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    ‘Ticks every box’ – John Terry praises Chelsea manager target Graham Potter with tweet just 15 days before Tuchel sacked

    JOHN TERRY lavished Graham Potter with praise on Twitter – just 15 days before Thomas Tuchel was sacked.The Brighton boss is now among the frontrunners to occupy the Chelsea hot seat following this morning’s firing.
    Terry was full of praise as he discussed Graham Potter on August 23Credit: https://twitter.com/JohnTerry26/status/1562075547949494272
    Graham Potter has received plaudits from across the footballing world for his work at Brighton since 2019Credit: PA
    John Terry was assistant manager at Aston Villa from 2018-2021Credit: Rex
    Tuchel was removed from his job following last night’s shock 1-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb.
    Potter is now reportedly on his way to London to discuss the vacancy with the Chelsea hierarchy, who want a new man in place as soon as Saturday.
    And his appointment could leave many Blues fans happy – not least a club legend.
    Terry was full of praise for the ex-Swansea coach a little over two weeks ago on Twitter.
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    The former captain tweeted: “How good is Graham Potter? I love how Brighton play and he has to be one of the best young managers around.
    “Ticks every box for me.”
    His tweet came days after the Seagulls won 2-0 at West Ham, a number of impressive results they have pulled off this season.
    Other standout scorelines include their stunning opening weekend dismantling of Manchester United and their recent 5-2 win over hapless Leicester.
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    While Brighton have had a stunning start to the season, Chelsea have faltered.
    Transfer business and falling out with players were central to the turbulent times at Stamford bridge which led to Tuchel’s sacking.
    Potter is far from the only man linked to the job, with the likes of ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane also in the frame.

    Chelsea fans are also already thinking about the new backroom staff – and some have said they would like to get Terry back to the club, if not as manager than assistant.
    One person on Twitter said: “John Terry is the perfect replacement for Thomas Tuchel.”
    Referencing Terry’s tweet about Potter, another mischievous fan said: “Part of me feels like now this was moving behind the scenes. ‘Ticks every box for me’ lol Terry knew something was cooking and Boehly would sack Tuchel sooner rather than later.” More

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    Fans not impressed as Arsenal wear ‘basic £10 Adidas grey socks’ vs Man Utd

    FANS quickly took to Twitter after they spotted Arsenal wearing “basic £10 Adidas grey socks” against Manchester United.The Gunners headed to Old Trafford and were wearing their new black and gold away kit for the clash.
    Bukayo Saka had holes in his socks as Arsenal faced Man Utd
    Arsenal were forced to wear basic Adidas socks due to a kit clashCredit: AFP
    However, their kit man was forced into action after it emerged their black socks would clash with United’s, which were the same colour.
    That led to Arsenal instead lining-up in grey and black socks – and eagle-eyed supporters soon realised that they were just standard Adidas ones rather than official club ones.
    They featured the sport manufacturers logo on the front rather than the back.
    Footy Headlines then claimed that they were the Adidas Adi Sock 21 model, which retail at £13, but can also be bought for around a tenner.
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    One fan did point out that they had been worn before – although it was goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale that has donned them previously.
    However, those that noticed soon took to Twitter to take the mick out of the sock mishap.
    One wrote: “Those Arsenal socks look like white socks that’ve been in the washing machine with the dark laundry too often.”
    Another said: “Arsenal socks not even original.”
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    A fellow fan wrote: “Who put their black pants in with Arsenal’s socks in the wash?”
    While a fellow supporter commented: “The arsenal away kit is one of the nicest they’ve ever had, but those grey socks are so ugly.”
    Arsenal’s mood soon turned to black as they were left fuming when VAR ruled out an opener from Gabriel Martinelli.
    United new boy Antony then broke the deadlock just before half time but the Gunners equalised through Bukayo Saka – despite him having a number of noticeable holes in his socks.
    But a double from Marcus Rashford sealed a 3-1 victory for United as they inflicted a first defeat of the season on Arsenal. More

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    Arsenal fans fume at each other as #EduOut trends on Twitter with fans slamming transfers despite perfect season start

    THERE may be some trouble in paradise at Arsenal.Despite starting their best start to a season since 2004, some fans are still not happy.
    Some Arsenal fans want transfer chief Edu outCredit: Getty
    The Arsenal technical director signed five new players this summerCredit: Getty
    A section of supporters have been left frustrated by the club’s late summer transfer business.
    Over £100million was spent on Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos earlier in the window.
    But they did not make a signing on transfer deadline day, despite injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.
    Late attempts were made to sign Douglas Luiz, but Aston Villa were adamant the midfielder was not for sale.
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    Arsenal also chose not to bring in a new winger after allowing Nicolas Pepe to join Nice on loan.
    And it hasn’t gone down well with a portion of the fanbase, as some sensationally believe transfer chief Edu should be sacked.
    The hashtag “EduOut” was even trending on Twitter as supporters vented their fury.
    One wrote: “Letting Pepe go without signing a replacement is a sackable offence #EduOut.”
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    Another said: “Imagine not replacing our 72 mill winger Pepe, not replacing Partey/Elneny and leaving us short for players when we have 9 games to play in October and a s*** load more… and people thought the ambition from the club was there. Shambles #EduOut.”
    “I think it’s time Edu leaves tbh. He really can’t negotiate a sizeable sale or a player price down. #EduOut.”
    Meanwhile, other Arsenal fans were left staggered that some want Edu to leave after this summer’s business.
    Jesus’ £45m arrival already looks a bargain after three goals and three assists in five games, while £32m for Zinchenko is a snip too.
    One supporter angrily wrote: “You lot are so stupid with this #EduOut. We got some stupid fans!”
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    Another said: “I hate football Twitter. Why is #EduOut trending after our best windows in recent history. Clowns.”
    And a third exasperated fan claimed: “Anyone tweeting or retweeting #EduOut or #ArtetaOut because we haven’t signed anyone is getting blocked expeditiously.” More

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    Fans are all saying the same thing about Southampton’s pitch for Premier League clash at home to Chelsea

    FOOTBALL supporters cannot believe the state of Southampton’s pitch as they took to Twitter to ridicule the turf.Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side welcomed Chelsea to St Mary’s on Tuesday night, but the quality of the play wasn’t what sent social media into a meltdown.
    Football fans have criticised the state of Southampton’s pitch on social mediaCredit: BT Sport
    The St Mary’s pitch has certainly seen better days as the Saints welcomed Chelsea to the south coastCredit: BT Sport
    Forget Raheem Sterling’s 23rd minute opener or Romeo Lavia’s incredible equaliser.
    Twitter users went crazy over the south coast side’s pitch during their 2-1 victory.
    Fans couldn’t take their eyes off of the poor quality, with Sky Sports pundit Michael Dawson claiming it “has a disease”.
    One supporter posted: “How is Southampton’s pitch so bad at this time of the year?”
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    Another quipped: “Southampton’s pitch is suffering from disease and it’s in worse state than a grass field in Buffalo during the month of May.”
    A third added: “I like that the St Mary’s pitch is disease-ridden. Hopefully ties into the notion that Southampton ‘is a tough place to go’.”

    This fan then remarked: “I don’t think I have ever seen a pitch in worse condition in August than Southampton.”
    One then commented: “That pitch at Southampton looks in bad shape. What’s the problem.”
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    Another messaged: “How is Southampton’s pitch so bad when we’re still in summer? Should be a fine.
    This person then said: “What is up with the Southampton pitch? Looks so poorly treated.”
    Meanwhile one simply stated: “That Southampton pitch is rank.”
    And another blasted: “The state of Southampton’s pitch is criminal.” More

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    Gillingham Twitter admin has nightmare after bizarrely replying with ticket information to pic of woman showing nipples

    GILLINGHAM’S Twitter admin has had a nightmare after bizarrely replying with ticket information to a woman showing her nipples. The accidental tweet has since been deleted but the hilarious misunderstanding has left football fans in stitches.
    Gills fans got more than they bargained for when they looked for ticket information earlier todayCredit: Rex
    ‘No bra, still hot mom?’ asked the tweeter before Gillingham’s Twitter account repliedCredit: @Roselixy
    The account “Gillingham FC Tickets” updates Gills fans on getting access to games.
    But as the Twitter account attempted to give supporters the latest ticket info on their Papa John’s Trophy clash with League 1 Charlton, they somehow managed to make a strange mistake.
    Instead of putting out the tweet to all their followers, Gillingham FC tickets instead replied to one tweet.
    And the post they replied to was of a women wearing a tight top with her nipples visible – and proudly mentioning that she’s not wearing a bra.
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    The tweet from the women read: “No bra, still hot mom?”
    The unintentionally hilarious response from the Gillingham account read: “Collections can be on Wednesday night from Charlton’s away ticket office, just outside the turnstiles for the away end.”
    The bizarre exchange left footie fans in stitches.
    One fan brought attention to the tweet as they wrote: “What the f*** ahahahahaha”.
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    Other fans followed up with a series of laughing emojis.
    The embarrassing slip up from the Twitter admin reflected Gillingham’s ill-fortune on the pitch this season.
    The recently-relegated League 2 side have been in dreadful early-season form, with the club failing to score in their last five games in all competitions.
    They have also lost three of their last four league games.
    Their only victory this season so far came over winless Rochdale, who have already sacked their manager. More

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    ‘Time travelling’ Man Utd fan goes viral for 2019 tweet about Antony transfer and leaves Twitter freaked out

    A MANCHESTER UNITED fan has been dubbed a time traveller after correctly predicting Antony’s record-breaking transfer to Old Trafford… THREE YEARS ago.Antony, 22, left Ajax to join United in an £85.5million transfer on Monday.
    Antony has joined Man Utd in a £85.5m transfer from AjaxCredit: Getty
    But, one fan actually anticipated the move back in 2019.
    In response to a tweet outlining the characteristics of Antony – then a 19-year-old playing for Sao Paulo – the supporter forecast the big money transfer.
    They said: “A name that will be linked with a 80 million move to United after one good season with a European team.”
    The tweet – which has now gone viral – sparked a hilarious reaction from other fans, who have been left bewildered by the extraordinary accuracy of the claim.
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    One person replied: “Got any lottery numbers?”
    Another added: “Bro which model of time machine are you using?”
    A third said: “You can’t convince me that he’s not a time traveler.”
    While another fan referenced The Avengers, adding: “You’ve got the time stone yeah?”
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    United boss Erik ten Hag had been pushing to sign Antony since the transfer window opened in June, but United had to pay over the odds to bring him to Old Trafford.
    The winger scored 12 goals and assisted 10 in 33 appearances for Ajax last season.
    Despite playing an integral role in helping the club to another Eredivisie title earlier this year, he was determined to leave Amsterdam to reunite with former manager Ten Hag. More

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    Tottenham fans rally around Richarlison after ‘proper wind-up’ reply to Didi Hamann over ‘unsportsmanlike’ showboating

    TOTTENHAM fans have rallied round Richarlison after he delivered a cheeky response to Didi Hamann’s claims that he should’ve been booked for showboating against Nottingham Forest.Richarlison treated Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Forest like a training session when he decided to do kick-ups as the match drew to a close.
    Richarlison was defended by Spurs fans when he gave a cheeky response to football legend Didi Hamann’s claims he should’ve been booked against Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
    Hamman felt Richarlison was being unsportsmanlike for showboating in Spurs’ 2-0 win over Forest by doing kick-upsCredit: Getty
    The Brazilian came on in the 74th minute and provided a superb cross to Harry Kane who scored and doubled his tally.
    Then with five minutes to go, Richarlison decided to break into an impromptu spell of keepy-uppy to the delight of Spurs fans.
    But not everyone was impressed with Richarlison’s display including Forest star Brennan Johnson who swiftly clattered into the striker, receiving a yellow card in the process.
    Johnson’s fury was shared by Liverpool legend Hamann who condemned Richarlison for being “unsportsmanlike.”
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    He fumed: “Nothing to do with showboating. Should have been booked for unsportsmanlike conduct and restarted with free kick to Forest.”
    But Richarlison was nonplussed by Hamann’s criticism and nonchalantly responded: “Cry more,” along with a crying face emoji under the German legend’s post.

    His blase reply was warmly received by Spurs fans who chimed in on the post.
    One fan mused: “We’ve got ourselves a proper wind up and I’m all for it,” accompanied by a crying face and hand clap emoji.
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    This sentiment was echoed by another user who said: “We’ve finally got a proper windup on and off the pitch in the team.”
    And a third supporter added: “I love how cocky he is it’s ace,” with a few crying emojis.
    Their enthusiasm was shared by Hamann’s former Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher who joked: “This is the type of sxxthousery I can get fully behind!”, with two crying face emojis.
    Carragher’s praise for Richarlison came after they squashed their Twitter beef when the Spurs and Forest match concluded.
    Despite the footy pundit initially slamming Richarlison for his showboating, the pair shared a warm embrace once the game was over.
    Carragher felt Richarlison’s wrath when he criticised the Brazilian’s performances for Everton last season – leading to the forward calling out the ex-Liverpool defender on Twitter.
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    But the bickering pair were all smiles when they finally met face-to-face.
    Now, Carragher has to try and patch things up with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo who blanked the England icon for slamming his performances. More

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    Tyson Fury’s promoter releases statement on Oleksandr Usyk and ‘hopes’ to seal biggest fight since Ali vs Frazier

    TYSON FURY’S promoter Bob Arum has released a statement letting the public know he is hopeful a fight between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk can be struck. Arum, 90, has spoken out following Usyk’s win over Anthony Joshua.
    If Oleksandr Usyk faces Tyson Fury it will be the biggest fight in decades, according to Bob ArumCredit: Getty
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    Arum wrote: “Top Rank and our co-promoter, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, are hopeful we can make the biggest heavyweight championship fight since Ali fought Frazier, Fury vs Usyk.”
    Fury and Usyk are both undefeated and Arum believes if they fight it will be the biggest battle since Muhammed Ali faced Joe Frazier three times, including the famous Thrilla in Manilla in 1975.
    Arum’s comments follow Warren telling the BBC: “He [Fury] and Usyk would be a really good fight.
    “It’s a fight that I think will be made because both teams would like to see that happen.”
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    After Usyk beat AJ, the Ukrainian declared the only boxer in the world he is willing to fight is Fury.
    The Gypsy King responded saying he would happily knock him out in a hint he will come out of retirement.
    The boxing world could be set for the two heavyweight champions to come face-to-face later this year.
    Rumours suggest a possible date for the fight as December 17, the day before the World Cup final handing sports fans an incredible festive weekend.
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    Fury, 34, apparently wants the bout to happen in Saudi Arabia, the location for Joshua vs Usyk.
    He is also demanding £125million to return to the ring.
    The Englishman holds the WBC belt meanwhile the 35-year-old nicknamed ‘The Cat’ has the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
    Every belt would be on the line. More