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      Alex Scott looks stunning in bold see-through outfit as BBC football presenter makes statement on Baftas red carpet

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      ALEX SCOTT put sport in the driving seat at the Baftas with a racy red-carpet display.The BBC football presenter chose a see-through, backless beige dress for the prestigious small-screen awards night at London’s Royal Festival Hall.Alex Scott found another winning outfitCredit: PAThe broadcaster shone at the BaftasCredit: RexAlex showed she’s still as toned as at her peak as a footballerCredit: RexThe former Lionesses and Arsenal right-back, 39, has become one of the Beeb’s biggest names on social media.But unlike fellow Match of the Day broadcaster Gary Lineker, it’s more for her glamorous images than hard-hitting opinions.And in recent months she’s also shared regular snaps with her partner, singer Jess Glynne, including from exotic locations on holiday.This time she dazzled with long, gold-coloured ear-rings, with her hair tied back in a bun and auburn eye make-up.READ MORE TOP STORIESPosing with the ease of a model, Alex looked confident and in control – just like she did in defence for the Gunners, the Boston Breakers and the England women’s team.Among other sport-linked celebrities at the TV awards was BBC Radio One presenter Mollie King, the fiancée of Ashes’ cricket legend Stuart Broad.It’s thought the ex-England paceman missed the night to look after the couple’s 16-month-old daughter Annabella.Meanwhile, Alex seems ever more comfortable in the spotlight.Most read in FootballMollie King, who is engaged to England cricket icon Stuart Broad, also shimmered at the TV awards in LondonCredit: GettyAlex Scott wore an equally-daring, and bra-less, outfit at the GQ Men of the Year awards last NovemberCredit: GettyAlex is used to whipping up a frenzy on the red carpetCredit: PAShe went nearly topless in a photoshoot for Women’s Health UK.And with the same magazine she spoke freely about her relationship with 34-year-old songwriter Jess.The Power Players: Celebrating Two Decades of Inspirational SportswomenFor those pics, the 140-cap ex-player showed her long curly hair – prompting a flame emoji from Jess amid a wave of compliments from fans.Praise included words she got used to during her trophy-winning days on the pitch and now regularly attracts from behind the camera.”Sensational scenes,” posted one admirer simply.BAFTA TV Awards 2024 winners
      Best Supporting Actress
      WINNER: Jasmine Jobson, Topboy, Netflix
      Best Supporting Actor
      WINNER: Matthew MacFadyen, Succession, Sky Atlantic
      Best Entertainment
      WINNER: Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One
      Comedy Entertainment Programme
      WINNER: Rob & Romesh Vs, Sky Max
      Short Form 
      WINNER: Mobility, BBC Three
      Specialist Factual
      WINNER: White Nanny, Black Child, Channel 5
      Factual
      WINNER: Lockerbie, Sky Documentaries
      Reality Series
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      Sports coverage 
      WINNER Cheltenham Festival Day One, ITV1
      Male Performance in a Comedy
      WINNER: Mawaan Rowan, Juice, BBC Three
      Female Performance in a Comedy
      WINNER: Gbemisola Ikemelo, Black Ops, BBC One
      Limited Drama
      WINNER: The Sixth Commandment, BBC One
      Current Affairs
      WINNER: This World: The Shamima Begum Story, BBC Two
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      WINNER: Sky News, Israel and Hamas at War
      International
      WINNER: Class Act, Netflix
      Daytime TV
      WINNER: Scam Interceptors, BBC One
      Soap
      WINNER: Casualty, BBC One
      Factual Entertainment
      WINNER: Celebrity Race Across the World, BBC One
      TV moment of the Year
      WINNER Happy Valley’s Final Showdown, BBC One
      Single documentary
      WINNER: Ellie Simmonds – Finding my Secret Family – ITV1

      Alex was seen sharing a kiss with Jess as they went public with their romanceCredit: PAThe former right-back won 140 England Women’s capsCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowIt’s understood she began dating singer Jess Glynne last yearCredit: RexAt Halloween Alex dressed as a less-than-friendly clownCredit: Instagram @alexscott2Scott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfitCredit: GettyScott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PAShe attended Wimbledon with partner JessCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Mike Tyson state-of-the-art new gym in Las Vegas designed by wife Lakiha ahead of controversial Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON is training in a state-of-the-art new gym in Las Vegas designed by wife Lakiha ahead of his fight with Jake Paul fight. The heavyweight icon and YouTuber-turned-boxer are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson is training in a state-of-the-art new gym in Las VegasTyson with coach Rafael CordeiroThe property is owned by Las Vegas Raiders boss Mark DavisTyson has been preparing for his first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS with MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro. And he has been doing so in a brand new gym in Vegas on a property owned by warehouse owned by Las Vegas Raiders boss Mark Davis. The gym is based near the Raiders’ training HQ headquarters in Henderson, Nevada. Tyson’s brother-in-law Azim Spicer told USA Today: “Mark Davis is a friend of Mike’s. READ MORE IN BOXING”Mark was super helpful in allowing us to utilize this space temporarily. “His team has been awesome assisting us with the best vendors to build out Mike’s vision.”Tyson’s wife Lakiha – who he married in 2009 – is said to have designed the gym herself. It is a scaled down version of the boxing club the boxing icon owns in Saudi Arabia. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson was last in the ring for a 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr which ended in a draw.His boxing career officially ended in 2005 following dismal defeats to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, who is now a tree surgeon.Mike Tyson looks ferocious on pads as boxing legend gears up for Jake Paul showdown But he will prepare to put his illustrious record on the line following the news his bout with Paul is to be officially sanctioned. But there will be revised rules, with the pair fighting in bigger 14oz gloves opposed to 10oz and over eight, two not three minute rounds. Paul is 9-1 as a boxer having suffered defeat only to Tyson Fury’s 25-year-old brother Tommy in Saudi Arabia last year. But the American, 27, has won three times since and prepares to face Tyson in his first heavyweight fight. Tyson and wife Lakiha at UFC 300Credit: GettyJake Paul and Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Adam Wharton could have been rocket scientist but now he’s England’s rising star worth £60m wanted by Bayern Munich

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      YOUNG English star Adam Wharton has been a sensation since joining the Eagles from Blackburn for just £18million in January.His progress since then has been so spectacular that German giants Bayern Munich are planning to spend £60million signing him this summer.Adam Wharton in action against Wolves on SaturdayCredit: PAPalace youngster Adam Wharton has put in a string on strong performancesCredit: GettySo what’s all the fuss about, for a player who was in the Championship just a few months ago?Palace, then under Roy Hodgson, were desperate for an injection of life in midfield but there were concerns over paying a large fee for such a young player.But the South Londoners, under director of football Dougie Freedman, have a fine record of recruiting from the Championship, and Wharton, 20, is another gem.Those who know Wharton say he is never phased by taking the next step – making his start to life in the Premier League the norm for an exceptionally talented young player.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDarragh Tuffy, who coached Wharton as a youth player at Blackburn, told SunSport: “All through his age groups he had this weird ability to never be phased by anything.”I watch him in the Premier League now and he is playing passes that he used to do in training.”He doesn’t get phased by pressure, you just can’t teach that.”He looks like he is in total control of what he is doing, takes the ball under pressure and looks like the calmest man on the pitch.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWharton’s creative ability in midfield and eye for a pass has blown Palace fans, as well as Hodgson and then new boss Oliver Glasner away.Past coaches say it is a natural trait, something which stood out before he was even ten, and a side of his game which was needed as one of the smallest players on the pitch as a kid.Tuffy added: “He was always the smallest player in his age group coming through, a real late developer physically.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024″In games that was never a problem for him.”He was always able to stand out with his technical attributes which he still does now. He didn’t hit his growth spurt until 17.”We knew he was going to come through that and as long as he carried on doing what he was good at we were going to have a really good footballer on our hands.”Wharton’s older brother, Scott, still plays for Blackburn and was a towering player in the academy which, along with maturation tests which predict a player’s eventual height, gave coaches the confidence the smallest lad on the pitch would grow into something special.Adam Wharton’s breakthrough season at PalaceBeing small early on helped mould a technically gifted player.Wharton’s nonchalant style had teachers at Moorland, the private school where Blackburn send players, comparing him to Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle – before he earned the nickname “Messi”.Charlie Jackson, who taught Wharton at Moorland having previously worked with United star Scott McTominay, told SunSport: “All our sessions were pass and move and he’d jump all over them, it was meat and drink for him.”He creates but sees the game, it’s like he has a crystal ball.”When I played him for school, you wouldn’t see him for 20 minutes in the game – he’d just go missing – and then all of a sudden you’d see a pass which is Maradona-esque.Adam Wharton, circled, was an outstanding prospect from a young ageCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolAdam Wharton, circled, during his time at Moorland SchoolCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolWharton’s former coach Charlie JacksonCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolMoorland School teachers realised Adam Wharton, circled, was a star in the makingCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolAdam Wharton caught the eye playing for BlackburnCredit: GettyWharton celebrates scoring for Blackburn against Birmingham in October 2022Credit: GettyAdam Wharton playing for England under 19sCredit: GettyAdam Wharton signs for BlackburnCredit: instagram @adamwharton10″Then he’s on it again and gets man of the match.”They were traits which caught Palace’s eye early on.Freedman even started scouting the boyhood Blackburn fan, who joined the club at Under-six level, before he had made his senior debut – a game in which he won man of the match.That effort and interest was not lost on Wharton and his representatives when it came to making a move in January, with Chelsea having also been keen.The move to the capital from sleepy Lancashire is a big one, especially with Wharton living in the thick of it not far from central London.But the England Under-21 has always been bright and intelligent, able to adapt to anything.Jackson added: “Oh, he didn’t even have to revise for GCSEs.”I use him as an example to the GCSE boys. He was an all-rounder with his head screwed on.”Adam could turn himself into anything.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He lived near British Aerospace with his parents and I used to say he could be a rocket scientist and work there, that is how bright he was.”The world of rocket science may have lost a potential star – but Crystal Palace, and one day Bayern Munich, have certainly bagged one.Adam Wharton has become a fan favourite at PalaceCredit: Rex More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s 6,000 calories a day diet with Gypsy King’s favourite meals revealed ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY has been fed a diet of 6,000 calories a day to fuel himself for his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury meets Usyk for the undisputed crown next Saturday in Saudi Arabia in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification bout.Inside Tyson Fury’s daily meal planAnd after the Gypsy King touched down in his temporary Riyadh training base, he showed off his trimmed down physique.In charge of keeping Fury a lean, mean, fighting machine are nutritionists George Lockhart and Greg Marriott. And Lockhart – who formerly worked with UFC legend Conor McGregor – gave Betway an inside look into Fury’s diet. He ran down what the WBC champion ate in the week running up to his last bout, against Francis Ngannou in October. READ MORE IN BOXINGFury has his first meal at 10am, which varied from a FIVE-egg omelette with turkey bacon, two large roasted potatoes and 1/2 an avocado. Other days he would have three scrambled eggs, with turkey or chicken sausages, potatoes and fruits like pineapple or blueberries. At midday, Fury enjoys a snack of either fruits, a protein shake, peanut butter or a Greek yogurt. At 3pm, he has lunch which could be lemon pepper salmon or a chicken dish of either thighs, a BBQ breast or a curry with potatoes and veg.Most read in BoxingTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury, 35, has dinner at 6pm, which is a variation of one of his lunch meals. It then sets him up for two snacks, one at 9pm and another at 12pm, which is either fruit, a protein shake, yogurt or dark chocolate. Oleksandr Usyk spotted working on trademark move in training… but here’s why it WON’T work against Tyson FuryThe heavyweight is fighting in the early hours of the morning in Saudi, so he gets to bed late and enjoys a lie in to accustom to the time difference. And despite weighing over 19 STONE, chef Lockhart revealed Fury is not “a big eater”. He said: “Tyson’s very steady. Whether it’s an intense day or a light day, he’ll wake up and be almost the exact same weight, no matter what. “He has a little bit more of the higher fats. Though, he’s not actually a big eater like a lot of people would think. “When I started working with him, I thought I would be cooking for a freaking army, but that’s not the case.” Fury is undefeated in the ring and fears no opponent – but his biggest fight at the dinner table comes against vegetables. He said: “With Tyson, he’s not a big fan of veg, so I cook a lot for long periods of time to mask the flavour. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ll do it with chicken broth or bone broth. Or you can do it in a rice for a long period of time, so you can’t really taste it and blend it in. “But as the camp progresses, obviously veg has got to go up to make sure they’re getting all their micronutrients.” Fury’s fight week diet
      Monday:
      10am: Five eggs, spinach, turkey bacon omelette. Two large roasted potatoes and 1/2 avocado.
      1pm: Two bananas, cup of Greek yogurt smoothie.
      3pm: : Lemon pepper salmon, 8oz roasted sweet potatoes, tablespoon hummus and 1/2 avocado.
      6pm: 8oz BBQ chicken breast, cup of rice with broccoli and tomatoes cooked in chicken broth.
      9pm: Greek yogurt, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and 1/4 cup of granola.
      12am: Two smoothies, two bananas, Greek yogurt.
      Tuesday:
      10am: Rosemary roasted potatoes, Two turkey sausages, Two scrambled eggs with cheese and pineapple.
      1pm: Protein shake, banana, 1tbsp honey, 1tbsp peanut butter and Greek yogurt.
      3pm: 8oz Chicken curry with peas carrots and two cups of basmati rice.
      6pm: Lamb kebabs with tzatziki sauce and hummus and basmati rice and sliced Cucumber.
      9pm: Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and Greek yogurt.
      12pm: Shake, banana 1tbsp peanut butter, Greek yogurt and dark chocolate.
      Wednesday:
      10am: Three eggs scrambled with cheese, roasted rosemary potatoes, shake, Greek yogurt, blueberries and two chicken sausages.
      1pm: Sliced apples, sliced oranges, mixed nuts, Greek yogurt mixed with 1tbsp honey.
      3pm: Two chicken thighs, garbanzo beans cooked with spinach in chicken broth with chicken gravy.
      6pm Chicken breast, large baked potato, sliced melon and pineapple, side of asparagus with lemon salt and pepper.
      9pm Greek yogurt, sliced banana, sliced strawberries and dark chocolate. 
      12am: Banana, tbsp peanut butter, honey and Greek yogurt.
      Thursday: 
      10am: Three eggs scrambled with cheese, two chicken sausages, roasted rosemary potatoes, pineapple .
      1pm: Shake, 1/2banana tbsp honey 1tbsp peanut butter, Greek yogurt.
      3pm: BBQ chicken breast, peas and carrots and baked potato.
      6pm: 8oz lemon pepper salmon, basmati rice with tomatoes, spinach, and basil cooked in chicken broth and 1/2 avocado, lemon pepper olive oil.
      9pm: Blueberries raspberries,  blackberries, dark chocolate and Greek yogurt.
      12pm: Shake, banana and strawberries.
      Friday:
      10am: Three eggs scrambled with cheese and spinach, three turkey sausage, rosemary roasted potatoes and mixed fruit.
      2pm : 8oz blackened salmon, rice cooked with spinach chickpeas, tomatoes, in chicken broth with hummus and avocado.
      6pm: Two chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, mixed berries and nuts.
      9pm: Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, Greek yogurt and granola. More

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      Football boss Willie Kirk sacked for sleeping with a player insists ‘I’m not a criminal’ as he breaks silence

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      WILLIE KIRK says he “hasn’t committed a crime” after being sacked by Leicester City for sleeping with a player.The Foxes axed the Scot as boss of the Women’s Super League side six weeks ago after he was initially suspended for the relationship.Willie Kirk has opened up on his explosive exit from Leicester CityCredit: GettyNow Kirk, 45, has opened up on the controversy to try and set the record straight.He told the Daily Mail: “There’s a number of things I need to get off my chest.“First of all, me and my wife have been separated for over a year.“I think people just now are going ‘he’s a bad coach, he’s a bad husband, he’s a bad human.’”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKirk arrived at Leicester in July 2022 as director of football as he replaced Lydia Bedford as manager that November before taking up that position permanently.They were on a six-match pointless run when he took charge but he helped them to beat the drop and guided them to a tenth place finish – but it was in the months after this that the romance began.He said: “One of the players contacted me away from work to express their feelings for me.“I said ‘that is ridiculous’ and just shut it down. That was that.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I kept shutting it down and said ‘it’s never going to happen, there’s a code of conduct.’”However, things then changed when the player suffered an injury last year.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanKirk said: “I think this is what justified it to us.“She picked up an injury at the tail end of the calendar year and was doing her rehab away from the training ground.“Just before Christmas, I agreed to meet on a personal level. She was injured so it wasn’t going to stop me doing my job because she couldn’t be selected.“Obviously I was trying to justify it to myself, which never made it right. After Christmas we started seeing each other once a week, so she’d come here, or the week after I’d go to hers.”Kirk and his partner were then discovered by an employee of another club during a trip to Milan in February.He said: “When we came back, we said ‘I think this has gone too far, we need to knock this on the head until the end of the season and either I’ll leave the club or you’ll leave the club.’“We had agreed we were taking too much of a risk.”The discovery of the relationship led to the club hauling in Kirk.He said: “I got pulled into a meeting saying there had been a complaint made about me and the club lawyer would be in touch and the external lawyers would arrange an investigation.“Ten days came and went. We were building up to the FA Cup game against Liverpool.“Fifteen minutes before the last training session on the Friday, I got pulled into the office by the women’s director and the internal lawyer was there and I just knew what it was.Who are these famous footballers?
      “They said we need you to be honest with us ‘are you in a relationship with a player? We know all about it, we know you’ve been to Italy, we know it started just before Christmas.’”Kirk admitted to the relationship, and after an investigation that lasted three weeks, Leicester sacked him for gross misconduct.The player still remains at the club while Kirk unsuccessfully appealed the decision.He says: “From admitting it, I was treated and felt like a criminal.“I feel the club could have dealt with it better. I felt there was a lack of consistency with previous investigations.“It’s on me, it’s my fault, I should never have gone through with anything. There is a code of conduct, I was involved with putting it in place, I was certainly involved with living by it on a day-to-day basis and trying to drive our standards, so it is absolutely ridiculous that I’m the one that’s broken it.Kirk says he feels let down by the club after he was axedCredit: Getty“I think the way it was dealt with created a lot of uncertainty and rumours and counter-rumours.“I don’t think that helped the players or the staff and I think we’re now seeing that in results. They got through the Liverpool game but they’ve picked up two draws in the last seven games.“As difficult as it would have been, I felt I was due an audience with the staff and the players to explain myself and apologise face-to-face and to give my side of the story.“It might not have kept me there, but we’ll never know.”Kirk added: ‘It’s been frustrating. Wrongly, I think a lot of that frustration has turned into hate. I’ve hated myself. I hated the club. I’ve had moments where I have resented the relationship even though the relationship is still going on.“This wasn’t a manager exerting their power who said ‘jump into bed with me and I’ll play you in the starting XI.’“I’ve just carried this hate, which is wrong, but it’s come from this frustration of not being able to speak about it.“I’m not a criminal, I’ve not committed a crime. I’ve jeopardised an environment and that is a pretty big thing.“The club made mistakes in the past, I came in, turned around a points gap that had never been turned around before, retained WSL status.“Now I’ve made a mistake and they don’t want anything to do with me. I felt let down by the club in terms of that.”Kirk started his managerial career in Scotland at Hibernian.After a brief spell with Scottish non-league Preston Athletic’s men’s side, he then entered management in the WSL.He enjoyed three years in charge of Bristol City but left to sign for Manchester United as Casey Stoney’s assistant.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, he did not stay long with the Red Devils as just six months later he was off to become boss of Everton in December 2018.He was sacked after recording just two wins from their opening five games of the 2021/22 season.Jennifer Foster has since taken over as interim coach at LeicesterCredit: Getty More

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      David Moyes is the best manager I have worked with in my 30-plus year career and he will be missed at West Ham

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      IF a week is a long time in politics, then the same can be said of football.And in the modern-day, pressure-cooker environment of the Premier League, where the thunderous pace on the field is matched only by the extreme scrutiny off it, a 4½-year stint as a manager is nothing short of an ultra-marathon.David Moyes will get the great send-off he meritsCredit: PAMoyes will always be hailed for 2023 Europa Conference League gloryCredit: AFPDavid Moyes will depart his role at West Ham next week  as the fourth longest-serving  manager in the top flight behind only Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta.And he leaves with everyone’s utmost respect, gratitude and admiration, having devoted every ounce of his energy to improving and growing our club  since the minute he walked through the door.He also leaves as only the third manager in our 129-YEAR history to have secured a major piece of silverware. David was the architect of that magical night in Prague last June that gave an entire generation of Hammers fans their first taste of European glory and a memory that will last a lifetime.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the annals of claret and blue, the name David Moyes will rightly sit alongside the great Ron Greenwood and John Lyall. And like those two legendary bosses, his tenure has been laid on a foundation of hard work, honesty and integrity.When he returned to London Stadium in December 2019, he was tasked with galvanising  an expensively-assembled but under-performing squad.The task appeared to become even harder when Covid struck just two months later. That threw the football calendar into chaos, depriving clubs like West Ham of the elements needed to climb the table — a close-knit squad and a packed stadium full of passionate fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, with true East  London ‘never give up’ grit and determination, the West Ham family came together and there’s no doubt that even deeper bonds were forged in those unprecedented, unique months.David threw himself into the challenge and left no stone unturned in creating a belief and spirit at our Rush Green training ground that ensured our Premier League status.David Moyes reveals why Declan Rice is behind West Ham’s horror run of formNot only that, but he found time to do his bit supporting the community in need.This is something that means so much to our club — doing everything from calling isolated and elderly supporters during lockdown, to working as a  volunteer driver to deliver fruit and vegetables to residents in his hometown of Preston.A measure of the man behind the manager.Since then, he has been responsible for a period of stability and positive growth on the pitch. Two top-seven Prem finishes, three consecutive seasons of European competition and some unforgettable victories.Those came both at home  and on our travels — not least June 7, 2023, in the Fortuna Arena and Jarrod Bowen’s last-gasp winner against Fiorentina, leading to immortality and parties  on the streets of east London.On Saturday afternoon, David will lead his team into battle at the London Stadium for the final time against Luton.MOYES RECORD AS HAMMERS’ BOSSDAVID MOYES’ two reigns at London Stadium includes a rare Premier League milestone and a treasured piece of club history.
      Here’s a rundown of the 61-year-old, ex-Everton and Manchester United chief’s West Ham record.
      November 2017 – Appointed Hammers’ boss for the first time, with the club in the drop zone.
      January 2018 – Became only the fourth manager – behind Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp – to clock up 200 Prem wins.
      May 2018 – Left after the end of his six-month deal, having kept West Ham up.
      December 2019 – Re-appointed boss, with the Hammers 17th.
      May 2020 – Finished 16th with 39 points, the club’s lowest Prem tally since 2011.
      2020-21 – Came sixth with West Ham’s highest-ever Prem tally of 65 points.
      2021-22 – Back-to-back top-seven finishes for first time in club history. Came seventh and made the Europa League semi-finals.
      2022-23 – Became only the third Hammers’ manager to win a major trophy, beating Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.
      Unbeaten in that tournament with 12 wins and a draw.
      But ended up 14th in the Prem – the lowest position any team winning silverware in Europe has finished.
      2023-24 – Mutually agreed with West Mam in May to leave at the end of the season.
      Currently ninth with two games left.

      He will approach the fixture with exactly the same diligent preparation, intense focus and honest determination he has shown for each and every one of the previous 229.David deserves a magnificent send-off from our supporters and I have no doubt that is what he will get.Often in life — and certainly in sport — one of the toughest challenges is knowing when to change something that has been good, something that has been stable, something that has been successful.Both David and us at West Ham believed that it is the right time to make a change as we look to continue that pursuit in line with our ambition for an even brighter future.A future that David Moyes has helped to make possible, thanks to the building blocks of stability and consistency that he has put in place.He leaves through the front door at West Ham United, with his head held high.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he will always be  welcomed back, with affection, warmth and appreciation. I can safely say he has been the best manager I have worked with in my 30-plus year career and he will be missed.Moyes gave West Ham both stability and growthCredit: PA More

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      Former Man Utd star, 34, wakes up unemployed after he is released from League One club

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      EX-MANCHESTER United keeper Ben Amos is looking for his ELEVENTH club since exiting Old Trafford.The former England Under-21 star, 34, is one of five players released by mid-table League One side Wigan.Ben Amos is on the move after his Wigan deal endedCredit: GettyThe stopper played seven times in all for Man UtdCredit: Dave Pinegar – The SunAmos once admitted life at Old Trafford was like living in a bubble.But after six loan spells and then leaving United for good in 2015, his career has hit a bobble – joining other ex-Red Devils in More

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      Meet 17-year-old Chelsea transfer target Estevao Willian, nicknamed Messinho, and rated better than wonderkid Endrick

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      PALMEIRAS is seemingly the breeding ground for Brazil’s up and coming talent.Gabriel Jesus came through the ranks there, while Danilo is making strides with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Palmeiras forward Estevao Willian is being tracked by ChelseaCredit: AFPWillian is the youngest Brazilian footballer to be given a Nike sponsorship dealEndrick has stolen the headlines in recent times – thanks to a £51million transfer to Real Madrid at just 16 – and has undoubted potential to be football’s next superstar.But insiders with the Verdao are now giddy about a new kid on the block who has come through the ranks and caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Man City and Bayern Munich.At just 17, Estevao Willian has the world at his very talented feet.And because of his outstanding ability, he has already earned a very flattering nickname.Read more football newsThose in the know call him Messinho, because of the similarities in his game to Argentine legend Lionel Messi.Standing out from the crowdWillian actually began his youth career at Cruzeiro in 2017, the club who famously launched Ronaldo into the stratosphere.By 2018, aged just 10, the hype about the winger was unparalleled.A year later, he signed a sponsorship deal with Nike.Most read in FootballIt made him the youngest Brazilian to ink a contract with the sportswear giants, surpassing Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.However, in 2021 Palmeiras managed to snatch Willian from their rivals – signing him on a trainee contract.Ex-Chelsea and England wonderkid now unemployedStraight away he made a difference to their youth team.In the 2022 season, he helped the Palmeiras youth teams win the Campeonato Paulista Sub-17, Campeonato Paulista Sub-15, Copa do Brasil Sub-17 and Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17.In the latter, he scored a hat-trick in the final to defeat Sao Paulo 3-0.A year later, he made his professional debut for the club, coming off the bench in the 78th minute of a 1–1 draw away at Cruzeiro which sealed the Série A title win for Palmeiras.Aged just 16 years and 8 months, he became the club’s fourth youngest player of all-time.Last month, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win over Liverpool (the Uruguayan less successful version) in the Copa Libertadores group stage.By doing so, he became the third player under 17 to score in the competition, along with Endrick and Angelo Gabriel, who Chelsea snapped up in 2023 for £13million from Santos.Teenage wonderkid Willian joined Palmeiras in 2021 and instantly impacted their youth set-upBy 2023, Willian was celebrating his side’s Serie A title winWillian celebrates scoring his first goal for Palmeiras in the Copa LibertadoresCredit: AFPread more sport featuresHigh praiseBlessed with electrifying dribbling skills and pace, the right-sided player who can operate through the middle has been compared to Barcelona icon Messi.Aside from his flair, Willian also has an innate football intelligence that belies his years.He is nicknamed Messinho because of his likeness to the brilliant Messi.Because he is tipped for greatness, a host of the world’s top clubs are circling around him.Chelsea have seemingly stolen a march on their rivals, but in the past he has stated his love for another club.Messinho once stated: “[My dream is] to play for Barcelona, which is one of the best clubs in the world.”I was born watching Neymar, Messi and Suarez play for Barcelona, and that’s the dream I have.”I watch almost every Barca match. I’m a fan of the club. I have a great admiration for the players who play there, and I hope to be there too. Yes, it would be a dream come true.”Palmeiras’ head of youth coach Jorge Sampaio told FIFA of his protege’s ability: “One thing these kinds of players have is a strong personality, a big ego to say: “I am, I can and I will”.Willian is nicknamed Messinho after Argentine legend Lionel MessiCredit: ReutersTime will well if Willian lives up to the hypeCredit: Rex”And they do it. For these out-of-this-world talents, things come easy. It’s difficult for your average player, who make up the vast majority.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn terms of the Messinho nickname, Sampaio added: “He prefers Estevao. The Messinho thing was put on hold, but his game is very similar to that of the Argentine.”Time will tell if he goes on to emulate that phenomenon, and where he does it. More