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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manchester's 'other Old Trafford' is getting ready for fourth India vs England Test
A general view of the Old Trafford Football Stadium - home of Manchester United in Manchester. ( in Manchester: There is no need for asking directions these days thanks to the numerous navigation apps but the traditionalist in me loves the personal touch, the adventure of following an individual's unique way of drawing you a map. Thanks to the signage, and then the floodlights, it's difficult to ignore the Old Trafford Cricket Ground but the numerous queries, all while playing ignorant, get you closer to "ground" reality in the city. All hands point towards the football stadium in Stretford and when you get there, and act uninformed again, even the security guard laughs it off. "Oh you wanted to go to the other Old Trafford?," chuckled Phil, who is a security guard at the Old Trafford football ground. It is a weekday and there are only a handful taking the stadium tour, priced at GBP 28 (approximately Rs 3,200) each for adults. Phil, into his seventeenth year at the facility, is taking a nice stroll and enjoying the breeze. A plaque outside the Old Trafford Football Stadium remembering those who died in the Munich Air Disaster. ( There is some activity in the official merchandise store but it's the discounted outlet, located near the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, which attracts most of the visitors. When you come back from a little tour checking the jerseys, caps, socks and other collectibles, Phil is still there. "Is any cricket happening here?," he asks. When informed about the ongoing Test series, he shares a very disinterested look and claims, "when the roads are jammed, that's when we know there is cricket happening. I don't think both Old Traffords have had matches on the same day. Not sure but it will be a nightmare for sure. The Council does the diversion and all on match days so it's easier to spot then." With the football season yet to get underway, The Trafford pub in Manchester wore a deserted look. ( On the lazy Wednesday afternoon, the floodlights of the cricket facility are easily spotted from the bridge connecting the football stadium to the main road. The road connecting the two has plenty of red on the walls, a giant poster for the "Pride of Europe" and even a pub named "The Trafford". Over the next 10-odd days, focus will be on the Old Trafford Cricket Ground as England host India in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. ( The "other Old Trafford" wears a deserted look at the moment but most roads will lead to it when the Test gets underway on July 23. Both India and England are yet to get here but the preparations at the venue are underway for hosting its biggest game of the season. The fourth Test will be its moment under the sun and for a change, all hands and navigation alerts will be pointed towards the Talbot Road direction, and not Stretford. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
The rules on black armbands in sport in the UK - when they are allowed
The rules on black armbands in sport in the UK - when they are allowed The symbol of mourning and grief has been banned at some events, and by some sporting bodies A black armband is seen to signify the death of Queen Elizabeth II on the arm of Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool Football players in the UK have been wearing black armbands as a symbol of mourning and respect for more than 75 years, although the tradition goes back much further and predates World War One. Black armbands are worn to pay respect to players, staff and even fans after a recent death - as well as to remember tragic events or during periods of national mourning. Many players wore black armbands after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, while players also wear bands to mark the date of events such as the Hillsborough Disaster, and the Munich Air Disaster. In order to wear armbands, in the UK, clubs need to request permission from the league or governing body. FIFA and UEFA require national teams or clubs in international competitions to seek permission before wearing black armbands. The length of time that black armbands are worn after a football player's death is not fixed by formal rules but typically follows custom and discretion. For a current first-team player, it is usually worn for one or two matches. Black armbands have been banned during some notable events. FIFA initially banned the England squad from wearing black armbands with poppies in 2011 and 2016. In 2011 FIFA reversed its decision after backlash from the UK government and public, allowing poppies to be worn on black armbands. Article continues below In 2016, FIFA again threatened sanctions, but England, Scotland, and Wales wore them anyway. Fines followed but were later overturned on appeal. Armbands for Black Lives Matter were allowed in 2020 during a limited protest but governing bodies later tightened restrictions to avoid political expressions becoming routine. The International Olympic Committee's Rule 50 prohibits athletes from displaying political or religious symbols (including armbands) during competition or podium ceremonies. This includes black armbands for political causes, though general mourning may be allowed with permission. Black has been the colour of mourning since ancient times. In Rome, mourners wore dark togas during funerals and periods of grief. In Medieval Europe, b lack became standard mourning wear among nobles and royalty. Article continues below Queen Victoria's prolonged mourning after Prince Albert's death (1861–1901) cemented black as the mourning colour in Britain and influenced global customs.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘George Best was a close friend' – Eamon Dunphy reveals Man Utd ‘journey' & how lifestyle left him ‘unable to pay rent'
EAMON DUNPHY revealed smoking and discos led to his short stint at Man Utd going to the dogs. The former Republic of Ireland international, 79, joined Advertisement 2 Eamon Dunphy opened up on his time at Man Utd Credit: Cody Glenn / SPORTSFILE 2 He revealed he was good friends with George Best Credit: Joe Bangay/He never managed to play for the first team, and went on to play for York City, Dunphy opened up on his experience at And he revealed that despite the tenure being short-lived, he was able to strike a bond with Man Utd all-time great He said: "I was at Law . Advertisement Read More on Eamon Dunphy "George was a very close friend of mine and a bright guy. "He was very quiet. George could sit on the coach for hours and say nothing but if you went to a disco with him, the girls were crazy. "He loved girls and he loved - it killed him in the end - the fame and the adoration. "He was kind of the fifth Beatle, they dubbed him in the papers. He was very good looking. Advertisement Most read in Football "He had a kind of quiet way about him, a bit of mystery. We were good pals. We used to go dancing together." Dunphy went to Manchester at the age of 15 at a time of flux in the club's storied history . Irish comedian Gary Cooke blows fans away with musical impression of Eamon Dunphy Two years earlier, in 1958, 23 people - including eight members of the team - died in the Munich Air Disaster. Among the players who perished was Liam Whelan, who also played for Ireland. Advertisement Ten years later, three after Dunphy left the club, the Red Devils won the first of their three European Cups. Among those who starred for the team that season were George Best, Denis Law, and The side that faced And Dunphy believes the tragedy and the decade that followed elevated the 'Busby Babes' onto another level of iconography. Advertisement He added: "To go to Manchester United from Dublin was a dream. "I went there in 1960, two years after the Munich air crash where eight of the team died. "They were a great team. They were champions and they were young. "Manchester United was a very big deal in Manchester and here too because one of those players, Liam Whelan, was an Irish international and a great player. Advertisement "That team made Manchester United famous around the world and the tragedy of the Munich air crash, or as it is called now the Munich Air Disaster, it elevated Manchester United into iconic status." LIFESTYLE OF SPORT The former One was the club's ability to draw the best and brightest, while the other was his lifestyle. He admitted: "In 1960, they had the pick of the best young players around the British Isles so I knew what I was going into. Advertisement "It was tough. I was there for five years but I never developed the upper body strength you need to be a top class player, mainly because I was smoking . "I was out all night at discos. "Another friend, Barry Fry, who is well known to Irish people, we used to go to the dogs maybe every night of the week sometimes. "I remember losing all of my wages on the Thursday which was payday and staying out all night because I wasn't able to pay my rent. Advertisement "I got bronchitis and the night watchman let me stay in his hut."
