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Since Ruben Amorim accepted the responsibility of attempting to restore the fallen Mancunian giants back to their glory days, he has taken charge of seven games so far. Today, we break those seven games down, what went wrong, positive signs, and any other factors worth mentioning. First game: Ipswich Town 1-1 Manchester United (Premier League) 4/10 Amorim’s tenure kicked off with a game against newly promoted Ipswich Town who, at the time, only managed one victory in their last 11 fixtures. On paper United should’ve coasted to a comfortable win. The match proceedings were anything but. Marcus Rashford smashed the Red Devils ahead after just two minutes, but Omari Hutchinson levelled things a few minutes before half time. In truth, the home side had the better chances and should’ve scored a few more, but for Andre Onana’s heroics in the United goal. An ageing midfield pairing of Casemiro and Eriksen proved detrimental against a young Ipswich side who ran through the midfield with relative ease. However, United were playing with panache and a style of play seemed to be forming. A young Ipswich Town team overran United's midfield but struggled to find a way past Andre Onana, who won save of the month in this game Second game: Manchester United 3-2 Bodo/Glimt (Europa League) 5/10 European fixtures are never easy. Just ask Pep Guardiola, whose Manchester City side, prior to this game, were trounced 4-1 by Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon side in the Portuguese capital. Chopping and changing his starting XI was to be expected, as the new man sought to figure out his best eleven. Rasmus Hojlund put in a sterling performance: his pressing forced the keeper into an error, which Garnacho duly converted for the opener. A well-taken double followed to hand United all three points. Third game: Manchester United 4-0 Everton (Premier League) 7/10 As of 16 December 2024, Everton’s Jordan Pickford and United’s Andre Onana are joint top for clean sheets (six). Years of mismanagement and debt accumulated under owner Farhad Moshiri have seen the Toffees slide down the table, which nearly cumulated in relegation in the 21/22 season. Under Sean Dyche and with first choice England keeper Pickford in goal, they have built a reputation for having a watertight defence. Against United’s swashbuckling attack, it turned out to be a one-sided affair. Rashford and new summer signing Joshua Zirkzee nabbed a brace each, with Amorim’s usual 3-4-2-1 formation in full flow. Amad Diallo, very much a peripheral figure under the previous manager, was at his scintillating best. Typically a winger but playing as the right wing-back, he was given license to roam and grabbed it with both hands. One minute he’s tracking back and making tackles, the next minute he’s marauding up the pitch, ball at feet, eyes always scanning for the best possible option. What’s even more impressive is that he played the full 90, and not once did his standards drop. Mentality monster. Still only 22-years-old, the future looks very promising for the Ivorian. Joshua Zirkzee does the gunfingers celebration a la Robbie Keane, just without the forward roll Fourth game: Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United (Premier League) 4/10 This was Amorim’s first real test at United. Runners-up for the past two seasons, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side have a reputation for having one of the meanest defences in the league, and also for set-piece goals. The latter was clearly on show that day, with Arsenal’s two goals coming from set-pieces, headed in by defenders Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes. It wasn’t all doom and gloom for United: promising signs such as players looking sharper and confident, clear on their instructions and roles on the pitch. Set-pieces remain a weakness, as it was under the previous manager Erik Ten Hag, but one mustn’t forget, this is only Amorim’s fourth game in charge. A transitional period is to be expected. Fifth game: Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League) 2/10 In fairness, Nottingham Forest have been flying this season. With the impressive Chris Wood leading their attack, and pace and creativity in midfield, and a robust defence with different skillsets, Nuno’s men are proving to be tough opponents. Still, at Old Trafford, one would expect United to get a result at their home ground. Forest scored after just two minutes, another set-piece goal. Hojlund equalised soon after. All square at half time, but the visitors came bursting out of the blocks as the second half kicked off. A long-range effort caught Onana, so promising in recent games, flat-footed. Chris Wood (who else?) added a third, and suddenly United were in danger of letting the game run away from them. Captain Bruno Fernandes pulled one back, but it was not to be. A second consecutive loss for the Red Devils. Cold picture. Results-wise? Absolutely steaming Sixth game: Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Manchester United (Europa League) 6/10 Last year, United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured an error-strewn first season, with many supporters questioning the unceremonious departure of club legend David de Gea by the board and manager. On the night, he did his doubters no favours, with an underhit pass handing the Czech side the lead. Enter Ramus Hojlund. The Danish international was immense in the previous European fixture, and today was no different. A double, including a late winner, handed United all three points in their bid to qualify for the next stage of the competition. Seventh game: Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United (Premier League) 11/10 Be real guys, we all knew this was coming. And get ready for a long-ass piece. The best game under Amorim so far. Reigning champions City, winless in their last 10 games in all competitions, were still a force to be reckoned with. A few hours before kickoff, it emerged that Amorim had left Garnacho and Rashford out of the travelling squad completely. Whether it be the rumours of alleged United lineup leaks before the embargoed timing by members of the squad or simply performance-related, United had bigger worries on their minds. Two wounded giants, one led by a serial winner albeit cheating scum (115 charges, we see you) and one led by an up-and-coming manager. No United manager had won their first Manchester derby since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson in 1986, so the odds were stacked against Amorim. But, as club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer once said, “Mountains are there to be climbed.” A cagey first half, in which United poked and prodded at the City defence without much effect, saw City take the lead, once again from the result of a set-piece. For the most part, the Red Devils sorely missed the runs in behind by Garnacho and Rashford, which would’ve stretched a typically compact City side. Sloppy passing and indecisiveness almost led to more goals for the home side, but Haaland and co found Harry Maguire in scintillating form. Harry Maguire channeling his inner prime Paolo Maldini on Sunday The second half saw United adopt the same style of play: a patient buildup, prodding and testing the City backline, trying to exploit any gaps, not rushing things. The away support increased their volume to try and galvanise their team on, wanting to see some form of attacking intent. Bruno Fernandes missed a golden chance to put his team level, and a collective groan echoed around the Etihad. United had been guilty of squandering chances in the past and not killing off games, and it looked like a recurring theme, until one man decided enough was enough. Enter Amad Diallo. Capitalising on a sloppy back pass by Matheus Nunes, Amad raced towards the City goal with only Ederson to beat. Realising the angle was narrow, he attempted to cut the ball back and was duly hacked down by a recovering Nunes desperate to make up for his mistake. Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot. Penalty for United. Bruno Fernandes stepped up, took a deep breath, and sent Ederson the wrong way. A roar of delight reverberated around the stadium. 88 minutes gone, United were finally level. City were wounded and hurting. The home fans knew it. The away fans were baying for blood. United smelt it, and duly went for the jugular. In the first minute of stoppage time, barely two minutes after Fernandes levelled proceedings, Lisandro Martinez picked up the ball, and with no City players immediately pressing him, scanned the vicinity. Amad, now inverted, made a run in between the opposition defence. Martinez picked him out with a lofted ball, and Amad dinked the ball past an onrushing Ederson, before directing the ball into the net from a tight angle. Cue euphoria. Amad Diallo sprinted to the away fans to celebrate. Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, two unused substitutes, embraced the Ivorian, wide smiles plastered on the faces of the United players. Ruben Amorim pumped the air with joy, whilst Pep Guardiola collapsed in his seat, head in hands. The City players looked at each other, baffled. The home fans were silenced. For the first time in four years, United had triumphed at the home of their crosstown rivals. Post-match celebrations saw Amorim declare to a reporter, with a wry smile, that “Manchester is Red.” Similar Instagram posts by United players appear to take the mick out of City, all in good fun of course. Banter is a vital part of football rivalry, as long as the line isn’t crossed. My personal favourite? Rasmus Hojlund’s post (shown below) aimed at Kyle Walker, who comically fell to the floor in the hopes of getting the United player sent off, following a confrontation between both men after an unsportsmanlike barge from the latter. Walker is 34 by the way. Kyle Walker is no stranger to cheating, just ask his ex-wife A long way to go Hopefully United will take this as a sign that things are clearly working out, and to push on with the aim to improve instead of resting on their laurels. Amorim is clearly doing something right, but admittedly I said the same thing about Ten Hag in his first season. But the major difference between both men is that Amorim has repeatedly stressed that his tactics and formation will be decided by the players at his disposal, meaning that despite all the talk about his staunch refusal to budge from a 3-4-2-1, it does not mean the Portuguese is not willing to adapt to the game conditions. United currently sit 13th in the table, which sounds bad until you realise only six points separate us from fourth-placed Nottingham Forest (yes, you heard me right). The chase to the top four is on, in a bid to bring back Champions League football to Old Trafford. With a young manager at the helm – Ruben Amorim is only 39 – and a young team brimming with raw talent and massive potential, United have the best springboard to capitalise on, and with actual brains heading the football aspect (instead of the waste of space that are the Glazers), the future looks bright. Also, if it wasn't already blindingly obvious, I am an ardent Manchester United supporter, so expect a dash of biasedness and a splash of unseriousness except about everything that is and will be mentioned about the absolute parasites that are the Glazers, who really should carry a potted plant around to replace the oxygen they waste. - Fremont - Photos from Twitter (@utdscope)

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-62834633 Not looking too good for Queen Elizabeth with family members all rushing to be by her side. But at 96 years of age, I say she's lived a full life and it might be her time to be reunited with the late King. I hope she recovers though! The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, a statement from Buckingham Palace says Her doctors are concerned for her health, following further evaluation this morning, it says But the palace adds the 96-year-old monarch "remains comfortable" Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne are at Balmoral and Prince William is travelling there Prince Harry and Meghan are also making their way to Scotland, as are Prince Andrew and Prince Edward Prime Minister Liz Truss says "the whole country will be deeply concerned by the news" The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was sending his prayers and the first ministers of Scotland and Wales joined well-wishers in sending their thoughts

If the neighbors, landlord or social workers have that little bit of kaypoh-ness, the boy might not have died. I will get curious and ask around if I didn't see a particular person for sometime, who knows I might save a live and avoided a tragedy. May the boy and his father rest in peace. Two-year-old boy in England found starved to death, curled up next to his dead father Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/two-year-old-boy-in-england-found-starved-to-death-curled-up-next-to-his-dead-father A two-year-old boy in a town in England died of starvation and was found in his pyjamas curled up next to his dead father, who had suffered a heart attack days earlier. A social worker found Bronson Battersby dead on Jan 9, alongside his 60-year-old father Kenneth Battersby, at their home in Skegness, Lincolnshire, two weeks after the two were last seen by a neighbour on Boxing Day, Dec 26. Ms Heather Sandy, executive director of the council’s children services, told the BBC a social worker met Mr Battersby on Dec 27, and a home visit was arranged for Jan 2. “The social worker went to Bronson and Kenneth’s home and had no response to the knock at the door. So, she looked at other addresses to try and locate Bronson, and when she failed to do that, she spoke to her manager and she contacted police,” said Ms Sandy. The social worker went back on Jan 4, but again did not get a response. She returned on Jan 9. When no one answered the door, she alerted the landlady and gained entry to the property. Bronson’s mother, Ms Sarah Piesse, 43, told The Guardian she last saw her son before Christmas. She had been living apart from Mr Battersby and had got in a fight with him when she last saw him. Mr Battersby was believed to have died of a heart attack no earlier than Dec 29. He was unemployed and had a pre-existing heart condition that caused him to become severely jaundiced in the months leading up to his death. Ms Piesse told The Guardian that the post-mortem examination found that her son had died of dehydration and starvation. “Bronson starved to death because his dad died,” she said. “I couldn’t pick him up because his body was too fragile,” she said. “I could only touch him. He had been left there too long.” A neighbour, who claimed she knew the family, described Bronson as a “gorgeous, happy little boy”. The boy loved watching cartoons on the YouTube channel Cocomelon, nursery rhymes, and playing with his drum kit, she said. Ms Maria Clifton-Plaice, Mr Battersby’s landlady, told the BBC that finding the two bodies was one of the “worst (days) of my life”. She said she did not know Bronson well, but remarked: “I know he’d come and started staying with Kenny recently, and he was just probably the light of his dad’s eye. He was, I think, Kenny’s chance to be a good dad.” Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman described what happened as a tragedy. “It does appear that social services made repeated contact. They tried to get hold (of), and the system did not seem to understand, the potential gravity of the situation. That’s what we’ve got to try and understand,” he said.

2018 World Cup Draws Can Admin help to change the title to "2018 FIFA World Cup" Thanks

All that glitters is not Gold From young, this I have been told But what is this in my hand? Just a yellow piece of hardened sand? No, no, this is Gold 7kg or 16lbs, my hand can hold Bank of England, yeah Angle Land Oh what a treat, this is grand! https://youtu.be/NZmcVB7zN7A Bank of England Museum Gold Bar Adventure

wtf!! from the flapping of wings and other parts not moving, i guess it is a remote control flying object. but it reminds me of the monster in the Death Note

The garage or workshop as we know it, is usually run by men. It's a different case if you pay a visit to the garage 'Caroline's Car'. Situated in Norwich, England, this is an all-women garage (probably the first in the world, too!) that is owned and run by women. It was established a decade ago and has now received hundreds of loyal female customers. Yet, what attracts me more is how this garage started in the first place. Well, after performing some research, I figured out that the owner, Caroline Lake, 42, used to work as an intern at a common garage. She worked at the garage for four sad years during which she didn't get paid. Can you imagine it, four straight years without being paid? That sucks! However, her hard work eventually paid off as she became the first British woman to receive a legitimate tester certificate from the U.K.'s Ministry of Transport. It was the increasing number of women who complained about their experiences at the garage she was working at that inspired Lake to start her own garage. According to her, most of the time, women were deceived by men who were supposedly more knowledgeable when it comes to cars. She said that it was common for women to be told that their cars needed huge fees in order to get it repaired. Heck, even worse, male mechanics at some automotive garage even tend to try and buy longer, yet unnecessary, time in repairing a woman's car just so that they can discuss about - not the car but the woman instead - sorry, my apology in advance if what I said may have offended you. While it's discouraging, it's the truth that Lake found out. With that being said, Lake was determined to start her own garage where women will no longer be deceived and that they can have real and convenient car service experiences. Thanks to her determination and guarantee that there'll be no female customers deceived, plenty of women in her area preferred to have their car serviced at Lake's. Quite amusingly, Lake's garage, Caroline's Car, has one typical characteristic. It is mandatory that every single employee wears a pink uniform. I'll tell you what, Lake has also recruited a male mechanic who is meant to help with heavy-duty tasks that women are unlikely to carry out themselves and this male mechanic has to wear a pink uniform too. Having seen quite a huge success with her garage, Caroline Lake is now considering the possibility of offering her business as a franchise. She claims to be interested in expanding her business, at least in her home country. In fact, she has even started offering special courses and opening mechanical test centres to attract more women into the odds and ends of the automotive world.

Brawn and brains will finally meet at the Goodwood Festival of Speed when Peugeot reveals the production version of the RCZ R coupe. The event will be held in England from 11th to 14th July. The RCZ R is previewed by the RCZ R concept (above) which debuted at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Powered by a 260bhp 1.6-litre THP engine, the RCZ R takes the honour of being the most powerful production model in the French brand's history. This puts the car among the most powerful production cars based on a power-per-litre basis, surpassing even the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Despite of its raw power, the engine produces CO2 at a rate of 155g/km which is lower than a 1.6-litre Corolla Altis. The RCZ R will benefit from a sport-tuned suspension, lightweight alloy wheels and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Before we get to see the production version of the RCZ R, here's the concept version for your viewing pleasure.

McLaren P1 The British automaker McLaren has already confirmed that it will soon start development for the successor to the P1 hypercar. However, don't get too excited now, as the company has also mentioned that we aren't likely to see what the successor looks like within the next decade (yes, that's ten years altogether). McLaren P1 The news came along with the news that McLaren's F1 staffs had started carrying out some necessary works in the UK-based automaker's joint effort with the Japanese automaker Honda, seemingly for the sake of the 2015 F1 racing season. It was Greg Levine, the Sales and Marketing Head at McLaren, who shared the news regarding the successor to the P1. McLaren MP4-12C "The only way a car like the P1 works is by being exclusive and having a short product cycle. After that, you have to step back from the market for a few years. These sort of launches can only happen every ten years or so," commented Levine. McLaren MP4-12C Until now, the automaker is about to produce its 375th P1 and - miraculously enough, I would say, considering the very high price tag of US$1.3 million (that is around S$1.6 million) - it has received customers for three quarters of the total units of the P1 to be produced. McLaren MP4-12C Spider Now, judging that Levine mentioned that it will take ten whole years for McLaren to introduce a new hypercar, I'm guessing some of you may be wondering if the company will have nothing to offer in the meantime. Well, in this regard, the British automaker is preparing an entry level model it's probably going to slot under the MP4-12C. The entry level model is dubbed the P13. Unfortunately, there has yet to be any image leaked on the styling cues of the model. Sources inside McLaren are also keeping their lips sealed tightly for the time being. However, it is known that the P13 will more likely lean on the styling cues of the P1 than those of the MP4-12C. According to sources at McLaren, the company's MP4-12C is 'too much about technology and less about beauty' and that the P13 isn't going to suffer from the same fate. Regarding the price of the P13, it seems wise to believe that it will range somewhere around US$200,000 (approximately S$251,000) or less. I think it's safe to assume that the price won't reach US$250,000 (approximately S$314,000), otherwise it may distract the sale of the MP4-12C.

You know what they say, "Do whatever you want, just don't get caught!" Unfortunately (or thankfully, perhaps), these teenage car thieves in the United Kingdom don't seem quite knowledgeable about such a saying. Instead, these thieves just seemed so proud of their 'stealing' ability that they even shot pictures of themselves with the cars they had successfully stolen. What amazes me more is that they even posted the pictures on Facebook, a world renowned social media, and on their phones! This led the local police to catch them red-handed, or should I say, 'bread-handed' (you'll see why). It's a real 'shame' to the world of Grand Theft Auto. Speaking of Grand Theft Auto, it reminds me of the action adventure packed car theft game, the latest trailer of which will be shown on 30th April 2013. Alright, let's get back to topic. To be honest with you, these teenagers, aged from 18-23 years old, were quite an expert indeed. Comprising eight members, they managed to successfully steal nine high performance sports cars that were, and still are, very expensive. Porsches, Range Rovers, BMWs, and a Mercedes Coupe worth

The economy in China is indeed growing well and this has determined the British automaker Rolls-Royce to open its largest showroom in the country. Rolls-Royce plans to build a showroom in the capital city of Shenyang and the facility will have two storeys, measuring 1,200 square metres in total. According to Henrik Wilhelmseyer, Rolls-Royce's regional director for China, the British automaker will work in collaboration with China's Shenyang Hong Lu Ming Zun in building its largest showroom in the world yet. What makes things even more interesting is that Rolls-Royce will make its China showroom special, because this year, the company is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of Rolls-Royce's rebirth. This was confirmed by Wilhelmseyer, mentioning that this was a very special year as it would mark 10 years of the brand's renaissance at its new home in Goodwood, England. If all goes well and the British automaker actually builds its largest showroom in China, don't be surprised to see even more people turn millionaires, if not billionaires, in the country.

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If you are a James Bond fan and will be visiting the United Kingdom in 2012, then this piece of news might interest you. The Bond in Motion exhibition is going to take place from January 2012 at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum. It will hold the largest display of vehicles from the James Bond movies. Next year (2012) marks the 50th anniversary of the first ever James Bond movie, Dr. No. and to commemorate this special anniversary, the Beaulieu National Motor Museum and EON Productions will put 50 of the most famous vehicles featured in the James Bond movie series (EON Productions is the film production company that produces the James Bond movies). Starting from 18th of January 2012 right through December 2012, the exhibition will give visitors to the museum the opportunity to get up close and personal with not only the cars but also with other vehicles, such as boats, trucks, motorcycles, etc. from the Bond movies. Some of the cars exhibited will be the Aston Martin DB5, driven by Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan in Goldfinger, Thunderball and Goldeneye. It will be joined by the Lotus Esprit S1 that turned into a submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me. Also will be featured are the newer Aston Martin models that was used in the recent James Bond movies. Other than the cars from the Bond movies, vehicles like the Bede Acrostar jet from Octopussy will be displayed too. The Beaulieu National Motor Museum is located in Hampshire, England and if you require more information about the exhibition or the venue, you may check at the link below. Beaulieu National Motor Museum website

[extract] The Volkswagen Type 2 bus is one nostalgic vehicle. The sight of it evokes old memories of riding in one, from Singapore to Malacca, many years ago. It was a slow ride through the scenic Malaysian countryside (the north-south highway did not exist yet during that time). I recently found out that the Type 2 bus is still being manufactured new in Brazil and the Netherlands

fwah! exciting! looks like england will get their retribution! a yard over the line! woohoo! it's 1966 all over again!

Argentina are playing England in the world cup, and Messi says to the team, "listen you all seem tired, why don't you have a night off, have a drink and I'll play by myself." So they agree and Messi goes to play England by himself. At half time the Argentinian team check the score and they see ARG 1-0 ENG (Messi 37th min). They're all impressed and get back to what they're doing. After the match finishes they check the score and see ARG 1-1 ENG (Lampard 85th min). They go to their dressing room and see Messi with his head in his hands. They tell him, "Come on, cheer up you got a draw all by yourself, that's great." Messi replies, "No you don't understand, I got sent off in the 60th minute."

If you think the debacle last night and in general, the entire WC 2010 was bad. Here is a scarier thought: Who will be England's XI in 2014 IF they even qualify? I've been following the EPL since late 80s and I have never seen such a lack of young players coming through the ranks. Following the departure of Gerard, Lampard, Terry, J. Cole (not that they are that fantastic), who else comes to mind? Rooney will be 29 in 2014 so I guess he'll still be around. Other than that, you have to look at the wrong end of the EPL to find the next batch of English players. Or maybe the Championship. Try coming up with a team and you'll scare the shlt outta yourself.

Clearly you can see the ball didnt cross the line. Germany were the better team Case closed

Forget about the crisis... time for football. hehehehe Enjoy..... http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=20671&part=sports

Just got an SMS from Stand Chart... "Loan up to 4X your monthly income" Sorry Mr. Standard and Mr. Chartered, I have absolutely no plans to lend you any money at all, on the other hand, it might be nice to be able to borrow a few dollars - I need a new set of coilovers for that money pit of mine.

Great oldie sung by the man himself country style. Beautiful recording with strings. R.I.P. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I01BwClpSk...feature=related