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BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL played Connor Roberts’ bum like bongos as Burnley celebrated winning the Championship.Having already guaranteed promotion earlier this month, Vincent Kompany’s side had the opportunity to sew up the title this evening with a trip to bitter local rivals Blackburn.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell played Connor Roberts’ bum like bongosCredit: Getty
Roberts contorted himself around his jubilant team-mateCredit: Getty
Ecstatic Burnley stars threw boss Vincent Kompany into the airCredit: Getty
Clarets players celebrated in front of the away endCredit: Getty
Manuel Benson’s 66th minute goal was enough to do just that, earning a precious 1-0 win on enemy territory.
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations as the Clarets toasted their brilliant season.
Manager Kompany was thrown into the air by jubilant stars.
While players performed belly slides towards the overjoyed away end.
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Burnley stars took part in an Icelandic thunderclap routine with their travelling supporters.
And captain Jack Cork lifted an inflatable trophy.
Roberts and Peacock-Farrell found a novel way to celebrate their triumph.
The Wales international contorted himself around his team-mate, with Peacock-Farrell grinning as he drummed his backside as if he were playing the bongos.
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Burnley lifted inflatable trophiesCredit: Getty
Kompany, 37 was overjoyed at the magnificent achievementCredit: Reuters
Captain Jack Cork prepared his trophy liftCredit: Reuters
Even gaffer Kompany got involved with a knee slide towards the away end.
After the game, the ecstatic Belgian said: “I don’t know if the lads realise it – I think Jay Rod(riguez) does, he realises what it means for the people of Burnley.
“To win the title at Ewood Park, you couldn’t write it.
“A day that will live forever for us and a tremendous achievement.”
On his side’s wild reactions, he added: “You have to celebrate, 44 games in, it’s a ridiculous season so the guys have to celebrate it.”
Kompany’s exceptional management of the Clarets this season has drawn interest from the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea.
But SunSport revealed last night that the 37-year-old has told his staff that he plans to stay at Turf Moor.
Manuel Benson curled home the winner on the nightCredit: Reuters More

FANS are demanding Luton striker Carlton Morris is banned for a “deliberate dive” which left Middlesbrough goalie Zack Steffen mouthing “f***ing hell.”The controversial incident occurred in last night’s top-end Championship clash.
Fans are demanding Carlton Morris is banned for appearing to dive against MiddlesbroughCredit: Reuters

The striker’s resulting penalty saw Luton win 2-1 against their Championship rivalsCredit: Rex
Third-place Luton pulled four points clear of the visitors thanks to a 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road.
Cameron Archer put Boro ahead before Tom Lockyer equalised for the hosts early in the second half.
But the biggest moment of the game came in the 67th minute when Luton striker Morris dribbled towards Boro stopper Steffen.
As the American came rushing out, Morris attempted to dribble around him.
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The forward then took a tumble before falling to the ground, despite not having been touched by Steffen.
But instead of giving Boro the free-kick and Morris a yellow card, ref Graham Scott decided to reward Luton with a penalty.
Steffen couldn’t believe the decision, and visibly moaned: “F***ing hell mate.”
But Morris didn’t care as he stepped up to the spot before slotting home what turned out to be the winning goal.
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Fans were left incensed however, with many claiming Morris deserves a retrospective ban heading into the playoffs for Premier League promotion.
One said “Carlton Morris needs to have a ban for that. Shocking dive, how the ref fell for that I’ll never know.”
Another declared: “Ban him for all the play-offs.”
One noted: “To stamp out cheating like that shameful dive, there simply has to be a retrospective ban in place.”
Another added: “Carlton Morris should get a two game ban for that. Disgraceful.” More

AMAD DIALLO has been accused of disrespecting Bristol City’s Alex Scott after missing out on the Championship Young Player of the Year award.The Manchester United youngster has spent this season on loan at Sunderland in the second tier.
Amad Diallo has performed brilliantly for SunderlandCredit: PA
His impressive performances saw him nominated for the league’s prestigious Young Player of the Year gong alongside Scott and Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney.
Scott, 19, went on to bag the award, apparently to Diallo’s ire.
The Ivorian, who joined Man United for £37million from Atalanta in January 2021, appeared to mock the decision on Twitter.
Followed by two laughing emojis, Diallo wrote: “Youg (sic) player, who?”
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One United fan wrote: “I understand he is frustrated but should not be going public and show a lack of respect.”
A number of Bristol City fans mocked Diallo’s response.
One wrote “don’t be sad” with a “there is no need to be upset meme” featuring a headshot of Scott.
While a second posted a snap of Scott doing a crying gesture.
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Bristol City fans posted a series of memes in response to DialloCredit: TWITTER
Bristol City fans revelled in Diallo’s tweetCredit: TWITTER
One supporter even posted a clip of Nigel Pearson dancingCredit: TWITTER
A third even responded with a video of Nigel Pearson dancing.
Diallo, 20, has performed brilliantly for play-off-chasing Sunderland this term.
He has scored 12 goals in 35 Championship appearances for Tony Mowbray’s side.
Sunderland sit sixth in the table with two games remaining.
Scott, meanwhile, has been a revelation for Bristol City.
His performances have drawn lavish praise from Pep Guardiola – as well as transfer links to Liverpool and West Ham.
Alex Scott poses with his well-earned awardCredit: Rex More

A FORMER Millwall hooligan called “Ginger Bob” has opened up about life on the terraces.In an eye-opening interview, the ex-thug revealed he had his first proper fight aged just 13.
A reformed hooligan has opened up over life in the Millwall Bushwackers
Ginger Bob had his first fight at 13 and once took on 2,000 Cardiff thugsCredit: Exclusivepix Media
And the toughest firm he faced had 2,000 men on their side.
Ginger Bob, 65, joined the infamous Millwall Bushwackers when he was just 11 years old.
Two years later, he experienced his first footy brawl against West Ham’s Mile End mob while on a train.
And after working his way up through various sub-firms, Ginger Bob went on to become one of the Bushwackers’ top chiefs.
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But the highlight of his hooligan career came during a huge brawl against Cardiff, with Millwall outnumbered at huge odds.
Referring to one encounter, Ginger Bob told the Anything Goes podcast: “I’ve got to give it to Cardiff City.
“Cardiff had an around 3-4,000-person-strong firm while Millwall – with around 300 – had nowhere to run. 
“Some of my mates thought they were going to die.”
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Referring to another Cardiff scrap he was involved in, Ginger Bob added: “We had 300 firm they had 2,000. Some of our people were getting stabbed. 
“One of my friends got captured by Cardiff and he was being beaten to death… so I’ve gone back into Cardiff’s firm and pulled him along the floor.
“People were attacking me but because of the adrenaline I managed to block them.
“When we got back to the station, Cardiff’s firm and the police were all laughing.
“We kicked the gates in, ran riot, and smashed all the pubs up. The police had to come back and force us back.
“That was 28th March 1976, the day before my 18th birthday – it was just like the Wild West.” More

BURNLEY are in trouble with the EFL after playing a weakened team against Reading last week.The Royals forced a draw and picked up a precious point in the relegation fight – and that has angered rivals Huddersfield.
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley could face a potential points deduction and fineCredit: Getty
The Terriers are in a battle with Reading to stay up an cried foul when they saw six change to the Clarets’ side last Saturday.
Burnley had already won promotion and Vincent Kompany threw in a handful of fringe players for a match during their busy schedule.
The EFL have written to Burnley who may be fined or even hit with a points penalty if found guilty.
The Clarets are adamant that they made changes because they were using their squad to the full and some fringe men needed a game.
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Ironically Burnley were at full strength against another survival fight QPR – and lost 2-1 at home.
Huddersfield are on 44 points while Reading are on 43. They play each other in the final match.
As for Burnley, they sealed promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
The league’s top scorers and tightest defence, Burnley have become a joy to watch under Kompany.
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They have played with a style and swagger rarely – if ever – seen at Turf Moor, with another £120million coming into the coffers now to splash this summer.
According to reports, Kompany’s rising stock has seen him become a wanted boss – with Spurs, West Ham and Chelsea have been linked to the Man City legend. More