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      Ryan Giggs helps transform Salford as incredible record since Man Utd legend’s return to dugout is revealed

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      SALFORD have been a team transformed since Ryan Giggs has returned to the dugout for the League Two outfit.Giggs, 51, has taken a more hands-on role at Salford in recent months and has been spotted in the dugout alongside manager Karl Robinson during games.Ryan Giggs has helped Salford transform their form on the pitchCredit: GettyGiggs has been in the dugout alongside Salford manager Karl Robinson in recent monthsCredit: GettyThe Wales and Manchester United legend is a co-owner of the Ammies alongside his former Red Devils teammates Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and investor David Beckham.While Giggs also began working as the club’s director of football last year.However, the former Welsh national team manager now seems to be lending his experience of coaching to the staff at Moor Lane too as he takes up a matchday role on the touchline.And whatever it is he’s doing, it’s working.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSalford have put together an incredible run of form since Giggs was first spotted in the dugout back in October for the club’s 2-2 draw with Fleetwood.From that game onwards, Salford have lost just TWICE in their last 14 games across all competitions – winning 10 and drawing two in that time.While they currently boast a six-game winning streak and have risen up to second in the League Two table following their 1-0 victory over MK Dons today.That form is a stark difference to what Salford were managing before Giggs’ helping hand in the dugout.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn fact, in the last 19 games before his involvement, Salford won just five times – losing nine of those clashes and drawing the rest.Salford were struggling down in 13th prior to the Fleetwood clash, meaning they have shot up 11 league positions with Giggs’ involvement.Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs talks about his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson Giggs has not held a regular managerial position since leaving the Welsh national team in 2022.The former Man Utd star became manager of his country in 2018, before being arrested on assault charges two years later.Giggs, who has always denied any wrongdoing, stepped down from the role in June 2022 ahead of his trial, where a jury failed to reach a verdict.Giggs’ transformational presenceHere’s a look at Salford’s form before and after Giggs returned to the dugout…Last 19 games before Giggs’ returnWins – 5Draws – 5Defeats – 9Goals scored – 15Goals conceded – 26Last 14 games since Giggs’ returnWins – 10Draws – 2Defeats – 2Goals scored – 22Goals conceded – 8 More

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      Will Liverpool vs Man Utd be POSTPONED on Sunday because of the weather?

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      THE massive clash between Liverpool and Manchester United on Sunday is firmly in DOUBT.The North West is bracing for more severe weather just days after being hit with major flooding.The Met Office map shows Liverpool and much of the North West under an amber weather warningLiverpool’s clash with Man Utd is now in doubtCredit: GettyTorrential rain saw trains cancelled, roads closed and some people even evacuating their homes.With snow and ice now thawing and more heavy rain expected, the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning across the region.They state that “significant disruption” is expected from 9pm GMT on Saturday night.The warning will remain in force throughout Sunday until 23.59pm GMT at least.Merseyside is one of the areas affected by the amber warning and with temperatures set to drop below freezing on Saturday night.That means Anfield and surrounding areas could be blanketed in snow – leaving Liverpool and Manchester United’s clash under threat.While it would be relatively easy to make the pitch playable, the bigger risk would be to the tens of thousands of home and away supporters heading to the stadium.A Safety Advisory Group meeting is likely to take place on Sunday at some point.Officials from both clubs and representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council are expected to be present.What has the Met Office said?The Met Office statement read: “Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to north across the warning area.”As well as snow, a period of freezing rain is also likely bringing some hazardous travel conditions, before milder air follows across all areas by Sunday morning.”While there’s some uncertainty in details, 3-7cm of snow is likely for most of the warning area, with locally 15-30cm for the higher ground of Wales and the southern Pennines. “Freezing rain could lead to ice accretion in places, especially parts of Wales – before the milder air leads to a rapid thaw of snow and ice in the south of the warning area through Sunday.”Liverpool are already a fixture behind after Storm Darragh saw the Merseyside derby postponed in early December.A number of non-League fixtures were postponed on Saturday, mostly due to frozen pitches. More

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      Argentine football star under investigation after ‘fatally hitting motorcyclist and failing breathalyser test’

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      ARGENTINE footballer Rodrigo Garro is under investigation following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist, according to reports.Garro, who turned 27 today, stars for Brazilian club Corinthians.Corinthians star Rodrigo Garro is under investigation following a fatal collision with a motorcyclistCredit: GettyThe midfielder is under investigation by police after fatally hitting a 30-year-old motorcyclist in General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina.According to local reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.At around 5am, the motorcyclist is said to have collided with a truck being driven by Garro at the intersection of Streets 300 and 108 with both vehicle’s travelling in opposite directions.Eyewitnesses said both vehicles were travelling along street 300 when the truck turned onto street 108.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGarro allegedly failed a subsequent breathalyser test – reportedly having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 grams – following the incident and was detained by police, but has since been released.Both Garro and his passenger, former team-mate Facundo Castelli, were said to have been unharmed in the collision.The case has been classified as “involuntary manslaughter”.Prosecutor Francisco Cuenca has said authorities are currently analysing the evidence collected from the scene.Most read in FootballAs quoted by footboom1, Cuenca said: “Right now, the classification would be involuntary manslaughter. “We need to wait for the results of the forensic analysis to determine how we proceed from here.”The victim’s body has been taken to the morgue for autopsy while further findings from the forensic examination are awaited.After giving his testimony on the events of the incident, Garro was released by police.Corinthians released a statement on the investigation.It read: “In the early hours of this Saturday (04), midfielder Rodrigo Garro was involved in an accident in La Pampa, Argentina, which, unfortunately, resulted in a fatal victim.”Garro gave his first statements, was released and is now at home.”Football executive Fabinho Soldado and legal affairs director Vinicius Cascone have contacted the athlete’s lawyers and family and will continue to contact them for more information.”The club is following the investigations and will wait for them to be concluded before returning to discuss the case.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Corinthians expresses its solidarity with the victim and his family.”Garro made 36 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A last season, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists – the most in the division – as Corinthians finished seventh in the league table. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s furious reaction to Valencia goalkeeper after Vinicius Jr sent off in heated Real Madrid clash

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM furiously threw out the contents of Valencia goalkeeper’s water bottle after team-mate Vinicius Jr was sent off.The Real Madrid star popped up with a 96th-minute winner as his side staged a dramatic late comeback.Jude Bellingham spilled out the keeper’s water bottleHe and Stole Dimitrievski came together after Vincius’ red cardCredit: GettyLuka Modric had equalised minutes earlier to help ten-man Real to a 2-1 win.Talisman Vinicius Jr saw red – both literally and metaphorically – and was dismissed in the 79th minute with Valencia leading 1-0.The Brazilian raised his hands to push Valencia keeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face.Dimitrievski immediately dropped to the ground and the referee was left with no choice but to brandish a red card.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever Bellingham was unhappy with Dimitrievski’s behaviour and decided to get his own back.He walked over to Dimitrievski’s water bottle, undid the cap and threw out the liquid inside.Dimitrievski looked unimpressed and had a few choice words to aim at the England star, who appeared unfazed.Real Madrid’s win helped them regain top spot ahead of rivals Atletico Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBellingham now has seven goals in LaLiga this season, which have come in the last eight matches.However he could have had another against Valencia but hit the post with a penalty.Wholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirt More

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      Burnley star Zian Flemming’s ‘unreal s***housery’ celebration goes viral after derby win over Blackburn

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      BURNLEY star Zian Flemming was hailed for his “unreal s***housery” following derby victory over Blackburn.The Clarets mounted pressure on Championship leaders Leeds after Flemming’s winner on the hour mark. Zian Flemming put a Burnley shirt over the Blackburn corner flagCredit: RexFlemming scored the derby day winnerCredit: PAAnd Flemming certainly appeared to enjoy the three points as he put a Burnley shirt over the top of a Blackburn corner flag and paraded it around. Fans online loved the dig as one said: “Love this.”Another added: “Zian Flemming stuck a Burnley shirt over the Blackburn corner flag after today’s derby day win Unreal shithousery.”Scott Parker’s side are just a point of table toppers Leeds with Sheffield United level in second. READ MORE IN football And Parker – who replaced Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany – hailed his side after the raucous derby. He said, via the Lancashire Telegraph: “It is satisfying, relief as well to be fair. “Obviously, I have not been in here long and the game today being a local derby. “I quickly realised when I first came in, it was what everyone was saying to me.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I experienced that very early on in the season with the home day and certainly felt that today.“From the minute we walked into the stadium, hostile place, intense atmosphere which local derbies bring. “I am delighted that we managed to seal the three points.”Hilarious moment Burton boss Gary Bowyer falls flat on his back kicking the ball away during Northampton defeat More

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      Hilarious moment Burton boss Gary Bowyer falls flat on his back kicking the ball away during Northampton defeat

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      BURTON ALBION boss Gary Bowyer saw his side slip closer to relegation as he slipped flat on his backside this afternoon.Bowyer, 53, lost his balance on the sidelines as he tried to knock a loose ball back onto the pitch.Burton boss Gary Bowyer had an unfortunate slip during the Brewers’ defeat to NorthamptonCredit: RexA loose ball rolled towards the managerCredit: SKY SPORTSBowyer went to kick the ball back on the pitchCredit: SKY SPORTSHis standing foot gave way in the mudCredit: SKY SPORTSBowyer slipped straight onto his backsideCredit: SKY SPORTSThe experienced gaffer was helped back to his feet by Mason BennettCredit: SKY SPORTSThe former Salford and Blackburn boss looked to boot the ball back onto the field of play and felt the effects of the wet winter weather on the Pirelli Stadium surface.Caught in a muddy patch by the technical area, Bowyer went head over heels as his standing foot slipped from underneath him.The experienced manager was able to quickly jump back to his feet and shake off the embarrassing moment with the help of Mason Bennett.But it didn’t stop football fans from teasing the manager online.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne wrote: “Schoolboy error! Appropriate footwear for conditions on Match days always”.While another added: “Highlight of today, I guess”.A third joked: “Man kicked the ball and himself out of the game at the same time. Levels.”And a fourth joshed: “And still made more successful passes than most of our midfield”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEven the Sky Sports commentator couldn’t help but crack a little joke, teasing Bowyer for his playing days.He said: “Poor Gary Bowyer, who didn’t play football professionally for very long before injury curtailed his career, has tried a brief return and ended up on his backside”.Fans in stitches as Vardy’s ‘Klinsmann dive’ almost goes badly wrong after his goals earn Leicester Championship titleIt wasn’t a great day for the Burton manager, who watched his side fall to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Northampton Town.It’s the Brewers’ eighth consecutive match without a win, as they sit rock bottom of League One.Bowyer was appointed last month with Burton nine points from safety and in 23rd spot.Since taking over they have fallen to 24th and are now 11 points from avoiding the drop zone. More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Exciting Jadon Sancho a thorn in Palace’s side but Pedro Neto lets himself down in final third

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      CHELSEA squandered yet more points after Crystal Palace came from behind at Selhurt Park. The Blues opened the scoring through main man Cole Palmer and looked set to bounce back from consecutive defeats. It was yet more dropped points for ChelseaCredit: ReutersBut a mistake on the ball from Palmer allowed Palace in to equalise with Eberechi Eze setting up Jean-Philippe Mateta. With Chelsea now without a win in three league matches, this is how Jack Rosser rated the players. Robert Sanchez – 6Back in the side after Filip Jorgensen started the defeat to Ipswich.Sanchez is always under the microscope but did well when it came to controlling things in his area, making some saves and claiming the ball well from corners.READ MORE ON CHELSEA There is a lot of work still to be done on his distribution though. Twice attempted balls out found Crystal Palace shirts.There was not much he could have done for Mateta’s goal.Malo Gusto – 6With Reece James back from injury and watching from the bench, Gusto would have wanted a perfect performance.The Frenchman looked to be delivering that until, late on, he lost track of Eze in the box and the England man squared for the leveller.Most read in FootballJosh Acheampong – 7The teenager settled quickly on his first Premier League start.He was solid at the back alongside Colwill and, even more impressively, was quick and positive in possession, picking out a couple of smart passes from the back.Levi Colwill made defensive mistakesCredit: AlamyLevi Colwill – 5Colwill looked steady for the most part but was dragged out of position when it counted, chasing Ismailia Sarr and leaving the back four all over the place in the build up to Mateta’s goal.He was also booked for a rather reckless challenge on Cheick Doucoure and can perhaps count himself lucky the referee was not sent for a second look.Marc Cucurella – 6Struggled to cling on to Palace’s electric right-back Daniel Munoz at times.Munoz was given a lot of time and space to cause problems down the right by Cucurella, who can count himself lucky he was not punished.Going the other way Cucurella showed plenty of energy, often pinching the ball from those in red and blue.Moises Caicedo – 6A quiet game from the former Brighton man. If Chelsea are to get back to their best they need a midfield that can ensure they continue to dominate games when on top.There were too many occasions today when Crystal Palace were given a sniff – Caicedo at his best stamps that out.Enzo Fernandez continues to step upCredit: GettyEnzo Fernandez – 7With Romeo Lavia still injured, Fernandez has stepped up in recent weeks.The Argentine was assured in midfield and cute and creative in possession, looking to move the ball forward whenever he got the chance.Pedro Neto – 5The Portuguese brings so much promise with his pace but often lets himself down in the final third.Too often a good run ends in him losing the ball due to indecision or going down too easily.Cole Palmer – 7The former Manchester City man was in devastating form once again.A fine opener was almost quickly followed by a second goal while he probably should have had a pair of assists before the break if it was not for a superb Chris Richards tackle and some wasteful finishing from Jackson.Jadon Sancho was a menace down the leftCredit: PAJadon Sancho – 8Made the opening goal with a wonderful bit of skill, letting the ball run through his legs to leave Chris Richards stranded before charging down the flank to tee up Palmer.Sancho remained a thorn in Palace’s side on his wing, delivering a few dangerous balls and leaving defenders rather embarrassed.Nicolas Jackson – 5Jackson’s wastefulness will go down as perhaps the single reason Chelsea did not leave with three points.The Senegal striker should have doubled their lead not long after Palmer had put them ahead.Free at the far post after a free-kick, Jackson could not even hit the target and sent a scrappy effort into the side netting.There were further chances, one laid on by Palmer, but he could not make them count.READ MORE SUN STORIESSubstitutesMarc Guiu (on for Jackson, 81’) – n/aNoni Madueke (on for Sancho, 86’) – n/aNicolas Jackson was wasteful in front of goalCredit: Rex More

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      Southampton 0 Brentford 5: Abysmal Saints destined for the drop with Ivan Juric’s side ten points adrift of safety

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      IVAN JURIC may as well resign now or start planning for life with Southampton in the Championship.The Croatian boss has a break clause this summer in the 18-month contract he signed after taking over from axed Russell Martin.Yoanne Wissa, left, Bryan Mbeumo, centre, and Kevin Schade, right, got on the scoresheetCredit: ReutersKevin Schade broke the deadlockCredit: ReutersKeane Lewis-Potter added a fourth for BeesCredit: ReutersWissa compounded Saints’ misery late onCredit: ReutersSo if his continued involvement with Southampton depends on their Premier League status he can forget that. They do not have a cat in hell chance of beating the drop.Two second-half goals – one from the spot – from Bryan Mbeumo as well as strikes from Keane Lewis-Potter and Yoane Wissa added to Kevin Schade’s first-half opener bagged Brentford their first Prem win on the road this season.And had it not been for some wasteful finishing from Wissa and Lewis-Potter, a fine Aaron Ramsdale save and the crossbar this would have been more embarrassing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSouthampton are 10 points adrift of safety and that gap could expand further if Ipswich win at Fulham today or if Wolves get any kind of result at home to Nottingham Forest tomorrow.Juric said: “It was a bad day. I am disappointed with everything.“I expected more after two weeks here. I felt we could compete and do better. But today felt like someone kicked you in the head.“The players know the situation is bad but we must try to get better.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’ve never had this feeling before. There was such a huge difference between the teams.“Today I thought we could take a step forward but took three back. We cannot live this day again. We cannot lose 5-0 at home.” Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary’s 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 downBrentford fans mocked Saints by chanting: “How s**t must you be, we’re winning away!” And boss Thomas Frank said: “This is one of my biggest moments as far as performances with Brentford in the Premier League. “To go down to Southampton a team fighting for their lives with a new manager and energy is difficult. To win in the way we did was satisfying.“We were in complete control for 90 minutes. We gave nothing away. We scored five and should’ve scored even more. I’m pleased and proud of that.” Saints got off to the worst possible start, falling behind in the sixth minute.Mikkel Damsgaard played a lovely pass into the path of Schade, who hit a lovely shot with the outside of his right boot to beat Ramsdale.Then Yoane Wissa was denied doubling the lead by a point-blank save from Ramsdale.Christian Norgaard then met a Mathias Jensen corner but his header bounced back off the bar.Brentford thought they had doubled their lead after the break when Sepp van den Berg headed home from a corner.But Wissa had pulled down Jan Bednarek in the lead up to the goal and ref Stuart Attwell overturned his decision after watching it on the pitchside monitor.Wissa missed a sitter after he was played in by a Schade flicked header but he lobbed well over the bar.But they finally grabbed their second.Mbeumo played a one-two with Wissa before rifling an angled effort into the roof of the net.And it got worse for Saints when clumsy Lesley Ugochukwu hauled down Sepp van den Berg and Mbeumo coolly slotted home from the spot.READ MORE SUN STORIESWissa saw an effort on the turn kept out by Ramsdale and Lewis-Potter shot barely an inch wide after being played in by Mbeumo.But Lewis-Potter snatched a fourth in stoppage time after being set up by Mbeumo and there was still time for Wissa to add another after he pounced on an awful Yukinari Sugawara header to slot home. More