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      Football’s most famous goalscoring goalkeeper Jimmy Glass, 50, now working at non-league side after becoming taxi driver

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      LAST-MINUTE winners are always memorable but few live longer in the memory than Jimmy Glass’ dramatic goal for Carlisle United in 1999.The most remarkable thing about that goal was that Glass was a GOALKEEPER, but still managed to secure his side’s place in the Football League.Jimmy Glass has returned to football over 25 years after his famous last-minute winner for CarlisleCredit: AlamyGlass netted a last-gasp goal to keep Carlisle in the Football League in 1999Credit: Sky SportsHe was mobbed by his team-mates in the celebrationsCredit: Sky SportsScarborough fans were left stunned on the pitch at the news after they had prematurely carried out a pitch invasionCredit: Sky SportsIn a straight shootout for survival that day, Glass swept home a winner in the dying embers to keep Carlisle in the Third Division (now League Two).Their relegation rivals Scarborough thought they had done enough to stay afloat with a 1-1 draw against Peterborough United.But Glass’ winner against Plymouth sunk the Yorkshire club who had already carried out a pitch invasion after thinking they were safe.Glass has gone down as a club hero in Carlisle as a result despite only making three appearances during what was an emergency loan at the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the moment went down in television history too as Jeff Stelling and Co were sent into frenzy on Soccer Saturday when watching on at the stunning moment.Speaking to TalkSPORT, recalling the dream day, Glass said: “I could never believe the way that the day panned out, the way that the scores panned out and what happened across at Scarborough.“For it all to come down to the last 10 seconds and for me to be able to run up and score was just a magical moment for me.”He added: “In Carlisle they still talk about it, I’ve been talking to journalists this week and it’s just a magical moment for Carlisle fans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJimmy Glass’ last minute winner
      Jimmy Glass’ last minute goal is one of the most famous late winners in English football history.
      Glass was just 25 when he was loaned out to Carlisle on an emergency loan deal from Swindon Town.
      The goalkeeper was making only his THIRD appearance for the club on the last day of the season.
      Carlisle needed to win against Plymouth Argyle to stay in the Football League in the knowledge that relegation rivals Scarborough had drawn their match with Peterborough United.
      With just seconds remaining for Carlisle and their game tied at 1-1, Scarborough fans were convinced they had secured safety with a draw and stormed the pitch to celebrate.
      But their joy was cut short when they learned that loanee goalkeeper Jimmy Glass had found the back of the net at a corner with just 10 seconds left on the clock to send Scarborough down and keep Carlisle up.

      “It’s one of those football moments and that’s what I’m really proud about.”Glass’ career didn’t quite take off after the incredible moment and after a few years floating around the lower leagues with clubs like Crawley and Oxford he called an end to his career at just 27 years old.I was Gareth Southgate’s best man and walked out on Arsenal – now I’m managing EFL’s newest club after Wembley promotionFollowing his early retirement the shot-stopper turned to life as an IT salesman before then becoming a taxi driver.But after a period of time away from the game, he has returned to football as a general manager. The 50-year-old is now a bigwig at newly-promoted Southern Premier League club Wimborne Town.The sensational comeback comes after he spent a number of years alongside Eddie Howe as part of the team at Bournemouth – a club he played for during his career.He discussed his new role on TalkSPORT, saying: “I was at Bournemouth with Ed [Eddie Howe] for eight years and then when he left it was time for a change.”And believe it or not, I’m the general manager of Wimborne Town Football Club.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We just got promoted out of the Southern League South Division One and into the Southern Premier, so I’m now the general manager of a football club which sounds crazy but it’s true.“We’ve got big aspirations. It’s a great club with good backers and we’re hoping to push on into the National League South or even the National League so it’s a different world for me now!”Glass spent a period of time as a taxi driver before returning to footballCredit: GettyThe former goalkeeper is now the general manager of a non-league clubCredit: Rex More

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      Major broadcasting change as 3pm blackout SCRAPPED for opening weekend of EFL season as part of new £930m deal

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      EVERY EFL game will be streamed live on the opening weekend of next season – including the matches kicking off at 3pm.Sky’s new deal with the league means 10 matches across the three divisions will be shown every weekend, with six of them shifted to the 12.30pm Saturday slot.Sky Sports have agreed a bumper new deal with the EFLCredit: GettyThe deal will see more games televised from the Championship, League One and League TwoCredit: GettyBut the expansion to more than 1000 live games per season means fans of all 72 EFL clubs are guaranteed to be able to see their club in action at least 20 times.Sky’s £930m five-year deal with the EFL kicks off in August, when the broadcaster will launch a new free streaming channel as part of current subscriptions.Sky Sports+ will offer 50 per cent more live sport and up to 100 streams at once.It will see five Championship matches and five more from across Leagues One and Two each weekend in the current broadcasting slots.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAll matches played midweek and on Bank Holidays will also be available for fans to watch.Every Championship match will be covered by at least six cameras, with four cameras at the League One grounds and a minimum two in the bottom tier, with commentary for all matches.Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports managing director, promised: “We are making a commitment to every club in the EFL and this is a big step-change for League One and Two.“This season, 20 of the 48 clubs in those divisions were not covered live even once.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“But we will also announce in July all the games we are screening live up until the first week in January. “And by the start of November that will be extended to the beginning of March, to give fans as much notice as we can.”The opening weekend plans from Friday August 9 are possible because the FA only applies for the 3pm “blackout” rule to apply when 50 per cent of Prem and Championship matches are kicking off – with the top flight starting a week later.Licht added: “This is going to be a huge moment for football fans up and down the country and a fitting way to kick off our ground-breaking new partnership with the EFL.” More

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      EFL fans say ‘postpone the game’ after statement released before play-off tie due to ‘circumstances beyond our control’

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      CREWE ALEXANDRA fans were left devastated when the club announced a change to the food menu ahead of the play-off semi-final against Doncaster.Crewe are scheduled to face the Rovers in a crunch first leg later today at Gresty Road before Friday’s return fixture at the Eco-Power Stadium.Crewe Alexandra announced there will be a change to the food menuCredit: GettyCrewe fans were left devastated ahead of the play-off with DoncasterCredit: GettyHowever, there will be a change to the selection of pies and pastries during that key encounter.The club apologised to fans and insisted that last-minute alteration is down to “circumstances beyond their control”.Crewe issued the following statement: “There has been a change to the selection of pies and pastries on sale during today’s game.”We thank supporters for their understanding.”Read More on FootballThe fans were left so heartbroken that some even jokingly suggested they should “postpone” the important fixture against Doncaster.One fan tweeted: “May as well just call it off lads.”Another commented: “Postpone the game lads.”A third said: “Joke this, no room at all for it in the modern game!”Most read in EFLThis fan posted: “Thought the game was off then!”And that one stated: “NOOOOOOOO! The most important part of a football game.”Brentwood keeper deliberately ‘slipping over’ in his side’s 3-1 win against Bury TownThe winner of the play-off tie will go on to face either Crawley Town or MK Dons in the final on May 19 at Wembley. More

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      Huge EFL playoff clash POSTPONED due to waterlogged pitch as furious fans blast ‘absolute joke’

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      CRAWLEY’S League Two play-off clash with MK Dons has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.A club statement read: “Crawley Town Football Club is disappointed to announce that this afternoon’s Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Semi-Final first leg has been postponed due to a waterlogged surface at the Broadfield Stadium.”Crawley vs MK Dons has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitchCredit: PATorrential rainfall has caused flooding around the stadiumCredit: RexThe match has been rearranged for TuesdayCredit: PAFans are not happy with the postponementCredit: RexThe fixture was pencilled in for 3pm today but has now been re-arranged for Thuesday night – when the second leg was meant to take place.The return leg at MK Dons has been moved to Saturday instead, with the League Two play-off final taking place on May 19.Fans are up in arms over the postponement and made their feelings towards Crawley clear.One reacted saying: “Absolute joke.”Another added: “This has grumpied me.”A third wrote: “Never heard of covers? Embarrassing.”And another commented: “Calling off a play-off fixture in May, gotta be as tinpot as it gets. Absolute embarrassment.”Crawley sneaked into the play-offs on the final day of the season after beating Grimsby to pip Barrow to seventh place.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIf they beat MK Dons they will face Doncaster or Crewe for a place in League One next season.Leicester PROMOTED to the Premier League as Leeds suffer shock defeat at QPR to leave door open for Ipswich More

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      Inside rise of Bromley as Football Manager competition & Arsenal icon’s son sees 132 year wait for EFL football ended

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      BROMLEY secured promotion to the Football League for the first time ever on Sunday.The Ravens dramatically beat Solihull Moors 4-3 on penalties at Wembley following a thrilling 2-2 draw.Bromley secured promotion to League Two on SundayCredit: GettyCaptain Byron Webster scored the winning penaltyCredit: GettyThey victory booked them a spot in League Two for the first time in the club’s 132-year history.Speaking at full-time, Bromley boss Andy Woodman told BBC London: “I’m delighted, it hasn’t really sunk in. I’ve been here a few times and no one wants to speak to you when you lose.”We’ve got heart, we’re not the best team. We’re the hardest grafting team and the most honest team, we’ve got players who will fight for each other and that showed today.”I was alright with the penalties because I’ve got the best goalkeeper in the league, I knew he’d save one, maybe two and take care of business.Read More on Football”I was really chuffed that Grant [Smith] got the plaudits he deserved because he’s been brilliant for us all season.”This has been an unhealthy obsession for me. It was about changing history at this football club and about making sure that when we’re long gone, me my team and my staff, we’ll be forever the people that got us in the Football League.”Bromley has been a non-league club since it was established back in 1892.In recent years the Ravens have come close to EFL promotion.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey missed out to Hartlepool United in the Play-Offs at the end of the 2020-21 campaign and lost to Chesterfield in last year’s semi-finals.However, some significant steps were taken this season to ensure the jump was possible.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiEarlier this season, Nathan Owolabi was appointed as Bromley’s Support Performance Tactician after winning a FOOTBALL MANAGER competition.The avid gamer has since spent the last five months learning from and assisting Woodman’s coaching team.When advertising the job at the end of last year, club officials announced they were looking for “a talented Football Manager gamer to test their skills in the real world”.Woodman was quick to insist that it wasn’t a “gimmick” and instead revealed he thought it was a “brilliant” idea.Alongside the addition to the club’s coaching staff, Bromley also signed several players such as goalkeeper Grant Smith and loan stars Alex Kirk from Arsenal and Kamarl Grant from Millwall.Dennis Bergkamp’s son, Mitchel, became another star to join the Ravens last year.However, the 25-year-old has was limited to just 13 minutes of football this season.Premier League boundIn a show of the quality on show at the south London club, academy star Ben Krauhaus was snapped up by Premier League side Brentford in January.The Bees agreed to loan him back to Bromley for the remainder of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESKrauhaus went on to play a crucial role in the club’s fight for promotion, making 43 National League appearances.Bromley will now join fellow promoted team Chesterfield in League Two from next season.Nathan Owolabi was appointed as the club’s Support Performance Tactician after winning a Football Manager competitionCredit: TNT SportsDennis Bergkamp’s son, Mitchell, joined Bromley last summerCredit: AFP More

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      Gary Neville feels ‘disconnected’ as Man Utd’s Class of ’92’s dream of taking Salford to Premier League implodes

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      GARY NEVILLE admits he has become “disconnected” from Salford City due to a change in role.The Manchester United legend joined forces with former team-mates Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville to purchase a stake in the EFL side in 2014.Gary Neville feels ‘disconnected’ from SalfordCredit: GettyNeville (left) is one of Salford’s co-ownersCredit: PA:Press AssociationSalford have since climbed up the football pyramid and now compete in League Two.Neville recently took a step back from his operational role in the club due to his media commitments elsewhere.And, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, the former defender revealed he now feels slightly “disconnected” as a result.He said: “I’m still an owner of Salford City, but the lads have been operational in the club, which I haven’t been doing. Read More on Football”I felt massive pressure at games, less so now, because when you’re not making the decisions every day that are responsible for spending the money or bringing the players/managers in.”Obviously, I watch every Salford game, usually by a link or in the stadium, but I am watching every week.”However, because I’m not making the decisions every day, I feel disconnected, but I’m still desperate for them to win every single week. “For the eight years before, I loved it. In the first six years, we gained four promotions and we won the EFL Trophy at Wembley, so that was the first six years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But then we had the next three years where we didn’t get promoted.”So the guys on the board sat down and said Gary is doing part time, only doing two days a week and actually, we’re not succeeding and hit a wall, and had three attempts at League Two and failed. “I had been on television talking about Ed Woodward, speaking about other people at football clubs, and if you get given a few years as an owner and you’re not delivering, then you’re not likely to ever get them. Roy Keane in touching moment with Gary Neville as he tells Man Utd pal ‘you deserve better'”So they were right to move me into a Director role and the lads who are there every day, are now in the role to have a go for the next few years.”Neville works as a pundit and co-commentator for Sky Sports alongside his role for Salford.Before retiring from professional football, he won eight Premier League titles, two Champions League titles and four FA Cups.He also made 602 appearances for Man Utd and was capped 85 times for England. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans absolutely love what Bromley captain did before winning penalty to secure promotion to League Two

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      FOOTBALL fans hailed Bromley captain Byron Webster for his brilliant smirk before he sealed the most historic win in the club’s history.
      Bromley clinched promotion to the Football League for the first time ever on Sunday as they beat Solihull Moors on penalties in the play-off final at Wembley.
      Bromley captain Byron Webster smiled and raised his eyebrows before scoring the winning penaltyCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footballontntBromley will be playing in the Football League for the first time in their historyCredit: GettyThe players piled on top of Webster after his winning penaltyCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footballontntAnd, after a 2-2 draw across 120 minutes, it was skipper Webster that netted the crucial spot-kick to spark scenes of ecstasy.But just moments before dispatching the penalty, the centre-back could be seen smiling and raising his eyebrows to the Solihull keeper – a remarkable feat of composure under the circumstances.He then went on to send the keeper the wrong way, before he stood with his arms outstretched in celebration as his team-mates stormed over to bask in the win.And football fans on social media were loving ex-Yeovil and Millwall man Webster’s antics before the penalty.One said: “Coolest head in the stadium.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Confidence from our skipper 👏.”A third replied: “Man like Byron 🦁.”A fourth responded: “Have you seen anyone more confident before taking a decisive penalty than CENTRE BACK Byron Webster 😳.”And a fifth said: “There’s backing yourself under pressure and then there’s this from Byron Webster. Outrageously big balls on him.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAs well as his confidence when taking the penalty, Webster was also wearing an EFL armband in a remarkable demonstration of confidence that Bromley were going to secure promotion.The defender has previously played in the Championship with Doncaster, Yeovil and Millwall.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduatesHe has also played in League One for Scunthorpe and League Two for Northampton and Carlisle.Bromley celebrated wildly after booking their place in League TwoCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Game changer’ billionaire on Forbes rich list rivals Wrexham, Birmingham and Charlton with takeover of League One club

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      WYCOMBE WANDERERS have been taken over by a Kazakhstan billionaire.Mikheil Lomtadze’s Blue Ocean Partners Ltd has purchased 90 per cent of the club that was owned by American businessman Rob Couhig since 2022.Mikheil Lomtadze has bought 90 per cent of WycombeCredit: AFPHe will rival Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham next seasonCredit: GettyWycombe finished 10th in League OneCredit: PALomtadze, 48, is worth £4.54billion and is the 532nd richest person in the world.He is the founder and CEO of a leading tech company Kazakh-based Kaspi.kz.The purchase of the club has been described as a “game changer” by PwC.Wycombe fans will hope that his arrival at the club can help them climb up the English football ladder.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLomtadze said: “Our goal is to achieve long-term success both on and off the pitch whilst building a financially sustainable club.”The football world is evolving very fast and our priority will be to integrate data analytics and technology to elevate the club’s performance to new levels.”I am also a strong believer in youth development and it will be fundamental to the club’s vision.”We aim to re-open and build a leading high-performance academy which will become an essential part of our long-term strategy of developing a club that consistently performs at the top level.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWycombe finished 10th in League One and face another tough season to gain promotion next season.Birmingham City, Huddersfield and Rotherham dropped into the division from the Championship.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanWhile ambitious Wrexham gained promotion from League Two thanks to the help from Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Couhig has insisted that Lomtadze shares his values and is excited for the future of the club.He said: “I am excited for the future of Wycombe Wanderers”Last year, I announced that I had begun looking at a possible succession plan for our ownership.”Since then, I met with a significant number of well qualified people. Last fall, Mikheil and I met and decided to explore his potential role with the club.”It was apparent from that first meeting that Mikheil and I shared similar values of speaking directly and honestly with each other.”I came to understand that his goals for the club were similar to mine. “Important to me, although often separated by a 12-hour time difference, we became friends.”The logical conclusion to those discussions was culminated today with the transfer of Feliciana EFL Limited to his company.“The board of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club will have three new directors, Mikheil, Eduard Vyshnyakov, and Daniel Rice.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The board has asked me to convey its and the Wanderers family’s appreciation for the great work that Missy Couhig and Pete Couhig have done for the Club and community since June 2019.”As for me, Mikheil has asked and I have agreed to continue as Chairman during the transition of ownership. Please join me in welcoming Mikheil, Eduard and Dan to the club.” More