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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
Malay Mail
23-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Retirees should enjoy their twilight years without worry — Wong Soo Kan
JUNE 23 — The Madani government classifies the Malaysian household based on income levels, representing the bottom 40 per cent, middle 40 per cent, and top 20 per cent of income earners, respectively. These classifications as B40, M40 or T20 are to enable the government to develop targeted policies and social assistance programs. Retirees from the private sector are the forgotten group of the Madani government. They make up approximately two million of the Malaysian population. The government must be commended for its Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible Malaysians, particularly those on the B40 and M40 income group. SARA is an expansion of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) program specifically designed to alleviate the impact of rising living costs. Currently there are a total of 5.4 million recipients of the SARA aid. The quantum of the aid would be reviewed periodically by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) to reflect changes in the economy and living costs. When the Madani government took control of Malaysia it was not at a conducive time. The aim of the government was to address the hardship of the citizens. Events that came along did not help the government much. First there was the implementation of minimum wage. This led to a round of price increase of basic necessities. This increased the costs of living for all, retirees included for reasons which are beyond their control. While the Madani government is actively working to mitigate the impact of rising costs through targeted aid, the government has little control on happenings of global events such as the Ukraine war and the imposition of tariffs by the United States both of which disrupted the supply chain increasing the cost of living. Also, the government through some of their actions have directly attributed an increase in the cost of living. The government has been gradually removing subsidies, which aim to save money but they led to higher cost of living when prices of basic necessities rose. Retirees from the private sector are the forgotten group of the Madani government. They make up approximately two million of the Malaysian population. — Unsplash pic Recently the government announced that eateries, hawker stalls in Malaysia are barred from using household subsidised gas cylinders. This change means hawkers will be paying RM70 for a 14kg cylinder, nearly three times the cost of the subsidized domestic cylinders. The aim of this ban is to prevent smuggling which the government was unable to curb. This would inevitably lead to increase in food prices for consumers as hawkers would pass on the higher cost of gas. I still remember vividly that in 2020 the price of a piece of roti canai was only 90 sen. Now the price has increased to RM1.50. Also, in 2020 a plate of mixed rice with three dishes was only RM8. Now it costs RM15 or more. Retirees from the private sectors take the full brunt of price increases. They do not have any extra income or receive any aid. The purchasing power of their remaining EPF money is shrinking and their savings are depleting day by day. The implementation of the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) and the impending increase of electricity charges, both on July 1, 2025 would add to their hardship. For pensioners, their pensions are periodically reviewed and adjusted by the government in tandem with the rise in the cost of living. Retirees are unable to enjoy such benefits. The Madani government must consider and implement a targeted cash assistance program like the STR to help retirees cope with the increasing cost of living. One of the aims of the Madani government is to improve or maintain the quality of life of Malaysians. The quality of life of retirees is now threatened by the ever-increasing living cost. Retirees should enjoy their twilight years without worry. * This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man who exposed himself to drivers on M40 overbridge wanted by police
A manhunt has been launched for a man who exposed himself to drivers on an overbridge of the M40 in Oxfordshire. The incident occurred at on the M40 junction 11 at Banbury on June 18, at about 5.45pm, in which a male was standing on the overbridge exposing himself. Thames Valley Police for Cherwell have today (June 20) launched an appeal for anyone who witnessed the exposure incident to come forward. READ MORE: Reports of fire at Oxfordshire M40 major crash A spokesperson for the force said: "Were you travelling on the M40 at junction 11 on June 18 at 5.45pm? Experience the pulse of Oxford at your fingertips 🗞️ With our flash sale, Oxford Mail keeps you updated for less: only £4 for 4 months or save 40 per cent on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalismhttps:// — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) June 16, 2025 "If you were you may be able to help us with an investigation of exposure we are currently looking into. "If you saw the male or have any Dashcam footage that may help us to identify who they are please can you make contact." Anyone with information relating to this incident should contact police by calling 101 or making a report online quoting reference number 43250302938.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fire crews tackle large warehouse blaze overnight
Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at a large recycling warehouse. Crews from seven stations were called to Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire at 01:00 BST. The fire affected a building measuring 80m by 60m (262ft by 196ft), and several roads were expected to remain closed throughout Tuesday. "Local business and residents may wish to keep doors and windows closed while the fire continues to generate smoke," Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue said. It added the fire happened at a "large component for recycling materials" in Coronation Road. People have been asked to avoid the business park and junction four of the M40. Coronation Road's junctions with Halifax Road and Lincoln Road were shut, Buckinghamshire Highways said. "The incident response began to be scaled back shortly after 05:00, however road closures are likely to remain in place throughout the day," the fire service added. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Fire crews tackle large warehouse blaze in High Wycombe overnight
Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at a large recycling from seven stations were called to Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire at 01:00 fire affected a building measuring 80m by 60m (262ft by 196ft), and several roads were expected to remain closed throughout Tuesday."Local business and residents may wish to keep doors and windows closed while the fire continues to generate smoke," Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue said. It added the fire happened at a "large component for recycling materials" in Coronation have been asked to avoid the business park and junction four of the Road's junctions with Halifax Road and Lincoln Road were shut, Buckinghamshire Highways said."The incident response began to be scaled back shortly after 05:00, however road closures are likely to remain in place throughout the day," the fire service added. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
