SCOTT CARSON has left Manchester City after six years of service for the club.
The veteran goalkeeper makes his exit with the bizarre record of more Premier League winners’ medals than appearances.
Manchester City confirmed Caron’s exit on social media.
A statement read: “After six seasons with the Club, Scott Carson will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer.
“We would like to thank Scott for his hard work and dedication and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”
Carson made the move to the Citizens in 2021 after a loan move from Derby County was made permanent.
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WEST HAM have announced that five first-team stars are leaving and given an update on Michail Antonio.
The Hammers confirmed last month that Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings would all depart when their contract expire on June 30.
West Ham have now added that Kurt Zouma will also become a free agent.
Antonio, who broke his leg in a car crash, faces an uncertain future.
The club said in a statement: “There will be no formal decision and announcement on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate.
“However, as his current contract is also due to expire on 30 June, for the purposes of the Premier League Retained List procedure at the end of the 2024/25 season, Michail will be listed as a free transfer.”
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RELEGATED League One side Bristol Rovers have topped one table this season – being crowned the most prolific divers in England’s top divisions.
The West Country team recorded eight yellow cards for simulation, the most of any team over the course of the past three seasons.
Premier League giant Chelsea followed with seven bookings for taking a tumble – the same number as Burton Albion.
Manchester City, Newcastle United, Crawley Town, Accrington Stanley and Barrow have been reprimanded six times each after being caught trying to con the ref.
Football statistician Statman Dave ran the numbers as part of Snickers’ wider Off Your Game campaign, with the Deep Diving Audit offering a data-led look at diving across English football.
Dave O’Brien, who pored over match footage, referee reports and extensive game insights to reveal all the most dramatic diving data, said: “Diving has always been a part of the game, but when you look at the numbers, like I’ve done for Snickers’ Deep Diving Audit, it’s clear that some clubs and players really know how to keep things interesting.
“Whether it’s tactical, instinctive, or maybe even hunger-related, one thing is for sure, when players are off their game, it shows.
“And sometimes, it’s not just the ball that goes rolling.”
Nearly all cases of diving occurred in the second half, with a particular uptick during the 90th minute – and 70 per cent of dives took place in the penalty area.
With Brighton & Hove Albion being named as the club players have dived against most in the Premier League.
Strikers are responsible for 26 per cent of all dives over the last three seasons, whereas in defence, only one centre-back was carded for a diving offence.
Looking at the 2024/25 campaign specifically, 75 per cent of dives occurred when the players’ team wasn’t winning, with the average dive last season lasting nine seconds.
Additionally, the average diving age is 22, they most typically wear white boots – and are also English, with these players making up 42 per cent of dives in the season just gone.
Diving in the men’s game is significantly more prominent compared to the women’s – with just one diving booking found on record from the last three seasons in the Women’s Super League.
Snickers has enlisted football experts Statman Dave and Nada Allali to create a video which uncovers the most over-the-top tumbles across the England’s top leagues.
Delia Lendais-Metral from the chocolate brand said: “Let’s face it, when you’re hungry, you’re not quite yourself.
“The Snickers Deep Diving Audit taps into those moments when things go slightly off, on or off the pitch.”
“Whether it’s a mis-timed slide or a full-blown flop, this is a fun reminder that staying fuelled helps keep you on your game.”
1. Bristol Rovers – 8 dives
2. Chelsea – 7 dives
3. Burton Albion – 7 dives
4. Manchester City – 6 dives
5. Newcastle United – 6 dives
6. Crawley Town – 6 dives
7. Accrington Stanley – 6 dives
8. Barrow – 6 dives
JOHN Lewis is making a major change to its loyalty scheme, costing customers more.
Partnership credit card holders will see their perks slashed when they shop with other retailers.
Customers with the card earn points on purchases which they can convert into gift vouchers to spend in John Lewis and its sister brand Waitrose.
Each point coverts into 1p.
Currently customers earn a point for every £4 they spend at other stores.
However come August that is set to change, with the amount increasing to £10.
It means customers will have to spend more money at other stores to receive vouchers or wait a longer time to see their rewards build up.
The rewards for spending at John Lewis and Waitrose stores will remain unchanged at five points for every £4 spent.
Customers also get a £5 voucher for every 500 points they earn.
John Lewis Money spokesperson said: “Our rewards are being updated to help maintain our market-leading reward for spending at John Lewis and Waitrose, where customers earn 1.25% back on every pound spent.
“Spending on purchases made elsewhere will earn 0.1% from 1st August.”
It is not the first time the retailer has lowered rewards for spending elsewhere.
In 2020, the retailer reduced the amount customers of points customers earn from purchases made at other stores from one point for £2 spent to £4.
But it is not all bad news for card holders, with the retailer announcing bigger rewards for loyal customers.
For the next three years, shoppers will earn triple points when shopping in John Lewis stores and double points when shopping online.
The spokesperson added: These changes enable us to invest in the rewards that are most valued by our customers – alongside a new bonus to help customers earn additional points throughout August.”
John Lewis’s credit card lets customers earn points on money they spend in stores and other retailers.
Customers can also get certain perks such as discounted cinema tickets.
If you are interested in signing up you will need to undergo a credit check.
But it is important to check the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on any credit card before you sign up.
This is amount of interest you will be charged, if you do not pay off your credit card in full every month.
John Lewis charges customers 28.9% APR on its Partnership card.
Not using a credit card effectively can wreak havoc on your finances and your credit score.
If you don’t keep up with repayments or default on your debt, you are likely to get a black mark on your credit record, which could affect your ability to get a credit card, loan or mortgage in the future.
It’s important not to let yourself get sucked into overspending.
You should always clear the full balance as soon as possible.
If you have a poor credit score, don’t bank on being approved for a card or getting the 0% deal you’d hoped for.
Card providers only have to give the advertised rate to 51% of applicants, so you could end up paying more interest than you bargained for.
If you’ve got a poor credit record, you’re less likely to get the best rates.
And if you are looking for a new credit card, don’t apply for lots at once.
After your 0% period is up, lenders can charge upwards of 40% interest, so if you have not repaid the debt fully by then, try to move the debt onto another 0% deal.
