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      Jose Mourinho jokes that he could become Millwall manager as he says ‘it’s just across the bridge from my house’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has joked he could become the manager of MILLWALL after exclaiming “it’s just across the bridge from my house!”.The Special One has made no secret of his desire to return to English football one day, having managed three clubs in the Premier League.Jose Mourinho has jokingly suggested he could eventually manage MillwallCredit: GettyMourinho enjoyed two spells in London with Chelsea, where he won three Premier League titles.The Portuguese boss then led Manchester United to Europa League glory.And he later returned to the capital for a spell with Tottenham.Mourinho is now in Turkey with Fenerbahce, having also managed Roma since leaving Spurs in 2021.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is endearing himself to fans in Istanbul, especially with last week’s 1-1 Europa League draw against former side United.But Mourinho jokingly admits he could end up coming back to London as manager of Chelsea and Tottenham’s rivals Millwall, who sit just outside the Championship play-off places.When asked by Sky Sports about whether he’d manage teams fighting relegation in the Premier League, Mourinho answered: “Millwall. Millwall. I just cross the bridge from my house! Millwall.”He continued: “I’m never going to a team fighting relegation. It’s too hard.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“It’s more difficult than playing for titles. It has to be very hard emotionally because it’s something that changes lives.“I think it’s brave guys that do it. I had three clubs in England, four different periods and I love it.Jose Mourinho makes cheeky dig at the referee after being sent off against old club Manchester United“My family lives in London. London is home so one day I have to be back unless no one wants me.“But don’t get me wrong, for the next two years no one will take me from Fenerbahce.” More

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      Premier League cult hero, 38, appointed manager of Ayia Napa FC in shock career move

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      PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero Jason Puncheon has made a shock move into management with second-tier Cypriot side Ayia Napa FC.The former Crystal Palace forward spent the best part of a decade in England’s top flight.Former Premier League star Puncheon has joined the second-tier Cypriot sideCredit: GettyHe scored 24 Premier League goals and came off the bench in the 2016 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United.Prior to his seven-year spell at Selhurst Park, he had enjoyed stints on loan at Millwall, Blackpool and QPR while with parent club Southampton.And after his time at Palace came to an end, he moved to Cyprus for the final four years of his professional career.Now he has taken to management with second division side Ayia Napa – having previously coached Peyia 2014 and AEZ Zakakiou.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA club statement read: “Agia Napa Athletic Club announces the start of its partnership with coach Jason Puncheon.”Jason has previously been the coach of the PEGEIA team and also of Sa Zakakiou. The agreement with him is until May 2025.”A member of the technical team will also be Christos Tsapatsoulis, who will be the direct partner of our new technician.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJason Puncheon enjoyed seven years at Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty Images – Getty”The board of directors wishes both of them every success with our team.”Most read in FootballAyia Napa is a tourist resort on the southern coast of Cyprus and is famed among Brit partygoers for its thriving nightlife.Football icons’ strange hobbies More

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      Inside Ten Hag’s humiliation of Cristiano Ronaldo with dressing room ban so strict youth player had to get his trainers

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO reportedly had to send a youth player to retrieve his trainers after being banned by Erik ten Hag from Manchester United’s dressing room.The Red Devils parted ways with their Dutch manager on Monday after a disastrous start to the new season.Cristiano Ronaldo sent a youngster to get his boots after being banned from Man Utd’s dressing room by Erik ten HagCredit: AFPTen Hag won just four of his 14 games following last term’s shock FA Cup final win.And Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim now looks set to take charge at Old Trafford.Ten Hag’s time at the club saw him clash with several players including Jadon Sancho, who was offloaded to Chelsea over the summer.But his biggest battle came against Ronaldo in 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe pair failed to see eye-to-eye before things came to a head in a major bust-up.Ten Hag banished club legend Ronnie from first-team affairs.And ESPN now claims that even the dressing room was off-limits for the iconic striker.Indeed, he was once barred by staff from entering the area to retrieve a pair of trainers.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Ronaldo reportedly asked a youth player to go inside and get the offending shoes on his behalf.This exile apparently did not go down well with United players, who felt Ten Hag went “too far” with his punishment.Erik Ten Hag SACKED by Man United – here are the SIX candidates to replace himRonaldo left the club soon after when his contract was terminated.It came as he spilled the beans on Ten Hag’s management style in an explosive interview with The Sun columnist Piers Morgan.Last month, Ronaldo once again hit out at the Dutchman over his time in the United hotseat.Ronnie told Rio Ferdinand: “As I told you, Manchester, they need to rebuild everything, in my opinion.“The coach, they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League.“(As) Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League. “You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try.”Ten Hag’s Man Utd signingsThe Dutchman has brought in 21 players since moving to Old Trafford in 20222022-23:Antony, (Ajax) £86mCasemiro, (Real Madrid) £70mLisandro Martinez, (Ajax) £46mTyrell Malacia, (Feyenoord) £13mChristian Eriksen, (Brentford) freeMartin Dubravka, (Newcastle) loanWout Weghorst, (Burnley) loanJack Butland, (Crystal Palace) loanMarcel Sabitzer, (Bayern Munich) loan2023-24:Rasmus Hojlund, (Atalanta) £72mMason Mount, (Chelsea) £60mAndre Onana, (Inter Milan) £47mSofyan Amrabat, (Fiorentina) loanAltay Bayindir, (Fenerbahce) £4.3mJonny Evans, (Leicester) freeSergio Reguilon, (Tottenham) loan2024-25:Leny Yoro, (Lille) £52mManuel Ugarte, (Paris Saint-Germain) £50mMatthijs de Ligt, (Bayern Munich) £45mJoshua Zirkee, (Bologna) £36.5mNoussair Mazraoui, (Bayern Munich) £12.8m More

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      Moment Sporting fan bursts into tears live on TV after question about Ruben Amorim leaving to join Man Utd

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      A SPORTING fan burst into tears when asked about Ruben Amorim’s potential switch to Manchester United.The Portuguese has emerged as the favourite to take over at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s sacking.A Sporting fan could only muster a few words about Amorim’s potential departureHe broke down in tears at the thought of the manager leaving Sporting for Man UtdMan Utd are closing in on the appointment of AmorimCredit: GettyUnited are reportedly looking at several candidates including Thomas Frank and Gareth Southgate.But Amorim is their No1 choice and United are willing to trigger his £8.3million release clause.Amorim is said to be open to the switch too, which is not good news for Sporting fans.Supporters flocked to the Jose Alvalade Stadium ahead of their game against Nacional and some were asked about Amorim’s future.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne elderly fan burst into tears when asked about the prospect of the 39-year-old leaving the club.He was only able to muster a few words before clasping his hand his hand over his mouth, before wiping away tears from his eyes.Amorim is a popular figure amongst fans after leading Sporting to their first league title for 19 years.He followed up that success by winning the Primeira Liga again last season, and this term he has a 100 per cent record from nine games.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAmorim has built a reputation for improving players while handing opportunities to young players – which bodes well for United’s young talent.While he is described as a “master trash-talker” in press conferences – a genius in getting his message across, creating a narrative while deflecting pressure away from his players.How ‘Mourinho 2.0’ Ruben Amorim can revive Man Utd after being overlooked by Liverpool in summerAs one source told SunSport: “There is no one like him.” More

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      Jamie Vardy reveals favourite ever wind-up celebration with Leicester ace hoping for legacy as ‘man who caused carnage’

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      JAMIE VARDY has revealed his most memorable wind-up celebration… and confirmed what he wants his legacy to be with a brilliant two-word response.The Leicester striker turns 38 in January but is still scoring at the highest level – and already has four Premier League goals this season.Jamie Vardy is known to mock opposition fans after scoring goalsCredit: GettyHe has named his most memorable wind-up celebrationCredit: GettyHe did not make his top flight debut until the age of 27, but in the decade since then he has scored 140 Premier League goals.Vardy is just four shy of Robin van Persie – and could also catch Teddy Sheringham [146], Les Ferdinand [149] and Michael Owen [150] before he hangs up his boots.But along with his goals, the English forward is also remembered for riling opposition fans by goading them with his celebrations.In his first game back in the Premier League this season, he mocked Tottenham’s lack of a title after equalising against them at the King Power Stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 2016 champion has also taunted supporters of Wolves, Burnley, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace.But it was one against West Brom during Leicester’s title-winning season that sticks with him more than the others.Speaking to Men in Blazers, he said: “My most memorable one would have been West Brom away the year we won the league.”There was one guy who sprinted down about 56 stairs to try and get to me on the pitch which is why I stood there in the corner with my arms aloft just smiling.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSVardy was also quizzed about what he wants to be remembered for when he eventually hangs up his boots.He was asked to complete the sentence: “Jamie Vardy, to be remembered as a man who…”Jamie and Rebekah Vardy lead Leicester celebrations as thousands flood onto streets for Championship title paradeTo which he simply replied: “Caused carnage.” Vardy scored in Leicester’s 3-1 defeat to East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest on Friday night.But despite the result Steve Cooper’s side remain five points above the relegation zone.They head to Old Trafford on Wednesday night to face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup – with Ruud van Nistelrooy set to take charge of the hosts following the sacking of Erik ten Hag.Leicester then go to fellow newly-promoted side Ipswich on Saturday, before returning to Man Utd for a league match prior to the international break. More

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      Sporting ‘to accept offers for Viktor Gyokeres £30MILLION below release clause with boss Ruben Amorim on way to Man Utd’

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      SPORTING LISBON will reportedly let star man Viktor Gyokeres leave for a cut-price fee next summer – with some of Europe’s biggest clubs ready to pounce.The 26-year-old has an £85million release clause in his contract, which expires in June 2028.Viktor Gyokeres could be sold for a cut-price fee next summerCredit: GettyIncoming Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim could attempt to lure him to Old TraffordCredit: PABut according to Sky Germany, that will be reduced at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Gyokeres, who has scored 14 goals in as many games this season, will therefore be allowed to leave Sporting next summer for as little as £50m.Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are among the clubs tracking the sought-after striker.But Manchester United could also enter the race – especially if Sporting boss Ruben Amorim completes a move to Old Trafford.Read More on Man UtdAmorim has been tipped to replace Erik ten Hag following the Dutchman’s departure.United are set to pay his £8.3m exit clause, meaning he will be free to swap Lisbon for Manchester.A statement from Sporting on Tuesday afternoon read: “Manchester United has expressed an interest in hiring coach Ruben Amorim, with the Board of Directors of Sporting SAD referring to the terms and conditions set out in the employment contract in force between the Company and the coach, specifically the respective termination clause and the amount of 10m Euros.”Manchester United has expressed an interest in paying Sporting SAD the amount of the aforementioned clause.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRuud van Nistelrooy has been placed in charge as interim United boss ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Leicester.But if things go to plan, he could step aside in time for Chelsea’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.How ‘Mourinho 2.0’ Ruben Amorim can revive Man Utd after being overlooked by Liverpool in summerRuben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Inside National League club’s abandoned ‘hotel-stadium’ with 17,000-seater project sold off for housing

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      SOUTHEND UNITED once looked set for a move to a staggering 17,000-seater stadium which has now been sold off for housing.Fossetts Farm Stadium was proposed as an amazing arena-hotel hybrid set to revitalise Southend’s fortunes in the National League.Southend United were previously set for a new 17,000-seater stadiumCredit: Southend United FCFossetts Farm had been in the works for decadesCredit: Southend United FCThe plug was eventually pulled and the land sold off for housingCredit: Southend United FCInitial plans for the stadium were first drawn up all the way back in 1998.A decade later the club applied for planning permission.But the project fell through after Southend failed to secure financing from a nearby project.Fast forward to 2020 and Fossets Farm was back on the table, with the area set to receive a new 17,000-seater stadium plus 1,300 new homes and even a hotel.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, planning approval did not come from the local council.Southend were then sold to a consortium in October 2023.And they ultimately decided to abandon the new stadium project.It means Southend remain at Roots Hall, which currently holds just over 12,000.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut the club’s ground could now be set for a major boost thanks to the failed Fossets Farm plan.Around 800 homes are set to be built on the open land after it was sold off.Abandoned stadium left to rot when officials declared it unsafe finally given new lease of life as refurbishment beginsSouthend remain at their home of Roots HallCredit: GettyIt is undergoing redevelopment following a takeoverCredit: GettyAnd that may result in a bumper pay day for Southend, allowing for the expansion of Roots Hall.Indeed, the arena has already been given a new scoreboard and improved bar, with stands also opening up for more supporters.There are also plans in the work for a major redevelopment of other parts of the stadium.But fans are sure to always dream about what could have been with the failed Fossetts Farm project. More

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      Man Utd ‘immediately transfer list Antony after Ten Hag axe as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team refuse to wait for Ruben Amorim’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have already placed Antony on the transfer list following Erik ten Hag’s axe, according to reports.The £85.5million star was Ten Hag’s biggest signing, and one of his many flops.Man Utd have placed Antony on the transfer listCredit: GettyAntony has scored just five Premier League goals since his arrival two years ago.And his time at Old Trafford could be up soon now Ten Hag is no longer in charge – with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim in line to be announced as new boss.Antony has been told he can leave in January, report talkSPORT, even before the new man is in the hotseat.And United are understood to be willing to take a big hit in what they paid for the winger in order to get him off the wage bill.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAjax are reportedly interested in re-signing Antony, along with Flamengo in his native Brazil.Antony no longer has Ten Hag’s protection, with the Dutchman’s loyalty to the 24-year-old said to be a point of contention in the squad.Fans speculated Amad was annoyed after Antony was brought on ahead of him against Fenerbahce last week.Fenerbahce have also been linked with a move for Antony, who was believed to be pushing for a loan transfer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has struggled for minutes this season and has failed to justify his £200,000 wage since joining the club.In total, Antony has played 83 times for United, scoring 11 goals.’Something seriously wrong!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to huge Man Utd call which saw Erik Ten Hag sacked More