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      Ipswich planning summer transfer raid on Portsmouth for free-scoring forward Colby Bishop.. but on one condition

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      IPSWICH are keeping an eye on Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop and want him if they reach the Championship.Bishop, 26, is one of the most respected forwards in League One and would be keen on a step up.
      Ipswich are tracking Portsmouth striker Colby BishopCredit: Alamy
      Bishop has been in good form for Pompey this season.
      The striker has scored 18 goals in 37 League One appearances.
      Only Conor Chaplin has scored more than him for Ipswich this season.
      The Tractor Boys have been spending heavily already and would find more funds if they can return to the second tier.
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      The club currently sit third in the third division, three points off the top of the table.
      However, they have played two more games than league leaders Sheffield Wednesday.
      Ipswich are 15 points clear of dropping out of the playoff spots
      Meanwhile, former Ipswich owner Marcus Evans wants to buy another club — and a handful are available.
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      The English businessman purchased an 87.5 per cent controlling stake in Ipswich in December 2007 and took over as chairman from David Sheepshanks in May 2009.
      But he failed in his mission to get Town back to the Premier League. More

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      ‘How have you got Big Dunc doing this?’ – Duncan Ferguson advertises vegan croissants and fans are absolutely baffled

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      FANS have been left baffled by football hardman Duncan Ferguson advertising VEGAN croissants.The Everton legend, 51, took part in the advert as part of his role as manager of Forest Green Rovers.
      Duncan Ferguson tried vegan croissantsCredit: Twitter / @FGRFC_Official
      Veganism is part of the diet at Forest Green RoversCredit: Twitter / @FGRFC_Official
      Ferguson liked the taste of the pastryCredit: Twitter / @FGRFC_Official
      And said he would have it for his teaCredit: Twitter / @FGRFC_Official
      The League One side are owned by a green energy tycoon and famously ditched meat, dairy and fish at their ground.
      And Ferguson has become the latest member to try the vegan diet.
      The club uploaded the video of the taste test on Twitter, with many fans confused as to how they got the Scot to have a try.
      Ferguson clearly enjoyed the snack as he said: “I am just going to try one of these lovely croissants.
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      “Make sure I don’t eat the packet.
      “Quite nice that. Think I will have them for my tea tonight.
      “La Boulangere is very tasty no matter how you say it, and believe me it is very difficult to say it, but it is very tasty.”
      And fans were baffled as to how the club managed to convince Ferguson to film the video.
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      One tweeted: “How’ve they got Big Dunc doing this?”
      A second commented: “Can’t believe Big Dunc has become a vegan.”
      A third wrote: “Release this man at once!”
      Another scoffed: “Who would have thought it…”
      One added: “Big Dunc obviously didn’t read this bit in his job spec when he applied.” More

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      Robbie Savage swells with pride in ‘beautiful moment’ live on TV after Man Utd star son Charlie scores first career goal

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE beamed with pride live on TV as his son Charlie scored his first career goal.The younger Savage, 19, is on the books at Manchester United.
      Robbie Savage fist pumps after Charlie’s goalCredit: BT Sport
      The former midfielder was visibly emotionalCredit: BT Sport
      Charlie has been in League One action for Forest GreenCredit: Rex
      He made one senior appearance for the Red Devils, prior to going out on loan in January.
      Savage joined up with League One side Forest Green Rovers, managed by former Prem hardman Duncan Ferguson.
      Charlie plays as a defensive midfielder, a chip off the old block in that regard.
      And in his fifth appearance for Rovers, he has managed to net his first goal.
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      Just 12 minutes into Forest Green’s clash with Bristol Rovers, Savage rifled a left-footed effort into the roof of the net.
      Dad Robbie learned of the goal while appearing on BT Sport Score.
      While viewers were being given an update from Leicester’s clash with Chelsea, Savage Sr yelped with excitement.
      Asked what had happened, Robbie beamed: “My boy scored!”
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      He threw his fists into the air in pure elation and repeated: “My boy!”
      The goal was Savage’s first senior strike in six appearances – five for Forest Green and one for Man United.
      It put his loan side 1-0 up on the day, but unfortunately the 12th minute lead didn’t last long.
      John Marquis equalised for Joey Barton’s side seven minutes later.
      And Scott Sinclair made it 2-1 to the Gas on 26 minutes.
      Savage made his Man United debut under Ralf Rangnick last season, coming on for the final minute of a 1-1 Champions League draw with Young Boys at Old Trafford.
      He was also an unused substitute in their final Prem game of last term.
      Prior to joining Forest Green he had been limited to United’s Under-21s side this season – playing 13 times in the PL2 and four games in the EFL Trophy.
      Savage, 19, has made one senior appearance for Man UnitedCredit: AFP More

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      EFL fans could face soaring TV bills in huge blow with split rights between Sky and Scandinavian group mooted

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      EFL chiefs want bids for TV rights delivered by March 23 with Sky and Scandinavian group Viaplay battling for the best packages.There is every chance of a split in coverage for the next telly deal, starting in 2024-25, which is sure to spark much debate before the contracts are sorted.
      There could soon be a new Tella-vision deal for the EFL but Nathan Tella and his Burnley team-mates seem set to return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
      Blackburn congratulate Harry Pickering after he opened up the Championship promotion race by sinking second-placed Sheffield United on SaturdayCredit: Reuters
      Swedish streaming giant Viaplay is emerging as a frontrunner – capable financially of nabbing some of the many packages available.
      It puts Sky’s position as the leading provider for the EFL is under serious threat.
      They’ve held the live rights since 2002 but new competition means Sky might need to almost double its £119 million deal to keep exclusive coverage.
      Another twist is that lower-division clubs are happy to consider a separate deal, which would include more live games.
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      The EFL is looking for increased TV revenue for its clubs down the divisions.
      But it also wants to adjust to changing way viewing habits, which increases the chance of more streaming being brought in.
      Rights for the Championship, League One, League Two, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy and play-offs are available from 2024-25.
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      And the Viaplay group has been steadily picking up sports contracts.
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      It bought the UK-based Premier Sports for more than £30million last year and aims to launch in America soon.
      EFL Chief Commercial Officer Ben Wright said last week: “Our objective remains to find the right mix of maximising value, increasing volume and providing a great viewing experience through evolution and innovation.” More

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      QPR appoint Gareth Ainsworth as manager as ‘Wild Thing’ leaves Wycombe after thirteen years

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      QPR have appointed Gareth Ainsworth as their new manager – ending his 12-and-a-half-year reign as Wycombe boss.The R’s sacked Neil Critchley over the weekend after a torrid 12 games in charge.
      QPR have appointed Gareth Ainsworth as their new managerCredit: Getty
      And they have turned to ‘Wild Thing’ to try and steer them back up the Championship table, luring him away from Adams Park at long last.
      Former midfielder Ainsworth played 152 times for QPR and was twice caretaker boss at Loftus Road during the 2008-09 season.
      But now he is back in West London as the main man, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.
      Ainsworth said: “This is all a little bit surreal.
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      “It has been a whirlwind two days and leaving Wycombe Wanderers was very tough because of the connection there.
      “But this is QPR and when I spoke about something special forcing me away from Wycombe, this was pretty special.
      “It’s the club where I was most known for playing and you get moments in your career that resonate with you forever.
      “I loved my time here as a player and hopefully I can go on and love my time here as a manager as well.”
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      Ainsworth joined QPR as a player in 2003 and helped win promotion in his first of six seasons at the club.
      He transitioned into a player-coach role under Iain Dowie in 2008 and then had his brief caretaker jobs before joining Wycombe for the final years of his professional playing career, then moved into the dugout to great success.
      The part-time rock star and all-round brilliant character led the Chairboys to promotion to League One in 2017-18 and then up to the Championship two years later.
      Wycombe suffered immediate relegation but came within 90 minutes of jumping straight back up again, losing the play-off final to Sunderland last year.
      Ainsworth joins a QPR side in freefall – from Championship leaders in October under Michael Beale to a side flirting with relegation after Critchley’s woeful two months in the hot seat that produced just one win from 12 matches.
      I want to get Loftus Road absolutely rocking againGareth Ainsworth
      The new boss – joined by assistant Richard Dobson and analyst Josh Hart – added: “I really want to challenge myself.
      “This is going to be a real challenge because the club is so special to me, and so huge as well.
      “I want to get Loftus Road absolutely rocking again and I hope the fans will get right behind me and right behind the team.
      “To be trusted by the board here and those above me, I want to be able to pay them back in droves. I will be giving my absolute everything for this football club.”
      QPR CEO Lee Hoos said: “We are delighted to have been able to bring Gareth in so quickly.
      “I would like to thank Wycombe Wanderers for their professionalism.
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      “We have the utmost respect for them and are hugely sympathetic as we recognise the challenging nature of these circumstances.
      “We wish them only the best for the remainder of the season and the future.” More

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      ‘Oh no! That’s awful’ – Fans in hysterics as Bolton announce new stadium name change… and it’s borderline X-rated

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      BOLTON fans have been left shocked with the club’s new stadium name.The Trotters’ renamed their legendary Reebok Stadium to the University of Bolton Stadium in 2018.
      Bolton announced a new stadium name that didn’t go down well with fansCredit: Rex
      Bolton will be known as the Toughsheet Community Stadium come JulyCredit: Alamy
      And now the Wanderers will change the name again… and it’s borderline X-RATED.
      The League One club’s new home will be known as the Toughsheet Community Stadium for the next five years.
      That is after the club signed a deal with Bolton-based building product manufacturer Toughsheet.
      Bolton announced: “Bolton Wanderers are delighted to officially announce a new five-year stadium naming rights deal with Bolton-based building product manufacturer, Toughsheet.
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      “From the 1st July 2023, the stadium will be renamed the Toughsheet Community Stadium.”
      Bolton fans were left in hysterics over that “awful” decision and took to Twitter to voice their views.
      Some even refused to believe the new name is real while others simply hoped there might at least be some heavy investment included.
      One fan tweeted: “Oh no!! That’s awful!”
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      Another supporter posted: “I hope we’re getting serious money for this because this might be one of the meme-iest names you could’ve given it.”
      A third wrote: “Oh my word that is an awful name. will forever be the Reebok.”
      This fan commented: “It’s not April 1st.”
      And that one said: “This cannot be real.” More

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      EFL set for streaming revolution as Swedish giant ViaPlay set to end Sky Sports monopoly with more games on offer

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      SWEDISH streaming giant Viaplay is emerging as the leading player in the next EFL TV deal.The company boasts major cash to take some of the many packages going.
      EFL football could be set to appear on streaming servicesCredit: PA
      There is growing talk that future coverage — starting in the 2024-25 season — will be split between several TV stations and opens the door to streaming.
      Sky enjoyed the lion’s share of coverage for years but it is now under threat in the bidding process.
      And lower-division clubs are open to the idea of a separate deal for them, meaning more live games.
      The EFL’s commercial team will present some of the options at a meeting later this month.
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      But Viaplay is the new name on the lips of those doing the deals.
      And the Viaplay group has been picking up sports contracts all the time.
      It snapped up the UK-based Premier Sports for more than £30million last year.
      Viaplay also plans to launch in America soon and a football package would help its cause.
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      Back in October, SunSport revealed Sky Sports had been hit by poor Championship viewing figures and reported they may axe games in their new broadcast deal.
      Insiders said that numbers were low in the first part of the season, with the highest coming in the opening match between Huddersfield and Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.
      The exact audience sizes are kept quiet but sources claim the largest was only around 600,000. More

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      Referee is hit in face by bottle thrown from stands during Charlton’s defeat to Fleetwood as Addicks face punishment

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      CHARLTON could face punishment after referee Carl Boyeson was hit by a missile aimed from the stands at The Valley.He was hit in the face by a plastic drinks bottle as he left the pitch at the end of the home side’s 2-1 defeat by Fleetwood Town.
      Charlton could face a hefty punishmentCredit: Getty
      The official did not appear to be badly harmed and immediately headed down the stadium’s extendable tunnel. 
      But Addicks’ boss Dean Holden condemned the incident and expects it to be included in Boyeson’s post-match report to the FA.
      The home fans seemed to be angered by the 79th-minute straight red card dismissal of Charlton defender Ryan Inniss  – although it was his third sending off of the season.
      Holden said: “It’s disappointing.
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      “Obviously, as a football club, we can not condone this kind of behaviour at all.
      “It doesn’t matter what has gone on out on the pitch. This should never happen.
      “I assume it will be in the referee’s report.”
      Boyeson is a long-serving 53-year-old official from East Yorkshire who refereed the 2019-20 EFL Trophy final between Portsmouth and Salford.
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      Defender Inniss could now face a five-match ban after his third dismissal of the campaign.
      Charlton boss Holden added: “I will not condemn referees because it’s a tough job.
      “But it was never a sending off. It wasn’t a goalscoring opportunity.”
      Dean Holden was unhappy with the red card decisionCredit: PA More