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      Wayne Rooney will consider QUITTING Derby if they are relegated to League One before season starts

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      WAYNE ROONEY will consider quitting as Derby manager if the club are relegated to League One.Derby have been fined £100,000 after an independent panel found they wrongly valued players.
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      Wayne Rooney could walk away from Pride Park if Derby are sent down into League OneCredit: Rex
      But the EFL refused to rule out a points deduction which would relegate them.
      Yesterday, the EFL published next season’s fixture lists which have the Rams and Wycombe interchangeable between the Championship and League One.
      The disciplinary process has still not been completed.
      Rooney has told friends he may walk if the Rams are dropped down.
      The ex-England captain has two years left on his £90,000-a-week contract,
      And that could prove hard for the club to meet given the financial implications of entering the third tier.
      SunSport also understands Rooney, 35, has concerns that the project of leading cash-strapped Rams in League One would not be the best fit for his fledgling dugout career.

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      The former Manchester United star replaced the sacked Phillip Cocu last November.
      He kept Derby up by a point on the final day — amid issues with the payment of wages and a collapsed takeover.
      The Rams, who also face a transfer embargo, said: “The club disputes that a points deduction is appropriate and disputes that it is lawful for the EFL to seek to impose one retrospectively.”
      Derby thought they secured their status in the Championship on the final day of the seasonCredit: Getty
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      EFL release two fixtures lists for Derby in Championship and League One as relegation threat looms over financial issues

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      DERBY COUNTY have been handed an ‘interchangeable’ fixture list as the Championship side STILL face the threat of relegation to League One. It means they’ve been lined up for games in BOTH divisions.
      Wayne Rooney’s Derby could still be relegated to League OneCredit: Alamy
      Derby avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, finishing one point above Wycombe.
      But their survival was achieved under the cloud of financial irregularities.
      Wayne Rooney’s Rams were handed a £100,000 fine following an investigation.
      However, that punishment could extend to a points deduction on last season’s total, pending the outcome of an appeal.
      Last month, the EFL won an appeal to have a disciplinary commission against Derby before an independent body opted to hand out a fine instead of a points deduction.
      That decision can still be appealed by the EFL meaning the possibility of a points deduction remains.
      Sheffield Wednesday were handed a 12-point deduction last year for breaking spending rules.
      That was later reduced to six and Wycombe will argue that Derby deserve similar treatment.
      In that scenario, Derby’s fixture list will be interchangeable with League One side Wycombe.

      An EFL statement said: “The EFL can confirm that it has developed an interchangeable fixture list for Derby County and Wycombe Wanderers, while the disciplinary process is finalised.
      “The fixture list for both the Championship and League One will be published in full based on the 2020/21 final standings, pending any appeals relating to this decision.”
      Derby will currently host Huddersfield in their opening Championship fixture while Wycombe take on Accrington Stanley in League One.
      Both league’s get started on the weekend of August 7, meaning there is just over six weeks to resolve Derby’s future.
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      Heartwarming moment Gianluigi Buffon sends video message to brave Crewe Alexandra Under-12s keeper suffering from cancer

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      JUVENTUS legend Gianluigi Buffon invited a Crewe academy player to watch a match with him as he undergoes treatment for cancer.Ashton Hulme was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in January.
      Ashton Hulme received a video message from Gianluigi BuffonCredit: Twitter @crewealexfc
      The youngster, who has a form of bone cancer, received a signed shirtCredit: Twitter @crewealexfc
      Buffon invited Ashton to a Juventus game once he is able to travelCredit: Twitter @crewealexfc
      The family of the Under-12s goalkeeper are raising money for his treatment and Italian hero Buffon – who has just completed a free transfer back to boyhood club Parma – has leant a helping hand.
      The 43-year-old sent in a video message of support to young Ashton and offered him a trip to Juventus when possible.
      He said: “Hi Ashton, I’m Gigi Buffon and I want to send you a big hug.
      “And I want to tell you that when this ugly pandemic is over, Juventus and I will invite you to Juventus Stadium to watch a match togther.
      “And remember, I cheer for you. Ciao ciao!”
      Ashton, who began chemotherapy in January, was shown Buffon’s message in a clip posted on Crewe’s social media pages.
      The youngster appeared taken aback at the video and later posed with a signed shirt of the goalkeeper’s.
      At the announcement of Ashton’s diagnosis in January, Crewe academy manager Aidan Callan said: “This news about Ashton has completely devastated everyone here at the club.

      “Ashton is not only a talented young goalkeeper, but more importantly a brilliant young lad full of personality, energy, politeness and is extremely well liked by everyone here at the Academy.
      “Ashton has the support of an amazing family, great friends and I know from the messages received this week, everyone is behind him.
      “We will be there for him every step of the way, doing anything we can. The football family is really pulling together for Ashton and his family.”
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      Scott Parker ready to quit Fulham this week as Bournemouth look set to make him new boss and replace Woodgate

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      FULHAM boss Scott Parker is eyeing a move to Bournemouth – but the Cottagers are holding out for compensation.The Cherries have made Parker their No1 target to take over from the departing Jonathan Woodgate.
      Jonathan Woodgate is poised to depart Bournemouth after failing to get them promotedCredit: Getty
      Fulham gaffer Scott Parker is understood to be close to linking up with the CherriesCredit: PA
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month how Parker was being lined up as Woodgate’s replacement.
      And now Bournemouth are just thought to be waiting for the 40-year-old to become available, anticipating that he will come to a mutual agreement with Fulham over his departure.
      Parker has been in talks over his future with the Cottagers hierarchy – with whom he has had a fractious relationship – following relegation and there is a growing expectation he will leave.
      Yet Fulham are adamant they will not let their manager, who still has two years left on his £3million-a-year contract, go on the cheap.
      They rate Parker highly and see his previous experience of guiding Fulham out of the Championship as key to their bid to return to the top-flight at the first attempt.
      Bournemouth are long-term admirers of the former England star and were hopeful of appointing him last summer, had Fulham failed to win promotion via the play-offs.
      But the Cottagers did triumph at Wembley and Parker stayed, overseeing a Premier League campaign which ended in relegation.
      Despite the drop, Parker earned praise for making the West Londoners hard to beat and easy on the eye – at least in the middle part of the season – and all on a shoe-string budget.
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      Fulham finished in 18th spot – nine points off safety – after winning just five out of their 38 Premier League games.
      Woodgate joined the Cherries in February on a deal until the end of the season, but lost in the play-off semi-finals to eventual winners Brentford.
      The former Tottenham and Real Madrid centre-back is yet to formally leave his role in the South Coast.
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      Blackburn striker Ben Brereton, born in Stoke, makes shock CHILE debut against Messi’s Argentina after shock call-up

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      BLACKBURN ace Ben Brereton made his CHILE debut on Monday – against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The Stoke-born forward, 22, qualifies for the South American nation through his mother who was born there.
      Ben Brereton went up against Argentina legend Lionel Messi in the Copa AmericaCredit: Getty
      He made his senior debut for Chile on Monday night and came on for the final 13 minutesCredit: AFP
      Brereton represented England at Under-20 level but has been on La Roja’s radar since the end of last year.
      He produced his best season to date with seven goals and five assists for Rovers this term.
      That saw him rewarded by being named in Martin Lasarte’s squad for their June World Cup qualifiers and then Copa America.
      Then he got his first taste of senior international football when he replaced Eduardo Vargas on 77 minutes in their Copa clash with Argentina.
      Brereton led the line as the central striker for the closing stages and put himself about with some surging runs to stretch the opposition defence late on.
      Messi opened the scoring with a vintage free-kick before Vargas equalised, heading in the rebound when Arturo Vidal’s penalty was saved.
      Brereton is part of the squad alongside former Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez who has a staggering 46 goals in 138 games for his nation.
      Well known stars Claudio Bravo, Arturo Vidal and Gary Medel are also part of the current set-up.
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      The coastal nation sit seventh in the South American qualifying group for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Lasarte’s side are 12 points behind group leaders Brazil after another 1-1 draw with Argentina earlier in June.
      But after two unused substitute appearances for that one and then against Bolivia, the former Nottingham Forest star followed in the footsteps of legends Ivan Zamarano and Marcelo Salas with his Copa America bow in Rio.
      Chile – who won the tournament in 2015 and 2016 – also face Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay in the group stage.
      Blackburn finished 15th in this season’s Championship.
      The former Premier League winners beat Birmingham 5-2 on the final day.
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      The striker enjoyed a fine season with Blackburn which led to the surprise call-upCredit: Simon Whitehead/News Images
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      Fire breaks out next to Southend United’s Roots Hall stadium with large amounts of AstroTurf ablaze

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      FOUR ENGINES are battling a blaze near to Southend United’s Roots Hall stadium.Pictures from the scene show a huge cloud of black smoke coming from a building on Roots Hall Avenue.

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      A blaze has broken out within the vicinity of Southend United’s stadiumCredit: @@YourSouthend/twitter
      Four fire engines were on the scene battling the blazeCredit: @@YourSouthend/twitter
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      It remains unclear whether any damage has been caused to the football stadium itself.
      Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that the fire began at 5:45pm and happened at a commerical premises near Victoria Avenue.
      A spokesman said: “Firefighters have been called to reports of a fire at a premises in Victoria Avenue, Southend this evening.
      “Please avoid the area. If you live nearby, keep windows and doors closed.”
      Residents close to the club, who were relegated from League Two to the National League last month, have reported seeing the smoke high up into the air from miles away.
      People have been uploading pictures from the scene.
      And they appear to show a mountain of waste on fire at the site.
      Echo news say ‘the fire is centred on the corner of the car park near the South Stand of Roots Hall’.
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      A further statement confirmed: “Firefighters have reported that a large quantity of AstroTurf is alight, which is creating a significant amount of smoke. 
      “Crews are working hard to prevent the spread of the fire.”
      Echo news reporter Chris Phillips shared the below video from the scene:

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      Ex-Man Utd striker James Wilson signs for Port Vale on free transfer after being let go by Salford

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      FORMER Manchester United striker James Wilson has signed for Port Vale.The forward spent last season at League Two Salford City – who are owned by the Class of ‘92.

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      Former Man Utd striker James Wilson has signed a two-year contract at Port ValeCredit: PAWIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!

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      Wilson, 25, found the net seven times for the Ammies but was released after they missed out on promotion.
      Now he will be hoping to go one better by firing Port Vale into the third tier over the coming 12 months.
      The Valiants confirmed his arrival on Monday, announcing the ace had penned a two-year contract.
      Boss Darrell Clarke told the club’s website: “I’m absolutely delighted that we have managed to bring in James.
      “His pedigree is fantastic and I’m sure he will prove a great attacking threat for us next season.
      “He scored seven league goals last season for Salford and played in a wide position in quite a few of those games.
      “He certainly has the potential to score more goals when leading the line.”
      Wilson burst onto the scene at Old Trafford in 2014 when he netted twice on his Premier League debut against Hull City under Ryan Giggs.
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      He went on to make a further 19 appearances at United but struggled to make an impact during Louis van Gaal’s Red Devils tenure.
      Championship loans at Brighton, Derby and Sheffield United followed his initial breakthrough at United, but goals didn’t flow for the diminutive former England youth international.
      Another loan spell north of the border at Aberdeen followed, with the move to the Dons being made permanent in 2019.
      Wilson signed a two-year contract at Pittodrie, but only started seven league matches before he returned to the Greater Manchester area to try and kickstart his career at Salford in 2020.

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      Bournemouth star Jefferson Lerma banned for six games and fined £40k for ‘BITING’ Sheff Weds’ Josh Windass

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      BOURNEMOUTH star Jefferson Lerma has been banned for six games for allegedly biting Sheffield Wednesday ace Josh Windass.The midfielder has also been slapped with a £40,000 fine for the incident which occurred in the Cherries’ 1-0 defeat to the Owls back in November.
      Jefferson Lerma has been banned for six games for allegedly biting Josh WindassCredit: PA
      The disciplinary breach, which contravenes FA Rule E3, is said to have occurred in the 83rd minute at Hillsborough.
      A statement from the FA read: “The midfielder denied that his behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the match constituted violent conduct.
      “In independent Regulatory Commission found the breach of FA Rule E3 proven after considering evidence during a hearing.”
      Lerma – who featured in both legs of Bournemouth’s play-off defeat to Brentford – was first charged back in December.
      The Cherries have since responded to the FA’s verdict and insisted the Colombian “is currently considering his options regarding an appeal”.
      A statement from the club said: “AFC Bournemouth are surprised and disappointed at the outcome of the Football Association independent Regulatory Commission’s decision to uphold a charge against and ban Jefferson Lerma for six games and fine him £40,000.
      “The sanction relates to an allegation that Lerma bit Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass in the Sky Bet Championship fixture between the clubs on 3rd November 2020.
      Expert evidence was also presented to the commission suggesting that Jefferson was most unlikely to have intentionally bitten Mr WindassBournemouth
      “Since the start of this unnecessarily long process, Jefferson has strenuously denied the charge and has been fully supported by the club in doing so. Both the club and player have fully cooperated with the FA throughout.
      “As stated in the commission’s written reasons, the video footage of the incident between the players was ‘not conclusive’.
      “In addition, there was no photographic evidence of any bite mark and Mr Windass – who is described as an ‘unappealing witness’ who ‘gave every impression of simply not caring’ – did not seek or receive any medical attention or treatment.
      “Expert evidence was also presented to the commission suggesting that Jefferson was most unlikely to have intentionally bitten Mr Windass, but this appears to have been rejected without due consideration.
      “The club believes there was a lack of clear and compelling evidence in finding the charge against Jefferson proven, and the player is currently considering his options regarding an appeal.
      “The club will make no further comment at this time.”
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