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      Sunderland issue grovelling apology to fans after being slammed for ‘shameful’ gesture ahead of Newcastle FA Cup tie

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      SUNDERLAND issued a grovelling apology to fans after allowing “shameful” Newcastle slogans to be plastered over the Stadium of Light.Raging Black Cats supporters called for the board to be sacked after the shock signage mocked their own club ahead of tomorrow’s powder-keg FA Cup third-round showdown against their bitter rivals.
      Sunderland’s Black Cats Bar was decorated with Newcastle bannersCredit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
      One of the banners at the Stadium of Light read ‘We are we are United’Credit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
      Sunderland supporters were left furiousCredit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
      Stunned ex-Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini slammed the “embarrassing” makeover, insisting: “This will be mentioned by Newcastle fans in 50 years.”
      Even Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus admitted he was “disgusted and hurt” at the “inappropriate” signs.
      The astonishing refurb sparked a massive backlash, prompting the club’s chiefs to admit “a serious error in judgment” and promising to investigate how it was allowed to happen.
      Livid Mackems turned on French-Swiss owner Louis-Dreyfus, 27, for “rolling out the black and white carpet” after images emerged of the bar emblazoned in pro-Magpies signs.
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      There was a ‘Cheer up Peter Reid’ slogan behind the bar in tribute to the derogatory Toon song which ridicules the ex-Sunderland boss.
      Another mocked the Sunderland chant ‘Keep the red flag flying high’ by replacing it with ‘Keep the black and white flag flying high’.
      If that were not enough, there were also ‘We are United’ signs and another which had the Wearside greeting ‘Ha’way’ crossed out and replaced by the Tyneside version ‘Howay’.
      Gabbiadini, 55, told BBC Radio Newcastle: “We’ve got a group who’ve taken over the club who you would think would have a bit more knowledge of how football works.
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      Some Newcastle fans have paid £600 for hospitality ticketsCredit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
      Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus apologised for the mishapCredit: Getty
      “There are people from the region on the board.
      “The owner, his club was involved in one of the biggest rivalries in French football with his family’s club, and we’ve opened ourselves up to this. I don’t believe it.”
      A number of Sunderland season ticket holders were already angry after being moved to accommodate the 6,000-strong travelling Toon Army.
      And the redecoration came after around 700 Geordies each splashed out £600 for a hospitality seat in the Black Cats Bar for the first Tyne-Wear derby in nearly eight years.
      Last night Louis-Dreyfus said: “I would like to apologise to everyone associated with Sunderland for the events that have unfolded today.
      “Like our supporters, I was disgusted and hurt by the pictures circulating of the inappropriate signs that have now been ripped down.
      “I will personally make sure we make the necessary changes because it is clear there are many areas where we need to be better.”
      “Like our supporters, I was disgusted and hurt by the pictures circulating of the inappropriate signs that have now been ripped down.”Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
      The club had issued an earlier statement which read: “We acknowledge a serious error in judgment was made in relation to Black Cats Bar.
      “We apologise to our fans for the understandable concern they have fairly voiced in response.
      “The space has been returned to its original state.”
      On the PR disaster, fanzine Roker Report said they were “absolutely appalled. This is shameful. The damage is done”.
      Others called for Louis-Dreyfus to leave the club, while one fan fumed: “Sack the whole f*****g board, this is shameful.
      “They clearly don’t understand what this game means to Sunderland fans.”
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      Tomorrow’s tie is the first time the two rivals have met in the competition since 1956.
      Police officers from outside the North East have been drafted in for the match because of the security concerns. More

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      Shocking moment young Raith Rovers fan is punched & stamped on in horror attack by Dunfermline thugs after match

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      THIS is the shocking moment a young football fan is punched and stamped on by thugs on his way home from a match. The young Raith Rovers supporter, 18, was at a bus stop waiting to go home after their 2-1 win over Dunfermline when the horror attack happened last night at around 5.30pm.
      A group of thugs attacked a fan after the Dunfermline v Raith Rovers match
      The video was shared on social media following the horror attack
      The game took place at East End Park last nightCredit: The Sun
      The lad was pounced upon by a gang of thugs – understood to be Pars fans – and brutally battered in the street.
      The horrific video was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, and shows the group punching and kicking the young fan while he is lying on the ground.
      As he finally gets to his feet, he is then kicked again and some members of the group can be heard laughing.
      It’s understood the fan’s hearing aid was also broken after the horror attack.

      Police confirmed that the 18-year-old was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.
      Both clubs have since released statements blasting the ugly scenes after the match.
      Dunfermline Athletic confirmed they are aware of the video circulating on social media and said the club condemns all forms of violence.
      And any supporter found to have taken part in the attack will be banned from East End Park.
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      The statement read: “Dunfermline Athletic are aware of a video circulating on social media last night.
      “The club condemns all forms of violence in the strongest possible way and we will support the authorities in identifying any individuals involved.
      “We will work with Raith Rovers to ensure that the supporter involved receives the support they need.
      “Any supporter found to have taken part in this horrible act will be banned from KDM Group East End Park.”
      Last night, Raith Rovers posted their statement on social media which read: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our supporters being assaulted after today’s match.
      “We have contacted the supporter to check on their well-being and to see how we can provide support in any way possible.
      “The incident has been reported to the police and we will work with Dunfermline Athletic to identify the offenders.”
      The Scottish Championship tie took place last night at the KDM Group East End Park in Dunfermline.
      Raith Rovers won the game 2-1 with two goals from Daniel O’Reilly.
      The Kirkcaldy side stay top of the league following the win over their rivals.
      Inspector Neil McGurk said: “We are carrying out enquiries after an 18-year-old man was assaulted in Dunfermline around 5.30pm on Tuesday, 2 January, 2024 following the Dunfermline Athletic v Raith Rovers football fixture.  
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      “He was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.
      “We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault to get in touch with Police Scotland on 101. This type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We will work with both football clubs to identify those responsible”.  More

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      Pep Guardiola warns Man City stars criminals are watching them on social media after £1m raid on Jack Grealish’s house

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      MAN City boss Pep Guardiola yesterday told his mega-wealthy stars they are always being watched on social media — so the “less the criminals know, the better”.He urged players not to flaunt their wealth online after we revealed raiders terrified Jack Grealish’s family at his new mansion.
      Concerned manager Pep Guardiola has warned players not to flaunt their wealth after a break-in at Jack Grealish’s homeCredit: Getty
      Jack, 28, and stunning influencer fiancée Sasha Attwood have been left devastated by the raidCredit: Instagram
      The City manager said they should share “not so much on social media — the less they know what you are doing the better. People are waiting. Waiting to see where you are”.
      Grealish’s partner Sasha Attwood and up to ten relatives were at his £5.6million Cheshire home on Wednesday night when they heard burglars upstairs.
      They pressed a panic alarm before the raiders fled with £1million of watches and gems, despite extensive perimeter fencing and security.
      Grealish, 28, who was playing away at Everton, had only just moved in to the property.
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      On Christmas Day he and Sasha posted a festive photo with their dog Skye, shared with more than 10 million followers.
      The England winger also posted a picture of a dining table with a Christmas Day menu.
      The Sun can reveal that detectives are speaking to the team that installed the security system at his home.
      The ordeal has also left model and influencer Sasha, 27, “absolutely devastated”.
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      Guardiola said his £100million man, expected to play today against Sheffield United, will find it “tough to process”. He added: “It is what it is today in the modern world.
      “Yes it was a bad moment for him and his family but, fortunately, the family was not hurt.”
      Guardiola compared it to the 2021 ordeal suffered by City’s defender Joao Cancelo, now on loan at Barcelona.
      The player was battered after confronting four raiders who broke into his home in Hale, Greater Manchester, while he was there with his family.
      The Spanish boss said of the spate of break-ins: “It has ­happened to Manchester United players as well. I don’t know much about London but it’s happened there.
      “They have security. But unfortunately it’s happened — it’s happened many times.
      “In the UK, in Catalonia where my family lives, many things happen. Today you have to be careful, definitely.
      “Unfortunately it happened with Joao Cancelo, which was so scary because the family was being attacked.
      “Jewellery, money, whatever — it’s tough — but the family being there is tough to process for Jack, as it was with Joao.”
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      Last year, then-City winger Riyad Mahrez had £500,000 of items stolen from his Manchester pad, including watches he had posted pictures of on social media.
      Cheshire Police are appealing for info on the latest break-in.
      Jack and Sasha had spent Christmas together at home with their dogCredit: Instagram
      Jack had posted an image to social media of his festive dining tableCredit:
      He had also shared a Christmas Day dinner menu on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Guardiola has warned his players not to share details of their personal lives onlineCredit: Getty
      Former City defender Joao Cancelo was assaulted in his own home in 2021Credit: Instagram @jpcancelo More

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      Fans say ‘she didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke’ as Marc Webber’s hilarious festive Final Score update blanked

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      FANS commiserated with broadcaster Marc Webber after his festive witty ditty on BBC’s Final Score was blanked by the studio presenter.Webber couldn’t resist when a player called List didn’t miss – as he turned an update on Stevenage’s Boxing Day clash with Northampton into a version of Christmas classic Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.
      Stevenage scorers Jamie Reid and Elliott List celebrate against Northampton and got the ultimate tribute of being re-written into a famous Xmas songCredit: Rex
      The presenter made no response but perhaps she was too stunned by what she heard as Marc Webber conjured a musical update to Stevenage’s winCredit: BBC
      The former Sun man went viral after SINGING an impromptu version of the XMAS class.
      As the Beeb’s show went to Stevenage following their final goal in a 3-0 win, Webber warbled his lyrical response.
      Bravely and brilliantly, he crooned: “He’s Elliott List, His goal made it thrice, Reid in two minutes, Then a Roberts delight, Stevenage lead Northampton 3-0.”
      Unfortunately there was no reference to Webber’s efforts in the studio – as the presenter carried on as normal.
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      Or as one viewer put it: “She didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke.”
      Another fan posted: “This is unreal. Did the presenter just completely miss it.”
      A third was just as incredulous as he too gave her a Christmas red card: “How did she just have zero reaction to that.”
      But one listener pondered of the song: “How can something be so bad that it’s amazing.”
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      The broadcaster himself responded to that on X: “Funny, cause that’s what Mrs Webber says to me as well.”
      And he told SunSport: “Always glad to put a smile on people’s faces.
      “I used to present the Northampton Town show on BBC Radio Northampton until a couple of years ago. Some Cobblers fans have been messaging me saying, ‘Not happy our defeat has been highlighted – but it was funny!'”
      And in fact Webber’s musical Boxing Day banter has given him a festive fan club.
      One admirer wrote: “Ahaha honestly it’s very creative. Keep up the good work mate!”
      Santa Claus is comin’ to Town – original lyrics…Here’s the Christmas song famously covered by a live version from Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and now “re-interpreted
      You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to townHe’s making a listHe’s checking it twiceHe’s going to find outWho’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
      [Pre-Chorus]He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awakeHe knows when you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake More

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      World’s sexiest swimmer Andreea Dragoi soaks up winter sun on Dubai vacation wearing barely-there bikini on sunlounger

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      SAN Jose State star swimmer Andreea Dragoi dazzled her adoring fans with her latest social media post showing off her vacation.The 21-year-old Romanian model and college swimmer took to social media on Tuesday to share a series of photos showcasing her voyage to Dubai.
      Andreea Dragoi is a swimmer at San Jose StateCredit: instagram @dragoi_andreea
      Dragoi stuns in her latest post on social mediaCredit: Instagram/dragoi_andreea
      Dragoi is enjoying a much-needed vacation as the collegiate swimmer is in the middle of her junior season for the program.
      She’s a freestyle and butterfly specialist, and the Bucharest-born model scored a first-place victory against California State University East Bay last season.
      Dragoi studies kinesiology, sports management, and psychology. 
      She regularly provides her fans with stunning selfies, beach vacations, and workout videos.

      And, on Tuesday, the collegiate swimmer displayed her time at a waterpark in Dubai.
      She shared the experience on her Instagram story, showing her outfit and figure. 
      Dragoi posed in a white and sheer print bikini as she stretched out on a lawn chair, soaking up the sun of the Persian Gulf.
      The social media star has had a hectic year, traveling back and forth across the country for school and modeling gigs. 
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      Earlier this month, she shared pictures from a trip to Hawaii as she recapped her November.
      Fans were left gushing as one said: “So beautiful.”
      Another commented: “Golden princess.”
      And her modeling career has blown up after appearing at the New York Swim Week earlier in the summer.
      In July, Dragoi modeled for multiple brands at New York Swim Week.
      Dragoi is vacationing in Dubai.Credit: Instagram/dragoi_andreea
      Dragoi has over 80,700 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @dragoi_andreea More

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      Jeff Stelling’s Christmas dinner ‘blows fans’ minds’ as Sky Sports legend reveals he can’t stand key ingredient

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      JEFF STELLING has once again sparked Christmas outrage after dismissing the idea of putting gravy on his turkey.The talkSPORT presenter caused debate last week by revealing he “hates gravy”.
      Jeff Stelling blew fans’ minds with his distaste for gravyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Stelling doubled down his gravy-hating agenda on social media, writing ‘keep it away from my turkey!’Credit: X @JeffStelling
      He then posted a picture of his controversial gravy-free dinnerCredit: X @JeffStelling
      And today Stelling once again had fans in a frenzy after he doubled down on his gravy-hating agenda.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he shared a photo of a gravy boat.
      He captioned the image: “Aargh no. Keep it away from me and my turkey!!”
      Gravy lovers rushed to the comments to defend the sauce.
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      One perplexed fan said: “A northeast lad who doesn’t like gravy, still blows my mind, all the best Jeff.”
      A second said: “Got to have gravy!!! Just not right!!”
      A third said: “You’ve been in the South far too long Jeff. Got to have something moist.”
      Another said: “Go on Jeff, do it. My pal reckons you’re not northern if you don’t like gravy.”
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      Speaking on talkSPORT last week, Stelling had told Ally McCoist: “I hate gravy Ally. If the turkey’s dry I’m in trouble because I cannot have gravy on turkey.
      “Yeah (cranberry sauce) or horseradish, something like that. No gravy. This year it’s going to be a tense morning in the Stelling household.
      “We have a new oven, and it’s smaller than the previous one. Mrs Stelling is not certain that the turkey, which is one of the biggest in the history of the world, will fit!
      “I love bread sauce on my Turkey but no gravy. How do you taste the meat if you have swamped it in either a sauce or gravy? I just love to have the taste.”
      Stelling left his role on Sky Sports at the end of the last season before joining talkSPORT to replace Laura Woods after her move to TNT Sports. More

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      Premier League manager slams mole leaking team news before matches on WhatsApp ahead of Boxing Day clash

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder slammed the mole who has been leaking team news on WhatsApp.The Blades manager has overseen a win, a draw and two losses since returning to Bramall Lane.
      Chris Wilder slammed the Sheffield United mole who has been leaking team newsCredit: Reuters
      But he has been undermined by a mole who has been releasing team news ahead of matches in recent weeks.
      Wilder slammed the person responsible and branded the situation a “joke”.
      He said: “Everybody will know the team (for Boxing Day) anyway because it will come out on Twitter at about half ten in the morning.
      “I will comment on it. It’s quite difficult to keep the team quiet but I’m not happy about that situation.
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      “Whoever did it, I appreciate that. Thanks very much. I’m going to have to tighten everything up around the training ground. It’s a lesson learnt for me as well.
      “That person who did it. Call yourself a Sheffield United fan? I don’t think they are. It’s an absolute joke.
      “I think it’s a joke. Whoever did it, they’ve got another thing coming because they’re harming the football club.”
      Sheffield United’s starting XI for recent games has been forwarded around on WhatsApp and other social media platforms on the morning of games, according to the Daily Mail.
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      William Saliba’s brutally honest interview after Liverpool clash goes viral and leaves Jamie Carragher fuming

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      ARSENAL star William Saliba went viral after admitting Liverpool deserved a penalty on Saturday.The Gunners and the Reds drew 1-1 at Anfield in an intense Premier League encounter.
      Arsenal star William Saliba admitted Liverpool deserved a penalty
      Saliba admitted Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside the boxCredit: Alamy
      Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher praised Saliba and slammed VAR after the draw with ArsenalCredit: Rex
      The North Londoners opened the scoring with Gabriel Magalhaes after just four minutes and the Merseysiders equalised with Mohamed Salah 25 minutes later.
      But Liverpool felt they deserved the three points as they insist they were denied a clear penalty in the first half before Salah’s equaliser.
      The Egypt international tried to dribble past Martin Odegaard, who lost his balance and touched the ball with his left hand inside the Arsenal area.
      However, the referee waved play on and VAR didn’t get involved which angered the host.
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      Saliba, who put together yet another man-of-the-match performance was asked about the incident involving Odegaard.
      And the centre-back admitted outright that his Arsenal captain handled the ball and Liverpool should have been awarded a spot-kick.
      Saliba said: “Yeah, of course it was a penalty but I’m not the ref.”
      The France international’s comments went viral as that was a rare case of admission from an opposing player.
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      Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher praised the 22-year-old’s honesty and slammed VAR.
      Carragher tweeted: “It was a penalty & the man of the match knows it!
      “Two blatant penalties for handball in the last two nights & VAR don’t get involved.” More