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      Forgotten former Premier League star in shock career move after being named manager of struggling Cypriot minnows

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      FORMER Premier League star Jason Puncheon has been appointed manager of AEZ Zakakiou.The 37-year-old takes charge of the struggling Cypriot minnows as they battle to avoid relegation.
      Jason Puncheon has been appointed AEZ Zakakiou bossCredit: Alamy
      AEZ Zakakiou currently sit 12th in the 14-team First Division.
      They are just three points above the foot of the table and have conceded 54 goals in 23 games, making them the worst defence in the league.
      It is Puncheon’s second job in management after quitting second tier side Peyia earlier this year.
      The ex-midfielder has plenty of experience in Cypriot football after hanging up his boots in the Mediterranean sun.
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      He spent a total of four seasons with Pafos and Anorthosis between 2019 and 2023.
      It ended his incredible 20-year playing career that saw him begin at Wimbledon and move with the team as they became MK Dons.
      He later went on to play for Southampton, Blackpool, QPR, Crystal Palace and Huddersfield in the Premier League.
      Puncheon has legendary status at Selhurst Park, having played 169 times for the club.
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      And with pressure growing on Roy Hodgson, some Palace fans joked he should be their new boss.
      One said: “Punch is a manager? Get him in.”
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      Gary Lineker pulls out of Match of the Day at last-minute as he says ‘I’ve been silenced’

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      GARY LINEKER has been forced to pull out of tonight’s Match of the Day.The England legend hosts the football highlights show every Saturday, but will not feature this evening.
      Gary Lineker has been forced to pull out of tonight’s episode of Match of the DayCredit: BBC
      Lineker revealed that he has a coldCredit: X @GaryLineker
      Instead, Mark Chapman will step in to replace him.
      Lineker took to X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday afternoon to break the news to fans, confirming he is under the weather.
      In typical style, he did it with a joke.
      Lineker wrote: “Some good news for some: I’ve been silenced….with a rotten cold that seems to be lasting forever.
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      “Hate missing hosting @BBCMOTD but I’ll be watching.”
      Fans were quick to wish the former striker well, with one person tweeting: “Get well soon Gary, we need you in strong voice!”

      Another commented: “Get well soon Gary!”
      While a Newcastle fan joked: “Get well soon Gary. And you’re doing the right thing. We don’t want Wor Al catching it 🖤🤍.”
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      Lineker has presented Match of the Day for almost 25 years.
      He is regularly joined on the show by the likes of Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Micah Richards.
      Match of the Day and BBC Sport struck a new four-year agreement with the Premier League in December.
      The TV programme will continue to show Premier League highlights until 2029.
      Lineker is also set to agree a huge contract extension with the BBC.
      The Leicester legend has recently been embroiled in some controversies with the BBC.
      Last month he sparked a row and was slammed as “ignorant” after sharing a tweet calling to ban Israel from world football.
      Lineker reposted a statement on X from a pro-Palestinian campaign calling for Israel to be ousted from global tournaments and games “until it ends its grave violations of international law”.
      And last March he sparked an impartiality row after saying the Government rhetoric on immigration was similar to that of 1930s Germany. More

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      Ian Lawson dead aged 84: Leeds & Burnley lead tributes as title-winning forward who scored four goals on debut passes

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      BURNLEY and Leeds United legend Ian Lawson has died aged 84.The Premier League club announced the sad news before today’s trip to Liverpool.
      Burnley and Leeds legend Ian Lawson has diedCredit: Rex
      The former forward burst on the scene with four goals on his debutCredit: Getty
      The former forward was originally spotted by the Clarets playing for Pelton schoolboys in County Durham.
      He moved to Turf Moor in 1954 and signed pro two years later on his 17th birthday.
      Less than a year later he burst on to the scene in incredible fashion.
      Lawson scored FOUR goals as Burnley thumped Chesterfield 7-0 in the FA Cup.
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      He followed that up with a hat-trick a month later in another FA Cup romp, this time by 9-0, over New Brighton.
      International honours soon arrived when he was capped by England at youth level.
      Lawson made 30 appearances for Burnley and scored 15 goals before headed to Leeds in 1962 for a £20,000 fee.
      He helped them to win the Second Division title in 1964 under Don Revie but departed south to join Crystal Palace 12 months later.
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      Lawson then played for both Port Vale and Barnsley prior to hanging up his boots in 1968.
      He is survived by his wife Maureen, daughter Sharon and son Michael.
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      Barcelona to rival Man Utd and Arsenal for Amadou Onana transfer… but can get nowhere near Everton’s asking price

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      BARCELONA will join the race to sign Amadou Onana – but only if Everton drop their £51m asking price.Like the cash-strapped Toffees, Barcelona have their own financial issues and cannot afford to go beyond £34m as things stand.
      Barcelona have joined the chase for Everton’s Amadou OnanaCredit: Getty
      But the Spanish giants are monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely.
      Everton will hope to generate an auction for Onana this summer.
      Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all among the clubs to have him on their shortlist.
      The 22-year-old Belgian international arrived at Goodison Park from Lille for £33.5m after snubbing West Ham in August 2022.
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      He instantly became a key player under Frank Lampard.
      And he remains an integral part of the Toffees team under Sean Dyche as they fight relegation.

      Onana is under contract at Everton until 2027 after penning a five-year deal upon his arrival.
      Man United boss Erik ten Hag is also still keen to revive interest in Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
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      The Old Trafford club have been linked with a £120m double swoop for De Jong and Nou Camp team-mate Ronald Araujo.
      If Barca received a big fee for one or both players, it would give them a better chance of competing for Onana without risking a breach of FFP rules.
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      Forgotten Spurs star ‘wanted by Ajax and PSV’ in shock transfer after wowing on loan with Dutch minnows this season

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      FORGOTTEN Tottenham star Troy Parrott has emerged as a shock target for some of the biggest clubs in the Netherlands.The 22-year-old forward is currently impressing in the Eredivisie while on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam.
      Tottenham’s Troy Parrott has a number of Dutch clubs chasing his servicesCredit: Getty
      Republic of Ireland international Parrott is under contract in North London until 2025.
      However, The 42 publication claims that his seven goals and performances for Excelsior have caught the eye of Holland’s heavy-hitters.
      And now both Ajax and PSV are “weighing up a move” for him at the end of the season.
      They also state that Feyenoord, who are currently second in the Dutch top-flight, have expressed an interest.
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      And AZ Alkmaar are also keen as well as his list of admirers continues to grow.
      Parrott was forced to sit and wait to make his impact at Excelsior having undergone abdominal surgery earlier in the campaign.
      But now he is flying and played the full 90 minutes in each of the club’s last four games.
      Parrott has only appeared twice for Tottenham in the Premier League.
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      He made his professional debut for them as a 17-year-old back in 2017 but has since found chances hard to come by.
      He was firstly sent to Millwall for more experience before then having spells with both Ipswich Town and MK Dons.
      Troy Parrott scores two wonderful goals for Republic of Ireland U21 vs Sweden U21
      Parrott then spent last season on loan in the Championship at Preston, scoring three goals in 33 matches.
      Now he is looking to fire Excelsior further up the table as they currently sit in 14th and six points clear of the relegation play-off place. More

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      Liverpool to battle Tottenham in shock transfer tussle for Fulham defender amid doubts over Van Dijk and Matip futures

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined Tottenham in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.The Reds could be set for a defensive reshuffle this summer following Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
      Liverpool are interested in signing Tosin AdarabioyoCredit: AFP
      Virgil van Dijk recently admitted that does not know if he will stay at Anfield beyond the transfer window.
      He said: “That’s a big question. I don’t know. The club will have a big job on their hands. To replace not only the manager but the whole staff, there are so many things that will change.
      “I’m very curious which direction that will go in but when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.
      “Obviously it will be the end of Jurgen Klopp’s era. I am very glad that I am still part of it. That is why I don’t like to speak about it. I am still part of it.”
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      Meanwhile, Joel Matip is in line to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in June.
      Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq are expected to make the 32-year-old an offer at the end of the season.
      With the future of two key defenders now in doubt, Liverpool are set to seek reinforcements.
      And according to the Evening Standard, Adarabioyo has emerged as a top target.
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      Fulham want to tie the defender down to a new deal
      The 26-year-old’s Fulham contract expires this summer, meaning he could become available as a free agent.
      However, the Cottagers are attempting to tie him down to a new contract in a bid to ward off interest from rival clubs.
      Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool needs ‘a manager on his top game’ following his announcement he’s quitting in the summer
      Both Tottenham and AC Milan have also expressed an interest in signing him.
      SunSport revealed in December that Adarabioyo told Fulham that he will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires.
      However, manager Marco Silva has not given up hope that he will have a change of heart before the season ends. More

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      Chelsea ready to hijack Man Utd’s bid to finally seal Frenkie de Jong transfer as Blues line up massive bid

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona this summer.De Jong, 26, is finally open to leaving the La Liga giants at the end of the season.
      Chelsea could hijack Man Utd’s pursuit of Frenkie De JongCredit: Getty
      According to journalist Lluis Canut, the Dutchman is underwhelmed with Barcelona’s current state both on and off the pitch.
      And for the first time since arriving at the Nou Camp in 2019 he is “no longer closing the door on leaving” the club.
      Man Utd pushed to sign him in the summer of 2022, shortly after Erik ten Hag took over as manager.
      Following extensive talks, Barcelona accepted a huge bid worth £71.5million, but De Jong rejected the move.
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      United are now set to re-enter the race for the midfielder, but they face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Blues are prepared to table a bid worth up to £85m for De Jong.
      While Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed an interest in signing him.
      The Dutchman joined Barcelona in a £64m transfer from Ajax in 2019 and has since made 205 first team appearances.
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      De Jong has been a key first team player for Barcelona this season
      Barca chiefs allegedly want to tie him down to a new contract until 2029, but they have found it “impossible” to reach an agreement.
      Xavi’s side currently sit third in the La Liga table, eight points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.
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      Enzo Fernandez ‘wants to leave Chelsea and offers himself to Barcelona despite having 8 YEARS left on contract’

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      CHELSEA midfielder Enzo Fernandez is keen on joining Barcelona, according to reports.Fernandez, 23, signed for the Blues in a £107million transfer from Benfica last winter.
      Enzo Fernandez allegedly wants to join BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He completed the switch just one month after winning the World Cup with Argentina and signed an eight-and-a-half year contract upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge.
      However, the midfielder is now understood to be open to a move away.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, he wants to join Barcelona.
      The La Liga giants consider Fernandez a top target, but their financial issues will likely prevent a deal from happening.
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      His current contract runs until 2032 so Barcelona would have to table a significant offer for Chelsea to even consider selling.
      Recent reports have claimed that Fernandez is unhappy at Stamford Bridge, largely due to Chelsea’s poor run of form.
      After finishing 12th in the Premier League table last season, the Blues have failed to make much progression.
      They currently sit 11th, behind the likes of Wolves, Newcastle and Brighton.
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      But Fernandez appeared to squash the exit rumours on Wednesday during Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Aston Villa.
      After scoring a stunning free kick to put the Blues 3-0 up in the 54th minute, the midfielder held his shirt up to the cameras and pointed to his name.
      Chelsea’s 3-1 FA Cup win at Aston Villa was the team’s best performance of the season, says Mauricio Pochettino
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino later said: “Today, Enzo showed why he’s here and he showed his quality.
      “But we didn’t have any doubts about him, or about Caicedo or about different players, young players that arrived here with expectation to win titles and to score with every single touch!

      “He is a world champion player. Look, when he signed one year ago, he arrived after nearly two years with no holidays, no rest, with the pressure, still young, different environment, different language, different culture, a team that needs time to build.
      “All of these types of circumstance, you need time. I don’t want to annoy the people. For me, it’s not an excuse. I want to be here because I really believe in the project, I really believe in the player.
      “But please, stop to create expectation that does match to the reality and help the players that are here to try and build something.
      “Of course, if that happens again, we will be there to help. It does not surprise me because Enzo has the quality, not only to score this type of goal, but to perform in the way today he performed.” More