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BBC News
4 hours ago
- BBC News
Sheehan hails 'coup' as Swansea sign Yalcouye
Alan Sheehan believes Swansea City have pulled off a coup after the Championship side completed the loan signing of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Malick 19-year-old has opted for a move to Wales despite attracting interest from the likes of Hoffenheim, Freiburg, Toulouse and FC Copenhagen this joined Brighton from IFK Gothenburg for £6m in 2024 – and head coach Sheehan says the Ivory Coast Under-23 cap has "got the capabilities" to play in the Premier League."He is a player who has got a lot of ability, wonderful energy," said Sheehan."We want good players here, the right people, and for him to buy into it and be here - it's a wonderful coup to have him for the season." Yalcouye helped Sturm Graz win their domestic title – and also played eight times in the Champions League during a loan spell in Austria last will now get the chance to play in the English system for the first time, with his debut likely to come when Swansea host Sheffield United in the Championship on Saturday. "I think he is player who can play as a six, eight or 10 and I think he can play in the sides as well," Sheehan added."He is a player who is full of energy and has a wonderful intensity to his play, but also he's technically a very good player."To add a player like that to the squad, we are absolutely delighted."Yalcouye becomes Swansea's eighth signing of the summer, but Sheehan remains keen to add further new faces before the transfer window closes on 1 Swans are eyeing a number of centre-forward options in Europe, while they are also in the market for another midfielder, a left-sided defender and a wide player."We want more depth," Sheehan added."A lot of players left here in the summer. Now we are trying to create a different culture and to have that we'll need a bit more depth and a bit more quality."Asked specifically about Swansea's striker search, the Irishman added: "I think there is movement in the background, but there's nothing to share with you just yet."
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Coleen Rooney puts detective skills to use as she makes brutal swipe at Arsenal in TV ad
Coleen Rooney has put her detective skills to use for a brand new job after her the clever way in which disclosed that Rebekah Vardy's Instagram account was behind her leaked private information Wagatha Christie star Coleen Rooney has landed a new job thanks to her cunning detective skills. The businesswoman is no stranger when it comes to figuring out the truth and her latest move has also seen her take a swipe at Arsenal. Now, the 39-year-old is using her investigative skills once again – after she uncovered while trying to work out who was leaking private information from her social media to the public. Liverpudlian Coleen is starring in a new TV advert for Paddy Power in which she takes on a role working in Justice Refund, which sees her heading up a mock Investigation Department, taking on a wide variety of made-up cases. One part of her new role sees her look in the viral catchphrase "nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" and the "latest referring conspiracy theories" by dozens of Arsenal fans, with one claiming that the "footballs are out to get" the players. It comes after David Beckham speaks 'as a father' in 'family' announcement after latest Brooklyn snub. But Coleen believes the dozens of fans are actually one person, putting on fake voices for the phone call complaints. The Justice Refund will see Irish bookmaker Paddy Power give cash back to those who backed Manchester City in the Premier League since 2011, despite a verdict on their alleged 114 FFP breaches still to be decided. Paddy Power's Justice Refund covers eight seasons and will see Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool fans come out on top. Over 100,000 punters had backed Manchester United to win the league in 2011/12, 2017/18 and 2020/21. Meanwhile, Liverpool were backed in 2013/14 and 2021/22, while Arsenal were backed in 2022/23 and 2023/24 – they will all have their stakes returned, despite the verdict surrounding City's 115 financial charges to be decided. City had been hit with the 115 charges over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play in February, but this later rose to 130. Reflecting on the City investigation, Coleen said: "As the investigation is still ongoing, we can't be sure that Man City have broken FFP rules. "The uncertainty isn't fair on fans and leaves only one reasonable cause of action. Paddy Power should just be sound and do the biggest Justice Refund of all time." "I've spoken to the airline and they said Nancy sang 'Hey Soul Sister', three times in a row," after a Jet2 passenger claimed she was "booed off the stage" during karaoke, adding she "didn't have a leg to stand on." Reflecting on the Arsenal allegations, Coleen added: "I've listened to the audio on those Arsenal complaints. It's the lads from Arsenal Fan TV, putting on a different voice each time. You know, like in Mrs. Doubtfire." She added: "I'm looking at the data and you are correct, your team has been last on Match of the Day more than anyone else. No, I don't think it's a conspiracy, you're just not very good." She later added: "I'm looking at the phone votes here and it seems suspicious. "A lad from McFly winning I'm A Celeb? Doesn't seem realistic does it? You just called in to say how well VAR is being run and referees deserve more credit? That's lovely, can I get your name? Howard Wobb? Great, let me just make a note of that, Mr. Wobb," as she became suspicious. Speaking of the new role, Coleen said: "Fans invest so much into football, emotionally and financially, and sometimes it feels like they don't get much back. This was a fun way to shine a light on that, whilst actually giving something back to the people who make the game what it is."
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Coleen Rooney revives Wagatha Christie skills as a detective investigating Man City charges in hilarious Paddy Power ad
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COLEEN ROONEY revived her epic super sleuth skills to investigate Man City's Financial Fair Play case in a hilarious new Paddy Power sketch. The 39-year-old aka 'Wagatha Christie' has teamed up with the Irish betting company to announce its record-breaking 'Justice Refund'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Coleen Rooney has teamed up with Paddy Power to announce its record-breaking 'Justice Refund' Credit: Paddy Power 2 Coleen Rooney stars in the latest Paddy Power advert Credit: Paddy Power In the clip, no-nonsense Coleen, who is married to Wayne Rooney, is the boss of a parody 'Investigation Department' tackling a number mock cases. In a mock office she examines joke complaints including whether "nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" and the "latest refereeing conspiracy theories" by Arsenal fans. She then uncovers a suspicious phone call from a 'Mr Howard Wobb' heaping praise on VAR and hailing referees. But the sketch reaches its crescendo when she has to crack the case of the ongoing FFP saga. City were slapped with a whopping 115 charges over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules back in February which then went up to 130. She gives her verdict saying that Paddy Power will sort it out once and for all if the game's bigwigs won't. The Paddy Power 'Justice Refund' is a payback scheme giving money back to all punters who backed a team that finished second to Manchester City in the Premier League since 2011. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS It covers eight seasons, meaning Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool fans who placed title bets in those years will have their stakes returned. More than 100,000 punters are set to benefit - including those who backed United in 2011/12, 2017/18 and 2020/21, Liverpool in 2013/14, 2018/19 and 2021/22, and Arsenal in 2022/23 and 2023/24. Rebekah Vardy LOSES bid to have Coleen Rooney's Wagatha Christie court costs slashed & faces £1.6m bill An official verdict on City's alleged 115 financial charges are still pending after the hearing concluded last December. City have vehemently denied the charges and have been fighting their corner at London's International Dispute Resolution Centre since mid-September. City have been accused of failing to accurately report their finances over a nine-year period from 2009-10 and 2017-18. It's also alleged they failed to provide all the details about former manager Roberto Mancini's pay packets between 2009-10 and 2012-13. The charges also relate to their alleged failure to disclose full player salaries between 2010-11 and 2015-16. In addition to their alleged financial wrongdoings, City have been accused of failing to co-operate with the Prem's investigation. If found guilty, City could be hit with huge financial penalties and a points deducation. They could also be RELEGATED if they're found to have committed the most serious charges. The club will likely appeal any verdict which doesn't go their way, meaning the final decision may not be made until the end of NEXT SEASON. The Wagatha Christie saga involved two former friends - Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy - and resulted in a High Court libel battle. Coleen shared a lengthy Instagram post accusing her pal of leaking stories about her. In 2022, three years after Coleen's initial accusation, Rebekah launched a libel case against her, which she lost.
