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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

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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Dodgers force World Series to decisive Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1

Dodgers force World Series to decisive Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1

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Fan runs onto field with American flag to delay World Series Game 6

Fan runs onto field with American flag to delay World Series Game 6

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Dodgers might have ‘dropped’ Mookie Betts — but he rose to occasion in Game 6

Dodgers might have ‘dropped’ Mookie Betts — but he rose to occasion in Game 6

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Dodgers force World Series Game 7 after holding on for thrilling win

Dodgers force World Series Game 7 after holding on for thrilling win

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Knicks fail to make anything out of healthy roster in loss to Bulls to cap off ugly road trip

Knicks fail to make anything out of healthy roster in loss to Bulls to cap off ugly road trip

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Adam Fox ready to take ‘bragging rights’ against Ryan Lindgren in Seattle reunion

Adam Fox ready to take ‘bragging rights’ against Ryan Lindgren in Seattle reunion

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Giants assistant disagrees with Carl Banks’ brutal assessment of Dexter Lawrence

Giants assistant disagrees with Carl Banks’ brutal assessment of Dexter Lawrence

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World Series fan with American flag invades field in Toronto before getting brutally tackled by security

World Series fan with American flag invades field in Toronto before getting brutally tackled by security

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Stephen A. Smith ignites race uproar with rant on Chris Grier's Miami Dolphins exit

Stephen A. Smith ignites race uproar with rant on Chris Grier's Miami Dolphins exit

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Dodgers get over the line as HUGE Blue Jays gaffe sets up World Series Game 7 after crazy ending in Toronto

Dodgers get over the line as HUGE Blue Jays gaffe sets up World Series Game 7 after crazy ending in Toronto

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NBA announces major change to help referees just one week into the new season

NBA announces major change to help referees just one week into the new season

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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes send fans wild with genius Pamela Anderson and Borat Halloween outfits

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes send fans wild with genius Pamela Anderson and Borat Halloween outfits

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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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England's IMMANUEL FEYI-WABOSO: I can't wait to beat the best in the world... if I can find time after finishing my dissertation and lab report, learning three languages, a massive plate of pigs in blankets and cheering on Joe Marler in the Traitors!

England's IMMANUEL FEYI-WABOSO: I can't wait to beat the best in the world... if I can find time after finishing my dissertation and lab report, learning three languages, a massive plate of pigs in blankets and cheering on Joe Marler in the Traitors!

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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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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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No milestone against the Islanders this time: New York tops Caps 3-1, keeps Ovechkin at 899

No milestone against the Islanders this time: New York tops Caps 3-1, keeps Ovechkin at 899

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NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: 'We are trying our hardest' to settle antitrust lawsuit

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: 'We are trying our hardest' to settle antitrust lawsuit

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Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Martin Necas shines with 3 points in Avalanche's 4-2 win over Golden Knights

Martin Necas shines with 3 points in Avalanche's 4-2 win over Golden Knights

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Getafe wins and leaves Girona rooted to the bottom of La Liga

Getafe wins and leaves Girona rooted to the bottom of La Liga

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Facing elimination, slumping Dodgers shake up lineup again before pivotal Game 6 in Toronto

Facing elimination, slumping Dodgers shake up lineup again before pivotal Game 6 in Toronto

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Islanders salvage end of ugly road trip with win over Capitals

Islanders salvage end of ugly road trip with win over Capitals

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Derek Jeter begrudgingly retells Yankees gold thong story — before David Ortiz has a surprise for him

Derek Jeter begrudgingly retells Yankees gold thong story — before David Ortiz has a surprise for him

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John Metchie III overcame plenty of obstacles to get to NFL — now he has a dream chance with Jets

John Metchie III overcame plenty of obstacles to get to NFL — now he has a dream chance with Jets

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Former MLB pitcher Yoervis Medina dead at 37 after heart attack, car crash

Former MLB pitcher Yoervis Medina dead at 37 after heart attack, car crash

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How St. John’s became one of college basketball’s biggest transfer destinations

How St. John’s became one of college basketball’s biggest transfer destinations

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Yankees’ Austin Wells, partner announce they’re expecting a baby: ‘Our biggest blessing’

Yankees’ Austin Wells, partner announce they’re expecting a baby: ‘Our biggest blessing’

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Nets’ Egor Demin is keeping his focus on making strides in key area

Nets’ Egor Demin is keeping his focus on making strides in key area

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Texas gets Arch Manning clarity ahead of Vanderbilt game

Texas gets Arch Manning clarity ahead of Vanderbilt game

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Panthers star says Australian Government is 'compliant' in genocide of Palestinians

Panthers star says Australian Government is 'compliant' in genocide of Palestinians

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Rams rookie Shaun Dolac dresses up as coach Sean McVay for Halloween as teammates are left in stitches

Rams rookie Shaun Dolac dresses up as coach Sean McVay for Halloween as teammates are left in stitches

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Port Adelaide dismisses club legend from board of directors over content he shared on social media

Port Adelaide dismisses club legend from board of directors over content he shared on social media

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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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Trade deadline might be right time to deal two Giants draft busts

Trade deadline might be right time to deal two Giants draft busts

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Pacers’ Obi Toppin needs surgery that’ll sideline him until February

Pacers’ Obi Toppin needs surgery that’ll sideline him until February

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Josh Hart not considering surgery as he adjusts to his new Knicks life

Josh Hart not considering surgery as he adjusts to his new Knicks life

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Todd McShay slams ‘petty’ ESPN for blocking potential Mel Kiper Jr. reunion

Todd McShay slams ‘petty’ ESPN for blocking potential Mel Kiper Jr. reunion

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Dodgers need to improve three things if they want to keep World Series repeat dream alive

Dodgers need to improve three things if they want to keep World Series repeat dream alive

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What Dodgers’ pitching plan could look like if there’s a World Series Game 7

What Dodgers’ pitching plan could look like if there’s a World Series Game 7

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The pitch that has made Trey Yesavage a Blue Jays beast

The pitch that has made Trey Yesavage a Blue Jays beast

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Mitchell Robinson offers no explanation to Knicks’ load management plan: ‘Ain’t telling you nothing’

Mitchell Robinson offers no explanation to Knicks’ load management plan: ‘Ain’t telling you nothing’

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The money question at center of Wan’Dale Robinson’s Giants breakout

The money question at center of Wan’Dale Robinson’s Giants breakout

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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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Jannik Sinner closes in on Carlos Alcaraz’s No 1 spot by reaching Paris semi-finals

Jannik Sinner closes in on Carlos Alcaraz’s No 1 spot by reaching Paris semi-finals

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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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‘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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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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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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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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Father of teen cricketer who died in a freak accident in tears as he pays tribute to his son: 'He loved the game'

Father of teen cricketer who died in a freak accident in tears as he pays tribute to his son: 'He loved the game'

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