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      Fans shocked as Newcastle No2 Jason Tindall winks & says ‘hopefully it’s not your last Christmas’ at children’s hospital

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      NEWCASTLE assistant manager Jason Tindall left fans cringing after a bizarre Christmas message during the team’s recent visit to a children’s hospital.The Magpies took time off their festive schedule to spread some holiday cheer at the Great North Children’s Hospital and plenty of them sent wishes across the fanbase.
      Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall wished fans this isn’t their ‘last Christmas’Credit: NUFC TV
      Tindall was among the players and staff who stood in front of the camera but his statement left supporters baffled.
      That is because Eddie Howe’s No2 said he hoped this is not the fans’ “last Christmas” while winking at them.
      Tindall said: “To all you Geordies out there and all the Newcastle fans around the world, we’re wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
      “And, hopefully, it’s not your last Christmas.”
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      Newcastle fans were left bemused by Tindall as they took to social media.
      One supporter tweeted: “What’s this all about? Tindall in the mafia?”
      Another commented: “Cheers for hoping I don’t die in the next year Tindall, appreciate it mate.”
      A third wrote: “Did I just get threatened by Jason Tindall on Christmas?”
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      This fan said: “‘Hopefully it’s not your last Christmas’ is one of of the strangest, creepiest, most hilarious Xmas message I’ve ever seen. I’m scared,confused and laughing all at the same time.”
      And that one stated: “Bit dark from Tindall that, does he know something I don’t?”
      However, there is a reason behind Tindall’s strange message to the Newcastle fans.
      And that is because the Toon faithful recently came up with a funny chant dedicated to the 46-year-old.
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      Tindall then winked on camera during a visit to a children’s hospitalCredit: NUFC TV
      The supporters took a page out of Wham’s book by singing their own version of Last Christmas.
      Fans chanted: “Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away.
      “This year, to save me from tears, I’ll give it to Jason Tindall.” More

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      Verdict on Mason Greenwood revealed as Getafe manager says ‘we bet on him’

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      GETAFE manager Jose Bordalas has claimed the Spanish club “bet on him” by signing Mason Greenwood.Greenwood moved to the Madrid-based side on loan in September after Manchester United announced he wouldn’t play for them again.
      Mason Greenwood moved to Getafe CF on loan in SeptmeberCredit: Getty
      Manager Jose Bordalas has claimed the Spanish club ‘bet on him’Credit: Getty
      The decision came after allegations of attempted rape, assault and controlling coercive behaviour were dropped by the CPS when a key witness refused to co-operate with the prosecution.
      United then launched an internal investigation into Greenwood’s conduct and kept him suspended on full pay of £75,000-a-week.
      But the 22-year-old striker has impressed on the pitch in LaLiga scoring five goals and providing four assists in 15 games since joining.
      And now Bordalas has given his thoughts on Greenwood and how he has settled at Getafe.
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      He told Marca: “Greenwood is a different player, with a lot of talent but in this football talent is not the main thing. It takes more work than talent.”
      “We were confident because of the talent, because of the level he has had,” the Getafe boss continued.
      “Being able to opt for a player of this level at Getafe is complicated, almost impossible. And well, given the situation, we bet on him.
      “We are happy and content because we have a great player, he is a good boy, he has fitted in really well and he just needs to learn a little more Spanish.”
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      Getafe are understood to have told United they would like to buy Greenwood for £40million, but United want to keep Greenwood’s deal as a loan move.
      His future remains uncertain with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan all keeping tabs on his form.
      It comes after Greenwood enjoyed a family Christmas at home after jetting into Manchester with his partner Harriet Robson.
      He was pictured shopping with Wag Harriet in Hale, Cheshire, in the run up to Christmas.
      The couple, who have a baby daughter, flew back to the UK to see family during the La Liga winter break which runs from December 23 to January 3.

      Meanwhile Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed his 25 per cent takeover at Manchester United.
      The British billionaire has purchased a £1.3billion stake in the Red Devils from the Glazer family.
      Ratcliffe, who will run football operations at the club, had initially wanted to become the majority owner, but has now settled for a minority stake.
      And it has been confirmed he will inject £237million into the club. More

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      Fans say ‘she didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke’ as Marc Webber’s hilarious festive Final Score update blanked

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      FANS commiserated with broadcaster Marc Webber after his festive witty ditty on BBC’s Final Score was blanked by the studio presenter.Webber couldn’t resist when a player called List didn’t miss – as he turned an update on Stevenage’s Boxing Day clash with Northampton into a version of Christmas classic Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.
      Stevenage scorers Jamie Reid and Elliott List celebrate against Northampton and got the ultimate tribute of being re-written into a famous Xmas songCredit: Rex
      The presenter made no response but perhaps she was too stunned by what she heard as Marc Webber conjured a musical update to Stevenage’s winCredit: BBC
      The former Sun man went viral after SINGING an impromptu version of the XMAS class.
      As the Beeb’s show went to Stevenage following their final goal in a 3-0 win, Webber warbled his lyrical response.
      Bravely and brilliantly, he crooned: “He’s Elliott List, His goal made it thrice, Reid in two minutes, Then a Roberts delight, Stevenage lead Northampton 3-0.”
      Unfortunately there was no reference to Webber’s efforts in the studio – as the presenter carried on as normal.
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      Or as one viewer put it: “She didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke.”
      Another fan posted: “This is unreal. Did the presenter just completely miss it.”
      A third was just as incredulous as he too gave her a Christmas red card: “How did she just have zero reaction to that.”
      But one listener pondered of the song: “How can something be so bad that it’s amazing.”
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      The broadcaster himself responded to that on X: “Funny, cause that’s what Mrs Webber says to me as well.”
      And he told SunSport: “Always glad to put a smile on people’s faces.
      “I used to present the Northampton Town show on BBC Radio Northampton until a couple of years ago. Some Cobblers fans have been messaging me saying, ‘Not happy our defeat has been highlighted – but it was funny!'”
      And in fact Webber’s musical Boxing Day banter has given him a festive fan club.
      One admirer wrote: “Ahaha honestly it’s very creative. Keep up the good work mate!”
      Santa Claus is comin’ to Town – original lyrics…Here’s the Christmas song famously covered by a live version from Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and now “re-interpreted
      You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to townHe’s making a listHe’s checking it twiceHe’s going to find outWho’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
      [Pre-Chorus]He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awakeHe knows when you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake More

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      Alex Scott shares sweet video with Jess Glynne as they swim in caves, ride quad bikes and go ziplining on jungle holiday

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      ALEX SCOTT and girlfriend Jess Glynne were delighted to show they have zipped off for anything but a relaxing break.The adventurous couple shared snaps as they dived in caves, quad-biked along tree-lined paths and ziplined across a jungle.
      Alex Scott took looked completely calm before gliding off on a ropeCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      Jess Glynne appeared fearless as she shared this pic of her about to ziplineCredit: Instagram @jessglynne
      For many, Alex and Jess have become style iconsCredit: Rex
      Alex was in control as she zoomed along on a quad-bikeCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      The couple took the plunge in an exotic caveCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      Jess was happy to take a back seat quad-bikingCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      Alex warmed up for her jungle adventures on the beachCredit: @alexscott2
      Football presenter Alex and singer Jess had eased into their Christmas get-away by relaxing on a beach.
      But they revved it with the type of sporty activities that most people save to be New Year’s resolutions.
      The Sun revealed in October they were dating and this month they have shared pictures together on Instagram.
      Former Arsenal and England defender Alex, 39, posed with 34-year-old Jess at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards.
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      The BBC and Sky Sports broadcaster then posted photos alongside the songwriter as they sipped drinks in bikinis on a beach lined with palm trees.
      And now they are happy to display their more intrepid side.
      Clips on Alex’s Instagram story show them plunging into crystal-clear blue water inside a cave.
      She is also seen roaring along on a quad-bike – with Jess waving excitedly at the back – as they pass thick foliage.
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      And their smiles were just as big when they put on helmets to zip-line above giant trees in the jungle.
      The pair went public with their relationship at the BBC SPOTY event.
      Following a group photo, Jess took a selfie of just the two of them.
      Perhaps the lyricist should now pen a version of “Jungle Bell Rock” to further showcase their festive happiness.
      Alex was a star turn at the BBC SPOTY awardsCredit: Getty
      The presenter has wowed fans in revealing outfitsCredit: Getty
      Alex showed no hesitation as she headed across the tree-topsCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      The couple swapped a chilly Xmas for golden sandsCredit: @alexscott2
      Air, sea and water were covered on their get-awayCredit: Instagram @alexscott2 More

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      Glazers will be forced to pay out huge fee to Sir Jim Ratcliffe if they change mind on Man Utd takeover

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      IT was confirmed on Christmas Eve that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to buy 25 per cent of the club had gone through.And pending a fit and proper persons test, that will soon be confirmed – with Ratcliffe soon to become the most important man at the club when it comes to sporting matters.
      Ratcliffe is soon to become the most important man at Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      The Glazers would now have to pay a hefty fee to terminate the dealCredit: AFP – Getty
      The deal will take an estimated 8 weeks to be fully confirmed.
      But, Richard Jolly in the Independent has revealed that there is still a way that the deal could be cancelled on the Glazers side.
      He revealed that there is a £51.6million clause in the sale of the club which means the Glazers could terminate the process.
      Not only that, but the fee would have to be paid within three business days.
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      In another clause of the contract between the various parties, Ratcliffe has first option to buy if the Glazers, whose stake will be reduced to 49 per cent of the club, are selling more of their shares within a year.
      Interestingly, if the Glazers agree a full sale of the club to someone else, Ratcliffe will be forced to sell his shares at £25.84 each – the price he paid for his shares as part of his minority investment.
      As part of the balancing act, the Glazers willl be unable to sack Erik ten Hag without Ratcliffe’s permission.
      They would also be unable to sack sporting director John Murtough.
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      Ratcliffe will receive a total of four seats on the board at the club.
      Two of these on the sporting side will be delegated to Sir Dave Brailsford and  former Juventus CEO Jean-Claude Blanc.
      On the PLC side, the seats will go to Ineos chief financial officer John Reece and Rob Nevin, the chairman of Ineos Sport.
      Sir Jim will also have the right to decide if dividends are paid to shareholders over the next three years.
      Sir Jim’s stake in United is being purchased through Trawler’s LTD – a reference to Eric Cantona’s infamous speech when his prison sentence for kicking a Crystal Palace fan was overturned. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd stake ALREADY set to grow from 25 per cent as terms of deal with Glazers are revealed

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S stake in Manchester United is already allegedly set to grow.The 71-year-old British billionaire completed his £1.3bn 25 per cent takeover of the club on Christmas Eve and it is now being signed off.
      Ineos chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stake in Man Utd is set to growCredit: Reuters
      He is prepared to pump £237m into the club and is set to have two of his most trusted lieutenants keeping a close eye on goings on at the club next month.
      Ineos’ director of sport Dave Brailsford and CEO Jean-Claude Blanc will head to Carrington tasked with assessing the football operation.
      Brailsford has already made his presence felt as he endured a rollercoaster of emotions at Old Trafford during United’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa last night.
      Ratcliffe will be in charge of football operations after purchasing a stake in the club from the Glazer family – who fans are desperate to see the back of.
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      However, his stake is set to grow from the original 25 per cent after terms of deal with Glazers were revealed.
      That is according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who stated on social media: “Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s final %, if the completion process goes to plan, will be just over 29%.
      “That’s 25% from the Class B shares (agreed) and Class A tender (ongoing).
      “Then just over 4% from his injection of $300m into the club.”
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      Jacobs also added: “Been the plan for months to take extra shares in return for Ratcliffe’s initial investment.”
      We reported this week how Ratcliffe could cut as many as 300 jobs at United.
      But while that could cause unrest off the pitch, Erik ten Hag’s side brought some much-needed joy on it yesterday.
      The Red Devils came from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Aston Villa 3-2 with a brilliant second half performance.
      Ten Hag’s men fell behind to a never-seen-before free-kick tactic that left both the goalkeeper and defence bamboozled.
      Things got worse when Leander Dendoncker doubled the visitors’ lead.
      But a stirring second half performance saw them bounce back to earn a crucial victory.
      Alejandro Garnacho grabbed a double while Rasmus Hojlund’s first Premier League goal sealed the points late on. More

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      Ex-Premier League Wag and ‘world’s hottest woman’ stuns fans in ‘very festive’ outfit as she celebrates Christmas

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      THE wife of a former Premier League star has stunned fans with her choice of Christmas outfit.Viktoria Varga – the partner of ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle – holds the prestigious, if unofficial, title of the “world’s most beautiful woman”.
      Viktoria Varga stunned in a white dressCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She shared a host of pictures with the outfit onCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      Viktoria also posed in front of a giant Christmas treeCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She spent the festive period in DubaiCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      And the model looked sensational in her white dress as she celebrated the festive period.
      Viktoria, 32, shared six pictures of her rocking the incredible outfit from The Arts Club in Dubai on Boxing Day.
      Alongside the images, she also added the caption: “White xmas🎄.”
      And many of her 609,000 followers hailed the pictures as they reacted with positive messages.
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      One said: “Very festive!”
      Another added: “Style unmatched 😍.”
      A third replied: “Very elegant as always ❤️❤️❤️.”
      While a fourth responded: “😍 you are the absolute, most beautiful, sexiest woman alive!”
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      Viktoria was praised for the stunning lookCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She also shared a bathroom selfieCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      Viktoria is married to ex-Saints man PelleCredit: Instagram
      Pelle scored 30 goals across two seasons with SaintsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Viktoria recently shared pictures of her dressed up for dates with her ex-footballer husband, as well as other photos from sunny holidays.
      Pelle last played with Parma in 2021.
      Prior to that, he had spells in Holland and China either side of his two years in England with Southampton – where he scored 30 times in 81 outings.
      Viktoria has a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      She has accumulated more than 600,000 fans on the platformCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She regularly shares snaps on social mediaCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      Viktoria regularly receives heaps of messages praising her beautyCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She is a model and social media influencerCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She wowed fans in this revealing dressCredit: INSTAGRAM / Viktoria Varga More

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      Mason Greenwood enjoys family Christmas at home after jetting into Manchester with partner Harriet Robson

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      MASON Greenwood enjoyed a family Christmas at home after jetting into Manchester with his partner Harriet Robson.The Manchester United forward – on loan with Spanish club Getafe after Old Trafford bosses ruled he couldn’t play for the club following abuse allegations – was pictured shopping with Wag Harriet Robson in Hale, Cheshire, in the run up to Christmas.
      Man United star Mason Greenwood enjoyed a family Christmas at home with his partner
      The forward, 22, on loan at Spanish club Getafe, was seen out shopping with Harriet Robson in Hale, Cheshire
      The couple, who have a daughter, flew back during the La Liga winter break
      The couple, who have a baby daughter, flew back to the UK to see family during the La Liga winter break which runs from December 23 to January 3.
      A source said: “Mason and Harriet have really enjoyed living in Spain. They have had time and space to enjoy being a young family and are facing up to the challenge of living in a foreign country.
      “He has had lots of problems off the pitch in his short career, but he finally seems to be addressing them and sorting himself out.
      “He has made some good friends with teammates and Harriet has been welcomed by some of the Wags. They like being able to go out in Madrid without feeling like everyone is watching them.”
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      Greenwood moved to the Madrid-based side in September after United announced the previous month he wouldn’t play for them again.
      The decision came after allegations of attempted rape, assault and controlling coercive behaviour were dropped by the CPS when a key witness refused to co-operate with the prosecution.
      United then launched an internal investigation into Greenwood’s conduct and kept him suspended on full pay of £75,000-a-week.
      Getafe are understood to have told United they would like to buy Greenwood for £40m, but United want to keep Greenwood’s deal as a loan move.
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      His future remains uncertain with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan all keeping tabs on his form.
      The 22-year-old has scored five goals and provided four assists in 15 games since moving to Getafe in September.
      His form has led to some United fans to call for his return to Old Trafford despite bosses previously saying he needed to leave to rebuild his career and that they had no plans to bring him back.
      Former United starlet Ravel Morrison tweeted: “What a player. United need to bring him back!!” after watching a highlights reel of Greenwood playing for Getafe.
      After Greenwood led a late comeback against Atletico to draw 3-3, France striker Antoine Griezmann heaped praise on him, saying “Mason Greenwood was really causing us problems in the second half. We couldn’t stop him and it cost us the game.”
      Greenwood moved to the Madrid-based side in September after United announced the previous month he wouldn’t play for them againCredit: Getty More