4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Sir Alex Ferguson looks disgusted as he watches Man Utd fall apart at Everton in disastrous first-half
SIR ALEX FERGUSON watched Manchester United’s disastrous first half against Everton in absolute horror.
Ferguson, 83, was spotted in the stands at Goodison Park watching his former team, which he led to 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League trophies during a stunning 17-year reign, struggle against the Toffees.
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And things got even worse on 33 minutes when Abdoulaye Doucoure doubled the Merseysiders’ lead.
That was when the TNT Sports camera zoomed in on Fergie who appeared to look very frustrated with the Red Devils’ display against Everton, coached by David Moyes – the man he chose as his successor at Old Trafford in 2013.
United fans noticed their legendary gaffer’s “disgust” and stormed social media with their own complaints.
One supporter tweeted: “That man Fergie looked disgusted.”
Another commented: “Look at Fergie bro he’s disgusted.”
A third wrote: “Fergie stop doing this to yourself man.”
And that one complained: “They’ve destroyed what Sir Alex built.”
That sight shouldn’t surprise the fans as another club legend in Rio Ferdinand stated this was the worst Man Utd team he’s seen
This comes after Ferguson’s multi-million pound contract was ended in October by the new Ineos regime, who are devoted to cutting costs amid high losses.
The Scottish legend will be hoping for better luck in Saudi Arabia tonight, when his horse competes.
Sir Alex’s horse Spirit Dancer will try to win back-to-back Neom Cups in a race worth a staggering £1.2million.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Inside the two-bedroom detached house with a blue plaque for a notable reason on sale for just £140,000
BEING the proud owner of a prestigious home with a blue plaque can often mean that you’ve forked out several million pounds to buy it.
The notable stories of the properties and often period features tend to make them highly sought-after.
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ZooplaThe owner will need to fully renovate the property[/caption]
ZooplaThe £140,000 home requires extensive work to make it habitable[/caption]
But if you are looking for historic property with a blue plaque that has a more modest price tag, we have found one that is for sale for just £140,000 – and it has a rich Welsh history.
The £140,000 price tag is less than half the £326,603 average price of a home in Britain today.
The two-bedroom detached house is in the south west of Wales and requires renovating, so the new owner will require deep pockets to transform the property into a family home.
The upside, however, is that they will end up owning a piece of Welsh history, as highlighted by the property’s own blue plaque on its exterior.
What is a blue plaque?
BLUE plaques on buildings celebrate the link between notable historical figures and places they lived or worked in.
The London blue plaques scheme has been in place for around 160 years, and is currently run by English Heritage.
There are a number of similar initiatives across the UK.
To qualify for an official English Heritage plaque, the recipient must have died at least 20 years ago. And the building needs to be closely associated with the person in question.
The special link with history often makes homes with a blue plaque worth a lot more than comparative properties without.
A study by the University of Leeds previously found that a blue plaque can boost a home’s value by a whopping 25%.
The plaque confirms that from 1952 to 1964, the Welsh property was home to Eileen and Trevor Beasley who were campaigners for the Welsh language.
The property has been awarded a blue plaque by Llanelli community heritage in commemoration of their work.
The house is in Llangennech, a village in the area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
The average price of a property sold in Llangennech during the past 12 months is £238,107, according to property website Zoopla.
It compares to the significantly higher average sold price of a property in Britain of £326,603.
The blue plaque property has an exterior that is painted entirely yellow except for the white woodwork on the porch.
The living room has a fireplace and there is a ground floor bathroom and kitchen, along with two bedrooms on the first floor.
It has own driveway that leads into a spacious garden surrounding the property.
However, much of the grounds are overgrown and like the interiors of the property, requires substantial attention.
The estate agent handling the sale is Morgan Carpenter, which confirms that the property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage.
The house has good access to public transport as it is within 3.4 miles of four train stations.
These include Llangennech, which is 0.9 miles away and Llanelli, which is 3.4 miles away.
The house is also within just a few miles of several state and private schools.
Data on Zoopla shows the property was last listed for sale in December 2015 for £115,000.
Before that, it had been sold in August 1999 for £20,000 and just six months later for £51,500.
Daniel Copley, consumer expert of Zoopla, said: “Blue plaque properties are often associated with some of the most expensive neighbourhoods in the country like Mayfair and Kensington in London, but a rare opportunity means it possible to purchase your very own blue plaque property for £140,000, significantly below the average UK house price.
“Although the property requires some TLC, it does benefit from beautiful period features including exposed ceiling beams and bay windows, making it a great choice for a buyer looking for a piece of history which they can truly make their own.”
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Thousands turn out in support for Ukraine as sea of blue & yellow marches through London and demands end to Putin’s war
THOUSANDS have turned out in support for Ukraine, as a sea of blue and yellow marches through London, demanding an end to Putin’s war.
The protesters, who gathered for the third-year anniversary of the invasion, arrived at the Russian embassy this afternoon – chanting “stop Russia, stop the war”.
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Others shouted “occupation is no peace”, and “Russia is a terrorist state”.
As well as calling on Russia for an immediate withdrawal of troops, protesters also demanded action from the international community not to abandon the war-torn country.
One sign read: “Occupation is not peace! Do not betray Ukraine!”
And others directed their anger at America, with one placard reading: “Trump, Musk and Putin are in denial of the truth.”
The crowd began at the St Volodymyr statue, a national saint of Ukraine – lead by Ukrainian singers from the Hromada choir.
A banner at the front of the crowd read, “Russian Troops Out! Solidarity with Ukraine” – as protesters chanted, “Trump you’re no friend, you’re a traitor to Ukraine” and “Putin you can’t hide, we accuse you of genocide”.
They then marched from the statue, erected in 1988 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Christianisation of Ukraine, to the Russian embassy at Kensington Palace Gardens.
Many waved Ukrainian flags, while British and Polish flags were also spotted.
A coalition of Ukrainian community and UK-based labour organisations attended the rally – with speakers addressing the crowds at the start of the day.
The march comes amid fears Ukraine is being frozen out of peace talks between Moscow and US President Donald Trump.
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AlamyA speaker addressed the crowd at the St Volodymyr statue[/caption]
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In a joint statement, the organisers of today’s march said Ukraine has been made vulnerable by not being provided with enough aid to defeat Russia and is being “expected to consign its own citizens to occupation under a deal imposed by Trump”.
They added that they were calling for “renewed solidarity, that peace must come with the full withdrawal of Russian forces”, as well as for a “surge in military aid to strengthen Ukraine in any negotiations and be able to finally end the occupation if no just agreement is secured”.
Olena Ivashchenko, director of Campaign for Ukraine, said Kyiv‘s future was “being decided by politicians behind closed doors” and that “true and sustainable peace cannot be achieved without justice”.
She said: “We call for Russia to withdraw its troops from all of Ukraine, for Trump to end his backroom power games and for the UK to strengthen its leadership in safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty and Europe‘s security.”
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) supported the demonstration alongside national unions including GMB, Unison and the NUM.
Barbara Plant, president of GMB, said the union “remains firmly in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom from Russian military aggression”.
Ms Plant said: “Only the ability for the Ukrainian people to truly determine their own future free from Putin’s occupation will bring about a just or lasting peace, and certainly not an alliance of oligarchs.”
The event was organised by the Ukrainian Solidarity Campaign, alongside other Ukrainian community groups and civil society organisations.
Mariia Pastukh, of Vsesvit Ukraine solidarity collective, said the location of the rally near the Russian embassy was to draw attention to “Russia’s imperialist ambitions, which fuelled its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine”.
She said: “We demand that Russia’s crimes in Ukraine not be forgotten.
“Legitimising this aggression by accepting the occupation would embolden dictators around the world.”
Christopher Ford, secretary of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, said: “The millions who have stood by Ukraine are appalled at the conduct of Trump and threat of betrayal, promises made to do whatever it takes to help Ukraine win have collapsed without any explanation.
“We must show that this is not inevitable and raise our voices that a partition and occupation is not a sustainable peace, the UK and Europe must not repeat the errors of 1930s appeasement.”
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The Gunners were handed a title boost when rivals from Merseyside dropped points midweek at Villa Park.
The gap remains at sizeable at eight points, but a win would see it close by three ahead of Liverpool’s blockbuster clash against Manchester City.
As for the Hammers, their form under new-year appointment Potter has remained stale – with one win in six, and though face little threat of relegation will look to kick-start the new managerial era with a big win.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood shares VERY rare snap with lookalike brother Trent in Australia
STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood has shared a very rare snap with his lookalike brother Trent in Australia.
The 60-year-old TV star took to social media to pose next to his brother during his trip Down Under.
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Standing in a bright shirt with watermelons on, with a drink in one hand and another arm over his brother, Craig penned: “Catching up with my brother Trent in Sydney.”
Trent could be seen standing beside his famous brother, as he flashed a smile at the camera.
He donned a dark shirt and looked in good spirits as he and his Strictly star brother posed with the Australian city in the background.
Craig playfully added two beer emojis to the snap.
The BBC star also shared a photo on the beach with family, as he enjoyed summer in Australia.
Craig penned: “Reunited at long last on the NSW coastline,” and stood in a t-shirt that read “unimpressed,” alongside some bright shorts.
It comes as the straight-talking star, who turned 60 last month, backed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice following a misconduct probe which cast a shadow on the 2024 series.
He has addressed the scandal which was sparked after the Italian’s former show partner Amanda Abbington, 50, issued a complaint about his behaviour in training.
He told Saga Magazine: “It says a lot that only six minor complaints out of the 17 were upheld in the BBC’s investigation [into Giovanni’s alleged bullying].
“So, I feel now we can move forward with a fresh approach.
“The good thing to come out of a difficult situation was the introduction of chaperones to Strictly.
“It’s great that now professionals and celebrities have someone to go to for advice and to resolve issues and conflicts before they become a problem.
“Striving for gold is never easy but gold is what competitors want, don’t they?
“At the same time, Strictly’s not the Olympics. It’s a dance show and it’s entertainment. We shouldn’t forget that.”
GettyA BBC report upheld six allegations against Giovanni but cleared him of any serious claims[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Love Island’s Ronnie Vint does boozy club appearance without Harriett as they spend time apart after show
RONNIE Vint is cashing in on his fresh Love Island All Stars fame with a series of solo club appearances.
The semi-pro footballer, 28 – who partnered with ex Harriett Blackmore, 24, in the ITV2 spin-off series after they decided to give things another go – narrowly missed out on the final.
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He is starring in a host of solo club nights this weekend in Leeds and WorcesterInstagramInstagramRonnie and ex Harriett Blackmore reignited their spark in the ITV2 spin off[/caption]
Yet the sports star is still in high demand if his recent bookings are anything to go by.
While Brighton dancer Harriett ditched her man for a night out with BFF Saffron Barker earlier this week, Ronnie has ventured to Leeds for a Meet And Greet.
Following his event at the northern city’s Paradiso club on Friday, he will tonight head to Worcester for a similar event.
It’ll be a long night for the star, with the party night running until 4am.
Yet Love Island loyals have been left hugely excited by the potential for a glimpse of Ronnie – or even a meet and greet.
One took to Instagram to write: “Omgggg I want to cryyyyy!!”
Another posted: “Is this actually for real?” while a third put: “Guuuu on theeeennn.”
2022 –Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
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GettyHarriett ditched Ronnie for BFF Saffron Barker during a recent night out[/caption]
Ronnie’s Worcester club night runs until 4amInstagram
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Heartwarming moment heroic Olympic gold medallist rescues people trapped in car after being left stranded in floods
OLYMPIC hero Letsile Tebogo has been spotted rescuing people left stranded in their car by flooding.
The 21-year-old shot to stardom by winning 200m gold in Paris last year.
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Facebook / T-flow DonThe Toyota pulled a stranded car clear[/caption]
In doing so, he became Botswana’s first ever Olympic gold medallist.
Already a hero in his homeland, Tebogo performed a good deed yesterday.
Heavy rain this week has caused Botswana’s capital Gaborone to flood.
In fact, several roads have been closed across the country.
When a car got stuck in the water in Gaborone, Tebogo showed initiative.
In a video widely circulated online, the track and field superstar arrived in his 4×4 Toyota Land Cruise.
Using his big car, Tebogo was able to pull the other vehicle out of danger.
At last summer’s Olympic Games, Tebogo also earned a silver medal in the 4x400m relay.
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He achieved the feat alongside team-mates Busang Kebinatshipi, Bayapo Ndori and Anthony Pesela.
Tebogo was his country’s flag bearer at both the opening and closing ceremonies.
