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Neville sends stern warning to Premier League over Man City appeal - 'Absolute uproar':Gary Neville warns the Premier League must decide on Man City's 115-charge appeal by March. He fears uproar if City win the title without a verdict, suggesting title stripping and owner removal.

Man City’s reported punishment is perfect for the Premier League and joy of everyone watching:talkSPORT's Alan Brazil reports Manchester City could receive a 60-point deduction, potentially sparking a dramatic relegation fight. The unprecedented punishment is among sanctions discussed for the club's alleged financial breaches.

0 key passes, 0% duels won, 0 dribbles: struggling Man United loanee has another afternoon to forget:Manchester United loanees Jayce Fitzgerald and Dan Gore saw mixed action. Fitzgerald started in Rotherham's 1-0 League Two loss, struggling in duels and passing. Gore played 20 mins in Luton's EFL Trophy penalty shootout win, missing his spot-kick.

An XI of players turned owners of English clubs: Beckham, Pato, Azpilicueta…:Former stars like Brad Friedel and Alexandre Pato are buying English clubs, from Shrewsbury to Northampton, as player-owners and investors reshape lower-league football.

Alexandre Pato-backed consortium completes Northampton Town takeover:Northampton Town's takeover by Sports Alpha Capital is complete, making the club debt-free. New co-chairmen and ex-Brazil star Alexandre Pato join the board after relegation to League Two.

OWNERS UNDER FIRE! Sheikh Mansour faces being STRIPPED of Man City in brutal punishment as regulator issues threat:Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners face a suitability investigation by the Independent Football Regulator following the club's breach of Premier League spending rules.

Free agent Dele Alli handed lifeline by EFL club - 'The doors are open':Barnet manager Dean Brennan says Dele Alli, a free agent for over a year, is welcome to train with the League Two club after he rented their facilities.

Dele Alli next move 'revealed' as London club confirms interest:Barnet boss Dean Brennan invites Dele Alli to train with League Two leaders, offering a platform to rebuild his career after leaving Como last year.

Burnham hints 'unfair' ban on football fans drinking in stands could be lifted:Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals support for ending the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in football stands, calling it outdated discrimination. The move faces police opposition over disorder concerns.

GET THE BEERS IN: 'Let football fans have a pint — it’s time to scrap this outdated drinking in stands ban':UK Prime Minister, a football fan, supports changing the law to allow alcohol in stadium stands, citing cultural shift and financial losses for lower-league clubs.

Bradford City once signed a supermarket worker – he helped knock Aston Villa out of EFL Cup:James Hanson rose from supermarket worker to Bradford City star, scoring key goals in their historic 2013 League Cup run and promotion push, becoming a club icon.

He joined Stoke City's academy at 11 and played for Huddersfield Town - he's now retired at 27:Former Stoke City defender Tom Edwards has retired at 27, citing persistent injuries. He made six Premier League appearances and played for Barnsley, Huddersfield, and Salford City.

Premier League propose big Carabao Cup change in £1.8bn 'new deal for football':A new funding deal proposes a £1.8bn payment to EFL clubs over 10 years, with Carabao Cup semi-finals becoming one-leg ties. The Premier League has approved; EFL clubs are deciding.

Premier League's 'new deal for football': Plan to end long-running stalemate with EFL revealed - including HUGE increase in payments and scrapping Carabao Cup semi-final second leg:The Premier League has proposed a £1.8bn, 10-year funding uplift to the EFL, doubling solidarity payments. A £27m gap remains, with conditions including scrapping a Carabao Cup semi-final leg.

Troy Deeney once named England's five scariest football stadiums to play in:Troy Deeney named St. Andrew's, The Den, London Stadium, Carrow Road, and Villa Park as the most intimidating stadiums he played in during his career, sharing unique fan encounters at each.