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NEWCASTLE sponsor Sela are bringing in revolutionary hi-tech shirts enabling deaf fans to experience the St James’ Park atmosphere.Supporters with hearing problems can wear the “groundbreaking” flashing tops at home to Tottenham in Saturday’s huge Premier League match.Deaf fans can wear this innovate shirt at Newcastle vs SpursFans Ryan and David have tried out the new topsBacking the initiative are Sela’s Ibrahim Mohtaseb, Toon’s chief commercial officer Peter Silverstone and Dr Lauren Ward of the RNIDThe shirts are haptic – meaning they respond to movement generated electronically or mechanically.Fans wearing them are promised a share of the St James’ Park vibe via “real-time touch sensation”. Newcastle’s front-of-shirt sponsor Sela are introducing the top for deaf fans and those with hearing loss.The Magpies say such supporters will be able to “experience the atmosphere of St. James’ Park for the first time ever”.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLSela are donating their sponsorship from this weekend’s game to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID), the charity supporting 12 million people in the UK with hearing problems.Newcastle said: “Using haptic technology, the shirts transform the noise of the stadium into real-time touch sensation…”Fans and the match day mascots, who are deaf or have hearing loss, will be wearing the shirts in the stands.”This is set to be a historic occasion, marking the first time a hearing loss charity has been promoted on a Premier League front-of-shirt, as well as the launch of the cutting-edge shirts. “Most read in FootballNewcastle’s chief commercial officer Peter Silverstone added: “When Sela shared the idea and technology behind the haptic shirts, we supported the concept immediately, knowing it would make such an impact to our supporters who are deaf or have hearing loss.“We believe that ‘Unsilence the Crowd’ will be truly game-changing for football and expect this campaign will revolutionise the football experience for any fan who is deaf or has hearing loss, regardless of which team they support.”Ireland legend Shay Given reveals daughter’s adorable reaction to Newcastle’s dramatic comeback against West HamRNID Director for Inclusion Teri Devine said: “It’s fantastic to see Sela and Newcastle United leading the way in championing this technology which has the potential to have a real and lasting impact.“We’re excited to be part of this collaboration and we hope this exposure opens up conversations amongst football fans about hearing loss and encourages other football clubs to raise their game and make sure deaf fans are fully included.” More

TYRELL MALACIA has gone missing since undergoing knee meniscus surgery nearly a YEAR ago.The Dutch left-back, 24, has not featured for the Red Devils since last season, while his most recent match came for the Netherlands against Croatia in the Nations League back in June.Tyrell Malacia suffered a serious knee injury last summerCredit: GettyExperiencing discomfort in his knee, he decided to have surgery during pre-season and did not travel with the rest of Erik ten Hag’s squad to the US in July.But after some light training in front of the media three months later, a scan revealed fragments of the cartilage remained around the meniscus.Corrective surgery was performed that pushed back Malacia’s return, before Man Utd confirmed he would be “on course to return to action early next year”.However, this has not materialised and The Athletic now understand the defender is not expected to play for the remainder of the season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt is a frustrating situation for Ten Hag – who has been without a recognised left-back for 22 of Man Utd’s 43 games this season, with Luke Shaw also suffering injury issues.Third choice Sergio Reguilon saw his loan terminated in January, with Ten Hag insisting last month he had done so because the medical team told him both Malacia and Shaw would be returning.He said: “They assured me they [Shaw and Malacia] will both be fit in January and so you will have two left full-backs”Then you have a third one, so I would always have to disappoint one full-back.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut three months on from the mid-season window and there is no sign of Malacia – who has also not posted on Instagram in nine months.His only appearances since last summer have been to model ForevaDifferent clothing, a fashion brand owned by his childhood friend.Man Utd wonderkid likened to Rooney tipped to ‘shock a lot of people very soon’ after training with first team at 15Due to the length of Malacia’s absence from the team, there are now concerns on both sides that the proper procedures were not followed correctly.Those specific concerns include a lack of attention from Man Utd’s medical department, and the fact that Malacia returned to the Netherlands in the summer and failed to update the club on his progress.Individuals close to the player claim this was because he did not do any rehabilitation work in the summer as he was still on crutches following the surgery.Malacia has been rehabilitating away from Man Utd’s Carrington training ground over the last few weeks in what the club hopes is the final part of his recovery.He is scheduled to arrive back at Carrington this week, but he will continue to travel between Manchester, Barcelona and the Netherlands until he can return to first-team training.His recovery is set to take until the final stages of the season, but there is not expected to be any long-term impact as he eyes a complete rehabilitation. More

WOLVES boss Gary O’Neil has been charged over “improper” behaviour following his side’s controversial defeat to West Ham.The FA claims he used “improper and/or threatening language and/or behaviour” in the referee’s dressing room after the final whistle.Gary O’Neil has been charged by the FA after Wolves’ defeat to West HamCredit: GettyO’Neil was left fuming after Wolves’ 2-1 defeat at Molineux on Saturday.The hosts took the lead in the 33rd minute before West Ham pulled two goals back in the final 15 minutes.But Wolves thought they’d rescued a point when Max Kilman fired home in the 99th minute.The defender’s strike sparked wild celebrations among home fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet VAR decided to intervene, claiming sub Tawanda Chirewa was offside in front of Hammers No 1 Lukasz Fabianski.Ref Tony Harrington then went to the screen and axed the goal, leading to huge protests from Wolves’ bench.Several of O’Neil’s backroom staff were booked on the pitch for remonstrating.And now the Wolves boss himself has been hit with an FA charge.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA statement read: “It’s alleged that following the completion of the fixture, his language and/or behaviour in or around the match officials’ changing rooms was improper and/or threatening.”O’Neill has until Monday to respond to the charge.Fans think they’ve spotted bizarre optical illusion in Wolves training ground videoSpeaking after the result, the Wolves boss described VAR’s interference as “possibly the worst decision I’ve ever seen.”He fumed: “I don’t understand it. I can’t think of an explanation. It was possibly one of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen.“I went in to see him for an explanation. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to refrain my feelings when I was in there with him.“I asked some questions, he didn’t like how I was asking them and we agreed we shouldn’t carry on.“I don’t know what happens now and whether he’ll report me but the explanation is irrelevant anyway.“I’m not even sure how many of my staff were booked after the final whistle.“If that decision is the letter of the law then the law needs to be changed.”What did David Moyes think?Gary O’Neill claimed after the match that opposition boss David Moyes agreed with him that the wrong call was made.
This is what the West Ham manager had to say…
“The way football is going, if you don’t get yourself back onside when you’re marking the goalkeeper — by what we’ve seen it looks offside.
“I’m the last person to ask about the goal. We’ve had so many decisions go against us this season.
“Some would make you feel like going into a dark room for a week. So I can understand why Gary’s upset and I feel for him.” More

ARSENAL fans have called for Mikel Arteta to make Under-21s star Amario Cozier-Duberry the “understudy” to Bukayo Saka.Cozier-Duberry scored and provided an assist for the Gunners against Stoke U21s on Monday – and those watching were stunned by his similar playing style to the Arsenal first-team superstar.Amario Cozier-Duberry has been likened to Bukayo SakaCredit: GettyFans also believe there is a likeness between Saka and Ethan Nwaneri’s style of playCredit: GettyCozier-Duberry (7) provided an assist for Nwaneri (10) on MondayCredit: X/ArsenalHarmoniFans believe Nwaneri’s goal was similar to Saka’s against Bayern MunichCredit: X/ArsenalHarmoni18-year-old Cozier-Duberry set up Ethan Nwaneri’s second-half equaliser from the right wing at the Bet365 Stadium.And fans were quick to spot a likeness in playing style between him and first team star Saka, who also progressed through the Hale End academy.One person took to X to write: “Cozier-Duberry is a Saka clone.”Another said: “CD7 is Saka Jr. Runs like him, moves like him. It’s crazy. Arteta needs to make him an understudy to BS7.”Read More on FootballA third commented: “Just like Saka’s goal against Bayern.”While another wrote: “Looking at a Bukayo clone. Brilliant.”One fan even claimed that both Cozier-Duberry and Nwaneri possess similar qualities to Saka, adding: “You know what, there’s some aspect of Bukayo Saka in both Nwaneri and Duberry. That drop of the shoulder and finish reminisce Saka all day.”Cozier-Duberry, who has been hailed as “the jewel” of Arsenal’s academy, was fast-tracked into the first team ahead of the club’s Premier League clash with West Ham earlier this year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, he was not named in the squad on the day.The winger’s current contract expires this summer and club officials are desperately trying to tie him down to a new deal.Arsenal fans convinced they’ve found ‘future of the club’ in youngster who’s ‘better than Messi’ after outrageous skillArsenal youth boss Jack Wilshere hopes Cozier-Duberry will continue his development at the Emirates.Last year, he said: “Amario is very exciting and Mikel like him.“He reminds me of Bukayo Saka, he plays in the same position as him but he needs to get better with his decision-making.“He’s definitely exciting, in some moments he’s unplayable. You give him the ball and he can make things happen.“You can set up a team and have a game plan, but when you’ve got individuals like that you’ve got a chance.”Meanwhile, Nwaneri became the youngest-ever Premier League player when he made his debut at the age of 15 in 2022. More