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    ‘He’s driving himself crazy’ – Michael van Gerwen looks ‘drained’ and ‘does not belong in Premier League top four’

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    MICHAEL van Gerwen looks “drained” and doesn’t belong in the Premier League top four. That’s according to his best mate Vincent Van der Voort who believes MVG’s recent form simply isn’t good enough to warrant a play-off place.Michael van Gerwen looks ‘drained’, according to his close pal Vincent Van der VoortCredit: RexThe Dutchman’s level has dropped off since making the final of the World Championships in JanuaryCredit: AlamyVincent Van der Voort who believes MVG’s recent form simply isn’t good enough to warrant a play-off placeOn Thursday night in Rotterdam, MVG lost 6–5 to Stephen Bunting despite fighting back from a poor start. Three-time World champion Van Gerwen’s average in the first three legs was below 70.‘Mighty Mike’ now sits fifth in the table and is two points off Nathan Aspinall who is in third. Van der Voort told De Telegraaf: “With this level of play, Michael van Gerwen does not belong in the top four. READ MORE DARTS“If you don’t win a single night, you have no business being in the semi-finals.“You can see he’s searching right now. “Is he driving himself crazy? Of course he is. When you’ve been that good for so long, this must feel like pure torture.“He gets mad at himself—and understandably so. We all know how good he is. Most read in DartsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“That average after three legs against Stephen was shockingly low, yet he still managed to fight back. “You can see the will is there, but the form simply isn’t.”’That’s Michael for you’ – Luke Littler takes dig at Premier League Darts rival after Gary Neville spots awkward momentVan der Voort also pointed to the relentless Premier League schedule as a contributing factor.He added: “You need time to train, but during the Premier League, that time just doesn’t exist. “It’s incredibly frustrating. Only after it ends can he begin to rebuild.”Van Gerwen now finds himself in unfamiliar territory — the hunter has become the hunted. World No. 3 Van Gerwen has not won a ranked televised major since 2022 at the Players Championship Finals and is still awaiting his first title of 2025. Premier League Darts 2025THE Premier League Darts is back with eight players vying for massive prize money and Luke Littler’s crown.The teenager, who went on to win the world title in December, won the Premier League in 2024 and will be looking to defend his crown over 18 thrilling weeks.There were two new entries this season, with Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey replacing Peter Wright and Michael Smith.Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall keep their place in what will be a hotly-contested title race.INFORMATIONLATEST DARTS NEWSSEASON SO FAR‘The Dutch Destroyer’ said: “He’s never going to reach the playoffs like this. Something drastic needs to happen.“In the past, he owned the stage—the celebrations, the intensity, the fire. Now it all feels like routine. “He seems drained. And honestly, it’s hard to get fired up for a 41 score.“He used to look at others and wonder how they lost form. “Now he’s in that same situation.” But despite the struggles, Van der Voort is still backing 47-time major winner Van Gerwen to bounce back.He said: “If you put things into perspective, he’s still just outside the top four or five.“And this is him at rock bottom. That’s something positive to take.Read More on The Sun“He can turn it around. He won’t suddenly average 110 again every night, but even a strong B-game from Michael is good enough to reach the semi-finals. “We just have to be honest—for the first time in years, he’s not one of the favourites. Unfortunately.” More

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      ‘Get them to the Premier League’ – Darts legend Phil Taylor reveals he’d consider buying EFL club with Robbie Williams

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      DARTS legend Phil Taylor has revealed he would consider buying League Two club Port Vale with pop icon Robbie Williams.Taylor, 64, is a lifelong fan of his local club Port Vale and good friends with fellow Valiants fan Williams.Phil Taylor has revealed he is open to buying Port Vale with popstar Robbie WilliamsCredit: GettyTaylor grew up in the local area and is a lifelong Port Vale fanCredit: GettyRobbie Williams is an avid Port Vale supporter tooCredit: GettyThere has been a boom in recent seasons of famous faces from across the globe splashing out to buy football clubs throughout English game.Most notably these include Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ purchase of Wrexham, and also the likes of Tom Brady’s investment in Birmingham City and Michael B Jordan’s involvement with Bournemouth.Now Taylor and Williams could join that list with 16-time world darts champion ‘The Power’ explaining that he’s open to the idea of getting involved with Port Vale and taking them to new heights.Speaking to OLBG, he said: “Well, I was asked that by talkSPORT because me and Robbie are good friends.READ MORE IN SPORT”And his dad is like my second dad, Peter is, and talkSPORT mentioned that Robbie was interested in investing into Port Vale and, if he does would you be interested?”I said well, yeah I think so, but we’d have to see what it is and how much they want and stuff like that.”Although Port Vale fans can’t get too excited just yet, as Taylor explained that, for now, it’s all hypothetical.”But I’ve heard nothing from Robbie. So, no, I think it’s just a rumour”, he added.Most read in FootballBut should that dream become a reality, Taylor has big ambitions for where he could take his boyhood club.He said: “Get them to the Premier League!Amazing moment Stephen Bunting and Adrian Lewis belt out Robbie Williams’ Angels at darts exhibition “I don’t know in all seriousness to be honest with you, I haven’t got a clue. I’d probably give Barry Hearn a ring and ask his advice. “You know, Barry was my ex manager and because he owned Leyton Orient, he knows a lot more about running a football club than I do, so I’d ask him for a bit of advice.”For now, Port Vale might not need Taylor and Williams’ help.The club are currently third in League Two, just two points off top spot under the management of former West Brom and Huddersfield boss Darren Moore.Robbie Williams is actually already involved in the club, being named as the Club President in February last year.While the ‘Rock DJ’ singer also has a bar named after him at Vale Park.Williams was named Club President at Port Vale last yearCredit: TwitterHe even helped design one of their kits More

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      Best April Fool’s Day pranks from Arsenal fans losing their minds to Chris Kamara’s long-lost sister

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      NOBODY is safe from an April Fool’s Day prank when April 1 rolls around – and today has been no different.Some of the biggest sporting names from around the world have been up to no good as they took their opportunity to tease their fans.Some of sport’s biggest names have pulled off some hilarious April Fool’s Day pranksWhether it be long-lost sisters, incredible injury returns or even a completely new career change – sports stars always find a way to get one over on their supporters.Here SunSport breaks down some of the best April Fool’s pranks spotted online this year…Kammy’s sisterIconic sports broadcaster and retired star Chris Kamara took the time out of his day to trick his fans into thinking he had a long-lost sister.Kamara, 67, shared a hilariously edited picture of himself made to look like he had long locks and a full face of make-up on to his X account.READ MORE IN SPORTHe shared it alongside the caption: “Wow. Some incredible news. Just found out after all these years that I have sister!!! “She is called April, first I’ve heard of it. Who do you think you are, coming to our screens very soon on ITV.”Safe to say the whole thing was a just a cheeky prank from Kammy, and you can’t expect to see him or his badly-edited ‘sister’ on Who Do You Think You Are? any time soon.Nice try, Kammy.Most read in FootballChris Kamara had fans up and down the country laughingCredit: Times Media LtdKamara pretended he had found a long-lost sisterFur real?Speculation remains about whether Tyson Fury has actually hung up his gloves after he announced his latest of five retirement announcements in January.But for a brief second today it looked like he was about to start a brand new career.That’s because the former world heavyweight champ teased his fans with a post claiming that he was the new James Bond.Alongside an AI picture of him dressed up in a tuxedo with a gun in hand, Fury posted on Instagram: “Shaken, Not Stirred @007.”The Gypsy King is back and I have a license to thrill. Many years in the making and many notable agents and performances before me – BOND. TYSON BOND.”Of course, many fans found this one hard to believe, but it certainly got a few laughs across the internet.Leave the spying to the professionals.Tyson Fury joked that he was branching out into actingCredit: PAFury claimed that he’s the next James BondCredit: Instagram @tysonfuryWood you believe it?Tiger Woods’ injury problems seem to be never-ending and surgery on a ruptured Achilles in March has ruled him out of all four majors this season.But the golfing legend managed to put a lighthearted spin on his latest injury less than two weeks out from The Masters.Woods claimed he had undergone a miracle recovery and would be able to tee up at Augusta next Thursday.He wrote on X: “I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week!”Can’t wait! See y’all on the course.”Fans desperate to see one of the sporting greats return to golf’s most prestigious competition were over the moon with the announcement, only to have their excitement ripped away by a follow-up post.Just six minutes later, Woods added: “P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)”.Devastated fans labelled Woods’ prank as “the meanest thing that has ever been done on the internet”.Maybe this one went a little too far, Tiger.Tiger Woods teased golf fans around the world with a hilarious April Fool’s prankCredit: GettyGunner make you angryStat experts Opta are normally the go-to outlet for every fact and figure you could possible want in football.But on April 1, they decided to swap the facts for fibs with a cheeky prank that left Arsenal fans fuming.The stat gurus’ X account wrote: “62% – Arsenal have been given the benefit of the doubt and awarded the highest percentage of 50-50 decisions of any team in the Premier League this season. Evens.”It’s safe to say Arsenal fans were less than impressed with the joke, having seen their team handed five red cards in the league this season – more than any other team.One fumed: “How did you quantify a 50-50 decision ? That’s an opinion based argument.”While another added: “These stats getting out or hand. PLS TELL ME WHO TF DECIDES WHAT A 50-50 is??”.Opta also joked that Liverpool ace Darwin Nunez was too good with another immeasurable stat.Posting: “14 – Darwin Nunez has missed more chances where he’s struck the ball too well than any other player in the top flight this season. Connection.”Opta sent Arsenal fans into meltdown with a fake factArsenal have received more red cards than any other Premier League team this seasonCredit: GettyPhil ‘The Tower’ Taylor Darts fans have been eagerly awaiting a proposed match-up between Luke Littler and Phil Taylor since darts sponsor Target teased a face-off back in February.And today they were finally treated to a hotly anticipated match… of JENGA.All hopes of a master vs apprentice battle at the oche came tumbling down and instead it was a friendly game of Jenga.Read More on The SunAlthough, if you’re interested as to who is the better Jenga player – it turns out it’s 18-year-old Littler.The match took three minutes and 40 seconds to decide, with Taylor, 54, eventually seeing the tower tumble as he tried to take out a block near the bottom.Phil Taylor and Luke Littler finally faced off in a matchCredit: Target DartsIt happened to be a match of Jenga instead of dartsCredit: Target Darts More

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      Newcastle star Dan Burn sings along to Luke Littler’s walk-on as he risks wrath of Premier League Darts star

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      NEWCASTLE hero Dan Burn danced to a surprising new Toon as he helped whip fans into a frenzy at Premier League Darts Night 8.The Carabao Cup winner and new England star sung along to LUKE LITTLER’S walk-on tune – and also videoed the world champion.Dan Burn acted like any other darts fan at Newcastle’s Utilita ArenaLuke Littler took booing from the crowd in his strideGeorgie Chris Dobey seemed awed by his reception as he walked out to to a new tune – an entrance song by his beloved NewcastleManchester United supporter Littler was booed by by the crowd as he strode out to the oche at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena.One reason might be that local lad Chris Dobey, one of the eight Prem competitors, is a big darts favourite on Tyneside.And Bedlington ace Dobey was boosted beforehand after hearing Newcastle players would be there to roar him on – just like he did for the Toon against Liverpool at Wembley as they ended their trophy drought. But Burn showed he appreciates class and charisma wherever it comes from.READ MORE IN DARTSThe 32-year-old, who is himself from Northumberland, had fun getting behind the Nuke in the opening match of the night.The towering defender was a distinctive sight as he jigged away as the 18-year-old came out.And Burn looked just like any other excited darts fan as he smiled broadly while appearing to take a video of the scene on his phone.Littler went on to destroy Stephen Bunting 6-0 – averaging 110 and in fact finishing it all off with a checkout of the same score.Most read in DartsFans gave Dobey incredible backing, with Newcastle’s black and white colours everywhere to be seenHome favourite Dobey battled well but lost 6-3 to Luke HumphriesBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThat put the Prem winner into the semi-finals on the night.Meanwhile, Geordie hopeful Dobey was on a high simply to compete on ‘home’ turf.Luke Littler brutally BOOED at Premier League Darts in Newcastle but has perfect responseHe went into his clash with World No 1 Luke Humphries saying: “I’m delighted to get this opportunity again.”Not many people can say they can play in front of a home crowd, and this will be the third time I’ve done so.”So yeah, it’s a massive occasion, and yeah, I’m looking forward to it.”Dobey even walked out to a different tune of his own – albeit a Magpies song.But although he performed pretty well, Humphries was too strong – clinching a 6-3 victory. More

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      ‘They should talk to Luke Littler’ – Man Utd legend says squad should turn to darts teenager for advice

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Jaap Stam believes that the Red Devils’ current crop should talk to Luke Littler about handling pressure.Ruben Amorim’s side have endured an awful season and sit 13th in the Premier League.Luke Littler continues to go from strength to strengthCredit: RexMan Utd have endured a difficult seasonCredit: RexLittler, meanwhile, has continued to thrive since bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old at the World Darts Championship in December 2023.After being beaten in the Ally Pally final on that occasion, the darts wonderkid went one better to become world champion earlier this year.Stam, who hails from a proud darts nation in the Netherlands, believes that United’s new young core could do with taking a leaf from Littler’s book.Chatting to Makthavare, the former centre-back, 52, said: “I’ve been so impressed with how Luke Littler has been performing, he is doing such an amazing job at a young age and I spoke to him at Old Trafford last season.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I told him how impressive it was that he can still perform with all the noise and the shouting behind him at tournaments, it’s so hard to have that concentration and that focus.”I think it’s different for certain personalities in how you approach certain situations and how you deal with that, Luke’s been doing a great job at that.”For young footballers who are going from the academy to the first team at a big club it can be very difficult, you have to think about all the social media attention and pressure put on these players.”I think it would be good for these young players to talk to Luke about his experience and how he handles high pressure situations.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordJaap Stam played for Man Utd between 1998 and 2001Credit: AFP”I have seen players in the past who go from the academy to the first team and then they seem to struggle.”It’s so important to have people within the club who can help that transition and make it easier for those young people to handle it and reach their potential.”Luke Littler celebrates win after his victory at Premier League night seven in Cardiff Man Utd have not lost a match in 90 minutes since their 1-0 defeat at Tottenham on February 16, although they did exit the FA Cup to Fulham on penalties during the subsequent seven-match stretch.Littler, meanwhile, has continued to thrive.On Thursday the 18-year-old claimed victory on Night Seven of the 2025 Darts Premier League in Cardiff.Luke the Nuke will face winless Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals on Night Eight in Newcastle next Thursday. More

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      England star spotted at darts in Luke Littler shirt holding up bizarre message to his Premier League manager

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      ENGLAND star Lewis Dunk was spotted holding up a bizarre sign as he cheered on Luke Littler last night.The 18-year-old sensation beat Chris Dobey, Michael van Gerwen and Nathan Aspinall en route to Premier League Darts victory yesterday.Lewis Dunk was seen holding up a sign about his manager Fabian HurzelerCredit: XThe defender was also spotted by a fan holding beerCredit: XLuke Littler won last night’s event at the Brighton CentreCredit: PAThe action on night five of the competition came from Brighton and their club captain Dunk was pictured in the crowd.Dunk was seen holding a pint of beer while wearing a replica of Littler’s trademark purple shirt.Sky Sports cameras cut to him in the stands and the defender was seen holding up a hand-written sign.It had Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s name scribbled on it with the words “in” and “out” crossed out several times.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans found it hilarious, with one saying: “Dunk with this sign cracked me up.”Another added: “Having a great time by the looks of it.”A third reacted: “Why is Lewis Dunk at the darts with a Hurzeler Out/in sign?????”Dunk is currently out injured and has not featured in the Seagulls’ last four games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 33-year-old has been capped six times by England and was part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euros last summer.Brighton face Fulham tomorrow and Dunk will reportedly miss out again due to injury.Luke Littler reveals ‘pint was thrown at Nathan Aspinall’ as Premier League Darts is marred by ‘crazy’ crowd incident He is not the only Premier League player to have been spotted at the darts after Tottenham pair James Maddison and Brennan Johnson were seen at Ally Pally for the World Championships just hours after drawing 2-2 to Wolves in December.Dunk’s sign was aimed at manager Fabian HurzelerCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I knew you was thinking about me,’ says Luke Littler as James Maddison sends Man Utd fan apology

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      JAMES MADDISON sent pal Luke Littler a tongue-in-cheek apology after scoring Tottenham’s winner against the darts star’s beloved Manchester United.The midfielder, 28, was making his return to action following three weeks out with a calf injury.James Maddison performed his darts throw celebrationCredit: GettyLuke Littler is a boyhood Man Utd fanCredit: GettyLittler re-posted James Maddison’s Instagram storyHe made it a comeback to remember, scoring in the 13th minute to earn Spurs an important 1-0 win.After scoring, Maddison performed his trademark “throwing a dart” celebration.He then made a shushing gesture, potentially directed at Roy Keane following the Irishman’s comments about him earlier in the week.After the game, Maddison posted a picture of his darts celebration his Instagram story.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe captioned it: “Sorry son @lukethenukelittler”.Littler, 18, subsequently re-posted the image to his own story, writing: “I knew u was thinking about me.”The pair’s friendship dates back to Littler’s run to the World Darts Championship final as a 16-year-old last year.After the Warrington wonderkid reached the quarter-finals, Maddison invited him to a Spurs match.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMaddison, 28, also shushed towards TV camerasCredit: GettyLittler sat in the England international’s plush box at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs beat Bournemouth 3-1 in December 2023.A fortnight later, he met Sir Alex Ferguson and Bruno Fernandes as he attended Man Utd’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford.Man Utd player ratings vs Tottenham: Hojlund arguably worst No9 in club’s history as Dorgu has nightmare debutIn September, Littler was cheekily trolled by Spurs’ social media team after the North Londoners defeated United 3-0 at Old Trafford.Posting a screenshot of Littler following their official account, they wrote: “You finally seen the light @LukeTheNuke180?”During the week, Man Utd icon Keane said Maddison “got relegated with Leicester and he’ll get relegated with Spurs”.After netting the winner and performing a shushing celebration, Maddison told Sky Sports: “There was a little bit of outside noise this week.”People will have their opinions, but I wanted to do my talking on the pitch. I hope there is a certain few that enjoyed me being the match-winner today.”Keane had also asked: “People say Maddison’s the man. When is he going to step up to the plate?”READ MORE SUN STORIESMaddison’s goal on Sunday was his ninth in 23 Premier League appearances this season.In total he has scored 10 and laid on six assists in all competitions during Spurs’ difficult season. More

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      Luke Littler sits ringside for Catterall vs Barboza in Manchester… after trying some of undercard fighter’s snacks

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      DARTS superstar Luke Littler was a special guest at ringside in Manchester for Jack Catterall’s fight against Arnold Barboza Jr.The teenage sensation became the youngest world champion in darts history after clinching the title aged 17 in January. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn with Luke LittlerCredit: GettyLittler enjoyed a backstage snack after meeting undercard fighter Conner TudsburyNow the 18-year-old is enjoying life as a household name.And he sat ringside with promoter Eddie Hearn at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena to watch the boxing. He was even captured backstage trying some of Conner Tudsbury’s post-fight snacks before the boxer won his professional debut.Manchester City’s John Stones – following the Premier League champions 4-0 win over Newcastle – was also in attendance. READ MORE IN BOXINGLittler beat the great Michael van Gerwen to become champ but suffered a dip in form in the aftermath. He was beaten in Bahrain and Amsterdam before bailing out of the Players Championship in the Last 32. But he bounced back with victory over friend Luke Humphries to get off the mark in the Premier League. And the Nuke told Sky Sports: “It was a weird final.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWe both weren’t playing well. Now and then I looked up at the screen and we were both on a 90 average. “The crowd got involved. When Luke went 5-4 up, I thought just break him and I did well to hit an 11-darter. That was crucial.“Getting past Rob, the comeback was unbelievable. I felt really confident against Michael and the final was a weird, weird game.”Luke Littler says ‘he wanted to put it right’ beating Luke Humphries More

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      Scottish Premiership star spotted calling for his manager to be SACKED as he turns up at Glasgow Premier League darts

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      A CHEEKY Scottish Premiership star called for his manager to be SACKED when he was spotted making a surprise appearance at the Premier League darts.A number of footballers were in attendance at the bash at the OVO Hydro including St Johnstone’s former Rangers star Nicky Clark and Celtic hero Arne Engels.Zach Hemming at Celtic ParkCredit: Kenny RamsaySt Mirren’s Zach Hemmings holds up a sign which reads ‘Robbo out!!!’ at the dartsCredit: SNSBut one man who went even further than that was St Mirren goalkeeper Zach Hemming, who livened up his evening by holding a handwritten ‘Robbo Out!!’ sign at the camera.That’s a lighthearted swipe at his gaffer Stephen Robinson, who has performed miracles with the Paisley side in recent seasons. Hemming, 24, was a big part of the side which finished fifth last season, making 33 appearances on a loan spell from Middlesbrough.While he spent the first half of this season at League One side Leyton Orient, he returned to his parent club on 1 January with manager Robinson keen to make the deal permanent.Robinson said at the time: “He was very successful last season and we will be in discussions with Middlesbrough as we look at the potential of making it permanent at the end of the season.”There was no shortage of drama on the night with World Champion Luke Litter on the brink of DEFEAT at the quarter-final stage as he found himself 5-1 down to 2018 world champion Rob Cross.But the 18-year-old arrows sensation fought back to win and in the semi-final he beat Michael van Gerwen 6-2 in a rematch of their World Championship final clash.That set up another match up between world number one Humphries and number two Littler – and it was Littler who pocketed the £10,000 prize with a little help from an 170 finish.Most read in FootballLittler remarked on the standard of play in the final between him and Humphries: “It was a weird final. St Mirren fans try to rush away end vs Dundee United”We both weren’t playing well.”Now and again I look up at the screen and we’re on a 90 average. The crowd got involved.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More