1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on ‘I’m not quite sure what he was doing’ – Harry Kane and Eric Dier make Bundesliga history but striker confused by pal
BAYERN MUNICH star Harry Kane and Eric Dier made Bundesliga history by registering a famous goal.
Kane, 31, and Dier, 31, go way back as they burst onto the scene during their time at Tottenham where they played together for nine years.
Bayern Munich stars Harry Kane and Eric Dier made Bundesliga history togetherGettyGettyKane and Dier became the first ever English players to combine for a Bundesliga goal[/caption]
Now the England duo are playing at Bayern and have proven that their chemistry is still very much alive and well.
So much so that the two pals made history on Saturday’s 2-1 win at Freiburg.
Kane and Dier became the first ever English players to combine for a goal in the Bundesliga since records began in the 2004-05 season.
The England captain opened the scoring after just 15 minutes when the defender collected the ball on the right flank and fed his former Tottenham team-mate.
The star striker poked fun at Dier during his post-match interview claiming he was confused to see him playing so far up the pitch.
Kane said: “I’m not quite sure what he was doing in that position in the first place.
“Me and Eric are really good friends and it’s good to see him on the pitch.
“He’s not played a lot this season but whenever he’s come in he’s done really well. Eric was rock solid again [against Freiburg].
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“I’m delighted for him that he picked up an assist and it was nice that it fell to me.”
Kim Min-jae sealed the three points for Bayern just nine minutes into the second half.
Freiburg hit back with Matthias Ginter in the 68th minute but the visitors held on and are now top of the table with six points separating them from second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Sky customers rage over ‘very disappointing’ change to popular streaming app on their TVs that now has ads
SKY customers are raging after noticing a much-loved streaming app on their account now has ads – and there’s no way to skip them.
The broadcasting giant warned customers two weeks ago of a change to the service and the unpopular move has started appearing on screens.
James Dimmock/CBSHits including the Star Trek franchise are available on Paramount+[/caption]
Paramount+/MTVReality TV fans can also catch Geordie Shore on the service[/caption]
GettyMovies like Top Gun are on Paramount+ too[/caption]
Viewers who subscribe to Sky Movies get Paramount+ included at no extra cost.
Paramount+ is home to the US studio’s huge back catalogue of movies, as well as TV series from its channels such as MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon.
The platform also has a growing list of originals, with huge favourites like Yellowstone and its spin-off series, as well as iconic franchise Star Trek.
Sky customers with access to Paramount+ via their box or TV have complained about the sudden arrival of ads.
“We watch it quite a lot and have never seen adverts interupting the content until last night,” one user wrote on Sky’s online forum.
“Looking at my account it says I have Paramount + Basic with ads.
“I’m 99% sure that wasnt the case before.
“Have I missed something as I’ve had no warning from Sky as to this change.
“Is there a way to upgrade to a ‘no ads’ tier. It’s doubly frustrating as I also pay for ad skipping.”
The user then uncovered a page on Sky’s website detailing the shake-up and described it as “very disappointing”.
Another wrote: “I’ve just discovered this while watching an episode of Tulsa King.
“3 ad breaks of 60-90 seconds each.
“Very surprising, as I watched an episode of Lioness last night with no ads. I had no previous knowledge of this change.”
The move comes after Paramount+ overhauled its subscription offering, creating three different tiers instead of one.
This includes a new cheaper ad tier at £4.99, a standard plan without ads at £7.99 and a premium option with 4K available at £10.99.
In Sky’s announcement about the changes recently it warned customers that they will get access to Paramount+ with the ad tier going forward.
But one further problem is that households don’t have the option to upgrade to a plan without ads either.
“We’re not able to offer other plans at the moment,” Sky’s website says.
“If you’re already a Paramount+ Customer paying with Sky Marketplace, then adding Sky Cinema onto your TV package, you’ll automatically be moved to the Paramount+ Basic (with ads).
“We’ll switch this over for you at the end of your current billing period (we can’t do it sooner and can’t refund you for any time left on your Paramount+ Standard subscription), so you don’t continue paying monthly with Sky Marketplace.
“You don’t have to do anything, and your login details will stay the same.”
Paramount+ basic with ads via Sky allows users to stream on 1 device at once or 2+ Sky devices.
Paramount+ new prices
In November, Paramount+ announced a new pricing structure was coming to the UK.
Before, there was just one standard plan costing £7.99.
Now there are three.
The cheapest is £4.99 with ads, the ability to watch on one device at a time and only full HD quality – you also don’t have the privilege to download shows offline.
Paramount+’s new standard plan is £6.99 per month, allowing up to two concurrent streams in full HD and you can download content to watch on the go.
The premium plan is £10.99 per month, with up to four devices allowed to watch at the same time, as well as 4K UHD, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on selected titles.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on I almost died when I got surgery at 17 but it didn’t stop me – I’ve spent £168k & lost my pals as they’re jealous of me
A SURGERY enthusiast has revealed that she first went under the knife when she was just 17 – and has now spent £168,000 on cosmetic procedures.
Bibi Bugatti, an influencer who grew up as a Barbie fan, always wanted to achieve the picture-perfect look for herself.
TrulyA surgery fanatic has claimed that she almost died after going under the knife in her teens[/caption]
TrulyBut that hasn’t stopped Bibi Bugatti, who has since spent over £160,000 on surgery[/caption]
instagram/@bibibugattiofficialShe has been criticised for using filters on her Instagram snaps and has even lost friends and family members due to her love of surgery[/caption]
instagram/@bibibugattiofficialTo treat herself after turning 27, Bibi spent £42,000 on “new boobs and a new face”[/caption]
As a result, she has had countless tweakments and surgeries, including fillers, Botox, breast implants, liposuction, two Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), rhinoplasty and more.
Opening up about her unique look, Bibi revealed all to Truly, and shared how she has even lost all of her friends, as they are jealous of her looks.
On an episode of Hooked On The Look, the model confessed: “I’ve spent $200,000 [£168,000] over the last three years on all my surgeries.”
On her 27th birthday, Bibi spent €50,000 [£42,000] on “new boobs and a new face”.
It all came after she spent her teenage years in the Netherlands, never feeling like she fit in.
But after moving to Dubai, the content creator, who has been accused of using heavy filters on her social media snaps, cut off all contact with her friends and most of her family back home because they didn’t agree with her lifestyle choices.
She admitted: “All my friends start to fight with me, they get jealous of me. So I blocked all my friends from the Netherlands.
“The people in the Netherlands didn’t accept me for how I looked. They look very basic and very boring and they judge quickly about how you look.
“I still have contact with my family, only the closest ones accept me, but my other family don’t accept me and I don’t see them anymore.
“My parents don’t accept it, so it is very hard for me. I don’t want to fit in. I don’t want to be basic like everyone. I listen to nobody. I want to do what makes me happy.
And although Bibi “almost died” after surgery, that didn’t put her off.
The blonde bombshell, who has a Bachelor’s degree in real estate, claimed: “I think bigger is better. I do what I want. My look is like an extreme Barbie doll look and a little bit of Kim Kardashian vibes. I want to look even more extreme.
What are the risks of getting surgery abroad?
IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad.
It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks.
Safety standards in different countries may not be as high.
No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad.
If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment.
Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK.
Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems.
Source: NHS
“I’m still not happy, I will do more. For my face, I did 10 surgeries two months ago – I did cat eye, eyebrow lift, cheek lift, my nose again, lip lift.
“The doctor told me I cannot do any injections. I hope I can do fillers because I feel my lips are too small now.”
And it’s not just her family and friends that aren’t keen on her look, as Bibi, who has 125,000 followers on Instagram, opened up on the online trolling she also receives.
My look is like an extreme Barbie doll look and a little bit of Kim Kardashian vibes
Bibi Bugatti
She shared: “On TikTok, they hate me so much. They always say, ‘you look so ugly, I hate you’, ‘you’re too much, you look like a fake Barbie’.”
But although women online will judge her, Bibi claimed that men are the total opposite, as she boasted: “Guys just see me to show me off. I have guys obsessed with me and in love with me and want to marry me, but I have high expectations.”
Viewers react
YouTube users were left stunned by Bibi’s look – and mean trolls were out in full force.
I’d rather be basic than look like this
YouTube user
One person said: “She blocked friends because they are concerned about her. Most people would be worried if someone close to them almost died from vanity.”
Another added: “I guarantee no one is jealous of her.”
A third commented: “I’d rather be basic than look like this.”
Whilst someone else wrote: “It’s her body. She can do whatever makes her happy…even if it’s ridiculous.”
But at the same time, one user exclaimed: “You look so great!”
Meanwhile, one woman stressed: “She’s not hurting anyone I guess.”
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Desperate search for missing schoolgirl, 15, who vanished three days ago as heartbroken mum begs ‘please bring her home’
A HEARTBROKEN mum has begged for help to find her missing daughter, 15, who vanished three days ago.
Olivia Prowse, 15, was last seen on Friday afternoon, and cops released an urgent public appeal to find her yesterday.
On Facebook the force shared a photo of the teenager in her green school uniform.
Her desperate mum Emma Osborn shared a picture of Olivia on Facebook, writing: “This is the last missing persons picture of her.
“The group she is known to meet up with are know to hang out at Holloway roads McDonald’s.”
Camden Police also posted a picture of the teen, appealing for the public to help track her down.
On X, they wrote: “Can you help us find 15-year-old OLIVIA who was last seen in Camden at 2.30am on 24/01/25.
“If seen, please call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC and quote 01/7086312/25.”
Sharing the appeal, she said: “Olivia is still missing, this is the updated appeal details that have gone out today, please please keep sharing we need her home.”
She said Olivia had previously gone missing earlier in the month, writing on that occasion: “As a family we are heartbroken and worried sick for her safety.”
Olivia Prowse, 15, went missing on Friday afternoon
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Як вивести хрін з ділянки: поради досвідчених городників
Виростити хрін на своєму городі легко, це невибаглива рослина. А от позбутися його, то вже ціла проблема. У хріну дуже сильна коренева система й боротися з ним доведеться довго. Подробиці Хрін важко вивести з города навіть за допомогою хімічних засобів. Його кореневище розростається і в довжину, і в ширину. При знищенні верхньої частини, коріння продовжує […]
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Маша 45-річна Маша Єфросиніна показала спільне фото із 67-річною матір’ю (фото)
Українська ведуча Маша Єфросиніна 25 січня вперше за тривалий час опублікувала в Instagram Stories світлину з матір’ю Людмилою і привітала її зі святом. «День народження жінки, яка вміє не тільки насолоджуватися життям і любити безумовно, але й підзаряджає як космічний генератор усіх, хто потрапляє в її поле, – моєї фантастичної мами!» – написала 45-річна Єфросиніна. […]
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Cyclist Sara Piffer killed aged 19 in horror road accident before her dad makes incredible gesture to driver who hit her
A TEENAGE cyclist was killed in a horror traffic collision during a training ride.
Sara Piffer, 19, was hit head-on and killed when an oncoming car overtook from the other side of the road and crashed into her.
Sara Piffer was hit head-on and killed in a traffic collisionRex
The incident occurred as Piffer went for the ride with her brother near her home in Trentino, northernItaly, with several eyewitnesses confirming details of the crash with police.
A driver who hit and killed her, a 70-year-old man, is being investigated by police for vehicular homicide.
Reports suggest the driver struggled to see her due to the sun. Piffer was taken to hospital by helicopter but died due to her injuries.
But in a stunning gesture, the father of the young athlete, Lorenzo, has said he forgives the driver.
It came following a plea from his son, Christian, who was out with Priffer when the crash happened.
Lorenzo said: “After the accident, my son Christian hugged me and said, ‘Dad, please forgive him. Because I think he’s suffering right now too.’
“So I decided to forgive him. Then justice will take its course.”
Lorenzo added his daughter was “always careful” on the roads, which he later described as a “Wild West”.
Christian reportedly called his father following the crash, tragically telling him, “Sara is not breathing”.
Before heading out, Piffer is said to have told Lorezno before going out: “‘Dad, we always pay attention, it’s the others who don’t pay attention to us.’ And unfortunately, that’s how it was.”
The death of Piffer – said to be sporty and artistic and enjoy painting and making sculptures – has rocked the local community, with tributes pouring in.
Lorenzo told Italian media in an emotional interview she was “a flower, a gift from God” and he was “grateful” to have had her in his life.
He added: “She was good at doing everything.”
Maurizio Fugatti, the President of the Province of Trento, said in a statement: “Our condolences go out to the family, friends and the entire community.”
Piffer was a winner of the Under-23 Giornata Nazionale Rosa – GP Città di Corridonia in 2024, a member of Mendelspeck Continental women’s team and earned fourth place in a team time trial event at the Italian National al Championships.
Christian miraculously only suffered minor injuries from the incident.
He said: “I heard a noise, I looked back, then ran to my sister but there was nothing I could do. At first I was angry with the driver, then I saw that they were scared and ashamed.”
Lorenzo also highlighted how the roads around town had gotten out of control.
He said: “I’d say we need more common sense. Unfortunately, they always realise it too late. Maybe to save that minute they put other people’s lives at risk. I see things getting worse on the roads.”
Piffer’s funeral was held today.
In an interview with La Repubblica, her mother, Marianna, said: “They asked me to choose the clothes for my daughter’s funeral, I picked a cycling jersey she won last year.
“It has ‘winner’ on the front and she dedicated that success to Matteo Lorenzi, who was killed last year. Sara was always a winner for me.”
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Sophie Wessex debuts glittering £15k Chopard gift from husband Prince Edward after celebrating 60th with Princess Kate
BEING in the royal family certainly has its perks, particularly when it comes to extravagant gifts.
GettySophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looked spectacular at the Royal Corps of Army Music dinner last week[/caption]
GettySophie showed off a beautiful Chopard diamond set, which included stud earrings and a matching necklace and bracelet[/caption]
The stunning diamond set – which included a necklace, bracelet and stud earrings, could well have been a Christmas present from her husband of 25 years.
The jewellery items are from the ‘Happy Diamonds’ collection – and Sophie debuted them on Christmas Day as she went to church with the royals.
If they were from Edward, they appear to have gone down well with Sophie.
The hard-working duchess showed off the set again last Thursday on a visit to Sandhurst, the Royal Military Academy that trained up the likes of Princes William and Harry.
As she attended the Royal Corps of Army Music Dinner in her role as Colonel-in-Chief, Sophie looked sensational in a grey floor-length Erden “Lindsay” gown.
The dress, which features a high neckline and long, sheer sleeves was cinched in at the waist with a matching belt.
Sophie has worn the sparkly dress a number of times before, including during her 2023 Canadian trip, and she could have taken style notes from Princess Kate.
The Princess of Wales wore a similar Erdem style in a midi length at the UK-India Year of Culture launch event in 2017 that was hosted by the late Queen.
The dinner and dance was held at Bagshot Park, the grand house in Berkshire which Edward and Sophie moved into shortly after their wedding in 1999.
Yet despite its grandeur, 120-room Bagshot has rarely been used by Edward and Sophie for formal entertaining.
But they opened up their home for Sophie’s black-tie bash, to which all members of the Royal family were invited.
Staff for the party were borrowed from nearby Windsor Castle as the Edinburghs do not lead an ostentatious life.
Their only everyday employees are a butler (whose actual job title is Household Manager) and a housemaid/cleaner.
Arthur Edwards / The SunSophie also wore the set on Christmas Day with the royal family[/caption]
PA:Press AssociationPrincess Kate wore a similar Erdem dress during a reception to mark the launch of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017 at Buckingham Palace[/caption]
GettyIt has been thought that Sophie’s Chopard set could have been a Christmas present from Prince Edward[/caption]
“Neither Sophie or Edward are what you might call big party animals,” says a source close to the family.
Naturally included for the celebrations were the Edinburghs’ son James, Viscount Severn, 16, who is studying for his A-levels at the all-boys boarding school Radley, and daughter Lady Louise, 21, who is reading English at St Andrew’s University.
Sophie’s bond with Kate
Sophie has been a pillar of support at a time when the Royal Family was hit by two alarming developments – the news that the Princess of Wales was suffering from cancer which had been discovered after she had abdominal surgery – and the shock announcement shortly afterwards that King Charles was also being treated for cancer.
GettySophie celebrated her recent 60th birthday with a party at Bagshot Park[/caption]
GettySophie has supported Princess Kate during her cancer treatment[/caption]
When Kate stepped back from public life, Sophie was the first to take on some of her engagements.
“That sort of pragmatism, a genuine desire to help and support someone who has been knocked off kilter, is pure Sophie,” says a senior royal source.
“It really helped William and Kate, obviously in a practical way, but also knowing Sophie could always be relied upon to give her support whenever it was needed.”
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's 'humble' start in life
UNLIKE Prince Edward, Sophie comes from humble beginnings.
The daughter of a tyre salesman and a secretary, she was working in PR at Capital Radio when they met in 1987.
Edward was dating her friend at the time, but six years later they got together after a charity event.
Sophie continued to work for a few years after they got married before finally becoming a full-time royal in 2002.
“I was lunching at The Ritz with one of the Queen Mother’s ladies in waiting when I saw Sophie at a nearby table. I seized the moment and introduced myself which was probably very annoying for her, but she was charm personified, and we chatted for a few minutes.
“And I really don’t think she has changed much since then.
“Yes, she and Edward live in a mansion, have titles and huge privilege, but Sophie has known a life outside those cloistered palace walls and she has kept her sense of perspective.
“For example, she has told her children that, titles or no titles – and they have chosen thus far not to use their HRH status – they should expect to have to earn a living.
“Sophie was happy for her daughter to take on a seasonal job at a garden centre for less than £7 an hour.
“And during the pandemic Sophie served as a volunteer with the Royal Voluntary Service, talking with people on the phone to help them combat the feeling of isolation – and she carried on talking with some of them after the pandemic ended.
“She will also often travel under the radar to places like Malawi, Botswana or Ethiopia to visit projects dedicated to promoting eye health and preventing blindness, and she does this from the heart after her daughter Louise was born with a squint.
“Sophie is one of the strengths of the new monarchy – elegant, engaging and empathetic. I think people have really taken her into their hearts.”
And that support was extended to the Wales’s children, with ‘Aunt Sophie’ arranging picnics and playdates at Bagshot for George, Louis and Charlotte, during the times when Kate needed to rest after her debilitating sessions of chemotherapy.
Despite their 18-year age gap, Sophie’s relationship with Kate – which has always been warm – has deepened in the last year.
Her support for the princess was evident on Remembrance Sunday, when Kate looked to be on the verge of tears at the end of the service at the Cenotaph.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Workers will make three longstanding and genuine friendships from their career, survey finds
WORKERS will make only three longstanding and genuine friendships from their career, a survey has found.
Research of 2,000 employed adults has revealed that over a third rely on work friends to help them “overcome” personal and professional challenges.
SWNSWorkers are likely to make just three longstanding relationships during their working life, a study has found[/caption]
SWNSThe research was commissioned by Santander UK as part of its Women Business Leaders’ Mentoring Programme[/caption]
Nearly 90 per cent of team members report having made friendships at work, with 76 per cent believing that these relationships help to “enhance” their careers.
In fact, 72 per cent are more motivated to perform when they have friends among their colleagues.
Women are 10 per cent more likely to seek emotional support during difficult times from friendly colleagues, compared to men.
Sarah Willingham, an entrepreneur and former Dragons’ Den investor, said: “Building strong, supportive relationships in the workplace is invaluable.
“This research highlights the importance of creating meaningful professional networks and friendships, and in many cases, it is key to overcoming challenges and achieving goals.
“Strong workplace relationships aren’t just about career success – they can enhance confidence, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
“That’s why mentoring programmes are crucial for helping individuals develop these relationships, offering a pathway to both personal and professional growth.”
Younger employees, aged 18 to 24, are especially keen on forging professional friendships, with 85 per cent stating this is important to them.
This stands in contrast to 66 per cent of older employees (aged 55-64) who share the same sentiment.
Those earlier into their careers are having weekend lunches and shopping trips with colleagues.
While less than 20 per cent are going to gigs, around ten per cent to hikes and slightly less going on bike rides together with work friends.
When it comes to building professional connections, 34 per cent of all respondents said it’s easiest to connect with others in the same industry, while 28 per cent find it easy to do so with those of the same gender.
Additionally, 78 per cent think workplace friendships improve job satisfaction, with 41 per cent saying it enhances collaboration and 39 per cent believing it aids problem-solving.
The figures also reveal men are significantly more comfortable approaching professional contacts in several scenarios – including to collaborate on projects, asking for career advice, and job referrals.
While 21 per cent of women are comfortable approaching professional contacts about mentoring or sponsorship, compared to a third of men.
The research, conducted via OnePoll, went on to highlight the importance of mentorships, with 65 per cent considering it vital for career growth.
Among these, 41 per cent value mentors for sharing advice based on experience, while 36 per cent appreciate the constructive feedback they provide.
Susan Davies, head of business banking at Santander UK, said: “Workplace relationships are vital for career development and personal wellbeing.
“Having a mentor can make a world of difference by providing guidance, sharing knowledge, and fostering confidence – all of which can help people navigate their career path.
“The programme is designed to help business founders create these meaningful connections, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers and beyond.”
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on ‘Funniest thing I’ve seen’ – Fans spot Arsenal star Leandro Trossard’s 6-word comment about Michael Oliver to Wolves ace
ARSENAL fans think they’ve spotted Leandro Trossard making a “hilarious” comment about referee Michael Oliver during the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.
RexMicheal Oliver showed Joao Gomes a yellow card for delaying the restart on Saturday[/caption]
XLeandro Trossard was approached Gomes to seemingly make a comment about Oliver[/caption]
XTrossard appeared to say ‘that’s what he did to me’[/caption]
But it was his first yellow card to Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes that had Trossard passing comment on the Premier League official.
Gomes, who was ultimately sent off for a second yellow card offence in the second half, was booked for delaying the restart in the first half.
And Arsenal star Trossard was quick to try and intervene while the Brazilian protested his innocence to Micheal Oliver.
Gomes was hoping to talk his way out of the booking, but Trossard reminded the 23-year-old that he had suffered the same fate against Man City earlier in the season.
A clip of the Belgian forward appeared to show him saying to Gomes: “That’s what he did to me”.
Arteta told reporters that he hopes that an appeal won’t even be necessary and that the PGMOL will overturn the decision themselves as they did with Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham earlier in the season.
While Match of the Day host Mark Chapman claimed the red card was “baffling and nonsensical from supposedly one of our best referees”.
Alan Shearer blasted it as “one of the worst decisions I’ve seen in a long time”
He said: “As a referee, you can get it wrong on the pitch, you might see something which is incorrect.
“How on earth Darren England, the VAR, thinks that the referee has got that right and there is no need to send him to the screen is beyond me.
PAMyles Lewis-Skelly was sent off by Michael Oliver against Wolves on Saturday[/caption]
AlamyLewis-Skelly was dismissed for a foul on Matt Doherty[/caption]
MARK HALSEY: Questions have to be asked of VAR after Lewis-Skelly sending off... here's what SHOULD have happened
An official has to decide whether the challenge was careless or reckless — careless is a free-kick only, reckless is a yellow card — or worthy of a red card.
When a player lunges at an opponent with one or two feet from the front, the side or from the back which endangers the player’s safety with excess force or/and brutality, it must be sanctioned with a red.
I saw it as a reckless challenge worthy of a yellow, not a red.
So why did Darren not recommend a review? Once the red card was shown, the VAR should have intervened.
If Michael had the opportunity to view the challenge again, I’m sure he would have changed his mind, cancelled the red card and issued a yellow.
As for Arsenal fans’ views that Michael is biased against them, I’m not buying into that. You can never question the integrity of a match official and Michael is one of our best referees.
Officials cannot get everything right and that is why we have VAR to help. So questions have to be asked of Darren.
With the second yellow for Joao Gomes after catching Jurrien Timber on the ankle, you could argue that was a worse challenge than the Lewis-Skelly one.
“I just cannot see and work out what VAR is thinking going along with Michael Oliver’s decision. No wonder it gets criticised by so many people.”
And BBC Five Live pundit Pat Nevin said labelling such a challenge serious foul play was setting “a bar so low even a limbo dancing snake couldn’t get under it”.
Even ex-Tottenham star Jamie O’Hara said: “I’m all for Arsenal having a beast but that is never ever a red card, one of the worst decisions I’ve ever seen. Jheez lol”.
It read: “We are appalled by the threats and abuse directed at Michael Oliver following the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture.
“No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone the abhorrent attacks aimed at Michael and his family over the past 24 hours.
“The police are aware, and a number of investigations have commenced. We are supporting Michael, and all those affected, and are determined to tackle this unacceptable behaviour.
“Sadly, this is not the first time a match official has been forced to deal with threats in recent times.
“We will continue to support all investigations.”
Arsenal legend Ian Wright hits out at Myles Lewis Skelly red card decision
IAN WRIGHT has joined the long-list of former professionals and pundits to be left reeling by the decision to send off Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly on Saturday.
The cynical challenge left most fans expecting a yellow card, but the Hale End graduate was shown red by referee Michael Oliver instead.
And now Gunners icon Ian Wright has weighed in on the incident, claiming that it’s “never a red”.
In a video posted on social media by the former Premier Legue bagsman, he fumed: “It’s a joke!
“Anyone that has ever played the game, and I’m not even talking Premier League, I’m talking five-a-side, Sunday league, knows that it’s never a red.
“Yellow card, nobody says a word. Time and time again, this level of refereeing [and] the decisions in the Premier League… the inconsistency, the excuses, the apologies.
“All of them are just the centre of attention for me. We can’t criticise too hard because, where are the refs going to come from? Where are we going to get them?
“But I’m sorry, this is the highest level of football and we do not have the highest level of referees. When will the Premier League bring the best refs into the so called ‘best league in the world’?
“Because at the moment, with this level of refereeing, we’re nowhere near it. Nowhere near it.”
Виростити хрін на своєму городі легко, це невибаглива рослина. А от позбутися його, то вже ціла проблема. У хріну дуже сильна коренева система й боротися з ним доведеться довго. Подробиці Хрін важко вивести з города навіть за допомогою хімічних засобів. Його кореневище розростається і в довжину, і в ширину. При знищенні верхньої частини, коріння продовжує […]
