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      Sheffield United look to break horror curse as Frank Lampard eyes Wembley – here is our ultimate play-off guide

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      FOR pure footballing drama, you can’t beat the play-offs.They always throw up thrills and spills – so, let’s look at the six ties across three divisions . . .Championship player of the season Gustavo Hamer is Sheffield United’s key manCredit: PANahki Wells will spearhead Bristol City’s attack in their bid to make WembleyCredit: PAJobe Bellingham and his Sunderland team-mates have stuttered over the past month and must find form quicklyCredit: GettyJack Rudoni (right) and Haji Wright are huge attacking threats for CoventryCredit: AlamyCHAMPIONSHIPBRISTOL CITY v  SHEFF UTD(First leg, Thursday May 8, 8pm; Second leg Monday, May 12)BLADES fans were gutted not to get promoted automatically  after they lost four of their last six games — crucially three in a row to Oxford, Millwall and Plymouth.Sheffield United have had a good season. They finished the season averaging two points per game — before their points deduction — but have missed out to Leeds and Burnley, who both amassed ONE HUNDRED!I always fear for a club that misses out on automatic promotion but they have had the time to mentally reset.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey are up against a Bristol City side that just about clung on to their play-off spot after just one win in their last five games.Sheff U won 2-1  in October at Ashton Gate but the Robins were brilliant in the March return, although they needed a late leveller.Chris Wilder’s Blades should edge this over two legs, despite their terrible play-off record (scroll down to see just how bad it is). A big performance from Championship player of the season Gus Hamer will be needed — but City carry a threat through Nahki Wells and Anis Mehmeti.COVENTRY v SUNDERLAND(First leg, Friday May 9, 8pm; second leg Tuesday, May 13)Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFrank Lampard has worked  miracles at Coventry since taking over in November.They were SEVENTEENTH when he replaced the controversially sacked Mark Robins.Frank Lampard tipped for England job as former Premier League manager Chris Wilder says ‘it just shines through’ Nine wins out of ten from January to March fired Cov up the table but when you have players such as Haji Wright, Ellis Sims, Ben Sheaf, Matt Grimes and the brilliant Jack Rudoni, you should be around the top positions.Sunderland pretty much knew for months they were set for a play-off spot. They have lost their last five, and you just feel that not playing games with much on the line for some time makes them less battle hardened but Jobe Bellingham and Co will try to put that behind them.Cov came back from 2-0 down to nab a point at the Stadium of Light and a Wright hat-trick slayed Sunderland 3-0 in March.I fancy the Sky Blues to prevail over the two legs.LEAGUE ONELEYTON ORIENT v STOCKPORT(First leg, Saturday May 10, 12.30pm; second leg Wednesday, May 14, 8pm)WHAT a cracking semi-final this could be.Richie Wellens’ Orient won the last six while David Challinor guided Stockport to seven wins and a draw out of their last eight.County beat Orient 1-0 at Brisbane Road in March but the O’s thumped them 4-1 in the return.Kyle Wootton is a threat up front for the Hatters, while Charlie Kelman has been a sensation for the O’s  with 21 goals on loan from QPR. I have a sneaking feeling Wellens’ men will get through.#Leyton Orient hot shot Charlie Kelman was League One’s top scorerCredit: RexWYCOMBE v CHARLTON(First leg Sunday, May 11, 6.30pm; Second leg Thursday, May 15, 8pm)THE Chairboys have been the League One upstarts and at one stage were looking at gatecrashing the automatic promotion party.But the wheels have come off in recent weeks, losing the final three matches — including, alarmingly,  a 4-0  defeat to Charlton, who they face in the play-offs.Nathan Jones’ Addicks have lost just once in their last eight.Matty Godden has been superb, scoring 21 goals in all competitions but Wanderers have Richard Kone up top, who has also netted 21 across the board this term.You cannot write off Wycombe  but I fancy Charlton.LEAGUE TWONOTTS COUNTY v WIMBLEDON(First leg Saturday, May 10 8pm; second leg Saturday May 17, 12.30pm)THIS promises to be a cracker as Johnnie Jackson has re- established Wimbledon as a real force while Stuart Maynard has done a decent job with the Magpies.David McGoldrick, 37, is red-hot for Notts County with 17 goals.But watch out for Dons’ 21-goal top scorer Matty Stevens, who is due a goal.CHESTERFIELD v WALSALL(First leg Sunday, May 11, 3.30pm; Second leg Friday, May 16, 8pm)WALSALL were at one point TWELVE points clear at the top.Yet they were heartbreakingly bumped out of the top three by Antoni Sarcevic’s 96th-minute winner for Bradford.Read More on The SunIt is so hard to recover from that kind of setback in such a short space of time.Chesterfield are on a high after sneaking  into the final play-off spot and under wily boss Paul Cook are my tip to prevail. More

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      From Man Utd to Mansfield… where it all went wrong for Luton as they’re relegated twice and end up in League One

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      LUTON TOWN have been relegated AGAIN just 12 months on from their Premier League survival fight.The Hatters finished just six points behind Nottingham Forest last season, with the Tricky Trees now chasing Champions League football under Nuno Espirito Santo.Luton Town have been relegated to League OneCredit: RexThe Hatters’ relegation was confirmed last weekendCredit: GettyLuton failed to ditch their losing habit from last seasonCredit: Prime MediaMatt Bloomfield arrived in January but could not keep Luton upCredit: GettyUnfortunately for the Kenilworth Road faithful, Luton just could not shake off the habit of losing.Under former boss Rob Edwards, who guided Town to the Premier League, Luton collected just six points from their last 16 matches of the 2023-24 campaign.If fans had the impression that the Championship would be easier, they were plunged back down to earth with a cruel bump when they lost 4-1 at home to Burnley on the opening day last August.The Clarets would bounce back to the top flight at the first time of asking, the Hatters would not.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChastening defeats at Preston, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield United and Coventry City followed their opening day disappointment.While their 5-1 battering at Middlesbrough prompted boss Edwards to admit that he felt “numb” to the situation.Luton tried to stay faithful to the man that got them up to the Premier League, but finally pulled the trigger in January when their desperate situation became impossible to ignore.In came Matt Bloomfield, ditching a League One promotion charge with Wycombe Wanderers for a relegation dogfight at Luton.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRob Edwards was sacked by Luton in JanuaryCredit: GettyBloomfield won just four of his first 15 games in charge of Wycombe, so a slow start at Luton may not have been totally unpredictable.But the 41-year-old taking nine matches to secure his first Hatters win left his side with an awful lot to do.Rob Edwards reflects on Luton Town’s loss to Queens Park Rangers A late charge did see Luton briefly climb out of the relegation zone.But a 5-3 collapse at West Brom on the final day sealed their fate, condemning the Hatters to relegation.Last summer, Luton lost the likes of Ross Barkley, Chiedozie Ogbene and Andros Townsend, while club stalwart Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was allowed to go out on loan.Then there was inspirational skipper Tom Lockyer, the centre-back who suffered a second cardiac arrest on the pitch last season.The Wales international has since recovered and been cleared to return, but a slew of injuries have kept him off the pitch this season.His future at Kenilworth Road remains in doubt.Speaking of Luton’s traditional home, so embedded in the community, the Hatters recently announced plans to move into a new 25,000-seater stadium.Despite their relegation, CEO Gary Sweet remains bullish on the prospect.’THAT’S WHO WE ARE’Speaking to The Athletic, Sweet said: “That is what the Premier League has done for us.”What I’ve been saying this week when we’ve announced the contractor to build Power Court (the location of the new ground) is that during the course of this lifetime we’re going to be playing football in that stadium in the Premier League, the Championship, in League One and, most probably, League Two because that’s Luton Town.“That’s who we are, they are the journeys we take, as our history has absolutely proven.”So whether we are League One or Championship next season, it makes really no difference to the specification of that programme, the timeline or delivery of Power Court.”All we do is regroup as a football club and a football team.”In a club statement, chairman David Wilkinson bullishly added: “The in-depth analysis started before relegation was confirmed, as individuals and as a Club, as we set about working harder and more effectively to build on the run of form that, before Saturday’s defeat, had put us in with such a chance of survival.”All we can promise, at this moment, is that we will review, regroup and rebuild. Indeed, this has started. “We must recover the spirit that was so familiar to us on our rise, and we will use this now as a catalyst for a renewed determination and focus to achieve one objective.”Lengthy discussions have already taken place with Matt [Bloomfield] and his staff regarding next season designed to reshape our squad into a proper Luton team we can all be proud to watch next season.Read More on The Sun”No stone will go unturned as we review and prepare for the 2025/26 season, hopefully, with fresh optimism and renewed vigour.”From duelling with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool last season, Luton will have to overcome Mansfield and Burton next term.Luton rallied late on in the season but could not stay upCredit: RexThe Hatters will battle the likes of Mansfield next seasonCredit: Rex More

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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