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      Barnsley star Brad Collins covered in blood after suffering horrific head gash which caused 14 MINUTES of added time

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      BARNSLEY goalkeeper Brad Collins suffered a horror head injury in the Tykes’ 3-0 win against Cambridge United.The 25-year-old was helped from the pitch with blood pouring down his face.
      Brad Collins was helped off the field covered in bloodCredit: Jim Steele
      Collins was sent clattering to the floor by Cambridge ace Sam Smith five minutes into the second half as he came out of his box to head the ball away.
      Smith also required treatment after the sickening collision, but it was Collins who came off worse.
      The game was brought to a halt for more than 10 minutes to allow for the Barnsley stopper to be tended to by paramedics.
      A stretcher was brought on but Collins was eventually able to clamber back to his feet.
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      He left the field to a huge ovation as the blood continued to pour down his face.
      Barnsley are yet to provide an update on his condition.
      There were 14 minutes of added time at the end of the League One clash following the injury to Collins.
      Fans were left concerned for Collins’ wellbeing after seeing the nasty collision.
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      One wrote on Twitter: “Hope Brad Collins is ok. Looked like a nasty one. Wishing him a speedy recovery!”
      While another said: “Get well soon Brad Collins.”
      Barnsley were 1-0 up thanks to a Devante Cole goal at the time of his injury, before being reduced to 10 men when Liam Kitching was sent off for two bookable offences.
      But goals from Robbie Cundy and James Norwood helped the 10-man Tykes to a valuable three points.
      The result helped Michael Duff’s side climb to sixth in the League One table.
      Meanwhile the U’s are ninth after back-to-back defeats. More

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      EFL confirm Championship, League One and League Two to return from tomorrow after postponement following Queen’s death

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      THE EFL have confirmed that its fixture schedule will resume from tomorrow following the death of The Queen.The Queen died peacefully aged 96 on Thursday – marking an end to her historic reign and making her son, Charles, King.
      The EFL have confirmed that its fixtures will resume from TuesdayCredit: EFL
      The Championship, League One and Two is returning tomorrowCredit: Rex
      The Premier League and EFL postponed all matches last weekend as Scotland followed suit along with a host of other sporting events to pay tribute to Her Majesty.
      Now the EFL have announced that its midweek fixture list will go ahead as planned.
      A statement read: “The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday 13 September, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country.
      “A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums.
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      “With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and Clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures.
      “Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols.”
      Meanwhile, football chiefs and police are continuing talks today over a number of potential match postponements for this coming weekend.
      The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has been confirmed for Monday 19 September in London.
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      A host of police officers from across the country are set to be drafted into London to work on it and the other events surrounding the send-off with millions of mourners due to descend on the capital.
      As we reported last week, that means that Sunday’s Premier League games between Brentford and Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool and Manchester United vs Leeds are among those being discussed about being postponed or moved.
      Up in Scotland, Rangers’ Champions League fixture at home to Napoli has been delayed for 24 hours and away supporters have been banned.
      SunSport understands that England’s representatives in Uefa’s competitions this midweek will not be affected, with Arsenal’s Europa League clash in North London against PSV on Thursday still scheduled to go ahead.
      But talks are still ongoing regarding the domestic top-flight clashes for next weekend.
      Switching games to the opposition’s venue has already been discussed, but they have also hit major roadblocks.
      For example, Liverpool’s neighbours Everton are also playing at home on Sunday, meaning Chelsea switching their game to Anfield is highly unlikely.
      Meanwhile, a huge police presence is expected at Old Trafford for the game between heated rivals United and Leeds, which would also stretch resources.
      And EFL fixtures are also at risk in and around London with Millwall, QPR and Watford due to be hosting matches.
      But officials are still “hopeful” that a positive conclusion could be reached.
      A National Police Chiefs Council spokesperson said: “We will work with football clubs to try and ensure that, where possible, football fixtures can take place safely when balanced against the requirement to support national events and deliver day-to-day policing.
      “This is a unique situation and we are working closely with everyone involved.”
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      Premier League and EFL call off all weekend’s football following the death of The Queen as sporting world pays respect

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      PREMIER LEAGUE and EFL chiefs have cancelled this weekend’s football following the death of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.After talks between bosses and government officials, the decision has been made to abandon the scheduled programme.
      West Ham paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on Thursday eveningCredit: PA
      There was a minute’s silence at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s game against Real SociedadCredit: Reuters
      As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed.— Premier League (@premierleague) September 9, 2022

      A Prem meeting and a call between sport bodies and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport took place this morning.
      The Government informed sport bodies that they were under no obligation to cancel scheduled games.
      But the decision has been made to call off the weekend’s Premier League and EFL matches after The Queen died yesterday, aged 96.
      Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had passed away peacefully at Balmoral.
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      The FA have also confirmed that all fixtures across the English football pyramid, including grassroots games, have been postponed, meaning no fixtures will take place at any level.
      Monday evening’s Prem clash between Leeds and Nottingham Forest has also been called off.
      A Premier League statement said: “At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 
      “To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game.”
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      They added: “Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course.”
      Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty’s long and unwavering service to our country.  
      “As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication.  
      “This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing.”
      Meanwhile an EFL statement said: “Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
      “This is aligned with the approach that the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend.
      “Further information, in respect of how football, Clubs and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty’s reign will be confirmed at an appropriate point.
      “Details regarding rearranged games will be announced in due course.”
      Confirming the entire English football pyramid will come to a halt this weekend, the FA said: “Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing patron of the Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible legacy on our national game.
      “As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between 9-11 September.”
      “The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, will be postponed this weekend.
      “We can also confirm that all football fixtures across the National League System [NLS], Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women’s Football Pyramid [WFP], Tiers 3-7, and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.
      “The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.
      “All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will continue to fly at half-mast over the weekend.
      “Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the Royal Family during this time.”
      But the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League will still go ahead as English teams would forfeit any matches they fail to take part in.
      An announcement on the weekend’s football fixtures has been made before fans start travelling up and down the country for tomorrow’s games.
      Prem chief Masters and his board were aware of a potential backlash if they played the matches as scheduled.
      Another factor considered was the potential drain on police resources as towns and cities up and down the land pay tribute to The Queen.
      Talks over whether to move next weekend’s London fixtures due to issues with policing are also set to go ahead.
      Tottenham host Leicester on Saturday 17th, while Brentford vs Arsenal and Chelsea vs Liverpool are scheduled for the following day.
      Games are permitted to go ahead on the day of the Queen’s State Funeral, which is expected to take place on Monday 19 September.
      Again officials have said there is no obligation to cancel fixtures, but sport bodies may want to consider postponing games or readjusting kick-off times on the day as to not clash with the service.
      It had already been confirmed on Thursday that the two EFL fixtures scheduled for today, Burnley vs Norwich and Tranmere vs Stockport, had been postponed.
      Last night’s European games involving Manchester United, Arsenal and West Ham all went ahead.
      A minute’s silence was observed before United hosted Real Sociedad in the Europa League and West Ham played FCSB in London.
      Players also wore black armbands in tribute.
      Arsenal’s match against FC Zurich in Switzerland saw a minute’s silence carried out at half-time after the news broke while the game was in play.
      A full Football League fixture list went ahead three days after King George VI, The Queen’s father, died in February 1952.
      But the decision has been made to postpone this weekend’s games as the UK enters a period of national mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.
      Wembley pays tribute to Her Majesty Elizabeth IICredit: Splash More

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      Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink RESIGNS as Burton manager just hours after Sky Sports appearance

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      CHELSEA legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has resigned as Burton Albion manager.The former striker took over at the Pirelli Stadium for his second stint as boss in January 2021, guiding them to safety that season and then to 16th in 2021-22.
      Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has quit his role as Burton manager after a horror start to League OneCredit: Getty
      But the former QPR and Northampton boss has endured a nightmare start to the new campaign with just one point from Burton’s seven games.
      That came in a 4-4 draw with Accrington Stanley in August.
      They lost 2-1 away at Oxford on Saturday, taking their tally to a whopping 20 goals conceded already.
      Therefore the Brewers sit bottom of League One with a goal difference of -12.
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      And the East Midlands side are already six points from safety.
      Burton lost in the first round of the Carabao Cup to Rochdale but did get their only win of the campaign in a 4-2 victory over Leicester’s Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.
      Now the 23-cap Dutch international Hasselbaink has walked away before he is sacked.
      He said: “I have taken the club as far as I can with the limited resources available and it is time for someone else to come in and inject some new energy.
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      “I would like to thank the fans, and everyone associated with the club, including the Chairman, and to wish them all the best in the future.”
      Chairman Ben Robinson said: “I have enjoyed working with Jimmy who is an inspirational coach and I understand and respect his decision to move on.
      “I want to thank him for the success he brought to the club both on and off the field and I wish him well with his future career.”
      Assistant manager Dino Maamria will take interim charge of the Brewers
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      The news comes just hours after ex-Leeds and Middlesbrough star Hasselbaink was a pundit on Super Sunday for the Premier League action at Brighton and Manchester United.
      During his analysis, he warned Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta that he is not convinced by Gabriel Jesus as an out-and-out striker – despite the £45million Brazilian’s superb start for the Gunners.
      Hasselbaink, who scored 87 goals in 177 Chelsea appearances, said: “He’s come in [and scored] three goals, made chances, made others around him play better.
      “I’m still not convinced he will be 20 goals a season because if he was that then why did he not do that at Man City in a better team?
      “I think he had enough opportunities [at Man City]. He is not somebody that scores goals out and out and out.
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      “He’s somebody that loves scoring goals and likes to link up, he’s been brilliant at it, very strong, holding the ball up.
      “He’s got three goals in five matches – which is brilliant – but you expect him to score more goals. He’s a great signing.” More

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      MK Dons coach Lewis Price diagnosed with testicular cancer and set for indefinite amount of time off as club pay tribute

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      MK DONS goalkeeping coach Lewis Price has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.The 38-year-old former shot-stopper, who played for the likes of Ipswich, Crystal Palace and Rotherham, is set to take an indefinite time away from the League One club while he receives treatment.
      Keeper coach Price was on the bench for MK Dons’ game at the weekendCredit: KIPAX
      He spent the final four years of his playing career at RotherhamCredit: Getty
      A statement from MK Dons read: “MK Dons can confirm Goalkeeper Coach Lewis Price is currently battling testicular cancer.
      “Lewis, 38, will soon undergo a course of treatment, which will keep him away from the Football Club for a period of time.
      “Get well soon, Pricey. We are all with you!”
      It was accompanied by a message from manager Liam Manning, sporting director Liam Sweeting and performance director Simon Crampton.
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      They said: “The full support of everybody at the Football Club is with Lewis and his family and we will do everything we can to help them through this challenging time.”Lewis will have all the time he needs to recover and work his way back to a stage of full health, and we, as a Club, will do everything we can to help with that.
      “I know the MK Dons family will be right behind Lewis throughout his recovery but we ask that during this time, everyone respects his and his family’s privacy.”
      MK Dons supporters poured in with their tributes to Price as they wished him all the best with his treatment.
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      And a host of Premier League and fellow EFL clubs were also quick to send in their messages of support on social media.
      Bournemouth said: “We’re so sorry to hear this news. The thoughts of everyone at #afcb are with Lewis and we wish him a speedy recovery ❤️.”
      Derby added: “Everyone at #DCFC is wishing you all the very best in your recovery, Lewis 🖤.”
      Burton said: “Best wishes from everyone at Burton Albion, Lewis. 💛🖤”
      While Championship outfit West Brom added: “All of us at Albion are with you, Lewis. 💙”
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      Watch Sheffield Wednesday star George Byers SHOVE coach and lose it during meltdown after being subbed

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      FURIOUS Sheffield Wednesday star George Byers SHOVED assistant manager Jamie Smith after being substituted against Peterborough last night.Boss Darren Moore had restored Byers to his starting XI after having benched him for the Owls’ two previous League One matches.
      George Byers was furious to be substitutedCredit: Twitter / @SkyFootball
      The midfielder became embroiled in a heated exchange with Jamie SmithCredit: Twitter / @SkyFootball
      Byers, 26, threw his boots to the floorCredit: Twitter / @SkyFootball
      Moore’s plans were scuppered in the first-half, however, when defender Reece James was sent off after just 34 minutes.
      The former West Brom boss opted to reshuffle his pack before half-time, hauling Byers off on 40 minutes in order to bring an extra defender on in the shape of Dominic Iorfa.
      Byers, 26, was incandescent with rage as he trudged off the pitch, refusing to even acknowledge his replacement Iorfa.
      As Smith put his hand out to the midfielder, Byers slapped it away in frustration and carried on marching towards the bench.
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      Smith, 47, was unimpressed with the gesture and followed the substituted player to confront him.
      Byers shoved him away once, before doing so again as he approached his seat.
      The duo were then involved in a heated exchange of words before substitute keeper Cameron Dawson dragged Byers away to his seat.
      With his pride wounded, the former Swansea ace yanked his boots off in frustration and threw them to the ground.

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      Moore didn’t flinch during the unsavoury incident, keeping his eyes focused on the pitch.
      Asked about what happened after his side’s 2-0 defeat, the Wednesday boss said: “I’ll find out now. and when I see you on Friday we’ll have a little chat.”
      He then added: “After the sending off I was just thinking in my head about getting in at half time.
      “Firstly you don’t think anything like that is going to happen – but I’ll ask the questions to both men, and see what was said.
      “I would almost 100 per cent put it down to frustration, heat of the moment and the pulsating atmosphere. If it’s anymore than that I’d be really surprised.
      “I’m not really alarmed by it or anything, but I will look into it, and when we have the press conference on Friday I’ll happily speak about what went on.”
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      The result saw Wednesday’s unbeaten start to the season come to a crashing halt.
      Last season’s beaten play-off semi-finalists drew 3-3 with Portsmouth on the opening day, before back to back 1-0 wins over MK Dons and Charlton.
      Darren Moore played down the incidentCredit: PA More

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      Brighton interested in £2m Fleetwood wonderkid Paddy Lane before transfer window ends after winning player of year award

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      BRIGHTON are keen on Fleetwood wonderkid Paddy Lane.The Cods are braced for bids for winger Lane, 21, who won the EFL League One Young Player of the Season award last term.
      Paddy Lane is attracting high-level interestCredit: Rex
      That gong ended a magical first season in professional football, having signed from non-league side Hyde United in 2021.
      Lane’s eye-catching performances, which included scoring five goals and grabbing eight assists in the league, also led to his first three caps for Northern Ireland.
      He made his international debut in March against Hungary, and then started both Nations League fixtures against Greece and Cyprus in June.
      Several clubs, including Premier League side Albion, are believed to be very interested in the Halifax-born starlet.
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      Fleetwood tied Lane down to a new contract in December until 2024 and value the player at around £2million.
      Should a move to the top flight arise, it would be a fairytale story for Lane, who won the club’s player of the year award last season, given his situation just 18 months ago.
      Back then he was stacking shelves in his local supermarket on a part-time basis to boost his income while playing in the seventh tier with Hyde.
      Discussing his turnaround, Lane said in an interview this summer: “I don’t think I’ll ever really process what happened last year.
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      “It was a year that you dream of. It was crazy.”
      Fleetwood have a history of selling players higher up the food chain.
      Jamie Vardy is the most obvious example, but in recent years James Hill has moved to Bournemouth, Jay Matete to Sunderland and Billy Crellin to Everton.
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      ‘I don’t trust him’ – Joey Barton lays into own Bristol Rovers player Trevor Clarke and regrets giving him new deal

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      JOEY BARTON has launched an astonishing attack against his own player Trevor Clarke and says he does not trust him. The outspoken Bristol Rovers boss has not held back in criticising the full-back’s abilities having only re-signed him this summer.
      Joey Barton had a reputation a fiery footballer and appears to have taken that approach into managementCredit: Rex
      Trevor Clarke’s season with the club last year was blighted by injuriesCredit: Rex
      Clarke had an injury hit first season at the Memorial Stadium after signing on a one-year deal.
      He has since been given a new deal after Rovers’ dramatic promotion to League One – but boss Barton says he now regrets it.
      Following their opening day loss against Forest Green Rovers – where Clarke started due to an injury crisis – Barton told reporters: “For me, he just doesn’t fill me with trust going forward.
      “If I’m honest, I don’t trust him. I don’t think he’s the right component for us. We want to pass out, we want to play, and he’s not that type of full-back.
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      “Unfortunately, we extended his deal and sometimes you’ve got to be very quick to recognise and I hold my hands up. I’ve made a mistake on that one, I shouldn’t have brought him back in.
      “If I had my time again, I wouldn’t have done that, but we have and we’ve got to find a solution, firstly for Trev and, obviously, for the club. I don’t think he’ll have a problem. I think there will be many suitors for him.
      “He’s obviously done well in the League of Ireland and he could pop back out there, but that will be somebody else’s problem and he won’t go forward with us.”
      Clarke only started the defeat against Forest Green due to injuries to Josh Grant and Nick Anderton’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
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      Barton has also singled out Zain Westbrooke and Alex Rodman, with the pair and Clarke reportedly training away from the first team.
      The Gas boss added to BBC Sport Bristol: “I just don’t think it’s fair to carry them on down the track with us when they are not going to be part of our future.
      “And that allows us to bring six young boys across today from the academy who are raw, who are young, but are full of potential.
      “I’d much prefer to give those guys the reps then keep turning to people who, for no fault of their own – they’re all good lads – but they just don’t have the skilset that I require for us to move forward with them.”
      The Bristol Rovers boss saw a reaction after the opening day defeat, as his side ran out 4-0 winners at Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink’s Burton. More