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Ruben Dias threw up in Jack Grealish’s mum’s handbag after just two drinks at Man City’s treble party

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Danny Jones Danny Jones - 16th June 2023

It was inevitable that a few Manchester City players were going to get utterly smashed after their well-deserved treble celebrations, but one story we didn’t expect to hear was that of Ruben Dias throwing up into Jack Grealish’s mum’s handbag.

That’s right, despite being one of several players in the Man City squad who don’t drink, defender Dias apparently decided to treat himself to a little tipple after his team’s incredible achievement, because why not?

However, according to goalkeeper Ederson, it didn’t go so well for the usually immovable centre-half stalwart and the 26-year-old only lasted a couple of drinks.

Reporting for international duty with Brazil this week, Ederson told reporters in a pre-match press conference all about the chaotic scenes, explaining how Dias “threw up everything” after just two shots and the whole thing went directly into Jack Grealish‘s mum’s handbag. Deary me.

Ederson explaining how Ruben Dias threw up in Grealish’s mum’s handbag. Poor Karen.

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He went on to explain how he wasn’t the only one who made an exception on the day, stating that “99% of the group drank” and many hadn’t stopped since lifting the Champions League.

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Apparently, Nathan Ake was virtually the only member of the team, player or staff, that didn’t drink and yet they all somehow still managed to rock up to international camp in a fit enough state — even Grealish.

I mean, between partying until 6am the day after the UCL final and “drinking everything” according to Julian Alvarez, there literally wasn’t a single soul on earth who’s had a better time over the past few days than he has.

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Here’s hoping he spared his mum’s bag any further abuse.

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Featured Image — Brasil FA (via YouTube)/Ruben Dias (via IG)/Jack Grealish (via Facebook)

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Manchester City announced signing of top Premier League defender Marc Guehi

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It looks like they’ve finally got a done deal: Manchester City have finally announced the transfer of highly sought-after defender Marc Guehi.

Man City reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign the increasingly established Three Lions star after emerging as a suitor in recent weeks.

Pep Guardiola’s pursuit of the impressive Premier League centre-back ramped up earlier this month, as it became apparent that they were hoping to hijack Liverpool’s prospective move for Guehi.

The Ivory Coast-born England international looked all set to arrive at Anfield back in the summer, but the deal never materialised, and now rivals City have sealed his signature instead.

Finally confirmed and fully announced on Monday, 19 January, Palace and Man City are said to have reached an agreement in principle for a base fee of approximately £20 million.

However, rumoured add-ons are thought take that total closer to £30m; either way, it’s fair to say that it’s an absolute bargain for a player of his quality.

Before their latest signing was even revealed, City’s director of football, Hugo Viana, was being praised not only for sealing the transfer for such a cut-price fee, but also for having also brought in the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma and fellow new-boy Antoine Semenyo for less than £100m.

On the other hand, the acquisition will also see Man City’s total spending reach roughly half a billion pounds over the past year alone. Staggering sums for any sporting outfit.

Not that his former London team will mind one bit, of course, as it became increasingly clear that Guehi would be leaving eventually; manager Oliver Glasner – who also seems set to depart at the end of his contract – even addressed the sale ahead of completion in a recent press conference.

Guehi will wear the number 15 shirt for Man City and has penned a deal until 2031.

With Man City currently facing multiple absences, particularly in their backline with both Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias out injured, Guehi’s arrival is no doubt a welcome one.

Although many debated whether or not Pep needed to sign another centre-half, especially with two promising youth players returning from loan, supporters will nevertheless be glad to have snatched him from the clutches of Liverpool.

Over in the women’s team, they’ve also brought in a new member of the squad who could help spur on their title charge.

Can you see any more deals being down befor the end of the window?

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Stockport County supporters are calling for the ‘perfect’, ‘common-sense’ transfer this window

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A significant section of Stockport County supporters are calling for the club to do what many are dubbing not just the ‘perfect’ reinforcement this January transfer window, but following recent developments, what some have called almost ‘common sense’ at this point.

The player in question is Isaac Tanitoluwaloba Aduraoluwatimileyin Olaofe, also known as and more affectionately referred to as ‘Tanto’.

It’s fair to say he was a firm fan favourite during his time at Edgeley Park, and most in the ground would have him back in a heartbeat.

With that in mind, given that County are not only looking to consolidate their promotion/playoff prospects wherever possible, but Tanto’s current club seem to have just nudged him another step down the pecking order, there is a suggestion that various moving parts could see him return to Stockport.

As per local football writer and Stockport correspondent, Sam Byrne (who also helps out on co-comms for County TV), there’s been plenty of interest in the Lewisham-born attacker, as it appears he may be available before the end of the month.

That is on loan, at least; although Charlton Athletic FC only recently signed him this past summer, Tanto had to wait until late two-thirds of the way through October to make his debut, even despite the capital-based club going after him quite persistently with a near record fee.

Fans were gutted to see him go, losing both his goal involvements and a big character around the ground – not to mention a great chant, too.

More crucially, perhaps due to the step from League One to the Championship, or simply not having quite fully settled into the rhythm of his new surroundings, he’s struggled to make much of an impact in his 25 appearances across all competitions.

Registering just a couple of assists and a single goal since arriving at The Valley stadium, compared to his best-ever season at County, when he scored 21 times throughout 2023/24, it’s fair to say that while he’s still put in some impressive peformances that, he hasn’t quite had the same return.

Still sitting as the Hatters’ second-highest scorer (37) since their return to the football league back in 2022, he still managed a dozen finishes and four assists last term, as those kinds of numbers could prove to be a key differential in the Greater Manchester side’s season.

IF they were to “bring him home” as many fans have already urged the board to do so, that is.

One user wrote, “Can you please tweet the following: Stockport County have agreed a deal with Charlton Athletic to sign Tanto Olaofe on a permanent deal until 2029. TIA [thanks in advance]”; another simply added: “Room for tanto back at Stockport county please.”

While Charlton manager Nathan Jones insisted that Tanto “isn’t going anywhere”, and the 26-year-old may obviously prefer plying his trade back in London, now The Addicks have completed the signing of another forward in seasoned EFL striker Lyndon Dykes, the 26-year-old could be competing for minutes.

Between the Scottish international, last year’s talisman, Matty Godden, Charlie Kelman and youngster Miles Leaburn, there are plenty of offensive options to choose from.

There has also been plenty of pull for the recruitment team to bring back former loan star, Louie Barry – who hasn’t enjoyed the same kind of form since leaving Dave Challinor’s squad either – with the Aston Villa youth product having also sparked some conversation after a recent profile picture change…

Once again, lots of this remains merely speculation for now, but it can’t be denied that there is a clamour from a sizeable amount of fans to bring either one or both of them back if possible.

Elsewhere, Stockport County are also very interested in a striker from the Scottish Premiership, with their second bid having been reportedly rejected last week.

Whether or not this affects any potential plans to bring back Isaac Tanto Olaofe as a loanee until the end of the campaign, as rumours continue to hint at, only time will tell. One thing we will say is that a lot can happen in a few days during the transfer window, let alone a few weeks.

Stockport County sign ex-Bolton Wanderers player and ‘important cog’ on a free transfer
Where else would you like to see Stockport strengthen their squad before January deadline day?

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Featured Images — MG Petch (via WikiCommons)/Charlton Athletic (screenshot via YouTube)

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