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Raheem Sterling's latest brutal Chelsea snub proves there is no way back for him under Enzo Maresca - with forward training away from first-team squad
Raheem Sterling tops a list of nine Chelsea players who have been brutally banished from Enzo Maresca 's first-team - and from the club's website. Sterling, 30, and his fellow outcasts do not feature in Maresca's plans next season and as such, none of them have a profile or photo in the Blues' first-team section. The forward spent the previous campaign on loan at Arsenal and Chelsea are actively working to ship him out permanently during the summer window. He moved to Stamford Bridge from Manchester City just three years ago in a deal worth a little under £50million, having won four Premier League titles at the Etihad. However, his stint at Chelsea rapidly unfolded into a nightmare, resulting in him making a last-ditch switch to North London, where he scored one goal in 27 matches. Maresca has made it clear that Sterling is not included in his plans and the clock is now ticking as the Blues look to find buyers for their unwanted players. Mail Sport reported that those up for sale, such as Sterling and left back Ben Chilwell, are expected to continue training separately to Maresca's main group. Chelsea have spent big this summer, splashing the cash on forwards Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens from Brighton and Borussia Dortmund respectively. That resulted in Sterling slipping further away from the first-team picture - and off the website. Two other players who do not have profiles, Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu, are set to join Premier League newcomers Burnley after a day of breakthroughs. Their exact fees have not yet been confirmed but are likely to be around £20m each. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is another on his way out. Indeed, as reported by Mail Sport, Everton began talks over a deal worth an inital £25m plus add-ons. The midfielder set Chelsea back £30m when they swooped to bring him in from Leicester City last season, but he made just two top-flight starts under Maresca. Academy graduate Alfie Gilchrist is also missing a first-team profile on the website, joining Axel Disasi, Carney Chukwuemeka, Renato Veiga and David Datro Fofana in the doldrums, and on the edge of Maresca's bloated senior group. Officially, there are 31 players currently listed as first-teamers. However, several big names who have made the cut could also find themselves leaving before the window slams shut on September 1, such as Christopher Nkunku. Mykhailo Mudryk has been given a profile photo despite being charged by the FA for violating its anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test. He faces a four-year ban. Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 28 and cannot train.
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Top Tory slams soft sentence given to Iranian who raped little girl, 13, after judge said fiend was NOT ‘dangerous ‘
SHADOW Home Secretary Chris Philp has branded a seven-year jail term for an Iranian national who raped a 13-year-old girl in an alleyway a 'disgrace'. His comment comes after it emerged the judge said she had not suffered 'severe psychological trauma'. 2 2 Sorosh Amini, 21, from Whyteleafe, Surrey, received the soft sentence in June at Croydon crown court after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assault on August 4 last year. Mr Philp's rare intervention came after it was also revealed that Judge Antony Hyams-Parish did not impose a stricter sentence as he did not deem Amini to be a 'dangerous offender'. The judge's sentencing remarks have been released to The Sun. Despite the harrowing 'stranger rape' of a child, he said to Amini: 'I have concluded that whilst there is no doubt that she was caused psychological harm, I have concluded it falls just short of severe psychological harm.' But Mr Philp said: 'Amini violently attacked a 13-year old girl in broad daylight in Croydon town centre. "For the judge to give a lower sentence because she 'allegedly didn't suffer severe trauma as a result' is a disgrace.' Amini was told he will serve no more than two-thirds — four years and eight months — in prison before he is released on licence. As he has been on remand for 11 months, he has, at most, three years and nine months left.
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Wayne Rooney endures a bumpy ride AWAY from the dugout as he joins wife Coleen and son Kai on the dodgems at Irish amusement park - after clip of Tom Brady questioning his work ethic went viral
Wayne Rooney has endured another bumpy ride - but this time it was nowhere near the football dugout. The former footballer and wife Coleen were taking a break from watching their son Kai, 15, playing for Manchester United's academy side in Northern Ireland when they visited a local amusement park. Locals were stunned to see them enjoying the dodgems at nearby Curry's Fun Park in Portrush, County Antrim. Wayne - wearing a black baseball cap and shades - let his lad Kit do the driving, while Coleen was seen laughing as she opted for her own bumper car. The video was captured by former BBC radio presenter Alan Simpson, who invited the Rooney's, both 39, to enjoy the amusements. He tagged the pair online and posted: 'You just never know who you will bump into at Curry's Fun Park Portrush.' Speaking afterwards, he said the famous faces were 'down-to-earth' and revealed he had facilitated the visit. Alan explained: 'Coleen had expressed an interest in bringing them along on their off days from the cup. I was absolutely more than happy to accommodate. 'Herself, Wayne and the kids came down and had a great time interacting with the other punters and being big kids, as everyone does at Curry's. 'They had a lot of fun for a few hours. No matter who comes to Portrush — footballers, golfers, whoever — we try to make sure they have a good time.' In a post on Facebook, Curry's revealed that the Rooneys spent two hours at the park and also tried other rides including the Ghost Train. They said: 'On Friday we were delighted to welcome one of the true superstars of the game Wayne Rooney, his wife Coleen alongside Northern Ireland's own Corey Evans and their families for a fun afternoon spending a couple of hours enjoying everything from the Ghost Train to the Cyclone and the bumper cars. 'The A-list couple certainly turned heads as they joined their kids on the rides. Remarked one Cookstown couple, "It's not everyday you literally bump into Wayne and Coleen Rooney on the bumper cars in Portrush. 'The owners of Curry's, Jacqueline and Owen Curry, were happy to meet and see the Rooneys enjoying their family day out. 'Jacqueline shared fashion tips with Coleen while Owen, a lifelong Crystal Palace fan couldn't resist reminding Wayne of the recent 4-0 victory for Palace. 'The Rooneys chatted about how much they enjoyed their visit to the North Coast, the warmth of the welcome and especially their time sampling the Portmagic.' Their eldest boy Kai, 15, had been starring in the Super Cup NI youth football tournament for United, a competition Wayne also played at in 2000. Wayne, Manchester United's record goalscorer, and Coleen, were seen watching a game in the stands at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Tuesday. Other football stars spotted at the tournament included Michael Carrick, Jamie Redknapp and Corey Evans. Kai and his teammates made it to the boys' premier final, where they lost to Southampton 1-0. Afterwards former England ace Wayne posted on social media: 'Great few days in Coleraine for the SuperCupNI. 'Well done to Kai and the Manchester United lads on a brilliant effort throughout the tournament. 'Congratulations to Southampton on the win. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.' Wayne's work ethic during a disastrous stint as manager of Birmingham City has been questioned by minority owner Tom Brady in scenes from a new Amazon Prime series. The remarkable admission from the NFL legend has been revealed in an upcoming five-part series Built in Birmingham: Brady and the Blues. In it, Brady admits to being worried about the dedication of the Manchester United legend during his disastrous spell at St Andrews. Wayne was sacked in January last year, lasting just 15 matches in the Blues' dugout. Under his management, the Blues took 10 points from a possible 45, losing nine and winning just two. The fly-on-the-wall documentary, being released on Friday, shows Brady visiting the Birmingham training ground to observe Wayne's team meeting and training session. While driving away, he tells his business manager Ben Rawitz: 'I'm a little worried about our head coach's work ethic.' Rawitz replies: 'Comes across as lackadaisical.' Wayne began in management immediately after his playing days were over, hanging up his boots while playing in the Championship for Derby to take the reins at Pride Park. Manchester United's all-time leading scorer received plaudits for the work he did in extremely challenging circumstances, with the club struggling to compete amid their mountain of financial issues. He then made the surprise move to MLS and coached another of his former sides, DC United. But he lasted just 12 months Stateside - half the time he spent in charge of the Rams - as interest in his services came from the newly minted Blues. Birmingham - backed by the riches of Knighthead Capital and boasting Brady as an investor - replaced the beloved John Eustace with the former England hero, even though the club was pushing for a play-off spot. Rather predictably, this proved to be a massive mistake. The documentary also sees Brady admit his error in replacing Eustace with the former England international and reveal that he was warned against making 'sweeping changes' so early in his time with the club.
