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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lammens to Manchester United: Top goalkeeper ready to join 'dream' club
Manchester United appear to be prioritising revamping their goalkeeping department after the signing of Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international is part of Ruben Amorim's squad travelling to the U.S. for the pre-season tour. His fellow countryman, Onana has also made the trip despite picking up a hamstring injury in training. It is unlikely that Onana returns to full fitness before the end of the tour, and if the club's recruitment team get their way, he won't feature for United after the tour either. Manchester United plan to rejuvenate their goalkeeping stock His understudy, Altay Bayındır, also faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, with United keen to overhaul their goalkeeping department. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United held discussions with Aston Villa over the weekend about signing Emiliano Martínez on loan. Villa immediately rebuffed their offer, having slapped a £40 million price tag on their star shot-stopper. In recent days, United have also stepped up their interest in Royal Antwerp's highly-rated goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who is valued at around £17m. Lammens gives green light to Man United transfer According to CentreDevils' SullyTalkz, the Belgian talent is 'sitting at the top' of United's transfer wishlist alongside Martinez. It is understood that Ruben Amorim has given his approval and United have already initiated contact with the Belgian outfit to understand the 23-year-old's availability. Most importantly, Lammens has 'given the green light' to a move to United. The young goalkeeper reportedly sees the opportunity as a 'dream' move. However, at the moment, United are focusing on raising funds through sales to further strengthen Amorim's squad. The Mancunians are willing to cut ties with Bayindir. It is thought that should the Turkey international leave United, Lammens is at the top of the list to be his replacement. Meanwhile, United's pursuit of Martinez hinges on Onana's future. It has been previously reported that the Villa number one 'will not move' to Manchester if the Cameroonian remains at the club. online polls Featured image Octavio Passos via Getty Images Follow us on Bluesky: @
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
Aldi make permanent change to one store and fans are mad fer it
Aldi have permanently changed their name in a shop in Greater Manchester, with some fans calling it 'biblical.' With the Oasis tour in full swing after the band announced their reunion, the Gallagher fronted fivesome played five colossal dates in their hometown when they went to Heaton Park. In honour of the gigs and the Manchester accent, Aldi have changed the name of their Prestwich store — which is near Heaton Park — to 'Aldeh.' Aldi have permanently changed their name in a shop in Greater Manchester, with some fans calling it 'biblical.' Pic: Dave Phillips/PinPep While the change was only meant to be temporary, fans enjoyed the name change so much, including taking pictures outside of it, that it prompted Bury MP Christian Wakefield started a petition to keep the name change which received over 1,300 signatures. 'What started as a nod to a special reunion quickly took on a life of its own. The rebrand resonated with people across Manchester and beyond,' Ms Wakefield said. 'Photos of the sign went viral because it tapped into something meaningful: pride in where we're from, and in what this city has given the world. In short, Prestwich got its own Blue Plaque.' Aldi were on board with the brand change — with the shop itself since being rebranded on Google Maps as a cultural landmark — but said that they needed 10,000 likes on social media as well as a comment from one of the Gallaghers giving their blessings. The rebrand has proven popular with Mancunians, Oasis fans, and Mancunian Oasis fans alike. Pic: Dave Phillips/PinPep The post got 15,000 likes, and while they didn't get a comment, Liam shared a screenshot of the shop on his Instagram, with Noel's daughter Anaïs commenting on the post (they said they needed a Gallagher, not necessarily Noel or Liam!) As a result, the name change in the shop will be permanent; with Aldi UK Chief Executive Giles Hurley writing on LinkedIn 'Last week, a petition was launched by a local resident calling for us to keep the sign. 'So naturally, we took to social media to see what our shoppers thought, turns out… people are mad for it and want the sign to stay.' Liam Gallagher appeared to enjoy the rebrand, as did Noel's daughter Anaïs. Pic: Dave Phillips/PinPep 'I'm pleased to announce that we'll be keeping the Aldeh sign as a tribute to Manchester! As you were.' 'We've been blown away by the public's reaction to 'Aldeh,'' Julie Ashfield, Aldi's Chief Commercial Officer added. 'What started as a fun, temporary tribute to Oasis and the local accent has turned into something far bigger. 'We've heard shoppers loud and clear and we're absolutely delighted to keep the sign up for the long haul.'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular US fast food chain giving out ‘best' free food next week as it opens third UK site
Read on to find out how you can get your hands on the free food FREE FOOD Popular US fast food chain giving out 'best' free food next week as it opens third UK site Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR US fast food chain is giving out free food this week as it opens its third UK site. Dave's Hot Chicken opened its first UK store on London's Shaftesbury Avenue in December, with fans queuing up outside to get their hands on its notorious spicy chicken. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Dave's Hot Chicken opened its first UK store in London in December Credit: Dave's Hot Chicken Uk Some people have described it as "the best fried chicken on the planet", while it also has a cult following with celebrity fans including Drake and Usher. The chain is now expanding to other major UK cities, and its newest store in Manchester is set to open in August. In the lead up to the opening, Dave's is giving away free food from a secret Manchester location next Tuesday, July 29. Hundreds of Dave's Signature Sliders will be given out for free at the secret pop up. Some fans have already worked out the location of the pop up, after thousands of Oasis gig-goers spotted posters plastered all over Heaton Park at the band's last Manchester concert on July 20. The posters read "Call for Hot Chicks on 07986 992770", with people who call the number receiving a voicemail revealing the date and location of the secret event. The sliders will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so you'll need to get down there quick if you want to make sure to get your hands on the free food. Jim Attwood Managing Director of Dave's Hot Chicken UK said: 'Manchester's been asking for Dave's and we couldn't just open quietly. "Flying a plane over an Oasis gig with a hotline number felt very us. "This is about giving Mancunians a proper first taste of what Dave's is all about. Big flavour big heat big energy. COMING SOON: US Fast Food Chains Invade the UK! "Come down and get involved - just don't hang about once the sliders are gone they're gone.' Along with it's new Manchester store, Dave's Hot Chicken is set to open seven new locations by the end of the year. It opened its second branch in Birmingham earlier this year, taking over a site previously operated by ASK Italian. Steve Holmes, CEO of Azzurri Group, which owns the chain, previously said: "We've had queues at the London site three to four months after opening," he said. "The volumes are still phenomenal. "Dave's gave us the opportunity to move into a new segment with a young consumer, a fast growing part of the market, and a different proposition." Dave's Hot Chicken was founded in 2017 in the US by Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan and Tommy Rubenyan as a late-night pop-up. It now has more than 200 sites across America. The brand is aiming to open as many as 60 venues across the UK and Ireland over the coming years. HISTORY OF DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN Dave's Hot Chicken began as a late-night pop-up in a parking lot in 2017, founded by three childhood friends. At the time, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy Rubenyan scraped together $900 to launch the venture. The brand quickly gained popularity, leading to the opening of a brick-and-mortar restaurant in East Hollywood. In 2019, the founders partnered with Wetzel's Pretzels co-founder Bill Phelps to begin franchising. The brand has since attracted celebrity investors like Drake, Samuel L. Jackson, and Usher. It currently operates out of 200 restaurants across the US. Dave's Hot Chicken has now partnered with Azzurri Group to spearhead its UK rollout. Azzurri Group is already a major player in the UK hospitality sector. The owns well-known brands Zizzi, ASK Italian, Coco di Mama, and Boojum. Azzurri employs over 6,000 staff across 230 restaurants and stores, and it serves more than 15 million meals annually. Dave's Hot Chicken has plans to open 60 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. The first restaurant will open on Shaftsbury Avenue on December 7, 2024. Other US chains in Britain Dave's Hot Chicken isn't the only American fast food chain expanding to UK shores. McDonald's rival Wendy's is planning to open 400 locations in Britain, following its return to Britain in 2021 after 20 years. Wendy's is most famous for its square-shaped hamburgers, which are designed to maximise the amount of meat in every bite. Popular chicken joint Chick-Fil-A is also set to bring its beloved chicken sandwiches to Britain's high streets next year, with The Sun revealing the exact locations of its first five UK restaurants. Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and has proved to be a hit, with over 38 restaurants now open. Shake Shack and Wingstop have also opened several sites now across the country. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Popular US fast food chain giving out ‘best' free food next week as it opens third UK site
A POPULAR US fast food chain is giving out free food this week as it opens its third UK site. Dave's Hot Chicken opened its first UK store on London's Shaftesbury Avenue in December, with fans queuing up outside to get their hands on its notorious spicy chicken. 1 Some people have described it as "the best fried chicken on the planet", while it also has a cult following with celebrity fans including Drake and Usher. The chain is now expanding to other major UK cities, and its newest store in Manchester is set to open in August. In the lead up to the opening, Dave's is giving away free food from a secret Manchester location next Tuesday, July 29. Hundreds of Dave's Signature Sliders will be given out for free at the secret pop up. Some fans have already worked out the location of the pop up, after thousands of Oasis gig-goers spotted posters plastered all over Heaton Park at the band's last Manchester concert on July 20. The posters read "Call for Hot Chicks on 07986 992770", with people who call the number receiving a voicemail revealing the date and location of the secret event. The sliders will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so you'll need to get down there quick if you want to make sure to get your hands on the free food. Jim Attwood Managing Director of Dave's Hot Chicken UK said: 'Manchester's been asking for Dave's and we couldn't just open quietly. "Flying a plane over an Oasis gig with a hotline number felt very us. "This is about giving Mancunians a proper first taste of what Dave's is all about. Big flavour big heat big energy. COMING SOON: US Fast Food Chains Invade the UK! "Come down and get involved - just don't hang about once the sliders are gone they're gone.' Along with it's new Manchester store, Dave's Hot Chicken is set to open seven new locations by the end of the year. It opened its second branch in Birmingham earlier this year, taking over a site previously operated by ASK Italian. Steve Holmes, CEO of Azzurri Group, which owns the chain, previously said: "We've had queues at the London site three to four months after opening," he said. "The volumes are still phenomenal. "Dave's gave us the opportunity to move into a new segment with a young consumer, a fast growing part of the market, and a different proposition." Dave's Hot Chicken was founded in 2017 in the US by Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan and Tommy Rubenyan as a late-night pop-up. It now has more than 200 sites across America. The brand is aiming to open as many as 60 venues across the UK and Ireland over the coming years. HISTORY OF DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN Dave's Hot Chicken began as a late-night pop-up in a parking lot in 2017, founded by three childhood friends. At the time, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy Rubenyan scraped together $900 to launch the venture. The brand quickly gained popularity, leading to the opening of a brick-and-mortar restaurant in East Hollywood. In 2019, the founders partnered with Wetzel's Pretzels co-founder Bill Phelps to begin franchising. The brand has since attracted celebrity investors like Drake, Samuel L. Jackson, and Usher. It currently operates out of 200 restaurants across the US. Dave's Hot Chicken has now partnered with Azzurri Group to spearhead its UK rollout. Azzurri Group is already a major player in the UK hospitality sector. The owns well-known brands Zizzi, ASK Italian, Coco di Mama, and Boojum. Azzurri employs over 6,000 staff across 230 restaurants and stores, and it serves more than 15 million meals annually. Dave's Hot Chicken has plans to open 60 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. The first restaurant will open on Shaftsbury Avenue on December 7, 2024. Other US chains in Britain Dave's Hot Chicken isn't the only American fast food chain expanding to UK shores. McDonald's rival Wendy's is planning to open 400 locations in Britain, following its return to Britain in 2021 after 20 years. Wendy's is most famous for its square-shaped hamburgers, which are designed to maximise the amount of meat in every bite. Popular chicken joint Chick-Fil-A is also set to bring its beloved chicken sandwiches to Britain's high streets next year, with The Sun revealing the exact locations of its first five UK restaurants. Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and has proved to be a hit, with over 38 restaurants now open. Shake Shack and Wingstop have also opened several sites now across the country. .
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Liam Gallagher's sweary comment about Manchester crowd revealed by lip reader
Liam and Noel Gallagher delighted fans at Heaton Park with five sold out concerts in their hometown - playing to 80,000 a night An expletive comment made by Liam Gallagher about one of Manchester's homecoming crowds has been revealed by a lip reader. Liam, 52, and his older brother Noel, 58, played five sold out shows at Heaton Park over two weeks. The gigs had been in such demand that thousands of fans without tickets travelled to the park to stand outside the gates and grab snippets of the so band playing from the so-called 'Gallagher Hill'. When security guards installed huge boards to stop fans watching for free, the undeterred crowds continued to travel in and listen to the Britpop icons without a view. Speaking on the final night of the Manchester leg of their tour, Noel said on stage: "For the last ten days the eyes of the world have been on this city of Manchester and I just want to say to all Mancunians you've done yourself f***ing proud." And then towards the end of the show, brother Liam added: 'We love you, we adore you. Thanks for making this happen.' A comment made by Liam as the band took to the stage on their last night has now been revealed - and it appears the duo may have had some pre-show nerves. A lip reader analysing their chat said Liam had turned to his older brother Noel and said: "F***ing hell... noisy innit?" His brother agreed in the short exchange. Noel responded: "Yeah, yeah," as the duo made their way to the sage. Liam then said to him "Hear that?" before the siblings walked onto the stage hand in hand. The brothers have become more vocal on stage following their opening weekend in Cardiff. Liam even got topical as he addressed the recent Coldplay scandal on stage on Sunday night. "Do we have any lovebirds in the house?" he asked the crowd before playing Slide Away. "Don't worry, we don't got any of that Coldplay snidey f**king camera shit." He went on "Doesn't matter to us who you're fucking mingling with, or tingling with It's none of our f**king business.' Last week, a scene from the Jumbotron portion of Coldplay's live show went viral after the camera landed on two people looking very loved-up before they panicked at seeing their faces and ran off to hide. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' frontman Chris Martin joked from the stage. The duo were later revealed to be CEO Andy Byron and Chief Human Resources Officer Kristin Cabot of the tech company Astronomer. On Friday, Astronomer issued a statement announcing its Board of Directors 'initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly' and had placed both employees on leave.
