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      Police manhunt for ex-Cardiff and QPR star, 44, once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballer as he’s wanted back in jail

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      COPS have launched a manhunt for an ex-Cardiff and QPR star who was once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballer.Leonne Jeanne, 44, has been “recalled to prison” by South Wales Police.South Wales Police have appealed for information about Leonne JeanneCredit: Wales News ServiceThe ex-QPR and Cardiff star is being recalled to prisonCredit: South Wales PoliceJeanne turned out for QPRCredit: Action ImagesThe former footy star was convicted of dangerous driving in 2019 after being chased by police at 100mph on the same road where his son was found dead. He was later sent to prison for breaching a curfew.Four years earlier, in 2015, he had been jailed for 30 months for his part in a plot to supply cocaine.The police appeal said: “Leonne Jeanne. Age: 44. From Cardiff. Recalled to Prison. Give reference 2500002271.”Read More in FootballThe talented young footballer began his career with Queens Park Rangers before joining his hometown team Cardiff City. However, Jeanne suffered from drug and alcohol addiction and was given a two-year suspended ban by the Football Association of Wales after testing positive for a class A drug. Continued disciplinary problems eventually led to his release from Cardiff.In June 2011, Jeanne joined then Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion for pre-season training in a bid to earn a contract and play football at a high level once more. Most read in FootballJeanne started the 2011–12 season playing for Welsh Premier League side Afan Lido but left before the start of the 2012–13 season to join Carmarthen Town.He would go on to play just six times more for Port Talbot Town before his career sadly came to an end in 2015.Shock moment Aston Villa & Celtic fans clash before Champions League showdown as FLARE launched towards home supportersTwo years ago, Jeanne was allowed out on day release from prison to attend the funeral of his son, who was among three people to die in a horror car crash in Cardiff.Jeanne, then 42, was flanked by two police officers as he mourned son Rafel, 24, at the church service.Rafel Jeanne and pals Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, died when their white VW Tiguan crashed near Newport, Wales.Leonne had to attend the funeral in handcuffs as he served a ten-year prison sentence after being jailed for conspiracy to supply cocaine.His son Rafel and five friends had been enjoying a night out in Newport before vanishing at 2am.Their car was only found 46 hours later in the tragedy.Father Leonne wore a blue Nike tracksuit and was seen handcuffed to a cop as he made his way inside the church.Jeanne turning out for QPR in 1999Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdFormer pro-footballer Jeanne was in handcuffs as he attended his son’s funeral in 2023Credit: WNSRafel Jeanne-Actie died in a horror crash 2 years agoCredit: WNSRafel’s funeral was held at St Peter’s Church in Cardiff with hundreds of mourners dressed in black for attendance followed by a cremation service.Traditional Welsh hymns Calon Lan and Ar Hyd y Nos were sung at the church and the service at the crematorium concluded with Told You by rappers Yung Tory and Nafe Smaz.Quad bikes followed the hearse and family cars, revving their engines.Shane Loughlin, 32, and Sophie Russon, 20, were critically injured and taken to hospital in the crash.However, Loughlin was sentenced for dangerous driving although his sentence was later reduced in 2024.The offences were not connected with the crash that happened later that nightREAD MORE SUN STORIESHe was not driving at the time of the crash in St Mellons, Cardiff, but had driven the same car while inhaling laughing gas just hours before.Loughlin was a passenger in the Volkswagen Tiguan when it veered off the A48 in east of Cardiff and crashed into undergrowth back in March 2023.Jeanne played for Cardiff among other clubsCredit: Huw EvansJeanne pictured in his Wales U21 stripCredit: CollectHe was once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballerCredit: WNS More

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      ‘That looks serious’ – Tottenham star Dragusin forced off injured in yet another blow leaving TNT Sports pundit worried

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      TOTTENHAM suffered yet another injury blow as Radu Dragusin was forced off.Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou vented his frustration with recent squad setbacks ahead of Thursday’s Europa League win over Elfsborg.Radu Dragusin was forced off injuredCredit: AFPIt is yet another injury blow for SpursCredit: GettyHe planned to take off centre-back Micky van de Ven at half-time against to ensure he keeps his backline fresh. But it was replacement Dragusin who picked up a knee injury when the defender went down off the ball after a tussle with striker Jalal Abdullai.He was taken off – replaced by forward Dane Scarlett – as replays revealed Dragusin coming down on his knee awkwardly. TNT Sports’ Glenn Hoddle: “That looks quite serious because look, he plays the ball there and then he’s landed and wow, he holds his knee.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs have NINE first-team players sidelined through injury, including defenders Djed Spence, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie. Keeper Guglielmo Vicario, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and James Maddison are also out. Postecoglou – who has blamed Tottenham’s woeful league form on injuries – did make light of Dragusin’s knock. The outspoken Aussie pretended to pull his hamstring when stretching for a ball that went out of play. Most read in FootballSpurs cruised into the last 16 of the Europa League thanks to goals in the final 20 minutes from Scarlett, Oyindamola Ajayi and Mikey Moore. And on Dragusin’s injury, he said: “It is too early to say what it is, we will need to investigate further. The rise and fall of Ange Postecoglou as Spurs boss”But it was his knee which is not good.”We have another game on Sunday. The club will be working hard behind the scenes to see if we can get something done.”Ange Postecoglou celebrates victoryCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham 3 Elfsborg 0: Dane Scarlett unlikely hero as academy products combine to book spot in Europa League last 16

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      DANE SCARLETT was Tottenham’s unlikely hero in every sense.The 20-year-old was only recalled from his loan at Championship side Oxford earlier this month due to a lack of game-time – with the club’s intention to farm him out again.Dane Scarlett celebrates scoring his first goal for SpursCredit: GettyDamola Ajayi came off the bench to seal all three points on his Spurs debutCredit: RexMikey Moore’s late strike finished off a fine night for the Tottenham academyCredit: RexThat was made impossible when Ange Postecoglou brought him on for the injured Radu Dragusin – Spurs’ crock curse striking again – in the 66th minute.Players are not permitted to play for more than two clubs in a season so another temporary switch was off as soon as he took to the pitch here.But given what he then produced, and Spurs’ desperate lack of options with so many players sidelined, they probably would want to keep him anyway.Because within four minutes of coming on, Scarlett had his first senior goal when heading home an inswinging cross from fellow sub Dejan Kulusevski.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt broke Elfsborg’s resistance and confirmed Tottenham’s safe passage to the last 16 of the Europa League, without the need of a pesky two-legged play-off in February.Thursday’s win confirmed they will face one of AZ Alkmaar, Galatasaray, Real Sociedad and FC Midtylland for a place in the quarter-finals.Scarlett even had an assist to his name with six minutes to go as he traded passes with another sub Oyindamola Ajayi who fired home on his debut for 2-0.Spurs team-mates gather to congratulate Damola Ajayi after scoring on his debutCredit: EPAThere was still time for 17-year-old wonderkid Mikey Moore to make it a hat-trick of maiden goals for the club when he drilled home in stoppage time.Most read in FootballIt brought some much-needed relief to boss Postecoglou, who at one point made light of his mad injury situation by pretending to grab his hamstring on the touchline.The Aussie has felt the heat for the club’s disastrous league form which has seen them plummet down to 15th.A relegation battle cannot be ruled out given their form and injury problems.But Postecoglou has kept the faith that things will turn around when they get their players back.While he has also pointed to the potential glory of the cups, given they are in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, the FA Cup and now the knockouts in Europe.Spurs have badly missed key defender Micky van de Ven for the last seven weeks due to his latest hamstring injury.So the loud cheer when the Dutchman’s name was read out before kick-off was understandable – as would have been any nerves over the prospect of reinjury.He ended up only playing the first 45 minutes in what was likely a planned move to ease him back gently – and in truth he had next to no defensive work to do in his time on the pitch.Micky van de Ven’s first-half appearance brought huge joy to the Spurs faithfulCredit: RexElfsborg are still in their pre-season for their domestic campaign and have only played two competitive games since December 12 – albeit both wins in th Europa League – and sat back throughout.Captain Son Heung-min has struggled for his own form amid Tottenham’s difficult season.But he has been better in the last week, netting twice in the 3-2 win at Hoffenheim last Thursday and being Spurs’ best player in Sunday’s 2-1 horror show against Leicester.Here he was at his twinkle-toed best, dancing round Elfsborg’s defenders and leaving Simon Hedlund particularly dizzy.South Korean football star Yang Min-hyeok explains his reasons for joining Tottenham One clever bit of movement saw the South Korean cut the ball back for Pape Sarr who was denied by a fine stop from Isak Pettersson.The Elfsborg stopper had said on Wednesday his side would “not be scared” when taking on Spurs.And he made a brave save when facing down Moore’s goalbound strike after more clever feet from Son.Lucas Bergvall may have felt an extra desire to impress given the Swede was up against opposition from his home country.Perhaps it affected his concentration as he gave the ball away sloppily several times in the first half, incurring the wrath of Postecoglou who angrily urged the 18-year-old to calm down.Dragusin came on for Van de Ven at the break in a triple change for the hosts.Besfort Zeneli’s shot hit the Romanian’s leg soon after and looped up, allowing striker Jalal Abdullai to pull off an acrobatic volley which went narrowly over the bar.The anti-Daniel Levy chants reached fever pitch in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s loss to Leicester, with many fed-up fans calling for ownership change.That dissension was more a murmur here that every so often would crop up, either in the form of a ‘We want Levy out’ taunt or the popular Kulusevski song which also takes aim at the supremo.All of a sudden, Dragusin went down clutching his right knee.He had attempted to hack away a loose ball and instantly felt a problem and after receiving treatment, eventually had to be withdrawn.Radu Dragusin was withdrawn after an injury scareCredit: AFPOn in his place came academy product Scarlett, who within four minutes was wheeling away after heading in Kulusevski’s cross for his maiden Spurs goal.There was another first strike 14 minutes later as 19-year-old debutant Ajayi played a one-two with Scarlett and fired a low, left-footed shot into the corner, killing off Elfsborg and raising the roof.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs had four teenagers on the pitch by the end in Archie Gray, Bergvall, Ajayi and Moore – who struck in stoppage time to round off a fabulous night for Tottenham’s kids.Ange Postecoglou applauds the Spurs fans at full-timeCredit: RexA late flurry of goals saw Elfsborg knocked out of the Europa LeagueCredit: RexElfsborg’s goalkeeper is consoled by manager Oscar Hiljemark after their Europa League exitCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd and Tottenham learn Europa League last-16 opponents as final game wins make it HARDER with full table confirmed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham’s Europa League fate has been determined. United won away at FCSB while Spurs beat Swedish side IF Elfsborg at home to bypass the playoff round and proceed straight for March’s last-16.Kobbie Mainoo celebrates with with Alejandro GarnachoCredit: GettyTottenham breezed throughCredit: APAnd, as they finished next to each other in the final league stage table in 3rd and 4th, the underperforming Prem pair have the SAME four potential opponents.Those are the four teams who 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th – Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, FC Midtjylland or AZ Alkmaar – who will face off with each other in the February’s play-off round double-header.Ironically, if United and Spurs had NOT won their final league games – each would have faced potentially easier opponents.That is because, despite their league positions, Real Sociedad and Galatasaray remain two of the toughest sides in the competition.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe draw takes place on Friday to determine the play-off fixtures – where each of Spurs and United’s potential opponents will be narrowed down to two.United saw off their Romanian rivals 2-0 thanks to goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo. While injury-ravaged Spurs ran riot in the last 20 minutes with academy kids Dane Scarlett, Oyindamola Ajayi and Mikey Moore getting on the score sheet. Rangers also took an automatic top eight qualification spot after beating Belgium’s Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Scottish side could now play either Anderlecht, Bodo/Glimt, Twente or Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.Spurs’ win ensured they missed a potentially awkward reunion with old boss Mourinho – for now at least.’Joke of a club’ rant Man Utd fans as 100s of Rangers fans swarm into home end for Battle of Britain Europa League clashNice, Braga, Hoffenheim, Besiktas and Dynamo Kyiv are some of the big names dumped out of Europe. Elfsborg, Maccabi TA, Slavia, Malmo, RFS, Ludogorets and Qarabag make up the full 12. Now 16 clubs battle it out for the eight remaining spots in the knockout stages. Ajax, Porto, Roma, FCSB, Plzen, Ferencvaros and PAOK are also in the play-offs. Lazio topped the table and could now draw arch rivals Roma – as well as either Porto, Plzen or Ferencvaros. Who faces who in the Europa League?Here’s a look at the ties across the competition…Teams who finished from ninth to 24th in the Europa league phase will play off to decide who reaches the last-16.PLAYOFF ROUNDBodo/Glimt vs Twente or FenerbahceAnderlecht vs Twente or FenerbahceFCSB vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKAjax vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKReal Sociedad vs AZ Alkmaar or MidtjyllandGalatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar or MidtjyllandRoma vs Ferencvaros or PortoPlzen vs Ferencvaros or PortoWinners of playoff ties will then face the teams who finished in the top eight of the league phase in the last-16…LAST 16Lazio vs Roma or Plzen or Ferencvaros or PortoAthletic Bilbao vs Roma or Plzen or Ferencvaros or PortoMan Utd vs Real Sociedad or Galatasaray or FC Midtjylland or AZ AlkmaarTottenham vs Real Sociedad or Galatasaray or FC Midtjylland or AZ AlkmaarFrankfurt vs FCSB or Ajax or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKLyon vs FCSB or Ajax or Royale Union Saint-Gilloise or PAOKOlympiakos vs Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht or Twente or FenerbahceRangers vs Bodo/Glimt or Anderlecht or Twente or Fenerbahce More

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      Europa League LIVE RESULTS: Man Utd, Tottenham and Rangers all secure spots in last-16 after frantic league phase finale

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      THE Europa League league phase has concluded after a thrilling finale.Manchester United finished 3rd in the table and automatically progressed to the last-16 following a 2-0 win away at FCSB.Tottenham also finished the league phase in the top eight after a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Elfsborg.Rangers claimed 8th spot by the skin of their teeth on goal difference and are the final team to automatically progress to the last 16.TV channel: TNT Sports (various)Live stream: discovery+CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Ruben still keeping it realSpeaking with BT Sports after the match, the Red Devils’ manager gave his view on his team’s performance tonight:I think we control very well the game. We had a lot of possession but the opponents is not the same as the Premier League. We had a lot of time to think. The lads did a good job, clean sheet again and we created some chances. We have to score more goals. We made them chase the ball a lot in the first-half. In the second-half the opponent got tired and it was easier for the players who came on.Ruben AmorimMan UtdCopy linkCopiedRangers ensure Scottish journey continuesThere was only an outside chance of Rangers finishing in the top eight this evening, needing other results to go their way.Clement made sure his side were focussed on getting their job done by beating Union SG this evening.The visitors caused them a lot of problems but they dug deep and saw the game out to grab all three points.Add to that, they got their rewards as they sneaked into the automatic qualification places to ensure there is no two-legged playoff to deal with.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCaptain’s delightRangers skipper James Tavernier revealed he had no idea his side were in eighth spot until after the full time whistle.But he’s delighted they did sneak in and reckons taking time off when others have play off games will suit them.He told TNT Sports: “We conceded a goal which we know as a team we should do a lot better. It made it closer. Delighted for the team and we sneaked into the top eight. We didn’t have a clue until the end.”I’m happy to play a part for the team wherever I’m asked by the manager I’ve still got the legs to go up and down the right wing.”You want to compete against the best, European football is getting harder and harder each year and you want to test yourself.”We’ll take the weeks off, we can work hard on the training ground and properly train now. Delighted we can save those couple of weeks.”Copy linkCopiedBoss reserved in victory as progress securedSpeaking with BT Sport after the game, the Spurs manager gave his views on the performance and answered whether they would be active in the remainder of the transfer window:Yeh am really pleased. The objective was to try and win today and secure our top eight spot. It took a while to get our goal but yeh a good victory. We shouldn’t lose sight that we had a couple of 18-year-olds out there which is good for the club. We have a big week coming up so it was all about managing the players. People at the club are working hard to see if we can do some business.Ange PostecoglouTottenhamCopy linkCopiedAnge-l delight in North LondonFor the majority of the game this evening, it was all more of the same from Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs.They dominated the game from start to finish, with 81% possession and 21 shots during the course of the game.It took until the 70th minute for them to break the deadlock but once they did, the visitors looked dead on their feet.Goals from Scarlett, Ajayi and Moore gave the fans something to celebrate as they book their place in the last 16.However, the one blot on the landscape was the injury to Dragusin.There may be a sign outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow……..defenders required, apply within.Credit: EPACopy linkCopiedRed Devils get job done on the roadMan Utd made it back-to-back wins in all competitions as they ran out two-nil winners in Romania.Goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo saw them secure their place in the top eight.Some positive vibes for the long-suffering fans with this competition offering their only realistic chance of securing Champions League football next season.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPotential opponents – CONFIRMEDSo, what does that mean for the British sides moving into tomorrow’s draw?Well none of the three have to contend with the play-off round, so that’s a huge weight lifted off those three sides.And they’re all seeded in the round of 16, meaning second legs at home.Manchester United and Tottenham finish the league phase in 3rd and 4th so have the same four potential opponents in the round of 16.Man Utd potential opponents: Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ, MidtjyllandTottenham potential opponents: Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ, MidtjyllandRangers potential opponents: Bodo/Glimt, Anderlecht, Twente, FenerbahceCopy linkCopiedFT from Craig Mahood watching Rangers vs Union SGWow, wow, wow. Ibrox has seen some incredible nights and sensational atmospheres on Thursdays in Europe.This right now is right up there with them. How on earth have they snatched the eighth spot??The fans didn’t know about it for quite some time and it was in jeopardy with one more goal conceded here or one other in two of the other games going on potentially ruining it.But Gers did their bit and the noise continued to erupt after the full time whistle as news filtered through.A quite stunning achievement from Philippe Clement and his side given where they started the night and now they avoid those dreaded play off spots!Copy linkCopiedPerfect night for British sidesAll three British teams have secured places in the top eight in the Europa League final table.Rangers had a nervy end to the game as Union SG wasted a number of really good chances to get something out of the game and steal their automatic qualification spot.Man Utd had a comfortable 2-0 victory against FCSB to add some positivity to their gloomy season.Tottenham ran out 3-0 winners against Elfsborg with their youngsters digging them out of a hole in North London.Copy linkCopiedFull time from Dan King at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumSpurs fans caught up in the train delays had plenty of time to Google some of the players on their bench. But they all know who Oyindamola Ajayi is now. In a season where Tottenham have had to ask boys to do men’s jobs. Ajayi, 19, came off the bench and scored on his senior debut to put this game beyond doubt. And the one-two he played was with Dane Scarlett, scorer of the crucial first goal after coming on for latest injury victim Radu Dragusin. Scarlett, 20, was recalled from loan at Oxford because of a lack of game time. He scored within four minutes of his introduction here. Tottenham ended the game with four teenagers on the pitch, and one of them Mikey Moore made it 3-0 deep in stoppage time. There’s plenty still to play for in the cups for Spurs this season and whatever happens, the kids are all right. Copy linkCopiedFT: Midtjylland 2-2 FenerbahceA late goal from Byskov salvages a draw for the hosts.Jose Mourinho’s side have just about managed to hold onto 24th spot, the last play-off place as a result.That may have kept the ‘not so special one’ in a job.He looks overjoyed as that reality sinks in.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTottenham 3-0 Elfsborg90+4. We have seen two rare occurances in North London.Firstly Moore scores his first senior goal for the club.Then the camera pans onto, wait for it, Postecoglou smiling on the touchline.His face will be aching tomorrow, it has been a while since he has had reason to pull one of those out of the bag.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mikey Moore (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedRangers 2-1 Union SG90+2. Wow, it is anxiety central at Ibrox right now.The visitors get a ball into the box and it drops to Rodriguez who puts it over the bar from six yards out.Had that gone in, Union SG would have replaced Rangers in the top eight.Copy linkCopiedBy the way..Kevin Mac Allister is 100% a Scottish name. I’m not having him being Argentinian.Kevin McAllister (close) played for Falkirk, Chelsea, Hibernian, and Albion Rovers in the 1990s, including playing for the Bairns in their Scottish Cup final defeat to Kilmarnock.Knowledge.Copy linkCopiedAnderlecht 3-4 Hoffenheim90+1. What a game this one is.The Belgian side came into this hoping to secure a top eight spot and that has not gone according to plan.However, they have just scored a late goal hoping to still get something out of this match.Copy linkCopiedSame opponents?In third and fourth as things stand, Manchester United and Tottenham will currently have the same four potential opponents.As it stands they are; Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Porto, Union SG.Copy linkCopiedRangers 2-1 Union SG85. Nervy times at Ibrox as the visitors pull one back.As a cross is swung into the box, Kevin Mac Allister is left home alone in the middle to head home.He is the older brother of Liverpool midfielder Alexis who is probably in ann airport departure lounge somewhere wondering where he is.Copy linkCopiedTottenham 2-0 Elfsborg87. Tottenham defend their one goal lead in the only way how they know, score a second goal.Another youngster is on the scoresheet as Ajayi finds the back of the net.That will put some minds at rest in North London.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Damola Ajayi (Tottenham)Copy linkCopiedTottenham 1-0 Elfsborg84. As this result stands, it is job done for Spurs.The big question is, do they even have it in their locker to just shut up shop and manage this game.It is not the Tottenham vibe really, so we can expect everyone charging forward with no care for defending whatsoever.Copy linkCopiedRangers 2-0 Union SG77. It is nice to see the Rangers fans living their best life and not paying attention to their mobile phones.The downside to that is they are oblivious to the fact they have now moved into the top eight on goal difference.That is all down to Nice equalising against Bodo/Glimt.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWell, well, wellAs things stand, Rangers are INTO the top eight!It would be quite incredible if all three British sides were to reach that top eight. United are 3rd, Spurs 4th and Rangers into 8th. Remarkable.Potential opponentsMan Utd: Ro16 – Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, Porto, Union SGTottenham: Ro16 – Anderlecht, Ajax, AZ, PAOKRangers: Ro16 – Bodo/Glimt, FCSB, Midtjylland, ElfsborgCopy linkCopiedOlympiakos 2-0 Qarabag77. A brace from El Kaabi has put the Greek side in complete control of this one.More importantly, with other results this evening, they move into the top eight as well.They fully deserve the win here this evening, had this match been a boxing bout, someone from the Qarabag bench would have thrown the towel in by now.Copy linkCopiedLatest scores from around EuropeAjax 2-0 GalatasarayAnderlecht 1-4 HoffenheimAthletic Bilbao 2-1 Viktoria PlzenBraga 1-0 LazioDynamo Kiev 0-0 FK RFSFC Twente 0-0 BesiktasFCSB 0-1 Manchester United Ferencvaros 3-0 AZ AlkmaarLyon 1-0 LudogoretsMaccabi Tel Aviv 0-1 PortoMidtjylland 1-2 FenerbahceNice 1-1 Bodo/GlimtOlympiacos 2-0 QarabagRangers 2-0 Union Saint-GilloiseRoma 2-0 Eintracht FrankfurtReal Sociedad 2-0 PAOKSlavia Prague 1-2 MalmoTottenham 1-0 ElfsborgCopy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal are one of Premier League’s LUCKIEST teams this season despite fan complaints as full luck table revealed

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      THE Premier League luck table has been revealed – with Arsenal getting the rub of the green.The title-chasing Gunners have been on the wrong end of a number of decisions so far this season.Arsenal have been one of the more lucky teams in the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyManchester United have been at the other end of the able, so far this campaignCredit: APThat includes a now rescinded red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves last weekend.However, new stats by analysts at OLBG appear to show Mikel Arteta’s side haven’t been as unlucky as they think in the Premier League.A mix of minimal defensive errors and moderate VAR outcomes see Arsenal third in the table.They’ve not conceded an error leading to a goal all season, and score a number of them.READ MORE ON ARSENALHowever, they have had seven injuries this campaign, to key players such as Bukayo Saka.Meanwhile, Manchester United and Chelsea are having very little when it comes to luck.They’ve had a mixture of injuries, VAR decision against them, and a staggering NINE errors leading to goals.Ruben Amorim’s side haven’t had VAR on their side much, and struggled to bag late on.Most read in FootballMeanwhile, Chelsea are in the same boat, with five decisions for and against through VAR.They’ve also had the same amount of injuries and late goals scored.The Blues have conceded eight times between the 81-90 minute in the Premier League, as well.The table – which is solely based off stats – shows Newcastle are the luckiest side ahead of Gameweek 24.Southampton, who are bottom of the real Prem, are the unluckiest, with 17 goals against them from errors.The Saints have also had a tough time stopping late goals, with 11 against them in the final ten.How the Premier League luck table worksErrors Leading to Goals – 20%Goals Conceded (81-90 min) – 20%Number of Injuries – 10%VAR Against – 20%VAR For – 20%Goals Scored (81-90 min) – 10%Ipswich and Everton are also around the bottom, struggling with a high amount of mistakes.Each team has been given a luck score out of 100 for the unique insight into the 2024-25 campaign.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The Luck Index offers a fascinating perspective on how external factors, beyond skill and strategy, can influence the Premier League,” said Jake Aston, Sports Betting Expert at OLBG.”It’s a unique way to analyse the unpredictable elements of football.” More

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      Man Utd ratings: Kobbie Mainoo shines in new role vs FCSB while poor Tyrell Malacia gets hooked at half time

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      KOBBIE MAINOO ran the show as Manchester United marched on in the Europa League in Romania.The Red Devils went into the game looking to guarantee their spot in the top eight of the league phase.Kobbie Mainoo was the best of the bunch in RomaniaCredit: APTyrell Malacia left much to be desired in his 45 minutes of actionCredit: RexMainoo, 19, partnered with fellow academy product Toby Collyer. from the start.He was allowed more freedom in a new role, which saw him further up the pitch to support the likes of Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes.The midfielder set up Diogo Dalot for the opening goal with a brilliant low cross.It then got even better for Mainoo as he netted the second with a cool finish to wrap up the result.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, it was another game to forget for Tyrell Malacia, as he was hooked at half-time after struggling to make an impact.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson has given his ratings of the United players…Altay Bayindir – 6He was often a bystander during the game despite the hosts often getting up the pitch.Did show that he needs to work on his ball control with his feet with a few sloppy clearances.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNoussair Mazraoui – 7Battled well at times as he took up the third centre-back role.Did very little wrong throughout the match.Ruben Amorim says Man Utd are a better team with Marcus Rashford but he has to change Matthijs de Ligt – 7Solid showing from the Dutchman in Romania who provided the muscle in the backline.Lisandro Martinez 70′ – 6Did well to help out in defence and keep the ball moving forward.Although, he should never have been allowed to take a decent free-kick opportunity in the first half that he blazed over.Diogo Dalot – 7Diogo Dalot grabbed the opening goalCredit: GettyOut on the wing, Dalot struggled to have a good impact on the game and was caught out on occasion when needing to defend.But proved crucial as he netted the opening goal with a tap in after making a good run at the back post. Toby Collyer 45′ – 6Made up one-half of Man United’s academy midfield duo and looked composed throughout the clash.He did not let the occasion get to him, as he showed plenty of strength when required.Harshly hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 8Kobbie Mainoo set up the opener and then scored himselfCredit: APExcelled in a slightly more advanced role to Collyer in the midfielder.Mainoo set up the opener with a cracking low cross to Dalot before scoring himself with a composed finish.Tyrell Malacia 45′ – 5Provided plenty of width in the left-wing-back role and whipped in a couple of decent crosses.Was replaced at the break Christian Eriksen 70′ – 6Forced a decent save inside 20 minutes and linked the play between the midfield and final third.Fell off during the second half and was replaced by Casemiro.Bruno Fernandes – 6Had a couple of moans at the referee in the first half and was largely quiet.Benefitted from the changes at the break as he had more natural attackers to link up with.Rasmus Hojlund 80′ – 5The on-trial striker put in plenty of effort as he was often making runs.Had a decent chance with his head but failed to get enough power on it to trouble the goalkeeper.SubsAmad Diallo 45′ – 6Added a bit more threat on the wing after replacing Malacia.Alejandro Ganracho 45′ – 7Alejandro Garnacho set up Mainoo’s goalCredit: APAlmost made an instant impact as he latched onto a loose ball but his effort hit the wrong side of the post.Picked up an assist with a decent pass to Mainoo.Leny Yoro 70′ – 6Slotted into the backline to help see out the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESCasemiro 70′ – 6Dropped deep into the midfield and gave himself as an option for defenders to pass to do move the ball forward.Joshua Zirkzee 80′ – 5Did not get much of an opportunity to grab a goal. More

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      Premier League giants considering ‘bubble wrap’ stadium expansion that would boost capacity by 8,000 seats

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      NEWCASTLE are said to be considering a “bubble wrap” stadium expansion.The Magpies are planning to boost St James’ Park by 8,100 seats.Newcastle could have a stadium with a ‘bubble wrap’ lookCredit: AlamyThe club are considering expanding St James’ ParkCredit: GettyPlans would see the stadium’s capacity jump from to 60,300 seats from 52,000.And Newcastle have now engaged architects to design plans for a redevelopment of the iconic ground.There is also an option of building a new stadium at the nearby Leazes Park, which could boast a capacity of 70,000.The club has met with architects KSS and Ryder with drawings of the two options being produced.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the Mail claims that some of the drawings have shown the ground to have a “bubble wrap” design around it.It would, therefore, look similar to Ligue 1 outfit Le Havre’ Stade Oceane.The French ground has a bubble wrap design, which is a striking blue colour.If Newcastle were to remain at St James’ Park it is thought the ground would not drastically change its appearance.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHowever, it would be expected to undergo major work through the 133-year venue.The extra seating would be expected to be incorporated into a redeveloped Gallowgate End.Newcastle to snub new stadium and expand St James’ Park in ‘one of most ambitious rebuilds seen in UK’Plans could increase St James’ Park’s capacity by 8,000Credit: GettyThe report has claimed that a formal announcement over the stadium’s future could be delayed until the end of the season.Newcastle’s chief operating officer, Brad Miller insisted that the aim is to remain at St James’ Park.He said in November: “The first choice is to stay. If we stayed at St. James’, we have 52,000 seats already.”It comes with significantly more money if we transform it and it will look amazing. That’s option one.“Option two is if we were to move away, and not too far away as we aren’t going to stretch the elastic band to the point of breaking.”The second option, we are looking at it seriously as it does have the potential to earn more than twice as much in terms of revenue, compared to a transformation of St. James’ Park. And more seats, a lot more seats potentially.“The brilliant thing about St. James’ is it is an iconic location, the atmosphere and the competitive edge it gives the team on the pitch – and it has 52,000 seats already.“A new stadium doesn’t have that, and we’d have to pay for all those seats again.”But a new stadium has the potential to earn a lot more, both on match days and non-match days.“It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, everything we are doing, do we invest and transform St James’ as we see it today on site where we are? Or do we take that bold move and think about moving?”The club could also move into a new stadium More