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      Fans tell Jamie Vardy ‘never change’ as footage emerges of Leicester star slide tackling a KID during title celebrations

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      JAMIE VARDY left football fans in stitches after slide tackling a CHILD during Leicester City’s promotion party on Saturday.The Foxes celebrated promotion to the Premier League following a 2-0 win over Blackburn at the King Power Stadium.Jamie Vardy slide tackled a child during Leicester’s promotion partyCredit: RedditThe striker jumped in to make the challengeCredit: RedditHe then kicked the ball awayCredit: RedditAfter the match, Enzo Maresca and his players did a lap of honour around the pitch with friends and family.Three children took the opportunity to have a kickabout, but they were interrupted by club legend Vardy.The striker sprinted over to them before jumping in for a slide tackle, kicking the ball away.Fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “Never change, Jamie, never change.”Read More on FootballAnother wrote: “No foul. Good process.”While a third commented: “Can Leicester just go ahead and replace their crest with a picture of Jamie Vardy’s face?”Leicester secured the Championship title last week following a 3-0 win over Preston on Monday.Speaking after Saturday’s match, Foxes boss Maresca revealed he and the team have been treated to a holiday by the club’s chairman.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Now we have a holiday with the chairman, he invited us for three days.”Then I will be with the family for two or three weeks of holiday. Now we have three days off and then we can switch off for a bit.Fans in stitches as Vardy’s ‘Klinsmann dive’ almost goes badly wrong after his goals earn Leicester Championship title”Then we’ll start again. After everything is finished, we can think about the future.”Vardy’s contract is set to expire next month, but Maresca claims he is now in talks over a new deal.The former Manchester City coach said: “Jamie is already discussing his new contract with the club so hopefully we can have a solution.”Leicester were crowned Championship winners at the weekendCredit: PA More

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      How Leeds could line up in Premier League after Will Ferrell investment with Phillips returning and cult hero’s son

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      LEEDS UNITED could be bolstered by a series of new signings if they get promoted and have Will Ferrell backing them.Daniel Farke’s side are currently preparing to face Norwich in the Championship play-off semi-final after missing out on second place to Ipswich.Leeds fans are dreaming after Will Ferrell’s investment in the clubCredit: AlamyKalvin Phillips has been linked with a return to Elland Road from Man CityCredit: GettyHowever, Leeds fans received a boost when The Sun revealed that Hollywood star Ferrell has bought a “large” stake in the club after falling in love with English football.The film legend pumped a “large” stake into US owners 49ers Enterprises.Sources close to the Anchorman actor say he is now a proud Leeds supporter after falling in love with English football and he cannot wait to cheer them on at Elland Road.That has now got Leeds fans dreaming about what signings could be brought in to bolster the squad if they manage to secure a return to promised land at Wembley on Sunday 26 May.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWe have already revealed how Leeds were plotting to take Kalvin Phillips back to Elland Road if they clinched an immediate top-flight return.Phillips spent 12 years at his hometown club before a £42m switch to Manchester City in 2022, a dream move that became a nightmare.He spent 18 months on the bench before being loaned to West Ham in January, where he has endured some miserable displays.Now Leeds want to offer the 28-year-old a chance to rebuild his career and reckon City would do business for around £30m to get him off the books.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe is not the only former favourite that could return amid reports Barcelona “could sacrifice” Raphinha in order to bolster their transfer kitty.The 27-year-old enjoyed a great two seasons at Elland Road from 2020 and his form led to an international call-up.Leicester brutally troll Leeds with iconic song after winning promotion as Whites left ‘well and truly rattled’The winger has been in good form of late but he has been linked with an exit for months, and with new financial backing, that could see Leeds join the likes of Manchester United in the hunt for the Samba ace.Meanwhile, The Shields Gazette has claimed that Farke’s men are keen on Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff.The 26-year-old has impressed for the Magpies, but any money made from the academy graduate’s sale would go towards new recruits.The Yorkshire Evening Post also threw several names into the mix for potential new recruits – and these ones would not cost a thing.Leeds allegedly failed with a loan swoop for West Ham left-back Ben Johnson, 24.He is believed to have snubbed an extension at the London Stadium and the Elland Road outfit could launch another move when he becomes a free agent in June.The 38-year-old James Milner came through the Leeds academy and made his first-team debut for his hometown club in 2002.He has since gone on to enjoy a brilliant career elsewhere but he is coming to the end of his one-year contract at Brighton.That means that a potential return to his hometown team could be on the cards.Another hometown boy whose name has been mentioned is Oli McBurnie.The big striker has scored six times for relegated Sheffield United and will be a free agent next month.He was previously at Leeds as a schoolboy, and he may jump at the chance to come back and try to keep them in the Premier League.Another player could be Liam Delap – the son of Premier League cult icon Roy Delap.Man City will sell striker Delap to the highest bidder.READ MORE SUN STORIESDelap, 21, has been on loan at Hull after stints at Stoke and Preston and is clearly unlikely to figure in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad any time in the near future.City will want around £10m for the England Under-21 forward and may include a ‘buy-back’ clause in any deal.Can you name the famous fathers? More

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      Jamie and Rebekah Vardy lead Leicester celebrations as thousands flood onto streets for Championship title parade

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      JAMIE VARDY and wife Rebekah led the way as thousands flooded the streets to celebrate Leicester’s Championship title win.The Foxes pipped Ipswich to top spot by one single point as they booked an automatic return to the Premier League.Jamie Vardy led the way as Leicester celebrated their Championship title winCredit: GettyRebekah Vardy was also in town for the epic partyCredit: ReutersShe toasted the occasion with a drinkThousands flooded the streets to toast Leicester’s successCredit: ReutersAn open-top bus took players and their families through the town centreCredit: ReutersEnzo Maresca’s men stayed strong after a late wobble to ensure Leeds and Southampton will be in the play-offs.And thousands of supporters took to Leicester’s city centre on Sunday as Foxes players paraded the trophy on an open-top bus.The good weather and Bank Holiday vibes were on full display as gleeful supporters cheered and chanted.Leicester’s players were equally gleeful as they toasted their success on board the open top bus.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVardy, who scored 18 league goals this term, led the way at the front as he wore a pair of sunglasses while waving to the crowd.Wife Rebekah and their children were also present as they too soaked up the wonderful atmosphere.The likes of Wout Faes and Conor Coady were all smiles to as they posed with the trophy.Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha was hailed by fans as he took centre stage at one point.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Leicester’s players also displayed a picture of former owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who tragically died in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.But for some Foxes, it could be their last time appearing in Leicester colours.Leicester star heard shouting ‘you’ve done f*** all all season’ to team-mate during dressing room celebrationsEnzo Maresca’s men pipped Ipswich Town to top spot by a pointCredit: PAA tribute was paid to late former owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, with son Aiyawatt presentCredit: PALeicester’s players were thrilled with their amazing achievementCredit: GettyThe party is sure to continue into the nightCredit: PAVardy, Wilfried Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Dennis Praet, Jannik Vestergaard and Marc Albrighton are all out of contract next month.Callum Doyle, Yunus Akgun and Issahaku Fatawu’s loans are also coming to an end.And with FFP problems over their heads, Leicester’s hands could be tied to an extent in the transfer market.Vardy was at the heart of the title celebrationsCredit: GettyConor Coady and Marc Albrighton kissed the trophyCredit: GettyPatson Daka posed coolly with sunglassesCredit: GettyLeicester will be hoping they can make big strides when they return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Game changer’ billionaire on Forbes rich list rivals Wrexham, Birmingham and Charlton with takeover of League One club

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      WYCOMBE WANDERERS have been taken over by a Kazakhstan billionaire.Mikheil Lomtadze’s Blue Ocean Partners Ltd has purchased 90 per cent of the club that was owned by American businessman Rob Couhig since 2022.Mikheil Lomtadze has bought 90 per cent of WycombeCredit: AFPHe will rival Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham next seasonCredit: GettyWycombe finished 10th in League OneCredit: PALomtadze, 48, is worth £4.54billion and is the 532nd richest person in the world.He is the founder and CEO of a leading tech company Kazakh-based Kaspi.kz.The purchase of the club has been described as a “game changer” by PwC.Wycombe fans will hope that his arrival at the club can help them climb up the English football ladder.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLomtadze said: “Our goal is to achieve long-term success both on and off the pitch whilst building a financially sustainable club.”The football world is evolving very fast and our priority will be to integrate data analytics and technology to elevate the club’s performance to new levels.”I am also a strong believer in youth development and it will be fundamental to the club’s vision.”We aim to re-open and build a leading high-performance academy which will become an essential part of our long-term strategy of developing a club that consistently performs at the top level.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWycombe finished 10th in League One and face another tough season to gain promotion next season.Birmingham City, Huddersfield and Rotherham dropped into the division from the Championship.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanWhile ambitious Wrexham gained promotion from League Two thanks to the help from Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Couhig has insisted that Lomtadze shares his values and is excited for the future of the club.He said: “I am excited for the future of Wycombe Wanderers”Last year, I announced that I had begun looking at a possible succession plan for our ownership.”Since then, I met with a significant number of well qualified people. Last fall, Mikheil and I met and decided to explore his potential role with the club.”It was apparent from that first meeting that Mikheil and I shared similar values of speaking directly and honestly with each other.”I came to understand that his goals for the club were similar to mine. “Important to me, although often separated by a 12-hour time difference, we became friends.”The logical conclusion to those discussions was culminated today with the transfer of Feliciana EFL Limited to his company.“The board of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club will have three new directors, Mikheil, Eduard Vyshnyakov, and Daniel Rice.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The board has asked me to convey its and the Wanderers family’s appreciation for the great work that Missy Couhig and Pete Couhig have done for the Club and community since June 2019.”As for me, Mikheil has asked and I have agreed to continue as Chairman during the transition of ownership. Please join me in welcoming Mikheil, Eduard and Dan to the club.” More

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      Man City ready to sell Premier League cult hero’s son in £10million transfer despite impressive Championship loan

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      MANCHESTER CITY will sell striker Liam Delap to the highest bidder.Delap, 21, has been on loan at Hull after stints at Stoke and Preston and is clearly unlikely to figure in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad any time in the near future.Liam Delap spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Hull CityCredit: GettyRory Delap starred in the Premier League for Stoke City among othersCredit: Getty Images – GettyCity will want around £10million for the England Under-21 forward and may include a ‘buy-back’ clause in any deal.The forward is the son of former Premier League star Rory Delap.His dad, now 47, starred for Stoke City among others – and became renowned in the Potteries for his incredible long throw.City youngster Liam joined the Prem champions’ academy from Derby in 2019.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has played six times for City’s first team, scoring once – during a League Cup victory over Bournemouth in September 2020.Delap followed in his father’s footsteps by playing for Stoke during the 2022-23 season – scoring three goals in 23 appearances.In January 2023 he was recalled by City and sent to Preston, where he netted once in 15 games.His best loan spell has come at Hull this season, where he helped Liam Rosenior’s side to a seventh-placed finish.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Tigers missed out on a play-off place on the final day, losing 1-0 at Plymouth Argyle.He scored eight goals in 31 Championship appearances in total for Hull.Stoke legend Tony Pulis reveals Premier League club’s brutal tactic to stop Rory Delap’s iconic long throws Delap still has two years remaining on his City contract.But this could be the summer that he leaves the club behind. More

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      Watch fan of relegated Birmingham score ‘goal of the season’ during wild pitch invasion before he is mobbed by crowd

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      ONE Birmingham fan decided to show off his footballing skills amidst the pitch invasion following the team’s relegation on Saturday.The Blues crashed out of the Championship despite a final-day victory against Norwich.Birmingham were relegated from the Championship despite their 1-0 victory against NorwichCredit: PAOne Birmingham fan decided to show off his footballing skills amidst the pitch invasionCredit: X @rockyklSupporters celebrated after the fan picked up a ball and scored a goal from 40 yards outCredit: X @rockyklThe club was sixth when John Eustace was sacked earlier in the season, with Wayne Rooney hoping to come in and save the day.But a disastrous rest of the season saw the downfall of Birmingham who have now been demoted to League One.Despite the result on Saturday afternoon fans decided to invade the pitch.One supporter grabbed a ball and managed to score from about 40 yards.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis sparked chaos amongst the other fans on the pitch seeing them cheer the most they have all season.One fan on the video could be heard saying: “That’s the highlight of my season.”While another commented: “Too late to enter it for ‘Goal of the season’?”A third then joked: “Better check his phone calls chelsea already putting together a 7-year contract on 68k a week.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA fourth then added: “To be fair, most pros wouldn’t be able to even get it on target from there in a game, this man got it on target and got it over all those people and scored a banger.”Six different managers were in charge of Birmingham at some point during the campaign.Birmingham fans clash with stewards as they invade pitch after disastrous relegation to League OneWhile they beat Norwich 1-0 on the final day Blackburn, who are now managed by Birmingham’s old boss Eustace beat Leicester 2-0 to stay up.They were then banking on a slip-up from Plymouth Argyle to maintain their second-flight status.But Birmingham’s plucky rivals secured a massive 1-0 win against Hull to stay up by one single point.Fans then stormed onto the pitch in anger as they clashed with stewards, with some being tumbled to the ground and pushed back to the stands.The St Andrew’s crowd exploded into boos as the final whistle went against Norwich, with Plymouth’s result confirming Birmingham’s relegation.And some supporters charged onto the field to express their rage in front of chairman Tom Wagner.Birmingham fans clashed with stewards after being relegated to League OneCredit: rexAngry supporters flooded the field as Brum beat Norwich to no availCredit: rex More

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      Ipswich ready to take on Fulham in £10m transfer battle for Coventry star after sealing Premier League promotion

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      COVENTRY midfielder Ben Sheaf is a wanted man after missing out on promotion.The former Arsenal kid is fancied by Luton and turned down the chance to join the Hatters in the last window.Ben Sheaf is wanted by Ipswich TownCredit: GettyJay Dasilva is also attracting interestCredit: GettyNow Sheaf may be ready for a shot at the top flight.Luton could try to change that if they go down — especially if Ross Barkley moves.The Hatters are on the cusp of relegation back to the Championship following their draw to Everton.Rivals Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United 3-0 on Saturday to put a three-point buffer between the two.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIpswich and Fulham are also interested. The fee will be in the £10million range.Sheaf, 26, has already faced Premier League opposition this season having helped the Sky Blues to the FA Cup semi-final.During the run they beat Wolves at Molineux Stadium before losing at Wembley to Manchester United.Sheaf impressed during the game but came up short in the shootout as he missed the crucial spot-kick that allowed Rasmus Hojlund to send the Red Devils through.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCoventry’s left-back Jay Dasilva is being watched by German side Freiburg.Dasilva, 26, came through the ranks at Chelsea but never made a Premier League appearance for the club.Arne Slot to make 3 key changes at LiverpoolThe defender had loan spells at Charlton and Bristol City before leaving permanently in 2019.He joined the Robins in 2019 and went on to become a regular at the club.After four seasons at Aston Gate he was released by the club and joined Coventry on a free transfer.Should Dasilva take the chance to move to Germany, then he could find himself playing European football next season.Should Bayer Leverkusen win the DFB-Pokal final against Kaiserslautern, then Freiburg will get a spot in the Conference League if they stay in seventh.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Watch Ed Sheeran down beer with Ipswich fans and FaceTime players as he celebrates promotion to Premier League

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      ED SHEERAN celebrated Ipswich Town’s promotion to the Premier League by downing a beer and FaceTiming the players.The musician is a passionate fan of the Tractor Boys and was clearly overjoyed with the team’s success.Ed Sheeran drank beer to celebrate Ipswich Town’s promotionCredit: xHe posted the video from MiamiCredit: xHe was joined by more Ipswich fansCredit: XIpswich confirmed their spot back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield.At Portman Road, fans stormed the pitch in celebration after the final whistle.It has been an incredible two years for the club as Kieran McKenna has taken it from 12th in League One to back-to-back promotions.Sheeran, 33, also enjoyed the moment as he uploaded a video to social media.READ MORE IN SPORTThe clip shows the star drinking some beer before shouting, “Tastes like promotion”.Fans loved the video as the flooded the comment section.One fan posted: “Love this.”A second commented: “I love him.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third wrote: “Haha this is pretty cool.”A fourth said: “Brilliant.”Ipswich fans invade pitch after sealing Premier League promotionHe did have to miss the game as he is in Miami and set to perform at the Grand Prix.He also is the club’s shirt sponsor and congratulated the players via a video call after the game.He also wrote a message on another post: “This is huge for the club, huge for the town, and huge for football, showing anything can happen with belief and passion.”Congratulations to all the players, people at the club, and of course super Kieran.”Sorry I can’t be there to celebrate but we don’t want another betting company as the sponsor next season! Up the Town. Emotional. See you in the Prem.”Ipswich achieved promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: ReutersThe club were last in the top flight 22 years agoCredit: Getty More