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      Ipswich set to spend big if they win promotion to Championship with Southampton ace Adam Armstrong top transfer target

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      IPSWICH will spend big if they win promotion.Southampton striker Adam Armstrong is one of the ambitious targets being discussed as their American backers prepare to splash the cash if they get out of League One.
      Ipswich want to sign Armstrong if they earn promotionCredit: Getty
      Armstrong, 26, has made 61 appearances for the Saints since joining the club for £15million in 2021.
      And his recent performances have impressed newly-appointed manager Ruben Selles.
      When speaking to The Daily Echo last month, the Saints boss said: “I think Adam is very robust in his work and he’s a player that every other player trusts.
      “We know what his strengths are and for those last minutes he always brings exactly what we need.
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      “Usually it’s his pace into the space, final third situations. But he’s also very very generous defensively-wise.
      “So either from the start or when he comes into the pitch, I have no doubt about him. He’s a great boy so I’m very very pleased with his performance and the way that he’s performing for us.”
      Armstrong’s influence at St Mary’s has made him a target for several EFL clubs.
      Watford and Middlesbrough were both interested in signing him last summer.
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      And now Ipswich are keen to negotiate a deal if they secure promotion to the Championship.
      Armstrong enjoyed a prolific season in the second tier with Blackburn before joining Southampton.
      During the 2020-21 campaign he scored 28 goals in 40 Championship appearances for the Blue and Whites. More

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      Dortmund scout Burnley ace Anass Zaroury as they plot recruitment drive with Bellingham set for transfer away

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are keeping an eye on Burnley’s Moroccan magician Anass Zaroury.The German title-chasers sent scout Benjamin Frank to watch the winger in action for Vincent Kompany’s side.
      Anass Zaroury is wanted by a number of top European sidesCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham could leave Dortmund and fund a Zaroury bidCredit: Getty
      But Dortmund had plenty of company at one recent Turf Moor game, with French clubs Monaco and Marseille in attendance.
      Standard Liege have also been watching the player.
      Dortmund could have plenty of cash to splash if they sell Jude Bellingham with a host of clubs after him.
      Zaroury only joined Burnley last summer, signing a four-year deal from Belgian outfit Charleroi.
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      He has impressed for the side that will be playing in the Premier League next season, scoring 12 goals and registering five assists.
      The 22-year-old’s good form saw him earn a call-up to the Moroccan national team and he has been capped three times.
      He was involved in the Atlas Lions’ incredible run to the semi-finals of the World Cup last year, stepping in for the injured Amine Harit at the last minute.
      Zaroury will be hoping to add a piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet as Burnley close in on the Championship title.
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      They play second-placed Sheffield United on Monday and a win would take them 14 points clear at the top.
      Burnley will be hoping to keep hold of Zaroury for next term’s Premier League campaign and they plan to add to the squad.
      They are already lining up a move for Man Utd target Bart Verbruggen.
      The 20-year-old goalkeeper worked with Kompany at Anderlecht and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in Europe. More

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      Vincent Kompany banned tradition that was ‘routine’ under Sean Dyche at Burnley

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      BURNLEY manager Vincent Kompany has banned a tradition that was routine under previous boss Sean Dyche. The Clarets secured promotion back to the Premier League at their first attempt on Friday.
      Vincent Kompany heavily changed things when he took over at BurnleyCredit: PA
      Sean Dyche is now in charge of EvertonCredit: Getty
      Kompany was appointed gaffer over the summer and quickly made changes to the way things were run.
      The Athletic report that it was normal during Dyche’s ten years at the club for players to bring in cakes when it was a member of the squad’s birthday.
      Kompany found this out when players came to the training ground in pre-season on the day Jack Cork turned 33-years-old.
      The new man in charge immediately put a stop to this and cakes were banned for all, including for the birthday boy.
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      Sauces were also taken off the table and not allowed.
      Kompany had previously seen stars become unhappy over a lack of cake at Manchester City when Yaya Toure was reportedly left upset in 2014 when the club failed to mark his celebration.
      However, there has been no such issues at Burnley, who sit eleven points clear at the top of the league.
      But there is no time to party just yet with Kompany keen to get his hands on the title.
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      He said: “There needs to be silverware. Then we’ll talk about the drinks.”
      Burnley face second place Sheffield United tomorrow with a win all but securing they will lift the trophy on May 8. More

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      EFL set for almost DOUBLE number of televised games next season with Sky Sports agree to condition to edge out ViaPlay

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      THE EFL may end up almost DOUBLING the number of live games from the next TV deal.Sky are negotiating final details of a fresh contract that will see them pay much more.
      The EFL is set to get double the coverage next seasonCredit: Rex
      Part of those talks is about how many games they will show as the EFL seeks more exposure, especially down the divisions.
      Sky were initially looking to do fewer games in future but the fear of losing the whole deal brought them to the table with the best offer — as we tipped last month.
      There is still a chance that Sky “sub-contract” some of the coverage and insiders reveal the whole process has “a bit to go”. 
      That means fans will get to watch much more from their favourite Championship, League One and League Two teams.
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      Football enthusiasts could also watch more from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham.
      The Red Dragons are fighting it out with Notts County in the National League as they seek automatic promotion.
      Fans of Premier League teams set to be relegated will take comfort in the fact they won’t be missing any of the action when they bid to return to the top.
      However, that won’t include Burnley, who earned promotion to the Premier League.
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      The Clarets returned to the English top flight just a year after their relegation.
      Burnley were led by manager Vincent Kompany on his first season at Turf Moor.
      Kompany will now get the chance to lock horns with former mentors like Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta. More

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      Watch Watford keeper’s MELTDOWN as he is sent off for two yellows in less than a minute after nearly ‘dropkicking’ rival

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      WATFORD were left feeling stung as goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann was sent off after almost dropkicking a rival. At the end of Watford’s clash with Huddersfield, Watford threw the kitchen sink at Neil Warnock’s side in an effort to score a last-minute equaliser.

      Daniel Bachmann was sent off after this ‘dropkick’
      He was involved in a flare up with rivals during the aftermath
      In doing so, goalkeeper Bachmann was sent forward at a late free-kick.
      However, both he and Watford got more action than they might have hoped.
      After Huddersfield initially cleared their lines Bachmann then tried his best to get to a loose ball as a defender attempted to carry it away.
      His unorthodox approach to doing so – flying boot first into a chest-high tackle – gave the referee no choice but to send him off for dangerous play, having received a yellow card only moments before.
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      And as if getting his marching orders wasn’t enough, the Austrian was then involved in a bust-up with players and argued with officials.
      The 28-year-old was eventually ushered down the tunnel by team-mates.
      With no goalie on the bench, Leicester loanee Hamza Choudhury was given the gloves for the closing stages of the game.
      Fans rushed to social media to comment on the bizarre sequence of events.
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      One fan said: “😂 This is incredible.”
      A second commented: “Going to play this in repeat….”
      Another added: “Dan Bachmann dropkicking the opposition player might just be the most entertaining thing I’ve seen from Watford this season.” More

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      Shocking moment ‘Wigan Athletic fan’ knocked out cold by ‘Sheffield United supporter’

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      THIS is the shocking moment a Wigan Athletic fan was knocked out by an alleged Sheffield United supporter in a brawl.Footage shows a fight erupting on the platform of Sheffield train station between a group of men.
      A Wigan supporter was allegedly knocked out by a Sheffield United fan in a station brawlCredit: Twitter: @FBAwayDays
      The football fans appear to be winding each other up at first with pushing and shoving.
      But thugs from both sides then begin throwing punches at each other dangerously close to the train tracks.
      As more pile in, one man is knocked out cold to the ground as the woman filming gasps.
      A bystander then comes rushing over to move him on to his side.
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      Despite the unconscious fan lying on the station platform, the melee continues to rumble on.
      The video was posted on Twitter account @FBAwayDays with the caption: “A Wigan Athletic fan was knocked out cold by a Sheffield United fan yesterday…”.
      It is not clear who all the fans supported or if there have been any arrests.
      One viewer tweeted: “So avoidable and incredibly dangerous near the train tracks.”
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      Another wrote: “This is one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen.”
      While one person fumed: “This is appalling. It’s only a game but taking it too far for some can lead to this.
      “A caught-up bystander could have fallen on the tracks as well.”
      The fight came as promotion-chasing Sheffield United beat Wigan, who are currently bottom of the Championship, 1-0.
      The Sun Online has contacted British Transport Police and South Yorkshire Police for comment.
      The fight broke out near train tracksCredit: Twitter: @FBAwayDays
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      Fans say you’ve ‘got to like’ Neil Warnock after cheeky one-liner when asked about Huddersfield’s amazing form

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      FANS were left in stitches after Neil Warnock replied with a cheeky one-liner when asked about Huddersfield’s amazing form.The veteran manager, 74, took charge of the struggling Terriers in February.
      Neil Warnock lifted Huddersfield out of the relegation zone with victory over WatfordCredit: Getty
      And he has lifted them out of the Championship relegation zone following a 3-2 win at Watford.
      It is the third win in a row for Huddersfield, and a member of the club’s media team asked Warnock how the team have managed to turn things around.
      He replied: “It’s having a good manager isn’t it?”
      Fans loved the quip, which is typical of Warnock’s care-free attitude.
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      One supporter reacted saying: “The look at the camera there. Got to like this fella.”
      Another added: “Neil is brilliant😂👏”
      A third said: “What a bloke! We love him too! ❤️💙”
      Another remarked: “The guy’s a legend. Knows his football. Total respect to him.”
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      In recent years Warnock has shown his softer, humorous side – especially since joining Twitter.
      And he was back on social media with a brilliant gag on Valentine’s Day to leave his followers in stitches.
      Warnock posted a photo of himself posing in front of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
      He captioned the post: “From one dinosaur to another 🤣 Not extinct yet 😉🤞” More

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      Mick McCarthy LEAVES Blackpool after less than three months with club on verge of relegation following horror form

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      BLACKPOOL manager Mick McCarthy has left the club by mutual consent after less than three months in charge. The club lost 3-1 to fellow strugglers Cardiff yesterday, which leaves the Tangerines on the verge of relegation to League One.
      Mick McCarthy has left BlackpoolCredit: Getty
      His assistant Terry Connor has also resigned.
      Blackpool are in the midst of a horror run of form, failing to win seven of their last eight games.
      They find themselves seven points away from safety in 23rd place in the Championship table.
      In a statement, McCarthy said: “After recent performances and results, I have thought long and hard and feel this is the best decision for everyone concerned with the football club.
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      “I’ve loved my time here and thank everyone for their support. I wish everyone well going forward.”
      Blackpool confirmed that former player and development lead coach Stephen Dobbie will take charge until the end of the campaign.
      McCarthy was only appointed boss in January but failed to turn the team around after taking over from Michael Appleton.
      He won just two of his 14 games at the helm, losing nine.
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      The ex-Republic of Ireland, Wolves and Sunderland boss was recently quizzed by a journalist who questioned “surely this [run of defeats] can’t go on?”
      McCarthy bluntly replied “it can” as fans stressed it didn’t fill them with hope.
      Blackpool under Dobbie have six games to save their season and face a trip to promotion-chasing Luton next. More