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      My dad’s a former Premier League star and TV presenter – I’m making my own way after transfer to League One club

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      THE SON of a former Premier League star and TV host is forging his own career in football.Leo Castledine, 19, completed a loan transfer to Shrewsbury from Chelsea earlier this week.Leo Castledine has joined Shrewsbury on loan from ChelseaCredit: 2024 Crystal Pix/MB MediaThe attacking midfielder, who has already made his debut for the Blues after appearing in their Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough in January, is going on his first loan spell to continue his development.Having joined Chelsea’s academy from Wimbledon as an Under-15 star, he is described as “a player who has the ability to play box-to-box, he likes to create and score goals and is very tenacious in the tackle”.And he is now hoping to make waves in League One with the Shrews.Speaking to club media, Castledine – who has represented England Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 level – said: “I’m really excited to get going. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Obviously it’s my first loan in the men’s game but I’m ready to get going and just want to play.”(Shrewsbury) is a great club with a lot of history and I’m eager to get going and I can see a set up here where it’s going to work out and I’m going to get a lot of games and be able to help the team.”Manager Paul Hurst said of the deal: “We are really pleased because he’s one we’ve been looking at for a long time and initially we weren’t sure he’d be allowed to come out on loan.”There was also word that he may end up in the Championship, so we’re delighted to get him in and had to be patient on this one. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s a player we think can add a lot to this squad. He’s a mature character who plays with maturity, enthusiasm, and has quality.”Castledine comes from Premier League stock, with his father Stewart Castledine starring for Wimbledon for nine years in the top flight.Premier League fathers and sonsCastledine senior, 51, had a ten-year career in professional football despite never being a regular player with the Dons.Following his playing career, Castledine Snr went straight into TV presenting.He hosted BBC One’s Big Strong Boys and Houses Behaving Badly over the course of seven years.Castledine also tried his hand at modelling for the likes of DKNY and Topman and in acting in the 2006 film Pink Panther.He has since had various directorial roles in sport, including eight years at Sports Revolution Ltd, and currently works at KIN Partners and a Football Commercial Director.Castledine is also married to TV presenter Lucy Alexander, with the pair having two children together, Leo and EastEnders actress Kitty.Stewart Castledine is a former BBC TV presenterCredit: RexHe starred for Wimbledon for nine yearsCredit: Getty Images – GettyCan you name the famous fathers? More

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      League One leaders Stockport County face battle to keep first-team coach… after he is approached by REAL MADRID

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      STOCKPORT COUNTY coach Andy Mangan could be making a sensational switch to Real Madrid.Mangan, 37, is being lined up by the Spanish giants to be a part of Carlo Ancelotti’s team.Andy Mangan is being eyed by Real MadridCredit: RexMangan is being considered to come in as part of Carlo Ancelotti’s staffCredit: EPAMangan is currently working on Dave Challinor’s coaching staff at Stockport County and has helped the Hatters win all three of their opening games in League One this season.And now he could be swapping the gloomy north of England for sunny Spain.Mangan has connections with the club thanks to a coaching course he took alongside Ancelotti’s son Davide.Davide is Real’s assistant manager and has been by his dad’s side in the Spanish capital since 2021.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMangan moved into coaching in 2018 and held roles alongside pal Joey Barton at Fleetwood and Bristol Rovers before his time with Stockport.Prior to his foray into coaching, Mangan had a lengthy career in the lower leagues – dotting around a number of clubs.The Englishman retired in 2019 after 15-years playing as a centre-forward for the likes of Accrington, Wrexham, Forest Green Rovers and Tranmere.Following his two-year spell as assistant manager with Bristol Rovers, Mangan was even given a chance to take over as caretaker boss.Most read in FootballMangan took a coaching course with Ancelotti’s son and Real Madrid assistant manager DavideCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoey Barton was sacked in October 2023, giving Mangan the job on a temporary basis until the club appointed Matt Taylor.Mangan took charge of seven games for the Pirates, winning four, drawing twice and losing once.How Carlo Ancelotti tricked Cristiano Ronaldo into changing positions at Real Madrid as boss reinvented Portugal legend More

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      Premier League and EFL tips this weekend including acca, Saturday banker and 57/1 longshot

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      SUNSPORT tipster Craig Mahood takes a deep dive into this weekend’s English football, now that the competitions are up and running in full swing! Amongst the tips and predictions is a special 17/1 accumulator, best Saturday single bet and a whopping 57/1 longshot treble attempt for those that like one at big odds!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles herePremier League and EFL tips this weekend including single, acca and huge longshotWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*The 5-fold acca – back it with William HillIt’s a 17/1 five-fold for punters this week and we start in the top flight with FULHAM (5/6) who host Leicester City.The Cottagers went down narrowly – and late – at Old Trafford last week to kick-off the new Premier League season but looked a really good outfit for much of that contest.More new additions this week have them looking in a much stronger position following the window and they’re fancied to get on the board for the season against a Leicester side who were outplayed for the majority of the game with Spurs on Monday, nicking an equaliser in the second half.LUTON TOWN (5/4) make the trip north to face a Preston side who appear all over the place at the moment.North End are now onto their THIRD manager of the season in Paul Heckingbottom, who hasn’t had much time to put his ideas across and takes over a side yet to score in the league. Luton haven’t started well themselves but can capitalise on the whirlwind off the park at Deepdale.How to claim William Hill’s new customer offerWilliam Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Sticking in the Championship, WATFORD (19/20) have scored 11 goals in their last three games and are one of three sides with a 100% record in the division.They host Derby who had a good result at home to Middlesbrough last time out but the Hornets should have enough on early season form to make it three from three.HUDDERSFIELD (4/9) are another side with two wins from two – after a strong pre-season – and in England’s third tier they host Shrewsbury who sit bottom after two games.And CHESTERFIELD (8/13) round-off the acca as they host Salford in League Two, having thumped Crewe 5-0 last time out and beating Man City U21s on penalties in the cup in midweek. Salford have one point and no goals to their name after two.Saturday English football accaBack with William HillFULHAM vs LeicesterPreston vs LUTONWATFORD vs DerbyHUDDERSFIELD vs ShrewsburyCHESTERFIELD vs SalfordBack all five to win at 17/1 with William Hill HERE*William Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Saturday singleThere’s plenty of tight games across the country on Saturday, with plenty of odds-against home sides.But we’re going with the shortest price team on the coupon this weekend and Manchester City at home to Ipswich.The Premier League new boys were great in the first half against Liverpool, going in goalless at half time.And while they only lost two goals in the second half, it could quite easily have been five or six and ruthless Manchester City won’t let those chances pass.Man City to score over 3.5 goals at 6/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERELongshotFor this one, we’re on the hunt for a bit of a bigger price and have selected a BTTS & win treble.It starts with Crystal Palace who host West Ham, with both sides on the end of a defeat in their opening game – though did score when doing so.This looks a tight game on paper but Crystal Palace have won four of the last five meetings with the Hammers – with both teams scoring in all four – and the other game was a 1-1 draw.Wrexham host Reading in a tasty League One fixture with the Hollywood side usually a good bet for a BTTS pick (ignoring last week) and can get the edge over a Reading side who look like being up there for promotion come the end of the season.And finally, Newport host Accrington with both sides scoring in all four of the games involving those teams in the league so far.Newport were good 3-1 winners over Doncaster last time, with Accrington registering just one point so far.Crystal Palace, Wrexham and Newport all to win & both teams to score in each game at 59/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*18+. 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      Sky Sports forced to apologise as Championship clash disappears from live broadcast as fans moan ‘great start to season’

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to issue an apology after two major cock-ups during their broadcast of Saturday’s early Championship fixtures.The broadcaster simultaneously aired Derby, Portsmouth and West Brom’s respective clashes with Middlesbrough, Luton Town and Leeds.Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Luton Town was aired on Sky SportsCredit: RexBut it switched to Derby vs Middlesbrough midway through the first halfCredit: REXFans weren’t impressed by the change of streamAnd they accidentally drew the ire of Pompey and Hatters fans by switching the stream of their match to Derby vs Middlesbrough midway through the first half.Fans weren’t happy with the accidental switch of the stream and the sound issues that followed.One wrote on X: “You’ve got Derby Middlesborough playing on the Portsmouth Luton stream you clowns.”Please fix.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnother said: “What the hell @SkySports, selected Portsmouth v Luton and now I’m watching Derby v Middlesborough?”What happened?”And another said: “@SkySports I want to watch Luton vs Portsmouth why are you showing me Derby vs Boro?”One remarked: “Fancy watching Portsmouth v Luton? Tough, @SkySports are playing Derby on it instead.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPortsmouth drew 3-3 with Leeds in their Championship opener last weekendCredit: Rex”S**t start to this amazing season of football they’re bringing us allegedly.”Another chimed in: “@SkySports what has happened to Portsmouth v Luton?EFL goalkeeper sends fans into meltdown with utterly ridiculous ‘skill of the season’ in pre-season clash”Got a full house to watch the game and now switched to Der v Mid.”Sky worked quickly to rectify their gaffe, news of which spread like wildfire on social mediaAnd they were quick to issue an apology to Portsmouth and Luton fans for the accidental switch-up and sound issues.Portsmouth kicked off their first Championship campaign in 12 years with a thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds last weekend.Luton, meanwhile, were thumped 4-1 by Burnley on Monday. More

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      What is Sky Sports+? How can I watch it, what does it mean for iFollow and how many EFL matches are shown?

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      SKY SPORTS have launched a brand new service – and fans of the EFL are in for a treat!Every Carabao Cup game plus four times the amount of EFL games will be available this season on Sky Sports+.Championship games are live on Sky Sports+Credit: PAWhat is Sky Sports+?Sky Sports+ provides Sky Sports subscribers with 50 per cent more sport at no extra cost, according to Sky.This includes EFL coverage, with more than 1,000 live matches and every Carabao Cup fixture, as well as all games from the men’s rugby Super League.Meanwhile, tennis fans will have access to more than 100 tournaments across the US Open, ATP, and WTA tours.What is on Sky Sports+?Watch your EFL team over 20 times a season, liveEnjoy over 1,000 live EFL games, including every Carabao Cup fixtureWatch every match from the men’s Rugby Super LeagueOver 100 tournaments across the US Open, ATP and WTA tours Offers the capability to show up to 100 events concurrentlyHow can I watch Sky Sports+?Sky Sports+ is now available on Sky TV and on the Sky Sports mobile app for full Sky Sports subscribers.Just select the game you want to watch on the Sky TV homepage, which will show all current live matches to to stream.You can also press the microphone button on your Sky remote, and then say the name of your club and it will show what games are available.Additionally, non-Sky TV subscribers can purchase a NOW.TV subscription which will provide access to all of the Sky Sports+ streams.What does it mean for iFollow?Sky Sports have said in a statement that Sky Sports+ has replaced iFollow in the UK.Most read in EFLSky said: “iFollow and club streams will cease to offer coverage of EFL matches in the UK & Ireland.”Instead, all televised matches will be live on Sky Sports via Sky and streaming service NOW each season. All 72 teams will be featured over 20 times a season on Sky Sports.” More

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      Arsenal breakthrough star closing in on LaLiga transfer after move to EFL club hijacked at last-minute

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      ARSENAL keeper Karl Hein is on the verge of joining La Liga side Real Valladolid on loan.The Spanish club have swooped in late to nab the Gunners No3 after League One Charlton had shown an interest.Karl Hein is set for a loan move to Real ValladolidCredit: GettyHein, 22, started all three of Arsenal’s pre-season games in the States with David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale enjoying an extended break after their Euros antics.But having signed a new deal in June, it was always the plan for Hein to go out on loan this season for some much-needed first-team experience.Valladolid are owned by former Brazil striker, Ronaldo, who knows Arsenal’s sporting director Edu from their playing days.The Estonia international was particularly impressive against Bournemouth in LA last month, saving two penalties in a spot-kick victory over the Cherries after a 1-1 draw.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis will be the second loan spell of Hein’s time at Arsenal after spending six months with Reading during the 2021-22 season.Questions remain over No2 Ramsdale, who is also looking for more first-team football after being axed as No1 last season in place of Spaniard Raya.Ramsdale has been linked with moves to Chelsea, Newcastle and Southampton in the past.But he looks likely to be involved in the Emirates Cup this week as Arsenal host Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and Lyon on Sunday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMikel Arteta’s men kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Wolves on August 17.They follow that up with a trip to Aston Villa, before games against Brighton, Tottenham and Manchester City.Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s wild dancing after guiding France to Olympics 2024 finalArsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      League One manager in cryptic swipe at Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham spending spree ‘never seen before’

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      IAN EVATT has taken a cryptic swipe at Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham spending spree.The Bolton manager hinted at the challenges of competing with “never seen before” transfer business from their League One rivals.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have been on the receiving end of a cryptic swipeCredit: PABolton boss Ian Evatt has admitted having to compete with a ‘never seen before’ spending spreeCredit: PAEvatt guided the Trotters to a third place finish last season, missing out on promotion by just five points.His side were then beaten by Oxford in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium.Ahead of the new season, Evatt told the Bolton News: “Every player has a value, and this summer the board have given us everything we would require, they have been absolutely amazing.”Our values and processes remain the same, even though we can spend more and have offered more – and I have told you we have offered some big transfer fees and contracts out there – unfortunately other clubs can still offer more.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”That is not just in the Championship, it is at our level as well. There are a couple of anomalies, and I don’t need to name names, but they have spent money I didn’t think I’d ever see spent in League One.”He continued: “You are up against that but if people are making a football decision, we are in a really strong place.”This football club has rich history, an unbelievable fanbase, brilliant stadium, an aesthetically pleasing way of playing, an ideology players enjoy, there is a lot going for us.”If that decision becomes financial, they are probably not the right player for us, that’s the way I see it.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We want players here who want to be here for football reasons, to get this club back to where it belongs, not for financial benefit.”We are always fair in the market, and we will offer what we think people deserve, or even at the top end of that.Chelsea and Wrexham stars Levi Colwill and James McClean fight just two minutes into pre-season friendly “We won’t be held to ransom, though, and if it becomes a financial decision and not a footballing one, then they are probably not right for us.”Wrexham are back in League One for the first time since 2005 after securing a second consecutive promotion last season.The Red Dragons have since made five new signings so far this summer, with three of those arriving on free transfers.However, the club did pay fees to bring in defenders Lewis Brunt and Sebastian Revan from Leicester and Aston Villa respectively.Bolton and Wrexham are set to meet on the second weekend of the new season.The Trotters will host the newly-promoted side in their first home match on August 18.Wrexham sealed a second consecutive promotion to return to League One last seasonCredit: AP More

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      Rival fans all jealous of Birmingham’s beer choices as they urge ‘promote them immediately’

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      BIRMINGHAM have left rival fans jealous with their beer choices at St. Andrew’s.Supporters were left saying “promote them immediately” after seeing the line-up on offer in pre-season.Rival fans have been left jealous of Birmingham’s beer choices at St. Andrew’sCredit: XThe list of beers were on offer at Wednesday’s friendly win over RangersCredit: GettyThe Blues hosted Rangers for a pre-season friendly on Wednesday night, running out 2-1 winners.However, it was the bar price lists at the stadium which caught the eyes of their rivals.Ahead of the new season, fans were able to choose from a beer selection of Cruzcampo, Birra Moretti and Beavertown Neck Oil.The three draught beers were priced between £5.50 and £6.20 for a pint.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMeanwhile, non-alcoholic Heineken and wine were also available to supporters.Reacting on social media, one rival fan wrote: “Promote them immediately.”Another added: “Take a bow.”Birmingham supporters were equally impressed, though, with one commenting: “I’ll be holding up the queue deciding what I want.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, one more said: “Home games will be epic… Moretti on tap yes yes.”Fans are currently gearing up to watch Birmingham in League One next season following relegation last term.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersIt will be the first time the club have played in the third tier since the 1994/95 campaign.They are currently amongst the favourites for promotion, however, with former Tottenham assistant manager Chris Davies appointed this summer.Birmingham have also spent a whopping £12million on eight new signings during pre-season.Those deals include two which have broken the League One transfer record. More