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      Carnage as rowdy Portsmouth team are kicked out of pub after it is trashed and star strips naked in boozy celebrations

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      PORTSMOUTH players were thrown out of a pub after their promotion celebrations got out of hand.Pompey secured promotion and the League One title after coming from behind to beat Barnsley 3-2 on Tuesday.Rafferty pulled down his trousers to show off his backsideO’Neill’s was left in a mess after Pompey players and fans departedA fire alarm eventually vacated the premisesGoalkeeper Will Norris cheekily popped up behind the barFans poured onto the pitch in celebration as players, friends and family later continued the festivities at a local O’Neill’s pub.Supporters were invited to celebrate promotion alongside the players, with booze and a sing-song in full flow.The chaotic scenes saw captain Marlon Pack’s promotion speech was rudely interrupted by the bare backside of team-mate Joe Rafferty.While goalkeeper Will Norris popped up behind the bar to dish out drinks to thirsty Portsmouth fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPack then led a sing-a-long of Oasis’ Wonderwall before fans continued singing outside once the pub’s fire alarm went off.The patrons left behind a scene of destruction inside as chairs and tables were scattered around the beer-soaked floor.One fan shared a video of the chaos which he captioned: “O’Neill’s has fallen.”Another fan replied: “Think the club are gonna receive an invoice for O’Neill’s btw. Gaff was absolutely trashed last night.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSome Pompey fans also lost control on the pitch at the end of the game as Barnsley players came under attack.A Tykes star ran off the pitch holding his head as several fans sprinted past.Thousands of fans flood onto Fratton Park pitch as Portsmouth return to Championship after 12 seasons away The supporters appeared to collide with the player before he was pushed out of the way.Portsmouth’s late win confirmed their return to the Championship for the first time in 12 years.They have led League One all season long and claimed the title ahead of promotion hopefuls Derby and Bolton.A Barnsley player appeared to be attacked by Portsmouth fansSupporters invaded the pitch at Fratton Park after Pompey’s promotion from League One More

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      EFL fans say ‘genuinely makes me ill’ after spotting how Bolton star tried to score from two yards out

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      BOLTON fans were left distraught after Nathanael Ogbeta came up with a bizarre miss from two yards out.Shrewsbury visited Bolton on Tuesday and pulled off a shock result which put a massive dent in their opponent’s promotion challenge.Nathaneal Ogbeta was slammed by fans after missing from two yards outCredit: GettyThe midfielder tried to turn the ball in with his chestCredit: RexHis effort was cleared off the line by a defenderCredit: RexBolton needed to win to close the gap to second place Derby but could only draw 2-2 after twice falling behind.But they could have got the three points they needed if Ogbeta had turned the ball home with the goal gaping.The chance came after striker Aaron Collins saw his shot saved by Shrews goalkeeper Marko Marosi.The ball bounced up and as it fell Ogbeta weirdly decided to try and chest the ball in instead of heading it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he did not make a strong enough connection so a Shrewsbury defender was able to clear off the line.Bolton did get their equaliser a few minutes later but it was not meant to be for Ian Evatt’s side, as fans fumed with Ogbeta after his miss.One wrote: “Genuinely makes me ill.”Another added: “Why aren’t you just thunder-c***ing it in from there.”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third said: “Coward he should be heading that in.”And another commented: “That’s disgusting.”The draw leaves Bolton three points off Derby with just two matches left to play.Meanwhile Portsmouth secured promotion and the League One title following their comeback victory over Barnsley.Thousands of fans flood onto Fratton Park pitch as Portsmouth return to Championship after 12 seasons away More

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      Incredible flat with full view of football stadium will let you watch matches from comfort of your own home

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      AN incredible flat offering a full view of a football stadium means you can watch matches from the comfort of your own home.Leyton Orient fans may want to check out the one bedroom flat in McFadden Court Buckingham Road, Leyton, East London, which is listed for sale with a price tag of £350,000.The one bedroom flat in East London comes with a £350,000 price tagCredit: mediadrumimagesFrom one of the flat’s windows you get a full view of Leyton Orient’s groundCredit: mediadrumimagesThe property also has great views of the London skylineCredit: mediadrumimagesOrient fans won’t need a season ticket though as one window in the well-maintained flat gives a view of the entire stadium in East London.Any potential buyer will need to consider the £250 per year ground rent and £1,950 annual service charge.While the apartment may be a dream for a football fan who wants to see League One Leyton Orient’s every home match for free, it is worth noting the noise that will come with this accommodation.The listing says: “The property offers a fantastic open plan living/kitchen space, with a balcony unique perspective overlooking Coronation Gardens, and great views of the London skyline.Read More on Leyton Orient“A spacious double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen equipped with some SMEG appliances.“The property also has good storage and for Orient fans views of the pitch are possible, as well as residents parking outside the block.“With regards to location, Leyton Underground Station is a short walk with access to the city via tube in under 15 minutes.“The popular Francis Road, with its independent shops and restaurants is also on your doorstep as well as excellent transport links to Hackney, Epping Forest and beyond.Most read in Football“Another huge attraction is the short distance to The Olympic Park and exciting Eastside Cultural Hub (V&A East and Sadler’s Wells East opening soon), as well as leisure activities including Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and London Aquatics Centre.“For more green space, Leyton Jubilee Park and Hackney Marshes are close by for runs or take a stroll along the waterways.Man goes football crazy after renting flat next to Leyton Orient’s stadium “For fitness lovers, BLOK Leyton, FIT as F** fitness studios nearby and SLOW Running Club and Eton Manor all on your doorstep.“”All in all this is a great first-time purchase, in the perfect location and incredible view, it won’t hang around.”If living close to just one football ground isn’t enough, then these people live above two stadiums.While another homeowner who lives in the shadow of a famous ground says match days are a nightmare.Footie fans who live near one of Britain’s best-known stadiums say it’s the best place in the city to have a home.And for residents near Fratton Park, the home of Portsmouth F.C., living next to the historic ground has thrown up plenty of famous moments over the years.The bathroom is fitted out to a high standardCredit: mediadrumimagesThere’s a spacious double bedroomCredit: mediadrumimagesThe kitchen is kitted out with some Smeg appliancesCredit: mediadrumimagesOrient fans could watch every home game from the comfort of their own homeCredit: mediadrumimages More

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      EFL fans in meltdown over horrendous error from ‘playing the Pep Guardiola way’ that ‘gets better every time’

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      EFL fans are in meltdown after Peterborough produced a horrendous error to concede against Oxford.The League One play-off pair met at the Kassam Stadium with Posh still harbouring automatic promotion ambitions.Peterborough goalkeeper Jed Steer was put under pressure with a backpassSteer’s attempted clearance found the head of Josh Murphy who scoredBut their hopes were dashed by a rampant Oxford side, who maintained their own play-off place with a 5-0 win.Peterborough gave them a helping hand however, gifting them a goal out of nowhere with the scoreline already 1-0.Manager Darren Ferguson favours a possession-based style, and Posh’s ability to play out from the back has helped them to fourth place in the table.But against Oxford disaster struck as Peterborough invited pressure on their backline with some questionable passes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEphron Mason-Clark played a pass back to team-mate Hector Kyprianou who tapped to goalkeeper Jed Steer as Oxford’s Josh Murphy closed him down.Steer appeared to panic and miskicked his clearance straight onto Murphy’s forehead, and he guided the ball into the back of the net.Fans slammed the defending and claimed it is a system of teams trying to emulate Pep Guardiola’s style of football.One reacted saying: “How many more goals are teams going to give away trying to play the Pep way, embarrassing.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnother added: “That is laughable.”And a third said: “Schoolboy football.”Another commented: “Gets better every time.”Furious EFL star has to be held back from his OWN FANS by stewards as he demands ‘respect’ in angry post-match clash More

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      Major broadcasting change with more than 1,000 EFL fixtures moved from streaming service iFollow

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      EFL teams have received a big boost after Sky Sports agreed a new blockbuster TV deal.The broadcaster has shown EFL fixtures live on air since 1996.Sky Sports will show 1,059 EFL fixtures from next seasonCredit: GettyBut their coverage is set for a massive expansion over the next five years, beginning from next season.A total of 1,059 EFL matches are set to be broadcast by Sky Sports each year, with some to be shown via a Sky Sports streaming destination available on TV and mobile devices.That is a record number of games in any football TV deal.And it guarantees EFL clubs a package worth £895million, with £40m more in marketing benefits.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat represents a 50 per cent increase in value on the current package, while guaranteeing viewers much more action.It is particularly good news for fans in the Championship, with 328 fixtures to be shown from the division across the season.League One and League Two will each have 248 matches broadcast live, while midweek fixtures in every division will be shown on Sky Sports.Each league weekend fixture round will see 10 live EFL fixtures shown, – five being Championship games.Most read in FootballSky Sports broadcast breakdown

      1,052 EFL matches shown live on air includes:
      328 Sky Bet Championship matches
      248 Sky Bet League One matches
      248 Sky Bet League Two matches
      All 15 Play-Off matches
      All 93 Carabao Cup matches
      All 127 EFL Trophy matches

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEREvery Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy clash will also be broadcast.The change means domestic fans will no longer be able to watch their teams on streaming platform iFollow, which came into use during the pandemic-affected season 2020-21.Eight bizarre football rules you may not know More

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      World’s longest football club scarf include 74 English teams and took more than 500 HOURS to make

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      THE world’s longest football club scarf has been created – featuring the crests of 74 teams from across the country.The 100-metre-long scarf features badges from EFL teams from Accrington Stanley and Wycombe Wonderers, to Harrogate Town and Oxford United, as well as Scottish favourites Celtic and Rangers.The world’s longest football club scarf has been madeIt is the result of more than 500 combined hours spent on design, knitting, and sewing with each club element hand-sewn by a team of specialists in Manchester.The impressive accessory was created to mark the launch of Kellogg’s Football Camps [www.kelloggsfc.com] which are being held across the UK in partnership with the EFL, Manchester City, Rangers and Celtic.Ex-pros came together at Birmingham City’s stadium, St. Andrews @ Knighthead Park, with EFL legends of the game including Jermaine Beckford and Michael Dawson, and children from local schools to showcase the football merchandise.Former Hull City and England defender, Michael Dawson, said: “For me, football camps during school breaks were where I had the most fun, kicking the football around with your mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“The EFL has such an advantage being part of so many different communities up and down the country.”And to have Kellogg’s on board this summer to give so many kids the same opportunity I had when I was younger, is really exciting.”It comes after research found 59 per cent of parents struggle to entertain their children throughout the school summer holidays.While 86 per cent want their child to experience less screen time during the break.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe same percentage also believe team sport is hugely important to learn valuable life skills.Kellanova, the company that owns Kellogg’s, is giving away 30,000 free places on the camps ahead of this summer’s kick off.Can you work out which sports star lives in this dream countryside mansion?Managing director Chris Silcock said: “Run by FA qualified coaches, the camps aim to be fun and to give girls and boys the opportunity to get onto the pitch and follow in the footsteps of their footballing heroes.” More

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      Premier League cult hero appears to wash BIRD POO off his jacket as he returns to old stomping ground as EFL manager

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      CHARLIE ADAM got more than he bargained for on his return to Blackpool after falling foul of a BIRD.The Fleetwood Town manager appeared to wash bird muck off his jacket in comical scenes during last night’s League One clash at Bloomfield Road.Charlie Adam appeared to wash bird poo off his coat on his return to BlackpoolCredit: RexA member of his staff chuckled at the scene as Adam’s Fleetwood Town lost 1-0Credit: RexAdam, 38, spent three seasons as a player with Blackpool, scoring 34 goals in 98 appearances.He was their star man as they won promotion to the Premier League in 2011.But Adam’s love affair with Blackpool came to an end in 2011 when he secured a switch to Liverpool.He is now manager of Fleetwood Town, having joined the struggling side in December.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAdam has won 3 of his 19 games at the helm so far.And he suffered another defeat as former side Blackpool bested Fleetwood 1-0 last night.However, Adam was momentarily distracted in the dugout as he reached for a bottle of water.It appeared that a bird had dropped a message from the skies straight onto the sleeve of his coat.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd a backroom member could be seen laughing as Adam chucked water over his arm in a bid to clean the muck away.But legend has it that being hit by bird mess can bring good luck.I was released by Ryan Reynolds and am fighting to stay in the EFL while my brother battles to win the Premier LeagueAdam is a cult hero at Blackpool after leading them to the Premier LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe also played for the likes of Liverpool and StokeCredit: Action Images – ReutersAnd Adam needs all the help he can get as Fleetwood battle against the League One drop.Town are six points off safety and face a final day showdown against fellow basement boys Burton — provided they have not already been relegated by that stage.Adam was previously Burnley’s loan manager but jumped at the chance to replace Lee Johnson at Christmas.Speaking at the time of his Fleetwood arrival, Adam said: “I’m delighted to join a club I know well and one which we feel we can make a real difference with.”I’m inheriting what I think is a strong squad which is more than capable of getting the results needed to climb the table.”Fleetwood is a hard-working, honest, and passionate town and the football club must reflect that – the players have to be proud to pull the shirt on and represent what the club and the town stands for.”It’s now important we see togetherness from the players, staff and crucially the supporters to help turn results around – we can’t wait to get started.”Charlie Adam’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Rangers, 2003-2009: 88 games, 18 goals

      Ross County (loan), 2004-2005: 15 games, 2 goals

      St Mirren (loan), 2005-2006: 37 games, 9 goals

      Blackpool, 2008-2011: 98 games, 34 goals

      Liverpool, 2011-2012: 37 games, 2 goals

      Stoke, 2012-2019: 179 games, 21 goals

      Readiing, 2019-2020: 27 games, 2 goals

      Dundee, 2020-2022: 65 games, 11 goals

      Scotland, 2007-2015: 26 games, 0 goals

      Trophies: Scottish First Division, Scottish Challenge Cup (St Mirren); Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup (Rangers); Carabao Cup (Liverpool) More

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      EFL clash turns into commentator’s worst nightmare with fans in stitches at team sheet

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      COMMENTATORS faced the worst kind of DOUBLE hat-trick in Charlton’s League One home clash with Wigan.The Latics included three Smiths and three Charlies in their startling midfield – making it a potential Valley of doom for any nervous broadcasters.Here’s how the Latics revealed their midweek line-upThe poor Addicks saw one of Wigan’s Charlies bag a quickfire doubleCredit: RexIn terms of Smiths, one was fun – as Scott, 23 has been with his hometown club all his career.But Wigan added double trouble with a pair of summer signings.In came 23-year-old Matt Smith from Arsenal and namesake winger Jonny, 26, from Burton.As for Charlies – Hughes, Kelman and Goode all made Tuesday’s line-up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan responded to the team announcement by posting on X: “Up the Smith Smith Smith Charlie Charlie Charlie tics.”Ironically, Charlton’s in-house match commentator facing a night of tongue-teasers is also a Smith, going by the name of Terry.The trio with Britain’s most popular surname couldn’t save Wigan from trailing at half-time.But unfortunately it was own-goal from one of the Charlies that separated the teams – via centre-back Hughes.Most read in EFLThe Smith-laden Latics reduced the alliteration hell for commentators in the second period as Charlie Goode and then Jonny Smith were taken off.And it was certainly the right Charlie they kept on.I’m a Champions League winner – I cut out five major foods for my ‘Caveman’ diet… it’s a way of livingThat’s because Charlie Kelman hit what seemed two match-turning goals in the space of just three minutes.But Charlton fought to back to earn a 2-2 draw through Chuks Aneke – who, ironically, has unique first AND last names in English senior football!Matt Smith, seen here against Peterborough, played the whole of Wigan’s clash with CharltonCredit: Alamy More