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      Tottenham considering shock move for Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou after missing out on Arne Slot

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      TOTTENHAM have now set their sights on Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou – after Arne Slot ruled himself out.SunSport understands Postecoglou, 57, is among Spurs’ targets after missing out on Feyenoord’s Dutch boss.
      Tottenham are considering a shock move for Celtic boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: Getty
      He has impressed hugely with his work north of the border, winning back-to-back league and League Cup doubles by playing expansive, exciting football.
      The style of play could be a key factor in any possible switch to Spurs given Daniel Levy promised on Saturday the team would serve up fare next season that fans would “love to come and watch”.
      Should Levy turn to the Bhoys chief, he would not be the only Aussie to arrive at Spurs this summer, with Scott Munn beginning his role as chief football officer on July 1.
      Postecoglou and Munn have both previously worked for the City Football Group – the umbrella company that owns Manchester City and 11 other clubs worldwide.
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      Munn was chief executive of Melbourne City before taking over as CEO of the Chinese arm of City Football Group in 2019.
      Meanwhile Athens-born Postecoglou bossed City’s Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos for three years before taking over at Celtic in 2021.

      Free agent Luis Enrique has also been linked with the vacant position but SunSport believes Spurs are more likely to go for a manager who is currently in a job.
      Postecoglou is contracted to Celtic on a one-year rolling deal meaning compensation to hire him should not prove too costly.
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      It is believed that was one of the hitches in any bid to bring Slot to the club.
      The 44-year-old had a release clause of around £5.7million but that did not kick in until NEXT summer, meaning it was up to Spurs to agree a compensation package to take him now.
      Dutch sources suggest there was a significant difference in valuation.
      And when Feyenoord made it clear they would not budge in talks with Slot’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, on Wednesday, any possible exit was ruled out.
      Slot today insisted there had been no conversations about his exit, only over signing a new contract at Feyenoord which he is set to do.
      While Spurs sources maintain they have held no discussions with Slot or Feyenoord over any possible move.
      Former AZ Alkmaar boss Slot said: “I have been hearing a lot of rumours going around about other interest in me.
      “Although I am thankful, my wish is to stay at Feyenoord and continue working on what we created last year.
      “There is not – and there has not been – transfer conversation and yesterday’s meeting was exclusively for an extension.
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      “All talks with the club have always been only in that sense. Looking forward to next season with Feyenoord.”
      It is 60 days tomorrow since Antonio Conte, Spurs’ last permanent manager, left the club. More

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      Graham Potter ‘favourite for shock manager job at Ligue 1 giants’ seven weeks after Chelsea sacking

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      GRAHAM POTTER is reportedly being linked with a return to management with Ligue 1 side Nice.The English coach, 48, was sacked by Chelsea in April after just seven months in charge.
      Graham Potter was sacked by Chelsea at the beginning of AprilCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Days later he was mooted as a potential candidate for the vacant Leicester role following the dismissal of Brendan Rodgers.
      But he ruled himself out of the running for the position as he eyed some time away from football.
      But according to L’Equipe, he could now be set to return to the sport just seven weeks after being axed by Chelsea.
      French club Nice, who boast ex-Premier League stars such as Aaron Ramsey, Ross Barkley and Kasper Schmeichel, are understood to be interested in the former Brighton boss.
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      Ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre was appointed in the summer but lasted just five months before being dismissed in January.
      Didier Digard has taken interim charge until the end of the season – and they sit ninth in the table with two games remaining.
      But they are on the hunt for a permanent head coach and Potter could well be their man.
      Nice are owned by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who is one of the leading bidders in the race to purchase Manchester United.
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      And meetings are said to have already taken place about bringing the Solihull-born manager to Ligue 1.
      Along with Potter, Nice are also keen on Brighton’s current manager Roberto De Zerbi.

      However, he is not seen as a realistic target given the Seagulls have now qualified for the Europa League.
      Bologna boss Thiago Motta, Lens manager Franck Haise and Lorient head coach Regis Le Bris are also in the frame. More

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      Leeds vs Tottenham: Allardyce hoping to secure Premier League status against wounded Spurs – stream, TV, team news

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      LEEDS are currently in the dreaded Premier League drop zone and are two points adrift of Everton in 17th.Sam Allardyce is yet to be relegated from the top flight as a manager and was brought in to work his magic at Elland Road.
      Leeds striker Patrick Bamford dejected after suffering a 3-1 loss to West HamCredit: ALAMY
      Tottenham players dejected after 3-1 loss to BrentfordCredit: ALAMY
      Big Sam is the Whites’ third manager of the season, with Jesse Marsch and Javi Gracia previously at the helm.
      Leeds spent 16 years outside of the Premier League until they won the Championship title back in 2020.
      Tottenham have also had a season to forget but could still claim a place in the Europa Conference League next season.
      Ryan Mason’s side will need Aston Villa to drop points on the final day to claim 7th and a place in a European competition next season.
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      When is Leeds vs Tottenham?

      Leeds vs Tottenham will take place on Sunday, May 28.
      Kick off will be at 4:30pm BST.
      Elland Road will play host.

      What channel is Leeds vs Tottenham on and can it be live streamed?

      Leeds vs Tottenham will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

      Team news
      Sam Allardyce will be sweating over the fitness of forward duo Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo after they both picked up injuries at the weekend against West Ham.
      Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams will not be available for selection for the final day of the season.
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      For Spurs, they could be without Cristian Romero who missed last weekend’s defeat to Brentford after picking up an injury against Aston Villa the week prior.
      Lucas Moura will be hoping to make an impact in his final game for Spurs.
      Odds

      Leeds – 17/10
      Draw – 13/5
      Tottenham – 7/5

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Arsenal and Tottenham battling it out for ‘frightening’ young defender backed to become one of world’s best stars

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      BOTH Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on signing promising young centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, according to reports.Tapsoba has been linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen, with Premier League clubs circling.
      Edmond Tapsoba has been an important first-team player for the German club this seasonCredit: Getty
      Tapsoba was also nominated for African player of the Year in 2022Credit: Reuters
      The Burkina Faso international has made 46 appearances for his club this season, and his performances have attracted a lot of interest.
      According to transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, the defender has been an Arsenal target since his first season in Germany.
      However, Mikel Arteta’s side will now face competition from their North London rivals Tottenham to sign the star.
      Both clubs could do with bolstering their central defence over the summer.
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      After all, William Saliba’s injury was disastrous for the Gunners’ title charge.
      While Spurs fans believe that Eric Dier could do with greater competition.
      Tapsoba has also won 34 caps for Burkina Faso and played at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, which saw him nominated for the African Player of the Year award.
      Last year, the Bundesliga website sung his praises, calling him a “powerful and super-quick defender” with “frightening heading abilities”.
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      Meanwhile, his former coach at Vitoria Guimaraes has backed him for stardom.
      Ivo Vieira said: “I’m sure he will continue his development and become one of the greatest players in the world.
      “He can end up where he wants to. At one of the world’s biggest clubs.”
      Leverkusen are rumoured to be demanding around £60m to pry Tapsoba out of their hands.
      Arsenal have qualified for Champions League football next season, and they will be hoping to compete for the other major trophies as well.
      But Spurs are competing with Aston Villa to secure a position in the third tier of European football – the Europa Conference League – next year. More

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      Fans convinced Kane will have to manage Tottenham after Slot rules out move as they slam ‘another embarrassing episode’

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      TOTTENHAM fans have mocked their own club by claiming Harry Kane could end up becoming their new manager.Earlier this week, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot was tipped as the frontrunner to succeed Antonio Conte.
      Some Tottenham fans have joked Harry Kane could end up as their new head coachCredit: Getty
      Arne Slot revealed on Thursday he is staying at FeyenoordCredit: PA
      But he snubbed Spurs’ interest on Thursday and has opted to stay with the Dutch champions next season.
      It comes after Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany both ruled themselves out.
      The likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Luciano Spalletti and Brendan Rodgers remain in the frame.
      But the Lilywhites faithful are now so uninspired by the search for their new head coach that they hilariously joked Kane could be forced to do it himself.
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      Reacting to the news about Slot, one social media user said: “At this rate, Harry Kane will retire and become the next Spurs manager for next year.”
      While another added: “Hear me out, Harry Kane player manager, two birds one stone and all that.”
      And a third responded: “Harry Kane, player/manager incoming.”
      Kane, the club’s all-time record scorer, has been heavily linked with a move away from North London this summer as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his Spurs contract.
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      Manchester United are understood to be circling for the England captain – who is set to miss out on European competition altogether next season if he stays with Tottenham.
      Meanwhile, other fans simply vented their anger at the club.
      A furious Spurs fan replied: “It’s hard to remember a time when I log onto this app [Twitter] and there is actual good news related to Spurs.
      “Another embarrassing episode. Throw the sink at Nagelsmann.”
      A fellow Tottenham supporter agreed, adding: “Another joke of a management search by this board. Completely embarrassing!” More

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      I’m a forgotten Premier League star… now I own my own restaurant and named it after my old club’s stadium

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      A FORMER Premier League cult hero now owns his own restaurant – and he has even named it after his old club’s stadium.This now 47-year-old ex-full-back kicked off his footballing career with his hometown club Nancy in France.
      This ex-defender quickly became a fan favourite at West HamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The East End hero was back to watch the Hammers at the weekendCredit: WEST HAM UNITED FC
      During a five-year spell in their first-team, he helped them to win promotion to Ligue 1 before Metz swooped to sign him in 1998.
      A year later he first caught the eye of West Ham as he played against them in the 1999 Uefa Intertoto Cup Final.
      The late Glenn Roeder, who was working as a scout for then-Hammers boss Harry Redknapp, pushed the Hammers to make a move and that eventually led to him heading to Upton Park initially on loan in January 2001.
      Roeder then replaced Redknapp as West Ham manager that summer, and one of the first things he did was snap-up the defender permanently.
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      This star, who arrived as a virtual unknown, went on to play in 35 of the club’s Premier League matches as he thrived in a team full of famous names such as Paolo Di Canio, Michael Carrick and Joe Cole.
      But it was his performances that led to him being voted the Hammer of the Year.
      However, his time in East London would only last another 12 months as he was shipped off to Portsmouth.
      Unfortunately, he failed to replicate his form for West Ham at Pompey and played just 12 league matches for them during his year on the South Coast.
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      That led to a return to France with Le Havre in 2004, but that stint only lasted one season and eight matches before this player decided to hang up his boots.
      The ace we are talking about is none other than Sebastien Schemmel.

      And now the popular ace is doing something very different indeed – and still retains his love for the Hammers in an incredible way.
      Schemmel owns and runs a restaurant in Luxembourg named “Upton Park” as well as having the club’s crest tattooed on his arm.
      He told West Ham’s website:  “West Ham was fantastic, to be honest. It was the best moment of my football career. It was amazing to play for these fans and this club.
      “It was a big mistake for me to leave the club because if I’d stayed there in 2003 and 2004, I’m sure I’d have finished my career with West Ham.
      “I was very pleased to play for this club. It’s my club. I have a tattoo of the West Ham crest and it is an honour to have this on my arm!
      “I played two years with West Ham and every minute and every hour was fantastic.”
      Sebastien Schemmel was awarded the Hammer of the Year trophy 21 years agoCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Schemmel was back at West Ham on Sunday for the first time in years to watch them beat Leeds 3-1 at the London Stadium and was joined by his two children for a post-match walk on the pitch.
      He told WHUFC.com: “It’s very special for me to be back here, because 21 years ago I was here and received the trophy for Player of the Year, so for me that was big dreams and it’s a special day for me today too.
      “It was strange to sign in England because the first thing was for me to stay in Metz. I signed for West Ham and now I never forget what happens to West Ham! The first year was amazing, the people, the fans, Upton Park, so I want to thank everybody for this two years.
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      “I think this was the best team I had ever seen in my life – Joe Cole, Paolo Di Canio, Michael Carrick, Tomas Repka – it was a very fantastic team and it’s a very good memory when I talk about that.
      “I think Joe and Paolo were much, much better, but I gave my all on the pitch and I think for that the fans voted for me, so I want to say thank you, even 21 years later!”
      The French full-back only spent two seasons in East London before heading to PortsmouthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      I received a note offering me £8,000 to give up my Newcastle season tickets but had to turn it down – there’s no chance

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      A NEWCASTLE fan has revealed he was offered £8,000 to give up his season tickets.The Toon diehard is enjoying a season to remember after Eddie Howe’s side qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.
      Newcastle tickets are in high demand after the club qualified for the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Now seats at St James’ Park are like gold dust with an ever growing waiting list for season tickets.
      And two fans who gave up their tickets went to extraordinary lengths to get them back by offering a fellow supporter £8,000 for two tickets.
      The man in question, Dale, told talkSPORT he received a note begging him to sell up.
      Dale said: “I sit with my girlfriend at the matches and the people who originally sat there, their friends sit alongside us.
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      “I got handed a note, they offered us £8,000 to buy the tickets off us to have their seat back. That’s how desperate people are to get back there.
      “I had to turn it down because it was only £8000 for the pair, if it was £8,000 each I might have considered.
      “There’s not a chance in the world I’d give them up.”
      Champions League football increases Newcastle’s appeal and the Magpies are reportedly ready to rival huge clubs in the fight for Europe’s biggest stars.
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      It is believed the club will target marquee signings like Neymar and Harry Kane.
      Other eye-catching names include Leicester’s James Maddison, who Newcastle have tried to buy before.
      While Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch and Arsenal-linked winger Moussa Diaby could also join. More

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      Erling Haaland shows off gruesome battle scars after Man City’s draw at Brighton as fans remind him to ‘wear protection’

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      ERLING HAALAND showed off his battle scars after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Brighton.The Norwegian was back in the starting XI after being rested for the 1-0 win over Chelsea last Sunday.
      Erling Haaland showed off his battle wounds last nightCredit: Instagram
      The Norwegian engaged in a physical battle against Brighton on WednesdayCredit: Reuters
      Now fans are desperate for him to be left out again on Sunday against Brentford, after fans got a glimpse of the sort of rough treatment he often gets.
      After the game, Haaland took to Instagram to show off his Nike trainers, writing: “Love these.”

      In the snap, the 22-year-old’s bloody shins were on full display – with numerous nasty-looking cuts from the match.
      Seeing the snap, one fan wrote: “Has to be rested against Brentford, man’s not being protected by referees and he’s taken yet another battering today.”
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      While a second tweeted: “That’s it you’re done. No more playing until you go to Wembley.”
      A third pleaded: “he better get rested vs brentford.”
      And a fourth said: “bro’s got battle scars.”
      Referencing the upcoming Champions League final, another added: “one of the brighton players obvs prefers inter.”
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      While Haaland received some rough treatment on Wednesday night, he has been able to let his hair down since City clinched the Prem title last weekend.
      He attended City’s celebratory bash alongside girlfriend Isabel, with the pair stealing the show in matching monogrammed pyjamas.
      While boss Pep Guardiola admitted that his side drank “all the alcohol in Manchester” amid their celebrations.
      The 52-year-old last night beamed: “Exceptional game, congratulations to Brighton for deserved qualification for the Europa League officially and the game we played.
      “I think we drunk all the alcohol in Manchester and 40 hours later we behaved and we showed the reason we are the champions.
      “Against that team, doing what they have done with or without the ball, I didn’t see one drop of water in our intensity or our idea.
      “That’s why show me again what we have done this season because we have won it on the pitch nobody gave us absolutely anything.”
      Haaland, 22, partied in his PJs last weekendCredit: Splash More