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      Fan arrested mid-game after appearing to SPIT at Ipswich goalscorer as club condemn him

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      A FOOTBALL fan was arrested mid-game after appearing to spit at an opposition player.The disgraceful incident occurred during Peterborough’s crunch League One clash against visitors Ipswich.
      A Peterborough fan was arrested after appearing to spit at Ipswich’s Wes BurnsCredit: Alamy
      The incident occurred after Burns fired his side ahead in an eventual 3-0 win
      The hosts needed a win to keep their playoff dream alive.
      But they got off to a terrible start when Wes Burns gave Ipswich the lead after just 17 minutes.
      The wide-man turned towards Peterborough fans as he celebrated by cupping his hands to his ears.
      But for one home supporter, it was too much to take.
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      The man was caught on camera leaping from his seat as Ipswich players joined Burns for a group hug.
      The fan then appeared to lean forward and spit at Burns before swearing.
      And as the game continued playing, Peterborough took their official Twitter account revealing the supporter in question had been nicked by cops.
      A statement read: “The football club can confirm that a gentleman was arrested by police following an incident after the first goal scored by Ipswich Town this afternoon.
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      “There is no place in the game for incidents like this. The club would like to thank the police for swiftly dealing with it.”
      Other fans were delighted with Peterborough’s quick actions.
      One said: “Well done for responding.”
      Another declared: “No room for it, fantastic effort from the club in taking action swiftly.”
      Unfortunately for Peterborough, their fortunes did not improve over the course of the game.
      Ipswich found a second in the 57th minute through Conor Chaplin.
      And Freddie Ladapo made it 3-0 with eight minutes remaining.
      The result means Ipswich remain second in the table, one point behind Plymouth Argyle.
      Meanwhile, Peterborough have dropped to seventh, with Derby leapfrogging them into the final playoff place. More

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      Barnsley FC supporter dies outside stadium minutes after watching away game at Lincoln City as clubs pays tribute

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      A BARNSLEY FC supporter has died outside a stadium minutes after watching the away game at Lincoln City.Anton Roberts tragically passed away on Tuesday night after taking ill following the League One clash.
      Anton Roberts died after taking ill outside LNER football stadiumCredit: Google
      Emergency services rushed to LNER football stadium shortly after the full-time whistle blew.
      Paramedics treated Anton at the scene but sadly nothing could be done to save him.
      The cause of his death is not yet known.
      Barnsley FC have since released a statement saying they are “deeply saddened” by the news and will be honouring the fan during Saturday’s game against Oxford.
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      The club said: “Barnsley Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a supporter at Tuesday night’s fixture against Lincoln City.
      “Anton Roberts received treatment from emergency services outside of the LNER Stadium following the game, but devastatingly, passed away last night.
      “The club has been liaising with and will continue to support the family and friends of Mr Roberts through this exceptionally difficult time, whilst asking for their privacy to be respected.
      “We encourage all supporters to join in the 61st-minute applause at Oakwell on Saturday in our game against Oxford United.
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      “Once a Red, Always a Red.”
      Lincoln City FC also paid their respects.
      They tweeted: “Everyone at Lincoln City offers their condolences to the friends and family of Anton Roberts.
      “Our thanks to the first responders and emergency services who were quickly on scene for their efforts.”
      It comes just days after the news a Crystal Palace fan died from severe brain injuries.
      Liam Foley was hit by a bus and killed as he celebrated his team’s win against Leicester City in Brixton, South London, at the start of the month.
      And last Thursday, a West Ham supporter passed away when he was struck by a train.
      The Hammers fan, 57, was in the Belgian city of Ghent for the UEFA Conference League clash when he died. More

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      Man Utd loanee Charlie Savage suffers heartache as Duncan Ferguson’s Forest Green are relegated from League One

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE’S son Charlie has suffered relegation agony out on loan from Manchester United.The midfielder, 19, played the first 58 minutes as Duncan Ferguson’s Forest Green Rovers were sent down to League Two with Saturday’s 5-1 home thrashing by Barnsley.
      Leicester-born Wales Under-21 midfielder Charlie Savage has endured relegation in his first taste of league football, on loan at FGR from Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Ferguson’s men become the first EFL side demoted this season – only 12 months after reaching the third tier for the first time.
      And for Savage Junior it underlines the rollercoaster ride for youngsters attempting to reach the top.
      The Wales Under-21 star made his only appearance for United so far in the Champions League in December 2021.
      He was a last-minute sub in a 1-1 home draw with Switzerland’s Young Boys when Ralf Rangnick was in charge.
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      Then he joined fellow Old Trafford starlets Charlie McNeil and Di’Shon Bernard in making temporary exits in January for the rest of the season.
      Striker McNeil, 19, joined Rovers’ League One rivals Newport and 22-year-old centre-back Bernard went to Portsmouth.
      In the same month, Forest Green appointed ex-Scotland and Newcastle striker Ferguson as boss after sacking Ian Burchnall.
      But they are in exactly the same position as when he arrived – bottom.
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      And although Savage has won praise for his displays, Saturday was a low point for Rovers – in performance, result and confirmation of the drop.
      Just a month ago, Savage senior was seen beaming with pride and celebrating with arms wide open live on BT Sport Score after Charlie notched his first senior goal.
      But even that 12th-minute opener at home to Bristol Rovers came in a 3-1 home defeat.
      Now Savage must wait to see the next twist in his fledgling career. More

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      Barnsley boss Michael Duff lined up for controversial move to Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield

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      BARNSLEY’S boss Michael Duff is being closely watched by Huddersfield.  The Terriers need a long-term successor to Neil Warnock at the end of the season and  Duff, 45, is liked by their incoming regime for his work at the Tykes.
      Michael Duff is being touted as potential long term successor to Neil Warnock at HuddersfieldCredit: Getty
      Neil Warnock has guided Huddersfield out of the Championship relegation zoneCredit: Getty
      Huddersfield’s chances of appointing Duff are likely to increase if they are in the same division as Barnsley next season or playing at a higher level.
      Where both teams are going to be playing their football next season will be decided in the final weeks of the season with Huddersfield in the Championship relegation battle and Barnsley in the League One promotion hunt.
      Warnock has guided the Terriers out of the relegation zone following their 3-2 win over Watford on Friday night and will be looking to further boost their survival chances in the coming weeks.
      Barnsley will be hoping that Duff can guide them to promotion to the second tier of English football.
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      The Tykes are now six points adrift of the top two in League One and may have to settle for a place in the play-offs after defeats to Exeter City and Burton Albion in their last three games.
      Warnock took over from Mark Fotheringham in February and agreed a deal until the end of the season.
      In the nine games that Warnock has overseen he has guided Huddersfield to four victories.
      Duff led Cheltenham Town to promotion to League One in 2021 and helped them consolidate their status in the third tier before joining Barnsley last year.
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      The 45 year old is on course to guide Barnsley to a top-six finish in League one this season.
      One significant hurdle for Huddersfield to overcome if they are to appoint Duff is the compensation they will have to pay to Barnsley with the former Cheltenham manager under contract until 2025 at Oakwell. More

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      EFL set for almost DOUBLE number of televised games next season with Sky Sports agree to condition to edge out ViaPlay

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      THE EFL may end up almost DOUBLING the number of live games from the next TV deal.Sky are negotiating final details of a fresh contract that will see them pay much more.
      The EFL is set to get double the coverage next seasonCredit: Rex
      Part of those talks is about how many games they will show as the EFL seeks more exposure, especially down the divisions.
      Sky were initially looking to do fewer games in future but the fear of losing the whole deal brought them to the table with the best offer — as we tipped last month.
      There is still a chance that Sky “sub-contract” some of the coverage and insiders reveal the whole process has “a bit to go”. 
      That means fans will get to watch much more from their favourite Championship, League One and League Two teams.
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      Football enthusiasts could also watch more from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham.
      The Red Dragons are fighting it out with Notts County in the National League as they seek automatic promotion.
      Fans of Premier League teams set to be relegated will take comfort in the fact they won’t be missing any of the action when they bid to return to the top.
      However, that won’t include Burnley, who earned promotion to the Premier League.
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      The Clarets returned to the English top flight just a year after their relegation.
      Burnley were led by manager Vincent Kompany on his first season at Turf Moor.
      Kompany will now get the chance to lock horns with former mentors like Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta. More

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      3pm blackout set to STAY as EFL reveal preferred bidder for new TV rights deal

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      SKY SPORTS have seen off the challenge of streaming service DAZN and other broadcast rivals to retain the rights to show live EFL football.EFL bosses are looking to almost double their current £119m per season deal.
      The 3pm blackout looks set to remain in place in EnglandCredit: Getty
      Streaming giant DAZN said it planned to screen all 1656 EFL games each season and seek to end the Saturday 3pm blackout.
      Despite that bid, and other offers understood to have been made by Viaplay and TNT Sports – the new name for BT Sport – Sky is the first choice of the EFL.
      A final deal is yet to be confirmed although it is understood that Sky intends to screen more matches than the 138 games shown in the current five-year deal that runs out at the end of next season.
      In a statement, league chiefs said: “The EFL has now completed a full and comprehensive review of the multiple submissions received as part of its broadcast rights sales process from 2024 onwards.
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      “The League will now enter into an exclusive month-long negotiating period with the preferred bidder, Sky Sports.
      “No further comment will be made on this matter at the current time.”
      The news will be a blow for DAZN, part-owned by Anthony Joshua, which felt it had made a significantly competitive and ground-breaking offer.
      But assuming an agreement is found over the next month, the news will bring a sigh of relief to Sky bosses.
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      It was reported last week that EFL bosses are looking to increase the current package to £200m plus, a huge potential financial lifeline for struggling clubs.
      The blackout was introduced, at the instigation of then-Burnley chairman Bob Lord more than 50 years ago, in the belief that it would prevent TV football damaging attendances at other matches.
      Prem chief executive Richard Masters declared earlier this month that he “didn’t see” the league’s backing for the blackout ending any time soon. More

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      I played for Man Utd and was in academy with Defoe but another ‘crazy’ striker was better – no one could touch him

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      FORMER Manchester United wonderkid Daniel Nardiello has opened up on what life was like training with some of the best prospects in England. Back in the 1990s, a then 15-year-old Nardiello was sent to Lilleshall in Shropshire, where many of the country’s best young footballers lived together and learnt their trade.
      Daniel Nardiello has revealed one player who was a ‘crazy’ talentCredit: Getty
      Nardiello was joined by the likes of Jermain Defoe and Neil Danns.
      However, he reckons none of them came close to the “untouchable” talent of Leon Knight.
      Speaking on the Undr the Cosh podcast, Nardiello said: I shared a room with Knighty for a year.
      “I was a 15-year-old lad, just left home, sharing a room with Knighty. Oh my word, he’s crazy. No other words for it.
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      “He’s the nicest lad as long as you keep on the right side of him. Get on the wrong side of him and he is absolutely ruthless.
      “Great player, but angry man. Get on the wrong side of him and he’ll never forgive you.”
      Knight was a Chelsea trainee at the time, and would go on to make one appearance for the senior team in the Uefa Cup.
      However, his career would ultimately lie elsewhere, going on to star for the likes of Brighton, Swansea and Huddersfield.
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      The 5ft 5″ striker scored over 100 goals across his career, including 80 in England’s football league.
      On Knight, Nardiello added: “I wouldn’t want to fight him. He’s a tough lad.
      “I remember we played at Barnsley together for a few months, he came on loan.
      “But what he put the young lads through – initiations and stuff like that – he was ruthless. A great lad, some good times with him.
      “He was the best player there [at Lilleshall].
      “There was Joe Cole who was the year above us, and obviously he was unbelievable, he was their main man – but we had Leon Knight.
      “At that age there was no one that could touch him.
      Leon Knight was ‘untouchable’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      “Jermain Defoe was there who obviously went on and had an unbelievable career but Knighty was untouchable.
      “You’d think he’d go on to be an absolute world beater because he was that good at 15, 16.
      “He had a good career, but at that age you couldn’t touch him. And he was small then, obviously.
      “But he just ran rings around teams. We beat everyone every week anyway, as you’d expect, but he was scoring like five, six goals a game. He was playing in the age group above, he was that good.”
      Knight, 40, retired in 2012.
      Speaking to WalesOnline in 2006, Tony Carroll, then-chairman of famed East London youth football club Senrab, drew comparisons to Knight with ex-England and Tottenham ace Defoe – with them pairing up at Senrab in their youth days.
      He said: “They were absolutely unbelievable as a partnership, just like a pair or whippets, so very, very quick.
      “If I had to say which one was better when they were 13 or 14 I would say it was Leon. It was a close-run thing and there wasn’t much in it, but he was just ahead on points.
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      “You could see he had that bit of class even at that age. Jermain was nearly as good and they just used to dish out the goals between them.
      “The team would win 6-0 and they would score three each. There was always a bit of friendly rivalry to see who could score the most.” More

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      Barcelona’s financial woes deepen as BOLTON demand shock payment from cash-strapped club

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      BOLTON are claiming to be owed money by Barcelona, according to reports.Cash-strapped Barca shuffled their finances last summer in order to bolster boss Xavi’s squad.
      Barcelona have struggled with financial issues in recent seasonsCredit: Getty
      Marcos Alonso was one of their recruits, but the nature of the Spaniard’s transfer from Chelsea has now been questioned.
      Spanish paper AS claimed last month that the transfer had been reported to Fifa for alleged fraud by Alonso’s former youth team Union Aldarve.
      And according to Mundo Deportivo, Bolton feel they are due a payment too.
      Alonso, 32, played for the Trotters between 2010 and 2013 after signing from Barca’s fierce rivals Real Madrid.
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      He subsequently signed for Fiorentina, spending three years in Serie A before signing for Chelsea under Antonio Conte in 2016.
      His six years at Stamford Bridge came to an end last summer, when he left the Blues to return to LaLiga with Barcelona.
      After being heavily linked with the Catalan side through the transfer window, Alonso moved to Barca on September 2 after having his Chelsea contract ended by mutual consent.
      It was initially reported that Alonso had been due to be part of the deal that took Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona to Chelsea.
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      Alonso has made 27 appearances for Barca this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But after it emerged that Barca did not have time to register the left-back on deadline day he was released by Chelsea instead – allowing him to move clubs outside of the transfer window.
      Bolton, as well as Union Aldarve, have reportedly questioned the true nature of the transfer – although it is unclear what their exact grievance is.
      Sports lawyer Jorge Vaquero claimed to Mundo Deportivo that, should a club be found guilty of “concealing data regarding a transfer”, a ban from signing players could be enforced by Fifa.
      Alonso has made 27 appearances for Barca this season.
      Xavi’s men sit atop LaLiga – leading rivals Real Madrid by 12 points after beating them 2-1 before the international break.
      Alonso, 32, played for Bolton between 2010 and 2013Credit: PA:Press Association More