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I managed the recruitment at all my clubs. I would tell my scouts and coaches what I wanted and then did my homework on their recommendations and watched them in action.The more the years passed, the more noise there would be in this area from other people inside the club, but I always insisted on being the person who made the final decision.My scouts and coaches knew exactly what type of players I wanted for each position. I often saw good players, but did not try to sign them because they did not fit the identity of the team I…
A pensioner couple have been banned from their local Aldi after “hurling abuse” at checkout staff.Anthony and Regina Taylor, 75 and 65 respectively, were doing their monthly shop at their local Aldi in Bootle on October 4.The couple say they have been shopping at the same store on Washington Parade since it first opened around a decade ago. The Taylors prefer to bulk-buy, and claim they have always used the same system: placing one item of everything on the checkout and telling the employee how many in total they are buying.But this time, when the checkout employee asked them to…
Reform UK’s Head of Policy, Zia Yusuf, has slammed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s pre-Budget briefing, warning that her plans signal yet more tax rises for Britons.Speaking to GB News, Mr Yusuf described the UK’s national debt as “spiralling out of control” and criticised Labour for failing to get public finances in order before considering further tax hikes.He said a future Reform UK government under Nigel Farage would prioritise citizens, cut wasteful spending, and reduce the size of the state, all while responsibly restoring the nation’s finances.He said: “According to Capital Economics, Rachel Reeves is raising taxes faster than any chancellor in…
An NHS Trust has taken down a plaque commemorating the opening of a hospital by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Chase Farm Hospital, part of London’s Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, features a wall hanging unveiled by the former prince at a ceremony in 2019.However, after King Charles stripped his brother of his “Prince” title last week, the hospital has removed the plaque, as revealed by the Mirror.A spokesman for the Trust said: “Following the events of recent days and the changes to his status, the plaque at Chase Farm Hospital is being taken down. The plaque was unveiled by Andrew in 2019 |…
Inheritance tax changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been branded “inhumane” by pension experts, who warn bereaved families could be hit with financial penalties if they fail to act quickly after a death.From April 2027, pensions will be brought under inheritance tax rules for the first time. It means grieving relatives may have just six months to pay any tax owed before facing interest charges and penalties.Former pensions minister Steve Webb, now a partner at consultancy LCP, told the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee yesterday that the reforms would pile extra pressure on both families and pension providers.…
Robbie MeredithEducation and arts correspondent, News NIGary GreeneCauseway Academy is a new integrated school which is a merger of three existing schools, Coleraine College, North Coast Integrated College (pictured) and Dunluce SchoolPupils “appear to have been forgotten” in the process to merge three post-primary schools on Northern Ireland’s north coast.That is according to governors from Dunluce School, who have withdrawn from the interim board of Causeway Academy saying there was a “total misunderstanding” of school governance by those leading the project.Causeway Academy is a new integrated school due to open in September 2026, which has merged three existing schools in…
Van Dijk approached the Amazon Prime team pitchside and greeted all the pundits – including Rooney – before standing next to the former England striker.The interview began with presenter Gabby Logan asking Van Dijk to review the win before Logan then addressed the poor run the Reds had been on, and how important a team meeting after the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on 19 October had been to improving form.Van Dijk: “It is easy to say now because we won twice in a row that it helped pretty well but in a world of chaos you have to try…
An Indian man has been jailed for repeatedly groping a 12-year-old girl on a British Airways flight to “test the waters”. Javed Inamdar alleged he had mistaken the girl for his wife when he assaulted the girl on the flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow on December 14 last year.Inamdar also claimed he was actually asleep when he groped the child.The young girl woke up around midnight screaming “get the f**k away from me” before immediately alerting cabin crew, Isleworth Crown Court heard. However, the 34-year-old told a flight attendant he “may have confused the young girl with his wife”.Despite…
Sir Sadiq Khan has lavished Zohran Mamdani with praise after his “historic” victory in the New York City mayoral election. After Mr Mamdani surged to victory on Tuesday night, the Mayor of London likened the result to his own triumph in Britain’s capital. Sir Sadiq said: “New Yorkers faced a clear choice – between hope and fear – and just like we’ve seen in London – hope won.”Huge congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on his historic campaign.”The Mayor of London likened the result to his own victory in Britain’s capital | GETTYSir Sadiq previously discussed the New York mayoral elections at…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have donated to relief efforts across the Caribbean following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded.In a statement released through the Archewell Foundation, the couple said they were “deeply moved” by the destruction in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas, where entire communities have been flattened and thousands of families left homeless.“Hurricane Melissa has torn through the Caribbean, devastating communities across Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas,” the statement read. “Many people have lost their lives in one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, with winds reaching…