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Why ‘taking the plunge’ necklines are the ultimate power move and how stars like Helen Flanagan secretly use them
CELEBRITIES are taking the plunge when it comes to their necklines and some are even using their v-necks as a nod to their love lives.
Less fabric on top is definitely more for the likes of Helen Flanagan and Khloe Kardashian and experts say the trend has become an intentional and empowering move.
Sofia Vergara hasn’t held back with her fashion after announcing her divorce this year[/caption] Christine McGuinness is proud to flaunt her curves and Judi believes there’s a meaning behind it[/caption]Body language pro Judi James says having cleavage on show is no longer about ‘pea-cocking’ – a way of attracting the opposite sex – but it’s now a case of ‘I choose to,’ rather than ‘I have to’ for strong and independent women.
Judi explains: “Cleavages used to be seen as a form of sexual advertising or flirtation that purely pandered to men.
“All that balcony bra-uplifting and compressing was primarily seen as a form of pea-cocking to attract a mate.
“As a symbol of projected strength the breast speaks for itself.
Judi James
“But this new trend of plunging necklines and flashing sides looks much more like a signal of power and independence from women who do it because they want to and no longer need to in terms of getting attention, male approval or even jobs.
“It’s also often a statement made by women who are single or in on-off relationships that are sometimes single-sex.
“This can really show off your body confidence and make a bold statement, whether you’re challenging norms or just expressing yourself, both with others and within yourself.”
“And like any good red carpet look it can also be a competitive gesture.”
Judi says it’s on the red carpet where women usually vie to wear the deepest plunge, like singer Lady Gaga and actress Julianne Moore, who wore gowns with a plunging neck line, at the Venice Film Festival this year.
Judi adds: “‘Who dares wins’ is currently the mantra in the celebrity world, where women vie to wear the deepest plunge (Sometimes right down to the lower pelvis) or show off everything apart from the actual nipples.
“As a symbol of projected strength the breast speaks for itself.
“Puffed up and splayed chests are linked with superior power and alpha status so this female version can project a similar sense of status superiority.”
From chaotic but cute to fierce and confident, Judi takes the plunge and reveals the ‘V’ nice secret messages celebs are sending out in their snaps…
Helen Flanagan
Chaotic but cute
The actress, 33, has revealed her new boyfriend Robbie Talbot has stepped into the stepfather role with her three children – Matilda, Delilah and Charlie.
The former Coronation Street star, who shares her kids with ex Scott Sinclair, left fans gobsmacked last week when she disclosed that she’d been secretly dating despite her stint on E4‘s Celebs Go Dating.
Judi says: “Helen seems keen to use her cleavage displays to impress the message on the world that she is now all grown up and doing things on her own terms despite what can often be seen as a chaotic love life.
It’s a statement pose and suggests she’s ready to take on the world
Judi James
“Her head tilt shows a desire to be liked and to gain approval but the emphatic cleavage looks like a gesture of choice to register some more steely sense of life objectives behind the cuteness.”
Christine McGuiness
Careful but strong statement
Christine and her ex-husband Paddy McGuiness announced they would be divorcing after 11 years of marriage in 2022.
Since then, the reality star, 36, has been regularly uploading sexy pictures to her Instagram and isn’t afraid to show off her curves.
Judi says: “This is breast plate-power from Christine, who has her boobs carefully and impressively encased in a structured, metallic-looking top.
“Amazonian warrior women were always said to bare their breasts as a sign of being battle-fit and Christine’s elegant, statement pose here suggests she’s ready to take on the world now since her split with Paddy.”
Sofia Vegara
Fierce and confident
Sofia she chooses to display a deep cleavage in what looks like a statement of pride, according to body language expert Judi James[/caption]The Hollywood actress split from her husband Joe Manganiello earlier this year and the pair were proud to announce that it was an amicable one.
The 52-year-old revealed that her marriage broke up because her “husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mum.
But her fashion sense proves that it hasn’t stopped her from feeling empowered.
It’s a show-stopping display of confidence with an ironic twist in terms of Hollywood imagery
Judi James
Judi says: “Sofia might have hit our screens as a woman with one of the most impressive cleavages on TV but now she’s shown her Emmy and Golden Globe nominated acting chops – and established herself as a businesswoman – she could clearly keep her assets under wraps for the rest of her working life if she wanted.
“But here she chooses to display a deep cleavage in what looks like a statement of pride, informing us she is in control and doing things on her own terms now.
“This wide display of breast looks like the ultimate power move by a fiercely confident successful woman coming out of a marriage split.”
Khloe Kardashian
Independent and determined
Khloe is suggesting independence and a determination with her dress choice[/caption]She is one of the most prominent members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, which means her personal life has been well documented.
The reality star, 39, has had a roller coaster of a ride with her love life including with her former partner NBA star Tristan Thompson, who is the father of her two children.
Now that she is single, Khloe shows no remorse – especially in the figure-hugging black dress.
Judi says: “One glance at Khloe’s wide, squared shoulders, her raised chin plus hard stare to the camera and that gleaming, self-supporting cleavage shows Khloe is baring to look daring rather than sweetly man-pleasing.
Amazonian warrior women were always said to bare their breasts as a sign of being battle-fit
Judi James
“This body language suggests independence and a determination to live life on her own terms now and date who she pleases, regardless of controversy.
“Khloe has now hit 40 and, with her ex Tristan still in her life, this is a pose that suggests ‘I got this’ in terms of resilience and inner confidence.”
Denise Van Outen
Confident but ironic
Denise is expressing self confidence and how things are on her ‘terms’[/caption]Known for her vibrant personality and impressive career, Denise is clearly having fun whilst she lives the life as a single woman.
The 49-year-old was previously married to actor Lee Mead, with whom they share their daughter Betsy together, before they split in 2013.
She is un-dented and oozing body confidence post-split
Judi James
From July 2014 she was in a relationship with commodities trader Eddie Boxshall; they lived together in Chelmsford, but that ended in January 2022.
Now Denise, who reportedly joined celebrity dating app Raya earlier this year, is clearly taking the plunge with her fashion and proving that she is empowered.
Judi says: “Bared to the waistline, Denise’s boobs hang naturally with an impressive cleavage that doesn’t look pushed inward or upward to get any unnatural effect.
“This looks like an ‘On my terms’ body language statement despite the nod to the heaving-bosom glamour of the 50’s.
“It’s a show-stopping display of confidence with an ironic twist in terms of Hollywood imagery, showing her ex or any other guys watching that she is un-dented and oozing body confidence post-split.”
Is the plunging neckline back in fashion?
By Fabulous’ Deputy Fashion Editor, Abby McHale
Buying clothes with a plunging neckline such as a V shape or sweetheart style can often be the most flattering.
It draws your eye towards your decolletage which is a very flattering area of your body.
There’s nothing wrong with showing off a bit of cleavage, it’s part of your body and shouldn’t be hidden away, no matter how big or small your chest is.
I’m all for it, however, if I do wear something low cut then I often find that I wear something less revealing on the bottom half to balance out my look.
This could mean wearing a low cut top tucked into a pair of jeans, with a blazer over the top to smarten it up, as showing off cleavage doesn’t have to be smutty.
It really is all about balance and what you feel comfortable wearing.
I’m on maternity leave and made £234 in 24 hours without leaving the house – here’s how to get quick sales on Vinted
A MOTHER has shared how she made £234 in just 24 hours without leaving the house.
Molly Hunter, who is from North Yorkshire and is currently on maternity leave, explained that thanks to her simple Vinted tip, she has raked in the cash, and fast.
Social media users were thankful for the helpful advice[/caption]So if you’ve got loads of clothes that have been sitting in your wardrobe for months and you’re looking to earn some cash quickly, then you’ve come to the right place.
The savvy mum-of-two took to social media to share her advice, as she explained: “So I feel like I can’t gate-keep this and you’ve probably seen it all over your For You page, but this is your sign, if you want to make more money, you need to do this.
“I managed to make £234 in 24 hours and I am mind blown that this actually worked.
“So for a bit of context, I am on maternity leave. I’m 12 months in, I’ve still got another month left, and I’m trying to make a little income on the side where possible.
“I do my partnerships with brands which is great, but obviously I want a constant little flow if I can, alongside my maternity pay.”
The brunette beauty then confirmed: “How I managed to make £234 in 24 hours was Vinted.
“I’ve been seeing it all over my For You page, people saying delete everything off your Vinted and reupload it.”
The content creator shared that she gave the trick a try, as she continued: “I had 110 items but then I had a massive pile to upload, so it actually came to 150 items by the time I uploaded it all.
“I set up a little area in my bedroom, I took pictures of them all on the same background.
“I had a towel ladder, put some nice blankets on it, so that it looked really consistent.
“I did this last Saturday, we are on Friday now, so it’s nearly a week and I am currently sitting at £366 and I have got 86 items left.
“So I’ve not sold all my items, I’m still getting offers and I’m accepting them, getting them posted straight away, so obviously the money will come through as quickly as possible.”
New Vinted rules to be aware of
IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you’ll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play.
If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax.
However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown.
You’re unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year – generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax.
A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit – the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale.
However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700.
It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe.
While your data won’t be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you’ll still need to pay tax as normal.
The side hustler advised Vinted users to give the trick a try, as she concluded: “I did it, and the results have definitely paid off.
“I am so grateful that it worked, because this has really helped me out in my last month of maternity leave.
“And it means I’ll be able to do some really exciting things with the girls before I go back to work.”
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The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @mollyandmine, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 21,800 views.
Social media users were thankful for Molly’s advice and many flocked to the comments to express this.
One person said: “I’ve just done this so fingers crossed it works.”
Just done the same, made £100 last week on a couple of items
TikTok user
Another added: “Great advice, I’m just about to set up a Vinted account so this was a great video to come across.”
A third commented: “I have a big bundle to upload so I’m going to do this today!”
At the same time, many confessed that they too have tried this tip and have had success.
One Vinted seller beamed: “This worked for me too! Amazing.”
A second chimed in: “We’ve just done the same, made £100 last week on a couple of items.”
Whilst someone else claimed: “I’ve been doing this for a while and it works!”
Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income?
MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle.
The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income – but you need to know the rules.
When you’re employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don’t have to.
But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves.
Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: “Caution should be taken if you’re earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable.
“The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products.”
You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you’ll usually need to pay tax.
Stephen added: “You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax.
“The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income.”
If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe – plus extra fees on top.
Lebanon warns of ‘doomsday scenario’ as Israeli troops ‘poised to pour over border’ & Netanyahu ‘pushes for all-out war’
LEBANON has warned of a “doomsday scenario” as Israeli troops are poised to invade the country and Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for all-out war.
Hezbollah issued a chilling threat yesterday after exploding pagers and walkie-talkies left 37 dead, 3,600 maimed and wounded, and set tensions skyrocketing.
The IDF bombed targets in Lebanon yesterday[/caption] The IDF said it his rocket launchers inside the country[/caption] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for all-out war with Hezbollah[/caption]The Wall Street Journal reports US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has told senior Pentagon officials he feared Israel could soon invade.
Israeli officials declared the start of a “new phase” of the war just days ago and a crack army unit was moved north.
Rami Mortada, Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, told The Times an Israeli invasion would be a “doomsday scenario”.
He said: “We are facing all the risks of an all-out regional conflict and that’s what we have been tirelessly trying to avoid.
“Let’s hope that we don’t get there because this is a doomsday scenario for everyone. It’s definitely a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war.”
Mortada warned that Hezbollah was a “formidable fighting force” and claimed Israel should be weary of another inconclusive war like in 2006.
Netanyahu is also poised to sack his Defence Minister who has been pushing for a ceasefire and get the hostages returned.
The Prime Minister has been pushing for a broader battle with the terror group to Israel’s north, The Times reports.
He wants to show off the country’s strength a year after the terror attack on his watch made it look weak.
The IDF yesterday launched fresh strikes against Hezbollah, claiming to destroy 100 rocket launchers and around 1,000 launch barrels in the strikes.
Israeli Defence Forces chiefs said the massive attack was to “degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities and infrastructure”.
Black and white footage posted to social media showed the country blowing up targets.
A spokesman said: “For decades, Hezbollah has weaponized civilian homes, dug tunnels beneath them and used civilians as human shields.
“The IDF is operating to bring security to northern Israel in order to enable the return of residents to their homes and achieve war goals.”
An Israeli fighter jet takes off to strike Lebanon last night[/caption] Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah denounced the pager sabotage yesterday[/caption]Israeli commanders said Hezbollah would “pay an increasing price” and issued warnings to locals to steer clear of the border and expect to hear louds blasts while troops trained there.
Israeli Defence Forces’ crack 98th Division has been redeployed to the north from Gaza and will be fine tuning battle plans over the weekend in readiness for a ground invasion.
US officials monitoring soaring tension said they were “afraid and concerned about potential escalation” as UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called for an immediate ceasefire.
Three Lebanese security sources told Reuters the strikes were the most intense bombing since October last year.
Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it launched at least 17 attacks on military sites in northern Israel.
Speaking for the first time yesterday since the deadly device sabotage, Hezbollah boss Hassan Nasrallah vowed Israel would face retribution.
Nasrallah said Israel would face “tough retribution and just punishment, where it expects it and where it does not” and described the attacks as a “massacre” and a possible “act of war”.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami assured ally Nasrallah that Israel will face “a crushing response from the axis of resistance”.
Analysts have told The Sun they also believe Israel could be set to invade and the pager blitz may have been an opening salvo.
Avner Avraham claims Israel is directly challenging Hezbollah to start a war in retaliation, so it can then invade Lebanon and wipe them out.
Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to return the evacuated Israelis “securely to their homes”.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declared the start of a “new phase” of war as the country’s army moved north.
The announcement paves the way for the first full-scale invasion of southern Lebanon since 2006 in a drive to push back the terror group and allow Israelis to return home.
But the risky move raises the spectre of Hezbollah backers, Iran being drawn into a devastating regional conflict.
Ex-Mossad agent Avraham said the chess move attack was Israel saying: “Don’t mess with us”.
He said: “The attack yesterday was so strong and wide if they [Hezbollah] do start a limited war, they will lose immediately.
“In the north, we have to start a limited war and we prefer that Hezbollah would make the first mistake.
“The response would be a huge damage to Lebanon, it would go 100 years back.”
Where did the pagers come from?
By James Halpin, Foreign News Reporter
Iranian proxy Hezbollah ordered the pagers months ago but never thought the quaint piece of tech could be tampered with.
Hezbollah shifted to pagers after the group’s leader told members to stop using phones in February over fears they could be tracked by Israeli spies.
A senior Lebanese security source said the group had ordered 5,000 beepers made by Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, which were brought into the country in the spring.
But Gold Apollo told media in Taipei today the specific order was manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT in Budapest.
Gold Apollo boss Hsu Ching-kuang said BAC asked to manufacture their own pagers with the company’s trademark and they were paid from a mystery Middle Eastern bank account, NPR reports.
BAC Consulting chief executive Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono confirmed to media that her company worked with Gold Apollo.
But said, “I don’t make the pagers. I am just the intermediate.”
At some point during the manufacture, the devices were modified by Israel’s spy service with a small amount of explosive.
The AR-924 pager is described as being “rugged” and contains a rechargeable lithium battery with 85 days of battery life.
Their longevity would be important in Lebanon which has suffered major power outages.
Pagers also run on a different wireless network than mobile phones, making them more resilient in emergencies and harder for Israel to hack digitally.
The affected pagers were only delivered to Hezbollah recently.
Reports now claim Mossad set up shell companies to build the devices themselves.
But the New York Times reported BAC is an Israeli shell company, one of at least three used by spies to mask their identity.
BAC took on ordinary clients for whom they produced ordinary pagers.
Pagers sent to Hezbollah, however, contained the explosive PETN.
James Middleton reveals the key way Prince William changed ‘capable’ Princess Kate and continues to do so ‘to this day’
JAMES Middleton has opened up about how Prince William has changed his sister Kate Middleton over the years.
Princess Kate’s younger brother has lifted the lid on his personal life in his upcoming book, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, which is out on September 26.
James Middleton revealed how Prince William has changed sister Kate in his upcoming memoir[/caption] James spoke of how he knew William was right for Kate[/caption]In an excerpt on the Daily Mail, James spoke of how he considers Prince William to be an “older brother” and the strong bond the royal has with the Middleton family.
He also spoke about William’s impact on Kate, saying: “I thought how lucky William was to be marrying my capable, down-to-earth big sister, and I felt absolutely reassured that they were in love.
“It was beautiful to see how he brought out her confidence. She’d blossomed. I knew he’d look after her, and he does to this day.”
Prince William certainly appears to have gained James’ approval over the years – and he spoke of how he knew they were right for each other ahead of their 2011 royal wedding.
In his book, he added: “William has been in our lives for so long and we’ve grown very fond of him. He feels like our older brother and he and Catherine are so clearly a good fit, just right for each other.”
Royal biographer Claudia Joseph said that Prince William and James – who is married to French finance worker Alizée Thevenet and dad to son Inigo – are extremely close.
It was beautiful to see how he [Prince William] brought out her [Kate’s] confidence. She’d blossomed. I knew he’d look after her, and he does to this day
James Middleton
She said to Fabulous: “James obviously adores his brother-in-law.
“In his autobiography, he describes him as the ‘older brother’ he never had and says he was ‘reassured that they were in love’.”
Brought together
She claims William and James particularly bonded over their love of dogs.
Claudia continued: “As a child William had a black labrador called Widgeon and when he died, there was a hole in William’s heart.
“That hole was fixed when Ella had a puppy Lupo, who became an important member of the Cambridge family.”
Brothers’ bond
The royal expert shared how the close bond between Prince William and his businessman brother-in-law James is particularly poignant given how tense things currently are with Prince Harry.
She added: “I imagine that William finds it a huge solace that he is so close to the Middleton family as his relationship with his own brother Harry has become so fractured.
James said he sees William as an ‘older brother’[/caption] James described Kate as a ‘capable’ and ‘down-to-earth’ sister[/caption] James said William ‘looks after’ Kate and brings out her confidence[/caption]“From the moment that he began dating Kate at St Andrews University, he fell in love with her close family, something he tragically lost with the divorce of his own parents and the death of his mother.
“He has even jokingly called Michael Middleton ‘Dad’ and definitely enjoys their close relationship.”
Who is James Middleton and what does he do for a living?
JAMES Middleton has lived a life in the spotlight thanks to his sister Kate being married to Prince William.
But despite his royal connections, he has forged an incredible career by himself.
Businessman James is the proud owner of novelty marshmallow company Boomf.
He also runs the Cake Kit Company, which delivers bespoke sweet treats and baking kits for special occasions.
Impressively, his award-winning business has created cakes for fashion giants Jigsaw and Ralph Lauren.
In addition to this, he also runs Ella & Co, which provides “nutritionally-rich, ethical, and delicious freeze-dried raw dog food” available in the UK is our first, small step towards a happy dog revolution.”
Jame married French financial analyst Alizée Thevenet on September 11, 2021, and their son Inigo arrived in 2023.
Emily Atack shares rare photo with baby Barney as she glams up for Disney premiere
EMILY Atack shared a rare photo with her baby boy Barney as she glammed up for a Disney premiere.
Earlier this week Emily, 34, walked the pink carpet for her new Disney+ show Rivals.
The actress stunned in a black mini dress and sheer tights just three months after giving birth for the first time.
Former The Inbetweeners star Emily later took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of her holding Barney while in the make-up chair ahead of the premiere.
Proving she’s a natural at juggling mum life with her busy job, Emily was seen holding her son while having her hair done.
She shares with Barney with her scientist boyfriend Dr Alistair Garner.
The couple were first spotted in September last year and moved in together ahead of Barney’s birth.
Emily stars as Sarah Stratton in Rivals, an adaptation of the Jilly Cooper novel of the same name.
Sarah has an affair with Rupert Campbell-Black, who is played by Hollywood actor Alex Hassell, best known for his roles in George Clooney’s Suburbicon in 2017 and BBC fantasy series His Dark Materials.
The Sun previously revealed that Emily will strip off for a famous scene from the book during which Sarah gets naked during a game of tennis.
Also in the cast are Danny Dyer and David Tennent, who play Freddie Jones and Lord Tony Baddingham.
In a synopsis to preview the series, Disney wrote: “The story is set against the backdrop of the drama, excess, and shocking antics of the power-grabbing social elite of 1980s England.
“In the fictional county of Rutshire, a long-standing rivalry between two powerful men is about to boil over.
“Alex Hassell plays dashing ex-Olympian, Tory Member of Parliament and incorrigible rake, the dangerously charismatic Rupert Campbell-Black.
“David Tennant plays Rupert’s single-mindedly ambitious and egotistical Rutshire neighbour Lord Tony Baddingham, controller of Corinium Television.”
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On either side of the Atlantic, being new is helping Harris
As things stand, though, with the proviso that they can change quickly, the Taoiseach is going to cruise to re-election, and an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in Government for Fine Gael.
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‘I miss it sometimes,’ says Sir Alex Ferguson as former Man Utd manager opens up in rare interview
LEGENDARY Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about “missing” life in the Old Trafford dugout.
The 82-year-old retired from management in 2013 following a 27-year spell with United.
Sir Alex Ferguson discussed his career in a rare interview with BBC Breakfast[/caption] The legendary manager admits he misses being at Man Utd[/caption]He is still widely considered one of the greatest managers of all-time, having won 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League titles.
Although he stepped away from the job over 11 years ago, Ferguson admits it has taken time to adjust to life outside of football.
In a rare interview with BBC Breakfast, the Scottish icon said: “Good yeah, I have been retired 11 years now so you find a way of adjusting.”
Asked if he misses life in management, he continued: “Yeah, I miss it sometimes.
“I think the first year after retirement, I went to the European final and I said to Cathy ‘this is what I miss’ – big games, the European games.
“So then I went to most of the European finals because I find something I can relate to, something I would liked to have done every day.
“Because these are the big events that United should always be involved in.”
Ferguson’s wife, Cathy, passed away last October at the age of 84.
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The couple had been married for 57 years having tied the knot in 1966.
Cathy supported Fergie in his recovery after he suffered a brain haemorrhage six years ago.
The legendary boss made a full recovery after being given a 20 per cent chance of survival.
Ferguson spoke to BBC Breakfast as part of National Playlist Day, which is a UK-wide celebration of the power of meaningful music for people living with dementia.
He said: “Fortunately my memory is quite good, pray the lord and touch wood it will stay that way.
“I read a lot, I do quizzes, and I think that helps, there is the YouTube quizzes with 100 questions and if I don’t get 70 per cent I’m struggling.”
Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten Hag
ERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.
Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.
Gareth Southgate
Enjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.
Kieran McKenna
Talks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.
Roberto De Zerbi
Allegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.
Thomas Frank
Brentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.
Marco Silva
Fulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.
Mauricio Pochettino
Fell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Thomas Tuchel
Made a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.
Ruben Amorim
Sporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.
Roberto Martinez
Portugal manager was considered in the early stages.
Stunning EE deal offers Samsung flagship mobile with FREE Chromebook worth £299
EE has an amazing offer on select Samsung phones right now, bundling a top-tier handset with a free Chromebook.
The top-of-the-range Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, available with EE’s Unlimited Essentials plan from £54.67 per month, comes with a Chromebook Go worth £299.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Chromebook Go,
from £54.67p/m, £30 upfront
Samsung has a knack for sweetening the deal when it comes to its handsets, and this latest offer is no exception, especially for those eyeing the brand’s premium models.
Right now, if you grab one of the select Samsung phones, you can snag a free Chromebook Go worth £299.
You can snag our top choice, the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra, for as little as £54.67 a month.
It’s a tempting combo for Android enthusiasts wanting the best device Samsung has to offer, with a bonus.
EE offers plenty of tariffs, too. If you’re budget-conscious, you can go with their 5GB No Frills plan at £25 per month.
Or, for just £3 more, you can upgrade to the 25GB Essentials plan, which costs £28 per month.
For those who need more data, EE’s Unlimited plans cater to every kind of user, starting at just £29 per month.
All these deals are spread over a 24-month data contract with a minimum upfront cost of £30.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is an unashamedly premium piece of kit, and thanks to the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it’s one of the fastest.
Under the hood, it sports a solid 12GB of RAM across all storage options.
So, whether you go for 256GB, 512GB or a whopping 1TB, you’ll have the space and speed to handle anything.
Samsung’s new ‘Galaxy AI’ takes the Android experience up a notch, with some pretty impressive smarts to make your interactions more intuitive.
The much-hyped ‘Circle to Search’ feature allows users to draw a circle around an image or text with the Ultra’s S Pen stylus, and they can search for it on Google – no need to switch apps, no need to type into a search box.
Photography enthusiasts will find plenty to love with the S24 Ultra’s camera setup too.
The heavy-duty 200MP main camera captures all the detail, while the 12MP ultra-wide lens is perfect for getting everyone in the family snap.
You’ll also gain a 10MP telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom, and the 50MP periscope camera gives you 5x optical zoom, letting you get closer without losing clarity.
Let’s not forget the Chromebook Go which, as freebies go, is a pretty impressive one.
It sports an 11.6-inch display, a lightweight build, and is perfect for anyone on the go, including busy professionals or students back to school this month.
Designed to keep you going all day long, it will delivering up to 11 hours on a single charge.
It’s powered by a Celeron processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, making it a fantastic workhorse for your everyday needs.
Best EE Samsung Galaxy plans
You can grab this deal on select Samsung models, like the Galaxy 24, 24+, S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold6, or Z Flip6.
Here are the best deals from EE:
- Samsung Galaxy S24, 25GB data from £40.81p/m – buy from EE
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, 5GB data from £54.94p/m – buy from EE
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, 5GB data from £54.67p/m – buy from EE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, 5GB data, from £75.92p/m – buy from EE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, 5GB data from £56p/m – buy from EE
The offer lasts until October 3rd, 2024, so EE shoppers only have a limited time to shop and claim their free Chromebook Go with their new handsets.
After your purchase, you’ll have 30 days to claim your free Chromebook Go.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Chromebook Go,
from £54.67p/m, £30 upfront
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