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A 14-year-old Coventry City fan has handed himself in to police after using a photograph of the late Bradley Lowery to taunt Sunderland supporters during Saturday's Premier League clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Bradley's mother, Gemma Lowery, has called the act heartbreaking but urged people not to direct hate at the boy, who is the same age her son would be now.

Former Republic of Ireland and Wrexham captain James McClean has expressed a desire to step into the boxing ring following his recent departure from hometown club Derry City. The combative 37-year-old winger has set his sights on fighting British television personality Joey Essex under the Misfits crossover promotion banner.

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Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean has parted company with hometown club Derry City after both parties agreed to cancel his contract with immediate effect. The 37-year-old wideman leaves Brandywell Stadium just nine months after returning from Wrexham following a protracted dispute that kept him sidelined since July.

Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City take on League One side Bradford City. Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties, will welcome Everton or Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace face Sunderland in an all-Premier League tie, with all four games set for the week commencing December 14.

James Trafford delivered a phenomenal performance to strengthen his case to permanently dislodge Jordan Pickford as England's number one goalkeeper after Leeds United secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Sunderland. Despite ferocious winds at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Trafford produced four vital saves to keep a clean sheet and underline his international credentials.

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Bournemouth have finally kickstarted their Premier League campaign after a clinical performance secured a 2-0 win over a struggling Sunderland side. The result marks a major milestone for Marco Rose, who celebrated his first three points in the English top flight since taking the hotseat at the Vitality Stadium.