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      Coventry sleep coach says it is ‘bonkers’ that Prem clubs don’t take his work seriously after helping Frank Lampard

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      COVENTRY CITY are just the latest club in English football to reap the benefits of a sleep expert as they aim for marginal gains at the elite level.And “The Sleep Geek” James Wilson admits it is “bonkers” that Premier League sides wanting to win titles are still reluctant to fully embrace his unique and successful methods.Frank Lampard embraced a sleep coach in Coventry’s play-off runCredit: GettyJames Wilson worked with Jarrod Bowen before his Conference League-winning goalCredit: GettyWilson has worked with a variety of EFL clubs including RotherhamWilson has built a sound reputation in the world of football, helping players and coaching staff to perfect the art of sleeping and recovery at the likes of Rotherham United, Sheffield United, Lincoln City, West Ham and now Coventry.His influence is telling, and appears to have the golden touch, involved in promotion success tales with Rotherham, Lincoln and Sheffield United, while also playing his part in West Ham’s Europa Conference League triumph of 2023.Frank Lampard’s Coventry are the latest club on Wilson’s list of honours, the Sky Blues coming within seconds of the Championship play-off final only to concede in injury-time to Sunderland in the semi-finals.Having also worked with F1, NBA and NFL stars, Wilson’s knowledge in the sleep field currently sees him approached by top footballers in the Prem and the EFL.read more footballBut other than Brentford having sleep coach Anna West in their ranks, Wilson’s dream of his field being taken more seriously by the country’s biggest clubs is still falling on deaf ears.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWilson told SunSport: “It’s bonkers to me, it really is. There’s me and Anna and that’s it.“It’s not me making the decisions, but is it that they don’t see sleep as that important? Is it that they feel they’ve already got the resource internally?Most read in Football“One of my worries is you see more and more clubs working with brands that have some connection to sleep, maybe like a sleep supplement company or a piece of sleep technology.“That’s not sleep advice. It is worse now than when I started because those pieces of technology are so inaccurate. They are driving a sense of fear and despair in players.Doctor reveals the dangerous effects going to sleep after midnight has on our brain“It needs people who are properly trained. Some of the advice given by members of the medical team is not taken from reliable sources, like Jake Humphrey and Steven Bartlett podcasts, that can be troubling. And even if the stuff is right, it is not right for that individual.“We’ve got to a point where bringing me in means you may upset a commercial brand paying for that relationship. I don’t understand why every club hasn’t got [a sleep coach].“You might not get as much commercial benefit, but you’re going to get a team into the play-offs. You’re going to get promoted. You’re going to win European trophies.“That’s what happens when you get proper sleep expertise. People responsible for the performance and wellbeing should have some sort of proper sleep knowledge.“You can see how well Bentford have done can’t you? You can see how well Rotherham did when I was there, Sheffield United, West Ham, Coventry.“It’s not hard, is it? If clubs invest properly, it really, really does work.”Wilson began working with Coventry at the end of last season, giving the squad advice on how to prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United – one that they agonisingly lost on penalties under former boss Mark Robins.Wilson helped Coventry prepare for last season’s FA Cup semi defeat to Man UnitedCredit: The TimesWilson explained: “We did this little tweak before the United game where we suggested watching the other semi-final with Manchester City the day before might not be the best thing to prepare for sleep before you go and play.”At other clubs, Wilson dealt with players who struggled with sleep paralysis. Parasomnia sufferer Richard Wood would sleep walk and head balls in his sleep, but the former Rotherham defender’s career was prolonged with Wilson’s help.Wilson is now also sponsoring his local non-league side Nostell Miners Welfare from Wakefield in the Northern Counties East League.It is undecided whether Wilson will continue working with Coventry next season, but he is highly rated by performance director Claire Marie and head of sports science Adam Hearn and worked alongside sports psychologists.Wilson continued: “The culture at Coventry was really good – they were doing a lot around the players, supporting them emotionally. Frank was really open to what we were doing.“I started with a few seminars. I went in every four or five weeks from pre-season to February and I was then available from then for players who needed it.“It’s not snazzy. It’s not wham-bam, thank you ma’am. It’s conversations.“You can see improvements within about three months. Give them the simple signs behind sleep and an understanding of themselves. You need to drop your heart rate, drop your core temperature.Read More on The Sun“We did an education on sleep posture. It’s scary how little a professional footballer spends on a mattress.“You’re going to earn more money if you do this stuff because you’re going to have a longer career.” More

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      Moment Salt Bae is ushered away from venue as he responds to claims he was kicked out of PSG’s Champions League party

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      SOCIAL MEDIA star and world-famous chef Salt Bae has denied that he was kicked out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League celebration at the weekend.The 41-year-old, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, appeared to be escorted away from the building in Munich where the party was supposedly being held.Salt Bae was filmed being pushed away from what was allegedly a PSG Champions League victory partyCredit: CENThe viral chef has denied claims that he was kicked outCredit: CENWitnesses filmed the viral social media personality being pushed by a doorman outside of the venue.The person he was with attempted to reason with security, but to no avail. Salt Bae then took some time to sign autographs for the fans waiting outside.Despite the suggestion that he was kicked out of the event, the chef and restaurateur has claimed that he was just there to see the fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “The rumours spreading on social media that ‘Nusret was kicked out’ are not true. In fact, there was no after-party there. I wasn’t even invited to such an event.”I was just passing by, and someone acting out of line in the background made it look like something happened.”But the claim that I was kicked out is simply false. This is an attack on my reputation.”In a translated statement on Instagram, he also wrote: “After the Champions League final match, we arrived to the hotel in UEFA bus, the reason we were there at that moment was because of our thousands of fans who wanted to see us there.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”As always, I was in that area to return their love and to take photos. Due to the busyness that occurred, while I was waiting for my vehicle to go to my own hotel, my back turned in front of the door, there was a directive from Mr. Dormen.”There was no organization like invitation party in the middle, hence the news that I was not included in the party. it’s all just baseless.”PSG hold Victory Parade following Champions League win against Inter MilanSalt Bae also came under fire for his antics on the pitch after the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.He took the trophy from centre-back Cristian Romero – breaking a key FIFA rule.Only a select few people – including players and managers who have won it, as well as heads of state and FIFA officials – are allowed to touch the iconic trophy.He also pestered several players for photos during the celebrations.The chef’s behaviour prompted an internal investigation at FIFA into how he was allowed onto the pitch.Salt Bae watched the Champions League final live at the Allianz Arena in Munich.PSG stormed to a 5-0 victory against Inter Milan to claim their first Champions League title.Salt Bae came under fire for crashing Argentina’s World Cup celebrations in 2022Credit: Getty More

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      Cop uncle of Premier League star died after he was hit by train while trying to save ‘vulnerable’ man on track

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      THE police officer uncle of a Premier League star died when he was hit by a train while trying to save a “vulnerable” man, an inquest heard.Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, suffered “catastrophic” injuries during the horror in Balderton, Nottinghamshire.Sergeant Graham Saville was killed on train tracks while trying to save a manCredit: PAHis footballer nephew Joe Worrall paid tributeCredit: GettyThe officer – uncle of Burnley and ex-Nottingham Forest star Joe Worrall – sadly died in hospital five days later.An inquest heard Sgt Saville was attempting to rescue a man, named as Patient C, from the tracks on August 23, 2023.Patient C had called emergency crews claiming he had taken an overdose, having previously tried to take his life a week earlier.The call handler advised him to stay where he was while the police and ambulance services were contacted.Read more newsAround 18 minutes later, the conversation ended when officers arrived on the scene and were handed the phone by the man.At 7.09pm, another call was made confirming Patient C had jumped in front of a train and appeared to have been electrocuted.The caller then revealed Sgt Saville had been hurt, suffering injuries to his left leg and arm.Paramedic Darren Sleigh told how he arrived to find the dad-of-two lying on his back “parallel” to the track.Most read in FootballHe said: “I noticed he had sustained serious injuries. Paramedics applied further tourniquets to his arm and leg. He was breathing, but not sufficiently so respiration was applied.”Observations were taken which were all indicative of pain, shock, or severe blood loss.”The court heard Sgt Saville wounds were treated with trauma packs before he was handed over to a doctor who was flown to the scene via air ambulance.He was then taken to hospital where medics found he had suffered a severe ischemic brain injury, which is when there is insufficient blood flow to the brain.His cause of death was listed as “multiple injuries”, which caused “profound blood loss”.Patient C was also taken to hospital with electrocution injuries before being released.Coroner Laurinda Bower said: “It is incredibly sad that Graham went to work as a public servant and didn’t return home to his loving family.”Sgt Saville, who was based at Newark Police Station, had just been promoted to a response sergeant when he died.He began his career with the Metropolitan Police in 2013 before transferring to Nottinghamshire Police in February 2017.Following his death, his wife Joanne said the tragedy death had “devastated” her family, but added they had taken “great comfort from the outpouring of love and admiration for him”.She said: “Graham was a wonderful man. He was laid back, funny, silly and adventurous – he lived life to the full.”He loved his job and joined the police to do something worthwhile and to make a difference.“Ultimately his desire to help others has led to him making the ultimate sacrifice. We are devastated. The outpouring of love from all those who knew him is testament to the amazing person he was.“We are so lucky to have loved him.”Following his death, a minute’s applause was held at Forest’s Carabao Cup match with Burnley at the City Ground.Worrall, 26, was seen looking heartbroken in the strands during the poignant tribute.He later paid tribute to his uncle, he said he was “proud” of how his family had stuck together following the tragedy.The centre-back added: “Thinking about him and his life is something that we’ll do behind closed doors and privately.”There’s a lot of good people out there and particularly people in the police force, the ambulance service and the NHS and these people need to be celebrated.Read More on The Sun“It takes such tragic circumstances for people to be celebrated and I think that these people are the real heroes.”The inquest, which is expected to last two weeks, continues.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.Sgt Saville suffered catastrophic injuriesCredit: PABoth Forest and Burnley held a minute’s applause for Sergeant SavilleCredit: PAWorrall looked heartbroken during the poignant moment More

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      Premier League star reveals he was secretly a boxer as a kid as he throws support to heavyweight Fabio Wardley

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      FABIO WARDLEY has received backing from a Premier League star who revealed he was secretly a boxer as a kid. Wardley is a huge Ipswich fan and returns to the ring on Saturday at his beloved Portman Road against Australian Justis Huni. Ipswich fan and heavyweight boxer Fabio WardleyCredit: GettyAnd he will have the backing of the Ipswich faithful and squad – including captain Sam Morsy – who knows a thing or two about boxing himself. Morsy revealed: “It’s going to be amazing, I can’t wait to watch it and I’m buzzing for him.”It’s going to be an historic event and historic moment for him. I used to box as a kid, I had an amateur fight and won, back in the day. “I enjoyed it, boxing as a kid every summer – six weeks’ holiday and I’d be in the boxing gym.READ MORE IN BOXING“So I really enjoyed it, I enjoy watching it and it’s amazing to see Fab do his thing as part of the Ipswich family – and hopefully he wins!”Morsy, 33, joined Ipswich in 2021 from Middlesbrough and was named captain soon after. The midfielder helped the Tractor Boys gain back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League. But they were relegated this season along with Southampton and Leicester.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMorsy has given plenty motivational speeches in the dressing room and revealed what he would tell Wardley on fight night. He said: “I’d say ‘look, you’re living your dream,” Morsy revealed. “Be brave, be bold, trust yourself – you’ve got it. Simple.”Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight Over 20,000 are expected to be at Portman Road on the weekend and Wardley added: “The support of the club as a whole is something that’s hard to put into words. “It’s not just been the odd player here or there, or the odd staff member, everyone around the club has been so supportive and invested in me, wanting this to come off in the years beforehand.“From the players to everyone that’s around the club and Mark (Ashton) himself, who has been a massive advocate and massive pusher of pulling this off… ultimately this doesn’t come together without him being keen on it and him really wanting it to go ahead.“So I could not be more thankful to him and the club as whole for their backing, their support – and ultimately just, at the crux of it, looking after one of their own.“And I think that’s the strong ethos of this club. We support and get behind our own.”Sam Morsy with WardleyCredit: Laura Chigwidden More

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      Josh Kelly vows to KO Conor Benn and slams Chris Eubank Jr in double call out

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      JOSH KELLY has issued a double call out to Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. Eubank beat Benn in their second generation grudge match in April after 12 thrilling rounds. Josh Kelly called out to Conor Benn and Chris Eubank JrCredit: GettyEubank beat Benn on points in AprilCredit: GettyThe two are contracted for a rematch but Eubank, 35, was hospitalised for two days after victory due to severe dehydration. He missed the 160lb middleweight limit by an agonising 0.05lb – costing him a £375,000 fine – and had a 10lb reydration clause. And Benn also had to jump over a stone from his regular fighting weight of 147lb. So Kelly – now at 154lb at super-welterweight – is open to welcoming Benn to the division or stepping up to fight Eubank. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Sky Sports: “I’d probably knock Conor Benn out, if not totally outbox him, and I believe I’d totally stand Eubank on his head. “I don’t think Eubank would go anywhere near me. I think I’ve got more of a chance getting the Conor Benn fight. “If he can’t make 147 anymore, or struggles to get down there, I’m the biggest guy at 154.”Kelly is even willing to meet Benn at a 157lb catchweight clash, adding: “In a heartbeat. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It wouldn’t even be a question. It would just be like, ‘Yes, sign, done.’”Kelly, 31, returns on Friday in Newcastle against Romanian Flavius Biea but has big-money bouts against the likes of Benn, 28, in his sights. He said: “Conor’s a very clever fighter in terms of marketing. I should take a leaf out of his book. I should start shouting everybody out. “I should just say, ‘I’m only fighting the ones who are going to make me the most money’.”Fabio Wardley prepares for dream Portman Road homecoming fight More

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      Man Utd pair ‘refused to go on post-season tour of Asia’ as reasons for absence are revealed

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      TWO Manchester United stars reportedly refused to go on the club’s disastrous post-season tour of Asia. The Red Devils jetted off for Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong hours after their final Premier League match on May 25.United’s flops endured a tough time during their tour in AsiaCredit: GettyNeither Christian Eriksen (left) or Victor Lindelöf were on the tripCredit: EPARuben Amorim’s side endured one of the worst United seasons in living memory. The club ended the campaign with no silverware and languishing 15th in the Prem. With a summer overhaul of the squad expected, certain members of the touring party didn’t appear delighted to be 6,000-miles from home.According to The Athletic, both Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen refused to go on the tour. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe report claims United “originally tried to make [the pair] join the travelling party”.But due to family commitments, they were eventually allowed to stay at home. Lindelof’s wife Maja is currently heavily pregnant with the pair’s third child. She remained in Sweden for the recent Europa League final, with Lindelof joining her once the season ended. Most read in FootballEriksen stayed to tie the knot with long-time partner Sabrina Kvist Jensen.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Danish midfielder wed his girlfriend of almost 15 years at Odense City Hall last Wednesday. Both players are contracted with United until June 30. ‘Players are not acting in the right manner’ – David Beckham slams Man Utd stars’ behaviour after fans clashes on tourThey will become free agents next month with no new deal on the table.United’s tour proved to be a shambles both on and off the field.Amorim’s men fell to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to an ASEAN All Star XI in Kuala Lumpur.While Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo were slammed for giving the middle finger to fans in viral videos – although Diallo claimed it was in response to verbal abuse.Club icon David Beckham was among those to call out the behaviour of the players.He blasted: “I’ve seen a lot of things where players are not acting in the right manner.“A lot of things that are not OK in my eyes as a fan and lover of Manchester United.“We were part of a team that was so well-mannered.Read More on The Sun”We understood what it meant to play for Manchester United. We understood what the badge meant.”Wherever we travelled, whether in Europe or Asia, we respected the fans.” More

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      Oliver Glasner stalling on new Crystal Palace contract after transfer woes with deal up in just 12 months

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      CRYSTAL PALACE boss Oliver Glasner will hold off signing a new deal at the club until he sees how serious the board is about backing him in the transfer market.The Austrian manager has been a massive success in south London, defying the odds and delivering the club’s first major trophy in its history.Oliver Glasner has transformed Palace by winning the FA CupCredit: EPAStar player Eberechi Eze is attractiing interest from SpursCredit: GettyTrevoh Chalobah arrived at Palace on deadline day last summerCredit: PAHis FA Cup success has seen him linked to jobs elsewhere, but he has recently stated that he will remain at the club for the upcoming season.However Glasner is in no rush to commit long-term with just over a year remaining on his current deal.SunSport sources say he wants clear assurances that summer signings will be completed in good time before contract talks progress to the next stage.A Palace insider told SunSport: “He has a year left on his deal and is just waiting to see how this summer goes before signing a new one.READ MORE IN FOOTBAL“He was very critical of last summer, so the onus is on Parish to get deals done in time for pre-season.“Waiting until the last couple of days to bring in four players wasn’t ideal.”Eddie Nketiah, Maxence Lacroix, Matt Turner and Trevoh Chalobah all arrived at the club on transfer deadline day.Something Glasner himself highlighted during his press conference last season: “It’s not a public discussion- I’ve already mentioned it several times. We could have done better in the transfer window.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“With four signings on deadline day, it’s not how you wish a transfer window would work.”‘Raiders of The Selhurst Park’ – Bidding war for Guehi and Eze imminient?The Eagles are keen to build on a promising end to the campaign and Sunsport exclusively reported last month that Glasner was willing to sanction the sale of the duo to fund a rebuild.Eze has interest from Tottenham and Guehi from Newcastle.SunSport has been told Glasner wants serious reinforcements, particularly in midfield and up front, to help Palace climb the table and mount a strong Europa League campaign, following their FA Cup triumph.Talks between Glasner and the board are ongoing, but for now, all eyes are on the transfer window- before any pens come out. More

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      Man Utd in three-way Aleksandar Mitrovic transfer battle with Premier League rivals after missing out on Liam Delap

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock swoop for Aleksandar Mitrovic after missing out on Liam Delap, according to reports.The Red Devils endured an horrific season in 2024-25, managing just 44 Premier League goals as they finished a barely-believable 15th.Aleksandar Mitrovic is wanted by Man Utd this summer, according to shock reportsCredit: ReutersMitrovic has Premier League experience from his time at Fulham as well as NewcastleCredit: AlamyRasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are both rumoured to be on the chopping block after dismal campaigns.Ipswich’s breakout star Delap, 22, was the club’s No1 striker target, but the former Manchester City academy star is set to join Chelsea instead.And while United aren’t in a position to sign anyone without first selling, Old Trafford chiefs are contemplating a swoop for ex-Fulham striker Mitrovic, according to talkSPORT.The 30 year old has scored 68 goals in 79 games since quitting the Prem to join Al-Hilal in a £50million move two years ago.READ MORE SPORT STORIESHe has Premier League experience from his time at both Fulham and Newcastle.Mitrovic famously scored 43 times in just 44 games in the Cottagers’ promotion campaign in 2021-22, his best return in six Prem seasons across both clubs is just 14 goals.Yet that total is nearly DOUBLE United’s top scorer from last season, with Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo both scoring just eight apiece.Strikers Hojlund and Zirkzee managed just seven goals combined.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMitrovic would likely prove to be an upgrade, and a budget one at around £40m.He’s even believed to be willing to take a pay cut on his £400,000-a-week Saudi wages.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionAfter missing out on Delap, in-demand Viktor Gyokeres is said to be the club’s ‘dream target’.However, he’s more likely to end up at Arsenal – especially after United failed to qualify for any European competition for next season.Al-Hilal are looking to bring in new faces, with Victor Osimhen and even Cristiano Ronaldo targeted, according to the report.Bruno Fernandes is also a huge-name target, with the United captain spotted with Al-Hilal’s “secret agent” ahead of a potential move.However, the Saudi giants would first need to sell – and Mitrovic could be moved on.One of Mitrovic’s most famous moments in England came AGAINST Man Utd – when he shoved referee Chris Kavanagh, receiving an eight-match ban for his troubles.West Ham and Everton are both said to be keeping tabs on Mitrovic.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More