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    Roy Keane fumes at ‘people with a few quid who park wherever they want’ as he demands ‘SLASH their tyres’

    ROY KEANE has blasted “arrogant” drivers who park “wherever they want”.Keane, 52, was speaking on Stick to Football: The Overlap Special, brought to you by Sky Bet, alongside Ian Wright, Jill Scott and Gary Neville.Roy Keane declared people with flash cars who park badly should have their tyres slashedCredit: YOUTUBE / The OverlapWhile on the show, the group were having a Room 101-style discussion.Neville strangely revealed his dislike for barbeques, Avanti Trains, shoehorns and WhatsApp message groups, before Keane added his own ones into the mix.Keane revealed one of his biggest annoyances was people with flashy cars who park without regard for others. The Manchester United icon then made an extreme call that they should have their tyres “slashed” as a consequence of their actions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “People that have a few quid and just park wherever they want – double yellow lines or disabled bays – and just take the ticket off because they can pay that. “It’s rude – we should slash their tyres. It’s so rude, parking where they want – it’s arrogant.”‘I’ve got a nice car, I’ve got a few quid, I’ll park where I want in a disabled space’. They just walk away, they get the ticket [and pay it].”Wright agreed that doing something drastic such as that or keying the car could deter such behaviour in the future.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Keane had a slightly different solution, which he suggested he had done already.He added: “Do you know what would be good, if you could break their wipers.Grumpy Roy Keane reveals he HATES shaking hands as Gary Neville ‘reveals his bizarre nickname for himself’mp4″Do I pull the wipers up? Yeah but I don’t break them I just pull it out.”Not off but enough so that when they get into the car they have to get out and fix them.”Neville said he now had a vision of Keane walking around Cheshire village pulling up window screen wipers, to which Keane declared: “That’s exactly what I do.”Especially the one at the back so when they get in the car [they have to go fix it]. Everything you need to know about parking “Or if they park really bad you put their wing mirrors on the other side so when they get in they have to get out and fix the wing mirror.”As well as bad parkers, Keane also opened up on his issue with handshaking, fist bumping and hugging.This prickly response led to Neville joking that Keane’s nickname for himself was “hedgehog”.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeane’s suggestions also included footballers wearing socks above their knees, with holes in the socks or with one side of their shorts rolled up – something he called out England star Declan Rice for.His final addition was footballers coming off the pitch and high-fiving everyone on the bench, with Keane saying he would be too annoyed to do that.Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry. More

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    We live next to a Premier League training ground – players are constantly swearing, blast out music & parking is CHAOS

    RESIDENTS living next to a Premier League club’s training ground have revealed that they are fed up with the loud music and swearing. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s multimillion-pound training facility Compton Park sits next to a swanky housing estate where house prices average £430,000.Officially named the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, the multimillion-pound site features five pitchesCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceLocals are fed up with the noise levels coming from the training groundCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceNarinder said she struggles to find parking when academy players are dropped off by their parentsCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceResidents complained that “shouting and swearing” from footballersCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceHowever, several homeowners have complained to the council about the noise levels from the training ground.Residents complained that “shouting and swearing” from footballers, along with loud music from the academy had disrupted the peace and tranquillity in their gardens.Loud machinery which mows the pitches most days before 8am also contributes to the “constant” noise and makes them feel like they are “living next to a farm”.Locals added that autograph hunters and parents of youth players block off driveways and cause traffic chaos while parking on the ground. read more on sportThe sprawling sports complex, officially named the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, has been in use since it opened in 2005 and features five pitches.Narinder, who lives just 100 meters away on Newbridge Avenue, said she struggles to find parking when academy players are dropped off by their parents.She said: “Overall I don’t mind the presence of the club here but we have had issues with the parents of academy players parking across driveways.”When they drop off the players they park across the street and I’ve had to complain to the council a few times about it.”Most read in FootballAnother resident, who didn’t want to be named, said she had complained several times to Wolverhampton City Council about the loud music.”I have previously complained to the council three times about the music coming from the academy,” she said.Living Next to a Premier League Training Ground: Nightmare or Not?”It can be going on all day until 9pm at night. “I’ve even walked past and not seen any players in there, it can just be the coaching staff listening to it.”The anonymous resident also complained about the machine they used to cut the grass. “It’s like living next to a farm,” she added.”If you’re close enough you can hear all the shouting and swearing from the players as they are running about. “It’s not ideal as there’s a school nearby too.”The resident claimed it can be a struggle to get out of her driveway as “autograph hunters” block her in.She added: “There are signs up asking fans not to come along for safety reasons – but they still do.”Other Premier League training facilities are in rural or industrial areas whereas she feels forced to live next to one.She said: “Part of it is like a large dome and there’s also this awful noise which I think must be air-conditioning or an extractor fan from the kitchens and dining area.”When I take my dog for a walk, if the wind is blowing in the right direction you can hear it from up to four or five football pitches away.”I have written to the academy’s director to raise my issues but I never get a reply. “I think they think if they can ignore it, then they can just carry on.”However, not all the residents are against living next to the training pitch.Wolves fan Thomas Lloyd, 37, said he loved living nearby.He added: “It’s nice to get a glimpse of the players who I go and support every week.”The club is a big part of my life so I really don’t mind it being on my doorstep.”City of Wolverhampton Council confirmed they had previously received a complaint about noise as well as parking issues around the Wolves training ground.A council spokesperson said: “Our records show we have received one complaint, dating back to December 2023, regarding music emanating from the site and this was resolved at the time.”We have not received any further noise complaints this year regarding the site, however, we will take any concerns that are raised seriously and deal with them appropriately.”We are aware of some historical parking issues in the area and have offered residents the opportunity to apply for H markings, which protect access to driveways.”The Sun has approached Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. for comment.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt comes after a homeowner living next to a world-famous football stadium explained why match days are a nightmare.And these residents revealed why living next to a Premier League training ground is the worst.One resident likened it to ‘living next to a farm’Credit: SWNS:South West News ServiceThe council said they would deal with any concerns appropriatelyCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceAutograph hunters block residents’ driveways, according to localsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service More

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    Our next-door neighbour has covered his ENTIRE house in England flags for the Euros – it makes parking a nightmare

    NEIGHBOURS of an England superfan who has covered his ENTIRE house in flags say they love his passion – although it can make parking tricky.Paul Bibby’s incredible display of St George’s flags at his home in Chelmsford, Essex, is so popular that drivers stop on the street to take pictures.Pual Bibby says he doesn’t care if people think his home is an ‘eyesore’Credit: John McLellanThe only downside to the incredible display is drivers stopping to take photos and blocking the streetCredit: John McLellanNeighbour Andy McCallum said no one in their ‘right mind’ would have a problem with the flagsCredit: JOHN McLELLANNeighbour Madelyn Cox said she can’t see why anyone would complainCredit: JOHN McLELLANAnd he has now added even more Three Lions decorations, with fresh bunting adorning his bright red front garden picket fence.The 58-year-old dad – who puts up similar displays every international tournament – has been subjected to cruel comments on social media calling his efforts an “eyesore”.But The Sun has spoken to his neighbours on Kings Road who have all given him the thumbs up.“Generally, I’ve had a great response,” Paul said. “In this world you do get one or two people with probably nothing else better to do.Read more on Euro 2024“It’s my house, my flags, I do what I want – I support the team. Come on England!”Referring to the haters, he added: “I had one comment saying it’s an eyesore… to all those people, just get a life and do something else. If you don’t like it, don’t view it.“Online you always get people who’ve got nothing better to do.“Most people love it. It brightens the place up.”Most read in Euro 2024During our visit to the street, multiple cars beeped their horn and drivers pumped their fists at Paul’s flags.A video the dad posted on TikTok of the display has garnered more than 690,000 views.I covered my house in England flags & painted giant red cross on my driveway… the neighbours hate it but I have plans for moreFor the last four Christmases he has also put up festive lights and raised an estimated £5,000 for Essex Air Ambulance.As such, he is a popular member of his community.Next door neighbour mum Sarah Perry, 38, said: “It’s alright, innit? It’s a bit of fun.“It can be a bit of a nightmare parking outside when people are trying to stop and take pictures, but apart from that it’s all good.Football crazy Paul says: ‘Come on England’Credit: John McLellanNeighbour Terry Wilson said: ‘He did just as much, if not more, at Christmas’Credit: JOHN McLELLAN“You get people honking as they go past in their cars. I’ve heard no complaints.“Everyone knows when something big’s coming up that he’s going to be decorating the house.“My other half has offered to help him put them up before but he gets on with it himself, bless him.“He’s always adding to it. I did say ‘you can decorate my house if you wanted to’,” she joked.Fellow neighbour Terry Wilson, 50, said: “He did just as much, if not more, at Christmas with the lights. There’s no problem at all.It’s my house, my flags, I do what I want – I support the team. Come on England!Paul Bibby“We’ve only lived here since December. Everyone as they go past is always bibbing at the house. I always speak to Paul, everyone does all the way up the road.”Teacher and mum-of-two Vicky Hayward, 33, said: “Certainly no complaints from me. Paul is really well known in the area and raises a lot for charity.“It’s cruel for anyone to criticise him. The display is perfectly fine.”She added that he is also great with children who come by to admire the display, as well as his Christmas lights.Madelyn Cox, 72, originally from Cape Town, South Africa, said: “I can’t believe anyone would complain. I don’t have an issue with them. He does this sort of thing every tournament. I’ve lived here a long time.”She joked: “His Christmas lights could be described as a bit garish.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAndy McCallum said: “No one in their right mind would have a problem. I speak to Paul most days. He’s lovely and he’s always doing things for good causes.”Paul said it took him two days to put up the display, which consists of 20 big flags and 400 pieces of bunting.My prized England flag shown on TV was STOLEN by Serbian ‘hooligans’ at Euro 2024 gameBy Henry Martin
    AN ENGLAND fan has revealed his disappointment after Serbian football fans stole a flag which he had for 20 years.
    Matt Barnes, 42, and his 13-year-old son Harry travelled from their Eastbourne home to Germany to watch England play in the Euros 2024, bringing with them the 14ft St George’s Cross banner.
    The £500 flag, which he has had since the Euro 2004 competition, has been with Matt all over the world, and in just about every football stadium in Britain.
    As England battled Serbia on June 16, Matt’s banner, featuring a Millwall lion, a Three Lions logo, and the words “Millwall: No one likes us”, was pride of place pitchside.
    But when Matt, who works for Mercedez Benz and was born in Lewisham, walked down the steps to collect the banner at the final whistle, he was horrified to find it had gone missing.
    To make matters worse, he saw the very same flag in a boastful social media post, being held upside-down in triumph by people believed to be Serbia fans who pocketed it.
    Matt told The Sun: “For some people it’s a flag, but for me it’s a sentimental thing for doing 20 years of football with my dad.”
    He said that his elderly dad Brian is no longer able to travel with him, so the sentimental value of the flag had considerable, because it reminded him of the times they spent together as father and son.
    Matt had been purposefuly attending as many games as he could over four years to build up enough points to go to the Euros – the first tournament he and his own son went to together.
    He said: “It was supposed to be a really good experience and just to have that bit done at the end…”
    Matt claimed he had “next to no help from German police”.

    Paul puts up a display for every international tournamentCredit: JOHN McLELLANPaul has large flags on the home and smaller bunting flagsCredit: EssexLive/BPM More

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    Tyson Fury building ‘Grand Designs’ luxury six-bedroom mansion with pool, hot tub, sauna and even a CINEMA

    TYSON Fury is transforming a rundown car park into a luxury “Grand Designs” mansion with a swimming pool, hot tub and cinema.The heavyweight world champion, 35, has applied for planning permission to replace the site with a lavish modern home.Tyson Fury celebrating victory following his knockout of Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April 2022Credit: GettyFury plans to turn the site into a luxury homeCredit: Cheshire East CouncilPlans for the lavish property include a swimming pool and hot tubCredit: Cheshire East CouncilThe site has become a dumping ground for used carsCredit: Cheshire East CouncilCurrently, the property’s estate in Cheshire’s “Golden Triangle” – popular with celebs and footballers – is overgrown.It includes a grim-coloured pond and has become a dumping ground for used cars. Next door, land owned by the Fury family had been used as an airport car park.Now the boxer wants to demolish the main eight-bedroom dwelling to replace it with a six-bed house complete with a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and cinema.Read more sportFury is asking to add a two-metre high security fence around the perimeter.But Cheshire East Council’s heritage and design team consider the proposal to be a potential blight on the landscape.The council is also unhappy that the Gypsy King wants to chop down so many trees.It voiced concerns in an email, saying: “The loss of trees and tree groups along the western boundary is of concern, particularly as more trees and tree groups appear to be marked for removal on the landscaping drawing than are stated in the arboricultural impact assessment.”Most read in BoxingThe email adds: “The proposed boundary treatments include two-metre high walling and fences to all boundaries. “If there is a particular need for security, the height and dominance of these features in the locality might be understandable but, to retain rural landscape character, these tall blank barriers should be softened.”Tyson Fury shows off his air guitar skills to AC/DC and sings Mr Brightside as son Prince holds up WBC belt at open media workout ahead of Usyk boutSolutions include changing the proposed site’s layout to save trees, or planting new ones, while the security fence could be hidden by an external hedge row.Previously, Fury’s plans had hit the skids after bats were found roosting in a loft and then he was told birds flocking to his pond or fruit trees maybe a hazard to nearby jets.Local councillor Chris Hilliard has approved of the plans and hope it improves the property and area, which has been blighted by the car parking issue.He says: “Styal has been affected by several issues over the years. One of those issues is exceptionally apparent on this property and Moss Lane as a whole.”What were family properties or small industrious businesses have become car parking for the airport. “Many of this type of establishment have a very dubious reputation, with damage to vehicles, proprietors taking vehicles into local towns and leaving them for weeks, and a disregard for the local community.”It is obvious that this site is badly in need of redevelopment, and the property as drawn would be a large improvement over the current property on this plot.Tyson Fury’s life outside of boxingA WORLD heavyweight champion inside the ring, Tyson Fury also has a colourful life away from his mega fights.
    The hit Netflix show At Home With The Furys gave an insight into his day-to-day activities away from boxing.
    The Gypsy King is believed to have punched his way to a career haul of nearly £200million.
    Fury and his seven kids currently reside in a plush house worth a whopping £1.7m.
    He swapped his £550,000 home that overlooked Morecambe Bay for the mansion located in the same area.
    Wife Paris, 34, often gives us a glimpse into her fab property by sharing snaps on Instagram.
    The home featured heavily in the Netflix show At Home with the Furys, which offered fans a glimpse inside the chaotic and full-on life of Britain’s top heavyweight boxer.
    Season one offered a glimpse into his fight preparations ahead of a showdown with Derek Chisora in December 2022.
    And Fury also has an absolute monster collection of motors he has been seen behind the wheel of.
    Most recently, he added a stunning customised Porsche GT3 RS worth over £200,000 to his car collection.
    He is also said to own several Rolex watches, flashing a £60,000 diamond-laden 18ct timepiece from the brand as he prepared for his fight with Whyte.

    “The plans would allow for the improvement of the landscape, a potential increase in biodiversity, and the removal of invasive species.”In December, Fury and his two brothers John Jr and Shane landed in hot water with the courts for renting out a car park on their land.Dad John was at Chester Magistrates’ Court to defend his sons.He said he had signed a lease agreement with a valet company and they had done nothing wrong by failing to cough up £82,166 to the council for a car park, which adjoins his house in Styal.The court also heard he handed ownership of the land to his sons – who are worth over £134 million – following a “fight with the wife 20 years ago”.John Sr said: “I didn’t even have to be here but I’ve come here today to tell you the boys have nothing to do with anything of it, especially Tyson.“It’s ridiculous when you’re paying millions of pounds in taxes. He hasn’t lived at that address for 18 years.“All I’ve done is rent a piece of land out. I have no understanding of any kind of business or what they do. READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was just an empty yard, that’s all I’ve ever done.”But District Judge Mr John McGarva ordered the three brothers to pay the business rates bill plus court costs of £17,206 – totalling nearly £100k.Fury and his family pose for a photo promoting their hit Netflix showCredit: Courtesy of NetflixThe site currently includes a grim-coloured pondCredit: Cheshire East CouncilFury’s current mansion in Morecambe, which featured in hit Netflix show At Home With the FurysCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin MediaOvergrown land currently occupies the site in CheshireCredit: Cheshire East CouncilThe council has concerns about the potential loss of treesCredit: Cheshire East Council More

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    Championship club slapped with parking ticket before clash as fans joke ‘well there goes their summer transfer budget’

    SUNDERLAND’S team coach was slapped with a PARKING TICKET hours before their clash against Leeds.The Black Cats, who drew 0-0 against Leeds were gearing up for Tuesday evening’s showdown at Elland Road, found themselves in a spot of bother outside a hotel in Yorkshire.A Leeds fan account revealed Sunderland team coach received a parking ticket this afternoonCredit: X@lufcfanzoneThe Blacks Cats faced a financial blunder just hours before the Championship clashCredit: X@lufcfanzoneMike Dodds’ side booked a night in the Clayton Hotel in Leeds for their Championship game against Daniel Farke’s squad.But the Sunderland coach that the senior team were travelling on to Yorkshire was unfortunately parked on a double yellow line outside.And it was not long until a vigilant ticket warden slapped a bright yellow penalty notice on the windshield. Fans couldn’t help but quip about the incident, with one saying: “There goes the summer transfer budget!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlongside not having a manager as Dodds is currently caretaker after Beale was sacked in February – the Blacks Cats have been in financial worry.Sunderland were not very active in the January transfer with only two low-wage transfers – Leo Hjelde and Romaine Mundle – due to Financial Fair Play regulations.The club have chosen an approach to rely on their academy rather than take a risk in recruiting new talent so they do not commit to high fees and wages for players unlikely to provide a return on investment.Meanwhile Leeds, under the guidance of Daniel Farke, are looking to bounce back from a recent setback—a 2-1 defeat at Coventry City that nudged them out of the Championship’s automatic promotion spots.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERNow in third place, Leeds trail second-placed Ipswich Town by a single point and leaders Leicester City by two, with the latter having a game in hand.While Ipswich sits out tonight, preparing for their encounter with Watford, Leeds has the chance to reclaim a top-two position.Sunderland have managed only one win in their last ten outings.The relegation of Southampton, Leicester City, and Leeds United last season has left them eager for a swift return to the top tier.Meanwhile the Black Cats harbour their own aspirations for promotion. More

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    Gary Neville reveals Man Utd team-mate brought in stack of 160 parking tickets and handed them to club secretary

    GARY NEVILLE has opened up about his former teammate who was a serial parking ticket offender.The Manchester United icon revealed that Fabian Barthez used to have over 150 parking tickets during his days with the Red Devils.Gary Neville has revealed that Fabian Barthez used to pick up parking tickets in the massesCredit: YouTube/The OverlapFabian Barthez played for Manchester United with Neville for four yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdNeville, 49, and Barthez, 52, played together at Old Trafford between 2000 and 2004 lifting two Premier League titles together.And despite the pair sharing memories of silverware and dominance of English football, it would seem Neville best remembers the former shot-stopper for his habit of parking illegally.Discussing it on The Overlap with co-hosts Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright he explained how Barthez used to rack up plenty of tickets and pass them on to the club secretary at Man Utd.He said: “I think Fabian Barthez had something like 160 parking tickets! READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I always remember going to the general office and there was stacks of parking tickets. “He just used to bring them in and give them to the general office.”The expensive habit is something a lot of footballers are used to with many snapped being slapped with a fine for their parking.Marcus Rashford is often seeing yellow envelopes stuck to the windows of his flash car collection with the 26-year-old falling victim to the wandering wardens.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd his Man Utd and England teammate Luke Shaw racked up four tickets on one car after leaving his Lamborghini in situ for far too long.While it’s not just the players who can’t avoid the double yellow lines with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola also regularly picking up parking tickets.Marcus Rashford ‘seconds from parking ticket’ after parking on double yellows More

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    Marcus Rashford cops £60 parking ticket on his McLaren after leaving it on double yellow lines

    MARCUS Rashford copped a £60 parking ticket after leaving his McLaren on double yellow lines – again. The Manchester United ace, 26, was snapped today pulling the fine from his sports car’s windscreen in Hale, Cheshire this week.
    Marcus Rashford has been slapped with a £60 parking ticketCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    The Manchester United star was snapped todayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    The ace was seen pulling the ticket from his windscreenCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    The ace was nabbed for parking on double yellow linesCredit: Reuters
    The star had pulled his McLaren 765LT up outside offices for a construction and property development company when a warden snagged him.
    Rashford was then seen grabbing the ticket, before zooming off in his car.
    It comes just weeks after he was handed another fine, for the same reason.
    The 26-year-old was snapped after being handed a yellow card by a traffic warden when he met a teammate for lunch.
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    Last month Rashford went to the Juniper Restaurant in Wilmslow, Cheshire for lunch with fellow United player Tyrell Malacia.
    The England international had left his £280,000 sports car parked on double yellow lines outside.
    It took just 15 minutes for an eagle-eyed warden to spot his foul play, and he duly issued a £60 parking ticket on the star’s motor, which has a top speed of 205mph.
    And that left Rashford with a nasty surprise as he headed back out to his car after around an hour.
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    The forward is struggling for form this season after producing a career best 32 goals in all competitions last term to finish the club’s top scorer.
    He has scored just three times in all competitions for the Red Devils during the current campaign and now his bad luck appears to be following him off the pitch.
    Marcus Rashford told not to follow Roy Keane as Carragher reveals what Man Utd ace needs to do to become a leader
    Rashford is not the first, and probably not the last, footy ace from Manchester to be caught out on double yellows over recent months.
    Man City manager Pep Guardiola had a hilarious exchange with a traffic warden after receiving a parking ticket in August.

    But the Spaniard was not laughing as much when he was hit with another one just three months later.
    And his players have also been caught offside when it comes to parking as well.
    City attacker Jack Grealish and girlfriend Sasha Attwood’s night out wearing matching outfits at Sexy Fish was ruined when they were hit with a parking ticket.
    And his club and England team-mate Kalvin Phillips also discovered a ticket on his £270k Lamborghini after a day out with partner Ashleigh Behan in the city centre earlier last year.
    Glazers want Man Utd stars to wear augmented reality camerasBy Gary Stonehouse
    MANCHESTER UNITED stars could potentially soon be wearing cameras in matches as part of a money-spinning plan by the Glazer family.
    The Americans have recently sold a 25 per cent minority share in the Red Devils to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos.
    But they have kept the majority stake, despite the heavy criticism from supporters ever since their ownership began in 2005.
    It was previously reported how Joel and Avram Glazer were keen to stay at the club as they believe that it has huge potential for “organic growth” over the coming years.
    Now ESPN has claimed that one of the potential ideas that has been talked about by the Americans relates to Augmented Reality (AR).
    They report that a source who is familiar with the Glazers’ business model told them: “The big idea, or maybe the big hope, that the Glazers have – and this was driven by Ed Woodward – is the emergence of Augmented Reality.
    “The technology is already out there whereby a player could have an AR wearable on his body and a supporter anywhere in the world could pay a small fee to experience a game through the eyes of his favourite player.
    “Just imagine how much United could generate from their huge global fanbase if supporters were able to pay to be Marcus Rashford or Bruno Fernandes for 90 minutes?”
    And it also said that United’s much-maligned ex-executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had confirmed to them that AR had been seen as a “huge opportunity” that potentially could have been monetised by the club.
    The Glazers also own NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who became the first American football team to utilise AR back in 2016.
    However, the Premier League club have not yet been able to explore potential opportunities due to the use of bodycams in competitive matches being outlawed by IFAB.
    Several clubs did trial bodycams during pre-season while Tottenham star Brennan Johnson also wore one for the pre-match warm-up against Wolves in November.

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    We live next to Prem ground… ‘haunting’ problem keeps us up but it’s NOT the fans & there’s an extra issue on Boxing Day

    WHEN you imagine what it’s like to live next to a football ground, you’d expect the cheering (and jeering) crowds to get on neighbours’ nerves.But locals next to Boscombe’s Vitality Stadium, home to AFC Bournemouth, say it’s a different type of nuisance that’s getting under their skin. 
    AFC Bournemouth’s ground is the second-smallest stadium in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Andrew Martin says locals are annoyed by a ‘whistling’ soundCredit: Chris Balcombe
    One resident told The Sun there is a “haunting whistling sound” – allegedly caused by one of the club’s lights – that is keeping them up at night, which he likened to “a jet taking off”.
    NHS worker Andrew Martin, 56, explained: “When Bournemouth was promoted they needed new lights for the HD broadcast on Sky, and since then it hasn’t stopped.
    “On a normal day the noise makes it sound like our house is haunted, and on a bad day it’s like a jet is taking off.
    “It used to keep us up at night but we’ve had to get used to it now.
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    “I have a real beef with the stadium about the lights – I looked it up and I believe it’s an easy fix.”
    We visited Boscombe in Bournemouth as part of our Life’s A Pitch series, which documents struggles faced by those who live near sports stadiums.
    Other locals told us parking can be a nightmare, heavy traffic means two-minute trips can take nearly an hour, and nuisance seagulls and “jobsworth” parking wardens are a menace. 
    A stone’s throw from the stadium on Middleton Gardens, Clare Murgatroyd, 38, told us she hates the “whistling lights” too. 
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    Claire Murgatroyd says her partner struggles to sleep due to noise from the stadiumCredit: Chris Balcombe
    Middleton Gardens runs alongside the Bournemouth’s football clubCredit: Chris Balcombe
    The software sales worker said: “It drives my partner mental, but that’s because he’s OCD and a bad sleeper.
    “It’s not bad during the summer, but when it’s stormy weather you hear it a lot.
    “It’s a bit irritating and I don’t know why they can’t cap the ends of the light to stop the sound.
    “A lot of people moaned but they didn’t do anything about it.”
    It’s not the only noise issue that Clare’s noticed in her 12 years on the estate – which has private parking and is around 10 metres from the ground. 
    She said: “There are nesting seagulls that land on the stadium. They are not aggressive but they are really noisy and there are hundreds of them. It does my head in.”
    Gulls weren’t the only unexpected visitors. Clare recalled spotting football fans standing on a nearby wall to try to watch the game from outside the stadium in previous years.
    She said: “We called them ‘the wall dwellers’. They could see through a gap in the stadium if they stood on the wall.
    “There were a lot of them when Bournemouth played Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly, they all wanted to get a glimpse of Ronaldo.”
    Locals claim the ‘haunting’ sound comes from a lightCredit: Alamy
    Locals say parking on match days can be an issue with journeys taking much longer than they shouldCredit: PA:Press Association
    Aside from that, Clare likes living in the area and believes it’s “probably quieter than living next to a road… apart from on match days”.
    Andrew has lived on Thistlebarrow Road, which runs alongside Vitality Stadium, for 15 years and claimed some residents have taken extreme measures to deal with “thoughtless” football fans.
    He said: “We’ve had people phone the police when their driveways have been blocked and they will send someone to take the cars away. 
    “It can be a nightmare trying to get in and out, too.
    “Once we got stuck trying to get home from the pub and it took three-quarters of an hour to make a trip that takes two minutes to drive.”
    Andrew’s wife Laura, 45, said she now manages her life around the club’s matches, having battled “standstill gridlock traffic that can last over an hour”.
    Smashed glass
    Down the road Lucy Scott, 26, who works at a drugs and alcohol charity, admitted being apprehensive about the noise before moving there in June 2022.
    But she was “pleasantly surprised” by the lack of disturbance, which she jokingly attributes to “Bournemouth not scoring often”. 
    Her biggest gripe is with rubbish and broken bottles littering the floor around the stadium after matches.
    Lucy said: “It’s always in the same place.
    “It’s where the fans walk through the gate.
    “I think their bottles are smashed there because they can’t take them into the ground.
    “When I take my dog for a walk it’s annoying because there is a lot of smashed glass after the game. I wish the club would do more about that.”
    Lucy Scott is annoyed by broken glass around the stadiumCredit: Chris Balcombe
    Several other neighbours complained about littering, including Andrew, who said he’s started putting his bins on the street to encourage boozers to ditch cans and bottles there instead.
    He said: “You used to come out to find lots of beer bottles and cans on or over our wall, but they are getting better at putting them in the bin now.” 
    Landlord Lee Matthews, 64, believes more should be done to solve the littering problem, but said he has seen attempts by the club to reduce it.
    “You do get the odd carton, can and bottle in the hedgerows,” he added. “It’s not great. I shouldn’t have to put up with it, but you do.
    “There’s also broken glass, but it’s just something you accept.
    “After match days they should send a few more people around to get rid of the rubbish generated by the club.”
    Lin and Ray Allen, 73 and 75, who have lived on Thistlebarrow Road for 38 years, tell us living near the stadium is much better than it used to be.
    Lin tells us: “Going back years ago, we used to have beer cans and bottles left behind a lot but not as much since we’ve been in the Premier League.”
    Retiree Mark Elson, 55, said the stadium’s lights were “so bright” that he moved from his front bedroom to one at the back of his house to escape it.
    He said: “When I’m in the front two rooms it’s very bright.
    “The club’s sign is all lit up at night. I think they turn it off at about 1 o’clock some mornings. 
    “I sleep at the back of my house now so I’m far away from it, but whenever visitors stay with me they always complain.
    “I guess I need to get better blinds than I have at the moment.” 
    Mark Elson moved into his back bedroom to escape the stadium’s bright lightsCredit: Chris Balcombe
    Boxing Day blight
    On weekdays, Thistlebarrow Road and some of the nearby streets have strict parking conditions that state no one can park there from 11am until 12pm and 2pm until 3pm.
    Some residents said this causes problems for Boxing Day fixtures when they fall on a weekday and Bournemouth are playing at home.
    Andrew said parking wardens “have a field day” because people wrongly assume they can park on the street without consequence.
    He explained: “You will suddenly see 10 parking wardens out there. It’s just a cash cow for them because people forget they can still get a ticket. 
    “If Bournemouth are playing on Boxing Day, not only will people who go to the game and park on the street get a parking ticket, but also visiting family members if they park on the street, too. 
    “It does get a bit silly really. It was much better when they used to put cones at the top of the road to block it off.”
    Parking payday
    Alice Neale charges cars £10 to park on her driveway on match daysCredit: Chris Balcombe
    While some are annoyed by the parking restrictions, some entrepreneurial locals see it as an easy way to turn a quick profit.
    At least 10 rent out their driveways to fans and visitors online; we found the most someone charges is £22.50 for nearly six hours.
    Andrew said he lets his drive to “some rich guy” for the whole season for £200.
    There’s also retiree Alice Neale, 80, who proudly waves her makeshift wood and cardboard sign offering £10 parking on match days. 
    The resident of 47 years told us: “I can get four cars on my drive so I can make £40 on a Saturday just from people parking.
    “I’m slowly building up clientele from far and away.
    “On match days I normally put up the sign outside and stand around sweeping or do a bit of gardening and people approach me. 
    “When Manchester United came down I charged a minibus £40 to park.
    “It tends to happen more often in the summertime but it’s a little bit of extra cash.” 
    Unsurprisingly many residents in the area are die-hard “Cherries” fans, but for locals watching the games from their living rooms, there’s an annoying twist.
    Mark said: “You can normally hear if our opponents have scored before it comes on the TV. There’s a good 10 to 15 seconds lag.”
    Many of the gardens on Thistlebarrow Road face the stadiumCredit: Chris Balcombe
    Alice pointed out she doesn’t mind the stadium being an occasionally noisy neighbour because she doesn’t have anyone living behind her.
    “They only play 19 matches at home and within a few hours it’s quiet again, so it doesn’t really bother me,” she said.
    “It’s much better than having neighbours with barbeques who have summer parties and play music all the time.”
    Councillor Mike Cox, Portfolio Holder for Finance at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, said there was a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TRRO) to prevent on-street parking on specified roads close to the football stadium.
    He told us: “Irresponsible parking can create unsafe conditions on our roads and has an impact on our communities and residents.
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    “This matchday TTRO has been produced in conjunction with the Police and the football club. It seeks to keep these roads free from parked vehicles both for the safety of those accessing the stadium on foot and in case emergency access is needed.
    “Temporary signs are erected on the street to publicise this on match days, as well as ‘No Parking’ cones which are put out by the football club.”
    Lin and Ray Allen, who live in Thistlebarrow Road where their garden backs onto the groundCredit: Chris Balcombe More