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      My dad won the Treble at Man Utd… now I’m following in his footsteps and making my own way in football

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      ENNIO VAN DER GOUW is playing his way to success – in the sticks and on the keys.The rising star, 23, has followed in his Treble-winning dad’s footsteps by becoming a professional goalkeeper.
      Ennio van der Gouw is a goalkeeper just like his fatherCredit: Getty
      Ennio’s old man picked up two Premier League winner’s medalsCredit: PA:Press Association
      And he has plenty of wisdom and experience to draw upon from his old man, Raimond van der Gouw. 
      Van der Gouw Sr, 60, spent the majority of his six seasons at Manchester United as back-up keeper to Peter Schmeichel and later Fabien Barthez – either side of his battle for the No1 jersey with Mark Bosnich. 
      After starting out at Go Ahead Eagles then spending eight years with Vitesse, he signed for Manchester United aged 33 in 1996.
      He was limited to to a handful of appearances in his first few seasons – filling in for Schmeichel including in some key Champions League matches while also coaching the kids. 
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      Van der Gouw was an unused sub in both the 1999 FA Cup and Champions League finals as Schmeichel stood firm between the sticks as United sealed a historic Treble. 
      But after the Great Dane departed that summer, the Dutchman got more of a look-in and earned his first Premier League winner’s medal in 1999-00 with 14 appearances – plus nine in other competitions. 
      He sealed another medal the following season and played his 61st and final game for the Red Devils in 2002 on the final day of the season against Charlton at the age of 39, becoming the oldest player for the club since World War II. 
      Van der Gouw joined West Ham but did not play a single minute for the Hammers then finished his career back in his homeland with RKC Waalwijk and AGOVV, scoring a penalty in his final match and retiring aged 44.
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      He had a stint as a goalkeeping coach under former United skipper Roy Keane at Sunderland and has worked with the shot-stoppers at Vitesse, PSV and now Shakhtar Donetsk – as well as turning out in legends’ matches. 
      And he is no doubt passing on plenty of advice to his son Ennio who is plying his trade at Belgian outfit Zulte Waregem. 
      Man Utd hero Lee Sharpe opened up about the most unforgettable hairdryer treatment he ever received from legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson
      The rising star is also a part-time pianist who uses his love of music to wind down and take his mind off the stresses of football.
      Ennio – born in Stockport during his dad’s stint at Manchester United – initially played outfield before transitioning back and taking up the gloves like his famous father.
      He came through the youth ranks at Twente but did not earn a single first-team appearance so left in 2022 to join VVV-Venlo.
      Van der Gouw Jr played 35 times for the Eerste Divisie and earned a dramatic 96th-minute assist against Telstar on his full professional debut in September 2022, going up for a late corner and miskicking the ball to a team-mate to fire home. 
      But in July 2023, the 6ft 5ins giant signed a four-year contract to make the switch to the second tier in Belgium. 

      Van der Gouw Jr left VVV-Venlo for Zulte Waregem in 2023Credit: Getty
      Van der Gouw holding his son Ennio in 2004Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Van der Gouw was understudy to Peter Schmeichel for the 1999 Champions League finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He has had various spells as a goalkeeper coach since retiringCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd-linked manager draws up four-man transfer list of players he will INSIST on signing before he takes job

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI has a four-man list of Spanish-based players he wants to sign when he gets a Premier League job.The former Wolves chief is chasing a top-flight return and has been drawing up targets for a spree.
      Julen Lopetegui has a four-man shortlist of players he wantsCredit: PA
      Lopetegui, 57, quit in August after finding out he would not be backed in the transfer market.
      He will not take a new job until he knows there is cash for his wanted men.
      The Spaniard has been earmarked to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, reports suggest.
      According to Relevo, Red Devils chiefs were left impressed by the work he did at Wolves last season, while his experience winning the Europa League with Sevilla has also earned him European pedigree.
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      This is said to have put him ahead of the likes of Graham Potter or Roberto de Zerbi in consideration.
      Meanwhile, his command of the English language has also put him ahead of Zinedine Zidane.
      The reports says that Lopetegui, 57, wants to continue his career in England after falling in love with the culture.
      He confessed the desire in an interview with Sky Sports, in which he called English football culture “special” and also admitted he had already turned down jobs from overseas.
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      He said: “It’s why I’ve said no to different countries and different situations because I would like to stay here in England. I feel like our team here is just starting and we want to achieve our dreams.
      “The way the country lives football here is special – it’s the best league in the world, the most competitive league in the world, the best environment for the players, coaches and fans too.
      Man Utd hero Lee Sharpe opened up about the most unforgettable hairdryer treatment he ever received from legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson
      “I have fought for titles, I have fought for different aims but of course for the most important thing to feel like you have a project you can put your stamp on it, where you can work and improve the performance of the whole club.
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      “If you ask me, I’d like this kind of challenge and to be able to achieve each aim the club has.
      “I have to be ready. When you accept a challenge, it’s not just about the players and the way you want to play…
      “I think you have to understand where you are, what’s the culture of the club and the history too.” More

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      Dan Ashworth set to raid Chelsea for first Man Utd signing as incoming sporting director forms new transfer team

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to upset Chelsea with a move for chief analyst Kyle Macaulay.Dan Ashworth is set to take the reins as sporting director at Old Trafford, bringing in a new support team — and former Brighton scout Macaulay is on his wishlist.
      Dan Ashworth is set to become Man Utd’s sporting director
      The Scot went to Chelsea when the Blues appointed ex-Seagulls boss Graham Potter and is still at the club but United will come calling for him shortly.
      Ashworth, who is being poached from Newcastle, wants an experienced head of recruitment and will also be looking at increasing his staff, with Macaulay a key appointment.
      United have also set up a move for Ipswich technical director Sam Williams to join them and find emerging talent, as we first revealed.
      Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s power at Newcastle will be tested as the Toon look to replace Ashworth.
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      Howe is a big fan of former Bournemouth ally Richard Hughes.
      But the Geordies’ Saudi Arabian owners are keen to look around for alternatives and may not want a key appointment who is so close to the manager.
      Howe was in a stronger position to have an input a few months ago when the possibility first came to light but recent results have weakened that.
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      Several names have been discussed and Brighton talent spotter Sam Jewell is fancied in some quarters.
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      Jewell had also been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea but could be the choice at Newcastle instead.
      Ironically, Jewell found a couple of top players for Brighton who have been named on Ashworth’s list of transfer achievements.
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      Marcus Rashford is flogging his wrecked £700,000 Rolls-Royce at auction for a fraction of the price

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      MARCUS Rashford is flogging his wrecked £700,000 Rolls-Royce at auction for a fraction of the price.The Man Utd ace, who smashed the near new supercar in a horror crash in September last year, is selling the motor on an auction site.
      The £700,000 V12 Rolls Royce Wraith hit a pole on a traffic island after the collision with the grandmaCredit: The Sun
      The striker had just left United’s Carrington base in his Rolls-Royce before the smashCredit: AFP
      Marcus Rashford leaves his car on double yellow lines outside a Cheshire jewellersCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Man United star Marcus Rashford was in the horror crash following a match against BurnleyCredit: Twitter
      The car was upgraded by Mansory, a car modification companyCredit: The Sun
      The crash left detritus spread across the road and a broken pole on a traffic islandCredit: Zenpix
      The star was shaken but unhurt following the collision on Carrington Spur
      Photos show that the Black Badge Wraith took a pounding in the crash, with extensive damage to the front, left front wing and a mangled rear left wheel and bumper.
      So far there has been 111 bids for the V12 two-door coupe, with the highest currently at £152,500.
      Experts say the smashed up car will need at least £100,000 worth of repairs to get it road worthy again – a smart investment for anyone with deep pockets.
      Snaps on the SalvageMarket auction site show the grey roller has just 1,135 miles on the clock and boasts a full “Mansory” kit, which adds significantly to the value.
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      The engine and interior also look to be mostly undamaged, although the passenger side airbags did inflate in the crash.
      Rashford’s Rolls was wrecked after a collision with a car driven by a gran, 74, in September last year.
      The England ace had just left United’s training ground in Carrington on his way home from his side’s 1-0 Premier League win at Burnley.
      The collision sent his 2.5-ton vehicle — which has a top speed of 155mph — into a pole on a traffic island.
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      Footage showed his car with pieces of the rear bumper ripped off and strewn on the side of the road as hazard lights flashed.
      Luckily both drivers escaped without injury.
      Marcus Rashford ‘seconds from parking ticket’ after parking on double yellows
      The gran had no idea who Rashford was and she was left shaken and confused, a source said.
      A source told The Sun at the time: “Marcus immediately checked to see if the woman was okay and swapped details.”
      Maintenance engineer Peter Laycock, 36, caught the aftermath of the accident on his mobile phone after arriving at the scene at around 12.20am.
      Peter said: “There were loads of police blocking the road asking cars to turn around because there was debris all over the road.
      “I could see guys in United clothes who must have come from the training ground. There were a lot of bystanders saying, ‘It’s ­Marcus Rashford’s car’.”
      The accident happened in a 40mph zone on Carrington Spur near United’s Aon training complex — where players had returned by coach just before midnight after the Burnley match.
      In a post on Instagram which referred to United’s away win, the striker wrote: “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”
      Rashford, 26, owns three Rolls-Royces – the £700k Black Badge Wraith involved in the crash, a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and he bought a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow in August last year.
      Rashford also has a £280,000 McLaren 765 Long Tail and a £350,000 Lamborghini Urus Performante.
      Earlier this week the star copped a £60 parking ticket after leaving his McLaren on double yellow lines.
      The star had pulled his McLaren 765LT up outside offices for a construction and property development company when a warden snagged him.
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      The player was snapped pulling the fine from his sports car’s windscreen in Hale, Cheshire.
      It comes just weeks after he was handed another fine, for the same reason.
      Rashford like cars and has spent over a million pounds on high end super carsCredit: Getty
      Rashford’s car was damaged down the left side of the vehicle and lost parts of the bumper at the front and back
      Rashford now owns three Rolls-Royce cars – including a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a £560,000 Cullinan Blue ShadowCredit: The Sun
      The 2023 model will need at least £100,000 worth of repairs to get it road worthy againCredit: The Sun
      The interior of the car has been retrofitted with a Mansory kit and style
      The crash was in Hale, Cheshire in September last year
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      Sevilla ‘already RULE OUT signing Man Utd star on permanent deal’ after loan nightmare sees him play just 36 minutes

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      SEVILLA have already ruled out signing Hannibal Mejbri in a permanent transfer from Manchester United, according to reports.Hannibal, 21, joined the LaLiga side on loan last month after turning down a move to Everton.
      Sevilla have no intention to sign Hannibal Mejbri on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
      A £17.2million option to buy was added to his contract, but Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo claims Sevilla do not want to trigger it.
      The midfielder has been limited to just 36 minutes of football since moving to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
      Hannibal fell out with Sevilla boss Quique Sanchez Flores less than two weeks after completing his transfer.
      Flores claimed he needed to understand “what it means” to represent Sevillistas.
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      The 59-year-old said: “After being with him, talking to him and having seen his first minutes in Girona, we are going to give him the necessary space to understand where he is, that he is at Sevilla and what it means.
      “He has to know where he is and we want to see him. We have spoken with him and we believe that he has to have some time to learn, we wanted to give him space, time for him to see things from the outside and then he will return to the squad.
      “In the end they are kids who have come and suddenly land in a huge club like Sevilla in circumstances of maximum demand. And they need a bit of location.
      “And that location may be seen better from the outside than from the inside. You should take a step to understand what we want.
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      “Let’s see if the boy applies himself and I think that in the end he will understand perfectly what we want.”
      Hannibal spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Birmingham and made 41 first team appearances.
      Man Utd star Hannibal Mejbri throws ball at injured Australia player at World Cup 2022
      He joined Man Utd from Monaco in 2019 and was handed his first team debut two years later.
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      Eddie Howe fears Dan Ashworth will use ‘position of power’ to steal Newcastle transfer secrets and give them to Man Utd

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      EDDIE HOWE fears Dan Ashworth will steal Newcastle’s transfer secrets and take them to Manchester United.Toon’s director of football is expected to jump ship to Old Trafford having been approached by the Red Devils.
      Newvastle boss Eddie Howe fears sporting director Dan Ashworth will take secrets to Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Howe wants a quick resolution amid Ashworth’s Man Utd linksCredit: Getty
      The two clubs are yet to reach an agreement, with Ashworth meeting Newcastle’s scouts today.
      And given their summer transfer targets have already been identified, Magpies boss Howe wants Ashworth out of St James’ Park sharpish if he wants to go.
      Put to him that it doesn’t bode well if Ashworth is privy to sensitive information, Howe said: “Your concerns are relevant and I share the opinion.
      “He’s in a position of power, with a lot of intelligence and information.
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      “I want a quick resolution but I’m not in control of it.
      “There has to be a line drawn and things have to move forward.”
      Ashworth will likely have to complete a period of gardening leave unless Manchester United stump up huge sums so he can start immediately.
      Yet while there is little to stop him working informally for Man United during that period, Howe insists Newcastle will be just fine without the former FA suit – given he had minimal involvement in their two best transfer windows under Saudi ownership.
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      The Tynesiders had already signed Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes in January 2022 before Ashworth’s arrival that summer, while his impact was minimal in the captures of Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak.
      Ashworth was also forced into gardening leave for three months after leaving Brighton before starting at Newcastle.
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      And Howe added: “That first window was incredibly difficult and we didn’t know at the time quite how successful those players would be.
      “That was probably our most successful window and the summer one too was very good, and Dan had just arrived.
      “The biggest thing he did was not change anything. We just carried on as normal and our recruitment will continue exactly the same way.
      “The club will always move forward and I’ve got no doubt it will be successful in the future.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer boost as ‘Barcelona OPEN to offers for star man as relationship with chiefs deteriorates’

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      BARCELONA are open to offers for defender Jules Kounde this summer as they continue in their struggle to balance the books, according to reports. Last year’s LaLiga champions are not having a good season as they flounder in third place, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
      Jules Kounde is not the only player heading out the Nou Camp door this summerCredit: Rex
      Kounde previously been linked to Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Things escalated when manager Xavi Hernandez announced he would quit Barcathis summer, declaring the club had gone past “the point of no return.”.
      Another allegedly joining the mass exodus from Nou Camp this summer is Frankie de Jong, whose potential exit has sent Chelsea and Manchester United into a transfer war.
      According to Deportivo Mundo, Kounde, 25, is not happy with the way things are going at Barca.
      The centre-back is repeatedly forced to play at right-back, a position he has privately and publicly stated he does not like.
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      Kounde has not been at his usual standard on the right and has to compete with Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi and Andreas Christensen for his desired position.
      Despite assurances that he would return to centre back with the arrival of Joao Cancelo last summer, Kounde continues to find himself in the full-back role.
      But Hernandez’s ‘overbooking’ of centre-backs means they are in a good position to release one at the end of the season.
      The Frenchman, who only joined Sevilla in 2022, allegedly will be the first to go.
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      Manchester United and Chelsea are both in the running to take advantage of Barca’s predicament.
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      The Red Devils were linked with the defender when he was at Sevilla and apparently their interest has been re-ignited as Ten Hag looks to revamp his defensive ranks.
      The Blues have also shown interest in Kounde over the years, but lost out in 2022 when the defender chose Camp Nou over Stamford Bridge.
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      Kounde was even on the cusp of a deal with Chelsea the previous year, with the London team harbouring a strong belief that the move was inevitable once the Todd Boehly takeover was complete.
      Chelsea have also renewed their interest in Nou Camp teammate Pau Cubarsi, 17.
      With his staggeringly low release clause, the wonderkid has also attracted the interest of Premier League giants Manchester City. More

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      Coleen Rooney ‘worried’ about Wayne’s planned move into boxing with Man Utd legend ‘keen’ to step into ring

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      COLEEN ROONEY is “worried” about husband Wayne’s planned move into boxing – but has vowed to support him.The former England striker has left many shocked by his plans to enter to the ring.
      Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney is eyeing a shock move into the boxing worldCredit: MARK ROBINSON
      Roo has held shock talks with KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotionCredit: PA
      The Manchester United and England legend has been training for several monthsCredit: FACEBOOK.COM/WAYNEROONEY
      Rooney’s wife and childhood sweetheart Coleen has concerns about him entering the ringCredit: Instagram
      But SunSport can reveal Wazza has been training for his boxing debut for several MONTHS.
      Our source said: “Wayne has a boxing [heavy] bag at his home and is on it most days.
      “Since retiring from football, boxing training has been the way he’s kept himself in shape.
      “He’s really stepped things up over the last few months, and even more so since he left his job at Birmingham because he has a bit more time on his hands.
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      “The idea of boxing for real, and arranging a fight, has always been an ambition of Wayne’s, but now he is really keen to make it happen.
      “Coleen is naturally worried. She doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt, and part of her wishes he would just stick to the gym work.
      “But, at the same time, she’s proud of the way he has focused on it and thrown his heart and soul into the training.
      “So, if he does go through with it, she’ll definitely support him.
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      “Whether she will be able to sit at ringside is another matter.
      “She used to get nervous enough at football games – but this would be on another level.”
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      Our story comes a day after it emerged Rooney had held talks about stepping into the boxing ring for a high-profile bout via the Misfits series.
      The controversial promotion sees YouTube stars like KSI and Logan Paul compete for big money.
      And now, former Manchester United star Rooney – who was sacked as Birmingham City boss last month after just 15 games in charge – is being lined up.
      It wouldn’t be the first time Rooney has pulled on boxing gloves.
      He infamously held an impromptu bout in his own kitchen nine years ago and was KNOCKED OUT by former Red Devils team-mate Phil Bardsley before mimicking the fall in a subsequent United goal celebration.
      Rooney has been weighing up his options as he waits to see if another managerial job presents itself after his stints with Birmingham, DC United and Derby County.
      The former United and Everton frontman has always been a keen boxing fan and was even a member of an amateur club as a kid in his home city of Liverpool.
      He once walked out with Ricky Hatton for the Manchester fighter’s clash with Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas and he has been ringside for other major fights.
      Wayne Rooney’s infamous kitchen spar with former Man Utd team-mate Phil Bardsley went viral in 2015Credit: THE SUN
      Rooney was knocked out cold by his former team-mate in the playful punch-upCredit: THE SUN
      He once messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn and jokingly asked him to set up a fight.
      But a Misfits contest is now seen as a serious option for the retired footballer, with talks having taken place in recent weeks.
      Misfits isn’t governed by the British Boxing Board of Control so Rooney would not be competing in a professional contest.
      The events, which are broadcast on DAZN, have a mix of social-media celebrities of various fame and notoriety.
      The over-hyped promotions have often sparked controversy with ugly scenes at press conferences and weigh-ins.
      Many in the boxing world have called for the sport to distance itself from them.
      Rooney’s discussions with the promotion are still in their infancy, but it’s clear Misfits would have to dangle a mouthwatering sum to lure him.
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      Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.
      Only Harry Kane has scored more goals than Rooney for England.
      Coleen Rooney doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt in the ringCredit: SPLASH More