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      EFL side forced into unusual kit change despite being at home as fans slam ‘nonsense’ decision

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      GILLINGHAM were forced into an unusual kit change after being banned from wearing their home shirt versus AFC Wimbledon.The League Two clubs met today and the Kent-based side ran out 1-0 winners.Gillingham’s home kit is this blue jersey with white sleevesCredit: GettyAFC Wimbledon’s three strips were deemed too close in likeness to the Gills’ home shirtBut despite the match being played at Gillingham’s Priestfield Stadium, they were not allowed to wear their home shirt.That was because of an “EFL recommendation” over a kit clash that saw all three of Wimbledon’s strips deemed too similar to the Gills’ home look.The club usually wear a blue shirt with white sleeves when playing in front of their own supporters.But they were made to pull on their green third strip today.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEFL chiefs said Wimbledon’s kits were not distinguishable enough as their home kit is blue and their away has black and lighter blue stripes.The Dons’ third strip is white and therefore also clashed with Gillingham’s as their home shirt has white sleeves.It forced the hosts into an unusual change and enraged fans, with one saying: “We have no backbone, we are at home, it’s the other teams fault. We are being a soft touch.”Another added: “The fault is with AFC Wimbledon for not having an away kit which doesn’t clash with any team that wears blue.”Most read in EFLGillingham were forced into wearing their away green kit for their home clash against AFC WimbledonCredit: RexBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA third wrote: “That’s absolutely pathetic to choose to play in green because of their kit issues, make them wear bibs.”More commented: “The fact we’re having to wear green is nonsense.”Football icons’ strange hobbiesGillingham’s official X account tweeted “up the greens” before the game and after the win wrote “doesn’t matter what colour shirt we’re in.”The victory sees new boss Gareth Ainsworth continue his unbeaten run to seven matches since taking charge in March. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson’s son makes history at Wembley as Peterborough side shock Birmingham in front of Tom Brady

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON’S son Darren made history as Peterborough shocked Birmingham in the Vertu Trophy final.Stunning strikes from Harley Mills and Hector Kyprianou sealed a 2-0 victory for The Posh today.Darren Ferguson made history by winning the trophy for a third timeCredit: PAThe Posh shocked Birmingham at Wembley in front of their co-owner Tom BradyCredit: RexThe NFL legend was on the edge of his seat throughout the gameCredit: ReutersGlory for Peterborough at Wembley saw them become the first team to ever win the competition twice in a row after they beat Wycombe last year.And the club’s manager Ferguson also made history as the first boss to get his hands on the trophy three times.The Scot, who is into his fourth spell as Peterborough gaffer, first won the cup in 2014 against Chesterfield.Meanwhile, it was disappointment for Birmingham this afternoon, who were looking to make it a double after securing the League One title as Wrexham dropped points yesterday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNFL legend and Blues co-owner Tom Brady had jetted from the US to London for the game.The American sat next to fellow co-owner Tom Wagner for the game and Hollywood actor Glen Powell was in the stands.As the Birmingham team came up the Wembley steps to collect their runners-up medals, Wagner delivered a surprise pep talk to them.The squad turned from fans and looked at the owner as he began to passionately lecture the players.Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBefore the game, Brady and Wagner serenaded Blues supporters from the top of a bus in the fan park.They sang “championes” in reference to their League One title.Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attemptWagner also mingled with supporters and posed for photos with them before heading to his VIP seat. He said the club’s trip to Wembley was “just the beginning” of their reign and they are trying to create a “culture of winning”.Wagner added that Brady will play a “huge part” of this via his “conversations with players and coaches”.Blues chief Tom Wagner lectured the players as they came to collect their medalsCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He’s been s***housed so so hard’ – Moment EFL stars celebrate in face of devastated ace who scored last-minute own-goal

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      THIS is the devastating moment Bradford star Jack Shepherd scored a 95th minute OWN GOAL winner for a 5-4 scoreline – prompting rival Swindon players to celebrate in his face.The stunning moment occurred at the end of a brutal League Two clash between the rival sides.Bradford star Jack Shepherd scored a 95th minute own-goal against SwindonCredit: EFLThe goal handed Swindon a stunning 5-4 winCredit: EFLSwindon’s players celebrated in Shepherd’s faceCredit: Rob NoyesBradford had already shipped a 90th minute goal, sending Swindon back on level terms at a mind-boggling 4-4.But there was more drama to come as the game entered its final stages.As a loose ball went in, Bradford defender Shepherd got a foot in.However, the ball took a crazy deflection and ended up sailing into his own net.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShepherd collapsed to the floor in agony as Swindon’s players began celebrating.But instead of partying amongst themselves, a number of them ran over to Shepherd before screaming in his face while jumping up and down in jubilation.This then prompted a scuffle between players before the referee blew the final whistle.The devastating goal saw Bradford fall three points off League Two leaders Port Vale.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd fans were quick to react on social media.One said: “He’s been s***housed so hard.”Embarrassed KSI scores horror own goal before getting brutally mocked by opponent in Match for HopeAnother declared: “What did bro do.”One noted: “Game’s never been more back.”Another added: “This is so peak.” More

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      Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attempt

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      BIRMINGHAM CITY have been promoted from League One.Chris Davies’ side have led the way for months and sealed their return to the Championship at the first time of asking after beating Peterborough 2-1.Birmingham City have won promotion from League OneCredit: PABlues secured their return to the Championship with a 2-1 win over PeterboroughCredit: ©MI News & SportPlayers celebrate jubilantly after sealing a place in the top twoCredit: PAAlfie May opened the scoring as Birmingham won 2-1Credit: GettyBirmingham are two points away from becoming championsCredit: PAChris Davies’ side have led the way all season longCredit: PABlues knew a win would guarantee promotion, even if rivals Wycombe won at Huddersfield, which they did.Birmingham are now just two points from becoming champions, but could have their name on the trophy without playing another league game.That is because they play in the final of the EFL Trophy against tonight’s opponents Peterborough at Wembley on Sunday.If Wrexham fail to win at Wigan, Birmingham will be crowned champions, with the promotion winners still capable of reaching an astonishing 113 points.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIf they do so they will set a record number of points in League One, surpassing Wolves total of 103 which they managed in the 2013/14 campaign.They could also set an EFL record, which is held by Reading who got 106 points in the Championship in 2005/06.Birmingham were relegated from the Championship last season – Tom Brady’s first season at the club.Promotion was a forgone conclusion however with Birmingham losing just three of their 40 league games so far.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey were favourites for top spot after spending an eye-watering £34million on transfers.Striker Jay Stansfield was brought in for a League One record fee of £15m, and he is the club’s top scorer this season with 18 goals. ‘You f***ing clown’ – Mick McCarthy reveals team-mate lost it with him after awkward communication blunder More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic tipped for shock Wrexham move to link up with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has been tipped to join Wrexham.The striker retired in 2023, ending his career at AC Milan.Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been tipped for a shock move to WrexhamCredit: GettyOwner Ryan Reynolds has not been afraid to spend big since buying WrexhamCredit: RexIt came months after he underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out for nine months.Ibrahimovic completed his recovery from the injury and became the Serie A’s oldest goalscorer, and he has kept himself fit ever since.So former Premier League star Matt Jansen believes he could be an option for Wrexham, who could be playing in the Championship next season.Jansen told Fruity King: “It would probably suit Zlatan Ibrahimovic, although he retired.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But money talks and they’ve certainly got it. It would be Hollywood and he’d enjoy it, wouldn’t he?”It would certainly be that type, or a big target man like Chris Wood maybe, although he’s not going to leave Nottingham Forest.”Anything’s possible with Wrexham and they’ve got the backing. With the media around them, they’ve got the idea of what they want to do.”Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have not been afraid to spend big to lure players to the Racecourse since taking over.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTheir astute transfer business has helped manager Phil Parkinson achieve back-to-back promotions from the National League, and now another looks likely.They occupy the second automatic promotion spot in League One and are six points ahead of their closes rivals Wycombe in third, having played one match more.Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham mercilessly trolled by Peterborough stars after Cup heartache More

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      Crisis club Reading handed lifeline as EFL give hated owner Dai Yongge new deadline to sell before being thrown out

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      READING have been handed a lifeline after the EFL extended the deadline for owner Dai Yongge to sell the club.The Royals are subject to a takeover bid from an anonymous party.Reading owner Dai Yongge has been given an extension to sell the clubCredit: JASONPIXYongge is set to be suspended as owner of the club by the EFL after he failed the owners and directors test due to debts in China.That means he must sell up or Reading will be disqualified from the EFL.The EFL initially ordered Yongge to part with Reading by April 4 – SunSport can reveal that deadline has been pushed back to April 22.From that point, Dai will have 30 days to sell up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLast month Reading announced that they had entered a “period of exclusivity with a potential purchaser”.SunSport later revealed that the prospective buyer was Robert Platek, who already owns Italian club Spezia and Portuguese outfit Casa Pia.The new buyer is in talks to take over the club the stadium and the training ground.It was claimed at the time that Reading were hopeful of “a quick completion” to the deal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowever an ongoing litigation case with former prospective buyer Rob Couhig is holding up the sale process.Couhig, who previously owned Wycombe Wanderers, had agreed a £30million deal to buy the Royals.Championship club could be left without a stadium as EFL deadline loomsBut the deal subsequently collapsed with Couhig claiming he lost more than £12m in potential profits after Reading broke their exclusivity agreement. More

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      ‘What is up with you?’ – Robbie Savage’s harsh half-time dressing room team-talk that inspired Macclesfield to title win

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      MACCLESFIELD manager Robbie Savage inspired his non-league side to a massive title win thanks to an inspiration half-time team talk.Savage, 50, took over the Silkmen last year after his close friend Rob Smethurst bought the club.Robbe Savage led Macclesfield to the Northern Premier League titleCredit: RexHe let rip in the changing room at half-time before they went on to win the titleMacclesfield boss Savage inspired his players to win 2-1 despite trailing at the breakCredit: X @thesilkmenAnd the pundit won the Northern Premier League last week in what is his debut season as a manager.A BBC documentary about the Welsh tactician’s first ever crack at management with Macclesfield is set to be released and will tell the story of a truly remarkable campaign.The doc will take viewers backstage during the crucial match against Bamber Bridge at Moss Rose.After a disappointing first half that saw Bamber Bridge leading 1-0, the former Manchester United academy prospect let it all out to his players in the dressing room.Read More on FootballSavage said: “Not good enough. Listen, I’m not gonna shout, but what is up with you?!”Are you fighting? Can you play in front of a big crowd? Because you are better than this.”Let’s go win the league. Come on!”And that team talk had the desired effect as Macclesfield fought back and won 2-1.Most read in EFLThat in turn led to a triumphant promotion to the National League North for next season.Savage and co are now just two divisions away from the English Football League.’I wish my father was here’ – Emotional moment Robbie Savage chokes up after winning promotion with MacclesfieldThe ex-Wales international was initially involved with the club as part owner before taking over the reins in the dugout. More

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      Steve Evans axed by Rotherham after embarrassing home defeat with Millers sliding down League One table

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      ROTHERHAM have sacked manager Steve Evans.The Millers have struggled this campaign following relegation from the Championship and have fired Evans following a 4-0 home defeat to Crawley.Rotherham have sacked manager Steve EvansEvans was appointed in April last year but could not prevent Rotherham from avoiding the drop.He was entrusted with a huge rebuild in South Yorkshire and signed 14 players in the summer.But he could not deliver on expectations to challenge for promotion, and he leaves with Rotherham 16th in League One.Rotherham have won just 12 league games this season and failed to pick up three points in their last four fixtures.Evans, 62, apologised following the mauling against his former side Crawley and accepted his “credit” may have run out.He said post-match: “The fans have watched an abject performance.“The fans don’t want to hear apologies – they want the performance to be right.“I will always protect my players. I think a lot of those players have not got credit in the bank at this football club. Maybe my credit will run out, I don’t know.Most read in EFL“I thought we defended poorly. Our players have played with a really heavy weight on their shoulders.“The facts are they have not played in a Rotherham United fashion for much of the season.’I wish he would have hung on for one more year’ Alan Shearer chokes up in tribute to his dad at Newcastle parade“In the games that they have, we have won games comfortably.“We won’t make excuses. I offer my apologies. The performance was limp and way off the minimum standards.”Evans’ second stint at the New York Stadium failed to reproduce the success of his first spell, when he led Rotherham to back-to-back promotions from League Two to the Championship.Matt Hamshaw has been appointed interim Millers boss until the end of the season as the club searches for a permanent replacement.Former boss Paul Warne has been mooted by fans – the manager was sacked by Derby this season but has been successful at Rotherham in the past, guiding the club to three promotions. More