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JACK GREALISH looked like he’d had a night to remember as he was helped out of a bar at 5am following Manchester City’s wild title party.Grealish, 28, whose love of partying has made him a cult hero among footie fans, was all smiles as he left the party in a £2,000 matching Gucci shirt and trousers.Jack Grealish was smiling after a marathon Man City title partyCredit: SplashHe was helped out of the bar at 5amCredit: SplashCheerful Grealish emerged from the event after dawnCredit: SplashHe looked smart in a £2,000 Gucci outfitCredit: SplashMeanwhile team-mate Kevin de Bruyne was seen slumped in the back of a taxi at the end of the evening and one player left the venue clutching a £1,280 bottle of red wine.Pep Guardiola’s team celebrated a record fourth English title victory in a row after beating West Ham 3-1 on the final day to secure top spot ahead of ArsenalAnd Spaniard Pep joined his players as they took their celebrations to the glitzy Fenix bar in Manchester.Many of the players’ Wags also joined in the fun, with De Bruyne’s wife stealing the show in a red dress and Phil Foden’s pregnant partner attending the party.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCity players looked suave as they were seen arriving at the venue to mark the occasion.Grealish was seen pulling up at the venue in a cab alongside Kyle Walker, with the England midfielder wearing a smart checked Gucci outfit and his fellow Three Lion in a green bomber jacket and white shirt combo.Party-mad Grealish later shared a video from inside the venue, as players and party-goers sang and danced to the 1989 Human League hit ‘Don’t You Want Me’.But the celebrations appeared to have tired out some of the players as they finally left.Most read in FootballKevin De Bruyne’s wife Michele dazzled in a sleek red dress at the after partyCredit: SplashPhil Foden’s pregnant girlfriend Rebecca Cooke also made an appearanceCredit: SplashRico Lewis was joined by his partnerCredit: SplashCreative king De Bruyne was later pictured with his head in his hands as he got into a cab.And Norwegian goal king Erling Haaland, dressed in a casual City T-shirt and shorts, was pictured looking merry but a little unsteady as the party finally wound down. Pep Guardiola drops Man City bombshell moments after winning title as he reveals ‘I’m closer to leaving than staying’The cash was definitely splashed during the party as players were seen leaving with expensive drinks.Goalkeeper Ederson was pictured leaving the party with a £1,280 bottle of Tiganello red wine.Meanwhile, Matheus Nunes was seen leaving with a friend clutching a pair of £700 golden bottles of Ace of Shades Champagne.City have one game of the season to go in the FA Cup final next Saturday against bitter rivals Manchester United. But Pep had clearly given them the green-light to party until dawn after their hard won league title decided on the final day of the season.Haaland also appeared to enjoy the title partyCredit: SplashPhil Foden was seen with a white shirt and black jacketCredit: SplashKyle Walker was pictured in a green bomber jacketCredit: SplashManager Pep Guardiola wore a black jumper for the partyCredit: SplashThe evening had started hours earlier as the smarty dressed players arrived at the venue with wives, girlfriends and pals.Bernardo Silva, who grabbed two assists against West Ham, was seen in a green polo shirt and cream trousers, while Jeremy Doku wore a dazzling all-white outfit.Goa scorer Phil Foden wore a white shirt with a black fleece.World Cup winner Julian Alvarez was seen with a classy blue blazer and trouser combo, with De Bruyne seen in a more lowkey white T-shirt and black trouser combo which was similar to Nathan Ake.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJohn Stones wore a black top and black trouser, while Stefan Ortega was seen in a striking black and white top.Josko Gvardiol was also seen at the party in a green top as teen Rico Lewis rocked up in a black shirt and ripped jeans.READ MORE SUN STORIESMateo Kovacic was seen arriving with his partner while wearing a navy top and a beret, while Rodri turned up in a black shirt and Ederson was in a T-shirt with a custom graphic of his face on it.Defenders Ruben Dias and Sergio Gomez both also arrived in white T-shirts and blue trousers, but not to be outdone, Guardiola wore a white shirt with a black jumper over the top.Ederson wore a t-shirt with a graphic of his own face on itCredit: SplashHe was later seen holding a £1280 bottle of red wine as he leftCredit: SplashWhile Matheus Nunes, in black, was seen with a friend holding two £700 champagne bottlesCredit: SplashKevin De Bruyne looked less cheerful as he left the venueCredit: SplashThe Belgian had his hands on his head as he left the barCredit: SplashA cheery Jeremy Doku in an a smart all-white outfit for the eveningCredit: SplashJohn Stones went wall-black for his outfitCredit: SplashJulian Alvarez wore a classy blue jacket and trouser comboCredit: SplashCroatian defender Josko Gvardiol was smiling as arrivedCredit: SplashNathan Ake wore a cool white t-shirtCredit: SplashBernardo Silva was seen in a green polo topCredit: SplashRico Lewis was seen arriving at the Fenix Bar with his partnerCredit: Splash More

PINTS are £2 but swearing and phone use is banned – welcome to the ‘strictest’ boozer in the UK. The Commercial Hotel in Huddersfield enforces a “digital detox” on punters, while popping in with your own food is also strictly prohibited.Commercial Hotel in Huddersfield has a strict digital detox ruleCredit: MEN MediaJake Smith, landlord at the Commercial HotelCredit: MEN MediaDrinkers are barred from using their devicesCredit: MEN MediaBut the pub has attracted drinkers in their droves for its cheap asking price for booze, YorkshireLive reported.Tight-fisted visitors can have a pint of Alpine lager pulled for just £2.20.Landlord Jake Smith recently reopened the Samuel Smith’s pub following a lengthy period of closure.”A guy paid £4.40 for two pints and thought I’d under-charged him”, he admitted.read more in footballJake recalled how one customer recently fell foul of the establishment’s firm no-phone rule.”He was talking on his mobile phone. I just pointed at one of the beer mats (which has a printed warning) and he said it was fine, not a problem.”In another incident, he gave one scrolling customer a slap on the wrist for checking the footy scores.”You shouldn’t be doing that,” he fumed. “Digital detox.”Most read in FootballThe landlord explained how Samuel Smith’s Brewery boss Humphrey Smith has urged punters to put their devices down and chat and socialise with each other instead.Boss Jake says that locals who come through the pub’s doors appreciate the disconnect from the digital world.Chaotic moment Scots pub is left filled with foam after fire extinguisher set off by DOG sparking panic from puntersHe continued: “A woman came in last night and said she was glad that we had re-opened. “She said she hated background music, watching TV and karaoke. She just likes to sit and talk to people.”Customers Jack and Joan said they were elated to be back in the boozer, but questioned some of the imposed rules.”It wouldn’t be so bad if you could bring a sandwich in,” said Joan.”I think they could do with a TV in the games room,” added Jack.OTHER BIZARRE BOOZER RULES
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One pub shocked punters with eight rules including a ban on kids, muddy shoes and iPhones.
The Boot & Shoe Inn in Tockwith, Yorkshire, went viral on social media after unveiling its list of rules which have been stuck to the front window of the pub.
The pub is owned by the Samuel Smith Brewery which is known for its zero tolerance on electronic devices being used at its pubs.
Eight notices in the Boot & Shoe Inn window clearly state the list of banned items with children, muddy boots, dogs, swearing, phones, iPads and laptops all prohibited.
One of the requests that has left pub-goers particularly frustrated is the banning of electronic items such as mobile phones and iPads.
The notice says receiving and sending texts, taking photos, emailing and playing on games or apps, as well as the use of social media platforms are included within the ban.
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NEIGHBOURS have complained about what has been dubbed Britain’s strictest pub after it announced a raft of new rules.
Bosses of a historic village pub have revealed a ban on mobile phones, swearing and workwear while visiting.
They also insisted on only “well-behaved children” and none at all after 8pm, prompting fury from potential punters.
The Swan Inn in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire – the childhood home village of chart-topping pop star Harry Styles – reopened after five years of closure on Wednesday.
Managers of the pub, which dates back to the 1800s, wrote: “Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome this week.
“We are a bed and breakfast and restaurant – for the enjoyment of all our guests this is a digital detox environment, so no mobile devices are allowed inside.
“We also have a strict no swearing and no workwear policy.
“Well-behaved children are welcome in the restaurant rooms for meals and outside in our beer garden until 8pm. Dogs are also welcome in our beer garden.
“If this is not the environment for you we completely understand. We look forward to meeting you soon.”
But there was a swift and angry backlash online, especially to the stipulation about “well-behaved children”.
Hannah Gibson posted: “What a shame. These rules are going to put a lot of the local people off.
“Also the ‘well behaved children welcome’ is pretty rude.”
Laura Davison commented: “What do you do with children that aren’t ‘well behaved’? Totally ridiculous rule in my opinion.”

Elsewhere, an English pub dating back hundreds of years has revealed it’s £4million renovation.The White Horse, in Dorking, dates back to the 13th century, although a large part of it was rebuilt in the 1700s.Being more than 400 years old it has also had some very famous guests in the past, including Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.It is thought that the White Hart pub mentioned in Jane Austen’s The Watsons novel was inspired by the White Horse.Similarly, Dickens not only is said to have often visited, but used it as inspiration for his novel The Pickwick Papers.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pub also serves classic British food, as well as having a “stick library” for dogs to pick out snacks from.And the pub has recently reopened following a £4million renovation, with 56 rooms ranging from Snug to Really Fancy.Punters will need to mind their language if they’re popping in for a sharpenerCredit: MEN MediaThe Commercial Hotel in Huddersfield town centre during a quiet afternoonCredit: MEN Media More

IF you happen to be  passing through the quaint town of Dronfield on the edge of the Peak District, you might want to stop off at the Manor House Hotel, owned by Kevin Gage.On a busy night at the boutique hotel, chances are you will probably find the former defender behind the bar helping out the staff with his typical hospitality with the locals.
Kevin Gage has found a new passion after a long career as a pro footballer in the 80s an 90sCredit: PA
Gage was part of the ‘Crazy Gang’ at WimbledonCredit: AFCWIMBLEDON.CO.UK
For Gage, who hits his landmark 60th birthday next April, it is a world away from the early 80s when he was part of Dave Bassett’s ‘Crazy Gang’ at Wimbledon and helped them climb from the fourth tier to the top flight in 1987.
A player who went on to play under Graham Taylor at Aston Villa, before linking up again with Bassett at Sheffield United.
Gage said: “I always had ambitions of going into business when I quit playing.
“While I was at Sheffield United we opened a health and fitness centre which we ran for nearly 20 years.
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“It opened my eyes to the intricacies of running a business successfully.
“After that we went into leasing free houses. It sounds a cliche, ex-footballer leases a pub and all that. But these places we leased were much more than that.
“They were gastro pubs where food and hospitality is as important as the drink.
“That led me into now owning the Manor House – an 11-bedroom boutique hotel with bar and cafe lounge in the High Street in Dronfield, a beautiful town which lies in the valley of the River Drone between Chesterfield and Sheffield.
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Gage now owns his own boutique hotelCredit: https://manorhouse-hotel.co.uk/
The former Wimbledon and Aston Villa star can often be seen pulling pints behind the barCredit: https://manorhouse-hotel.co.uk/
“I’m very grateful that I have such a great staff that allows the place to almost run itself.
“It’s important to me that the staff are in charge, but you’ll still find me occasionally behind the bar for a couple of hours helping out.
“When Howard Kendall replaced Dave at Bramall Lane in 1995, he made it clear that I wasn’t one of the players as part of the team he was building.
“To be fair, I wasn’t getting younger so I understood Howard’s thinking.
“I moved to Preston and everything was going fine until the first game of my second season I suffered a serious knee injury with my cartilage that put me out of the game for six months.
“The travelling was becoming difficult and the switch to Hull in 1997 was more convenient than  anything else.
“Hull’s old Boothferry Park ground by that stage was dilapidated and the facilities were like returning to the old days at Wimbledon and Plough Lane!”
As an adopted Blade, Gage has been the club’s VIP match-day compere for many years but has voluntarily stepped aside — while agreeing to jump in for any emergencies.
He also loves the involvement as a pundit and co-commentator on Sheffield United TV.
He said: “For a kid who didn’t have a ‘club’, I have never been more passionate about a team than Sheffield United.
“You get a bond when you join as a player but I have fully embraced the Blades since retiring.
“I now live and breathe Sheffield United and while it’s been so hard this season, our win against Brentford last Saturday was a massive step forward.
“Yesterday was always going to be a big ask at Chelsea — but hopefully our form can turn.
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“It would be wonderful if bringing back Chris Wilder as manager will see a change of fortune for the rest of the season.
“For me, 17th place at the end of this season would be like winning a trophy or getting a Champions League place!”
Gage now follows his old team Sheffield United who currently sit bottom of the pile in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters More