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      EFL clash postponed AGAIN as Storm Kathleen batters Britain with strong winds and rain

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      BARROW have announced their clash with Bradford has been called off AGAIN due to a waterlogged pitch.The League Two game was originally scheduled to take place on February 24 but was axed just one hour before kick-off due to the state of the pitch.Barrow have confirmed the fixture has been postponed for a second timeCredit: GettyStorm Kathleen has caused dangerously strong winds and flooding in BritainCredit: The SunIt was rescheduled for 7.45pm on Tuesday evening, but has succumbed to the weather again as Storm Kathleen wreaks havoc. The postponement was confirmed following an 11am pitch inspection.A statement from Barrow read: “Unfortunately following a pitch inspection at the SO Legal Stadium, tonight’s match against Bradford City has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.”We will update fans as soon as possible about the rearrangement of this fixture.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBradford also revealed referee Ross Joyce had deemed the pitch “unplayable”.Reacting to the latest postponement, one social media user said: “If only the previous fixture hadn’t been abandoned unexpectedly and completely unnecessarily.”Still can’t believe that official is allowed a decision!”While another added: “If only it was played the first time when the pitch was playable…”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBarrow, who sit fifth in League Two, are seven points adrift of third-place MK Dons but with two games in hand as they chase an automatic promotion place.Stockport sit top of the table, four points clear of Wrexham having played one game fewer.I’m a storms reporter for the BBC – fans are terrified for my life but there are secret rules that keep me safeMeanwhile, Bradford are languishing down in 14th and look set to finish mid-table. More

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      Shocking moment huge brawl breaks out in the stands at Wembley between fans supporting same team

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      POLICE have launched an investigation after a huge brawl broke out in the stands during Sunday’s EFL Trophy final at Wembley.A number of fans situated in level five of the Peterborough end were involved in a melee.A fight broke out in the Peterborough end at WembleyChaos ensued while the match was in progressIn a video circulating online, a number of individuals could be seen throwing punches and clinching while action unfolded on the pitch.At one point a man was even wrestled to the ground, falling two rows in the process.Four stewards could be seen trying to take control of the scene.Bizarrely, Peterborough scored during the ruckus, with some surrounding fans seemingly torn between celebrating the goal and watching the drama unfolding in the stands.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the incident and have appealed for witnessed to come forward.A statement read: “Police were notified of a fight at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 7 April, during the EFL Trophy Final between Peterborough and Wycombe.”Officers are also aware of social media footage.”There were no injuries reported.Most read in EFL”Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1307/7APR.”There have been no arrests.”Sir Alex Ferguson misses Man Utd vs Liverpool for lower league clash as he’s spotted live on Sky SportsPeterborough’s first goal was scored by captain Harrison Burrows in the 85th minute.Wycombe equalised just four minutes later before Burrows, who spoke exclusively to SunSport ahead of the game, bagged his side’s winner in stoppage time.Sir Alex Ferguson was in attendance, with his son Darren once again in the Peterborough hotseat.Fergie Jr has been Posh boss four times, and most recently returned in January last year.Peterborough are chasing promotion to the Championship and have six games remaining in League One.They currently sit in fourth place, eight points off the automatic promotion spots with two games in hand.Harrison Burrows clutches the trophy alongside manager Darren FergusonCredit: RexProud Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates with his sonCredit: Rex More

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      Newcastle lead transfer chase for EFL wonderkid who can run 100m just 1.4 seconds slower than Usain Bolt’s world record

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      NEWCASTLE lead the Premier League chase for Peterborough winger Ricky-Jade Jones.Top scouts will watch Jones at Wembley in the EFL Trophy final against Wycombe.Peterborough ace Ricky Jade Jones (left) is wanted by NewcastleCredit: AlamyThe lightning-quick forward, 21, has scored 11 goals and provided five assists this season.Jones has been on the radar of bigger clubs since making his first-team debut aged 16.He runs 100 metres in 10.9 seconds and has added intelligent pressing and high work-rate to his game as he has matured.Usain Bolt holds the world-record for the 100m after running it in 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Athletics Championship.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewcastle are among the top-flight clubs now forced to be creative with their recruitment in response to tough new financial regulations.And Jones is regarded as one of the stars of the lower leagues.He has just over one year left on his current contract.Posh director of football Barry Fry will seek £2million.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJones’ impressive displays have helped Peterborough close in on silverware and stay in the hunt for promotion to the Championship.Darren Ferguson’s, son of legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex, side are fourth in League One and look set to battle it out in the play-offs.Steve Bruce declares interest in shock international job as ex-Newcastle boss, 63, says ‘they have a hell of a team’WHAT IS FFP?SunSport’s Martin Lipton breaks down what it is all about…

      FFP – or Financial Fair Play – is a concept originally introduced by Uefa in 2009, officially to prevent clubs from spending money they could not afford.
      Yet many critics have rounded on the system, accusing it of being a protective instrument, drafted by the so-called “legacy clubs” to prevent insurgent and wealthier clubs from buying their way onto the top table.
      The Premier League introduced its own FFP regulations which came into effect for the 2013-14 season and which, while less stringent than Uefa regulations, they do impact on club spending.
      Under the current Prem “Profitability and Sustainability” regulations, clubs who are constant members of the top flight for a three-year period are allowed total losses of £105m over those three campaigns.
      But it is not as simple as totting up outlay and income.
      The biggest outlay, of course, is transfer fees. The 20 Prem clubs spent a total of around £2.4bn in last summer’s transfer window.
      Yet that does not mean they “spent” that money as far as the Prem rules are concerned.
      Transfer fees are “amortised” over the length of the contract, so, for example, a £100m fee for a player who signs a five-year deal is amortised at a cost of £20m per season for each of those five campaigns. More

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      Huge League One title clash STOPPED after fox invades pitch and scampers round the box

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      A FOX halted Portsmouth’s League One top-two clash with Derby.Fans were stunned as the intruder emerged from nowhere to delay the game as County led 2-1 at Fratton Park in a thrilling 2-2 draw.The fox thwarted attempts to grab itCredit: PAJoe Ward struck twice for Derby before the Fox intervenedCredit: PAThe fox was too fast as it whipped across the boxCredit: PAThe Fox held up the Rams as it showed the fastest two pairs of legs on the pitch – racing from the penalty box to the corner flag.Players from both sides could only stand and watch before the unexpected invader was finally cleared from the pitch.Many observers pointed out that the Foxes – Leicester – had been playing 24 hours earlier.And one jobsworth fan warned the animal on X: “You can’t run there mate.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBut other viewers noted the poor condition of the fox’s fur.”Poor thing needs a vet,” commented one fan.The match resumed with leaders Portsmouth desperately searching for an equaliser.Derby winger Joe Ward had struck twice in 12 minutes before the break, with Pompey frontman Abu Mamara netting inbetween.Most read in EFLAnd after a fox on the pitch it was Moxon on his best best shooting form who brilliantly earned a draw.Namely, it was sub Owen Moxon who thumped a stunner on 77 minutes to restore Portsmouth’s five-point advantage at the top.However, Derby are still four points clear of third-placed Bolton.Sky Sports Soccer Saturday crew burst out laughing after mascot’s hilarious reaction to being shoved in EFL clash More

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      EFL clash POSTPONED just 90 minutes before kick-off as fuming fans rage ‘surely this is an April Fool’s joke’

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      MANSFIELD’S League Two clash with Accrington Stanley has been postponed.Fans were left furious when the match was called off just 90 minutes before it had been set to go ahead at 3pm.Mansfield’s pitch was deemed unplayableCredit: – pic by : Richard ParkesThe match was postponed 90 minutes before kick-offCredit: PARefs waited until afternoon to call the game offCredit: PAFans had already congregated at Field MillCredit: PATravelling Stanley supporters will have already been well on their way to the game when news filtered through at 1:30pm.Accrington to Mansfield takes a minimum two hours to drive.Confirming the decision, Mansfield wrote on social media: “Mansfield Town expresses its disappointment in announcing that today’s Sky Bet League Two encounter at home to Accrington Stanley has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.”The match referee deemed the pitch unplayable following a routine inspection of the playing surface.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccrington added in their own statement: “Having conducted a pitch inspection, the match referee has deemed that the One Call Stadium playing surface is unplayable.”One disbelieving Stanley fan wrote on social media: “Good one.. April Fools’ day ends at 12….”Although a second joked: “Oh well… at least we won’t get beaten today!”Other were furious, with a third commenting: “90 mins before kick off? Absolute joke.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd a fourth reasonably suggested: “Could have said something this morning about possible pitch inspection and let people make a decision on whether to travel or not…”Another blasted: “Should be deducted points for that.”Mansfield went into the day second in the table, a point behind leaders Stockport.Stanley, meanwhile, are having a miserable campaign, sitting 18th in League Two.The postponement came hours before a non-league clash between Weymouth and Yeovil was abandoned because of a fan emergency in the crowd.An air ambulance landed on the pitch to assist the supporter. More

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      I’m a former EFL star who retired at 25 to make my way in TV – I’ve produced Love Island and dated Holly Valance

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      FORMER Brighton forward Jonny Dixon has gone on to produce Love Island and date actress and singer Holly Valance.The Spanish-born attacker retired from football at the age of 25 as he sought out his dream career in the entertainment industry.Jonny Dixon retired from football at the age of just 25Credit: GettyHe played for Wycombe, Aldershot, Brighton, Grays and EastleighCredit: PADixon reportedly dated Australian actress and singer Holly ValanceCredit: GettyIt was a shock decision which came just one year after he joined Brighton from Aldershot for £55,000 in 2008.But he quickly began to make a name for himself in Hollywood.And in August 2009 he was spotted in Los Angeles with Australian actress and singer Valance, 40.While their reported romance did not last long, Dixon’s career in TV and film was only just beginning.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlongside running a music management business, which he had kept going since 19 when he was still playing football, he has gone on to produce a host of well-known shows.They include Come Dine with Me, Jodie Marsh on Mail Order Brides, Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents, Don’t Tell the Bride and The Valleys.But perhaps the most successful programme he has been a part of was the third series of Love Island.Dixon worked behind the scenes for the edition which earned 2.52million viewers per episode.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat was an increase of more than one million from series two.And in 2019 he revealed why he ditched football for the entertainment business.Football icons’ strange hobbiesHe told Football365: “It came to a point at Brighton where it just felt like I wasn’t happy in what I was doing, I wasn’t really given a chance by the manager at the time and it just felt like there was something else for me.”I didn’t know what it would be but I knew I wasn’t happy and when you’re not happy doing what you do then you’re not happy with life, whatever job you do.”So for me, I decided it was time to move on and try to do something else.” More

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      Barnsley star Mael de Gevigney scores ‘goal of the day’ but his side still manage to lose 2-0 to dent promotion chances

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      BARNSLEY star Mael de Gevigney endured a moment to forget during his side’s Good Friday clash with Cambridge.The promotion-chasing Tykes hosted the relegation-threatened U’s in a match with huge repercussions for both sides at Oakwell.By heck, de Gevigney with a smart finish, unfortunate for him it’s at the wrong end as the back pass wrong foots Roberts. Not much created by either side in this first quarter. Barnsley 0-1 Cambridge pic.twitter.com/mSJK6UCbEW— Chris Mann (@The_Mannster) March 29, 2024

      Mael de Gevigney attempted to play the ball back to his goalkeeperCredit: iFollowLiam Roberts was unable to control the wayward passCredit: iFollowThe ball ended up fizzing into the back of the netCredit: iFollowDespite going into the game as favourites, Barnsley got off to a nightmare start.After successfully winning the ball back on 13 minutes, centre-back De Gevigney turned back to face his own goal.He attempted to pass the ball to keeper Liam Roberts, only to get it badly wrong.To De Gevigney’s horror, his backpass fizzed beyond Roberts, who could not control it, and into the back of the net.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Frenchman’s fellow defender Jamie McCart was left with his head in his hands after witnessing the unfortunate own goal.Barnsley dominated possession, but could not find a route back into the game.And their defeat was confirmed 18 minutes from time, when Gassan Ahadme added a second for Cambridge.The surprise result saw fifth-placed Barnsley fail to narrow the gap on the teams above them.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey are now 10 points behind second-placed Derby, albeit with two games in hand.Cambridge, meanwhile, moved three points away from the dreaded drop zone with their impressive triumph.Alan Pardew calls out the EFL amid controversial situation at Reading football clubUnfortunately for De Gevigney, his nightmare moment didn’t go unnoticed online.One fan wrote: “By heck, de Gevigney with a smart finish, unfortunate for him it’s at the wrong end.”A second moaned: “Someone tell de gevigney wrong p***ing net!”While a third joked: “Great strike by the Barnsley lad / cool finish past the keeper. Goal of the Day…”Another added: “Mael de Gevigney with an Easter gift for Cambridge United.”After the game, disappointed Barnsley boss Neill Collins said: “For all that I felt we should have won the game today, I think there’s still definitely signs that we need more.”We need more from everyone. Individual performances maybe haven’t been at the level that they have been previously today.”So there’s going to be opportunities for people between now and the end of the season, who want to take the spot.”Just because you’ve played really well up to this point, we’re at the point where you need to be in form, so the competition for spots is going to be tough.”De Gevigney joined Barnsley from Nimes last summer.He has been a regular for Collins this term, appearing 33 times in League One and even laying on five assists from centre-back.READ MORE SUN STORIESBarnsley return to action on Monday, when they travel to Burton Albion.Cambridge, meanwhile, will host Wigan Athletic. More

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      Rivals fans offer EFL club ‘condolences’ after two horror blunders that made supporters ‘squirm’ lead to goals

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      FANS have offered their “condolences” to Notts County after they made two embarrassing blunders leading to goals.It was not a Good Friday for the Magpies as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Swindon.A poor pass back from Scott Robinson hit his own post and set up Swindon for the openerKeeper Sam Slocombe made a horror error and gifted Swindon another goalPaul Glatzel chipped it into an empty net to make it 2-0Notts County gave their League Two rivals the opening goal via a shocking pass back.Scott Robertson tried to give it to No1 Sam Slocombe and his awful ball hit his own post.It rolled out to Aaron Drinan, who converted the easy chance.Trailing by a goal Notts County gave Swindon another Easter gift with Slocombe at fault this time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs the goalkeeper tried to play out from the back, he dallied in possession on the edge of his box and was closed down by attackers.He ended up passing the ball straight to Swindon’s Paul Glatzel, who had the simple task of chipping the ball into an empty net.The horror gaffes left fans with their heads in their hands, one said: “If you don’t laugh you’ll cry.”Another added: “My condolences, that’s hard to watch.”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “Comical.”Slocombe made an infamous blunder in last season’s play-off final, conceding a penalty for a rash tackle on Andrew Dallas.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirtNotts County went on to win the game and secure promotion but fans were reminded of the error today.One supporter reacted: “It’s laughable for sure. Reoccurring mistakes. Almost makes me squirm as much as the Wembley final.”The loss to Swindon leaves Notts County 16th in the table amid pressure mounting on manager Stuart Maynard. More