Which one’s the pretender?

11 years ago

Whenever a story claiming Lionel Messi or Neymar will be moving to the Premier League pops up, it’s best to take it with a pinch of salt. Messi and Neymar have both been linked moves to Manchester City and Manchester United respectively in recent weeks – but supporters haven’t appeared to get too carried away. But maybe they […]

11 years ago

“That’s someone I’m sure knows how to play bowls properly”

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Very few of those that watched Tyson Fury defeat Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf over the weekend will be able to recall the Mancunian fighter’s first fight. Fortunately, thanks to a tweet from Fury, his first amateur bout is now available for all of us to see. https://t.co/lfADM821zX via @youtube my first amateur fight moves from the […]

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Over 5,000 away supporters turned out to support Everton in their quarter final at the Riverside Stadium. 5,000 Everton fans at Middlesbrough tonight. #efc pic.twitter.com/SnXcK8aWhm — Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) December 1, 2015 In a first half where Gerard Deulofeu’s stunning individual goal was the highlight on the pitch, in the stands, supporters of both […]

11 years ago

There’s a device that’s capable of stealing all of your social media passwords, your emails and more or less everything in your digital life, just by being in close proximity to your phone. That’s what’s claimed by the makers of InterApp – a small box that can target smartphones. Offered by Rayzone Group, a surveillance company […]

11 years ago

Louis van Gaal has come in for more criticism from one of Manchester United’s ex players. Instead of Paul Scholes, this time it’s from United’s former fullback, Paul Parker. Writing on Eurosport, Parker claimed that the Dutchman should review his man management skills. ‘Van Gaal puts the fear of God into players. It has to be […]

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There’s been plenty said and written about Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil this season. The German international helped himself to another goal in their 1-1 draw at Norwich and his involvement in many of his team’s goals this year have seen him win plenty of plaudits. Although Ozil might well boast an impressive assist record, he’s been left […]

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As you’re gleefully putting your Christmas decorations up, spare a thought for the planet, pets – and your wi-fi. Research has shown decorative fairy lights can majorly disrupt the signal in your home. According to Offcom, the electrical field generated by your twinkling lights isn’t helpful when it comes to broadband connectivity. Remember to turn them […]

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People claim he’s not a role model…

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The figures in America are astonishing too…

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London Metropolitan Police briefly cordoned off BBC headquarters on Tuesday afternoon amid fears over a possible terror threat. The area surrounding New Broadcasting House in Portland Street was cordoned off around 2.30pm after police were called to the scene. Nearby offices were evacuated due to a “suspicious vehicle” reported on Regent Street. Scotland Yard have confirmed the alert […]

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This is Public Enemy’s new best pal. Rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav didn’t have a lot of time between their record-signing and having to be at the Motorpoint Arena ahead of their show with The Prodigy. When their taxi didn’t show, Kevin Wells, a 50-year-old gig photographer, took on the challenge of getting them […]

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Banter

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Is this so crazy?

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Conor McGregor is set to prepare for his UFC clash with Jose Aldo by going five rounds with US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. The Notorious is on a promotional push for his UFC 194 unification fight and, being the showman that he is, he’s clearly warming to the task. Wake up Jose. It's all […]

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Travel on any of these?

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Arrggghhhhh

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The Wolf of Wall Street is Martin Scorsese’s highest-grossing film at the worldwide box office, which is handy seeing as a very successful stockbroker is suing. Andrew Greene is seeking damages from Paramount Pictures for £33million over his alleged portrayal in the movie. The 53-year-old could have grounds for ‘libel fiction’ over his close likeness […]

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This is utterly bizarre…

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If you thought Batman v Superman was just a name, think again. The Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel are most certainly set to face off, if this latest clip from the film is to be believed. We had speculated before that Ben Affleck might not actually be Batman, but this does seem pretty […]

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The show would have been completely different

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This is the future!

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‘She told me I was her allowance…’

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The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed the two love hearts scribbled on Tyson Fury’s tape during his celebrations on Saturday night – and the world champ has now revealed the reason behind the bizarre drawings. Ahead of the fight with Wladimir Klitschko, the Ukrainian’s brother Vitali entered Fury’s dressing room to check how his hands […]

11 years ago

Landlords can get a lot of stick, but gestures like these are few and far between, especially in the current climate. While many people are complaining of rent hikes as landlords scramble to increase income before the rent freeze comes into effect, one man is definitely in the Christmas spirit. The handwritten letter which was posted […]

11 years ago

Not one but TWO new clips for Star Wars: The Force Awakens have been unveiled. The first gives us a better glimpse at the enemy invasion and shows that Finn (John Boyega) is very capable at the helm of a spaceship… The second focuses far more on the dark side mainly featuring Adam Driver’s villainous […]

11 years ago

Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth did an interview with the Independent recently in which he told a great story about his brother Chris. Chris, who has starred in Avengers, Thor, Star Trek and, let’s not forget, Home And Away, did something quite wonderful for sibling’s parents. In the interview, Liam shared how his brother called their father one […]

11 years ago

Yes or no?

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham led a host of stars in paying tribute to the Paris terror victims in an emotional video. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and both Ronaldos were among the 52 sporting legends who came together to film a touching clip following the attacks in the French capital earlier this month. Former England manager […]

11 years ago

They were blown away

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Not so long ago, in the days when they used to play attacking football, Manchester United had a reputation for getting plenty of penalties from referees. As a result, many might assume that United have been awarded more spot-kicks than any other side in Premier League history. But they’d be wrong. After James Milner tucked […]

11 years ago

Steve McClaren is reportedly hanging on to his job as Newcastle boss by a thread after their 5-1 thrashing by Crystal Palace on Saturday. The defeat at Selhurst Park leaves his Newcastle back in the relegation zone. Brendan Rodgers is the favourite to replace the former England boss if (when) he does leave the Magpies but reports […]

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‘Not what you expect from a big club like Manchester United’

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Having followed a disappointing result in Europe by missing the chance to top the Premier League, Manchester United’s stars ended the weekend by attending the United 4 UNICEF bash. Assistant manager Ryan Giggs was among the first to arrive at the event. The birthday boy, Ryan Giggs, has arrived at the #UNITED4UNICEF dinner. pic.twitter.com/w6mZHVow6C — […]

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Lennox Lewis has shared his opinion on Tyson Fury’s spectacular victory over Wladimir Klitschko. The Mancunian beat the Ukranian to become world heavyweight champion in Dusseldorf on Saturday, and Lewis has revealed that Fury’s mind games were the secret to his success. “I thought that Wladimir Klitschko didn’t show up and that Tyson Fury played […]

11 years ago

The planets aligned but he fluffed his lines…

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This could be very bad news…

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Prefers United

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Big brother Apple is watching you

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Who said that Germans don’t have a sense of humour? Bastian Schweinsteiger’s older brother Tobias is proving that old stereotype foolish as he tweeted at half-time of Manchester United’s trip to Leicester this weekend. Jamie Vardy had opened the scoring for the Foxes, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record in the process, before the younger of […]

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It’s not even fair…

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Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko are set for their long-awaited heavyweight title fight in Dusseldorf. There have been suggestions that the bout could be called off following disputes over gloves and canvas, but at the time of writing it’s all systems go. For those of you hoping to tune in, here’s all you need to […]

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Here you… oh

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For so long it was a question of Ronaldo or Messi – who reigned supreme as the best player in the world? Now, more and more, the debate is switching to whether Neymar is on the verge of surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo as the second best footballer on the planet, after the undisputed Lionel Messi. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelonaFl/status/667466088041439236 […]

11 years ago

Rafa Benitez has identified a player from his ex-club to bolster his Real Madrid side in January – but it’s not Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino or Emre Can. Instead a slightly less heralded Liverpool player is in the under pressure Spaniard’s sights – 23-year-old left-back Alberto Moreno. Wing-back Marcelo is currently the first-choice option at the Santiago […]

11 years ago

Easy, right?

11 years ago

Rumours of a Manchester United bid for Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller did the rounds on a number of occasions last summer. With the Angel Di Maria episode fresh in supporters’ minds, the idea of the club throwing ridiculous sums of money at a deal wasn’t so far-fetched. Actually landing the German international was another matter entirely […]

11 years ago

It’s official, the I’m A Celebrity camp has become a toxic place. They’re hungry and tired and whereas before they smiled through gritted teeth about another rice supper, things have turned more venomous than the snakes lurking in the grass. Lady C’s inability to do a single bushtucker trial is a huge annoyance and, coupled with […]

11 years ago

We can only imagine the awkward conversation this mother had with her son after discovering his fleshlight…with a little help from Twitter. @PattyParsonsPat was a little confused after finding this instrument stuck on her son’s bathroom wall, so asked Twitter what it was… CJ is the only on to use the downstairs bathroom and I went […]

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