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      Liverpool 4 Accrington Stanley 0: Alexander-Arnold puts Man Utd nightmare behind him with rocket in simple FA Cup win

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      TRENT Alexander-Arnold milked Anfield’s applause after scoring the brilliant second goal that all but decided this tie.Accrington Stanley showed exactly who they were for almost half an hour before Diogo Jota put Liverpool ahead from a lightning break.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s rocket doubled Liverpool’s lead on the brink of half-timeCredit: AlamyThe Liverpool right-back’s strike flew past Everton keeper Billy Crellin, who is on loan at Accrington StanleyCredit: PAAlexander-Arnold made up for his Man Utd defensive nightmareCredit: ReutersDiogo Jota put the Reds 1-0 up inside 30 minutesCredit: ReutersAcademy star Jayden Danns, 18, sealed things off with a sharp finish just five minutes after coming onCredit: APFederico Chiesa scored his first Liverpool goal in the 90th minuteCredit: GettyBut the League Two side paid the price for dropping their levels for a few minutes when Alexander-Arnold curled in a superb shot just before half time.Only six days before, the England star had been the target of abuse from some home fans after a poor performance in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United followed more speculation about him moving to Real Madrid.But TAA received a decent ovation as he left the pitch just before the hour.What he saw from the bench was not very comfortable, as his side allowed Stanley back into the game.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSJosh Burns hit the bar and defender Don Love missed a great chance to pull one back.But Liverpool substitute Jayden Danns ended any debate with the third goal, then Federico Chiesa’s first strike for the club put the bookend on Accrington’s fairytale.It was also an historic day for the Reds’ Rio Ngumoha, who became the youngest player ever to start a game for the club, at the age of 16 years and 135 days.The left winger looked impressive from the start, but Accrington held their own for some time, although Liverpool should have taken the lead in the 12th minute.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDominik Szoboszlai dummied Kostas Tsimikas’ cross and Alexander-Arnold should probably have put his shot beyond the reach of Billy Crellin, the Accrington goalkeeper on loan from Everton.But after Crellin kept it out with his right leg and the ball ricocheted to Nunez, the Uruguayan fired horribly over the crossbar.’He’s going to Tranmere after this’ – Roy Keane rips into Trent Alexander-Arnold after ‘school boy’ defending vs Man UtdThe visitors were having some joy at the other end, too, with Josh Whalley in particular getting in down the left, but the final ball was lacking.And it was from their own free kick that the League Two side conceded.Ben Woods’ initial delivery was poor and when Szoboszlai controlled a lofted ball to no-one by Nelson Khumbeni, trouble soon followed.The Hungarian found Alexander-Arnold released Nunez with a cute pass and the Liverpool No 9 crossed perfectly to where Jota was ready with a routine finish.More good work from the Portugal forward led to a half-chance for Harvey Elliott. Crellin saved easily and then watched a Tyler Morton shot comfortably clear his goal.Rio Ngumoha became the youngest player ever to start a game for LiverpoolBut there was nothing Crellin could do when Alexander-Arnold found space just outside the box and whipped a wonderful finish across and into the net off the post.Stanley made a double change at half time, with former Liverpool trainee Liam Coyle coming on to try to restore some life to his team’s hopes.Inside a minute of the restart, Nunez saw a shot stopped by Crellin and then teed up Chiesa, on for Szoboszlai, for an effort that was deflected wide.Liverpool lost a bit of momentum and were grateful to see Ben Woods’ low shot blocked by his own player.The Reds were certainly not out of the Woods yet.Accrington’s Josh met a corner at the back post only for Jota to get in the way of the header.But no-one got near his shot moments later when he cut inside and smashed an effort off the crossbar.Slot made more changes just before the hour and Alexander-Arnold returned the crowd’s applause as he was replaced by Conor Bradley.He will have been less happy with what happened next as his side lost balance and control.Goalkeeper Billy Crellin is on loan with the League Two side from EvertonCredit: ReutersStanley, who are 19th in League Two, should have made things interesting with 25 minutes to go.A well-worked move saw Whalley cross into the six-yard box and centre back Don Love had timed his run perfectly. But he could only send his free header off target with the whole of Caoimhin Kelleher’s goal gaping.At the other end, Crellin kept out another Chiesa shot from a narrow angle.But soon it was game over.Jayden Danns won the ball in his own half and kept running after playing in Chiesa.The Italian’s shot was saved well by Crellin but Danns was there to smash the ball in and end any debate.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere was still time for Chiesa to hit one post and then, not long afterwards, to break his Liverpool duck with a shot that went in off the other.It was a pleasing way to end the afternoon for Alexander-Arnold and his club after a tough week. More

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      Football legend’s daughter joins raunchy subscription site where Wanda Nara posts steamy lingerie pics

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      TWO decades on from her footballer dad winning hearts in Glasgow, Charlotte Caniggia is making her own career moves. The daughter of ex-Rangers star Claudio Caniggia has signed up to raunchy subscription site Divasplay. Charlotte Caniggia has announced a new career moveCredit: Instagram @chcaniggia_nThe model and influencer has signed up for subscription site DivasplayCredit: Instagram @chcaniggia_nThe 31-year-old is a huge reality TV star in her native ArgentinaCredit: Instagram @chcaniggia_nShe joins WAG Wanda Nara – former partner of Mauro Icardi – on the siteCredit: Instagram / @wanda_naraModel Charlotte boasts 2 million Instagram followers and is a huge TV personality in her native Argentina. The 31-year-old is a reality TV darling and has now expanded her modelling horizons.She is the newest member of Divasplay, an online sub service used by mega-WAG Wanda Nara to showcase her sultry lingerie snaps. The platform unveiled the collaboration on their Instagram account, with Charlotte posing in a white vest adorned with ‘DIVASPLAY’.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA caption on the post read: “Lots of new stuff from @chcaniggia_n! Did you pass by their divas yet?”Charlotte, born in Buenos Aires, is a familiar face to TV viewers across Spain and Latin America. She made her first foray into television way back in 2010, before becoming a contestant on dating show Bailando two years later.The influencer has appeared on Argentina’s versions of Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Masterchef and The Masked Singer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBetween 2017 and 2019, alongside twin brother Alex, she starred in her own reality TV show.MTV Caniggia Free ran for three series and was a fly-on-the-wall show that followed the siblings in their everyday lives.But despite her famous dad’s footballing pedigree, Charlotte is not a fan of the beautiful game.Wanda Nara flaunts curves in tiny black bikini as she shows off new short hair and fans call her ‘too perfect’She once said: “Do not ask me about football, I do not know anything about that, I do not like it.”Claudio, 58, famed for his long blonde locks, became a cult hero at Ibrox after joining the club in 2001.He spent just two seasons with Rangers, but quickly became a fan favourite thanks to his flair both on and off the pitch. Caniggia won the SPL title with the club in 2003, as well as two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups.Caniggia made her first television appearance way back in 2010Credit: Instagram @chcaniggia_nShe has since starred in her own reality TV showCredit: Instagram @chcaniggia_nCharlotte is the daughter of ex-Rangers star Claudio CaniggiaCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Man Utd will give Saka-less Arsenal hell in Cup clash if Arteta doesn’t learn from Amorim’s near masterclass v Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel down to North London to face Arsenal in what is, without a doubt, the most high profile match in the FA Cup third round.With United coming into this match on the back of a promising, and perhaps surprising, 2-2 draw away to league leaders Liverpool last weekend.Manchester United face Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekendCredit: APThe Red Devils will be encouraged by last week’s 2-2 draw with LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe absence of Bukayo Saka could hinder ArsenalCredit: GettyAnd with Arsenal having lost their Carabao Cup semi-final match 2-0 at home to Newcastle in midweek, both sides are in an interesting moment coming into this match.From a tactical perspective we know exactly what to expect from both of these teams.Arsenal will set up in a loose 4-3-3 system with their captain Martin Odegaard given the freedom to step forward into more advanced positions.The loss to injury of Bukayo Saka, however, has been a significant blow to Mikel Arteta’s side which makes their attack far less effective.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited, on the other hand, will play in their 3-4-3 (or more accurately 3-4-2-1) shape that we have seen since Amorim came into the club.United’s performance against Liverpool, which showed some tactical variation, gives some idea as to how they will play at the Emirates this coming weekend.Pressing high and oftenOne of the most striking features that we saw from United against Liverpool was their willingness to be aggressive out of possession.They pressed high and often as the Reds were looking to build their attacks.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis was actually a very smart choice from Amorim and his coaching staff as United wanted to force Liverpool to attack quickly down the wide areas.They achieved this by pressing from more narrow positions from inside to outside.Given the tactical systems that the two were playing, 4-3-3 vs 3-4-2-1, Liverpool would have had a natural advantage of 3v2 in the midfield with Ryan Gravenberch typically the deepest midfield player where he would have been the free man.By pressing Liverpool quickly and trying to force them to play to the outside, United looked to take that advantage away quickly as Liverpool attacked.Man Utd’s mentality praised by Amorim after draw with Liverpool Man Utd’s high press against Liverpool saw Manuel Ugarte step up to track Alexis Mac Allister, ready to pounce on any mistakesWe see the United press here. Manuel Ugarte steps up in the midfield to track Alexis MacAllister and the two attacking midfielders and striker for United are ready to press any attempt at a short pass out from Liverpool.While United pressed the build-up from Liverpool they also were able to jump out and press the ball whenever Liverpool had possession deep inside their own half.The front three of Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo were consistently looking for ways to apply pressure and to either force a mistake or a long ball from Liverpool.This type of high press that forces the opposition into areas where you are more comfortable would also work well against Arsenal.While the likes of Gabriel and William Saliba are comfortable on the ball for Arsenal they are less effective when they are forced to play quickly.Against Arsenal we are likely to see United continue to force the opposition to attack down the outsides of the pitch early. This will be especially effective against this Arsenal side with the likes of Trossard playing from the right of the attack as opposed to Bukayo Saka.Bruno Fernandes takes the front foot to press and pin Liverpool into their full-back positionHere, we see Bruno Fernandes taking the front foot and looking to jump higher in order to press the ball when Liverpool are pinned into their full-back position.The freedom of the two attacking midfielders to jump high is underpinned by the fact they have two wing-backs and two deeper midfielders behind them to provide support.We believe that we are likely to see United play aggressively and from the front foot out of possession against Arsenal. They are going to look to force mistakes from Arsenal early and in their own half.Attacking with pace on the counterThe term transitions has been more and more commonly used in football in recent years and Ruben Amorim is very much a coach who wants his team to be effective in these moments of transition.This means that when his team loses possession, and transitions from attack to defence, he wants them to be aggressive in pressing to try to regain the ball.It also means, however, that when they regain possession they will be aggressive in their attacking transition as they look to attack quickly and with pace.We saw the speed and aggressive nature of United on the counter attack clearly in this game against Liverpool.United were happy to sit deeper and defend when they were in the more established defensive phase.But as soon as there was an opportunity to spring forward and to attack we saw United move quickly. They were especially effective when pinning the Liverpool fullbacks with the attacking midfielders and the wing-backs working together to overload the Liverpool fullbacks on either side.Trent Alexander-Arnold finds himself isolated and pulled inside and the pass can be played to release the runner ahead in the wide areaIn this example United have regained possession with Bruno Fernandes in possession on the near side. Trent Alexander-Arnold finds himself isolated and pulled inside and the pass can be played to release the runner ahead in the wide area. This results in United pushing players forward at speed to attack the Liverpool back line.Arsenal under Arteta will likely be more cautious in their approach to building the attack than we saw Liverpool in the match last weekend.Arteta likes Arsenal to be slower and more methodical as they build their attack but this does not mean that there will not be spaces that United can take advantage of on the counter attack.This does not mean though that United cannot be effective in transition and on the counter attack against Arsenal.The North London side have a tendency to look to control possession but when they do move the ball high and wide they will leave spaces that can be taken advantage of by United.This example is from late in the game vs Liverpool and Amad takes possession deep inside his own half. In this situation, Amad drives forward but it is also notable that he has support from the likes of Hojlund and Garnacho to move quickly and support the counter attack. Amad drives forward but it is also notable that he has support from the likes of Hojlund and Garnacho to move quicklyFocusing attacks down the left-sideAgainst Liverpool we saw United develop a clear preference for attacking down the left-side of the pitch and we believe that this is something that we will see again against Arsenal this coming weekend.With Lisandro Martinez progressing the ball from the left sided central defensive position and with Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes effectively receiving and linking play, this strategy had clear benefits for United during this match.While you could argue that United were trying to attack Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back for Liverpool but in our opinion this was a clear plan regardless of who Liverpool played on that side.This means that Amad Diallo, on the other side, had space to attack the area with far side runs off the ball to further stress the opposition defensive line.These far side runs when combined with the passing and progression on the left-side will be effective in putting pressure on Arsenal’s defensive system.United were effective when building down the leftUnited were effective when building down the left because of the movement and intelligence of Fernandes. Here, Dalot has received possession and he has space to move forward into.Alexander-Arnold cannot move higher to engage because Fernandes has moved across and pinned Liverpool in that position.When they are building the play down their left-side do not be surprised to see United choose to go longer from Dalot or Martinez in order to release the runs of Hojlund as the main striker.The Danish striker is naturally left-footed so he has a tendency to position himself in the channels on that side of the pitch. Any long balls in the channels here will force William Saliba to have to defend 1v1 against the powerful Hojlund.Arsenal are more defensively solid than Liverpool but the tendency of United to overload the left-side and mix their approach between short combinations and longer passes will stress the Arsenal defence and allow United to create chances.Here, we see a moment when Alexander-Arnold has been caught too deep but United are able to take advantage of the space.United were able to take advantage of the space left behind the Liverpool defenceWe see Dalot and Fernandes have moved high and Gravenberch has been pulled wide to follow Fernandes. This takes away central cover and the long ball into the channel releases Hojlund who has bent his run.It will be interesting to see whether Arteta adjusts his normal approach defensively to take into account the fact that United will focus on that side of the pitch. There is no doubt that the 2-2 draw away to Liverpool at Anfield will have given United confidence coming into this game against Arsenal.READ MORE SUN STORIESWe think that they will continue to be aggressive both in and out of possession and they will look for ways to attack and unbalance the defensive line for Arsenal.A win in this match in the FA Cup could well be the start of a strong run for United. More

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      Meet Tamworth captain Ben Milnes, 33, as he looks to down Tottenham with brutal ice bin routine

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      TAMWORTH captain Ben Milnes will have ice in his veins when he leads the National League minnows out against mighty Tottenham tomorrow.Which is hardly surprising for anyone who witnessed his chilling post-training ritual on Thursday night.Lambs skipper Ben Milnes will be dreaming it’s freeze and easy for Tamworth against Premier League giants TottenhamMilnes says his icy encounter makes him feel warmer on the pitchCredit: Roland LeonAs temperatures plunged to -4C, Milnes finished training on the frost-covered pitch at Tamworth’s ground The Lamb — then plunged straight into a wheely-bin full of icy water to chill out for five minutes!And Milnes, 33, reckons it is a brrrrrilliant way to warm-up for the biggest game of his career as it helps his body’s recovery process.While Premier League Spurs have state-of-the-art cryotherapy chambers at their plush Hotspur Way training ground, Milnes had to make do with a more humble container and several bags of ice.As  the temperatures plunged after part-time Tamworth’s only training session of the week, Milnes told SunSport: “It makes it feel warmer when it’s this cold outside.READ MORE TOTTENHAM NEWS“I do it after every Thursday night training session before games.”Most people reckon that tiny Tamworth, who are 2,500-1 shots to win this year’s FA Cup, have snow chance of creating one of the biggest upsets of all time tomorrow.But the part-time Lambs will be going flat out to put on a show in the hope of making Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s blood run cold.Milnes goes into bat for Tamworth looking to hit their visitors for six and turn Aussie Ange Postecoglou’s FA Cup dream to “Ashes”.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBecause the midfielder could just as easily have been playing professional cricket instead of trying to make Spurs stumble on a sticky wicket. In fact, his cricket-playing brother will be at The Lamb roaring him on.Non-league clash suspended with players taken off pitch as advertising board sparks safety fearsThe Tamworth skipper said: “My younger brother Matt Milnes plays cricket for Yorkshire.“He played for England Lions a few years ago when they toured Australia.“He could have gone on to represent England but he’s had a few bad injuries over the last couple of years including a stress fracture of the back and hasn’t played much recently.”Milnes was also a big hit at cricket as a youngster and for a while it was touch and go which career path he would choose.He added: “My dad Mark played football and cricket and I played both when I was  younger too.“I played for Notts Academy and the Midlands age groups, so I was at a decent level.“But when I was around 14 or 15 I had to choose which route I wanted to go down and I chose football, while Matt chose cricket. Cricket is too slow for me. “Matt will be here for the game. He also came for our Boxing Day match against Forest Green. I go to watch him whenever I can, too.“One of the biggest games he’s played in was when they won the Twenty20 final with Kent a few years ago — but I was playing for Buxton at the time and missed it.Tamworth boss Andy Peaks hopes it’s all pointing to an upsetCredit: Roland Leon“I haven’t managed to get  to too many of his biggest games but the really big games are always on TV  so I am able to watch him most of the time.”Milnes — who runs a financial planning business with his wife — admits he is living the dream right now after bagging a hat-trick of footballing titles on the spin in the last 2½ years.He added: “I’ve won three in three which is not bad. “I won the Northern League Premier Division with Buxton, then joined Tamworth and won the Southern League Premier Division, then followed that up by winning the National League North.“I don’t think I’m going to keep that record going in the National League this year.“But it was always going to be pretty hard to beat three titles in three years.“If we stay up this year it will definitely feel like winning another title.“When you consider the teams we are coming  up against and their  facilities, budgets and players with league experience then it would feel very special.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But beating Spurs would feel like winning a hat-trick of titles all over again in 90 minutes!“Occasion-wise this is definitely the biggest game I’ve ever played — even though realistically it’s not the most important because the league really is our bread and butter.” More

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      Man Utd stars’ wages revealed as Amad Diallo TRIPLES salary with new contract – but shock name is bottom

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      AMAD DIALLO has earned a huge pay rise at Manchester United thanks to a bumper new contract.The 22-year-old put pen to paper on a new five-and-a-half year deal this week, extending his stay at Old Trafford to June 2030.Amad Diallo has penned a new £100,000-a-week contractCredit: GettyThe 22-year-old has tripled his salaryCredit: GettyAmad will now take home £100,000-a-week – over three times the amount he earned previously.He said: “I am really proud to have signed this new contract. I have had some incredible moments with this club already but there is so much more to come. I have huge ambitions in the game and I want to achieve history at Manchester United. “I have learnt so much since arriving here four years ago; I am very grateful to the coaches and staff who have helped me to develop, and to the fans for driving me forward every day.  “It has been a difficult season for everyone, but I fully believe that we are on the right path and the future is going to be really special.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I am ready to give everything to help the team and make our supporters proud again.”Amad’s new deal bumps him much higher in Man Utd’s wage list and above the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot.Meanwhile, academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo reportedly earns the least out of all United players.Casemiro tops the list as the club’s highest earner, taking home a whopping £375,000-a-week.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCasemiro is still United’s highest earnerCredit: GettyHe is followed by Marcus Rashford and club captain Bruno Fernandes, who both earn a weekly wage of £325k.The Red Devils will reportedly look to get Rashford off their wage bill this year amid a run of poor performances.OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterAC Milan and Tottenham are allegedly among the clubs interested, but he will likely have to accept a significant pay-cut.Mason Mount – who has made just 32 appearances since joining Man Utd in July 2023 – ranks fourth in the club’s list of earners, pocketing £250,000-a-week.And under-fire Antony – who cost the Red Devils £86million almost three years ago – earns a weekly wage of £200k.He is followed by the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen.Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Andre Onana and Leny Yoro are all among the players in the middle of the list, as are summer signings Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte. More

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      Graham Potter fits in with modern east London culture and can create togetherness at West Ham, says Karren Brady

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      IN ALL MY years in football, taking the decision to part company with a manager has never been an easy, straightforward, or enjoyable task.Regardless of the fact that it is an unavoidable, familiar part of the game, or that it is a call made purely for sporting reasons, there remains a sense of sadness and disappointment, on a human level, that things haven’t worked out as you had hoped.Karren Brady insisted Julen Lopetegui was sacked for sporting reasonsCredit: GettyLopetegui left with the club in 14th position in the Premier LeagueCredit: ReutersGraham Potter has been hired as the Spaniard’s replacementCredit: GettyAt West Ham United, we have always taken as much care and pride in recruiting the ‘man’ as we have in recruiting the ‘manager’.And so we were disappointed that things didn’t work out with Julen Lopetegui.A good man, a family man, an extremely hard-working man, who was a pleasure to deal with and wanted to be successful here as much as we wanted him to be. We wish Julen and his staff, who worked so well with our team on and off the pitch, all the very best in their future endeavours.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUltimately though, we have an ambitious project at this football club, and we have a responsibility to our loyal and passionate supporters to do all we can to keep that on track.In Graham Potter, we have recruited another very good man, a hugely respected elite Premier League coach, and someone who was the unanimous choice of our Board to steer our project back in the right direction.From our early conversations with Graham, we felt the overwhelming sense that he is the right fit for West Ham United, as are we for him.As Graham himself has said, since leaving Chelsea 20 months ago, he has been waiting for and carefully considering the right opportunity, seeking the challenge and project that would re-ignite the feeling of excitement and anticipation that would inspire his return to top-flight management.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWe are delighted that, despite being highly sought-after by some of the biggest clubs in Europe, he has discovered that feeling with West Ham United.Graham understands and shares our principles – that hard work, togetherness and commitment breeds progress and success.Where it went wrong for Julen Lopetegui at West HamGraham Potter’s managerial careerA brief look at Graham Potter’s managerial career to date…2008 – 2011: Leeds Beckett University Carnegie2011 – 2018: Ostersund 2018 – 2019: Swansea City2019 – 2022: Brighton and Hove Albion2022 – 2023: ChelseaHe was attracted by our ambitious project and the steps we are taking to reach our objectives. And he has found common ground with the core values that our supporters and the people of east London hold dear – a family culture, a sense of belonging to a clear identity, and a dedication to hard graft and craft.Modern east London is a thriving, exciting hub of innovation combined with tradition.A creative centre of opportunity and chance, especially for young people. Graham has already spoken with Mark Noble about his desire to engage with and maximise the talent of our world-renowned Academy – something that is embedded so deeply into the fabric and soul of our club.As Graham has shown throughout his successful coaching career so far, he is adept at building on strong foundations and creating a culture of togetherness, spirit and trust so that, regardless of the outcome of a single 90-minute football match, everyone connected with the club feels a part of something bigger and more significant.Of belonging to an identity that continuously fosters pride, honour and belief.  We believe that the right foundations are in place for further success in the future at West Ham United.It is only 18 months ago that we enjoyed European glory and, while that night in Prague will never be forgotten, there is a genuine and fierce hunger at this club to ensure that we continue to work as hard as possible to build and create more outstanding memories.READ MORE SUN STORIESGraham Potter shares that ambition.That is why we didn’t hesitate to hand him a two-and-a-half-year contract, and that is why we firmly believe we have appointed not only a good man, but the right man for West Ham United.Graham Potter’s Premier League return Graham Potter is back in the Premier League nearly two years on from his Chelsea sack.Potter has replaced Julen Lopetegui at West Ham following the Spaniard’s horror start to the season.It ends Potter’s 20-month wait for a job, having also been linked with the Manchester United and England jobs.The former defender started his coaching career in 2011 in Sweden with Östersunds FK – winning league and cup competitions.He then took over at Swansea in 2018 for one season in the Championship – finishing in 10th.Potter left Wales after just a year to replace Chris Hughton at Brighton where he would make his name.His best finish with the Seagulls was ninth place in 2022 but he joined Chelsea just months later in the September.Potter had replaced Thomas Tuchel, just a season after the German won the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.But Potter was axed seven months into the job with Chelsea left sitting in 11th. 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      Heartbroken British boxing champion fighting in honour of his little sister after her tragic death aged just 19

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      CALLUM SIMPSON begins honouring little sister Lily-Rae’s memory on Saturday night with his first British title defence.On August 3, the Barnsley middleweight grabbed the Lonsdale belt with a classy Oakwell win over Zak Chelli.Callum Simpson returns to the ring on Saturday night to defend his British middleweight titleCredit: RICHARD PELHAMSimspon enters the fight with a heavy heart following the passing of his sister, Lily-RaeCredit: @CALLUMSIMPSimpson plans to honour his late sister for the rest of his careerCredit: @CALLUMSIMPAnd, in social media posts since shared by his broadcaster Sky Sports, his proud 19-year-old sibling was filmed singing her big brother’s name and celebrating his success.Tragically, just two weeks later while on the first night of a holiday in Greece, Lily-Rae was in a road accident and eventually died after a 10-day coma.The last six months have been brutal for the Yorkshire lad but he knows his No.1 fan would want him to carry on – and he can do so while paying a perfect tribute to her.Ahead of his Sheffield bout with Steed Woodall, 28-year-old Simpson said: “People only die when you stop talking about them and forget about them.READ MORE IN BOXING“I will never stop talking about her. I will always say her name.“Although it makes me upset, whenever anyone says her name or speaks about her, I smile and I laugh.“Because I am just proud that she was my sister.“I love to speak about her and I have a tribute to her on my kit for this next fight.Most read in BoxingCallum Simpson insists he’ll never stop talking about his late sisterCredit: INSTAGRAM@CALLUMSIMP“Barnsley football club did a minute’s applause for her just after she passed away.“I am glad everyone gets to see her beautiful face and see how beautiful she was.”Oleksandr Usyk shows true colours with classy message to Tyson Fury after victory in heavyweight rematchSimpson really does beam when he fights back tears to talk about her.But the last six months have left him realising all the wonderful milestones they would have shared will now go unfulfilled.He explained: “It was the first night of her girl’s holiday in Zante, she was on the back of a quad bike and it went around a corner too fast and she went over a verge and came off.“She was airlifted from Zante to Athens and was then in a coma there for 10 days.“And there were difficulties with an operation they were trying to do at the end of that and she sadly passed away.“Other than her not being here, it’s seeing what it’s done to the family, my dad and step-mum and brothers and sisters.Callum Simpson claimed the Lonsdale belt with a classy Oakwell win over Zak ChelliCredit: GETTYHe’ll make his miaden defence of the belt against Steed WoodallCredit: GETTY“Knowing that she won’t be a bridesmaid at my wedding.“Or be an aunty to my kids and they won’t get to meet her.”In the chief support, Caroline Dubois defends her WBC lightweight world title for the first time against Jessica Camara and fancies tempting WBO queen Terri Harper with a big payday next.“It’s up to Terri and her team,” the 23-year-old super-talent said.READ MORE SUN STORIES“What I think will convince her is the money we put on the line and, once we do that, I am sure she will take the fight.“But then I truly believe I stop her, just by being more aggressive.” More

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      Jose Mourinho will join elite club if he makes shock Premier League return at Everton that includes Pardew and Bruce

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      JOSE MOURINHO has emerged as the shock favourite to replace Sean Dyche at Everton.Toffees manager Dyche was sacked today following The Friedkin Group’s £400million takeover at Goodison Park.Jose Mourinho has emerged as a top candidate for the Everton jobCredit: GettyDyche, 53, was given the elbow with Everton 16th in the Premier League table and just one point above the relegation zone.And ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho could be in line to replace him – even though he was sacked by Dan Friedkin just one year ago.Friedkin – also the owner of Serie A side Roma – got rid of the Portuguese manager following a poor run of results.Mourinho subsequently joined Fenerbahce five months later, but he is understood to be unhappy in Turkey and could seek a move elsewhere.Read More on MourinhoIn October, he issued a come-and-get-me plea to Prem clubs after growing frustrated with UEFA competitions.He said: “Best thing I can do is to go to a team who does not play in Uefa competition.”So a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I am ready to go. I don’t want to speak any more about it.”Mourinho is one of the bookies’ favourites to take charge at Goodison Park.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFormer Everton boss David Moyes is also fancied for a return to the club.The Scot was in charge of Everton for 11 years and is currently without a job after leaving West Ham at the end of last season.Should Mourinho accept the Everton job, he would be added to an exclusive list of managers who have taken charge of at least FOUR Premier League clubs…Neil Warnock – 4 clubsWarnock’s first taste of Premier League action came with Sheffield United back in 2006 after he led the club to promotion by finishing second in the Championship.However, the Blades were relegated back down to the second tier after just one season.’I won fair and clean,’ says Jose Mourinho as he hits back after Pep Guardiola dig The 76-year-old has also managed Cardiff, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers.He is currently out of management but has a role as football advisor at Torquay United.Graeme Souness – 4 clubsBefore becoming a pundit, Liverpool icon Souness managed 281 Prem games.He spent three years with Liverpool before going on to manage Southampton, Blackburn and Newcastle.Since leaving St James’ Park in 2006, Souness has not returned to management.Marco Silva – 4 clubsAs things stand, Silva is the only name on this list to still be working in the Premier League.The 47-year-old is currently enjoying a spell at Fulham, having joined in 2021.Silva has also managed Everton, Watford and Hull City, amassing 191 games in total.Marco Silva is currently in charge of FulhamCredit: GettyClaudio Ranieri – 4 clubsThe Italian achieved arguably the most impressive feat of anyone on this list – winning the Premier League with Leicester City.Ranieri lifted the trophy at the end of the 2015-16 campaign after an incredible run.However, he was dismissed the following year after Leicester plummeted down the table.The 73-year-old has also led Chelsea, Fulham and Watford in the Prem.Claudio Ranieri won the Prem with Leicester in 2016Credit: PA:Empics SportRafa Benitez – 4 clubsThe Spaniard has taken charge of both Merseyside clubs during his career.His biggest achievement came in 2005 when he won the Champions League with Liverpool.Benitez has also managed Newcastle, Chelsea and Everton.He last managed Celta Vigo for 10 months before being sacked in March 2024.Ron Atkinson – 4 clubsThe 85-year-old took the step into management in the 1970s but went on to manage four clubs in the Premier League era.Before retiring in 1999, Atkinson took charge of Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry City and Aston Villa.David Moyes – 4 clubsMoyes is one of the Premier League’s most iconic managers.He spent 11 years at Goodison Park leading Everton towards the start of his coaching career before being chosen as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United.The Scot lasted just nine months in the job and later joined Real Sociedad.But he returned to the Prem in July 2016 to join Sunderland.Moyes most recently enjoyed a five-year stint with West Ham, where he won the Europa Conference League in 2023 before leaving the following year.The ex-Hammers boss is also believed to be under consideration by TFG for the Everton job.David Moyes last managed West HamCredit: PAChris Hughton – 4 clubsHughton managed 169 Prem games across his spells with Newcastle, Birmingham, Norwich and Brighton.His longest stint as a top tier manager came with the Seagulls between 2014 and 2019 before he got sacked despite leading the club to safety.Alan Pardew – 5 clubsPardew managed 318 Premier League games throughout his career with the likes of West Brom, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Charlton and West Ham.The majority of his time as a manager has been spent in England, but in recent years he left to coach Dutch side ADO Den Haag, Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia and Greek outfit Aris.Steve Bruce – 5 clubsAnother Prem icon, Bruce has led five different clubs in England’s top division.Across 477 games, the 64-year-old spent time with Newcastle, Hull, Sunderland, Wigan and Birmingham.He is currently in charge of Blackpool, having taken the reigns last year.Steve Bruce has managed 477 Prem gamesCredit: PAHarry Redknapp – 5 clubs One of the most beloved figures in English football, Redknapp has been involved in 642 Prem games.QPR, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Southampton and West Ham are all among the clubs he coached before retiring in 2017.After stepping away from the game he won reality TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!’ and was crowned King of the Jungle in 2018.He now has an advisory role at Bournemouth.Mark Hughes – 6 clubsHughes has managed six different clubs in the Premier League era.Spells at Southampton, Stoke, QPR, Fulham, Manchester City and Blackburn made up his 12 years in the top division.His longest stint was with Stoke, where he spent five years after joining in 2013.Roy Hodgson – 6 clubsHodgson most recently managed Crystal Palace in the Prem, only leaving last February following his 200th match for the club.He was allegedly on the verge of being sacked by the Eagles before stepping down and retiring.The 77-year-old has also managed Watford, West Brom, Liverpool, Fulham and Blackburn.As well as his club career, Hodgson spent four years as England manager before getting sacked in 2016.Roy Hodgson left Crystal Palace and retired last yearCredit: ReutersSam Allardyce – 9 clubsTopping the list of the most clubs managed in the Premier League is Allardyce with a whopping nine to his name.He also holds the record for the shortest tenure of any Prem manager – 30 days with Leeds at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.The 70-year-old was appointed on a temporary basis as the club made a desperate attempt to stay in the top tier, but they were relegated to the Championship.Allardyce has not had a job since. The Dudley-born manager has also coached West Brom, Everton, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, West Ham, Blackburn, Newcastle and Bolton.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he infamously managed England for just one game before stepping down.He spent just 67 days in charge of the national team and left following allegations of malpractice.Sam Allardyce has managed the most Prem clubsCredit: AFPManagers who have worked at four Premier League clubs or more More