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      KSI spotted at Sikh temple after visiting mosque amid fallout from using vile racial slur in YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has been spotted at a Sikh temple after being blasted for using a “disgusting” racial slur. The influencer and boxer has been slammed in recent days for saying the word “p***” in a video posted online.
      KSI was spotted at a Sikh temple in recent days amid the fallout he’s facing for making a racial slurCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2
      The Youtuber was blasted for saying the slur during a skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, quickly backtracked and apologised.
      The influencer said there was “no excuse” for using the term – which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      In the days after he caused the uproar, the 29-year-old visited a mosque and spoke to the imam.
      And now a video has been posted to Twitter of him at a Sikh temple in Kent.
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      In the clip the Youtuber-turn boxer, who has 12.7 million Instagram followers, can be seen chatting and laughing away at Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara.
      KSI was forced to make a public apology after he said the racial slur in a now-deleted video.
      The influencer was taking part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      Much like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show, the group had to try to come up with a nine-letter word using the characters on the screen.
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      It was then that KSI said his team “need points” and spat out the term.
      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But, the moment sparked fury online.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me and got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.
      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it’s normal.”
      Meanwhile, teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      Renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter just hours after Sunday’s incident.
      He wrote: “I wanna apologise for saying a racial slur in a recent Sidemen video.
      “There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry.
      “I’ve always said to my audience that they shouldn’t worship me or put me on a pedestal because I’m human.
      “I’m not perfect, I’m gonna mess up in life, and lately I’ve been messing up a lot.”
      Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.Bobby FrictionBBC presenter
      KSI wrapped up the statement by saying he was also going to take a break from social media.
      He then repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier on Wednesday.
      The rapper said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the South Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      The Sidemen also took to social media and said the clip “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable”.
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      They added: “The fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt.”
      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions.
      The 29-year-old has said he will now take a break from social mediaCredit: Getty
      The influencer and boxer was said to have visited Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara in Kent in recent dayCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2 More

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      Crawley sign Sideman star Tobi’s brother Jed Brown on one-year contract… but fans are NOT happy about it

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      CRAWLEY TOWN have signed internet stars Tobi and Manny Brown’s brother Jed on a one-year contract.Brown joins after completing an extended trial with the League Two outfit.
      Crawley fans have not been impressed with the club’s signing of Jed BrownCredit: Instagram @officialcrawleytownfc
      He will be involved in the club’s B team as he is on a development contract.
      Speaking on the deal, co-chairman Preston Johnson said: “Jed is a young player who has acquitted himself well during previous training sessions with the team, and we’re happy to have him continue his development as a member of our B team.
      “While he may not currently be part of our first-team plans, we welcome Jed to the club and look forward to his continued growth as he trains alongside his new teammates.”
      Brown started his trial with the club in November 2022 alongside his brothers.
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      Tobi and Manny are part of the YouTube collaboration Sideman, and have almost nine million subscribers between them on their individual channels.
      However, Crawley supporters are not impressed with the club announced with them, making the thought known on social media.
      One tweeted: “Just not the right time.”
      A second commented: “Absolute joke. Just when I think things can’t get more ridiculous, you lot have a way of topping it. #wagmiout.”
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      A third wrote: “What are these owners doing 😂😂😂.”
      A fourth said: “Makes a mockery of professional football. Embarrassing 🤢🤢🤢.”
      A fifth added: “Hahaha. More PR stunts than wins. Wagmi out.”
      Crawley are currently battling against the drop from League Tow as they are one point above Gillingham in 23rd. More

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      KSI looks dapper in suit and hat as he and Sidemen stars Tobi Brown, Joshua Bradley and Vikram Barn watch West Ham clash

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      YOUTUBE sensation KSI dressed up sharply as he and his fellow Sidemen stars watched West Ham’s clash against Crystal Palace. A late Michael Olise strike put on a dramatic finish to the game as The Eagles took all three points back to South London.
      KSI appeared to be enjoying his time in the suitCredit: Rex
      The Sidemen group posed for a photo next to West Ham icon Carlton ColeCredit: Rex
      The group also held custom-made shirts, each with their own gimmicksCredit: Rex
      Seemingly taking a break from their own jobs as entertainers, four members of the Sidemen were in attendance at the London Stadium.
      And they came suited and booted with a dazzling array of suits and hats.
      KSI, founder of hydration drink PRIME alongside Logan Paul, rocked up in a blue suit with a pink interior paired with a bow tie and hat.
      Tobi Brown, also known as “TBJZL”, went with a more clean and less eye-catching look than his co-star, though that’s not to say it wasn’t as sharp.
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      Tobi was denied the opportunity to make his pro debut in the FA Cup on Saturday after being handed a trial by Crawley.
      However, despite not featuring during the game against Accrington, Tobi and his fellow trialist brothers may still feature for the club in the future.
      Joshua Bradley, who goes by the name “Zerkaa”, countered Tobi and KSI with an appropriate claret suit.
      He was followed in this by Vikram Barn, also known as “Vikkstar”.
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      But while Josh went for a suit with a similarly clean look to Tobi’s, Vik donned a fit blended with some slightly more vibrant diamond shapes.
      The quartet even had time to pose alongside West Ham icon Carlton Cole, which Ethan Payne – one of the group’s missing members – would have loved due to being a fan of the Hammers.
      The Sidemen group is made up of seven members and boasts a following of over 17 million on YouTube making them the UK’s largest YouTube collective.
      Each of them starred in the thrilling Sidemen Charity Match in September, which sold out Charlton’s ground The Valley and had a peak viewing of 2.5m on YouTube. More

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      Sidemen star Tobi Brown and brothers in line for professional football debuts after impressing Crawley Town

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      SIDEMEN star Tobi Brown could have a future in professional football after he impressed Crawley Town.Tobi and his two brothers, Jed and Manny, did not feature in Saturday’s FA Cup defeat to Accrington Stanley despite training with the League Two club this week.
      Sidemen star Tobi Brown and brothers Jed and Manny have been on trial with CrawleyCredit: BackGrid
      Tobi impressed on the Internet with his football skills and is part of the Sidemen group
      Jed has impressed the most on trial but could not play as he is already contracted to Non-League side Fisher FC.
      The game ended in disappointment for caretaker manager Lewis Young, but when quizzed after the game, he could only speak glowingly of Sidemen star Tobi and his siblings.
      And he hinted that they could have a future with the club.
      Young told SunSport: “It was over my head as to why they couldn’t play.
      “It is something that the owners are big on, but unfortunately they couldn’t be involved today.
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      “But I do believe that they are going to be signed for the foreseeable, so as long as they are training well they will be up for selection.”
      He added: “We are just trying to get results and obviously if they are good enough then they will be involved in the match day squad.
      “I’ve just had a look on everyone as a whole, and I base my team selection on that, everyone has trained really, really well.”
      I do believe that they are going to be signed for the foreseeable, so as long as they are training well they will be up for selection.”Lewis YoungCrawley Town Caretaker Manager
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      With Tobi’s commitments to The Sidemen, his clothing brand Illvzn and his own YouTube channel, it seems to be youngest brother Jed who looks destined for greatness as a professional footballer.
      Crawley perhaps could have done with Jed in their ranks today, as they were beaten 4-1 at home by League One side Accrington Stanley.
      Tobi has previously claimed that Jed has the potential to play at a higher level after one of their training sessions in midweek.
      He said to SussexExpress: “One of the main reasons I agreed to do this with Crawley and WAGMI United was because I wanted to Jed a chance to get trained at a higher level.
      “Everything he knows is self-taught and I want to see how far he can go with the opportunity I never had.” More

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      Crawley 1 Accrington 3 LIVE SCORE: Sidemen star Tobi Brown NOT in squad, visitors extend lead – FA Cup latest updates

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      CRAWLEY TOWN are facing Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup first round.And YouTube star Tobi ‘TBJZL’ Brown of the Sidemen could have been featuring for the League Two Reds, alongside his brothers Manny and Jed as they put on a clinic during the Sidemen Charity Match at Charlton’s Valley stadium, which caught the eye of Crawley scouts.
      However, after training with the squad, the trio have NOT been named in the matchday squad, but are in attendance to watch the clash.

      Kick-off time: TODAY, Sunday November 6 – 3pm
      TV channel/Live stream: Unfortunately the clash is not available to watch live but you can keep up to date with the action in our live blog

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      46. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
      We are back underway in the second half, and there are two half-time changes for Crawley.
      Jack Powell and Travis Johnson make way for the hosts.
      It’s Aramide Oteh and Joel Lynch who enter the action.
      HT. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
      What a first half we have had at the Broadfield Stadium in Crawley!The hosts are currently losing by three goals to one, and it is a scoreline that could leave them wishing that they had Tobi Brown to call upon from the bench…
      A goal within the first two minutes from Shaun Whalley opened the scoring for Accrington, before Crawley found an equaliser, which came via Jake Hessenthaler.
      However, it was the visitors who regained the lead halfway through the first half, as Shaun Whalley doubled his goal tally for the day.
      Accrington then piled on the misery away in Sussex, as a short corner allowed ex-Manchester United midfielder Ethan Hamilton to sweep a left footed shot into the top right hand corner.
      Stay with us for second-half coverage coming to you shortly!
      45. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
      Just before half-time,Tony Craig goes down bleeding with a head injury so play has been stopped.
      He is back up, and his head has been treated, but the referee blows for half-time.
      45. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
      The third for Accrington Stanley came from another clever delivery.
      The corner was played short and along the ground, and while everyone else was switched off, Hamilton swept it into the top right corner.
      Clever set piece and a great finish by the midfielder, you can tell he was an ex-Manchester United player!
      44. Crawley Town 1-3 Accrington Stanley
      The corner is taken short, and curled into the top corner by Ethan Hamilton! Great finish!
      42. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      The game has slowed down a little now, after a frenetic opening 25 minutes or so.
      Travis Johnson wins a tackle well in the left corner for Crawley, but can only put it out for an Accrington Corner…
      40. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      Great football from Crawley, as Jack Powell and George Francomb combine really well on the left hand side.
      It ultimately comes to nothing, as they switch the play to the right hand side and lose possession.
      38. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      Leigh has a long throw for Accrington, which we have seen a few times on the right-hand side.
      He has been impressive so far for the visitors, and is causing the home side plenty of problems…
      36. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      Disappointing for Crawley, as a simple pass across the back line is miscontrolled and rolls out for a throw-in.
      34. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      The counter comes to nothing, but the visitors are starting to sit a little bit deeper, which will allow Crawley to push for an equaliser.
      However, they will have to be very careful of Accrington on the counter.
      32. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      The rain continues to drizzle down at the Broadfield Stadium, as Accrington Stanley come forwards on the counter…
      30. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      Crawley look to string a few passes together, and play some brilliant football on the edge of the box.
      Unfortunately it comes to nothing and ends up going back to Ellery Balcombe in goal, who puts it out for a goal kick to Accrington.
      28. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      Crawley win themselves another corner, which is whipped in by Jack Powell, but cleared well by Accrington Stanley.
      26. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      A very late challenge on Jake Hessenthaler sees Liam Coyle given a yellow card.
      24. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      A brilliant delivery from the left hand side finds the head of Shaun Whalley in the middle, who dispatches the header into the bottom right hand corner.
      He has doubled his tally for the season, having only scored one so far, but two in 22 minutes today!
      22. Crawley Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley
      It’s 2-1 to the visitors! Shaun Whalley gets his brace!
      20. Crawley Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
      The home support are in brilliant voice now as their side wins another corner.
      It is a great atmosphere here at the Broadfield Stadium, after the home team were initially left a bit disheartened due to the early goal.
      18. Crawley Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
      Powell whipped in a dangerous cross which was headed just over the bar by an Accrington defender, and the home side had a corner.
      The corner was then swung in beautifully, and met at the back post by Hessenthaler who nodded in, great finish!
      16. Crawley Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
      Crawley are back in it! It’s Jake Hessenthaler with the equaliser! Game on!
      14. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      Crawley just trying to get their foot on the ball at the moment and thread a few passes together.
      Midfielder Jack Powell misplaces a pass in midfield, and gifts possession back to the visitors.
      12. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      Tough battle in midfield so far for the home side, with Accrington certainly having the run of the green so far.
      “Whose the home team here?” A home supporter beckons…
      It’s certainly a valid point.
      10. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      Crawley break down the right hand side with Travis Johnson, but he slips before delivering the ball into the box.
      Accrington then counter, but the shot is wide and out for a goal kick.
      6. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      Accrington win a corner, which is whipped in by Sean McConville towards Tommy Leigh.
      The out of position striker wins the header and sends it goal-wards, but it is saved easily by Balcombe.
      4. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      It’s a goal almost instantly for Accrington Stanley.
      The ball is played back to Ellery Balcombe in goal, and he is pressured by Tommy Leigh to put it out for a throw in.
      The throw in is taken and the ball is switched wide, before being played through to Tommy Leigh.
      His shot is saved, but palmed out into the feet of Shaun Whalley, who hammered it into the roof of the net from close range.
      2. Crawley Town 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      An early goal! It is scored by Shaun Whalley!
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      Fans split as Sidemen star Tobi Brown is snubbed from squad against Accrington Stanley and denied pro debut

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      FANS have been left split after Sidemen star Tobi Brown was denied the opportunity to make his pro debut by Crawley Town.It comes after Tobi, also known as “TBJZL”, was given a trial by the League Two club earlier this week with a view to playing in today’s FA Cup clash against Accrington Stanley.
      Tobi Brown, left, was in line to his fulfil his FA Cup dreamCredit: Getty
      The YouTube star was offered the opportunity alongside his brothers Manny and Jed Brown.
      Tobi and Manny combined for three of the eight goals team Sidemen scored during the Sidemen Charity Match in September, which had a peak viewing audience of 2.5million on YouTube.
      Crawley announced their line up ahead of their first round clash with anticipation from many regarding the potential involvement of the Sidemen star.
      But with none of the trio given a trial even making the subs bench, fans were left split on the call.
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      One user said: “Where’s Tobi?”
      A second user declared: “No Tobi no party,” while a third added: “Brooooo where Tobi Manny and Jed?”
      Another user said: “WHERES TOBI!!! NOT APPY WITH THIS!”
      On the other hand, one user said: “No YouTubers in sight,” followed by a trio of party emojis.
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      A second user said: “Yes no youtubers. Get in 😀😀 come on you reds.”
      In an interview following the trial, Tobi admitted he would be unlikely to feature in the game even ahead of his brothers and praised his new-found team-mates’ quality and for making them feel welcome.
      He said: “(They have) much quicker pace. Much sharper as well than us, but that’s to be expected when you train everyday.
      “The fitness was a big factor as well because I was blowing, I was breathing heavy. You know I haven’t played football in two-and-a-half months.
      “These lot (his brothers) were a bit more fit than me because they play a bit more regularly but the level of fitness these boys have and the professionalism they show is crazy.
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      “And the best thing about it is they made us feel at home as well… lovely bunch of guys honestly, I can’t speak higher of them.”
      The Sidemen group is made up of seven members and is Europe’s largest YouTube collective, with the largest member KSI a pioneer for the rise of YouTube boxing. More

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      KSI’s Sidemen star Tobi Brown and Youtuber Manny Brown in Crawley training ahead of FA Cup tie against Accrington

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      CRAWLEY have released pictures of Sidemen star Tobi Brown following his training session with the club. The League Two side announced last week they would be giving trials to Tobi and his brothers Manny and Jed Brown with a view to appearing in their FA Cup clash against Accrington on November 5.
      Tobi Brown was put through his paces during his training session with CrawleyCredit: BackGrid
      The YouTuber spoke highly of his new Crawley team-matesCredit: BackGrid
      And following the session on Tuesday, the club have released snaps of them in training.
      Tobi, also known as “TBJZL”, was put through his paces in hopes of impressing and making his FA Cup debut this weekend.
      In an interview with Sky Sports he and his brother admitted the training was a step up.
      The Sidemen star said: “(They have) much quicker pace. Much sharper as well than us, but that’s to be expected when you train everyday.
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      “The fitness was a big factor as well because I was blowing, I was breathing heavy. You know I haven’t played football in two-and-a-half months.
      “These lot (his brothers) were a bit more fit than me because they play a bit more regularly but the level of fitness these boys have and the professionalism they show is crazy.
      “And the best thing about it is they made us feel at home as well… lovely bunch of guys honestly, I can’t speak higher of them.”
      Crawley sent scouts to watch the “Sidemen Charity Match” in September where Tobi and Manny starred – combining for three of the eight goals team Sidemen scored during the 8-7 thriller.
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      The match itself had a peak viewing figure of 2.5million on YouTube, on top of selling out Charlton Athletic’s stadium The Valley.
      Ahead of the trial Tobi, who has almost 5m subscribers on YouTube and followings of 3.9m and 2.7m on Instagram and Twitter respectively, called for “everyone to chill” after backlash following the announcement.
      He said: “Everyone needs to chill though I’m just gonna join in with a training session.
      “I (have) been a football fan my whole life, I know the importance of the FA Cup to players and fans alike so not trying to jeopardize that for anyone.
      “Just putting more eyes on the club and showing support.”
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      If the 29-year-old has impressed interim head coach Lewis Young and the rest of his coaching team, then he may get a cameo off the bench for this weekend’s FA Cup clash.
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      Sidemen’s Tobi Brown breaks silence on Crawley Town FA Cup call-up backlash as he says ‘everyone needs to chill’

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      SIDEMEN star TBJZL has broken his silence after being handed an opportunity to star for Crawley Town in their upcoming FA Cup clash. The YouTuber, whose real name is Tobi Brown, has been handed a call-up by the League Two side with a view to playing in the club’s FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley on November 5.
      Tobi Brown, front right, is one of the seven members who make up the “Sidemen”Credit: Tom Jackson – Commissioned by The Times Saturday Magazine
      Tobi, also known as TBJZL, could feature in Crawley’s FA Cup clash on November 5
      However, fans online did not all meet the news with enthusiasm with some labelling the club a “joke,” which prompted a response from TBJZL.
      He wrote on Twitter: “Everyone needs to chill though I’m just gonna join in with a training session.
      “I (have) been a football fan my whole life, I know the importance of the FA Cup to players and fans alike so not trying to jeopardize that for anyone.
      “Just putting more eyes on the club and showing support.”
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      TBJZL starred during the “Sidemen Charity Match” in September which saw the host ground – Charlton Athletic’s The Valley – sold out and reached a peak viewing audience of 2.5million on YouTube.
      He combined with brother and fellow trialist Manny Brown for three of the eight goals team Sidemen scored in the 8-7 thriller – with Crawley scouts in attendance.
      In their statement, Crawley revealed that Tobi, Manny and Jed Brown (all brothers) would join the club for training on November 1 and would be “further evaluated by coaches and staff”.
      Tobi boasts a massive following of more than 13million across major platforms, while Manny himself also has a following of almost five million.
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      On the inclusion, Crawley Co-Chairman Preston Johnson said: “We’re excited to have Tobi, Manny and Jed joining us for training on Tuesday, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the club.
      “Depending on how they perform, we may extend offers to continue training with the lads on a trial basis and potentially compete for a spot on the bench for the Accrington Stanley match.
      “As we’ve said before, it’s fairly unlikely they’d get on the pitch unless the game is well in hand, but we want to give them the opportunity to show Lewis (Young) and the staff what they can do in training and then go from there.”
      The Red Devils currently sit 19th in League Two after a positive run which has seen them pick up seven points from their last three games.
      The Sidemen group is made up of seven members and is Europe’s largest YouTube collective, with the largest member KSI a pioneer for the rise of YouTube boxing. More