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      EFL fans warned not to get arrested for ‘moment of madness’ this weekend as Championship reaches dramatic conclusion

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      EFL fans have been warned not to get arrested for a “moment of madness” this weekend as the season approaches its dramatic closing stages.Football League chiefs have warned they are prepared to take action in conjunction with police over fans that enter the field of play.Fans have been warned against pitch invasions this weekend and been told they risk arrest for entering the pitchCredit: MJ Photography/pictureexclusive.Pitch invasions have become common place throughout the Football LeagueCredit: RexFootball League CEO Trevor Birch told The Mirror: “My message to supporters would be: think before you act. “Going onto the pitch can have significant ramifications that may ruin your life. “One moment of madness can see you banned from attending football or given a criminal record, while some supporters have lost their jobs or gone to prison as a result of their actions.”Ugly scenes last month appeared to show a Portsmouth fan attacking a Barnsley player as Pompey celebrated promotion to League One with a massive pitch invasion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhile other pitch invasions, such as the ones at Wrexham and Derby went by without incident, there are real fears for the safety of players and officials should pitch invasions take place this weekend.Birch continued: “Before choosing to misbehave at a football match, supporters really need to weigh that up and ask themselves whether or not the risk is worth it. “Ultimately, the law is clear. It remains a criminal offence to come on to the playing surface without permission and there can be very tough consequences for those that do so.”Even if every single supporter means well and has no malicious intent, it gives the green light for that minority of people to enter the pitch who are intent on causing harm either to players or officials. Most read in FootballEFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch has warned fans risk arrest for entering the pitchCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We must avoid this at all costs and even if it seems harsh at times of great emotional excitement to ask fans to stay off the pitch there can be no ambiguity; the pitch is for the players and the stands are for supporters.”Both promotion and relegation are still being played for in The Championship, making for a high chance of pitch invasions on Saturday.Fan confronts stewards armed with CORNER FLAG as Sheffield Wednesday fans invade pitch after all-but avoiding relegationReferee Josh Smith, who has taken charge of several EFL games this season told The Mirror there is always “fear” when a ref blows the full-time whistle on the final day of the season.He said: “Towards the last five minutes of the game, as you’re looking up at the fans, you can tell if they’re going to end up on the field of play and it’s always a shock how quickly it can happen.”My first thought when I blow the full-time whistle is to make sure all of the refereeing team get off the pitch and down the tunnel to a place of safety as soon as possible, which includes considering my assistant referees, who may have a much longer route off the pitch due to their positioning. “My main aim is to ensure they’re not intercepted by supporters on their way off and are safe but it is a fear in the back of your head when you blow the whistle.” More

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      Fans gobsmacked as EFL overturn ‘most blatant red card you’ll ever see’ just in time for club’s play-off run

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      ASTONISHED football fans have taken to social media following the decision to overturn Doncaster keeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala’s red card in time for the play-offs.Grant McCann’s men clinched a spot in the League Two play-offs with a 12-game unbeaten streak at the end of the season.Thimothee Lo-Tutala saw a header from his own defender looping over his headCredit: X / @RedAlexCreweHe pushed the ball away acrobatically with his hand while outside the areaCredit: X / @RedAlexCreweThe red card has been rescinded as it was deemed he did not deny an obvious goalscoring opportunityCredit: X / @RedAlexCreweBut on the final day things threatened to go awry for them when Lo-Tutala handled outside the area when they led 2-0 away at Gillingham.Fortunately for Donny, after conceding twice they managed to hold on for a 2-2 draw and will now face Crewe in the play-off semi-finals.And they have been handed yet more positive news as Lo-Tutala’s dismissal has been overturned, meaning he is eligible for the first leg on Monday.The incident in question saw a defensive mix-up lead to the keeper clearly parrying the ball away while several yards outside of his area.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAt the time, it looked an obvious red card, but the law dictates that a keeper only be sent off when denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.The IFAB rules state: “A direct free kick is awarded and: a yellow card is shown if a promising attack was stopped, or. a red card is shown if a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity was denied.”As there were three covering Doncaster defenders, it was not a goalscoring opportunity for Gillingham, meaning Lo-Tutala was incorrectly sent packing.Yet fans on X simply could not get their heads around the decision to scrap the red card.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne said: “This is the most blatant red card you’ll ever see. How on earth has it been overturned?!”Another added: “Wtf how? Bro stopped the ball from going towards the goal from outside the box ahahhaha.”‘I might’ve chinned him’ – Neil Warnock labelled ‘actually unreal’ as ex-EFL boss takes issue with post-match interview
      A third replied: “The most blatant red card this season overturned. No punishment for denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity.”
      And a fourth responded: “How an earth has this been overturned. You don’t need VAR to see that is outside the area.”Doncaster go to Crewe on Monday, before hosting the return leg on Friday, May 10.The winner will face Crawley or MK Dons at Wembley on May 19 for a place in League One next season.Lo-Tutala could play in Doncaster’s play-off semi-final first leg against Crewe on MondayCredit: Rex More

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      Former Premier League star, 38, wakes up unemployed and searching for 16TH club after release from League Two side

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      FORMER Premier League star Matt Derbyshire has been released by Bradford City.The League Two outfit announced the 38-year-old had been let go on the club website’s retained and released list.Matt Derbyshire has been released by Bradford CityCredit: GettyDerbyshire used to represent England at U21 levelCredit: GettyDerbyshire leaves the Yorkshire club having made just 23 appearances since joining in January last year.The former England U21 international joined Bradford from Indian first division outfit North East United where he had made just eight appearances in a six month spell at the club.Derbyshire will now have to search for a new club if he is to continue his journeyman-like career.Should he find a new home then he would be joining the 16TH club of his career which has seen him play in the Premier League and for one of Europe’s biggest clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDerbyshire made 86 appearances in the Prem during his time with Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City.And he was even part of the famous Blues side that wriggled their way into the 2011 League Cup final before beating Arsenal at Wembley to lift the trophy.Perhaps even more impressively he spent two seasons with Greek giants Olympiacos where he won the league title in 2009 and featured in two Champions League knockout games.His career has also seen him play for a number of teams across the Football League such as Wrexham, Nottingham Forest, Oldham, Plymouth and Blackpool.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDerbyshire is also no stranger to branching out to play further afield with spells in Australia, India and Cyprus on his CV.The striker has struggled for goals in recent years though and may find it hard to find a new employer with his record at his last two clubs.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersHe has scored just three goals in his last 31 appearances.Matt Derbyshire’s career so far
      2003 – 2005: Great Harwood Town
      2005: Plymouth (loan)
      2006: Wrexham (loan)
      2005 – 2009: Blackburn Rovers
      2009 – 2011: Olympiacos
      2011: Birmingham City (loan)
      2011 – 2014: Nottingham Forest
      2012: Oldham Athletic (loan)
      2013: Blackpool (loan)
      2014 – 2016: Rotherham
      2016 – 2020: Omonia Nikosia
      2020 – 2021: Macarthur
      2021 – 2022: AEK Larnaca
      2022 – 2023: North East United
      2023 – 2024: Bradford City More

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      Premier League cult hero set for 14TH transfer of career as he wakes up unemployed after release from League Two side

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      FORMER Premier League cult hero Charlie Austin has been released by Swindon Town.The League Two club announced that Austin has been let go on their retained and released list on the club website this morning.Charlie Austin has been released by Swindon TownCredit: RexAustin, 34, will now be a free agent and available to make his 14th career transfer if he chooses to continue playing.The striker only spent a season and a half with The Robins after joining from Australian side Brisbane Roar in January 2023.It was Austin’s second spell with the club after starting his professional career with Swindon back in 2011 during their days in League One.The Englishman went on to make over 100 Premier League appearances for QPR, Southampton and West Brom and netted 34 times in the process.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut will now have to search for a new home to continue his goal scoring exploits.Austin managed a successful individual campaign this term for Swindon scoring 12 goals and registering 6 assists in the league.He wore the captain’s armband for the majority of his 18-month second spell with the club but saw the side struggle to perform, ultimately finishing 19th in the league table.Austin managed to score twice in what proved to be his final game in a Swindon shirt , a 3-3 draw with Morecambe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has since released a statement on his Instagram thanking the club and fans for his return.It read: “Well… It seems my time at Swindon town has come to an end…Charlie Austin leaves Swindon crowd in stitches with hilarious comeback after confronting angry fan “It was an absolute pleasure to play back at my first professional club, to have the privilege of being captain and to score my 200th career goal in red.”The lads have been amazing, I enjoyed playing with you all and I’ve made some great friends this time, friendships that will stand the test of time and football. “I hope you boys know even though I’m not there on the pitch I am always there off it!”Swindon is a club I hold close to my heart, I watched games there as a child with friends and family, as did my wife, it’s where I was born. “And I hope it was clear that whenever I put the shirt on I always said and did what I believed was best for the club (even if at times it was controversial). I was always honest -that’s because I care.”Thank you Clem for giving me the opportunity to come back. I hope the great club you envision, and the great club we all know Swindon can be returns as soon as possible .”To the fans, thank you for all your support during this stint and my last.”You have and always have been amazing fans, who dig deep and support the team even when things are rough.”I know a few never shook the anger of me leaving the first time , but just like anyone, it was natural I wanted to progress in my career and thankfully it paid off.”I’m sure I will see you all again somewhere… As you saw Saturday, there’s plenty of life in the old dog yet!! 32 – over and out.””My performances sometimes have been okay, some have been below par, but trust me, I really appreciate your [the fans’] support.“What you did for me at the end of the game, I will always cherish that.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAustin wasn’t the only star to be released by Swindon either with a former Chelsea academy prospect also seeing his time with the club come to an end.George McEachran, who won the U17 World Cup for England alongside Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho, was also let go by Swindon.Charlie Austin’s career
      2007: Hungerford
      2008: Thatcham
      2008 – 2009: Poole Town
      2009 – 2011: Swindon Town
      2011 – 2013: Burnley
      2013 – 2016: QPR
      2016 – 2019: Southampton
      2019 – 2021: West Brom
      2021: QPR (loan)
      2021 – 2022: QPR (free transfer)
      2022 – 2023: Brisbane Roar
      2023 – 2024: Swindon Town
      2024: Free Agent More

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      Forgotten England wonderkid who won World Cup with Foden wakes up unemployed after release from League Two strugglers

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      A FORMER Chelsea starlet that was tipped for the top after World Cup glory has found himself unemployed today.George McEachran played alongside Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho for England at youth level.George McEachran (left) pictured in action for Swindon TownCredit: AlamyThe star helped England to win the U17 World Cup back in 2017Credit: GettyMcEachran was a team-mate of Phil Foden (No.7) for the Young LionsCredit: GettyHe has now woken up unemployed after being released by the League Two clubCredit: RexAnd that star-studded squad beat Spain 5-2 back in 2017 to be crowned U17 world champions under future Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper’s tutelage.McEachran, whose older brother Josh also came through the ranks at Chelsea before dropping into the lower leagues and is now at Oxford United, even achieved success with the Blues first-team.The midfielder was on the bench for the West London club’s 2019 Europa League victory over Arsenal as he collected another medal to add to his collection.He seemed destined for the very top as he headed to the Netherlands the following season Cambuur in the second tier for some regular senior football.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDespite only featuring twice in the league, he went Dutch again in the next campaign when joining MVV.Both of those spells away failed to propel him into the Blues squad.That led to him eventually being released by the Premier League giants after his contract expired in 2022 without making an appearance for the club he had been at since the age of nine.Fortunately for him Jody Morris and Ed Brand, who both coached him in the Stamford Bridge academy, were at Swindon Town.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd after months of being without a club, Robins boss Morris offered him the opportunity to revive his career in League Two in February 2023.Morris said at the time: “He’ll bring quality. Just in the experience I had with him a few years ago, he’s played at a really good level, he’s won a World Cup for his country and represented England at different age groups.Former Premier League wonderkid who snubbed TEN-YEAR Barcelona contract wakes up unemployed at 32“After his first training session, there were quite a few comments about what the players had just seen from him.“He’s hungry at the moment. His career has stalled for whatever reason and he hasn’t quite hit the heights that he would be hoping for, but I quite liked how he was at the moment.“He just wanted to get down to work and come and train – he messaged Ed (Brand) first and was asking about coming in. “But with the restrictions around bringing someone in at this level, I think the club deserve a big pat on the back for getting someone in of the quality of George.“Albeit, he has a lot to prove and he knows that – but he has a real opportunity here to show what he’s capable of.”He made 16 appearances and impressed enough to earn a 12-month extension last summer but Morris was axed shortly afterwards.McEachran remained a regular under new manager Michael Flynn, who was sacked in January, and current caretaker boss Gavin Gunning.He played 39 matches in all competitions but was unable to stop Swindon from finishing a disappointing 19th in League Two.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd now they have announced that he is one of 11 players, including ex-Premier League men Charlie Austin and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, that are being released once their deals expire next month.A statement from Swindon read: “We would like to thank all the first-team players who will be leaving us upon the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, and we wish them all the very best in their future careers too.”Josh McEachran came through the ranks at Chelsea but failed to fulfil his potentialCredit: Getty More

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      Former Championship star who missed £100m penalty wakes up unemployed at 28 after being relegated from EFL

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      A FORMER Championship star has woken up unemployed after being released by Forest Green Rovers.Fankaty Dabo was part of the Coventry City team that were on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League in 2023.Fankaty Dabo missed a vital penalty in the 2023 play off finalCredit: RexThe costly miss stopped Coventry from winning promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: RexHe has now been released by Forest Green RoversCredit: RexDabo, 28, missed the crucial penalty that allowed Dan Potts to fire in the winner and send Luton Town to the promised land.To make matters worse the right back was then released by the Sky Blues.He was then signed by League Two outfit Forest Green Rovers in September 2023 and made 34 appearances for the club this season.However, following the club’s relegation to the National League he is one of 11 players to be released.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDabo was joined on the released list by Nathan Holland, Dom Bernard, Darnell Johnson, Mathew Stevens, Jordon Garrick, Sean Robertson, Alex Gorrin, David Davis, Reece Brown, Richard Keogh and Luke Daniels.Holland and Robertson are both notable players to now be without clubs having come through the academies of West Ham and Crystal Palace.The club added a statement saying: “Forest Green would like to say thank you to all of the players for their hard work.”During his time at the club he was criticised by manager Troy Deeney during his 29 day tenure.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Watford star said: “I said to him in front of everyone, six months ago, you had a kick to get to the premier league.”Now you won’t even get a game in the national league.”Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanDabo came through the youth academy of Chelsea and spent 12 years at the club.He had three loan spells away from the Blues at Swindon Town, Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam.He left permantely in 2019 for Coventry and spent four seasons with the Sky Blues before leaving.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ‘buy stake in new club as they team up with Mesut Ozil and Kate Upton’

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      RYAN REYNOLDS and Rob McElhenney have joined the celebrity shareholders of a Mexican football club, according to reports.The popular Hollywood pair are already owners of Wrexham, buying the Welsh side in February 2021.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have invested in Mexican outfit Club NecaxaCredit: PAKate Upton is one of the many celebrities to have put money into the Liga MX sideCredit: GettyTheir brilliant rise has seen the Red Dragons enjoy back-to-back promotions from the National League to League One.But while Phil Parkinson prepares for life in the third tier next season, his bosses are expanding their football empire.Variety report the acting duo purchased a minority stake in Liga MX outfit Necaxa.The deal was said to be in the works “for months and finalised recently,” ESPN added.READ MORE ON WREXHAMReynolds and McElhenney join an elite list of blockbuster names who have also pumped money into Necaxa.That includes former Arsenal and Germany World Cup winner Mesut Ozil. He is joined by plenty of fellow sports stars – iconic NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, baseball star Justin Verlander, alpine skier Bode Miller and NBA trio Victor Oladipo, Richard Hamilton and Shawn Marion.And glamorous actresses and models Kate Upton and Eva Longoria also form part of the epic consortium.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLongoria was even in attendance at Necaxa’s last game – Sunday’s 5-2 defeat at home to Monterrey. Formed in 1923, Los Rayos play their football at the 23,000-seater Estadio Victoria and are currently ninth in the Liga MX table. The story of Wrexham’s incredible riseWho are the owners of Club Necaxa?

      RYAN REYNOLDS (Net worth: £280m)
      Deadpool actor co-owns Wrexham with pal Rob McElhenney and is married to actress Blake Lively
      ROB McELHENNEY (£50m)
      Made his name as star of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, where he met wife Kaitlin Olson – teamed up with Reynolds for Wrexham revival
      MESUT OZIL (£96m)
      Ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid star won World Cup with Germany in 2014, retired in 2023 to focus on family and business ventures including M10 streetwear, esports team, coffee shops and sports clinic
      KATE UPTON (£24m)
      Actress and model starred in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011, and was cover model for the 2012, 2013 and 2017 issues – married to baseball star Justin Verlander
      EVA LONGORIA (£64m)
      Mexican-American Texan boasts impressive CV of films and TV shows, activist Longoria also founded own charity to support adults with developmental disabilities
      ODELL BECKHAM JR (£32m)
      Won 2021 Super Bowl with LA Rams, friends with David Beckham, LeBron James, Beyonce and Drake – has host of big sponsors and was linked with romance with Kim Kardashian
      JUSTIN VERLANDER (£120m)
      Iconic pitcher for Detroit Tigers, New York Mets and now Houston Astros – married Upton in 2017, two days after winning World Series
      VICTOR OLADIPO (£40m)
      Maryland basketball star twice named NBA all-star during spell with Indiana Pacers – appeared in The Masked Singer in US
      RICHARD HAMILTON (£40m)
      Spent 14 years in NBA – including nine with Detroit Pistons where he won NBA in 2004 – now analyst for CBS Sports, married pop star TJ Lottie in 2009
      SHAWN MARION (£48m)
      Four-time NBA all-star helped Dallas Mavericks to first title in 2011 – also invested in New Zealand Breakers basketball team
      BODE MILLER (£9m)
      Apline skier won one Olympic and four World Championship gold medals, turned out in baseball for Nashua Pride and even tried a career in tennis – has eight children, six of them with model and beach-volleyball star wife Morgan Beck
      AL TYLIS (Unknown)
      Real estate investor a veteran in industry and has pumped considerable wealth into DC Pickleball team and G2 Esports – now runs family foundation and sold Manhattan apartment for £30m in 2023
      ERNESTO TINAJERO FLORES (Unknown)
      Businessman has enjoyed success in banking, telecommunications, wine and owns half of Club Necaxa where he is chairman

      They have been crowned Mexican champions three times in their history – all in the 1990s. The all-star NX Football USA LLC – spearheaded by real estate investor Al Tylis – bought 50 per cent of Necaxa in 2021 after approval from the Mexican Football Federation.Ernesto Tinajero Flores owns the other half and is the club chairman. As well as Reynolds and McElhenney joining the Necaxa group, it is also understood the existing conglomerate of the Mexican club have agreed to buy a five per cent stake in Wrexham.Eva Longoria is also part of the consortiumCredit: GettyMesut Ozil stumped up some of his own cash to be involvedCredit: Instagram / @m10_officialNecaxa play their home matches at the Stadio VictoriaCredit: Getty More

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      Former Arsenal star, 33, becomes unemployed after almost 400 appearances at EFL club

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      EX-ARSENAL star Craig Eastmond will leave Sutton United after the best part of a decade, it has been announced.Eastmond, 33, has been at the club since 2015.Craig Eastmond has been released by SuttonCredit: RexThe 33-year-old has made nearly 400 appearances for the League Two outfitCredit: GettyEastmond made ten first-team appearances for ArsenalCredit: Getty – ContributorIn that time, the midfielder has made almost 400 appearances for the Yellows, scoring 29 goals.He was appointed club captain halfway through the 2019/20 season and has been voted the Player of the Year three times.Eastwood’s exploits even saw him inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame in 2022.However, his time at Gander Green Lane will come to an end after nearly nine years of service.READ MORE ON ARSENALSutton, who have been relegated to the National League after finishing 23rd in League Two this season, announced Eastmond’s departure earlier today ahead of next season.They said: “As preparations start for the 2024-25 season, Sutton United FC are announcing the departure of club captain Craig Eastmond alongside several major contributors to the club’s recent success in Craig Dundas, Harry Beautyman, Rob Milsom, and Jon Barden.”Craig Eastmond has been central to the club’s success since signing early in the 2015-16 season, playing a significant role in that season’s National League South championship win, and then facing his former club, Arsenal, in the 2016-17 FA Cup fifth round.”He was appointed captain midway through the 2019-20 season and led the side to the National League title the following campaign and to a Wembley final and 8th place in League Two a year later, scoring and being named Man of the Match in the Papa John’s Trophy final.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEastmond made his senior Arsenal debut in December 2009 in a 4-1 win over Portsmouth in the Premier League.He was also was part of the Gunners youth team which won the FA Youth Cup in 2009 alongside the likes of Jack Wilshere.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerHe would only go on to make ten first-team appearances overall, including four in the Premier League and one in the Champions League.After loan transfers to Millwall, Wycombe and Colchester, Eastmond left the Gunners on a free transfer to Colchester in 2013.He remained with Colchester until February 2015 when he briefly became a free agent before being picked up by Yeovil.Eastmond found himself without a club again in July 2015. But he was back playing football with Sutton by September, where he has remained until now.Speaking before he played for then non-league Sutton against Arsenal in the FA Cup in 2017, Eastmond said: “I never thought I would play against Arsenal in my career after I left there.”There is going to be so much adrenalin going through me on Monday night. I support Arsenal, joined the club when I was 11 and then came through the ranks. Eastmond played against Arsenal for Sutton in a 2017 FA Cup gameCredit: AFP and licensorsEastmond, front bottom, won the FA Youth Cup with Arsenal in 2009Credit: Getty – Contributor”Pulling on the shirt at Emirates Stadium was my dream come true.“Seeing old faces like Steve Bould and Arsene Wenger is going to be good, but we have to show we not just here to look around and be amazed by Arsenal. “Hopefully, we can show how good we are and there will be an upset.”In the end goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott either side of halftime saw Arsenal run out 2-0 winners. Sutton added: “Also leaving the club will be Lee Angol, Tope Fadahunsi, Brad House, Scott Kashket, Ollie Khinda, Deon Moore, Christian N’Guessan and Tobi Ogundega, while Nino Adom-Malaki, Dean Bouzanis, Stephen Duke-McKenna, Charlie Lakin and Olly Sanderson all return to their parent clubs at the end of their loan spells. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Once again we thank them all for their efforts for the club during their time with us.”Steve Arnold, Sam Hart and Matt Kerbey have been offered new deals, while the remainder of the squad is already under contract for next season.”Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins
      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Click here to read all about it.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube. More