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      Harry Redknapp, 77, tipped for stunning return to football as Premier League cult hero says ‘the game needs him’

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      HARRY REDKNAPP has been told “Football needs you back” – at 77.The former Tottenham, Portsmouth and West Ham chief was sacked from his last job, as Birmingham boss, in October 2017.Harry Redknapp has not managed for seven yearsCredit: GettyBut ex-Spurs and Pompey midfielder Pedro Mendes believes Redknapp offers “something different” from other managers.The former Southampton and QPR boss, who never got the England job he craved, has found fame away from the sport in the past seven years.Redknapp won I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here – sparking a string of TV appearances.But Mendes reckons the 2018 King of the Jungle deserves to come out of the wilderness and reign at another top club.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe former Portugal star told Gambling.com: “I think there should always be a place for a guy like Harry Redknapp in the game. “Everything around Harry is different. The way he trains, the way he speaks, the way his relationship is with the players.”Harry has been out of the game for a while now, and I think he should be back. “The game needs him, you know. He just brings something different.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRedknapp mainly played for West Ham and Bournemouth in his 17-year career on the pitch.He then launched 34 years in management with long spells at both those teams.Van der Vaart reveals Redknapp’s three-word half-time team-talk that inspired Tottenham to Arsenal triumphRedknapp bossed the Cherries from 1983-1992, winning the Associate Members Cup.He then took charge of the Hammers until 2001, guiding them to Intertoto Cup success in 1991.But his main claim to silverware was at his next job.He took Portsmouth into the top flight as second-tier champions in 2003 and FA Cup glory followed five years later.That aside, Redknapp’s peak managerial achievement was notching successive finishes of fourth, fifth and fourth at Spurs from 2008-2012.Mendes said: “When Harry’s not upset, and he’s not looking for the players to run kilometres and build stamina, he just loves when a player does a trick and scores a fantastic goal, or does something different.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 45-year-old singled out ex-Portsmouth playmakers Niko Kranjcar and Andres) D’Alessandro as stylists who Redknapp got the best out of.Now Mendes reckons it’s time his old gaffer got a chance to help a new generation of exciting players reach their Pomp. More

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      Son Heung-min admits Tottenham team-mate Bentancur ‘almost cried’ in public apology to him as he faces SIX-MATCH BAN

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      SON HEUNG-MIN maintains there is no problem between himself and team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur – only love.Midfielder Bentancur has been charged by the FA for his discriminatory comments about Son and faces a maximum punishment of a 12-game ban.Tottenham star Son Heung-min maintains there is no problem between himself and Rodrigo BentancurCredit: GettyTottenham ace Bentancur has been charged by the FA for discriminatory comments about SonCredit: GettyThe 27-year-old was asked by a presenter on Uruguayan TV in June for a Tottenham shirt and replied: “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.”He apologised to Son afterwards and is awaiting his fate, with the FA likely to recommend at least a six-match suspension to the regulatory commission that will hand down his sentence.Spurs skipper Son, 32, said: “At the moment, there’s a process from the FA, that’s why I can’t say much about it. But I love Rodrigo, I love him.“We have a lot of good memories, we started playing together when he joined.Read More on Football“He apologised straight afterwards when we [were on] holiday.“I was at home, I didn’t even realise what was going on. He just sent me a long message, and you could feel it was coming from his heart.“When we came back to the training ground for pre-season, he was really sorry and he almost cried.“He apologised in public and personally as well. It felt like he was really sorry. We’re all human, we make mistakes, we learn from it. I love Rodrigo, I love him, I love him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“He knows he made a mistake but I have no problem at all. We move on as a teammate, as a friend, as a brother. We move on together.”Both Bentancur and Son could start Thursday’s Europa League opener against Azerbaijani side Qarabag.Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror showLast season, Tottenham played just 41 games as they were not in Europe and crashed out of the cups early.But they face an extended schedule this year and Son joined Manchester City star Rodri in speaking out against the dangers of a fixture overload.The South Korean icon said: “We’re not robots. We have to look after that and reduce the games definitely – better quality definitely should be the aim.“It’s normal that everyone is at high risk of injury. It’s not fair. Rodri said the right things. We play 50, 60 games and not more than 70 games. It’s not fair.”Son is closing in on 10 years at Spurs but only feels he will earn “legend” status for the club if he wins a trophy.His current deal expires at the end of this season, though SunSport understands Spurs will trigger an option to extend his deal until the summer of 2026.Son discusses contractWhen asked about his contract situation, Son replied: “We haven’t talked [about] anything yet.“I’m just fully focused on this situation and this year. I just want to win something that everybody in this club and these players and all around deserves.“That’s what I’m working for. In the future, you never know what’s going to happen.“But I will make sure I give everything for this club. It’s almost ten years that I give everything.”Cristian Romero is suspended for Thursday’s match, while Djed Spence and Sergio Reguilon are ineligible.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt will be Ange Postecoglou’s maiden European game as Spurs boss. The Aussie added: “For us as a group it will be the first time, the squad has changed a lot in the last 12 months.“I see it as a fantastic opportunity to evolve as a team in a footballing sense and hopefully gets us closer to our goal.” More

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      Tottenham star shows off gruesome black eye after injury following incident that went unpunished by referee

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      TOTTENHAM WOMEN’S star Amanda Nilden has been left with a nasty black eye after their 4-0 win over Crystal Palace in the WSL.And the horror collision went completely unpunished by referee Amy Fearn.Spurs star Amanda Nilden was left with a horror black eye against PalaceAfter just eight minutes gone in the clash, Palace star Josie Green went for a high ball along with Nilden while leading with her elbow.The incident, prior to the ball getting to the pair, left the Swede laid out on the grass.But the ref allowed play to go on before realising the extent of the injury.Physios where on the pitch for three minutes, but Nilden managed to complete 87 minutes with her eye closing up.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSShe was subbed off for Charli Grant in the final three minutes.Nilden showcased her battle scars from the incident after the match.The defender posted a picture of herself with gruesome black eye and a blood-soaked plaster with a single white stitch.She wrote on Instagram: “Three points and a black eye. Great start to the season ❤❤❤❤.”Most read in FootballNilden was on the receiving end of brutal elbow from Josie GreenNilden’s eye was closing up throughout the encounterFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTeam-mate Grant replied: “Still pretty” before Molly Barts wrote: “Warrior!”The Eagles, embarking on their first ever WSL campaign, definitely made an impact in the season opener.North Korea win Women’s U20 World Cup final against Japan after stunning victories over USA and Brazil Green joined Palace from Leicester this summer, while Nilden made her Spurs deal permanent after signing on loan last season.Former Real Madrid winger Hayley Raso opened the scoring for Spurs from the bench with a low drive across goal.Before Jess Naz, Drew Spence and Olga Ahtinen, with a rocket, made it a comprehensive win for the hosts.Spurs battered Palace at the Gaughan Group Stadium in their WSL opener More

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      Ex-Tottenham target suffers sickening leg break and is rushed to hospital for surgery as rival fans clap him off pitch

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      GENOA star Ruslan Malinovskyi was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation after suffering a horror ankle break.Malinovskyi, 31, started for Alberto Gilardino’s side in the 2-0 loss to Venezia at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium.Malinovskyi broke his ankle in a match against VeneziaCredit: RexGenoa star Ruslan Malinovskyi suffered a horror injuryCredit: RexMalinovskyi’s injury left the entire stadium in a state of shockCredit: EPAAnd the playmaker went down with a shocking leg break in the 50th minute.The Ukraine international’s team-mates and the Venezia players were left in a state of shock while the Genoa physios rushed on to the pitch.The Genoa star received a warm applause from both sets of fans as he was stretchered off on Saturday.Malinovskyi was rushed to hospital as he dislocated the joint and fractured the fibula of his right ankle.Read More on FootballThankfully the operation went very well and the attacking midfielder shared a picture of himself giving the thumbs up from his hospital bed.Genoa tweeted on Sunday: “Player Ruslan Malinovskyi underwent surgery on his right ankle this morning. “The operation, performed by Prof. Federico Santolini and his team, was a complete success. “The player is doing well and will begin rehabilitation at the Club’s facilities in the coming days.”Most read in FootballMalinovskyi used to be a top target for Tottenham as former manager Antonio Conte was keen to sign him in 2022.Spurs were said to have made contact with Atalanta, when he used to play in Bergamo.Premier League managers’ salaries revealed Nottingham Forest and West Ham were also keeping tabs on the Ukrainian.However, a Premier League move never materialised and Malinovskyi instead went to Marseille on loan in 2023.The versatile midfielder’s move to L’OM became permanent a few months later but ultimately joined Genoa.The ex-Shakhtar Donetsk star has amassed a total of four goals and three assists in 36 appearances with the Serie A side.Malinovskyi received a warm ovation from both sets of fans as he was stretchered offCredit: EPA More

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      Harry Kane gets stuck into beer stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest as he’s joined by wife for festivities

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      BEER we go, beer we go! England skipper Harry Kane partakes of a traditional stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest.Harry, 31, who stars for Bayern in the German city, donned a pair of leather lederhosen yesterday.Harry Kane got stuck into a beer stein at Oktoberfest with his wifeCredit: ReutersHarry donned a pair of leather lederhosen teamed with shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacketCredit: AFPHis wife Kate, also 31, joined in by wearing a traditional German dress.During the festival fortnight, seven million litres of beer will be consumed.Harry headed to the annual event for beer and bratwurst after he celebrated making his 100th cap for England earlier this month.He kept things cool by wearing a pair of sunglasses along with his shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacket.read more on harry kaneIt is not the first time that Harry has been spotted in lederhosen, the striker has been pictured with his Bayern Munich teammates in the traditional German pants before.He complained then they were a “little bit tight” and added that it was “something to get used to”.The England skipper made a £104million move to Bayern Munich from Tottenham in 2023 and he has since embraced the German culture – even learning the local lingo.Last year he missed out on the annual photo of the top of the league squad posing in traditional clobber because he was in the UK for the birth of his fourth child, Henry.Most read in FootballBut this year he and childhood sweetheart Kate appeared to be making the most of a beer in the sunshine.During the festival’s two and a half weeks, it is likely that more than seven million litres of beer will be consumed.’Are you seriously talking about that?’ – Jack Grealish told off by England interviewer after being asked about Kane More

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      Former Newcastle co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi special guest at Tottenham vs Arsenal amid plans to buy stake in club

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      MEHRDAD GHODOUSSI went to see Tottenham vs Arsenal last week as investment talks continue.Ghodoussi, the husband and business partner of Amanda Staveley, was a VIP guest  while a potential cash injection into Spurs was discussed in the background.Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Amanda Staveley were Toon co-ownersCredit: GettyGhodoussi was a guest at Spurs when Gabriel won the derby for ArsenalCredit: GettyStaveley has put a team together to buy a percentage of the club with Middle Eastern cash and other backers.The Yorkshire businesswoman and Ghodoussi were co-owners at Newcastle after taking a 10 per-cent stake in 2021.That was when they helped set up a £305million Saudi takeover of the Magpies.But they departed in July this year amid a shake-up at St James’ Park.READ MORE TOP STORIESStaveley said at the time: “I am devastated. It’s such a wonderful club, so it feels very bittersweet.”It has become part of my DNA, something you love so much and don’t want to let go. It’s very painful.”However, since then Staveley has been looking at a quick route back into the Premier League.Now it appears that opportunity is close to fruition, albeit with Ghodoussi far from a lucky charm as he saw the Gunners win 1-0 at fierce rivals Spurs.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSunSport exclusively revealed last month that Staveley was stepping up her bid to buy into Tottenham.Staveley found the backing of “serious money” from the Middle East and wealthy individuals.Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror showIt’s understood Staveley would aim to purchase an initial stake in the club – then look to invest further.Tottenham’s majority shareholders ENIC are mainly owned by 87-year-old Joe Lewis’ family trust, with club chairman Daniel Levy also involved.It’s reckoned ENIC might be willing to consider selling some – possibly even a large part – of their 86.58 per cent stake in Spurs.Staveley and Ghodoussi are revving up their interest in SpursCredit: Rex More

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      Free agent Dele Alli in line for Premier League return as supremo reveals ‘agreement’ with Tottenham over signing him

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      DELE ALLI is in line to return to action in the Premier League soon for Everton.Dele, 28, is currently a free agent after his contract with the Toffees ran out in June.Dele Alli looks set for a return to the Premier League with EvertonCredit: GettyDele became a free agent after his contract with Everton ran out in JuneCredit: GettyDele is determined to regain his old fitness and play for England in the 2026 World CupCredit: GettyThe versatile midfielder spent the entirety of the previous campaign nursing a hamstring injury he suffered during his loan stint at Besiktas the season before.The ex-England international – who has bravely opened up on his sleeping pill addiction and child abuse trauma – is still training with Sean Dyche’s first team even though he is not on the club’s books.The ex-Tottenham star is trying to prove his fitness in order to earn a new contract with the Merseysiders.Everton’s Director of Football Kevin Thelwell suggested Dele could be on his way back to Dyche’s squad as both parties are keen on a deal.Read More on FootballThe club has even reached an understanding with Spurs, with whom they had agreed on various bonuses when he swapped North London for Goodison Park in 2022.Thelwell told BBC Sport: “We are in a good space now with Tottenham.”We have an agreement with those guys about what happens next if we sign him and he would dearly love to play for Everton in the Premier League and we would dearly love that to happen as well because the boy has had a very difficult time.”Dele has admitted he’s been dealing with a hard time the last few months due to his injury. Most read in FootballBut the playmaker is adamant he is not finished as he “knows his level” and is determined to regain his old fitness in order to earn back a place in the England squad in time for the 2026 World Cup.Dele previously said: “I know how good I can be when my head is in the right place and I’m feeling good. Obviously, I’m disappointed with the injury right now but I’m excited to get playing.reveals bold target ahead of football comeback and has reminder on his phone at 11am every day as motivation“It’s hard for me to even watch football. It’s been tough for me, I’d say, this past eight months has been hard to watch.“You know you can set reminders on your phone, I have a reminder at 11 o’clock every day that says, ‘World Cup 2026’. “That’s my aim for now. I think that people will be like, ‘He hasn’t played in a year’ but I don’t care, I know my level.”Dele Alli Career StatsDele Alli has made quite an impact in the Premier League as the stats below show:2011-2015: MK Dons – 44 apps – 8 goals – 4 assists2015-2022: Tottenham – 269 apps – 67 goals – 58 assists2015: MK Dons (Loan) – 44 apps – 16 goals – 11 assists2022-2024: Everton – 13 apps – 0 goals – 0 assists2022-2023: Besiktas (Loan) – 15 apps – 3 goals – 0 assists2015-2019: England – 37 apps – 3 goals – 7 assists More

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      Tottenham cult hero explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo despite Coventry slog

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      TOTTENHAM legend Gus Poyet believes Ange Postecoglou can win the Carabao Cup and end Spurs’ miserable trophyless run.The North Londoners haven’t won any silverware since 2008 when they lifted the League Cup after beating Chelsea 2-1 in the final.Gus Poyet believes Ange Postecoglou can win the Carabao CupCredit: GettyPoyet claimed Tottenham can turn things around despite a poor showing with CoventryCredit: EPATottenham haven’t won a trophy in 16 years and almost got eliminated by the Championship sideCredit: RexPostecoglou’s side didn’t convince that this streak will be coming to an end this season after a poor showing at Coventry in the Carabao Cup that saw them barely snatching a late 2-1 victory on Wednesday.The Aussie tactician issued a defiant statement last week when he insisted that he “always” wins silverware in his second year in charge of any team.Poyet loved the Tottenham manager’s confidence after years of predecessors compromising for a top-four spot and he believes his former club finally has a winner in the dugout.The Chelsea legend told SunSport on behalf of William Hill when asked if Postecoglou can win the Carabao Cup: “Yes, I think it Is the first time in many, many years that we’ve seen a coach saying, ‘I’m gonna win something’. Read More on Football”Before that it was always qualifying for the Champions League. So why not?”I mean, about the performances or about how the team plays, it’s difficult to make an opinion. “You know, the coaches, we’re looking for a different thing but at the end of the day you have to win football games.”Your identity is very important because that way you have consistency. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But in cup games, you need to win. I mean, I don’t remember anyone saying, ‘Yeah, we won the cup but we really played bad’.”So nobody will remember how they played at Coventry if they win the Carabao Cup. Ange Postecoglou appears to promise Tottenham fans a trophy THIS SEASON in feisty interview after Arsenal loss, X Sky Sports PL”So it’s a matter of getting through and winning the final. I don’t remember anyone complaining about winning in a final playing badly.”Poyet, though, understands that it won’t be easy for Tottenham to best other cup favourites, such as Manchester City, Liverpool and rivals Arsenal.The ex-Brighton boss believes Spurs could do with a bit of luck in the draw but also insists Postecoglou will have to find consistency to finally end those 16 years of hurt following a poor start in the Prem.Poyet said: “There’s two different situations in here. One is the draw. You need to be lucky. The other situation, I think it’s always more or less the same.”I don’t think there’s too much difference to Spurs from this year and last year, [Dominic] Solanke maybe, the striker [is the only difference]. You need to start scoring. “I think the situation now with Spurs is more about consistency. Everybody wants consistency, one that will help win football games constantly, every weekend, big derbies, all those situations.”Poyet maintains strong belief in Postecoglou and advised Tottenham chiefs to back him.But the ex-Sunderland boss also urged the players to step up for the 59-year-old head coach.Poyet added: “I’m always in the situation of, let’s wait, give the coach a chance and let’s wait. And then the players, they need to do their jobs. “[Managers] Are part of the staff to try to help the players to go and win for them. But the ones that play are the players. “I believed in this when I was a player. I needed to play. I needed to perform. I needed to read the game. I needed to take the decisions. I needed to do the right thing. “If I got one chance I needed to score that one. Not next week. So I really believed that when I was a player and I didn’t change.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Now I’m a coach. Now, the more we help them, the more we clarify things or convene things, the team plays better and wins football games. “So I think now every single Spurs player knows clearly his role. So now they need to do it.” More