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      Grimsby vs Carlisle ABANDONED in first half after huge downpour leaves standing water on pitch making it unplayable

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      GRIMSBY’S clash with Carlisle has been abandoned DURING the game following a massive downpour of rain.The two teams were well into the first half at Blundell Park when the treacherous conditions forced them to postpone the League Two match.
      The horrid weather led to the match being postponed during the first halfCredit: – Pic by : Richard Parkes
      A statement from Grimsby read: “The match officials have brought an end to proceedings this evening, as the fixture has been ABANDONED.
      “Further information relating to tickets, Mariners TV passes and a rearranged date will be published once confirmed.
      “Please retain your tickets!”
      And Carlisle also released a short statement on social media letting their fans know the game had been postponed.
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      They said: “MATCH ABANDONED – the ref has decided there is too much standing water on the pitch to continue #cufc.”
      Grimsby’s match with Carlisle was the second EFL game postponed on Tuesday.
      Earlier on in the evening, Forest Green Rovers announced their clash with Accrington Stanley had been called off.
      This was because of a waterlogged pitch – leaving the League One side with no option but to postpone.
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      The EFL campaign got underway at the end of July, with this evening the fourth set of fixtures.
      In League Two, Grimsby have four points from three games, with Carlisle one point above them.
      And then in League One, Accrington sit one point above Forest Green thanks to a win and two draws from their opening three fixtures. More

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      Carabao Cup second round draw: Frank Lampard’s Everton face trip to Scott Brown’s Fleetwood while Leeds get Barnsley

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      FRANK LAMPARD’S Everton face a tricky tie in the Carabao Cup after they were drawn away to Fleetwood.The Toffees, who narrowly avoided relegation last term, will head to Scott Brown’s League One side in the second round.
      Scott Brown’s Fleetwood will face Frank Lampard’s EvertonCredit: Rex
      Bradford boss Mark Hughes will take on old club Blackburn RoversCredit: Rex
      Although Everton will go there in confident mood after thrashing them 5-2 in the competition two years ago.
      And Barnsley supporters, who are celebrating a 1-0 away win at Middlesbrough, will be licking their lips at the prospect of a Yorkshire derby.
      They were drawn away to neighbours Leeds United.
      The draw also threw up a number of interesting ties around the country.
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      Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa will face a difficult trip to Bolton Wanderers.
      Leicester City must go to Stockport County, who are still riding high after securing promotion back to the Football League last term.
      And Mark Hughes will welcome his old club Blackburn Rovers to Valley Parade where his Bradford City team lay in wait.
      Meanwhile, the southern section of the draw also produced some interesting ties.
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      Here is the southern and northern sections in full:
      SOUTHERN
      Norwich vs Bournemouth
      Stevenage vs Peterborough
      Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton
      Gillingham vs Exeter City
      Cambridge United vs Southampton
      Crawley vs Fulham
      Walsall vs Charlton Athletic
      Wycombe vs Bristol City
      Colchester United vs Brentford
      Watford vs MK Dons
      Oxford United vs Crystal Palace
      Newport County vs Portsmouth
      NORTHERN
      Shrewsbury Town vs Burnley
      Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest
      Bradford vs Blackburn
      Stockport County vs Leicester
      Barrow vs Lincoln City
      Rotherham vs Morecombe
      Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Rochdale
      Fleetwood vs Everton
      Leeds vs Barnsley
      Wolves vs Preston North End
      Derby County vs West Brom or Sheffield United
      Bolton vs Aston Villa More

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      Mick Jones dead aged 75: QPR lead tributes as Neil Warnock’s former assistant manager passes away

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      MICK JONES, the former assistant of manager Neil Warnock, has passed away at the age of 75.London side Queens Park Rangers and Warnock lead the tributes for the ex-coach.
      Mick Jones, left, alongside Neil WarnockCredit: Alamy
      In a touching tribute, Warnock wrote on Twitter: “Sad to report my old assistant manager Mick Jones passed away this morning.
      “We had some unbelievable times. Mick was the sensible one.
      “I’ll miss him loads. Boy did we have some laughs. RIP.”
      Jones worked alongside Warnock throughout much of his coaching career.
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      The pair first linked up at Notts County in 1989 and Jones stayed on as Warnock’s assistant through spells including Huddersfield, Plymouth, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and QPR.
      This stretch ran all the way up until 2012, with Jones finally retiring from coaching in 2013 after almost 40 years.
      Jones also tried his hand at management with Plymouth after Warnock was sacked at The Pilgrims, and managed over 60 games between 1997 and 1998.
      Jones retired from playing football and saw his first coaching role as a player-manager of Kettering in 1977, before leaving two years later to manage Mansfield Town.
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      QPR described him as “quietly-spoken” and a “trusted aide” of Warnock.
      Plymouth and Huddersfield both joined in the tributes and described their clubs as deeply “saddened” by his passing.
      Peterborough, who Jones had played for as a player, confirmed a minute of applause would be held between themselves and Plymouth ahead of their upcoming fixture on Wednesday evening. More

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      My boyfriend promised me a romantic weekend away on coast… instead he tricked me into going to watch football

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      A football-loving boyfriend has landed himself in hot water after tricking his girlfriend into agreeing to a weekend away watching Sheffield Wednesday.Joe Taylor, 25, shared a text conversation he had with his partner Georgia Grayson.
      Joe promised Georgia a romantic weekend awayCredit: Facebook / Joe Taylor
      This was the conversation with his girlfriend which Joe shared on social mediaCredit: Twitter / @TSHEEPS35
      In the chat posted on social media, he said he had booked a romantic trip to the south coast to “some place nice”.
      She agreed to the trip and thanked him for the kind gesture.
      What she didn’t know was that he had in fact booked to go and see the League One match between Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth on September 10.
      Joe shared a picture of the fixture after posting the messages to Georgia and added: “Hook, line, sinker”.
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      After she clocked onto the trick, Georgia then messaged Joe again and he shared that she had simply sent “you’re dumped”.
      Joe then tweeted: “Now taking fresh applicants for a weekend trip to Plymouth, all inclusive please message me directly if interested 👍🏻.”
      Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, he said: “Her reaction was pretty much as shown on the messages, she said she was going to dump me.
      “I am in the absolute doghouse.”
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      Despite the hilarious exchange, he did also say the plans to go to the game were still on.
      Reacting on social media, one person said: “Oh it’s astonishing, it’s absolutely world class.”
      While another added: “Can’t wait for this belter of a line to come out while down the coast – ‘There’s a lot of Wednesday fans in Devon’.”
      And a third said: “Hahahahaha you love to see it 😂😂😂😂.”
      Georgia messaged Joe that he was dumped shortly after she found out about the trickCredit: Twitter / JTSHEEPS35
      Joe insists he still plans to attend Plymouth vs Sheffield Wednesday next monthCredit: Facebook / Joe Taylor More

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      Ex-Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham wanted by League One side Forest Green on shock free transfer

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      FOREST GREEN ROVERS are pushing to sign Connor Wickham on a free transfer, according to reports.The newly-promoted League One side have already signed seven new players this summer, including former Huddersfield midfielder Reece Brown.
      Wickham is in talks to join Forest Green RoversCredit: Getty
      But, manager Ian Burchnall is now looking to add more experience to the squad as a sign of intent.
      And he is hoping to do so with a huge statement signing.
      According to Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath, Forest Green have identified Wickham as a top transfer target.
      Club chiefs have reportedly been in talks with the 29-year-old’s representatives to discuss the possibility of a deal.
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      Wickham became a free agent when he was released by MK Dons at the end of last season.
      If he were to join Forest Green before the transfer window closes, it would mark the eighth move of his career.
      The striker signed his first professional contract with Ipswich Town in 2009 before joining Sunderland two years later.
      He was then loaned out for two consecutive seasons to Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds respectively.
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      In 2015 he signed a long-term deal with Crystal Palace.
      During his time at Selhurst Park he scored 11 goals in 50 appearances for The Eagles, but it wasn’t enough to see him earn a new contract.
      Wickham swapped Palace for Preston North End in 2021, where he spent six months before being released.
      MK Dons then decided to sign him on a short-term deal, but he was released once again upon the expiry of his contract. More

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      Watch Doncaster star Lee Tomlin sent off for two yellow cards in just 17 SECONDS after bizarre sequence vs Bradford

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      DONCASTER midfielder Lee Tomlin had a debut to forget after he was sent off for two yellow cards in just 17 SECONDS in the 0-0 draw away at Bradford.The 33-year-old was given an early bath in first-half stoppage time at Valley Parade in the opening weekend of the League Two season.

      Lee Tomlin was sent off for two yellow cards in 17 SECONDS in Doncaster’s draw away at BradfordCredit: Rex
      Tomlin had a Doncaster debut to forget after being red carded just before the breakCredit: Rex
      Former Bournemouth man Tomlin received his first caution in the fifth minute of first half stoppage time after refusing to get out of the way for a free-kick.
      He then bizarrely decided to kick the ball away just moments later to leave the home fans and players incensed.
      Bantams ace Jamie Walker rushed in to speak to referee Bobby Madden, where he lightly brushed up against Tomlin.
      The ex-Peterborough star then threw himself to the ground in pantomime scenes which only further riled up the home supporters.
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      But his theatrics in trying to get Walker a yellow card didn’t do Tomlin any favours, as Madden quickly brandished him a second yellow card for time-wasting.
      Valley Parade erupted in delight, with social media sent into meltdown over the stupidity of Tomlin.
      Taking to Twitter, one user said: “The most stupid red card you’ll ever see, courtesy of Lee Tomlin.”
      Another commented: “Possibly the worst red card I have ever seen.”
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      This fan then posted: “Fair play to the referee. Lee Tomlin should retire tonight.”
      Meanwhile one supporter said: “Lee Tomlin, bags of talent, bags of stupidity.”
      Another simply said: “Lee Tomlin is an absolute clown.”
      There was to be more drama following the full-time whistle after Bradford’s Kian Harratt was sent off following an altercation with Rovers goalkeeper Johnny Mitchell.
      Just like Tomlin, Harratt was making his debut after joining Bradford on loan from Championship side Huddersfield. More

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      STOCKPORT’S long-awaited return to the Football League is being celebrated by a curry menu being named after club legends past and present.County take on Barrow today at Edgeley Park for their first game in the EFL for ELEVEN years.
      James Jennings, Antoni Sarcevic and Will Collar tuck into some spicy food
      And fans, players and staff have been marking the occasion by tucking into some specially-prepared spicy dishes at the nearby Garam Massala restaurant, owned by Hatters fan and sponsor Muhammad Mohi Uddin Saleem.
      If you love very hot curry, The Flynny Phal, in honour of legendary Stockport captain Mike Flynn, will set your tongue on fire.
      The former defender was a fiery character and the dish is hotter than a vindaloo. The restaurant warns diners to ‘pick their meat or vegetables and brace themselves.’
      Or if you are not quite as brave but still love a bit of spice, the Big Kev Karachi Gosht — celebrating 1990s striker Kevin Francis — sounds like a good choice.
      I dipped into The Big Kev Karachi Gosht and loved it. That would be the one I’d order. But all the lads favoured mine!”ANTONI SARCEVIC, Stockport midfielder
      But the curry everyone in the Stockport dressing room are raving about is The Sarcevic Silsila, named after midfielder Antoni Sarcevic.
      It is described as ‘a classy chicken dish that uses capsicum, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs along with a dash of brandy to produce a consistent performer on any Indian menu, an ideal tribute to Antoni.’
      And the 30-year-old midfield ace loves it.
      He told SunSport: “I’d never heard of a curry called Silsila before. It is nicely marinated and has loads of onions with it. It was so nice, nothing too hot but a lovely taste.
      “I had it with pilau rice and a huge naan bread. The restaurant served up some poppadoms but I saved myself for the curry!”
      Stockport players and staff are feeling the heat
      Stockport County have had an entire curry menu named after them
      Although Sarcevic’s personal favourite is the Big Kev Karahi Gosht, he laughed: “I don’t mind a hot curry so would sway towards a spicier one. 
      “I dipped into the Big Kev one and loved it. That would be the one I’d order. But all the lads favoured mine!”
      Saleem, 49, has supported the club for 28 years and his family have owned the restaurant throughout that time.
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      He said: “We’ve always had a lot of County fans dining with us — as well as players and staff with their families. 
      “Me and my family go to their games every week and it was incredible last season to win the National League and finally get back into the EFL. 
      “We just wanted to honour our County heroes for doing the town proud and thought it would be a nice surprise for the team.
      “We also sponsor the club and thought it would be good to invite the players down to try the dishes out — and they loved it. Big Kevin Francis also came to try out his dish too!”
      Stockport legend Kevin Francis dropped in to try The Big Kev Karahi Gosht
      Other spicy delights include The Super Al Akbari Cham Cham – in homage to legend Alun Armstrong — along with The Ash Achanak (for Ash Palmer) and The Ben Bazaar Platter (for Ben Hinchcliffe). 
      While owner Matt Stott (The Stott Smoked Sizzler) and boss Dave Challinor (The Chally Chicken Modhu) also have curries named after them.
      But it is The Paddy Podina that is going down a storm with regulars. 
      This striking feast — to honour last season’s 25-goal top scorer Paddy Madden — serves up memories of Sunday lunch. Cooked with tender lamb, it combines garlic, onions, fresh cream and garden mint. It is medium hot with a lovely finish.
      But forward Connor Jennings admits all the dishes are too spicy for him — including his own one, The Jennings Jalfrezi.
      He laughed: “I’m more of a korma man I’m afraid but it’s great to see this sort of thing happening in our community.
      “Everyone is so excited. I was in a local Nando’s the other night and there were loads of fans in County shirts absolutely buzzing about the new season.”
      Owner Stott has galvanised the club since he took over in January 2020 — wiping out their debts and investing in improving the stadium and team. He has big plans to get the club into the Championship.
      Stockport players enjoyed their curry night ahead of their return to the EFL
      Muhammad Mohi Uddin Saleem and his family are huge Stockport fans
      But probably his biggest masterstroke was recruiting manager David Challinor in November from Hartlepool — just months after he had taken them back into the EFL.
      And Sarcevic said: “When the gaffer took over, he told us although it was a step down for him back to the National League, he didn’t see it that way because of what the club wanted to achieve in the next few years. Luckily he took us up right away.”
      Sarcevic knows a thing or two about League Two, having won promotion twice with Plymouth as well as with Fleetwood and Bolton.
      And he added: “We’re confident of going for promotion again. The National League was so hard to get out of because there’s only one automatic promotion spot — whereas in League Two you have three going straight up and another in the play-offs.
      “We have the momentum so why not?” More

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      Stockport County celebrate long-awaited return to Football League with CURRY menu named after club legends

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      STOCKPORT’S long-awaited return to the Football League is being celebrated by a curry menu being named after club legends past and present.County take on Barrow at Edgeley Park on Saturday for their first game in the EFL for ELEVEN YEARS.
      Stockport County stars James Jennings, Antoni Sarcevic and Will Collar tuck into some spicy food
      Stockport County have had an entire curry menu named after club legends
      And fans, players and staff have been marking the occasion by tucking into some specially-prepared spicy dishes at the nearby Garam Massala restaurant, owned by Hatters fan and sponsor Muhammad Mohi Uddin Saleem.
      If you love very hot curry, The Flynny Phal, in honour of legendary Stockport captain Mike Flynn, will set your tongue on fire.
      The former defender was a fiery character and the dish is hotter than a vindaloo. The restaurant warns diners to ‘pick their meat or vegetables and brace themselves.’
      Or if you are not quite as brave but still love a bit of spice, the Big Kev Karachi Gosht — celebrating 1990s striker Kevin Francis — sounds like a good choice.
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      But the curry everyone in the Stockport dressing room are raving about is The Sarcevic Silsila, named after midfielder Antoni Sarcevic.
      It is described as ‘a classy chicken dish that uses peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs along with a dash of brandy to produce a consistent performer on any Indian menu, an ideal tribute to Antoni.’
      And the 30-year-old midfield ace loves it.
      He told SunSport: “I’d never heard of a curry called Silsila before. It is nicely marinated and has loads of onions with it. It was so nice, nothing too hot but a lovely taste.
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      “I had it with pilau rice and a huge naan bread. The restaurant served up some poppadoms but I saved myself for the curry!”
      Although Sarcevic’s personal favourite is the Big Kev Karahi Gosht, he laughed: “I don’t mind a hot curry so would sway towards a spicier one. 
      “I dipped into the Big Kev one and loved it. That would be the one I’d order. But all the lads favoured mine!”
      Saleem, 49, has supported the club for 28 years and his family have owned the restaurant throughout that time.
      He said: “We’ve always had a lot of County fans dining with us — as well as players and staff with their families. 
      “Me and my family go to their games every week and it was incredible last season to win the National League and finally get back into the EFL. 
      “We just wanted to honour our County heroes for doing the town proud and thought it would be a nice surprise for the team.
      “We also sponsor the club and thought it would be good to invite the players down to try the dishes out — and they loved it. Big Kevin Francis also came to try out his dish too!”
      Stockport players and staff are feeling the heat
      Stockport legend Kevin Francis dropped in to try The Big Kev Karahi Gosht
      Other spicy delights include The Super Al Akbari Cham Cham – in homage to legend Alun Armstrong — along with The Ash Achanak (for Ash Palmer) and The Ben Bazaar Platter (for Ben Hinchcliffe). 
      While owner Matt Stott (The Stott Smoked Sizzler) and boss Dave Challinor (The Chally Chicken Modhu) also have curries named after them.
      But it is The Paddy Podina that is going down a storm with regulars. 
      This striking feast — to honour last season’s 25-goal top scorer Paddy Madden — serves up memories of Sunday lunch. Cooked with tender lamb, it combines garlic, onions, fresh cream and garden mint. It is medium hot with a lovely finish.
      But forward Connor Jennings admits all the dishes are too spicy for him — including his own one, The Jennings Jalfrezi.
      He laughed: “I’m more of a korma man I’m afraid but it’s great to see this sort of thing happening in our community.
      “Everyone is so excited. I was in a local Nando’s the other night and there were loads of fans in County shirts absolutely buzzing about the new season.”
      Owner Stott has galvanised the club since he took over in January 2020 — wiping out their debts and investing in improving the stadium and team. He has big plans to get the club into the Championship.
      But probably his biggest masterstroke was recruiting manager David Challinor in November from Hartlepool — just months after he had taken them back into the EFL.
      And Sarcevic said: “When the gaffer took over, he told us although it was a step down for him back to the National League, he didn’t see it that way because of what the club wanted to achieve in the next few years. Luckily he took us up right away.”
      Sarcevic knows a thing or two about League Two, having won promotion twice with Plymouth as well as with Fleetwood and Bolton.
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      And he added: “We’re confident of going for promotion again. The National League was so hard to get out of because there’s only one automatic promotion spot — whereas in League Two you have three going straight up and another in the play-offs.
      “We have the momentum so why not?”
      Stockport players enjoyed their curry night ahead of their return to the EFL
      Muhammad Mohi Uddin Saleem and his family are huge Stockport fans More