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The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Hapless Sunday league team banned from its OWN pub the night before games as landlord shows ‘tough love'
SEVEN in 10 Sunday League footballers admit to playing while hungover – after having one too many the night before. The poll of 1,000 amateur players also found that more than six in ten (65 per cent) regularly hit the pub before matchday, sinking an average of four and a half drinks per visit. Advertisement 1 One Sunday League team has even been barred from their local Credit: Tim Gander/PinPep Of those who have stumbled onto the pitch worse for wear, 15 per cent claim a boozy night improves their game and 26 per cent still manage to bag a goal. While 21 per cent rubbed their eyes in disbelief after missing an open goal, and 29 per cent make wayward passes. Nearly six in 10 (59 per cent) confess to overestimating their ability to play, the day after the night before. But the problems go beyond the pint glass – as many as 85 per cent of players admit their football career has been hampered by poor prep. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS From skipping warm-ups (43 per cent) and training (31 per cent) to forgetting boots (11 per cent) or turning up at the wrong ground (8 per cent). The research, commissioned by Specsavers as part of its Best Worst Team campaign, shines a light on the struggles of teams like Tunley Athletic, a Sunday league side whose local pub – The King William Inn – has now banned players from drinking there the night before games. Landlord Tom Watson said: 'We've pulled more pints for this team than they've scored goals – so we figured it was our turn to switch tactics. 'Banning the lads the night before a match is our way of showing tough love. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'We're not saying no to beers – just not before the final whistle. 'Hopefully next season, the only thing they'll be losing is their losing streak!' Harry Redknapp rings me on the M40 after every game whether we win or lose - he's the best uncle ever Cognitive slip-ups are also common, with 19 per cent misjudging distances, 28 per cent passing to the wrong team, and 22 per cent struggling with headers – often due to fatigue, dehydration or lack of focus. Advertisement And when it comes to fuelling up, one in four players opt for junk food on matchday morning, while 12 per cent go for a full English. Almost three in 10 (28 per cent) have skipped having a pre-game breakfast altogether, according to data. Despite this, 89 per cent agree that good preparation – including proper nutrition, hydration and sleep – is essential, even at grassroots level. To help Tunley Athletic turn things around, Specsavers has brought in top sports nutritionist Ted Munson to create a bespoke nutrition plan for the team. Advertisement Ted added: 'Nutrition plays a key role at any level - from grassroots to the Premier League – allowing novice athletes to prepare, execute and recover more effectively. 'What we put into our body within 48 hours of a match directly impacts our physical output on the pitch.' 'I'll be working with Tunley Athletic on the fundamentals - ensuring their pre-match meals are carbohydrate-rich and eaten at least 2 hours before kick-off, focusing on hydration habits which can make or break performance, and helping them fuel properly during games. 'I promote an 80/20 rule - get 80 per cent of your nutrition right and enjoy the other 20% with treats. So yes, enjoy a beer or takeaway, but save it for after the game, not before!" Advertisement The final episode of Specsavers' Best Worst Team Season 3 is now available to watch on YouTube
Buzz Feed
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Food Network Stars React To Anne Burrell's Death
On Tuesday, the world was devastated to learn that beloved Food Network star Anne Burrell had died at age 55. While her cause of death is unknown, it's believed she suffered a cardiac event, just hours after returning home from an improv show. Soon after the news of her death broke, several celebrities took to the internet to mourn her loss. Rachael Ray said she and her husband, John Cusimano, were devastated. "The news about Anne has truly shaken us," she wrote alongside a series of photos with Anne, including at her 2021 wedding to executive Stuart Claxton, where Rachael served as a bridesmaid. "I can't quite believe it — such a strong, vibrant, fearless woman, so full of life and love, could be gone so soon." Chopped's Scott Conant wrote that he was "deeply affected" by Anne's death: "Anne and I shared a long, vibrant journey through the world of Italian restaurants in the '90s and 2000s. We were friends for over 30 years, sharing countless laughs, navigating life's challenges, even swapping astrologers and fortune tellers. Her presence was truly remarkable, her competitive spirit unmatched. I'm heartbroken and will deeply miss my dear friend, peer and cherished colleague." Chef Tyler Florence called her one of the funniest and "brightest" people he's ever met. "Anne had a collage of star tattoos on her left arm. I asked her what they meant and she said she loved the night sky. And, how lucky she felt to be a star. She was one of the brightest. There's a new star in the sky tonight. I see you Anne. With all your sparkle, looking down. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. We're all lucky." Carla Hall from Worst Cooks of America remembered Anne as "a fierce chef and instructor" with cool "custom skirts, mismatched socks, and that unforgettable big smile." "She had an electric presence in and out of the kitchen—an incredible chef, a joyful spirit, and a passionate philanthropist," said Food Network star Marcus Samuelsson. "I'll always cherish the time we spent together at events, on set, and supporting causes like City Harvest." Chef Aarón Sánchez praised everything about his "dear friend," including "her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, [and] her laugh." "So much respect and love for this amazing woman," he continued. "I'll carry her memory with me always. Rest easy, amiga. 💔" Maneet Chauhan from Chopped thanked Anne for "making cooking fearless, fun and inspiring the next generation of young girls/ kids to dare to follow their dreams and to feel that they belong." "The kitchen and won't be the same without you," she added, "but your spirit will always be with us. 💫 Rest in Peace Chef!!" Eric Adjepong, who appeared alongside Anne on Wildcard Kitchen, reportedly reacted to the "incredibly sad" news of her death on Instagram. "My heart to Chef Anne's family and friends," he wrote. "What a loss. RIP Chef." Chris Santos said the news of Anne's death left him speechless. "I'm not usually lost for words but are just no words," he wrote. "All I can muster is to say that I'll miss you very much my friend, and I will never forget our days working and hanging out together, always having so much fun." Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern posted a throwback photo on Instagram alongside a beaming Anne. "How I choose to remember people. Happy and laughing and believing that anything in life is possible," he said. "Sending all our love to her family, friends, and fans. An unnecessary loss is just the hardest to handle and this one really hurts. Nothing but love for all right now, especially Anne." Chef and host Alex Guarnaschelli encouraged fans to celebrate Anne like she would have wanted. "Make this moment about her," she said. "She'd want you to go out, raise a glass, sing karaoke (including this Sia song--one of her favorite 'Worst Cooks' warm up songs) and be able to say, like she does, #ilovewhatido --so do it for her. In her honor." Vivica A. Fox, who appeared on Worst Cooks and Beat Bobby Flay, remembered working with Anne in a moving statement to People. She said, "Anne taught me all about good food! I had a BLAST working with her and going to her restaurant for a good meal. I'll miss her kindness, smile and great hair! May she rest in paradise." Chopped judge Tiffani Faison shared a picture of Anne on Instagram and wrote, "Rest easy, Chef." Kardea Brown from Delicious Miss Brown said she was in "utter disbelief." "I was always impressed with how fierce she was in competitions and how she supported her friends & family," tweeted Simon Majumdar, who appeared on shows like Cutthroat Kitchen and Iron Chef America. "Rest in Peace. Rise in Glory." Gigi Hadid paid tribute to the chef while remembering when they worked together on Beat Bobby Flay, an experience she called "a dream come true." "I wish we could have done it again," she added. "She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend." Chopped judge Amanda Freitag wrote on Instagram, "Rest in peace chef," alongside a black and white photo of Anne. "I am so incredibly sad to hear of the passing of my friend @AnneBurrell today!" tweeted RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Minj. "I hope you are rocking out and cooking up a feast tonight!" Finally, Loni Love, who appeared on Worst Cooks, said Anne's death left her in "shock and sorrow." She continued, "She was a gifted chef, and an extraordinary person. Chef Anne was the same on and off camera. She would just check on me out the blue. I will miss her tremendously. My condolences to her husband, family, & fans. Rest Chef."
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Anne Burrell found ‘unconscious and unresponsive' as details of celeb chef's shocking death are revealed
More details of Anne Burrell's unexpected death are emerging. The Food Network star died at her home in Brooklyn on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, at the age of 55. The New York City Police Department now shared that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene. 9 More details of Anne Burrell's unexpected death have emerged. Guerin Charles/ABACA/Shutterstock 9 The NYPD has revealed that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene at her Brooklyn home on Tuesday morning. Getty Images At about 7:50 a.m., law enforcement from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,' police told People shortly after her tragic passing made headlines. According to officers, EMS 'responded and pronounced her deceased on scene.' Burrell was not identified as the deceased, as police revealed that they are still working on notifying the victim's loved ones. 9 At about 7:50 a.m., law enforcement from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,' police said in a statement. Thaddaeus McAdams However, People noted that the 'Worst Cooks in America' star's address allegedly matched the one that law enforcement included in their statement. Burrell's family confirmed her death in a heartbreaking statement. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' their statement read. 9 Burrell's loved ones confirmed her shocking death in a heartbreaking statement of their own. Bloomberg via Getty Images 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' the family added. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell's cause of death was not revealed, with the cause and manner pending an autopsy, which will be conducted by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The Food Network also praised the celebrity chef with a touching tribute. 9 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' the Food Network's stars family said. Brian Zak/Page Six 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring,' a representative for the network told The Post. 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss,' they concluded. Burrell rose to fame, appearing on several cooking shows, including 'Iron Chef America,' 'Chef Wanted' and 'Chopped.' She earned an Emmy nomination for her show 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' which ran for nine seasons. 9 The Food Network also praised Burrell with a touching tribute. Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival The star was also recently featured on an episode of the reality competition series 'House of Knives.' In addition to television, the famous chef released two cookbooks: 'Cook Like a Rock Star' in 2011, which became a New York Times bestseller, and 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower' in 2013. Days before her shocking death, Burrell shared what would be her final Instagram post. 9 The celebrity chef's final Instagram post was a picture of her with the Green Lady of Brooklyn on Thursday, June 12. chefanneburrell/Instagram Posing on the street with NYC fixture Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn, the Food Network star captioned the smiling shot, 'I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I'm not going to lie- I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!' Less than a week prior to her unexpected passing, Burrell caught up with fellow chefs Franklin Becker and Elizabeth Falkner at Soho House. Becker, who appeared on 'Top Chef Masters,' shared photos from the night after learning about Burrell's death. 9 Burrell and her husband, Stuart Claxton, attended the City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 22, 2025, in New York City. Getty Images for City Harvest 'I am stunned… I just had dinner with Anne and Stuart the other night at Elizabeth's pop up. We were making karaoke plans together. I simply cannot believe this. Anne was a gifted chef and a friend. No words,' he wrote. Chef Tyler Florence, who joined Burrell as judge and host on 'Worst Cooks in America' during its 28-season run, broke his silence on her death. 'Anne was a legendary chef and an even better friend. She was the kind of person who showed up — for dinners, our kids birthday parties, or a swim in the ocean — and lit up every room she walked in to. I'll never forget when our daughter Dorothy told me Anne was her favorite chef — we always got a kick out of that,' he told The Post. 9 Many of Burrell's friends and cooking colleagues have started to pay tributes to the beloved Food Network star following the devastating news of her passing. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock Florence also spoke about their time filming. 'We shared many adventures, especially during our years filming Worst Cooks in America. She had a true gift for teaching people how to cook — with patience, wit and just the right amount of sass,' he continued. 'I'll always picture Anne in her dressing room, knitting between takes, with one of her cats wandering in to say hello. She brought her generous heart, humor and feisty spirit to everything she did. She will be deeply missed by the entire Florence Family.' Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son, Javier, her mother, Marlena, and her siblings, Jane and Ben.
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Erin Cuthbert teams up with Specsavers to launch Best Worst Pitch campaign to help grassroots clubs
The Scotland star is bidding to help with the new campaign. Irvine footballer Erin Cuthbert has teamed up with Scotland team-mate Kirsty Smith in a new partnership with Specsavers. The initiative, called Best Worst Pitch, aims to provide 50 teams who are most in need of a helping hand with things like professional line painting equipment and GPS pitch mapping, pitch maintenance equipment, as well as maintenance training to help them maintain their pitches through the next season and beyond. The announcement comes as UK football governing bodies have recently highlighted that maintaining grassroots pitches across the UK is one of the main issues facing the sport. With councils stretched for funding, the responsibility for maintaining club pitches, often falls on dedicated members of the grassroots football community. It's a challenge Specsavers has seen up close, having renewed its sponsorship deal with the Scottish FA, to become the Official Eye and Ear Care Partner. The deal will see the 24-year partnership continue for the rest of the season as Specsavers strives to support the growth of Scottish football in both the men's and women's game. Erin, who is coming off a sixth successive Women's Super League title with Chelsea, said: 'I called my papa 'Net Man'. He's no longer with us but he was always there, two hours early putting the nets up and sorting the pitch out. 'It's little efforts like that that keep grassroots football alive. It's absolutely vital that we get it right at this level so that young players can improve and have a better chance of succeeding in the sport.' Scotland team-mate Kirsty, who plays club football for West Ham United, added: 'Grassroots football is the heart and soul of the game. It's important that we back the communities and dedicated volunteers who keep it running. 'I remember how tough it was playing on a rough pitch, but it didn't hold me back, it just made me realise how important these pitches are. 'This is a campaign I'm really proud of – The Best Worst Pitch initiative will ensure that pitches are in the best condition possible so that everyone can enjoy using them.' In addition to providing equipment, Specsavers is also offering training and education to the selected clubs, aiming to tackle some of the long-term challenges faced by grassroots teams and the volunteers who maintain their pitches.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alabama clinic will neuter a pet in honor of your ex for Valentine's Day
You have an ex and Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Sure, you could buy yourself a 'World's Worst Ex' shirt or mug with black roses, a cracked heart, and his or her photo on it. If you don't burn or smash it, odds are it'll sit around your house collecting dust until you finally throw it away. Or you could do something that's both funny and useful for the community, and get a unique keepsake. In honor of February being Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, the Alabama Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic, 5316 Atlanta Hwy., Montgomery has a fundraiser campaign: 'Neuter Your Ex: Because Some Things Should Never Breed.' 'It's the second year we've done it,' said Rachel Tears, AAASNC's founder and director. No, this isn't an event you can use to get a personal cat fixed. Tears said it's a fundraiser for the clinic, with tax-deductible donations of $25 requested. If you want to donate more, they'd be grateful. 'For anything that's donated, there can't be goods or services that are given in response,' she said. 'But individuals who make a donation, much like anyone who make a donation to our clinic, receive an acknowledgement card.' The card the clinic sends will say that a procedure was done in honor of your ex, whoever that may be. Your ex doesn't have to be an ex-romantic person. 'It could be an ex-hairdresser who left you with a bad haircut. It could be an ex-boss,' Tears said. In fact, it doesn't have to be someone you know personally at all. 'We've even had requests to neuter some elected officials,' Tears said. 'Elon Musk has been a request. Someone has requested that we neuter a cat in honor of (Sean "P Diddy" Combs, the rapper). It's been very comical, and it's raised a lot of awareness.' You can also donate on behalf of a friend. 'We will send a Happy Valentine's Day card to your friend saying that a cat was neutered in honor of your recent heartbreak,' Tears said. The clinic is hoping to raise $5,000. Tears said the funds will go toward clinic procedures for cats and dogs, male and female. 'Those funds go to our clinic to help keep costs affordable, so more individuals can have their pets spayed or neutered,' Tears said. Similar fundraisers are being used at spay and neuter clinics across the nation, Tears said. Normally, it's $50 to neuter a male cat, and $70 for a female cat. The costs includes surgery, anesthesia, pain medications, antibiotic, and a follow up visit. If your cat isn't current on its rabies vaccination, AAASNC can provide that for $15. 'We already have individuals who have appointments, and those cats are already scheduled to be neutered,' said Tears. However, Tears said most pet owners the clinic deals with are Medicaid or food stamp recipients who are having pets fixed for $10. The donations are especially helpful to keep providing care for low-income pet owners, Tears said, 'We are going on our 18th year of surgeries, and we've done more than 130,000 surgeries,' she said. 'We know that this works. We've got less animals being handed over to the shelters. Less animals being euthanized.' There's a reason male cats are the focus of this fundraiser. The goal is to put an end to pet homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia, Tears said. 'Male cats are the most efficient reproducers,' Tears said. 'They can reproduce multiple times a day, day in and day out. Yet, that surgery is the least demanded surgery for our clinic. Most people are focusing on having their females fixed or their male dogs, long before they think about male cats.' Call 334-239-7387 or visit for more information. 'Anyone who wants to have their pet fixed is welcome to make an appointment,' Tears said. 'Appointments can be made on our website or by calling the clinic.' AAASNC IS not alone in Alabama offering Valentine's Day themed pet events: Montgomery: Puppy Love — The Montgomery Humane Society is offering an adoption special of $75 off puppies under six months old. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines, and health exam. Learn more: 334-409-0622, Gadsden: Adopt Your Valentine — Humane Society Pet Rescue & Adoption Center is holding an adoption event through Feb. 15. $50 adoption fees. Spay/neuters, vaccines and microchips included. More info: 256-442-1347, Columbiana: 5th annual Cup of Love — Shelby Humane — Presented by Best Friends of Shelby Humane, on Feb. 14 all the dogs will get a home baked cookie with whipped cream and the cats will get a cup of Churu. If you would like to support this event, $5 treats one shelter pet and $10 treats three. They are also having a Valentine's Day adoption special, with adult dogs and cats for $14, and puppies and kittens 50% off. Learn more: 205-669-3916, Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Valentine's gift: Alabama clinic will neuter a pet in honor of your ex
