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      Former Premier League star sees plans to open new pub right outside stadium REJECTED for bizarre reason

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      FORMER Premier League midfielder Scott Arfield has seen his plans to build a pub in Glasgow rejected by the local council.The 35-year-old wanted to convert a former bookies into a pub next to Ibrox Stadium, the home of his beloved Rangers.Scott Arfield’s plans to build a pub next to Ibrox have been rejectedCredit: Willie VassThe old bookies, situated next to the stadium, is the proposed site and has been abandoned for two yearsCredit: Andrew BarrBut his proposal was turned down due to the potential impact on neighbours and bin storage concerns.An appeal was subsequently launched on behalf of the ex-Rangers ace – who now plays for Bolton – which claimed the venue would serve as a “mini fan zone” on match days.Councillors were split on whether to grant permission but the proposal was rejected after planning review committee chairman, Cllr Ken Andrew, SNP, made the decisive vote.Glasgow Live claim Cllr Andrew wanted more clarity over a number of issues including noise impact and waste storage.Read More in FootballA noise impact assessment was provided but officials said environmental health staff found it to be “quite inadequate”.The appeal suggested Arfield’s plan would “upgrade and repair” the property – which has been empty for over two years.It was also argued that the opening hours could be limited to Ibrox matchdays and ticketed events to ensure minimal impact on local residents.And it said the opening of the pub would create jobs in the area and waste would be handled within the property by a private removal firm.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe bar was considered to be a “major boost” for the local economy by Cllr Imran Alam, Labour.He said: “The building has been lying empty for a couple of years now.Rangers legend Scott Arfield reveals what happened during ‘goosebumps’ moment he bumped into WWE superstar in a lift”We know what happens when buildings stay vacant for a long time, they become rundown and impossible to renovate and improve.”Cllr Thomas Kerr, Conservative, appeared to agree and said: “I think the economic benefits outweigh any of the possible concerns that have been raised by officers.”Two neighbours objected to the initial application due to concerns.One claimed “anti-social behaviour” already takes place in the area on matchdays due to alcohol consumption.Arfield spent five years with Rangers between 2018 and 2023.During that time he scored 43 goals in 233 appearances.Before joining the Scottish giants, the midfielder played for Burnley and Falkirk.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter leaving Ibrox he spent a year in the MLS with Charlotte FC.He now plays for Bolton in League One. More

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      Emma Hayes bizarrely holds USA press conference in iconic North London pub

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      EMMA HAYES kicked off her UK homecoming in style – by holding a press conference at an iconic London pub.The former Chelsea boss will take charge of her first match back in England this weekend, six months after leaving the Blues to become head coach of the USA women’s national team.USA coach Emma Hayes behind the barCredit: PAEmma Hayes enjoys a pint of beerCredit: ReutersEmma Hayes held a press conference at the World’s End in CamdenCredit: https://x.com/SandraBrobbey78A ‘Welcome home Emma’ sign was shown above the doorsCredit: https://x.com/SandraBrobbey78The pub was transformed into a makeshift press conference roomCredit: PAHayes discussed her love for CamdenCredit: PAShe is preparing to face England in a highly-anticipated friendly at Wembley Stadium.To mark her return to London, Hayes called a pre-match press conference at one of her favourite pubs – the World’s End in Camden.The WSL icon posed outside the venue for pictures ahead of the conference.She then sat down in front of a huge crowd of journalists to preview Saturday’s match.Read More in FootballPhotographers and videographers were positioned on a raised stage area while reporters sat in the centre of the makeshift conference room.”I think Camden is the greatest place on earth not only for the multicultural diverse place it is, but also for the opportunities it gave me,” she said.Hayes ended her 12-year spell with Chelsea in May to become USWNT head coach.Within three months, she led the team to a gold medal at the Olympics in Paris.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMeanwhile, the Lionesses are continuing their preparations for Euro 2025.Sarina Wiegman has given first-time call-ups to Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace for the upcoming friendlies against the USA and Switzerland.English manager Emma Hayes makes Team USA captain cry after leading them to Olympic gold as star says ‘what the hell’Meanwhile, Manchester United full-back Gabby George has been named in the squad for the first time in two years.Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Lauren James are all unavailable due to injury. More

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      Shock moment Scottish football ultras clash on busy Glasgow street as fans chased by rival hooligans into pub doorway

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      THIS is the shock moment Scottish football hooligans clashed on a busy Glasgow street on a Saturday afternoon. Footage shared on social media shows fans of Hamilton Accies and Partick Thistle scrapping ahead of today’s Championship meeting between the two teams at Firhill. Fans attempt to pile into the pubOne set of ultras was spotted chasing the otherA group of Thistle fans barricaded themselves in the doorway of the pubOn the pitch, it was the home side who came out on top, by five goals to one. But there were ugly scenes beforehand as anything up to 100 fans clashed on Maryhill Road. Footage shows Thistle fans apparently being chased by their Accies counterparts, with some running away and others attempting to barricade themselves in the doorway of the Munn’s Vaults pub.The fans in the doorway are wearing black, red and yellow balaclavas in the colours of Partick Thistle – who attempt to bring down the shutters for their own protection and finally succeed in doing so.There’s been claims online since about fans carrying knives and various other weapons.Scottish Sun has reached out to Police Scotland for comment.Only in September, an Airdrie fan who did a Nazi salute during a Partick Thistle game was banned from football matches for four years.Lewis Baillie, 22, made the offensive gesture at Firhill Stadium in Glasgow’s Maryhill on January 22 2022.Most read in FootballBaillie, of Airdrie, Lanarkshire – then aged 19 – had earlier been spotted punching an unknown man to the ground after the match.The Jags hosted Airdrie that day in a Scottish Cup match in which the home side went on to win 1-0 despite going down to 10 men.Wild moment coach sent off for confronting player on pitch as SPFL play-off clash ends in rammy and pitch invasionBaillie pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to conducting himself in a disorderly manner and commit breach of the peace.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Mexico manager left with blood pouring down face after being hit with beer can thrown from crowd

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      MEXICO manager Javier Aguirre was left bloodied after a yob hit him with a beer can to the head.Aguirre, 65, saw his team suffer a miserable 2-0 loss at Honduras in the Nations League on Friday at the Francisco Morazan Stadium.Mexico manager Javier Aguirre had a beer can thrown to his headA yob threw the object on Aguirre after Mexico’s loss at HondurasAguirre, though, remained unfazed as he shook hands with Honduras boss Reinaldo RuedaAguirre had blood pouring down his face after the incidentAguirre appeared to refuse treatment after the attackThe Mexican went to shake hands with the opposition’s manager after full-time.That was when the crowd sitting behind the visitors’ dugout started pelting several objects towards him amid sickening scenes.And one of those yobs managed to hit Aguirre on the head as he was about to greet Honduras manager Reinaldo Rueda.The ex-Atletico Madrid manager was unfazed by the incident even after blood started pouring down his face.Read More on FootballMedics rushed to the Mexico boss’ side but he appeared unwilling to receive treatment as he continued walking down the tunnel.The former Espanyol boss continued to show a stiff upper lip when asked about the incident insisting there is “no need to mention it”.Aguirre said: “Nothing, it is just football. The game was hard fought, and they played better.”Regarding the other [the incident], there’s no need to mention it, I’m not one who complains, it is just football, nothing happened.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRueda condemned the incident immediately after the match and described it as “sad”.The Honduras boss went on to apologise to Aguirre as well as Mexico.Inside futuristic three-sided stadium built on a cliff and covered with LED screens that could host 2034 World Cup gamesRueda said: “I’m sad for what happened at the end of the match, because he is a human being.”I want to apologise to the Mexican people and to Aguirre, this cannot happen.” More

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      Brilliant moment Jack Grealish joins Aston Villa fans in Bruges pub on FaceTime after being dropped from Man City squad

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      JACK GREALISH was seen on FaceTime with Aston Villa fans after being left out of Manchester City’s Champions League squad.Villa and City were both in action this week in Europe, with Grealish’s old side taking on Club Brugge on Wednesday and his current taking on Sporting CP on Tuesday.Jack Grealish was seen on FaceTime with Aston Villa fansCredit: XIt came after he was left out of Man City’s team to face Sporting CPCredit: XGrealish was not present as Pep Guardiola’s team suffered a 4-1 defeat to the Portuguese side on Ruben Amorim’s final home game in charge before he takes over at Manchester United.However, the 29-year-old opted to spend some of the evening on FaceTime with fans of his former club.A video shared to social media showed Grealish on a video call with Villa fans following their game in Bruges, where they lost 1-0 following an inexplicable handball from Tyrone Mings.But seeing Grealish on the phone while they were in the pub seemed to brighten their spirits.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey were heard chanting about Grealish during the call.It went: “Take me on up to the spirit in the sky. “It’s where I want to go when I die. “When I die and they lay me to rest, I’m going to go on the p*** with Jack Grealish.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGrealish was expected to be out of action until after the international break.But earlier today he was named in Lee Carsley’s final England squad before Thomas Tuchel takes over the team.Jack Grealish owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 as he’s made to regret wager within seconds during England clashGrealish has had a stop-start season after missing out on Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Euro 2024.He has made 10 appearances and has two assists to his name, but is yet to score.The defeats in the Champions League this week were the first for both Villa and City in the competition this season.This weekend Man City pay a visit to Brighton, while Unai Emery’s Villa are away at league leaders Liverpool. More

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      Shakhtar fan left gutted as mate knocks beer out of his hand during goal celebration

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      A SHAKHTAR DONETSK fan was left distraught after their beer was knocked out of their hands.During the Ukrainian club’s Champions League group stage clash with Young Boys on Wednesday, Shakhtar were able to celebrate two first-half goals.A Shakhtar Donetsk fan was left distraught after seeing his beer knocked from his handsIt came during celebrations for the Ukrainian club’s match-winning goalA friend was seen taking a flag from around their neckBut he knocked the cup out of his mate’s hand while doing soThe fan was left with their head in their hands over the spilled drinkKastroit Imeri had fired Young Boys in front before Oleksandr Zubkov equalised moments later.Heorhiy Sudakov then put the hosts ahead minutes before half-time.Fans went wild in the stands, though one saw their emotions go from ecstasy to agony.The fan, who had an orange flag wrapped around their neck, was seen holding a blue cup, presumably full of beer – fans in Europe are permitted to drink alcohol in view of the pitch, unlike the UK.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, as another fan next to him started waving their own orange flag when moving it over their neck, disaster struck.As the fellow fan took the flag with his left arm he then moved it down, which ended up hitting the drink out of the right hand of his fellow matchgoer.The fan who had the beer could do nothing but look down at his tragically lost drink, before putting his hands on his head in disbelief.They were then seen appearing to say something to the culprit who knocked their beer over, before stopping themselves while the other fan continued to celebrate.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe game ended up remaining 2-1 to the hosts, marking their first win in the Champions League this season.The match was played at the VELTINS-Arena, the usual home ground of German club Schalke, due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Inside Viktor Gyokeres’ glamorous life, from dating fellow footballer and actress to luxury holidays around world More

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      Outrageous cost of pint at Premier League stadiums in 2030 predicted with fans to be hit in the pockets

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      FOOTBALL fans will have to start preparing for even higher beer prices at stadiums.It has been predicted that some Premier League grounds will charge more than £13 per pint by 2030.Arsenal fans could be charged up to £13.12 per pint by 2030Credit: GettyFans at the London Stadium will be expected to pay the same for their beerCredit: ReutersBrentford fans will have the cheapest pints in the capitalCredit: GettyOld Trafford is one of the cheaper stadiums to buy a drinkCredit: PAWest Ham and Arsenal currently have the most expensive pints in the top division.On average the rivals charge £7.57 on each pint, which is an increase of £1.27 since 2022.A recent assessment of the current prices across all the grounds and the average inflation rate could shock some match-going supporters.Football shirt retailer UKSoccerShop has claimed that in six years, many clubs will be sharing at least £10 per pint.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe study claims that fans at the Emirates and the London Stadium will have to fork out £13.12 per pint.The Hammers also have the most expensive pie prices in the Premier League.Other London grounds will also be pricey, with only Brentford’s Gtech Community stadium charging less than a tenner.In 2030, a pint at the Bees’ venue is predicted to cost £8.33 which is up from the current average price of £4.80.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUp and down the country, prices will vary, but London will remain the most expensive.In Manchester, prices will almost hit £10 per pint with the Etihad expected to reach £9.58, it’s predicted.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirtHowever, at Old Trafford, the price will only be £6.25, which will make it one of the cheapest in the Premier League.Teams that would be charging over £10 include the likes of Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Fulham, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.The study was based on the inflation rate of alcoholic drinks in data collected by the Office for National Statistics.A spokesperson from UKSoccerShop said: “Drinkflation is on the rise.”With UK households feeling the cost of living squeeze, hospitality services trying to work around spiralling costs, with some choosing to serve weaker beer.”It’s likely to affect our stadiums, too. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Using inflation figures from the ONS, we can estimate what prices football fans could pay for a match day pint.”We found that over £6 could become the norm up north and over £10 in London – some may even get closer to £15 by the end of 2030.” More

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      Premier League fans can buy pints of beer for £4 or under at six stadiums in the UK as prices revealed

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      SIX Premier League clubs are offering a pint of beer for £4 or less at their stadiums… while others do not sell any for under £6.As the cost of attending matches continues to increase, fans are also combating the rise in prices of merchandise, food and drink.No club sells moreCredit: GettyLiverpool and West Ham fans recently protested the change in concession pricing.And Hammers supporters are one of two sets of fans who are also unable to buy pints of beer for under £6 at their home ground.The London Stadium’s cheapest beer is £6.30 – and it is the same at Arsenal.West Ham are also the only top-flight English club to charge £5 for a pie.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLData collected by Flashscore shows there are a number of Premier League sides putting them to shame with their lower prices.Surprisingly, Manchester United offer the cheapest beer in the Premier League at just £3.That is 50p less than the next best at newly-promoted Ipswich who provide pints for as little as £3.50.And there are four other clubs who have kept their beer prices at the £4 mark.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey are Brighton, Bournemouth, Brentford and Wolves.Champions Manchester City sit 11th on the list as they offer a pint for £4.60.Man Utd reveal first pics of redeveloped 100,000-capacity Old Trafford in ‘biggest regeneration scheme ever seen’Liverpool are also down in 14th at £4.40.But fans will be shocked to learn Leicester are as high as third at £5.80 despite spending last season in the Championship.Price of a pint of beer at Premier League clubsWest Ham – £6.30Arsenal – £6.30Leicester – £5.80Chelsea – £5.70Fulham – £5.50Aston Villa – £5.20Nottingham Forest – £5.20Tottenham – £5.10Crystal Palace – £5Newcastle – £4.90Manchester City – £4.60Southampton – £4.55Everton – £4.55Liverpool – £4.40Brighton – £4Bournemouth – £4Brentford – £4Wolves – £4Ipswich – £3.50Manchester United – £3 More