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Former Cardiff City captain Sean Morrison’s exclusive WalesOnline column

Football can be brutal.

Sometimes it’s about talent, sometimes it’s timing, sometimes it’s injuries, and sometimes it just feels like the game has decided it’s not your turn.

Looking back on my time at Cardiff City, there are a few lads who always stand out to me as some of the unluckiest players I played with. Players who had the ability, the attitude and all the tools, but for one reason or another it just never quite happened for them.

Some were victims of timing. Some were unfortunate with injuries. And one genuinely got to the point where he was convinced he was cursed.

Declan John

At the beginning of my time at Cardiff, it was never really a thing for loads of academy boys to come up and train with the first team.

Declan John and Joe Ralls were about the only ones around regularly. It just wasn’t the done thing back then.

Quick as anything, a great athlete and technically very good. Dec was a really good player and such a quiet lad. A Merthyr boy, but, oddly, he appeared homesick in Cardiff.

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People spoke so highly of him when he broke through as a teenager in the Premier League, and that pressure must have been huge.

I honestly don’t think people appreciate what it’s like for homegrown boys playing for their hometown club. Friends and family in the stands, everyone living and breathing Cardiff, sitting around the dinner table at Christmas talking about the club.

That pressure is massive.

I look at boys now like Rubin Colwill, Joel Bagan, Isaak Davies and Cian Ashford and think the same thing. It’s a lot to carry.

With Dec, I just don’t think he got enough opportunities, and maybe certain managers didn’t trust him enough. Once he got moved on, he never really kicked on the way everyone expected, although he’s found a home at Leyton Orient now and has racked up more than 150 game for them.

But I’ve got to say, I was really impressed by him. It was just the wrong place at the wrong time.

Tom Sang

I was a massive fan of Sangy. He’s one of those lads I really thought could have done a lot more at Cardiff.

From an emotional intelligence point of view, he was different level. Really smart head on his shoulders, good family around him, very switched on.

He was one of the only younger players I ever saw actively going around to senior pros asking what he could do better.

He’d go up to someone like Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and ask what he could do to be a better opponent in training. To have the courage to ask someone 10 years older than you, and make yourself vulnerable like that, is rare and something more youngsters coming through should do.

Most players just want to get off the pitch after training. Sangy always wanted to learn.

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Technically he was very good, a good athlete, worked hard and never complained. The problem was his versatility almost worked against him.

He could play No.10, No.8, right-back, even out on the wing. He was so useful that he never nailed down one solid position and almost happy to do anything. Sometimes that can stop you really kicking on.

I was genuinely sad when he left because I thought there was a lot there.

I’m not surprised at all to see him forging out a good career for himself in the league – he’s now at Shrewsbury after a decent stint at Port Vale – and I actually think he’ll get even better as he matures.

Tom James

Tom James was technically incredible for a defender.

Honestly, on a Friday, doing shape against the team that was playing on the Saturday, he used to curl free-kicks into the top corner for fun.

He had unbelievable quality.

He only really got a couple of cup games, but timing is everything in football.

If someone like him was a 20-year-old breaking through under Brian Barry-Murphy now, he’d be the next one through. He’d probably play 25 Championship games in a season.

He actually reminds me a lot of Dylan Lawlor.

The big difference is the green light just wasn’t there for academy lads back then in the same way it is now.

That’s why I’m so happy seeing what’s happening at Cardiff now. I remember being 17 or 18 and just waiting for that chance.

It’s brilliant to see these boys getting it now.

Isaac Vassell

I’m still really close with Vass now. I actually play padel with him once a week.

If there’s ever a story about how a career can suddenly turn on its head, it’s Isaac’s. I knew him from playing against him before Cardiff – Plymouth, Truro, then Luton, where he was scoring loads. He was on a real upward trajectory.

I remember that Friday night game against Birmingham on TV. Che Adams scored, but Isaac and Che absolutely ran me and Sol Bamba ragged all night.

Warnock wanted to sign him straight after that. He eventually even signed him even after a bad ACL injury because he knew how good he was.

When Vass walked through the door, you could see it straight away – massive legs, super strong, quick, dynamic. Then he scores the winner on his debut in the 90th minute against Luton. Fans go nuts. Dream start.

And then the quad issues started.

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He just kept pulling them. Operation after operation. Specialist after specialist. He even went over to Ireland to see biomechanics experts.

I genuinely saw him work as hard as humanly possible for three or four years. It was absolutely no fault of his own. His body just would not stay fit.

That’s heartbreaking because you’re literally watching someone have a career taken away from them.

The mental strength he had to keep coming back after the fifth or sixth setback was unbelievable. You’re aware of fans and what they are saying. “Where is this guy we paid this money for a year ago?”

It’s so tough and I could see that take its toll on him.

That’s why I know he’ll succeed in life whatever he does, because his resilience as a bloke is incredible. He deserved so much more from the game.

Gary Madine

Gaz is probably the one who best sums up the “unlucky” theme.

I’d played against him for donkey’s years and always thought he was a proper handful – tall, powerful, brilliant in the air, technically good and with a nasty edge to him.

When we signed him for decent money, I remember thinking: phwoar, what a signing that is.

I always wanted him in my team. Training was brilliant with him. Elbows flying, him and Sol getting into scuffles every week. Warnock absolutely loved that edge.

But Gaz got to the point where he genuinely thought he was cursed.

He just could not score.

This was a lad who had scored goals everywhere he’d been, had been a talisman at clubs, a main man, full of confidence. Then suddenly it just wouldn’t happen.

He missed that penalty against Wolves in the season we finished second and I don’t think he ever recovered from it mentally.

The mad thing was, in training, he was brilliant.

We used to joke that his chest was better than his feet because he’d chest it down, link play beautifully, play people in and score goals.

It just never translated into games.

Then once the fans turn, especially as a striker, it’s so hard to come back from that. The belief disappears from the stands and you feel it.

Gaz was a really good player and someone I loved having as a team-mate. Cardiff fans just never got to see the best version of him.

And sometimes in football, that’s just how cruel it can be.

The former Spice Girl showed her husband her support as his dram becomes a reality across the pond

Victoria Beckham has been seen showing her husband, Sir David Beckham, her support as he saw his $1 billion dream become a reality across the pond.

The former Manchester United legend and England footballer was seen taking in his club Inter Miami’s new home ahead of its official opening on Saturday (April 4). The stadium will boast a capacity of 26,700, with pink seats matching Inter Miami’s home kit colour.

It was all part of David’s plan to bring a Major League Soccer team to South Florida, which he announced in 2014, saying at the time that part of his vision was to build a new stadium on prime waterfront real estate in the heart of the city.

Nu Stadium will host its first official game this weekend as Inter Miami take part in a highly-anticipated game against Austin FC. The project is reported to be worth an estimated $1.3 billion and called ‘Miami Freedom Park’.

Taking to Instagram, David shared pictures of him exploring the complete stadium for the first time, even testing out the pitch as he dusted off his own football skills. “So exciting to see our players and fans together in @miafreedompark for the first time. The open training session was great… bring on Saturday now @intermiamicf.”

David’s son, Romeo, was quick to show his support, commenting on the post with a number of red heart emojis, as did the star’s former teammate Gary Neville.

Victoria, meanwhile, reshared David’s post to her own Instagram Story, with the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer sharing in view of her millions of followers: “I am so proud of what you have dreamt and brought to life @davidbeckahm [heart GIF].”

Speaking of pride, it comes after David said he is “very proud” of his son Cruz’s music career. The 21-year-old singer has followed in the footsteps of his mother, Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, and has pursued a career in music as the frontman of Cruz Beckham And The Breakers.

Appearing on talkSPORT Drive with Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent, Sir David has said he thinks his youngest son’s band is doing “incredibly well”.

The 50-year-old said at the end of last month: “Cruz has been working on his music since he was about eight or nine years old. And he’s all of a sudden got a band together. He’s released an album. It’s Cruz Beckham And The Breakers. They’re doing incredibly well. They’re travelling around the UK.

“They were in Bristol. They were in Brighton. They were in Birmingham. They were in Paris, Amsterdam. So they’re going around Europe and now they’re back in London for three shows, and he’s performing tonight. I’m very proud of him because he’s worked really hard. So good stuff.”

Two heavyweight giants will meet at London’s O2 Arena this weekend in what could be the final fight of their careers

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Two boxing giants will go head to head this weekend when Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder face off in London. The heavyweights will clash on Saturday (April 4) at the capital’s O2 Arena and fans can order the fight here.

It will mark the 50th professional bout for both ‘Del Boy’ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’, and could be the last as reports suggest Chisora may retire after the fight. The Londoner has enjoyed an illustrious career that’s seen him square off against the likes of Tyson Fury, David Haye and Vitali Klitschko.

Chisora goes into the fight enjoying a solid run of form on three straight wins and a record of 36-13 (23 KOs), with Wilder on 44-4-1 (43 KOs). The former WBC champion has lost four of his last six fights, including two stoppage defeats to Fury in Las Vegas.

Ahead of the fight, Chisora said he will remain friends with Wilder whether he wins or loses on Saturday. Speaking to The Ring, he said: “It’s all love, but when that bell goes off, I need to get to him.

“If I give him space, it’ll be a long night for me. I have to get to him and smash him up.”

Boxing fans would usually need to buy the Chisora vs Wilder fight on pay-per-view, but there’s also a way to watch it for free.

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British boxer Derek Chisora will face American Deontay Wilder at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, April 4.

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Fans can order the fight for £24.99 with DAZN pay-per-view or get it free with the new DAZN Ultimate Tier.

How to watch Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder for free

Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder is airing live and exclusively on DAZN, which is offering several ways to watch the fight. Firstly, the PPV is included for free if fans sign up for DAZN’s Ultimate Tier.

This £24.99 subscription provides at least 12 PPV fights – including Wardley vs Dubois (May 9) and Usyk vs Verhoeven (May 23) – at no extra cost each year as well as another 185 fight nights. There’s the option to pay monthly or for a year upfront, with DAZN claiming the subscription delivers a potential saving of £320 per year compared to the cost of 12 PPV fights.

Secondly, DAZN is offering a Wilder vs Chisora and Wardley vs Dubois PPV bundle for a discounted price of £39.99. Finally, the Wilder vs Chisora can also be ordered with a standard PPV purchase at a one off price of £24.99.

DAZN holds the exclusive rights to the Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder fight, meaning rival broadcasters including Sky Sports and TNT Sports won’t be showing it.

Full Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder fight card

• Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder (heavyweight)
• Viddal Riley vs Matuesz Masternak (for the European cruiserweight title)
• Denzel Bentley vs Endry Saavedra (middleweight)
• Matty Harris vs Franklin Igantius (heavyweight)
• Amir Anderson vs Jordan Dujon (middleweight)
• Ashton Sylve vs Raul Antonio Galaviz Hernandez (super lightweight)

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Motorists are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys ahead of Friday night’s Clearer Water Irish Cup semi-final

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Police have issued traffic and travel advice for road-users ahead of the Clearer Water Irish Cup semi-final football match between Cliftonville and Dungannon on Friday, April 3, The match, which features the two sides in last year’s final, will take place at The National Stadium, Windsor Park, with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm.

A spokesman for PSNI said drivers should park considerately and be mindful of residents and local businesses in the surrounding area.

They added: “We would ask that those driving to the match park with consideration for local residents and businesses and that supporters are respectful and considerate whilst walking through residential streets convenient to the stadium.

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“The areas around the National Stadium are ‘No Street Drinking’ zones under Belfast City Council by-laws and these should be complied with at all times. We hope that the match is enjoyed by all and would ask that those attending the match be considerate of the local community and behave in an appropriate and responsible manner.”

Traffic disruption is expected from around 6.30pm, particularly affecting Falls Road, Broadway, Glenmachan Street, Boucher Road, Windsor Way.

Police have also warned of increased congestion in the Shaftesbury Square, Lisburn Road and Donegall Road areas of South Belfast, as well as the M1 and Boucher Road areas. Delays are anticipated both before and after the game.The busy commercial district around Boucher Road is also expected to be see high footfall, with supporters, commuters and shoppers using the area.

Road users are being advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time, as congestion is likely throughout the evening.

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Rory McIlroy is hoping to make more history after completing the career grand slam last year

Rory McIlroy will make his way down Magnolia Lane at Augusta National as a Masters champion for the first time, and he’s determined to savour every moment.

Yet, despite becoming only the sixth golfer to complete the career grand slam by claiming his green jacket, the Holywood man’s competitive fire remains as fierce as ever.

In fact, having finally triumphed at his 17th attempt, McIlroy is convinced that winning it a second time will prove less challenging.

“This is going to be the first time I drive down Magnolia Lane and it’s all going to be about enjoying my week,” said the world number two.

“You know, enjoying the perks that come along with being a Masters champion: having a parking space in the champions car park to using the champions locker room, hosting the dinner on Tuesday night.”

However, once Thursday’s formalities conclude, McIlroy will shift into competition mode as he attempts to emulate Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo – aiming to become the first golfer in 24 years to secure consecutive victories.

While his performances in two tournaments last month were somewhat underwhelming, McIlroy is banking on the emotional significance of returning to the scene of arguably his greatest triumph to compensate.

“I’ve won it once, and I feel like that will make it a bit easier for me to win again,” he added.

“I don’t think there was any round of golf that I’d played before that can compare to the feelings and the emotions I went through that Sunday.”

The pressure may be slightly reduced, but he’ll still be anticipated to challenge strongly, much like world number one Scottie Scheffler, a two-time Masters winner, whose recent form has been more erratic than at any point over the past two years.

He withdrew from the Texas Children’s Houston Open in his home state as his wife Meredith is due to give birth to their second child, and if he’s searching for a positive sign, their son Bennett arrived just weeks following his second Masters triumph in 2024.

Time spent at home, which he prioritises above all else, might provide him with a chance to refocus, and despite his impressive Augusta record – finishes of fourth, first, 10th and first in his last four outings – opponents may see this as a potential weakness to exploit.

Among those keen to capitalise will be Bryson DeChambeau. Paired with McIlroy in the final group 12 months ago, his hopes ended in disaster when a double-bogey at the 11th left him four strokes behind his playing partner.

The American, who has toned down his bold talk since confidently declaring before the 2020 event that he viewed Augusta National as a par 67 owing to his power off the tee, at least arrives with momentum after consecutive victories on the LIV Golf circuit, though how effectively that has readied him for this challenge is still up for discussion, with doubts continuing about the standard of the Saudi-backed tour.

His LIV colleague Jon Rahm has also shown strong form and, in contrast to DeChambeau, already knows what it’s like to slip on the green jacket, having won in 2023 before making the switch.

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Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt toured Partou Storytimes Day Nursery and Pre-school on Leigh Road, one of Atherton’s most established nurseries, during her visit.

She met with commercial director, Chris Conchie, and nursery manager, Kim Thorpe.

Ms Platt said: “Storytimes is an excellent example of what high quality early years provision looks like.

“I was struck by the warmth of the setting, the professionalism of the staff, and the clear commitment to giving every child the best possible start.

“I can’t wait to go back and see their expansion plans come together.”

The nursery, which caters for children aged 0 to 5, is nearing completion of a major expansion that will create 28 additional places for under-twos.

The project is backed by UK Government funding.

Ms Thorpe said: “Everyone was excited to meet Jo and share some of the positive impacts the nursery is having in the local community.

“It was a particularly timely visit with our expansion work in its final stages.

“Jo was keen to maintain contact and return to Storytimes once the additional space is opened up.

“She will always be a welcome guest.”

Part of the Partou group, one of the country’s leading childcare providers, the nursery has a storybook-inspired theme and dedicated rooms for each age group, along with a large outdoor play area.

During the visit, Ms Platt discussed early years policy and workforce recruitment with Mr Conchie.

He said: “It was a privilege to meet with Jo, show her around, and talk about some of the challenges and opportunities facing nurseries following the national expansion of Government-funded places.

“As one of the country’s leading childcare providers, Partou wishes to work with policymakers to attract more recruits into the sector by further professionalising the role of early years educators.

“We also talked about many benefits of increased public funding for early years, and the need to make the process of accessing these monies as clear and simple as possible.

“Jo was receptive to these thoughts and has pledged to keep in touch with us, which is greatly appreciated.”

Scarlett Moffatt was one of the most recognisable faces on the beloved Channel 4 series during her time on it.

She became a regular cast member on the show alongside her parents, Mark and Betty, making their debut in the third series in March 2014.

Scarlett’s younger sister Ava-Grace joined the family on the sofa during the seventh series, with her then boyfriend Luke Crodden appearing in the eighth series.

Scarlett Moffatt will appear on the new series of I’m A Celeb South Africa (Image: Ian West/PA Wire)

Her relationship with Luke ended in March 2017, and Moffatt went on to appear in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! series 16 in 2016, where she was crowned winner.

She has not appeared on Gogglebox since, having gone on to appear on several other shows, such as co-presenting on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp.

Gogglebox legend Scarlett Moffatt says she would ‘love’ to return to show

Now, Moffatt has revealed how she would “love” to return to make an appearance on Gogglebox once more.

On an episode of This Morning on Thursday (April 2) Scarlett was asked by Alison Hammond if she would ever do Celebrity Gogglebox.

Scarlett said: “I would love that.

“I honestly would love that.

“I feel like the world would implode on itself if I went on that, though, because it’s proper full circle!”

Fellow This Morning host Dermot O’Leary suggested the former Gogglebox star also get her mum and dad back on the show, before Alison added: “I wanna get your partner on it,” referring to Scarlett’s fiancé Scott Dobinson.

Scarlett said: “To be honest, Scott is the funniest person, he is so funny.”

She added: “I don’t know.

“It was hard because back then you don’t meet the people you’re talking about on the telly.”

Scarlett’s appearance on the show was to talk about her return to I’m a Celebrity, with the star taking part in the new I’m A Celebrity South Africa with several other legends of the show.

I’m A Celebrity South Africa 2026 full line-up

The I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! South Africa series is back for a second outing this coming week, with former campmates taking on even more challenges and tougher Bushtucker trials in another country.

A new element for the new series, which has been pre-recorded and hosted by Ant and Dec, will give the viewing public the power to decide who is crowned the “ultimate legend 2026”.

Here is the full lineup for the series:

• Harry Redknapp (former football manager – 2018 winner)
• Gemma Collins (reality TV star – 2014 series)
• Beverley Callard (Coronation Street star – 2020 series)
• Sir Mo Farah (Olympian – 2020 series)
• Scarlett Moffatt (former Gogglebox star – 2016 winner)
• David Haye (boxer – 2012 third place)
• Adam Thomas (actor and TV star – 2016 third place)
• Ashley Roberts (Pussycat Dolls singer – 2012 runner-up)
• Seann Walsh (comedian – 2022 series)
• Sinitta (pop star – 2011 series)
• Craig Charles (Red Dwarf star – 2014 series)
• Jimmy Bullard (footballer – 2014 series)

The first South Africa series aired in 2023 and was won by former Australian series runner-up Myleene Klass.

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When does the new I’m A Celebrity…South Africa series start?

Fans don’t have long to wait as the new series starts next week.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! South Africa will return to ITV1, ITVX and STV on Monday, April 6.

What do you think of the lineup for the second series of I’m a Celeb South Africa? Let us know in the comments.

The actress hae been enjoying a date night with her husband after making a tearful admission about her cancer journey

Former Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has been seen enjoying a date night with her husband after making a tearful admission about her cancer journey ahead of her big TV return.

The actress, who is best known for playing Liz McDonald in the ITV soap for over three decades, announced in January that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, with the news coming just 20 minutes before she filmed her first scenes on Irish soap, Fair City, where she now plays Lily Patterson.

She has since undergone more tests and has had two lymph nodes removed. Beverley is now still awaiting her results which will indicate whether she is cancer-free or not.

In a candid Instagram video posted shortly after her 69th birthday earlier this week, the soap star spoke directly to fans about how strange things had felt recently. “Today has been a weird day, the last few days have been really weird, and I just thought I’d talk about it in case someone else is feeling the same,” she shared.

“It was my birthday on Saturday, today, is Monday and on Saturday I was quite tired.” Talking about her low-key birthday, she shared: “I had my nails done, but aside from that, we just had quite an easy day. Yesterday was wonderful, we had a few people round from work and it was really good.”

Having relocated to Ireland for her new soap role, Beverley continued: “This morning, I had to go register with a new GP because I’m in Ireland for quite a long time now. I had to go through everything that has happened. I filled her in, she was really good. But it made me realise that I’m in denial a lot of the time.”

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She became emotional as she said she had wondered if it was a “good thing” that she had pushed it all to the back of her mind but then said it was tough because she realised she would have to face up to it all at some point. She said: “If I’m at work, I’ve got lines in my head, and scripts, and I’m really busy all the time but then suddenly – I’m not. I’ve got quite a few weeks off now and explaining everything to the GP made me realise that I’m not concentrating on it, which maybe is a good thing.

“But sometimes I actually think even though they’ve operated on me and all of that – maybe they’re wrong and I didn’t have it or whatever. I’m still waiting for results and it just made me go flat because I have to face it properly and maybe I’m not all the time.”

Beverley’s post, which she captioned: “Wasn’t sure whether to post this or not… so I’m posting it today, a day later. Still feeling up and down, but that’s normal isn’t it?”, was quickly flooded with messages of love and support and she has since returned to her platform to share how she and her husband, John, had enjoyed some time out together

Alongside a video, she wrote: “We are out for a little dinner date tonight, we haven’t done it for a while but we deserve it! Checking out the food at @chester_beatty_inn and judging by the crowd… we are in for a treat!”

Meanwhile, fans will get to see her return to the jungle for a new all-star series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa. She previously appeared on the reality show in 2020 when it took place in a Welsh castle during the Covid pandemic – with the actress coming in 10th place.

Joining her on the show, which was pre-recorded last year before her cancer diagnosis and begins on Monday (April 6), is TV personality Gemma Collins, Olympian Sir Mo Farah, former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, champion boxer David Haye and Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts.

Others joining the series include comedian Seann Walsh, pop star Sinitta, Red Dwarf star Craig Charles and ex-footballer Jimmy Bullard. The line-up is completed by former football manager Harry Redknapp and actor Adam Thomas.