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      EFL set for streaming revolution as Swedish giant ViaPlay set to end Sky Sports monopoly with more games on offer

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      SWEDISH streaming giant Viaplay is emerging as the leading player in the next EFL TV deal.The company boasts major cash to take some of the many packages going.
      EFL football could be set to appear on streaming servicesCredit: PA
      There is growing talk that future coverage — starting in the 2024-25 season — will be split between several TV stations and opens the door to streaming.
      Sky enjoyed the lion’s share of coverage for years but it is now under threat in the bidding process.
      And lower-division clubs are open to the idea of a separate deal for them, meaning more live games.
      The EFL’s commercial team will present some of the options at a meeting later this month.
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      But Viaplay is the new name on the lips of those doing the deals.
      And the Viaplay group has been picking up sports contracts all the time.
      It snapped up the UK-based Premier Sports for more than £30million last year.
      Viaplay also plans to launch in America soon and a football package would help its cause.
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      Back in October, SunSport revealed Sky Sports had been hit by poor Championship viewing figures and reported they may axe games in their new broadcast deal.
      Insiders said that numbers were low in the first part of the season, with the highest coming in the opening match between Huddersfield and Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.
      The exact audience sizes are kept quiet but sources claim the largest was only around 600,000. More

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      Stevenage fan runs on pitch to confront Bradford striker Andy Cook causing League Two match to be delayed

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      A STEVENAGE fan stormed the pitch to confront Bradford striker Andy Cook during their League Two clash on Saturday.Striker Cook, 32, scored Bradford’s second goal of the game as they led 3-2 heading into the final stages at the Lamex Stadium.
      Stevenage’s Alex Gilbey, centre, dragged the supporter away after he stormed the pitchCredit: PA

      The Bradford players were left furious after the intruder went for Andy CookCredit: PA
      Gilbey blocked off the fan before he was taken away by stewardsCredit: PA
      Cook scored a penalty in Bradford’s win over StevenageCredit: PA
      And one home supporter failed to take the defeat in a civilised manner as he sprinted onto the field in the 89th minute.
      He attempted to get at Cook before Stevenage player Alex Gilbey came over to defuse the situation.
      Bradford players were also quick to swarm around the fan as he was eventually ushered off the pitch by stewards.
      There was a brief delay to the game as the perpetrator was taken away.
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      And Bradford tweeted: “89′ | Delay in getting play restarted as a home supporter runs onto the field and looks to give Andy Cook a bit, only to be stopped by Stevenage’s Michael Bostwick. 🦌 2-3 🐓”.
      The match eventually resumed as Bradford attempted to prevent a late Stevenage equaliser.
      And they were successful in doing so as Jamie Walker’s 86th-minute strike proved to be the winning goal.
      The result sees Bradford move up to eighth in the League Two table, two points adrift of the play-off places.
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      Meanwhile, Stevenage’s defeat sees them remain in second as they fall eight points behind runaway league leaders Leyton Orient.
      They have a four-point buffer over Carlisle and two games in hand.
      But just one win in four league games leaves Steve Evans’ side in danger of dropping out of the automatic promotion places. More

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      Peter Allen dead at 76: Leyton Orient’s record-breaking midfielder passes away as tributes pour in

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      LEYTON ORIENT’S record appearance maker Peter Allen has died aged 76.The club legend played 490 times for the club between 1965 and 1978.
      Peter Allen made 490 appearances for Leyton OrientCredit: Rex
      The midfielder, who finished his career with a brief stint at Millwall, died on Monday.
      Allen played for Tottenham as a schoolboy but was picked up by former O’s boss Dave Sexton when he was 17.
      Known for his tough-but-fair tackling, he was a regular in the Orient midfield and turned down an offer from Everton to move to Goodison Park in 1970.
      Allen was a key player in the side that came within a point of promotion to the First Division in 1974 and then reached the FA Cup semi-final four years later.
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      The versatile ace, who filled in at the back and chipped in with 29 goals, broke Arthur Wood’s record for club appearances in 1976 and had a testimonial in the same year.
      His spell at Millwall, where he was reunited with manager George Petchey, was cut short by injury aged 32.
      After retiring, Allen qualified as a solicitor and set up his own firm in his hometown of Brighton & Hove.
      Tributes poured in on social media for the Orient stalwart.
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      The League Two outfit said: “Our deepest condolences go out to all that knew Peter at this terribly difficult time.
      “Peter will always have a place in the Leyton Orient history books.
      “However, he will just as fondly be remembered for his quiet, yet friendly personality, qualities Allen displayed at the 1969-70 reunion dinner held at Brisbane Road in October 2021′ his last visit to the club.
      “Rest in peace, Peter.”
      One fan wrote: “One of my all-time favourite Orient players. Without a doubt, one of the best and cleanest midfield tacklers I have ever seen.
      “Never met him but those who knew him, say he was a real gent.”
      Another supporter commented: “Absolutely gutted! Peter was a real gentleman as well as being a true Orient legend.” More

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      Crawley sign Sideman star Tobi’s brother Jed Brown on one-year contract… but fans are NOT happy about it

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      CRAWLEY TOWN have signed internet stars Tobi and Manny Brown’s brother Jed on a one-year contract.Brown joins after completing an extended trial with the League Two outfit.
      Crawley fans have not been impressed with the club’s signing of Jed BrownCredit: Instagram @officialcrawleytownfc
      He will be involved in the club’s B team as he is on a development contract.
      Speaking on the deal, co-chairman Preston Johnson said: “Jed is a young player who has acquitted himself well during previous training sessions with the team, and we’re happy to have him continue his development as a member of our B team.
      “While he may not currently be part of our first-team plans, we welcome Jed to the club and look forward to his continued growth as he trains alongside his new teammates.”
      Brown started his trial with the club in November 2022 alongside his brothers.
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      Tobi and Manny are part of the YouTube collaboration Sideman, and have almost nine million subscribers between them on their individual channels.
      However, Crawley supporters are not impressed with the club announced with them, making the thought known on social media.
      One tweeted: “Just not the right time.”
      A second commented: “Absolute joke. Just when I think things can’t get more ridiculous, you lot have a way of topping it. #wagmiout.”
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      A third wrote: “What are these owners doing 😂😂😂.”
      A fourth said: “Makes a mockery of professional football. Embarrassing 🤢🤢🤢.”
      A fifth added: “Hahaha. More PR stunts than wins. Wagmi out.”
      Crawley are currently battling against the drop from League Tow as they are one point above Gillingham in 23rd. More

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      Crewe pay tribute to fan Chris Hagyard who died after falling ill at stadium at League Two clash with Grimsby

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      CREWE ALEXANDRA have paid tribute to a fan who passed away over the weekend.Chris Hagyard died after “falling ill” at the club’s Gresty Road Stadium.
      A fan passed away after “falling ill” at Crew Alexandra’s Gresty Road Stadium on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Crewe were playing Grimbsy Town in a League Two clash on Saturday.
      The Railwaymen then announced Chris had passed away on Sunday.
      In a statement on social media, the club paid tribute to “loyal fan” Chris.
      It said: “The Club are deeply saddened to report that Chris Hagyard has died after falling ill at the stadium yesterday.
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      “Chris was a loyal fan and valued member of the #CreweAlex family. He will be greatly missed.
      “Our thoughts are with Chris’ family and friends at this difficult time.”
      Fans from a number of clubs also paid tribute to Chris on social media.
      The League Two meeting between Crewe and Grimsby Town finished 3-0 to the away side.
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      The result leaves Crewe 18th in League Two.
      Crewe were relegated from League One last season alongside Gillingham, Doncaster Rovers and AFC Wimbledon after finishing bottom of the table.
      The Railwaymen are next in action on Tuesday night as they host table-toppers Leyton Orient. More

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      Watch Crawley’s Dom Telford hilariously mock Salford fans by joining in with X-rated chant about HIMSELF after scoring

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      CRAWLEY TOWN striker Dom Telford was quick to respond to Salford fans after they created an X-rated chant about him on Saturday.Midway through the first half of the League Two clash, Telford, 26, became the subject of an explicit chant while waiting for a corner to be taken.
      Telford was quick to mock Salford fans after scoring on SaturdayCredit: Rex
      The striker then took to social media to joke about the chantCredit: PA
      A group of away fans behind the goal began to sing: “You’re just a s*** Andy Carroll” as the striker took his position in the penalty area.
      But just a few seconds later, he opened the scoring with a fantastic header.
      Telford then wheeled off in celebration directly in front of the Salford fans, chanting back in their faces.
      Crawley went on to win the game 3-2 thanks to additional goals from Dion Conroy and Teddy Jenks.
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      After full-time, Telford continued to mock the Salford fans on social media.
      He simply tweeted: “SH*T ANDY CARROLL” with three laughing face emojis.
      Crawley fans were quick to respond, with one person writing: “This is a class response!”
      Another added: “Phenomenal.”
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      A third said: “Incredible haha.”
      While a fourth referenced the actual Andy Carroll and his horror show in the FA Cup against Manchester United, adding: “And you didn’t get sent off too unlike who they’re singing about…”
      Carroll was sent off for Reading following two horror tackles in the space of 10 minutes on Saturday evening.
      One of those challenges resulted in Christian Eriksen leaving Old Trafford on crutches. More

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      Rochdale star Ethan Ebanks-Landell sent off for horror neck high challenge during Hartlepool loss

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      ROCHDALE star Ethan Ebanks-Landell saw a straight red for a horror tackle on Jack Hamilton.The defender caught the Hartlepool star by the neck with an incredibly high boot in the 51st minute of the League Two fixture.
      Hartlepool United’s Jack Hamilton was caught in the face by Ethan Ebanks-Landell’s bootCredit: Alamy
      The Rochdale defender was subsequently sent off for the challengeCredit: �MI News & Sport Ltd
      Hamilton was lucky to come away unscathed by the 30-year-old’s boots.
      Referee Marc Edwards was given very little choice but to show the Rochdale man a straight red card.
      Losing Ebanks-Landell proved costly as three minutes later Josh Umerah scored for Hartlepool to break the deadlock.
      Hamilton would go on to get his revenge on the pitch as he double the host’s leads in the 64th minute.
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      To compound the misery for Rochdale, substitute Sam Graham was also sent for an early bath as he picked up two yellow cards in 31 minutes.
      Some of the fans were fuming at Ebanks-Landell’s decision to go for the ball in the manner he did.
      One tweeted: “The decision making of some of our ‘players’ is baffling.”
      A second commented: “Stupid challenge, can’t see us staying up.”
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      A third wrote: “What a disgrace.”
      A fourth added: “Absolutely brain dead, so stupid.” More

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      Referee forced off on stretcher after being hit in the head by a ball during Swindon’s clash with Grimsby

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      A League Two referee had to be taken off the pitch by a stretcher after being hit in the head by the ball. The clash between Swindon and Grimsby, saw referee Sam Purkiss struck in the head by the ball in the 11th minute.
      Players rushed to help the ref after he fell to the groundCredit: Rex
      Sam Purkiss was taken off on a stretcher after being hit in the head by the ballCredit: Rex
      Purkiss received treatment on the pitch following the incident.
      He was eventually taken off the field in the 17th minute to a round of applause from fans.
      The match then resumed in the 20th minute as Purkiss was replaced with a new whistler.
      However, he has already had some big calls to make, after sending off Danny Amos.
      But before this Charlie Austin had put the hosts in the lead with a close-ranged header in the 25th minute.
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