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      Premier League cult hero Zenden’s brother-in-law played for rival as he reveals seven-word warning for dating his sister

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      PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Boudewijn Zenden has revealed the warning he gave to brother-in-law John Heitinga. Zenden played for the likes of Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Liverpool and Sunderland during his career.
      Boudewijn Zenden’s sister Charlotte-Sophie is married to John Heitinga, rightCredit: Getty
      John Heitinga and his wife Charlotte-SophieCredit: Instagram
      But what many may not know is that his sister Charlotte-Sophie is married to ex-Everton defender Heitinga.
      Zenden told Ladbrokes Fanzone: “I’m not sure whether many people in the UK know the link between John and myself… obviously everyone in Holland knows.
      “It’s funny how our careers went, when you look at our relationship today; I played for Liverpool, he went to Everton, he started off at Ajax, I started off at PSV.
      “We did play together in the Euros in 2004, and that’s when my sister and him first met up, and they’ve been together ever since.”
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      Despite striking up a friendship with Heitinga on and off the pitch, Zenden still gave him a stern warning about dating his sister.
      He revealed: “How did it come about?
      “I don’t remember whether he asked for my sister’s number or my sister asked for his number – I guess the only thing I really said to him was, ‘You’d better be good to my sister!'”
      Zenden retired in 2011 and briefly went into management afterwards, last working as assistant coach at Dutch side Jong PSV in 2015.
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      Similarly, Heitinga turned to coaching after he hung up his boots in 2016 following a season back at Ajax.
      In 2023, he joined David Moyes’ coaching staff at West Ham, having worked with the Scot during his time with Everton.
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      The Hammers are without a win in six Premier League games, since they beat Arsenal 2-0 in December.
      But in the return fixture last weekend, the Gunners got their own back with a 6-0 hammering.
      Zenden said: “I haven’t spoken with John since the Arsenal defeat, but I’m sure you can imagine what that dressing room would have been like at half-time, 4-0 down at home, having conceded three goals just before the break.
      “There’s really not a lot you can do at that point in the game to turn things around, especially against a team like Arsenal.” More

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      ‘He doesn’t hang around does he?’ says Roy Keane as he sends huge warning to Man Utd over top target

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      ROY KEANE has warned Manchester United about hiring Dan Ashworth as their sporting director.The Red Devils have reportedly been working on a deal to bring in the Newcastle chief this week.
      Roy Keane warned Manchester United about Dan Ashworth’s lack of loyaltyCredit: Getty
      Ashworth has been at Newcastle for only two yearsCredit: PA
      Ashworth is understood to be keen on the job too but Keane has raised some concerns over the appointment.
      Former United star Keane pointed out Ashworth’s recent job history, and his tendency to move from one job to another after only a short time.
      He warned the transfer guru could jump ship at Old Trafford if a bigger club came knocking.
      Ashworth said: “He doesn’t hang around does he? I’m not sure loyalty is on the top of his list.

      “He left Brighton for Newcastle and now [in only 2 years] he’s jumping to join United.
      “You have to look at that side of the personality as well, no doubt he is brilliant at his job, but who’s to say in a year and a half he might want to go to Real Madrid or Barcelona.”
      Ashworth, 52, joined Newcastle in February 2022 but appears to be ready to move on after helping Toon qualify for the Champions League last season.
      Prior to his spell in the north east he spent almost three years at Brighton as Technical Director – a role he also held at West Brom.
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      Ashworth could join at the end of the season so that United can avoid paying Newcastle a large compensation fee.
      The two parties are said to have held talks with the Red Devils set to formally approach Newcastle next.
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      Once captured United could turn their attention to Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox.
      Wilcox could be handed a “key role” in the club’s sporting department, where he would report to Ashworth. More

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      About time he got his flowers’, say Man Utd fans after ‘underrated’ star is singled out by Newport player

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      FANS have praised Diogo Dalot after Newport forward Will Evans singled out the Manchester United’s stars performance in the FA Cup.The Red Devils’ most recent in the competition clash saw them beat League Two side Newport County 4-2.
      Newport striker Will Evans said Diogo Dalot impressed him the most in his 4-2 defeatCredit: YouTube / Goalposts TV
      Fans praised Dalot who finally ‘got his flowers’ after being recognised for his performanceCredit: Getty
      In a blockbuster win, United progressed to the fifth round thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Antony and Rasmus Hojlund.
      But despite the United goalscorers striker Evans admitting it was Dalot who left him in awe during last month’s game.
      When asked who surprised him the most in terms of quality in the United team, Evans without a doubt said “Dalot.”
      On the Goalposts for Jumpers podcast, Evan said: “There was a ball that came over my head, it was probably like chest height.
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      “And I’ve watched it the whole way and I’ve seen Dalot in front of me and he just, in the air back-heeled it, back to the keeper and I just thought what… what chance have I got?
      “And he’s rapid like he is lightning quick, like I was not surprised, ’cause you’re not surprised by it but he was crazy to me.”
      Fans could only agree with Evans as they shared their thoughts on Dalot not getting the recognition he deserves.
      As one supporter said: “About time Dalot got his flowers🙌👏.”
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      While another added: “Dalot seems to be another Evra. So underrated.”
      A third put: “Dalot’s definitely the most improved player under EtH.”
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      Dalot has long been divided amongst United fans as half favour Aaron Wan-Bissaka instead.
      But with the season he is having so far it is clear the Portuguese centre-back is Erik ten Hag’s No2.
      The 24-year-old has made 32 appearances this term across all competitions playing over 2600 minutes.
      Compared to Bissaka who has featured in 17 games with only 1200 minutes of playing time. More

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      Jose Mourinho still holding out hope of winning Premier League title with Man Utd

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      JOSE MOURINHO still harbours hopes of winning the Premier League title with Manchester United.The Portuguese boss was in charge at Old Trafford between 2016 and 2018.
      Jose Mourinho joined Man Utd in 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Mourinho, now 61, chatted with Rio FerdinandCredit: YouTube
      He came sixth during his first campaign before finishing as runners-up to Manchester City in his second.
      Mourinho, now 61, was then sacked by the Red Devils in December 2018 following a poor start to the campaign.
      The former Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid boss subsequently baffled many by suggesting that finishing second in the Prem with Man Utd was among his best ever achievements.
      Reflecting on that campaign while chatting to Rio Ferdinand on his Five show, Mourinho said: “Maybe there is a chance we win that league, no?
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      “Because if Man City are caught in financial fair play, breaking the rules.
      “Maybe they lose a few points and we win that title.”
      After Ferdinand burst out laughing, Mourinho added: “Jokes apart, we did the best we could do.”
      Asked if he still truly believes that, he then added: “Of course I believe… and nobody did better!”
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      Reflecting on his time at Old Trafford, Mourinho looked back with pride, and revealed where he lays the blame for his failure to deliver a first Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s 2013 departure.
      He said: “I loved my time there.
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      “I was so proud of going there, and even prouder a couple of years later going back as a Sky commentator and when I felt the reaction of the crowd I was like ‘wow’.
      “I always felt we were together and that reaction touched me. To be a coach in the same club as Sir Alex, you have to feel the pride and responsibility.
      “Historical club, legendary players, I was very happy and proud to be there.
      “Not easy, I don’t think media helped me, including yourself maybe, I felt that was not with an intention of hurting, it was more people didn’t understand the dimension of the job and potential difficulties.
      “The structure was not very fluid.”
      Since leaving Man Utd, Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham and Roma.
      Having been out of work since last month, Mourinho has admitted that he is already raring to go again.

      He was sensationally claimed to be keen on a return to Old Trafford.
      But asked about those reports, Mourinho claimed they were “not from me”.
      Mourinho’s Man Utd finished as runners-up to Pep Guardiola’s City in 2017Credit: EPA More

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      Man Utd loanee Van de Beek suffers ultimate humiliation in Eintracht Frankfurt match as loan goes from bad to worse

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Donny van de Beek suffered another setback at Eintracht Frankfurt last week.The 26-year-old was substituted on and off during Frankfurt’s Bundesliga clash with Bochum on Saturday.
      Donny van de Beek was subbed on and subbed off during Eintracht Frankfurt’s match against VfL BochumCredit: Getty
      He replaced Hugo Larsson just 21 minutes into the match but was hauled off again before full-time.
      When explaining the substitution, Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmoller admitted: “Unfortunately, I had to replace Donny again.
      “This is because we knew he wouldn’t be able to keep up the power for 70 minutes.”
      Toppmoller apologised to Van de Beek last week after leaving him out of Eintracht Frankfurt’s Europa Conference League squad.
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      The German manager claimed the midfielder’s match fitness has not been up to standard since joining from Man Utd.
      He revealed: “He’s only played a total of four games in the last two years, so it won’t happen overnight.
      “But I have 100 per cent confidence in his quality, he’ll definitely help us in the second half of the season.
      “I told Donny that I was sorry but also what I expected from him now.”
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      Van de Beek has made four Bundesliga appearances since joining Frankfurt last month
      Frankfurt have the option to buy Van de Beek for just £13million at the end of the season.
      However, given his run of poor form he could be forced to return to Old Trafford.
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      The Dutchman joined Man Utd in a £40m transfer from Ajax in 2020 but struggled to establish his spot in the starting line-up.
      Van de Beek has scored just two goals in 62 appearances since signing for the Red Devils.
      He spent six months at Everton in 2022 but was limited to just seven outings due to injury. More

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      I didn’t think he was very good’, says Agbonlahor as he ramps up heated feud with Man Utd legend Gary Neville

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      GABBY AGBONLAHOR has ramped up the heated feud with Gary Neville claiming the ex-Manchester United captain “wasn’t very good”.The Sky Sports presenter recently fired aim after Agbonlahor said Neville’s ex-teammate Nemanja Vidic was the most overrated defender in Premier League history.
      Gabby Agbonlahor has hit back at Gary Neville’s comments about himCredit: talkSPORT
      Neville fired aim at the ex-Aston Villa’s strikers comments about Nemanja Vidic
      Agbonlahor, 37, rivalry with Neville can be traced back to the pundit’s ruthless critique of the former Aston Villa forward’s performance against Tottenham in a Premier League game in 2015.
      And ever since the pair have bit back at each other with Agbonlahor’s outing of Vidic being the most recent cause of drama.
      Neville played with Vidic from 2006 when the centre-half joined from Spartak Moscow, until his retirement in 2011.
      Agbonlahor said he was easy to play against back in the day which did not sit right with Neville.
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      So in the recent Stick to Football podcast, the former Red Devils defender hit back at the ex-striker.
      He said: “A guy who’s played against Man United 21 times and won once and f****** shouts his mouth off in an interview.”
      Agbonlahor then took a jibe on Neville’s career claiming the 48-year-old was slow and easy to play against.
      He said on talkSPORT: “It might have upset Gary Neville but I did get the winner at Old Trafford in a 1-0 win.
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      “He can say 21 games and won once but it’s more about your personal experience like playing against Gary Neville – I didn’t think he was very good.
      “But that was the latter part of his career. Maybe when he was younger he was better but the Gary Neville I played against, it was easy.
      “We targeted his side because he was slow on the ball and slow getting back in.”
      After hitting back at Neville’s outburst Agbonlahor went over his assessment of Vidic.
      He continued: “When I said about Vidic, that’s my opinion.
      “Nemanja Vidic was a top defender but not when I played against him. There’ll be clips where Fernando Torres, Didier Drogba and I had him on a bagel.
      “Certain defenders you didn’t find it tough against. I said in my opinion, I didn’t find it tough playing against him.
      “He was very aggressive, so I’d spin him in behind. He wasn’t quick so I’d be able to turn him.
      “You saw the penalty in the 2010 League Cup final he gave away as well.

      “There’s a clip someone sent me where I spun him and he took me out and got booked.
      “I found it tough against John Terry, Vincent Kompany, Rio Ferdinand and Ledley King but Vidic, I didn’t.”
      Gary Neville and Gabby Agbonlahor Feud
      The feud began in 2015 with Neville outing Agbonlahor’s performance against Tottenham.
      Neville said: “Gabriel Agbonlahor as a centre forward… I had to check because this doesn’t look right. Eight touches in the first half… and 2 of them are kick-offs!”
      In 2021 Agbonlahor praised Wayne Rooney by digging at Neville.
      He said: “That’s what you want isn’t it, you don’t want like you see Gary Neville defending the manager, defending players – you want legends like Rooney for Manchester United coming out and saying that criticism.”
      Then in March 2023, Neville had enough of Agbonlahor’s digs on The Overlap live episode in Dublin.
      He said: “He slags me off every week on that radio show. They tag me on Twitter and it really f**** me off, honestly.”
      Agbonlahor then tweeted about the time he scored the winner against United in 2009 and said about Neville: “What he was slow I was quick easy day at the office.”
      He then added in an Instagram post: “Well that’s a massive nibble…Truth hurts gaaarrryyyy! Freedom of speech and all that.” More

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      Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy branded ‘flawless’ as she shares workout snap in leggings and sports top

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Melissa Reddy won praise from her followers after sharing a workout shot. The reporter shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day, including interviews and visits to the gym.
      Melissa Reddy won praise from her followers after sharing a workout shotCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      The reporter shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-dayCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      Erik ten Hag sits down with the Sky Sports reporterCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      Melissa nearly 230k followers on Instagram
      Melissa posed in a black Adidas top and leggings and had a smile on her face, as one follower said: “So beautiful.”
      Another added: “Absolutely stunning.”
      One hailed: “Melissa your beauty is FLAWLESS.”
      Melissa’s series of snaps revealed she sat down with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and defender Harry Maguire.
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      And Maguire hailed striker Rasmus Hojlund having found form with five goals before United’s trip to Luton on Sunday.
      He said: “We’ve seen the talent he has and now it is really clicking for him in front of goal.
      “We always knew that was going to come because he’s an exceptional talent.
      “He’s going to be a big player for this club. I’m sure he’ll keep scoring goals and there are many more to come.
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      “As senior players you see a young player coming through – and he holds himself so well and so mature people don’t realise his age – but he’s come in with a big weight on his shoulders to be the main striker for Man United.
      “He’s had to play every game because of injuries but you see in training the work he puts in, the talent he has, the physical capability to play in this league, we knew he’d be successful for this club.”
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      Jose Mourinho gives blunt three-word response to Man Utd return rumours & admits being unemployed makes him ‘depressed’

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      JOSE MOURINHO is desperate to get back into work, saying being unemployed makes him “depressed”.But the ex-Roma boss gave a blunt three-word response when asked about returning to the leading role at Manchester United.
      Jose Mourinho said being unemployed has made him’ he has been ‘depressed’Credit: x @rioferdy5
      Mourinho gave a blunt response amid rumours of his return to Man UtdCredit: AP
      Mourinho coached United between 2016 and 2018, winning the EFL Cup and the Europa League during his first season.
      And he was sacked from Roma last month despite leading the Italian giants to back-to-back finals.
      Speaking on Rio Ferdiand’s FIVE podcast the ex-United boss quickly made clear the rumours were “not from me” about his return to the Red Devils.
      But the 61-year-old did say he was ready to take on his next challenge as being away from the dugout is making him “depressed”.
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      He continued: “I was having lunch with my friends and people that works with me and we were in the lift.
      “I was telling the guys if I can work tomorrow, I work tomorrow.
      “I don’t enjoy any day without work. I don’t understand, I’m sorry guys.
      “But I don’t understand people that speak about sabbatical time.
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      “Sabbatical time gives me only one thing – depression. So I want a different job. I just want to work but I need to be patient.”
      His time at Roma ended after the Italian side sat ninth in Serie A at the time with Mourinho’s touchline antics causing problems for the club.
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      The Special One’s departure from the club was inevitable after a run of one win in six matches that included dropping to ninth in the table, two red cards and a Coppa Italia exit to arch-rivals Lazio.
      Mourinho added he has received job offers since leaving Roma but “it was not something I was interested in”.
      And a sabbatical would not be uncommon if Mourinho chooses to take it.
      Pep Guardiola took a sabbatical between the Barcelona and Bayern Munich jobs in 2012-13 and lived in New York. 
      Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp may also opt to take some time out when he leaves Anfield at the end of the term after revealing the job has made him “exhausted”.  More