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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Luton sign West Ham forward Kodua on loan
Luton Town have signed forward Gideon Kodua on loan from West Ham United. The Hatters have an option to buy the 20-year-old at the end of his loan spell. Kodua told the club's website: "I thought a lot about my next move and narrowed it down, and this was the best option in terms of development and where I want to be. "There are good players here, a good manager and a good fanbase, so it was an easy decision," he added. Kodua has linked up with Luton manager Matt Bloomfield for the third time after the former Wycombe boss recruited him for two separate loan spells while at Adams Park. Bloomfield told BBC 3CR: "Gids is a boy I love. He's got a real steel, a real resilience and a real determination about him." He added: "He was captain of West Ham's FA Youth Cup-winning team. He offers us good options as a wing-back, as a full-back, as a wide player and as a 'high 10'. "A great lad and someone our fans will love watching. As an individual, I can't speak highly enough of him." Kodua is the Hatters' eighth signing of the summer. Their 2025-26 campaign begins on Friday, 1 August with a home game against AFC Wimbledon (20:00 BST). Transfers - July 2025 Luton sign Tottenham goalkeeper Keeley West Ham thrash Arsenal to win FA Youth Cup
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The footballers who cracked on with Love Island stars after the show: Dani Dyer found her perfect match at West Ham, Olivia Attwood tied the knot with Bradley Dack - and the Islander who was linked to Ruben Dias BEFORE he dated Maya Jama
Footballers are often blasted for a lack of loyalty in the modern game and if this year's series of Love Island is anything to go by, the critique is fully justified. Two footballers have tried to play a different kind of field, entering the Villa - and later Casa Amor - in search of love, but appear to have had difficulty tying themselves down to just one partner. Harry Cooksley, once of AFC Wimbledon and Mallorca, seems to struggle with loyalty on and off the pitch. The 30-year-old, who currently turns out for semi-professional side Farnham Town, has played for eleven teams, and not spent more than one year at any of the sides, since his nine-year stint at Reading in his youth. The midfielder has sent mixed messages after becoming increasingly close with both Shakira Khan and Helena Ford. He has turned heads with his eyebrow-raising comments throughout the series, even claiming to have slept with an entire women's football team. Meanwhile, Harrison Solomon, a former Derby star, left Love Island viewers in disbelief after getting frisky with Lauren Wood under the covers earlier this week, having also flirted with Toni Laites. The 22-year-old made 29 Premier League 2 appearances having joined Derby's academy in 2019 and even featured in the FA Cup third round in 2021. He has since moved to University of New Hampshire in the US as a student and plays for their football team. And on Friday he shocked viewers by announcing a surprise early departure from the ITV2 show. But while the current pair of flirty footballers may be accustomed to abuse from the terraces and from Love Island viewers and contestants alike, not all footballers have felt the ire of the show's viewers. In fact a number of stars have gone on to date, marry and even have kids with their Love Island counterparts. Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen Dani Dyer won the 2018 edition of Love Island with then partner Jack Fincham and they later moved in together and even bought a puppy. But their fling lasted just six months, with Dyer admitting their relationship was 'not meant to be long term'. Dyer and Bowen, both 28, were next-door neighbours and fancied each other but she never believed the England and West Ham forward would be interested in a serious long-term relationship. When they met, Dani had recently given birth to her son Santiago - although she was no longer with his dad Sammy Kimmence. Dani started inviting Jarrod round for dinners at her home and a romance slowly started to blossom. But a relationship was not always certain. 'When he first messaged me I thought "he's very fit, I don't mind having a little bit of fun with you, but I'm a mum now, you're a footballer, you can go have your Gigi Hadids. I'm happy to have a bit of fun with if that's what you want, you're the first guy I've probably had with a six-pack"' Dyer revealed. 'I think because I was so chilled it became something more.' Her father Danny, Eastenders actor and diehard West Ham fan has always been delighted with their pairing, even joking that he is 'more in love with Jarrod than Dani is'. The couple had twins Summer and Star in 2023 and tied the knot at a lavish outdoor ceremony at the £500-a-night Langley Hotel in Iver, Buckinghamshire in May. Maya Jama and Ruben Dias Power couple Maya Jama and Ruben Dias appear to have gone from strength to strength this year with the Manchester City defender jetting out to Spain to support Jama while she filmed the popular ITV show. They have been dating for several months and their romance began a year after Jama and Stormzy announced they were splitting for good, having previously rekindled their relationship after breaking up in 2019. The duo are believed to have met at the European Music Awards (EMAs) in November. Their romance began a year after Jama and Stormzy announced they were splitting for good Their romance was finally confirmed after they were seen getting very close at KSI's Baller League event in April. The TV star then went official by posting a clip on Instagram as she sat alongside the footballer in a car heading back to her house. She then attended a number of City and Portugal games in the second half of last season. On Thursday the loved-up couple shared a steamy kiss as they relaxed at the Cala Bassa Beach Club during their romantic getaway to Ibiza. That holiday came just days after they enjoyed a visit to Florida. And while they appear enamoured with one another, Jama, who appears on the show as a presenter rather than a contestant, was not the first Love Island star to catch Dias' eye. He was believed to be dating model Arabella Chi, who appeared on season five on the series, in 2023, before the defender reportedly dumped her after a few months. Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack Former Blackburn and Sunderland star Bradley Dack married Olivia Attwood in 2023, having got engaged four years earlier. They originally met in a nightclub in the West End in 2015 after being introduced through mutual friends. The duo dated on and off for three months before it fizzled out, with Attwood deciding to go on Love Island. The Loose Women panellist appeared in the third series, finishing third with partner Chris Hughes, and later took part in I'm A Celebrity in 2022. The couple met in a nightclub in the West End in 2015 after being introduced through friends She broke up with Hughes in February 2018, less than a year after they reached the final of Love Island, and it wasn't long before the star was back with Dack, reuniting months later. Attwood, 34, has revealed she doesn't think she and Dack would be together now if she hadn't gone on Love Island. 'If I hadn't gone on Love Island, I don't think we would be together. We had to pull away for us to both get perspective,' she said. 'Brad is the first male, dating relationship I've had where he has his own thing, his own job, his own goals and I have mine and he wants me to have them.' The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at the five-star hotel Bulgari in Knightsbridge in June 2023. Georgia Steel and Harry Clarke Georgia Steel has tried to find love on the show twice - first in 2018 before taking part in Love Island: All-Stars last year. Georgia went out with Hashtag United footballer Toby Aromolaran following the spin-off series but they split in March. But she appears to have struck gold with Ipswich and former Arsenal and Sheffield United defender Harry Clarke. She has largely kept their blossoming romance under wraps since they got together last year. They have largely kept their blossoming romance under wraps since they got together last year Georgia went out with Hashtag United footballer Toby Aromolaran following the spin-off series The 26-year-old was first spotted getting flirty with the Premier League star last September at a David Lloyd gym in London. The couple were then unable to keep their hands off each other as they shared a kiss while on holiday in Dubai. More recently Steel shared some loved up snaps with her partner as they celebrated his birthday. Ella Thomas and Lloyd Jones Lloyd Jones and Ella Thomas went official with their relationship in May. The Charlton Athletic captain and player of the season went public after sharing a selection of photos from The Addicks' final game of the campaign, alongside Thomas. The 25-year-old appeared in series 10 of Love Island in 2023 and got together with Tyrique Hyde. Their relationship was heavily tested with some dramatic ups and downs throughout the series but they left the villa together. Jones went public by sharing a series of photos of his final game of the season with Thomas But the couple announced they had split in November 2023, before trying to give it another go. In February 2024, MailOnline exclusively revealed Ella and Tyrique had parted ways permanently - after six months as a couple. Amber Gill and Jen Beattie Amber Gill won Love Island in 2019 alongside ex Greg O'Shea but they split just weeks after leaving the villa. She then got together with former Arsenal and Scotland player Jen Beattie, with the couple first linked in December 2022. Five months later, the TV star professed her love for Beattie on Instagram, telling her Instagram followers that she had always been 'free-spirited' and not to use 'labels'. In December 2023 they ended their romance after growing apart but remained friends. The relationship was the reality star's first public dating experience since she opened up about her sexuality, saying that it was 'painfully obvious' she 'liked girls' during her appearance on the ITV2 show. Grace Jackson is said to have gone on multiple dates with Marcus Rashford around Cheshire Grace Jackson and Marcus Rashford Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is heading towards the Old Trafford exit door after being axed by Ruben Amorim. But it is not the first time that the England forward has been dumped. In December, the 27-year-old was reportedly broken up with by 2024 contestant Grace Jackson. The model also appeared in the All Stars edition where she was coupled with Joey Essex.
The South African
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
New Kaizer Chiefs star sends a message to the coach
This new Kaizer Chiefs attacker has never played in Mzansi but was born in Durban 26 years ago before establishing his entire professional career in England. Chislett made a name for himself with standout performances at clubs like AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale, where he became known for his goal contributions and playmaking ability. Now back in South Africa after joining Kaizer Chiefs on a two-year deal, the versatile Chislett has revealed his favoured playing position. Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana winger: What happened? Kaizer Chiefs unveil Ethan Chislett. Image: Kaizer Chiefs website Speaking to the club's media, Chislett was asked to describe himself as a footballer. 'Versatile midfielder, can sit deep, play further forward and wide right, even striker a few times, although more in a 'false 9' role,' he said. Timeline report: New Kaizer Chiefs kit unveiling 'I like to cut in from the left onto my right foot, but if I had to define my best position, it would be a 'number 10'. 'I appreciate creativity, but the bottom line is you have to score goals to win games. I'd like to think I can rise to the occasion when called upon to make a decisive contribution for my team, and that's what motivates me. 'It will probably be surreal. It's something I'll look back on. Sometimes when you're in the moment you don't take everything in but afterwards it will fully sink in,' added the new Glamour Boy. 'I came to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup and watched a match in that stadium, so it's going to be unreal for me, and my family, to play there,' Chilett concluded. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Match report: Watford 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
Ryan Andrews in action for the Hornets (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Watford drew 1-1 with AFC Wimbledon in sweltering heat at Grosvenor Vale as the Football Manager Cup was shared. The Hornets had the better of the game, Mamadou Doumbia, Imran Louza and the lively Rocco Vata all going close, but found themselves behind when Liam Kelly dispatched a penalty rebound on the hour mark. Advertisement Pierre Dwomoh equalised shortly afterwards, however, ensuring the Hornets took a draw from a tough workout. Watford started on the front foot, with Doumbia and Vata heavily involved in their best moments. The Mali international was denied by a good challenge on 10 minutes before Tom Ince headed the follow-up straight at Nathan Bishop. Ryan Porteous searches out a pass (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Louza diverted Ryan Andrews' cross wide on 20 minutes, before Doumbia spun and shot wide after more good work from Andrews. Wimbledon only threatened from set-pieces before half-time but improved after the break, Aron Sasu forcing a low save from Selvik. Advertisement And the Dons soon went ahead, Pollock adjudged to have committed an offence from a corner and Kelly scoring at the second attempt. Vata should have levelled with his left foot but was heavily involved with the equaliser. The Republic of Ireland international made a clever run across the box and sent the ball back into the middle for substitute Pierre Dwomoh to tap home. A flurry of substitutes then saw several younger players emerge for the Hornets. The youngsters played with plenty of energy but were unable to muster the killer moment, dealing with rare forays forward at the other end comfortably. Advertisement Watford: Selvik; Andrews (Sanghrajka, 67), Porteous (Keben, 46), Pollock (Clarridge, 67), Bola (Morris, 67); Louza (Ramirez-Espain, 67), Kyprianou (Dele-Bashiru, 46), Sissoko (Dwomoh, 46); Ince (Massiah-Edwards, 67), Doumbia, Vata (Nabizada, 67)
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Football star is charged with betting breaches - with it alleged the talented youngster placed 252 bets in 18-month period
A football star playing in the Football League has been charged with breaching betting rules. Footballers are prohibited from gambling on the sport, though a number of players have been charged over the years. Ivan Toney received a ban over two years ago for gambling involvement. Now, AFC Wimbledon 's Osman Foyo has been charged, with it alleged he placed bets on matches 252 times between October 2023 and March 2025. Foyo, 20, has made six appearances for Wimbledon since joining the club in the winter transfer window, having spent the first half of the season on loan at Chelmsford when he was contracted at Ipswich. His form in the National League South, which saw him score 12 goals in 21 games, attracted the interest of the then-League Two side, who won promotion to League One in the play-offs. He played for his current side as recently as Tuesday, in their friendly against Enfield Town. He scored twice. Foyo could face a lengthy ban if he is found guilty of the charges, with Toney receiving an eight-month ban and Ryan Bowman, formerly of the likes of Cheltenham and Shrewsbury given a three-and-a-half-year ban this week. Bowman was found to have placed 6,397 bets over a 12-month period. The FA say players cannot bet in order to 'help protect the integrity and future of football'. Managers, coaches, and other staff members are also prohibited from places bets on the sport.
