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Inside Casemiro’s Man Utd redemption bid as star first to arrive for training before Liverpool debrief with Erik ten Hag
CASEMIRO has one of the most impressive CVs in world football — but it will count for nothing as he tries to prove himself all over again at Manchester United.
Maybe he knows it too. That could be why the veteran Brazilian was the first player to report for training at Carrington in recent days.
The five-time Champions League winner had a nightmare in his last appearance for the Red Devils two weeks ago.
He was blamed for Liverpool’s first two goals and then hooked at half-time as United lost 3-0 on a disastrous showing against their bitter rivals at Old Trafford.
Now he has even more competition with new £50.8million signing Manuel Ugarte — as well as rookie Toby Collyer — pushing for his place in Erik ten Hag’s team.
So he may have to get his head down and be patient.
During the international break the 32-year-old was linked with a move to Galatasaray but a firm offer never materialised, now he and United are stuck with each other.
Ten Hag has spoken with Casemiro about his horror show against Arne Slot’s men and says he will pick the team from what he sees in training from now on.
The United boss said: “I normally do talk to them and in this case I did as well. But players in our club know when you are playing at this level there is always competition.
“They also know you can only be successful if you have a squad with cover.
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“You can’t have a squad where you only have one player who can cover — you need at least two for each position.
“Sometimes it is three for two. That is OK when you have very robust players. All the players will understand — then it’s about what is the best fit for the team.
“They have to prove it, the key word. They will have games but they have to take responsibility and win games for the club.
“If they show their levels on the training pitch, show levels and they’ll have playing time and then it’s about contributing to the team.
“I am looking far ahead. A player who benefits most will play more minutes. That is also normal.”
While Ten Hag and the new football leadership team have high hopes for Ugarte — after the Uruguayan’s arrival from Paris Saint-Germain — they still need Casemiro to get back on track.
With Europa League commitments starting this month, it will be a hectic period for the Red Devils.
And the Dutch boss does not want the experienced star to be judged too harshly on his shocker against Liverpool.
He added: “We definitely need him for sure, of course I speak with him about the situation, everyone can have a bad day at the office.
“But it’s normal in life you have highs and lows and it’s the same in the life of a football player.
“For a football player there are many observing this and have an opinion on this and you have to deal with this.
“He knows how to deal with it. Nobody’s career goes only up, no team pattern only goes up. Then you have to deal with it — then it is about what is the end result.
“But he is experienced. It’s not the first time I guess he’s had to deal with a bad game, he has to overcome it this well.”
Ugarte, 23, only arrived back from international duty on Thursday lunchtime but is in contention to play at Southampton.
Ten Hag revealed he has followed the South American since he featured for Sporting Lisbon against his Ajax team in the Champions League group stage three years ago.
The Amsterdam outfit ran out comfortable winners in both matches but the way the midfielder performed stuck in his memory.
Manuel Ugarte the next Roy Keane
By PHIL THOMAS
NEARLY two decades have passed since Roy Keane led Manchester United into battle for the final time.
It left a gap in the engine room that the Red Devils have never really come close to filling in the 19 years that have followed.
Many tried and some managed it in flashes and, although the trophies still rolled in for a time, there was no snarling, bring-it-on warrior prowling the midfield.
Until now… until the imminent capture of a man who views a 50-50 challenge like a starving Labrador staring at a side of ham.
For three months, United have licked their own lips at the prospect of a midfield marshalled by Uruguayan tough guy Manuel Ugarte.
Finally, they have their man.
Ugarte is pretty much a ball-winner pure and simple.
Rarely will you see him pinging 40-yard passes to split a defence.
But ending his days with half the reputation of Keane and a fraction of his silverware would still mean a hell of a career.
Ten Hag added: “He’s been on my radar a long time, he played for Sporting Lisbon vs Ajax.
“It was not only that match, also the seasons after when he played there and for Uruguay and PSG.
“I had him in my mind and my eye, the scouting department had him in their mind and we followed him and we judged he will be a really good fit for our team.
“He’s coming in as a late transfer but he’s playing a very important position, connecting the defending with attacking and attacking with defending.
“Communication is very important to guide the team and lead the team, make the connections between defence and attack.
“We have to help and guide him about how to play that role but what we have seen, he knows a lot already and has the profile where we think he can fit in that role.
“We have to teach him details about how it works in our team.”
Ten Hag is also backing summer arrival Matthijs de Ligt to bounce back from his Dutch disaster.
De Ligt, signed in a £42.7m deal from Bayern Munich, had a nightmare international break.
The 25-year-old was at fault for a goal in Holland’s 5-2 win over Bosnia then got blamed for both in a 2-2 draw with Germany days later.
Ten Hag said: “I know Matthijs and he is a great personality, his character. He will overcome this and will bounce back.
“I’m not afraid for this situation — it’s about the Dutch squad — not his club. I know his qualities, I know he’ll fight back.”
Putin urged to explode nuclear bomb in chilling warning to the West if Ukraine uses British missiles to strike Russia
VLADIMIR Putin is being pushed to green light a nuclear bomb test as a warning to the West.
Russia is ramping up its threats as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Joe Biden look to bolster Ukrainian missile permissions so they might strike deep targets inside Putin’s country.
Now a leading Kremlin MP with links to the Russian army has urged the delusional tyrant to carry out an atomic explosion at a test site.
“We need to carry out a nuclear explosion somewhere, at some testing ground,” demanded Andrei Kolesnik, who leads the ruling United Russia party.
He said: “Nuclear tests are currently prohibited in our country.
“But maybe people should see what all this actually leads to, they should hear.
“If we lift the moratorium, maybe humanity will think twice.”
Such a test could be seen as a renewed warning against Nato over the possibility that the US and UK could allow Ukraine to use their long-range missiles inside Russia.
Putin warned this week that the shift in policy would mean war.
He said: “This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict… It would mean that Nato countries are at war with Russia.”
Britain and America have previously held back on loosening permissions because of a fear of Russian retaliation.
There are concerns that Putin’s so far empty threats over nuclear revenge could be realised if Western weapons struck targets on his soil.
Kremlin hardliners could also push for attacks against missile strongholds in Nato countries – such as an airbase in Poland.
This would invoke Nato’s Article 5 mutual defence clause – triggering a wider war with Russia.
Putin last year sent then defence minister Sergei Shoigu, now his top security aide, to Novaya Zemlya, a remote Arctic archipelago where Soviet nuclear tests were conducted in the Cold War.
This was meant to indicate that the Kremlin is ready “if necessary” to conduct new nuclear tests for the first time since 1990.
Putin’s former space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin has also demanded tests are carried out at Novaya Zemlya.
The Tsar Bomba – the most powerful nuclear bomb ever detonated – was tested there in October 1961.
The explosion was so large that it caused shock waves which circled the Earth multiple times, and its mushroom cloud rocketed more than 37 miles into the sky.
“We must make sure that [the West’s] buttocks begin to shake with fear,” he said.
Meanwhile Putin’s chief lapdog Dmitry Medvedev yesterday threatened to “sink” the UK with hypersonic missiles.
This came as Starmer left the White House following talks with Biden without a public US commitment to allow Ukraine to fire Storm Shadow or other long range missiles over enemy lines.
Their White House summit came as Russia kicked out six British diplomats over claims of “spying”.
The Foreign Office slammed the accusations as “completely baseless”.
Russia sees Britain as leading the Western charge demanding the use of long-range weapons, with other countries far more reluctant.
Giovanni Pernice set to cash in thousands as he announces massive 78-date UK tour ahead of Strictly investigation result
STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has revealed a massive 78-date UK tour just days before results of a BBC misconduct probe are revealed.
Italian dancer Giovanni, 33, quit the BBC show earlier this year.
His exit came as he is currently under investigation by the BBC over misconduct after complaints were filed by several of his former celebrity dance partners – claims he strongly denies.
Previously, we reported claims the investigation was coming in at a fee of more than £250,000.
Yet with the outcome still pending, Giovanni has his sights set on the future.
He has revealed his latest stage show – this being Giovanni The Last Dance – kicking off in January in Hayes.
It runs until May, calling a ares including Stoke, Halifax, Blackpool and Salford.
Giovanni posted a screen grab of the full listings on his Instagram page with the caption: “You know where to find me!! Book now.”
One fan then confessed: “Booked a few…”
Another put: “Can’t wait to see you again, take care gorgeous.”
A third then wrote: “Already booked! Best show on stage, can’t wait.”
A source previously opened up on the results of the probe.
They said: “The BBC are hopeful they will finally be able to share the findings of the probe but considering there have been so many delays, nothing is set in stone.
It is accepted the dossier won’t be released in full but instead a simple statement may be put out covering the conclusion.
“Either way there are many interested parties and it could pave the way for more celebrities or crew members to speak up.
Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline
October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one live show. Her departure is announced in a vague BBC statement that ‘wishes her the best’.
Giovanni posts a short message on social media addressing the exit, which read: “Amanda… I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.”
Amanda then shares her own farewell statement on Instagram thanking co-stars but failing to mention Gio.
Giovanni’s dad Piero insists there were no signs of a fall out and the pairing could have gone all the way. He praised his son as kind and polite.
November 2023: Giovanni is reportedly gutted by the situation and is considering his Strictly future as questions are raised about his conduct.
January 2024: Amanda’s PTSD diagnosis comes to light and she demands CCTV from rehearsals to prove that Giovanni’s training methods weren’t acceptable.
The BBC issues a statement defending its duty of care to contestants, insisting it takes any claims of wrongdoing very seriously.
The Corporation stands by its man after emergency meeting
March 2024: Giovanni publicly states he has no intention of leaving Strictly in a TV interview with close pal Anton du Beke.
Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore enter the picture. Allegedly the two celebs, who were both previously partnered with Giovanni on Strictly, didn’t feel the BBC took their issues with his methods seriously enough.
The pair have a closed meeting with Amanda where tears are said to be shed.
May 2024: We reveal Giovanni is leaving the programme after having talks with show bosses
He leaves the country with girlfriend Molly Brown on holiday
The BBC launches an internal investigation after three complainants instruct lawyers. A source describes it as a “nightmare situation”.
“It’s down to the wire, but the BBC hope the sparkle of the new series launch could sweep away the scandal.”
The row threatens to overshadow the 20th anniversary series of the hit BBC1 dance competition, which begins today.
The same investigation also saw Giovanni’s co-star Graziano Di Prima, 30, sacked over allegations of physical behaviour towards show partner Zara McDermott, 27.
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Exact date Aldi’s bargain heated airer returns to stores – just in time for drying clothes inside without a tumble dryer
A BARGAIN winter item which costs just 6p to run is returning to Aldi supermarkets in days.
The German discounter’s heated airer is set to land in middle aisles across Britain in just five days – September 19.
The device, which lets you dry your clothing without turning on the central heating or using a tumble dryer, has flown off the shelves in recent years.
Brits have praised the gadget for helping them warm up their home without breaking the bank.
It comes as several homes across the UK are bracing themselves for a winter of misery, with energy bills set to rise by £149 annually.
Heated airers can save money on energy bills as they offer a cheaper alternative to drying clothes on the radiator – which can become costly as it requires you to turn on the central heating.
Heated clothes airers are like traditional ones, but you plug them in, with the bars of the dryer heating up.
You can buy covers for some as well, which speeds up the time it takes to dry your clothes.
Aldi‘s heated airer costs could offer a solution for many families as it costs just 6p to run and will set you back £34.99 when it lands in stores.
The large 230W drying device can hold 10kg of washing, including towels and bedding.
You have to plug it in to get the heating effect from the product.
It costs less than 50p for eight hours, compared to a 2500W tumble dryer costs which costs about 85p to use for just one hour.
Aldi calculates that under the current price cap where electricity costs on average 22p per kwh, it costs around 6p to run, though the exact cost can vary depending on where you are and how you pay your bill.
If you want to get your hands on one you will have to act quickly, as this product is an Aldi Specialbuy and once it is gone it is gone.
Aldi does not have an online store so you will have to shop in person if you want to get your hands on one.
You can find your nearest Alid by looking at the company’s store locator online.
Other retailers such as Dunelm and John Lewis sell similar products but they can cost upwards of £100.
If you do not manage to get your hands on one from Aldi do not worry, as The Sun found a very similar product from Amazon for the same price.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
The Highlands Electric Heated Clothes Dryer Folding Energy-Efficient Indoor Airer Wet Laundry Drying Horse Rack costs £34.99 and has a 4.3 star rating out of five.
However, you will have to factor in delivery costs as you can only shop for Amazon products online.
Aldi claims that this heated airer costs up to 6p to run for an hour, so if you use it three times a week and keep it on for four hours, that costs just £37.44 over the year.
However, the price of using this device can vary depending on the individual’s usage and the model you have.
You’ll need to consider the specifics of the item, such as the wattage, how much you use it and then the cost of energy at the time.
But the higher the wattage, the more expensive it will be to run.
The cost is also based on the current Ofgem price cap, which currently sits at £1,568.
But it’s set to rise to £1,717 a year, for the average dual fuel bill and based on typical usage, from October 1.
That means there may be a very small increase to the cost. The price will also be different if you’re not one of the 28million on a tariff that’s subject to the price cap.
The equation you need to work out how much a device is costing you to run is: Cost = power (kilowatt) × time (hour) × cost of 1 kWh (pence).
I was going to spend thousands on a new patio because it was so grubby – I transformed it for just £40 & it’s sparkling
PROFESSIONAL landscaping can cost tens of thousands of pounds.
So many homeowners are looking for budget ways to give their outside space a glow-up.
And patios are one area that can look worse for wear just after a few months.
Ahead of the wet winter weather, one gardener shared a before and after of their patio transformation.
Frances Elizabeth posted her images in the Gardening UK – Hints, Tips & Advice Facebook group.
She wrote: “I cannot believe the difference!
“We bought our new (to us) home in September last year and have been toying with replacing the patio.
“But as we are considering an extension in the next couple of years, we decided to tidy up the one we have.
“This weekend I have pressure washed it, re-grouted using the Sika brush in grout in shade Buff and made a little pot bench to give some colour and make a bit of a display of the plants.
“We have a lovely bench set coming in April.
“I am so pleased! Total cost for patio refurb – £40 and a bit of elbow grease!
“Still lots to do in our new garden, absolutely loving it.”
Elizabeth wasn’t the only person who loved the transformation, as several other gardeners posted positive comments in response.
One said: “What a difference. Worth all your hard work.”
“Looking very good. Its amazing what a clean up can do. Will be lovely to relax on when your new garden furniture arrives,” someone else suggested.
A third posted: “You’ve done a brilliant job, well done.”
Someone asked Frances in the comments section: “Did you blast out all the old grout first? I’m going to try this but not all of our grout is loose.”
She replied: “Yes I blasted out the loose bits and picked out the bits that were a bit firmer, some bits didn’t want to budge, so I just left them.”
Another asked Frances: “It looks great, think I’ll try the grout on mine after it’s been power washed.
“Where did you get the grout from?”
She revealed: ” I got it in Wickes but you can get it at most hardware stores.
“Screwfix has best price but it wasn’t available at my local store.”
The grout Frances recommended was the Sika Fastfix Self-Setting Paving Jointing Compound 15kg from Screwfix.
It costs £35.99 and comes in a variety of colours to match your paving slabs.
The average cost for a 30m2 patio to be installed professional will cost between £2,500 and £5,000 according to Paving Shopper.
For a 50m2 patio, it would set a homeowner back £6,000-£10,000.
It is not known how big Frances patio area was, to estimate how much it might have cost her to have it replaced entirely.
Gardening jobs to do this weekend
Fabulous’ Associate Editor and gardening enthusiast, Rebecca Miller, has shared a few other tasks to tackle if you’re in your garden this weekend.
Spring bulbs – If you haven’t bought your spring bulbs, do that first, then start planting them out – all but tulips.
Sweet peas – Sow sweet peas in cold frames or an unheated greenhouse to over-winter.
Roses – deadhead the last rose blooms and cut back taller stems to reduce the risk of them snapping in winter winds.
Lawn – sew a new lawn, or repair your existing one. Reduce the frequency of mowing, and consider scarifying your grass.
Clean and tidy – your greenhouse or cold frame, water butt and check your pond.
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I’m a hot mum and love posing in tiny shorts – trolls say I’m too old, but I don’t care
A SELF-PROCLAIMED ‘hot’ mum has hit back at trolls who say she’s too old to be posing in tiny shorts.
Jane Jules, from Scotland, is not afraid to show off her figure in skimpy clothing and doesn’t let the fact that she’s a mother affect her desire to express herself.
She regularly posts pictures of herself posing in tight gym gear and lingerie on her Instagram account, where she has over 5,000 followers.
In a recent picture, Jane sported a Scotland football top, and a pair of tiny hot pants.
She had large fake eyelashes, and her hair was done up in French plaits, which she fiddled with playfully.
Jane captioned the image: “Who’s watching the England game with me?”
Unfortunately, the post was commented on by one troll who decided to make a comment about Jane’s age.
“Aren’t you a bit old to be wearing very little??”, they said cruelly.
However, Jane stood up for herself, and hit back at the troll.
She said: “Sorry didn’t think there was an age limit on what you can and can’t wear!”
Fortunately, Jane also received many positive comments on her appearance.
One person said: “Beautiful.”
Another commented: “Love it.”
A third said: “Hottie.”
And Jane isn’t the only self-proclaimed “hot mum”, who has been the victim of trolling revcently.
Jen Ferguson, 33, often proudly shows off her bikini body online, but has opened up on the backlash she has received from haters.
In a recent clip posted on Instagram, we saw the mum-of-four pose in her home, as she proudly showed off her assets in a tiny gingham string bikini.
Tips to age well
There are a number of habits you can take up to care for your health and wellbeing as you age.
Age UK shared the following tips:
- Do things that you enjoy everyday – whether that’s cooking, seeing friends or enjoying a good book
- Stay hydrated – drink six to eight cups of water a day
- Eat plenty of fruit and veggies to lower your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, have beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat to repair your body after injury, starchy carbs for energy dairy to help keep bones strong
- Manage long-term health conditions to prevent them progressing or having a greater impact on your health
- Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake to no more than 14 units a week
- Make mental health a priority and get treatment for it, as it can also impact physical health
- Make sure you’re getting quality sleep
- Keep socialising – and call a friend or loved one if you can’t make it out the house
- Be physically active to lower the risk of depression and dementia, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and some cancers
She styled the look with some jewellery and styled her blonde hair in loose waves.
She revealed that trolls will often say to her: “Mums shouldn’t wear bikinis.”
However, she was keen to clap back, as she wrote: “We don’t play by the rules here.”
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The seven garden rules homeowners need to follow to avoid a whopping £27k in fines – so are you guilty of any?
SEPTEMBER is a peak month for garden jobs.
But there are several rules you must keep in mind if you want to avoid up to a whopping £27,000 in fines, property experts have warned.
First up fences.
“When installing a new fence, it’s customary for homeowners to present the ‘good side’ to their neighbours,” Georgina Read explained.
“While this is more about maintaining good relations, failing to follow your local boundary regulations can lead to disputes.
“For example, if a neighbour complains about a fence exceeding the two-metre height limit, councils may intervene, which can, in some cases, lead to fines.”
It’s also important to avoid pruning protected trees, as making changes to trees protected by a Tree Protection Order without permission could lead to fines of up to £20,000.
Another thing to steer clear of is feeding wildlife in your garden, as any feeding that attracts pests could lead to fines of up to £5,000.
“Homeowners need to manage wildlife feeding responsibly to avoid attracting unwanted visitors,” Georgina, director of Paving Superstore, said.
“While feeding birds is generally encouraged, attracting pests like rats can lead to an abatement notice.”
Keep an eye on your hedges, as letting them grow to high could lead to finds of up to £1,000 if a neighbour complains under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.
And it’s vital to obtain planning permission for certain aspects of changing up your green space.
This includes installing decking.
“Many people don’t realise that you need planning permission if your decking is more than 30cm high or covers over half your garden,” Georgina said.
“If you break these rules, the council can issue an enforcement notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and failing to comply can lead to prosecution and unlimited fines, which means the penalty could be substantial depending on the case.
“My advice is to always check with your local planning office before starting any big garden project.
“It’s much easier to get permission first than to deal with problems later.”
The same applies to paving, if it’s over an area larger than five square metres.
The seven garden rules you MUST stick to
- Fences cannot exceed two metres
- Pruning protected trees can lead to fines of up to £20,000
- Be cautious when installing decking
- Feeding wildlife can lead to fines of up to £5,000
- Letting your hedge grow too high could cost you £1,000
- Make sure any paving you install has proper planning permission and drainage
- Check with local planning authorities as your first point of call
As well as seeking planning permission, you will need to ensure there is proper drainage in place.
“Failure to do so could result in enforcement action and potential fines,” she said.
In fact, it’s a good idea to check with local planning authorities as your first point of call before making any drastic changes to your garden.
“Staying informed is key to enjoying your outdoor space without the stress of legal repercussions,” Georgina concluded.