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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand breaks silence on Jim Ratcliffe investment and fears ‘player turmoil’

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      RIO FERDINAND has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe to reveal his grand plans for Manchester United or risk more dressing-room turmoil.Ratcliffe, 71, is set to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club in a £1.3billion deal with the Glazers — and have  control of football operations.
      Rio Ferdinand has called for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to elaborate on his plans for Man UtdCredit: PA
      But United legend Ferdi, 44, declared: “We’ve not had it explained what 25 per cent looks like from a  business standpoint, to appease the anxiety.
      “Most fans wanted a new ownership. It’s not that now, so communication is vital.
      “If Mr Ratcliffe is coming in and wants to hit the ground running, show some signs of influence.
      “One of the key areas he needs to zone in on is communication with the fanbase.
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      “They are so important with the tone around the ground and that influences players.
      “If you can control the  hype,  you have a better chance of keeping the dressing room  tightknit and emotions to a level to perform.
      “At the moment, the grey area for every single element of the football club is not healthy.”
      There is a proposal of a new United football committee, which could include Sir Jim’s INEOS colleague Sir Dave Brailsford.
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      Ratcliffe is set to buy a 25 per cent stake in the clubCredit: AFP
      However, with negotiations still being finalised after Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdrew his £5bn offer to buy the Red Devils, there remains confusion over the exact role and power Ratcliffe will take on from the club’s US  owners, the Glazer family.
      Asked if Erik ten Hag’s squad have the mentality to deal with the noise on and off the pitch, Ferdinand added: “It is hard  to say whether this squad can deal with stuff like this.
      “You are demanding a lot from them.
      “They are a team  still trying to find out who they are.
      “But I wouldn’t have any player being able to have the excuse. I’ve seen it, I’ve been there.”
      The ongoing uncertainty over the drawn-out takeover — the Glazers put United up for sale in November last year — has coincided with the team’s poor start to the season. Ten Hag’s side are eighth in the Premier League and already eight points behind leaders Tottenham after just nine games.
      They have also lost their opening two Champions League fixtures  to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray and sit bottom of Group A as they host Copenhagen tomorrow.
      Ferdinand added: “When stability isn’t there underneath, that’s when you need to come to the front as an owner and say how it is. It puts everyone at ease.
      “That’s not going to right everything, just by communicating but it goes a long way and squashes a few of those loud voices.”
      The former England defender suggested British billionaire Ratcliffe should use United’s former chief executive David Gill as inspiration.
      Ratcliffe poses as a favourite to take over at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Gill, now 66, was in the job from 2003-13, overseeing great success under legendary  manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Ferdinand, who won six Prem titles, the Champions League and three EFL Cups at United between 2002-14, said: “In my time, David Gill left us in no uncertain terms about the direction of the club and a clear, ‘This is the project’.
      “We went through a lull when Jose Mourinho and Chelsea were dominating, as well as Arsenal and that was when my contract renegotiation was going on.
      “People were courting me but I was absolutely clear and happy with the club’s aspirations.
      “If there were any issues, you went to see him. Plain and  simple. I don’t know if that’s going on at the club now.
      “Technical staff could be telling players what the project is.
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      “But do the players really believe it when there is no voice or face at the top?”
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      Tottenham star Son hailed as ‘absolute baller’ as he makes Fulham defenders run into each other before stunning goal

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      TOTTENHAM star Son Heung-min scored another wonder-goal as he made two Fulham defenders run into each other.Son opened the scoring for Spurs on 36 minutes in the Premier League clash against Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Tottenham star Son Heung-min made two Fulham stars bump into each otherCredit: Sky Sports
      Son opened the scoring and created an assist against FulhamCredit: Rex
      The forward picked up a pass from Richarlison and dribbled past both Tim Ream and Calvin Bassey.
      The South Korea international did it with such class that he made the two centre-backs bump into each other before a stunning finish beat the Cottagers’ goalkeeper Bernd Leno from the edge of the box.
      Tottenham fans were left in awe after another brilliant goal by Son as they took to social media.
      One fan tweeted: “Tottenham are so lucky to have Son, the man is an absolute baller.”
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      Another commented: “Son Heung-min does it again.”
      A third posted: “Tim Ream plays Son onside and then runs into Bassey, really good defending there.”
      This fan said: “Son what a finish man. Ream got in Bassey’s way.”
      And that one wrote: “What was Ream doing? Firstly playing Son onside and then running into Bassey to make the space for the shot.”
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      Son then set up Tottenham’s second in the 54th minute with a wonderful assist for James Maddison.
      Ange Postecoglou’s men are now top of the Premier League table with two points separating them from Manchester City and Arsenal who are second and third respectively.
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      Jack Grealish poses with unrecognisable Premier League cult hero ahead of Man City Champions League clash

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      JACK GREALISH recently came face to face with one of his boyhood heroes.The Manchester City star posed for a picture with Aston Villa icon Juan Pablo Angel, who played in the Premier League for six years.
      Jack Grealish met ex-Aston Villa star Juan Pablo AngelCredit: Instagram @jackGrealish
      Grealish posted the picture on Instagram with a comment that read: “My first ever hero.
      “If you know you know. There’s only one Juan Pablo Angel.”
      The two stars met at what appears to be City’s training ground, leaving fans stunned.
      Angel now looks completely unrecognisable from his Villa days.
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      His long hair and signature headband has been swapped for a short cut.
      He is also now sporting a beard.
      Grealish first met the Aston Villa icon back in 2019, when he interviewed him for a YouTube video.
      The England star said: “I remember watching you as a kid, you were obviously my favourite player scoring all the goals.
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      “I’ve never had the chance to meet you before, so it’s a pleasure.”
      Angel, now 47, joined Aston Villa in a then club-record £9.5million transfer from River Plate.
      He made 205 appearances for the Villans during his six-year spell, scoring 62 goals and providing 10 assists.
      The striker left the club in 2007 to join New York Red Bulls.
      He then went on to play for LA Galaxy, Chivas USA and Atletico Nacional before retiring in 2014.
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      Fans hail ‘the GOAT is back’ as Sky Sports legend comes out of retirement to make shock return for Tottenham vs Fulham

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      FANS were stunned as the “GOAT” Martin Tyler came out of retirement to make a shock comeback.The legendary commentator, 78, hung up the microphone at the end of last season after 33 years with Sky Sports.
      Martin Tyler stunned viewers by making a shock return to commentaryCredit: Getty
      He was on the gantry as Tottenham hosted Fulham in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      He was replaced as the No1 man by Peter Drury, who has taken over duties for the main Super Sunday matches.
      However, he never formally retired and is back on the gantry tonight.
      Viewers could barely believe their ears when Tyler’s iconic voice came through the TV as Tottenham hosted Fulham.
      Tyler – who is also a coach with National League South side Dartford – was providing the commentary for Premier League Productions, though, and not Sky Sports.
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      The feed is beamed around the world on the top flight’s global broadcast.
      And fans at home were clearly delighted with the surprise dulcet tones calling the action in North London.
      One said: “Martin Tyler on commentary – missed you big dawg.”
      Another wrote: “Is that Martin Tyler I’m hearing??”
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      A third added: “Martin Tyler is back! GOAT.”
      And a final user commented: “Good to hear his voice again.”
      Then at half-time on Monday Night Football on Sky, Jamie Carragher said: “Great to see him back where he belongs.”
      He visited the Spurs training ground on Friday to do some prep for his return.
      The Chester-born legend first started out as a journalist with The Times before switching into broadcasting with ITV.
      But he is best known for being the voice of the Premier League, producing countless famous lines to accompany some of the biggest moments in football.
      The most memorable was, of course, his “Agueroooo” commentary when Manchester City pipped rivals United to the title in the closing seconds of the 2011-12 season.
      But Tyler was unable to get a final send-off at the end of the 2022-23 campaign as he missed the last few weeks of the season through illness.
      Tyler spent 33 years with Sky Sports before leaving at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd legend’s son switches international allegiance for SECOND time after brief spell with England

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      MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Tyler Fletcher has switched his international allegiance back to Scotland.The 16-year-old, who is the son of ex-United midfielder Darren Fletcher, made his international debut for Scotland’s Under-16’s in September 2022.
      Tyler Fletcher has switched international allegiance back to ScotlandCredit: Manchester United
      He then turned out for England just two months later, but represented Scotland again earlier this year in a match against the Three Lions.
      His brother, Jack, was named in the England squad for the February clash meaning the twins came face to face in a battle of Britain.
      Tyler returned to the England Under-16’s for the Montaigu Tournament in April, which was won by the Three Lions.
      And he has since returned to Scotland for the Under-17 European Championship qualifiers.
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      The midfielder played against Belarus in Turkey on Saturday as Scotland suffered a 3-1 defeat.
      Both Tyler and Jack played for Manchester City’s academy before joining Man Utd this summer.
      Fletcher snr, 39, won the Premier League five times in 12 years with the Red Devils.
      He also made 80 appearances for Scotland.
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      The United icon is currently working at the club as technical director.
      He was promoted from his position as a first team coach in March 2021.
      Darren Fletcher represented Scotland on the international stageCredit: AFP More

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      I’m a former Man Utd star who rubs Kaka’s lucky shorts before every big game – I cried when he spoke to me on the phone

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      FULHAM midfielder Andreas Pereira has revealed that he sometimes rubs a pair of Kaka’s shorts on his legs before a big match.Pereira, 27, joined Fulham in a £13million transfer from Manchester United last year and has since become a fan favourite.
      Andreas Pereira has revealed he rubs Kaka’s shorts on his leg before a matchCredit: Getty
      Kaka gave the midfielder his shorts after a match between Man Utd and Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The midfielder had spent 10 years with United after joining the club’s academy at the age of 16.
      And he recently recalled the time he and some team-mates were asked to be ball boys for a first-team match.
      Pereira, who switched his international allegiance from Belgium to Brazil as a teenager, was a huge fan of Real Madrid legend Kaka.
      The Fulham star admitted he asked the Brazilian for his shirt during a match between the Red Devils and Los Blancos, but ended up with his shorts instead.
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      During an interview with ESPN Brazil, Pereira said: “It was a Champions League match between Manchester and Real Madrid and I was a ball boy.
      “Alex Ferguson asked the U21 and U18 players if they wanted to be ball boys, because he needed the ball quicker and so on.
      “After the game, I waited and saw Kaka. I asked for his shirt, but he said he’d already changed. Then I said: anything then, a sock, shorts, I don’t know.
      “He said he had a pair of shorts, I said it would do. He gave it to me, it was incredible, and the shorts are still in a safe to this day.”
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      Pereira went on to reveal that he rubs the shorts on his legs for confidence before a big game, adding: “Every now and then, before an important game, I go and get them to give me confidence, to rub on my leg.”
      The midfielder then admitted that he cried when speaking to Kaka properly for the first time – just a few weeks ago.
      He added: “Two weeks ago, I was at Willian’s house and he asked me who I really admired. I said I’d always liked Kaka a lot, because of his style of play, he was an example to me.
      “He said he knew Kaka and said he was going to ring him. I thought: he must be joking. I kept quiet, it put me off.
      “He called, I heard his voice and I couldn’t stand it, I cried. I spoke to him, to this day I can’t believe I spoke to Kaka. Everyone was in shock.
      “Kaka even said that when he came here we were going to do something, and I joked with Willian: don’t even call me, I’ll freeze at the table.
      “He’s always been an idol to me, I’ve always liked his style. A very special person.”
      Pereira has made 47 appearances for Fulham since joining the club last summer, scoring six goals and providing seven assists.
      The Fulham midfielder also admitted that he cried when speaking to KakaCredit: PA More

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      Chelsea vs Brentford: Blues hope to put Arsenal second-half collapse behind them against Bees – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA face their second London derby in a week as they welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge – and they’ll be desperate for a better outcome than the first one.A coolly dispatched Cole Palmer penalty followed by Mykhailo Mudryk’s cross-shot saw the Blues race to a two-goal lead against bitter rivals Arsenal last weekend.
      Mykhailo Mudryk silenced some of the critics against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Leandro Trossard scored a crucial equaliser for the GunnersCredit: Getty
      However, Declan Rice’s stunning long-range shot after Robert Sanchez’s moment of madness gave the Gunners a lifeline.
      And super sub Leandro Trossard forced Chelsea to share the spoils with a well-timed volley just seven minutes later.
      Mauricio Pochettino revealed that he is proud of his team’s performance despite letting such a huge advantage slip at home.
      But the Blues gaffer will be expecting his men to get a win against a Brentford side who they haven’t beaten in their last THREE Premier League matches.
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      When is Chelsea vs Brentford?

      Chelsea’s London derby match against Brentford will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm BST.
      Stamford Bridge is the allocated arena for this Premier League contest and it can host around 40,341 fans.
      Brentford pulled off a shock 2-0 win when the sides last met in April.

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Brentford on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Brentford will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11am BST – one hour and 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the action online through Discovery+.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match through our live blog.

      What is the team news?
      Mauricio Pochettino would have been delighted to see club captain Reece James return to action against Arsenal.
      Reece James made his first appearance since the openeing dayCredit: Rex
      But the Chelsea manager is expected to continue without Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), Ben Chilwell (hamstring), Armando Broja (muscle), Marcus Bettinelli (knee), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Christopher Nkunku (knee) and Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament) for the Bees battle.
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      Elsewhere, Brentford boss Thomas Frank also has a lengthy injury list to cope with.
      Keane Lewis-Potter (calf), Josh Dasilva (thigh), Mikkel Damsgaard (groin), Kevin Schade (muscle), Shandon Baptiste (shoulder), Rico Henry (knee), and Charlie Goode (hamstring) are all expected to miss out.
      However, Aaron Hickey is available once again after serving his one-match suspension for picking up five yellow cards.
      What are the latest odds?

      Chelsea to win 8/13
      Draw 14/5
      Brentford to win 4/1

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      Premier League set for festive football feast with rare Christmas Eve clash and games EVERY DAY except Christmas Day

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      ARMCHAIR fans are reportedly set for a huge festive feast of Premier League action that could potentially see Christmas Day as the only day off from action.The already-stacked schedule over Christmas and New Year looks set to be even more crammed this season ahead of the updated schedule being announced.
      Armchair footy fans could be in for a real Christmas treatCredit: Getty
      Plans are being discussed for football to be screened every day bar Christmas DayCredit: Getty
      That is according to the Daily Mail, who state that “clubs are braced for a rearranged festive fixture list that could see Christmas Day left as the only one without a televised game”.
      Premier League execs are currently making their amendments to the match schedule for the back end of December and January.
      They have already announced their TV picks and alterations for the first round of games for December.
      And now they hope to confirm the Festive fixtures and their new timings early this week.
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      This fresh update states that “scheduling a first Premier League game on Christmas Eve since 1995 has been on the agenda” for bosses.
      Wolves’ home clash with Chelsea is the favourite for the controversial TV spot but that has received fierce backlash since speculation emerged last week.
      Top-flight teams are aware that further changes have been discussed and that they would enable supporters to watch at least one match per day – except for December 25.
      However, there are a number of factors to be considered before any official announcement such as travel issues, policing and broadcasters.
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      Due to the Qatar World Cup last winter, last season’s festive fixtures did not get underway until Boxing Day.
      During the 11 day period that followed there was only a December 29 that did not feature a Premier League match on TV.
      This report also states that “at least one match is in line to be pushed back as far as January 2” with the FA Cup third round taking place over the opening weekend of the New Year. More