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      Former Arsenal wonderkid, 28, dubbed ‘the new Jack Wilshere’ joins 10th club of career in free transfer

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      FORMER Arsenal star Jack Jebb has signed for his tenth club in a free transfer to seventh-tier side Folkestone.The 28-year-old was once hailed as the “next Jack Wilshere” after signing for the Gunners in 2012.Former Arsenal star Jack Jebb has joined his tenth clubCredit: GettyThe midfielder has signed for seventh-tier side FolkestoneCredit: X @FIFCJebb began his journey with Arsenal’s U18s and signed his first professional contract in September 2012.The midfielder never played for the senior North London team. Instead, he spent two seasons on loan at Stevenage and later signed with them on a one-year deal and only made five appearances.The London-born ace in his heyday was praised for his prowess as a central midfielder like Arsenal legend Wilshere who made 197 appearances for the Gunners.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut has instead become a forgotten star and signed for non-league side Folkestone.The club announced the signing on their X account in a minute-long video of Jebb stunting in their amber and black strip.Jebb’s career path led him through a series of clubs including Newport, Sutton, Wellington United, Wealdstone, and Dartford. In 2022, Jebb moved to Dorking Wanderers in the National League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut was loaned out to Havant & Waterlooville in the National League South the following year.Only days ago Dorking confirmed Jebb’s departure will come in June when his contract expires.Talented but Troubled: Football Prodigies Who Lost Their WayBut Folkestone’s social media announcement preempted the news.The midfielder’s new home, Folkestone, finished this season 16th in the Premier Isthmian League. More

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      I’m a Premier League veteran who got in a scrap with Andy Carroll on pre-season tour… I’ve never been hit so hard

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      FORMER West Ham star James Collins revealed he got into a scrap with Andy Carroll on a pre-season tour, admitting: I’ve never been hit so hard!Collins, 40, and Carroll, 35, played together for the Hammers between 2012 and 2018.James Collins admits getting into a pre-season fight with ex-West Ham teammate Andy CarrollCredit: X @UndrTheCoshCollins admits Carroll hit him with the hardest punch he ever feltCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe pair were both signed by Sam Allardyce and helped West Ham to a 10th-place finish in their debut seasons.However, things later turned sour on a pre-season tour.West Ham jetted to Germany to prepare for the upcoming campaign.And, after a gruelling training session, Big Sam allowed his stars to enjoy a night on the town.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWest Ham’s aces went straight to a bar where they knocked back beers.But things spilled over as Carroll and Hammers icon Kevin Nolan began arguing.Collins, who retired in 2020, then intervened before starting to scrap with Carroll, now playing in France for Amiens.And he soon regretted it after being punched by the Geordie striker on the cheek.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking on the UndrTheCosh podcast, Collins admitted he’d never been hit as hard before.But, in the spirit of the game, the pair quickly shook hands and began to guzzle beers again.Inside Andy Carroll’s family weekend in Amiens as they soak up culture at medieval festivalCollins said: “We found this bar that looked half-decent. We were in this bar, p***ed, got a bit lively and Kev [Nolan] and Andy started having an argument about something. “They were really arguing, I got in the middle and told them to leave it out.”Andy’s gone, you could see his eyes are gone, he wanted to chin someone. I thought, I’ll have a go. I’m not sure if Andy will tell the same story as I was p***ed!”I swung for Andy, missed him by a foot and he has gone and hit me on the cheek. I’ve been hit a couple of times, never so hard in all my life. “It didn’t knock me out but I took a knee. Noble is in the middle of us, it’s pandemonium.Who are these famous footballers?
      “We stood up, had a pint, shook hands and got on with it. Don’t get hit by Andy Carroll! He is one strong geezer.”Collins then revealed he and the other players involved, minus Carroll, were told off by boss Allardyce in front of the rest of the squad the following day.But when the door closed and it was just the small group left with Big Sam, he had a very different attitude.READ MORE SUN STORIESCollins added: “Sam (cheerily) goes, ‘Ah you b*****s, what have you been up to??'”He absolutely loved it! He went, ‘What the f*** have you done?!”Andy Carroll’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Newcastle, 2006-2011: 91 games, 33 goals

      Preston (loan), 2007-2008: 12 games, 1 goal

      Liverpool, 2010-2012: 58 games, 11 goals

      West Ham, 2012-2019: 142 games, 34 goals

      Newcastle, 2019-2021: 43 games, 1 goal

      Reading, 2021: 8 games, 2 goals

      West Brom, 2022: 15 games, 3 goals

      Reading, 2022-2023: 34 games, 9 goals

      Amiens, 2023-2024: 21 games, 3 goals More

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      Man City ready to sell Premier League cult hero’s son in £10million transfer despite impressive Championship loan

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      MANCHESTER CITY will sell striker Liam Delap to the highest bidder.Delap, 21, has been on loan at Hull after stints at Stoke and Preston and is clearly unlikely to figure in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad any time in the near future.Liam Delap spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Hull CityCredit: GettyRory Delap starred in the Premier League for Stoke City among othersCredit: Getty Images – GettyCity will want around £10million for the England Under-21 forward and may include a ‘buy-back’ clause in any deal.The forward is the son of former Premier League star Rory Delap.His dad, now 47, starred for Stoke City among others – and became renowned in the Potteries for his incredible long throw.City youngster Liam joined the Prem champions’ academy from Derby in 2019.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has played six times for City’s first team, scoring once – during a League Cup victory over Bournemouth in September 2020.Delap followed in his father’s footsteps by playing for Stoke during the 2022-23 season – scoring three goals in 23 appearances.In January 2023 he was recalled by City and sent to Preston, where he netted once in 15 games.His best loan spell has come at Hull this season, where he helped Liam Rosenior’s side to a seventh-placed finish.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Tigers missed out on a play-off place on the final day, losing 1-0 at Plymouth Argyle.He scored eight goals in 31 Championship appearances in total for Hull.Stoke legend Tony Pulis reveals Premier League club’s brutal tactic to stop Rory Delap’s iconic long throws Delap still has two years remaining on his City contract.But this could be the summer that he leaves the club behind. More

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      Man Utd ‘plan to use Harry Maguire in swap transfer to land £70million England star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly plan to use Harry Maguire in a swap transfer to try and land Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.The centre-back is valued at £70million by the Toffees and is a top transfer target for the Red Devils this summer.Man Utd have planned to use Harry Maguire in a swap transfer to land Everton’s Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: GettyThe centre-back is valued at £70million by the ToffeesCredit: ReutersEverton’s severe financial plight means they will be limited in who they can buy at the end of the season.This means the Toffees may have to sell star players to avoid further point deductions.And one asset they will consider selling is youngster Branthwaite.Amid growing interest across the Premier League the England U21 international could see his £70m price tag increase.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAccording to the Daily Star, United will look to offer experienced fellow Three Lions defender Maguire for the 21-year-old.But it’s not all down to the club as Maguire last summer refused to join West Ham despite knowing he had no future at Old Trafford.The 31-year-old saw that change as an injury crisis in United’s backline forced boss Erik ten Hag to recall him into the first team.The Red Devils hope that by including the ex-Leicester man they may be able to offset about £20m off any deal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter spending last season on loan to Eredivisie side PSV, the Carlisle-born star was included in the Three Lions squad that won the U21 European Championship.Now a key player under Sean Dyche with 38 appearances this season, Branthwaite earned his first senior call-up to the England team in March.The defender will be hoping to impress Gareth Southgate to earn his spot in the Euro 2024 squad this summer. More

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      Chelsea ‘offer £77m and two stars including Lukaku to Napoli in sensational swap transfer for Victor Osimhen’

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      CHELSEA are willing to fork out £77million, Romelu Lukaku AND another player for Victor Osimhen this summer, according to reports.The Blues are set to retool once again following another disappointing season.Victor Osimhen could be on the move this summerCredit: RexRomelu Lukaku could be thrown into a Chelsea deal for OsimhenCredit: RexWith Mauricio Pochettino’s side looking light up front at times this term, signing a new striker will be on the agenda.According to Italian transfer expert DiMarzio, the Blues have made initial contact with Napoli regarding a deal for Osimhen.The 25-year-old has been among Serie A’s best strikers since moving to Italy from Lille in 2020.With two years remaining on his contract, this could be the summer that Napoli look to cash in on the Nigerian.READ MORE ON CHELSEAChelsea are claimed to be willing to use forgotten man Lukaku in a deal to sign Osimhen.The Belgian, 30, rejoined the Blues in a disastrous £97.5m deal in 2021.He has spent the last two seasons out on loan – firstly at Inter Milan then this time around at Roma.With two years also still remaining on his deal, the Blues will look to get his salary off their wage bill for good this summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn addition to £77m plus Lukaku, Chelsea are also claimed to be willing to throw in a young player to sweeten the deal.Osimhen helped Napoli to a historic Serie A title victory last season.Watch Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen celebrate on top of BUS after Napoli’s stunning win at JuventusThis time around he has scored 14 goals in 22 appearances, having missed chunks of the campaign due to a hamstring injury and Afcon.Lukaku, meanwhile, has netted 11 goals in 29 Serie A appearances for Roma, with 19 in all competitions.Chelsea are likely to face strong competition for Osimhen’s signature.Paris Saint-Germain hold interest in the striker, and plan to enter negotiations imminently.The French champions are set to lose Kylian Mbappe this summer, with the forward confirming that he will be leaving Parc des Princes upon the conclusion of his contract.How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon
      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
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      Everton out to beat Newcastle to German midfielder Merlin Rohl as they prepare to sell Amadou Onana in £50m transfer

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      EVERTON lead the race for German midfielder Merlin Rohl as they look for extra magic.The Toffees have been to see the Freiburg player, 21.Merlin Rohl has impressed for Freiburg in the BundesligaCredit: GettyEverton could cash in on Amadou OnanaCredit: GettyNewcastle and Crystal Palace are also on Rohl’s trail — but Everton seem to be at the front of the queue.Rohl is a key part of the Bundesliga side who have done well at home and in Europe, where their Europa League campaign was ended by West Ham.Goodison chiefs hope to sell Amadou Onana overseas for big money to balance their books, possibly picking up a fee in excess of £50million.Rohl is similar to Onana in size and style and a player on the rise for both club and country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe came from the lower divisions in Germany and has played for his country at all levels up to the Under-21s.And Rohl would only cost about £12m.There could also be interest in Toffees winger Dwight McNeil after a strong finish to the campaign, so the club are aware of the need for new faces.Meanwhile American baseball guru Kevin Malone is in England, ready to make a rescue move for Everton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMalone ran the LA Dodgers for many years and is head of a consortium who will step in if problems continue with current bidders 777 Partners.Everton drew 1-1 at Luton Town on Friday night.Arne Slot to make 3 key changes at LiverpoolThe Toffees went ahead from the penalty spot as Dominic Calvert-Lewin made no mistake following a foul on Jarrad Branthwaite at a set piece.Sean Dyche’s side were pegged back on the half hour mark after a brilliant finish by Elijah Adebayo.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Nottingham Forest SUE Sky Sports over Gary Neville’s ‘mafia gang’ comments in now-deleted post 

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have launched legal action against Sky Sports after the broadcaster’s coverage of a social media post questioning a match official’s appointment, according to reports.It comes after Sky pundit Gary Neville slammed the club for their statement criticising the PGMOL in the wake of their 2-0 defeat to Everton.Gary Neville’s comments have allegedly led to Forest launching legal action against Sky SportsCredit: ReutersAfter the final whistle, Forest’s official Twitter account posted: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept.“We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times. NFFC will now consider its options.”They were questioning the appointment of Stuart Attwell and would later release another statement that read: “Nottingham Forest has today submitted a formal request to the PGMOL to release into the public domain the audio recordings between officials during yesterday’s match against Everton at Goodison Park.“The club has requested this be shared for three key match incidents – Ashley Young’s challenge on Giovanni Reyna (24th minute), Ashley Young’s handball (44th minute) and Ashley Young’s challenge on Callum Hudson-Odoi (56th minute).READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“We firmly advocate for the broader football community and supporters to have access to the audio and transcript for full transparency, ensuring the integrity of our sport is upheld.”That led Neville to liken the statement to something a “mafia gang” would put out, which we revealed led to Forest considering taking legal action.Now the Daily Mail states that the club “have launched legal action”.They reported that Sky Sports also “took the decision to remove an article from their website on Friday night in which Neville appeared to backtrack on comments calling for former referee Mark Clattenburg to resign from his role at the City Ground following the controversial statement”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSClattenburg did leave the club this week.However, the Mail says “Sky Sports insist the decision to withdraw the piece was purely an editorial decision and not related to any ongoing legal matter”. Premier League release full audio of Everton vs Nottingham Forest VAR decisions as Howard Webb admits mistakeFollowing the post, which has been viewed 45 million times, Neville had said: “Mark Clattenburg must resign tonight.“If he saw those words go out which question the integrity of a referee and claims someone is a cheat for supporting another club then he’s supporting what is being said. “He would lose all credibility with referees in the game. He should stand down tonight and distance himself from that statement.“It’s like a mafia-gang statement. I mean, honestly, what the hell are they playing at? It’s like a petulant child, it’s embarrassing.“And some of those things they’re saying in there, the suggestion of some sort of inferring of cheating because there’s an official in VAR in Stockley Park who’s a Luton fan is a scandal, and they will pay for that.”After the news that Clattenburg had quit, Neville said on Sky Sports on Friday: “I’m not surprised at all. I thought that after the statement that Nottingham Forest made, I don’t think any of us ask for people to resign.“We don’t do that, we’re obviously critical at times because that’s the job we’re in. But to ask for people to resign is a very serious step and a severe step.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAn article that was headlined “Gary Neville: Mark Clattenburg resignation not surprising – ‘Forest made his job untenable’” then appeared on the Sky Sports website.But that has since been taken down from the site.What have Nottingham Forest said?
      After the final whistle against Everton, Nottingham Forest’s official Twitter account tweeted: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept.
      “We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times.
      “NFFC will now consider its options.”
      On Monday the club revealed they have requested the PGMOL release the audio recordings between officials during the match.
      A statement read: “Nottingham Forest has today submitted a formal request to the PGMOL to release into the public domain the audio recordings between officials during yesterday’s match against Everton at Goodison Park.
      “The club has requested this be shared for three key match incidents – Ashley Young’s challenge on Giovanni Reyna (24th minute), Ashley Young’s handball (44th minute) and Ashley Young’s challenge on Callum Hudson-Odoi (56th minute).
      “We firmly advocate for the broader football community and supporters to have access to the audio and transcript for full transparency, ensuring the integrity of our sport is upheld.” More

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      Spurs star Radu Dragunsin’s agent SLAMS Ange Postecoglou’s tactics as he fires transfer warning at boss

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      RADU DRAGUSIN’S agent has slammed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou’s tactics and warned that the defender will look to leave if he does not get more game time.Florin Manea believes centre-half Dragusin, 22, would help solve Spurs’ problems at set-pieces.Radu Dragusin’s agent has hit out at Ange Postecoglou’s tacticsCredit: PAHe told Italian radio: “The coach said many times he does not want to play with a three-man defence, evidently he knows best.“But Tottenham concede a ton of goals. Playing with three gives more security.“I also think Tottenham concede a lot of goals from set plays, so Dragusin would be very helpful due to his power in the air.“He used to win all the headers at Genoa.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSpurs warded off competition from Napoli and Bayern Munich to sign Dragusin from Genoa for £21.5m in January.But he has started just two Premier League games and come on as a substitute in only four more.Manea added: “I can say that if Postecoglou told Dragusin that he is only considered an alternative to the other centre-backs, then he would not stay just to sit on the bench.“If he doesn’t play, then we have to think about other solutions.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpurs head into Sunday’s trip to Liverpool having conceded 22 goals from set-pieces in the Premier League this season.That is the third-most behind Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest. ‘Come on mate, want me to write you a dossier’ – Postecoglou fumes in live TV interview when asked about Tottenham lossPostecoglou’s men have kept just two clean sheets in their previous 25 Premier League matches.And now Spurs are in danger of losing four consecutive league matches.A defeat tomorrow at Anfield would make it their worst run since losing six in a row in October and November 2004.The Aussie boss spoke about a lack of belief and conviction after the defeat at Chelsea, but he told the club’s website how he plans to change that.If he doesn’t play, then we have to think about other solutions.Florin ManeaHe said: “You continually focus on what’s important. If you fall into the trap – and many people do – of thinking there’s a quick fix, there isn’t.“It’s time, hard work and perseverance, resilience, focus, all those things.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s part of the process. Nothing changes. We stay focussed on what we’re trying to achieve. It’s not a good place to be (after three straight defeats) and you’ve got to feel that pain, ultimately that’s what drives you.“At the same time, we know where we’re at, we know what we need to do, we’ve still a long way to go, but we’re building a decent foundation for it.”Can you name the famous fathers? More