watch next season.Read More on The Sun”No stone will go unturned as we review and prepare for the 2025/26 season, hopefully, with fresh optimism and renewed vigour.”From duelling with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool last season, Luton will have to overcome Mansfield and Burton next term.Luton rallied late on in the season but could not stay upCredit: RexThe Hatters will battle the likes of Mansfield next seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Leicester ‘target Championship manager, 39,’ who could still win promotion if they sack Ruud van Nistelrooy

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      LEICESTER are targeting a Championship manager who could still be promoted to the Premier League, according to reports.The relegated Foxes are expected to part ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy this summer, despite the Dutchman’s deal running until 2027.Bristol City boss Liam Manning has been linked with the Leicester City jobCredit: GettyThe Foxes are expected to part ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy this summerCredit: GettyHowever, his record of just four wins in 24 games as manager has left his position nigh-on untenable.And according to talkSPORT, his successor is already being lined up in the form of Bristol City manager Liam Manning.Manning, 39, took charge of the Robins in November 2023 and has enjoyed an impressive first full season in charge by leading the club into the play-offs for the first time in 17 years.They secured their spot in the sixth and final place ahead of Blackburn after coming from 2-0 down to draw on the final day of the season against Preston, while Rovers failed to beat Sheffield United to bridge the points gap.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBristol will now clash with the Blades during the play-offs, with the semi-final first leg taking place at Ashton Gate on May 8 before the return leg at Bramall Lane four days later.On securing a play-off place, Manning told BBC Radio Bristol: “I have no idea how I am feeling, to be honest. Exhausted, stressed, happy, over the moon, proud – what an afternoon…”There’s no expectation or pressure on us so we have got to go and be brave and enjoy it. You see today the lads give everything for the shirt.”Victory in the play-offs would see Bristol City playing in the Premier League for the first time ever, and for the first time in England’s top flight since 1980.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKManning temporarily stepped down from his position earlier this season after the tragic death of his newborn son, Theo, in October.After the final day, Manning celebrated with his customary fist-bumps into the crowd, a celebration he shared with his son, Isaac. Jamie Vardy reveals best XI he’s played with at Leicester with huge snub to England stars and entire current squadSpeaking to Bristol Live, he said: “Yeah, it was special. I had to force him to do it.”He’d said about doing it during the week and then he bottled it a little bit, so there was a little bit of a nudge.”It’s been a tough year personally for me, so it’s a special moment for me to be able to do that with my family at the end.”Meanwhile, former Manchester United interim boss Van Nistelrooy is eager to find out whether Leicester will opt to keep him or part ways.The 48-year-old said: “(I am) still hoping to find out. The quicker the better, in the best interest of the club.”We’re all hoping to find out soon. There’s 70 people working at the training ground who want to evaluate the season (and start) looking forward to the next.”Read More on The SunLeicester’s final three games of their current Premier League stay see them taking on Champions League chasing Nottingham Forest, fellow relegated side Ipswich and Bournemouth.They will be looking to bounce straight back into the top flight like they did during their last stay in the second tier two seasons ago. More