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      Ex-Premier League midfielder given red card but bizarrely allowed to continue playing after discussion with opponents

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      FORMER Everton star Davy Klaassen was remarkably sent off for Ajax before being allowed to PLAY ON.The referee showed Klaassen a straight red with Ajax 2-1 down – but their opponents Stuttgart agreed for the midfielder to continue.Davy Klaassen was remarkably sent off for Ajax before being allowed to play on during a friendlyCredit: GettyKlaassen commits a foul in front of the refereeFormer Everton star Klaasen on the ground as his challenge sparks meleeThe referee brandishes the red card at KlaasenBoth managers are said to have agreed that it would be better to continue playing with 11 players each.Ajax boss Francesco Farioli and Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness could be seen talking after the incident.And the ref concurred before Klaassen walked back into action in unprecedented scenes in their friendly clash.Klaassen had committed a nasty foul in the 56th minute but his subsequent red card was seemingly revoked.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSTheir justification was that both wanted match practice with complete numbers on both sides as the match was a friendly.They reportedly argued that playing with a man down would not be helpful to either side.It ended 2-2 after substitute Chuba Akpom levelled in the 85th minute.Netherlands international Klaassen is in his third spell with Ajax after beginning his career with the Dutch giants.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe 31-year-old spent one season at Everton, where he played just 16 games as he failed to live up to the £24m fee the Toffees paid Ajax.Klaassen endured a difficult season in England, falling out of favour with both Sam Allardyce and Marco Silva after Ronald Koeman was fired in October 2017.Furious Jordan Henderson pulled apart from Ajax team-mate in Europa League clashHe returned in the 2020-23 season before leaving for a year at Inter Milan last term.He then headed back to the Amsterdam outfit last year, who also boast former Liverpool star Jordan Henderson among their ranks.Henderson was subbed off to allow other players minutes before the challenge.Ajax, who sit second in the division behind leaders PSV Eindhoven, are back in Eredivisie action on Saturday against basement side RKC Waalwijk.Klaassen spent one year at Everton in the 2017-18 season More

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      Worst ever Premier League teams after 20 games revealed as Southampton have fewer points than record-breaking Derby

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      SOUTHAMPTON are officially the worst ever Premier League team at the midway point of the season.The Saints find themselves rock bottom after 20 games with just six points following Saturday’s 5-0 home thrashing from Brentford.Southampton are on course to become Premier League’s worst ever teamCredit: RexMick McCarthy’s Sunderland side also had six points by this stageCredit: GettyEven Derby County in 2007-08 – the worst team in Premier League history – had one more point at this stage.Southampton are on their way to stealing that unwanted record after 20 games.It has been a rough return to top-flight action for the Saints after their one-season stay in the Championship.The once steady top-flight club, who replaced Russell Martin with Ivan Juric last month, have only beaten Everton this season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSouthampton have shipped 44 goals since August, while scoring just 12 to leave them with a goal difference of -32.The Sunderland side of 2005/06 also had six points after 20 matches, but had conceded nine less goals.Mick McCarthy was managing Sunderland that season as they were relegated from the Prem after finishing rock bottom with 15 points.Derby overtook the Black Cats’ shameful accolade and recorded the lowest tally ever seen with 11 points in 2007-08.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Rams finished the campaign with a -69 goal difference and only secured one sole victory.Yet after 19 games they had seven points – one more than Southampton do now.In the last 122 years, only five teams have had six points or fewer at this stage in an English top flight season. All five went on to be relegated.But those at St Mary’s can take heart from Sheffield United’s 2020-21 season.The Blades looked on course to replace Derby as the Prem’s worst side when they entered December 2020 with just five points.Unfortunately for Derby, Sheffield United – although they still finished bottom – had 23 points come the end of the season.In 2016, Aston Villa had eight points a midway point, and Sheffield United’s most recent Prem flock recorded just nine last season.Derby County had seven points under Paul Jewell by this stage in 2007-08Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Celtic Park plunged into DARKNESS during St Mirren clash as live broadcast cuts out and fans left baffled

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      CELTIC PARK was plunged into darkness DURING the Hoops’ Premiership clash with St Mirren.And it led to chaos with the lights going out, broadcasts being CUT and problems with VAR.There was a power outage at Celtic ParkCredit: PACeltic TV pictures were affectedSome fans could only see a green screen for a period of timeCeltic led 2-0 at half-time thanks to strikes from Nicolas Kuhn and Auston Trusty.But after a somewhat uneventful start to the second half, chaos arrived.An eyewitness at Celtic Park told SunSport that power went out inside the stadium for around about 10 seconds.Everything went totally DARK, before a few floodlights flickered back on and then all came back on.The scoreboards inside Celtic Park also went down.While the outage didn’t necessarily affect what was going on on the pitch, there were plenty of issues afterwards.Referee Grant Irvine spoke to both managers, Brendan Rodgers and Stephen Robinson, with the power outage causing problems with communicating with VAR back at Clydesdale House.On BBC Radio Scotland, commentator Alistair Lamont had no idea if he was even still on air!Most read in FootballAfter the lights went out, he told listeners: “Wow. Power cut momentarily at Celtic Park. actually no idea if you’re still with us.”I’ll keep talking just in case – every single light at Celtic Park went out there! I’m not sure if we’re still on air, I’ve never witnessed anything like this! It is a big power cut!”Will Celtic will get value for money on Kieran Tierney’s HUGE wages asks Kris BoydBBC reporter Andy Burke added: “For a few seconds Celtic Park is plunged into almost complete darkness as the floodlights cut out!”A few gasps from the crowd followed by an ironic cheer as the lights come back to life a few seconds later.”The incident also saw Celtic TV plunged into darkness.The club’s channel was showing live coverage of the match for UK viewers via PPV, as well as its usual coverage for overseas viewers.But fans trying to watch were met, for around ten minutes, with a green screen or nothing at all.St Mirren TV was showing a test card during the chaos.Fans watching on at home were left confused and totally unaware what was going on at the stadium.One posted: “Celtic TV? Did you pull a plug out?”A second said: “Anyone’s Celtic TV playing up?”A third posted: “Celtic TV down. Nobody seeing anything.”A fourth said: “Celtic TV PPV only a green screen. Get it sorted!”Other fans, within the stadium, rushed to clarify what was going on.One said: “If your Celtic TV went down, they had a power cut at Parkhead.”When the pictures came back, they weren’t of great quality with punters still struggling to actually make out what was going on.The pictures eventually resumed their full, intended quality after a period of time.VAR, too, returned and was operational for the last 20 minutes of the game.The BBC radio commentary briefly cut out with Sportsound Extra forced to switch to their Open All Mics feed but this too was quickly sorted after a matter of seconds.The power cut appeared to affect wider areas of Glasgow’s East End, with the Celtic stadium announcer warning fans leaving the stadium of poor street lighting in the area.Hundreds of homes were plunged into darkness with around 52 postcodes, including G31, G32 and G40 affected.Residents took to X to complain about the lack of power. One said: “Power cut across the east end I think, my power went out for a split second and now there’s about 20 alarms going off along my street haha.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s pitch black out here in the east end can confirm,” another added.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Santos chasing shock Josh Windass transfer just days after Premier League cult hero Dean’s son scored 60-yard wondergoal

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      JOSH WINDASS could be set to swap Sheffield for Brazil in a sensational January transfer. Santos have reportedly submitted a bid to Sheffield Wednesday for the 30-year-old son of Premier League cult hero Dean Windass.Josh Windass has confirmed than offer from Santos has come in for himCredit: RexIt comes just five days after Windass channelled David Beckham after scoring from inside his own half against Derby County.With the Owls 1-0 up in the 61st minute, Windass received the ball from Michael Smith before unleashing a strike around 60 yards out from goal.His effort flew over the head of goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, who was stranded on the edge of his box, before landing perfectly in the net.Windass has earned rave reviews at Hillsborough this season having banged in 10 Championship goals at the halfway stage.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd his impressive form has caught the eye of Santos, who have formalised their interest in the ex-Wigan striker.Speaking on talkSPORT with Shaun Custis and Henry Winter, Windass confirmed that an offer has indeed come in for him.Custis commented on a reported £10million offer, which led to Windass quipping: “I don’t think it’s that much!”His former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha – now in charge at Santos – is keen on a reunion with Windass.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe two worked together briefly between March 2017 and October 2017.Commenting on the bid and a potential reunion with Caixinha, Windass said: “I used to work with him.Fans convinced Jude Bellingham sang X-rated chant about Alan Shearer while watching brother Jobe for Sunderland”It came as a surprise this morning to be honest when my agent called me.”Though Windass ultimately remained coy on a switch, as he stated: “I love playing where I’m playing.”Obviously when your contract is up and stuff like that, there’s always going to be talk like there always is.”It came as a surprise this morning because I’ve not spoken to or seen Pedro in a long time.”But it is what it is, when you’re in form, this sort of stuff happens.”Windass, who was promoted back to the Championship with Wednesday in 2023, will become a free agent in the summer.He was also reminded that three-time World Cup winner Pele spent 18 years at Santos.To which he joked: “I know, he weren’t bad was he!READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m not sure if any Hull-born players have played in Brazil to be honest, so we’ll have to see.”Wednesday currently sit 10th in the table – three points off the top six – while Santos currently sit top of the Brazilian Serie B.Josh is the son of Premier League cult hero Dean Windass, who earned promotion with Hull in 2008Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Fulham 2 Ipswich 2: Visitors fail to escape bottom three as Jimenez scores two penalties including 90th-minute leveller

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      FULHAM held Ipswich in a game involving THREE penalties – including a 90th-minute leveller. Ipswich took the lead through Sam Szmodics before Raul Jimenez equalised from 12 yards on 69 minutes. Just moments later Ipswich were awarded a penalty which Liam Delap converted.But there was more drama as Fulham were given a last-minute penalty – which Jimenez scored. MORE TO FOLLOW Sam Szmodics opened the scoring for IpswichCredit: AFPSzmodics celebrates with Luke WoolfendenCredit: ReutersRaul Jimenez levelled from the spotCredit: ReutersThe game was back on againCredit: PADelap scored from the spot moments after Fulham’s levellerCredit: PADelap celebrates what he thought was a winnerCredit: ReutersJimenez made it two from the spotCredit: RexThe game was settled at thatCredit: PA More

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      Bizarre moment Portuguese club run out of paint to draw goal-lines… so use MILK instead

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      THIS is the bizarre moment a Portuguese club ran out of paint while drawing their goal lines… so they used MILK instead.The hilarious incident occurred ahead of Oliveirense’s second-division home clash against rivals Felgueiras on Sunday.A Portuguese club used MILK to draw their lines after running out of paintIt was a crunch clash for the hosts, who are bottom of the table and in dire need of a win.But before a ball had even been kicked, Oliveirense ran into trouble on the pitch.With the field in Portugal soaked from heavy rainfall, groundsmen needed to redraw the white lines marking the goalkeeper’s net and boundaries.It was busy work with the minutes to kick-off ticking down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet the groundsmen managed to hit a major issue when their paint roller ran out of the good stuff.In desperate need of another white liquid, they were left scratching their heads until they had a brainwave.One staff member went off the field and soon returned with cartons of MILK.He was seen doling them out to others, who squeezed the contents into the paint roller in desperation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe substitution appeared to work though, with the game going ahead as planned.But Oliveirense’s savviness did not pay off.Football stars’ weird phobiasThey were thumped 3-0 in front of their home fans, leaving them with just nine points from 17 games and four points behind the next nearest team – who still have TWO games in hand.As for Felgueiras, the win saw them move to 12th and go 10 points clear of Oliveirense. More

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      ‘My goodness, they’re so bad’ – Roy Keane slams Man Utd as he admits ‘big concern’ over lack of improvement under Amorim

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      ROY KEANE has delivered a no-nonsense attack on Manchester United’s lack of improvement under Ruben Amorim.The Red Devils travel to Anfield, a place where they’ve failed to win since 2016, to take on fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday.Roy Keane took aim at Manchester United for their lack of response to Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyThe Red Devils are in a rut are losing four on the trotCredit: GettyAnd former captain Keane has laid into United, who sit 14th in the Prem, as he fears the worst ahead of their Super Sunday clash.Amorim’s side are 23 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who are also top of the Champions League standings.Keane said on Sky Sports: “If you look at the stats, my goodness, they are so bad. “Obviously, the new manager has come in and there has been no response from the players which is a big concern.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”They don’t look like a great group. They’ve got no world-class players.”They haven’t got a striker that can get them out of jail. The goalkeeper is not great. The players have to be held accountable. “I just want a bit of passion in their performance. It’s disgraceful what they’re doing week in, week out.””You look at the evidence over the last month or two and even previously, and you ask yourself, ‘How can Manchester United even come here to Anfield and get a result?'”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMany expected United to somewhat profit from the ‘new manager bounce’ that teams such as Wolves have since reaped the benefits of.But things couldn’t have gone worse for Amorim, who has since admitted that the club are facing a relegation battle.Ruben Amorim says Man Utd face a relegation battleThe Portuguese boss has suffered six defeats already in his short time in charge, four of them coming in the last four games.United will need a huge performance if they are to steal any points away from Arne Slot’s men on Sunday.Liverpool have lost just once this season – in a shock 1-0 defeat to high-flying Nottingham Forest at Anfield in September.But the Reds look unstoppable at the top of the Prem with a five-point lead over Arsenal with two games in hand.United were able to upset Manchester City last month, but Sunday represents an even larger mountain to overcome.And they’ve failed to win a game since, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford before a 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited haven’t scored a goal in the Prem since Amad Diallo’s 90th minute winner at the Etihad, as they also saw themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline against Newcastle on Monday.Amorim’s men also lost 4-3 to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup along the way.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Joshua Zirkzee is hooked after half an hour and Kobbie Mainoo the only bright sparkKOBBIE MAINOO’S performance was the only silver lining as Manchester United suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes as they threatened to tally up a cricket score at Old Trafford.Joshua Zirkzee was ruthlessly subbed after half an hour after struggling in a No10 role – but there was no recovering for Ruben Amorim’s side.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the United display…Andre Onana – 5Little he could do about both goals and was barely tested other than that.Noussair Mazraouri – 4The first two goals came down his side as he failed to close down the crosses that were turned in by Isak and Joelinton.But he was positive in possession and put in a few dangerous crosses.Matthijs de Ligt – 5Did not do much wrong for Newcastle goals but can be criticised for his failure to organise his defensive team-mates.Harry Maguire – 4Lost Isak for the opener as he was caught ball watching.Almost made amends but his diving header cannoned back off the post.Lisandro Martinez – 3A complete mismatch as he attempted to battle Joelinton for a cross the Brazilian turned in.Also lost Isak for the opener and even faced the wrong way as the cross came in.Diogo Dalot – 5Offered some much needed stability on the left flank and produced a good cross for Maguire’s headed chance.Casemiro – 3Dismal throughout. So far off the pace and barely made a pass.Missed a guilt-edge chance to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.Christian Eriksen – 4Similarly inept in protecting his defence as Casemiro, as he was overran time and time again.He did at least put a few passes together and improved after Mainoo came on.Amad Diallo – 4A tricky evening up against the hardworking Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall so was largely ineffective.Joshua Zirkzee – 2Nothing went his way and the fans quickly got on his back. He was hauled off in the 33rd minute and his substitution was greeted with cheers by the Old Trafford faithful.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Fed off scraps but did not stop running and was a rare bright spark – came very close with a low shot that whistled past the post in the first half.SubsKobbie Mainoo (for Zirkzee) – 6Turned things around after his introduction and made things happen with his accurate passing.Set up Casemiro for a chance the Brazilian should have buried.Leny Yoro (for Martinez, 64mins) – 6Had a good chance from a corner but sent his free header wide.Alejandro Garnacho (for Casemiro, 64mins) – 4Struggled to make an impact as he failed to beat a man.Antony (for De Ligt, 83 mins) – 5Not enough time to influence the match. More

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      Gary Neville frantically shovels snow back ON to pitch as fans say Man Utd icon ‘doing his best to get match called off’

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      GARY NEVILLE frantically shovelled snow ONTO the Anfield pitch ahead of Manchester United’s visit to the ground.The Red Devils take on Liverpool in the Premier League this afternoon.Gary Neville was shovelling snow back onto the Anfield pitchCredit: Sky SportsFans were convinced he was trying to get the game called offCredit: Sky SportsThere had been concerns that the match would be called off due to the adverse weather.Two pitch inspections have already taken place which have led to the decision for the match to go ahead.However, Neville was clearly in favour of the game being postponed due to poor form of Man United.Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites to win the game and the Man United legend tried to take matters into his own hands.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAs Jamie Carragher helped shovel snow off the pitch, Neville could be seen shovelling it back on.Sky Sports shared the video on social media, and fans have all reacted in the same way.One posted: “Gary on his mission postponement.”A second wrote: “Dude trying so hard.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third commented: “Cmon Gary believe in us more.”A fourth said: “Even Manchester United legends know they are so rubbish.”Week-long freeze and snow hits Britain TODAY as temperatures plunge to -8C with amber alerts for the WHOLE of EnglandAnother added: “Neville doing his best to get match called off.”Man United’s clash with Liverpool has been confirmed despite three EFL fixtures being postponed.League Two clashes between Chesterfield and Gillingham, as well as Fleetwood versus AFC Wimbledon.A late call was also made to call off Newport County’s fixture against Morecambe.Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More