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    Chelsea files: Reece James could head trio of homegrown stars set for transfer exits for ‘pure profit’

    CHELSEA are backing Nicolas Jackson following his red card rumpus at Newcastle.The striker is now banned for the rest of the season after being sent off for serious foul play in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat.Nicolas Jackson is out for the season following his red card at NewcastleCredit: GettyThe striker swung an elbow at Sven BotmanCredit: ReutersBut the club is sticking by their man and accept that offences such as his elbow on Toon defender Sven Botman comes with the territory.Jackson was at the Chelsea training ground on Monday, less than 24 hours after receiving his first dismissal of the season.He did not feel the need to apologise and the management have not asked for one. Instead, it was business as usual.The top brass at Stamford Bridge believe Jackson is still learning the art of self-discipline after joining Chelsea from Spanish side Villareal in 2023 and that it will come in time.The player admits his stray arm into the face of centre-half Botman was rash and hopes to make up for it by scoring in the Conference League final against Real Betis later this month.There have been wild claims that his red card and subsequent three-game domestic ban could cost Chelsea £100million if the team fails to qualify for the Champions League in his absence.Maresca’s team is in the final qualifying spot in fifth place with just two games to go.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut sources have pointed out that Chelsea were already losing when Jackson got his marching orders in the 36th minute at St. James’ Park.There is no doubt that Jackson dropped a clanger but as far as the player and Chelsea are concerned, the matter is now closed.How Newcastle bamboozled Chelsea in battle for Champions League CHELSEA’S appointment of Reece James as captain seemed like a perfect marriage last summer.But with 42 per cent of marriages ending in divorce, it could be this one next.Enzo Maresca’s tactical bid to have the Blues competing for major trophies next season has seen him identify a favourite XI in his last three Premier League games, which has Moises Caicedo at right-back, with Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez in midfield.That has seen natural marauding full-back James mostly feature in Lavia’s absences this season, which is not what you expect from the club captain and the team’s highest earner.However, with Caicedo seeming to be consistency personified and hardly ever missing a game, it might be Andrey Santos, currently on loan at Strasbourg, who fills in for Lavia when he’s unavailable next season.Club captain Reece James is at risk of being deemed surplus to requirementsCredit: GettyIf this is the case, James could easily fall by the wayside next year, something a player of his obvious quality will not be happy with.James will certainly have suitors, having previously been linked with some of Europe’s top sides, and it wouldn’t surprise many if Chelsea were to lap up a bit of pure profit for PSR reasons if he isn’t being utilised.Maresca has previously said that he views Chelsea’s No24 as a midfielder rather than a right-back, similarly to how he was used on loan at Wigan, so it remains to be seen whether he will adapt and thrive in this system or whether he will be a victim of the gaffer’s tactical nuance.JACKSON’S silly red card against Newcastle bizarrely saw Chelsea look a better side in the second half on Tyneside.The Senegalese frontman could even miss the first game of the 25/26 campaign if he is punished with a three-game ban for serious foul play.He has been Maresca’s first-choice striker when fit this season, but has undeniably not been his best since his return from a muscular injury in April.With more cards than goal contributions in 2025, a worrying stat for any forward, Jackson has remained Chelsea’s most threatening player in that position with Christopher Nkunku seeming tame and Marc Guiu being injured.In Jackson’s injury absence, Pedro Neto played as a striker, so we may see that against Manchester United on Friday, or it could be that Cole Palmer plays as a false-nine as we saw in the second half against Newcastle.Tyrique George could lead Chelsea’s line for the remainder of the campaignCredit: GettyIf Maresca is brave, however, it might be time for youngster Tyrique George to make the end of the season his own.The 19-year-old is the first academy graduate to play in the first team without a prior move on loan since now-Forest star Callum Hudson-Odoi in 2018, and announced himself to the Premier League with an equalising goal in the win over Fulham after replacing Jackson.Despite his age, he has shown few signs of feeling the weight of playing in the Premier League on his shoulders, and would surely revel in the chance to make more of a name for himself in such a vital stage of the season.CHELSEA’S Champions League push is starting to cause anxiety for some of their academy graduates.SunSport has already detailed the £70m hit the club’s finances will take if they miss out on a top-five spot.The Blues ownership have already taken inventive steps to avoid potential financial penalties, including selling the women’s team and hotels to themselves.There is not an endless list of assets the club can shift around to balance the books, though.That means more traditional methods – selling players – will take priority again.And there are fears among some agents that first-team stars, such as captain James and defender Levi Colwill, could be up for sale.Selling Levi Colwill and other academy graduates would generate pure profitCredit: GettyBecause academy graduates have never cost the club a penny in transfer fees, they are worth far more when it comes to filing the accounts.The Blues have always made good money from their academy products, whether under Roman Abramovich or the American ownership.Fees brought in for the likes of Conor Gallagher, Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have gone down as “pure profit” in accounting terms – giving the club far more spending power.So, should they miss out on the Champions League payday, offloading more academy kids may be the only way forwards.WHAT a turnaround for Trevoh Chalobah.Last August, he was part of the infamous Chelsea ‘bomb squad’ with no future at the club under boss Maresca, then farmed out on loan to Crystal Palace.The defender has since been recalled as an emergency and last Thursday took over as captain for the last 20 minutes of the Conference League semi-final against Djurgarden.The poor bloke’s head must be spinning.Trevoh Chalobah’s future is up in the air again after a whirlwind seasonCredit: PACentre-half Chalobah has also been deputising at right-back at times and deserves enormous credit for what he has done.It’s believed he wasn’t too keen to return to Chelsea in January as cover when Wesley Fofana picked up his latest injury and Benoit Badisahile followed him on to the treatment table, leaving boss Maresca painfully short at the back.And who can blame him? Chalobah felt wanted at Palace and was recalled to Stamford Bridge in the most recent transfer window knowing the score.The season ends in a week-and-a-half’s time and Chalobah will once again face an uncertain future.There’s every reason to believe that he will be sold this time instead of loaned because he is an academy graduate. And the small act of making him skipper – albeit for just 20 minutes – last week in a competitive game will only strengthen the Chelsea transfer department’s arm when it comes to negotiating the price.Chalobah, 25, has been a consistent and versatile performer in the second half of the season for Chelsea and with 17 years under his belt as a Blues player, he knows the club’s DNA.Meanwhile, Fofana continues to battle with fitness problems and Axel Disasi has been loaned to Aston Villa, leaving Maresca needing bodies now to fill his back four.If Chelsea do sell Chalobah, it will be to their gain financially but perhaps their loss in the long term.KEEN observers will have spotted young Reggie Walsh being taken under the wing of Cole Palmer at the end of his impressive debut last Thursday.The 16-year-old became Chelsea’s youngest starter since Ian Hamilton in 1967 and played 90 minutes of the run-out in the Conference League semi-final.And the moment the final whistle went, Palmer, an unused sub, had his arm around the Year 11 schoolboy and gave him a touching pep talk.Witty Cole Palmer has taken teenager Reggie Walsh under his wingCredit: EPAPalmer, who turned 23 last week, is only a kid himself and made reporters laugh when one grey-haired old hack remarked that Walsh makes even him look old.Palmer retorted: “Oh yeah? What does that make you look like to him then?”A barbed but humorous quip. More of that from Palmer please who seems to have a wicked sense of humour.FOOTBALLERS are renowned for being superstitious. So much so that you would be hard pressed to find any player willing to even go near a trophy they are competing for before it’s won.Which is why there were a few raised eyebrows at Stamford Bridge last week when a replica of the Conference League trophy was paraded on the touchline prior to kick-off against Djurgarden.Sure, Chelsea were 4-1 up and cruising but even so, it looked a bit odd for the giant silver waste paper basket trophy to be passed around between TV pundits and other dignitaries just yards from where the players were warming up.Luckily, it didn’t put Chelsea off. A 1-0 win on the night saw them through to the final on May 28 with a 5-1 aggregate. But had the tournament been a bit more prestigious and the score a bit closer, it might not have been brushed off so nonchalantly.It’s believed the cameo appearance of the cup was a sponsor-driven event.The Conference League trophy was on display at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyChelsea ratings vs NewcastleCHELSEA suffered a double blow to their Champions League hopes as they lost the game and their striker at St James’ Park.European rivals Newcastle played the Blues off the park in the first half as Nicolas Jackson’s moment of madness saw him shown a straight red card for an elbow on Sven Botman.Newcastle opened the scoring with a Sandro Tonali goal after just two minutes, making it difficult for Chelsea to fight their way back into the game.It was made harder by Jackson’s elbow to Sven Botman’s head that meant Enzo Maresca’s side played the majority of the match with just 10 men.Bruno Guimaraes scored a stunning 90th minute screamer to make it 2-0 and hand a huge blow to Chelsea’s European hopes.It’s advantage Newcastle in the Champions League race now as they put three points between themselves and Chelsea who could now end the day outside the top five.Here’s how SunSport’s Joshua Hall rated every Chelsea star’s performance at St James’ Park… More

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    Sky Sports forced to apologise after Premier League legend’s live TV interview as fans gasp ‘they really left that in?’

    SKY SPORTS has been forced to apologise after accidentally broadcasting a foul-mouthed segment featuring a Premier League legend. Ex-Everton and Man City star Peter Reid was being interviewed as part of a farewell to Goodison Park. Sky Sports News had to apologise after a foul-mouthed interview accidentally went out live on airPeter Reid dropped the F-bomb during a programme to celebrate Goodison ParkCredit: GettyReid got overexcited as he remembered James Tarkowski’s stunning equaliser for Everton against Liverpool in FebruaryCredit: GettyReid’s time with the club in the early 80s transformed him into a dedicated Everton supporter.And he was asked to give his thoughts on February’s dramatic 2-2 derby day draw with Liverpool. Sky were left red-faced after the Prem legend turned the air blue speaking about James Tarkowski’s dramatic 98th-minute leveller in the clash. Discussing the lengthy VAR review on the goal, Reid said: “Someone said to me, you had two celebrations. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”You had one celebration [after the goal] and four minutes later another celebration. “I said yeah, but what about the three f***ing heart attacks I had in between?”The interview went out on Sky Sports News at 11.30am with no bleep across Reid’s swearing. Moments later, a ticker along the screen read: “We apologise for any bad language broadcast.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFans were quick to pick up on the slip, with one writing on X: “Watching this Goodbye Goodison on SSN, they really left in Peter Reid swearing!!!”Another laughed: “Peter Reid dropping the F bomb on Sky Sports News and it being left in!”What James Tarkowski did at full-time spotted after avoiding red card for horror lunge in Liverpool vs Everton clashA third joked: “I think somebody forgot to edit the Goodbye Goodison programme airing now nice to see Peter Reid effing and blinding at 1120am.”While a fourth commented: “Did Peter Reid just say f*** before midday on tv?!”Reid was a Liverpool supporter growing up before switching his allegiance to the blue half of Merseyside. The 68-year-old began his playing career with Bolton, before moving to Goodison in 1982.He played seven seasons for the Toffees, scoring 13 goals across 234 games and clinching two league titles as well as the FA Cup in 1984.The Liverpool-born midfielder was also capped 13 times for England, playing in the infamous 1986 World Cup. Reid went into management after hanging up his boots in 1995.Read More on The SunHe spent seven years as Sunderland boss, twice leading them to Premier League promotion. Reid also took charge of Leeds, Coventry and Plymouth, with his last managerial role at Indian’s Mumbai City in 2014. More

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    Arsenal’s striker dilemma laid bare between Gyokeres and Sesko as club ‘have reservations over transfer’

    ARSENAL are stuck in a striker dilemma over Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.The Gunners have made it their top priority to bring in a new goalscorer this summer after falling short of silverware once again.Arsenal have reservations over signing Benjamin SeskoCredit: RexThe Gunners need to move quickly to sign Viktor GyokeresCredit: AFPArsenal have RB Leipzig’s Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Gyokeres on their shortlist as a deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle is unrealistic.And reports from journalist David Ornstein suggest that the club are currently at a crossroads.He claims Arsenal have done “a lot of work” on Sesko but there remains reservations “maybe on the price and the player”.Sky Germany say the 21-year-old has a £62million release clause in his contract amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham too.READ MORE ON ARSENALSesko is said to still be an option for Arsenal but new chief Andrea Berta is a bigger fan of Gyokeres.The 26-year-old has an £85m release clause but Sporting could accept a fee closer to £60m.Though Arsenal need to act quickly to seal the deal for him as the race of his signature is intensifying.Ornstein told NBC: “Gyokeres is probably the best value for money option out there but the time is ticking and other interest is building, so let’s see if Arsenal move on that sooner, rather than later.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSManchester United boss Ruben Amorim is keen on a reunion with the striker he got the best out of at Sporting and Atletico Madrid also fancy their chances.Gyokeres is on the front cover of Portuguese newspapers today that claim he has been offered a huge £7m-a-year contract by Arsenal.Mikel Arteta launches furious rant at Arsenal players despite second-half Anfield comebackBut Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to make a formal bid for the player.A top Arsenal scout was supposedly at Sporting’s 1-1 draw with Benfica on Saturday to scout Gyokeres.And they also like the look of his team-mates Ousmane Diomande and Francisco Trincao.Centre-back Diomande, 21, has long been on the radar of several Premier League clubs.Winger Trincao, 25, has emerged as a shock target after scoring ten and assisting 18 in all competitions this season.He spent the 2021/22 campaign on loan at Wolves but managed just three goals.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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    ‘That’s why he’s rich’ – Fans only just realising what Marinakis was holding while ranting at Nuno on Forest pitch

    EAGLE-EYED fans noticed Evangelos Marinakis was carrying a tech relic during his on-field rant at Nuno Santo.The Nottingham Forest owner stormed onto the City Ground field following Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronted manager Nuno Santo on the pitch after the 2-2 draw with LeicesterCredit: AFPEagle-eyed fans spotted the Greek was using tech hardware from the last decadeCredit: AFPMarinakis was seen remonstrating with boss Santo after a late equaliser from the Foxes.The Greek owner later headed back towards the dressing rooms, before unleashing another verbal volley.But it was what Marinakis was clutching during the exchange that had social media talking on Monday.Fans noticed the billionaire was holding what appeared to be an iPhone 8, an edition of Apple’s flagship phone launched in 2017 and discontinued in February 2020.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne fan wrote on X: “Marinakis having a iPhone 8 & wire headphones is my favourite part of this whole exchange.”Another laughed in response: “That’s why he’s rich.”A third joked: “Doesn’t matter how rich you are, it’s still a bit of a hassle to set up a new phone!”And a fourth added: “I thought I was the only one who noticed.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunday’s draw secured Forest European football for the first time in over three decades.But results elsewhere mean qualification for the Champions League is now out of their hands.Nottingham Forest star Harry Toffolo reveals ‘I might go throw up’ after downing six pickle juices during Tottenham clashMarinakis’s decision to invade the pitch was slammed as “scandalous” by Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, who urged Nuno to QUIT. The Greek owner later released a statement clarifying the reasons behind his public frustration.It read: “Today is a day for celebration, because after 30 years Nottingham Forest is now guaranteed to be competing on the European stage once again – a promise I made to our supporters when we achieved promotion.”With two more games to go in the Premier League, we must keep believing and keep dreaming, right to the final kick in the final game.”We are extremely proud and close to Nuno and the team, and we must all celebrate the historic achievements of this season.”Everybody – coaching staff, players, supporters and including myself – we were frustrated around the injury of Taiwo and the medical staff’s misjudgement on Taiwo Awoniyi’s ability to continue the game.“This is natural, this is a demonstration of the passion we feel for our club. “Let’s all be grateful, passionate and keep on dreaming.”SunSport exclusively revealed Marinakis continued his explosive rant in the tunnel at the City Ground, away from TV cameras. Read More on The SunEyewitnesses saw the Greek businessman lose his rag once more with Nuno, before also venting his frustration at Awoniyi and the Forest medical staff.Those who witnessed the incident felt it went far beyond what fans and TV cameras witnessed on the pitch. More

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    Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World Cup

    MANCHESTER CITY have unveiled their kit for the 2025/26 season and dropped a hint over Jack Grealish’s future.Pep Guardiola’s side will wear the new home shirt at this summer’s Club World Cup in the US.Man City have unveiled their new kitCredit: Man CityThe shirt will be worn at the Club World CupCredit: Man CityPuma have designed the jerseyCredit: Man CityThe sash is a nod to past City away shirtsCredit: Man CityPuma have gone for a white sash across the club’s iconic sky blue jersey.The diagonal stripe is a nod to City kits from the 70s as it has been seen on old away strips.Grealish is one of the stars modelling the new look alongside the likes of Phil Foden, Erling Halaand and Mateo Kovacic.And fans reckon having him as the poster boy suggests he is staying at City beyond the summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes amid rumours of Grealish’s departure after a tough season in which he has scored just three goals and started only seven Premier League games.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Napoli are all interested in signing him.Grealish was not, however, seen in the promotional video to launch the new kit.The clip stars actor John Thompson hosting a talent show as stars like Foden, Haaland, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Ederson take to the stage to perform.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFormer players Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott and Mike Summerbee also have cameo roles.The video was filmed at the Clayton Official Supporters Club just around the corner from the Etihad Stadium.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Puma say the sash home shirt “creates a connection to the past with a futuristic design, bridging the gap between different generations of City fans”.The German sportswear brand’s chief Marco Mueller said: “We’re so excited to be featuring the iconic sash, made famous from away days of old, on the home kit for the first time.”Both in this kit and all our kits for this upcoming season, fans across the world will be reminded that with our partnership we do things differently and want to push the boundaries in terms of design, creativity and innovation”.The kit is available in the City shop for £85 and the authentic jersey costs £130.Puma say the kit ‘bridges the gap between different generations of fans’Credit: Man CityThe authentic shirt costs £130Credit: Man City More

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    Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League season has almost reached its climax with just two rounds of fixtures remaining.Matchweek 37 has a rare schedule with no games taking place on Saturday.No Premier League fixtures will take place this SaturdayCredit: GettySunSport brings you the reason why no matches are scheduled for the customary slots on the penultimate matchweek of the season.Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday?There will be no top-flight fixtures taking place on Saturday after a drastic change to the footballing calendar was made prior to the 2024/25 season starting.Last April, the FA and the Premier League reached an agreement that the FA Cup final would be played on an exclusive Saturday.And the blockbuster Wembley showpiece between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is scheduled for this Saturday, which is why no Prem matches are taking place.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe FA’s statement last year read: “The Emirates FA Cup Final will now take place on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League fixtures taking place on the same day.”The announcement also stated that no Prem games would be played the day before the final: “Additionally, there will be no Premier League games on the Friday night before the Final, to allow focus on the build-up to the showpiece event.”However, that is now not happening with two top-flight fixtures booked in for Friday night.Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was moved to the Friday in April to ensure there is no clash with the Women’s FA Cup final between the two clubs.Most read in FootballAnd due to the Red Devils’ involvement in the Europa League final with Tottenham, Spurs put a request in to the Premier League to move their Sunday fixture with Aston Villa to the Friday to allow both sides to have the same amount of rest time ahead of the all-English blockbuster in Bilbao.Premier League fixtures for Matchweek 37All times BSTFriday, May 167.30pm Aston Villa v Spurs (Sky Sports)8:15pm Chelsea v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Sunday, May 1812pm Everton v Southampton (TNT Sports)2:15pm West Ham v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)3pm Brentford v Fulham3pm Leicester City v Ipswich Town4:30pm Arsenal v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Monday, May 198pm Brighton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Tuesday, May 208pm Crystal Palace v Wolves8pm Man City v AFC Bournemouth More

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    When does the summer transfer window 2025 open and close?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League campaign is heading towards an unwanted close.But the offseason does mean the thrills and spills of the transfer window are upon us.The summer transfer window will include an early phase before the Club World CupCredit: RexSunSport brings you all the dates and details you need ahead of the summer.When does the summer transfer window 2025 open?This summer, the transfer window will open early between Sunday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 10, due to the exceptional registration period related to the expanded Club World Cup.Chelsea and Manchester City are the only Premier League clubs that are taking part in the revamped competition, but the early window allows all Prem sides to complete business.The summer window will then open again properly on Monday, June 16, and close on Monday, September 1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Premier League can only have 12 weeks of a summer window, which is why there is a five-day break to allow it to run to September 1.What time does the summer transfer window 2025 close?This year, the summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual.Prem and EFL bosses, with the agreement of clubs in all four leagues, have come to the decision that all signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm, rather than the more accustomed 11pm deadline, on September 1.An additional two hours will be allowed for signings from overseas to complete all the necessary paperwork.Most read in FootballThe move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators from having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. More

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    ‘What else have I got?’ – Dean Windass, 56, reveals he has ADHD as well as dementia as he opens up on health battle

    FORMER Premier League striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with ADHD.Windass, 56, revealed earlier this year that he had dementia which was discovered following a brain scan last year.Windass went public with his dementia diagnosis earlier this yearCredit: RexWindass scored the goal that sent Hull City into the Premier League for the first time everCredit: GettyThe former Hull City forward, speaking to the BBC, opened up on his diagnosis after he launched his second autobiography. Windass, who has had problems with drinking and his mental health post-retirement, could not believe it at first when he was told about his condition.He said: “I thought, ‘God, what’s going on?'”I’ve got dementia, now I’ve got ADHD – and what else have I got?”Read more FootballHowever, Windass, who also played for Bradford City, Middlesbrough, and Aberdeen, thinks that him having ADHD adds up when looking back to his earlier years.He added: “Even at school I couldn’t process things. “I can read and write, but if I read a book and you asked me what that book was about, I wouldn’t know.”Windass’ dementia diagnosis earlier this year adds to the growing number of former footballers with the syndrome.Most read in SportKey members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning side – Bobby and Jack Charlton, as well as Nobby Stiles – all passed away with dementia. Jeff Astle, the former England striker, died in 2002 with an inquest into his death calling it “industrial disease” due to repeated heading of the ball. Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clashWindass has since become a big advocate for ex-players to get their heads scanned, revealing that many had reached out to him worried that they could be struggling with the same thing.Windass said: “I’m trying to get as many footballers [as possible] to go for a scan.”What is ADHD?ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals focus, regulate their impulses, and manage their energy levelsSymptoms depend on the type; inattention causes challenges with focusing, organisation and time management, hyperactivity causes excessive energy or restlessness, and impulsivity causes a person to act without thinking or struggle to wait their turn.People can be predominately one type or a mix of the two and symptoms are varied and unique to individuals.While living with ADHD is challenging, people often find unique strengths within their condition, such as the ability to hyperfocus on something they find interesting, problem-solving skills and creativity.Windass was the hero in the 2008 Championship play-off final at Wembley, scoring the winner to send his hometown club Hull into the Premier League for the first time in the Tigers’ history. Windass said of the moment: “It was the most important goal of my career, probably not the best, but the most important. “It was a special day in my life, in everybody’s lives in Hull.” More