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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool fans fume as Virgin Media freezes 'ruining' first Anfield game
Liverpool fans were furious after Virgin Media froze during the first game of the Premier League season at Anfield. Viewers were met with a heavily pixelated screen during the Liverpool v Bournemouth clash this evening. Liverpool FC fans took to social media to rant as the technical malfunction caused disruption for more than 15 minutes, with many fans missing Hugo Ekitike's 37th minute goal. One viewer said: "About 15 minutes into the match the screen started to pixilate and was unwatchable. READ MORE: Winning EuroMillions numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results £201m jackpot Friday, August 15 READ MORE: Every word of King Charles' statement as he issues personal message to the nation "First match of the season ruined. Unacceptable when paying £120 a month for the service." Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Andy Lycett said: "Anyone else's virgin media gone all squiffy? It's like watching it on a dodgy stick" Julie B wrote: "Unbelievable! 30 mins into the football and Virgin Media fails on TV and online! "We pay all that money plus extra for sky sports and this happens on the first match of the season. "Rebooted tv box and Wi-Fi and still no picture, just pixelating badly." Another added: "Virgin please sort your problem out - I've rebooted my TV and it's still having problems." Replying to users on X, Virgin Media said: "Hello, we're aware of an issue affecting Sky Sports at the moment. Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we'll aim to resolve as soon as possible." A Virgin Media spokesperson said: "We're aware some customers are experiencing issues with their TV services at the moment and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. "Our teams are working to establish the root cause as a priority and we will restore services to normal as soon as possible." For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter. Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
National Post
5 days ago
- National Post
Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade faces a further 24 charges
The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph is to face a further 24 charges, including two relating to victims who were babies. Article content Paul Doyle, 53, was in tears as he appeared over videolink from prison for the Liverpool Crown Court hearing on Thursday. Article content Article content During the hearing, he was informed of the new charges, 23 of which were for assault. Six of the new charges relate to children, including two babies aged 6 and 7 months at the time. Article content Article content He was originally charged with seven offenses after the incident in the city center on May 26. Article content Doyle is expected to enter pleas on Sept. 4. Article content Fans had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th title when Doyle allegedly drove down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy. Police said they believed Doyle got through a roadblock by following an ambulance that was trying to reach a possible heart attack victim. Article content In a video the car could be seen hitting and sending a person wrapped in a red Liverpool flag into the air before swerving into a sea of people packed on the side of the road. Article content
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade faces a further 24 charges
Forensic officers examine the site where a 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city's Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super) LONDON — The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph is to face a further 24 charges, including two relating to victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in tears as he appeared over videolink from prison for the Liverpool Crown Court hearing on Thursday. During the hearing, he was informed of the new charges, 23 of which were for assault. Six of the new charges relate to children, including two babies aged 6 and 7 months at the time. He was originally charged with seven offenses after the incident in the city center on May 26. Doyle is expected to enter pleas on Sept. 4. Fans had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th title when Doyle allegedly drove down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy. Police said they believed Doyle got through a roadblock by following an ambulance that was trying to reach a possible heart attack victim. In a video the car could be seen hitting and sending a person wrapped in a red Liverpool flag into the air before swerving into a sea of people packed on the side of the road. At least four people, including a child, had to be freed from beneath the vehicle when it came to a halt. The victims ranged in age from 9 to 78, police said. The suspect was believed to have acted alone and terrorism was not suspected, Merseyside Police said. They have not disclosed an alleged motive for the act. The Associated Press
The Independent
6 days ago
- The Independent
Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade faces a further 24 charges
The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph is to face a further 24 charges, including two relating to victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in tears as he appeared over videolink from prison for the Liverpool Crown Court hearing on Thursday. During the hearing, he was informed of the new charges, 23 of which were for assault. Six of the new charges relate to children, including two babies aged 6 and 7 months at the time. He was originally charged with seven offenses after the incident in the city center on May 26. Doyle is expected to enter pleas on Sept. 4. Fans had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th title when Doyle allegedly drove down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy. Police said they believed Doyle got through a roadblock by following an ambulance that was trying to reach a possible heart attack victim. In a video the car could be seen hitting and sending a person wrapped in a red Liverpool flag into the air before swerving into a sea of people packed on the side of the road. At least four people, including a child, had to be freed from beneath the vehicle when it came to a halt. The victims ranged in age from 9 to 78, police said. The suspect was believed to have acted alone and terrorism was not suspected, Merseyside Police said. They have not disclosed an alleged motive for the act.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Associated Press
Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade faces a further 24 charges
LONDON (AP) — The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph is to face a further 24 charges, including two relating to victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in tears as he appeared over videolink from prison for the Liverpool Crown Court hearing on Thursday. During the hearing, he was informed of the new charges, 23 of which were for assault. Six of the new charges relate to children, including two babies aged 6 and 7 months at the time. He was originally charged with seven offenses after the incident in the city center on May 26. Doyle is expected to enter pleas on Sept. 4. Fans had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th title when Doyle allegedly drove down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy. Police said they believed Doyle got through a roadblock by following an ambulance that was trying to reach a possible heart attack victim. In a video the car could be seen hitting and sending a person wrapped in a red Liverpool flag into the air before swerving into a sea of people packed on the side of the road. At least four people, including a child, had to be freed from beneath the vehicle when it came to a halt. The victims ranged in age from 9 to 78, police said. The suspect was believed to have acted alone and terrorism was not suspected, Merseyside Police said. They have not disclosed an alleged motive for the act.
