EXCLUSIVE: Inside Minnesota Vikings undefeated streak masterminded by Brian Flores 'crazy scheme'
My feature article from NFL London after spending time with the Vikings ft. excl interviews with Harrison Smith, Andrew van Ginkel & Shaquill Griffin
#Skol
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are on another level to every other quarterback in the NFL.
It’s them and everybody else.
#NFL
#ChiefsKingdom
#BillsMafia
Trevor Francis: 280 apps, 119 goals (2nd all-time), one promotion. Legend. No number retired.
Jude Bellingham: 41 apps, 4 goals, 4th best player on team that finished 20th in the championship. Number retired.
Trevor Francis at home watching Craig Gardner wear his number like...
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| Cameron McGeehan: “I didn’t want to celebrate as I have a lot of respect for the club. They are a great bunch of lads and a great club. I wasn’t going to celebrate in front of their fans. I enjoyed my time at Scunthorpe.
Kevin van Veen will not be resigning with Scunthorpe United and is set to become a free agent.
The 29-year-old wanted to stay, but the club have decided not to resign him as they cut their wage budget.
He leaves after 180 appearances, 42 goals, 20 assists.
A club legend.
BREAKING: Small section of Forest Green Rovers fans believe to have been heard hurling racial abuse towards Scunthorpe United players. The game was briefly stopped as the referee spoke to both managers before an announcement over the tannoy at The New Lawn. Not good.
@markgoldbridge
A pundits job isn’t to be wary of a players confidence. It’s to call it like they see it.
Don’t you have a go at ex-United professionals turned pundits for not doing exactly that?
I cannot believe I am seeing some negative comments about these Scunthorpe United signings.
It was literally only nine days ago that many feared that there was little hope for the future of the club.
A new owner, new manager and six new signings (will be more)… (1/2)
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| Can confirm Scunthorpe United midfielder Funso Ojo is in
#Aberdeen
and is close to signing a two-year deal. A fee of around £130,000 has been agreed.
What a turnaround.
#Hibs
looking elsewhere.
I cannot believe that selection. They have taken a run-stuffing linebacker in 2020. We're in the midst of Russell WIlson's prime and they've addressed the position they're most loaded at in the first-round. Absolutely horrible.
Scunthorpe United fans: "Stand up, if you hate Swanny. Stand up, if you hate Swanny."
It's a standing area. They are all already all stood up.
A real statement made by the fans.
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| Can confirm that Kyle Wootton is set to leave Scunthorpe United and sign for Notts County on a permanent deal barring any complications.
Full story to come...
Another pathetic judges decision in boxing gives King Kenny the win over FaZe Sensei. Sensei quite clearly won three of the rounds, and scored a knockdown in the first.
This is why people don't respect boxing, never mind influencer boxing. Just dumb.
#SUFC
| How badly has this football club fallen off from two years ago? Duane Holmes, Josh Morris, Funso Ono, Ryan Yates, Ivan Toney, Conor Townsend and challenging for the Championship... to near the bottom of League Two.
This club has fallen off a cliff.
Anthony Grant and Joe Nuttall will join Scunthorpe United, whilst another striker is set to be announced soon.
The Iron hope to sign at least FOUR signings before Monday’s deadline, with the potential of more depending on outgoings.
SUFC also targeting an experienced CB.
I’m absolutely buzzing to say that I’m joining Daily Mirror and Daily Star as an American Sports Writer covering the NFL & NBA 🏈🏀
Genuinely over the moon to be given this opportunity by Reach.
Peter Swann in November:
"I'll make sure Scunthorpe stay up. We're not going down."
Our new manager has just openly admitted that this squad is not good enough to stay up.
This is on Swann now. Time to put up, or shut up.
Sad to hear that Lee Novak is being forced to retire - still had a lot of years ahead of him in the EFL.
A player who always gave his all on the pitch and one of the hardest workers on the team. Always underrated at Scunthorpe United. Top bloke.
Georges St-Pierre on Paddy Pimblett: "I think Paddy is authentic. He is a very charismatic guy, he’s got a weird style, I really enjoy watching him fight. And I think he’s gonna be even more of a big draw..."
Full story on the UFC 🐐on
@theufcbaddy
...
@NFL_DougFarrar
There's so many Zach Wilson plays you could have shown, and you picked one of his few good ones. He literally gets the first down. That's all you need to do. Why risk that throw?
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| Incredible Kevin van Veen interview with
@mikewhitesport
.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis was boasting about how much money he earns to the Scunthorpe United striker.
He responds: "If I can score two against you (in 45 mins) imagine what Harry Kane would do to you!"
@Got4wheels
A big reason why I wanted to step away. The fan base can be so toxic and negative that it's become boring ... it's honestly like some fans actually do not want the team or people around it to do well at times so they can be proven right. And that's to nobody in particular, but so
@hawkblogger
Absolutely. Eat the $8m dead cap if it saves $14m. That tackling attempt was just horrific and he’s clearly lost a step.
Ryan Neal must play.
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| I’m told that Mark Lillis has agreed to become Scunthorpe United’s assistant manager, alongside manager Neil Cox. Done deal.
One that has been rumoured since Cox was announced on Friday.
Would expect an announcement shortly.
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| Grimsby fans screaming at Scunthorpe players Rory Watson and Andy Butler who retaliate by celebrating about five yards in front of them. You love to see it!!!
Absolutely brilliant defensive performances from Harrison McGahey, Manny Onariase and Lewis Spence.
While Jai Rowe was targeted throughout the game, he dealt with pressure well - an exciting young player for Scunthorpe.
Neil Cox deserves a lot of credit.
Positive steps!
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| Feb 18 2017: Scunthorpe United outplay Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, with the game finishing 1-1. Duane Holmes and Ivan Toney were unused substitutes for Scunthorpe.
Feb 18 2020: Sheffield United sit 80 places above Scunthorpe United in the EFL.
🤯
Ivan Toney’s second loan spell with Scunthorpe United hugely kickstarted his career.
He really struggled at Wigan, clearly lost confidence… some Scunny fans didn’t even want him back.
But that 2018 loan was definitely where he started to blossom into the player he is today.
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| Former Scunthorpe United loanee Ryan Yates, as well as Nottingham Forest themselves, convinced Jordan Gabriel to join the Iron on loan.
JG: “[Yates] is a great pro to look up at, and I want to emulate him by coming here and doing well.”
Happy to announce that
@SUFCOfficial
&
@ScunthorpeLive
will be working alongside one another bringing coverage of the football club for the foreseeable future.
Glad to be back 👍
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| Mark Lillis has spent the last few months working at a care home throughout Covid-19 back in Manchester.
The likely reason that his announcement was delayed being that he continued to help at the care home.
Absolute top bloke 👏.
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@BroughtonPhotog
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@SUFCOfficial
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That Anthony Joshua speech was unbelievably tone death and he really should apologise for calling the war in Ukraine 'a civil war'.
He fought a good fight, but he acted like a bit of a child after that. Let Usyk have his moment, man. You lost.
#UsykJoshua2
Lee Turnbull and Leanne Mayo have both left Scunthorpe United as directors.
Mayo resigned on Friday with Turnbull leaving today.
The David Hilton revolution has begun.
Getting Lee Turnbull back in the football club should be encouraging for Scunthorpe United fans.
He's a man with a proven track record and is highly respected around the EFL and with agents.
What this means for the future of Peter Swann and Scunthorpe United, we'll see...
@strongstylesam
@jakepaul
Katie Taylor quite clearly won the first three rounds and the last three rounds. And you can make a strong case she won the 4th, but that could go either way. Serrano won 5, 6 and 7.
Scunthorpe United COO Lee Turnbull entered the field to talk fans off the pitch so that the game could resume.
Interesting to see if any statements are made from the club in the coming days. Fans deserve answers.
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| People who wanted Paul Hurst out will be feeling pretty silly right now. He’s got them playing good football and getting the best out of his team. Managers need time.
Scunthorpe United are going to be a much improved squad by this afternoon.
Much to be excited about a few of these names, from what I'm hearing. Low-risk, high-reward players.
Exciting times... enjoy your day!
#UTI
Scunthorpe United have no identity, plan, direction or culture.
The squad has been carelessly thrown together with a load of pieces that aren't good enough - which we all knew from day one... Ownership thought differently.
They deserve to go down.
@The_Riddler_254
@PFF_Sam
That's not how it works... It could have been anyone in the NFC. I'll name more than three if you want though...
Jaire Alexander, Tramon Williams, Shaquill Griffin from guys whose teams were eliminated.
We've got an incredible night of fighting ahead of us!
One of the best UFC cards in years with Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington headlining before Canelo is back in boxing action.
You can follow updates from both in our live blog here:
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| Scunthorpe United have now sacked eight managers in just under seven years. Only one of those (Alexander) has managed over 100 league games.
You cannot win in this sport with this sheer lack of stability.
Managers must be allowed time to build their culture. Shame.
Just spoke to Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus in the Minnesota Vikings locker room…
I asked about the Parent Trap celebration and he showed me a 10-minute video of them practicing it in their hotel last night 😅
#Skol
and people are actually hesitant to be pleased, or excited!
These signings look promising, upgrades.
Low-risk, high-reward.
Will they all work out? No, probably not, but damn, at least work is being done.
Don’t rob yourself of excitement, be more positive.
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| EXCLUSIVE: Scunthorpe United midfielder Funso Ojo has handed in a transfer request and has no desire to play in League Two. Whilst he loves the club, fans and teammates - he wants a new challenge.
Exclusive interview and full story coming soon...
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| Luton Town players and training staff started “sssshing” the Scunny fans after interrupting the half-time challenge, so one of the media lads rightly boots their Ball away - you get what you give.
Love that, Corey 👏
So let me get this straight... Doncaster Rovers match is called off because they have three first-team players on international duty (two were with youth sides)...
But Scunthorpe United’s game goes ahead with SIX PLAYERS in self-isolation.
Explain yourselves,
@EFL
.
This is, unquestionably, the worst Scunthorpe United team in 20 years.
Continuous defensive errors and a wayward attacking unit with no cohesion whatsoever.
What has happened to this football club? It has never been this bad.
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| Scunthorpe should send Jamie Proctor and George Miller back to their patent clubs right now. If you’re not going to use them when you’re 2-1 down with 15 minutes to go then why are they here?
Some very strange tactical decisions today. Bitterly disappointing.