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      National League ‘to be offered THIRD promotion place’ in huge shake up to football league pyramid

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      A HUGE shake up in the Football League pyramid could reportedly see the National League offered an extra promotion place.Only the champions of the then-named Conference used to win promotion to the EFL until 1997.
      Stockport County celebrate winning last season’s National LeagueCredit: PA
      The National League could get an extra promotion placeCredit: National League
      A second promotion spot was then awarded in 2003, which is secured via the play-offs.
      EFL chairman Rick Parry could be about to play a role in a huge revampCredit: Getty
      However a new report in the Daily Mail states an extra one could soon be up for grabs.
      It states that the EFL are ready to offer three promotion places to the National League “as part of their contribution to the financial reset being demanded by chairman Rick Parry”.
      Talks are currently deadlocked between the EFL and Premier League for more funding from the top-flight.
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      However, this claims that there is “an acknowledgement at the EFL that they also have a responsibility to assist clubs further down the pyramid” too.
      And the “best way” of achieving in many eyes is by offering an additional promotion place.
      It is a particular favourite with clubs in the Championship – “not least as it would not affect them”. 
      However, the change will not affect anything during the current campaign.
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      The rules regarding the EFL’s promotion and relegation system needs to be approved via votes from a majority of clubs.
      And it would not be introduced until next season at the very earliest.
      Notts County are currently four points clear at the top of the National League table going into the festive campaign. More

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      Footie fans left drooling as Stockport County offers supporters Christmas dinner in a CUP for £4.50

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      STOCKPORT COUNTY proved they’re no humbugs when it comes to matchday grub.That’s after serving up a festive feast for fans in a disposable CUP.
      Stockport County are selling a stunning £4.50 CUP filled with Christmas dinner favouritesCredit: Twitter
      For just £4.50, the League Two club are offering supporters a delicious Christmas dinner.
      But there’s nothing cold-turkey about this slap-up meal.
      Complete with festive fowl, spuds, sprouts and pigs in blankets, the mouth-watering concoction is delivered to hungry Hatters in a large cup.
      It means gravy-obsessed foodies can douse their meal in all the savoury nectar they want.
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      And fans online have been left drooling over Stockport County’s tasty tuck.
      One certainly didn’t mince-pie their words, beaming: “That’s top tier scran.”
      Another joked: “Pay that for a cup of tea at West Ham.”
      One declared: “Cannot wait to try this tomorrow instead of my usual pie and mash.
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      “This looks like proper scran but that gravy is going everywhere!”
      Another added: “Straight into the top 10 for me, Clive. Tasty, good value, seasonal and would warm your hands up a treat.”
      It’s another win for Stockport County, who have racked up eight victories in their last 11 games across all competitions.
      However, games against Rochdale and Gillingham were postponed due to the recent cold snap.
      And fans won’t be able to sample the Christmas Cup until Boxing Day’s battle against Crewe Alexandria. More

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      ‘He’s behind you’ – Watch Stevenage star blindside keeper to score cheeky goal and send fans wild

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      STEVENAGE striker Danny Rose scored the cheekiest of goals to earn his side victory over Hartlepool on Saturday.Rose continued his excellent form by scoring his fourth goal in five games.

      Ben Killip rolled the ball out and didn’t realise Danny Rose behind himCredit: https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1591537578205122560
      Rose cheekily nipped in and picked up on the loose ballCredit: https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1591537578205122560
      Rose then tapped home into the empty net for the winnerCredit: https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1591537578205122560
      The late strike helped Stevenage claim a crucial three points in their pursuit of Leyton Orient at the top of League Two.
      And the winner was down to Rose’s improvisation.
      Pools keeper Ben Killip rolled the ball out, with Rose stealing in to nick it from behind him.
      He then composed himself before rounding Killip and slotting into the empty net, much to the delight of the home fans and the embarrassment of the goalkeeper.
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      Hartlepool boss Keith Curle sympathised with his goalkeeper by saying: “Ben is in there with his shirt over his head. He’s absolutely mortified.
      “He appreciates and respects the effort that’s gone on in front of him with the 10 outfield players.
      “But I very quickly reminded the players that Ben has kept us in a lot of games.”
      Rose admitted: “I’ve done it once before, at Bury about six or seven years ago, but it wasn’t as well timed as that.”
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      “I was on the blind side of the keeper after the cross and I just stayed in the goal. 
      “I did think he was going to spot me but he didn’t and then I’ve pounced and managed to put it in the back of the net. 
      “I don’t feel sorry for him, he’s got to check where he is and I can’t wait to watch that one back. 
      “I don’t really watch the goals back but that one I will.” More

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      West Ham youth coach Kevin Keen on shortlist to become new Crawley boss after Kevin Betsy left League Two side

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      WEST HAM U18 coach Kevin Keen is on the shortlist for the Crawley Town job.Former Hammers player Keen, 55, works with the youngsters and knows the club’s traditions inside out
      West Ham U18 coach Kevin Keen is on Crawley Town’s manager shortlistCredit: Rex
      Keen has previous managerial experience with ColchesterCredit: PA
      But he also had a year with Colchester as a manager in 2015-16.
      Keen has been working with West Ham U18s since the summer of 2019, and has been named caretaker manager of the first team in the past.
      Keen has also had various coaching roles with the likes of Liverpool, West Brom, Fulham, Reading, Crystal Palace and Southend.
      Crawley have been looking for a boss since Kevin Betsy left last month.
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      Betsy took over in June but was axed after a disastrous start to the campaign.
      He departed with the club rock bottom of League Two following a 3-0 loss to Grimbsy on October 8th.
      Lewis Young has been in caretaker charge of Town ever since.
      The club are unbeaten in five games since Betsy left, and have climbed up to 18th in the table.
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      As a player, Keen played over 200 games for West Ham.
      He also had a six-year spell with Stoke. More

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      Sidemen star Tobi Brown and brothers in line for professional football debuts after impressing Crawley Town

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      SIDEMEN star Tobi Brown could have a future in professional football after he impressed Crawley Town.Tobi and his two brothers, Jed and Manny, did not feature in Saturday’s FA Cup defeat to Accrington Stanley despite training with the League Two club this week.
      Sidemen star Tobi Brown and brothers Jed and Manny have been on trial with CrawleyCredit: BackGrid
      Tobi impressed on the Internet with his football skills and is part of the Sidemen group
      Jed has impressed the most on trial but could not play as he is already contracted to Non-League side Fisher FC.
      The game ended in disappointment for caretaker manager Lewis Young, but when quizzed after the game, he could only speak glowingly of Sidemen star Tobi and his siblings.
      And he hinted that they could have a future with the club.
      Young told SunSport: “It was over my head as to why they couldn’t play.
      “It is something that the owners are big on, but unfortunately they couldn’t be involved today.
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      “But I do believe that they are going to be signed for the foreseeable, so as long as they are training well they will be up for selection.”
      He added: “We are just trying to get results and obviously if they are good enough then they will be involved in the match day squad.
      “I’ve just had a look on everyone as a whole, and I base my team selection on that, everyone has trained really, really well.”
      I do believe that they are going to be signed for the foreseeable, so as long as they are training well they will be up for selection.”Lewis YoungCrawley Town Caretaker Manager
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      With Tobi’s commitments to The Sidemen, his clothing brand Illvzn and his own YouTube channel, it seems to be youngest brother Jed who looks destined for greatness as a professional footballer.
      Crawley perhaps could have done with Jed in their ranks today, as they were beaten 4-1 at home by League One side Accrington Stanley.
      Tobi has previously claimed that Jed has the potential to play at a higher level after one of their training sessions in midweek.
      He said to SussexExpress: “One of the main reasons I agreed to do this with Crawley and WAGMI United was because I wanted to Jed a chance to get trained at a higher level.
      “Everything he knows is self-taught and I want to see how far he can go with the opportunity I never had.” More

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      Watch Hartlepool boss Keith Curle’s incredible X-rated post-match interview leaving fans in hysterics

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      KEITH CURLE left his interviewer speechless with a wild post-match interview that fans found hilarious.The Hartlepool boss oversaw just his second win in charge in nine games after coming from behind to beat Grimsby 2-1 on Saturday, and he was in a buoyant mood.

      Keith Curle had fans in giggles with his post-match interviewCredit: Alamy
      Curle was asked for his thoughts on the match and he gave an answer that nobody was expecting.
      Curle said to the Hartlepool media team: “How do I feel? I woke up this morning and had three requests. For us to win, Manchester City to win and for my missus to be in a sexy mood.
      “I’ve got two out of three so far so now I’ve got a two hour drive home that I will be grafting to make sure I get a hat-trick.
      “You don’t know what to say now do you?”
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      The interviewer was lost for words and could not help but break out in laughter, with several fans on social media also finding Curle hilarious.
      One wrote: “Probably in the doghouse now 🤣.”
      Another added: “Got to love Keith Curle 🤣.”
      And a third said: “Haaaaahaaaaa brilliant.”
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      Other supporters asked for an update but they may have to wait until the next time Curle speaks to the media – if they are lucky.
      Hartlepool fans will hope Curle is kept happy in anyway possible as they have struggled this season and find themselves in the relegation zone after picking up two wins in 17 games. More

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      Ryan Giggs takes new girlfriend to watch Salford vs Bradford along with fellow Man Utd legends Keane, Bruce and Scholes

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      RYAN GIGGS was spotted today at Salford’s League Two clash with Bradford alongside his model girlfriend.The Manchester United legend, 48, was joined in the stands by Zara Charles, as well as Old Trafford heroes Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Steve Bruce.
      Ryan Giggs watched Salford host Bradford alongside girlfriend Zara CharlesCredit: AGBPhoto
      Giggs was joined in the stands by a host of Manchester United legendsCredit: AGBPhoto
      Giggs is facing a retrial for allegedly attacking ex-girlfriend Kate GrevilleCredit: EPA
      Zara has been dating Giggs since last yearCredit: Splash
      On Friday, Giggs was pictured for the first time since being told he was facing a retrial for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend.
      He was seen enjoying a stroll with Zara near his Manchester home.
      And today Giggs and Zara headed to watch Salford, who are owned by the Class of 92, in action.
      Giggs owns the club with fellow United icons David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, and Scholes, plus businessman Peter Lim.
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      Ex-winger Giggs sat next to another Old Trafford legend in Bruce, who had a spare afternoon on his hands after being sacked by West Brom in the week.
      Bruce’s son and former pro Alex sat two seats away from Giggs in the executives box, while Scholes and Keane were spotted in the row behind Giggs and Zara.
      They watched Salford stutter to a 1-0 home defeat to League Two promotion rivals Bradford.
      Giggs and Zara both wrapped up in black jackets to ward off the cold.
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      The couple have been dating since at least last year.
      It comes days after Giggs revealed his “disappointment” at facing a retrial for allegedly headbutting his ex-girlfriend, Kate Greville, 38.
      Jurors failed to reach a verdict following the three-week assault trial in August.
      Ex-Wales boss Giggs was accused of attacking PR exec Kate and coercive and controlling behaviour against her between December 2017 and November 2020.
      Giggs’ retrial will begin on July 31, 2023.
      He also denied an allegation of common assault by beating against Kate’s sister Emma, 26.
      Giggs said following news of the retrial: “After more than three weeks in court I am obviously disappointed that a retrial has been ordered.
      “My not guilty plea remains in relation to all charges. I am confident that justice will eventually be done and my name will be cleared of all the allegations.
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      “I would like to thank my legal team, my mum, my children, my girlfriend Zara, as well as my closest friends, for their support throughout this period.
      “I understand the level of interest and the scrutiny around this case but I would like to ask that my and my family’s privacy is respected in the weeks and months ahead.”
      Giggs is accused of attacking PR exec GrevilleCredit: Jim Clarke – The Sun
      Giggs will stand trial again next yearCredit: Getty More

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      Why are League One and League Two still playing during the World Cup?

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      THE EFL announced that League One and League Two are continuing their fixture schedules as normal while the World Cup takes place in Qatar.The European top leagues will be suspended as footballing stars travel to the Middle East to compete for the trophy.
      Qatar has been hit with World Cup feverCredit: Reuters
      England will be hoping to return home as champions despite falling to defeat in Euro 2020’s final and the semi-final of 2018’s World Cup.
      The break will see the Premier League and Championship pause their action, but League One and League Two will continue the season.
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      Why are League One and League Two still playing during the World Cup?
      The EFL released a statement, confirming that the Championship will be paused during the World Cup group stages, but revealed that League One and League Two fixtures will be unchanged for now.
      Plymouth have been impressive in League One this seasonCredit: Rex
      The statement wrote: “Match round 16 in the Championship, set to take place on Saturday, November 12, will be the final round of fixtures played ahead of the call-up period for the tournament, which begins on Monday, November 14.
      “The Championship will resume on December 10 2022 following the culmination of the World Cup group stages, whilst League One and League Two fixtures will continue as normal.”
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      This is due to the fact that teams in League One and League Two are less likely to be affected by the international tournament, with Championship and Premier League teams more likely to have players playing in Qatar, called up for international duty and absent for their clubs.
      However, it was also revealed that individual fixtures in League One and League Two could still be postponed, subject to international call-up criteria being met. More