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The Sun
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Arsenal wonderkid ‘banished by Ajax over WHATSAPP and told only to arrive at training ground when pals have left'
CHUBA AKPOM has been brutally axed from the Ajax first-team over WHATSAPP, according to reports. The former Arsenal star is one of seven players who have allegedly been told to find new clubs this summer. 4 4 4 Akpom, 29, is on a list with Carlos Forbs, Borna Sosa, Kristian Hlynsson, Christian Rasmussen, Jay Gorter and Branco van den Boomen. Club bosses want to sell the seven players to raise funds for new arrivals. According to De Telegraaf, Akpom and co will not even be allowed to use the field and gym facilities until AFTER the first team has had lunch. The Dutch giants technical director, Alex Kroes, messaged each of the affected players and told them they would not be welcome at the club after Sunday. Furthermore, their car parking spots have been taken away and there is now only one physiotherapist available between them. Sun Sport has contacted Ajax for comment. It comes as part of a brutal cull by new boss John Heitinga. The 41-year-old left his role as Liverpool assistant last month to take up the job. He made more than 200 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit as a player before spells as the reserve team boss and interim head coach. Arsenal academy graduate Akpom joined Ajax from Middlesbrough in 2023 for £10.5m. After struggling for minutes at Ajax this season he joined Ligue 1 side Lille on loan in the winter transfer window. He recently opened up on how he laid awake for days after receiving an offer from Saudi Arabia when he was with the Championship outfit. Akpom told LavieCutz on TikTok: "Before I signed for Ajax, I received an offer from Saudi Arabia. "I barely slept for five nights. When you hear that there is interest in you, it is different than when you actually see it on paper. "Then all kinds of things happen in your body. Everything starts to itch. I lay awake for days. My girlfriend and I were lying in bed thinking about everything. "You're about to get a certain amount of money, but you don't have it yet, but in your head, you're already spending it. "My girlfriend and I were in Disneyland and thinking about everything we could get…" 4
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Former England manager Don Revie to receive hometown honour
A former England manager who "divided opinion" is set to be remembered in his Revie, best known for managing Leeds United, will have a mosaic dedicated to him in Middlesbrough, years after his footballing rival Brian Clough was given three local accolades in the metre-square mosaic will be displayed at Revie's former school, Archibald Primary School, and will be erected where it will be visible to and Thornaby East MP, Andy McDonald, said Revie's achievements were "utterly remarkable", but admitted he remained "forgotten somewhat, outside of Leeds." Revie and Clough, who followed in Revie's footsteps as Leeds manager for just 44 days, famously clashed in 1974 in a TV interview on the day Clough was sacked - a confrontation which was later depicted in the film Damned who played for both Leeds United and England, and spent 13 years as Leeds manager, has no memorials in Middlesbrough, where he grew up, two miles away from Clough's family - often dubbed the greatest manager England never had - has a statue in the town's Albert Park, a street named after him in Linthorpe, and a plaque on his former house, but there is no landmark celebrating Revie's origins as a Boro lad. Revie, who managed England from 1974 until he quit for the United Arab Emirates in 1977, does not even have a plaque on his former home in Bell Street, along with Fly Me To The Moon football fanzine editor Robert Nichols, teamed up with the school, historian Dr Tosh Warwick, and local artists to create a landmark in Revie's honour."In a very short space of time, he took a second-division side in Leeds United to the top of the English game, and into Europe," the Labour MP said."But whereas others, like Brian Clough and Bill Shankly - who have had similar achievements - are hero figures across the nation, Don Revie is forgotten somewhat outside of Leeds."That someone from Middlesbrough's Newport area could rise to be one of only 16 people to ever hold the permanent position of England football manager, and the story not be told, seemed to us a crying shame." McDonald said although Revie's management style had "divided opinion", he remained a significant figure "who we should perhaps look again at for the town of Middlesbrough".Clough had been a fierce critic of Revie, telling players after he took over at Leeds that they should bin their medals as they had not been won who died in 1989, aged 61, has a statue outside the Elland Road stadium where his tactical nous, planning skills and loyalty to players is fondly remembered by Leeds Cowgill, Archibald deputy headteacher, said: "We are really proud that our school has such a long history, and are looking forward to working on this exciting project relating to an ex-pupil who went on to be a significant local, and national, figure." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
‘Forgotten' England football manager Don Revie to be honoured in home town
'Forgotten' England manager Don Revie is finally to be remembered in his home town years after his great rival Brian Clough was given three local accolades. Revie, an England player then a pioneering and title-winning coach with Leeds United, has no memorials in his home town of Middlesbrough, where he grew up two miles away from Clough. While Clough – often dubbed the Greatest Manager England never had – has a statue in the town's Albert Park, a street named after him in Linthorpe and a plaque on his former house, nothing marks out that Revie was a Boro lad. Revie, who managed England from 1974 until he quit for the United Arab Emirates in 1977, does not even have a plaque on his former home in Bell Street, Newport. Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP Andy McDonald and Fly Me To The Moon football fanzine editor Robert Nichols approached Revie's former school Archibald Primary about changing that. Teaming up with the school, historian Dr Tosh Warwick and local artists, a plan was put forward for a metre-square mosaic at the school which will be visible to passers-by. The Labour MP said: 'Don Revie was a pioneer in football and his achievements were utterly remarkable. 'In a very short space of time he took a second division side in Leeds United to the top of the English game and into Europe. 'But whereas others like Brian Clough and Bill Shankly, who have had similar achievements, are hero figures across the nation, Don Revie is forgotten somewhat outside of Leeds. 'That someone from Middlesbrough's Newport area could rise to be one of only 16 people to ever hold the permanent position of England football manager and the story not be told seemed to us a crying shame. 'He is a fascinating character who has divided opinion but someone who we should perhaps look again at for the town of Middlesbrough and we hope in this piece of art that we do just that and inspire the pupils of Archibald to know that they can achieve anything they want to.' Revie honed his skills, which saw him play up front for Leicester City and England, by kicking a ball against the playground walls at his primary school. Archibald deputy headteacher Steve Cowgill said: 'We are really proud that our school has such a long history and are looking forward to working on this exciting project relating to an ex-pupil who went on to be a significant local and national figure. 'Our aim is that as many pupils and their parents and carers as possible can become involved in creating this lasting recognition to Don Revie.' Revie and Clough, who followed him for just 44 days as Leeds manager, famously clashed in 1974 in a TV interview on the day Clough was sacked, which was later depicted in the film Damned United. Clough had been a fierce critic of Revie, telling players after he took over at Leeds that they should bin their medals as they had not been won fairly. Revie, who died aged 61 in 1989, has a statue outside the Elland Road stadium where his tactical nous, planning skills and loyalty to players is fondly remembered by Leeds fans.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘Forgotten' England football manager Don Revie to be honoured in home town
'Forgotten' England manager Don Revie is finally to be remembered in his home town years after his great rival Brian Clough was given three local accolades. Revie, an England player then a pioneering and title-winning coach with Leeds United, has no memorials in his home town of Middlesbrough, where he grew up two miles away from Clough. While Clough – often dubbed the Greatest Manager England never had – has a statue in the town's Albert Park, a street named after him in Linthorpe and a plaque on his former house, nothing marks out that Revie was a Boro lad. Revie, who managed England from 1974 until he quit for the United Arab Emirates in 1977, does not even have a plaque on his former home in Bell Street, Newport. Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP Andy McDonald and Fly Me To The Moon football fanzine editor Robert Nichols approached Revie's former school Archibald Primary about changing that. Teaming up with the school, historian Dr Tosh Warwick and local artists, a plan was put forward for a metre-square mosaic at the school which will be visible to passers-by. The Labour MP said: 'Don Revie was a pioneer in football and his achievements were utterly remarkable. 'In a very short space of time he took a second division side in Leeds United to the top of the English game and into Europe. 'But whereas others like Brian Clough and Bill Shankly, who have had similar achievements, are hero figures across the nation, Don Revie is forgotten somewhat outside of Leeds. 'That someone from Middlesbrough's Newport area could rise to be one of only 16 people to ever hold the permanent position of England football manager and the story not be told seemed to us a crying shame. 'He is a fascinating character who has divided opinion but someone who we should perhaps look again at for the town of Middlesbrough and we hope in this piece of art that we do just that and inspire the pupils of Archibald to know that they can achieve anything they want to.' Revie honed his skills, which saw him play up front for Leicester City and England, by kicking a ball against the playground walls at his primary school. Archibald deputy headteacher Steve Cowgill said: 'We are really proud that our school has such a long history and are looking forward to working on this exciting project relating to an ex-pupil who went on to be a significant local and national figure. 'Our aim is that as many pupils and their parents and carers as possible can become involved in creating this lasting recognition to Don Revie.' Revie and Clough, who followed him for just 44 days as Leeds manager, famously clashed in 1974 in a TV interview on the day Clough was sacked, which was later depicted in the film Damned United. Clough had been a fierce critic of Revie, telling players after he took over at Leeds that they should bin their medals as they had not been won fairly. Revie, who died aged 61 in 1989, has a statue outside the Elland Road stadium where his tactical nous, planning skills and loyalty to players is fondly remembered by Leeds fans.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Danny Rohl in talks to leave Sheffield Wednesday as club crisis worsens
Manager Danny Rohl is on the verge of leaving Sheffield Wednesday and is speaking to the club about his potential exit. The 36-year-old German has not returned to pre-season training with the Wednesday squad, as he seeks to negotiate a way out of his contract, in order to further his ambitions elsewhere. Having been linked with clubs such as Leicester City, Southampton and Middlesbrough, there may be a future for him in England but it's a return to Germany that excites him. Rohl has steadied the ship at Hillsborough, lifting them out of the relegation zone in his first season in charge and up to mid table at the end of last season but the club is far from being out of trouble. Staff were not paid their wages on time in both March and last month and there is a possibility that June could be the same. As a result of those March and May issues, the club has had spending restrictions imposed for the next three transfer windows, meaning they won't be able to buy or loan players in deals where there's a fee involved. They were also subjected to a transfer embargo until wages were paid in full. On top of that, an upgrade to the facilities at the club's training ground at Middlewood Road have also been delayed. The club's owner, Dejphon Chansiri, recently rejected a £40m bid for the club from Florida-based property investor John Flanagan after communication issues left Chansiri doubting that Flanagan's consortium would be the right people to look after the interests of the club. Rohl recently spoke to German media outlet Bild about the situation and his desire to return to Germany. He said: 'If it were up to me, as soon as possible, 'The Bundesliga is obviously something special because I grew up with it. For me, it's always about working at the highest level. I want to compete against the best teams, with the best coaches.'
