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ANDY COLE has revealed that his bitter feud with Teddy Sherigham almost led to him PUNCHING him after a Manchester United game.The two stars are two bonafide legends at Old Trafford – especially after their exploits in 1999.Teddy Sheringham and Andy Cole were never friends during their time at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe two stars almost came to blows after one matchCredit: PA:Press AssociationCole explained all about their fall-out on The OverlapCredit: YouTubeThe duo joined their treble winning teammates on the red carpetCredit: Tim StewartCole, 52, bagged United’s title-winning goal after replacing Sheringham against Spurs.While Sheringham, 58, scored the equaliser in Barcelona for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich before United went on to win and claim the treble.However, despite the pair being strike partners that term, they were not even on speaking terms.And it all stemmed from an incident while on international duty years earlier when Cole was making his debut for England back in 1995.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe striker was being brought on for his Three Lions debut against Uruguay at Wembley when the man he was replacing, Sheringham, snubbed a handshake or any acknowledgement of him.Speaking to ex-team mate Gary Neville on the latest episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, Cole said: “I was disappointed. As far as I’m concerned, you’re a senior professional and I remember I’ve always watched England play when someone’s making their debut and whoever comes off makes a massive beeline to that individual to wish them all the best. Naturally, I was cheesed off, but I got my head down.“When he joined Manchester United, I thought okay, I’ll get on with it. I remember the first day of pre-season, the boys couldn’t stop laughing at me because they knew the situation.“I’ve come in pre-season, we’re playing a game, and he tried to coach me into position, and I thought, I’ve been at Manchester United for a while now, I know what I’m doing.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“That happened and I let him know that he shouldn’t try and coach me into position because I’ve been at Manchester United and been successful at this football club.”However, things continued to get so bad between them that Cole had to be restrained from punching Sheringham after one particular match.Andy Cole thanks ‘brave’ nephew for donating life-saving kidney on GMB He added: “The final straw for me was in a game against Bolton, I remember drawing 1-1 at Old Trafford, they scored a late goal and he said to me that it was my fault.“I said to myself, okay, let’s just get to full-time. Usually, I’m one of the last off the pitch but that day I was one of the first off the pitch. I ran down the tunnel and waited for him to come in.“We had a little bit of a set-to and I’ve just about copped my arm back and then peacemaker [Roy Keane] came in for thirty seconds and turned It on his head. He tried to break it up then got involved himself.”Sheringham and Cole showed that the past is the past when they celebrated the release of the new “99” premiere on the red carpet together this week.The pair joined the likes of Neville and David Beckham at the first showing of a brand new documentary that recalls United’s treble winning season of 1999.Speaking in an interview with TalkSPORT last year, Sheringham revealed how he and Cole made up in a nightclub some 23 years after their feud began.The hotshot’s record at Old Trafford and for England:
League games:
195
League goals:
93
Honours:
Premier League titles x 5, FA Cup x 2, Champions League
England caps:
15
England goals:
1

He explained: “Probably about ten years after we finished playing, I was in a nightclub with a couple of pals.“Andy was in the nightclub and I saw him walking towards me.“And I thought to myself, ‘He looks a little bit stern, this looks a bit naughty’.“I just looked over his shoulder and his wife Shirley was in the background, and I could see her looking over and looking a little bit apprehensive.“I thought ‘Hello, this could turn a bit nasty’, I don’t know whether he’s going to try and put one on me or what.”He then revealed that it was Cole that initiated the truce, adding: “He walked over and he said, ‘Ted look, let’s let bygones be bygones and forget about what’s happened and move on’.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He put his hand out and I was like, ‘Wow, I did not expect that Andy’.“But yeah I’m happy to do that, put my hand out and shook hands.”Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
Michael Owen – He has to go
“He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
“If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
Jamie Carragher – Sacked
“I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
“To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
Louis Saha – On the fence
“I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
Alan Shearer – Sacked
“I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED’S dodgy transfer record has been exposed again – by Raphael Varane costing them £500,000 per game.The injury-hit £41million centre-back has confirmed he is leaving this summer after the Red Devils declined to extend his contract.Raphael Varane is another costly buy that Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag might reflect has been poor value for moneyCredit: PAVarane has been hit by injuries and illness for the Red DevilsCredit: The TimesSince joining from Real Madrid in August 2021, Varane has played 93 matches for United but missed 41.That”s highly-questionable value, not least as the Frenchman is a top earner at Old Trafford on around £350k a week.It’s also a clear example of why the Red Devils’ minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants a new vision for transfers – starting at the end of the season.Ratcliffe will demand better value for money as well as long-term planning.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSIncoming sporting director Dan Ashworth will be a major part of that shake-up – amid suggestions boss Erik ten Hag’s future is still uncertainFulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo has emerged as a surprise candidate to replace Varane.The uncapped 6ft 5ins Englishman, 26, was helped through the youth ranks at Manchester City by United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox.TalkSPORT believe the Red Devils are keen to fend off Newcastle’s interest in Adarabioyo.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, Varane insists Old Trafford will always remain special to him.He said in a video: “To you guys, supporters of Manchester United, it’s been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wearing that shirt.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson “The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man Utd player it was insane, the atmosphere was amazing.”I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Man Utd to understand what that represents.”For my kids, it’s home here. It’s going to be a special place for me for life.”SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season. More

RAPHAEL VARANE is set to be followed out of the exit door at Old Trafford by several other Manchester United stars.The defender announced he will leave at the end of the season after three years at the club.Several Manchester United stars have been linked with transfersCredit: AFPVarane is out of contract next month and will become a free agent, a fate awaiting three of his team-mates.Several United players have been linked with moves away with captain Bruno Fernandes considering a transfer.Casemiro, Antony and Marcus Rashford all face uncertain futures too, but here are five stars who are set to depart the club this summer.Raphael VaraneVarane, 31, arrived with much fanfare ahead of a season where United were expected to mount a title challenge under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe four-time Champions League winner joined alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho in 2021, but like that duo he failed to live up to expectation.Injuries have been a big issue for Varane throughout his United spell, limiting the Frenchman to just 21 Prem appearances this campaign.United will be glad to free up his £340,000 a week wages.Raphael Varane has announced he will leave the clubCredit: PAAnthony MartialAnother player who has been ravaged by injuries, the writing has been on the wall for Martial for some time.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season.

He enjoyed a mini renaissance under Erik ten Hag last season with nine goals in 17 stars, but he just did not play enough.Martial, 28, is yet another star who has failed to fulfil expectations with 90 goals in 317 games after arriving for £45million on a salary of £250,000-a-week.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowSofyan AmrabatMartial’s time at Old Trafford may not have worked out as planned, but he has been far from the disaster Amrabat has.The only silver lining for United is they failed to sign the midfielder on a permanent basis as originally planned, so his loan from Fiorentina will end next month, freeing up £65,000-a-week.He has looked cumbersome on the ball and off the pace off it – a far cry from the Amrabat who starred for Morrocco as they reached the 2022 World Cup semi-final.A return of just 19 league appearances shows how poor the 27-year-old has been – this is one many United fans will be happy to see the back of.Christian EriksenUnited fought off plenty of competition for Eriksen’s signature two years ago, but the 32-year-old has looked past his best for the Red Devils.Ten Hag wanted a playmaker after missing out on Frenkie de Jong but Eriksen failed to tick the boxes needed and his impending exit has looked likely for some time, particularly as he reportedly earns £150,000-a-week.Tom HeatonThe former England goalkeeper initially arrived believing he would play second fiddle to Dean Henderson.READ MORE SUN STORIESDavid de Gea ended up staying which shoehorned him into third choice, but he has played a big role off the pitch as one of the most influential leaders in the squad.He was wanted by Luton last summer so still might stick around in the Premier League at the age of 38. More