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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville responds after Jeff Stelling takes cheeky dig about Salford fans

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      GARY NEVILLE hit back at Jeff Stelling after the Soccer Saturday presenter slammed Salford City’s attendance.Hartlepool fan Stelling, 68, watched his side lose 2-0 to Salford on Tuesday evening – a club co-owned by Neville and his ex-Manchester United team-mates David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes.
      Jeff Stelling criticised Salford’s attendance against Hartlepool on Tuesday eveningCredit: Getty
      Gary Neville is a co-owner of Salford and did not take kindly to Stelling’s tweetCredit: Getty
      The result leaves Hartlepool three points adrift of safety in League Two with three games remaining.
      Meanwhile, Salford occupy the final spot in the play-offs, sitting above Mansfield on goal difference having played a game more.
      But Stelling was quick to focus on the size of the crowd for the fixture.
      The Peninsula Stadium welcomed 2,139 fans in for the game – several hundred of which were the away contingent.
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      And the Soccer Saturday host was quick to hit out at Salford for their attendance figure, citing Bradford’s regular 20,000 fans as a total that dwarfs the Greater Manchester-based club.
      Speaking on Twitter, he said: “Did someone forget to tell fans of@SalfordCityFC there was a game? 2,139 – 500 of those from @Official_HUFC [Hartlepool United]!
      “Some may say they are an artificially created club. After all@officialbantams [Bradford City] get 20000.
      “And yes I know we will probably get relegated, but support your team ffs!”
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      Neville swiftly leapt to the defence of his club as he responded to Stelling.
      He replied: “We’re quite proud to have got to a crowd of 2,139 from an average of 120 and 40 season ticket holders 7/8 years ago in the Evo-Stik North!
      “Hope the head isn’t too woolly when you get up 🍺🍷😂.”
      When one user suggested Hartlepool’s attendance isn’t much higher than Salford’s, Neville added: “Founded in 1908 and have crowds of 3,500.”
      Another follower then intimated it will be awkward when Stelling sees Neville in the Sky offices.
      To which the former Man Utd man said: “Thankfully I don’t 😂.”
      Salford secured four promotions in five seasons between 2015 and 2019.
      The 2022/23 campaign is their fourth successive term in League Two, with 11th, 8th and 10th-place finishes to date.
      But they are now into the play-off places as they seek a spot in the third tier.
      Salford beat relegation-threatened Hartlepool on Tuesday eveningCredit: Alamy More

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      Amir Khan reveals his £72,000 stolen watch has been RETURNED after gun robbery – and his plans for jewellery

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      AMIR Khan has revealed that the £72,000 watch that was stolen from him in a gunpoint robbery has been returned.The boxing legend posted a video to Twitter thanking the Metropolitan Police for recovering the valuable bling and finding the criminals who took it.
      Amir Khan has been reunited with a £72,000 watch that was stolen from him at gunpointCredit: Twitter @amirkingkhan
      He plans to donate the watch to charityCredit: Twitter @amirkingkhan
      He also revealed his plans to auction the watch off to “raise funds for the less fortunate”.
      Amir explained that some of the proceeds would be donated to addressing gun and knife crime in the UK.
      As well as his thanks to the cops, he praised the British media for raising awareness about his case.
      In the social media clip, Amir was filmed holding the watch and saying: “I’m going to give this to charity now.
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      “I’m going to auction it. I’m going to give it to the Amir Khan Foundation…to help needy people.”
      The former world champ previously revealed that he feared his kids would “grow up without a dad” after he was targeted by gun-toting thugs in April last year.
      He told Snaresbrook Crown Court that he was terrified as he stared down the barrel of a handgun while his wife, Faryal, sobbed beside him.
      He said: “I remember the gun – a foot from my face. I remember looking right into the barrel there, looking into the gun barrel.”
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      CCTV showed two robbers exit a silver Mercedes, with one raising a gun towards Amir outside the Sahara Grill in Leyton, East London.
      Gunman Dante Campbell, 20, and crony Ahmed Bana, 25, have admitted conspiracy to rob and possessing an imitation firearm.
      Alleged spotters Nurul Amin, 25, and Ismail Mohamed, 24, were cleared of conspiracy to rob on Friday after a two-week trial.
      Amir is now based in Dubai but returns to the UK for one week each month for charity and TV work.
      Discussing the reasons for the move, he said: “The UK isn’t a safe place any more.
      “It’s like living in Mexico. I don’t feel comfortable. I love England. I won a medal for the country but I stay in Dubai now because it’s the only place I feel safe. I’ve had my career, won my fights, got money. I just want to be safe.”
      He also blasted London mayor Sadiq Khan, saying: “Since he has been in power, London has got so dangerous. He needs to pull his finger out and do something about it.”
      The former world champ was robbed in East London in April last yearCredit: Reuters
      Dante Campbell and Ahmed Bana are awaiting sentencing for their role in the plotCredit: Met Police More

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      Hilarious moment French football fans drop their pants to MOON rival penalty taker in bizarre attempt to put him off

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      ALL’S derrière in love and war… Ligue 1 fans dropped their pants to MOON at an opposition penalty taker in an attempt to put him off.
      Angers fans didn’t bare to watch – they did it to try to unnerve Clermont’s second penalty-taker, Muhammed ChamCredit: AFP
      It’s the Full Clermonty! The home side celebrate sealing their comeback victoryCredit: AFP
      Perhaps they thought he was a crack shot.
      But the plan back-fired as Clermont tucked away their second spot-kick of the game – as they came from behind (of course) to beat Angers 2-1.
      Defeat left the visitors still BOTTOM and surely doomed to relegation as they are 17 points adrift with six games left.
      Yet things were looking up when Adrien Hunou put Angers in front on 28 minutes.
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      Grejohn Kyei, however, soon levelled with a penalty.
      And when Clermont were awarded another spot-kick in the 39th minute they chose Muhammed Cham to take it.
      That’s when Angers followers decided the butt stops with them to rescue the strugglers.
      Their heroes might lack creativity on the pitch but in the words of one Twitter user responding to the buttock-baring image: “The supporters of Angers do not lack imagination to destabilise the opposing team.”
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      Unfortunately for those fans, however, Austria midfielder Cham stayed focused to tuck the kick home.
      Credit to him, he then turned the other cheek rather than taunt Angers’ supporters.
      Back out in the middle, Clermont amazingly finished their victory with only nine men.
      Brazilian left-back Neto Borges picked up a straight red in first-half stoppage time.
      And in the 96th minute Ghana central defender Alidu Seidu was dismissed for his second yellow card.
      Luckily for the suffering Angers fans, their painful season is approaching the back end – albeit with a drop even more traumatic than the one they produced on Sunday. More

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      Brighton fume again as VAR refuses to give them another penalty at Chelsea after Christian Pulisic handball

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      BRIGHTON were left fuming after ANOTHER refereeing decision went against them. The Seagulls were adamant they should have been awarded a penalty when the ball struck the arm of Christian Pulisic during their match against Chelsea.
      Brighton were denied a penalty after a Christian Pulisic handballCredit: Rex
      It comes after Brighton were handed an apology by PGMOL for a wrong decision against Tottenham
      However, referee Robert Jones waved play on, while VAR official Chris Kavanagh deemed it not to be a penalty.
      Fuming Brighton fans took to Twitter to voice their frustration.
      One said: “That’s not a handball on Pulisic? He smacked the ball.”
      A second typed: “Blatant handball by Pulisic inside the Chelsea box.”
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      A third commented: “How is that not a handball on Pulisic, is VAR not working?”
      “Pulisic blatant handball lmao and VAR haven’t given it 😂😂😂😂,” remarked a fourth.
      A fifth added: “That Pulisic handball was as clear as we’ve seen.”
      While another declared: “The FA doesn’t want Brighton to reach UCL loool, that was a blatant handball by Pulisic.”
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      Fortunately for Brighton, it made little difference as they came from behind to win 2-1 thanks to goals from super subs Danny Welbeck and Julio Enciso.
      The controversy involving Brighton comes after they were given an apology by ref body PGMOL.
      It came following a mistake by VAR when they decided not to award a penalty when Karou Mitoma was brought down in the area by Pierre Emile Hojbjerg. More

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      Fans hail Man Utd supporter as picture of food in stands goes viral

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      FOOTBALL supporters have praised a Manchester United fan after he was spotted eating his dinner in the stands at Old Trafford.The image of a supporter enjoying his meal on a plate during what is understood to have been the Red Devils’ Europa League clash with Sevilla went viral on social media.

      He appeared to be eating some chicken and chips, with a couple of pots of additional grub thrown in for good measure.
      And those online showed their appreciation for the fan’s antics.
      One said: “Incredible effort — this behaviour must be applauded.👏🏽”
      Another jovially joked: “Good effort that. Managed to keep that plate in tact all the way from London.”
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      A third replied: “More to the point how has he managed to get that in a stadium when we’re not even allowed bottle caps? 🤣”
      And a fourth responded: “Chicken dippers and mum’s homemade chips. F*****g love to see it 💥.”
      While the Man Utd fan was supposedly tucking into his food, Erik ten Hag’s side raced into a two-goal lead after 21 minutes in their Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla.
      But things began to unravel for the Premier League giants at half-time when Raphael Varane was removed due to an injury.
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      Tyrell Malacia then turned into his own goal with six minutes remaining as the visitors reduced the deficit.
      And Ten Hag lost his other centre-back moments later when Lisandro Martinez went down unchallenged with a metatarsal problem that has subsequently seen him ruled out for the rest of the season.
      But as Man Utd had made their five changes, they were forced to play the end of the game with 10 men.
      And Sevilla’s pressure told in stoppage-time when Youssef En-Nesyri’s header cannoned off Harry Maguire and into the back of the net.
      Man Utd will now need to beat Sevilla in Spain next week to secure a spot in the Europa League semi-finals. More

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      Erling Haaland shares secret of his goal-scoring success by revealing ‘magic potion’ as fans ask: ‘Is it GOAT milk?’

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      MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland jokingly revealed the secret behind his stunning goalscoring success this season.Haaland is the Premier League’s top scorer so far this term with a staggering 30 goals and five assists in 27 appearances.

      Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland revealed the secret to his successCredit: Rex
      And the striker took to Twitter where he posed with two bottles of what he described as his “magic potion”.
      But it turns out it’s only a couple of milk bottles, a healthy drink the Norway international appears to have introduced to his diet.
      Haaland tweeted: “Me and my magic potion.”
      Fans flooded the comments’ section to join in on all the fun and some got very creative.
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      One fan tweeted: “Is it GOAT milk?”
      Another commented: “Is this what you drink for a healthier hair?”
      A third wrote: “That’s why I was never great at Football… I absolutely hate plain milk….”
      This fan posted: “Raw milk power.”
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      And that one said: “Please give some to Kai Havertz.”
      Haaland scored during City’s 3-0 triumph against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      That took the Norwegian sensation’s total tally to 45 goals and six assists in 39 appearances across all competitions. More

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      ‘Why is it the same colour as the bun?’ – Scottish Premiership club’s burger ranked ‘WORST scran’ in British football

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      WITH over half a million followers on Twitter, the Footy Scran account has become football fans’ go to to check out the best grub in the game and have their say.But it’s not all good and it turns out a Scottish Premiership club have the worst-ranked item to have been voted on by fans on the platform.
      A non-league English club’s burger is a Footy Scran favouriteCredit: TWITTER/FOOTY SCRAN
      Footy Scran, which launched in 2020, does what it says on the tin – it posts pictures of food items from football matches across the UK and beyond.
      Whether’s it English Premier League, Scottish Premiership, the National League or non-league, it’s all fair game.
      Below the picture of item, fans are invited to deliver their verdict on it by picking ‘scran’ or ‘no scran.’
      Researchers at BetVictor have done some digging, delving into EVERY ‘scran’ or ‘no scran’ poll that’s been done.

      The most popular item to ever appear on the page is a double bacon cheeseburger at English non-league outfit Ashton Town, which received a whopping 96.71 per-cent ‘scran’ vote.
      Katsu chicken and chips at Hull City and Beverley Town’s double smash cheeseburger with bacon also got over 95 per-cent positive votes.
      Unfortunately for one Scottish Premiership side, the numbers don’t make quite so good reading.
      It’s a burger from Aberdeen, coming in at a cost of £5, that has received the highest ‘no scran’ vote to date.
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      The Dons burger in questionCredit: TWITTER/FOOTY SCRAN
      A huge 93.57 per-cent of voters weren’t at all impressed with the Dons’ offering when it was posted back in July last year.
      Just 6.43 per-cent of fans voting said they’d eat the burger.
      Fans can also comment on the items – and as West Ham found out when their chicken burger was branded “grim” – it isn’t always good reading.
      The burger at Pittodrie didn’t escape fans’ ire either.
      One commented: “Was it left over from last season? Should be ashamed for charging a fiver.”
      A second blasted: “They could pay me that and I still wouldn’t eat it.”
      A third said: “Has that been cooked on a radiator?”
      While a fourth questioned: “Why is it the same colour as the bun?”
      A burger at Doncaster Rovers and what is apparently a sausage roll at West Brom made up the top three ‘no scrans.’
      The Footy Scran account also goes global – and a Hungarian team’s £2.60 meal deal was previously hailed as the “best deal in football” by impressed supporters.
      Vasas FC’s chicken burger and pint of beer combo left fans drooling.
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      One fan summed it up by saying: “A pint alone for £2.60 is incredible as it is but food with it? Massive W.”
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      Fans all make the same joke after seeing former Hull manager Phil Brown’s new look following spell in League Two

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      FANS have been poking fun at the new look Phil Brown showed off during his time at Barrow.A photo of Brown was posted on Twitter from his time with the League Two club and fans couldn’t believe how he appeared.
      Phil Brown looks hugely different from his days in charge of Hull City
      They quickly took to social media to joke how he looked almost unrecognisable having grown a beard and appearing even more tanned than he used to.
      One fan wrote: “Does he regret never wearing sun tan lotion (he should).”
      Another teased the fact that his tan could be fake, writing: “How much do you spend on spray tans every month?”
      One fan made a clever pun about Brown’s time as Hull City manager.
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      They wrote: “Did his position at Hull become untannable?”
      The former Premier League manager is currently without a club after leaving his post as Barrow manager in June 2022.
      He wasn’t able to have much of an impact on the Cumbrian side taking charge of just nine league matches.
      He managed to steady the ship and the club finished 22nd in League Two to narrowly avoid relegation.
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      Despite keeping them in the Football League, the 63-year-old was unable to agree terms to extend his time as manager and so ultimately left.
      Barrow have turned things around without Brown and currently sit ninth in the League Two table. More