More stories

  • in

    Leeds Utd & England U-21 star’s £60k Land Rover smashes into cop car outside stadium just hours before Norwich playoff

    A LEEDS United star’s Land Rover has crashed into a police car outside the club’s stadium ahead of their crucial play-off semi-final tonight.A car belonging to Charlie Cresswell, 21, was involved in the smash outside Elland Road just hours before his side take on Norwich.The scene outside Elland RoadCredit: © YappAppCharlie Cresswell playing for LeedsCredit: Kenny RamsayDebris strewn across the road by the club’s ticket officeCredit: © YappAppThe defender, who has also played for England U21s, is understood to have been driving the vehicle at the time.Pictures from the scene show a Land Rover Defender and a severely damaged West Yorkshire Police patrol car.The crash took place as players were set to report to the ground this morning ahead of the crunch second-leg.Emergency services attended the scene, near to the club ticket office, shortly before 10.15am.Read more newsPolice confirmed an officer suffered minor injuries in the crash.A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police added: “At 10.13am today (Thursday), police were notified of a collision involving a police car and a Land Rover Defender on Elland Road, Leeds.”An officer received medical treatment for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.”The force says enquiries were “ongoing” into the circumstances of the collision.Most read in FootballIt comes as Leeds prepare for their biggest game of the season tonight, with a chance to play at Wembley and keep their hopes for a League return alive.A scoreless first leg in Norwich has set up a crunch second leg in Leeds with both teams looking to grab a guaranteed spot in the Prem.Hollywood superstar Will Ferrell has made a “serious investment” in Leeds UnitedLeeds had one goal controversially disallowed after a Junior Firpo score was ruled offside.The Peacocks are now favourites to get the job done at Elland Road on Thursday night after having a dismal away record this season.Preston-born Cresswell has been a regular substitute for Daniel Farke’s side, but has found minutes on the pitch hard to come by.Do you know more? Email exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 020 7782 4100The footballer was part of the England U21 squad which won the 2023 European Under-21 Championship.Leeds United have been approached for comment.Two arrested after ‘Leeds United fan slashed’ outside stadium after Norwich City matchBy Harry Goodwin
    TWO people were arrested after a Leeds fan was reportedly slashed outside Norwich City’s ground.
    A Leeds fan in his sixties was attacked outside Carrow Road after this afternoon’s Championship play-off semi final.
    The man was reportedly punched and suffered a cut to his chin when an object was thrown at him.
    He was seen by paramedics at the scene and did not require further medical treatment.
    A man in his late teens was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault GBH and taken into custody for questioning.
    Another man in his fifties was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.

    A police office was injured in the crashCredit: © YappAppCresswell in action for England U21sCredit: Getty More

  • in

    Shocking moment boozy ex-Premier League star CRASHES his Land Rover through wall of a Co-op ‘after 10 pints’

    THIS is the shocking moment a former Premier League star crashes his Land Rover through the wall of a Co-op, having sunk as many as 10 pints.Dad-of-three Danny Graham, who started his footballing career with Middlesbrough FC, was nearly three times the legal limit when he drove his 4×4 on November 4, 2022.
    The doors of the Co-op go flying as the Land Rover crashes through the shop entrance
    Debris can be seen littering the shop floor
    Graham during his playing days with Sunderland ini a match against Bristol Rovers in September 2020Credit: Rex
    The 37-year-old from Wynyard, County Durham, said he “can’t remember” why he got behind the wheel having drunk “up to 10 pints”.
    Graham, appearing at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Friday, pleaded guilty to drink driving.
    CCTV footage has now been released showing the moment that the former striker smashed through the store front of the Co-op in the village.
    The shocking smash happened just over a minute after a customer had left the shop with their dog, the court heard
    Read More on Danny Graham
    Footage shows the doors flying open as smashed glass and debris litter the shop floor.
    Graham, who also had stints at Watford, Swansea and Blackburn Rovers, said at the hearing he had been playing golf before going to a friend’s house to have some drinks.
    He has now been banned from driving for two years and given a 12-month community order in which he must carry out 180 hours unpaid work.
    Graham was also handed a 90-day alcohol ban, which will be monitored by a tag that can detect even a “small glass of sherry”.
    Most read in Football
    He must also pay a surcharge and costs of £199.
    Chairman of the bench Nigel Guerin warned him he would be jailed if he flouted the driving ban, saying: “You are a well-known person and a lot of people in Wynyard will know you.
    “If you get behind the wheel of a car I’m sure someone will get in touch with the police.”
    The court was told the forward was breathalysed at hospital after the crash.
    He was found to have 230mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. The legal limit is 80mg.
    The shop had to close for five days and stock worth more than £5,000 was damaged – with a total loss of around £32,000.
    Michael Lawson, prosecuting, said: “Luckily, no-one was injured as a result of this collision.”
    The court was told Graham had never been arrested before the “unwise incident”.
    Veteran striker Graham began his playing career at Middlesbrough in 2004 where he scored one goal in 15 appearances for the club.
    After spells on loan at Leeds United, Darlington, Derby County and Blackpool, he signed with Carlisle in 2007.
    He spent two years at the club and scored 29 goals before moving to Watford.
    Graham left the club for then-Premier League side Swansea in 2011 and made 54 appearances before his three-year stint at Sunderland.
    Read More on The Sun
    He left the Black Cats in 2016 and spent four years with Blackburn Rovers where he netted 45 goals in 158 appearances.
    Graham returned to Sunderland in 2020 before retiring from professional football a year later.
    Danny Graham’s Land Rover can be seen wedged in the Co-opCredit: NNP
    Graham has been banned from driving for two years and given a 12-month community order in which he must carry out 180 hours unpaid workCredit: PA:Press Association More

  • in

    Former Premier League star admits ploughing Land Rover into Co-op store while 3 times over the drink-drive limit

    A FORMER Premier League star mounted the pavement and ploughed into a Co-op while three times over the drink-drive limit.Ex-Sunderland striker Danny Graham was driving his Land Rover through the exclusive Wynyard Estate in County Durham when the horror unfolded.
    Danny Graham’s Land Rover can be seen wedged in the Co-opCredit: NNP
    The footballer has admitted drink-drivingCredit: Reuters
    Graham, 37, mounted the kerb before smashing the flash motor into the village Co-op store.
    Shocking pictures showed the 4×4 wedged in the front of the shop, which suffered substantial damage.
    Graham, who also had stints at Middlesbrough, Watford, Swansea and Blackburn Rovers, today admitted drink-driving.
    He has now been banned from driving for two years and given a 12-month community order in which he must carry out 180 hours unpaid work.
    Read more on the Premier League
    Graham was also handed a 90-day alcohol ban, which will be monitored by a tag that can detect even a “small glass of sherry”.
    Chairman of the bench Nigel Guerin warned him he would be jailed if he flouted the driving ban, saying: “You are a well-known person and a lot of people in Wynyard will know you.
    “If you get behind the wheel of a car I’m sure someone will get in touch with the police.”
    Teesside Magistrates’ Court was told the forward was breathalysed at hospital after the crash in November last year.
    Most read in Football
    He was found to have 230mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. The legal limit is 80mg.
    The shop had to close for five days and stock worth more than £5,000 was damaged – with a total loss of around £32,000.
    Michael Lawson, prosecuting, said: “Luckily, no-one was injured as a result of this collision.”
    The court was told Graham had never been arrested before the “unwise incident”.
    Veteran striker Graham began his playing career at Middlesbrough in 2004 where he scored one goal in 15 appearances for the club.
    After spells on loan at Leeds United, Darlington, Derby County and Blackpool, he signed with Carlisle in 2007.
    He spent two years at the club and scored 29 goals before moving to Watford.
    Graham left the club for then-Premier League side Swansea in 2011 and made 54 appearances before his three-year stint at Sunderland.
    He left the Black Cats in 2016 and spent four years with Blackburn Rovers where he netted 45 goals in 158 appearances.
    Read More on The Sun
    Graham returned to Sunderland in 2020 before retiring from professional football a year later.
    The crash caused an estimated £32,000 lossCredit: NNP
    Graham was three times the drink-drive limitCredit: Rex More

  • in

    England star Chloe Kelly ‘offered £2million Land Rover sponsorship deal’

    ENGLAND football star Chloe Kelly has been offered a £2million Land Rover sponsorship deal, reports claim.The striker, 24, helped secure glory for the Lionesses over Germany at the 2022 Euros final.
    Football star Chloe Kelly has been offered a £2million Land Rover sponsorship deal, reports claimCredit: Getty
    Her winning goal celebration saw her whip off her shirt and run across the Wembley stadium turf in her sports bra.
    Ms Kelly is said to be “in demand” from potential sponsors.
    The Land Rover deal is already on the table, the Mail on Sunday reported.
    But she has turned down an offer to be on Strictly Come Dancing.
    READ MORE ON THE LIONESSES
    Her spokeswoman said her “sole focus” was on football, but would  not rule out doing Strictly in the future.
    Jaguar Land Rover did not comment yesterday.
    Captain Leah Williamson, 25, has already agreed a deal with Italian fashion brand Gucci.
    Most read in The Sun More