CHELSEA forward Marc Guiu has been named as eligible for the EFL Cup thanks to a little-known rule change.
The teenager spent a short-lived spell with Sunderland on loan earlier this season but was recalled before the transfer deadline.
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Enzo Maresca did not include Marc Guiu in his EFL Cup squadCredit: Reuters
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The Spaniard is eligible to play thanks to a little-known rule changeCredit: Getty
He scored for the Black Cats in their EFL Cup exit to Huddersfield while with the club, an appearance that was believed to have made him ineligible for future EFL cup games this season.
However, a rule change for the 2025/26 season changed the laws to allow a player to turn out for two different clubs in the same campaign.
But Chelsea themselves were reportedly not aware that the Spaniard was able to play in their cup match with Lincoln City on Tuesday, and he has been left out of the squad.
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“Apologies for the slight moment of excitement for you Plymouth fans, only to find out you’re behind.”
But the blunders were not done there as The Tykes then made it 2-0.
When Adam Phillips doubled their lead, Sky Sports accidentally made a score correction on the vidiprinter to say it was still 1-0.
They were then forced to hilariously correct the correction.
Warren handled it like a pro, brilliantly saying: “I think the vidiprinter might still be on holiday, lying on a lounger with a couple of pina coladas.”
There were no errors in the second-half as Barnsley won 3-1.
ANTHONY HARTIGAN was once taught a tough lesson at Wembley by Tottenham “beast” Victor Wanyama as a skinny 17-year-old.
But the Barnet captain is hoping to put that and all his EFL experience to good use as the Bees return to League Two on Saturday after a seven-year absence when they host Fleetwood.
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Anthony Hartigan tried his best to get the ball of Tottenham’s Victor Wanyama in 2018
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Hartigan, 25, clocked 118 appearances in League One for AFC Wimbledon and another 20 for Newport (on loan) and Mansfield in League Two before dropping into non-league with Barnet.
And he has also played at Wembley twice — including taking on Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs in 2018 with the Dons while their new stadium was being built.
He told SunSport: “We got drawn away against Tottenham in the FA Cup so I had a unique chance to play at Wembley. It was an incredible experience to take on Premier League stars live on TV.
“I was only 17 and it was my breakthrough year. I’d only made my senior debut that season so to be walking out under the arch alongside the likes of Harry Kane was surreal.
“I was up against Alli and Wanyama. I’ve got a photo of me trying to get the ball off Wanyama, which is funny because I’m like a skinny little boy and he was just a beast! I didn’t stand a chance!
“Our manager Neal Ardley told us the next morning, ‘That’s the standard you must reach if you want to make it to the top.’
“They just do everything so well technically, tactically, physically and mentally. It’s frightening how big a gap it is from our level.”
Luke Hartigan has found a new home with Barnet where he has returned to the EFL
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Anthony Hartigan also faced Arsenal and Eddie Nketiah in the Carabao Cup
Hartigan was also on the losing side in the 2021 League Two play-off final with Newport when they were beaten after extra-time by Morecambe.
Not only was the day soiled by the result but the crowd number was limited to only 9,083 because of Covid restrictions.
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Hartigan feels he has unfinished business in the EFL, having played regularly for the Dons.
But when he joined Mansfield three years ago, a shoulder injury wrecked his first season there before he was loaned for a year to Barnet, a move he made permanent last July.
However, he has found a home at the Hertfordshire club, starting 89 of his 90 league appearances — and winning the National League title in May.
Now he cannot wait to get his EFL career motoring again with the Bees.
He said: “I had a bit of bad luck going to Manfield. It was the right club for me at the wrong time — but Barnet has definitely proved to be the right team at the right time.
“I’ve excelled here because there are good people around me, I’m getting games under my belt again and the whole environment has been excellent.
“We don’t fear the jump into League Two because this team deserves to be here.
“On a personal level I want to reach the highest level I can and enjoy my football. I’m enjoying my journey with Barnet.”
He declared: “Football these days for me is more about mentality than ability.
“Every player at the level has ability which has allowed them to get to this point, but it’s so important that we, as a management team can tap into their psychological side too.
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Louis was transferred over 50 times as he clocked up 903 appearancesCredit: PA:Press Association
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The ace has now taken up a new job as assistant coach at Slough TownCredit: Getty Images – Getty
“Throughout the season, individuals will need one-to-one chats when things aren’t going as well as they may have hoped.
“And I strongly believe that with myself, Yella and now Jefferson joining the group, we’ve got all bases covered with the wealth of experience we have that we can now give back to the players.”
Slough fans reacted with delight at the news.
One said “Class this, great gaffer to learn off.”
Another declared: “Superb appointment, welcome back.”
One noted: “Absolutely love this, welcome Louis.”
Another added: “So much experience and knowledge at this level.”
