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      Matthew Etherington SACKED by Crawley Town after just three games as ex-Spurs star struggles in first managerial role

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      FORMER Tottenham star Matthew Etherington has been sacked by Crawley Town just three games into his first managerial job.The 41-year-old was appointed boss by the League Two strugglers on November 27.
      Matthew Etherington has been sacked by Crawley TownCredit: Rex
      The ex-Spurs ace was only in charge for three matches at the League Two clubCredit: Rex
      He named former Peterborough and Tottenham teammate Simon Davies as his assistant and went on to beat Swindon Town 2-0 in his first game.
      A 2-0 home defeat to Hartlepool followed on December 9 before another setback on home turf followed on Boxing Day as they were downed 2-1 by Sutton.
      Now his stint has been ended by the Red Devils, who sit 20th in the table, before tomorrow’s trip to Stevenage.
      A statement confirmed: “Crawley Town Football can confirm that First-Team Manager Matthew Etherington and Assistant Manager Simon Davies have left their roles at Crawley Town Football Club with immediate effect.
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      “The club will appoint a new permanent manager as soon as possible.”
      Crawley’s Director of Football and interim CEO Chris Galley added: “It has become clear to all involved parties that this partnership is not the right fit to carry the club forward and achieve our goals.
      “As a result, we have mutually decided to move in a different direction.
      “We wish Matty and Simon well in their future endeavours.”
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      Etherington retired from playing in 2014 after an impressive playing career with Peterborough, Spurs, Bradford, West Ham and Stoke City.
      The ex-England U21 winger battled a gambling addiction while at the Hammers, with the club lending him £300,000, after he accumulated huge debts.
      Etherington also spent time at Tony Adams’ Sporting Chance Clinic.
      He began his coaching career in charge of Peterborough’s U18s in 2018 before he was promoted to assistant manager of the first-team in November 2021. More

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      Watch ‘worst corner routine ever’ with fans in hysterics after Crawley vs Sutton clash

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      FOOTBALL fans witnessed a contender for the worst corner ever in the League Two clash between Crawley Town and Sutton United on Boxing Day.And an ironic shout from the Sutton goalkeeper left supporters in stitches.

      Football fans have been left in stitches by this Crawley Town cornerCredit: SKY SPORTS
      The ball ended up nearly on the halfway line, rather than in the boxCredit: SKY SPORTS
      With the game delicately poised at 0-0 in the 56th minute, a corner was sent in the direction of the Sutton box.
      However, the ball failed to make it anywhere close to the goal.
      Instead it somehow sailed to near enough the halfway line.
      From there it was played back to Crawley goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe, who hammered the ball straight off the pitch.
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      While the corner delivery itself raised eyebrows, a shout believed to be from Sutton goalie Jack Rose had fans in hysterics.
      A huge cry of “Away” could be heard from the box, with Rose motioning for his defenders to push up.
      The ironic bellow came despite the fact that the ball never went anywhere near the box.
      And League Two fans were left in stitches by both the corner itself, and the ironic shout.
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      One wrote on Twitter, followed by laughing emojis: “The keeper.”
      Another joked: “Straight off the training ground!”
      A third added: “The most incredible corner routine you will ever see, from Crawley Town yesterday.”
      While a Sutton fan account quipped: “Today we have mostly been eating Pringles and watching the clip of that Crawley corner on repeat.”
      To make matters worse for Crawley, they went on to lose the game 2-1. More

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      Fans fuming as Sky Sports Football technical glitch sees screens across the country go black during EFL coverage

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      EFL fans were left fuming as Sky Sports suffered a glitch that saw TV screens go black.The broadcaster had Leyton Orient vs Stevenage before Bolton vs Derby on its schedule for this afternoon’s League One action.
      Sky Sports’ feed cut out leaving fans unable to see the EFL actionCredit: Sky Sports
      But as they attempted to show a split screen with footage from both stadiums, all that could be seen were large black rectangles with no camera feeds.
      Supporters took to Twitter to voice their anger at cut-out.
      One furious user blasted: “Absolute farce @SkySports and you wonder why people don’t stay with you.
      “Standard s***e service and coverage of the Football League.”
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      Another raged: “What’s happening with Sky Sports lately? Absolute s***e.
      “Picture quality is terrible. Constant problems with sound and picture.
      “Build-up to games are boring and looks like they couldn’t care. 99 per cent of the time won’t show a game below the Championship.”
      A third posted the TV failure and added: “Paid £18 a month for this?”
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      And a final user complained: “F***ing useless as always I see.”
      Sky hold the TV rights for the EFL and put all their focus on the lower divisions because Amazon Prime are showing all ten Premier League matches for this gameweek.
      The channel recently tried to shake up their coverage with an access-all-areas day at Wycombe as they hosted Portsmouth.
      That included cameras in the dressing rooms, insight into the captains’ chat with the referee and even an interview in a bed.
      However, as revealed by SunSport, the reality is Sky Sports’ viewing figures are falling and they are considering offering less money for fewer games when it comes to negotiating their new contract for 2024 onwards. More

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      National League ‘to be offered THIRD promotion place’ in huge shake up to football league pyramid

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      A HUGE shake up in the Football League pyramid could reportedly see the National League offered an extra promotion place.Only the champions of the then-named Conference used to win promotion to the EFL until 1997.
      Stockport County celebrate winning last season’s National LeagueCredit: PA
      The National League could get an extra promotion placeCredit: National League
      A second promotion spot was then awarded in 2003, which is secured via the play-offs.
      EFL chairman Rick Parry could be about to play a role in a huge revampCredit: Getty
      However a new report in the Daily Mail states an extra one could soon be up for grabs.
      It states that the EFL are ready to offer three promotion places to the National League “as part of their contribution to the financial reset being demanded by chairman Rick Parry”.
      Talks are currently deadlocked between the EFL and Premier League for more funding from the top-flight.
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      However, this claims that there is “an acknowledgement at the EFL that they also have a responsibility to assist clubs further down the pyramid” too.
      And the “best way” of achieving in many eyes is by offering an additional promotion place.
      It is a particular favourite with clubs in the Championship – “not least as it would not affect them”. 
      However, the change will not affect anything during the current campaign.
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      The rules regarding the EFL’s promotion and relegation system needs to be approved via votes from a majority of clubs.
      And it would not be introduced until next season at the very earliest.
      Notts County are currently four points clear at the top of the National League table going into the festive campaign. More

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      Footie fans left drooling as Stockport County offers supporters Christmas dinner in a CUP for £4.50

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      STOCKPORT COUNTY proved they’re no humbugs when it comes to matchday grub.That’s after serving up a festive feast for fans in a disposable CUP.
      Stockport County are selling a stunning £4.50 CUP filled with Christmas dinner favouritesCredit: Twitter
      For just £4.50, the League Two club are offering supporters a delicious Christmas dinner.
      But there’s nothing cold-turkey about this slap-up meal.
      Complete with festive fowl, spuds, sprouts and pigs in blankets, the mouth-watering concoction is delivered to hungry Hatters in a large cup.
      It means gravy-obsessed foodies can douse their meal in all the savoury nectar they want.
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      And fans online have been left drooling over Stockport County’s tasty tuck.
      One certainly didn’t mince-pie their words, beaming: “That’s top tier scran.”
      Another joked: “Pay that for a cup of tea at West Ham.”
      One declared: “Cannot wait to try this tomorrow instead of my usual pie and mash.
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      “This looks like proper scran but that gravy is going everywhere!”
      Another added: “Straight into the top 10 for me, Clive. Tasty, good value, seasonal and would warm your hands up a treat.”
      It’s another win for Stockport County, who have racked up eight victories in their last 11 games across all competitions.
      However, games against Rochdale and Gillingham were postponed due to the recent cold snap.
      And fans won’t be able to sample the Christmas Cup until Boxing Day’s battle against Crewe Alexandria. More

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      Bristol Rovers star Nick Anderton to undergo chemotherapy as he reveals rare bone cancer is more aggressive than thought

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      BRISTOL ROVERS star Nick Anderton has announced he will undergo chemotherapy after discovering his cancer was more aggressive than initially thought.The 26-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in his femur in July.
      Bristol Rovers star Nick Anderton will undergo chemo in his fight against cancerCredit: Getty
      The left-back and his club confirmed that he was suffering from Osteosarcoma – a cancer typically affecting long bones, such as legs and arms.
      He had an operation on 5 October to remove a tumour which was successful.
      But the biopsy revealed the cancerous cells are aggressive and require the ex-Blackpool, Preston, and Carlisle ace to have chemotherapy.
      And that bout of treatment is set to last several months.
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      Anderton said in a statement: “Following the recent announcement of my diagnosis with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, I have some further news that I wish to share.
      “I underwent a successful operation on Wednesday, October 5 to remove the tumorous area.
      “After the operation, the tumour was sent off for further analysis, and the biopsy revealed that the cancerous cells were more aggressive than previously thought.
      “Because of this I now need to undergo chemotherapy treatment. This process has not begun and will last for several months.
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      “I would like to thank my family, friends, fans, team-mates and the whole football community for their support – it means the world to me. Nick.”
      Tom Gorringe, the chief executive officer of League One Bristol Rovers, added: “Sadly, the prognosis Nick has received has developed over the past few months.
      “But we are all incredibly thankful that it was uncovered as early as it was and that he has been afforded such great care and support early on.
      “Nick remains an integral part of our squad and everyone has remained in constant contact with him to offer our support and to do what we can to try and help him and his family through this difficult time.
      “Nick’s response and positivity, despite the adversity he is currently facing, is admirable and he is an inspiration to us all.” More

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      League One strugglers Charlton targeted for shock takeover from leading football agency with Addicks’ owner keen to sell

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      CHARLTON are a target for a leading football agency who want to be involved with buying the club and showcasing their players.The business have talent on their books from around the world.
      Thomas Sandgaard would sell Charlton Athletic for the right priceCredit: Alamy
      And they are among the parties keen on the struggling League One outfit.
      The plan would be for them to work with a front man who would be the new owner but using their contacts and clients.
      The group looked at a couple of Championship clubs but they were too dear.
      The Addicks’ current owner Thomas Sandgaard would sell.
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      And the snag of a buyer paying a huge sum for both the club and the land would be removed as this agency only wants the football side.
      The move would need to be cleared by the EFL.
      That is because it is officially against the rules for an agency to have a financial stake in a club.
      But appointing the right team to run Charlton on their behalf could be inside the regulations.
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      Insiders claim a sale is close as Sandgaard is suffering losses.
      Charlton are currently 18th in League One having played 20 games this term. More

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      EFL lift 3pm blackout and fixture times moved so England fans can cheer on Kane and Co against France in World Cup

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      TWO Championship games will be streamed live on Saturday as the EFL lift the 3pm blackout to enable fans to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final with France.English football’s second tier returned for the first time since the start of the World Cup last weekend as Sunderland beat Millwall.
      The country will come to a stand still for England’s clash with FranceCredit: Rex
      But the first full set of fixtures since mid-November takes place this Saturday, beginning with Blackburn’s home game against Preston at midday – one of three televised Championship matches.
      That clash and the 12.30pm game between Rotherham and Bristol City have both been moved to earlier in the day.
      As has Reading vs Coventry which will take place at 2pm.
      And according to BBC Sport, the nationwide televised blackout ordinarily put in place for football at 3pm will be temporarily lifted for two of the afternoon games.
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      Huddersfield’s trip to Sheffield United and Stoke’s clash with Cardiff will be streamed by the EFL, the report states.
      This and the earlier kick-off times mean supporters do not need to worry about getting back in time for England’s crunch clash with France.
      Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions take on the reigning world champions in Qatar at 7pm.
      The huge match is being aired on ITV1, with coverage getting underway from 6pm.
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      Meanwhile, Burnley sit top of the Championship table as they get their domestic action back underway away at QPR.
      A defeat for Vincent Kompany’s men would see Sheffield United leapfrog them into top spot if they can beat rock bottom Huddersfield.
      Blackburn, Watford, Norwich and QPR currently make up the play-off places, while Wigan and Blackpool join Huddersfield in the relegation zone. More