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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Holly Willoughby shares a sweet snap with pal Abbey Clancy as she pokes fun at the model's husband Peter Crouch's nickname for his wife
shared a sweet snap with friend Abbey Clancy as she took the mick out of Peter Crouch 's nickname for his wife. The TV presenter, 43, looked happier than ever as she posed for a selfie with her WAG pal, 39, whose husband is football legend Peter. In the picture Holly flashed a smile in white T-shirt as Abbey posed for the snap in a pair of black sunglasses and a brown dress. Alongside the post, Holly penned: 'Got the San Marino with me @abbeyclancy'. Holly playfully took the mick out of Abbey, as her husband refers to her by the name because 'she kicked off every 10 minutes' - like the San Marino football team. Holly and Abbey have been pals for a very long time as they have often shared fun snaps to social media. Earlier this year Holly looked happier than ever while pulling a funny face with Abbey as she brought in the New Year with a selfie on Instagram in January . She appeared cheerful as she crossed her eyes and pulled her tongue out in a sweet picture. For her first picture of the year, Holly appeared alongside Abbey, who also pulled a goofy face for the snap. Holly wore a brown fully jumper while pal Abbey also kept in casual in a grey sweatshirt. Sharing the funny: 'Always goofy together. Love u so much my beautiful friend'. Her playful snap comes after she slipped into a bright blue mini dress while celebrating the New Year. Holly cut a glamorous figure in the sparkling garment which featured a sequined embellishment and a cut out detail along the chest. Sharing snaps to her Wylde Moon Instagram, Holly was all smiles as she enjoyed a drink while looking ahead to 2025. She wrote: 'Happy New Year! ✨ As we step into this new cycle, may we embrace the phases of life just as the moon waxes and wanes with each moment holding its own beauty and purpose. 'Let this year be filled with hope, bold dreams, and the courage to chase them. 'Trust the rhythm of your journey, knowing that every ending brings a new beginning. 'Dare to shine brightly and create magic in 2025.' The TV personality - who left her role at This Morning in October 2023 - made her return to the small screen last month as she launched the new game show You Bet! with Stephen Mulhern. The show returned after 27 years on Saturday December 7 and can be watched on ITVX.
New York Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Selling Kudus to Tottenham: A necessary evil for West Ham?
There was a segment on British game show A League of Their Own in December 2011 which serves as a reminder of why the prospect of Mohammed Kudus leaving West Ham United to join rivals Tottenham Hotspur would leave a sour taste among supporters. Host James Corden and panellists Peter Crouch and Jamie Redknapp were discussing Scott Parker's recent decision to join Spurs from West Ham before Corden, a West Ham fan, jokingly launched a diatribe against the midfielder. Advertisement 'He's dead to me, he is dead to me,' Corden said, before turning to the midfielder, who was sat in the audience. 'F*** you Parker, f*** you!' It was clearly a joke, said with a smirk on the face, but it spoke for the feelings of West Ham fans when it comes to their star players moving to Tottenham. Parker had felt he needed to join Tottenham to further his international career, following West Ham's relegation to the Championship at the end of the 2010-11 season. Despite West Ham's poor season, he had been named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and opted to move to a Spurs side aiming to return to the Champions League. That may have seemed the obvious decision for Parker, but to West Ham fans it was not one they could get on board with — and they let him know next time he visited Upton Park. Some 18 months after his departure, Parker was greeted with a chorus of boos from West Ham fans on his return to East London — and was saddened by the reaction. 'I didn't expect the West Ham fans to boo me and obviously it was a little bit upsetting,' said a mystified Parker. 'I don't know why (they did it). I don't know if it's because I went to their local rivals. I'm not sure but I just would have liked to think that maybe I would have got a better reception after what I did in my time here. 'I had four fantastic years here and it will always be a club with a massive place in my heart. I was looking forward to coming back and I couldn't wait to go out there and play so I was disappointed (to be booed).' Twelve years later, Kudus could follow in Parker's footsteps. Although the attacker may not feel the same level of vitriol, a hostile reception at the London Stadium on September 13 would surely await him. West Ham rejected Tottenham's £50million ($68m) offer for the 24-year-old Ghana international over the weekend but club-to-club talks continue. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with Kudus more than open to a move to Spurs. Advertisement His desire to join Thomas Frank's side stems from the attacking midfielder wanting to play in European competition. Tottenham, who finished 17th and below West Ham last season, will compete in the Champions League this season, having won the Europa League. Kudus, whose contract expires in 2028, has a buyout clause that is only active for the first 10 days of July, valued at £80m for European clubs, £85m for Premier League sides and £120m for Saudi Arabian teams, but he has no interest in joining a club in the Middle East. Although Kudus will not force an exit, the versatile attacker has no intention of staying at West Ham beyond the summer. As unpalatable as the move may be for West Ham fans, the club doesn't have many other options as they look to start a proper rebuild under head coach Graham Potter. Potential incomings are caveated by the club needing to sell before they can buy. The attacker is the club's sole sellable asset, with captain Jarrod Bowen not for sale and the uncertainty surrounding Lucas Paqueta's future. The club's hierarchy hope to receive a significant return on the €41.5m (£35.7m at today's exchange rate) fee they paid to prise him away from Ajax in August 2023. Selling Kudus would enable Potter and the recruitment team to accelerate their pursuit of transfer targets. West Ham are currently lacking squad depth following the departures of Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal, Aaron Cresswell and Danny Ings this summer. Michail Antonio's contract expired on June 30, although his departure has not been formally announced. By his standards, Kudus had an underwhelming 2024-25 season, scoring five goals and assisting four in 35 appearances in all competitions. The departure of former first-team coach John Heitinga to Liverpool and tension with former manager Julen Lopetegui have been cited as factors in his struggles. Advertisement It was all in stark contrast to his debut campaign, when he registered 18 goals and 10 assists across 48 appearances, with his solo goal against Freiburg and acrobatic strike against Manchester City particular highlights. It is this version of Kudus that Tottenham will hope sparks their own rebuild under Frank. Kudus has been utilised in multiple positions across West Ham's front line but his preferred position is on the right flank, where Bowen also does his best work. Kudus' desire to leave also stems from an urge to play in his natural position. In a 13-month period from August 2003 to August 2004, Frederic Kanoute, Jermain Defoe and Michael Carrick all swapped east for north London, leading to Spurs fans mockingly referring to West Ham as their 'feeder club'. The fact so little business has been done between the two clubs tells you that this is not a situation anyone at the London Stadium wants to see repeated. Kudus' departure was always likely to happen this summer, but few would have envisioned the potential landing spot being Tottenham. It could also be the best way to ensure a better 2025-26. Top photo: Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Glam Abbey Clancy takes her children to watch Sabrina Carpenter perform at British Summer Time in Hyde Park
Abbey Clancy looked every inch the doting mother as she took her children to see Sabrina Carpenter at American Express presents BST in Hyde Park on Saturday. The model, 39, whose husband is football legend is Peter Crouch, 44, looked incredible in a pair of loose-fitted blue denim jeans. She paired her jeans with a figure-hugging black top and an oversized black leather jacket. She added inches to statuesque frame as she slipped into a pair of black wedges and toted around her belongings in an olive leather bag. To finish her ensemble, she accessorise with a chunky black belt and a pair of black tinted sunglasses. Abbey was seen with her four children Sophie, 14, Liberty, nine, Johnny, seven, and Jack, five. Abbey's outing comes after her lookalike daughter Sophia showed she has taken after her model mother as she joined her famous family and footballer father Peter Crouch at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday. The daughter to the famous couple, 14, showed off her resemblance to her mum as she was seen topping up her lip gloss in the crowd. She joined Abbey and Peter who looked happier than ever and packed on the PDA with a kiss while sat in Centre Court, as she stepped out in an all white ensemble. For the outing, Sophie put on a very glamorous display as she toted her belongings around in a black leather Miu Miu bag. It appears that she also has her mother's eye for designer accessories, as she accessorised with four Christian Dior cloth bracelets, each worth a whopping £250. To finish her sporting day outfit, Sophia was seen wearing false eyelashes as she applied a layer of Hailey Bieber 's Rhode lip gloss. Meanwhile Abbey - who is also a mother to Liberty, nine, Johnny, seven, and Jack, five - looked incredible for the outing as she wore a yellow striped suit. Liverpool football legend Peter, looked handsome as he attended the event in a casual blue shirt. Abbey's outing comes after her lookalike daughter Sophia showed she has taken after her model mother as she joined her famous family and footballer father Peter Crouch at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday Abbey has had a highly successful modelling career, while she's also branched out into presenting, novel writing and even won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2013. And Sophia has taken nepotism in her stride as she made her modelling debut aged eight when she joined Abbey for a Lipsy shoot. Sophia has reportedly had 'loads of offers' already from agencies as she is being dubbed the 'next Lila Moss' A source told Heat World: 'Sophia is getting lots of offers from modelling agencies. They see her as the next big thing, thanks to her looking like Abbey and having Pete's height. 'She has already done campaigns with her mum, but now big-name agencies are desperate to sign her and turn her into the next Lila Moss.' Centre Court spectators will be watching Jack Draper compete against 2017 Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic and Dan Evans takes on Novak Djokovic. Draper, the current world No4, takes on 2017 Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic this afternoon as he looks to progress past the second round for the first time at SW19. World number one Jannik Sinner is also back in the spotlight, up against Aleksandar Vukic, whilst Iga Swiatek plays Caty McNally in the other Centre Court match. Judy Murray has opened up on the secrets of the Royal Box at Wimbledon as celebrity guests continue to flood into Wimbledon. While there are 18 Championship grass courts at SW19, all eyes are often on the historic Centre Court, which plays host to the best stars the sport has to offer as they compete for glory. Centre Court boasts nearly 15,000 seats, meaning lucky punters can be seen cheering on their favourites, and are joined by guests in the Royal Box at around lunchtime each day. So far this week, the likes of John Cena, Thomas Tuchel and Olivia Rodrigo have all been present, with all three part of a star-studded line-up in the Box on Wednesday. On Tuesday Judy, renown for her coaching work in the sport and her support for tennis-playing sons Andy and Jamie, made an appearance. Before her trip, she opened up on what it is like in the Royal Box on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery on Virgin Radio UK. 'Royal Boxing should be a verb, shouldn't it?' she said.' It should be a summer verb.' She added: 'Well, you arrive usually around 11.30, so you go upstairs, they have a champagne reception, then you go in for lunch and you could be sitting beside absolutely anybody at lunch. There's no seating plan, it's just as you go into the room. 'It's in the clubhouse of the All England Club, and the first year that I went I took my mum, of course, and we sat with Jack Nicklaus. I sat with a few years ago a lady who was the first female Spitfire pilot. I mean it's just you could be with absolutely anybody and the stories are fascinating. 'It's really tough when the sun comes round because there's no escape. 'It's actually I think worse for the guys because they have to wear a jacket and tie and they're not allowed to take the jacket off unless the royalty in the box takes their jacket off first. That's the protocol.'
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Abbey Clancy's look-a-like daughter Sophia, 14, proves she is taking after her model mother as she joins her famous family and footballer father Peter Crouch at Wimbledon
Abbey Clancy 's daughter Sophia showed she has taken after her model mother as she joined her famous family and footballer father Peter Crouch at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday. The daughter to the famous couple, 14, showed off her resemblance to her mother as she was seen topping up her lip gloss in the crowd. She joined Abbey, 39, and Peter, 44, who looked happier than ever and packed on the PDA with a kiss while sat in Centre Court, as she stepped out in an all white ensemble. For the outing, Sophie put on a very glamorous display as she toted her belongings around in a black leather Miu Miu bag. It appears that she also has her mother's eye for designer accessories, as she accessorised with four Christian Dior cloth bracelets, each worth a whopping £250. To finish her sporting day outfit, Sophia was seen wearing false eyelashes as she applied a layer of Hailey Bieber 's Rhode lip gloss. She also shared a sweet moment with her dad Meanwhile Abbey - who is also a mother to Liberty, nine, Johnny, seven, and Jack, five - looked incredible for the outing as she wore a yellow striped suit. Liverpool football legend Peter, looked handsome as he attended the event in a casual blue shirt. Abbey has had a highly successful modelling career, while she's also branched out into presenting, novel writing and even won Strictly Come Dancing back in 2013. And Sophia has taken nepotism in her stride as she made her modelling debut aged eight when she joined Abbey for a Lipsy shoot. Sophia has reportedly had 'loads of offers' already from agencies as she is being dubbed the 'next Lila Moss' A source told Heat World: 'Sophia is getting lots of offers from modelling agencies. They see her as the next big thing, thanks to her looking like Abbey and having Pete's height. 'She has already done campaigns with her mum, but now big-name agencies are desperate to sign her and turn her into the next Lila Moss.' Centre Court spectators will be watching Jack Draper compete against 2017 Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic and Dan Evans takes on Novak Djokovic. Draper, the current world No4, takes on 2017 Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic this afternoon as he looks to progress past the second round for the first time at SW19. World number one Jannik Sinner is also back in the spotlight, up against Aleksandar Vukic, whilst Iga Swiatek plays Caty McNally in the other Centre Court match. Judy Murray has opened up on the secrets of the Royal Box at Wimbledon as celebrity guests continue to flood into Wimbledon. While there are 18 Championship grass courts at SW19, all eyes are often on the historic Centre Court, which plays host to the best stars the sport has to offer as they compete for glory. Centre Court boasts nearly 15,000 seats, meaning lucky punters can be seen cheering on their favourites, and are joined by guests in the Royal Box at around lunchtime each day. So far this week, the likes of John Cena, Thomas Tuchel and Olivia Rodrigo have all been present, with all three part of a star-studded line-up in the Box on Wednesday. On Tuesday Judy, renown for her coaching work in the sport and her support for tennis-playing sons Andy and Jamie, made an appearance. Before her trip, she opened up on what it is like in the Royal Box on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery on Virgin Radio UK. 'Royal Boxing should be a verb, shouldn't it?' she said.' It should be a summer verb.' She added: 'Well, you arrive usually around 11.30, so you go upstairs, they have a champagne reception, then you go in for lunch and you could be sitting beside absolutely anybody at lunch. There's no seating plan, it's just as you go into the room. 'It's in the clubhouse of the All England Club, and the first year that I went I took my mum, of course, and we sat with Jack Nicklaus. I sat with a few years ago a lady who was the first female Spitfire pilot. I mean it's just you could be with absolutely anybody and the stories are fascinating. 'It's really tough when the sun comes round because there's no escape. 'It's actually I think worse for the guys because they have to wear a jacket and tie and they're not allowed to take the jacket off unless the royalty in the box takes their jacket off first. That's the protocol.'
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Spurs need another Van der Vaart (or two)
It is still a bit difficult to process that Tottenham will be in the Champions League in the coming trips into that competition came off the back of exciting, gravity-defying Premier League campaigns, under Harry Redknapp, Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte, in which Spurs fought off hefty competition for those top four finishes and entered with a bit of a is fair to say the situation this time around is different and Spurs go forward knowing they need to improve season, it was a bit much to expect Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Djed Spence and Mikey Moore to shoulder the burdens of a brutal top-fight campaign and it would, again, be too much to ask them to take on heavy responsibilities in the Champions League. I'm not saying any of them disgraced themselves last year – they performed creditably and learned loads - but they didn't make much difference to the for Spurs to play with any sort of confidence this year, they need to recruit players who will be immediately comfortable at that level.I recall the eyebrows raised when Rafael van der Vaart arrived at Tottenham before they embarked on their exhilarating Champions League run in the 2010-11 season. It was not entirely clear what he would offer Spurs on this new adventure until the early moments of their first group stage away game. His pinpoint cross was headed in by Peter Crouch to put Spurs 2-0 up. He ran the first half with intelligence and verve. Yes, the game ended 2-2 and Van der Vaart rarely played past the hour mark, but he showed the way for Spurs that day and helped power them to the quarter Daniel Levy and Thomas Frank can find a Van der Vaart equivalent (or maybe a couple), Spurs fans can actively look forward to the Champions League rather than just rub their eyes in amazement that they are there in the first place
