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      Man City set to win transfer race for Sierra Leone defender Juma Bah despite 18-year-old stalling approach from rivals

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      MANCHESTER CITY are set to win their scrap for Sierra Leone centre-half Juma Bah this week — despite massive opposition.City hope their sales pitch of signing the 18-year-old from Real Valladolid and loaning him out for the next 18 months still appeals to the player.Juma Bah has become a regular in LaLiga this seasonCredit: GettyBah stalled on the move when Inter Milan, Lens and Fenerbahce made contact.But City have been in for the teenager in a big way for the longest time of all suitors.Everton and Crystal Palace are still waiting for encouragement — but the lure of City may end the chase in the next couple of days.The 6ft 5in defender has become a regular in LaLiga this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaving begun the campaign out of the team, Bah has started five of Valladolid’s last six games.City’s defence is set to take on a different look this month.The reigning Prem champions are closing in on a £33.6million deal for RC Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov.While skipper Kyle Walker has told club chiefs that he wants to leave the Etihad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter Walker was left out of City’s 8-0 FA Cup drubbing of Salford yesterday, manager Pep Guardiola said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.Erling Haaland swears in live TV interview after Man City win as Sky Sports reporter laughs nervously“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.“Maybe I’m wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there’s no-one in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are who can perform.“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.”He has been our right-back and given us something we haven’t had.“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man CityCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham eyeing English winger and have transfer war chest but striker haunted by World Cup miss more realistic target

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      SPURS are facing a big window to give Ange Postecoglou the help he needs after so many of his first team have been laid low with injury.His defence has been decimated with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario out until late February with a fractured ankle.Ange Postecoglou has seen his squad decimated by injuriesCredit: AlamyWhile centre-backs Cristiano Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies are not scheduled to return until the end of this month.But they have had issues in attacking positions too with Richarlison missing for most of the season, while youngsters Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore have also been absent.What do Tottenham need?The first need has been addressed: they have brought in a new goalkeeper.And not just a back-up, but someone who is ready to challenge Vicario for a starting spot right now, in the form of Czech rising star Antonin Kinsky.Most read in FootballThe 21-year-old joined from Slavia Prague for £12.5million plus add-ons and signed a six-and-a-half-year deal.He went straight into the side for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at home to Liverpool and was hugely impressive as he kept a clean sheet on his debut.But Spurs are looking at more signings this month, whether that be on loan or permanent.Centre-back and up top are two key areas, and in a perfect world they would like a wideman too.Most read in FootballDestiny Udogie’s long-term hamstring issue means they are short at left-back as well.Young South Korean winger Yang Min-hyeok, 18, was signed in the summer but has only just arrived at the club, though his focus right now is on adapting to his new environment.Spurs need a replacement for the injured Destiny UdogieCredit: GettyWho is the perfect buy?Spurs like Jamie Gittens, the 20-year-old English winger making waves at Borussia Dortmund.The former Manchester City academy starlet came on in last season’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.And this term he has been a regular starter with nine goals in 18 starts in all competitions.He would be just the kind of player to add some star quality to the left-hand side of Spurs’ attack, where Son Heung-min has sparkled for so long but this term has largely faded.But the England Under-21 man, previously known as Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, would be very expensive.Dortmund are sixth in a congested Bundesliga but are still very much in the hunt to finish in the top eight of the Champions League table phase.While the chances of them selling two wingers in one window seems slim, given team-mate Donyell Malen could leave for Aston Villa.Who is more realistic?Randal Kolo Muani is on the market at Paris Saint-Germain with the striker – best known for his 2022 World Cup final miss – available on loan.The France international, 26, could not get into the team when Kylian Mbappe was there and now is struggling for game-time as Luis Enrique prefers a false nine.Eight goals in 27 games for his country underlines his talent though and Postecoglou has already spoken publicly of how he needs to bring in another forward.You cannot blame him given Richarlison’s fitness had proved unreliable during his time at the club since joining from Everton for £60m in 2022.Muani has other suitors though, including Juventus and in the Bundesliga – though SunSport understands Chelsea are NOT interested.Spurs could make a compelling case for the former Eintracht Frankfurt man, who can also play out wide.They are also believed to like the look of current Eintracht goal-getter Omar Marmoush but he looks to be heading to Manchester City.Tottenham could also move for young Irish striker Mason Melia, 17, who has shown big potential and will likely leave St Patrick’s Athletic this month.At the back, they have been credited with an interest in Uzbeki speedy centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, who looks set to depart Lens in the winter window.How are the finances looking?Strong. Chairman Daniel Levy cops flak from supporters regularly, particularly when results are poor as they have been of late.But the supremo can claim to have no profit and sustainability compliance issues, unlike other clubs.It means money is there to be spent in this window if they want to.Could anyone be on their way out?Being so stretched right now, it is more about adding players than losing them.Sergio Reguilon, 28, is out of contract in the summer and was expected to move on this month.Although even that may not be definite now given Udogie is expected to be out for another six weeks.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf they get the right players through the door, youngsters like Will Lankshear and Alfie Dorrington could be loaned out to gain experience.If everything went to plan, how could Tottenham line up after the January window? More

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      London Stadium costing taxpayer £1MILLION A WEEK to maintain with West Ham’s rent so low it leaves huge shortfall

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      THE London Stadium cost the taxpayer more than £50million last year — according to the firm that runs the Olympic landmark.E20 LLP, the company that controls the stadium’s running, lost £51.3m in 2024 — the equivalent of almost £1m-a-week.The London Stadium is costing the taxpayer almost £1m per weekCredit: AlamyAlarmingly, the ground’s owners predict future losses of £206.7m — also to be footed by the taxpayer.Predicted losses have shot up by £21m since last year.And the owners have warned the amount could increase again in the future.The £206.7m losses relate to the costs of hosting West Ham and UK Athletics events over the remaining terms of the two agreements.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTenants West Ham are the venue’s main users — but the Premier League club have no say in the daily running of the site.West Ham’s rent is so low it does not even cover the cost of repairs or staging their matches throughout the seasonThe Hammers paid £4.4m rent last season — leaving a huge shortfall, as the stadium required £8.3m to be spent on repairs and fitting solar panels on the roof.E20’s annual report revealed: “The agreements continue to present significant challenges for the long-term future financial performance of the stadium.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“The cost of hosting West Ham and of moving relocatable seats between football and athletics modes are loss-making.”E20’s report also said the Irons are taking further legal action over a £4m payment they were forced to pay to the stadium owners under the terms of their lease arrangement after Daniel Kretinsky bought club shares.Where it went wrong for Julen Lopetegui at West HamWest Ham moved to London Stadium in 2016, four year after it hosted the Olympic Games, as their spiritual home the Boleyn Ground was knocked down and converted into flats. More

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      Inside Kyle Walker’s glam life with wife Annie as couple prepare to move abroad after Man City star’s transfer request

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      KYLE WALKER is back in his £3.5million marital home, after wife Annie Kilner put the breaks on their divorce – but he could soon be on the move againAs The Sun revealed, the pair spent a cosy Christmas together with their four children at their Cheshire mansion.Kyle Walker and wife Annie lives a luxurious lifestyleCredit: InstagramAmid a divorce battle, Annie and Walker put on a united front with their kids at ChristmasStunning Annie is said to have had second thoughts about divorcing WalkerCredit: InstagramBut now they are preparing to build a new life abroad.Annie has ended plans to divorce the the Man City defender who has now put in a shock transfer request.City boss Pep Guardiola revealed that Walker has told him he wants to leave this month to play for a club in a different countryGuardiola said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”Read more in football Walker – who has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia on a £400,000-a-week deal – has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League since joining in a £50million deal from Spurs in 2017.Kyle, 34, is a top target for big-hitting sides including Al Nassr, where Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo is captain.An insider said: “It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts.“He’s a top target for the Saudi Arabia clubs and if he decides to take a deal it’ll be life-changing — and not just because of the massive amount of money he’ll be making.”Most read in FootballThe source added: “Annie is no fool. She sought legal advice about the finances last year and knows that the deal in Saudi is worth a lot.“Annie says it’s not about the cash but keeping their family together, yet his earning potential is something she will have thought about.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“She is savvy and has been mapping out a plan for a long time.“Annie always puts the children first but she has to think about herself too — and financially she wants to know she would be secure whatever happens between them.“Kyle has assured her that whatever happens, she would have the financial support.”Kyle Walker will spend Christmas Day back with estranged wife Annie Kilner after they agreed to put the turmoil of their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsWalker and Annie – and their four children – have always lived a life of luxury. SunSport delves into their amazing lifestyle.Dream homeSheffield-born Walker, who is said to have a fortune of around £27million, splashed some of his cash on a stunning home in Cheshire.It boasts six bedrooms, and was bought as a love nest for him and childhood sweetheart Annie, before their marriage woes.It features a swimming pool, a sizeable marble hot tub, as well as a five-a-side football pitch.Back in 2020, demanding more privacy, Walker built a 13ft-high, 52ft-wide screen around the property so passers-by couldn’t see inside.He won a planning battle, after neighbours complained – calling the structure “unsightly”.Walker often shared glimpses of the home on Instagram to his five million followers.That included a snap of him watching football on a plush sofa with framed football jerseys on the wall.Another photo showed him wearing an apron in the kitchen.The Walkers live in a plush £3.5m property in CheshireCredit: Instagram / @kylewalker2Walker shows off his kitchen in his luxury homeCredit: InstagramKeen gamer Walker has a games room in the mansion where he plays games like FortniteCredit: Instagram / @kylewalker2The lavish digs also boasts its own swimming poolCredit: InstagramAnnie and Walker have suffered marriage woes in the pastCredit: instagram/annievkilnerWalker had an affair with Lauryn Goodman and fathered her childrenWalker, who earns £175k-per-week, is said be sitting on a £27m fortuneCredit: Gettyread more sport featuresKeen gamer Walker also showed off where he liked to play Fortnite in a separate picture.Walker, who earns around £175,000-per-week at the Etihad, bought a £2,5million seaside mansion for Lauryn Goodman – who he had a child with following an affair.CarsWalker’s epic lifestyle has extended to an epic car collection.Annie has been pictured running errands in a £134,000 Mercedes G Wagon.But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the motors Walker has sitting in his garage.In his first season as a Man City player in 2017, he was seen driving a £235,000 Lamborghini Huracan to training.One of the fastest cars on the planet, it’s capable of reaching 0-62 mph in just 2.9 seconds.It wasn’t the only Lambo parked in the car park – with former teammate Sergio Aguero also being a fan of the supercar and owning one.A fan of sporty cars, in 2019 he was seen behind the wheel of a brilliant Mercedes AMG-GT R that has a starting price of £160,000.They can reach a top speed of 198 mph and run off a M178 twin-turbo 4-litre V8 engine.Another luxury car Walker enjoyed was his £200,000 Bentley Bentayga.Walker boasts an incredible car collection, including a £235k Lamborghini HuracanCredit: GettyA £200k Bentley Bentayga features in Walker’s garageCredit: GettyWife Annie drives a £134k Mercedes G WagonCredit: Dan CharityThat became a footballers’ favourite – with fellow England footballer Raheem Sterling also owning a Bentayga.READ MORE SUN STORIESOther cars Walker has been spotted with are Mercedes S-Class (from £92,000), and has also driven into training in a £115,000 Audi RS7.The Walkers life of luxury clearly knows no bounds, and will only get wealthier should he swap Cheshire for Riyadh. 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      Luke Stoltman ‘battling inner demons’ amid divorce from wife following affair claims

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      LUKE STOLTMAN has claimed he is battling with “inner demons” after he was accused of cheating by his wife.Kushi Stoltman claimed her spouse had moved in with his mistress towards the end of December and that he had been having liaisons while their young son was ill. Luke Stoltman and wife Kushi are going through a divorceCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe Scots athlete says his training and competing makes him feel betterCredit: Rich Storry/World’s Strongest ManThe strongman’s ‘affair’ reduced her to tears on social media recently as she described the heartache she had suffered because of her hubby’s alleged actions behind her back.Stoltman, who won Europe’s Strongest Man and competes in the World’s Strongest Man challenge alongside his brother and current champion, Tom, admitted he had “made mistakes”.He says he is now attending weekly therapy sessions amidst the divorce wranglings.The Invergordon athlete was a speaker at the Aberdeen Health & Wellbeing Festival this weekend reports the P&J, and he appeared with brother Tom as a panellist.Read more Sport storiesThe 40-year-old was on the Changing Perspectives panel for the event at the Beach Ballroom, and he said: “From a mental side of things, things go up, things go down, then they go back up again. It’s all about looking after yourself, which is what I’m trying to do.“For myself, helping Tom, being more open and communicating, and being as good a dad as I can be for my little boy are my priorities.“We all have inner demons. I have inner demons and the way I battle them is by doing things I love. Being with Tom, my family, and training make me feel a lot better.”Stoltman called on people to “be kinder to themselves” and that “mistakes should never define you”.Most read in Football“I’ve started going to an online group every Wednesday called The Mens Circle which is helping me a lot,” he said to the room, which contained around 100 people.“I also speak to a therapist every week about the struggles I go through. In a way, I think we all need to strive to be a little bit kinder to ourselves.Kushi Stoltman reveals heartache over husband’s alleged affair “We all make mistakes and mess up in life. Your mistakes should never define you.“There’s always something you can do to get better.“One of the main things is speaking, and being vulnerable as much as you can, that’s where strength is grown.“No matter who it is, they could be the happiest most excitable person in the world, but you don’t know what’s going on behind that mask.”A devastated Kushi revealed last year: “Our son is nine months old and has been in hospital, so sick. But Luke was with another woman behind my back.”I am absolutely heartbroken and devastated.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      I was heartbroken when my dad died after cardiac arrest in club car park… Tottenham game is for him, says Tamworth star

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      ALL eyes will be on Tamworth as they try to pull off one of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history against Tottenham.And striker Dan Creaney knows his late father will be looking down on him with great pride.Dan Creaney hopes to fire Tamworth to victory over Spurs in memory of his late dadCredit: AlamyThe minnows are ready to go all out and cause a huge upset on SundayCredit: GettyThe Lambs legend, 30, suffered the tragic loss in September 2022 when his football-mad dad Jimmy had a cardiac arrest in the club car park.It happened shortly after watching Creaney open the scoring in a 2-1 win over Basford Town.Despite the frantic efforts of Tamworth’s physio and three passing fans, he later died in hospital with his boy by his side.Creaney vowed to finish as Tamworth’s top scorer that season and kept his word.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIncredibly, he matched Erling Haaland’s 40 goals in his debut season for Manchester City — and dedicated them to the memory of his dad.He donated his £1,000 goal bonus to the four people who rushed to Jimmy’s aid.Now, as he prepares for the biggest game of his career, Creaney said: “Dad will be watching down on me playing Tottenham, absolutely.“We’ve been on a journey since I was five. We got even closer when dad started coaching my teams when I was eight right through to 16, for Stockingford AA.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“Back then, I was winning local cup finals at The Lamb when it was a grass pitch.“When I progressed into senior football, dad would drive everywhere to watch, to Ipswich, up to Hartlepool, on his own.Dan Creaney, Bricklayer and Tamworth FC striker“He wouldn’t miss Sunday, for sure, and he’ll be up there looking over me.”Creaney’s thoughts will be with his beloved dad as the team coach pulls up at The Lamb ahead of Tottenham’s visit — and he bravely recalled that fateful September night.Creaney revealed: “We were playing Basford and won 2-1. I scored early on, they equalised and then Ty Deacon scored a 95th-minute winner.“Dad will be watching down on me playing Tottenham, absolutely.Dan Creaney“Some of the lads asked me if I thought it was the nature of the game that caused [dad’s death] but I don’t think it was. I’d watched him struggle for a year or two with his health.“He was only in his 50s but had a previous episode and the doctor told him how long he had to live — six years — and that turned out to be bang on.“I actually had a drink with him after the game. We said goodbye and he then walked round to where his car was parked in the car park.“Then he rang me to say, ‘I need your help in the car park’.“I couldn’t really hear him because he was slurring his words and I thought his car battery must be flat or something.Pie’s now the limit for LevyEXCLUSIVE By Will PughDANIEL LEVY has been invited for a pie and chips in Tamworth’s Portakabin boardroom.Spurs’ millionaire chairman will watch Sunday’s David v Goliath FA Cup tie from one of the National League minnows’ 518 cramped plastic stadium seats.It is a far cry from Levy’s luxurious, cushioned heated seat at Tottenham’s £1billion state-of-the-art ground.And Lambs owner Bob Andrews insisted Levy will be brought “back down to earth” by the experience.Andrews said: “Tottenham’s facilities are out of this world, especially compared to us.“We are a local club, this tie will bring them back down to earth. But we have brought in caterers, so pie and chips are on the menu.“We’ve had other big games but nothing of this nature before. Tottenham are simply a massive club.”Premier League outfit Spurs have requested an extra 14 seats adjacent to the cramped away dugout to accommodate manager Ange Postecoglou’s army of coaching staff.But Tamworth can only fit in 12 — commandeered from their SOCIAL CLUB.And Andrews, 78, added: “Tottenham’s players and their bench will get some stick.“Their dugout is next to our shed, where our passionate supporters are, so there will be some verbals going on.”Bookies make fifth-tier Tamworth 16-1 underdogs to cause one of the biggest FA Cup shocks in history.But ex-Lamb Mark Phillips, now head of their academy goalkeeping department, said: “Everybody expects us to lose, but there might be an upset — 1-0 to us.“It’s going to be tough for them, that is where we might have an edge on them.“If we press them high they will probably get around us. We will have to sit back, soak up some pressure and get them on the break.“Our set-pieces will cause them some trouble, especially with their goalkeeping problems.”DAD TRIBUTE“So I walked round the side of the ground to see my dad was getting CPR.“With the help of some kind people we managed to get him to hospital, still alive, but it was no good.“To be honest, it had been expected for a long time. So although it was shocking, I had pictured in my head what might happen.“In some ways I was prepared for it. I was just relieved my sisters weren’t there and it was just me.“It was the perfect way in some senses. Dad wanted to get out quick, he just didn’t want to struggle growing old and stuff.“He was watching me play football that night, which was the thing that he just loved doing.“There is never a nice way, is there? But it’s the way that he would have wanted.”Jimmy would be proud of what his son has achieved — from humble beginnings as a midfielder with Bedworth United before blossoming into a feared National League striker.I made a vow to dedicate all the goals I scored that season to himDan CreaneyCoalville signed the Nuneaton-born late-developer before Tamworth then swooped for him in July 2019.Creaney, who is a bricklayer during  the week, has bagged 93 goals in 177 appearances for the Staffordshire minnows — including that amazing 40-goal haul in his dad’s honour.And he explained: “I made a vow to dedicate all the goals I scored that season to him.“I just wanted to keep playing, even though it was difficult.“Scoring made me feel like I was giving something back to all the people who tried to help.“And I was proud to give my £1,000 goal bonus that season to those four special people who raced to dad’s side, just to say thanks.“Haaland got 40 that season, too, but Macaulay Langstaff pipped us both with 42 goals for Notts County!”Now Creaney is looking forward to testing himself against mighty Tottenham — a mere 96 PLACES above Tamworth in the football ladder.He will be roared on by his mum Linda, football-playing sister Zoe, who turns out for Oxford United Women, and his other sister Kirsty.Creaney added: “Look, it’s Tottenham Hotspur and we could easily lose 7-0 — like we did at Barnet this season.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But I genuinely believe that if we can get to half-an-hour without conceding a goal, we will keep the scoreline down.“These games don’t come along very often, so we have to have a go.” More

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      From a zip salesman and Zara sales assistant to an Arsenal legend’s son, meet the Tamworth stars out to stun Tottenham

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      AHEAD of facing Tottenham in Sunday’s FA Cup third round clash, Tamworth defender JORDAN CULLINANE-LIBURD gives SunSport the inside track.So who’s who in the Lambs dressing room, and what makes the National League side tick….Tamworth are dreaming of taking their amazing run to a whole new levelCredit: PAJordan Cullinane-Liburd has given a brutal assessment of even himself!Credit: RexJAS SINGH (building surveyor)The father figure of the team. Likes a laugh and a joke. But if we’ve won away and the beer is flowing, it’s Jas who reins us in. The only sensible goalie… ever!BEN CROMPTON (on loan from Sunderland)Fits in well with a non-league team for a full-time pro. Joins in with the fun and got a bit tipsy when we celebrated beating Burton in round two — so we had to ring the ‘sister taxi service’ to get him home!READ MORE TOP STORIESHAYDN HOLLIS (Chesterfield Under-18s coach)Childish beyond his 32 years with some terrific one-liners. An opposition fan was giving him grief so he cupped his hand to his ear twice and said: “Sorry, what are you saying?” Fan repeated it twice before Haydn grinned and asked how long he’d been a Parrot!Ben Crompton, on loan from Sunderland, needed a special lift homeCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMATT CURLIE (production company printing labels)He was our Mr Consistent last season but now he’s consistently injured, unfortunately. Still travels to away games, though, where he stands with the fans with a pint in hand!Ange Postecoglou cites little-known rule as he claims Tottenham hero Bergvall shouldn’t have got second yellow card JORDAN CULLINANE-LIBURD (IT software manager)I’m the s***house of the team who loves ruffling feathers. When I left Hereford for Tamworth some of their fans claimed I wasn’t good enough for them on social media. So I loved giving them my bulls-horns gesture when I scored against them!Most read in FA CupKENNEDY DIGIE (personal trainer)One of the quiet ones and a personal trainer so he’s a big boy! At our club you’re either way over the top or quiet — he’s definitely the strong silent type.CALLUM COCKERILL-MOLLET (zip salesman)A nutter, 100 per cent team clown… which every dressing room needs. Fit or injured he always travels with the team. When we won the league last season, we sprayed beer on the floor and CCM slid the length of the dressing room on his belly.LUKE FAIRLAMB (taxi driver)It’s a club tradition to bring in cakes and doughnuts for birthdays. Kyle Finn licked the last doughnut and Luke was about to eat it when he realised why it was such a soggy mess. The full-back was last seen chasing Finny out of the dressing room!BEN MILNES (Skipper/financial adviser)Top cricketer in his youth and the brother of Yorkshire’s Matt Milnes.When we play small-sided games the winners decide who puts the goalposts away. Ben picked my team, so we positioned the goalposts around his car so he couldn’t get out!!Tamworth skipper Ben Milnes hopes to hit Spurs for sixCredit: Roland LeonTom Tonks could have a blast against Tottenham with missile-like throwsCredit: RexTOM TONKS (sandwich business owner)He is our human catapult! Throws the ball absolutely miles. Annoying for us defenders because, even when standing he’s on the halfway line, we need to jog 60 yards forward to get into the opposition box!ALEX FLETCHER (under-18s football coach)Mr Domino’s-hoo-hoo! We joke about him being a bit portly since he returned from injury! On away trips whenever he has a slice of pizza someone will snap him and post it on the Group chat. Legend has it he holds a Tamworth record – at 12 slices!TOM McGLINCHEY (lecturer)Gives Marcel Marceau a run for his money. The complete opposite to Callum Cockerill-Mollet, his card-school buddy! ‘Gooch’ is a lecturer… but we’ve no idea of what, because he’s a man of so few words.KYLE FINN (bricklayer)Golf fanatic Finny sees more sand on the course than any building site! The most fined player on the team… for losing kit and unacceptable jokes. It’s rumoured his fines paid for last year’s Benidorm trip.Manager Andy Peaks is rated a ‘player’s dream’ by Cullinane-LiburdCredit: Roland LeonKAI WILLIAMS (Engineer)The footballer with no football brain. Makes it difficult for the opposition to know what he’s going to do next because he’s so clueless himself. Played Dan Creaney at Scrabble recently and the pair eventually called it quits after five hours… with the score deadlocked at 7-7!GEORGE MORRISON (on loan from Fleetwood)Shocked to learn he’s only 19, Must have had a beast of a paper round or living in Morecambe ages him. We tease his Lancs accent — how he says Coco Pops is a standing joke.CHRIS WREH (footballer)Football royalty — his uncle is Ballon d’Or winner George and his dad Christopher won the Double with Arsenal. We joke that the back of the bus is dangerous because that’s where the nutters sit — he’s slowly making his way there!Chris Wreh’s dad Christopher tasted Double glory with the Gunners in 1998Credit: RexAnd uncle George did even better – here winning the European player of the year award but also lifting the Ballon d’OrCredit: GettyDAN CREANEY (bricklayer/builder)Super striker and King of Strops! We have a Spinning Wheel of fines ranging from £10 to £60 to singing a Karaoke song on the coach. Dan spun a £40 fine recently for flouncing off the training pitch in a huff.BECK-RAY ENOROU (Zara sales assistant)Best and most energetic dancer. Dances a crazy lot for someone who doesn’t drink. Might be something to do with 12 Red Bulls he downs on team nights out.MUNASH SUNDIRE (marketing executive)Another quiet ones. Sat with the Milton Keynes card school until he moved house and joined the Leicester school… and has to listen to Callum Cockerill-Mollett!NATHAN TSHIKUNA (after-school club provider & gardener)Our creative genius with a cannon of a shot. Rapper who produces his own songs and released a few. They’re decent to be fair, definitely 8/10.READ MORE SUN STORIESANDY PEAKS (Tamworth manager)He’s a player’s dream. A real people person who loves joining in the banter. We told him with all the extra cash he’ll earn from turning full-time, he can afford to buy us all a new pair of boots!After beating Burton, the Lambs are in a rush to tackle SpursCredit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker’s ex Lauryn Goodman in bid to QUIT UK with their kids – and makes plea to Man City star for help

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      REALITY TV star Lauryn Goodman is keen to move abroad for a year — and has asked ex Kyle Walker if she can rent out her home.Lauryn, 33, wants to relocate so she can focus on the two children she has with the England and Man City ace, sources said.Lauryn Goodman is set to move abroad for a year — and has asked Kyle Walker if she can rent out her homeLauryn wants to relocate so she can focus on the two children she has with the England and Man City aceCredit: SplashKyle with childhood sweetheart Annie KilnerCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeShe currently lives in a £2.4million house in Sussex which is owned by the 34-year-old defender.Lauryn — mother to his son Kairo, four, and daughter Kinara, one — has contacted his lawyers about renting it out while she lives in a different country.A source said: “It’s been a turbulent time for Lauryn and she is keen to have a change of scenery, where she can focus on the children. She loves the idea of living somewhere sunny, like Dubai, temporarily.“Because Kyle owns the property, she has to ask his permission to rent it out. She would need to do that in order to be able to rent a property abroad.Read More on Sport“She’s no longer close to her family, so feels she doesn’t have any ties to the UK right now, and has loved taking her children abroad on holiday to get away from everything.”Lauryn became pregnant with Kairo while Kyle was on a break from childhood sweetheart Annie Kilner in 2019. Kyle later got back together with Annie before they married in 2021.But he and Lauryn stayed in touch and briefly rekindled their relationship.Most read in FootballTheir daughter Kinara was conceived in October 2022 while the footballer was in London for treatment for a groin injury.In December 2023 Lauryn told Annie, who was pregnant at the time, that the little girl was Kyle’s child.Kyle Walker will spend Christmas Day back with estranged wife Annie Kilner after they agreed to put the turmoil of their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsKyle then admitted he had lied to both women and moved out of his family home in Cheshire.Annie and Kyle, who have four sons, were said to be divorcing.The Sun revealed last month that Kyle did not send Christmas gifts to his two children with Lauryn. More