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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

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      Cardiff stars snub final game of miserable season to watch other teams after relegation sparking fan fury

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      CARDIFF CITY fans have been left fuming after star players snubbed the chance to watch the final game of the season.The Bluebirds have suffered a dreadful season, which resulted in relegation to League One.Yakou Meite was one of three players to miss Cardiff’s final game of the seasonCredit: GettyDimitrios Goutas was also an absenteeCredit: GettyAnwar El Ghazi was also elsewhere for the match against Norwich CityCredit: AlamyThe club were beaten by Norwich City in the final game of the Championship campaign at Carrow Road.The whole squad did not travel for the matchday as Yakou Meite, Dimitrios Goutas and Anwar El Ghazi were all missing, according to the BBC.The trio were left out of the matchday squad ahead of their contracts expiring.It is normal for players to take the day for themselves if they are not selected for a match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is also a regular occurrence that they still watch the match regardless if it is home or away.However, Cardiff supporters have been left fuming after Meite was pictured watching his former side Reading instead,The BBC have also claimed that injured striker Callum Robinson opted to watch Aston Villa over his contracted club.It has not been suggested that the players have broken any rules by going to the other matches.Most read in ChampionshipJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut this has not stopped fans from coming to their own judgments following a miserable season.The club finished bottom of England’s second division and will now be playing in the third tier for the first time in 22 years.Bradford clash SUSPENDED with club seconds from promotion as fans storm pitch BEFORE full-timeCallum Robinson also skipped the match to watch another gameCredit: GettyAs many as 1,242 supporters made the long journey across the UK to watch the match at Carrow Road.The match started awfully as Cardiff fell 3-0 down inside the first 23 minutes.Callum Chambers was also sent off for the Welsh side in the 16th minute.The travelling support were treated to a brace from Yousef Salech on either side of Shane Duffy grabbing Norwich’s fourth.Interim manager Aaron Ramsay thanked the fans after the game.He said: “They’ve been unbelievable and I think they’ve really bought into the boys over the last few weeks and the performances that they’ve produced. Read More on The Sun”I can’t thank them enough for that. It’s a lot of effort for them to come up here today and support us. We appreciate every single one of them doing that and making that journey. “Thank you again to them and they’re going to be a huge part of us bouncing back as a club.” More

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      Watford SACK Tom Cleverley as manager in controversial move as sporting director says ‘the time has come for a change’

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      TOM CLEVERLEY has controversially been sacked by Watford.The former Manchester United midfielder, 35, took over at Vicarage Road in March 2024, replacing Valerien Ismael initially as interim boss.Tom Cleverley was sacked as Watford boss on TuesdayCredit: RexHe took the head coach role on a permanent basis the following month, making him the 21st Hornets manager since Gino Pozzo took over the club in 2012.Watford were in contention for a Championship play-off spot heading into the second half of the season.But just five wins in 2025 but pay to those promotion dreams.They finished the 2024-25 season 14th in the Championship on Saturday, concluding with a 1-1 home draw against Sheffield Wednesday.That meant Cleverley was the club’s longest-serving manager since Javi Gracia – and the first to last more than a season since the Spaniard’s sacking in 2019.But this year’s drop off was enough for the trigger-happy Hornets to dismiss their former midfielder in their latest controversial managerial axing – four months after having to release a statement to confirm he was still in the dugout.The decision did not go down well with Watford supporters while a disappointed Cleverley took to Instagram with a classy statement.He said: “After nine-and-a-half years of my life – as a loanee, player, captain, academy coach and head coach – my time at the club has come to an end.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”After the sadness wears off, I will forever have a feeling of gratitude and happiness towards the club and the place and people of Watford.”Football and football clubs are special. They make you feel truly part of something. I wasn’t born in Watford or raised in Watford but this honestly feels like home.”To the club, I’m grateful for the opportunity, the player for their efforts and the supporters myself and my family will forever appreciate the love and support you have given me on this journey.”I repeat I will be sad that it’s over but full of happiness that it ever happened. And I hope it’s not the final time out paths cross. You ‘Orns.”Sporting director Gian Luca Nani added: “We thank Tom for his service – not just in his role as Head Coach but for everything he has given Watford as a player and member of staff.“But the time has come for a change and to build on what we believe is a young and talented squad that will have benefited from the experience of the Championship this season.“It has been a privilege to work closely with Tom; to understand how he sees the game and his enthusiasm for everything here. “He deserves to be recognised for this and I’m sure he will have a bright future in the game.“Tom will always be part of Watford in recognition of all that he has achieved over so many years.”Cleverley came through the youth system at Old Trafford and made 79 first-team appearances for the Red Devils, winning the Premier League in 2012-13 under Sir Alex Ferguson. He had various loan spells – including at Watford – before joining Everton in 2015.Just 18 months later, the 13-cap England international was on the move again as he headed to Watford again, initially on loan before making the switch permanent for the 2017-18 season. He was relegated in 2020 but helped the Hornets straight back up again before retiring in 2023 to step into coaching. Cleverley departs Vicarage Road with a record of 20 wins, 14 draws and 25 defeats from his 59 games in charge – with a win rate of 34 per cent. Read More on The SunAlberto Garrido is the early 4-1 favourite to become the next Watford manager, according to talkSPORT Bet.Gary O’Neil (5-1), Sean Dyche (6-1) and Rob Page (6-1) are also in contention with Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard both at 16-1. More

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      Inside Leeds stars’ wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu ‘leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown’ with karaoke song

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      LEEDS toasted their Championship title with wild celebrations as two stars left Burnley “in meltdown” with a cheeky karaoke song.Daniel Farke pipped Scott Parker to top spot on goal difference thanks to a 91st minute winner at Plymouth on Saturday.Leeds toasted their Championship title celebrations with a raucous partyCredit: X @LUFCPatrick Bamford led the way on a special karaoke nightCredit: X @LUFCLeeds teased Burnley after pipping them to the titleCredit: X @LUFCThey sang ‘Unwritten’ after Natasha Bedingfield performed the hit at Turf MoorCredit: RexAnd Leeds celebrated their latest second-tier triumph with a parade around the city on Monday.Thousands of supporters turned up to cheer on their side ahead of next season’s Premier League return.But Leeds players continued to party into the night.And they gave Burnley a taste of their own medicine with a karaoke version of Natasha Bedingfield’s hit song ‘Unwritten’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe pop star sang the chart-topping tune live on the Turf Moor pitch following Burnley’s final-day victory over Millwall.The Clarets had been set to clinch the Championship title before Manor Solomon’s last-gasp Leeds winner.And the Lillywhites rubbed salt in the wound as Ethan Ampadu and Patrick Bamford sang ‘Unwritten’ at an afterparty with friends and family.Fans were quick to react, with one saying: “One song for the Burnley fanbase in meltdown.”Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother declared: “Let them enjoy themselves.”While Ampadu himself added: “OK I know I have a sore head right now. Me and Pat actually sang this song together in pre-season.”Burnley stars serenaded by chart-topping Noughties legend in surprise scenesLargie Ramazani had a dance to High School MusicalCredit: XThere were chants of ‘Champions again, ole, ole’Credit: X @LUFCBamford got his guitar out as he sang with fansCredit: X @LUFCIt was a night to remember for the LilywhitesCredit: X @LUFCMeanwhile, Belgian winger Largie Ramazani got in the party mood with a karaoke rendition of ‘We’re all in this together’ from High School Musical.He led a jubilant singalong as pals danced around him.And there was even a spot of guitar-playing from Bamford, who performed ‘Wagon Wheel’ by Darius Rucker alongside some fans.Finally, Leeds star led a chant of ‘Champions again ole, ole’ to toast their success after chairman Paraag Marathe confirmed that Farke will stay on as manager.He said: “I’m very excited to run it back with Daniel and collaborate with him.“I’m under no illusions that it is going to be easy. The past two seasons, the three promoted teams came straight back down but we have something they don’t have.“We have Daniel Farke first of all. I have ended the speculation. He is my man.”Leeds boss Daniel Farke and his players salute the crowdsCredit: AlamyLeeds fans partied hard in the city after the triumphCredit: AlamyThere are sure to be plenty of sore heads about this morningCredit: X @LUFCThe party got started after a trophy parade in the cityCredit: X @LUFCLeeds are hoping to show their worth in the top flight againCredit: X @LUFCLeeds players will now enjoy a break before returning to the Premier LeagueCredit: X More

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      Emma Louise Jones called ‘most beautiful woman in country’ as she risks major wardrobe malfunction in see-through dress

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES has been hailed as the “most beautiful woman in the country”.The sports presenter risked a major wardrobe malfunction in a see-through dress as she hosted the end of season awards at Leeds United.Emma Louise Jones stunned fans in a see-through dressCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/She shared pictures of the outfit on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/She looked stunning in the figure-hugging outfitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/She was the host for Leeds United’s end-of-season awardsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/Emma, 35, is a huge Leeds supporter and has worked at the club’s in-house media team.She was given the honour of hosting the awards at the club following promotion back to the Premier League.The stunning blonde showed off her outfit for the event, which was a daring see-through dress that was also low cut with a very high slit up the leg.Emma posted snaps of herself on Instagram for her 421k followers.READ MORE ON SPORTThe pictures showed off the beautiful dress and her working on stage as she interviewed Leeds’ Player of the Year Dan James.Fans loved the snaps as they flooded the comment section.One posted: “Beautiful.”A second wrote: “Stunning as always.”Most read in FootballA third commented: “Aw, you look stunning.”A fourth said: “Absolutely stunning!! That dress is amazing.”BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones stuns in low cut dress as she shows off ‘new talent’ to adoring fansEmma spoke to Dan James at the eventCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/She revealed that she always has squash next to her bedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/Another added: “The most beautiful women in this country! Absolute stunner.”The post also revealed that she also keeps a huge bottle of squash on her bedside table.She captioned the post: “What a pleasure it was to host the Player of the Year awards for the team who’ve been promoted as champions.”What a season, what a celebration!”P.S Yes, I always keep a bottle of squash on my bedside table.”Emma began her career as a freelance journalist for Channel 5 News and has since featured on Football Focus, MOTDx and ViaPlay.Scroll down for a glimpse into Emma Louise Jones’ glamorous lifestyle..Emma is a popular BBC sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukShe covers rugby league for the BBC alongside other sportsCredit: Twitter / @eljonesukEmma had put together a strong social media game and can boast over a quarter of a million followersCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukShe loves to share glam pics with her legion of followersCredit: instagramEmma’s posts attract a lot of engagement from her followersCredit: Instagram, @eljones90 More

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      Watch moment topless Championship ace in vicious ‘street brawl’ after ‘pub row’ spills into street

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      HULL City’s captain and his teammate and ex-pro boxer brothers have been involved in a daylight street brawl outside a pub.Footage appears to show the Championship club’s topless skipper Lewie Coyle, 29, being led away from a spat by his brother Rocco, 18, in Hull city centre yesterday evening.Footage shows what appears to be Hull City’s captain Lewie Coyle involved in a spatCredit: SuppliedThe professional footballer was filmed being led by his brother Rocco away from the incidentCredit: SuppliedA man was spotted with blood caked on his face following the scuffleCredit: SuppliedBrothers Lewie Coyle (left) and Rocco both play for Hull CityCredit: X/@HullCityStatsThe Championship team leader also supposedly was with his ex-pro boxer brother at the scene outside the Empress pub at around 8pm.A source, who recorded the incident while travelling home on a bus, said traffic had to come to a halt as the scrap had spilt on to the road.The brawl was spotted just off Alfred Gelder Street and the footage shows at least a dozen people involved.The Hull resident, who asked not to be named, said: “It all happened yesterday at around 8pm in town in Hull in the city centre.”I was just on my way home when I saw lots of people fighting. “At the time I wasn’t aware it was Lewie Coyle – I saw him being pushed by his brother.”The witness said the bus came to a stop as Rocco Coyle guided his brother across the road by putting both hands on his chest. Lewie walked backwards away from the scene to the other side of the road as two women walked with them.Most read in Football”The bus stopped because it was starting in the middle of the street,” the source added.”They were fighting right in the middle of the road so the bus was blocked.Bradford clash SUSPENDED with club seconds from promotion as fans storm pitch BEFORE full-time”This bus and the other side of the road were both blocked.”The source said he didn’t know why the pair were fighting but that there were “lots of people” involved.Once the camera pans back over to where the brawl happened a man can be seen with blood on his face surrounded by other men.The bloody bust-up reportedly happened after bank holiday drinks at the nearby boozer.Later it emerged that the fight started in a pub when the Coyles were in a bust-up with Norland Sharks rugby league ace James Sizer.CCTV shows the fight breaking out in the pub before spilling out onto the street. Pals said James was hospitalised in the incident, with a huge gash on his forehead.He was kept on a ward overnight, required multiple stitches to his wound, and had a CT scan to make sure there was no lasting brain damageA source told the Sun: “The CCTV that has been released in the pub is only a fraction of what went on. “Fans will be shocked when they see everything that happened. “Suddenly the whole pub seemed to be brawling. “It was like something out of the Wild West.”Hull City have acknowledged the video and said they are looking into the matter.The club released a statement today saying: “Hull City is aware of a video currently circulating on social media and has launched an investigation into the matter.”The club will refrain from making further comment until the investigation has been concluded.”BBC Humberside Sport shared the statement with the caption: “We’ve received this statement from Hull City after a video emerged on social media last night which appears to show club captain, Lewie Coyle and brother Rocco, who also plays for the club, involved in an incident in Hull city centre.”Hull City drew 1 – 1 with Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday, securing their survival on the last day of the Championship.After the match, Lewie confessed that it’s been a “difficult year” but he’s proud of his team and grateful for the support that was showed to them on the final day.He admitted to ITV: “”It’s been a difficult year for us this year.”We’ve been at the other end of the table, which is not where we want to be. We’ve suffered a lot this year, at times. “A lot of it is down to our own doing. We have to take responsibility as players, we’ve not been good enough at times.”I know exactly what that means to everyone inside that dressing room, and I couldn’t be more proud of the lads. Read More on The Sun”When our backs were against the wall and the chips were down, I found out a lot about me and my teammates, and it’s made me very proud.”The Sun has reached out to Hull City and Humberside Police for comment.Who is Lewie Coyle?Lewie Coyle, 29, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back and currently captains Hull City in the English Championship. Born in Kingston upon Hull on October 15, 1995, Coyle began his career at Leeds United before gaining first-team experience during loan spells at Fleetwood Town. His younger brother, Rocco Coyle, 18, is following in his footsteps as a promising midfielder in Hull City’s academy, having recently signed his first professional contract.Lewie currently plays as a right-back and currently captains Hull CityCredit: Getty More

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      How Wrexham was transformed from Spice-ridden hellhole to Welsh Hollywood as locals say ‘next stop’s the Premier League’

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      AMERICAN and Japanese tourists seek some Hollywood glamour when they make a pilgrimage to Rob Clarke’s second hand DVD shop.The owner of Mad4Movies happily pulls his cardboard cut-out of Deadpool actor and local club owner Ryan Reynolds for the football tourists as they soak up all things Wrexham AFC.Wrexham recently secured promotion to the ChampionshipCredit: GettyThe Welsh team’s success has thrown the town into a frenzyCredit: GettyRyan Reynolds watched them secure promotion along with his wife Blake LivelyCredit: GettyDad-of-two Rob, 47, has his own claim to fame as he starred in Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham which charts the town’s incredible football fairytale.The club has just secured a third historic promotion after beating Charlton Athletic 3-0, taking them from non-league to the Championship and one step from the Premier League.In delirious scenes, the club’s owners Ryan, 48, and his fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney hugged the players as the fans raced onto the pitch at their Racecourse Ground.Ryan was also joined by his Gossip Girl actress wife Blake Lively who also greeted fans in the stands.Read More FeaturesHer husband Ryan, 48, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney bought the club for £2 million nearly five years ago with the lofty ambition of getting to the Premier League.Now the Welsh club, which was formed in 1864 and is the third oldest in the world, has an army of fans around the world.Foreign tourists fly in to take in a game and take coach tours of the former mining town.It’s a welcome turnaround for an area once dubbed ‘Spice Town’, after images emerged of people under the influence of drugs at its bus station, in 2018.Most read in ChampionshipIt was also found to have the highest number of rough sleepers in North Wales, with 57, in 2020.But the “Ryan and Rob effect” has meant the town is teeming with visitors – boosting the local economy and creating jobs. Danny Devito celebrates Wrexham’s last-gasp win over Barnsley as he watches from virtual stadium in LATourism and hospitality revenue has increased by £120m in just three years and is now worth £180 million.Many tourists beat a path to Mad4Movies, which also sells books, music CDs and tapes, as well as Wrexham postcards for £1.Lifelong fan Rob said: “Ryan and Rob came to the shop when they first bought the club.”They wanted to meet fans who’d supported the club for a long time.”They were lovely. Ryan said he’s never seen so many DVDs and then he said: ‘There must be one you’ve never sold, that’s been here for years?'”I told him: ‘Well, we won’t talk about the Green Lantern’. This is one of his flops.”Fortunately he laughed. To be fair he signed my copy of the film.”It read: ‘Apologies in advance, Ryan.’ That got in the documentary.”Rob added: “I can’t believe how far the club has come – it’s amazing.”A while ago we nearly went out of existence and we were only saved by a fan whip round which raised £100,000.”Now we have fans come in for coach tours so all over the world.”Prem dreamsWalking down the main shopping street in the town, one ex-player said he is stunned by the club’s transformation.DVD shop owner Rob Clarke met Reynolds and McElhenney when they first bought the clubCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONTheir ownership of the club has been documented in the documentary Welcome to WrexhamCredit: GettyImages of Spice addicts in the bus station shocked the world in 2018Credit: Daily Post Wales/Gavin RoddaThe centre was dubbed ‘Spice Town’Credit: Daily Post WalesWinger Nick Hencher, 63, who played for the club in the 1985-86 season, said: “It’s great – it’s galvanised everybody.”It’s a massive season in the Championship as it’s a big step-up.”You never know, we might see four promotions in a row.”He added: “The club has changed a hell of a lot.”I enjoyed playing for them, it was a great experience for a local lad.”But it’s big time now and I’m still a small part of it, being chairman of the former players’ association.”So I just stay involved a little bit.”Match days, the town is buzzing with thousand of people here enjoying the limelight.”The last few years since Ryan and Rob took over, it’s just boomed in football and tourismJames VealOther fans cannot also believe the transformation of the club.Former builder Brian Roberts, 60, said: “Three promotions in a row – I never thought I’d see it.”It’s fantastic for the town.”Miners’ charity worker James Veal, 27, said: “There’s just this buzz around Wrexham,”The last few years since Ryan and Rob took over, it’s just boomed in football and tourism.”It just seems brighter, there’s more going on.”More people want to invest in the the town, there’s more shops, more restaurants, bars.”It’s fantastic to see the growth and what these two lads have brought to Wrexham.James Veal has noticed a huge boom in tourismCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONWrexham were just a non-league club when it was purchased by the Hollywood starsCredit: PAEleanor Swash has met tourists from all over the worldCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSION”Wrexham seemed to be on the up and just doing its own thing, but they have shone a spotlight and given it a good boost.”Shop worker Eleanor Swash, 18, works in a Wrexham AFC pop-up shop in the town.She said: “We got lots of tourists from all over – America, Canada, Germany and Japan.”It’s crazy really but it’s so good for the town.”A-list fansDad-of-four Ryan has recruited a host of his Hollywood friends to the Red Dragons causes including Danny DeVito and Will Ferrell.He even took Magic Mike star Channing Tatum to The Fat Boar pub on a Friday night in December and bought everyone a drink.Manager Sean Cooney, 35, said: “We got a phone call from their team who said they’d be here in half an hour.The Ryan and Rob effect seems to be getting bigger all the timeSean Cooney”They turned up and were lovely.”We had a singer performing and they got on the mic to say drinks were on them.”We then put them upstairs in a room.”He added: “This place has become closely associated with the team.”We get lots of tourists especially Canadian and Americans.”In fact we are getting more and more Americans.”The Ryan and Rob effect seems to be getting bigger all the time.”I mean it must be them as you don’t normally get many Americans coming to Wrexham on holiday.”Now fans are dreaming of a fourth promotion in a rowCredit: Instagram/Ryan ReynoldsBlake and Ryan love supporting the gamesCredit: InstagramFans piled round the stars to snap a picCredit: APRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club for a mere £2millionCredit: GettyThe club itself is in a healthy financial position thanks to Rob and Ryan’s backing and shrewd deals.Club accounts going up to June 2024 covering their season in League Two show revenues of £26.7million – which is a figure greater than seven of the Championship clubs.The Red Dragons have now even been linked to some stellar Premier League players including Man Utd’s Jonny Evans and Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy.And the latest series of the Welcome to Wrexham doc is to be screened on May 16.Councillor Nigel Williams, Wrexham Council’s lead member for economy, business and tourism, said: “The impact of Ryan and Rob as well as the documentary has been phenomenal.Read More on The Sun”We used to go to trade fairs and people would see we were from Wrexham and just walk past.”Now they are beating down our door.”Ryan took Channing Tatum for a night out at The Fat BoarCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONBusiness is booming in the centre of the townCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONHow Ryan Reynolds has been watching Wrexham games in styleCO-OWNER Ryan Reynolds hasn’t been able to make it to Wrexham in recent weeks due to filming commitments.But that hasn’t stopped him from watching his team in style.Streaming the match on a laptop or even a TV was not grand enough for the Deadpool star as he worked on the set of his latest movie.With a giant green screen behind him, he could not resist broadcasting Wrexham’s recent game on to the huge projector.Reynolds and his crew watched on as the Welsh side notched their 23rd win of the season against Crawley Town.He looked enamoured as the game played on behind him while surrounding by various pieces of Hollywood machinery.And Reynolds captioned the moment: “Watching the Wrexham game at work: new level unlocked.”It’s not clear what project Reynolds was working on at the time, with the actor currently developing several new movies including sequels to smash hits Free Guy and Red Notice. 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      Let football fans drink alcohol in the stands again, demands Labour MP

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      FOOTBALL fans should be allowed to enjoy a pint in the stands while cheering on their team, an MP says.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiums to allow supporters to have alcoholic drinks.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiumsCredit: SuppliedAnd the Football Supporters’ Association has given its backing to the call by the MP for York Outer.Booze is currently prohibited from being consumed in sight of the pitch in the Premier League, English Football League and National League.But it is permitted further down the football league pyramid — and in other countries, such as Germany.Mr Charters said: “I think it’s time to reconsider the alcohol ban in view of the pitch, and at least try to run some trials of designated drinking zones.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL FANS“You can sit with a beer and watch the Bundesliga — so why can’t you have a pint while watching the Prem?“As a dad, I think it’s right that some parts of the ground should probably stay booze-free.“But let’s have a common-sense conversation about what we can do to make the matchday experience better — and back our great local breweries in the process.”The FSA backed Mr Charters’ call for drinking zone trials and said: “In the past, this is actually something many clubs have called for too.”Most read in FootballAlcohol can be sold on the concourse at games before and during matches but cannot be taken in to the stands.The ban has been in place in the men’s game since 1985.Shock moment ‘drunk’ football fans bellow crass chants at Ryanair hostess mid-flight and tell her to ‘get her t**s out’But trials allowing the consumption of alcohol in view of the pitch have taken place in the women’s game, which is not covered by the ban.Southampton, Birmingham City, Bristol City and Newcastle United took part this season.Mr Charters also tore into ticket prices and wants the £30 cap for away fans in the Premier League extended to the EFL and National League.He said: “Whether it’s clubs canning concessions or FA Cup Final ticket prices flying up, this fleecing of fans is blighting our beautiful game.”Football fans enjoy terrace drinking in 1984, one year before the banCredit: Getty More