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    QPR ready to offer ex-Tottenham chief Tim Sherwood a return to dugout if struggles continue

    QPR are ready to ask Tim Sherwood to become their boss if Mark Warburton fails to turn round results.
    Sherwood is a close friend of club supremo Les Ferdinand.

    Tim Sherwood could return to the dugout by taking over from Mark Warburton as QPR managerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    The former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager is working as a TV pundit and has turned down other chances to go back into the dugout.
    Sherwood has been out of football since a season at Swindon, where he was director of football but left when they were relegated.
    But he showed his potential at Spurs, famously giving Harry Kane his big break and also talking old pal Ferdinand into joining his team.
    Sherwood had a bitter-sweet spell at Villa, which ended after he took them to the FA Cup final.

    Since then he has been on the fringes of the game but friends say he would take up a challenge if it was right and he could trust his bosses.
    A major stumbling block could be his £1million-a-year pay demands, though.
    Sherwood is pals with Chris Ramsey and could form part of a new management team if Ferdinand can fund it.
    Rangers have had a flat season under Warburton and are just above the relegation zone in the Championship.

    They are also trying to do a deal for Sheffield Wednesday striker Jordan Rhodes.
    He is a free agent in the summer and could leave this month.
    Ferdinand will free up funds for a goalscorer and Rhodes has a proven record at the level.
    Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri stopped him leaving before by asking for a big fee.
    But with his contract running out, that will be impossible this time.

    Sherwood worked with friend Les Ferdinand during his time in charge of TottenhamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

    Warburton faces a battle to keep hold of his job as Rangers sit just above the relegation zoneCredit: Alamy Live News

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    Watch Swansea star Jamal Lowe cheekily celebrate in front of Ben Foster’s GoPro after scoring against him

    JAMAL LOWE cheekily celebrated his equaliser against Watford today by running up to Ben Foster’s GoPro.
    The Hornets goalkeeper has been filming from inside his goal all season for his YouTube channel.

    Jamal Lowe cheekily pointed at the GoProCredit: Rex Features

    His channel, called The Cycling GK, has proven to be immensely popular, gathering well over a million views in quick time.
    So Lowe, having equalised for the Swans on the stroke of half time, couldn’t resist pointing to the camera as he ran past the net.
    Tom Cleverley had given Watford a 20th minute lead, before Lowe hit back.
    And the former Portsmouth and Wigan forward, 26, added to Foster’s woe in the second half by notching another.

    Lowe’s brace was enough to bag Swansea a useful 2-1 victory at the Liberty Stadium.
    And fans absolutely loved his celebration.
    One Swan wrote: “Jamal Lowe pointing at the camera in Ben Foster’s goal.
    “My number nine.”

    Ben Foster puts a GoPro in his net to film each game for his YouTube channelCredit: Rex Features

    The forward’s brace handed the Swans a crucial victoryCredit: Alamy Live News

    Another added: “Excellent s***housery from Jamal Lowe. Can’t fault it”.
    And a third joked: “This is Jamal Lowe’s world and we’re all just living in it.”
    The win saw Swansea leapfrog Brentford into second, while also putting six points between themselves and Foster’s Watford – who fall to sixth.

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    Rotherham vs Cardiff postponed due to snow but visitors take advantage with snowball fight on pitch

    ROTHERHAM UNITED’S Championship clash with Cardiff City was called off just an hour before kick-off due to heavy snowfall.
    Yorkshire has been layered in plenty of snow in the wake of Storm Bella.

    The visitors shook off the disappointment by launching some snowballsCredit: Rex Features

    Cardiff tried the pitch in vainCredit: Rex Features

    And in a late flurry before today’s scheduled match, Rotherham’s New York Stadium found itself covered in enough to make a snowman.
    But rather than do that, the visiting Cardiff players shook off the disappointment of not having a game to play… by having a snowball fight instead.
    Rotherham’s official statement cited ‘player safety’ as their top priority in deciding to postpone the match.
    But some cheeky Cardiff players could be seen taking theirs into their own hands on the pitch.

    Masked stars were pictured having fun as they launched little snowballs at each other.
    Players were also photographed getting a football out and giving the pitch a little try.
    But already coated in white, it was never going to be safely playable.
    The postponement means that the Millers, who already had two games in hand on their rivals, could go bottom of the Championship this afternoon – if Wycombe Wanderers manage to beat Middlesbrough at Adams Park.

    The New York Stadium became a winter wonderlandCredit: Rex Features

    The match was postponed with an hour to spareCredit: Rex Features

    Rotherham could fall to the bottom of the ChampionshipCredit: Rex Features

    Cardiff, meanwhile, will remain in a slightly disappointing 15th.
    Rotherham played their first game in nearly two weeks on Tuesday, when they took on Yorkshire foes Barnsley at the New York Stadium.
    It was a disappointing return to action for boss Paul Warne and Co, however, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat.
    Their next match will be their FA Cup trip to Everton.

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    Swansea probe after booing from OUTSIDE stadium as players took knee in support of Black Lives Matter against Reading

    SWANSEA will investigate booing and jeering which came from OUTSIDE the Liberty Stadium before the goalless draw against Reading as both teams took the knee.
    Steve Cooper’s promotion hopefuls were left frustrated as Royals goalkeeper Rafael Cabral produced a series of stunning saves, but the big talking point came before a ball was kicked.

    Swansea will investigate booing from outside the stadium as players took the knee

    As both sides took the knee before kick-off in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, a loud series of horns and booing noises were heard from a group gathered outside the ground.
    It is unclear who the group were or indeed their motives, but it was the second successive Swansea home game in which it has occurred.
    Their head coach Cooper, 41, said: “I heard some noises but I couldn’t tell what it was. Let’s find out and the reasons behind it.
    “In terms of taking the knee we are a club which has continued to commit to it.”

    On the field Cooper’s men were playing their first game on the new Liberty Stadium pitch.
    The old one – which is shared with rugby union side The Ospreys – had been ripped up before Christmas after it deteriorated badly.
    Cabral was the man to deny the Welsh side time and time again.
    The Brazilian had conceded 12 goals in five games in November during Reading’s poor run, but he was outstanding here to earn his team a gritty point.

    Reading manager Veljko Paunovic said he was aware of the booing pre-match but did not comment further. Instead he rightly hailed Cabral’s display.
    “He was man of the match for me and I am very happy with his performance,” Paunovic said. “He is the pillar of our defence.
    “We built our identity on defence at the start of the season and we are slowly getting that back.”  

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    QPR striker Bright Osayi-Samuel shares ‘disgusting’ racist abuse he received after draw with Norwich

    BRIGHT OSAYI-SAMUEL has shared the ‘disgusting’ racist abuse he received after QPR’s 1-1 draw with Norwich.
    The forward’s Instagram account was targeted by a poster who compounded a series of offences and disgusting messages by using monkey and banana emojis.

    Bright Osayi-Samuel scored in the 84th minute of the clash against NorwichCredit: Rex Features

    Rangers have urged Instagram to help uncover the full identity of “Youssef” to ensure he is punished.
    Osayi-Samuel received the abuse after netting the late equalising penalty in the 1-1 draw which, in addition to the despicable language saw him accused of costing “Youssef” “a lot of money”.
    The striker showed maturity with his response, writing: “It’s disgusting and painful to be receiving messages like this.”
    QPR director of football Les Ferdinand and Rangers chief executive Lee Hoos proved the club’s determination to ensure significant action follows.

    Ferdinand said: “This type of abuse on social media is too commonplace and has to stop.
    “In a society that now rightly places greater importance on mental wellbeing than ever before, how can people be able to set up anonymous social media accounts?
    “This will continue and continue until we stop it from being possible
    “I believe governing bodies across sport – not just football – need to come together to create a powerful voice which calls for social media platforms to change their stance.”

    Bright Osayi-Samuel shared a screenshot of the vile abuse that he receivedCredit: Instagram @brightsamuel21

    Hoos, who said the club “completely deplored” the “abhorrent” abuse, added: “It astounds me that people feel they can freely post such comments without any fear of reprisal.
    “We are working with Instagram and asking them to assist us in identifying the individual concerned.
    “Social media platforms have a duty of care to its users who are victimised in this way.”

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    Sheffield Wednesday sack Tony Pulis after only 45 DAYS with Jose Mourinho’s old assistant Jose Morais ‘on Owls’ radar’

    SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have sacked boss Tony Pulis after just 45 DAYS in charge with the club set to go after Jose Morais.
    Former Stoke manager Pulis, 62, only joined the club in November but has been relieved of his duties after winning just one game in ten, leaving Wednesday second bottom in the Championship.

    Sheffield Wednesday boss Tony Pulis has been sackedCredit: PA:Press Association

    Jose Morais is reportedly in the frame to take over at WednesdayCredit: PA:Press Association

    TalkSPORT reports Portuguese coach Jose Morais, formerly a trusted assistant of Spurs manager Jose Mourinho, is on the club’s radar as they look to appoint a permanent successor.
    Morais was the Special One’s No2 at a host of clubs including Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
    Pulis took over at the Owls after Garry Monk was booted out last month.
    He had spent a year out of the game after leaving Middlesbrough in June 2019 after two-and-a-half years on Teesside.

    In a statement released late on Monday night, Wednesday said: “Sheffield Wednesday have terminated the contract of manager Tony Pulis with immediate effect.”
    Wednesday will have their third boss of the season when first team coach Neil Thompson takes charge of the side for Tuesday’s game against Boro.
    The club said Thompson will be in charge ‘until a permanent appointment is made’.

    Chairman Dejphon Chansiri told swfc.co.uk: “The performances and results have not been of the level expected since Tony Pulis was appointed. 

    “There are also other issues which have had a bearing on this decision.
    “On the pitch, seven points from a possible 30 is not acceptable.
    “It is vital we maintain our Championship status and I feel I must make a change now with over half of the season remaining to give us the best possible chance of doing so.”
    Morais is without a club after leaving South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors this month.
    He managed Barnsley in 2018 before leaving when they were relegated from the Championship.

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    Sheffield Wednesday sack Tony Pulis after just 45 DAYS with Jose Mourinho’s old assistant Jose Morais ‘on Owls’ radar’

    SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have sacked boss Tony Pulis after just 45 DAYS in charge with the club set to go after Jose Morais.
    Former Stoke manager Pulis, 62, only joined the club in November but has been relieved of his duties after winning just one game in ten, leaving Wednesday second bottom in the Championship.

    Sheffield Wednesday boss Tony Pulis has been sackedCredit: PA:Press Association

    Jose Morais is reportedly in the frame to take over at WednesdayCredit: PA:Press Association

    TalkSPORT reports Portuguese coach Jose Morais, formerly a trusted assistant of Spurs manager Jose Mourinho, is on the club’s radar as they look to appoint a permanent successor.
    Morais was the Special One’s No2 at a host of clubs including Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
    Pulis took over at the Owls after Garry Monk was booted out last month.
    He had spent a year out of the game after leaving Middlesbrough in June 2019 after two-and-a-half years on Teesside.

    In a statement released late on Monday night, Wednesday said: “Sheffield Wednesday have terminated the contract of manager Tony Pulis with immediate effect.”
    Wednesday will have their third boss of the season when first team coach Neil Thompson takes charge of the side for Tuesday’s game against Boro.
    The club said Thompson will be in charge ‘until a permanent appointment is made’.

    Chairman Dejphon Chansiri told swfc.co.uk: “The performances and results have not been of the level expected since Tony Pulis was appointed. 

    “There are also other issues which have had a bearing on this decision.
    “On the pitch, seven points from a possible 30 is not acceptable.
    “It is vital we maintain our Championship status and I feel I must make a change now with over half of the season remaining to give us the best possible chance of doing so.”
    Morais is without a club after leaving South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors this month.
    He managed Barnsley in 2018 before leaving when they were relegated from the Championship.

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    Watford star Etienne Capoue ‘agrees transfer to join Villarreal on two-and-a-half-year contract’

    WATFORD star Etienne Capoue has reportedly agreed a deal to join Spanish side Villarreal.
    RMC Sport reports the LaLiga side have brokered a deal with the Hornets for the transfer of the 32-year-old defensive midfielder.

    Etienne Capoue could be set to leave Watford for LaLigaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    And the report states that he is expected to arrive in Spain on Sunday evening with a two-and-a-half year deal in the offing- a day after he starred in Watford’s Boxing Day fixture at Vicarage Road.
    Capoue played 85 minutes as Watford beat league leaders Norwich 1-0 and the victory could be his 11th and last appearance this season.
    Former Spurs star Capoue would link up with ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery at Villarreal.
    His side are looking for a midfield replacement after Vicente Iborra’s injury.

    Iborra ruptured his ACL against Real Betis on December 13 and will miss the rest of this season.
    Capoue has previously had interest from Spain, with Valencia said to be interested, but a move did not transpire.
    He joined Watford in 2015 from Tottenham for £8million after arriving in the Premier League from Toulouse for £10m.
    He was won seven caps and scored one goal for reigning World Cup winners France.

    Villarreal sit fourth in LaLiga – six points behind leaders Atletico Madrid who also have two games in hand.
    Barcelona are in fifth, two points back, but Lionel Messi and Co also have played one game less than Emery’s side.
    Villarreal are next in action when they travel to Sevilla on December 29 after Spain’s Christmas break.

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