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      People are just noticing Lewis Hamilton’s bizarre steering wheel technique as F1 mechanic gives explanation

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      FORMULA ONE fans have just noticed Lewis Hamilton’s bizarre steering wheel technique.And a Mercedes mechanic even felt the need to give an explanation.
      Hamilton has a unique technique at the start of racesCredit: Getty
      Mercedes mechanics have explained why Lewis Hamilton holds the steering wheel the way he does at the start of every raceCredit: https://twitter.com/ahmed_baokbah/status/1671788678056751104?s=20
      Most drivers grip their steering wheels with one hand either side, holding onto the handles.
      But eagle-eyed fans on Twitter have noticed that Hamilton does thing differently.
      In a clip, seven-time World Champion Lewis is seen with his left hand OVER the wheel.
      An F1 enthusiast on Twitter said: “I don’t think much has been said about this, but Hamilton’s first lap gear shift holding arrangements are unique.
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      “No other driver adopts this position – not even his team-mate.”
      In response to the tweet, fans who were given a tour of the Mercedes pit showed a video where his unconventional grip is explained.
      The mechanic says: “Do you know why Lewis starts like that?
      “Why? What do you think?
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      “Is he showing you something? Or is he holding [the lower gear paddle] so he can’t go down a gear.
      “If you put your hand there, you can’t go down a gear.”
      Hamilton uses this grip only at the start of races, where shifting up the gears is vital – he then returns to a conventional set-up.
      Hamilton is the only driver currently using this grip, and it is apparently because he favours a much thinner shift paddle compared to other drivers.
      It is a recent change in technique for Hamilton, with the driver only adopting the grip during the 2020/21 season.
      Hamilton placed third in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix behind Fernando Alonso in second and Max Verstappen in first.
      Verstappen is running away with the drivers championship, sitting 69 points ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez.
      His win in Canada saw him match Ayrton Senna’s 41 race wins. More

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      Ex-Everton star Gylfi Sigurdsson seen smiling with wife & daughter in rare family pic

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      FORMER Everton star Gylfi Sigurdsson beams next to his wife and daughter in a rare family snap.The midfielder has seldom been seen since he left the club last summer when his contract expired.
      Sigurdsson’s wife Alexandra shared a sweet family picture on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      His wife Alexandra Ivarsdottir has now shared a touching family photo with her 16,700 followers.
      The couple could be seen grinning as they held their young daughter, who matched 2008 Miss Iceland winner Alexandra in a neutral-coloured outfit.
      She captioned the snap, which was liked by more than 1,100 people, “La familia” followed by a white heart and globe emoji.
      The picture was also shared on Twitter, where fans were begging Sigurdsson to return to Everton.
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      One said: “Come back Siggy”, while another wrote: “I miss him on grass”.
      Iceland international Sigurdsson joined Everton from Swansea for £44.5m in 2017.
      He was the club’s top scorer in the 2018/19 Premier League season and netted 31 goals for the Toffees in 156 appearances.
      The attacking midfielder was recently linked to a move to Turkish club Galatasaray but the deal failed to materialise.
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      Sigurdsson, who has 78 caps for Iceland, has not played for the International team since 2020.
      The couple have both been quiet recentlyCredit: Instagram
      Alexandra is a former Miss Iceland winnerCredit: Instagram
      Sigurdsson left Everton last summer as a free agentCredit: Getty More

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      Carragher leaves Twitter in stitches as he reveals who he’d love to put in a two-footed lunge on as fans praise ‘banter’

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has left his followers on Twitter in hysterics as he revealed who he would love to put a two-footed tackle on.The former Liverpool defender responded to a fan question that asked people who they would like to tackle in a similar nature to Steven Gerrard’s horror tackle on Everton’s Gary Naysmith in 2002.
      A fan asked social media who they would like to ‘two foot’Credit: PA:Press Association
      And Jamie Carragher responded with his answerCredit: Getty
      And named Gary Neville as his targetCredit: PA
      The challenge from Gerrard went unpunished in the game but he did later receive a three-match suspension from the FA.
      But the tackle was remembered by fans, and one took to social media to ask people who they would like to do the same too.
      And Carragher got involved in the fans’ banter as he commented: “Gary Neville.”
      Carragher and Neville often clashed during their playing days as they turned out for rivals Liverpool and Manchester United.
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      Since retiring from playing the duo now clash with their words during punditry duty for Sky Sports.
      And fans on social media praised Carragher for his banter on Twitter.
      One commented: “Class 🤣.”
      A second tweeted: “😂😂😂😂 Looking forward to hearing Gary’s thoughts when you’re both back in the studio!!🤼‍♂️🤼‍♂️.”
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      A third wrote: “Common Carragher W.”
      A fourth said: “😂 😂 😂 I doubt we’ll see a comeback from @GNev2 Love the banter between these guys!!!”
      While a fifth added: “This is great banter.”
      Neville is yet to respond to Carragher’s tweet, but it will likely bring it up the next time the two are analysing a game together. More

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      Fans fume at Sky Sports for ‘criminal’ decision to axe ‘talented’ and ‘special’ reporter whose commentary went viral

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      FOOTBALL fans have blasted Sky Sports for their decision to sack a “talented” and “special” commentator.Following a reportedly ruthless cost-cut call from Sky to axe six of their reporters, fans were left particularly disappointed by the decision to remove Jaydee Dyer from their ranks.
      Fans have slammed Sky for their ‘criminal’ decision to let Jaydee Dyer goCredit: Getty
      Dyer’s commentary for an Ollie Waktins goal saw him go viral with even Ian Wright singling him out for praise
      Dyer typically works on Sky’s coverage of Basketball, but went viral for a piece of commentary from the Premier League.
      During a match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in April, Dyer was an onsite reporter for Soccer Saturday – another show facing a makeover with the departure of Jeff Stelling.
      Dyer received widespread praise for his eloquent description of an Ollie Watkins goal, with one fan saying: “I could fully see the goal unfolding in my brain as he called it.”
      Even Arsenal legend Ian Wright poured on the praise, adding: “Brilliant @J_Dyer_Official. The way you described it felt like I was next to Ollie Watkins! ♥️.”
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      However, fast forward to today and Dyer is one of the names who will no longer be continuing with Sky along with Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Bianca Westwood, Greg Whelan, Lynsey Hooper.
      Reacting to the news, one fan wrote on Twitter: “Criminal if they get rid of him when there are less enthusiastic pundits sitting on their panel, let alone around the grounds…”
      A second reacted: “This is awful why has he been axed.”
      “He’s a genuinely outstanding broadcaster,” typed a third.
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      A fourth replied: “How they gonna cut @J_Dyer_Official? Anyone that’s ever seen him cover football or basketball knows he’s quality at his job. Sky done themselves over here, JayDee will go on to bigger things.”
      Another added: “He’s brilliant with NBA coverage too. Somebody who holds your attention.”
      Big names at Sky Sports are not immune either, with Martin Tyler confirmed to be leaving the broadcaster and Geoff Shreeves reportedly being told to take a huge pay cut to keep his job.
      Dyer himself also appears to be disgruntled over the decision, appearing to like and retweet a number of tweets critical of the decision on his personal Twitter account. More

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      Bradford pay for ex-Premier League star’s hotel.. before Wales ace completes transfer to League Two rivals instead

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      BRADFORD have had their move for former Wales star Jonny Williams hijacked despite paying for his hotel ahead of his medical at the Bantams.The move was hijacked at the last minute by Gillingham with the midfielder being announced in a cheeky video on the Gills’ Twitter.
      The former Wales international was part of his country’s World Cup 2022 squadCredit: Reuters
      Gillingham used the announcement of the club’s garish pink third kit as a means to unveil the surprise signing of Williams, 29, to fans.
      In the video, fans walk into the room thinking they’ll see the new kit, but are in fact seeing Williams modelling it.
      The midfielder was a free agent this summer after leaving Swindon Town without renewing his contract.
      He had offers from Gillingham, Bradford and Hollywood-owned Wrexham.
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      The Welsh club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney had hoped to convince the former Welsh star to join their project.
      The unsuccessful move for Williams follows on from the owners’ attempts to sign Gareth Bale after he left LAFC.
      Williams came through the Crystal Palace academy as a hotly tipped youngster in 2011.
      From there he underwent a series of loan stints at Ipswich, Nottingham Forest, MK Dons and Sunderland.
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      The midfielder played 70 times for Palace during his eight years at the club before signing for Charlton.
      Two years later he joined Cardiff for a few months before signing with Swindon.
      The midfielder’s light has shone brightest at international level where he made 33 appearances for Wales – including during their EURO 2016 run to the semi-final.
      The midfielder is not Welsh born however.
      Being born in Tunbridge Wells, he is a Kent native and he says that played a key part in picking Gillingham over Bradford.
      On the battle over his signature he told KentOnline that he pulled the plug on his Bradford transfer just two hours before his medical.
      He said: “Bradford is a very big club, a great club in this division, a well-respected club,
      “It has its positives but when Gillingham came in it was a hard decision, a lot of thought, not a lot of sleep, but I want to be near home, that is where my friends and family are.
      “I want to be part of this project and it was an opportunity I have always wanted to take in my career to play for Gillingham, close to home and be a part of a team that is likely to achieve success.” More

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      Fans convinced Premier League fixtures have been LEAKED with juicy opening weekend clashes but tough start for Man Utd

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      FANS are convinced that the opening round of the Premier League fixtures has been leaked on social media.A snap on Twitter has gone viral appearing to show the first games of the 2023/24 season.
      Fans think the opening fixtures of the Premier League have been leakedCredit: Twitter
      Man United are thought to be facing BrightonCredit: Getty
      And the round includes some intriguing matches for fans to get excited for.
      The standout fixture of the opening weekend would be Liverpool’s away trip to newly promoted Luton Town.
      While the leak suggests Manchester United to have a tough start as they could host Brighton.
      The leak says that the first games will be:

      Bournemouth vs West Ham
      Burnley vs Man City
      Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
      Everton vs Brentford
      Fulham vs Arsenal
      Luton vs Liverpool
      Man United vs Brighton
      Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
      Tottenham vs Newcastle
      Wolves vs Nottingham Forest

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      And fans are convinced that it is the fixture list as one tweeted: “Liverpool get a promoted side. Grass is green.”

      A second wrote: “Omg it true, and Liverpool always play newly promoted teams in match opening day.”
      A third said: “Luton vs Liverpool is definitely going to be the first game on FNF.”
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      However, don’t get too excited as the list is likely to be a hoax.
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      The main clue is that Luton are understood to have to play their opening games away from Kenilworth Road while refurbishment is taking place.
      Their potential opponents, Liverpool, have also asked to play away on the first day of the season as they carry out works at Anfield.
      So it would appear that that fixture is impossible.
      The Sun’s supercomputer has made its own prediction for the opening weekend of the Premier League.
      However, Luton Town will likely be away from Kenilworth Road during the first round of fixturesCredit: PA
      The Premier League fixtures for 2023/24 season will actually be announced on Thursday, June 15 at 9am.
      The Premier League 2023/24 season begins on Saturday, August 12.
      The campaign is due to wrap up on Sunday, May 19, 2024 with Euro 2024 beginning in Germany a month later on Friday, June 14. More

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      Tommy Fury branded ‘worst player to ever kick a ball’ as fans lay into Soccer Aid performance & even rival KSI piles in

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      TOMMY FURY has been savaged on social media for his performance at Soccer Aid 2023… even though he is not a footballer.Tommy exchanged his boxing gloves for a pair of football boots at Old Trafford as he joined the World XI on Sunday for a good cause.
      Tommy Fury played for World XI against England during Soccer Aid 2023Credit: Getty
      The British boxer mixed it up with a number of legendary athletes, such as Roberto Carlos, Francesco Totti, Hernan Crespo as well as Usain Bolt.
      They took on England, consisting of a number of Three Lions greats like Paul Scholes, Jermain Defoe and Gary Neville, as well as Team GB icon Sir Mo Farah.
      Tommy started on the bench and was fielded by new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino after 21 minutes when he replaced Maisie Adam amid a loud ovation from the crowd.
      However, the brother of Tyson Fury failed to set the pitch alight the same way he has done in the ring against opponents like Jake Paul.
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      That led to a swipe by his new rival KSI, who branded him “terrible” on social media
      The YouTuber, who is chasing a multi-million-pound clash with the former Love Island star, tweeted: “Tommy Fury should stick to boxing lmao, he’s terrible at football.”

      Fans joined in on Twitter, and some even branded him – rather unfairly – as the “worst” athlete to kick a ball.
      One fan posted: “Tommy Fury is one of the worst footballers I’ve ever seen!”
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      Another commented: “Tommy Fury the worst player to ever kick a ball.”
      A third joked: “Chelsea have just bid £90m for Tommy Fury.”
      This fan said: “Tommy Fury makes Chunkz look like Ronaldo.”
      And that one tweeted: “Tommy Fury can not kick a football properly.”
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      Fury was mocked for his performance on social media, even though he is a boxerCredit: Getty
      Even though some fans mocked his skills, Tommy did actually show a moment of brilliance as he NUTMEGGED Arsenal icon Jack Wilshere with his first touch.
      More importantly, the boxer helped Soccer Aid raise a whopping £14,619,005 for UNICEF and his team also won 4-2.
      England found themselves a goal down courtesy of Bolt, but Asa Butterfield put the hosts level before Manchester United legend Scholes completed the turnaround.
      However, Tottenham great Robbie Keane’s two sublime finishes fired World XI back in front before Kem Cetinay sealed the win. More

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      Former Arsenal and Newcastle star retires and pens emotional message after the ‘end of the dream’

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      FORMER Arsenal and Newcastle star Mathieu Debuchy has penned an emotional farewell to football after announcing his retirement.The former full-back, 37, wrote on Twitter: “The end of a dream but the beginning of a new life.
      Debuchy during Arsenal’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City in 2014Credit: AFP
      “Thank you to all the people from near and far who have contributed to my development in the different clubs where I have been.”
      The former French international, who made 27 appearances for his national side, played 30 times for the Gunners after signing from Newcastle for £7.9million in 2014.
      He endured an injury-ridden spell for Arsenal but was a part of the squad that won the 2015 FA Cup.
      The defender had his Arsenal contract terminated in 2018 which enabled him to move to Saint-Etienne.
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      He spent two years at the French club before dropping down a league to join Ligue 2 side Valenciennes, where he ended his career playing as a veteran centre-back.
      Debuchy had been a bright light for Newcastle during a miserable time for fans under the ownership of Mike Ashley.
      He played 46 times for The Magpies and their fans were among those paying tribute to the defender on Twitter.
      One Newcastle fan said: “You should see our club now Debuchy, no hard feelings you leaving us under Mike Ashley.
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      “Hope you give us some support in the Champions League next season. Happy retirement!”
      An Arsenal fan added “Well done Mathieu.”
      The official account of the French national team also added: “Congratulations on your career Mathieu! 💙”
      Debuchy appeared at both the 2012 European Championships and the 2014 World Cup for Les Bleus.
      He said in an interview with club Valenciennes that he plans to enter coaching following his retirement.
      He said: “I registered to pass the first coaching diploma, so we will continue on that. We will see the opportunities that will open up to me.” More