Danny Shellbeck and Phil Jagishellka? Manchester Sea Life terrapins make a World Cup splash
The pair nicknamed Phil Jagishellka and Danny Shellbeck were filmed knocking a ball about in the water at Manchester’s Sea Life Centre.
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Frank’s fear of flying: Lampard claims early exit frights keep England grounded in World Cup
Frank Lampard believes the fear of having to fly home early will motivate England in their crunch clash with Uruguay in Sao Paulo.
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Roy Hodgson backs England young guns to be firing in crunch Uruguay battle to avoid World Cup elimination
Roy Hodgson believes he has got the ‘weapons’ to still cause some damage at this World Cup.
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Butt out: Louis van Gaal’s lack of ‘confidence’ forces Alex Buttner into Manchester United exit
The arrival of Dutchman Louis van Gaal at Manchester United has forced countryman Alexander Buttner to leave the club – as he feels the new manager doesn’t rate him.
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No problem-o? Van Gaal era begins at home with Swansea… who United thumped 4-1 in Moyes’ debut
The fixtures were released at 9am, giving football fans across the region an ideal view of their post-World Cup hangover cure
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All go for Glasgow: Eight Mancunians make squad – 12 years after Manchester host Commonwealth Games
Manchester is still playing a leading role in the Commonwealth Games 12 years on with eight athletes heading to Glasgow.
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Rio advice hotline: Welbeck admits ex-Manchester United team-mate always has risqué England tips
Danny Welbeck has scored eight goals in 24 international appearances but ex-Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand believes that record should be even better as England prepare for Uruguay showdown.
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What’s in a name? Radiator salesman offers to ‘Phil’ in for namesake Neville after debut commentary debacle
Ex-Manchester United player Phil Neville received a huge volume of abuse on Twitter after his co-commentator efforts in England’s opening World Cup match – some of it finding its way to a radiator salesman who shares his name.
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Tuesday Team Talk: Spain crushing shows Van Gaal is real deal, but can he attract top players to Manchester?
Following the Netherlands’ destruction of holders Spain, orchestrated by new United boss Louis van Gaal, it would be a wasted opportunity to not discuss the smoke issuing from the Old Trafford rumour mill.
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Still alive: Spain’s World Cup goes on, says Manchester United’s Juan Mata after Dutch demolition
The 5-1 humbling by a Robin van Persie inspired Dutch side in the Group B opener on Friday was world and European champions Spain’s heaviest loss in over 50 years.
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Comment: Clock ticking for Wayne Rooney to prove he is more than just a star name
Manchester United’s two most established strikers could hardly have experienced two more contrasting opening games at the World Cup in Brazil