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      Man Utd starlet JJ Gabriel, 14, tipped to be club’s youngest player EVER and already has Nike boot deal

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      JJ GABRIEL has been tipped by Manchester United insiders to become their youngest EVER player.The forward will not be 15 years old until October, but is already the talk of Old Trafford and beyond with his displays.JJ Gabriel has been backed to reach Manchester United’s first teamCredit: InstagramThe 14-year-old could become the club’s youngest playerCredit: InstagramDavid Gaskell became the club’s youngest ever player in 1956Credit: GettyNow there are serious discussions at the club about how to handle his career, with a real expectation  he will break the club’s record.Keeper David Gaskell is still United’s youngest player at 16 years and 19 days but his historic outing dates back to 1956.Academy product Gabriel is seen as a starter before that age and it seems a matter of time, with a chance of a debut NEXT term, possibly in a cup competition.Gabriel is already a stand-out at Under-18 level, where United are trying but failing to keep him under wraps.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThese games are usually behind closed doors, but all who have seen him are struck by his ridiculous skills.He netted a brace in just 25 minutes against the Leeds U18s during a 13-1 romp.He also scored in a 4-0 win over the Stoke City U18s.Gabriel has already played for England’s Under-15s and signed a long-term deal with boot manufacturer Nike recently.Most read in FootballIronically, he is a discovery of top scout Dave Harrison, who has just been made redundant by the Red Devils.First-team manager Ruben Amorim has already shown he is ready to give the club’s youth a chance.Ruben Amorim has given chances to youngsters such as Chido ObiCredit: GettyHarry Amass has become a regular in the first team squadCredit: AlamyThe Portuguese coach has handed chances to Chido Obi, 17, Ayden Heaven, 18, and Harry Amass, 18.Obi made his debut for the club in February during the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham.The striker has since made five more outings in the Premier League as well as in the FA Cup.Amass has also become a regular in the first team, having played in five of Man Utd’s last nine league games.He has also made two appearances in the Europa League as the club have reached the final against Spurs.The final comes on Wednesday and offers both clubs the chance to salvage some joy from their miserable seasons.The winner will gain passage to the Champions League for next season despite a lowly finish in the Premier League table.Read More on The SunIf Gabriel makes an appearance in the Prem next season he could break the record for the youngest player to ever appear in the competition.The current record is held by Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, who was 15 years and 181 days when he played against Brentford in September 2022.Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest player in Premier League historyCredit: AlamyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Inside wild 90s F1 parties from driver downing so much vodka ‘he almost died’ to Schumacher tearing his shirt off

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      IT IS a sport where fatal risks, extreme pressure and bitter rivalries are the norm.But off the track Formula One is a playboy’s paradise decorated by yachts, supermodels and the millionaire high life.Michael Schumacher celebrates with his race engineer Pat Symonds in Australia in November 1994Credit: AlamySchumacher drinks a Koelsch beer at his anniversary party in the Mercedes GP motorhome at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps near Spa, Belgium, 27 August 2011Credit: AlamySo it’s little wonder many drivers have been known to party at top speed.And The Sun can exclusively lift the lid on the hellraising sessions that took place in the 90s, a wild era for the sport.Ex-Red Bull boss Richard Hopkins recalled a time Mercedes legend Mika Hakkinen drank a whole bottle of vodka after a race in the late 90s, which left him “almost dead.”Hopkins, head of operations at Red Bull from 2013 to 2015, told The Sun: “Hakkinen drank a bottle of vodka in one Sunday night.More on Schumacher“I was like Jesus Christ, I never knew. I thought he might have a little sip or a shot or something, but to down a bottle of vodka? “He wouldn’t turn up the next day, which was a Monday so that was fine, but he had some media stuff the next day and you’d find out he was extraordinarily hungover.“It was in Germany I think during the ‘98 or ‘99 season, probably Hockenheimring, it was during his Mercedes days and they had a function after.“It was with his wife. His wife at the time would lead him astray a little bit, but Mika didn’t need a lot to lead him astray.Most read in Motorsport“He was another who never enjoyed the media and always came across as very reclusive, but he certainly wasn’t.“You got him outside the race track, even at the race track, and what you saw on TV and in an interview was someone who said very few words.Emotional moment Michael Schumacher’s son and Sebastian Vettel pay tribute to stricken F1 legend “But he was a great practical joker, a great comedian. Good fun. And still is amazing fun.”He added: “Mika was almost dead! But in fairness there was evidence he could handle that. He’s Finnish and they like their vodka, so I think he had some decent stamina.“But he wasn’t really standing by the end of it, put it that way. None of us would be.”Hopkins would enjoy regular coffees with Ferrari great Michael Schumacher from 1993, when he was a mechanic at McLaren and the German was driving for Benetton.Seven-time title winner Schumacher developed a fearsome reputation on the track as a ruthless operator who would stop at nothing to win races.But friends say the German cut a different figure after a race – and “there are some stories that you couldn’t print”.Hopkins, from the UK, says the German was easily swayed by teammate and party animal, Eddie Irvine.The Northern Irishman would lead celebrations after a race, particularly if his Ferrari side had been victorious.Hopkins added: “I don’t know if he and Eddie were good friends. They just partied together. Schumacher at the Amber lounge F1 after party in Dubai in November 2009Credit: AlamySchumacher cracking open a bottle of champagne in Austalia in 1994Credit: Alamy“But Eddie could lead anybody astray, bloody hell. “If Eddie saw an opportunity, where if somebody’s won a race or a championship, then he was going to be in among it and quite happily buying the champagne and the vodka.”Schumacher was well-known among drivers for a famous party trick, where he’d jump them and rip off his shirt.Asked about this, Hopkins said: “That wouldn’t surprise me. I think they all needed to let their hair down at some point.“Even Ayrton Senna and a lot of these guys, they let their hair down very well. There are some stories that you couldn’t print.“I’ve heard Schumacher partied on Bernie Ecclestone’s rooftop. A lot of drivers are like coiled up springs, right? They spend the season coiling up and getting tense with everything.“Schumacher, even though he was quite robotic and Germanic, allowed himself time to unwind. And Schumacher, for sure, did unwind.“I can’t tell you specifics of things I’ve seen. There were some good moments at a log cabin at Suzuka, which was renowned on a Sunday night. Lots of championships were won there, lots of parties were had there.“There were a couple of years where I remember Schumacher and Irvine having quite a good time together. But I can’t say more…”Christian Danner, the first Formula One driver disqualified for dangerous driving, also has memories of Schumacher letting loose.Danner, now a commentator on German TV, says Schumacher would love a cigar and a Bacardi and coke.What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 12 years ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.Bernie Ecclestone’s motorhome was a known hotspot for drivers to get together for a party, he added.The ex-Arrows star told The Sun: “Michael’s way of partying was that he usually went to Bernie Ecclestone’s private motorhome, had his friends there and drank a lot of Bacardi and Coca-Cola, and that was it.“It wasn’t, as far as I was concerned, partying, but the content of these kind of parties for him consisted of Bacardi and Coca-Cola, and that was all.“He was back on his feet on Monday and kept on pushing, absolutely, but everybody did that.“All the good drivers, all the champions did that.”Danner added: “Ecclestone’s home was a neutral territory. The paddock then was quite different.“There were a lot of animosities between the teams, Williams and Ferrari for instance, there were a lot of bad vibes. “But Ecclestone’s motorhome was a place to meet casually. Not in Ecclestone’s motorhome, he had his bus and that was for politics and business. “It was a place for a chat, ‘have you seen this’ or whatever. It was a kind of trading place for gossip and for a nice coffee and a Bacardi and coke, for Schumacher.”He added: “Schumacher loved a cigar, yes.“But personally whenever someone is smoking a cigar, I’m leaving the room.”Read More on The SunSchumacher suffered serious brain injuries in a devastating skiing accident in 2013.He has not been seen since and his family have not disclosed his condition. More

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      Marc Guehi rushed to hospital after FA Cup final amid fears Crystal Palace captain suffered fractured eye socket

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      MARC GUEHI was rushed to hospital after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final victory.The Eagles captain was forced off during the match after being hit in the head by the ball on the hour mark.Marc Guehi was rushed to hospital after the FA Cup finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThere were fears he had fractured his eye socketCredit: GettyAdam Wharton was also sent to the hospital for testsCredit: InstagramGuehi, 24, was able to lift the trophy alongside club legend Joel Ward.However, he was rushed to hospital in an ambulance afterwards.The BBC have claimed here were fears that he suffered a fracture to his eye socket.It is currently believed that he has severe bruising and that he avoided anything more serious.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen he was taken off the pitch, it appeared to prompt a clash between City’s head of sports medicine Max Sala and the Palace bench.He went face-to-face with Eagles assistant manager Paddy McCarthy, before security was forced to intervene.However, it is not yet known whether he will be able to play in Palace’s remaining Premier League fixtures.The Eagles still have to play Wolves at Selhurst Park before finishing the season away at Liverpool.Most read in FA CupGuehi was discharged at around midnight which means he was unable to attend the club’s celebration party at BoxPark.He was not the only player who had to visit hospital as Adam Wharton also needed attention. Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalGuehi was able to take part in the trophy liftCredit: GettyHe was struck in the head by a powerful shot from Kevin De Bruyne and was subbed off in the 87th minute.The midfielder had to undergo concussion tests and was not present for the trophy lift.He shared a picture on social media from his hospital bed after being checked out by doctors.He captioned the snap: “Apparently we won the FA Cup. Eaglessssssssss.”The two missed their team-mates’ wild celebration with fans, which included Dean Henderson singing an X-rated chant.Will Hughes could be seen downing a pint while Jean-Philippe Mateta enjoyed a dance.Read More on The SunEberechi Eze netted the only goal in the final as Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley.The result saw the Eagles win their first-ever major honour – and will now prepare for their debut season in European competition.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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      Emotional Everton fans pack streets as they come together to say goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years

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      EMOTIONAL Everton fans packed the streets to say goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years. The Toffees will move into their new ground next season with Goodison downsizing to be used for the women’s team.Everton prepare for their last match at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyEverton fans packed the streets to say goodbye to Goodison ParkCredit: EPAFlares and flags filled the Merseyside airCredit: PAThousands lined the streetsCredit: GettyHoards of fans flooded the streets around Goodison ParkAnd the Everton faithful turned out in full force to see off their iconic stadium ahead of Southampton’s lunchtime trip. Goodison Road was a see of blue, with flares being set off and flags flying high in the Merseyside air.The ground is not gone forever, though – instead being repurposed with the men’s team moving to the new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, officially named the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Goodison Park was first opened in 1892 and has a capacity of 39,572.READ MORE IN football But that is set to be reduced as multiple parts will be reconfigured.This will be done by reducing the number of seats in each row in order to add space.Everton’s women’s team currently has an average attendance of 2,062 at their current home of Walton Hall Park.The club has offered season ticket holders and hospitality members the chance to buy the seat that was theirs for this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt would act as a souvenir of the historic stadium following Sunday’s home match against Southampton.Everton legends including Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka took to the field before the game to pay tribute. 10,000 attend test event at Everton’s new stadiumJagielka, who spent 12 years at the club, said: “We’re forgetting there’s a kick-off and there’s a game in a few minutes, but this is amazing and it’s only going to get more emotional as the day goes on.”The new £802million, 52,888-capacity stadium which opens in August will be called the Hill Dickinson Stadium.It comes after the Liverpool-based law firm were unveiled as the naming rights partner for the waterside venue.The Toffees have already held test events at the Dock venue, which they will use from next season.That included an Under-18s match against Wigan in February.David Moyes first took charge at Goodison in 2002 and spent 11 years at the club before moving to Manchester United. And he returned to Merseyside in January after replacing Sean Dyche – with the club now sitting 13th. Moyes said: “It was amazing, the welcome on the streets, it really was special.”But I have to say the day itself will be really important but what we have to focus on now is making sure we get the win and sending everyone off in the right frame of mind.”Everton bowed out of Goodison in style after beating rock-bottom Southampton 2-0 thanks to a Iliman Ndiaye double. Read More on The SunThe Toffees also appeared to wave goodbye to midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure – whose contract expires at the end of the season.Doucoure received widespread applause after coming off following the hour mark – gesturing back to the fans too. It was a send off to rememberCredit: GettyMerseyside was a sea of blueCredit: GettyEverton legends including Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka took to the fieldRooney was all smiles on the Goodison turfCredit: GettyIliman Ndiaye was Everton’s last scorer at GoodisonCredit: ReutersAbdoulaye Doucoure appeared to wave goodbye to fansCredit: Getty More

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      Play-off clash ABANDONED as furious fans throw fireworks and toilet roll on pitch before team forced to forfeit match

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      A PLAY-OFF match in the Netherlands was ABANDONED after furious fans threw fireworks and toilet roll onto the pitch. Den Haag hosted Telstar in the quarter-finals trailing 2-0 on aggregate. Den Haag’s play-off match with Telstar was abandonedCredit: ESPNAnd they went 1-0 down in the return tie as Telstar hunt promotion to the Dutch top-flight for the first time in nearly five decades. Emotions were running high in the Den Haag home end as angry supporters began vandalising the pitch. And after 84 minutes, referee Marc Nagtegaal was forced to take both teams off as fireworks and loo roll were chucked onto the pitch.Players returned soon after but on the 87th minute, again the game was paused and ultimately suspended amid the fan fury. READ MORE IN football As a result, the match ended 1-0 with Telstar progressing into the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over the two legs. Telstar – whose goalkeeper is the son of Ronald Koeman – now prepare to face Den Bosch in the last four first leg on Tuesday. In the Eredivisie, the league is to be decided on the final day of the season. PSV currently top the table, one point above Ajax who host sixth-placed Twente. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, PSV play 11th-placed Sparta Rotterdam away from home bidding to retain their title.Peter Bosz won the league title last season after taking over from Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.Arne Slot guided Feyenoord to the trophy the season before that – and has since won the Premier League in his first season at Liverpool. Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza just hours after Premier League clash with Arsenal_2 More

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      Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup final

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      DEAN HENDERSON led Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations with an X-rated song.The goalkeeper played a crucial role as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.Dean Henderson enjoyed Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrationsCredit: XHe shouted an X-rated chant to the fansCredit: XEberechi Eze with his medal following the victoryCredit: GoffJoel Ward made sure to keep hold of the trophyCredit: GoffHenderson, 28, escaped a red card for handling the ball outside of the box during the match.He also pulled off a number of impressive saves, including denying Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot.The former Manchester United goalkeeper enjoyed the club’s celebrations into the evening.Henderson was filmed chanting an X-rated song during the club’s celebrations at BoxPark.READ MORE ON DEAN HENDERSONTo the tune of Shakira’s Waka Waka, he chanted: “12th again, who gives a f***. We’ve won the FA Cup.”Palace’s celebrations lasted long into the night as the official social media account asked “Who is still up?” at 12.49am.The post was joined with a video that showed Jean-Philippe Mateta dancing away to Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom by Vengaboys. The FA Cup trophy made an appearance as it was raised from the balcony at the venue for the fans below.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMidfielder Will Hughes was also filmed by a fan enjoying himself as he downed his pint.Stars such as Eberechi Eze and Joel Ward were snapped in their suits as they celebrated.Crystal Palace stars lift FA Cup trophy as they win first major honour in club’s history with win over Man CityJean-Philippe Mateta could be seen having a danceCredit: X/ CPFCThe striker wore his sunglasses long into the nightCredit: X/ CPFCWill Hughes was having a good timeCredit: XHe was filmed downing a pint at BoxParkCredit: XEze looked suave in his suit, while the outgoing Ward could be seen with the trophy as he made a phone call.Ward, 35, is leaving the club after 13 years at the end of the season.The defender has played over 360 times for the Eagles since joining from Portsmouth in 2012.Meanwhile, after the full-time whistle, Henderson clashed with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard due to the length of added time.Guardiola did not appreciate the gesture as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Henderson also dedicated the victory to his dad, who tragically passed away in July 2024.He said on live TV: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do.Read More on The Sun“But honestly, I lost my dad at the start of the season, and I’ll miss him here today.“But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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      Meet the Brit drivers of Formula E from Schumacher apprentice and AFC Wimbledon player to die-hard Aston Villa fan

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      OLIVER ROWLAND is the Barnsley-born racing driver lighting up Formula E with a win Tokyo to extend his championship lead. Meanwhile fellow Brit Dan Ticktum bagged his first ever podium with a third-place finish in the Japanese capital. Oliver Rowland is 77 points clear in the drivers’ standingsDan Ticktum has found his home in Formula E after spending time in Williams’ and Red Bull’s academiesFormula E is a motor sport championship for electric cars, and is the only-sport certified net zero event. The championship features 16 races across 10 world cities, and became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint back in 2020.There are six British drivers in total in the series from one nearly making it with AFC Wimbledon, to a die-hard Aston Villa fan – SunSport gives you the low down. OLIVER ROWLAND Rowland is not wrong when says he likes to “do his talking on the track” with the 32-year-old storming towards the title this season. He is leading the championship on a whopping 161 points, 77 points above second-place Antonio Felix Da Costa. Away from the track, the Nissan driver is quiet and reserved, favouring toasting his numerous wins with a “few beers” with his close circle. He is a devoted dad to his daughter Harper who is often seen in the Nissan garage or on his lap when conducting interviews. In April 2017 Rowland was signed to the role of development driver to the Renault F1 Team.Most read in MotorsportA year later Rowland was confirmed as Williams Martini Racing’s official Junior Driver.DAN TICKTUM The 25-year-old Cupra Kiro driver from London could not be any more different than Rowland. Ticktum wears his heart on his sleeve and isn’t afraid to speak his mind on the team radio or in post-race interviews. He has earned a bit of a reputation as the bad boy of motor sport over the years and went viral for a swear-laden rant in Jeddah last season – but it seems in Formula E he has found his home. Ticktum rubbed shoulders with Lando Norris during his karting days and spent time at both Williams’ and Red Bull’s academies. His future is looking bright in Formula E after bagging his first-ever podium in Tokyo. Ticktum was banned for a year from motor sport for ignoring a safety car to purposefully crash into a karting rival.Sam Bird once turned down a shot with AFC Wimbledon to pursue a career in motor sportSAM BIRD Twickenham-born Bird, 38, is an experienced McLaren driver who was once seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher’s apprentice. Sam joined up with Mercedes for four years in 2010 as a test driver, going to most of the races and doing a lot of sim work. As Mercedes returned to F1 in 2010 it coincided with Schumacher making a comeback of his own. Schumacher was Bird’s childhood hero and the pair once even went sky-diving together. Bird isn’t half bad at football and played for AFC Wimbledon as a youngster before turning them down for a career in motor sport. He has two dogs, Buddy and Bear, one is a cavapoo and the other a golden doodle and is in a relationship with former Love Island star Jess Impiazzi. JAKE HUGHES Brummie driver Hughes is a classic example of the saying you can take the boy out of Birmingham but not Birmingham out of the boy. The Maserati driver is a die-hard Aston Villa fan who chooses to bring porridge to the track for his brekky each morning. He loves cats and own two called Benny and Ollie, nicknamed Boo Boo and Bear, with his fiance Abby at their home. Hughes won the inaugural BRDC Formula 4 Championship and has won multiple races at Formula 3.TAYLOR BARNARD The baby-faced 20-year-old was born and raised in Norwich and is forging a name for himself with McLaren’s Formula E team.  At 19 years and 331 days, Barnard became the youngest competitive driver in the series’ 10-year history. In his junior career, Barnard finished second to Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli in both the 2022 ADAC German Formula 4 Championship and 2023 Formula Regional Middle East Championship.Jake Dennis is the most recent British FE championJAKE DENNIS 29-year-old Dennis competes for Andretti and is the most recent British FE champion, winning the 2022-23 title. He was born in Nuneaton and debuted in karting at eight, winning the junior British Championship in 2010. Read More on The SunIn 2016, Dennis debuted in GP3, winning two races, achieving fourth place in the final standings with Charles Leclerc claiming the title. Dennis, who lives in Monaco, adores his pet chihuahua Billy with the pooch often seen accompanying him on a private jet to races. More

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      Will Still ‘in advanced talks with Premier League club’ immediately after resigning as Lens manager

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      WILL STILL has reportedly landed a job offer from a Premier League club after leaving RC Lens.The manager announced he would be leaving the Ligue 1 side following their final game of the season.Will Still is in advanced talks with a Premier League clubCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe left RC Lens to spend more time with partner Emma SaundersCredit: Instagram / @wrstillStill, 32, admitted that he would be returning to England in order to spend more time with his partner Emma Saunders.The Sky Sports presenter has been battling health issues over the last year.Still will now be able to be close by after leaving the French club.Reports have now claimed that he will not be out of work for long.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Independent have claimed that Southampton have already approached the manager.The Premier League side, for now, are said to be “advanced talks” with Still over the job.The Saints are a top-flight club for two more games which come against Everton and Southampton.However, after a shocking season the south coast club will be dropping back into the Championship.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSouthampton’s relegation was confirmed back on April 6 following their 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.The club has been through two managers as both Russell Martin and Ivan Juric were hit with the axe.Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsRussell Martin was sacked back in DecemberCredit: GettyThe club was relegated under Ivan JuricCredit: GettyStill is a free agent, having announced his exit from RC Lens just one season into a three-year deal.His partner Emma has battled both thyroid cancer and a brain infection called encephalitis over the last year.This has led to Still to make the decision to come back to England and spend more time with her.L’Equipe has reported that coaching in England has been a “long dream” for Still.It has been suggested that he turned down Rangers in Scotland but has interest from Hull City.He has previously admitted that West Ham would be a dream job as a childhood fan of the club.Still’s parting message to RC LensHere is what Will Still told RC Lens fans about his decision to leave…He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.”It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.”The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.”Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.”I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.”The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.” More