
Michael Owen and Paul Scholes believe Man United can win the league
Manchester United. Premier League champions 2020/21. Back on their perch at last.
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Michael Owen and Paul Scholes believe Man United can win the league
Manchester United. Premier League champions 2020/21. Back on their perch at last.
5 years ago

‘Mardy’ Ronaldo looks fed up as Lewandowski beats him to FIFA award
Although Ronaldo was thoroughly unimpressed, there’s another reason why the Juve man looked so annoyed – as you can see in the video
5 years ago

Jack Grealish hit with nine month driving ban and hefty fine after guilty plea
Jack Grealish pleaded guilty to two driving offences, admitting he was “ashamed” of his actions before, taking a nine month ban and a fine of £82,499
5 years ago

Jack Grealish uses car as decoy to avoid media as he enters court
Grealish arrived at court for sentencing after pleading guilty to two counts of driving without due care and attention Jack Grealish appeared to use a car as a decoy to escape the attention of the waiting press pack outside Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning. The Aston Villa captain was due in court for sentencing […]
5 years ago

Father of two who “begged for MRI scan” during lockdown dies of cancer
He was just 27. RIP. A father of two from Leeds has died from cancer aged just 27. Sherwin Hall first went to hospital on March 23 complaining of leg pain, but was only given a course of antibiotics after being misdiagnosed with prostatitis. Hall visited the hospital 13 times in two weeks, and “begged” […]
5 years ago

Armed Navy boats on standby as UK and EU post-Brexit trade talks continue
Sunday’s deadline is fast approaching Talks in Brussels between the United Kingdom and the European Union are continuing ahead of Sunday’s deadline, despite leaders from both sides admitting it is unlikely they will reach a post-Brexit trade deal. The weekend deadline was agreed by Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after […]
5 years ago

Chris Evans to voice Buzz Lightyear in new Toy Story spin-off film
Lightyear will arrive in June 2022 Chris Evans (the Hollywood actor who played Captain America, not the former Radio 1 and TFI Friday presenter) will voice Buzz Lightyear in the new Pixar film, Lightyear, Disney has confirmed. The announcement came during Disney’s four-hour investors presentation on Thursday, which also featured major news about upcoming Star […]
5 years ago

Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83
The actress passed away peacefully in a London care home on Thursday evening Actress Dame Barbara Windsor has died aged 83, it has been confirmed. Dame Barbara, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films died peacefully at a London care home on Thursday night. Her husband Scott Mitchell, who was […]
5 years ago

Zidane admits his time at Real is limited and he’s ‘no Alex Ferguson’
Zidane admits he’ll never match up to Sir Alex Ferguson’s remarkable achievements at Manchester United.
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Amazon warns Irish customers about new post-Brexit charges
Another indication of what Brexit will mean for Irish people Amazon has written to Irish customers to warn them that using the British version of the site from European countries could result in new charges being incurred. The online retailer says one of the new charges would relate to the buyer being liable for the […]
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Paul Pogba is annoyed he isn’t played in Bruno Fernandes’ position
Should Manchester United sacrifice Bruno Fernandes in his best position to keep Paul Pogba happy?
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New Argentina kit features daring ‘blue camo’ redesign of famous stripes
What do you think? A radical and welcome redesign for a new era? Or needless messing around with a classic iconic jersey?
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Oreo breakfast cereal is now a real thing that is available in the UK
Oreo’s are great. Breakfast cereal is great. Putting them both together should be even better, right? You might very well have seen Oreo O’s when visiting America or other countries (remember when international travel was a thing? Seems so long ago, doesn’t it?), but the cereal is now being launched across the UK. You could […]
5 years ago

People are furious that there are too many Bountys in their Celebrations advent calendar
People are claiming to have three or even four Bountys in a row 2020 has been difficult for everyone. But spare a thought for those who are really suffering this December: the people who are getting too many Bountys in their Celebrations advent calendars. Social media is awash with people fuming with people opening the […]
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Bizarre quirk means Manchester United will have change kit mid-season
How the change in kit design will affect people whose brand new kits are suddenly out-of-date in a matter of months is unclear.
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Carlos Tevez honours his ‘eternal’ hero Maradona with beautiful tribute
The perfect tribute from Carlos Tevez to his all-time hero and mentor – it’s just a pity the referee punished him for it.
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Manchester United are bringing a classic kit look back next season
Manchester United are struggling to bring back the glory days on the pitch, but at least they’ll *look* like a Fergie-era team next season with this new kit
5 years ago

Aldi are selling two metre long pigs in blanket for Christmas this year
It’s social distancing complaint Christmas is going to be a bit different this year, we all know that. But even if we can’t see loved ones, we can still keep some of the normal traditions – like having pigs in blankets with your turkey. And now, thanks to Aldi, you can even use the pigs […]
5 years ago

Nike designs custom kit for player who keeps cutting collar off
This beats having to cut off the collar every time Eintracht Frankfurt player Martin Hinteregger doesn’t like collars, apparently. Perhaps the 28-year-old defender doesn’t like how it feels on his neck. Maybe he has sensitive skin and it chafes him. Anything is possible. The point here though is that his aversion to collars is such […]
5 years ago

Moderna vaccine trial shows 100% efficacy in dealing with severe Covid-19 infections
The new data was released as Moderna today submits its Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use approval in the United States. New trial data shows that the vaccine is 94% effective in preventing the disease, findings that are consistent with the initial data from their Phase 3 clinical trial. The Phase 3 trial involved over 30,000 […]
5 years ago

Troy Deeney criticised for comments on David Luiz’s collision with Raul Jimenez
Troy Deeney has been criticised for comments made on talkSPORT about the situation regarding David Luiz and Raul Jimenez’s head collision
5 years ago

FA to investigate Edinson Cavani’s deleted Instagram post
Cavani is facing scrutiny for the Instagram post he sent after his winner for United on Sunday Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani could be facing a suspension after a post on his Instagram page featured a racially offensive phrase. Cavani scored two goals in United’s 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday afternoon, including their stoppage […]
5 years ago

Terms & Conditions: Russian Standard Vodka
TERMS & CONDITIONS: RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA Win x 2 filled drinks trolley – one for you and one for a friend from Russian Standard Vodka Terms and Conditions To enter the competition on Instagram entrants must comment on the post and tag their friend (another account) The competition opens today (27.10.20) and closes at midnight […]
5 years ago

Lidl have released a Pigs In Blankets Pizza for Christmas
Christmas on a pizza Pigs in blankets are a Christmas staple – the big day jut isn’t the same if you don’t have them with your turkey. But what if instead of having them with the main Christmas dinner, you had them… on a pizza? Yup, a pigs in blankets pizza is now a thing, […]
5 years ago

Celebrity Big Brother and AFTV star Heavy D dies, aged 43
Rest In Peace Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Heavy D has died at the age of 43, his friend has confirmed. The reality star, whose real name was Colin Newell, is said to have passed away this week. ‘I’m very shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of my friend @HeavyHeavyd,’ read a tweet […]
5 years ago

This is the ultimate smartwatch for when you go adventuring
In partnership with HONOR We spend too much of our lives indoors and looking at screens. We all want to get out more and have more adventures. But we also need to stay connected to the world. So here is the ultimate bit of kit for that: the HONOR Watch GS Pro. Available in three […]
5 years ago

These are the goals nominated for this year’s Puskas Award
11 nominations. Only one can win The nominees are now in for this year’s prestigious Puskas Award, which is handed down each year to the scorer of the best goal in the world in the previous 12 months. Considering the award, you’ll not be surprised to hear that there are plenty of bangers involved, though […]
5 years ago

Line of Duty star fronts new Cluedo game in which lying is rewarded
A brand new Cluedo game has just launched in the UK – and one of Britain’s best known TV detectives has been the first to test it out
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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving
Grealish could face a driving ban Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving. The England international was charged in relation to two separate incidents which took place earlier this year. The first took place on March 29, during the first national lockdown, when his Range Rover was involved […]
5 years ago

BBC confirms ‘Gavin & Stacey’ will return with new episodes in future
That cliffhanger won’t be the end Few television shows have resonated with audiences in recent years quite as well as Gavin & Stacey, the BBC comedy which centres on Essex boy Gavin and his long distance relationship with Welsh call centre worker Stacey. The show first aired in 2007 and was an immediate hit, with the […]
5 years ago

South Korean fans win court case after Cristiano Ronaldo benched for Juventus friendly
Supporters took legal action after Ronaldo was left on the bench for a pre-season friendly Cristiano Ronaldo fans in South Korea have successfully sued a match promoter after the Portugal forward failed to play in a friendly as promised. Ronaldo had been expected to feature for Juventus in their pre-season friendly with a K-League all-stars […]
5 years ago

Liverpool’s next away kit looks set to be a throwback to a 90s classic
A blast from the past? Admittedly, this side of Christmas, it might seem a little premature to be looking ahead to next season – but when it comes to leaked kit information, we can usually make the odd small exception. The 2021/22 campaign will be Liverpool’s second with Nike, and details about how they intend […]
5 years ago

Police break up 50-person gathering at community centre in lockdown breach
Despite lockdown restrictions, around 50 people were found in attendance Police have shut down a gathering of around 50 people who were found at a community centre in Brighton on Friday evening. Despite England being in the grips of a second national lockdown for over a week now, Sussex police were called to Providence Place […]
5 years ago

Older people are more likely to break lockdown rules, data shows
Those aged between 50 and 69 are most likely to break regulations Data published by the Office for National Statistics has shown older generations are more likely to break lockdown rules compared to younger people. As reported by The Telegraph, ONS data showed 23 per cent of people between the ages of 16 and 29 […]
5 years ago

Mo Salah contracts Covid-19, days after being filmed dancing at brother’s wedding
Salah may now be missing for Liverpool’s next two games Liverpool’s Mo Salah has tested positive for Covid-19, the Egyptian football association has announced. Salah had joined his national squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier agains Togo, but will now isolate, with further tests due in the coming hours. The striker is […]
5 years ago

Pigs in blanket cheesecake is now a thing you can have for Christmas dinner
Is this something you’d want on Christmas Day? Pigs in blanket are a Christmas staple – the big day jut isn’t the same if you don’t have them with your turkey. But what if instead of having them with the main Christmas dinner, you had them in a cake? Well, you can now. Fancy cake […]
5 years ago

Ireland fans left furious by ITV’s national anthem error
‘This isn’t funny’ Republic of Ireland football fans were angered during ITV’s coverage on Thursday night’s clash with England at Wembley, as the broadcaster managed to accidentally include the wrong subtitles during the national anthem. As Amhran na bhFiann played ahead of the 8pm kick-off, the words to Ireland’s Call – an anthem associated with […]
5 years ago

Alan Shearer joins Joe Cole and Tom Davis on All to Play For – episode 1
In the first episode of JOE’s new football podcast with Coral, Joe Cole and Alan Shearer join Tom Davis ahead of the international break
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Mason Greenwood likes Instagram post urging fans and media to stop attacking him
‘Leave the kid alone’ Mason Greenwood has liked an Instagram post which has called on fans and the media to stop abusing him. After rising through the youth ranks at Manchester United, the forward made an impressive transition to first team football last season, scoring 17 times for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. His form helped […]
5 years ago

New romcom savagely mocked for ‘terrible’ Irish accents
‘Der’s got to be more to Oireland, dan dis’ Say hello to Wild Mountain Thyme. A movie about some land, some love, and some accents that sound like nothing you’ve ever heard in your life. The film that takes the ‘top o’ the mornin’ Irish, whacks it up to 11, and leaves a load of […]
5 years ago

Bruno Fernandes ‘exasperated’ by Mason Greenwood during Man Utd training session
Greenwood was absent from United’s win over Everton due to illness Bruno Fernandes was left exasperated by the performance of Mason Greenwood during a recent training session, a report has claimed. The teenage forward scored with impressive regularity after bursting into the Manchester United first team last season, but was left out of the weekend […]
5 years ago

Man hit with fine for having a cup of tea with his friend
Rules are rules Unless you’ve spent the last week or so living under a rock, you’re probably more than well aware that England is now in the grips of Lockdown 2.0. Although there’s been understandable confusion surrounding some of the many, many rules as to what people can and can’t do as the country tries […]
5 years ago

UK bans visitors from Denmark over mink Covid-19 concerns
Millions of mink have been culled in the country The UK has placed a ban on non-UK citizens entering the country from Denmark as concerns grow over a new strain of coronavirus that has spread to humans from mink. Any UK citizens returning from Denmark will now have to isolate with all household members for […]
5 years ago

This week’s Graham Norton Show features a stellar guest list
Graham has pulled out all the stops with a glittering array of guests from the worlds of music, sport, entertainment and film.
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New Brazil home and away kits leaked – with brand new badge
It’s the end of an era. We’ll be honest – we’re not sold on the new badge
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Everything Donald Trump has been tweeting about after the election
A momentous day There have been times – many, many times – these past four years, when Donald Trump having a Twitter account and being allowed to use it seemed like a really bad idea. But not today. Today was great. With the race for the presidency on a knife-edge, Trump tweeted his way through the day, […]
5 years ago

Why Nemanja Matic didn’t wear a poppy during Manchester United match
Nemanja Matic explains exactly why he didn’t wear a poppy on his shirt during Manchester United’s loss to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon
5 years ago

The nation reacts to Boris Johnson’s delayed Lockdown 2 press conference
Lockdown 2.0 is imminent Finally, then, England now has a clearer picture on how the month ahead will look (or does it?), thanks to some graphs. Lots and lots of graphs, actually. So many graphs that, when we eventually close our eyes tonight, we will still see graphs on the back of eyelids. After Friday […]
5 years ago

Boris Johnson to announce lockdown for a month in England
Lockdown 2 is imminent Boris Johnson is set to announce a month-long national lockdown in England, the BBC is reporting. Having gradually relaxed initial measures introduced in March to control the spread of coronavirus, new cases have soared, prompting the government to bring in new restrictions. The new measures will see non-essential shops and hospitality […]
5 years ago

Gym+Coffee opens its first UK store in London
Sponsored by Gym+Coffee The new store opened in London on October 24th Gym+Coffee have opened the doors to their first UK store, right in the heart of London. An Irish-designed athleisure wear brand, Gym+Coffee was founded in 2017 by three fitness fanatic friends from Dublin and Cork. The founders of Gym+Coffee combined their love of […]
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