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      Ian Holloway fears Swindon’s scary form is down to ‘haunted’ training ground as he asks ‘witch’ wife to ‘cleanse’ it

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      SPOOKED former Premier League boss Ian Holloway claims Swindon Town’s training ground is “haunted”.The 61-year-old jumped at the chance to take over the League Two side last month.Ian Holloway has blamed the club’s latest injury on ghostsCredit: RexSwindon’s supposedly spooky training groundHolloway’s positive spirit has seen Swindon rise from the brink of EFL death, with their ghastly form improving since the arrival of the former QPR, Blackpool and Crystal Palace manager.He has overseen two wins, a draw and a loss amid the Robins rocking in relegation terror as they sit 22nd in the table.A frightened Holloway has blamed their poor start to the season on Swindon’s cursed training ground as “some strange things have been happening”.The veteran boss is now ready to go to drastic lengths to scare off the ghosts after doomed captain Ollie Clarke ruptured an ankle tendon during a session last week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing their 2-2 draw against Accrington Stanley on Saturday, Holloway told the BBC: “I’m going to try and cleanse the training ground area because people are telling me it’s haunted.”There’s a graveyard somewhere near. Honestly, I’m not joking.”I think our training ground is very close to an ancient burial site.”I’m going to get my wife to come up and say sorry to all these people and hopefully we’ll have a bit more luck.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Swindon’s first goal had an element of fortune about it as something possessed Accrington’s ‘ghoulie’ to charge off his line and leave an empty net for Harry Smith to head in to.Holloway’s “witch” wife Kim is now set to come to the training ground, or perhaps haunted house, this week with “sage” to end the jinx.’I was a zebra, Shane Duffy was Goldilocks’ – Norwich City star Kellen Fisher on wild Xmas partys, dinner with Delia and team-mates getting eggedHe has previously claimed his dad contacted him from the dead by changing the car dials on his car.Holloway says a ghost turned up while a Mariah Carey song played on the radio and a light came into his vehicle to leave him “shaking”.He explained: “The song was on and ‘shining down on me from Heaven’ got louder and louder and louder until it was completely top notch.“I saw it go from 10 up to about 35 and it was deafening. The minute the song finished that went right back down to normal.”I thought, ‘Has that really happened or what? Or is that me wishing that?’ Do you get what I mean? And I swear he came and showed me that, ‘Don’t worry son, you’ll be fine.’ Right?“Now, I would never have believed that, I wouldn’t have thought for one minute that he would have ever have done that because he said it was all a load of garbage.“So the truth is, I don’t know. And did I feel it? Did I want to feel it? Was it really there? I cannot honestly tell you. But I swear to you, I saw the dial move on its own.”Back in his playing days, he scored in his first game after his dad’s death and he felt him “in his boots” that day.READ MORE SUN STORIESHolloway is not the only manager to tackle a team’s spirit.Ex-Birmingham boss Barry Fry urinated in all four corners of the St Andrews pitch – running from corner to corner mid-flow – to ward off a curse he had heard about.Ian Holloway is trying to save Swindon from relegationCredit: Getty More

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      F1 sensation, 21, who is poised to be Max Verstappen’s team-mate now dating Wanda Icardi’s 32-year-old former love rival

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      FRANCO COLAPINTO has been seen on an apparent date with a former love rival of Wanda Nara, according to media in Argentina.The Formula One star, 21, has shot into the headlines after a stunning start to life in the motorsport.Rising F1 star Franco Colapinto is rumoured to be dating Argentine model China SuarezCredit: RexSuarez was seen leaving a restaurant with Colapinto at 2:30amCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sangrejaponesa/?hl=enWanda Nara accused her of being a home wrecker in 2021Credit: Instagram / @wanda_naraHis impressive start since replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams in August – with his first race then being the Italian Grand Prix on September 1 – has led to calls for him to be signed on the F1 grid in 2025.Williams have already confirmed a line-up of Carlos Sainz alongside Alex Albon next season, which has fueled suggestions he may be in line to take a seat with either Red Bull or sister team RB.The Argentine had a disappointing weekend during a tricky wet Brazil race.And ahead of returning to the paddock for the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, Colapinto has been seen on a date with China Suarez.READ MORE IN F1The footage shared by LAM (América TV) appears to show the pair, who follow each other on Instagram, leaving the Los 33 restaurant in Madrid on Sunday.The producer of the account claims Suarez, 32, arrived at the location first before Colapinto followed.The report, translated by La Nacion, adds that they were booked into “a private room exclusively for them” and left at 2:28am after arriving from around 10pm.The footage is said to have been captured by journalist Magalí Sica.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTaking to her own social media, she said: “The situation began when we go out to party at a place in Salamanca, which is further away from Justice, which is where this restaurant is.”They were hugging and holding hands, although I didn’t get to record that part. They left through the front door as if nothing had happened.”Argentina Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto enjoys a moment with fans at Austin Grand PrixNeither of them have publicly addressed the rumours so far.Suarez is an Argentine model who has 6.5 million followers on Instagram, compared to Colapinto’s four million.In 2021 she was accused of being a homewrecker by Mauro Icardi’s former wife Nara.She broke her silence on the accusations by blaming the former Inter Milan ace for deceiving her by saying he was no longer with Nara.Suarez had said at the time: “What occurred is a situation I didn’t start, I didn’t encourage and I didn’t provoke.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon”There’s a much bigger and deeper story behind what’s happening today which many woman are going to identify with.“I’ve got mixed up with men whose words I always believed, that they were separated or separating and there were no conflicts.”Claiming her inexperience had left her helpless in the face of “these men who had then stayed silent and allowed wolves to eat me”, she added in a thinly-veiled attack on Wanda: “It also seems it’s easier for a woman to attack me by way of venting her anger.“I pay the cost of sustaining the image of a happy family, not the man who was irrational and committed a mistake.“My constant silence to preserve my family ties has always been my priority but it went against me.READ MORE SUN STORIESA tumultuous 10-year relationship between Icardi and Nara, who also acted as his agent, was confirmed to be over in September with the pair having two children together. She reportedly filed for divorce in July.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      Tottenham release new badge with major change but confused fans say ‘seems pointless’

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      TOTTENHAM have released a new club badge which features a major change – but fans say it “seems pointless.”Spurs’ current crest features the clean look of a cockerel standing on a football.Tottenham have revealed a new club badge with a major changeThe words ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ have been removed from under the ballUnderneath the emblem are the words ‘Tottenham Hotspur’.And supporters have been used to the simplistic style ever since the badge was marginally scaled back in 2013.However, a new badge has now been released.And it has removed the words from under the football to make for an even more basic look.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn official statement confirmed: “We have removed the curved ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ text from beneath the cockerel. “This enables us to increase its scale across different environments and stand proud as a true icon for the Club.”But there has been a mixed reception towards the new look from fans.One said: “Seems pointless.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother declared: “Would’ve got rid of the chicken and ball.”One noted: “A big difference.”Tottenham star Pedro Porro has everyone utterly baffled with bizarre fact about how he works his BINSSpurs first adopted the cockerel logo in 1921There has been a number of badges throughout the yearsAnother added: “Wow great change.”Founded in 1882, Spurs only started wearing the cockerel on their badge in 1921.It was a special addition to Tottenham’s kit for their FA Cup final against Wolves.Spurs won the match – which took place at rival side Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge – 1-0.And the cockerel has been a permanent fixture on the official club crest ever since.Between 1921 and 1972 the cockerel remained on its own before a football was added below.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt then underwent a variety of detailed transformations before the words ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ were added in 2006.And style-wise, Spurs’ new badge most closely resembles the “additional” one they had between 1973 and 1981.The designs became more complex in the 90sSpurs started to simplify the badge again in 2006Spurs’ most recent one, which removed an outline, ran from 2013 until today More

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      Tommy Fury vs Darren Till: Date, fight time, TV channel, live stream and undercard ahead of huge Misfits Boxing bout

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      TOMMY FURY will return to the ring in January to face former UFC star Darren Till in a blockbuster main event.The half-brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has been out of action since his controversial points win over KSI on the record-breaking Misifts Prime card in October 2023.Fury has a professional record of 10-0 ahead of the huge January clash, with one of his most recent victories coming against Jake Paul, who defeated boxing icon Mike Tyson in November.MMA hero Till swapped the octagon for the squared circle after he parted ways with the UFC in March 2023.He made his boxing debut in July 2024 against Mohammad Mutie, which he won with a third-round TKO – but his debut in the sport was marred by a mass brawl after the fight was waved off.Now, the former UFC star faces his toughest test since making the transition from MMA to boxing.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Tommy Fury vs Darren Till?Tommy Fury vs Darren Till will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025.The main card is set to get underway at 8pm GMT.Fury vs Till will likely get underway at around 11pm GMT.The Co-op Live in Manchester will host.What TV channel is Tommy Fury vs Darren Till on and can it be live streamed?Tommy Fury vs Darren Till will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.DAZN are yet to confirm a price for the PPV, but previous Misfits events have been priced at £19.99.You can live stream the card via the DAZN app/website, providing you have purchased the event.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.Who is on the undercard?No undercard fights have been announced yet, but check back soon, as SunSport will provide all the bouts taking place right here.MAIN EVENT: Tommy Fury vs. Darren TillFull card to follow…Most read in BoxingWhat’s been said?Ahead of his huge return to the ring, Tommy Fury said: “It feels great to, finally, say that I am back!“I have been out of the ring far too long, I’ve been getting itchy knuckles, and so I am thrilled to be able to announce my return.“This is extra special as I am the A-side and headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans, at Co-op Live.“Till had a good UFC career but he’s stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him.“I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”Darren Till said: “January 18 is my time, my night.”Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “We are starting 2025 with a serious statement of intent!“Fury vs. Till is an absolute banger, one of the biggest crossover fights that can be made, and it will set up the X Series for a record-breaking year.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The build-up to this is going to be compelling, it could get personal, and the fight will be one of the most brutal we have ever seen on Misfits.“Get your tickets now!” More

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      Chelsea star Sam Kerr and footballer partner Kristie Mewis expecting first child as they make heartwarming announcement

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      CHELSEA striker Sam Kerr and West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a baby.The two WSL stars, who got engaged last year, shared the news on social media this morning.Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a babyCredit: Instagram / samanthakerr20The couple have been together since 2021 and announced their engagement last yearCredit: Instagram / samanthakerr20Posting a collage of black and white photos, Kerr wrote: “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!”In one of the images, the couple can be seen holding up a picture of an ultrasound scan.In another, Kerr points towards Mewis’ stomach.Several WSL players were quick to congratulate the couple, with England Lioness and Manchester City star Chloe Kelly writing: “Congratulations to you both!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal midfielder Lia Walti commented: “Congrats to you two!”While Kerr’s former Chelsea team-mate Fran Kirby wrote: “Omg 😍 congratulations both of you!”Mewis has made one appearance for West Ham this season – against Manchester United on the opening day in September.Meanwhile, Blues forward Kerr has been out of action since January due to an ACL injury.Most read in FootballThe 31-year-old suffered the setback during a winter training camp in Morocco.She is yet to put a date on her return.Kerr found herself in a “racism” storm earlier this year.In January, she allegedly called a police officer a “stupid white b*****d” after a night out in Twickenham.She was later charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress to the male PC under section 31(1)(b) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The case is due for trial next year.Chelsea currently sit top of the WSL table with maximum points from seven games. More

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      Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s model girlfriend Estelle Behnke?

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      TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD is in a new relationship with Instagram model Estelle Behnke following his recent split in September 2024.The Liverpool and England star was dating actress Iris Law.Estelle Behnke is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new girlfriendCredit: instagram/Estelle BehnkeTrent and Estelle were seen enjoying a meal together in Hale, CheshireCredit: mancpicss66But wasting no time in moving on, the Liverpool ace has been spotted wining and dining his new girlfriend Estelle Behnke — here’s everything we know about her.Enter Estelle BehnkeTrent started liking Estelle’s Instagram posts of her jet-set lifestyle on October 17, 2024 — just a month after his split from Iris Law.The influencer has almost 29,000 followers on the platform as of November 18.This digital flirtation soon blossomed into real-world romance.more on Trent Alexander-ArnoldEstelle Behnke has almost 29,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares snaps of her jet-set lifestyleCredit: instagram/Estelle BehnkeIn late October, Trent and Estelle took a romantic trip to the £6,000-a-night five-star Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds.Eagle-eyed fans noticed the duo had tagged themselves in separate posts from the private members’ club.And the following month they enjoyed a 2½-hour meal at celeb haunt Cibo in Hale, Cheshire.A source told The Sun: “It’s very early days but they are officially dating — they seem really into each other.Most read in Football”Trent hasn’t been single long and is enjoying spending time with Estelle.“They’re just really enjoying each other’s company and seem quite smitten.”[Trent and Estelle] seem really into each otherA SourceTrent’s relationship with Iris LawTrent’s romance with Iris Law became public knowledge in April 2024, when they were snapped enjoying a drink together on the fashionable Portobello Road in Notting Hill.In May 2024, the couple was also spotted on a date night in Monte Carlo, Monaco.They met while filming an advert for Guess Jeans, who both of them work for as ambassadors.Their five-month relationship was characterised by social media connections and high-profile vacations.Some of Iris’ pals opened up to The Sun’s Ellie Henman about why the couple decided to call time on their relationship.They said: “Trent and Iris had a really fun summer together and it was going great.“But life is about to get really busy for them both, with Trent’s schedule packed with first-team football and Iris having jobs all over the world.“They went on holiday with his family in July and they got on so well.Roy Keane says ‘looked like he’d never played right-back’ in savage criticism of England star Trent Alexander-Arnold“So even though they are not dating any more, Iris and Trent will definitely stay friends.“She was really into him and loved spending time together. But Iris is a career woman and she is focused on her own success.“And being a Wag was never really going to be her bag, especially as Trent lives up North and she’s based in London.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They’ve cooled things off now and are just going to stay mates.“There is no bad blood between them and Iris only has good things to say about Trent.” More

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      Harry Kane’s ‘fugly’ £7,200 statue branded ‘stuff of nightmares’ unveiled after sitting in storage for almost FIVE YEARS

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      HARRY KANE’S “fugly” £7,200 statue has been branded the “stuff of nightmares” after it was finally unveiled following nearly five years of sitting in storage.The England captain and former Tottenham star was all smiles as he sat next to his likeness at the Peter May Sports Centre in Walthamstow, London, on Monday.A new £7,200 statue of Harry Kane has been unveiledCredit: PAThe bronze sculpture had been sitting in storage for nearly five yearsCredit: PAThe bronze statue depicts Kane sitting down while holding a football on his lap.And the Bayern Munich ace happily posed alongside less than 24 hours after scoring in England’s 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.Kane tweeted afterwards: “A real proud moment for me to go back to where my life in football began and unveil a statue. I hope it helps inspire the next generation to work hard and believe in themselves.”The statue cost a whopping £7,200 to create.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was commissioned by the borough of Waltham Forest, where Kane was born, in 2019 when he was still playing for Totttenham.The statue was built in honour of England’s all-time highest goalscorer, who has 426 career strikes to his name.But the council left Kane’s tribute sitting in storage for almost five years.That’s because they could not find a location deemed suitable enough to place it.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, it was decided to place Kane’s statue at the Peter May Sports Centre in Walthamstow.It now sits along a wall decorated with graffiti art highlighting the pinnacles of Kane’s illustrious career.England’s Stellar Performance: Player Ratings vs IrelandIt was unveiled alongside a mural dedicated to Kane in Walthamstow, where he was bornCredit: PAFans reckon the statue did not look a lot like the England captainCredit: PAThat’s after plans to display it at Chingford Rail Station were scrapped over fears it could be targeted by rival football fans.However, Kane’s statue has not gone down well with supporters, with many branding it “fugly.”One declared: “That’s the stuff of nightmares.”Another said: “I doubt Kane is happy with this.”One noted: “Why’s his head so big?”Another added: “Why does he have a goatee?”Kane is not the first footballer to receive a dodgy statue of himself.In 2017, an infamous bust of Cristiano Ronaldo went up at Madeira airport.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, it looked nothing like the legendary striker and widely ridiculed.It was removed after just 15 months on display and remains in storage to this day.Cristiano Ronaldo famously had a statue of himself go viralCredit: ReutersThe bust at Madeira Airport was removed after 15 monthsCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      BBC ‘make TNT Sports host shock contender to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter’

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      TNT SPORTS presenter Reshmin Chowdhury has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day.Lineker will step away from the popular BBC highlights programme at the end of the season.Reshmin Chowdhury has emerged as a candidate for the Match of the Day jobCredit: The SunChowdhury is one of the nation’s top sports presentersCredit: EPAGary Lineker will leave MOTD at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamyHis full-time replacement is yet to be announced, with MOTD2 frontman Mark Chapman understood to be the favourite.The Sun exclusively revealed last week that BBC bosses wanted him to share the job with Kelly Somers.However, Chapman has made it clear that he is NOT keen on the idea of splitting the role.The One Show presenter Roman Kemp is also in the frame for some sort of role.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGabby Logan and Alex Scott are among the other names understood to have been discussed.But the Daily Mail claims TNT host Chowdhury is now in contention.The 46-year-old has admirers within the BBC having already worked for the company numerous times.At the start of her career, Chowdhury worked as a reporter for BBC London and BBC News.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShe then joined the BBC Sport team in 2010 and went on to present MOTD2 as a stand-in.The presenter has also fronted coverage of the Women’s Super League and was a live match reporter throughout the 2018 World Cup.Gary Lineker’s best Match of the Day momentsAlex Kay-Jelski, the BBC’s director of sport, reportedly attempted to sign Chowdhury for The Athletic when he was previously editor.But the fan-favourite broadcaster could be tempted by one of the biggest jobs in football media.Chowdhury currently fronts TNT Sports’ coverage of the Europa League and Conference League.She has also presented coverage of the Champions League and FA Cup.As well as football, Chowdhury has also covered darts, tennis, the Olympics and the Paralympics. More