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      Stevenage fan runs on pitch to confront Bradford striker Andy Cook causing League Two match to be delayed

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      A STEVENAGE fan stormed the pitch to confront Bradford striker Andy Cook during their League Two clash on Saturday.Striker Cook, 32, scored Bradford’s second goal of the game as they led 3-2 heading into the final stages at the Lamex Stadium.
      Stevenage’s Alex Gilbey, centre, dragged the supporter away after he stormed the pitchCredit: PA

      The Bradford players were left furious after the intruder went for Andy CookCredit: PA
      Gilbey blocked off the fan before he was taken away by stewardsCredit: PA
      Cook scored a penalty in Bradford’s win over StevenageCredit: PA
      And one home supporter failed to take the defeat in a civilised manner as he sprinted onto the field in the 89th minute.
      He attempted to get at Cook before Stevenage player Alex Gilbey came over to defuse the situation.
      Bradford players were also quick to swarm around the fan as he was eventually ushered off the pitch by stewards.
      There was a brief delay to the game as the perpetrator was taken away.
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      And Bradford tweeted: “89′ | Delay in getting play restarted as a home supporter runs onto the field and looks to give Andy Cook a bit, only to be stopped by Stevenage’s Michael Bostwick. 🦌 2-3 🐓”.
      The match eventually resumed as Bradford attempted to prevent a late Stevenage equaliser.
      And they were successful in doing so as Jamie Walker’s 86th-minute strike proved to be the winning goal.
      The result sees Bradford move up to eighth in the League Two table, two points adrift of the play-off places.
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      Meanwhile, Stevenage’s defeat sees them remain in second as they fall eight points behind runaway league leaders Leyton Orient.
      They have a four-point buffer over Carlisle and two games in hand.
      But just one win in four league games leaves Steve Evans’ side in danger of dropping out of the automatic promotion places. More

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      ‘Best grub to ever appear on Footy Scran’ – Fans drooling over Grimsby Town’s mouthwatering brisket sandwich and waffles

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      GRIMSBY fans have left fans drooling after a special item popped up on their food menu.The Mariners upset the odds by beating Luton in a replay to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.
      Grimsby offer a beef brisket sandwich with a scotch eggs and waffle friesCredit: Twitter / @FootyScran
      And while they are impressing on the pitch, some of their fans may be just as excited by the offerings around the ground.
      Fans online are certainly raving about the club thanks to their soy & honey beef brisket size seven sandwich.
      The name of the item is partly inspired by the fact it is the length of a size seven shoe.
      And it comes with a scotch egg and waffle fries – all for a modest £8.50.
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      Footy fans are in awe of the sandwich, with some claiming it is the best food they have seen on Footy Scran, a Twitter page dedicated to sharing the best and worst food offerings at football grounds.
      One said: “No offence to Grimsby Town FC but that’s gonna be better than the football. Incredible stuff.”
      Another added: “Might be the best grub to ever appear on here.”
      And a third wrote: “This is a shoe-in to win best footy scran of 2023 already.”
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      Another commented: “This looks absolutely scrumptious.”
      Grimsby regularly impress with their catering, though their fish finger and mushy peas hot dog left some confused. More

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      Supercomputer reveals final Championship table with Watford and Norwich facing heartbreak… but who makes play-offs?

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the final Championship table and it is bad news for Watford and Norwich.Both teams suffered Premier League relegation last season and have struggled in their efforts to secure an immediate return.
      Supercomputer BESTSiE has predicted the final Championship table
      Norwich hired David Wagner to try and boost their promotion chancesCredit: Getty
      Carlos Corberan agreed a new West Brom contract amid Leeds interestCredit: Reuters
      In fact, both teams have sacked their respective managers mid-campaign in a bid to boost their promotion chances.
      Yet a supercomputer still believes both clubs will miss out on the play-offs – by the slimmest of margins.
      The number-crunching BETSiE, run by betting expert, tip Watford to miss out on sixth place to rivals Luton by just one point.
      The Hatters made the play-offs last year but lost to Huddersfield in the semi-final.
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      However they are on course to repeat that achievement despite losing manager Nathan Jones to Southampton in November.
      Luton could be joined by three teams who failed to make the play-offs last season – West Brom, Millwall and Middlesbrough, who are predicted to finish third.
      The current top two, Burnley and Sheffield United, are expected to finish first and second respectively.
      West Brom have been resurgent under Carlos Corberan and were boosted yesterday after he penned a new contract amid speculation he was favourite for the Leeds job.
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      At the other end of the table Rotherham are predicted to finish bottom, despite not being in the relegation zone currently.
      Joining them in the drop zone are Wigan, Blackpool and Huddersfield. More

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      Peter Allen dead at 76: Leyton Orient’s record-breaking midfielder passes away as tributes pour in

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      LEYTON ORIENT’S record appearance maker Peter Allen has died aged 76.The club legend played 490 times for the club between 1965 and 1978.
      Peter Allen made 490 appearances for Leyton OrientCredit: Rex
      The midfielder, who finished his career with a brief stint at Millwall, died on Monday.
      Allen played for Tottenham as a schoolboy but was picked up by former O’s boss Dave Sexton when he was 17.
      Known for his tough-but-fair tackling, he was a regular in the Orient midfield and turned down an offer from Everton to move to Goodison Park in 1970.
      Allen was a key player in the side that came within a point of promotion to the First Division in 1974 and then reached the FA Cup semi-final four years later.
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      The versatile ace, who filled in at the back and chipped in with 29 goals, broke Arthur Wood’s record for club appearances in 1976 and had a testimonial in the same year.
      His spell at Millwall, where he was reunited with manager George Petchey, was cut short by injury aged 32.
      After retiring, Allen qualified as a solicitor and set up his own firm in his hometown of Brighton & Hove.
      Tributes poured in on social media for the Orient stalwart.
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      The League Two outfit said: “Our deepest condolences go out to all that knew Peter at this terribly difficult time.
      “Peter will always have a place in the Leyton Orient history books.
      “However, he will just as fondly be remembered for his quiet, yet friendly personality, qualities Allen displayed at the 1969-70 reunion dinner held at Brisbane Road in October 2021′ his last visit to the club.
      “Rest in peace, Peter.”
      One fan wrote: “One of my all-time favourite Orient players. Without a doubt, one of the best and cleanest midfield tacklers I have ever seen.
      “Never met him but those who knew him, say he was a real gent.”
      Another supporter commented: “Absolutely gutted! Peter was a real gentleman as well as being a true Orient legend.” More

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      Exeter City star Jevani Brown, 28, charged with assaulting a woman as club suspends him from play

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      EXETER City striker Jevani Brown has been suspended from play after he was charged with assaulting a woman.Brown, 28, is now set to face court after he was charged with assault by beating.
      Jevani Brown has been dropped after he was charged with assaulting a womanCredit: Rex
      The club’s top striker has now been dropped by Exeter.
      Police were called out to the Queens Street area of Exeter city centre during the early hours of February 2, following reports that a woman had been assaulted.
      Officers then made an arrest. Brown, who has played for Jamaica, has now been charged with assault by beating.
      The club shared a statement on social media which read: “Exeter City Football Club is aware of the charge made against Jevani Brown.
      “As this is a legal matter, we are unable to make any comment until legal proceedings have been concluded.
      “He will not be selected to play during this period.”
      A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called to Queens Street, Exeter in the early hours of Thursday 2 February following reports of a female having been assaulted in the area.
      “Officers attended and an arrest was made.
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      “Police have since charge a man in connection to this incident.Jevani Jason Brown, aged 28, originally from Luton but currently residing in Exeter, has been charged with assault by beating.
      “He has been released on bail and is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates Court on Thursday 16 February.”
      Exeter City have dropped striker Jevani BrownCredit: Alamy More

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      Crewe pay tribute to fan Chris Hagyard who died after falling ill at stadium at League Two clash with Grimsby

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      CREWE ALEXANDRA have paid tribute to a fan who passed away over the weekend.Chris Hagyard died after “falling ill” at the club’s Gresty Road Stadium.
      A fan passed away after “falling ill” at Crew Alexandra’s Gresty Road Stadium on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Crewe were playing Grimbsy Town in a League Two clash on Saturday.
      The Railwaymen then announced Chris had passed away on Sunday.
      In a statement on social media, the club paid tribute to “loyal fan” Chris.
      It said: “The Club are deeply saddened to report that Chris Hagyard has died after falling ill at the stadium yesterday.
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      “Chris was a loyal fan and valued member of the #CreweAlex family. He will be greatly missed.
      “Our thoughts are with Chris’ family and friends at this difficult time.”
      Fans from a number of clubs also paid tribute to Chris on social media.
      The League Two meeting between Crewe and Grimsby Town finished 3-0 to the away side.
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      The result leaves Crewe 18th in League Two.
      Crewe were relegated from League One last season alongside Gillingham, Doncaster Rovers and AFC Wimbledon after finishing bottom of the table.
      The Railwaymen are next in action on Tuesday night as they host table-toppers Leyton Orient. More

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      Charlton boss Dean Holden retching for the bucket as he faces Bushtucker trial in brilliant prostate cancer fundraiser

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      DEAN HOLDEN found himself puking as he played the part of I’m A Football Manager … Get Me Out Of Here.The Charlton boss had his League One team and backroom staff cheering him on as he downed a disgusting glass of blended mealworms.
      Dean Holden starts downing a glass of blended mealworms
      But Dean Holden cannot keep them down for long as he pukes into a bucket
      But then they all gasped with astonishment as their gaffer retched before regurgitating the foul-smelling concoction into a nearby bucket. 
      Game-for-a-laugh Holden joined the club’s head of first-team player-care Tracey Leaburn in a Bushtucker trial inside their training ground canteen.
      They were raising money for the club to provide free prostate cancer testing for Charlton and Fleetwood fans ahead of their league clash at The Valley on Saturday.
      It is done on behalf of the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal with close to 500 booked in for the hassle-free five-minute test.
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      On the menu — dubbed the Meal Squeal — were fish eyes, roasted crickets, pig’s brains, fruit beetle bugs, morio worms and, most disgusting of all, a pig’s anus!
      And after finishing their revolting lunch, the pair had to handle and walk around the canteen with live snakes. More

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      Age just a number for Billy Sharp as Sheffield United captain looks to celebrate 37th birthday with 250th league goal

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      BILLY SHARP is like a fine wine … the more he ages, the more he delights.The Sheffield United striker celebrates his 37th birthday on Monday and is still doing it for the Blades.
      Billy Sharp is still going strong as he hits the ripe age of 37
      Sharp needs to net one more to reach the landmark 250 career league goals and he can do it today in the Championship derby clash at Rotherham.
      And, despite his age, he wants to celebrate his 38th birthday as a Premier League player.
      And there is every chance that will happen with Paul Heckingbottom’s men 12 points clear and a game in hand of third-place Middlesbrough.
      But how does Sharp, with his status as a club legend already secured, continue to be motivated to train hard every morning and punish his body in the unforgiving second tier.
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      He told SunSport: “I might be 37 on Monday but nothing has changed for me. Since I hit my 30s I looked at it as just a number and feel fit and strong as I did when I turned 30.
      “It’s true I changed a couple of things in my lifestyle, in the way I went about things, and that has helped me still keep going now. 
      “I still have a few years left in me and hope to keep achieving things for Sheffield United.
      Billy Sharp does not feel like he is getting any older
      “There are some personal accolades I’d like to achieve — my 250th league goal is coming up. There are a couple of people for me to catch in the all-time Sheffield United top scorers.
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      “But, collectively, I want to get promoted and if I do that it’ll be my third promotion as captain of Sheffield United, which would be unreal. 
      “I’m not too sure if any other club captain in their history has done that.”
      Sharp currently stands seventh in the all-time top Sheffield United scorers although two more would take him past Fred Tunstall’s 129.
      It seems impossible that Sharp will get anywhere near the staggering 201 goals Harry Johnson netted between 1919 and 1930 — although he will fancy his chances of catching Doc Pace’s 140 and Jimmy Dunne’s 143, which would take him to fourth top scorer ever.
      The Blades striker has found himself playing more of a supporting role this term, coming off the bench as much as he has started — after recovering from a calf injury that saw him miss the end of last season.
      He said: “When I came back from injury, I was on the bench to start with and then when I started my first game back at Boro I did my ankle. That set me back a little bit.
      “But I managed to win my place back in the team. Oli McBurnie got injured and I chipped in with a couple of goals.
      “Whatever role I play, I want to make sure I’m doing my bit for the team and feel I’ve done that. In the last eight games that I’ve started, we’ve won seven of those and drawn the other.
      “But the great thing about this team is despite all the injuries we’ve had whoever has come in has done a great job. Daniel Jebbison has stepped in up front and got a couple of goals.
      Billy Sharp just needs one more goal for 250 career league goals
      “This is a strong squad and that’s why we’ve done so well.”
      But despite the cracking opening half of the season, Sharp has played enough in the Championship to know nothing can be taken for granted.
      He points to how Nottingham Forest climbed from the bottom of the table last season to clinch promotion — beating the Blades in the play-offs en route to the final.
      But the Blades ace says the team are not focussed on their gap with Boro. They want to target catching Burnley to win the title.
      Sharp said: “We must maintain that gap with third of course but I’m not too scared to say it: we want to win the league.
      “We’re in a great position so it’s up to us to keep winning games until the end of the season.”
      And while everyone to a man has been impressive for the Blades this season, two players who have really kicked on are Iliman Ndiaye and on-loan Manchester City kid James McAtee.
      Sharp said: “James has played in a few different positions for us and had a tough start to his career. I think it was Luton away, a tough place to go and he learned a lot from that game. He has come on strong since the World Cup finished.
      “He has chipped in with goals, assists and plays week-in, week-out. I’m sure he is delighted with the way it’s going at the minute. Hopefully he can stay fit and help us get promoted as well.
      “And Iliman has been our star player — scoring 10 goals this season already and he’s been special. We saw glimpses of it last season but this season he has kicked on and added more to his game and I’m sure there were people interested in signing in last month and will be again this summer.
      “But hopefully he can help us get promoted and then he might as well spend another year with us in the Premier League.
      “Make no mistake, he will play at the highest level because he’s a special talent.”
      And what will the future hold for Sharp once he finally does decide to hang up his boots?
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      He said: “I’ll do my coaching badges. I want to step up into management, whenever that will be I’m not sure. I want to put myself in the best position to manage. 
      “I want to learn my trade and that is what I want to do after I quit. Maybe one day I’ll manage Sheffield United.” More