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      Tributes to Sunday league footballer Sam Wilson, 26, killed after van ploughed into crowd as driver arrested on ‘murder’

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      TEAMMATES have paid tribute to a Sunday league footballer who was killed after a van ploughed into a crowd – with its driver arrested on suspicion of murder.Sam Wilson, 26, had just left a pub in Ilkeston, Derbyshire with his teammates at around 2am on Saturday when a van collided with them.
      Sam Wilson was just 26 when he was killed in the van crash in IlkestonCredit: Facebook
      He was remembered for his ‘infectious smile’Credit: Facebook
      The van’s driver was arrested on suspicion of murder following the horror smash. The 27-year-old remains in custody tonight.
      Euro Soccer Long Eaton Sunday League said: “The league would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and teammates of Sam Wilson of AFC Curzon.
      “Sam lost his life in an incident in Ilkeston last night.
      “Our thoughts are with him and those that he leaves behind.”
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      Curzon AFC coach Wayne Riley said: “It’s taken me all day to process what happened in the early hours of this morning.
      “But it’s with a broken heart that I am writing this.
      “I first met Sam at Long Eaton Utd and I knew when I first saw him play that he was good.
      “Two days after he turned 16 he made his debut for me in Long Eaton Utd Reserves and proved he was good enough to play at that level by scoring.
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      “He always played with a smile on his face was never greedy always wanting to set others up instead of having a go himself.
      “I have lost a very good footballer, a great lad and a good mate.
      “Until I can be your football manager again Sam and we meet again on the heavenly pitch R.I.P you will be truly missed.”
      Two other men were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries and are now recovering at home.
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      Detective Chief Inspector Matt Croome, who is the senior officer leading the investigation, said: “We have a team of officers working to establish the events of that night, which has included viewing CCTV footage from around the Market Place that night.
      “I would like to thank all those who have come forward and spoken to us as part of our enquiries so far.”
      DCI Croome added: “We would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed or have any information about reports of an altercation at The Market Inn shortly before the incident.
      “Any information you have could be vital to our investigation.”
      Anyone with information can contact police with the reference number 23*771155.
      A man has been arrested on suspicion of murderCredit: Ashley Kirk
      Cops responded to calls just before 2.10am on Saturday morningCredit: Ashley Kirk More

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      Millionaire ex-Billericay Town owner who splashed cash on Premier League stars & made himself manager on run from cops

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      A MILLIONAIRE ex-Billericay Town owner who splashed cash on Premier League stars is on the run from the cops. Glenn Tamplin, 57, owns an £18million mansion and flaunts an expensive collection of cars.
      Glenn Tamplin, 57, is on the run from the cops
      Police today released his mug shotCredit: SWNS
      The millionaire used to own Billericay Town – and brought Jamie O’Hara
      But the former Essex football club owner is currently wanted by Hertfordshire Police.
      Tamplin, who had previously been at the helm of Billericay Town, is being hunted by cops as he failed to show up for court.
      Police today released his mugshot as he was set to appear before a magistrate for a breach of court order.
      But as he was a no-show, cops have asked for the public’s help.
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      Tamplin – who once urged players to call him ‘Daddy Pig’ – had been at the helm of Billericay Town.
      During his time as owner there, he brought former Premier League stars Jamie O’Hara, Jermaine Pennant and Paul Konchesky to the club.
      At Billericay, Tamplin poured £2m into the club, including a new pitch, stadium improvements and a giant mural… of himself receiving a message from God.
      Tamplin made himself manager in 2017, before sacking himself in February 2018, reappointing himself two days later and then resigning for good in April.
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      In 2019, he quit Billericay citing fan abuse, before announcing his return to football with Romford in September the same year.
      Earlier this year he showed off his 69 acres of stunning land in Abridge, Essex.
      Tamplin’s property boasts his own nine-hole golf course and dune buggy racing track, the steel entrepreneur lives a life of splendid luxury.
      But sitting in the garage of his 18,500 square-foot mega-pad are a fleet of eye-popping super cars the dad-of-six has spent millions on.
      Among the extraordinary collection is a £2 million white Ferrari LaFerrari.
      The businessman once raised eyebrows by releasing a video of the squad singing along to R-Kelly’s hit ‘World’s Greatest’ and appointed himself as manager.
      When Tamplin eventually quit Billericay he spent 16 months in charge of eighth-tier Romford before resigning and reportedly moving abroad.
      Cops today said he was wanted as he’d failed to show up in court twice – adding that his last known addresses were in Watford and Essex.
      Hertfordshire Police said:  “Glenn Tamplin is still wanted.
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      “A warrant was issued by St Albans Magistrates’ Court on July 12 for failing to comply with the requirements of a community order between October 19 2022 and November 4 2022.
      “A warrant was also issued by St Albans Magistrates’ Court on October 3 for possession of a controlled Class A drug (cocaine) on May 9.”
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      Tyson Fury hearing today as dad John arrives at court over £82,000 council tax row at their £1million mansion

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      TYSON Fury faces a court hearing today alongside his dad and brother after being accused of dodging a whopping £82,000 council tax bill for a car park at their £1million mansion. The two-time heavyweight boxing champion, 35, bought the property with his father John, 59, and sibling Shane, 32, which is just a stone’s throw from where they grew up. 
      John Fury has arrived at Chester Magistrates Court
      Cheshire East Council claims Tyson Fury, his dad John and brother Shane owe an £82,000 council tax billCredit: AP
      The trio allegedly owe the sum for property adjoining their £1million mansion in Styal
      Tyson Fury (L) and his brother Shane Fury walk after Tyson Fury’s WBC heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder in 2021Credit: Getty
      John has arrived at Chester magistrates court for the hearing – but Tyson, who is worth £130million, is not currently in the country after jetting out to Saudi Arabia last week on a private jet. 
      Shane is also absent for the hearing.
      John currently lives at the house in Styal, Cheshire, and the trio – worth jointly over £134million – have failed to cough up £82,166.85 to Cheshire East Council for the adjoining car park, court documents claim. 
      Multiple caravans and motorhomes are parked on the land behind impressive big black gates at the entrance to the home. 
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      The hearing could see the Furys be hit with a liability order if found guilty, or in extreme cases even face up to three months in jail. 
      If granted, they could face “enforcement action”, meaning an unlucky bailiff will be given the unenviable task of reclaiming assets from the boxing family. 
      Married dad-of-seven Tyson dubbed The Gypsy King, is 6ft 9in.
      John is a 6ft 3in ex-pro boxer and bare-knuckle fighter, who once went to jail for gouging a man’s eye out.
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      Shane is a former superheavyweight amateur boxer.
      Tyson also has other boxing brothers, including Love Island star Tommy, 24.
      Barrister Sarah Robson, a fixed costs specialist at Alpha Court Chambers, said: “Often, the first time people realise a liability order has been granted is when bailiffs are sent round.
      “Cases are often sent to magistrates in batches of hundreds and sometimes thousands, and they are rubber stamped without real scrutiny.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s next big fight is against the tax man – after the champ & his dad John are accused of dodging massive bill

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      BOXER Tyson Fury faces a new fight — over an £82,000 council tax bill.Cheshire East Council claims the heavyweight champ, 35, his dad John, 59, and brother Shane, 32, owe the sum for property adjoining their £1million mansion in Styal.
      Cheshire East Council claims Tyson Fury, his dad John and brother Shane owe an £82,000 council tax bill
      The trio allegedly owe the sum for property adjoining their £1million mansion in StyalCredit: CHRIS NEILL
      Tyson, dubbed The Gypsy King, is 6ft 9inCredit: The Times
      Magistrates are today set to issue a legal order demanding they pay up.
      If the three still fail to cough up, they could face “enforcement action” — meaning an unlucky bailiff could have the unenviable task of reclaiming assets from the boxing family.
      Married dad-of-seven Tyson dubbed The Gypsy King, is 6ft 9in.
      John is a 6ft 3in ex-pro boxer and bare-knuckle fighter, who once went to jail for gouging a man’s eye out.
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      Shane is a former superheavyweight amateur boxer.
      Tyson also has other boxing brothers, including Love Island star Tommy, 24.
      The council tax demand relates to land used for caravans and motorhomes adjoining the family’s £1million mansion in Styal, Cheshire.
      Court documents claim the Furys — jointly worth more than £134million — have failed to cough up £82,166.85 to Cheshire East Council.
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      Land Registry papers show Tyson, Shane and John as the owners of the home and the land.
      John lives at the gated property, while Tyson is in Morecambe, Lancs.
      Barrister Sarah Robson, a fixed costs specialist at Alpha Court Chambers, said: “Often, the first time people realise a liability order has been granted is when bailiffs are sent round.
      “Cases are often sent to magistrates in batches of hundreds and sometimes thousands, and they are rubber stamped without real scrutiny.”
      It is not thought that the Furys will attend court today. Tyson’s representative declined to comment.
      From left, Shane, Tyson, brother Young and dad JohnCredit: Instagram
      If the three fail to cough up, they could face ‘enforcement action’Credit: Instagram/@parisfury1 More

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      Forgotten ex-Man Utd star ‘told he’s CURSED as furious agent launches sickening campaign of threats and violence’

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      FORMER Manchester United player Eric Bailly has said he has fallen victim of sickening threats by an agent claiming he has put a curse on him.Bailly spent seven years at United, one of which was on loan at Marseille, and amassed 113 appearances until his departure in September when he joined Besiktas.
      Eric Bailly has said he has fallen victim of sickening threats by an agentCredit: The Times
      Bailly spent seven years at Manchester United before moving to BesiktasCredit: Getty
      According to The Mirror, however, his time in Turkey kicked off on a sour note as an agent claiming he helped complete the centre-back’s move to Istanbul has accused him of owing him money.
      The Ivory Coast international’s camp said that the unnamed abuser has sent him dozens of disturbing messages on WhatsApp.
      Some of them include threats of legal action as well as physical violence as he warned him he will “send people” round to him.
      The agent has also told the 29-year-old he has successfully cursed him after Besiktas’ recent 3-1 loss to Fenerbahce, which saw the defender being penalised for handball and conceding a penalty.
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      One of the abusive messages read: “I am happy to see what my curse is doing to you. You are not a man. You are a big Mickey Mouse.”
      Another said: “I will not let you f*** me in my own country. You will see what happens after I open a fraud case against you.”
      The issue has been reported to Besiktas who promised to report it to the police and Fifa could also get involved as they oversee agents.
      Bailly is officially represented by his uncle Severin Bohui, who is a fully licensed agent, and is adamant the person abusing his nephew was in no way involved in the deal with the Turkish giants.
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      Bohui told The Mirror: “He’s not stopped sending him threats, messages and blackmails.
      “He is insinuating Eric owes him some money, because he was part of the people who brokered his move to Besiktas. Therefore Eric should pay him some money.
      “I asked Eric if he signed any intermediation contract with this guy, he said no.
      “I also asked the club if they knew this guy or if they asked him to speak to Eric on their behalf, they also said no. Same old story of agents trying to barge in deals.
      “One thing is for sure this guy has not stopped harassing Eric. He even sent him a message today after their defeat to Fenerbahce.
      “He’s threatening to send people out to him so I don’t think blocking him will solve the problem. This is more of a security issue than a Fifa one.” More

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      Champions League and World Cup star who sparked manhunt after retiring loses fight over £6million loss in housing empire

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      EX-LIVERPOOL right-back Steve Finnan who once triggered a bizarre manhunt has lost a legal battle to claim £6 million in compensation.The 47-year-old – briefly untraceable in 2015 – blamed lawyers for the collapse of the housing empire he built with brother, Sean.
      Ex-Liverpool right-back Steve Finnan has lost a legal battle to claim £6 million in compensationCredit: PA:Press Association
      It turned out to be a disaster and the pair fell out leaving Mr Finnan, who is Irish, alleging to be more than £6 million out of pocket.
      Representing himself in court he sued former lawyers Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.
      But this week the case was kicked out by High Court judge Master Katherine McQuail.
      She said the ex-footballer couldn’t prove he was any worse off after seeking legal advice than he would have been otherwise.
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      The Irishman was in the Reds lineup which clawed back the legendary 2005 Champions League final win against AC Milan in Istanbul.
      Finnan is the only footballer to play in the World Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup, Intertoto Cup, all four levels of English league football and the conference.
      But in June 2005 he was arrested after running over an 81-year-old man from Liverpool who later died from his injuries.
      After retiring in 2010, his decision to keep a low profile saw fans launch a bizarre campaign to find him.
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      It came as organisers failed to track him down for a 2015 reunion of the Champions League winning team – he was found “safe and well” a short time later.
      Unlike former teammates such as Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, Finnan had gone into property not punditry.
      He bankrolled a south west London-based property business, run through two companies which he owned with Sean, who managed the firm.
      Among the portfolio was a massive house near Wimbledon Common, properties in nearby Ridgeway Place, and several flats elsewhere.
      Master McQuail said the “first expression of the claimant’s concerns” about the business had come in an email from Mr Finnan to the companies’ solicitor in 2016.
      She said he complained that despite “significant funding from the claimant by way of loans, the companies appeared to have no money, at least in part because Sean had spent it personally.”
      He said money had been wasted on legal issues which were “down to Sean”, that his brother’s dealings with a contractor had been “needlessly expensive” and that there was a risk the companies would default on loans.
      Mr Finnan instructed Charles Russell Speechlys to file “unfair prejudice” petitions against Sean who denied misconduct but admitted their relationship had broken down.
      He changed lawyers but the case did not go to trial and the brothers settled outside court, with Sean agreeing to transfer his shares to Mr Finnan and to pay him £4 million.
      That sum was not paid and in 2019 Mr Finnan had his brother made bankrupt claiming he only got £187,570 from the sale of the company and £89,345 following the sale of another property.
      Amid the ordeal he auctioned off his Champions League winners’ medal.
      Mr Finnan went on to sue his former solicitors, claiming that he should have been advised to request repayment of director’s loans rather than file the “unfair prejudice” petitions.
      He claimed he lost £3.3m in loans to the companies, £2.6m in shares, about £400,000 in lawyers’ bills, as well as other money, totalling more than £6m.
      But the solicitors said Mr Finnan was determined to pursue legal proceedings against his brother.
      And they said Mr Finnan failed to show how he could have got out from the ordeal in any better position than he in fact did because companies had no money to repay the loans anyway.
      Master McQuail said Mr Finnan had in fact made demands for repayment of the directors’ loans – and got nothing.
      She added: “Neither Sean nor the companies responded by meeting the demands with payment at any stage after Charles Russell Speechlys were instructed.”
      She said Mr Finnan’s claims were “contradicted” by his own evidence and his correspondence showed this.
      Master McQuail added how there was “no reasonable ground” for bringing the claim and struck it out.
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      Limerick-born Mr Finnan began his career with non-league Welling United, rising through the football pyramid to play for Liverpool between 2003 and 2008.
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      Who is Jamie Arnold and what crimes did he commit?

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      JAMIE Arnold was found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence aimed at Rio Ferdinand while he was working as a pundit in May 2021.Here we take a look at the crimes Arnold committed and what Ferdinand has said about them.
      Rio Ferdinand was working as a pundit for BT Sport when Jamie Arnold racially abused himCredit: Rex
      What crimes did Jamie Arnold commit?
      In August 2021 Jamie Arnold, 33, of Norton Bridge, near Stone, Staffordshire, was charged with causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress.
      The crime was committed during a match between Wolverhamption Wanderers and Manchester United on May 23, 2021.
      Arnold was also charged with making homophobic comments towards the referee.
      Rio was working as a pundit for BT Sport when Arnold racially abused the former Man Utd defender at Wolves’ home ground Molineux.
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      Arnold’s attack happened at the first game where a reduced number of supporters were allowed in the ground following the easing of Covid restrictions.
      At a hearing in July 2021, Arnold pleaded not guilty.
      Rio was escorted by PC Stuart Ward — the UK’s first dedicated hate crime officer within the football unit — as he arrived at Wolverhampton Crown Court on August 26, 2021.
      Arnold was granted conditional bail after a 25-minute hearing.
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      On November 1, 2023 Arnold was found unanimously guilty by a jury of racially abusing Ferdinand.
      Senior Crown Prosecutor Alistair Redford said: “Arnold made despicable racist gestures towards a victim who was just trying to do his job.
      “I would like to thank the stewards whose quick-thinking actions ensured they could identify and remove Arnold from the stadium that day, and for Mr Ferdinand and witnesses who came forward to help us build as strong a case as possible.”
      A spokesperson for anti-racism organisation Kick It Out said: “Kick It Out welcomes the guilty verdict handed to Arnold today.
      “It is imperative that perpetrators of discriminatory abuse are held to account for their actions and we hope this result sends a strong statement that racism has no place in our, or in society.
      “We commend the CPS and West Midlands Police for their work securing justice in this case and would urge authorities across the country to take similar incidents of discriminatory abuse just as seriously.
      “We continue to work with partners across football to tackle discriminatory abuse as it happens and to ensure that victims receive the support they need.
      “We would encourage anyone who witnesses discrimination of any sort in future to report it directly to us at Kick It Out.”
      Arnold will be sentenced on December 8, 2023.
      Has Rio Ferdinand spoken out about the crimes?
      At the time of the attack, Rio said: “The last couple weeks, it’s been unreal to see fans back.
      “However, to the Wolves fan who has just been thrown out… you need to be dismissed from football and educated.
      “Come meet me and I will help you understand what it feels like to be racially abused.”
      In response to Arnold being found guilty, Ferdinand said: “I’ve been involved in a Court case in Wolverhampton since May 2021.
      “Today [November 1, 2023] the guy who racially abused me has been found guilty and will now have to face consequences for his actions.
      “Racism will only be eradicated when we all work together as a society.
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      “The prosecution wouldn’t have been possible without all the help/support from the witnesses, Wolverhampton fans and staff that came forward to testify in court.
      “Special thank you to Police Constable Stuart Ward [football hate crime officer], my Family and my team at New Era.” More

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      45 Polish football fans appear at special court over ‘worst riot in UK for 20 years’ at Aston Villa

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      FORTY-FIVE Polish football fans including a woman appeared in a special court yesterday over the Aston Villa riot.Thursday’s clashes outside the Birmingham stadium were the worst in the UK for 20 years.
      The clashes outside Aston Villa’s stadium were the worst in the UK for 20 yearsCredit: Reuters
      A total of 46 people aged between 21 and 63 were charged — but one did not attend.
      The others appeared in groups of up to five at separate hearings throughout the day.
      Police said 43 were charged with public order offences, two with assaulting police and another with possessing a knife.
      A district judge and several magistrates granted conditional bail to almost 30 of the accused at Birmingham crown court.
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      They including a 22-year-old woman from Poland who pleaded not guilty to violent disorder.
      At one hearing the court was told “egregious, sustained and horrific” violence included bricks, bottles and a portable toilet being thrown at police.
      It is alleged that a police van was the target of an attempted fire attack.
      And a flare and a flaming flag were allegedly used to injure two officers.
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      Police said five officers, two police dogs and two horses were injured after violence erupted when visiting supporters were not given tickets, as arranged, to enter Villa Park for the Europa Conference League clash which Legia Warsaw lost 2-1.
      Darius Buras, 57, of Birmingham, was one of the two accused of attacking police.
      He denied it and was bailed. Remanded defendants were ordered to ­reappear on January 5.
      Det Supt Jim Munro said: “To charge this number of people so soon after such a major disorder has taken a huge effort.” More