Money saving

Subterms

    More stories

    • 288 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      I’m a former Premier League and England star – I have to pay price of Tesco meal deal for lunch at my club

      by

      FORMER Premier League striker Patrick Bamford has revealed that Leeds United make players PAY for their own lunch.But, in truth, Bamford and his team-mates can bag a buffet style meal for the price of Tesco meal deal. Patrick Bamford has revealed that Leeds United deduct food prices from the players wagesBamford joined the My Mates a Footballer podcast with Joe Wilkinson after making his senior debut for England in September 2021On his podcast, My Mate’s a Footballer, which Bamford co-hosts with comedian Joe Wilkinson, the Leeds ace revealed that players aren’t handed everything on a silver platter.Wilkinson asked: “How many meals do you have on a normal training day at your training centre canteen?”The once-capped England star replied: “Two every day”, before Wilkinson interjected with: “Wow two free meals a day, blimey.”But the Leeds man quickly corrected his co-host by confirming: “No, we pay for it. It gets deducted from your salary.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBefore the shocked comic repeated: “What! Are you kidding? Do you know much it is?”To which Bamford responded: “I’m gonna say £3.50 a day. But this might be miles off.”Wilkinson laughed and said: “Okay, okay. I thought you were gonna say £55-per-day. That’s like the price of school dinners isn’t it?”Bamford then quizzed him: “Do you not get the same before you perform at gigs?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Wilkinson said: “No, the venue just normally offers food. Do I have a better job than you in this area? “I think I’m winning in an area, which is incredible.” Before Bamford bemusingly chimed in: “To which I am suffering.”Former Premier League star Bamford was stitched up by team-mates and I ended up living in rowdy student area Patrick Bamford’s contract with Leeds expires next summerAs of August 2024, the price of a standard Tesco meal deal has risen from £3.40 to £3.60 for those with a Clubcard.In fact, Bamford’s food is cheaper than a customer without a Clubcard – who must fork out four quid.But players are NOT subjected to cold sandwiches, a packet of crisps and a Redbull.Instead, Bamford later revealed that the athletes are treated to a big bowl of pasta.He added: “On the way down we’ll get sent a Google sheets form where you put in your name and it says you have a choice of one of the pastas; Penne, Gnocchi, Gluten Free Penne or Fusilli.Who are these famous footballers?”Those are the pasta options then the sauce options, and you can mix and match if you want, are green pesto, healthy bechamel white sauce, tomato and basil sauce, olive oil and red pesto.”Then you can add as many of these as you want; peppers, chestnut mushrooms, peas, diced tomatoes, red onions, spinach, chicken, king prawns, chilli flakes, feta, cheddar and parmesan.”You can put in what you like.”The former England star signed a £70million-a-year deal to remain at Elland Road for five years in August 2021, when Leeds were in the Prem.This makes him the highest earner at the now Championship club, who are vying for promotion back to the top-flight after losing the play-off final to Southampton.Bamford is reportedly expected to listen to offers in the summer after growing frustrated under Daniel Farke.The 31-year-old has been limited to roles from the bench this term after suffering from injuries over the last year.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe striker has played for the Yorkshire giants since joining for £7m in 2018 and has made 203 appearances, scoring 69 goals in the process.Bamford has struggled for game time this season due to injuries, which have restricted him to just four appearances in this campaign.Bamford’s stats from last season More

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Boxing

      Terence Crawford in U-turn over Conor McGregor clash with boxer ‘tempted’ after UFC star reveals HUGE fight purse

      by

      TERENCE CRAWFORD has admitted he is tempted by Conor McGregor’s two-fight deal – after seeing the money that is on offer. McGregor revealed a package was on the table for a never-before-seen doubler header in boxing and MMA with Crawford.Terence Crawford admitted he is tempted by Conor McGregor’s two-fight dealCredit: APMcGregor revealed the shock talksCredit: GettyBut the former undisputed world boxing champion initially said no amount of money could convince him to get kicked or elbowed. That was until McGregor posted online: “Big respect to @tbudcrawford! “$100million dollars a fight, 1 mma, 1 boxing. $200million dollars!”To which Crawford responded: “Tempted.” READ MORE IN BOXINGMcGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to face ring great Floyd Mayweather in a crossover clash worth huge sums.Crawford wrestled in his youth but went on to become one of the greatest boxers of his era.McGregor said during a Duelbits livestream: “Crawford is very slick, he also has a wrestling background pedigree.”You know they’re always talking to me about bouts. I’ve already boxed a boxer, and the best boxer in MMA is me.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You know what I mean? I generate the most. We were talking back and forth about a two-fight deal.”In Crawford’s last fight he beat Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight world title.Conor McGregor reveals talks worth ‘hundreds of millions’ for two-fight boxing and MMA deal with unbeaten champIt was also his first with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season – who recently partnered with the UFC.And McGregor, 36, was the first to reveal that Crawford, 37, was approached for the two-fight deal – before declining.He said: “I get on the phone and say ‘Crawford, they’re here talking about you and me. Two-fight deal, MMA first, boxing second.”I know you have an extensive wrestling background, and balls the size of a Bengal tiger.”They’re asking for a fight, it’ll be hundreds of millions on the line. ‘What’s up?’, I said.”And then he goes, ‘I don’t fancy taking a kick off Conor McGregor’, that’s what he said. You have to respect that.”McGregor has been out of action since July 2021 when he broke his leg before being ruled out of his return bout in June.The Irishman was forced to pull out of facing Michael Chandler due to a toe injury.Chandler, 38, has since signed to rematch Charles Oliveira, 34, on November 16 to leave McGregor’s next fight in doubt.Crawford meanwhile is a four-division champion and considered one of the best boxers on the planet.He is currently eyeing a super-fight against Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 34, despite rumours of pondering retirement.And he joked a switch to MMA to fight McGregor is not something he takes lightly. Crawford said to Bernie the Boxer: “I told Conor, ‘Hell no’.”They called me and they offered me the fight and me and Conor got on the phone and started trying to figure something out.”And I told him, ‘Man I ain’t getting into no octagon with you so you can be kicking me and elbow me and s***’.”He started laughing and s*** and he said ‘Man, I respect it. You respect my sport just like I respect your sport and you understand that if you get in an octagon you’re going to be at a disadvantage.READ MORE SUN STORIES”‘Just like if I get into the boxing ring with you, I’m going to be at a disadvantage’. But he was like, ‘We will make a s*** ton of money’. “I said, ‘Yeah, sometimes it ain’t about the money, I can make money but you ain’t about to be kicking me, dude’. Kicks and elbows man that s*** ain’t no joke.” More

    • 263 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Ex-Rangers star Duncan Ferguson reveals he’s working for FREE at Inverness and says ‘I’ll try to put food on the table’

      by

      DUNCAN FERGUSON is to work for free at crisis club Caley Thistle after volunteering to give up his wage to help save the club.The Everton legend made the remarkable gesture just over a month after accepting a 40 per cent salary cut.Duncan Ferguson is working for free at InvernessCredit: Kenny RamsayHis remaining £1200-a-week wages, originally £3000-a-week when he was lured north, will go towards the £200,000 Caley Jags say they must raise this month to stave off the immediate threat of administration.Ferguson was talking while the Inverness board was meeting upstairs to discuss the scale of the latest financial threat to the 2015 Scottish Cup winners and former Premiership outfit’s future.The 52-year-old former Dundee United, Rangers, Everton and Newcastle striker, appointed late last September, said: “I’ve given up my wage to try and help the club. I’m now working for nothing.“That’s by the by, it’s my own decision to try and help the club get through all this.“The players are worried, yes. They have contracts to fall upon, but it is the people around about the stadium, the staff, everyone’s jobs are on the line.“I think you know since I’ve been here I’ve taken cuts and reductions.“Now, when I realised the position the club is in, in needing to raise £200,000 this month, I decided I don’t need to get paid my wage.“I’ll work for nothing just now to try and help them through this. The plight of the staff was in my mind. It always is.Most read in FootballCeltic legend Scott Brown as you’ve never seen him before as he opens up on his management career, Rodgers, Lennon.. and Walter Smith“I like to think I’m a caring person and I like to look after my staff and people around about me.“At the moment, I’ll get through as best I can and try to keep putting petrol in my car and food on the table.”Ferguson was offered £3k a week by past CEO Scot Gardiner after the sacking of predecessor Billy Dodds.He revealed just over a month ago that the wage was quickly reduced to £2k a week, before taking another 40 per cent cut in late August.Caley Thistle highlighted the renewed threat of administration in a letter to shareholders made public on Wednesday.Ferguson added: “It was a decision I took last night when we got the message coming through about the £200,000 the club needed.“I felt it would be appropriate for myself to offer my wage into that pot. They can look for a bit less than £200,000 now.“That will continue. I’ll give my wage to try and help the club.“Hopefully that helps.“I’m not going to ask anyone else to do what I’ve done. It is each to their own.“I’ve done my bit and I’ll continue to do my bit for the football club. Everyone who knows me knows that.“I’ll do it as long as is needed before the people at the club come up with some money to save the club.“Obviously, I can’t go without a wage forever and ever, because I need to put food on the table myself.“But at the moment it is needs must – I’m making sacrifices.“I think the club were happy with the decision, but I just think it is the right thing to do. It’s a personal choice.“It’s not an easy time for the club and I’ve made the decision.“Everyone knows I’ve enjoyed my time here, enjoyed the city.“I keep telling people that. I like Inverness and rarely go back down the road, down south.“It is a great club, a great fan-base and they’ve always been good to me, but I care about my players and the staff around about me.“I’ll always fight for them and that’s why I do this.”New Inverness chairman Alan SavageCredit: KEN MACPHERSONCaley Thistle have struggled to hit the back of the net this season, netting just six goals in eight league games.Six draws and a solitary win in that sequence has cast doubt on their initial status as title favourites, but Ferguson remains confident a challenge can be mounted.Administration would see the club docked 15 points, and that is also in his mind as he strives to turn draws into wins.The arrival of Charlie Reilly on loan from Dundee has added to his confidence that can be done.Ferguson said: “Charlie, we believe, can be a great signing. He is very direct and can score goals.“We have good players here and we’ll keep working hard to get those victoriers that will lift the whole place.“Am I a fighter? I think my past record proves that – on and off the field!“I’ll soldier on and keep doing it for the club.“We’ve just got to get results, haven’t we? We have a very young squad and with the financial implications you’re concerned for the staff.“I’m just going to go on, keep fighting and try to support the staff and players, everyone at the club.“If administration comes, every point counts.“We need to get more points on the board and should have more.“If it does go into administration, hopefully we can survive (in League One) as we have good players through there.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOur New YouTube ChannelSubscribe to our new Scottish Sun Sport YouTube channel for all the latest football news, views and amazing moments.We’ve got every major development covered from Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen and the rest of the Scottish Premiership.Plus we have TWO brilliant new podcasts to watch every week…MONDAYGo Ballistic with Roger Hannah and special guest Kris Boyd will dissect all the weekend action and deliver their no-holds-barred reaction.WEDNESDAYRobert Grieve and Bill Leckie chew over the tastiest topics in Scottish football and offer their unique takes in their Coffee Club.FRIDAYGo Ballistic is back with Roger Hannah and top tipster Jim Delahunt looking ahead to the weekend games and analysing the biggest talking points.Subscribe now and don’t miss a thing. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

    • 188 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Champions League: Football fans over the moon after realising highlights after back on free-to-air TV

      by

      GLEEFUL football fans were chuffed to realise that Champions League highlights have returned to free-to-air TV.It’s been NINE years since Europe’s top competition left ITV and moved over to TNT Sport.Fans were thrilled to catch Duran’s late winner on free-to-air TV on the BBCAnalysis was provided on Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to LilleCredit: RexMost football lovers believed it was travesty, with many unable or un- willing, to pay the £53.99 monthly subscription for TNT Sport.While live European matches have not returned to free TV, fans can tune into a Match of the Day-style show on the BBC for highlights of each round.A brief match-by-match highlight compilation is also available from 10pm on the BBC website as well.Both the show and online package can be viewed every Wednesday on a week of Champions League action.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAston Villa’s incredible 1-0 triumph over Bayern Munich at Villa Park was the first game to be shown this week.Emery’s men went ahead via super-sub Jhon Duran’s 79th minute audacious off-the-cuff lob.Liverpool also retained their 100 per cent record in the competition this season with a routine 2-0 win over Bologna with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah.And fans were thrilled to learn that they could catch all of the action for free.Most read in Champions LeagueJhon Duran scored a goal that will go down in Villa’s historyCredit: GettySalah scored a stunner to double Liverpool’s leadCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote on X: “Champions League highlights on BBC is possibly the best thing ever.”A second said: “The show is quite a breath of fresh air. Really good sampled footage of the games.”Arsenal player ratings vs PSGA third said: “BBC iPlayer has got the Champions League highlights of you didn’t know!”Another wrote: “It died off when they took it off ITV. Hopefully bringing highlights to the BBC will be the start of the comeback but wishful thinking.”While another added: “Feels so strange watching Champions League games and analysis on the BBC. Thank god for that.”Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan seem to take turns hosting, alongside pundits Nedum Onuoha and German footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger.Fans were also pleased to see some fresh faces, with one writing: “It can’t always be likes of Micah Richards, Danny Murphy and Jamie Redknapp.” More

    • 250 Shares119 Views

      in Boxing

      ‘That’s cost me £150m, silly c**t’, rants Tyson Fury who says Anthony Joshua is now ‘f***ed’ following KO to Dubois

      by

      TYSON FURY fears that Anthony Joshua’s fifth round knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois has “cost him £150million”.The Gypsy King’s X-rated outburst hinted that his planned mega fight against Watford boxer Joshua could be off the table.Tyson Fury ranted over lost fortunes after AJ was stopped by DuboisThe Gypsy King wasn’t happy after Joshua lost as he joked around with pals ringsideSunSport exclusively revealed that Joshua was one win away from a potential HALF-A-BILLION-POUND two-fight mega deal with Fury.But now that he’s missed out on the chance to become a three-time world champ – at the savage hands of Dubois – that plan is up in smoke.And Fury is not happy about potentially missing out on all that money.Turning to his entourage immediately after the fight, Fury said: “Listen that’s cost me £150million, the silly c***.”READ MORE ON AJ v DUBOISBut his pal tried to boost his confidence by saying: “You can still fight him.”A passionate Fury then jumped in: “Of course it has, he’s f*****. Turki you better pay me now!”MMA star Conor McGregor could be seen laughing in the back of the TNT Sports clip.Had Joshua won, Fury would have needed to overcome Oleksandr Usyk in their December 21 rematch, to immediately set up a spring showdown.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut fans think they’ll never see Fury face Joshua, despite it’s promise to bring in the numbers.The British pair have been tipped to clash for years in what would have been a big payday for both.Anthony Joshua breaks down where it all went wrong in shock Daniel Dubois defeat as he calls Wembley brawl a ‘shootout’Fury, who sat ringside near Usyk, did not look happy with Joshua’s defeat, as Dubois retained his heavyweight IBF title.Joshua was sensationally KO’d by Dubois in the fifth round after being dominated throughout the Wembley contest.The former two-time champ had been downed by his British rival three times in the four rounds prior, and later praised his “sharp opponent” and lamented his own “mistakes” during the bout.The 34-year-old also revealed he has no plans to retire, but his blockbuster fights could be a thing of the past.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has now announced what is most-likely next for Joshua.He said there was a rematch clause in his contract to fight 27-year-old Dubois that was likely to be activated, lining up a potential second run at the IBF heavyweight title in the future.Round by round: How Dubois demolished JoshuaANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.ROUND 1Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left.Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell.Joshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.ROUND 2Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face.AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on.Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown.ROUND 3AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air.Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown.The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall.ROUND 4Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas.The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there.ROUND 5Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards.AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first.Joshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. Dubois scores a stunning KO win. More

    • 238 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Premier League club selling beer and wine cheaper than WATER this weekend but fans will have to be quick

      by

      PREMIER LEAGUE fans of one club will be in for a treat this weekend with pints of beer and cans of wine being sold for less than the price of water.However, fans will need to be quick with the deal only lasting until 2pm.Fulham are once again selling alcohol for just £1 at Craven CottageCredit: RexBut the deal will only run until 2pmCredit: AlamyThe scheme from Fulham was first revealed when they hosted Leicester at Craven Cottage on August 24.It saw pints of beer, pale ale, Guinness and wine being sold for just £1 before 2pm in a bid to avoid stadium chaos after rolling out a new electronic ticketing system.The club said they were anticipating “queues” while fans get to grips with the new system, and struck a deal to encourage fans to arrive early to minimise any teething issues.And they have now confirmed they will be running the scheme once again when they host West Ham at 3pm today.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club have confirmed stands will open up to three hours before kick-off.The Riverside will open three hours before kick-off (12:00), the Johnny Haynes and Hammersmith Stands will open two hours before kick-off (13:00) and the Putney End will open an hour and a half before kick-off (13:30).However, while their opening match saw soft drinks reduced to just 50p, journalist Jack Kelly has reported soft and hot drinks will return to their normal matchday prices for the London derby.It costs £2 for a cup of tea, £2.50 for coffee, hot chocolate or a Bovril, while a can of Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta or water costs £3.50.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter 2pm a beer will return to its normal retail price of £5.50, while cider, Guinness and bitter will cost £5.A can of wine will cost £5.30 once the early bird offer is over.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersFulham won their first home game of the season against Leicester courtesy of goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi.They have also lost and drawn away from home in games against Manchester United and Ipswich respectively.Who are these famous footballers? More

    • 225 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Bruno Fernandes should be STRIPPED of the Man Utd captaincy to ‘free him’, says former Premier League boss

      by

      ERIK TEN HAG has been urged to STRIP Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United captaincy in order to “free him.” Fernandes inherited the armband from Harry Maguire last summer – at the start of Ten Hag’s second season in charge. Bruno Fernandes watches on in defeat to LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe Dutchman is now in his third campaign at Old Trafford and suffered a horror 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool over the weekend. United came under criticism with captain Fernandes among those in the firing line. And former Premier League manager Alan Pardew claimed the midfielder would actually benefit without the responsibilities of being captain. Pardew said on talkSPORT: “Today, it was never Fernandes because they never had the ball enough. READ MORE ON man utd”Defensively, he’s not been called upon. How can he lead the team? It’s a very difficult one for him.”I actually think it would be better for him as a footballer to take it off him. “I think it might free him up a bit, let him be a bit more free-minded. He’s probably worrying about the back four, worrying about the wingers. “You don’t really know how to deal with it. I don’t know, I think it’s a hamper to him.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFernandes’ midfield partner Casemiro was hauled off at half-time against Liverpool after his error led to the visitor’s opener. But Fernandes showed his leadership by rallying behind the Brazilian, SunSport can reveal. Fernandes told the squad everyone had to take responsibility for a performance which many pundits think could spell the beginning of the end for manager Ten Hag.Man Utd Player Ratings Casemiro’s Nightmare Against Liverpool More

    • 188 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

      Fans say ‘this is gonna save boxing’ as new price for PPV fights is proposed

      by

      SAUDI supremo Turki Alalshikh wants to overhaul boxing’s pay-per-view structure and LOWER prices – and fight fans are over the moon.Prices for the premier fights in the sport have shot up in recent years, much to the frustration of fans worldwide.Pay-per-view prices for big boxing fights have shot up in recent yearsCredit: GETTYSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh wants to LOWER the prices fight fans payCredit: GettyBoxing fans in the UK once paid a cool £19.95 to watch fights from the comfort of their homes, but broadcasters bumped up the price to £24.95 in December 2019 for Anthony Joshua rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.American fans have it even worse, regularly paying between $69.99 (£53.31) and $84.99 (£64.72) to watch the elite throw down, fees which have led to an increase in illegal streaming.But Alalshikh plans to combat the rise in dodgy streaming by working with broadcasters to lower their prices to a less than £20 in the UK and $20 in the USA.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “You mention the PPV, I think this is my next big fight and I want your advice also.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”I dream of a PPV with a good price to make the fans happy and subscribe and get them to watch it legally.”Usually when I see a high PPV, a lot of people go and watch the fight illegally and this is not healthy for boxing and the platform.”What I will try to push is to have our Riyadh Season shows at less than £20 in England and less than $20 around the world…”I would prefer to have one million fans subscribe and buy the PPV for £20 than less than 500,000 [for £40].Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The people go around it illegally because the price is high. In the future, this will not build boxing.”If I give the fans good fights at a good price then I will increase the fanbase.”Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on track to break Tyson Fury’s stunning record at world title fight Alalshikh’s plans were well received by fight fans, one of whom said: “Salute!!”Another said: “Man of the people.”And another said: “This man might be the saviour.”One remarked: “This is gonna save boxing.”Another chimed in: “There goes my hero!”Brit boxing fans had to pay £24.99 in May to watch the historic undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, while Americans forked out $69.99.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey will, however, pay considerably less for this month’s IBF heavyweight title fight between defending champion Daniel Dubois and former titleholder Anthony Joshua.TNT Sports have slapped a £19.95 price tag on the domestic dust-up, which will take place in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. More