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      Matthew Etherington SACKED by Crawley Town after just three games as ex-Spurs star struggles in first managerial role

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      FORMER Tottenham star Matthew Etherington has been sacked by Crawley Town just three games into his first managerial job.The 41-year-old was appointed boss by the League Two strugglers on November 27.
      Matthew Etherington has been sacked by Crawley TownCredit: Rex
      The ex-Spurs ace was only in charge for three matches at the League Two clubCredit: Rex
      He named former Peterborough and Tottenham teammate Simon Davies as his assistant and went on to beat Swindon Town 2-0 in his first game.
      A 2-0 home defeat to Hartlepool followed on December 9 before another setback on home turf followed on Boxing Day as they were downed 2-1 by Sutton.
      Now his stint has been ended by the Red Devils, who sit 20th in the table, before tomorrow’s trip to Stevenage.
      A statement confirmed: “Crawley Town Football can confirm that First-Team Manager Matthew Etherington and Assistant Manager Simon Davies have left their roles at Crawley Town Football Club with immediate effect.
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      “The club will appoint a new permanent manager as soon as possible.”
      Crawley’s Director of Football and interim CEO Chris Galley added: “It has become clear to all involved parties that this partnership is not the right fit to carry the club forward and achieve our goals.
      “As a result, we have mutually decided to move in a different direction.
      “We wish Matty and Simon well in their future endeavours.”
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      Etherington retired from playing in 2014 after an impressive playing career with Peterborough, Spurs, Bradford, West Ham and Stoke City.
      The ex-England U21 winger battled a gambling addiction while at the Hammers, with the club lending him £300,000, after he accumulated huge debts.
      Etherington also spent time at Tony Adams’ Sporting Chance Clinic.
      He began his coaching career in charge of Peterborough’s U18s in 2018 before he was promoted to assistant manager of the first-team in November 2021. More

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      Watch ‘worst corner routine ever’ with fans in hysterics after Crawley vs Sutton clash

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      FOOTBALL fans witnessed a contender for the worst corner ever in the League Two clash between Crawley Town and Sutton United on Boxing Day.And an ironic shout from the Sutton goalkeeper left supporters in stitches.

      Football fans have been left in stitches by this Crawley Town cornerCredit: SKY SPORTS
      The ball ended up nearly on the halfway line, rather than in the boxCredit: SKY SPORTS
      With the game delicately poised at 0-0 in the 56th minute, a corner was sent in the direction of the Sutton box.
      However, the ball failed to make it anywhere close to the goal.
      Instead it somehow sailed to near enough the halfway line.
      From there it was played back to Crawley goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe, who hammered the ball straight off the pitch.
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      While the corner delivery itself raised eyebrows, a shout believed to be from Sutton goalie Jack Rose had fans in hysterics.
      A huge cry of “Away” could be heard from the box, with Rose motioning for his defenders to push up.
      The ironic bellow came despite the fact that the ball never went anywhere near the box.
      And League Two fans were left in stitches by both the corner itself, and the ironic shout.
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      One wrote on Twitter, followed by laughing emojis: “The keeper.”
      Another joked: “Straight off the training ground!”
      A third added: “The most incredible corner routine you will ever see, from Crawley Town yesterday.”
      While a Sutton fan account quipped: “Today we have mostly been eating Pringles and watching the clip of that Crawley corner on repeat.”
      To make matters worse for Crawley, they went on to lose the game 2-1. More

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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