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      West Brom striker Daryl Dike reveals he’s accidentally been using DISHWASHER TABLETS to wash clothes for eight months

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      WEST BROM striker Daryl Dike has accidentally been using DISHWASHER TABLETS to wash his clothes for the past eight months. The American striker, 22, has been in England for almost a year, first at Barnsley on loan before joining the Baggies.
      Dike laughed as he explained the error of his ways on his TikTok channelCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The big striker showed off the dishwasher tabs he’d been using to wash his clothes withCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      And the powerful prospect has confessed to scoring an own goal, after only just finding out his error.
      The USA international explained the mistake on his TikTok channel.
      Dike showed off the ‘Finish Powerball Quantum’ dishwasher tablets he has been using all this time.
      The ex-Orlando City star said: “So funny story time and before I continue, yes, I know I’m an idiot. I fully understand that.
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      “For the longest time I have thought that my washing machine is just crap. But anyways when I moved into this apartment I bought one of those huge bags of laundry detergent to wash all my clothes.
      “Recently it ran out so I went to the store to buy some more. I’m looking at the bag and I can’t find the bag anywhere in the store. I’m sitting there like ‘why can’t I find it?’

      “I come back to my apartment and I look down at the bag [of dishwasher tabs] I have.
      “This is what I’ve been using! I have been washing my clothes with dishwasher soap since I’ve been here. I have lived in England for eight months!”
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      Despite the daft mix-up, the big man proved his intelligence by graduating with a first-class honours degree in finance this summer.
      The Southern New Hampshire University alumni is a powerful prospect who could be one of his country’s top players for years to come.
      As a youngster in Oklahoma, he started supporting Chelsea because of Didier Drogba and standing at 6ft 1in tall with a powerful physique he has striking similarities with his childhood idol.
      Dike told SunSport: “I loved Drogba, I enjoyed watching him. He was someone I’ve always looked up to and Chelsea was my team.”
      He added: “As I kid I had two dreams — to play in the Premier League and compete in the World Cup.
      “Hopefully I’ll be doing one this year and then next year the other.
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      “It’ll also be exciting to play a team like England at a World Cup so that’s one game we’re looking forward to.
      “I’d love to come back from Qatar and be able to make a few jokes and banter with everyone here!”
      The USA international moved to England from Orlando City eight months agoCredit: Getty More

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      David Armstrong dead at 67: Football mourns as ex-England midfielder and Middlesbrough and Saints legend passes away

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      FORMER England, Middlesbrough and Southampton midfielder David Armstrong has passed away at the age of 67.Boro, where he spent a decade of his career from 1971 to 1981, announced the news of his death on their club website on Sunday evening.
      David Armstrong has sadly passed away at the age of 67Credit: Getty
      Both Boro and Saints fan consider him to be a legend at their clubCredit: Getty
      Armstrong spent six years at Southampton where he made well over 200 appearancesCredit: Getty
      A post from the North East outfit read: “The club is saddened to learn of the passing of the legendary David “Spike” Armstrong.
      “Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
      Armstrong, an attacking midfielder, holds the record for the most consecutive appearances by a Boro player – an incredible 358 in all competitions between March 1973 and August 1980.
      He received his first England cap towards the end of his time at Boro and would go on to play in two more international matches.
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      He also won the Second Division with Boro in 1974 under the management of Jack Charlton.
      Later in his career, Armstrong spent six years at Southampton where he helped them finish runners-up in Division One in 1984 behind Liverpool.
      And Saints supporters also came out with some touching tributes for their former player.
      One fan said: “Devastated to hear the news about the passing of David Armstrong.
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      “An absolute Saints legend who I idolised through my early teens.
      “His ball into the box for Steve Moran’s last-minute winner at Fratton Park will live long in my memory. RIP David Armstrong. #SaintsFC.”
      While another added: “I usually avoid football tweets on here but devastated to hear David Armstrong has died.
      “One of my favourite ever players and my first footballing hero for Southampton 😢.”
      Before retiring in 1988, Armstrong spent one season at Bournemouth where he would finish his career. More

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      Blackburn to offer Ben Brereton Diaz bumper new contract but release clause gives West Ham and Sevilla transfer hope

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      BLACKBURN are set to offer Ben Brereton Diaz a new deal — including a fixed price on his head.Sevilla and Nice want the Chile international striker, 23, with West Ham among interested Premier League clubs.
      Blackburn and Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz is high in demandCredit: Getty
      But Rovers’ £15million valuation is putting them all off.
      And time is now running out before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
      Ewood Park chiefs know Brereton Diaz could leave for nothing next summer.
      They hope to persuade him to sign a contract extension with a big pay-rise and a number Rovers will sell at if clubs come calling again.
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      Brereton Diaz scored 22 goals in 37 Championship outings last season.
      This term he has bagged against Swansea and West Brom for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
      He has won 14 caps for Chile, scoring four goals.
      These include a strike at last year’s Copa America, as well as one against Argentina in World Cup qualifying.
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      Blackburn sit fourth in the Championship after three wins from their opening five games this term.
      They have slipped to back to back defeats, however, losing 3-0 at Reading and Sheffield United.
      Next up is a trip to Bradford in the League Cup, before a home clash with Stoke City. More

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      Watch Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen receive red card for outrageous shove on Blackpool player after cynical tackle

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      CHELSEA loanee Ian Maatsen received a straight red card for an outrageous shove on a Blackpool player yesterday.The Dutch left-back, 20, is spending the season at Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.
      Ian Maatsen was shown a straight red card for a shove in Burnley’s 3-3 draw with BlackpoolCredit: PA
      A mass brawl erupted between the two sidesCredit: Getty

      Maatsen is touted as one of Chelsea’s best promising academy stars.
      And before Saturday, he had lit up Turf Moor with a goal and an assist in just four Championship matches.

      But Maatsen’s head got the better of him during Burnley’s heated clash against Blackpool.
      A stunning game saw Burnley go 3-1 up at home after 33 minutes.
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      But a second-half collapse from the hosts allowed Blackpool to salvage a 3-3 draw.
      And both sides ended the game with just ten men after a clash between Maatsen and Sonny Carey in the 84th minute.
      The latter slid in on the Dutch youngster with a brutal crunching tackle as time ticked down.
      But this prompted a furious response from Maatsen, who charged over before shoving Carey powerfully to the ground.
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      A melee was then sparked between the two sides as the ref struggled to control things.
      But once he got a handle on the situation, he promptly showed straight reds to both players.
      Burnley boss Kompany was unhappy with Carey’s challenge and believes the red was deserved.
      However, the Man City legend reckons Maatsen must learn to control his emotions when things get tough.
      The referee had little choice but to send Maatsen offCredit: PA
      Sonny Carey was also dismissed for his cynical swipeCredit: Getty
      Kompany said: “It’s shame because it’s an important player [Maatsen], and it’s a conversation I have with him because he’s young.
      “But he’s the one who got absolutely booted off the pitch at shin height.
      “It’s going to happen to him again, because he’s a good player and he’ll have to manage that.
      “I think you are allowed a reaction but when you start putting hands on people you are asking for trouble.
      “But I want to make absolutely clear that he is the one that got booted off the pitch.
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      “What he (Maatsen) did was not dangerous, it was an error of a young player and a mistake in terms of game management.
      “You have to know that might happen and he goes off, you stay on and you show you are a better player by scoring a goal or getting an assist.” More

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      Newcastle have second Joao Pedro transfer bid of £25m rejected by Watford who want at least £35m for striker

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      NEWCASTLE have seen a second bid of £25million for Watford striker Joao Pedro rejected, according to reports. The Athletic are claiming that the Magpies’ second offer for the Brazilian forward was in the region of £22million with £3million in add-ons.
      Watford have received a second bid from Newcastle for Joao Pedro but it is still short of their asking priceCredit: Getty
      The Hornets still reportedly deem this not enough and have again told Newcastle to up their bid after the initial move of £17million with £3million add-ons was declined too.
      It is believed that the Championship side are holding out for £35million and are yet to show a sign of budging.
      Pedro, 20, would be allowed to leave Watford providing their valuation of him is matched.
      Manager Rob Edwards has admitted this saying after the Toon’s opening offer: “The bid that has come in is not anywhere near the level we’d expect it to be for him.
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      “If anything else was to come in again, then we’ll sit down and talk about it as a club and as a board.”
      Pedro burst onto the scene as a teenager playing for Fluminense in his home nation of Brazil.
      He consequently earned a transfer to England and since arriving he has netted 14 times in 78 appearances.
      Newcastle are desperate to add more attacking talent to their front line after being knocked back in approaches for the likes of Hugo Ekitike who opted for a switch to Paris Saint-Germain.
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      They have also been linked with Chelsea duo Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi to add depth in the wide areas.
      Meanwhile, Watford are in danger of losing another one of their attacking stars with Ismaila Sarr attracting interest from the likes of Crystal Palace and even Manchester United.
      Yet Edwards also revealed a bid is yet to come in for the Senegalese winger.
      Watford have already lost one part of their attacking trio via selling Emmanuel Dennis to Nottingham Forest. More

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      Man City starlet Liam Delap joins Stoke on season-long loan transfer to get 19-year-old striker first-team experience

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      STOKE CITY have signed Liam Delap on a season-long loan from Manchester City.The 19-year-old forward will now remain with the Championship side until June 2023.
      Delap has signed for Stoke on a season-long loanCredit: Stoke FC
      He made the move to get more first-team experienceCredit: Stoke FC
      There is no option to buy in the contract – which was signed on Thursday morning – because Man City view him as a crucial player for the future.
      He will now follow in the footsteps of his father Rory Delap, who made 208 appearances for Stoke during his playing career and is now a first team coach.
      In his first official interview for the club, the England U19 international said: “Obviously it’s a brilliant feeling (to be here).
      “I’ve known and been around this club for a long time and to finally get the deal done and over the line, I’m buzzing. I can’t wait to get started.”
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      Stoke boss Michael O’Neill was equally as excited to complete the move. He told the official Stoke website: “It’s no secret that we have been looking to bring Liam to the club this summer.
      “We have been in dialogue with City for some time now and had the opportunity a few weeks ago to outline our plans for Liam.
      “We are grateful to them for the trust they have placed in us and we are really excited about working with Liam.”
      Delap was open to a move away from Man City to gain more first team experience.
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      He made five senior appearances last season, including one Champions League run-out.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, City received permanent transfer offers for the young star from Southampton and Newcastle, but had no intention of selling him. More

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      Arsenal youngster Salah Oulad M’Hand set to join Hull on loan transfer with option to buy next summer in major coup

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      ARSENAL starlet Salah Oulad M’Hand is reportedly closing in on a loan switch to Championship side Hull.The Yorkshire outfit are claimed to have the option to turn his temporary spell into a permanent stay next summer.
      Hull are set to complete the loan signing of Arsenal midfielder Salah Oulad M’HandCredit: Getty
      Gunners starlet Salah will reportedly wear the No10 shirt for Championship side HullCredit: Getty
      Big things are expected of teenage midfielder Salah, who was an unused substitute in five Premier League matches last season.
      The Holland Under-17 youth international was also named on the bench for the Gunners’ FA Cup third round defeat against Nottingham Forest in January, as well as three Carabao Cup ties.
      But the youngster, who is tied down at the Emirates until 2025, is keen to depart North London in his quest to play regular first team football.
      According to the Hull Daily Mail, the Tigers have agreed a loan with a buy-option for the ex-Feyenoord youth ace.
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      Personal terms have already been agreed with Hull and Salah, who have made landing the player a top priority this window.
      It is understood that Salah will wear the No10 jersey at the MKM Stadium.
      Arsenal are said to have been reluctant to let him leave, but Salah’s eagerness to join Hull has proved vital in the transfer.
      The central midfielder is expected in Hull on Thursday with only formalities needed to be completed before the move is officially announced.
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      Salah is just one of a number of youngsters that Arsenal have allowed to depart on loan.
      Striker Folarin Balgoun has been snapped up by Reims, with the ex-Middlesbrough loanee scoring in each of his first two Ligue 1 games.
      Meanwhile teenage midfielder Charlie Patino has joined Championship side Blackpool until the end of the term.
      Mexico international Marcelo Flores will be plying his trade in Spain this season with Segunda Division outfit Real Oviedo.
      And shot-stopper Arthur Okonkwo has signed for League Two club Crewe, where he has already featured five times. More

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      Newcastle set to launch improved Joao Pedro transfer bid after failed £20m offer as Watford hold out on £35m

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      NEWCASTLE are preparing to increase their bid for Watford striker Joao Pedro.The Championship club insist the Magpies’ initial £20million bid is nowhere near their valuation.
      Joao Pedro could be on his way to Newcastle if the Toon bid enoughCredit: Getty
      Hornets boss Rob Edwards has hinted they are ready to sell Pedro with him rated at around £35million.
      Newcastle saw an opening move for the 20-year-old rejected but hope a second offer will bring them to the negotiating table.
      Edwards said: “The bid that has come in is not anywhere near the level we’d expect it to be for him.
      “If anything else was to come in again, then we’ll sit down and talk about it as a club and as a board.”
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      The youngster burst onto the scene in his homeland of Brazil with Fluminense scoring seven goals in 28 games as a teenager.
      He earned a move to Watford where he has netted 14 times in 78 appearances.

      Pedro has already scored once this season but may be heading back to the Premier League.
      He is versatile and can also operate in the left-wing.
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      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is supposedly desperate to add attacking depth to his squad with Chris Wood and the injury prone Callum Wilson up top.
      Pedro’s teammate Ismalia Sarr has been linked with a move back to the top flight too with Crystal Palace reportedly keen.
      But Edwards dismissed claims there has been a bid: “The situation is pretty clear. We’ve not had a bid from anyone. So that’s where it is in terms of any sort of transfer speculation.”
      If the 24-year-old does leave then Watford would lose their strongest front three after Emmanuel Dennis departed Vicarage Road for Nottingham Forest. More