Liverpool title win would be ‘so special’ – Bradley tells BBC Sport NI

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It would be a “dream come true,” according to Conor Bradley, for Liverpool to win the Premier League this year.

After recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out for four league games, the 21-year-old Northern Ireland international, who was a part of the team that won the League Cup last year, has featured in Arne Slot’s past two games.

In the title race, Liverpool is 13 points clear of Arsenal, and if they win two of their remaining six games, they will be crowned champions.

If we can cross the line, Bradley said to BBC Sport NI, “It would be really special.”

“Every time you join a club like Liverpool, you yearn for a title.”

If Liverpool beat Leicester City and lost to Ipswich Town earlier that afternoon, Liverpool could win the title.

Bradley, however, isn’t interested in getting sucked into the permutations.

The full-back, who has made 14 Premier League appearances this season, added, “We just have to keep playing our football.”

We are at the top of the league for a reason because of our excellent football, and we should be able to do that for a few more games, which I’m sure will inspire great celebrations if we do it.

“It’s been a little frustrating for me because of injuries, but I’m really happy to be back and forth with the team, and I’m hoping to contribute as much as I can to bringing the Premier League back home.”

Despite his injuries, Bradley’s performances this year have been praised, most notably in the 2-0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid, which featured a brutal tackle on French star Kylian Mbappe.

Bradley could be even more important in the upcoming seasons as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract expires, and the 23-time world champion has an unwavering desire to work for Liverpool.

He claimed, “It’s my dream club.”

“I’ve been a Liverpool fan my entire life, so I’m enjoying my time here.

I just want to keep working really hard, performing well for the club, and if possible, bringing hometrophies.

After months of speculation, Bradley, who is personally involved in ongoing contract negotiations, was relieved to see Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah both sign new contract extensions to stay at Anfield.

The fans like me find it really beneficial because they believe in the club and are confident that it is moving in the right direction, he said.

It’s a privilege to play with players of [their] calibre.

It demonstrates to me that perseverance pays off.

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Bradley added that Rory McIlroy’s success at the Masters last weekend has inspired him as he approaches his own memorable triumph.

The County Tyrone native was shocked by McIlroy’s determination to win the career Grand Slam after watching his fellow sportsman from Northern Ireland claim the green jacket on television.

“Rory is a tremendous inspiration. Rory’s actions last week were incredible, extraordinary, and amazing, he said.

It demonstrates to me that perseverance pays off. He has been attempting to accomplish it for 11 years.

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Man Utd career summed up by ‘Maddest game’ – Maguire

After winning 5-4 over Lyon to send his team to the Europa League semifinals, Harry Maguire said the “maddest game” of his life was the epitome of a topsy-turvy Manchester United career.

United appeared to be cruising into the last four after drawing 2-2 in the first leg on Thursday, when they led 2-0 at half-time.

Corentin Tolisso was sent off just before the break when Lyon came back to level at 2-2.

With only six minutes left, the 10 men were up by 4-2.

Before Maguire headed in after being substituted as a makeshift striker, Bruno Fernandes’ penalty and Kobbie Mainoo’s cool finish levelled at a raucous Old Trafford.

In his time with the Red Devils, Maguire has frequently been a hot rod for criticism. He recently signed for United for a record-breaking fee for a defender in 2019.

Under Erik ten Hag, he went from being the club captain to leaving the team, and despite being reintegrated since Ruben Amorim took over, he has struggled to stay in top form.

I’ve been here for six years, and I’ve had a lot of fun. There have also been some bad times, Maguire said.

To be honest, I think that game pretty much sums up my time at this club.

The winner of such a significant game, in a one that was full of emotion and the strangest, madest game I’ve ever played in or witnessed, was an incredible feeling. ”

Harry Maguire and teammates celebrate scoring their side’s fifth goal [Phil Noble/Reuters].

In the semifinals, United have a chance to save their season against Athletic Bilbao.

If they don’t win the Europa League, Amorim’s men, who are 14th in the Premier League, will almost certainly miss out on European football altogether.

We are only in the semifinal, so we don’t want to lose hope in the end result, Maguire said.

Everyone involved, all the fans, all the players, and the staff have had a difficult time this season.

It hasn’t been anywhere near good enough, and I believe it’s crucial for fans to leave with smiles on their faces when they experience those kinds of memories. ”

This season, athletes have lost fewer LaLiga games than Real Madrid or Barcelona.

The Basques will also benefit from hosting the May 21 final at their own San Mames stadium.

And Maguire is aware that if United are to reach the final, they must significantly improve their displays against Lyon.

The England international argued that if we want to win this competition, we must do much better than that.

In that circumstance, “we can’t be doing that and leaving it to turn things around.”

Olly Murs’ wife Amelia pregnant with second child as he shares adorable video

After sharing a wonderful pregnancy reveal on social media, Olly Murs and his wife are expecting again. The singer and his wife Amelia shared the sweet update alongside their daughter on Instagram.

Another Baby Murs are on the way, Olly wrote, “We’re so excited to share this.” As their daughter was propelled onto his shoulders by their husband, Amelia was captured on the black-and-white video.

Amelia could be seen posing with the pair’s most recent baby scans as the pair walked through a wooded path. Cass Elliott’s rendition of Baby I’m Yours was over the top in the video.

The former X Factor contestant’s wife received a large number of congratulations shortly after the upload. “Stopppp,” one user gushed. This is wonderful news! Congratulations to everyone, along with a heart-shaped red heart emoji.

Olly Murs revealed her pregnancy via Instagram (@ollymurs).

Another person praised “how amazing, congratulations both,” while another added, “Ah that’s amazing news! Before displaying an emoji face with love heart eyes, “!” They continued, “A huge congratulations to you both, so pleased for you.”

Their daughter celebrated her first birthday this month with the news. The pair shared some adorable pictures of the big day to celebrate the occasion. Madison’s birth was first reported on April 16, 2024, just five months after the couple tied the knot on July 15, 2023. They then revealed their relationship in December 2023.

He took to Instagram to share some adorable photos and videos of her first year to celebrate her birthday. The reel’s caption read, “Can’t believe our Madi is 1 today,” in his own words.

Amelia and Olly with baby Madison
A year ago, Amelia and Olly welcomed their first child.

He continued, “12 months of the most endearing laughs, I adore her so much.” His followers were overjoyed by the beautiful bond the family of three share.

An incredible cake for the youngster was one of the images. On her own account, Amelia also shared a sweet post. When you and your best friend create your own mini best friend, she wrote in the captioned image, which was posted shortly after giving birth.

“I can’t believe this was a year ago, it’s gone by so quickly, but we’re so excited for the adventure of year two with our Madi Moos,” said one customer.

Olly has regularly shared a first-hand look at his father’s life since Madison’s birth, with posts coming up frequently when he welcomes his second child.

He recently shared a lot of heartfelt moments, including the time he missed Madison’s first father’s day due to a previous work commitment. However, he was able to take his first vacation with his daughter Madison, who traveled to Polzeath, near Padstow, Cornwall, to spend some quality time with her and then sit down with her to watch her first ever Euros football game on television.

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‘Awesome’ squad competition driving England’s Six Nations bid

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England vs. Scotland in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations

The Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium will host a game on Saturday, April 19; the kickoff time is 16:45 BST.

When it was suggested that England had not been put under enough pressure, Lock Abbie Ward laughed.

34 players were involved in the comfortable bonus-point win, and the team’s 23-game winning streak has now come to an end.

Before a home rugby world cup kicks off in August, there are indications that the Red Roses need a thorough test.

The game against Scotland in Leicester on Saturday looks like another routine five points to prepare for the likely Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam match against France at Allianz Stadium on April 26.

Lock Ward, 32, revealed pressure is present on the training field in abundance with the gap still growing between England and the other home nations.

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Mitchell chose to make only three changes from his side’s hammering of Wales in Cardiff to its venerable victory in Ireland last Saturday, starting with the majority of his frontline players, who had already participated in last year’s Grand Slam victory over France in Bordeaux and WXV1 triumph.

The inclusion of nine newcomers for the game against Scotland gives some big names the perfect opportunity to enter a potential title showdown.

At age 10, Holly Aitchison, Mitchell’s preferred fly-half option, will want to show off the running prowess that initially gave her an advantage over in-form Zoe Harrison.

Lucy Packer, Aitchison’s half-back partner, continues to appear lively off the bench and is rewarded with a start as she looks to add to her four try assists, which are the tournament’s joint-highest, to prove dignified of a spot next to Natasha Hunt.

Marlie Packer, the former England captain, makes her first appearance since the opening-round defeat of Italy in front of an open-side flanker.

The 35-year-old has won the Six Nations trophy twice in the past two years, but Zoe Aldcroft took over as skipper in January.

Packer’s management was taken into account when Saracens won the Premiership Women’s Rugby final a week before the opening Six Nations game. However, Sadia Kabeya, the 2014 World Cup winner, has been under pressure due to back-to-back strong performances from Loughborough Lightning.

Even having World Cup winner Alex Matthews back up, the number eight position on Maddie Feaunati’s team is extremely competitive, especially with Maddie Feaunati’s transition to the back row.

Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett told BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly, “Some really difficult decisions will be made, but it is in their hands to play their hearts out.”

I’m not entirely certain whether England has any younger senior players who can do that. You want some older senior players in your squad.

Jade Shekells, a powerful Gloucester-Hartpury center, was a surprise guest for her Saturday debut Red Roses.

Her powerful carry caught Mitchell’s attention before the 28-year-old captained her against Italy to add another player to a list of talented centers. She had only recently re-joined XVs from sevens.

Emily Scarratt, a 117-cap player, makes her first appearance since the opening round and, like Packer, she makes a comeback to the matchday squad.

Scarratt, the 2014 World Cup winner, told BBC Sport, “We are completely blessed at the moment with so much strength and depth with so many good kids.”

“The team is awesome, really pushing everyone to push themselves,” says one employee.

“Scotland has incredible players,” says one player.

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England will win their fourth successive Grand Slam and help them win the tournament against Scotland in Italy, which will give them a run for their money.

Ward said the Red Roses must keep an eye on her dangerous Bristol Bears team-mates despite not losing any of her 23 Six Nations games against Scotland. The Red Roses have only managed to resolve five of their encounters by an overall score of 266-22.

The Bears’ Premiership Women’s Rugby season opener features hooker Lana Skeldon, eighth-ranked Evie Gallagher, and center Emma Orr.

“From my experience at Bristol, I am aware that Scotland have some incredible players. Bristol’s Ward told Rugby Union Weekly that she and some of the best players from Scotland.

They will turn up for England without a doubt; it will be a huge game. They will likely have a fire in their bellies when they arrive.

Line-ups

Kildunne, Dow, Jones, Shekells, MacDonald, Aitchison, L Packer, Clifford, Bern Galligan, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), M Packer, Feaunati, and Dow.

Campbell, Botterman, Muir, Talling, Matthews, Hunt, Rowland, Scarratt, and others.

Scotland: Rollie, Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhee, Nelson (capt), Mattison, Young, Skeldon, Clarke, Bonar, Boyd, Gallagher, McLachlan, Konkel, and Orr.

Replacements: Phillips Scott, Martin, Bartlett, Poolman, Ferrie, Bell, Clarke, and Clark.

Referee: Italy’s Clara Munarini.

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‘Awesome’ squad competition driving England’s title bid

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England vs. Scotland in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations

The Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium will host a game on Saturday, April 19; the kickoff time is 16:45 BST.

When it was suggested that England had not been put under enough pressure, Lock Abbie Ward laughed.

34 players were involved in the comfortable bonus-point win, and the team’s 23-game winning streak has now come to an end.

Before a home rugby world cup kicks off in August, there are indications that the Red Roses need a thorough test.

The game against Scotland in Leicester on Saturday looks like another routine five points to prepare for the likely Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam match against France at Allianz Stadium on April 26.

Lock Ward, 32, revealed pressure is present on the training field in abundance with the gap still growing between England and the other home nations.

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Mitchell chose to make only three changes from his side’s hammering of Wales in Cardiff to its venerable victory in Ireland last Saturday, starting with the majority of his frontline players, who had already participated in last year’s Grand Slam victory over France in Bordeaux and WXV1 triumph.

The inclusion of nine newcomers for the game against Scotland gives some big names the perfect opportunity to enter a potential title showdown.

At age 10, Holly Aitchison, Mitchell’s preferred fly-half option, will want to show off the running prowess that initially gave her an advantage over in-form Zoe Harrison.

Lucy Packer, Aitchison’s half-back partner, continues to appear lively off the bench and is rewarded with a start as she looks to add to her four try assists, which are the tournament’s joint-highest, to prove dignified of a spot next to Natasha Hunt.

Marlie Packer, the former England captain, makes her first appearance since the opening-round defeat of Italy in front of an open-side flanker.

The 35-year-old has won the Six Nations trophy twice in the past two years, but Zoe Aldcroft took over as skipper in January.

Packer’s management was taken into account when Saracens won the Premiership Women’s Rugby final a week before the opening Six Nations game. However, Sadia Kabeya, the 2014 World Cup winner, has been under pressure due to back-to-back strong performances from Loughborough Lightning.

Even having World Cup winner Alex Matthews back up, the number eight position on Maddie Feaunati’s team is extremely competitive, especially with Maddie Feaunati’s transition to the back row.

Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett told BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly, “Some really difficult decisions will be made, but it is in their hands to play their hearts out.”

I’m not entirely certain whether England has any younger senior players who can do that. You want some older senior players in your squad.

Jade Shekells, a powerful Gloucester-Hartpury center, was a surprise guest for her Saturday debut Red Roses.

Her powerful carry caught Mitchell’s attention before the 28-year-old captained her against Italy to add another player to a list of talented centers. She had only recently re-joined XVs from sevens.

Emily Scarratt, a 117-cap player, makes her first appearance since the opening round and, like Packer, she makes a comeback to the matchday squad.

Scarratt, the 2014 World Cup winner, told BBC Sport, “We are completely blessed at the moment with so much strength and depth with so many good kids.”

“The team is awesome, really pushing everyone to push themselves,” says one employee.

“Scotland has incredible players,” says one player.

Emma Orr carries the ball against WalesImages courtesy of Getty

England will win their fourth successive Grand Slam and help them win the tournament against Scotland in Italy, which will give them a run for their money.

Ward said the Red Roses must keep an eye on her dangerous Bristol Bears team-mates despite not losing any of her 23 Six Nations games against Scotland. The Red Roses have only managed to resolve five of their encounters by an overall score of 266-22.

The Bears’ Premiership Women’s Rugby season opener features hooker Lana Skeldon, eighth-ranked Evie Gallagher, and center Emma Orr.

“From my experience at Bristol, I am aware that Scotland have some incredible players. Bristol’s Ward told Rugby Union Weekly that she and some of the best players from Scotland.

They will turn up for England without a doubt; it will be a huge game. They will likely have a fire in their bellies when they arrive.

Line-ups

Kildunne, Dow, Jones, Shekells, MacDonald, Aitchison, L Packer, Clifford, Bern Galligan, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), M Packer, Feaunati, and Dow.

Campbell, Botterman, Muir, Talling, Matthews, Hunt, Rowland, Scarratt, and others.

Scotland: Rollie, Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhee, Nelson (capt), Mattison, Young, Skeldon, Clarke, Bonar, Boyd, Gallagher, McLachlan, Konkel, and Orr.

Replacements: Phillips Scott, Martin, Bartlett, Poolman, Ferrie, Bell, Clarke, and Clark.

Referee: Italy’s Clara Munarini.

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I’m a Celeb’s Denise van Outen reveals 20 signs you’re in need of a holiday

As many as three quarters of Brits (72%) claim to need a regular vacation abroad to feel happy and upbeat, while 82% claim that traveling abroad is their year’s highlight (according to a study of 2, 000 UK adults).

A whopping 72% of Brits reckon they need a regular overseas holiday to keep their spirits high(Image: INSTAGRAM)

A staggering 82% of Brits believe that going on a regular overseas holiday is the highlight of their year, compared to a whopping 72% who say they need one to maintain their spirits.

A recent survey found out what telltale symptoms of gagging for a getaway, such as checking your passport’s expiration date (23%) and packing your bag early (22%), ordering all your holiday outfits in advance (24%), and obsessively checking your luggage (23%).

According to the Marella Cruises poll, being hooked on Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes or A Place in the Sun (13%), daydreaming during work meetings (15%), and changing your screenaver to a beach snap (9%) are additional indicators that you’re desperate for some sun.

The average Brit spends a staggering 200 hours each year dreaming about taking a cruise or other foreign vacation, thinking about doing it again five days before takeoff, according to a study of 2, 000 people.

On average, Brits jet off on two foreign holidays a year – and we’re so smitten with them that we start pondering our next one just 37 days after returning from the last, reports the Daily Star.

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Nearly half (43%) of holidaymakers experience the thrill as soon as they book a break, so much so that many people pack their suitcases out for the entire fortnight before their departures. A third (36%) of holidaymakers admit they get antsy as they wait for their break.

Surprisingly, half of us Brits can’t easily switch off, taking four days to completely relax, despite looking forward to our holidays.

That’s why Marella Cruises has just named Denise Van Outen as their first-ever Chief Chill-Out Officer.

The celebrity is prepared to share her secrets for staying cool under pressure and assisting cruisers in entering a relaxed mode immediately before embarking.

Denise van Outen gets right to work, teaching us how to create the ultimate cruise-chill vibe by mastering “lazy hacks.”

Think bubbles in the bed and rocking those vacation clothes while doing the chores; Marella Cruises is all about getting into the holiday spirit early.

Chief Chill-Out Officer Denise declares, “I’m thrilled to be Marella Cruises’ first ever Chief Chill-Out Officer and assist Brits in getting their “mental out of office” under control.”

We all deserve the most of our precious vacation time, so I’m excited to share our lazy tips with you to help others relax more quickly and fully embrace the Marella Cruises lifestyle before they leave. A staggering 57% of respondents say they haven’t planned a trip abroad this year.

Exploring new locations is among the top benefits of jetting off (43%), getting some legitimate downtime (43%), tucking into local food (41%), obtaining unique experiences (40%), and avoiding the daily dinner complication (38%).

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The 20 warning signs of a vacation

  1. You’re Googling “things to do” at your vacation spot (41%).
  2. Even though you don’t leave for weeks, your suitcase is gone (32%).
  3. You’ve ordered all of your holiday outfits (24%).
  4. You check the validity of your passport on a regular basis (23%).
  5. You’re looking into trips to your destination, 23% of the time.
  6. Your phone has a countdown clock of 21%.
  7. You’re zoning out at work meetings 15%.
  8. You are watching 13% of travel shows, including Rick Stein and A Place in the Sun.
  9. You officially no longer care about your job (13%), that is.
  10. You have reserved your 10% for wax, pedi, or mani.
  11. You are smelling sunscreen, 10%?
  12. You wear a swimsuit and are 9% of the time around the house.
  13. You’ve changed your screenaver to a beach-themed image.
  14. You are watching movies with idyllic settings (9%).
  15. You’ve already written off as president, or 9%.
  16. You’ve replaced your cereal with croissants and tropical fruits, which makes up 7%.
  17. You follow a number of travel influencers on social media, with 7% following you.
  18. You are 6% of the population wearing sunglasses inside the house.
  19. Despite only 8 degrees – 6%, you are wearing flip-flops.
  20. You are consuming 5% of Sangria, Margaritas, and Aperol.