Gareth Bale names 'genius' manager Man Utd should appoint over Michael CarrickGareth Bale has endorsed one of his former managers as someone who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, calling the experienced boss a 'genius' who would do an 'amazing job'View 2 Images Gareth Bale has endorsed Carlo Ancelotti for the Manchester United job. (Image: Stick to Football/YouTube)Former Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has backed Carlo Ancelotti as a potential successor to Michael Carrick at Manchester United, describing the Italian as a 'genius'. ‌Sir Alex Ferguson's verdict on Harry Maguire tells Michael Carrick everything he needs to know READ MORE :Jacob Ramsey red card verdict as Newcastle United and Premier League told Man Utd mistake made READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! You see now with Michael Carrick, he's simplified a lot of things that the previous manager was doing and you're getting results. Content cannot be displayed without consentArticle continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

A Government minister has rejected claims that the fare of €800 per person for a chartered flight out of Dubai amid Middle East crisis was "a shakedown". Minister of State with responsibility for international development and the diaspora Neale Richmond said he was disappointed by the claim, which Senator Patricia Stephenson made. “I'm very, very disappointed to hear that from Senator Stephenson, someone I respect very much. This was the same when we did evacuation flights throughout covid,” Mr Richmond said. Mr Richmond said more than 300 people flew home on an Emirates flight last night, and a similar number are expected to travel today.

Irish News‘This is my fourth flight I rebooked, I didn’t think I was going to get out’ – Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

He may have been trumped by Stuart McCloskey’s chase-back, but he had a viral moment of his own at the start of the win over England as he pinned Henry Pollock to the ground as if to say ‘get back in your box’.

The UAE has revealed it has been struck by a ballistic missile as Iran today fires a barrage of 131 suicide drones towards Dubai. The UAE defence ministry said six drones fell inside the emirate as intercepted and destroyed six missiles in the latest salvo fired by Tehran. It comes as the Pentagon starts talks to buy Ukrainian-made drone interceptors to help counter attacks from Iranian Shahed rockets amid fears Gulf states could run out of missiles to defend themselves. One Ukrainian official told the Financial Times: 'It is obvious that there is a surge in interest in the Ukrainian drone interceptors, which can intercept the Shahed for a very low cost.' Elsewhere Azerbaijan became the latest country to be caught up in the war after Iranian drones struck an international airport and landed near a school.

Meanwhile, there have also been dozens of child deaths linked to accidental exposure to skin patches containing fentanyl – an extremely powerful opioid painkiller. But in children, exposure to oestrogen or testosterone can trigger abnormal hormonal changes. It is often delivered through a skin patch that releases the drug slowly over 72 hours. Nicotine patches: how stop smoking aids can harm children and petsNicotine patches, used to help smokers quit, can cause serious poisoning in children and pets. Nitroglycerine and clonidine: heart drugs that make others ill through skin-to-skin contactSome heart medications delivered through the skin can also transfer to others.

Stranded UK couple on 'holiday from hell' amid Iran war told 'fend for yourself'Laura and Paul Webster are among thousands of Britons stuck abroadView 3 Images Laura and Paul Webster said they have endured a 'holiday from hell' (stock image) (Image: Getty)A British couple, who are among the many Brits stranded across the globe due to the Middle East crisis, have described their experience as a "holiday from hell". Mrs Webster, 40, told the Press Association: "We've got work, we've got kids. They keep trying to put us on Emirates via Dubai and the flights keep getting cancelled because of the airspace. View 3 Images Their flights were cancelled due to the Middle Eastern conflict (stock image) (Image: Getty)‌"My husband found one via Japan for £10,000 each, which obviously we're not going to do. It stated that passengers transiting in Dubai "will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operating".

The Championship play-offs will feature six teams from next season. Teams finishing between third and eighth will be involved. The National League currently operates a six-team play-off tournament, where the teams finishing second and third progress straight to the semi-finals while those finishing fourth to seventh compete in quarter-finals. Sunderland celebrate winning the Championship play-off final back in May of last yearThe Championship play-off final has come to be regarded as the most lucrative single game in world football, given a place in the Premier League is at stake to the winners. The EFL are reportedly keen on expanding the League One and League Two play-offs, too.

World Cup star caught up in war forced to flee Iran after bomb exploded 'next to him'A World Cup star gave a harrowing account of his forced exit from Iran following the outbreak of their conflict with the United States and IsraelView 3 Images Duckens Nazon opened up about his forced departure from Iran (Image: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)A World Cup star set to play in the summer tournament witnessed a bomb explosion next to him when fleeing Iran. Among those who departed Iran amid the bombings is Haiti's all-time top scorer, Duckens Nazon. World Cup playoff plunged into doubt by Iran war as nation release worrying statement READ MORE :USA football chief breaks silence on Iran World Cup boycott threat READ MORE :JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! ‌View 3 Images The striker will compete in the World Cup this summer with Haiti (Image: PA)"Except for the head of security who received [my message] but didn't reply. Article continues belowNazon is expected to make the trip to North America this summer for the World Cup for only Haiti's second ever participation in the tournament.

Airline is introducing ban on incredibly annoying passenger habitIn what is believed to be a first for the industry, a major airline that operates from the UK has introduced a new rule specifically for an annoying passenger habitView 3 Images You could be asked to leave the flight if you're caught doing this annoying habit (Image: Getty Images)A major airline has decided that enough is enough when it comes to the annoying, increasingly common behaviour of some passengers. Not only can it be incredibly annoying for the passengers sitting near them, but now it can actually get you kicked off a flight altogether. The warning comes as the airline, which offers flights from the UK to popular US destinations such as New York and Los Angeles, updated its 'contract of carriage' last month. ‌They also added: "Don't worry if you forget your headphones for your flight. ‌Travel expert Scott Keyes told CBS News that he wasn't aware of any other major US airlines with this rule.

‌This meteorological occurrence takes place when Saharan dust combines with rainfall and, with both forecast in the approaching days, weather experts indicate that minuscule dust particles will settle on surfaces. It is, nevertheless, frequently referred to by weather specialists as "blood rain" due to its distinctive look. ‌Stav Danaos, lead weather presenter with the BBC, stated: "The downside of Saharan dust is that when it mixes with rain, it can leave dirty deposits on surfaces, particularly cars and windows, a phenomenon commonly known as blood rain. Nevertheless, precipitation is anticipated in western areas, especially throughout Wales, which will result in the dust settling upon cars and structures. This week the arrival of the dust coincides with a stretch of spring-like warmth across the country," Mr Danaos, the BBC forecaster, concluded.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for six counties and has warned of spot flooding in places today. Following the heavy rain on Thursday, recent dry and sunny spells will return for the weekend before conditions become "mostly unsettled" next week, according to Met Éireann. Thursday has started wet across most of the country with minimal sunny spells with a cool day in store between 3C and 8C. Met Éireann says Sunday will see a slight rise in temperatures as a mix of cloud and clear spells are forecast with 9C to 13C expected. Beyond Monday, Met Éireann predicts conditions to be "mostly unsettled with spells of rain and showers".

‌Michael Carrick's odd, friction-free ascent from failed Middlesbrough boss to the anointed saviour of Old Trafford feels very Ole Gunnar Solskjaer-y. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌View 3 Images Newcastle's 2-1 win over Man Utd on Wednesday exposed Carrick's frailties (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)And finally, there's the reliance on late goals. If Sir Jim Ratcliffe hands Carrick the keys on a permanent basis, United will be sleepwalking back into the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer vortex. Carrick has served as an effective and necessary mood-lifter, but a change in atmosphere doesn't guarantee a change in long-term trajectory.

Lewis Hamilton calls on African people to 'take countries back' from likes of the BritishFerrari driver Lewis Hamilton has spoken about the prospect of Formula 1 heading to Africa, and the seven-time world champion wants to see the continent break free from its colonisersView 2 Images Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about Formula 1 and Africa (Image: Jayce Illman/Getty Images)Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton wants to see Africa break free from the influence of Britain, France, Spain and other nations to reclaim its resources. “I’m really hoping that the people that are running those different countries all unite and come together and take Africa back. On that occasion, the South African Grand Prix took place at Kyalami. It’s something I’m really, really proud of. I’m really proud of that part of the world.”Article continues below

The State’s 16 Education and Training Boards use private suppliers for courses in areas such as technology, food services, construction skills and hairdressing. Further education and training services are provided by 16 Educational Training Boards that in turn make use of private suppliers for courses in areas including technology, food services, construction skills and hairdressing. The tender was to establish “a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of contracted further education and training services”. Educational training boards must procure training services through stand-alone processes pending a new national framework, it said. “The services are for approved training activities funded under ETB Annual Further Education and Training Service Plans including generalist training provision and technical/specialist training provision,” she said.