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      Premier League ref tells funny story of how Matija Sarkic ‘did him like a kipper’ in tribute to tragic Millwall ace, 26

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      PREMIER LEAGUE referee Bobby Madley has shared a heartwarming tribute for the late Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.The Championship club announced tragic news yesterday morning that the 26-year-old had died after falling ill in the coastal town of Budva, Montenegro.It was announced Matija Sarkic passed away at the age of 26 yesterdayCredit: GettyReferee Bobby Madley revealed a heartwarming story between the twoCredit: GettySarkic had been on international duty with Montenegro, and put in a man of the match performance in his last display with nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early on Friday evening.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Tributes poured in from across the football world following the terrible news.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne tribute came from referee Madley, who shared an interaction the pair had as he prepared to take charge of a Montenegro Under 19s game in 2016.Taking to social media, Madley said: “I met Matija in 2016 when refereeing my first U19 Euros qualifying game between Montenegro and France.”Matija was the captain which, as a goalkeeper, isn’t always the easiest for a referee. “Standing in the tunnel before the game Matija came down and shook hands. Most read in Football”Given that my grasp of the Montenegrin language wasn’t the best, in a shocking broken English accent I tried to explain to Matija with many hand gestures and ridiculous facial expressions that as a captain and goalkeeper it would be hard to work with him. “My question of ‘Is there player in team, speak English, maybe can speak with me if problem today?’ was met with a blank look from Matija. “I tried again with even worse broken English and the stone look remained on his face. “I was defeated. I looked at Matija and said clearly I’m wasting my time and getting nowhere.”Matija half smiled before replying in a strong Balkan accent: ‘Nine. Speak English him’.”Delighted and very proud of myself I replied ‘Ah you understand English little. This is good. He speak good English?’ “Matija smiled and replied… ‘Yeah, it’s not bad, it’s my brother Oliver, we’re from Grimsby… I just wanted to see how long you’d carry that nonsense on.'”He’d done me like a kipper.”Madley added: “Sincerest condolences to his family and his friends. Rest in peace Matija.”He has whistled over 90 top flight matches in his career. Grimsby-born Sarkic was the son of Montenegro ambassador Bojan Sarkic.Sarkic had only moved to the Den last season, where he helped the club to a midtable finish and penned a long-term contract.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe had also starred for Wolves, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Stoke, Aston Villa and Anderlecht in his career.Matija Sarkic careerAll you need to know about his career:
      Clubs:
      Aston Villa (2015-2020)
      Wigan (Loan 2017/2018)
      Stratford Town (Loan 2018/2019)
      Havant & Waterlooville (Loan 2019)
      Livingston (Loan 2019/2020)
      Wolves (2020-2023)
      Shrewsbury (Loan 2020/21)
      Birmingham (Loan 2021/22)
      Stoke (Loan 2023)
      Millwall (2023/24)
      Honours:
      Birmingham City Player of the Season 2022
      International:Montenegro (9 caps) More

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      Matija Sarkic’s heartbroken twin brother posts emotional photo after Millwall star dies tragically aged just 26

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      MATIJA SARKIC’s twin brother Oliver posted a heartbreaking photo after the former Millwall star’s death.Matija, 26, passed away in Montenegro this morning in a tragedy that rocked the football world.Oliver Sarkic paid tribute to his twin brother MatijaCredit: INSTAGRAM: OLIVERSARKIC10The brothers both played in Anderlecht’s academy and Montenegro’s Under-21sOliver and Matija Sarkic were born in GrimsbyThe Grimsby-born brothers both attended the British School of Brussels after following their diplomat father Bojan to Belgium.They both came through Anderlecht’s academy but while Matija joined Aston Villa in 2015, attacking midfielder Oliver went to Benfica.After playing 44 times for the Portuguese giants’ B team, he joined Leeds on a permanent deal in 2018 after a brief loan stint.From there Oliver headed to League One Burton Albion, where he scored five goals in 37 outings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe playmaker also featured for Blackpool and Mansfield before heading to Uzbekistani outfit Pakhtakor Tashkent in 2022.After a successful spell, he moved to Montenegrin team Decic last year and has 13 goals in 51 league games.Matija had nine caps for Montenegro, including a man-of-the-match performance against Euro 2024 contenders Belgium last week.Oliver, meanwhile, played ten times for their Under-21s but has not made the step up to senior international level.Most read in FootballMillwall issued a heartbreaking statement to confirm the death of their goalkeeper this morning.The eight-cap Montenegro star reportedly fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva.Matija Sarkic career stats
      Millwall: 33 games, 12 clean sheets
      Shrewsbury: 29 games, 11 clean sheets
      Birmingham: 23 games, 10 clean sheets
      Livingston: 18 games, nine clean sheets
      Stoke: Eight games, three clean sheets
      Wigan: Three games
      Havant & Waterlooville: One game

      Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am this morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Tributes have flooded in for Sarkic from the football world, including former clubs Aston Villa and Birmingham.Villa posted on X: “Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.”Matija joined our academy in 2015 and spent five years with the club, during which time he made his full international debut for Montenegro, before departing in the summer of 2020.”The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” More

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      Unsung hero Kevin Campbell scored crucial goals in Arsenal’s amazing 90s success and saved Everton from relegation

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      KEVIN CAMPBELL has at times, unfairly, been overlooked when Arsenal fans recall their team of the early nineties.The striker often found himself playing second fiddle to club legends like Alan Smith and Ian Wright, who, at the time, were at the peak of their powers.Former Arsenal and Everton hitman Kevin Campbell has died aged 54Credit: GETTYHe tragically passed away having been a servant to many clubsCredit: GettyCampbell’s contributions to the Gunners are often forgottenCredit: GETTYThe late striker played a pivotal role in some of the club’s triumphs in the ninetiesCredit: REXBut his contributions to the club’s success during the George Graham era deserve recognition.They should have been highlighted and lauded long before his untimely passing.After all, he scored some truly crucial goals for the club – in particular during their Cup double-winning campaign in the 1992/93 season.There would have been no League and FA Cup double had it not been for his vital equalisers against Millwall and Derby County respectively.READ MORE ON KEVIN CAMPBELLThose goals wouldn’t be his only pivotal contributions, with Campbell scoring in the semi-final of the club’s victorious European Cup Winners Cup campaign the following season.Campbell’s love affair with the Gunners would come to an end after the 1994/95 season, in which he fell further down the pecking order at Highbury after his form waned.He was sold to Nottingham Forest for an initial fee of £2.5million and spent three seasons at the City Ground.He suffered the pain of relegation in the 1996/97 season but stuck around to fire the club back to the top flight the following season, in which he scored 23 goals.Most read in FootballKevin Campbell was a driving force in Everton’s beating of the drop in the 1998/99 seasonCredit: GettyHe wrote himself into Toffes folklore with a winner at Anfield in the Merseyside derbyCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDCampbell, however, didn’t stick around as he controversially upped sticks to join Turkish outfit Trabzonspor the following summer.His move to Turkey was seemingly the catalyst for Forest’s then-star striker Pierre van Hooijdonk to go on strike for THREE MONTHS.Arsenal’s five season-defining momentsCampbell would spend a mere seven months in Trabzon before joining Everton, where he has legendary status.He almost singlehandedly saved the Toffees from relegation in the 1998/99 season with nine goals in eight appearances.His incredible relegation-saving haul is still, to this day, talked about by the Goodison Park faithful.He further wrote his name into Everton folklore the following season with a winning goal in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield.Campbell scored a total of 39 goals in 150 appearances for the Toffees, whom he captained in the 2001-02 campaign.As well as being Everton’s first-ever black captain, he’s the club’s fifth-highest Premier League goalscorer.Kevin Campbell’s career stats
      Arsenal: 1998-95, 163 appearances, 46 goals
      Leyton Orient (loan): 1989, 16 appearances, 9 goals
      Leicester City (loan): 1989, 11 appearances, 5 goals
      Nottingham Forest: 1995-98, 77 appearances, 31 goals
      Trabsonzpor: 1998-99, 18 appearances, 5 goals
      Everton: 1998-05, 151 appearances, 39 goals
      West Brom: 2004-06, 49 appearances, 6 goals
      Total: 521 appearances, 149 goals
      Honours: Arsenal – Division One (1991), FA Cup (1993), League Cup (1993), Community Shield (1991), European Cup Winners’ Cup (1994)
      Nottingham Forest – Football League First Division (1998)

      Campbell would leave Goodison in January 2005 following the expiration of his contract, which paved the way for a move to West Brom.And he was at his relegation-saving best with three goals in 18 appearances that helped the Baggies become the first team to beat the drop after being bottom at Christmas.He replicated the haul the following season but the Baggies ended up dropping into the Championship.Campbell would bring the curtain down on his career after the 2006-07 season, in which he made 20 appearances for Stoke City.Campbell never got the opportunity to represent his country in his near 20-year professional career.He likely would have had England not been blessed with so many top strikers in the 90s.The closest he got to a cap was a standby spot for a friendly with Spain in 1992.Like many former footballers, Campbell would eventually transition into a life of punditry – lending his expertise to the likes of Sky Sports and the Premier League when his former sides played.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he also – even though he didn’t have to – made several appearances on up-and-coming fan channels.That alone is a testament to the character of the man, who was a titan off the pitch as he was on it.Kevin Campbell helped West Brom complete an incredible Great Escape in the 2004/05 seasonCredit: PACampbell retired from football in 2007 after a single season with Cardiff CityCredit: ACTION IMAGES More

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      Football in mourning at shocking news Millwall star Matija Sarkic has tragically died aged 26

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      THE FOOTBALL world is in mourning after Millwall star Matija Sarkic’s tragic death.The Championship side confirmed the shocking news this morning to supporters.Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died aged 26Credit: EPAA host of tributes have poured in after the tragic news was confirmed by MillwallCredit: GettyThe eight-cap Montenegro star fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva, according to Montenegrin TV outlet RTCG.Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am this morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Millwall announced that the 26-year-old had passed away, leading to a host of tributes to come in supporters of former clubs like Wolves, Aston Villa, Birmingham and Stoke as well as those in South London.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHis former Villa team-mate, Finnish goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, 22, led them by posting: “RIP Matija Sarkic, shocking news to wake up to this morning.“World such a cruel place sometimes, an amazing person and a great friend! Huge condolences to all his family and close ones.”Millwall’s supporters club released a statement on X that read: “RIP Matija Sarkic.“What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26.Most read in Football“Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall.“Once a lion, always a lion.”Stoke City community trust fundraising officer Steve Hunt wrote: “GUTTED to hear today ex stokie Matija Sarkic has passed away at 26 no age what so ever. Great lad thoughts with his family RIP.”Paul Delves, vice-chairman of the Birmingham City official supporters club, posted: “Heartbreaking news this morning that our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of 26.”The stopper left Aston Villa to sign for Wolves in 2020Credit: GettyA fellow Birmingham fan said: “So sad. Was an amazing character on and off the pitch.“Another message read: “This is tragic, at 26? He just started his life. All that grind to make it to professional football. My thoughts are with his family and friends. So sad. RIP.”Sarkic was in Anderlecht’s academy in Belgian before he was snapped up by Aston Villa in 2015.The Grimsby-born goalie then signed for Wolves in 2020 and headed out on loan to the likes of Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Stoke for further experience.His displays on them eventually convinced Millwall to make a permanent move last summer and Sarkic made 32 appearances for the Lions.But a statement from the club confirmed the horrible news this morning that their star had lost his life.Sarkic also enjoyed a loan spell in Scotland with LivingstonCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowIt read: “Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.“Sarkic, The Lions’ number one goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.“A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.“The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”MATIJA SARKICAll you need to know about his career:
      Clubs:
      Aston Villa (2015-2020)
      Wigan (Loan 2017/2018)
      Stratford Town (Loan 2018/2019)
      Havant & Waterlooville (Loan 2019)
      LIvingston (Loan 2019/2020)
      Wolves (2020-2023)
      Shrewsbury (Loan 2020/21)
      Birmingham City (Loan 2021/22)
      Stoke City (Loan 2023)
      Millwall (2023/24)
      Honours:
      Birmingham City Player of the Season 2022
      International:
      Montenegro (8 caps) More

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      ‘Completely devastated’ Millwall issue heartbreaking statement to confirm Matija Sarkic has tragically died aged 26

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      MILWALL issued a heartbreaking statement to confirm the death of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic at 26. The eight-cap Montenegro star reportedly fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva.Matija Sarkic passed away aged 26Credit: GettyAnd his current club Millwall broke the news of the tragic passing online. A statement read: “Millwall football club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.”Sarkic, The Lions’ No1 goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.”A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.”The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”West Ham responded in a social media post: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Matija Šarkić. “Our condolences to everybody at Millwall as well as Matija’s family and friends.”Most read in FootballFormer club Birmingham added: “Everyone at Birmingham City is shocked and saddened to learn of the news that our former goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has passed away at the age of 26. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those that knew him.”Millwall Supporters’ Club posted on X: “What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26. Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall. Once a lion, always a lion.”Sarkic was named man of the match in his last outing for Montenegro as he made nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Euro 2024 hopefuls Belgium.He began his career in Anderlecht’s academy before being snapped up by Aston Villa in 2015.The Grimsby-born stopper joined Wolves in 2020 and found form in loan spells with Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Stoke.That convinced Millwall to make a permanent move last summer and Sarkic made 33 appearances for the Lions.Rana the psychic lion makes worrying prediction for England vs Serbia Euro 2024 opener More

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      Who is Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, what was his cause of death?

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      THE football world has been left stunned by the news that Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26. Sarkic played for his country Montenegro last week in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium but was named his side’s man of the match. Matija Sarkic was Millwall’s No 1 keeper throughout the 2023/24 seasonCredit: PAIt’s been reported by RTCG in Montenegro that Sarkic collapsed and fell ill while on holiday and died shortly after.A Millwall statement read: “Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.”Sarkic, The Lions’ number one goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.”A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.”Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.”The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”Who is Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, how did he die?Sarkic began his career at Aston Villa before loan moves with Wigan and Stratford Town.It was at Livingston in Scotland where he began to play first team football .Most read in FootballWolves then signed Sarkic in 2020 before he moves on to Shrewsbury and Birmingham on loan.But it was at Millwall and for his countey Montenegro where he made his biggest impact.Last season he was the Lions’ No 1 goalkeeper, making 33 appearances all in all.He made 8 appearances for his country, including him recent friendlies.Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am this morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late. More

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      Matija Sarkic dead aged 26: Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper tragically dies after ‘short illness’

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      MILLWALL goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away aged just 26.The nine-cap Montenegro star reportedly fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva.Matija Sarkic was Millwall’s No1 keeperCredit: PAThe Montenegro star had a bright future for club and countryCredit: GettySarkic was named man of the match in his final two gamesCredit: GettyMontenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am this morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Millwall confirmed the sad news in a statement, which read: “Millwall football club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.”Sarkic, The Lions’ No1 goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.read more football news”A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.”Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.”The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”Millwall Supporters’ Club posted on X: “What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26. Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall. Once a lion, always a lion.”Most read in Football”Awful news RIP Matij,” commented one fan.Another added: “Absolutely shocking news, and so young what a huge loss to his family and the football family.”A third posted: “RIP Matija from a Birmingham fan. Great keeper, great bloke. Such awful news.”Sarkic was named man of the match in his last outing for Montenegro as he made nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Euro 2024 hopefuls Belgium.The talented No1 was also handed the honour in Millwall’s final game of the season – a 1-0 win over Swansea.His father Bojan Sarkic is a Montenegrin diplomat and his twin brother Oliver is also a footballer.The attacking midfielder plays for Montenegro outfit Decic having come through Anderlecht and Benfica’s academies.R.I.P Matija Sarkic was only with us for a season but was a great player and got to speak to him at the player awards that season and he was a great guy, loved the fact we turned up with about 10 Montenegro flags behind his goal at cov away. always a blue 🔵#BCFC #MFC pic.twitter.com/We48PqnqKd— Jack 🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@jackil3s) June 15, 2024

      Matija Sarkic played for several clubs in EnglandCredit: GettyThe keeper was a popular figureCredit: GettyMatija also began his career in Anderlecht’s academy before being snapped up by Aston Villa in 2015.The Grimsby-born stopper joined Wolves in 2020 and found form in loan spells with Shrewsbury, Birmingham – where he was named Player of the Season in 2022 – and Stoke.That convinced Millwall to make a permanent move last summer and Sarkic made 33 appearances for the Lions, who won five games in a row to end the season 13th in the Championship.Tributes have flooded in for Sarkic from the football world.Aston Villa posted on X: “Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic. “Matija joined our academy in 2015 and spent five years with the club, during which time he made his full international debut for Montenegro, before departing in the summer of 2020. “The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”The Premier League’s official account added: “Our thoughts and condolences are with Matija’s family and friends, and everyone associated with the club.”Matija Sarkic career stats
      Millwall: 33 games, 12 clean sheets
      Shrewsbury: 29 games, 11 clean sheets
      Birmingham: 23 games, 10 clean sheets
      Livingston: 18 games, nine clean sheets
      Stoke: Eight games, three clean sheets
      Wigan: Three games
      Havant & Waterlooville: One game

      Gillingham posted on X: “Everyone at Gillingham football club would like to send their thoughts and condolences to the friends and family of Matija Sarkic, who has suddenly passed away at the age of 26.”We extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone associated with Millwall FC at this very difficult time.”Gills goalkeeping coach Deren Ibrahim added: Heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning. Thoughts with everyone associated with Millwall FC . From one goalkeeping department to another Matija will be a huge loss.”Fabrizio Romano posted: “Heartbreaking news that Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away, aged 26. Thoughts with family… rest in peace, Matija.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd former club Birmingham wrote: “Everyone at Birmingham City is shocked and saddened to learn of the news that our former goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has passed away at the age of 26.”Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those that knew him.”MATIJA SARKICAll you need to know about his career:
      Clubs:
      Aston Villa (2015-2020)
      Wigan (Loan 2017/2018)
      Stratford Town (Loan 2018/2019)
      Havant & Waterlooville (Loan 2019)
      Livingston (Loan 2019/2020)
      Wolves (2020-2023)
      Shrewsbury (Loan 2020/21)
      Birmingham (Loan 2021/22)
      Stoke (Loan 2023)
      Millwall (2023/24)
      Honours:
      Birmingham City Player of the Season 2022
      International:Montenegro (9 caps) More

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      Oxford announce forgotten Chelsea wonderkid’s new deal and aim sly dig at John Terry in stunning announcement

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      OXFORD took aim at Chelsea legend John Terry in their announcement video of ex-Blues man Josh McEachran’s contract extension.Midfielder McEachran, 31, played 22 times for the two-time European champions after coming through their academy set-up.Josh McEachran’s face was mocked up into his contract extension announcement videoCredit: X / @OUFCOfficialOxford aimed a sly dig at Chelsea legend John Terry in the clipCredit: X / @OUFCOfficialHe has since gone on to play for the likes of Brentford, Birmingham and MK Dons, before he joined Oxford on a free transfer last summer.His deal expired at the end of this season, but the newly-promoted Championship outfit have now confirmed a one-year contract extension with a hilarious video on X.It showed McEachran’s face photo-shopped into the scene of a film where a passenger is checking into a flight.The character mocked up to be McEachran proceeds to receive a complimentary entrance to the first-class lounge.READ MORE ON CHELSEAIt then cuts to a clip of former Chelsea defender Terry, 43, saying: “And I’m sitting in economy, Josh McEachran… all in first class.”The footage came from an interview Terry gave back in April when he claimed ex-Blues manager Andre Villas-Boas made senior players fly economy while the younger members of the squad went first class.And fans on social media were loving the mash-up announcement by Oxford.One said: “This is outstanding 🤣.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMcEachran played 26 League One games for Oxford this seasonAnother added: “Unreal announcement vid.”While a third replied: “Okay that’s class.”Forgotten Chelsea flop Hakim Ziyech lashes out and throws boots away after being subbed in World Cup qualifierTerry said on Up Front with Up Front with Simon Jordan: “I’ll give you a little story. We went to Hong Kong, I think when he was first manager.”We get on the plane, we get on and I’m sitting in economy on a 13-hour flight and we’ve got Josh McEachran, Nathaniel Chalobah, couple of other young players in first class.”And this was part of AVB’s going, ‘No, no. No player’s bigger than me. Everyone’s the same.'”So, I get on the plane and it turns out that Lamps is flying out first class and I’m flying back in first class.”If you fly out in first, you come back business or economy, premium economy, whatever it was. But basically it wasn’t good enough.”So I’m on the plane going, ‘No, no, we’re not going anywhere until these young players go back in economy and the first-team players that have built this club to where it is today go back in first.”And we’re on the plane and people are up and down, AVB comes up and goes, ‘What’s the problem?'”I’m going, ‘Well, we’re not going anywhere till the young players move.’ And to be fair to the young players they’re going, ‘JT, it’s really uncomfortable we’re going back.'”And I’m going, ‘No, no, it’s not your decision he has to own it as AVB.'”This was one of his first things in front of everyone, in the end it spins so all first-team players fly first, younger players go back in economy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”That’s how it should be, these younger players are striving to be where we’ve got and he tried to make a statement on day one and he failed instantly because I promise you, the plane wasn’t going.”And, it would have gone without myself, Frank and Didier.” More