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BBC News
21-05-2025
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- BBC News
Burton make Tavares' move from Coventry permanent
Fabio Tavares has left Coventry City to join Burton Albion on a one-year deal after the Portuguese forward ended the season on loan at the League One 24-year-old scored two goals and made nine of his 10 appearances off the bench for the Brewers during an injury-hit initial stay at the Pirelli hurt his hamstring after scoring in a 3-1 defeat by Bristol Rovers in mid-February, which kept him out for eight games, but he did come back to help the east Staffordshire side in their battle to avoid his impact was limited by the injury, Burton boss Gary Bowyer described Tavares as "a wonderful lad with great character"."He's one of the best finishers at the football club and I'm really excited to be working with him next season," Bowyer told the club website., external Tavares scored as many league goals for Burton in four months than he managed for Coventry in the four years he was with the Sky Blues, where he was soon to be out of initially joined their development squad in February 2021 from Rochdale, who were a League One club at the made 30 Coventry appearances in all competitions, but started just one league game for them with his 21 other Championship appearances coming as a substitute.
BBC News
20-05-2025
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- BBC News
Sweeney leaves Burton for Mansfield return
Mansfield Town have re-signed Ryan Sweeney on a two-year deal after the defender turned down the offer of a new contract at Burton 28-year-old captained the Brewers in their latest League One relegation escape act, and was described by Burton boss Gary Bowyer as "a warrior with a capital W" for a goal-saving effort that saw him taken to hospital after a decisive victory against Leyton Orient in early was among a number of players who were negotiating new deals to remain at the Pirelli Stadium beyond the has, however, opted to leave the east Staffordshire side, after two seasons in which they battled to avoid the drop, and re-join Mansfield for a third first moved to the One Call Stadium on loan from Bristol Rovers in the summer of 2018 before making his move permanent in January 2019. He made more than 120 appearances for Mansfield before joining Dundee, a side he helped to promotion to the Scottish Premiership before returning to English football with Burton in 2023."I think I'm coming back a more well-rounded player," Sweeney told Mansfield's website., external"I joined here [originally] in my early 20s and you're still trying to find your feet in the game. I've gone away and experienced some incredible things."
Leader Live
16-05-2025
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- Leader Live
Wrexham: Cleworth, McClean and Dobson most appearances
Not one member of Phil Parkinson's squad played in every league match but Max Cleworth, James McClean and George Dobson featured in 42 of the 46 fixtures. Centre-back Cleworth started all 42 games he was involved in and the consistent 22-year-old, named Players' Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season, was only absent on four occasions after suffering ankle ligament damage in the 0-0 draw at Leyton Orient on September 28. Reds' captain McClean made 39 starts and three substitute appearances, with midfielder Dobson in the side for 38 matches and a sub four times. Ollie Rathbone was not far behind the trio by featuring in 41 games with the midfielder - voted Player of the Season - handed 34 starts and he came off the bench on seven occasions. DID YOU MISS OUR 48-PAGE PROMOTION SPECIAL? ORDER YOUR COPY HERE - Two other players hit the 40-match mark. Wing-back Ryan Barnett made 31 starts and nine substitute appearance while striker Steven Fletcher was only in the starting line-up twice with 38 of his run-outs coming as a replacement! Defender Eoghan O'Connell (38 starts and one substitute appearance) and leading scorer Elliot Lee (26+12) just fell short of featuring in 40 games, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo (33), Matty James (30+2) and centre-back Tom O'Connor (25+6) were involved at least 30 times. A total of five players made more than 20 appearances. Strikers Ollie Palmer (26+1) and Paul Mullin (9+17) found opportunities limited in the second half of the season while serious injuries prevented frontman Jack Marriott (9+17) and midfielder Andy Cannon (17+7) from playing more matches. Centre-back Lewis Brunt featured on 22 (21+1) occasions. Six members of the squad reached double digits. January transfer window signings Ryan Longman (14+5), Sam Smith (18) and Jay Rodriguez (17) fell short of 20 appearances along with wing-back Sebastian Revan (9+10), defender Dan Scarr (12+2) and goalkeeper Mark Howard (9+1). Seven other players featured in the league including midfielder James Jones (0+2) and striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson (1+3) before signing for Burton Albion in January. Goalkeeper Callum Burton (4), midfielder George Evans (1+6), striker Mo Faal (0+8) and wing-back Jacob Mendy (1+3) were all used by Parkinson along with frontman Sam Dalby who made one substitute appearance before joining Dundee United on a season-long loan before the summer transfer window closed. Altogether, 29 players were involved during the 46 fixtures as Wrexham finished runners-up in League One behind champions Birmingham City. Senior pros Luke Bolton and Will Bolton didn't make one appearance in the league but were involved in cup matches along with Anthony Forde who left The Racecourse by mutual consent in the January transfer window and signed for Burton. Defender Aaron James, midfield duo Josh Adam and Harry Ashfield, and goalkeeper Bradley Foster, also played in at least one cup game. Parkinson used a total of 36 players in league and cup competitions throughout the course of the season.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Nottingham romance fraudster who posed as footballer jailed
A man who posed as a professional footballer to con a woman out of more than £16,000 in a "cynical" romance fraud has been Police said Hesaam Ghori, 27, span "a web of lies" to befriend and exploit his victim with romantic promises over a 14-month said the 27-year-old's lies included that he was a player for Burton Albion and that he and his sister had cancer and needed money to pay for private from Nottingham, was jailed for two years and four months at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday after admitting four counts of fraud by false representation. Police said Ghori initially contacted his victim, from Nottingham, via Instagram in 2021 after seeing her profile on a dating pair exchanged messages in which he claimed to have a sponsorship deal with a clothing brand through his fictitious football said when they finally met in person, Ghori told the woman he loved her and wanted to marry her. 'Emotional devastation' Detectives said Ghori then started to ask the woman for money for a range of reasons - each time promising to pay her back before making excuses not said Ghori's deceptions were exposed when the woman came across a post on TikTok that showed him at a wedding on the same day he said he would be in hospital undergoing cancer contacted police, who arrested Ghori in April 2024, by which time she had given him £16, investigation found he had also conned three other victims in Leeds, Bradford, and Reading, who he had duped out of £2,320, £350 and £521, said each of the other victims suffered a considerable emotional impact from Ghori's actionsThe Nottingham victim said she had suffered a "heartless" deception and "emotional devastation". In a statement read in court, she said: "Over several months we communicated daily, sharing stories, dreams, and plans for the future. "I began to trust him deeply, and he made me believe we were building a real relationship and at some point, we'd get married and start a family together."As the relationship developed, Hesaam began to plead for significant amounts of money, telling me he needed funds for medical emergencies, i.e his sister having cancer, himself having cancer. "Hesaam told me he needed money for flights to visit family abroad for family emergencies, house burdens, and money to pay for our wedding."On each occasion Hesaam promised he'd pay me back in full. "I felt compelled to assist Hesaam as I loved him. I transferred money repeatedly, believing it would alleviate his difficulties and bring us closer." 'Utterly betrayed' She added: "When Hesaam told me he and his little sister were battling cancer, I felt an overwhelming sense of compassion and responsibility to support them. "I poured my heart into being there for them emotionally and financially, believing that I was helping someone I loved through a life-threatening ordeal."The most painful part of it all is now knowing that Hesaam exploited my kindness and manipulated me to make financial gains for himself. "Every word he said, every message he sent, every promise he made and every tearful plea he made was calculated to manipulate me. "Learning that this was a complete fabrication has left me feeling utterly betrayed and devastated."The court heard Ghori had exploited his victims' "kindness and generosity" to fund a lifestyle that served his own pleasure, including plane tickets to Pakistan, a moderately expensive car and football tickets to Liverpool games. Restraining orders imposed Det Con Nabeel Dad said: "Ghori went to great lengths to build rapport with his victims and gain their trust, before fabricating stories to exploit them out of vast sums."He demonstrated a cynical disregard for his victims, grooming them with romantic promises before manipulating them for his own selfish financial gain."Ghori was also given a five-year restraining order preventing him from contacting his said a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing would be held at a future date.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Liam Delap's brother Finn, 19, faces uncertain future as Burton Albion release SIX players
LIAM DELAP'S brother Finn faces an uncertain future after Burton Albion released six players. Liam is a wanted man with 2 2 But brother Finn's future is now under the spotlight as Albion look to make some big squad changes. The League One outfit avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth as they finished four points above the drop zone. Lee Bowyer's side are now ready to make some serious inroads in the summer transfer window as they aim for a playoff push next season. And having already promoted youngsters Josh Taroni and Jack Newall to their senior squad, Albion have now confirmed that six players have been released after their contracts expired. Mason Bennett, Anthony Forde, Cameron Gilbert, Jack Stretton, Toby Oakes and Dylan Scott have all left. While a further seven players remain in talks over a potential new deal, including defender Finn. The 19-year-old, the younger brother of in-demand Ipswich striker Liam, 22, made just one appearance this term after spending part of the campaign on loan at National League North outfit Buxton. However, Albion feel Finn can now challenge for a first-team role and hope he will extend his stay following a switch in 2021 from Derby. Other players in talks to potentially remain at the club include Max Crocombe, Ryan Sweeney, Jon Dad Bodvarsson, Kegs Chauke, Fabio Tavares and Kamil Dudek. But Finn's future isn't the only one in the air, with brother Liam now being eyed by numerous sides following Ipswich's relegation to the Championship. Liam Delap tipped to snub Man Utd and Chelsea for EVERTON transfer after fans spot gesture following match vs Toffees The £20million signing from Man City scored 12 goals in his maiden term at Portman Road. Man United are now hoping to complete a deal by meeting his £30m release clause. However, SunSport can reveal that Chelsea are now confident of winning the race. It would see Liam reunite with several former City pals including Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, recruitment chief Joe Shields and manager Enzo Maresca.
