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      Amazing pictures emerge of former Premier League club’s new stadium which will boast DOUBLE capacity

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      LUTON have unveiled photos of their stunning new stadium that will be double the size of their current ground.Kenilworth Road underwent a refurb when Luton were promoted to the Premier League last year.Luton have unveiled what their new ground will look likeCredit: lutontownA floodlight will stretch around the perimeter of the roofCredit: lutontownAll four stands are separate with hospitality boxes in the cornersCredit: lutontownThe main stand will host a museum, club shop, cafe and ticket officeCredit: lutontownThe exterior has a unique look with the floodlights acting like a haloCredit: lutontownBut that work pails in comparison to the new stadium – Power Court.The Hatters have received approval for their planning application, with the new multi-purpose venue designed to help “regenerate” the town.The new ground will boast 25,000 seats, compared to Kenilworth Road’s 12,056, and will have a unique look.Each stand is different with a Kop-like stand behind one of the goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey are all separate too like a traditional ground, not a bowl like many other clubs have opted for in recent years.That means there is space in each corner for individual box stands, with one appearing to host hospitality boxes.An exterior look at the main stand shows a ticket office, club shop, cafe and a museum.The club hope the stadium, including a hotel and music venue, will be completed within three years.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMost striking is the floodlight above the stadium roof that covers the entire perimeter, shining down on the pitch from every angle.The new ground will be situated in the heart of Luton town centre, just over a mile away from Kenilworth Road. ‘Fan told me he was ‘****ing my mum’ | Gillngham’s Jack Nolan plays What the EFL?!But in order to go ahead with the build, the River Lea will have to be rerouted, and the council have agreed to the plans.Luton shared photos of the design on social media alongside the caption: “She’s going to be a beauty 😍”Fans seem to agree with one suggesting the stadium “looks incredible”.Another added: “Looks fantastic.”And a third wrote: “That’s absolutely beautiful.”The new ground will be double the size of Kenilworth RoadCredit: lutontownThe River Lea will have to be re-routed to make way for the stadiumCredit: lutontown More

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      Fans praise Newcastle’s classy gesture as club donates £15,000 to fix AFC Wimbledon sinkhole after fixture postponed

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      NEWCASTLE have been praised for donating £15,000 towards helping AFC Wimbledon deal with their flooded pitch.The Wombles had been due to host Eddie Howe’s side in the Carabao Cup this week.An aerial view shows the damage caused to AFC Wimbledon’s pitchCredit: GettyThe surface has been left looking like a golf courseCredit: GettyThe Wombles had been scheduled to host Newcastle in the Carabao Cup this weekCredit: GettyThe game was forced to be postponed, however, after a huge downpour caused extensive flooding to Wimbledon’s Plough Lane home – even opening up a sinkhole on the pitch.With the damage set to take a while to fix, the match was pushed back to October 1 and moved to Newcastle’s St James’ Park.As is customary in the Carabao Cup, Wimbledon will receive 45 per cent of the gate revenue raised at St James’ Park next week.And in a further boost to the club’s coffers, Newcastle have also made a generous donation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the wake of the damage caused to Plough Lane, a man named Graham Stacey set up a crowdfunding page to help cover the costs.Pitching in to help out, Newcastle donated £15,000 to the cause.The initial target was to raise £10,000, which was subsequently upped to £25k, £50k and now £100k.Responding to Newcastle’s gesture, one fan wrote on social media: “Thank you very much @NUFC. Top club. Top fans.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a second commented: “Very good of the club. Nice to see. Hopefully the pitch can be sorted asap for them.””Unreal gesture,” another added.Ex-footie star Vinnie Jones urges men to learn how to perform CPRWimbledon are scheduled to host Accrington Stanley on Saturday, although the match is in severe doubt due to the Wombles’ pitch woes.They are then next due to be at home on October 12 against Carlisle.In a statement posted by Wimbledon last night, they confirmed that in addition to the playing surface, damage has also been sustained in their reception areas, offices, club shop, museum and lifts.While images have also circulated of the outdoor concourse area largely underwater.Referencing the clash with Accrington, which as of yet has not been postponed, they added: “We are still trying to find a solution for this Saturday’s match, although there is no possibility that this can be at our stadium.”We are also doing everything we can to ensure that the Blue & Yellow Club’s fundraising event on Thursday, as well as Geoff Northcott’s comedy fundraiser on Friday night, proceed as planned.”We have overcome many setbacks by working together and this one will be no different.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We genuinely appreciate all the messages of support and offers from volunteers and members to help us fix the damage.”We ask for some patience whilst we complete our investigations and formulate our plans before getting to work. We will advise further what supporters can do to help us soon; thank you.”Newcastle are set to host the Wombles at St James’ Park next weekCredit: GETTY More

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      AFC Wimbledon set to cancel all home matches for 19 days after stadium flooded and pitch left with sinkhole

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      AFC WIMBLEDON will not play at home for at least another 19 days after severe flooding hit their stadium.The League Two side were going to face Newcastle in South West London tomorrow in the third round of the Carabao Cup.A huge sinkhole has formed in the corner of the pitchCredit: ReutersThe torrential rain has destroyed the surfaceCredit: ReutersOutside the ground is also floodedBut a huge downpour overnight saw their pitch destroyed and a sinkhole form in the corner.An area behind the stands where fans would usually congregate is also completely underwater.Wimbledon will now play Newcastle at St James’ Park tomorrow night after the EFL granted a venue swap.But the Dons’ next match at home to Accrington Stanley on Saturday is in danger of becoming postponed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club confirmed they are “trying to find a solution – although there is no possibility that this can be at our stadium.”Should the match be called off, Wimbledon will have two games at Plough Lane to rearrange as they were going to play Crewe tomorrow if not for their progression in the cup.They are next set to be on their home turf against Carlisle on October 12.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDiscussing the further impacts of the storm, the statement read: “Staff encountered significant flooding of the ground level of the stadium, affecting our offices, the shop and museum, reception areas, lifts, and tunnel area, as well as all concourse areas at ground level.Most read in EFL”This afternoon, several independent contractors have visited the site and conducted surface level investigations.  Etihad Stadium appears to suffer LEAK during Man City vs Arsenal as Man Utd fans say ‘happens to the best of us'”More investigations are required in the coming days in order to plan for repair works to the pitch as a priority, and we are in regular contact with our insurers.”We have overcome many setbacks by working together and this one will be no different. “We genuinely appreciate all the messages of support and offers from volunteers and members to help us fix the damage.  “We ask for some patience whilst we complete our investigations and formulate our plans before getting to work. “We will advise further what supporters can do to help us soon; thank you.” More

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      League One club will host Uefa Conference League games THIS SEASON after new partnership announced

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      A LEAGUE ONE club will host Uefa Conference League games this season.Welsh side The New Saints (TNS) are set to feature in the tournament for the first this season after winning their play-off against Lithuanian side FK Panevėžys 3-0 on aggregate.Shrewsbury Town are set to host TNS’ home Europa Conference League gamesCredit: GettyTNS are the first Cymru Premier side to qualify for a European tournamentCredit: GettyBut their home games are to be moved from Park Hall, which is just inside the English border.Instead TNS will travel 20 miles south-east to League One side Shrewsbury, who play at the 9,875 capacity Croud Meadow.TNS kick things off against Astana on October 4, before Djurgården visit on November 28.Their final home group game is against Panathinaikos on December 12 and the two clubs are excited to announce their new partnership.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTNS Chairman Mike Harris said: “We’d like to thank Shrewsbury Town for allowing us to host these historic matches at the Croud Meadow.”We are hopeful the community will come out in full force to support The New Saints as we face some of the continent’s biggest clubs.“Being so close to our Park Hall home will mean that supporters from Oswestry, Mid Wales, and North Wales can travel to cheer on the team.”TNS are the first Cymru Premier side to feature in the group stages of a European competition after winning the league last season and qualifying via a play-off.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWho are these famous footballers?Their away fixtures see them take on Serie A side Fiorentina in what will be a real David vs Goliath clash.They also have a short trip across the Irish Sea to play Shamrock Rovers.Bromley boss Andy Woodman shares craziest EFL memories including players’ full on fight in club shop I What the EFL?! More

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      Championship club SACK manager just three months after handing him bumper new contract following worst start in 94 YEARS

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      CARDIFF CITY have sacked Erol Bulut with the Bluebirds bottom of the Championship.Bulut, 49, signed a bumper new two-year deal in June, after joining in the summer of 2023, as the Welsh side finished 12th last season.Erol Bulut has been sacked by CardiffThe Turkish manager joined Cardiff last summer and signed a new deal in June 2024But Cardiff have picked up just one point from six leagues games so far this season.And have scored just one goal in the process amounting to their worst start to a campaign in 94 years.Cardiff club statement read: “The club can confirm First Team Manager Erol Bulut has been relieved of his duties.”And will leave the Club with immediate effect. The Board of Directors wish to thank Erol for all of his hard work and wish him well for the future.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”First Team Coach Nikolaos Karydas will also depart and leaves with the Club’s best wishes. Further backroom staff confirmation will follow in due course.”Assistant Omer Riza will take charge of the club on an interim basis.Bulut’s final game was Cardiff’s 2-0 home defeat against Leeds United on Saturday.The Bluebirds have also lost to Sunderland, Burnley, Middlesbrough and Derby County.Most read in EFLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWith their only point coming in the South Wales derby against Swansea, who sit seventh in the table.After a relegation battle in 2022-23, Cardiff improved in Bulut’s first year in charge, finishing 12th.Premier League managers’ salaries revealed He previously managed Fenerbahce and Gaziantep in Turkey more making the switch to the UK.Cardiff travel to Hull City on Saturday, who sit 16th after winning just one game themselves.They face three more bottom half sides after that in Millwall, Bristol City and Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth. Cardiff captain Joe Ralls looks on against Leeds More

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      Fans spot moment Paul Mullin ‘remembered there were cameras’ as Wrexham star responds to bizarre ‘biting’ incident

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      WREXHAM star Paul Mullin has reiterated that he did not bite Birmingham full-back Alex Cochrane during last night’s feisty League One encounter.Mullin, 29, came off the bench as the Welsh side looked to extend their lead at the top of table.Paul Mullin grabbed his opponent’s legCredit: Sky Sports FootballThe Wrexham star appeared to curl his lips around Alex Cochrane’s calfCredit: Sky Sports FootballThe incident sparked a brief meleeCredit: GettyShortly after coming on, the forward was fouled by Cochrane.During a subsequent tussle on the ground, Mullin could be seen grabbing his opponent’s leg and opening his mouth.With his lips momentarily curled around Cochrane’s calf, the Wrexham forward seemed to gather himself, not sinking his teeth in.Fans couldn’t believe what they had seen, with one posting a video of the incident on X and writing: “PAUL MULLIN WENT TO BITE HIM?!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He definitely remembered there were cameras.”A second fan commented: “Seconds away from being the next Suarez.”While a third asked: “What is he doing?”Seeing the clip, Mullin attempted to make light of the situation.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe wrote on X: “I know what it looks like.. but it didn’t happen.”Although you can tell his leg was thinking about attacking my mouth.”Wrexham’s James McClean catches beer thrown by Birmingham fans and pretends to drink it as he winds up supporters in huge League One clashThe incident sparked a brief melee, with Krystian Bielik being booked for shoving Mullin.Bielik was later sent off after receiving a second yellow shortly after.While Wrexham ace James McClean also got into it with home fans, at one point even catching a cup of Bovril hurled at him from the stands and pretending to drink from it.The match was watched on by a star-studded array of guests – including the likes of Tom Brady, David Beckham and Rob McElhenney.Jack Marriott had gotten the visitors off to the perfect start by scoring in just the third minute.But Birmingham’s £15million man Jay Stansfield hit back with a double to turn the game around.READ MORE SUN STORIESJapanese international Tomoki Iwata then secured the points by scoring a belter.Despite their 3-1 defeat, Wrexham remain top of the league on goal difference – although second-placed Blues possess a game in hand.James McClean caught a cup of Bovril that had been hurled at himCredit: ReutersTom Brady and David Beckham were in attendanceCredit: Getty More

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      James McClean calls fan a ‘smelly fat gammon’ after Wrexham wind-up catches cup of BOVRIL launched from crowd

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      JAMES MCCLEAN called a fan a “smelly fat gammon” after pretending to neck a drink thrown at him by Birmingham fans last night.The Irishman, 35, was replaced by Wrexham team-mate Jacob Mendy with just seven minutes remaining in the League One tussle.James McClean caught a cup of Bovril that had been thrown at himCredit: ReutersThe Irishman then pretended to take a swig from itCredit: GettyHe then tossed the cup of Bovril asideCredit: ReutersAs he made his way off the pitch, McClean had to walk in front of the home Blues faithful in order to get back to the bench.He quickly became the target of chants, and also got involved in some heated verbals with supporters.At one point, a fan even decided to throw their cup of Bovril at him.Wrexham supporters loved their wing-back’s response, however, with McClean impressively catching the cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe then pretended to take a swig from it, much to the travelling fans’ amusement.After the game, McClean posted a pair of images of himself with the Bovril to his Instagram Story.On the first, he wrote: “They have nothing in their whole imperial arsenal that can break the spirit of an Irishman who doesn’t want to be broken.”He then added, with a laughing emoji: “P.S. fair play to the one old steward who held them all back from getting over the 2ft advertising hoardings.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOver a second image, he wrote of a fan: “In fairness to this smelly fat gammon, he probs didn’t have the energy or mobility to step over the hoarding.”Birmingham led 3-1 when McClean was subbed, having come back from an early deficit. Tom Brady in hilarious reaction after getting X-rated welcome from Wrexham fans for Birmingham clashJack Marriott had fired Phil Parkinson’s men in front in just the third minute, before a double from £15million man Jay Stansfield turned the tide.Blues’ Japanese international Tomoki Iwata then netted a belter to make it 3-1.The high-profile League One clash threatened to turn ugly shortly before McClean was substituted.When Paul Mullin was fouled by Alex Cochrane, the Wrexham forward appeared to consider biting his opponent.After opening his mouth, however, the forward opted against sinking his teeth in.Cochrane’s team-mate Krystian Bielik got involved, shoving Mullin and receiving a yellow card.The Polish star went on to earn a second yellow shortly after.Watching on from the stands was Birmingham co-owner Tom Brady, with the NFL legend clapping enthusiastically during the pandemonium.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlso in attendance was David Beckham, as well as Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney.The result saw Birmingham climb up to second in the early League One table, behind Wrexham on goal difference but possessing a game in hand.The match was watched on by Tom Brady and David BeckhamCredit: Getty More

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      Tom Brady in hilarious reaction after getting X-rated welcome from Wrexham fans for Birmingham clash

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      TOM BRADY produced a funny retort after being given an X-rated welcome by travelling Wrexham fans.The NFL legend was in attendance at St Andrew’s watching his Birmingham side take on the Red Dragons.Tom Brady took a lap of the pitch ahead of kick-offCredit: RexThe NFL legend was jeered as he walked past the Wrexham fansBut he responded by smiling and sticking his thumbs upBrady spoke with his opposite number Rob McElhenney before the gameCredit: GettyHe walked a lap of the pitch ahead of kick-off which meant he had to pass the travelling Wrexham contingent, and he was given a frosty reception.Brady, 47, was jeered and some fans began singing: “Who the f***ing hell are you?”Others used even more expressive language but Brady had the perfect response.The American raised a thumbs up at the Wrexham supporters and beamed from ear to ear as he pointed at one, winding them up further.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrady is still fairly new to the EFL having become a minority owner at Birmingham last year, but he appears to be enjoying the experience.Towards the end of the match he applauded in response to the outbreak of a mass brawl involving almost every player on the pitch.Wrexham’s Paul Mullin was at the heart of the incident after he almost bit Birmingham defender Alex Cochrane.Blues star Krystian Bielik began pushing and shoving the striker and his team-mate Andy Cannon.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBielik was booked along with Wrexham’s James McClean, who also made an X-rated gesture to Blues fans as he was substituted and was seen shouting in the dugout area.Wrexham had taken an early lead in the contest through Jack Marriott but a double from Jay Stansfield inspired a comeback from the home side before Tomoki Iwata wrapped up the three points.Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney reveals VERY famous superstar will be attending Hollywood clash vs BirminghamBrady invited David Beckham to the match as his guestCredit: Getty More