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    Man Utd legend begs for help as EFL club left with no manager, only five players and facing expulsion from League Two

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Sammy McIlroy has insisted it would break his heart if troubled League Two club Morecambe went out of business.The fourth-tier side finished 15th this season but were deducted three points back in August for failing to pay their players on time.Morecambe were deducted points for failing to pay their players on time in AugustCredit: GettyManchester United legend Sammy McIlroy has called for someone to help MorecambeCredit: GettyFollowing the conclusion of the campaign, manager Ged Brannan, chief executive Ben Sadler, and 16 players left the Mazuma Stadium.It means Morecambe are without a head coach, chief exec. and have just FIVE players on their books.Directors on the board fear for the club’s future if owner Jason Whittingham does not sell to an interested US-based buyer.That is despite sponsorship from Morecambe resident Tyson Fury – who has chipped in to try and save the club.READ MORE IN SPORTAnd McIlroy, 69, is the latest to call for change at the Lancashire-based side.The ex-Man Utd midfielder was the last of Sir Matt Busby’s signings at Old Trafford.He went on to win the Second Division in 1975 and FA Cup in 1977, while he also scored in a 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the 1979 FA Cup final.McIlroy, who played more than 400 times for Man Utd, retired in 1990 and became head coach of Morecambe for six years between 2005 and 2011 – his last managerial role.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis stint in charge included helping them gain promotion to the Football League through the League Two play-offs in 2007.But their financial turmoil is now worrying McIlroy.Tyson Fury spotted filming series 2 of At Home With The Furys in Morecambe as Gypsy King takes break from Usyk training Speaking to The Mirror, he said: “It would break my heart to see Morecambe being chucked out of the League, having points deducted or, worst of all, going to the wall because it’s such a long way back.“It would be a terrible shame if nobody comes to the rescue.”I hope they are not just waiting for Tyson Fury to bail them out because he’s got other things on his mind at the minute, like trying to win his world title back.”Hopefully someone from the business community will step in and see the potential.”It’s a smashing little club and they may not have a big-city following in numbers, but the supporters are loyal and passionate about their club.”The board of directors penned an open letter to Whittingham advising him to do business with the “US-based potential buyer” to save the club from potential extinction.It read: “We are writing this open letter to reiterate what was said to you during the meeting we held with you today, during which you updated us on the critical matters of funding and the sale of the Football Club.”Sadly, your future funding assurances have now failed to come to fruition so often that, in the absence of substantial funds from Bond Group landing in the Morecambe Football Club account, they come across as meaningless, and we must take them as such in order to be responsible.”As for the Middle East-based potential buyer you first told us was interested in buying the Club approximately a year ago, you have provided no tangible evidence or introduction during this time to enable us to consider them serious or credible.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You have one apparently serious offer on the table from a US-based potential buyer which, based on what we know, is the most credible which has been made since you placed the Club up for sale over 20 months ago.”Please accept this second offer now, so that there is a chance that a sale might be completed, and a catastrophic outcome be avoided.”McIlroy played more than 400 games for Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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    Crawley 2-0 Crewe LIVE RESULT – League Two play-off final: Red Devils secure promotion to third tier after Wembley win

    CRAWLEY TOWN have secured promotion to the third tier after beating Crewe Alexandra 2-0 in the League Two play-off final.Danilo Orsi gave the Red Devils the lead at Wembley with a smart finish after 40 minutes.Liam Kelly doubled Crawleys’ lead with five minutes left on the clock as they cruised towards promotion to League One.
    Match result: Crawley 2-0 Crewe
    Crawley Town team: Addai, Gordon, Maguire, Conroy, Wright, J. Kelly, Williams, L. Kelley, Lolos, Campbell, Orsi
    Crewe Alexandra team: Stryjek, Adebisi, Demetriou, Long, Thomas, Tracey, Tabiner, Turns, Nevitt, Rowe, Billington
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow all the reaction from Wembley with our live blog below…Red Devils promoted at Wembley
    Crawley Town and their fans will party well into the night.
    Nobody could have dreamed of such a perfect end to their season.
    As they lift the trophy in the capital, they can now celebrate the rewards of all their hard work.
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    Copy linkCopiedDream end to season for Crawley
    After finding themselves fifteenth in the table at one stage, the late run by Crawley Town in the league campaign has surprised many.
    Nobody could have envisaged that they would be lifting this trophy at Wembley today.
    Many felt they would be battling relegation this season, instead, they are going up to League One.
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    Crawley Town fully deserve this result.
    From start to finish, they were the better side.
    The second goal gave them the cushion they needed to see this game out.

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    The referee brings the game to a close.
    It is party time for Crawley Town, they are going up.
    League One beckons for the Red Devils.
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    90+8. Crewe are starting to get frustrated now.
    The challenges are flying in as Crawley look to run the clock down.
    Time is almost up for Crewe’s promotion dreams.
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    90+6. Wright goes down after a challenge.
    The referee can see through the time wasting and tells him to get to his feet.
    Turns tries his luck from distance but it is well over the target.
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    90+4. Crawley’s owners came in with a two year plan to get them to League One.
    Providing they do not throw this lead away, the Red Devils will have delivered.
    They will look to get everyone behind the ball now and make themselves difficult to break down.
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    90+2. All Crawley need to do now is hold on.
    Crewe get down the byline but the cross is poor as it goes straight out for a goal kick.
    Crawley opt to make some changes to get fresh legs on for the final eight minutes of the game.
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    90. Crewe continue with long balls forward.
    It has all become a little more desperate now.
    There will be ten additional minutes.
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    88. That was cushion Crawley needed in this game.
    It seemed a long way back for Crewe when they were a goal down, now it almost seems mission impossible.
    They will be hoping for a lot of added time when the fourth official raises his board.
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    86. What a moment for Crawley Town.
    Kelly looks to square the ball and it is blocked by the sliding challenge of Demetriou.
    The ball comes back to Kelly and with the keeper out of position, trying to cut out the cross, he passes it into the back of the net.
    Copy linkCopiedGoal – Liam Kelly (Crawley Town)
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    82. We are into the final ten minutes of the game now.
    Orsi’s strike is the difference between the two sides.
    Rowe tries his luck from distance but his effort is well blocked.
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    80. Once again the quality of the corner is poor.
    If they are to go up to League One, Crawley will need to work on their set piece delivery.
    They are wasting numerous chances with poor crosses.
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    78. Kelly picks the ball up and looks to get a shot at goal.
    He catches it well but Stryjek saves as he puts it behind for a corner.
    The Red Devils have struggled to get some good delivery in from their set pieces.
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    76. Crewe continue with their long ball tactics.
    Maguire is dealing well with the aerial threat.
    Crawley like to get the ball down and play some good football.
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    74. Crawley could do with another goal to put this game to bed.
    Despite being the better of the two sides, with such a slender lead, Crewe are very much still in this game.
    Time is running out for Crewe Alexandra.
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    72. Play stops for the second half drinks break.
    Last chance for the managers to get some instructions to their players for the final twenty minutes.
    Crawley just need to defend their lead and they will be a League One team.
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    70. Crawley break as Kelly strides forward with it.
    He lays the ball off into the path of Darcy.
    As he looks to get a shot off at goal, Demetriou puts in a great challenge to deny him, at the expense of a corner.
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    68. As it stands, Crewe can have no complaints with the scoreline.
    They have failed to test Addai in the Crawley goal.
    That will have to change if they are to find a way back into this game.
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    66. Crewe have gone for a change of formation as they decide to play two strikers in search of a goal.
    Tabiner is penalised for a foul and shown a yellow card as a result.
    Big chance for Crawley to put a dangerous ball into the box.
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    64. Both sides opt to make some changes.
    The surprising one is Crawley bringing off Gordon.
    He has been by far the best player on the pitch today.
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    62. Adebisi is constantly having to deal with the threat of Gordon down the flank.
    With the Crewe defender already on a yellow card, he needs to be careful with these challenges.
    The last thing Crewe need is to go down to ten men.
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    60. With half an hour left in the game, Crewe have it all to do.
    The longer this game goes on, the more desperate their cause will become.
    Bell is considering making some changes to try and change his side’s fortunes.
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    58. Gordon manages to get aa shot away in the box.
    Stryjek makes a good save to deny him.
    Crawley are looking to turn the screw here.
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    Heartbreaking story of Crawley boss who lost mum, dad, brother and wife before football turned his entire life around

    SCOTT LINDSEY carefully pulls out a photo at his home in Kent.It is a snap from the early 1970s of the Crawley boss as a toddler with his brother Matt, dad Keith and mum Jean.Scott Lindsey will manage Crawley Town during their Wembley bowCredit: Jim BennettHe is the last surviving member of his family as dad Kieth, mum Jean and brother Matt have all passed awayCredit: SCOTT LINDSEYLindsey’s wife Hayley also died in 2019 from cancerCredit: SCOTT LINDSEYSadly Lindsey, 52, is the only person alive today.The Red Devils boss has suffered so much tragedy he could write a book that would make tough men cry.Even his beloved wife of 16 years, Hayley, mother of his three daughters, passed away almost five years ago after suffering liver cancer aged 44.He will have all four of them in his heart as he leads Crawley out at Wembley in the League Two play-off final against Crewe on Sunday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn 1995, Lindsey’s brother Matt, aged 25, and house-mate and highly-promising England Under-21 keeper Alan Nicholls, 22, died in a motorcycle accident. It was the first news story I reported on as a 19-year-old journalist at the East Kent Mercury.Nicholls – who famously lit and smoked an entire packet of cigarettes in one go in front of stunned England team-mates such as Robbie Fowler, Sol Campbell and Trevor Sinclair – was so good he was voted Plymouth’s second-greatest keeper of all time.Lindsey was a hard-as-nails defender playing for Dover against Stalybridge in the Conference while pal Nicholls, who was at Gillingham, played in the game for the opponents on an emergency loan.He said: “The Gillingham manager Tony Pulis told Alan there was a northern team that had come down that day without a keeper and asked if he’d help them? They’d chuck him a couple of hundred quid.Most read in Football“The game was on my dad’s 49th birthday. My family lived in Scunthorpe, where I grew up, but he travelled to all my games. But dad told me the night before he was having car issues.“Next morning, I heard this motorbike revving up outside and it’s my brother and dad. Matt had the world’s fastest bike. I couldn’t believe dad had come down on the back of it.I was Gareth Southgate’s best man and walked out on Arsenal – now I’m managing EFL’s newest club after Wembley promotion“I drove Alan, my brother and dad to Dover. I got sent off for two yellow cards and we lost 3-1 – but Alan was brilliant.”Lindsey decided he would drive his dad home – to spare him another 250 miles on the bike. And he invited Nicholls to make the car trip with them. His brother followed behind.During the journey, Nicholls remarked he “would never ride on the back of a motorbike again” after a friend scared him while riding through Birmingham.After a couple of hours they stopped at a petrol station near Peterborough on the A1.Lindsey has worked wonders at Crawley TownCredit: RexHe has earned a lot of support from the fan baseCredit: RexA 1995 East Kent Mercury clipping which reported the tragedyCredit: EAST KENT MERCURY/KM GROUPAnd what happened there and during the next few hours will haunt Lindsey forever.He said: “After Matt fuelled up, he complained he was bored doing 70mph behind my Peugeot.“And Alan said, ‘I’ll get on with you!’. I was stunned after what he’d told us in the car – but he said, ‘Yeah, but we’re only going to be doing 70mph.’“Then while he got kitted up and Matt was smoking, I made the worst mistake of my life. I decided to get going with my dad, thinking they’d catch us.“That was the last time I saw them alive.”After 40 minutes, Lindsey was concerned they had not caught up and U-turned – and not far from where they last saw each other there were blue lights everywhere.The motorcycle had come off the road, which ended up killing both men, and Lindsey and his dad had to identify both bodies in a morgue hours later before driving to Scunthorpe to break the news to the family.Lindsey turned up at Farnborough three days later to play for Dover but got sent home by then boss Peter Taylor.He said: “It was my way of dealing with it. I used football as a release.“There were no psychologists to speak to – you had to deal with it.”But if that tragedy was not bad enough, his dad died in 2003 aged 56 after suffering a sudden brain haemorrhage – being found dead at home by Lindsey’s mum.And then heartbreakingly his wife Hayley was diagnosed with kidney cancer – which she bravely battled until she passed away in November 2019.Lindsey gave up his coaching role at Forest Green to care for his sick beloved and three girls.But his wife persuaded him to take up a part-time manager’s job with Chatham.He said: “Hayley was in a hospital bed in our living room. We had carers coming in three times a day and my mum was living with us at that point.“It was tough and Hayley told me, ‘Go and coach Chatham. It’ll be good for you. I want you to do it.“You’ll only coach Tuesday and Thursday for two hours and then manage 90 minutes on Saturday. And you’ll never have to leave Kent.’”After Hayley succumbed, like he did when his brother passed, Lindsey threw himself at football – managing Chatham two days later. His team did a whip round to register a star in honour of his wife for his three daughters.He said: “I suddenly was mum and dad at that moment. I had gone from being in a macho League Two dressing room to platting my girls’ hair and taking them to school.”Mum Jean passed away in 2022 aged 73 – having battled health problems for many years. He said: “She was a wonderful woman. My three girls adored her.”Lindsey’s biggest football role model was his dad Keith, who had a vast EFL career playing for Gillingham, Scunthorpe, Port Vale, Doncaster, Southend and Cambridge.He said: “Dad was everything to me. It was through him I got into football. He took me and my brother to watch Scunthorpe against Liverpool in a cup game.“Afterwards he took us to meet Ray Clemence and Kevin Keegan. It was only then I knew my dad was an ex-player. He said, ‘I used to play with them at Scunthorpe!’ From that moment I wanted to be a footballer.”When I was playing at Stafford Rangers in the Conference, we had some words on Friday night – I showed some disrespect to him.”Dad said to me, ‘How are you getting to Colchester United tomorrow?’”I said, ‘You’re taking me.’ He said, ‘No I’m not, you’re going to find your own way. See, you need me, I don’t need you and you’re going to start respecting me more than you’re doing.’“My mum worked out all the train times of where I had to change to make the journey from Scunthorpe to Colchester. She told me I had 15 minutes to shower before the cab turned up to take me to the station.“I asked my mum, ‘Why’s he being such a d**k?’ She said, ‘You disrespected him!’Scott Lindsey enjoying time with his dad KeithCredit: SCOTT LINDSEYOur man Justin Allen catches up with Scott Lindsey, who he used to watch play for Dover back in the mid-1990s as a teenage sports journalistCredit: JIM BENNETT”So I headed from Scunthorpe and changed at Doncaster. Then down to London and back out to Essex and got to Layer Road just about on time. I was knackered.”As I went to warm up, who do I see in the stands? My dad!“I went on to have an unbelievable game. It was one of my best.“Afterwards I walk into the clubhouse and my dad is there having a pint and he asked how I thought I had played? I told him I thought I’d done well.”He said, ‘It’s the best I’ve seen you play.’ It was rare for him to praise me like that.“Then he picked his pint up, finished it then said, ‘Right, see you later.’ He got into his car and made me get the train home. I got in at 10pm that night, he was sitting watching Match of the Day! I never disrespected him again.”Despite all the tragedy in Lindsey’s life, there is also a lot of happiness.His managerial career has taken off after doing a superb job with Swindon before transforming Crawley from a team fighting relegation to one competing for promotion at the national stadium.His three daughters Millie, Maisie and Mollie will be at Wembley – as will Scott’s niece Kayleigh, daughter of his late brother.And he now has a new partner Kelly who, along with her three kids, will be there to cheer on Crawley.However, Lindsey believes all his absent loved ones and friends will be there through him.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I always feel mum, dad and Matt’s presence at football games – and Hayley is always in my heart. “I’ll be proud to walk Crawley out at Wembley – and then we must get to work and win.” More

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    I’m a former Wrexham star – I know exactly what Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney will be planning next season

    BEN FOSTER has predicted how many transfers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will fund at Wrexham this summer.The newly promoted League One side are aiming for another season of “back-to-back-to-back” promotions.Former Wrexham star Ben Foster has made a bold prediction about the club’s Hollywood ownersCredit: GettyFoster said Ryan Reynold and Rob McElhenney will splash the cash to sign a number of players this summerCredit: GettyThe Hollywood owners have transformed a club that have seen themselves go from the National League into League One in the space of two seasons.And their success can be credited to recruiting stars including Paul Mullin, Elliot Lee and James McClean.But more signings are expected to be made in the next window as Reynolds and McElhenney pump more money into the club, according to ex-Wrexham keeper Foster.He told his Fozcast podcast: “I think they’re going to invest again in another four or five, maybe half a dozen players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Good players, solid people, solid professionals that are going to raise the standard just a little bit more. “But I think that what they’ve got in that team anyway is League One level. “If you can add a little bit more quality, a bit more experience, I think they’re going to be there or thereabouts next season. “And to go back-to-back-to-back, I don’t know if it’s been done before, but it’d be phenomenal.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe former England international sees no reason why the Red Dragons should not aim high next season.He added: “I guarantee you the owners and the manager and all the coaching staff and most of the players will not be thinking about solidifying.Wrexham PROMOTED to League One after 6-0 battering of Forest Green as Hollywood rise from non-league continues”They won’t be thinking about consolidating in that league for a year or two. “They will be thinking we want to be knocking on the doors of the play-offs. “A charge for the play-offs was the aim this year, make sure you’re in the top six in the ending stages of the season and they found themselves in the top three. “And comfortably in the top three. It’s been an incredible season, a fantastic achievement and I hope they can do it again.” More

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    My footballer husband is unemployed but I can still contribute 50p towards the mortgage thanks to selling TikTok videos

    THE PARTNER of a professional footballer has revealed what happens when a player is released.Kay Ludlow is engaged to Morecambe centre-back Farrend Rawson, with the pair being together for a decade.Kay Ludlow’s footballer fiance is set to become unemployed this summerCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayFarrend Rawson is out of contract at MorecambeCredit: GettyKay has revealed she is contributing 50p from her TikToks to the mortgageCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayHowever, the 27-year-old is out of contract at the League Two club this summer and set to become a free agent.Ahead of the summer transfer window, Kay has now revealed what the period is like for a footballer’s partner.She regularly gives fans an insight into her lifestyle, with over 40,000 followers on TikTok.Her posts on the platform have also racked up more than 1million likes.READ MORE ON WAGSKay’s latest video included clips from a recent trip to Italy as she detailed what is to come for the couple this summer.She explained: “My footballer boyfriend is out of contract. So technically he doesn’t even have a job right now…”Thankfully I’ve been making my TikToks so I can contribute 50p towards the mortgage.”Instead of sitting at home crying about him being a free agent, I thought it’d be a great idea to go to Venice and Verona and just have fun.Most read in FootballKay has over 40,000 followers on TikTok and has amassed more than 1million likesCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayShe regularly shares an insight into her life as a WagCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayKay has explained the stress that comes with Rawson’s contract expiring this summerCredit: instagram / @that.so.kay”He is very calm about these situations and just trusts his agent to get on with it whereas I am a hot mess.”Thankfully, he’s had a little bit of interest otherwise I probably would be panicking in the corner right now. But it is so early on, the transfer window doesn’t even open until June and so much can change.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024″Nothing is ever guaranteed in football. If I don’t reply to your text, it’s not because I’m blanking you, I’m just a little bit stressed with not knowing where we’re going to be living, if we’re going to be living together or if we’re even gonna be living in the same country.”Packing a bag to go on holiday and not knowing whether or not you’re ever going to be unpacking that bag is a very strange feeling and you just get used to being on the move.”Rawson is set to leave the Shrimps after making 36 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring twice.The former Derby defender also captained his side on 16 occasions as they ended the campaign in 15th place.Kay explained her partner is much calmer about becoming a free agent this summerCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayShe has been with the Morecambe centre-back for ten yearsCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayKay previously revealed Rawson has had to work on Christmas Day and miss family weddingsCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayKay has previously explained how her fiance has to work on Christmas Day and has even missed family birthdays and weddings.In a separate TikTok, she said: “Sometimes if they lose, some managers will bring the players in on a Sunday, it’s normally a family day and one of their days off.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So if you have any plans, you have to cancel them super last minute. He’s missed our kids’ birthdays. He trains on Christmas Day and he’s missed his brother’s wedding.”This is just part of football, and it’s something that I’ve become really used to after being with him for ten years.” More

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    EFL ‘wants major change to play-off finals after being left frustrated by Wembley’

    EFL chiefs have been left frustrated by Wembley Stadium and the Metropolitan Police over the kick-off times of their showpiece events.The national stadium is set to host the Championship, League One and League Two play-off finals later this month.Wembley is set for a busy month of matchesCredit: RexThe former is set to kick off at 3pm on Sunday, 26 May.While Bolton will face Oxford for a place in the second tier at 4:15pm on Saturday, 18 May.And Crawley will take on Crewe in the League Two play-off final a day later, kicking off at 1pm.According to the Mail, the EFL are frustrated that their finals are not being allowed to kick off at later, “more coveted” times.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNext month’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will kick off at 8pm on Saturday, 1 June.While the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Chelsea was allowed to start at 5:15pm last month.February’s Carabao Cup final, meanwhile, kicked off at 3pm.The national stadium has hosted the EFL’s play-off finals since 2007.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAn exception was made in 2011, when Wembley hosted the Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona.That year the EFL found an agreement to have the Championship play-off final under the arch.EFL club supported by sporting legend set to be saved by mystery US group as buyers scramble to reach agreement in timeBut the League One and League Two showpieces were moved north to Old Trafford.This year’s Championship play-off final will see either Southampton or West Brom take on Leeds or Norwich.Both semi-final first legs finished 0-0 on Sunday afternoon.Leeds will host Norwich at Elland Road on Thursday evening for a place at Wembley.Before Southampton welcome West Brom on Friday.Leeds drew 0-0 with Norwich at Carrow RoadCredit: RexWest Brom and Southampton played out a 0-0 stalemate on Sunday afternoonCredit: PA More

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    Just one EFL team left to have never played at Wembley after Crawley demolish MK Dons in League Two playoffs

    ONLY one EFL team will be left to have never played at Wembley after the League Two play-off final this month.Crawley are one of just two EFL teams to have never played at the famous stadium.Crawley booked their place at Wembley with an 8-1 aggregate win over MK DonsCredit: GettyBut that is set to change after they booked their place in the play-off final with an astonishing 8-1 aggregate victory over MK Dons in the semi-final.Crawley backed up their 3-0 win in the first leg with a dominant display at Stadium MK, as striker Danilo Orsi scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 thrashing. Once Crawley line up at Wembley that will leave just one other EFL club as the odd one out – Accrington Stanley.The League Two minnows have come close to the hallowed turf previously, but lost in the play-off semi-final to Stevenage in 2011 before AFC Wimbledon in 2016.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCrawley will play Crewe at Wembley for a place in League One next season.The Railwaymen also pulled off a surprise result as they overturned a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to win on penalties.Crewe goalkeeper Max Stryjek was the penalty shoot-out hero and fans loved his underhand tactics.Before the shoot-out kicked off Stryjek threw away a water bottle belonging to the Doncaster goalkeeper which contained instructions for each penalty.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd it had a positive effect as Donny keeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala did not save a single spot-kick.Stryjek only joined Crewe on an emergency loan deal in April but could play a decisive role in their promotion bid, with Lee Bell’s men facing Crawley at Wembley on May 19.EFL club supported by sporting legend set to be saved by mystery US group as buyers scramble to reach agreement in time More

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    Fans spot what EFL keeper did to rival’s water bottle in epic s***housery that would ‘make Emi Martinez proud’

    CREWE penalty shoot-out hero Max Stryjek came up with a brilliant piece of gamesmanship to get one over on his opposite number.The Railwaymen produced a stunning comeback to progress to the League Two play-off final, overturning Doncaster’s 2-0 advantage from the first leg.Crewe goalkeeper Max Stryjek picked up Thimothee Lo-Tutala’s water bottle and threw it awayThe bottle contained the Doncaster goalkeeper’s key notesStryjek proved to be the shoot-out hero with two penalty savesCredit: ReutersThey did it in Donny’s own back yard too with Mickey Demetriou getting on the scoresheet before an own goal from James Maxwell.But it was Stryjek who proved the hero as he saved two penalties in the shoot-out, which Crewe won 4-3.He also came up with a cheeky tactic to disrupt Doncaster goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala.Stryjek ran behind the goal and hurled away his rival’s water bottle far into the crowd.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe bottle contained a list of instructions on which way to dive for each Crewe player’s penalty.Doncaster’s club photographer managed to still pass on some notes from the coaching staff to Lo-Tutala.But they had no effect as he did not stop a single spot-kick.Fans loved the underhand tactic and praised Stryjek for his ingenuity, though the keeper did receive a yellow card for his behaviour.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne reacted saying: “I didn’t understand why he’d been booked at the time. [Emi] Martinez would be proud of that 😂.”Another added: “Legend.”A third wrote: “Top s***housery from the goalkeeper 👌”And another commented: “This is the kind of tremendous b******ry that you just absolutely love to see. Fantastic stuff.Stryjek only joined Crewe on an emergency loan deal in April but could play a decisive role in their promotion bid, with Lee Bell’s men facing MK Dons or Crawley at Wembley on May 19.Watch never-before-seen Premier League ‘RefCam’ footage of Crystal Palace’s 4-0 demolition of Man Utd More