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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Hudlin a free agent after Huddersfield exit
Huddersfield Town have confirmed the departure of Kyle Hudlin by mutual towering 6ft 9in forward spent last season on loan at Newport County, but is now a free agent. The 25-year-old joined The Terriers in 2022 after making a name for himself at non-league side Solihull Moors. He made 10 first team appearances before loan spells at AFC Wimbledon and Burton arrived at Rodney Parade on a short-term deal last August, before Newport extended his stay for the remainder of the 2024-25 made 27 appearances and scored six goals for the Exiles, although was hampered by a calf injury in February.
Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Awards and another promotion for Wrexham star Max Cleworth
The centre-back has had another brilliant campaign in defence, helping Wrexham finish runners-up in League One to secure an historic third successive promotion. When he scooped the accolade at the presentation afternoon which was held in front of Reds' supporters at The Racecourse, a video was shown of a number of Cleworth's team-mates speaking highly of the 22-year-old who says he will cherish the gong. "It feels good to get that," said Cleworth. "I've had the Young Player of the Season award before but the Players' Player award means a lot. "I'm not really one for looking back but when you get such nice, kind words off your team-mates and lads who have had the careers they've had, it does mean a lot. "It's a good award to win. I'd like to think I don't annoy the lads too much and I'm a fairly quiet lad but I like to play my part in the team." Cleworth scored seven goals in 42 league games, with another strike coming in the EFL Trophy, and a series of impressive displays in the Reds' back-line earned him the Young Player of the Season award for the third time in four years. Phil Parkinson, who gave Cleworth his league debut against Solihull Moors in his first competitive game as Wrexham manager in August 2021, presented his player with the trophy. "I over the gaffer a lot with what he's done for me in my career," said Cleworth. "He's almost made it really in terms of giving me the chance and I'd like to think that I've repaid him a fair bit. "To get those words off him as well means a lot and to win Young Player of the Season three out of four years is something to be really proud of. "This club is known for producing young players and I hope the likes of Harry Ashfield, who's done really well this year, and Aaron James are the next ones to come through. "And there's plenty more in the youth team that have certainly got a bright future at this club." There has been more recognition for Cleworth who was named in the League One Team of the Season alongside team-mate Ryan Barnett. "That sort of caught me by surprise," admitted Cleworth. "I think I've had a pretty decent season but to get that outside recognition is really nice as well. "To be in it with Barney who's had a really good season and is a good mate, to experience that together was brilliant." Cleworth has played his part in all three promotions under Parkinson and he insists team success comes before individual recognition. "I'm just proud to be part of the team. It's something I don't take for granted," he added. "We got our overall team goal and that achievement outweighs any individual award."
New York Times
08-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Arizona student boards wrong boat in London, accidentally adopts soccer club: 'I'm a Southend fan till I die now'
A 21-year-old tourist from Arizona inadvertently became a supporter of National League club Southend United after boarding the wrong boat in London. Evan Johnston, who returns to the United States in May, thought he was boarding a Hop-On Hop-Off boat at Tower Millennium Pier near Tower Bridge on the River Thames for a cruise past some of London's landmarks. Advertisement Instead, he stepped onto a 'party boat' chartered by around 150 Southend supporters which sailed along the Thames to south London-based Sutton United for a crucial match in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. Speaking to the Southend Echo, Johnston said he 'had some suspicions' he was not on the correct boat. 'They seemed to know each other and were making chants I didn't understand,' he said. 'But I decided to board anyways because I figured if they checked tickets they would just turn me around and there would be no harm done.' Johnston said he slipped on the boat 'undetected' after no ticket inspections took place, and soon forgot his sightseeing plans as he joined 1,458 Southend supporters for their trip to Gander Green Lane, Sutton's 5,013-capacity stadium. Johnston said he 'had a blast' at the game and plans to go to Saturday's home clash against Solihull Moors, as Southend — whose nickname is 'the Shrimpers' after the town's coastal location and history — look to rise into the playoffs. 'I'm a Southend fan till I die now,' Johnston said. Southend supporter Andy Ward recalled to the Echo that he was informed a 'young lad' was on the wrong boat. Upon finding Johnston 'to make sure was OK', the Arizona student was 'drinking and dancing with other Southend fans'. Southend told The Athletic they will welcome Johnston to this Saturday's match at their Roots Hall home, providing him a 'behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium' and a chance to meet the players. 'After hearing Evan was one of the 1,459 fans in the away end at Sutton — by complete accident — we're really looking forward to welcoming Evan to Roots Hall this weekend for our match against Solihull Moors,' a Southend spokesperson said. 'Stories like Evan's show just how far the Southend spirit can travel. We're proud of our incredible supporters who continue to make such a positive impression and build connections that reach well beyond the UK. It's this passionate, welcoming and united fanbase that truly makes our club special.' Advertisement The difficulty of getting promoted out of the National League and into the English Football League (the top four tiers) was made famous after Wrexham's exploits under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, documented in the Welcome to Wrexham series. Southend dropped to the fifth tier after back-to-back relegations in 2020 and 2021. The former Championship club boast the highest average attendance in the National League with more than 7,000 supporters turning out for home matches, while at times, bringing more away supporters to other stadiums than the home teams. Southend went 1-0 up in the first half at Sutton as centre-back Ben Goodliffe acrobatically volleyed home from a corner. They only drew the game, however, conceding through Ashley Nadesan in the final 15 seconds of the match. After being hit with financial difficulties which saw the club issued points deductions and threats of being expelled from the National League, a consortium led by Australian businessman Justin Rees completed a takeover of the club in the summer of 2023. Southend are aiming to finish in the play-off spots for the first time since dropping to the fifth tier, sitting one point off seventh-placed Rochdale with five games remaining of the campaign.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hartlepool hold talks with potential new owners
Hartlepool United's interim board says that talks have been held with interested parties over a takeover of the Raj Singh announced on Tuesday that he was resigning with immediate effect and wanted to sell the has guaranteed funds until the end of the season, but the interim board are on the look out for new investment."Talks with potential new owners have already begun and will inevitably be ongoing during the identified period," the board said in a statement, external on the club's website."We are enthusiastic that a solution will be found and initial interest from a number of parties has already been received." With nine games of Hartlepool's National League season remaining, the interim board has also called for the supporters to get behind the team in a positive with Saturday's game at home to Solihull Moors, which is live on a streaming channel, the board believes that this can be a showcase to any potential investors."Potential investors, sponsors and players are likely to be keeping a close eye on Hartlepool United," it said. "This is a great opportunity to showcase the incredible atmosphere that our matchdays hold and how the club sits at the heart of our community."
