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      Petition to SACK under-fire Chelsea boss Graham Potter has thousands of signatures just minutes after Spurs loss

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      A PETITION to sack Chelsea boss Graham Potter has received thousands of signatures after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.Goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane condemned the Blues to a third straight defeat in all competitions.
      Thousands of Chelsea fans have signed a petition demanding Graham Potter’s exitCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are nearing crisis mode after a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham
      And Potter is coming under increasing pressure after just two wins in his last 15 league matches.
      The former Brighton boss was booed by those in attendance for last weekend’s defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
      Any jeers today from the travelling supporters were drowned out by Spurs’ celebrations.
      So fans found another way to make their anger known after the final whistle.
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      Within minutes of the result, a petition on Change.org went live demanding Potter’s Chelsea exit.
      It quickly racked up thousands of signatures, boasting over 4,000 after just 40 minutes.
      And it hit a whopping 8,000 signatures over an hour later, with many fans agreeing with the petition’s description.
      It read: “Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, and shareholders, this petition is directed at you to please sack Graham Potter.
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      “As of this Petition he has 2 wins in 15 games, and has left the fans exhausted and devastated, despite spending hundreds of millions.
      “We have immense quality in the squad, however there is one area we can change, which is the coach.
      “For the future of Chelsea Football Club, please sack Graham Potter.”
      Fans also added their voice, with one saying: “He’s the worst coach I’ve seen.”
      Another declared: “Lack of effort and passion from him and the team, need to inject some energy.”
      One noted: “Graham Potter is not good enough for Chelsea.”
      Another added: “He is not the man for the job and is leading Chelsea astray.”
      It remains to be seen if Boehly and Eghbali heed fans’ pleas, having given Potter their backing earlier in the week.
      But the manager himself knows results must improve quickly if he is to turn around the negative atmosphere.
      Potter said post-match: “I know the responsibility. (The results) are not good enough for this club.
      “I’m not happy with them. I take full responsibility for those results.
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      “If results aren’t good enough, which they aren’t at the moment, you can’t rely on support forever.
      “My job is to keep going, to try and change the moment. The players are hurting. It’s a tough moment for us.” More

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      ‘This is surreal’ – Hilarious moment Gary Neville’s live stream is interrupted by FLOYD MAYWEATHER

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      GARY NEVILLE’S live stream before the Carabao Cup final descended into chaos as Floyd Mayweather made a surprise appearance. The Manchester United legend began the Instagram video by slamming Jamie Carragher for being late as the pundits tried to leave and make their way to Wembley.
      Gary Neville’s live descended into madnessCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      A bus tried to turn around down the narrow street as Gary Neville looked on in disbeliefCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      Floyd Mayweather did not worry about parking properly adding to the chaosCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      Neville explained that Carragher was late because he was in the hotel spa and got the departure time wrong.
      He feared that he was going to be late for Sky Sports’ live coverage of the game between Man Utd and Newcastle.
      While waiting to leave in the car, a bus suddenly appeared and demanded Neville’s vehicle move so it could do a three-point turn down a tight road.
      The former right-back hilariously called the manoeuvre “ambitious” and laughed that he was “just called ‘bruv’.”
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      Things then got weirder, as the bus attempted to turn around unsuccessfully, a car carrying boxing legend Floyd Mayweather parked in the middle of the road blocking the street.
      The fighter, who was involved in exhibition bout in London the night before, casually gout out and strolled into the hotel.
      Neville was left startled saying: “No word of a lie that is Floyd Mayweather. This is surreal.
      “He can dump his car anywhere he wants that man. He’s just thrown it in the middle of the road right in front of the bus, which is struggling like mad.
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      “You could not write this script, this is the best live video you’re ever going to see.
      “Meanwhile, Carragher hasn’t even come out yet he is still in the jacuzzi.”
      The ex-Liverpool man did finally appear to the delight of Neville, who claimed he was “dressed like a Tory politician who had just won an election.”
      Carragher jumped into the car and stressed that their is loads of time and he doesn’t need to be there early as it’s “not a big day for him, just for you [Neville].”
      Jamie Carragher eventually appeared after getting his times wrongCredit: Instagram @gneville2 More

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      ‘Had no idea he was a fan’ – Supporters stunned as they ‘spot James Corden’ in the Newcastle end at Wembley

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      A JAMES CORDEN look-a-like was spotted in the Newcastle end for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.The Toon army were handed a Wembley allocation of 32,000 – but thousands more made the trip down to the capital for the game.
      Fans have spotted a James Corden look-a-like in the Newcastle crowdCredit: Twitter
      The fan has a NUFC tattoo on his bellyCredit: PA
      Newcastle are taking on Man Utd in Sunday’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      James Corden is a West Ham fanCredit: AFP
      But one fan that has been spotted in the Newcastle end looks awfully similar to TV star James Corden.
      The shirtless man, who has NUFC plastered on his belly, also had what fans can only describe as George Michael hair.
      One Carabao Cup final viewer said: “Had no idea James Corden was a Newcastle fan…”
      Another tweeted: “James Corden getting involved, good to see.”
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      A third added: “George Michael hairdo.”
      TV star Corden is, of course, a massive West Ham fan.
      The Toon found themselves down 2-0 at half-time.
      Man Utd midfielder Casemiro opened the scoring, guiding his header into the far corner of Loris Karius’ net.
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      Marcus Rashford’s shot then deflected off Sven Botman and in to give the Red Devils a healthy lead.
      Wout Weghorst – playing as a No10 – was unlucky to not get a third for United.
      The January signing got in behind Newcastle’s back line and unleashed a ferocious shot on target, forcing Karius into a smart save. More

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      ‘He used to pull players’ hair in training’ – Kieran Trippier says he ‘loves’ s***housery and reveals who is best at it

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      NEWCASTLE defender Kieran Trippier said he loves ‘s***housery’ – and revealed who of his current and former team-mates is best at it. The defender is preparing for the Carabao Cup Final where the Magpies may need to resort to football’s dark arts to get past Manchester United.
      Kieran Trippier has been consistently impressive since signing for Newcastle in January 2022Credit: Getty
      The Red Devils are the favourites and in tremendous form as they hunt for the first leg of an unlikely quadruple.
      But Trippier and Newcastle are desperate to end the club’s long trophy drought.
      Ahead of the game, United boss Erik ten Hag said he finds Newcastle “annoying” to play against with the Toon becoming increasingly well-known for their ability to manage games using cynical tactics.
      The right-back told the Guardian that he’s a big fan of this side of the game.
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      Trippier said: “I love it. The best for me was Atlético Madrid’s Stefan Savic.
      “He used to pull people’s hair, even in training. It was crazy but I love all that. Of course, opposition fans aren’t going to like it but I think it’s good to see.
      “I don’t see why everyone’s kicking off about it: it’s good!”
      Trippier arrived at St James’ Park just over a year ago after returning to England after a three year stay Atlético Madrid.
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      He credited his time abroad with helping him adapt to football’s dark arts.
      The 32-year-old added: “I’ve experienced these things a lot in Spain.
      “It’s about when to slow a game down. If the opposition are on top, of course you’ve got to kill the game. You’re not going to allow them to take a quick throw-in and say: ‘Carry on.’ 
      “Some teams aren’t happy with us this season but it’s about being clever.”
      Even discounting their cup run, Newcastle are enjoying their best season in years.
      The club are currently fifth, four points behind Tottenham with two games in hand. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim ‘to have Man Utd bids REJECTED as Glazers hold out for more money’

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are reportedly set to have their bids for Manchester United rejected.That’s as the Glazers hold out for more money.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for Man Utd is likely to be rejected by the GlazersCredit: PA
      Sheikh Jassim is also thought to have bid under the Glazers’ £5bn valuation
      British billionaire Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim are the only interested parties to have gone public with their bids.
      But the Telegraph claims neither man is set to have their initial offer accepted.
      It’s reckoned the markets value United at £3.75billion.
      And Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim are likely to have bid around that number after signing non-disclosure agreements.
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      However, the Glazers believe United should be sold for at least £5bn.
      And neither offer is thought to have come close to that figure.
      Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim are now waiting for a response from Raine Group, who are handling the takeover deal.
      But it is likely they will have to lodge fresh offers near the £5bn mark to stand any chance of a complete takeover.
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      The Glazers are believed to be willing to part ways entirely for the right price.
      Yet they are also open to retaining control and could accept a minority investment.
      Ratcliffe, who fronts Ineos Group, is liaising with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs over his bid.
      But Sheikh Jassim is understood to want a complete takeover.
      The Qatari is ready to clear United’s debts, which stand at a whopping £680million.
      And he also wants to invest in a new stadium and a new training ground.
      That alone could cost up to £2bn.
      And a hefty amount of cash would also be needed to fund new signings for Erik ten Hag. More

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      ‘Someone’s found the club shop!’ – Fans in hysterics as Todd Boehly watches Spurs loss in full Chelsea clobber

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      CHELSEA chief Todd Boehly was mocked by rival fans after showing up to watch Sunday’s loss at Tottenham dressed head-to-toe in club merchandise.The 49-year-old billionaire businessman was pictured wearing a Chelsea-branded hat, scarf and coat while watching his team lose 2-0 to London rivals Spurs.
      Todd Boehly was dressed in Chelsea merchandise as he watched their loss to Spurs
      And many fans found it hilarious.
      One person tweeted: “Boehly worked out how to ‘Double Revenues’ by single-handedly buying out the Club Shop.”
      Another added: “Someone’s found the club shop!”
      A third said: “Suits the club because he looks like a clown.”
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      While a fourth joked: “This is a bit like that episode of Friends where Joey dresses entirely in Porsche clothing… except he actually owns the club.”
      Chelsea extended their winless run to six games following the defeat.
      It was a bad day on all fronts for the Blues, with star defender Thiago Silva forced off in the opening stages with a knee injury.
      Hakim Ziyech was then shown a red card after lashing out at Emerson Royal, however it was rescinded just a few minutes later.
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      Spurs midfielder Oliver Skipp broke the deadlock just after half time with a fantastic strike.
      And, just as Graham Potter looked to make some changes to his attack, Harry Kane sealed all three points with a close-range effort.
      After the game, the Chelsea boss took full responsibility for the club’s poor run of form.
      He told Sky Sports: “I know the responsibility. It’s not good enough for this club and so I take full responsibility for those results. It isn’t good enough for Chelsea.
      “The players gave it everything, they are hurting. It’s my responsibility.” More

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      ‘Not the offers we were looking for’ – Man Utd and Spurs transfer boost as David Raya turns down TWO contract deals

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      BRENTFORD star David Raya has turned down two contract offers as Manchester United and Tottenham circle.The goalkeeper has been in incredible form this season, helping guide the club to ninth in the table and in the race for a European finish.
      David Raya has opened himself up to leaving BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Raya has kept eight clean sheets and made 100 saves, more than any other stopper in the league.
      The 27-year-old has just entered the last 18 months of his contract at Brentford and he refused to rule out leaving the club.
      Raya spoke to The Athletic saying: “I turned down two contracts, one last year and one this January.
      “They weren’t the offers we were looking for. I can only say that.”
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      “I want to focus on playing games and not think too much about my future.
      “I have a contract here, so I’m willing to finish that, but you never know what’s going to happen in the summer.
      “Maybe the club wants to sell, maybe not. Maybe I want to stay. I want to focus on football and see what happens.
      “The club will decide the price and if a club wants to pay money, that will be it. I’m not worried about that. I’m not in charge of that.
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      “I want to play in Europe and I want to fight to win a title.
      “I want to fight to win a European title. I trust myself to be able to play in those types of games.”
      This comes as Man Utd and Spurs both reportedly keep tabs on the Spaniard.
      The Red Devils could be in the market for a new number one at the end of the season with David De Gea’s contract expiring.
      Meanwhile, Spurs could look to replace Hugo Lloris.
      The Frenchman’s deal ends in 18 months and aged 36, a younger keeper could be wanted by the club. More

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      ‘Sweat or get out’ – Fans BURN Mario Balotelli’s shirt in the stands as ex-Prem star struggles in Switzerland

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      FURIOUS fans burned a Mario Balotelli shirt after his club FC Sion suffered defeat to San Gallo.The much-maligned Italian international, 32, moved to the Swiss side – the ELEVENTH club of his career – last summer.
      FC Sion fans burned a Mario Balotelli shirt after they were beaten on SaturdayCredit: Blue Sport
      The Italian striker has scored just five goals for the Swiss clubCredit: Getty
      And he has already hit the headlines off the pitch since his arrival.
      He missed a game with bronchitis after reports that he had gone AWOL after a video surfaced of him staggering out of a bar with a mystery woman.
      He has scored five goals in 12 appearances this term but it seems that Sion’s supporters are growing tired of the ex-Manchester City star.
      Balotelli started yesterday’s 4-0 home thrashing but was taken off as the result left Sion sitting just a point off the bottom.
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      There were a number of insulting chants about him when he was taken off with a section also accusing him of not “sweating” for the club.
      And the fans were quick to direct even more anger towards the forward, with a group of them hanging up a jersey bearing his name and number on railings and setting it on fire.
      The volatile ace shot to fame in England after joining Manchester City from Inter Milan in 2010.
      But following 30 goals in 80 appearances, he joined Inter’s bitter enemies AC Milan as a one-time Premier League winner.
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      Although that did not spell the end of Balotelli’s time in England following a shock switch to Liverpool in 2014.
      His time spent at Anfield proved uneventful as the attacker managed just four goals in his 28 matches.
      Balotelli later enjoyed spells in France with Nice and Marseille, before returning to Italy with Brescia as well as Monza.
      He then joined Adana Demirspor in Turkey in July 2021, scoring 19 goals in 35 games, before his departure last year. More