General Football

The first Asian to become a genuine Premier League star, Son Heung-min raised Spurs’ profile in the region. Now they must kick on without him

Just as opposing fans in the Premier League have experienced feelings of dread over the past decade when Son Heung-min picked up the ball on the edge of their area, there had been a summer of worry among his millions of followers in Asia that his time in England was coming to an end.

As the South Korean’s legs slowed last season, reports of a move elsewhere gathered pace. His 10 years at Tottenham may have ended with a trophy, the Europa League in May, but the legacy had been in place for some time. The 33-year-old has changed the way Asian players are perceived around the world and much more besides.

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The first Asian to become a genuine Premier League star, Son Heung-min raised Spurs’ profile in the region. Now they must kick on without him

Just as opposing fans in the Premier League have experienced feelings of dread over the past decade when Son Heung-min picked up the ball on the edge of their area, there had been a summer of worry among his millions of followers in Asia that his time in England was coming to an end.

As the South Korean’s legs slowed last season, reports of a move elsewhere gathered pace. His 10 years at Tottenham may have ended with a trophy, the Europa League in May, but the legacy had been in place for some time. The 33-year-old has changed the way Asian players are perceived around the world and much more besides.

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Former Liverpool striker Florent Sinama-Pongolle has reinvented himself as a professional footgolf player in France, joining HAC FootGolf alongside ex-teammate Anthony Le Tallec.

Former Liverpool striker Florent Sinama-Pongolle has reinvented himself as a professional footgolf player in France, joining HAC FootGolf alongside ex-teammate Anthony Le Tallec.

Manchester United are prepared to sell Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund for £30m.

West Ham boss Graham Potter says midfielder Lucas Paqueta is ‘committed’ to the club but Michail Antonio will not be in his squad this season.

• Fan from Swindon end targeted Walsall goalkeeper

• Holloway: ‘Shut your face and get out of the game’

Swindon Town have launched an investigation into what their manager, Ian Holloway, called “absolutely horrific” behaviour by one of their fans in the moments after Walsall scored a late winner against them in their 2-1 League Two defeat on Saturday.

A supporter from the away end at Bescot Stadium was seen throwing an object at Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts, while Swindon said they were also aware of “a number of serious incidents” including “the use of pyrotechnics, objects being thrown, abuse directed at stewards, staff, players and match officials, as well as damage caused to property within the stadium”.

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• Fan from Swindon end targeted Walsall goalkeeper

• Holloway: ‘Shut your face and get out of the game’

Swindon Town have launched an investigation into what their manager, Ian Holloway, called “absolutely horrific” behaviour by one of their fans in the moments after Walsall scored a late winner against them in their 2-1 League Two defeat on Saturday.

A supporter from the away end at Bescot Stadium was seen throwing an object at Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts, while Swindon said they were also aware of “a number of serious incidents” including “the use of pyrotechnics, objects being thrown, abuse directed at stewards, staff, players and match officials, as well as damage caused to property within the stadium”.

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Russell Martin has managed just 270 minutes of football as Rangers head coach, and already he has left his players without a name.

Swindon Town vow to impose the “strictest” sanctions on supporters found guilty of “unacceptable” behaviour during the defeat at Walsall on Saturday.