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From Ian Holloway's battle with ghosts at Swindon to Don Revie roping in a fortune teller to dispell a curse at Leeds... football's spookiest tales ahead of the weekend's Halloween action

From Ian Holloway's battle with ghosts at Swindon to Don Revie roping in a fortune teller to dispell a curse at Leeds... football's spookiest tales ahead of the weekend's Halloween action

As Halloween weekend arrives, Daily Mail Sport looks back at some of football's most ominous, eerie and frankly bizarre stories to have originated on our shores.

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Saturday’s briefing: Slot sidesteps contract talk and Boxing Day looks barren

Saturday’s briefing: Slot sidesteps contract talk and Boxing Day looks barren

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Callum McGregor reveals private talks with Brendan Rodgers after Celtic exit

Callum McGregor reveals private talks with Brendan Rodgers after Celtic exit

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Arsenal news: Martin Zubimendi at centre of 'very bad relationship' as transfer 'needed'

Arsenal news: Martin Zubimendi at centre of 'very bad relationship' as transfer 'needed'

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Chelsea news: Maresca replacement 'lined up' as Blues 'close in' on goal machine wanted by rivals

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Arsenal given brutally honest Viktor Gyokeres verdict as Mikel Arteta deadline approaches

Arsenal given brutally honest Viktor Gyokeres verdict as Mikel Arteta deadline approaches

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Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford causes a stir as Wayne Rooney reveals Sir Alex Ferguson chat

Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford causes a stir as Wayne Rooney reveals Sir Alex Ferguson chat

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The interim coach who now wants the top job at a struggling A-League club

The interim coach who now wants the top job at a struggling A-League club

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Rebuilding Man United's culture, finally tweaking his system and telling the owner to 'f*** off': The inside story of how Ruben Amorim scraped through his first year - and how he can thrive in year two

Rebuilding Man United's culture, finally tweaking his system and telling the owner to 'f*** off': The inside story of how Ruben Amorim scraped through his first year - and how he can thrive in year two

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Inside the mind of Arne Slot in the biggest week of his career: Liverpool insiders and the people who know the boss best reveal to LEWIS STEELE the methods, inspirations and mantras Slot will use to rescue Reds from a crisis he's never known before

Inside the mind of Arne Slot in the biggest week of his career: Liverpool insiders and the people who know the boss best reveal to LEWIS STEELE the methods, inspirations and mantras Slot will use to rescue Reds from a crisis he's never known before

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How Keith Andrews is proving the doubters wrong at Brentford: JAMES SHARPE reveals the whole-club summit, scribbled mantras on the walls, Google executives, rugby coaches, and aggressive style that are taking Bees to new heights

How Keith Andrews is proving the doubters wrong at Brentford: JAMES SHARPE reveals the whole-club summit, scribbled mantras on the walls, Google executives, rugby coaches, and aggressive style that are taking Bees to new heights

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Ruben Amorim drops Manchester United transfer hint ahead of January window

Ruben Amorim drops Manchester United transfer hint ahead of January window

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Arsenal and Crystal Palace set for row over date of Carabao Cup quarter-final

Arsenal and Crystal Palace set for row over date of Carabao Cup quarter-final

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Enzo Maresca has no issue with teams exploiting set-piece threat

Enzo Maresca has no issue with teams exploiting set-piece threat

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Ruben Amorim: There were moments where I doubted I would reach a year at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim: There were moments where I doubted I would reach a year at Man Utd

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Luke Graham on his Dundee contract talks as he names squad trait that he can't explain

Luke Graham on his Dundee contract talks as he names squad trait that he can't explain

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Paul McGinn compares Motherwell to Aston Villa amid Jens Berthel Askou revolution

Paul McGinn compares Motherwell to Aston Villa amid Jens Berthel Askou revolution

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Tottenham: Thomas Frank issues Xavi Simons verdict as star prepares to face club he could have joined

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Tottenham: Thomas Frank issues Xavi Simons verdict as star prepares to face club he could have joined

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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca backs possession-based philosophy despite set-piece resurgence

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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca backs possession-based philosophy despite set-piece resurgence

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Aaron Ramsey: Ex-Arsenal star 'terminates contract' with Liga MX side after dog goes missing

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Aaron Ramsey: Ex-Arsenal star 'terminates contract' with Liga MX side after dog goes missing

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Arne Slot responds to Liverpool sack rumours after nightmare run of form

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Arne Slot responds to Liverpool sack rumours after nightmare run of form

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta hits back at Oliver Glasner calls for cup clash to be moved

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Mikel Arteta hits back at Oliver Glasner calls for cup clash to be moved

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Aaron Ramsey's Mexico nightmare ends as ex-Arsenal star rips up contract after losing dog

Aaron Ramsey's Mexico nightmare ends as ex-Arsenal star rips up contract after losing dog

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has blunt response to Premier League title question

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has blunt response to Premier League title question

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Chelsea owners confirm ANOTHER arrival from Brighton as Todd Boehly branded 'obsessed'

Chelsea owners confirm ANOTHER arrival from Brighton as Todd Boehly branded 'obsessed'

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Enzo Maresca fiercely backs his possession philosophy ahead of Tottenham clash - though stats reveal how it could be holding Chelsea back

Enzo Maresca fiercely backs his possession philosophy ahead of Tottenham clash - though stats reveal how it could be holding Chelsea back

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O'Neill admits he 'has a point to prove' at Celtic but rules out long-term stay as managerial search ramps up

O'Neill admits he 'has a point to prove' at Celtic but rules out long-term stay as managerial search ramps up

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Ruben Amorim braced for unhappy Man United stars to demand January transfer exit with exiled pair linked with moves away from Old Trafford - but insists outcasts should look to example set by Casemiro

Ruben Amorim braced for unhappy Man United stars to demand January transfer exit with exiled pair linked with moves away from Old Trafford - but insists outcasts should look to example set by Casemiro

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Arne Slot comes out fighting: Embattled Liverpool boss insists he is NOT making excuses for champions' horror run of six defeats in seven and lifts lid on talks with Anfield hierarchy over dismal form

Arne Slot comes out fighting: Embattled Liverpool boss insists he is NOT making excuses for champions' horror run of six defeats in seven and lifts lid on talks with Anfield hierarchy over dismal form

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Ruben Amorim admits he feared it 'was not meant to be' at Man United during torrid first year in charge of the club - but says switch from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford 'was the best decision in my life'

Ruben Amorim admits he feared it 'was not meant to be' at Man United during torrid first year in charge of the club - but says switch from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford 'was the best decision in my life'

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Lionesses legend Mary Earps makes explosive claims about Hannah Hampton's 'bad behaviour' and Sarina Wiegman's preferential treatment for rival goalkeeper as she lifts lid on her dramatic exit before the Euros

Lionesses legend Mary Earps makes explosive claims about Hannah Hampton's 'bad behaviour' and Sarina Wiegman's preferential treatment for rival goalkeeper as she lifts lid on her dramatic exit before the Euros

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Aaron Ramsey 'terminates contract in Mexico' after making just SIX appearances in three months - ending nightmare spell after his beloved dog went missing

Aaron Ramsey 'terminates contract in Mexico' after making just SIX appearances in three months - ending nightmare spell after his beloved dog went missing

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From Ian Holloway's battle with ghosts at Swindon to Don Revie roping in a fortune teller to dispell a curse at Leeds... football's spookiest tales ahead of the weekend's Halloween action

From Ian Holloway's battle with ghosts at Swindon to Don Revie roping in a fortune teller to dispell a curse at Leeds... football's spookiest tales ahead of the weekend's Halloween action

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Devils in disguise! Man United stars dress up in spooky costumes to celebrate Halloween with family

Devils in disguise! Man United stars dress up in spooky costumes to celebrate Halloween with family

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Russell Martin escapes Rangers nightmare with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder as couple enjoy stress-free getaway in Naples

Russell Martin escapes Rangers nightmare with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder as couple enjoy stress-free getaway in Naples

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Paul Scholes issues emotional 'thank you' to fans after opening up on caring for his non-verbal autistic son, 20

Paul Scholes issues emotional 'thank you' to fans after opening up on caring for his non-verbal autistic son, 20

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Petr Cech makes Arsenal prediction over Chelsea Premier League record

Petr Cech makes Arsenal prediction over Chelsea Premier League record

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Paul Merson and Harry Redknapp make Tottenham vs Chelsea predictions

Paul Merson and Harry Redknapp make Tottenham vs Chelsea predictions

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‘They say similar things’: Arne Slot believes Liverpool bosses share his explanation of Premier League slump

‘They say similar things’: Arne Slot believes Liverpool bosses share his explanation of Premier League slump

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Kieffer Moore’s hat-trick ends Coventry’s unbeaten start to Championship season

Kieffer Moore’s hat-trick ends Coventry’s unbeaten start to Championship season

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Lionesses tensions surface as Mary Earps says Hannah Hampton’s ‘bad behaviour was rewarded’ with recall

Lionesses tensions surface as Mary Earps says Hannah Hampton’s ‘bad behaviour was rewarded’ with recall

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FC Midtjylland warn against fake Celtic tickets with Europa League showdown set to be a sell out

FC Midtjylland warn against fake Celtic tickets with Europa League showdown set to be a sell out

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Robbie Keane 'interested' in Celtic job and instantly shows his true colours after next boss pitch

Robbie Keane 'interested' in Celtic job and instantly shows his true colours after next boss pitch

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Arsenal legend Willie Young dies as Gunners lead emotional tributes to ex-Tottenham star

Arsenal legend Willie Young dies as Gunners lead emotional tributes to ex-Tottenham star

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Liverpool legend delivers Man Utd prediction after Ruben Amorim vow - 'I do believe'

Liverpool legend delivers Man Utd prediction after Ruben Amorim vow - 'I do believe'

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Man Utd prediction left people stunned - but I honestly think they can do it

Man Utd prediction left people stunned - but I honestly think they can do it

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Paul Pogba suffers injury blow as he waits to make long-awaited return after ban

Paul Pogba suffers injury blow as he waits to make long-awaited return after ban

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Aston Villa and police are accused of snubbing Jewish fans AGAIN after Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were banned from Europa League clash

Aston Villa and police are accused of snubbing Jewish fans AGAIN after Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were banned from Europa League clash

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Willie Young dead aged 73: Tributes pour in as former Arsenal and Tottenham footballer passes away

Willie Young dead aged 73: Tributes pour in as former Arsenal and Tottenham footballer passes away

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Danny Murphy names the two Man Utd players who still need to ‘do more’

Danny Murphy names the two Man Utd players who still need to ‘do more’

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Ally McCoist explains 'brutal' reason behind Celtic implosion as unseen Rangers factor laid bare

Ally McCoist explains 'brutal' reason behind Celtic implosion as unseen Rangers factor laid bare

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Hamza Igamane comparison with Ronaldo escalates as ex Rangers star wows Lille pal

Hamza Igamane comparison with Ronaldo escalates as ex Rangers star wows Lille pal

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Chelsea: Former Brighton technical director David Weir joins BlueCo network with Strasbourg

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Chelsea: Former Brighton technical director David Weir joins BlueCo network with Strasbourg

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New decision on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match as statement released

New decision on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match as statement released

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Forgotten Liverpool star can help Arne Slot avoid crisis after new injury setback

Forgotten Liverpool star can help Arne Slot avoid crisis after new injury setback

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England Lionesses at war as Mary Earps declares 'bad behaviour is being rewarded'

England Lionesses at war as Mary Earps declares 'bad behaviour is being rewarded'

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Liverpool handed huge injury boost amid Alexander Isak update - 'I will be there'

Liverpool handed huge injury boost amid Alexander Isak update - 'I will be there'

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's private stance on two Ruben Amorim replacements comes to light

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's private stance on two Ruben Amorim replacements comes to light

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Ahead of Old Firm showdown, Rangers boss Rohl reveals main motivator as O'Neill's no-hopers jibe brushed off

Ahead of Old Firm showdown, Rangers boss Rohl reveals main motivator as O'Neill's no-hopers jibe brushed off

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Man City will NOT release star early for AFCON duty - as they face being without him for 10 matches this winter

Man City will NOT release star early for AFCON duty - as they face being without him for 10 matches this winter

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Fulham star issues plea for supporters to buy tickets less than 24 hours before Premier League game - as fans hit out at 'stupid' and 'absurd' prices with £105 fee for seat in new stand

Fulham star issues plea for supporters to buy tickets less than 24 hours before Premier League game - as fans hit out at 'stupid' and 'absurd' prices with £105 fee for seat in new stand

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