Mad respect to this man for sticking to his guns like this. Lineker has more integrity and conscience in his little finger than the entire Labour front bench have between them, let alone the government.
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Oh my lord, is there nothing this man won't do? This sport is a fucking mess. It's a wonder any of us actually want to watch it anymore.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem: FIA President under investigation for alleged attempt to interfere over F1 race - BBC Sport
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United unveils new £7m women's facility at Carrington
Manchester United football club has unveiled a new "high performance" facility (their words) at the Carrington training complex in Greater Manchester.
United's owners have long been criticised for the lack of renovation performed on both Old Trafford and Carrington under their stewardship, so it's a welcome move to see additional space created for the women's side - at a time when the women's team is steadily growing in stature and success.
Speaking to the BBC, United's chief operating officer Collette Roche said: "The women's team is something we take really seriously at Manchester United," said Roche. "That is why we have backed this facility and we are all behind making sure our women's team is a success."
Back in May 2021 then-manager Casey Stoney quit as United manager following rumour of unrest behind the scenes regarding United's management as an organisation. A spate of injuries that coincided with her team being forced to train at Leigh Sports Village, near Wigan, rather than at the Carrington complex and additional problems such as inappropriate changing rooms and amateur facilities were also flagged up. Even when Stoney's protests forced a move to Carrington, the women's side then played second fiddle to the men due to the scheduling of facility usage.
Fast forward a few months to September 2021 and United's website announced planning proposals had been submitted to Trafford Council to approve a spate of changes, including two bespoke new pavilions (women's and academy), new toilets, floodlights, and a new all-seater stand. It's unclear how much of these proposals have been added now beyond the pavilions however.
Polly Bancroft, Head of Women’s Football, also spoke to BBC Sport, adding: "England isn't the only country that is investing in women's football, but now we have created a fantastic environment for players and staff to continue building. Obviously standards are getting higher, so this gives us a competitive advantage, domestically and internationally.
"We don't want this European campaign to be a flash in the pan. We want to be playing in Europe regularly. This is a new experience for us and we hope there are many more to come."
For more information you can see the official club video teaser of the new facilities below.
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It would've been nice to have a European celebrity do the advert but that's still very cool !
Yeah, but I guess it makes sense given her women's football connection being a co-founder of Angel City, and she is very recognisable which helps.
Plus it meant Gabby Logan could follow it with the words "The Marvellous Natalie Portman, you may know her as The Mighty Thor and there's plenty of love and thunder to come in the next three and a bit weeks." Which is just too good 😂
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Unveiling the Top 5 Websites for Cricket News Updates: Your Go-To Sources for Easy and Simple Updates!
When it comes to staying updated with the latest happenings in the world of cricket, having access to reliable and easily understandable news sources is essential. Cricket enthusiasts often seek websites that offer comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and user-friendly language. Fortunately, several platforms cater to these needs, providing top-notch cricket news updates. In this article,…
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BBC got the comedians out this morning 💀😂
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Fashion at Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2023
A dress with a printed pattern by Patrick Moriarty was shown on BBC TV's coverage of the 2023 Wimbledon tennis tournament. In the article is a video of a tennis fan wearing the dress. A fashion brand bought Patrick's design & made lots of the dresses.
A textile design by Patrick Moriarty was shown during the BBC TV coverage of the Wimbledon 2023 tennis tournament on July 12th, 2023. A BBC Sports presenter was interviewing fans of the Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur. Patrick’s blue and white leaf design was bought by a major international fashion brand in 2022. The design is a bestseller for the brand in 2023. The brand created several…
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