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      Gary Neville feels ‘disconnected’ as Man Utd’s Class of ’92’s dream of taking Salford to Premier League implodes

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      GARY NEVILLE admits he has become “disconnected” from Salford City due to a change in role.The Manchester United legend joined forces with former team-mates Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville to purchase a stake in the EFL side in 2014.Gary Neville feels ‘disconnected’ from SalfordCredit: GettyNeville (left) is one of Salford’s co-ownersCredit: PA:Press AssociationSalford have since climbed up the football pyramid and now compete in League Two.Neville recently took a step back from his operational role in the club due to his media commitments elsewhere.And, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, the former defender revealed he now feels slightly “disconnected” as a result.He said: “I’m still an owner of Salford City, but the lads have been operational in the club, which I haven’t been doing. Read More on Football”I felt massive pressure at games, less so now, because when you’re not making the decisions every day that are responsible for spending the money or bringing the players/managers in.”Obviously, I watch every Salford game, usually by a link or in the stadium, but I am watching every week.”However, because I’m not making the decisions every day, I feel disconnected, but I’m still desperate for them to win every single week. “For the eight years before, I loved it. In the first six years, we gained four promotions and we won the EFL Trophy at Wembley, so that was the first six years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But then we had the next three years where we didn’t get promoted.”So the guys on the board sat down and said Gary is doing part time, only doing two days a week and actually, we’re not succeeding and hit a wall, and had three attempts at League Two and failed. “I had been on television talking about Ed Woodward, speaking about other people at football clubs, and if you get given a few years as an owner and you’re not delivering, then you’re not likely to ever get them. Roy Keane in touching moment with Gary Neville as he tells Man Utd pal ‘you deserve better'”So they were right to move me into a Director role and the lads who are there every day, are now in the role to have a go for the next few years.”Neville works as a pundit and co-commentator for Sky Sports alongside his role for Salford.Before retiring from professional football, he won eight Premier League titles, two Champions League titles and four FA Cups.He also made 602 appearances for Man Utd and was capped 85 times for England. More

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      Premier League referee to wear never-before-seen equipment ON HIS HEAD tonight for Crystal Palace vs Man Utd clash

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE referee will wear a camera on his HEAD for tonight’s clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.Jarred Gillet is set to wear the head-mounted device, dubbed ‘RefCam’, for the game at Selhurst Park.Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a bodycam when he officiates Crystal Palace vs Manchester UnitedThe headset will record Palace vs Man Utd as the match unfolds but it will not be broadcast live.Instead the footage will be used for a one-off edition of the programme Match Officials Mic’d Up.The show, which is broadcast on Sky Sports, delves into contentious refereeing decisions, with PGMOL chief Howard Webb featuring on it recently and admitting Nottingham Forest were wrongly denied a penalty against Everton last month.The bodycam has received approval for a one-off usage by the IFAB, Premier League, PGMOL and both clubs.Both sets of players will be made aware of the camera and may have to tone down their usual interactions with the ref.Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has a reputation for passionately expressing his views to officials during matches.Gillett has previously been part of experimentation on the pitch when he was mic’d up for an A-League clash between Sydney FC and Melbourne City.A video of Gillett communicating with players over various decisions from the game went viral, with the ref revealing he was not aware he was going to be broadcast live on TV.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “It is interesting because the mic situation, I wasn’t broadcast live on TV in terms of when the game was being played that night and I wasn’t even aware that my comms were going to be used in the way they were after the game.“Actually, what has been produced afterwards and put out was genuine, legitimate, and I wasn’t even aware that was going to happen so in terms of the authenticity and how the comms were, that is just our regular communication kit that we use every week. It is the same here.Ref announces VAR decision tin stadium for first time in Women’s World Cup“Those exchanges that happen with players are commonplace, it is just they are not heard because the broadcast of comms at the moment isn’t permitted to happen live. “There is a little bit of secrecy around those sorts of exchanges that happen between players and referees. For me, that was just normal.” More

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      West Ham AGREE terms with Julen Lopetegui to replace David Moyes with manager facing axe after Chelsea thrashing

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI has agreed terms to become the new West Ham manager.The former Wolves boss, 57, who is set to replace David Moyes, has not signed a contract yet, but both parties are happy with the proposed deal.Julen Lopetegui is reportedly set to become the next West Ham managerCredit: PADavid Moyes is expected to leave West Ham at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamyThe news comes after West Ham were thrashed 5-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Moyes, whose second stint in East London began in December 2019, has seen his side slip to ninth in the Premier League table.The Scot, who was offered a new deal at the end of last year but declined to sign it at the time, has insisted that no decision will be made on his future until after the final game of the season.However, the club have not won any of their last six games in all competitions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMoyes has also not helped his case by asking for director of football, Tim Steidten, to stay away from him and the first team squad at the stadium and training ground.Pressure is now growing on the club to announce the 61-year-old’s departure before their final home game of the season against Luton on Saturday so fans can give him a send off.Yet Moyes’ spell at West Ham has been a success as he led them to Europa Conference League glory, as well as back-to-back fifth-place finishes.His Hammers contract expires in the summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWho is Julen Lopetegui?Julen Lopetegui enjoyed a 17-year career as a goalkeeper for the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      He won the LaLiga title with Real Madrid in 1990 and two Spanish Super Cups with Barcelona, before stepping into management in 2003.
      He began coaching as an assistant for Spain’s U17s side, before stints with Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid’s B team.
      Lopetegui then returned to the Spain set-up to manage their various age group teams, leaving in 2014 for the Porto job.
      He landed Spain’s top job in 2016 and spent two years at the helm of the national team, but was dismissed before the 2018 World Cup after it was announced he would become Real Madrid boss after the tournament.
      The Spaniard was sacked after just two months at the Bernabeu following a dismal spell.
      He joined Sevilla in 2019 and won the Europa League with them the following year.
      Lopetegui departed Sevilla in 2022 and joined Wolves in the November, guiding them to a 13th place finish.
      He left in August of last year, shortly before the start of the season, before Gary O’Neil replaced him.

      Spaniard Lopetegui left Wolves last summer over spending concerns after finishing 13th in his first season in the Premier League last year.But fans are not happy with the prospect of the former Real Madrid and Spain boss taking over, and would rather the club plumped for Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim.West Ham ban chief from dressing roomKey figures within the club have also pushed Amorim’s case.One supporter has even launched a petition on Change.org asking for 500 signatures, claiming Lopetegui is “not good enough, not ambitious enough”.However, Amorim is no long an option having confirmed he will remain in Portugal.He said: “I’m staying at Sporting. I’m under contract and it’s a special moment for me, for the club.”Now we will try to win the third title together. Let’s try to make it happen.”Hammers slumpThe switch of manager at West Ham comes after their campaign unravelled.Knocked out of the Europa League by German champs Bayer Leverkusen, Moyes has also seen their league form plummet. Their 5-0 loss to Chelsea was preceded by a 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace, a recent home loss to Fulham and an embarrassing 6-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.They club also exited the FA Cup in the Third Round to Bristol City.Moyes has just two games left in charge should Lopetegui come in.READ MORE SUN STORIESWest Ham play Luton in their final home game this Saturday before closing out the season away at Man City.Pressure is now growing on the club to announce the 61-year-old’s departure before their final home game so fans can give him a send off. More

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      Man Utd star Andre Onana feared he’d made wrong choice making transfer to ‘Rainchester’

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      ANDRE ONANA admits he questioned his decision to join Manchester United.The Cameroon keeper has endured a tough first season at Old Trafford.Andre Onana says the weather left him wondering if he’d made a mistake joining Man UtdCredit: GettyAnd the £43.8million signing revealed he asked himself if he had made the right choice in moving from Inter Milan to “Rainchester”.Onana declared: “It was really hard to start off with — it was the first time I faced such a situation.“In the beginning I thought, ‘Wow, did I make the right choice?’.“Now I know the league, the people, the country, Manchester — OK, Rainchester! When I look back now, I’m just smiling because it was a big lesson for me.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“But I’m 100 per cent sure I made the right choice because Manchester United is the bigger club in this country, one of the biggest in the world.“Who would say ‘No’ to playing for this beautiful club?”However, Onana concedes all the United players are “not happy” with the way this season has unfolded.Boss Erik ten Hag’s side are languishing eighth in the Premier League after losing a record 12 matches, with the Dutchman’s job on the line.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUnited are also in danger of missing out on Europe for the first time in 10 years if they finish outside the top seven and fail to win the FA Cup in this month’s Wembley final against rivals Manchester City.The players have also been under fire from former Old Trafford legends Roy Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville.Fans say ‘I love his character’ after seeing what Onana did before Man Utd were awarded penalty against ChelseaAhead of tonight’s crunch trip to Crystal Palace, Onana, 28, told MUTV: “The whole season has been difficult for all of us.“But we all have to take responsibility. I start with myself, always.“You can speak about a lot of things —  injuries, bad luck. But we are Manchester United,  such a big club, so we cannot talk about that. We have to stay positive.“My team-mates are not happy with the situation because they are all winners, everyone wants to win.“When we started the season, we spoke in the dressing room about fighting for every title.“But things happen in life and we have to deal with this situation.“We have a beautiful final to play and another few games. We’ll go for it and end with dignity.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Crystal Palace vs Man Utd: Erik ten Hag’s side travel to Eagles for tasty Premier League match-up – team news, kick-off

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to London to face Crystal Palace on Monday Night Football.The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games but have only taken all three points from one of them.Antony was on the scoresheet against Burnley last time outCredit: GETTYMan Utd were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley last time out after a late penalty secured the relegation-battling visitors a point at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag’s men go into Monday night’s game in need of three points after Chelsea and Newcastle both picked up wins on the weekend.Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have enjoyed a resurgence under new gaffer Oliver Glasner, with the Eagles picking up 10 points from their last four games in the Premier League.When is Crystal Palace vs Man Utd?
      Palace’s clash with Man Utd will take place on Monday, May 6.
      The game kicks off at 8pm BST.
      Selhurst Park will play host to the fixture.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Crystal Palace vs Man Utd will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      You can live stream the action on the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow the match via SunSport’s live blog.
      Team newsMarc Guehi has returned from a knee injury and is in contention to feature for the first time in two months.Eberechi Eze wasn’t risked against Fulham last time out but is available to face Man Utd.Red Devils skipper Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for the game due to an unspecified problem.Most read in FootballHarry Maguire will be out of action for the next three weeks with a muscle injury suffered in training.Anthony Martial and Jonny Evans returned to training this week and could be involved at Selhurst Park, but Marcus Rashford remains sidelined.Midfielder Scott McTominay will be assessed ahead of a potential return to action.OddsMatch result
      Crystal Palace – 5/4
      Draw – 13/5
      Man Utd – 15/8
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Liverpool 4 Tottenham 2: Spurs fail to capitalise on Aston Villa slip-up with Champions League hopes all-but over

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      WITH Mo Salah and Spurs, you knew there would be fire.Not the kind of flames the Egyptian warned he would unleash if he spoke to reporters after last week’s touchline bust-up with Jurgen Klopp.Mo Salah headed Liverpool into an early lead against TottenhamCredit: PAAndy Robertson pounced from close-range to double the advantage before the breakCredit: GettyLiverpool’s Cody Gakpo headed home his team’s third moments after the restartCredit: AFPHarvey Elliott scored a rocket to make it four in front of the KopCredit: AFPBut the sort of blazing scoring form that has made him one of the Premier League’s hottest goal-getters in the last seven years – with Tottenham so often getting burnt.Salah’s opener here, after he was put straight back into the team following that fracas at West Ham, was his 12th strike against the North Londoners.The only club to feel his wrath more is Manchester United, against whom he has notched 14.His other favoured opposition are Manchester City, West Ham (both 11) and Arsenal (ten) – summing up just what a big-game player the 31-year-old is.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSalah may have faded in recent weeks, this game aside.But that lethal record against the best the Premier League has to offer shows how much the Reds will miss him if he does follow Klopp out the exit door this summer.Having said that, Spurs looked more like the worst in the top flight today as Ange Postecoglou’s struggling side made it easy for their hosts.From Guglielmo Vicario’s weak effort to repel Salah’s early header, to Emerson Royal having his pocket picked in the build-up to Cody Gakpo making it 3-0, the visitors had a shocker.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLeft-back Andy Robertson made it two goals in as many games in between those strikes, firing in after a shot was saved by Salah, who also teed up a worldie for Harvey Elliott.The emphatic victory kept Liverpool technically in the title race, even though it would take a miracle for them to overhaul City and Arsenal at this point.Jurgen Klopp vows NEVER to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool boss launches hilarious rant over ‘favourite TV channel’It resembled more of a fun day out for fans to remind them of what their icon Klopp is capable of creating on what was his penultimate home game in charge before he walks into the sunset at the end of the season.The Anfield experience must have been anything but fun for boyhood Liverpool supporter Postecoglou, whose first campaign is in danger of unravelling.This was their fourth defeat on the trot, their second where they have shipped four and their dismal away record in the league now stands at one win in nine.More worryingly, the free-flowing fare dubbed Angeball which delivered a hat-trick of Manager of the Month awards at the start of the season was in short supply.That was save for two late strikes, which proved to be consolations but at the time added a bit of drama, through ex-Evertonian Richarlison and Son Heung-min.They did not get close to capitalising on the favour Aston Villa did them by losing at Brighton earlier in the day.And now with three games left, including a home clash with imperious-looking City, they are seven points off Unai Emery’s fourth-placed side.Worse still, Spurs have in-form pair Newcastle and Chelsea in their rearview mirror.The Toon are only four points behind and, whisper it, old boss Mauricio Pochettino and his Blues are just two further away.Postecoglou wanted a reaction after Thursday’s dismal 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge and Spurs actually looked OK for the opening five minutes or so.It was downhill from there, though.Salah struck the crossbar with an effort which surely must have been intended to be a cross on eight minutes, before Cristian Romero cleared an Elliott strike off the line.The hosts did not have to wait too much longer to find the back of the net as the impressive Gakpo clipped a gorgeous ball over to Salah, who had lost his marker Royal completely.His header was accurate enough towards the near post but Vicario will be disappointed he was so easily beaten.Former Everton forward Richarlison grabbed a goal back for Spurs after coming off the benchCredit: APSon Heung-Min then scored another as Spurs threatened a late rallyCredit: GettyLiverpool grew in confidence – no mean feat given their patchy recent form – and it was just a matter of time before the second went in.Gakpo, Robertson, Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold all went close before Liverpool’s favourite Scottish left-back converted just before the break.Robertson had laid an Alexander-Arnold cross back to Salah and was Johnny on the Spot to turn in the rebound when the Egyptian’s shot had been saved.As the whistle went for the break, Romero and Emerson Royal had to be separated by goalie Vicario as frustration threatened to boil over.Whatever Postecoglou’s half-time team-talk was, it did not work as Gakpo headed in Elliott’s superb delivery for number three within five minutes of the interval.Elliott then netted the goal of the game just before the hour by driving a shot into the top corner from 22 yards. Gareth Southgate, if he was watching, will no doubt have been hugely impressed by the 21-year-old.It was getting embarrassing for Postecoglou, just like it had been at Brighton, Fulham and Newcastle since Christmas.But similarly to the 4-2 loss at the Amex at the end of December, his side did salvage some pride with a late rally.The first came when Richarlison hit his 11th of the season by coolly slotting home Brennan Johnson’s cross.Brazilian No9 Richarlison then teed up Son who became the first ever Premier League player to score in four consecutive matches at Anfield.No wonder Klopp thinks missing out on signing the South Korean is his biggest transfer mistake of his Reds tenure.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe late goals merely papered over the cracks for sinking Spurs though.While their nemesis Salah could even afford a wry smile when being flagged offside after burying in what he thought was his 13th strike against one of his favourite opponents.Jurgen Klopp only has one more game left to go at AnfieldCredit: PAAnge Postecoglou’s awful run of results continued despite the late rallyCredit: Getty More

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      West Ham legend launches stinging attack on board for ‘hanging David Moyes out to dry’ and demands ‘better’

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      WEST HAM legend Tony Cottee has blasted the “classless” board for hanging David Moyes out to dry – calling for “change at the top”.Both the Hammers and Moyes, who is out of contract this summer, insist no decision will be made on his future until after the end of the season.Tony Cottee has slammed West Ham’s board for their treatment of David MoyesCredit: APCottee reckons Moyes has not been treated with respect while the Hammers search for his replacementCredit: GettyHowever, the Scot is expected to leave with the club already meeting potential successors in Julen Lopetegui and Ruben Amorim.Cottee accused the club of creating uncertainty which has damaged West Ham’s finish to the season following the 5-0 defeat to London rivals Chelsea.Moyes has brushed off any suggestion an announcement should be made before the end of the season.However, Cottee wants everyone to give the ex-Everton boss, who won the club’s first trophy for 43 years last summer, a send off in their final home game against Luton next week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCottee, 58, made 285 appearances for West Ham in two spells from 1982-88 and 1994-96, scoring 118 goals.Posting on X, Cottee said: “Absolute joke of a Board!!”Hung out to dry our third best Manager ever, publicly courting and talking to other Managers (who aren’t as good as Moyesy imo), is really poor and classless.”It now seems obvious that it’s time to change Manager but there are ways of doing it.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Please Make an announcement and give the Manager the send off he deserves against Luton.”Yes, the team was awful today but the worst thing at a football club is uncertainty and the Board are fully complicit in creating that since we won the Cup!West Ham ban chief from dressing roomWho could replace David Moyes at West Ham?Who could replace David Moyes at West Ham?

      Julen Lopetegui (unattached)
      Ruben Amorim (Sporting Lisbon)
      Graham Potter (unattached)
      Paulo Fonseca (Lille)
      Will Still (unattached)

      “The circus is fully back in town and 14 years is far too long, a change is needed at the top!”I’ve had enough!!! Our loyal fans deserve so much better.”Asked about his future, Moyes: “I am going to talk to the board at the end of the season so we will do that then.”On the defeat to Chelsea, he added: “Too many poor things in the game.”It’s happened several times this season, which I’ve certainly not enjoyed. I didn’t enjoy today at all.”Players not in their positions, running out of position, opening up too easily.”I actually thought the second-half at least we made it harder but then we gave away two ridiculous goals in the second-half, two terrible goals.”Not good, we were lacking toughness, leadership and mental toughness.”We’ve now had two away games where we’ve conceded five.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The manager will always take the responsibility because that’s what you do in this job, you have to prepare them and get them right, setting them up.”Somewhere along the line the players have to take responsibility for doing their jobs, being hard to play against, being aggressive and competitive. I question if we were all that in the first-half.” More

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      Man Utd plunged further into injury crisis as Harry Maguire ruled out of remainder of Premier League season

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      HARRY MAGUIRE faces a race to be fit for the FA Cup Final as Manchester United’s injury problems mount.The England international defender has been ruled out for at least the rest of the Premier League campaign.Harry Maguire has delivered Man Utd a fresh injury blowCredit: EPAAnd boss Erik ten Hag will be scratching his head as to who will play in defence against Crystal Palace on Monday after this fresh setback.A statement on United’s website confirmed: “Harry Maguire has sustained a muscle injury that will keep him out for about three weeks.”That means that the 31-year-old could also be a doubt for the FA Cup Final against Man City on May 25.Maguire had started the last six matches for the Red Devils in all competitions.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe was partnered at centre-back by Brazilian midfielder Casemiro in the 1-1 draw with Burnley last weekend amid their huge injury crisis at the back.But it remains to be seen who will replace him there for tomorrow’s trip to Palace.United then host Arsenal on Sunday before playing Newcastle and Brighton in their final two top-flight games.Argentine Lisandro Martinez has been out for over a month with a calf and heel problem.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSwedish ace Victor Lindelof has a thigh issue, French World Cup winner Raphael Varane has been sidelined since the defeat at Chelsea and Jonny Evans was hurt in the same game.The veteran Northern Irishman could return to face Palace, but a host others have suffered injury problems and look set to miss out.Gary Neville feels ‘disconnected’ as Man Utd’s Class of ’92’s dream of taking Salford to Premier League implodesForward Marcus Rashford and Tyrell Malacia will be absent.Scott McTominay is also a doubt with a knee problem but hopes to play.Anthony Martial is back training after his groin injury.But it is the absence of Maguire that will provide a huge setback to Dutchman Ten Hag.United have shipped 77 goals in 47 games in all competitions this season – the most in a campaign since 1977/78.They also head to Selhurst Park on a miserable run of just one win in six league games.But it is the absence of Maguire that will provide a huge setback to Dutchman Ten Hag.United have shipped 77 goals in 47 games in all competitions this season – the most in a campaign since 1977/78.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey also head to Selhurst Park on a miserable run of just one win in six league games.United are eighth in the table, behind Chelsea on goal difference and Newcastle by two points, although this is their game in hand. More