4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Man Utd the problem’ say fans as £85.5m flop Antony scores stunning goal for Real Betis in Conference League clash
ANTONY continued his fine Real Betis form by scoring against Gent in the Europa Conference League.
The Manchester United flop, 24, joined the Spanish side on loan in January having struggled for game time at Old Trafford.
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Antony launched a shot from the edge of the boxRexThe Brazilian celebrates his second goal in two games[/caption]
The Brazilian found the net in just his second Betis appearance against Celta Vigo last weekend, having laid on an assist on his debut.
He continued his resurgence by scoring a fine effort to give his loan side the lead in Belgium this evening.
Barely a minute into the second half, the winger received the ball on the right flank.
He subsequently drove inside, before unleashing a shot into the bottom corner.
Fans online were quick to have their say on Antony‘s goal.
One posted: “United was the problem.”
While a second blasted: “Now it is clear that United destroys every player.”
A third wrote: “Crazy what confidence can do to a player.”
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Hungry stag party revellers on 121-mile train trip have 15 pizzas delivered during 90-second stop-off
A STAG party got Domino’s pizzas delivered — to their train during a 121-mile trip.
Staff were seen loading 15 boxes aboard from the platform during a 90-second stop-off.
SuppliedAndrew Grant was surprised on his stag do when his friends had Dominos delivered to the train[/caption]
Dominos staff were seen loading 15 boxes aboard from the platform during a 90-second stop-off@Granty_10/X@Granty_10/XThe boys over-ordered, so shared some boxes with fellow passengers[/caption]
David Grant, 41, spent weeks planning the stunt for groom-to-be brother Andrew, 30, and his pals.
The best man told The Sun everything needed to be perfectly timed on the three-hour Glasgow to Aberdeen train last Saturday.
He said: “The idea came into my head because of how long the train journey was.
“We were meeting in the pub to discuss the stag and realised we didn’t get to Aberdeen until 4.30pm.”
He said various delivery points were considered, before plumping for Montrose as that was the only station with no barriers, making it easier for staff to get on the platform.
David, of Glasgow, went on: “I called the Montrose branch three weeks before, put an order in, and they were brilliant and really accommodating.
“It was like a military operation at both ends.”
On the day, David was fretting about timings before they pulled in to Montrose, where Domino’s staff were waiting with their £152 order.
Video footage shows eight margaritas and seven pepperoni pizzas delivered from the platform to the group.
However they over-ordered, so shared some with fellow passengers, before a night out in Aberdeen involving “too many pints” with Andrew, who gets wed next month.
Montrose store manager Courtney Ford said: “Delivering pizza to a moving train for a stag do is definitely one of the most unique delivery experiences we’ve had.
“Coordinating with the train schedule added a layer of excitement and pressure but nothing that Domino’s Montrose couldn’t rise to.”
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Love Island All Stars in ‘fix’ row as fans insist producers are ‘forcing’ conversations amid explosive feud
LOVE Island All Stars fans called out a ‘fix’ row and insisted producers are ‘forcing’ conversations amid an explosive feud.
Viewers have seen islanders Ekin-Su and Elma Pazar spend a tense few days feuding.
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Elma addressed rising tensions between the pairErotemeRexEkin-Su listened to what her rival had to say[/caption]
In tonight’s episode, the two sat down for a conversation to address the situation.
Elma began by saying: “I felt we both got a lot off our chests yesterday. Maybe it was needed, in a roundabout way.”
Continuing, she added: “I just want clear up… because I feel like you really think I’ve got this vendetta against you.
And in all honesty, it’s never about you. The Sammy kiss obviously was an issue. I don’t understand where all of that anger really came from.
“I get that you were sticking up for Curtis. I personally find Curtis very jarring. That is just my opinion. You, I do not.”
Some fans weren’t convinced the moment was authentic – and shared their thoughts online.
One person wrote: “oh the producers MADE her go have that convo #loveislandallstars.”
Another added: “producers obviously forced this ekin and elma chat #loveisland #loveislandallstars.”
While a third penned: “lmaooo the producers definitely forced aunty Elma to talk to Ekin no ways that raging volcano would come speak willingly to her #LoveIslandAllStars #LoveIsland.”
A fourth remarked: “Oooohh.. The Love Island producers have stepped in and told Elma about the backlash, hence the “apology.”
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Essex Boys’ killer Michael Steele to be released from prison in WEEKS after 27 years behind bars over triple killing
ESSEX Boys triple killer Michael ‘Angel of Death’ Steele is set to be released from prison within weeks.
The 81-year-old, convicted of murdering three drug dealers found shot dead inside a Range Rover in 1995 on an isolated farm track at Rettendon, near Basildon, has been granted parole.
PASteele was jailed for life for the killings of Patrick Tate (left), Anthony Tucker (centre), and Craig Rolfe (Right)[/caption]
Andrew Styczynski - The SunPolice examining the Range Rover on the farm track at Rettendon in December 1995[/caption]
Steele has always maintained his innocence over the murders which spawned a series of gangster films.
A Parole Board panel has ruled that Steele is fit for release and will not be a danger to the public.
The panel’s summary said: ‘’His behaviour in prison had shown a marked improvement and Mr Steele had been engaging more closely with those supervising him.
“None of the witnesses considered that his risks would be imminent if Mr Steele was released….”
Steele will be subject to strict limitations on the outside including a designated accommodation and restrictions on his contacts.
He must also “be of good behaviour”, disclose financial details and any business-related matters, surrender his passport, and to report as required for supervision or other appointments.
Steele will also be subject to an enhanced form of supervision or monitoring including signing-in times, electronic tagging and a specified curfew.
There will be limitations concerning named contacts, his activities and residency, and exclusion conditions to avoid contact with victims and prevent access to firearms.
He must also meet specified restrictions relating to the use of electronic technology and contact with the media or other publications and not to own a boat, airplane or firearm.
Drug dealers Pat Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, who acted as security for boxer Nigel Benn, and Craig Rolfe, 26, were found dead by farmers in the vehicle on the morning of December 7, 1995.
It is believed they were blasted with shotguns by Steele and Jack Whomes, 63, the night before in a row over a drugs deal.
The discovery of the gangster’s bodies was less than three weeks after the death of Leah Betts, 18, who took an ecstasy pill from a bad batch believed to have been supplied by the three victims, sparking national outrage.
An image of her laying in intensive care was released by her policeman father Paul Betts as a deterrent to other youngsters.
The shocking gangland murders spawned a series of gangster flicks started by the 2000 filmEssex Boys, which starred Sean Bean, and the Rise of the Footsoldier movies.
PROCLAMATIONS OF INNOCENCE
Steele and Whomes were convicted in 1998 of the grisly murders, but have always protested their innocence.
They were given life with a minimum term of 23 years after being found guilty at the Old Bailey.
Whomes was released in early 2021 and has given no media interviews to protest his innocence, down to strict licence conditions which prevent this, according to supporters.
Although the Ministry of Justice refused to confirm this was a condition of his licence.
Steele’s parole hearing in November was previously adjourned for further information after Steele made corruption allegations against Essex Police during earlier parole reviews.
The pair have previously failed to overturn their convictions at the Court of Appeal and in 2023 the Criminal Case Review Commission (CCRC) rejected an application from their lawyers to refer their convictions back to the Court of Appeal.
The application was based on information in a leaked secret Met Police anti-corruption report that detailed how an organised crime boss was secretly recorded on police tape, on the day Leah died on November 16 1995, offering to arrange the murders of the suppliers of the drug that killed her.
The proposal was made to a retired detective suspected of having a corrupt relationship with the crime lord, who was secretly being bugged.
Details of the recording were never disclosed to the defence during the trial of Whomes and Steele, but after looking into the non-disclosure for six years, the CCRC concluded it was not enough to provoke a retrial.
A new application to the CCRC is currently under review after a team of former detectives submitted a dossier of evidence they claim casts doubt on the prosecutions.
In a rare step, the CCRC has accepted submissions from a third party other than the defence, before agreeing to carry out the fresh review of the convictions.
A CCRC spokesperson said: “Applications have been received in relation to these individuals, and a review is currently underway.
“It would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment while the applications are under review.”
It is understood that the review follows the submission of a dossier of evidence from the team of former Met Police murder detectives who spent about three years reviewing the case before becoming convinced Steele and Whomes are innocent.
Whomes and Steele were convicted largely on the evidence of supergrass Darren Nicholls, 59, who claimed to be their getaway driver and is now under witness protection.
He agreed to give evidence after being arrested in May 1996 on suspicion of being involved in a cannabis importation.
PAMichael Steele is set to be released on licence in the coming weeks[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Never an easy decision.. I’m sorry’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan breaks silence on latest tournament withdrawal in health update
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has apologised to fans following his latest withdrawal.
The Rocket, 49, had been set to be in action at the Welsh Open this week.
GettyRonnie O’Sullivan withdrew from the Welsh Open earlier this week[/caption]
O’Sullivan was due to face local hero Jamie Clarke in Llandudno.
But just hours before the scheduled contest, the seven-time world champion pulled out.
His withdrawal followed absences at the Shoot Out, Scottish Open, Masters and German Masters.
Referencing his recent withdrawals, four-time Welsh Open champion O’Sullivan wrote on X: “I realise plenty of people who bought tickets to some recent snooker events will have been frustrated when I withdrew.
“So I just wanted to say sorry to those of you who’ve been disappointed with me having to pull out of those tournaments.
“I’ve been trying to prioritise my health and well-being, which sometimes means making last-minute decisions not to play.
“It’s never an easy decision and I hate letting people down.
“I’m doing what I can to get back to my best, and I’m grateful for all your support and understanding.”
