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The Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Don't speak to me like that' – Moment Ian Wright, 61, angrily confronts former Man Utd star before pair are split up
ARSENAL legend Ian Wright got into a heated confrontation with former Manchester United academy star Josh Harrop after a Baller League match on Monday. The pair came to blows following a clash between Wembley Rangers and FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena. 3 3 3 Prior to the match, Wembley managers Wright and Chloe Kelly decided to use their wildcard. They enlisted the help of Watford icon Troy Deeney - but it did not go to plan. Just minutes into his appearance, Deeney lost his temper and clattered into two opposition players off the ball. He first crashed into the back of Karim Kamhouri before barging into Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, sparking a melee on the pitch. Deeney was eventually shown a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg. But tensions also spilled over following the match. With FC RTW having won 4-3, Wright appeared to clash with former United academy player Harrop. The RTW forward could be heard saying: "I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that," to Wright. Deeney eventually stepped in to break things up. Fans took to X to react, with one person writing: "Imagine being rattled in the BALLER LEAGUE." 'He's lost it there' - Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd star Another commented: "Team Wrighty all the way." Wembley Rangers now sit ninth in the 12-team Baller League table, with RTW just above in eighth.
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Don't speak to me like that' – Moment Ian Wright, 61, angrily confronts former Man Utd star before pair are split up
ARSENAL legend Ian Wright got into a heated confrontation with former Manchester United academy star Josh Harrop after a Baller League match on Monday. The pair came to blows following a clash between Wembley Rangers and FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena. Advertisement 3 Ian Wright and Josh Harrop clashed after a Baller League match Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueuk 3 Harrop could be heard saying: 'I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that.' Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueuk 3 Troy Deeney stepped in to diffuse the situation Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueuk Prior to the match, Wembley managers Wright and They enlisted the help of Just minutes into his appearance, He first crashed into the back of Karim Kamhouri before barging into Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, sparking a melee on the pitch. Advertisement Deeney was eventually shown a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg. But tensions also spilled over following the match. With FC RTW having won 4-3, Wright appeared to clash with former The RTW forward could be heard saying: "I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that," to Wright. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest Latest Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates Deeney eventually stepped in to break things up. Fans took to X to react, with one person writing: "Imagine being rattled in the BALLER LEAGUE." 'He's lost it there' - Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd star Another commented: "Team Wrighty all the way." Advertisement While another, referring to Harrop, said: "That man scored a goal on debut for Man United... and now he is doing this?" Wembley Rangers now sit ninth in the 12-team Baller League table, with RTW just above in eighth.
Metro
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal legend Ian Wright squares up to ex-Man Utd midfielder at Baller League
Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright was caught up in a fiery altercation as tempers flared at Baller League UK on Monday. The first season of the high-paced, star-studded competition began last month and night five proved a bad-tampered affair, with Troy Deeney at the centre of the drama at London's Copper Box Arena. Making his debut for Wembley Rangers AFC against FC RTW, Deeney was seen throwing himself about throughout and the ex-Watford captain was eventually sent off by referee Mark Clattenburg after barging over Tareiq Holmes-Dennis off the ball. Holmes-Dennis, formerly of Charlton and Bristol Rovers, reacted by shoving Deeney back and an all-out brawl threatened to break out before the situation eventually cooled. Wembley Rangers would go on to suffer a 4-3 defeat in Deeney's absence, but the bad blood did not end there. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Arsenal legend Wright, managing the losing team, was pictured unleashing into a heated argument with FC RTW's Josh Harrop in explosive full-time scenes in the capital. 'I don't think Ian Wright was very happy with Josh Harrop. He felt like he was falling to ground a bit too easily,' lead commentator Brandon Smith said during Sky Sports' live coverage. Meanwhile, Baller League's social media team picked up some of the verbals Wright and Harrop exchanged as they squared up, with players forced to get between the pair before tensions escalated any further. 'I'm a grown man, don't speak to me like that,' ex-Manchester United, Preston and Cheltenham midfielder barked, to which Wright replied: 'You said, 'Who the f*** are you?', though!' Wright then told Harrop: 'I'm talking to you!' 'Yeah and I'm asking you why!' Harrop bit back at Wright, 32 years his senior. There is sure to be plenty more drama and talking points over the coming months, with Baller League taking place weekly until the final on June 11. Yanited, managed by YouTube sensation Angry Ginge, have won all five of their opening matches and are flying high at the top of the table. N5 FC, led by legendary ex-Arsenal trio Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires, have a 100 per cent losing record thus far and sit rock-bottom of the league. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Virgil van Dijk makes prediction for potential Arsenal vs Crystal Palace title decider MORE: Owen Hargreaves tips Arsenal to sign £70m star to replace Thomas Partey MORE: Graeme Souness sends warning to Aston Villa over Marcus Rashford transfer
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Troy Deeney SENT OFF just minutes into return to football as clash descends into chaos
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TROY DEENEY was sent off on his return to football following a cynical challenge. Deeney, 36, laced up a pair of boots for the first time after his retirement with Forest Green Rovers in 2024 when he rolled credits on a 20-year career. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Troy Deeney was sent off just minutes into his Baller League debut 3 Deeney was shown a red card after pushing opponent Tareiq Holmes-Dennis off the ball 3 Chaos quickly ensued with Holmes-Dennis looking to return the favour to Deeney The former striker rolled back the years on Baller League as he was called up to compete for Wembley Rangers, who are managed by Arsenal legends Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly. Wright and Kelly decided to utilise their "wildcard rule", which allows teams to bring in a player for one match. And their pick was EFL cult hero Deeney, who stepped up for the Baller League match against FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford. But just minutes into his debut, the Watford legend lost the plot and lunged onto opponent Tareiq Holmes-Dennis with a reckless push off the ball. Read More on Football LOWER THE TONE West Brom sack Tony Mowbray as ex-Prem star, 38, becomes interim boss That led to an intense melee with both teams clashing on the pitch in front of the live crowd. Holmes-Dennis was furious as he ran back towards Deeney and returned the favour. The FC RTW ace was so incensed that even referee Mark Clattenburg couldn't calm him down. In fact, Holmes-Dennis also shoved Clattenburg - albeit in a much lighter way. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS That incident gave the legendary Premier League ref no other option but to send Deeney off. Wembley Rangers went on to lose the match 4-3, which left them 10th in the 12-team table. I grabbed director of football by the throat and picked him off the floor in front of my team-mates, reveals Troy Deeney This marked Deeney's return to a football pitch for the first time since January 2024 when he was let go as player-coach at Forest Green Rovers.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Troy Deeney SENT OFF just minutes into return to football as clash descends into chaos
TROY DEENEY was sent off on his return to football following a cynical challenge. Deeney, 36, laced up a pair of boots for the first time after his retirement with Forest Green Rovers in 2024 when he rolled credits on a 20-year career. 3 3 The former striker rolled back the years on Baller League as he was called up to compete for Wembley Rangers, who are managed by Arsenal legends Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly. Wright and Kelly decided to utilise their "wildcard rule", which allows teams to bring in a player for one match. And their pick was EFL cult hero Deeney, who stepped up for the Baller League match against FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford. But just minutes into his debut, the Watford legend lost the plot and lunged onto opponent Tareiq Holmes-Dennis with a reckless push off the ball. That led to an intense melee with both teams clashing on the pitch in front of the live crowd. Holmes-Dennis was furious as he ran back towards Deeney and returned the favour. The FC RTW ace was so incensed that even referee Mark Clattenburg couldn't calm him down. In fact, Holmes-Dennis also shoved Clattenburg - albeit in a much lighter way. That incident gave the legendary Premier League ref no other option but to send Deeney off. Wembley Rangers went on to lose the match 4-3, which left them 10th in the 12-team table. This marked Deeney's return to a football pitch for the first time since January 2024 when he was let go as player-coach at Forest Green Rovers.
