Soweto giants Orlando Pirates are reportedly working on making two big decisions. One player's new deal while another one is facing the exit gate.
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Cole Palmer humiliates Chelsea team-mates in training ground fitness test despite fears England star could face burnout
COLE PALMER is used to mopping the floor with Premier League opponents.
And the Chelsea star has been so angry with recent results that he is now taking his own teammates to the cleaners – by dominating fitness tests at Cobham.
The Blues welcome struggling Southampton to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday needing to kick-start their Prem campaign back into life with Champions League qualification a priority.
That ambition has been hampered by a stinking run of form – collecting NINE points from a possible 30 in the league since December 22, 2024 to leave them in seventh.
Hope is not lost just yet, especially with fifth potentially earning a Champions League spot this year.
Enzo Maresca’s men remain just four points off the top three with third-placed Nottingham Forest, fourth-placed Manchester City and sixth-placed Bournemouth all losing at the weekend.
And Palmer, 22 – goalless since drawing 2-2 with the Cherries on January 14 – is leading the way in training, to the delight of Maresca ahead of facing the Saints.
Asked if Palmer trains harder when things aren’t going well, the Italian coach explained: “Yeah absolutely. I will tell you one detail that is very important.
“Every six or seven months we do a physical test. So we did one in pre-season and we did another last week and [Palmer] was the strongest one. The one that won the test.
“So that’s sure that he has desire not only on the ball, but he is working hard and he’s doing fantastic. I absolutely love that.
“Every game, we expect a goal or assist from him. Because everyone relies on Cole, people see on Cole as the solution. But the solution at the end has to be always the team.”
Off the back of reaching – and scoring in – the Euros final 2-1 defeat to Spain for England last summer, Palmer has started all 26 of Chelsea’s Prem games this term.
With 2,283 Prem minutes to his name – subbed off just seven times so far – no Blues player has featured more.
It is no wonder then that Palmer has suffered a slight dip in form in recent weeks, without a Prem goal in five outings and without a league assist since December 1.
With the score at 1-1 away to Aston Villa on Saturday night, Palmer missed a golden opportunity to score his 15th league goal of the season before the hosts grabbed a late winner through Marco Asensio thanks to a Filip Jorgensen goalkeeping howler.
It was not the Palmer we are used to watching – one who notched a Chelsea-record 26 goals and 13 assists in the Prem in 2024.
Whether he could do with a rest against relegation-bound Southampton, Maresca said: “No. Cole belongs to that kind of players that in some moment they can do something different.
“For sure in terms of numbers, goal and assist is a moment where he struggles but at the end he had the chances. He was there, then he missed, okay, but he was there.
Southampton game plan
“The problem is when you are not there. But it’s not just about Cole. We have had more chances with different players but because it’s Cole, everyone is watching. That is okay.
“From now on, we have 12 games to go and no doubt that all of them are a must win for us.
“Probably in this moment it’s not enough, we need to find something extra to get results. But for sure we’re going to be there.”
Despite letting Asensio’s shot wriggle under his body, Jorgensen is set to start in goal once more ahead of error-strewn Robert Sanchez, with Maresca explaining: “If we need to change players every time they make a mistake, we need to change players game by game, many players. But nothing has changed.
“He feels a little bit sad or upset because he recognised that it has been a mistake but he’s ok.”
Centre-back Trevoh Chalobah will miss the Southampton game and will be out for another week after being forced off against Villa – another defensive blow with Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana targeting a comeback next month.
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I pull my kids out of school as soon as they can read & write – who needs maths when you have a calculator?
A TRAVELLER has revealed how she pulled her kids out of school as soon as they could read and write – sending them straight to work to earn money.
Cassayanne Clark, from Kent, dubbed school a waste of time and revealed that she doesn’t want her three children to be “slaves to society.”
She took her eight-year-old Bug and nine-year-old Bunny out of education so they wouldn’t be “trapped in a box for 18 years.”
Speaking on a documentary made by Storyful about her daughter Bunny, she said: “Bunny is creative and has got an imagination.”
“School is a box. She’s been told you’re not good at maths, so you need to do more maths. Why?
“If she’s not good at it, OK she’s not good at it. In this day and age, you’ve got calculators.”
She continues: “The same goes for Johnny when he is born. He will go into education until he can read, write and do basic core things, have a social life, then he will be pulled out.
“The children are going to have a lovely life, do whatever they want.
“To trolls that have a lot to say, stop scrolling through social media and having something to say about a woman, that’s pregnant, that’s got two children and trying to better their life. It is just pathetic really.”
Cassyanne currently owns a six-figure business and pays £500 a month for two hours of private tutoring.
She revealed that her children enjoy spending their time horseback riding as well as spending quality time with their grandmother who teaches them how to cook.
Speaking previously to The Sun, Cassayanne revealed how her kids are also treated to eyelash extensions and acrylic nail sets.
“I pay £500 a month for home tutoring; they do two hours on a Monday covering all their core subjects, then I pay for their hobbies like horse-riding,” she explained.
“They do cooking lessons with my mum once a week, she used to be a chef. She teaches them all different way to cook eggs for example.
“They do chores around the house to earn money. And now with their little brother they will learn how to sort him out. They’re learning domestic and life skills too.”
Despite the backlash, Cassayanne is adamant she will “never raise her children to be dossers”.
She continued: “In the travelling community the girls would traditionally be housewives, I don’t even want girls to be that. I want them to flourish and have businesses.
“I want them to be entrepreneurs, I don’t want them to sit working nine to five jobs to pay for someone else’s life when they could be a CEO.
“I’m a presidential marketing director of a multimillion pound franchise that’s world wide. I’ve also got a six-figure aesthetics company and training academy.
“My kids get one-on-one tuition but people are very closed minded.”
A closer look at gypsy traditions
HERE we take a look at some of the traditions many gypsies follow...
Family-Centric Living: The family is the cornerstone of Romani life, with extended families often living close to one another. Elders are highly respected and play a crucial role in decision-making and maintaining cultural traditions.
Nomadic Heritage: Many Gypsy communities maintain a semi-nomadic lifestyle, moving seasonally to find work or attend cultural gatherings. This tradition is deeply rooted in their history and identity.
Distinctive Décor: Romani homes, whether they are caravans or fixed abodes, are often brightly decorated with vibrant colours and intricate patterns. These decorations reflect their rich cultural heritage and love for beauty.
Communal Gatherings: Social gatherings are a significant part of Gypsy life. Celebrations, such as weddings and religious festivals, are grand affairs involving music, dance, and feasting, often stretching over several days.
Spiritual Practices: Many Gypsy families incorporate a blend of Christian beliefs and traditional spiritual practices. Homes may feature religious icons and amulets believed to offer protection and bring good fortune.
Craftsmanship and Artistry: Romani people are renowned for their craftsmanship, particularly in metalwork, woodwork, and textiles. These skills are often passed down through generations and are a source of both pride and livelihood.
Hospitality: Hospitality is a valued tradition. Guests are treated with great respect and generosity, often being offered the best food and drink available as a sign of honour and goodwill.
Sharing Stories: Storytelling is a vital part of Romani culture, preserving history, morals, and lessons through generations. Elders often share tales that are both entertaining and educational.
Vatican issues major health update on ‘critical’ Pope Francis saying he is ‘improving’ & ‘back to work’
THE Vatican has issued a major health updte on “critical” Pope Francies, saying there has been a slight improvement and that he has resumed some work activities.
The latest update said the 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn’t had any more respiratory crises.
The slight kidney insufficiency detected on Sunday was of no concern.
He is continuing to receive supplemental oxygen and doctors say his prognosis remains guarded.
He received the Eucharist in the morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
In the evening he called the parish priest of the Gaza parish to express his fatherly closeness, the statement said.
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