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      Tottenham vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Spurs continue top four hunt against Eagles in a Premier League London derby

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      TOTTENHAM host London rivals Crystal Palace with a chance to close the gap on Aston Villa in fourth spot.Spurs have had two weeks off to ponder on their Wolves defeat due to last Friday’s Chelsea clash getting postponed for the Blues’ Carabao Cup commitments.While Oliver Glasner got his Palace managerial career off to the perfect start by beating Burnley 3-0 last Saturday.PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder bets More

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      Gary Neville says ‘my heart sank’ after seeing what Erik ten Hag did before Man Utd clash – but Carragher loved it

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville admitted he was heartbroken by Erik ten Hag’s angry reaction towards Jamie Carragher’s scathing analysis.Carragher pulled no punches while criticising United’s performance on Monday Night Football following their dismal 2-1 loss to Fulham at Old Trafford.Man Utd legend Gary Neville disagreed with Erik ten Hag’s response to Jamie CarragherCredit: Youtube – The OverlapCarracher ‘loved’ Ten Hag’s response as that could actually help Man UtdCredit: GettyThe Liverpool legend chastised the Red Devils’ midfield as there was a huge gap between the middle and the back which has allowed many other Premier League teams to run riot during counter-attacks this season.Ten Hag addressed that analysis before Wednesday’s FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest and hit back by claiming the pundit has been against his team from the start and is not always objective.The Dutch tactician’s response, though, didn’t sit well with Neville whose “heart sank” after hearing his statement.The ex-England international linked up with Carragher on The Overlap to discuss the recent incident and argued the ex-Ajax boss should have taken the high road.Read More on Man UtdNeville said: “I must admit that when I saw it appear, my heart sank a little, from a Manchester United perspective, that he was getting involved in that. “The reality is that he might be secretly or privately annoyed and think there are some points you [Carragher] made that are wrong.”But [he has to think], ‘We have conceded a lot of chances, I’m not going to win this one, we’ve just lost a game, got a big game against Nottingham Forest, let’s not look like I’m even interested in that’. That was my thinking.”Carragher also addressed Ten Hag’s response on his column at The Telegraph where he even stated he “loved” what he heard from the Dutchman.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the legendary defender wasn’t at all sarcastic as he hinted that a fightback could indeed lead to a turnaround in results as well as performances.Carragher wrote: “My analysis on Sky’s Monday Night Football last week was intended to demonstrate why United are so inconsistent. ‘Oh my God!’ Jamie Carragher leaves Gary Neville and Jill Scott speechless with cooking confession”Manager Erik ten Hag had a go back for what he perceived as unfair criticism. “He felt I had been critical from day one. Actually it was from game two when his United team lost at Brentford – but it was directed at the players, not the manager.”But fair play to him for saying what he did. I have nothing but respect and admiration for managers who defend themselves and their teams. “If creating a siege mentality at United leads to positive results and improved performances, it is the perfect response.” More

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      Chelsea set for major coaching shake-up with new special role despite Mauricio Pochettino insisting they don’t need it

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      CHELSEA are set to sign set-piece specialists despite manager Mauricio Pochettino dismissing their importance.The Blues have lagged this season under Pochettino as they are 11th in the Premier League and lost the Carabao Cup final to Jurgen Klopp’s young Liverpool side – despite splashing £1billion in two years.Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is set to sign set-piece specialistsCredit: GettyChelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted there is no need for set-piece specialistsCredit: RexThe West Londoners are also struggling in set-pieces as Pochettino’s men have only scored six times from set plays this term, while other teams are already in double figures.According to The Telegraph, Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have already sounded out candidates to work within the new department.The set-piece department will operate across the entire club, rather than focusing solely on the senior team.However, there is no indications as to how closely those coaches would work with Pochettino and his staff.Read More on ChelseaThe Argentine tactician insisted he doesn’t need that kind of help by declaring “football belongs to the players, not to the specialists”.Pochettino said last month: “We work a lot on set-pieces. We have specialists. “We are a coaching staff in charge of everything. We have a group of analysts for set-pieces. “After that, it is about the quality of the player. It is about the takers. We don’t have a specialist. Maybe Chilly [Ben Chilwell] is good in the delivery, but we don’t have a specialist after that.Most read in Football“When you have good takers, and of course, Wolves have good takers, and like Manchester City have or other clubs. “It is not down to the work. We work similarly. But the problem is to have good takers.”Jade Lebeouf’s most liked Instagram postsThis turn of events raises questions as to how much influence Pochettino currently has at Chelsea.When asked about Conor Gallagher’s contract, which runs out in 2025, the ex-Tottenham boss suggested this is between the club and the player as he has to stay “in his place”.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPochettino said on Friday: “It’s only between the club and Conor that can make the deal. I am the coach that needs to be in my place. I cannot say nothing.”Asked why he would not comment, the ex-Southampton boss said: “Because there is nothing to win for me. What am I going to say? I am the head coach. “My job is to coach the team and to pick the decisions for tomorrow [against Brentford], for the starting 11 and squad, and try to improve the players and try to win games. That is my job.“We have a very good relationship with the owners and sporting directors. “My office is always open and we have a very good relationship and dialogue. We are open to help in the way they think or believe we can help.” More

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      Liverpool ‘add Prem rival to three-man shortlist’ to replace Jurgen Klopp if they fail to land top target Xabi Alonso

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly added Roberto De Zerbi to their three-man managerial shortlist in case they miss out on Xabi Alonso.Jurgen Klopp will leave Anfield at the end of the season.Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool this summerCredit: APBrighton chief Roberto De Zerbi could replace the German at AnfieldCredit: PAAnd the search is well underway to find the German’s replacement. Former Kop midfielder Alonso is the No1 choice as he impresses in charge of Bayer Leverkusen.The Spaniard, 42, has led the German side to the top of the Bundesliga – seven points clear of Bayern Munich with a game in hand as they close in on a very first league title in their 120-year history. But with Barcelona and possibly Bayern both looking for new managers, Liverpool know it won’t be a simple task landing Alonso.READ MORE ON LIVERPOOLAnd that means the club have drafted up a list of possible alternatives. According to The Guardian, De Zerbi is on it with informal checks already completed. The Italian has done a remarkable job at Brighton since replacing Graham Potter early last season, leading the club into a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League, an FA Cup semi-final and the Europa League last 16 with an exciting brand of football not dissimilar to Klopp’s. De Zerbi, 44, is fiercely ambitious and the former Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk boss has made no secret of his plans to manage at the very top level, competing for silverware. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking earlier this season, he told Sky Sports: “We feel we can write another part of Brighton’s history.”Everyone feels this responsibility and we are working very hard to make our fans happy and our people working in the club. We will try and show our best.’Pushed me over the edge’ – Gary Neville reduces Dragon’s Den contestant to tears after making ‘elite athletes’ dig”When I hear that big teams are interested in me it is an honour. I am proud, but my focus is on my work day-by-day. “About the future, I will speak with the owner and with the club because I want to compete in the best way I can.”I want to understand the plan, and then it is not a problem to work in a big, big team or another big team. “I would like in my career to compete to win the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League but there isn’t a time when you have to go and compete, or to wait some more time.”But ahead of today’s trip to Fulham, he refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with Liverpool or Barcelona, with Pep Guardiola reportedly recommending him to the LaLiga giants.Roberto De Zerbi’s Managerial Career
      CLUB RECORDS

      Darfo Boario 19 Nov 2013 to 30 June 2014 – Played 22, Wins 5, Draws 5, Losses 12, Win % 22.73
      Foggia 1 Jul 2014 to 14 Aug 2016 – P 91, W 47, D 25, L 19, Win % 51.65
      Palermo 6 Sep 2016 to 30 Nov 2016 – P 13, W 1, D 3, L 9, Win % 7.69
      Benevento 23 Oct 2017 to 30 Jun 2018 – P 29, W 6, D 3, L 20, Win % 20.69
      Sassuolo 1 Jul 2018 to 24 May 2021 – P 120, W 43, D 36, L 41, Win % 35.83
      Shakhtar Donetsk 25 May 2021 to 11 Jul 2022 – P 30, W 20, D 5, L 5, Win % 66.67
      Brighton & Hove Albion 18 Sep 2022 to present – P 75, W 35, D 19, L 21, Win % 46.67

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      Foggia Coppa Italia Lega Pro 2015–16
      Shakhtar Donetsk Ukrainian Super Cup 2021

      De Zerbi – also linked with Manchester United alongside Graham Potter should Erik ten Hag get sacked – added: “I have only Brighton in my head. I would like to finish the season in the best way with our young players – to compete and win as many games as we can. “Yes, I have a contract. I have decided nothing. My focus is on Brighton – 100 per cent.”As well as De Zerbi, Sporting boss Ruben Amorim and the Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann are also on the three-man shortlist. Amorim, 39, took over at Sporting in 2020 and led them to the league title in his first season in charge and battling Benfica at the top of the table this year.Nagelsmann, meanwhile, was brutally sacked by Bayern Munich last March and signed a short-term deal to lead his country into Euro 2024 on home soil.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, the 36-year-old is expected to become available again in the summer and may well be ready for a new club project. Liverpool are also in the process of appointing a new sporting director in a huge year for the club – with former chief Michael Edwards a primary target.Xabi Alonso is perfect man for the jobBy Dan King
      XABI ALONSO ticks almost every box to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, and if Bayer Leverkusen don’t let their lead at the top of the Bundesliga slip the case for him to do so will be irresistible.
      The former Kop idol knows the club inside out after five seasons at Anfield and has made no secret of his enduring affection.
      Alonso has already forged a reputation as an innovative coach playing an attractive, pressing style, usually in a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation.
      He has taken Leverkusen from second bottom of the Bundesliga to seven-points clear at the top, putting them on course to be crowned German champions for the first time in their 120-year history.
      It’s worth remembering that both Rafa Benitez and Klopp arrived at Anfield with proof they could dethrone clubs who dominated their leagues.
      For Alonso to do the same, in only his second season as a top-flight manager, would mark him out as something special.
      It is that lack of long-term experience that would still make appointing him to replace Klopp a gamble.
      But otherwise, he looks like the perfect candidate as Liverpool are forced to plan a future without the man who made them champions of England, Europe and the world.

      Xabi Alonso is Liverpool’s No1 targetCredit: AFPJulian Nagelsmann is another possible option after leading Germany at the EurosCredit: APRuben Amorim has impressed at SportingCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona ‘open talks’ with Prem legend about becoming manager with bizarre clause that will let him keep current job

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      BARCELONA have contacted Portugal boss Roberto Martinez over the prospect of replacing Xavi in the dugout this summer, reports suggest.The Barca manager has announced he will leave his post in June once the season is complete and club chiefs are rigorously searching for his replacement.Barcelona have contacted Portugal manager Roberto MartinezCredit: GettyMartinez has been offered the chance to continue coaching Portugal after replacing XaviCredit: RexA number of candidates have been touted, including the likes of Barcelona B coach Rafa Marquez, ex-Germany and Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick and Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi.Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has also been linked with the Blaugrana but he quickly dismissed those rumours as “totally fake news”.According to FootballTransfers, however, Barcelona have approached Martinez, 50, over the possibility of taking over the top job at the Nou Camp.The Catalan giants are offering the ex-Swansea, Wigan and Everton boss an initial one-year deal with the option for one more.Read More on FootballBarcelona are also on board with the Spanish tactician juggling his current job as Portugal’s head coach, which will allow him to continue working with Cristiano Ronaldo and Co.Barca have been keeping tabs on the Premier League hero for a long time as they almost signed him in 2021 before ultimately turning to Xavi following Ronald Koeman’s dismissal.Club president Joan Laporta is a big admirer of Martinez, who has close ties to Barcelona because of his relationship with the Cruyff family. The ex-Wigan star is godfather to one of the sons of Jordi Cruyff, who is the son of Barcelona legend Johan.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSReports suggest Martinez has previously expressed interest in coaching the Spanish giants.The Catalan head coach is no stranger to success as he shocked the world when he won the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 after beating Manchester City in the final.Sports reporter Melissa Reddy works up a sweat as she shows off her gym routineHe also led Belgium to third place in the 2018 World Cup as well as the top spot in the FIFA rankings.Roberto Martinez’s Managerial Record

      2007-2009: Swansea
      2009-2013: Wigan
      2013-2016: Everton
      2016-2022: Belgium
      2023-: Portugal

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      Chelsea star ‘out for rest of the season’ as Mauricio Pochettino reveals fresh injury blows to TWO crocked aces

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      A CHELSEA star will be “out for the rest of the season” with boss Mauricio Pochettino revealing two fresh injury setbacks.The big-spending Blues splashed out £70m to Leicester City for French international defender Wesley Fofana back in 2022.Wesley Fofana looks set to miss the rest of the season for ChelseaCredit: ReutersHowever, he has been sidelined since July after reconstruction surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.The 22-year-old resumed light training in November with things looking promising that he would be back in match action before the end of the term.Fofana even shared a photo of himself training along with a caption on Instagram that read: “Back on track.” But any hopes of him being back in the Chelsea side over the next two months now appear to have been dashed by manager Pochettino.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen asked about Fofana’s return ahead of today’s Premier League trip to Brentford, he said: “Unfortunately I think it is difficult to see him [again this season].”Fofana missed 15 top-flight games during his first season at Stamford Bridge due to a knee injury.He also missed most of the 2021/22 campaign with a broken leg while at Leicester.And his latest setback comes amid yet more injury misery for Pochettino.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSForward Christopher Nkunku hurt himself in last Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat against Liverpool after coming on as a second-half substitute.And he will be sidelined for “a few weeks” due to the hamstring issue.Inside Chelsea flop Mateja Kezman’s amazing mountain resort in Serbia Poch said: “He suffered a problem in his hamstring and then we will see in a few weeks if he is available. Now he is doing recovery from Sunday. “Unlucky, bad luck because to suffer again another injury is tough for a player that didn’t play too much during the season and also came from the Bundesliga, from Germany, with some problems.”Meanwhile, Fofana and wife Cyrine have sparked a mystery by unfollowing each other on Instagram and deleting wedding photos.The pair wed in 2022 at the plush Yacht Club De Monaco after announcing their relationship the year before on social media.Question marks were first raised last year when Cyrine – a vice-president at a marketing consultancy – made her page private but speculation faded once her page returned to public access.Now their latest action on Instagram has reignited talk over their relationship.Fofana, who has 786,000 followers, and Cyrine, who has 15,600, have stopped following each other on their popular accounts and have taken down photos of themselves together – having previously offered several happy images together for the public to see.Fofana and wife Cyrine have sparked mystery over their relationshipCredit: Instagram @lawestt_Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku has also suffered an injury setbackCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star and Champions League winner now owns ‘hundreds of cows’ after fulfilling ‘what he wanted to achieve’

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      FORMER Manchester United star Anderson treated the club like a cash cow – to achieve his ultimate dream of buying hundreds of cattle.The bullish Brazilian midfielder played for the Red Devils between 2007 and 2015.Anderson invested some of his fortune in animalsCredit: Instagram / @andershow_08The ex-Man Utd star won the Champions League at the clubCredit: Getty – ContributorPeter Crouch was left in hysterics over the bizarre storyCredit: That Peter Crouch PodcastAnderson, 35, won four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008 with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.For many, hitting the back of the net at Old Trafford is a dream come true – but spending his fortune on cows was supposedly the midfielder’s real goal.Peter Crouch explained on his podcast: “Anderson told Rio Ferdinand, ‘I’m going to earn enough money so I can buy 50 cows in Brazil.'”He did and I believe now he has got hundreds of cows.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”It’s what he wanted to achieve – he could have a farm.”Crouch revealed Anderson’s business venture was something to do with producing high quality steaks.Podcast co-hosts Steve Sidwell and Chris Stark could not believe it and started beef over the shock revelation.So much so that Crouch decided to send Ferdinand a message to confirm it wasn’t a case of ‘pull the udder one’.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLThe ex-Liverpool striker asked: “I’m getting a lot of grief from the lads, are you certain Anderson retired and bought a load of cows? Can you confirm or deny?”Ferdinand, who played with Anderson throughout his time at Man Utd, responded to say it is true and the STEAKS were high in the cattle business.Man Utd & Man City Premier League combined XIThe former defender said: “Yeah he did, he used to buy cows.”I remember once we were talking about investing and he came in with the shout from the wide left, as random as you’d ever know: ‘Cows is a good market to get into.'”He’s buying f***ing cows man, I couldn’t believe it. That’s what he is into.”I think he has done all right you know, loads of people eat cows don’t they.”Anderson moo-ved on from playing when he hung up his boots in 2020.He had been capped eight times by Brazil and also had spells at Porto and Fiorentina.Rio Ferdinand phoned in to confirm that Anderson did invest in cattleCredit: That Peter Crouch Podcast More

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      I’m a Premier League cult hero who became a wrestler and now I’ve come out of retirement at 42 to save non-league club

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      GRANT HOLT was never afraid to tussle with defenders on the pitch.So much so that he turned to professional wrestling after retiring from football.Grant Holt holds legendary status at NorwichCredit: Action Images – ReutersHe went into wrestling and won a 40-man Royal RumbleCredit: WAWHolt has teamed up with a consortium to help non-league Dereham TownNow he is spinning plenty of plates in the “mental place” that is football. Holt, 42, came through the youth ranks at hometown club Carlisle before spells with Halifax, Sorrento in Australia, Sengkang Marine in Singapore, Barrow, Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale – even working part-time in a factory during his early career.He joined Nottingham Forest in 2006 but, after a season with Shrewsbury, enjoyed his best spell at Norwich from 2009 to 2013. After a 7-1 defeat on debut, he smashed in a hat-trick in the League Cup then was made captain by gaffer Paul Lambert. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHolt fired Norwich to the League One title in 2009-10 and then secured back-to-back promotion as the Canaries reached the Premier League as Championship runners-up.His 15 top-flight goals in 2011-12 saw him crowned player of the year for the third season running and was even tipped to break into the England squad for Euro 2012. Holt had one more season at Carrow Road before finishing his career with spells at Wigan, Hibernian, King’s Lynn Town and Barrow. But he hung up his boots in 2022 after turning out in defence for Norfolk’s Wroxham in the Eastern Counties Football League Premier Division. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlongside his spell in non-league at the end of his playing days, though, Holt made the incredible step from the penalty box into the wrestling ring as he signed a contract with WAW.Dressed as a manager, he dropkicked an opponent over the ropes to win a 40-man Royal Rumble on debut to earn the Crusher Mason Memorial Trophy.Norwich legend Grant Holt wins 40-man Royal Rumble on wrestling debutDad-of-three Holt then added two further wins before calling time on his unbeaten wrestling career to focus on football – working as a Norwich academy coach and then scouting for West Ham. He told SunSport: “WAW put on the event for a couple of kids with cancer. “This event was supposed to be 300-400 people but I spoke to Norwich and we did it with 4,500 at Carrow Road which was absolutely mental. Unbelievable. “I think everyone thought it would spin off into a career in wrestling which was never going to be the case. It was more about raising money for cancer. “I didn’t realise how hard it was going to be – it was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life with the training. That’s why I’ve never done it since. “You cannot do it without training. It is so difficult and complex. I wanted to do it properly so I was spending four or five hours a week trying to get all the moves in place. “Definitely fun though! A good buzz. I think they did it that way on purpose but I’m underdefeated.”The three teenage daughters weren’t bothered because there is no embarrassment because I was doing it for charity and raising money for those that need it.”Holt in action for Rochdale way back in 2004Credit: PA:Press AssociationHe finished with a perfect record of three wins from threeCredit: Instagram @holtygrantHolt and his wife have three daughters togetherCredit: instagram @holtygrantHolt is also helping save a non-league club, raising money with a mammoth charity walk, working for a school and spent two years as a first-team scout at West Ham as they signed Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez.The ex-striker is Director of Football at Langley School in Norfolk and has plans to get back into football as a sporting director or manager.However, in February, Holt made a shock football comeback as part of a deal to throw his support behind Dereham Town. He has teamed up with pals in Norfolk to form a consortium to partner with Dereham following their relegation to the ninth tier.The 2002 Northern Premier League President’s Cup winner even registered as a player – taking his tally to 20 clubs – and ironically made his short-lived debut against Norwich’s Under-21s in the Norfolk Senior Cup at Aldiss Park.Holt added: “A couple of friends are Dereham Town fans and like any non-league club it’s been a tough, tough few years for them since Covid. “They are in a bit of trouble so we had a conversation to come in – me on the football side, them on the business side. The aim is to make the club sustainable for a long time. It’s not easy to sustain non-league teams. “Technically I’m a co-owner of the football club. We want the kids to come through to the first team – both boys to the men’s team and girls to the women’s team.”The plan is to help out where I can. I put the boots back on very briefly. I have kept myself fit but I pulled my hamstring a few weeks ago in my only game which didn’t help. That’s more to do with getting old than the fitness! Grant Holt’s football career
      1999 Workington1999–2001 Halifax Town – 6 league appearances (0 league goals)2001 → Sorrento (loan)2001 → Barrow (loan) – 10 (4)2001 Sengkang Marine – 17 (12)2001–2003 Barrow – 59 (31)2003–2004 Sheffield Wednesday – 24 (3)2004–2006 Rochdale – 75 (34)2006–2008 Nottingham Forest – 96 (21)2008 → Blackpool (loan) – 4 (0)2008–2009 Shrewsbury Town – 43 (20)2009–2013 Norwich City – 154 (68)2013–2016 Wigan Athletic – 20 (3)2014 → Aston Villa (loan) – 10 (1)2014 → Huddersfield Town (loan) – 15 (2)2015–2016 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) – 4 (0)2016 Rochdale – 14 (2)2016–2017 Hibernian – 30 (5)2017 King’s Lynn Town – 3 (1)2017–2018 Barrow – 24 (0)2020–2022 Wroxham – 3 (1)2024– present Dereham Town – 1 (0)Total: 611 (208)

      “I’m there if they are short – my role is not to be a player but to get the club in a position to go forward.”Holt continued: “It’s all about getting the knowledge, I’ve got the director of football role at the school, I’m shaping the non-league team, I’ve got my coaching, I do some ambassador work at Norwich.”I had enough of travelling and leaving the kids so I’m back in Norfolk. I’ve got my A licence, B licence, finished my diploma in Football Management. “I don’t like being pigeon-holed into one thing so I’ve tried to get all my stuff in the background. It’s a good CV.”I’m busy – sometimes too busy. I like having challenges.”Speaking of challenges, Holt and four others are taking on the mammoth task of walking 100 miles in April to raise money for Norwich-based Big C Cancer Charity.The former footballer is training by going out at 5.30am every Saturday morning. Holt said: “We will walk 100 miles from Cromer to Hunstanton to King’s Lynn FC to Dereham FC then back into the Big C. “It is going to take 36 to 40 hours, no sleeping with a couple of hours break. “It’s hard to mentally prepare. We walk 22km around the Norwich ring road at 5.30am on Saturday mornings, there are 37 people now but five of us for the 100-mile walk.”We have to be conscious as it’s not great to have loads of people walking down the road like Forrest Gump!READ MORE SUN STORIES”It will be tough going but all for a worthwhile cause. Everyone needs money at the moment but not everyone has money at the moment so please donate what you can whether that’s 50p, £1 or £10, anything helps.”
      To find out more about Grant Holt’s 100-mile walk and donate to the Big C, go to their JustGiving page
      Holt helped make a name for himself at Nottingham ForestCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe spent time as a scout for West HamCredit: Instagram @holtygrantHe helped Hibernian win the Scottish ChampionshipCredit: Andrew Barr – The Sun GlasgowOnly five men have scored more goals for NorwichCredit: Action Images – ReutersSkipper Holt powered Norwich into the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe striker celebrates promotion into the Premier LeagueCredit: Action Images – Reuters More