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      Why Chelsea need Newcastle to finish above 15th in Premier League

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      THE bizarre reason why Chelsea have secretly been supporting Newcastle has been revealed.Blues fans will not be cheering on the Toon when they go head-to-head on Monday night.Chelsea want Newcastle to finish strongly in order to secure more money for Lewis HallCredit: AlamyHowever, for the rest of the season they will be hoping Newcastle pick up enough points to finish above 15th.That’s because of an unusual clause in the deal that saw Lewis Hall move to St James’ Park from Chelsea in the summer.The 19-year-old joined the club for an initial loan fee of £4million with an obligation to pay a further £24m to make it a permanent switch.But the transfer has not yet been completed as the deal depends on Newcastle’s league finish, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThey need to end the season above 15th in order for the move to go through.Chelsea will be desperate for them to do enough to sign Hall amid financial pressures.Todd Boehly needs to balance the books this summer in order to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Selling Hall will count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNewcastle currently sit eighth in the table and are 14 points above Brentford in 15th.Hall has played just 11 times in all competitions for Eddie Howe’s side this season.Chelsea scout names the forgotten star who was supposed to be a world beaterReports suggest that director of football Dan Ashworth was the driving force behind the signing. More

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      Man Utd 2 Everton 0 LIVE RESULT: Fernandes and Rashford fire Red Devils to three crucial points

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have put their derby day defeat to Manchester City behind them with a comfortable win against Everton.Alejandro Garnacho’s directness earned United their first penalty which Bruno Fernandes comfortably converted.And Garancho also won the second penalty which Marcus Rashford tucked home.
      RESULT: Man Utd 2-0 Everton
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      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Man Utd starting XI: Pickford, Godfrey, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Harrison, Onana, Garner, McNeil, Doucoure, Beto
      Everton starting XI: Onana, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Evans, Fernandes, Garnacho, Casemiro, Mainoo, McTominay, Rashford
      PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder betsRed Devils need to find form
      With Liverpool travelling to Old Trafford next weekend in the FA Cup, it offers Man Utd’s last chance for silverware this season.
      They will need to up their levels from the game today when they face Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Not that the manager should need to motivate his players for such a game when their arch-rivals come to town.
      Copy linkCopiedDyche unable to get Toffees out of rut
      Sean Dyche’s side are still looking for their first win of the calendar year.
      He will be frustrated as their build-up play was good but they lacked quality in the final third.
      Unless Everton can start winning games, they may be dragged back into a relegation dogfight.
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      Alejandro Garnacho was awarded man of the match today as the person who won the two penalties but Man Utd’s skipper put in a solid performance.
      He constantly supported the attacks, looking to link play and create chances.
      Having scored the first penalty, Fernandes was integral to victory today for Erik ten Hag’s side.

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      The scoreline suggests a comfortable victory for the Red Devils but it was far from it.
      The result papers over the cracks but they will need better performances than this if they have any hope of securing Champions League football.
      For today, it is mission accomplished as they move to within three points of Tottenham.

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      Simon Hooper brings the game to a close at Old Trafford.
      This was by no means a classic but it is the three points that count.
      Man Utd continue to put pressure on the teams above them.
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      90+2. Antony twists and turns out wide before trying to cross.
      Branthwaite reads it well and puts the ball behind for a corner.
      Man Utd work it short before whipping a cross into the box, but it is too close to Pickford.
      Credit: Reuters
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      90. As the cross comes in, Casemiro has a free header at the back post but heads it well wide.
      That pretty much sums up the Brazilian’s afternoon.
      We are going to have four minutes added.
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      88. McTominay wins a free kick as he is fouled by Tarkowski.
      The Everton defender is not happy with that decision.
      Chermiti comes on for Mykolenko for the visitors.
      Evans is replaced by Kambwala.
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      86. Amrabat is penalised for a foul in the middle of the park.
      It is too far out for a shot so Everton try and work a cross into the box.
      Onana reacts well and comes to claim the ball.
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      84. Dobbin crosses into the box but Mykolenko’s header goes wide of the goal.
      Antony did enough at the back post to put the Ukrainian off.
      At this stage, it seems Man Utd are heading for a much-needed win.
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      82. As Everton whip in another corner, Calvert-Lewin does well to lose his marker and win the header.
      There is no power in the effort which makes for an easy save for Andre Onana.
      Antony comes on for the hosts, replacing Garnacho.
      Credit: AP
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      80. Calvert-Lewin has now gone 21 games since his last goal.
      What the Everton striker would give to get that monkey off his back.
      The visitors continue to dominate possession but are rarely threatening the Man Utd goal.
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      78. Onana tries an outlandish bicycle kick from the edge of the box.
      It is easily saved by the Man Utd keeper.
      The Everton midfielder was looking to outdo Garnacho’s effort in the reverse fixture.
      Amrabat comes on for Mainoo for United.
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      76. As the ball is whipped into the back post, Godfrey heads it across goal.
      Dobbin has the chance to shoot at the back post but his effort goes out for a throw in.
      That pretty much sums up the visitors’ performance here today.
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      74. Everton are still looking for their first win of 2024.
      Unless they can improve their shooting, that wait is looking likely to continue.
      Ashley Young replaces James Garner for the visitors.
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      72. The longer the game goes on, the more desperate the visitors are becoming.
      Man Utd need to improve their final ball as they are not taking advantage of the counter-attack.
      Gomes comes forward, laying the ball off to Calvert-Lewin but a poor first touch allows the keeper to gather.
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      70. McTominay is booked for a rash challenge on Onana.
      A heavy touch by the Scottish midfielder gifted possession back to the visitors and he lunged in to try and win it back.
      It is quite a subdued atmosphere at Old Trafford.
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      68. Gomes looks to shoot from distance but it strikes Casemiro in the wall.
      Everton are having a good period here, camped out in the Man Utd half.
      Just as in the first half, the visitors are not doing enough with possession.
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      66. McNeil comes over to take a corner for the visitors.
      He manages to pick out Tarkowski in the box but Man Utd manage to clear their lines.
      Lindelof is penalised for a foul on Onana, giving Everton a free kick in a very dangerous position.
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      64. Fernandes gets a shot away in the box but Pickford does well to tip it behind for a corner.
      He would have seen that late as it came through bodies in the box.
      The corner comes in and drops dangerous in the middle of the box, a yard from goal, but nobody can convert.
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      62. Dyche decides to make a triple change for Everton.
      Calvert-Lewin, Dobbin and Gomes replace Beto, Harrison and Doucoure.
      They will have some fresh legs now to try and stretch the Man Utd defence.
      Credit: PA
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      60. Everton are pressing well in the final third.
      Man Utd are struggling to play through them so are having to go more direct with their balls into the front three.
      Fernandes gets down the flank and spots Garnacho unmarked at the back post.
      He manages to pick him out but the young winger cannot test Pickford in the visitors’ goal.
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      58. The standard of passing in this game has been poor.
      Beto has a brief glimpse of goal but his shot is blocked.
      It comes to Onana who tries his luck from a tight angle but it is easily saved by his namesake.
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      56. Sean Dyche looks set to make some changes.
      Andre Gomes and Dominic Calvert-Lewin look ready to come on.
      Everton need to get the next goal and the manager seems ready to shuffle his pack in order to do just that.
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      54. Fernandes spots Garnacho in space.
      As he feeds him the ball, the Argentine has a sight of goal but puts his shot well over the bar.
      He really should be working Pickford at the least there.
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      Man Utd 2 Everton 0: Fernandes and Rashford both score from the penalty spot as Garnacho runs Toffees ragged

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      IF every cloud has a silver lining, for Everton that means they don’t have to face Alejandro Garnacho again this season.The bad news is that the damage Manchester United’s brilliant Argentine has already inflicted may mean they don’t get a crack at him next term either.Alejandro Garnacho starred as Manchester United brushed aside EvertonCredit: APBruno Fernandes opened the scoring from the penalty spotCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford doubled United’s lead with a clinical penalty of his ownCredit: APGarnacho won two penalties after being fouled by Ben Godfrey for the second, picturedCredit: APIn November it was Garnacho’s rabbit-out-of-the-hat flying scissors kick that set United on the way to a 3-0 Goodison romp.This time it was his dancing feet which tempted two lunging legs into two rash challenges that ended in two spot kicks.Both were clinically drilled into the bottom corner of Jordan Pickford’s net, and Everton – for all the territory they enjoyed and chances they created – were finished.After each penalty was dispatched, first by Bruno Fernandes and then Marcus Rashford, Pickford bounced back up to berate his defenders.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Everton keeper had every right to do so as well. On both occasions the Goodison guilty party had been suckered into it.First it was James Tarkowski, throwing out a foot and clipping Garnacho’s heel when the winger chopped back inside. You could see it coming a mile away.Then, when he danced across and into the box, Ben Godfrey could contain himself no longer, stuck out a leg and stamped on the United winger’s heel.Again referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot, again the Everton defender raged and again the decision was spot on.Most read in FootballThe winger has proved a thorn in Everton’s side in both games this seasonUnited allowed a lot of shots on goal once againCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL After Fernandes drilled the first to Pickford’s left, this time Rashford took over and stuttered, staggered and then stroked his kick in the opposite direction.While Tarkowski wisely kept his counsel after his clanger, Godfrey ranted at the official and got a yellow card to add to his woes.Man Utd fan Gary Oldman reveals that he texts Sir Alex FergusonNothing, you suspect, to the ear-bashing both of them will have copped back in the dressing room from an apoplectic Pickford.To be fair it could have been even worse for him and Everton, as Vitaliy Mykolenko made almost as many saves as the Toffees keeper.The claims denied when he knocked a low cross behind with a trailing arm – as you may guess, from a Garnacho cross – were fair enough. He was sliding back and it would have been harsh.Yet the one which saw him escape when the ball struck BOTH arms as he fell in trying to handle Casemiro’s chip was less understandable.It was as nifty a bit of handling as we’ve seen at Old Trafford since last year’s Super League Grand Final. Everton can expect the bids from St Helens and Hull KR any day.Mind you, the way the Toffees were spewing the openings they created meant it was never really likely to matter.READ MORE SUN STORIESDwight O’Neil shaved a post, James Garner stung Andre Onana’s hands and Amadou Onana blazed a sit-up-and-smash-me ball horribly high.All of which left United still in the scrap for that top four finish, and Everton in an even deeper one for survival. And you wouldn’t back either with confidence to win them.Casemiro covered plenty of ground for the Red DevilsCaptain Fernandes had a big influence on the game More

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      Premier League club’s £500million stadium taking shape as incredible new pictures show progress

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      EVERTON’S incredible new stadium is getting closer to completion.The turnstiles slam shut for the final time at Goodison Park at the end of next season. Everton’s new home is taking shapeCredit: GettyThe Toffees move to their Bramley-Moore Dock home for the 2025-26 seasonCredit: GettyEverton have splashed £500m on building the groundCredit: X / EvertonStadiumThe huge roof is nearing completionCredit: Instagram / evertonstadiumEverton move across the city to their stunning new Bramley-Moore Dock home for the 2025-26 campaign.The club have spent £500million on constructing the stadium.And it will be able to hold an amazing 52,888 fans.New images have been released from inside the ground and it is fast taking shape.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Western Stand has been under development of late with tarmacking done on the concourses.Concrete terracing has also been installed with the finishing touches soon to be added.There is already blue seats in place around the top tier and the roof is slowly being constructed.Everton’s club shop is also coming together with the glass front now done.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, the executive boxes and home dugout just need decorating.The area around the stadium is also set to be modernised with shopping outlets and houses set to built.New footage shows amazing progress at Premier League club’s £500m new stadium but fans say ‘it’s hard to get excited’Aside from Everton games, the new home has been selected as a venue for Euro 2028 matches.A huge screen has been erected off the roofCredit: GettyThe whole srrounding area is set to be modernisedCredit: X / EvertonStadiumThe ground will have a capacity for 52,888Credit: Getty More

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      TNT Sports commentators spot Man Utd tactic that is ‘starting to become an issue’ as Everton target key player

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      EVERTON targeted Casemiro as a weak point on their visit to Old Trafford, according to a TNT Sports commentator.The Toffees started the match brightly and had some early opportunities to take the lead.Manchester United were left exposed early on against EvertonCasemiro failed to protect the defence and his passing was criticisedCredit: ReutersBen Godfrey came close to giving the visitors the lead but was denied by brilliant goalkeeping from Andre Onana.But the chance only came about due to some lacklustre defending from United.Everton were able to exploit acres of space in the middle of the pitch as the Red Devils defence was left exposed.TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher noted the space left by Casemiro was “starting to become an issue” for Erik ten Hag’s side.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile co-commentator Lucy Ward added: “They’re targeting him. He’s the main one who does the build-up.”Casemiro, 32, did not fare much better on the ball as both commentators criticised his passing.Fletcher said of the Brazilian: “His passing has been really bizarre.”Ward agreed, saying: “Really untidy with his passing.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCasemiro also drew criticism for his performance in the Manchester Derby defeat last week.Former United star Paul Scholes said of the midfielder: “Look at Casemiro getting one-two’d.The Sun’s Man United reporter Neil Custis explains why Red Devils should cut their losses and sell Casemiro now”The defensive holding midfield player, that’s criminal.”The gap shouldn’t be that far and Casemiro, with the experience he has got, he shouldn’t be getting one-two’d in that position.”Casemiro grew into the game as United began to control play after taking the lead through Bruno Fernandes.The captain scored from the penalty spot before Marcus Rashford did the same to hand the Red Devils a comfortable 2-0 win. More

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      Arsenal Invincible’s son now making his own way in football at former Premier League champions

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      KOLO TOURE made a career preventing some of the best strikers in the world from scoring goals.Now his son is breaking through creating them instead.Kolo Toure was part of the Arsenal Invincibles team in 2003-04Credit: GettyHis son Yassine Toure is on the books with LeicesterCredit: GettyToure Sr, 42, famously played a key role at the heart of Arsenal’s Invincibles Premier League title win in 2003-04, getting his hands on the trophy just two years after his arrival from ASEC Mimosas in his homeland Ivory Coast.The centre-back enjoyed seven years in North London, racking up 326 appearances for the club under Arsene Wenger despite slide tackling the gaffer during his trial.He added two FA Cups either side of the unbeaten league campaign but was on the losing side in the 2006 Champions League and 2007 League Cup finals.The 120-cap Ivorian international and Afcon winner joined Manchester City in 2009, collecting another Premier League winner’s medal in dramatic fashion thanks to Sergio Aguero’s 2012 heroics.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd after four years at the Etihad, Toure spent three at Liverpool – where he went up against brother Yaya in a competitive match for the first time.He was released in 2016, though, following League Cup and Europa League final defeats and headed to Celtic where he was reunited with Brendan Rodgers and picked up the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup in his one season at Celtic Park.Toure retired in September 2017 but stayed on at Celtic as a coach under Rodgers.He then followed the Northern Irishman to Leicester in February 2019.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut after two-and-a-half years with the Foxes – including a memorable FA Cup win and Europa Conference League semi-final – Toure departed to take his first managerial job.However, the ex-defender lasted just 59 days in charge of Wigan before his sacking after failing to win any of his nine matches.I slide tackled Arsene Wenger and Thierry Henry on my Arsenal trial – I couldn’t believe manager’s reactionToure is married to wife Awo and the pair have two children, daughter Sania and son Yassine.But though Yassine has inherited the family’s football genes, his eye for goal is more like his uncle Yaya than dad Kolo. Born in March 2006 while Toure Sr was at Arsenal, the youngster is an exciting attacker who usually operates up front or as a winger. Yassine, 17, was in the Celtic academy but made the switch to the East Midlands with his old man and Rodgers.But when Kolo left Leicester for Wigan, the Ivory Coast youth international stayed put at Leicester after signing a two-year scholarship contract with the Foxes in 2022.He has been a regular in the club’s U18 Premier League campaign this term, racking up goals against Brighton, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, and featured in the FA Youth Cup defeat to Chelsea. Toure Jr plays out wide or up front for the Foxes youngstersCredit: GettyYassine’s uncle is Manchester City legend YayaCredit: Getty Images – GettyToure Sr finished his career by winning the Treble at CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowHe stayed on as a coach after retiring then left for Leicester with Brendan RodgersCredit: GettyThe Ivorian had a horror nine-match winless stint as Wigan managerCredit: Alamy More

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      Premier League star doesn’t realise he is shaking hands with Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in tunnel before match

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      WAYNE ROONEY may be Manchester United’s record goalscorer and the former England captain.But one of his former team-mates somehow didn’t spot him on his way into Old Trafford.Seamus Coleman did not spot Wayne Rooney in the Old Trafford tunnelCredit: TNT SportsThe Everton full-back needed a second takeCredit: TNT SportsThe pair had a laugh about the incident as they shook handsCredit: GettyRooney, 38, was on punditry duty for TNT Sports as the Red Devils beat Everton 2-0 in the lunchtime kick-off.And that saw the 38-year-old standing in the tunnel alongside co-stars Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott when the Toffees squad headed to the away dressing room.The trio said hello and shook hands with various players, including former United man Ashley Young and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.However, Seamus Coleman was completely unaware of Rooney’s presence in comical scenes.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Toffees skipper, 35, had greeted Lescott and had a quick chat with the former Manchester City defender.He then shook hands with Ferdinand but was about to walk past Rooney while looking back the other way.Rooney put his hand up for his ex-Everton pal but was accidentally ignored – so then placed his palm on Coleman’s chest.It was only then that the full-back took a second take and realised who was in front of him.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL A shocked Coleman leant back with a beaming smile and exclaimed: “Wazza what’s happening, you alright?”The pair then enjoyed a warm embrace – with Rooney confirming that he was “good, good” – before Coleman headed off.Wayne Rooney looks sheepish as Man Utd legend reveals his worst ever tweets leaving Rio Ferdinand in shockThe Irishman started on the bench at Old Trafford with Ben Godfrey getting the nod from Sean Dyche at right-back. Rooney also reflected on some of his famous embarrassing tweets with Ferdinand as part of the preview for the game between two of his former clubs. Ferdinand, meanwhile, headed back to Carrington to chat with Erik ten Hag about the current state of United.While there, he also bumped into Sir Alex Ferguson, who could not resist a cheeky dig at his old defender for making his hair go white.The pundits also said hello to Ashley YoungCredit: TNT Sports More

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      ‘So refreshing’, says Rio Ferdinand after interview with Erik ten Hag at Man Utd training ground

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      ERIK TEN HAG’S high demands in Manchester United training have impressed Rio Ferdinand.The former centre-back was sent to Carrington by TNT Sports to interview the manager. Rio Ferdinand was delighted by Erik ten Hag stressing the importance of standards in trainingCredit: Instagram / tntsportsFerdinand stressed that during his 12 years at Man Utd, the players would set the intensity in training and push each other on.The six-time Premier League winner said: “The standards was a big thing when I was here.”We used to have Paul Scholes setting the standards. He was the best every day.”Asked which players drive their team-mates on from the current squad, Ten Hag said: “Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”Licha, when he is out on the training pitch, he’s always on the front foot.”They set the tone so that others they can hang on.”Ferdinand was delighted to hear about the culture at Carrington, saying: “It’s so refreshing to hear him talk about the training ground and standards.”Standards, standards, standards. That’s one of the things he kept repeating about – standards.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFerdinand also bumped into Sir Alex Ferguson while at Carrington and they embraced each other with a big hug.The legendary gaffer then joked he was responsible for making his hair go white.Wayne Rooney BOOED off stage and ‘lost head’ after Man Utd legend tried hand at singing Ferdinand then spoke to his old team-mates Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher as they revealed Wayne Rooney was once booed off stage after trying his hand at singing a pop classic. More