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      Forgotten Premier League wonderkid makes fans feel old as he wins promotion into National League in epic play-off clash

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      FREDDIE SEARS has won promotion to the National League after an epic play-off final on Monday.The former Premier League wonderkid, 34, was part of Braintree’s 4-3 extra-time victory over Worthing.Freddie Sears won promotion to the National League with Braintree on MondayCredit: X / @braintreetownfcSears scored on his Premier League debut for West Ham aged 18 in 2008Credit: AP:Associated PressBraintree will now play in the fifth tier for the first time since 2019 next season.Sears started for the Iron before being replaced by eventual match winner Reggie Lambe during extra-time.Fans were left feeling old after spotting the West Ham academy graduate was involved in the National League South play-off final.One supporter wrote on social media: “Freddie Sears at Braintree is mad.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Freddie Sears still going strong I see.”A third fan also commented: “How the hell is he only 34?!”Sears scored on his Premier League debut aged 18 back in March 2008.The forward came off the bench to score the winner for West Ham in a 2-1 win over Blackburn at Upton Park.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe went on to score twice in 36 top-flight appearances for the Hammers before leaving in 2012 after 12 years at the club.Sears has since had spells with Colchester and Ipswich, but dropped into non-league last summer.Premier League icon Nobby Solano takes over at non-league minnowsThe former England under-21 international joined Braintree from Dagenham & Redbridge in March to boost their promotion hopes.He has since scored twice in 13 appearances across the league and play-offs. More

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      Who is Man Utd youngster Toby Collyer?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League TONIGHT.The Red Devils find themselves in an injury crisis with skipper Bruno Fernandes the latest name in the treatment room.A host of Manchester United youngsters have been named on the bench against Crystal PalaceCredit: GETTYCRYSTAL PALACE VS MAN UTD LIVEWith key players sidelined, it presents opportunities for Man Utd youngsters, as Erik ten Hag names a host of youth team players in the squad for tonight’s clash at Crystal Palace.Who is Man Utd youngster Toby Collyer?Toby Collyer was former Man Utd manager Ralph Rangnick’s only signing during his tenure at Old Trafford.The youngster joined from Brighton and was considered one for the future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCollyer is a 20-year-old defensive midfielder and has been a regular for the U21s since he joined the club back in 2022.The former Brighton man has also been deployed as a centre-back in United youth teams.Collyer has been named on the first team bench a total of four times this season amid United’s injury problems.He is yet to make his competitive debut for the club but has been assigned the No.65 shirt.Most read in FootballHow to watch Crystal Palace vs Man Utd?
      Crystal Palace vs Man Utd will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      You can live stream the action on the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow the match via SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Ralf Rangnick’s only Man Utd signing in squad for Crystal Palace clash as Ten Hag faces unprecedented injury crisis

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      RALF RANGNICK’S only Manchester United signing is in the squad for Monday’s trip to Crystal Palace.Toby Collyer could make his debut at Selhurst Park as Erik ten Hag faces an unprecedented injury crisis.Toby Collyer could make his Manchester United debut against Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old joins six teenagers in the squad for United’s latest Premier League match.Ten Hag is without a number of first-team stars as he continues to deal with several injuries.Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes are both absent, with Casemiro still required at centre-back due to Harry Maguire being sidelined.The injury crisis could present Collyer with the chance to make his debut over two years after joining the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRangnick recruited the defensive midfielder from Brighton during his spell as interim boss in March 2022.He has also been used as a centre-back by United’s youth teams, having joined up with the under-21s after his arrival.Collyer was seen training with the first-team squad earlier this season, though, and was pictured during a session ahead of the clash with Luton in February.Despite not featuring against the Hatters, Collyer was included on the bench for matches against Fulham, Manchester City and Everton.Most read in FootballPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future

      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the former England youth international has not made a matchday squad since the win over the Toffees on March 9.Fellow youngsters Harry Amass, Louis Jackson, Habeeb Ogunneye and Ethan Wheatley also made the bench on Monday.Gary Neville reveals what Man Utd legend Roy Keane did to ‘strutting’ Mark Clattenburg during incredibly frosty exchangeTen Hag’s side were hoping to move back into sixth place with a victory – but instead were hammered 4-0. Wins for Newcastle and Chelsea over the weekend have seen the Red Devils drop to eighth in the table.Collyer is on the United bench for the trip to Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Chelsea wonderkid, 30, who lifted Champions League trophy wakes up unemployed days after winning League Two title

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      EX-CHELSEA whizkid Todd Kane has suffered another of football’s brutal twists of fortune.The full-back, 30, who once lifted the Champions League trophy, helped Stockport clinch the League Two title last month but has been released.Todd Kane was with Coventry from 2021-23 and has now left StockportCredit: PANathaniel Chalobah, Todd Kane and Jamal Blackman helped Chelsea celebrate beating Bayern in the 2012 Champions League FinalCredit: GettyIt’s the latest blow for a player who had EIGHT loan spells while at Stamford Bridge from 2012-2017.He was a non-playing squad member as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win Europe’s top club competition in his first year but never made a senior appearance for the Blues.Yet the London giants rejected bids from Premier League rivals plus Ajax and Borussia Dortmund during that crazy seven-season stint.And that lengthy period of uncertainty at Stamford Bridge left Kane advising youngsters regularly loaned out by Chelsea to quit the club.READ MORE TOP STORIESHe only joined Stockport in March – after spending most of the season with  Gibraltan club Manchester 62.County beat Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham to the L2 crown by four points.But Kane was one of seven Stockport players freed and rendered unemployed at the end of their contract.However, if anyone is used to the ups and downs of football, it’s Kane.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn his seven years with Chelsea, he was offloaded for temporary spells with Preston, Blackburn, Bristol City, Nottingham Forest, Nijmegen, Groningen, Oxford United and Hull.His career then seemed well set after his first permanent move to Championship side QPR in 2019 but he left for two years at Coventry in 2021.Chelsea icon’s daughter flashes underwear on camera before going braless in elegant black dress to leave fans speechlessAfter that, he’s even had a ninth loan time – at Charlton.And now he looking for a new club.Kane exclusively told the Sun three years ago how he wished he’d departed from Chelsea earlier.And he dished out astonishingly blunt advice for Stamford Bridge academy starlets who find themselves being constantly farmed out.He said: “Leave. I’ve had numerous bids from clubs coming in for me down the years but Chelsea would always just say ‘no’.“I’d tell any young lad now to move on if anyone is interested in you because if you’re good enough to play for someone else, you’re better off taking that opportunity.“When I was 19, I was rated as one of the best young right-backs in the country – and had I been at any other Premier League club back then I’d have been playing. Plenty of teams wanted to sign me.” More

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      Alan Shearer admits he’d be ‘absolutely raging’ at Pep Guardiola’s Erling Haaland decision in Wolves clash

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      ALAN SHEARER has revealed he “LOVED” Erling Haaland’s angry reaction to being subbed after scoring four goalsThe Norwegian rediscovered his mojo during Manchester City’s 5-1 rout of Wolves last Saturday.Erling Haaland bagged four goals in Manchester City’s rout of Wolves last weekendCredit: GETTYThe Norwegian reacted angrily to being hooked by manager Pep GuardiolaCredit: REXPremier League icon Alan Shearer loved Haaland’s reaction to being subbedCredit: GETTYHaaland, 23, copped a lot of flak for his fiery reaction to being replaced by manager Pep Guardiola.Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane the forward acted like a “spoilt child” when he was hooked by his gaffer.But former England captain Alan Shearer dismissed that claim – and said Haaland had every right to be annoyed with his manager Pep Guardiola.He told the Rest is Football podcast: “I loved it. Why shouldn’t he be fuming? READ MORE ON HAALAND”I would be fuming, absolutely raging.“You’re on four goals and you’ve got ten or 15 minutes left? I would be exactly the same as him.“He is on a high, flying, has had criticism, has four and is back in the groove.“I loved it. I have no issue or problem with that at all. I get how he feels.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHaaland was replaced by Julian Alvarez in the 82nd minute – and just three minutes later the Argentine scored his team’s fifth goal of the day.Guardiola said of Norway international’s reaction to being subbed: “He’s a little bit frustrated, but I understand.Erling Haaland sets another record as he becomes first person to be immortalised in Clash of Clans video game”He was frustrated with the referee [Craig Pawson]. With the long balls sometimes they push him and he is pulled.”Happy for his performance and his exceptional goals, really pleased for him.”Haaland’s finding of his shooting boots comes at a crucial time for City, who are a point behind Arsenal – although they do have a game in hand on the Gunners.Guardiola said: “Erling is back to business. Penalties are a guarantee but the second [header] and fourth [curler] were unbelievable.”To come back to his best form, he needs time.”City’s game in hand on Arsenal will see them visit the North Londoners’ bitter rivals Tottenham on May 14. More

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      West Ham confirm David Moyes will QUIT in the summer as they ‘agree terms with former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui’

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      WEST HAM have confirmed boss David Moyes will leave in the summer – with Julen Lopetegui already geared up to replace him. Ex-Wolves chief Lopetegui has reportedly agreed terms after snubbing Bayern Munich.David Moyes’ upcoming departure has been confirmedCredit: GettyHis exit comes a year after winning the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: GettyMoyes apologised after his side were thumped 5-0 at Chelsea on Sunday, a huge blow to the Hammers’ hopes of qualifying for Europe.And in a statement 24 hours later, the club’s joint-chairman David Sullivan said: “On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, I would like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to David for the contribution he has made to the Football Club during his time as manager.“David has been responsible for a period of great progress and success in our history, and we are extremely grateful for all of his hard work, commitment and dedication to the role.“David has been an absolute professional to work with and he will leave with our greatest respect and good wishes – he deserves to be held in the highest esteem for the service he has given to West Ham United, and we wish him every success in the future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“By making this announcement now, it allows David to get the send-off he deserves from the West Ham supporters and for us all to show our appreciation to him at our final home fixture of the season against Luton Town on Saturday.”However, West Ham are now five points off Mauricio Pochettino’s seventh-place Chelsea, having played a game more.Now Moyes’ second spell in charge will finish at the end of the season, just a year after his Europa League Conference triumph.The announcement comes amid suggestions ex-Spain and Real Madrid coach Lopetegui has accepted terms to join the Hammers.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDavid Moyes’ managerial careerThose numbers in full:

      Preston, 1998-2002: P234 W112 D60 L62

      Everton, 2002-2013: P518 W218 D139 L161

      Man Utd, 2013-2014: P51 W27 D9 L15

      Real Sociedad, 2014-2015: P42 W12 D15 L15

      Sunderland, 2016-2017: P43 W8 D7 L28

      West Ham, 2017-2018: P31 W9 D10 L12

      West Ham, 2019-2024: P229 W102 D45 L82

      Trophies: Second Division (Preston); Community Shield (Man Utd); Europa Conference League (West Ham)

      Former Manchester United and Everton boss Moyes initially joined the Hammers in November 2017 but was let go at the end of the season.He then returned in 2019 following Manuel Pellegrini’s exit.West Ham ban chief from dressing roomAnd Moyes’ arrival sparked an on-pitch revival, culminating in last season’s historic Europa Conference League win.However, the results have not been matched this term, with West Ham winning just 13 of their 36 Premier League games.They were also KO’d from the Europa League by Bayer Leverkusen last month.West Ham, who will let Moyes go when his contract expires, are now hunting for a boss who can get the best out of exciting talents like Jarrod Bowen, Mohamed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta.And they appear to have landed on Lopetegui despite fan protests against the move.Hammers supporters were keen on Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim.However, he has now confirmed he will be staying in Portugal next season.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I’m staying at Sporting. I’m under contract and it’s a special moment for me, for the club.”Now we will try to win the third title together. Let’s try to make it happen.”Inside David Moyes’ West Ham exit as Hammers boss rowed with technical director and had contract offer withdrawBy Jack Rosser
      REGARDLESS of how it has ended, David Moyes leaves West Ham a club great and a history-maker.
      The Scot, 61, did not want to go like this, his departure confirmed before the end of the season with his squad in a spiral and rows with the technical director.
      Moyes has insisted all year long that he would wait until the summer to make a decision on his future on his own terms – but that option has been taken away from him.
      These final months and weeks have clouded a tenure at the London Stadium which no one saw coming – and could be quickly missed if the next steps are not carefully taken.
      Having been overlooked after keeping West Ham in the Premier League during his first spell in East London, Moyes returned in December 2019 to keep them afloat once more.
      The ex-Manchester United manager did just that and then took the Hammers to heights they could not have imagined.
      Click HERE to read the full column.

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      Jake Paul reveals plan to bulk up to same size as Anthony Joshua before cutting down weight for Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed a sensational plan to bulk all the way up to 240lb – before cutting back down to fight Mike Tyson.The YouTuber-turned-boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul revealed a sensational plan to bulk all the way up to 240lbCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua used to fight at 240lbCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.Shane Mosley, one of Paul’s former trainers, revealed the American was weighing 230lb (16st 4lb). And Paul admitted he could even go as high as 240lb (17st 1lb) only to drop back down to 220lb (15st 7lb) to retain his speed. He said on his podcast: “It’s just like shocking to people that that is how much I weigh.READ MORE IN BOXING”I think just because normally I’m fighting at 200 and walking around at 210. It’s weird to me that I’m weighing 230.”But since this was noodling after my last fight I’m just getting to eat as much as possible and it turns out my body carries this weigh super well.”And I’m only growing. I think I’ll get up to 240 and probably cut down so I’m like way faster.”But if I’m training for this camp – and camp hasn’t started – but if I’m training in this camp at 240 and then I cut down to 220 it’s basically like I had a 20lb weight vest on for the whole entire camp.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So my muscles are going to be so much stronger and that speed will come through.”The lightest the Paul has weighed as a fighter is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Jake Paul’s incredible body transformation for Mike Tyson boutAnd his plan to weigh 240lb would be FOUR STONE heavier than the 13st 1lb he scaled before losing to Tommy Fury, 24, last year.In comparison, Anthony Joshua, 34, weighed the same amount for his defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 37. But he then bulked up to 252.4lb for his knockout win over Francis Ngannou, 37, in March. According to the NHS, at 6ft 1in Paul’s BMI at 240lb would actually make him OBESE. But he admitted to enjoying the extra heavyweight calories and opened up on how his training camp will differ up in weight. He said: “Same training camp essentially but there are a few minute differences which I will elaborate on.”But it’s always the same amount of hard work and dedication. But the differentiators will be me being able to eat which I’ve already noticed is so much better for recovery.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As well as sparring heavyweights and I’ll probably spar less because the heavyweights obviously punch harder and it’s more intense taking shots from heavyweights, which I will obviously be doing this camp.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch date revealed as pair set to have short turnaround after undisputed fight

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      THE proposed dates for Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk have been revealed.The pair will throw down for all the heavyweight marbles later this month in the division’s first undisputed title fight in nearly 25 years.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will throw down for all the heavyweight belts later this monthCredit: REUTERSA two-way rematch clause in the lucrative contract for the Riyadh rumbleCredit: EPASaudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh plans to host the rematch in OctoberCredit: REUTERSA two-way rematch clause is in place for the historic Riyadh rumble, which has fallen through THREE TIMES already.And should the loser choose to exercise it, the pair will renew their rivalry in October.Saudi kingpin Turki Alalshikh has earmarked October 12 and October 13 as potential dates for the duo to throw down again.Boxing’s new matchmaker extraordinaire revealed the proposed dates to ESPN.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe proposed dates for Fury vs Usyk II are continent on neither fighter sustaining a serious injury in this month’s eagerly-anticipated Saudi straightener.The plans could go up in smoke if either man suffers a serious concussion and is forced to take time out by doctors.Should Fury and Usyk, 35 and 37 respectively, agree to a rematch they WON’T be competing for all the heavyweight titles.That’s because the winner of the bout will be STRIPPED of the IBF title in order for mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic to finally vie for it.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTThe exact date of the title stripping is currently a mystery, but it will take place before Hrgovic throws down with Brit Daniel Dubois on June 1.That means, at best, Fury or Usyk could be the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly a quarter of a century for less than TWO WEEKS.Fans torn as Tyson Fury posts training clip three weeks ahead of Oleklsandr Usyk fight and boasts ‘Wish it was tonight’WBC heavyweight king Fury arrived in Riyadh last Saturday with his massive entourage to acclimatise ahead of the biggest fight of his career, which he reckons he’ll win with ease.He said last month: “I think if I didn’t train at all for this camp and came in at 25 stone and sank 15 pints of Peroni beforehand, then the next day go in there.”What’s he going to do? Jib and jab me around?”Take nothing away from him, but he couldn’t do anything with Derek Chisora, it was a 50-50 fight.”He added: “It’s not personal, it’s strictly business for both fighters.”There’s a lot of stuff on the line, but I don’t hate him and he don’t hate me. “I respect him as a man, as a fighter, he’s undisputed cruiserweight champ, he’s undefeated heavyweight champion. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Anyone would have to respect the man’s achievements.”[But] we have weight divisions for a reason. When the cruiserweights step up to the big boys, they get found wanting.” More