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      Man Utd ‘make contact with Tuchel’ as outgoing Bayern boss enters race alongside Southgate and Potter to replace Ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have “made contact” with Thomas Tuchel amid growing pressure on Erik ten Hag, according to reports.Ten Hag, 54, watched his side spurn a three-goal lead against Championship side Coventry on Sunday, before they won on penalties to set up a second successive FA Cup final against Manchester City.Thomas Tuchel has entered the frame to be the next Manchester United managerCredit: GettyErik ten Hag is under huge pressure as Man Utd bossCredit: AlamyYet despite the win, the manner of the victory has led to the Dutch head coach coming under even more scrutiny.Man Utd sit seventh in the Premier League table and are on a four-game winless run.SunSport has already exclusively revealed the players feel Ten Hag is resigned to the sack, with ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter in line to replace him.England manager Gareth Southgate has also been mooted as a potential replacement.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut now another former Chelsea boss has entered the race in the shape of Bayern Munich’s Tuchel, 50.The German is leaving the Bundesliga giants at the end of the season having failed to win the league.However, he has guided his team to the semi-finals of the Champions League – and could land himself another job straight away.According to Kicker, Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made contact with Tuchel about the possibility of him becoming the next manager should Ten Hag be sacked.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRatcliffe is understood to “highly value” Tuchel, although the Bayern manager is currently “only focusing” on his job at the Allianz Arena.It has also been reported the Man Utd vacancy is Tuchel’s “dream job”.’I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’He won the Champions League with Chelsea back in 2021 and boasted an impressive 60 per cent winning ratio when he was sacked in September 2022.Prior to his time with the Blues, he also guided Paris Saint-Germain to two Ligue 1 titles and a Champions League final.Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher tipped Ten Hag to be sacked following Sunday’s performance against Coventry.Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think that result has just cost Erik ten Hag his job. I don’t see how he stays, I really don’t.”It’s just poor performance after poor performance. That dressing room is probably the most embarrassed dressing room from a team that has just won a big game.”You can’t even celebrate that win. Maybe they can somehow win the final but I just don’t see any progress.”This is somebody’s job we’re talking about but I just don’t see how they [the owners] can look at the situation and be positive about it. I don’t see it.”Ex-Brighton and Chelsea head coach Graham Potter is another man in the runningCredit: APGareth Southgate has also been linked with a move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Neville tells Mark Clattenburg to RESIGN from Nottingham Forest role after club’s ’embarrassing’ VAR statement

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      GARY NEVILLE has told Mark Clattenburg he must RESIGN from his Nottingham Forest role after the club’s “embarrassing” statement slamming VAR.Forest were left seething as they lost 2-0 at Everton, with the club adamant they were robbed of three penalties.Gary Neville has called on Mark Clattenburg to resign from his Nottingham Forest roleCredit: GettyNeville has slammed Forest’s statement in the wake of their defeat to EvertonCredit: Sky SportsVAR chief Stuart Attwell backed ref Anthony Taylor’s on-field decisions for all three incidents.And the result left Forest just one point above the drop zone, with Everton opening a five-point gap with a game in hand.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side then released a sharp-worded statement on social media, inferring the decisions went against them due to Attwell being a Luton fan.The Hatters are also battling relegation and are in the drop zone, one point behind Forest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe statement read: “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.”However, Man Utd icon and Sky Sports pundit Neville lashed out at Forest’s “petulant” statement.He reckons the club have made a huge error with their wording.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Neville has now called on ex-ref Clattenburg to leave Forest immediately.The former Premier League official works for the club as a consultant, with Forest previously lashing out at decisions from referees in other matches.Mike Dean lost for words live on Sky Sports after VAR mix up for ‘stonewall’ penalty during Premier League clashForest feel they were denied three penalties by VARCredit: PANeville said: “Mark Clattenberg must resign tonight.”If he saw those words go out in 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.”The statement is like a petulant child. It’s embarrassing.”Today has been a horrendous day for Nottingham Forest. Possibly horrendous because of the decisions that they’ve had, but horrendous for how they’ve reacted to the situation.“To mention the VAR official as being a Luton fan and inferring in some way that’s had an impact on the decision-making process and suggesting to me as a fan, thinking ‘has he cheated us’, you’re into really dangerous territory.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m disappointed for Nottingham Forest’s players and fans, but I’m also disappointed in Nottingham Forest for the way in which they’ve acted.“It’s a horrendous tweet they’ve put out there and they’ll regret that as a football club.” More

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      Under-fire West Ham boss David Moyes admits he is ’embarrassed’ by his players after Crystal Palace thumping

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      DAVID MOYES pointed the finger at his West Ham players for an “unacceptable” performance at Crystal Palace.The Scot, who is out of contract in the summer and was short in response when asked about his future, accused his Hammers squad of lacking toughness and pride.David Moyes pointed the finger at his West Ham players for an ‘unacceptable’ performance at Crystal PalaceCredit: RexWest Ham lost 5-2 at Selhurst ParkCredit: ReutersSunday’s 5-2 drubbing at Palace follows a number of defeats where West Ham have been well off the pace this season, including a 5-0 loss to Fulham, 6-0 at home to Arsenal and a collapse from 3-1 up to losing 4-3 at Newcastle.Moyes fumed: “The first half was as bad as I have seen us play.”We have had three or four of these incidents this season, games very similar, where I could not believe the team.”I don’t think he team in the three years I have been here have gone to the depths in the three or four games this year.”The first half was unacceptable.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We’ve lost lots of games and we have had some heavy-ish defeats as well but it’s not felt like the two or three we’ve had this year.”I am giving no excuses whatsoever. The players got praised for their performance on Thursday night. But today was so bad I cannot put it into words.”I am so disappointed for supporters who came in today and in truth I am embarrassed to sit here and be speaking on behalf of the team and the way they have performed today but I am the manager.”I have got to say I have not had many teams who have played like that in my whole career.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMoyes continued: “Maybe we’ve lost a wee bit of the tough culture that we’ve had.”The pride in making sure that we didn’t concede and were hard to play against and difficult opposition. Today we were none of them.”Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiAsked if the humiliation at Palace would have any impact on his decision to stay or go, Moyes said: “No, nothing to do with it.”When it was pointed out the decision may be taken out of his hands, the Scot added: “If it is, then it is. Fine. No problem”Palace boss Oliver Glasner said: “Amazing performance and amazing win. The first half was nice to watch for me as a manager and everybody here at Selhurst Park.”We were always in balance, they are one of the best teams in transition and we didn’t give them anything.” More

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      Sky Sports make change to TV coverage that makes fans feel ‘weird’ as they ask ‘are they filming from a nearby flat?’

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      FANS were left feeling “weird” and asked “are they filming from a nearby flat” after Sky Sports made a big change to its TV coverage.Supporters turned in as the broadcaster aired Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Fulham from Craven Cottage.Fans were left questioning Sky Sports’ ‘weird’ new camera at Fulham vs LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe new angle appeared to be at a bizarre slantA dramatic first half saw both teams hit the net, with Liverpool scoring first through Trent Alexander-Arnold.Timothy Castagne ensured Fulham went in level at half-time with a 47th minute equaliser.But the main talking point for fans was the bizarre new camera angle.The game was played out on TV with a strange new look.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky’s camera angle appeared to be more slanted than usual.It gave the pitch an interesting perspective, making some players appear larger than others.And some fans took to Twitter declaring they were not happy with the change.One said: “What’s with this camera angle at Craven Cottage?Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“Are Sky filming this from a nearby flat?”Another declared: “What is this Fulham Liverpool camera angle? It feels weird.”Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersOne noted: “OK is the TV camera just at the weirdest angle for the Liverpool match or am I overreacting?”Another added: “I know Craven Cottage ain’t the best for it, but what on EARTH is this camera angle?”The change did not affect action on the pitch though, with both sides giving it their all in the second half.But it was Liverpool who fired in the next goal, with Ryan Gravenberch smashing home from outside the box in the 53rd minute.Diogo Jota then put the game to bed in the 72nd minute, with the result sending Liverpool joint-top of the table with Arsenal – albeit second on goal difference. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals ‘biggest problem in football’ as he drops huge hint Man Utd rebuild could be delayed

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has revealed his frustration at “one of the biggest problems” in football. The 71-year-old billionaire has taken over football operations at Manchester United since buying a 25 per cent stake in the club earlier this year.Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe recorded a PB in the London MarathonCredit: AFPHe vented his frustrations with a ‘big problem in football’ on BBC afterwardsCredit: BBCHe and INEOS have since set about trying to rebuild the whole club from top to bottom.United confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director this week from Southampton in their latest change.His arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.However, a new sporting director has not yet been appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth, who is on gardening leave.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe two clubs are yet to agree on compensation with Toon reportedly seeking £20m to let him go after he arrived on a four-year deal in 2022.United see that fee as too high, though, and Ratcliffe has now held face-to-face talks with Newcastle director Amanda Staveley to try to find a resolution.Ratcliffe secured a PB in the London Marathon this morning before dashing to Wembley to watch the Red Devils throw away a three-goal lead to Coventry City in the FA Cup semi final.And when providing an update on progress at United, he revealed his anguish at the red tape and hold-ups while speaking to BBC presenter Gabby Logan.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERRatcliffe said: “It’s a long journey really the football because one of the biggest problems is that you get these new guys to come into the team, really capable people, but they are all on gardening leave.“So it takes you six months, a year or 18 months – it’s a real issue in football. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford, could be a new ground for the cost of an old ground refit“They can’t work for us, the fans are impatient and I have some sympathy with that.“But it’s a journey and, whether they like it or not, they have to be a bit patient. It’s not a lightswitch, it takes a bit of time.”Another thing Ratcliffe and INEOS want to do is transform Old Trafford – or build a completely new stadium and make it a “Wembley of the North”.When asked about that by Logan, he replied: “I’d love to do that. I think that would be fantastic for the north of England.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd rebootBritish billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is overhauling the hierarchy at Man United after his £1.03billion takeover of 27.7 per cent of the club.
      His new crew at Old Trafford includes:
      SIR DAVE BRAILSFORD
      The Olympic cycling legend is head of sport for Ratcliffe’s INEOS group.
      He is now on the board of Man Utd overseeing the revamp.
      OMAR BERRADA
      The former Man City director was hired as CEO in January.
      He previously held a senior role with Barcelona. 
      JEAN-CLAUDE BLANC
      The INEOS CEO has joined the board of the club.
      Blanc has held prominent positions at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain previously.
      JASON WILCOX
      He was appointed technical director at United this week.
      The former Blackburn Rovers winger held a similar role at Southampton and was previously academy director at Manchester City.
      Wilcox will report to the sporting director.
      DAN ASHWORTH – TBC
      The former West Brom and Football Association chief has been placed on gardening leave by Newcastle.
      United want him to become their new sporting director.
      However, they and Newcastle have so far been unable to agree on a compensation package.

      “I think that whole area of southern Manchester, it’s where the industrial revolution began, and that’s why they built Old Trafford there.“The workers would finish their shift, walk to the ground – so it was where industry and manufacturing began.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s a really important area but it’s run down, so to regenerate that area and build a Wembley of the North would be a marvellous project and we could achieve it.”Suddenly, he intervened again to cut-short the conversation by signing off with: “Anyway, I need to get to the match.”United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox was at Wembley today for the FA Cup semi finalCredit: GettySir Jim managed to make it to his seat just after half time after his marathon exploitsCredit: BBC More

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      Former Man Utd goalkeeper commits nightmare howler to concede comical own goal against West Ham

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      DEAN HENDERSON was left completely red-faced after a massive gaffe cost Crystal Palace a goal against West Ham.Tyrick Mitchell officially went down as the scorer of the own goal but it was the former Manchester United stopper who was undoubtedly to blame.Dean Henderson dropped a huge clanger for Crystal Palace against West HamCredit: GettyHe mis-kicked a bouncing backpass that then rolled into the netCredit: XMitchell played the ball back to his goalie during today’s Premier League clash with the Hammers.England international Henderson was under no pressure, but he still let the ball bounce over his right foot.Then, despite his desperate and scrambling efforts, he was unable to stop it crossing the goal-line.Fortunately for him and the Eagles, the mistake happened in the 89th minute with the game already won.READ MORE ON MAN UTDPalace secured the points over West Ham with a 5-2 victory at Selhurst Park.However, that did not stop fans from sticking the boot in to Henderson, 27, on social media.One wrote: “If I was a Mitchell owner I’d be raging at Dean Henderson. Terrible.”Another wrote: “Sickening goalkeeper mistake!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“Silly mistake by Dean Henderson, What an own goal,” commented a third.A fourth wrote: “Absolute joke!”Dean Henderson shows his lightning fast reflexes in England training While a fifth said that it was “totally rubbish” from Henderson.Things got even worse for the ex-Nottingham Forest ace, however, when it was confirmed by the Premier League that the own goal had actually been awarded as his.That was due to him mis-kicking his clearance following Mitchell’s backpass.His horror moment came shortly after Blackburn goalkeeper Aynsley Pears scored a disastrous own goal against Sheffield Wednesday.The 25-year-old was in action for John Eustace’s side in a crucial match in the Championship relegation battle.With Rovers already trailing 2-1, defender Dominic Hyam sent a backpass to his goalkeeper.READ MORE SUN STORIESPears went to clear it first time, but inexplicably sliced the ball horribly into his own net.Following his nightmare moment he waved his arms in frustration before picking the ball out of his own net.Fans were quick to mock the stopper after his nightmareCredit: RexAynsley Pears hadearlier dropped a huge clanger for BlackburnCredit: PA More

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      Nottingham Forest release ’embarrassing’ statement about VAR being a ‘Luton fan’ & say club will ‘consider its options’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST lashed out with a scathing statement on social media after their controversial Premier League loss to Everton, which was slammed by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville.Forest lost 2-0 to the Toffees at the City Ground with goals by Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil bringing Nuno Espirito Santo’s men just a point a way from the relegation zone.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.— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 21, 2024

      Nottingham Forest released a furious statement after their controversial loss to EvertonCredit: RexNottingham Forest’s statement was slammed by Jamie Carragher and Gary NevilleCredit: AlamyHowever, Nottingham were furious with the refereeing and VAR following some controversial calls that left the hosts protesting for three penalties.Everton ace Ashley Young was involved in every instance as he first appeared to foul Giovanni Reyna inside the area.Callum Hudson-Odoi’s cross was then met by Young’s hand before the ex-Manchester United ace appeared to foul the Chelsea academy graduate in the second half.Forest then took to social media where they appeared to suggest the VAR official is a Luton fan before revealing they would consider their next move.Read More on FootballThe club tweeted from their official account: “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 statement was met with a furious reaction by Sky Sports pundit Carragher, who admitted earlier that Forest should have been awarded a penalty after Young’s handball.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Liverpool legend conceded that the referees had a “horrific day” and understands the frustration but believes that tweet was “embarrassing”.Carragher said: “It tells you where we are in the Premier League when clubs are doing that.Nuno Espirito Santo gives press conference after Nottingham Forest lose to Liverpool“Stuart Attwell and Anthony Taylor have had a horrific day and they should be criticised as it could have real implications. “But that, what I’ve just read there on social media. That’s like a fan in a pub. That is embarrassing.“I get the frustration. That rubbish about the VAR being a Luton fan – they can’t get involved in that. You’ve got to show a little bit of class as a football club.”Neville doubled down by describing Forest’s statement as “horrendous”.The United legend said on Sky Spoirts: “It”s a horrendous statement by that football club.”It lets the proud history of them down. The inferred cheating, as suggested by a Luton fan being a VAR official absolutely ridiculous.” More

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      Worrying moment former Liverpool star ends up in Everton crowd after falling backwards over hoardings

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      NECO WILLIAMS ended up in the crowd at Goodison Park after falling backwards against Everton.The Nottingham Forest full-back suffered a worrying moment during the second half on Sunday.Neco Williams suffered a worrying fall after tripping backwards over the advertising hoardingsCredit: Sky SportsThe Nottingham Forest defender ended up in the crowd at Goodison ParkCredit: Sky SportsAfter tussling for the ball with Dwight McNeil late on, Williams fell backwards over the advertising hoardings.Williams then landed in front of the home supporters in the crowd.He stayed down at first as the Forest medical staff rushed across the pitch.The Sky Sports cameras also captured the moment and pictures showed Williams was out of sight with supporters surrounding him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFortunately, he was soon back to his feet after the heavy fall and able to continue.Williams was even given a warm round of applause by the Toffees fans despite his links to fierce rivals Liverpool.The Wales international started his career with the Reds, coming through the academy before 33 first-team appearances.He also won the Premier League, League Cup and Club World Cup before joining Forest in 2022.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWilliams’ worrying fall was not the only lengthy delay late in the match.A horror clash of heads between Beto and Morgan Gibbs-White during stoppage time caused a seven-minute pause in the action.Nottingham Forest hit with four point deduction and plunged into Premier League relegation zoneSky Sports refused to show a replay of the incident whilst both players received treatment.Once the match resumed, Everton were able to maintain their 2-0 lead to claim a crucial victory.Goals from Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil move the Toffees five points clear of the relegation zone.Meanwhile, their opponents remain 17th and just a point above Luton in the battle for survival.Williams was surrounded by Everton fans as he received treatment in the crowdCredit: Sky Sports More