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      I organised the Christmas parties for Premier League referees… we wouldn’t get away with similar antics today

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      A FORMER Premier League referee reckons the annual Christmas parties he would organise for officials would not be allowed now.Jeff Winter took charge of top-flight games between 1995 and 2004.
      Jeff Winter used to organise referee Christmas partiesCredit: Getty
      He refereed in the Premier League between 1995 and 2004Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      The referee had another role while he was officiating as he was also the social secretary.
      In this role, he would be responsible for organising the league’s referee’s Christmas bash.
      While he did not reveal precise details about went on, Winter insisted that they would not be able to get away with their antics in today’s world.
      Winter took over the role from Peter Jones but believes that current referees would be too vulnerable to seeing their behaviour hit social media.
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      He exclusively revealed to Ladbrokes Fanzone: “When Peter Jones – who was an absolute gent – retired from active refereeing, I took over as the Premier League Referee Social Secretary, so I was responsible for organising the Christmas parties, and the other nights out.
      “Let’s just say, what goes on tour, stays on tour.
      “We had some fantastic times, I can tell you that.
      “But, in a squad of 23 or so people, vastly different characters from different geographical locations, of course you had your cliques, the ‘us and them brigade’.
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      “But basically when we all got together for a social occasion, we all had that one thing in common: we were all referees.
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      “And we had some fantastic times together. It all just seems such a long time ago now.
      “I don’t know what it would be like today with the presence of social media… some of the things we could get away with back in the day, or do, on a night out, it was very much between us there and the four walls we were in.
      “Nowadays, you can’t go to the loo without someone getting a camera out and tweeting it.
      “I do feel for today’s refs, and the players, of course. It’s a different world, totally and utterly.”
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      Elle Brooke dresses as a sexy santa and elf in racy lingerie and boxer banned for flashing boobs approves

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      ELLE BROOKE showed off several festive outfits on her Instagram yesterday.The OnlyFans star turned boxer wore several different outfits in the video.
      Elle had an original take on a Santa costumeCredit: instagram @thedumbledong
      She paid homage to Mean GirlsCredit: instagram @thedumbledong
      She also wore Santa lingerieCredit: instagram @thedumbledong
      Before throwing a box at the cameraCredit: instagram @thedumbledong
      She dressed up as Santa in her first look.
      Before switching it up and dressing as an elf.
      She captioned the video: “Do you want me.”
      OnlyFans boxer Daniella Hemsley, who was banned from the sport for flashing her boobs, wrote: “I love this”
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      She also dropped a lovestruck emoji.
      One fan commented saying: “Hottie 🔥”
      Another wrote: “Oooooo 😍”
      A third said: “😍😍😍”
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      She also wore some Elf pyjamasCredit: instagram @thedumbledong
      And Elf themed lingerieCredit: instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle Brooke instagram video,Credit: instagram @thedumbledong
      A fourth wrote: “Lovely lady 🎅”
      While a fifth said: “Im in love 😍”
      She recently shared pictures of the aftermath of a brutal sparring session with her coach as she prepares for her next fight.
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      Elle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
      Elle Brooke boasts 843k followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle always embraces the seasons traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

      She recently posed in pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      She recently posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
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      Man Utd legend Roy Keane says Christmas is for children and refuses to buy anyone anything

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane has channelled his inner Ebenezer Scrooge ahead of Christmas.However, Keane is in no mood to be part of any sort of Christmas Carroll this year.
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane refuses to buy Christmas giftsCredit: Youtube @TheOverlap
      Keane insists Christmas gifts is only ‘for children’Credit: Youtube @TheOverlap
      That is because the Sky Sports pundit refuses to buy anyone a present as he insists this tradition is “for children”.
      The legendary midfielder admitted his family does come together for some turkey on December 25.
      But the Republic of Ireland great is adamant gifts are out of the question as they are nothing but “stress”.
      The 52-year-old joined fellow pundits Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher as well as Ian Wright and left them in stitches as he let his inner Grinch come out.
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      Keane said on Stick to Football: “No, no I won’t be buying anyone anything.
      “I just think it’s for children. Of course I do [eat turkey on Christmas Day].
      “We celebrate it, of course. But we don’t go stressing each other out buying each other presents. It’s stress.”
      Neville, Wright and Carragher tried to spread some Christmas cheers but famous hardman Keane would have none of it.
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      Fans then took to social media as they laughed their socks off and joined in on all the banter – some of them even backed the United great.
      One fan commented: “If this man said the earth was flat then flat the earth is. No more to say. F*****g love Roy.”
      Another wrote: “Can we get t-shirts that say “Roy is my spirit animal’?”
      A third said: “Roy Keane is the Grinch.”
      This one said: “Irish Larry David.”
      And that one stated: “The realest.” More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn risks Instagram ban as ring girl goes almost completely naked in bath for very steamy snaps

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN’S fans now believe in Lather Christmas.Bubble bath was probably at the bottom of their Xmas list – along with socks and deodorant – until seeing the boxing ring girl’s cheekiest pics ever.
      Apollonia Llewellyn was a wintry wonder to her hordes of fansCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      She who bares wins – even when it’s snowy outsideCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Apollonia swapped from foam to tiny grey top to cover her modestyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
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      Apollonia might even be in bubble trouble with the Instagram police due to her frothy, near-naked snaps in a tub.
      There was barely enough room to swing a rubber duck as the influencer posed in a bath brimming with white foam – matching the snowy scenes out of her window.
      The model shared what her followers called “insane” and omg unreal” photos as she gazed out over a Christmassy Lake District.
      Apollonia’s fans rated her bathing shots as picture perfect as the seasonal scenes outside.
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      “A dream” and “just too beautiful” spoke for many verdicts.
      She was topless for one image, with the soapy suds tactfully protecting most of her modesty.
      And in another shot she turned her bottom to the camera as she took in a jaw-dropping vision of winter the other side of the window – wispy trees atop snow-covered undergrowth.
      She did manage to sneak on a low-plunging top grey top for the third pic as she smiled broadly.
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      Alongside the snaps, Apollonia explained she was on a “staycation” at Lake Windermere.
      And as the 24-year-old from Barnsley gets used to life back in England she was told: “You as well as the scenery look absolutely stunning.”
      It’s a chilly change from months of posting bikini snaps outdoors as well as inside over in Miami.
      But in the words of one follower she looks “soaking hot” home in Blighty as she follows the advice of another admirer: “Keep shining.”
      Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She rose to fame as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
      Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Obswervers worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she ate outsideCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Football stadium DJ forced to apologise over playing classic track at match and ‘ruining Christmas’ for 7,000 fans

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      A FOOTBALL stadium DJ was forced to apologise for playing Last Christmas by Wham! in front of 7,000 fans.The DJ played the classic track at Northampton vs Portsmouth.
      Players of Whamageddon try to avoid the classic hit for as long as possible
      The song was played at half-time during Northampton vs PortsmouthCredit: Rex
      But fans were not happy due to him breaking the rules of a game named “Whamageddon”.
      Players in the game try to avoid George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s 1984 hit for as long as possible before Christmas Eve and are eliminated once they hear it.
      Matt Facer, who was the DJ at the match said: “I never knew people took it so seriously.”
      The game started ten years ago but has gained traction on social media with many ‘fans’ now playing it.
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      It has even an official website and sells merchandise.
      The game’s rules say: “While we can’t stop you from deliberately sending your friends to Whamhalla, the intention is that this is a survival game. Not a Battle Royale.”
      The DJ admitted he was aware of the game and thought it would be funny to wipe players out of the game.
      He said: “I gave it a spin, thinking it would be quite funny to wipe out 7,000 people who couldn’t avoid it, but clearly it isn’t funny.
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      “I had a bit of an insult on Twitter, light-hearted, [saying] it was not a nice thing to do, and apparently that was quite tame to what was being said in the stadium.
      “So I officially apologise to everybody whose Christmas I’ve ruined.”
      The DJ has now promised not to play the song again in the lead up to Christmas.
      He told BBC Radio Northampton: “I can take on the chin with my home fans and Portsmouth, but I don’t think I’ll be playing it again.
      “I think it’s a shame people in professions like mine can’t play Wham! until [late] December, but it’s a game and we all have to jump on board.”
      What is Whamageddon?
      Whamageddon is a game that sees players try to avoid Last Christmas by Wham! from December 1st UNTIL THE 24TH. Once you hear the song, you lose. It was created in 2013 but has risen in popularity sue to social media. More

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      Neil Warnock stars in hilarious Sky Sports Christmas advert with former players as fans brand him a ‘national treasure’

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      NEIL WARNOCK has been hailed as a “national treasure” after his Christmas advert for Sky Sports.Warnock most recently managed at Huddersfield but left in September by mutual consent.
      Warnock is seen snuggling next to Clinton Morrison in the advertCredit: Sky Sports
      Before he gets a call at the door…Credit: Sky Sports
      … From David PruttonCredit: Sky Sports
      The advert sees Warnock snuggled up on the sofa next to ex-player Clinton Morrison as they watch Sky’s Championship fixtures.
      In a brilliant parody of Love Actually, David Prutton comes to Warnock’s door with a series of signs to declare his love of the manager.
      Morrison is unaware of Prutton’s morally dubious declaration of love thanks to the first sign which reads “say it’s carol singers.”
      A charmed Warnock then reads the signs that see him being linked with new managerial jobs including the likes of Manchester United, England and Spurs – though how much of a Christmas present it would be to manage any of those teams is debatable.
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      Warnock then delivers a line filled with Christmas joy, and tells viewers: “Everyone enjoy the football over Christmas, but enjoy it by being disciplined.”
      The line is of course a nod to his furious rant as part of the 2000s Sheffield United documentary which followed his travails as Blades manager.
      Fans were delighted with Warnock’s presence as part of their festive viewing.
      One fan wrote: “Neil Warnock is a national treasure.”
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      Another added: “Neil Warnock is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving.”
      A third wrote: “If David Prutton doesn’t win an Oscar for this then the game’s gone.”
      Fans will be hoping to see Warnock back in the dugout too with several job vacancies popping up over Christmas – including at Sunderland. More

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      £500 Amazon voucher must be won through Score Predictor this weekend – read our top tips!

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      Manchester United v Bournemouth
      The Red Devils continue to confound supporters and pundits alike.
      Having been totally outplayed by Newcastle last weekend, they then thoroughly outplayed Chelsea in midweek, though to what extent that was down to their efforts or the Blues’ failings is up for debate.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are just three points behind Manchester City in the table but they’ve also lost the same number of games as Brentford and have a goal difference of zero.
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      Generally, Man United have got the job done against bottom-half opposition this season, just not always in convincing fashion.
      Add in home advantage and it seems like a good opportunity for Bruno Fernandes and company to take a step closer to the top four.
      However, this is not a great time to play the Cherries.
      Andoni Iraola’s men were all at sea until they flipped a switch three weeks ago.
      Since then, they’ve beaten Newcastle, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace – they also drew with high-flying Aston Villa.
      All three results feel plausible…
      Our Prediction: 2-1 to Man United
      Aston Villa will be full of confidenceCredit: AFP
      Aston Villa v Arsenal
      Without wanting to jinx it, this should be a cracking game.
      The Villains produced one of the most impressive performances in recent memory to beat Manchester City on Wednesday night.
      Pep Guardiola’s side were restricted to just two shots while the hosts registered 22 – it was one-way traffic!
      No doubt Unai Emery’s troops will have expended a lot of energy to claim the three points but the Gunners were involved in a breathless affair of their own at Luton on Tuesday night.
      Villa boast the best home record in the top flight this season having won all seven fixtures, scoring 24 goals in the process.
      However, Mikel Arteta’s side have the best away record in the league at present – they’re the only team to have won five games on the road this term.
      If Villa produce the same performance again then it’s hard to envisage any side withstanding them but Arsenal are the league leaders for a reason.
      Another tough call…
      Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
      Consistently inconsistentCredit: GETTY
      Everton v Chelsea
      Mauricio Pochettino’s men have been the scourge of Score Predictor users this season.
      They recently beat Brighton and Tottenham either side of a compelling 4-4 draw with Man City but they also lost to Brentford and produced genuinely dismal performances away to Newcastle and Man United.
      The stats say that both these sides are better on the road with the Toffees having won just once in the league at Goodison Park this campaign.
      Instinctively, this one feels like a Sunday lunchtime snoozefest.
      Our Prediction: 0-0 draw

      Luton v Manchester City
      The Hatters produced a noble effort against Arsenal but ultimately tasted defeat in midweek and this weekend they’re likely to face a wounded animal.
      Erling Haaland and company will have a point to prove after a run of four league games without a win.
      Rodri and Jack Grealish will return from suspension and it should be a case of normal order restored for the treble winners against a newly-promoted outfit currently 17th in the league – even that position is flattering because Everton have been docked ten points.
      City have desperately struggled for clean sheets of late so we’ll back the hosts to give the Kenilworth Road faithful something to cheer at least.
      Our Prediction: 3-1 to Man City
      Every Spurs game is worth a watchCredit: Getty
      Tottenham v Newcastle
      Yet another humdinger on paper.
      Ange Postecoglou’s men are determined to play their way no matter how many players are absent through injury or suspension.
      Their gung-ho approach helped them snatch a draw at the Etihad and while the fans remain positive about their side’s long-term prospects, it’s simply a fact that Spurs have taken one point from their last four league games – though they may improve their recent record at home to West Ham tonight.
      Newcastle have also been ravaged by injuries but, barring a surprise defeat at Bournemouth, their domestic results haven’t suffered.
      In fact, they’ve recently notched impressive wins over Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United.
      However, the Magpies have underwhelmed away from St James’ Park this season – they’ve taken just five points from six fixtures on the road.
      Eddie Howe’s side travel to Everton this evening but at this stage we can only judge previous results.
      Our Prediction: 2-2 draw
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      Deontay Wilder throws spanner into works of Anthony Joshua showdown with major admission as Saudi face-off looms

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      DEONTAY WILDER has seemingly poured cold water on the prospect of fighting Anthony Joshua next.The long-time rivals will both be in action on a Christmas cracker of a card in Saudi Arabia on December 23, taking on Joseph Parker and Otto Wallin respectively.
      Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are seemingly on a collision courseCredit: Reuters
      But Wilder’s sights are set on an undisputed title fight nextCredit: Getty
      Saudi boxing chiefs are seemingly hoping both men get through their respective challenges and take part in a mouthwatering face-off to promote their long-overdue showdown.
      Wilder, however, intends to fight the winner of Tyson Fury’s eagerly-anticipated undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk next.
      During an appearance on The Last Stand Podcast, the former WBC heavyweight champion said, “If you’ve got all the belts, you’re gonna have to fight me.
      “That’s still my goal – wipe out the entire division.”
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      Wilder and Joshua, 38 and 34 respectively, were cordial with one another during last month’s pre-fight press conference and even shook hands.
      The American told Instant Casino: “I think I shocked a lot of people when I came with a cool, calm and collected attitude [to the press conference].
      “But that’s me all day.
      “There’s a time and place for all things and that wasn’t the time and the place to come out with all the ‘I’ve been waiting on you AJ’ or say something like Jarrell Miller said.
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      “I didn’t have to say anything, everyone said what needed to be said, especially Jarrell Miller.
      “I can’t stand him one bit, but he told the truth about AJ.”
      Wilder is all too happy to face Joshua should the opportunity to face the winner of Fury vs Usyk fail to come to fruition.
      Although he doesn’t foresee AJ’s long-time promoter and friend Eddie Hearn greenlighting their grudge match.
      The Bronze Bomber told The Last Stand: “He don’t want that fight because he’s not confident in his product.
      “Joshua is the only money-making fighter Matchroom has.
      “They don’t wanna see their business fall to the likes of me, someone that can end someone’s career.” More