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      ‘What I love about this place…’ Inside Wrexham’s wild celebrations as Ryan Reynolds issues emotional statement

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      RYAN REYNOLDS released an emotional statement amid wild celebrations as Wrexham climbed into the Championship.The Welsh side beat Charlton 3-0 yesterday to land their third promotion in as many years.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrated promotion to the ChampionshipCredit: RexIt is the Dragons’ third promotion in as many seasonsCredit: ReutersFans invaded the pitch in celebrationCredit: Instagram/Ryan ReynoldsReynolds and his actress wife Blake Lively were at the Racecourse Ground yesterdayCredit: Instagram @vancityreynoldsThey covered the club chief in GatoradeCredit: Instagram @wrexham_afcThere were wild celebrations in the dressing roomCredit: Instagram @wrexham_afcActors-turned-club owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were both at the Racecourse Ground to join in with the party.As the final whistle went, fans invaded the pitch in celebration and the Hollywood duo shared a lengthy hug. Reynolds, who was joined by his actress wife Blake Lively, posed for a snap in the stands before they then headed down to the pitch.The Deadpool star got his hands on a medal and was seen congratulating his players and manager Phil Parkinson.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReynolds and McElhenney then brought an American tradition to English football by pouring a huge bucket of sports drink Gatorade over club chief Michael Williamson.The party carried onto long into the night as champagne was sprayed around the dressing room.Wrexham stars downed booze and poured beer over boss Parkinson, who has overseen an incredible rise from the National League to the Championship.The win over Charlton was his 181st league match in charge of the club and his 112th victory.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBooze was thrown around the dressing room as the party went long into the nightCredit: Instagram @wrexham_afcThey purchased the club for £2m and it now worth over £100mCredit: Instagram @vancityreynoldsCEO Michael Williamson was left drenchedCredit: Instagram @wrexham_afcThey have scored 361 goals and average a stunning 2.08 points per game.Wrexham have made climbing the football pyramid look simple and an emotional Reynolds said in a statement: “We’ve been with Wrexham for what seems like the blink of an eye, but so much has happened. Ryan Reynolds tells Liverpool star Mo Salah to ‘think about’ stunning Wrexham transfer in brilliant video”I remember the first press conference, we were asked what our goals were… and I think Rob jumped in with, ‘The Premier League.'”People laughed. They had every right to. It seemed insane… but we weren’t kidding.”I feel at home here. It’s a place that values community, decency and history. “From the respect it pays to the Gresford Disaster, to the feeling of hope and miracles created by Mickey Thomas. These are big reasons Wrexham is growing into what it always was. “It isn’t just a place with a history of ups and downs, it’s also a FEELING. And a feeling is sometimes as good or better than a memory.”We made history. We’ve been promoted for a record third time in a row. “That doesn’t happen without the wisdom of Phil Parkinson and his coaching staff, or the talent of Paul Mullin. It doesn’t happen without Max Cleworth and Arthur Okonkwo. “Or Mark Howard who may have one of the hardest jobs there is. I watched Sam Smith create a frightening blend between football and martial arts, scoring our second goal yesterday.”The Stadium feels like a church. I know so many of you now. Since February, 2021, I’ve watched babies become regulars. And some regulars depart us for good. “We’ve had the honour to scatter ashes of loved ones across that field. I’ve even watched every available hand shovel snow off the pitch to keep a match from cancellation.”Somebody said the Welsh have the ‘heart of a poet and the fist of a fighter.’ That’s what I love about this place. I wish the whole world could visit Wrexham.”Lively added: “Back-to-back-to-back. History was made. I will never forget the love and elation in that town today. Thank you for sharing it with us.”Read More on The SunReynolds and McElhenney bought the club in February 2021 for £2m and it now worth over £100m.Being in the second tier is expected to see the club make at least £13m more per year.Reynolds and McElhenney hugged as the final whistle wentCredit: Instagram @vancityreynoldsBlake Lively posed with the players including skipper Ollie PalmerCredit: Instagram @vancityreynoldsReynolds expressed his love for Wrexham in an emotional statementCredit: RexThe promotion will see the club pocket an extra £13m-a-year at leastCredit: AP More

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      Wrexham promoted to Championship with wild scenes as fan invade pitch and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively starting party

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      WREXHAM have won promotion to the Championship after beating Charlton 3-0.The Red Dragons created history by winning three consecutive promotions after beating rivals Charlton to secure second place.Wrexham have won promotion to the ChampionshipThere was a pitch invasion at full-time as fans held aloft their heroesRyan Reynolds was in attendance to celebrate the occasionCredit: ReutersWrexham have achieved three consecutive promotionsCredit: PAThe actor got into the party spirit ahead of kick-offCredit: APHe mingled with fans and posed for photosCredit: APThe Hollywood actor served drinks to supporters ahead of kick-offCredit: ReutersSam Smith scored twice to seal the three pointsCredit: PASam Smith netted twice after Ollie Rathbone opened the scoring on a momentous day at the Racecourse.Fans celebrated promotion by running onto the pitch before holding up their heroes on their shoulders.Reynolds beamed alongside co-owner Rob McElhenney, with the acting pair both flying into North Wales to celebrate the achievement.Reynolds joined the fervent fanzone pre-match and enjoyed a beverage from behind the bar.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe also served drinks to supporters and took selfies with adoring fans.The Hollywood actor was joined in North Wales by his wife Blake Lively.The actress shared a photo of herself with Reynolds, which she captioned: “Let’s go boys @wrexham_afc.”Reynolds re-shared the post, saying: “Let’s go jet lag. (Never going to sleep).”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSReynolds, 48, is a popular figure at Wrexham and often buys drinks for fans when he attends matches.In December Reynolds bought a round for an entire pub alongside Channing Tatum.Danny Devito celebrates Wrexham’s last-gasp win over Barnsley as he watches from virtual stadium in LAReynolds has previously watched Wrexham alongside David Beckham and Will Ferrell.He admits the promotion run-in has wreaked havoc on his nerves, claiming he has developed “an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach”.He said: “I have, literally, like an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach right now because it’s the end of the season. “They just can’t do it easy, like just one year let’s do it without having receding hairlines all around. We’re all losing it. Stress [is] killing us.”There was a fervent atmosphere at the RacecourseCredit: ReutersReynolds revealed the promotion run-in has made him a bag of nervesCredit: APReynolds’ wife Blake Lively has also headed to Wales for the game against CharltonReynolds took to the pitch pre-matchCredit: PA More

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      Former Premier League manager, 65, looking to achieve ‘career highlight’ promotion with sixth tier side

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      PHIL BROWN famously won promotion with Hull to the Premier League and kept them up for a season.But today he aims to get Kidderminster back into the National League.Phil Brown is aiming to achieve a ‘career highlight’ with KidderminsterCredit: AlamyBrown famously won promotion with Hull to the Premier League and kept them up for a seasonCredit: GettyKiddy travel to Southport where victory will guarantee them the National North title and automatic promotion — with Brackley only behind on goal difference and Scunthorpe two points back.Only one side goes up automatically with the next six going into the play-offs.Brown, 65, took the Tigers up in 2009 and also won promotion to League One with Southend in 2015. He has also managed Derby, Preston and Barrow.And he told SunSport: “This will be a career highlight. It really does feel more exciting than getting promoted to the Premier League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I’ve won two promotions as a manager and me and my assistant Neil McDonald were also part of Sam Allardyce’s backroom team at Bolton. But this does feel special.“I might have been there, seen it and done it — and everyone seems to think if you’ve had success in the Premier League you should be able to have success in the lower divisions.”That’s a load of rubbish. The bottom line is if your owners aren’t allowing you to do things, right then you’re going to have a problem. “You’ve got to cut your cloth accordingly and myself and Macca have learned a lot about the process of being successful.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“Macca worked with Sam at Blackburn and West Ham too — and he has assisted me in the past — and having the right backroom team is key.”Kiddy incredibly pulled in 5,341 fans for Monday’s league game with Hereford — beating the 5,327 they attracted for the 2022 FA Cup game against Premier League big-guns West Ham.Why Mo Salah and James Maddison will be pivotal in Liverpool Spurs clash | Experts’ best bets – Weekend WagerAllardyce, who is from nearby Dudley, put on an “Evening with Sam Allardyce” in November and attended their game against Burton the next day.Brown said: “He came into the changing room on Saturday, gave a team talk and then watched the match. It was brilliant — you have these sorts of people who have parallels with non-league football.“I used to work with Brian Horton, who managed Manchester City back in the day, and he gave Harriers a glowing endorsement.”He said, ‘Kidderminster are one of the biggest non-league clubs.”They’ve been in the EFL before under Jan Molby and if you can get them going there’s no reason why you cannot take them back into the Football League.”Brown famously serenaded Hull fans with The Beach Boys’ classic Sloop John B after the club stayed up in the Premier League on the final day of the season in 2010.The Geordie says he still loves to sing and said: “I’ve got my daughter’s christening in May and can promise you I’ll be up on the microphone most of the night.”Although he would not share his playlist, Brown highly recommends giving a listen to Front Door Famous by country singer Luke Combs.He said: “My motivation in life is always to make my family proud.Read More on The Sun”There’s a great song called Front Door Famous.”He makes the point, ‘You walk through your front door and it doesn’t matter who the f***ing hell you are, your kids run up to you and say, ‘daddy’ and that is what life should be all about.” More

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      How Tyrique George rose from Chelsea prospect with ‘dynamite’ shot to wonderkid outshining multi-million pound stars

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      HE was once just another face in the crowd at Cobham. Now, Tyrique George is lighting up the Premier League.Tyrique George has had to work hard from the age of eight to get to the topCredit: uniquefaTyrique George has come through the ranks and he could be the next big thingCredit: GettyTyrique George changed the game for Chelsea against Fulham with his first goalCredit: RexHe scored his first Premier League goal against neighbours Fulham last weekend – his story is the kind of tale that reminds us what football dreams are really made of.The 19-year-old winger has gone from academy promise to first-team Premier League baller, and it’s not just talent that got him there, it’s been years of grit, grind, and an unshakable family bond.At a time when Chelsea have spent more than £1billion on signing some of the best talents from around the world, it’s stories like Tyrique’s that give hope to Cobham and reassure young players that you can still rise through the ranks and make it.Born to a Ghanaian mother and Nigerian father, Tyrique’s roots run deep, and so does his support system. READ MORE ON CHELSEAThey’ve poured their lives into him. Ordinary jobs, extraordinary sacrifices. His dad hasn’t missed a single one of his first-team home games, and his mum turned down shifts just to get him across town for training.From North London to South, she ferried him to the training ground in Cobham, Surrey, like clockwork. And now, the boy she believed in is living the dream.George was 11 years old when he was photographed with Jadon Sancho, then 17, in the car park of a goals centre in south London.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeNow they are playing together in Chelsea’s youthful team under coach Enzo Maresca.Bismark Odoi, father of ex-Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi, remembers how George stood out from the pack at an early age.Bismark said: “He is a few years younger than my son but he was very noticeable from his early years.“We all used to take them, but I’m happy that he’s making his parents proud because I tell you it’s a lot of hard work,  people only see the results, but the work is massive.Tyrique George, aged 11, with 17-year-old Jadon Sancho pictured in 2017Credit: ChelseaEnzo Maresca is concerned with Chelsea’s missed ‘easy chances’ after limping into the Conference League semi-final “Tyrique was very close to another guy who was similar in stature to him, called Apau I think, a very good young player during their under-12 days.“Not everyone makes it, but yeah, he was there. I think he was one of the youngsters who played very well knowing their parents were watching too.”At youth level, George wasn’t just good. He was special. In 2023, he scored a 35-yard strike against Crystal Palace that would be nominated for the club’s Goal of the Season, announcing him to the top first-team players who might not have heard his name before.Sources at the club’s training base in Cobham, speaking on condition of anonymity to protect their relationship, say his ball-striking ability is one of the best they’ve ever seen come through.A source said: “His ball-striking is off the charts. People don’t expect it from him, but he’s got dynamite in that foot. “When we needed a goal at academy level, we gave it to him, and he’d just let it fly.”Tyrique George is starting to make an impression on the Premier LeagueTyrique George has alwways been highly rated in CobhamCredit: GettyTyrigue George is showing he can be special if given the chanceCredit: GettyRegular journalists Stamford Bridge this season say George has that confidence, not arrogance, but a self-assurance that whispers, “I’ve got it” when he speak to reporters.Across the U18s and U21s, George racked up a combined 33 goals and assists last season. But it wasn’t until his bullet finish against Fulham that the world truly took notice.To be fair, he’s benefited hugely from the suspension of Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance while on international duty last year.But that’s the story of life… you need to be ready when your chance comes. And George, he’s been ready for a while.Saul Isaksson-Hurst, his former coach at Chelsea, tells SunSport how it was easy to see from a young age that he was special.He said: “I remember one tournament in Portugal where we took them, if I remember correctly, it was an under-9 tournament, and for a kid of that age to have the authority he had and the leadership skill he showed was a sign that he could make it.“Chelsea academy has the most rigorous recruitment process and an even tougher process to continue to get a contract. “So for him to keep his head down and do the work is a show of the ingredients that have made him.“He understands the opportunity that has been given to him, and he is determined to make good use of it. “And as coaches, that’s all we want to see after we take these kids from an early age and try to give them a good chance at life.”The feeling among everyone close to Tyrique is that he is just getting started. Read More on The SunBut his journey highlights the importance of self-belief, as well as the commitment-  and often unspoken roles of parents to guide and guard, especially in today’s world.The early starts and late finishes have given him the chance, and now the world is his oyster. More

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      Reading release major statement after agreement reached with EFL as crisis club face going bust if they aren’t sold

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      CRISIS club Reading have been granted a takeover extension by the EFL. Royals’ Chinese owner Dai Yongge had initially been given a deadline of April 22 to sell the Berkshire outfit.Reading have been given more time by the EFL to get their takeover completedCredit: GettyRoyals fans have constantly protested against owner Dai YonggeCredit: Reading FCDai was disqualified under the league’s owners’ and directors’ test in February owing to debts and court rulings in China.  The League One side – who are mounting an unexpected play-off push – have been up for sale for almost 600 days.And a statement released on Wednesday confirms the EFL has granted the Royals an extension.It read: “Reading Football Club can confirm further progress has been made towards the sale of the club, with the transaction including the Select Car Leasing Stadium and Bearwood Park Training Facility. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”As a result, The EFL has agreed for a further extension until May 5th for the transaction to be completed.”The statement adds that the identity of the buyer will remain confidential at this stage. But the unnamed investor will be footing the bill for “day-to-day running of the club” until the takeover is signed off. It continued: “Both parties will now work to complete the necessary steps to complete the takeover.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe buying party will be supporting the club’s immediate financial obligations until the transaction is complete, and as such, day-to-day running of the club will be unaffected.”The club would like to thank all supporters, staff, and players for their contribution to the club in recent times. Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attempt”The performance at First Team and Academy level has been outstanding and all attention is on supporting the teams to finish the season strongly.”Further communication regarding next steps will be issued once appropriate.”Reading currently sit seventh in the third tier, one place below the final play-off spot.They are level on points with Leyton Orient, with just two games to play.Reading face Bristol Rovers and Barnsley in their final matches of the season.Should they gain promotion to the Championship, it would be the Royals’ first season at that level since 2023.Dai bought a 75 per cent stake in Reading in 2017, shortly after Jaap Stam’s side lost the Championship playoff final to Huddersfield.During his ownership, the Royals have been slapped with several points deductions, while in 2023 they were relegated to League One.Read More on The SunAmid fan protests, Dai put the club up for sale later that year.Earlier this month, SunSport revealed former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig had mounted a £25million takeover for the Berkshire club. More

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      EFL club once sponsored by Tyson Fury relegated to non-league after 18 years as Gary Neville’s Salford deal final blow

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      TYSON FURY’S beloved Morecambe have officially been relegated from League Two.The Shrimps lost 3-1 to Salford City at the Globe Arena to confirm their drop to non-league football after 18 years.Morecambe have officially been relegated from League TwoTyson Fury used to be a sponsor for his beloved MorecambeThat result basically brings an end to a sorry season for Derek Adams’ side, who struggled both on and off the pitch.Earlier in the campaign, the cash-strapped team’s board collided with the ownership group.This term was blighted by financial problems as Morecambe were placed under a transfer embargo due to the non-payment of a VAT bill – the matter was ultimately settled with HMRC.The cub has been up for sale since September 2022 and it was around that time when Fury, 36, got involved.Read More on FootballThe Gypsy King partnered up with the club after they struck a sponsorship deal three years ago.The heavyweight’s ‘Gypsy King’ brand was embroidered on Morecambe’s home and away shorts for the 2022-23 season.The former world champion even claimed that same year that he was considering buying the club.Fury told talkSPORT at the time: “I’m thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club, they’re in League One at the moment.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. Basically throw it at them and keep them going up.”I’ve been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. ‘Definitely making a comeback’ – Tyson Fury, 36, sends fans into frenzy with latest retirement U-turn hint”So who knows? You might be looking at a football club owner.”But it wasn’t meant to be as Morecambe – currently bottom of table in the fourth division – couldn’t avoid relegation.And it was Salford – co-owned by Fury’s fellow celebrities in Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Nick Butt – who landed the killer blow.The Ammies are currently ninth in League Two with only two points separating them from the play-off spots. More

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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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      ‘He wanted me to go on’ – Son of Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell trying to follow his footsteps and reach Premier League

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      TYRESE CAMPBELL grew up idolising his legendary football dad Kevin Campbell.And now he wants to follow his father into the Premier League by winning promotion with Sheffield United.Tyrese Campbell wants to follow in his fathers footstepsCredit: GettyDad, Kevin Campbell, tragically died last June after illness and complication following a heart and kidney failureCredit: PATyrese told SunSport he is working hard ‘to be the player he knows I can be’Credit: suppliedTyrese wants to win promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United like his dad did with Nottingham ForestCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdFormer Arsenal, Everton, West Brom and Cardiff star Kevin Campbell tragically died last June aged 54 after illness and complications following a heart and kidney failure.And although the loss of his role-model was difficult Campbell has thrown himself at the very thing his dad gave him… football.The striker has been in good form for the Blades — scoring 10 and adding an assist in his 19 starts since signing in the summer from Stoke. His brilliant form in March in particular — scoring four goals in five games — won him the SkyBet Championship player of the month award.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told SunSport: “My brothers and I are very much his sons. We’re strong minded and strong willed.“For me I had a day away from football when my dad passed and it was back to work. I didn’t have a club at the time and was training with a personal trainer and a few other lads.“As sad as it was, life does go on and he’d have liked me to do that. He wanted me to go on, work hard and play football and be the player he knows I can be.“For me football helped me take my mind off stuff and softened the blow. I had a great support network around me and I have to give them a lot of credit.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCampbell was born in 1999 so caught the tail-end of his dad’s glittering career with his earliest memories watching him turn out for Everton at Goodison Park.Kevin Campbell had all his major success with Arsenal before Tyrese was born — winning the title in 1991, the FA Cup and League Cup in 1993 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.Ian Wright fights back tears as Arsenal legend reveals tragic death of brother days after Kevin Campbell’s passingIn total he played 213 games for the Gunners, scoring 59 goals. He won promotion with Nottingham Forest to the Prem in 1998 and, after a short spell playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor, went on to play 160 times for Everton, scoring 48 goals. He then had two seasons with West Brom in the Prem before winding down his career in the Championship with Cardiff.Campbell said: “As soon as I could walk, I was kicking a ball. From then on there was no doubt in my mind I was going to be a footballer. It was when not if.“I never even contemplated doing anything else. When you grow up and see your dad play football that is all you want to do. You want to be like your dad, don’t you?“He was the reason I picked football. I’m grateful for that because I’m certain I’d not be able to do anything else!“My earlier memories were at Goodison, watching him from the box, although I’d mainly be playing football in the corridor!“I’ve some good memories of him playing for Everton and going into the changing room afterwards, going on the pitch with him. There are memories I’ll cherish forever.”Campbell says his dad’s biggest asset was his personality — his ability to make people happy and to engage.The Sheffield United ace even laughed that his own loudness as a person comes from his father.He said: “Dad’s personality was just great. He as loud and bubbly. If you were in a room with him, everyone was included.Tyrese recalled memories of when his dad was at EvertonCredit: suppliedTyrese said he chose to be a footballer because of his dadCredit: suppliedCampbell won four trophies with ArsenalCredit: Getty”Whether you were a little shy or nervous he was always getting everyone up and dancing. He got the party going. You couldn’t miss him. You’d always see or hear him. I’ve taken that trait from him!”Although Campbell has dedicated himself to football these past 10 months, the one thing he misses is not having his dad around to talk to.And during the Blades’ recent three-game losing run which has seen the team slip outside the two automatic promotion spots his dad would have been giving his son the pearls of wisdom he garnered during his great career.Campbell said: “When times were tough in football he was normally the first person I’d speak to. He’d give me the harsh truth and tell me if he thought I was good enough. He’d tell me how it was.“Sometimes I didn’t like what he was saying but then you’d think, ‘Oh actually he was probably right.’“So the two things I miss most is his advice and him.”The Blades travel to Turf Moor today to take on Burnley in a huge win-or-bust game in the race for the two automatic spots. Chris Wilder’s men sit five points behind the Clarets and Leeds with three games left.United lost three games on the spin — their first real dip in form all season — before bouncing back to beat Cardiff 2-0 on Good Friday.And Campbell said: “We cannot be too disheartened. We’ve had a great season and everything is still to play for.“As a kid I wanted the Premier League, watched my dad play at that level and I’ve come off the bench four times for Stoke seven years ago before they got relegated.Read More on The Sun“It’s always been my goal to be an established Premier League player. I want to get there with Stoke.“And I will see my dad again one day — and I just want to make him proud of me.”Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More