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      Jermain Defoe blasts ‘appalling’ Bradley Lowery yob who used pic of tragic six-year-old to taunt rival fans

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      JERMAIN Defoe has slammed an “appalling” yob who used a picture of his brave pal Bradley Lowery to taunt rival football fans.The ex-Sunderland star struck up a close friendship with Bradley, six, before his death from cancer in 2017.
      Defoe became close friends with Bradley
      Houghton sparked fury over the vile act
      He said he was “appalled and saddened” after Dale Houghton, 31, was snapped using a picture of the youngster to mock Sunderland fans during Friday’s game against Sheffield Wednesday.
      Defoe told Mail Online: “My thoughts at this time go out to Gemma and Carl [Bradley’s parents], who shouldn’t have to deal with incidents like this, but rather be praised for the amazing work they are doing with the Bradley Lowery Foundation in their son’s memory.
      “I urge the public to stand behind the family and continue support the Foundation and its projects.
      “Bradley was one of the most inspirational children this world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us.
      “We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.”
      Jermain’s comments come after Houghton today admitted causing harassment, alarm and distress.
      The disgraced fan now faces a maximum of six months in prison for the Public Order offence when he sentenced on November 17.
      He will be made to attend a drug intervention programme after testing positive for cocaine, the court heard.
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      Football fans were left horrified after the pictures from the game were circulated on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday.
      Prosecutor Jade Short said Houghton’s antics caused a “huge public revulsion”.
      She also told the court the shamed football fan found it “enjoyable banter” as he was smiling throughout.
      Houghton was slammed by Bradley’s mum Gemma today for the “unforgivable” act, which drew criticism from all football supporters.
      In a victim impact statement, she said: “This image made me feel so many emotions. I find it hard to put into words.
      “It is not just disrespectful to Bradley but also to other people who are going through the emotional trauma of dealing with cancer.
      “This image portrays negatively. I feel upset that these two men used this image to get a reaction from Sunderland fans. It was unforgivable.
      “I have nothing but loving memories of Bradley.”
      Houghton has lost his job as a window fitter following the sick act and is facing a ban from attending matches.
      A 27-year-old man who was also arrested has been released on bail while investigations continue.
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      Brave Bradley’s battle with against rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma captured the nation’s hearts.
      Tragically, Bradley died in July 2017 in his devastated parents’ arms, with Defoe paying an emotional tribute to his “best pal”.
      Sunderland superfan Bradley died in 2017 aged six
      Jermain with Bradley before an England match at Wembley in 2017Credit: Reuters
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      Conor McGregor reveals prediction for Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis and drops training bombshell ahead of grudge match

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has revealed his prediction for pal Dillon Danis’ clash with Logan Paul.The pair collide in an eagerly-anticipated influencer showdown in Manchester a week on Saturday.
      Dillon Danis will throw down with Logan Paul in a grudge match next weekendCredit: INSTAGRAM@DAZN
      Bellator MMA fighter Danis is a 5/1 underdog going into the fightCredit: BELLATOR
      UFC icon and good pal Conor McGregor expects the BJJ whizz to win the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILLONDANIS
      Despite having twice competed in MMA, Danis goes into the clash with the YouTuber-turned-boxer as a 5/1 underdog.
      But long-time pal and training partner McGregor expects the BJJ ace to defy the odds and batter the elder Paul brother.
      The Notorious told All Out Fighting: “Dillon’s gonna win, Dillon will win.”
      McGregor, 35, had plans to train with Danis ahead of the lucrative crossover fight.
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      But they fell through after his pal welcomed his first child into the world.
      The UFC’s poster boy said: “You know, he had the baby, we didn’t get to train together.”
      Barring a few clips on social media, Danis has kept most of his training under wraps – so much so that even McGregor is in the dark about how his camp is going.
      He admitted: “So, I don’t know the ins and outs. I know he’s doing well, he’s still training and he’s gonna go for it.
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      “He’s had a baby, he had a new baby so I tried to bring him out. Dillon’s good.”
      The build-up to the fight has been dominated by Danis’ controversial social media trolling of Paul’s finance Nina Agdal.
      The New Yorker has repeatedly shared photos of the model with her past flames on Twitter, with each post inviting a pile on from trolls.
      Agdal was recently granted a restraining order after claiming Danis’ targeted campaign caused her to suffer ” humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm”.
      She’s also accused Danis of sharing hacked content from her Snapchat and a private photograph from a “romantic encounter” with a former lover ten years ago.
      Despite the relentless trolling, Agdal WILL be in attendance for her future hubby’s Manchester melee with Danis.
      Paul revealed: “Nina is a warrior, dude. Dillon Danis is a puddle.
      “Dillon Danis on Twitter, on X, behind a keyboard, is much different than Dillon Danis in person. I saw it, I witnessed it face to face. Just two separate entities.
      “And that night, in particular, will be incredibly glorious.
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      “After all of this, when my man is face down, flat, knocked out, horizontal, what are you gonna do? What are you gonna say?
      “This is the man you are – the guy on Twitter, who decided to harass a woman for 60 days.”
      Logan Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal will be in attendance for the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAUL More

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      Yobs who taunted Sunderland fans with pic of Bradley Lowery are brothers – as mum slams ‘low lifes’ and cops open probe

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      THE vile football yobs who taunted Sunderland fans with a picture of Bradley Lowery are brothers, it has been revealed.Little Bradley captured the nation’s heart during his battle with cancer, but tragically died aged just six in 2017.
      Vile fans held up a photo of late Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery last nightCredit: Twitter/@sheffield wednesday
      His mum has now shared her heartbreak on FacebookCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Dale’s (pictured) former employer JRI Orthopaedics condemned his actionsCredit: Facebook
      The two yobs were brothers Dale and Drew Houghton (pictured)Credit: Facebook
      He was a mascot for his beloved Sunderland and, in the months before his death, led England out at Wembley alongside his hero – former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe.
      Pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter, showing two men laughing at the Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland match at Hillsborough on Friday, with one of them holding up a picture of Bradley to the camera.
      It has now emerged the two yobs were brothers Dale and Drew Houghton.
      Dale’s former employer JRI Orthopaedics condemned his actions and claimed he “has not been employed” there for “some time”.
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      A full statement read: “JRI want to make clear that we do not condone the posts and images that has caused so much upset to so many people.
      “We wish to confirm that Dale Houghton is an ex-employee of JRI Orthopaedics and has not been employed by the business for some time.”
      In a post on Facebook, the Bradley Lowery Foundation, a charity set up by the boy’s mother Gemma, said: “This is so sad for me to see – whatever happened to ‘cancer has no colours’, let alone respect for a family that lost their baby to cancer?”
      A statement from the family read: “Today has not been the Saturday I was expecting, after receiving multiple calls and messages regarding a photo circulating on social media.
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      “I have received a visit from the Durham Police to check that I am ok, and they have notified myself and Carl that Yorkshire police are now dealing with the situation and taking it very serious.
      “Understandably people are angry, if I wasn’t so upset I’d be angry to.
      “Bradley was and still is well loved in the football community, which I’m enternaly [sic] grateful for, but i must ask that everyone lets the police do their job, and deal with the low lives.
      “I want to thank Sheffield Wednesday, for their quick condemnation, and the support their fans have shown.
      “Like we always say, CANCER HAS NO COLOURS, and as we all know it can affect anyone at any time.
      “Thank you all for your kind words, it has really helped and let’s do what we do best at the Bradley Lowery Foundation and turn this negative into a positive. Let’s share this beautiful iconic photo.”
      A spokesperson for Sheffield Wednesday described their actions as “outrageous and deplorable” on X, while South Yorkshire Police said it was working with the club to identify the men.
      A spokesman for the force said: “We are working to investigate public order offences following the Sheffield Wednesday V Sunderland fixture yesterday.
      “We will be working with the club to identity those responsible.
      “Anyone with information is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101.”
      Sheffield Wednesday said in a statement: “We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police.
      “We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour.
      “We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
      Young Bradley was a regular Sunderland mascot, holding the hand of his idol Defoe.
      In June 2017, he penned an emotional tribute to his “best pal” Bradley – saying his favourite part of playing for Sunderland was walking onto the pitch with the brave youngster.
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      Defoe said he was heartbroken when he discovered the brave child could only have weeks to live.
      In the wake of Bradley’s death social media became flooded with messages filled with blue heart emojis in a show of support for him.
      Bradley struck up a friendship with Jermain Defoe when he played for the clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      JRI claimed he ‘has not been employed’ there for ‘some time’Credit: Facebook/JRI Orthopaedics
      Fans have now called for the vile pair to be banned
      The football-mad six-year-old captured the hearts of BritsCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday More

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      Vile football fans laugh as they taunt Sunderland supporters with tragic Bradley Lowery pic – as cops launch probe

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      SHEFFIELD Wednesday has slammed fans for vile Bradley Lowery taunts at last night’s game against Sunderland. Shocking photos have surfaced of two men laughing as one holds up a photo of the youngster, who tragically died of cancer in 2017.
      Sheffield Wednesday is investigating after vile fans held up a photo of late Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery at last night’s matchCredit: Twitter/@sheffield wednesday
      Bradley tragically died in 2017 after battling cancer his whole lifeCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday
      The youngster struck up a friendship with Jermain Defoe when he played for SunderlandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The club today said it was probing the incident, and apologised to Sunderland fans and Bradley’s loved ones.
      The six-year-old Sunderland lover struck up a close bond with Jermain Defoe while the England international played for the club. 
      The youngster captured the hearts of Brits on and off the field, as he had battled cancer most of his short life before losing the fight six years ago.
      The photos circulating of the men online have today been slammed by dozens, calling for the vile pair to be banned from matches.
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      In response, Sheffield Wednesday said it was looking into the “outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour”.
      The club said on social media: “We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police.
      “We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour.
      “We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
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      The Sun has approached South Yorkshire Police for comment.
      Young Bradley was a regular Sunderland mascot, holding the hand of his idol Defoe.
      In June 2017, he penned an emotional tribute to his “best pal” Bradley – saying his favourite part of playing for Sunderland was walking onto the pitch with the brave youngster.
      Defoe said he was heartbroken when he discovered the brave child could only have weeks to live.
      In the wake of Bradley’s death social media became flooded with messages filled with blue heart emojis in a show of support for him.
      The Bradley Lowery Foundation was also set up to support other families going though a similar ordeal.
      Fans have now called for the vile pair to be banned
      The football-mad six-year-old captured the hearts of BritsCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday
      Sheffield Wednesdays apologised to Bradley’s friends and family – including mum GemmaCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Alex Scott stuns in blue dress after public spat with BBC rival Dan Walker as fans praise ‘Queen of Football Focus’

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      ALEX SCOTT stunned in a blue dress on the latest episode of Football Focus.The former Arsenal and England defender has been presenting the BBC show for over two years, giving fans unique professional insights and interviewing some big-name players
      Alex Scott stunned in a wowed in a blue dress as she chatted with Michael Brown and Rachel Brown-Finnis on Football Focus
      Former Arsenal and England ace Scott has presented the show for over two yearsCredit: BBC
      Scott has showcased an array of stunning outfits during her tenure as host and did so once again on Saturday.
      The 38-year-old donned a full-length dark blue dress which left some viewers swooning over her.
      One watcher of the show tweeted: “Alex Scott my beloved.”
      Another said: “Absolutely love the queen of football Alex Scott on Football Focus.
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      “Such a breadth of knowledge of the game.”
      Scott took the Football Focus reigns from former long-time host Dan Walker, who presented it for 12 years.
      And after reports last week claimed the Beeb were looking to axe the show, Walker tweeted: “It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling.
      “I loved it growing up and it was an honour to present it and I still miss it.
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      “We poured everything into that show each week and worked hard to keep it relevant. I hope it stays part of the TV landscape.”
      Scott responded to the tweet and the rumours – which the BBC denied – with a meme from kids TV Drake and Josh showing the character Megan sipping a drink.
      Her accompanying caption read: “Interesting.”
      Walker responded to the tweet by saying: “I’m not saying you haven’t Alex.
      “It’s a saturated market and it’s hard work every week. I hope you have a good show today.”
      Scott then took to Twitter (formerly Twitter) last Sunday to say: “Thank you to everyone who tuned into Football Focus your support for such an iconic show means so much to everyone who works across it.
      “Viewing figures double that of anything on TV at that time yesterday.
      “Have a bless Sunday and See you at the Emirates you Gunners.”
      Alex Scott was recently embroiled in a spat with former Football Focus host Dan WalkerCredit: BBC More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk given standing ovation after being subbed off by Chelsea as fans say they ‘love him so much’

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      CHELSEA fans said they “love Mykhailo Mudryk so much” after giving him a standing ovation during Wednesday night’s win over Brighton.The 22-year-old has struggled to find his feet since joining the Blues – but a boost from supporters may help bring his confidence back.
      Mykhailo Mudryk impressed Chelsea supporters in Wednesday’s game against BrightonCredit: Getty
      Mudryk was given a standing ovation by fansCredit: Twitter @StopThatCFC
      Nicolas Jackson scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino’s side won only their third game of the season in the Carabao Cup clash.
      In fact, Jackson’s strike was the Blues’ only goal in the whole of September.
      One of the brightest stars on the night, though, was Mykhailo Mudryk.
      The Ukrainian offered a lot on both sides of the pitch proving to be a real threat against Robert De Zebri’s side.
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      And fans were loving it.
      Every time the ball was in Mudryk’s possession he had Chelsea fans out of their seats.

      And they gave Mudryk a standing ovation as he was subbed in the 68th minute for Raheem Sterling
      It clearly meant the world to him with Mudryk looking emotional as he walked off.
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      Blues’ supporters also took to Twitter to share their love for the winger.
      One fan said: “I love him so much. I really really want him to succeed here. He needs two or three experienced players around him.”
      Another added: “Well deserved.”
      A third put: “Was absolutely class today hopefully more to come from him 👏.”
      The Ukrainian joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal worth up to £89million last season.
      He snubbed a move to Arsenal to join Todd Boehly’s revolution but has failed to score a goal in 23 appearances for the club.
      Mudryck had scored 10 goals in 18 appearances for Shakhtar during the first half of the 2022-23 campaign prior to sealing his Premier League transfer. More

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      Chelsea fans ‘realise Cucurella was playing wrong position for a year’ as Pochettino tactical tweak revives £60m star

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      CHELSEA ace Marc Cucurella stunned fans during the Carabao Cup clash against Brighton as manager Mauricio Pochettino placed him in a different position.Cucurella has been playing mostly as a left-back ever since his £62million move to the Blues last year but has struggled to stand out.
      Chelsea fans praised Marc Cucurella after his performance against BrightonCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino tried Cucurella at right-backCredit: Rex
      However, Pochettino tried him out at right-back against his former team and the Spain international excelled.
      The 25-year-old handled Kaoru Mitoma and Joao Pedro very well and helped the West Londoners punch their ticket to the fourth round.
      Chelsea won 1-0 thanks to Nicolas Jackson’s winner in the 50th minute.
      And fans were left amazed by Cucurella’s performance and took to Twitter to give him his flowers.
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      One fan tweeted: “We have a new right-back. Marc Cucurella, welcome to the new role.”
      Another commented: “Pocketed Mitoma and Joao Pedro . What a shift for him.”
      A third posted: “Cucu my man of the match.”
      This fan said: “Cucurella was absolutely brilliant in that second half, playing that well at right-back was not something that I expected, fair play to him, maybe he should be given more opportunities.”
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      And that one wrote: “Marc Cucurella Appreciation tweet. Left-back playing as right-back. Pocketed Mitoma. Pocketed Joao Pedro. Give him his flowers.”
      Chelsea will face Blackburn in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at home.
      Pochettino’s men are now gearing up for Monday’s Premier League clash with London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage. More

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      Fans revolted at HERRING SANDWICH sold at football club stadium as they say ‘you can smell through the picture’

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      FOOTBALL fans were left disgusted after seeing what was on the menu at Hamburger SV’s Volksparkstadion.The German second division side offer a HERRING SANDWICH for the price of £4.30 (€5).
      Fans were left disgusted at the herring sandwichCredit: Twitter @FootyScran
      Popular social media page ‘Footy Scran’ posted an image of the sandwich on social media.
      And 77.9 per cent of people said that they wouldn’t dare eat it.
      One person tweeted: “I can smell that through the picture.”
      Another wrote: “Rock hard no – 0/10.”
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      A third person added: “I’m sorry this is a no.”
      A fourth commented: “I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.”
      While a fifth added: “I’m literally gagging looking at it.”
      The sandwich in question contained what looked to be a piece of raw herring as well as some raw onions.
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      Fans also poked fun at Hamburg for the food, with one person tweeting: “I see the herring is still moving.”
      While another said: “They should have stuck with hamburgers.”
      Hamburger SV currently sit third in 2.Bundesliga, behind Dusseldorf and St. Pauli. More