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      Fans say ‘I have NEVER seen anything like this’ as Barnsley score ‘wild’ injury-time winner against Wycombe

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      A STUNNING twist of fate served up the most extraordinary end to a football game you are likely to see. Barnsley came by an injury-time winner in their League One match with Wycombe in circumstances one fan could only describe as “bizarre”.

      Cosgrove netted the ‘bizarre’ winnerCredit: Rex
      Cosgrove went over to Max Stryjek near the end of the gameCredit: Sky Sports
      Stryjek then spilled the ballCredit: Sky Sports
      Allowing Cosgrove to poke the ball free and pass the ball into an empty netCredit: Sky Sports
      The protests of Wycombe’s Stryjek fell on deaf earsCredit: Rex
      In the 91st minute of the game, Wycombe goalkeeper Max Stryjek had the ball at his feet following a drop ball.
      He was then closed down by substitute Sam Cosgrove to make him pick up the ball.
      Cosgrove gave Stryjek a little nudge in the process with the goalkeeper dropping to the floor.
      However, the ball then squirmed away from his grasp.
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      And Cosgrove did not need a second opportunity to get the ball and round the fumbling shot-stopper before passing the ball into an empty net.
      The match winner had fans online in disbelief.
      One fan said: “I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS.”
      A second said: “Barnsley’s 91st minute winner against Wycombe tonight was wild. Just when you think you’ve seen it all on a football pitch.”
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      A third said: “What is the keeper thinking??”
      A fourth said: “What am I seeing?”
      Another said: “Bizarre.”
      While a sixth added: “Serves the keeper right tbh. What was he doing.”
      Wycombe midfielder Harry Boyes was sent off for protesting the decision to allow the goal.
      It was Barnsley’s first win in League One since October and put them up to seventh in the league.
      Meanwhile, Wycombe’s third league defeat on the spin left them down in 15th in the table. More

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      Footie ace Cameron Beckles in critical condition after collapsing mid-match and being rushed to hospital

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      FOOTBALL star Cameron Beckles is in critical condition after collapsing during a match.The Corinthian FC ace was taken ill during a match against Larkfield & New Hythe on Saturday.
      Corinthian FC released a statement about Cameron BecklesCredit: Twitter @CorinthianFC
      Beckles was quickly treated by physios from both teams before being taken to Maidstone Hospital.
      As a result of the incident, the match was abandoned at 1-1 midway through the second half.
      Beckles was transferred to a hospital in London and had surgery that evening before undergoing further surgery on Sunday.
      Corinthian have since confirmed that Beckles is stable but is in a critical condition on social media.
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      A club statement read: “In the 40th minute of our Kent Senior Trophy match at Larkfield and New Hyth, our player Cameron Beckles collapsed.
      “The management, players and in particular the physios of both sides acted swiftly and with complete professionalism and we offer our thanks to Larkfield for this.
      “Cam was taken by ambulance to Maidstone Hospital and then transferred to a London hospital for surgery on Saturday night.
      “He then required further surgery on Sunday afternoon and he is currently in a stable but critical condition and will continue to be monitored closely over the next 48 hours.
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      The world of football has come together to pray for BecklesCredit: Twitter @CorinthianFC
      “All of our thoughts and prayers are with Cam and his family, and we as a football club continue to support them in any way we can.
      “The match, which was level at 1-1, was rightly abandoned and will be replayed at a later date.
      “Our league game with Stansfield this weekend has also been postponed.
      “We will provide further updates as and when his family wish for this information to be shared.”
      The Kent FA County Cups match between Corinthian and Larkfield & New Hythe will be replayed at a later date.
      Meanwhile, the match that Corinthian were due to play this weekend against Stansfield has also been postponed.
      Croydon FC have led messages on social media wishing the player a quick recovery.
      The club posted: ” All at Croydon FC would like to wish Cameron Beckles a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.”
      Cray Valley PM FC commented: “Our thoughts are with you all at this time! Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Cam!”
      Royston Town FC wrote: “Sending the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Royston Town to Cameron and all concerned. Speedy recovery!”
      Faversham Town FC said: “The whole of Faversham Town FC are sending best wishes and prayers to Cameron 🙏💚.” More

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      Fan who upset girlfriend by travelling 660 miles to watch EFL side on their weekend off does it again – and goes FURTHER

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      A FAN who travelled 660 miles to watch his side instead of seeing his girlfriend has done it again and this time gone even further.Charlton supporter Tom Morgan went viral in 2021 after making the trip to watch his team away at Morecambe.
      Upset girlfriend Sash has revealed her partner Tom is again travelling hundreds of milesCredit: X/sash_marie_
      Tom went viral in 2021 after making the 660-mile trip to MorecambeCredit: X/sash_marie_
      His girlfriend Sash was left furious on social media as she revealed the couple had not seen each other for a week despite living just eight miles apart.
      She added that she had been eager to see him on their weekend off, only for Tom to instead travel over five hours each way for the football.
      Meanwhile, fellow fans hailed him a “legend”, with Tom witnessing his side throw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at the Mazuma Stadium.
      Two years on, Sash has now confirmed the pair are still together as they both reacted to the anniversary of the incident.
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      She also revealed Tom is going even further this weekend to watch the Addicks.
      He is set to make the 800-mile round trip to Brunton Park for their clash with League One strugglers Carlisle.
      “Ironic, tomorrow Tom is travelling to Carlisle and back in a day…” Sash wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
      “Which is also our rare weekend off together… nothing changes. Oh did I mention, Carlisle is an 800 mile round trip…”
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      Sash confirmed Tom is travelling 800 miles for Charlton’s visit to CarlisleCredit: X/sash_marie_
      She also revealed the pair now live together two years on from the incidentCredit: X/sash_marie_
      She also added: “Good job we live together now.”
      Charlton are currently 11th in League One and are hoping to claim their seventh win of the season this weekend.
      Their opponents, however, are third bottom of the table and three points from safety after 17 matches. More

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      Pep Guardiola sensationally claims he’d STAY if Man City got relegated to League One but old words come back to bite him

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has claimed that he would STAY at Manchester City even if the club faced relegation to League One.The treble-winners are in danger of facing a huge punishment if they are found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
      Pep Guardiola claims he would remain with Man City if the club faced relegationCredit: PA
      City were charged with 115 FFP breaches earlier this year, but claims suggested that it could take up to four years for the investigation to conclude.
      However, following Everton’s shock 10-point deduction for breaking profit and sustainability rules, Premier League officials could potentially settle on a punishment as soon as next year.
      Some reports have even suggested that the reigning Premier League champions could face relegation.
      But Man City boss Guardiola has claimed that he will likely stay at the Etihad – even if his team are relegated all the way down to League One.
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      The Spaniard said: “You are questioning like we have been punished. And in the moment we are innocent until guilt is proved.
      “I know the people want it. I know, I feel it. I will wait. Wait and see it and after the sentence has been done we will come here and explain it.
      “But absolutely I will not consider my future (if) it depends being here or being in League One. Absolutely.
      “There is more chance to stay if we are in League One than if we were in the Champions League.”
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      Guardiola’s recent comments appear to contradict what he originally said about his future when Man City were first charged.
      In February the City boss said: “I said to our people, ‘Tell me’ about the suspicions. I looked at them and believed them 100 per cent from day one so I defended the club because of that.
      “I did say, ‘If you lie to me, the day after I am not here. I will be out and you will not be my friend any more’.
      “I like to represent a club that is doing things properly. In the end it’s not about winning the Champions League or Premier League, it’s about always doing it well, for our people and our fans.”
      Chelsea are also in danger of receiving a punishment for FFP rule breaches.
      The Blues have admitted to breaking rules during the Abramovich era — but hope the fact a new regime is now in place will protect them. More

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      ‘You need to appease clubs’ – Scots Fifa referee who moved to England stunned whistlers turn ‘blind eye’ to simulation

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      BOBBY MADDEN has lifted the lid on the power English clubs hold over referees.The former Fifa whistler retired in the summer after a season taking charge of games down south.
      Bobby Madden quit the game in Scotland to go and further his career in EnglandCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Madden had achieved all he’d set out to as an official in Scotland and wanted a fresh challenge in EFL League One.
      But he hung up his whistle for several reasons, including being stunned at how the observer marking system is weighted in the clubs’ favour.
      Madden, 45, said: “There were challenges and a different mentality in how they manage situations from an FA and PGMOL point of view.
      “The clubs pay them, so they have control over officials.

      “One of the frustrations which didn’t affect me directly is the clubs have 40 per cent of the mark that’s given to a referee.
      “Essentially you need to appease the clubs to get on, so anyone going into that system needs to referee with that in mind.
      “It’s difficult when you’ve refereed to a level with an observer system then you have a club system like that. It’s difficult for the referees.
      “There were good referees in League One and Two, but would they turn a blind eye to obvious simulation or clear dissent or foul or abusive language? I saw it happen.
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      “I think that’s one of the challenges they have.
      “Each club has 20 per cent of their mark.
      “In Scotland it’s one observer and you receive one mark and it’s the same with Uefa.
      “In England the assessor only has 20 per cent. They also go to a panel and review it, so it was a new system.
      “The clubs and players and managers know they are marking you.
      “I’ve heard comments like, ‘Just remember who’s marking you’. The clubs know they have that power.
      “It’s a challenging environment for referees coming through.
      “I didn’t change my tactics, though. I just managed games the way I always have.
      “I was probably known for not showing that many yellow cards and I tried to follow that, but it’s probably a more difficult arena to do that in.”
      Madden was also disappointed by the quality of the game down south, despite its bold claims, and the lack of respect shown by players towards officials compared to Scotland.
      He said: “In England the football and the teams are very well organised. The surfaces and facilities are good.
      “But I was disappointed with the football.
      “League One there compares to the bottom three or four in our Premiership and League Two compares to the Championship.
      “But England are very good at marketing their leagues, so people believe it’s high level.
      “Of course it’s very well organised, but the level of football probably wasn’t what I expected.
      “I was still fortunate to referee some decent games in League One.
      “In Scotland teams play against each other four times a season or whatever, so there’s a lot of repetition and it’s the same with referees.
      “You’ll referee each team five or six times a year. Take that over ten years and you are in a lot of contact with the same people so you build up a relationship.
      “They might not agree with your decisions and players will use foul language and I’ll use the same type back.
      “In England that level of respect isn’t there because of their approach, but it was maybe because I was a new face that they didn’t know.
      “They’re also in that arena where they’re very well paid, they have a fantastic environment and there’s maybe a degree of entitlement.
      “I did find a lot of players difficult to deal with and they didn’t like to be challenged.
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      “In Scotland I liked the banter and to give a bit back and have that relationship.”
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      Frank Lampard tipped to seal stunning return to management as Chelsea legend emerges as frontrunner for vacant role

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      AFTER almost six months without a job, Frank Lampard could be set for a return to management.The former Chelsea and England ace has been linked with the vacant managerial position at League One side Oxford United.
      Frank Lampard is reportedly one of the favourites to take over at League One side Oxford UnitedCredit: Getty
      Paddy McCarthy, currently Roy Hodgson’s assistant at Crystal Palace, is also said to be in the runningCredit: Alamy
      Lampard is reportedly one of the two favourites for the job, along with Crystal Palace assistant Paddy McCarthy, as per The Portsmouth News.
      The U’s have been without a boss since Liam Manning left earlier this week to take over Championship side Bristol City.
      Manning’s appointment came despite Lampard having been backed by the bookies for the position.
      Following the departure of Manning and his assistant Chris Hogg, Oxford CEO Tim Williams said in a statement: “I am hugely disappointed to be losing Liam and Chris at this stage of the season, particularly given the support they had been given. 
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      “However, we have already begun the process of securing the best possible candidate to replace Liam.
      “This is a fantastic club with great training facilities and an exciting future – I have no doubt we will have huge interest in the role.”
      Oxford currently sit second in League One having won ten of their fifteen games this season.
      Should Lampard make his way to Kassam Stadium, it would mark his first foray into League One in any capacity.
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      Lampard’s experiences outside of the Premier League are limited.
      As a youngster, he was loaned by West Ham to Swansea City, who then played in the old Second Division.
      Fast forward to 2018, and Lampard kicked off his managerial career with Derby County.
      During his sole season in the Championship, Lampard guided the Rams to the play-off final where they ultimately lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.
      In the years since he has had two stints in charge of Chelsea and one with Everton.
      Lampard’s last job was as Chelsea’s caretaker this springCredit: Getty More

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      We live by historic stadium but it’s like we’re in shadow of ‘giant Ikea’ as it’s expanded… they can’t even fill it now

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      FURIOUS locals living next to a historic stadium say it’s like they’re in the shadow of a “giant Ikea” as it’s expanded.Neighbours have complained Bristol Rovers – who recently sacked as manager ex-England and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton – can’t fill their ground even before a big capacity boost on the way.
      Neighbours have compared Bristol Rovers’ new stand to furniture firm IkeaCredit: Marc Giddings
      The League One football club have begun work to demolish a temporary stand and replace it with a new stand increasing capacity by more than 3,000 to 12,500.
      Local residents say they have been left in the dark about new development at the Memorial Stadium, in Bristol’s Horfield district.
      Susan Smith, who has lived near the club’s south stand for seven years, said: “We only found out it was happening at 6am one day when demolition work started.
      “The parking is awful on a matchday as it is – the way people leave their cars is dangerous.
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      “Then there is the noise level and the amount of litter left on the street is disgusting.
      “It’s not like Rovers need the extra space – it’s not exactly a full house every week.”
      Another homeowner fears the new stand could block almost half the light coming through her windows.
      She said: “During the building process there has been extreme noise and disruption as well as a massive invasion of privacy.
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      “Something like this takes an enormous emotional toll – this is where we live, it is our home and we are living this every day.
      “One of the things that has been levelled at residents is, ‘You chose to buy a house next to a football stadium’.
      “But we’re not saying don’t play football there or even don’t build a stand, we just want them to consider how badly this impacts us.”
      The proposed new stand would be 44ft high and clad in bright blue metal panels – prompting comparisons with Swedish furniture giant Ikea.
      One local said: “It’s like living next to Ikea – it’s all I can see out of my windows and I don’t go in my garden any more.
      “It’s affected my quality of life.”
      Bristol Rovers moved to the ground in 1996, initially as tenants of Bristol Rugby Club – now Bristol Bears – before securing ownership of the stadium.
      The site of their former home, the Eastville Stadium, is now an Ikea.
      The current application is the second submitted by the club.
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      Hundreds of people have written in to tell council planners they support the proposals for a new stand.
      Almost 250 letters of support were received by council planners in the first week after Rovers’ new planning application was submitted.
      There have been 47 letters of objection sent in.
      Bristol Live reported the club decided to build the new stand at the same time as applying for permission due to shortages and constraints in the construction industry.
      That was reportedly felt to be the only way to accommodate extra fans in the new stand during the current football season.
      Bristol City Council has indicated there was nothing illegal about that so long as the work was within the scope of the application.
      If planning permission is refused, they could take enforcement action to make the club pull down the new stand.
      The capacity increase has been welcomed by some supporters and local businesses.
      Sahil Wali, owner of the Bristol Fryer chippy near the stadium, said: “Matchdays are always our best days.
      “I’ve been here 12 years and have never had problems with the fans.
      “If the stadium gets bigger, that’s great for us and other businesses.”
      Rovers fans have also written to the council saying the works should be approved.
      One said: “This will help the football club get back to the capacity they had pre-Covid.
      “By doing this it will support the local businesses that the Bristol Rovers fans frequent when watching the game.
      “It is not making it larger in the sense of footfall, rather than returning back to previous available headcount.
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      “The added traffic would have been the same pre-Covid so no detriment or new experience to the residents who moved next to a football stadium that has been there over 100 years.”
      The Sun has contacted Bristol Rovers for comment.
      The new terraces is taking shape during a wait for planning approvalCredit: Marc Giddings
      Local resident Susan Smith is concerned about parking, traffic and noiseCredit: Marc Giddings
      Chip shop owner Sahil Wall is looking forward to more fans coming alongCredit: Marc Giddings
      The new stand adds more than 3,000 seats to the Memorial StadiumCredit: Marc Giddings
      The ground has been home to Bristol Rovers since 1996Credit: Marc Giddings
      The club has put in a second bid for council permissionCredit: Marc Giddings
      Neighbours have raised worries about a loss of light into their homesCredit: Marc Giddings
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      Ex-EFL boss bags share of £1m postcode lottery despite coaching team for one of world’s richest men 7,000 miles away

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      A FORMER English Football League boss has bagged a share of a £1million postcode lottery despite a coaching a team for one of the world’s richest men 7,000 miles away.Adrian Pennock has pocketed £83,333 along with other members of his Kent postcode including his son, after hitting the People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot.
      Ex-Gillingham and Forest Green Rovers boss Adrian Pennock has hit the jackpotCredit: Alamy
      But he is no stranger to riches already – having worked in football for the Crown Prince of Brunei, Al-Muhtadee Billah.
      The prince is first in line to the Brunei throne and is heir to a fortune estimated at £20billion.
      Pennock was managing then-non-league Barrow when he was recruited to take charge of DPMM who play in the Singapore Premier League – going on to lead them to a championship title.
      He got the surprise call from a representative of the Crown Prince, who owns the now-professional club and played in goal for them when they started out as a college team.
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      Pennock, 52, has been in charge of DPMM since 2019, leading them to back-to-back league triumphs.
      The Ipswich-born coach played professionally for Norwich City, Bournemouth and Gillingham where he remains a club legend after captaining the Gills to a Second Division promotion play-off triumph at Wembley in 2000.
      He later spent time as manager of Forest Green Rovers and then League One club Gillingham in 2017, before moving on to Barrow in Cumbria the following year.
      He retains a base in Gillingham’s home county of Kent and his ME7 3TG postcode in Hempstead was named winner of one of the latest weekly Millionaire Street draws.
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      He shares the £1million prize with nine neighbouring families who include his Ashley, a dad-of-two who works as a secondary school teacher.
      Ashley made the call to tell his dad the good news, KentOnline reported.
      He said: “To win as a family, I can’t believe it – to share this experience with them when they’re getting the same thing, it is just amazing.”
      Ashley’s mum Tania said: “This is incredible for me and Adrian, but I’m so made up for my son and his wife.
      “We’ve been sharing the anticipation together for the past week. It’s been such fun.”
      Kent has already been dubbed “one of Britain’s luckiest counties” after three locals scooped £3million in Lotto prizes in just a fortnight.
      And separately, in another People’s Postcode Lottery draw, neighbours in the town of Deal were shared another £1million.
      One of them, pregnant mum Tamsin Burling, told of her close call which meant she almost missed out on her £83,000 windfall.
      Other locals welcomed the news though told of one aspect leaving them feeling “gutted”.
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      Elsewhere, a quirk meant one lucky punter from Runcorn in Cheshire could keep an entire People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot to himself.
      Meanwhile, coaches and players at a grass-roots football club in south London have told of their good work – backed by Lottery funding.
      Adrian Pennock’s son Ashley and mum Tania have also shared the £1million prizeCredit: People’s Postcode Lottery
      Pennock has gone on to coaching success in SingaporeCredit: Rex Features More