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Ex-rugby star Gavin Henson reveals he has autism and rarely keeps in touch with former team-mates

Man in The Fox St Brides vest standing outside pub.

FORMER rugby star Gavin Henson says he has autism and rarely keeps in touch with his former team-mates.

The 42-year-old — who has two children with his singer ex Charlotte Church — admits he is “terrible as a friend”.

Henson, who won 33 caps for Wales, said: “They’re always wanting something from me.

“So it’s not really like a friendship, I suppose, with some of the ex-rugby boys. I’m a poor friend.

“I am on the autism spectrum, so that’s my excuse. It’s just the way I am, it’s nothing personal. I can be a little bit odd.

“It’s not like I’ve gone out and got a new friend.

“I struggle socialising that way, unless I’ve had a drink.”

Henson, who retired in 2019, also has two children with wife Katie and is “totally content” running a gastro pub in the Vale of Glamorgan.

With regards to being told he is “on the spectrum”, Henson added: “That makes a bit of sense.

“For coaches and players throughout the years, it probably makes sense to them.

“I think people found it hard to understand me.

“I’m a little bit different, obviously.

“And they always liked to try and mould you into the group and I learned how to do that, and fake that, to be a part of the team to fit in so that I’d play on the weekend.”

What is autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls.

Many people with ASD struggle to understand other people’s feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations.

When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead.

They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals.

Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress.

Gavin Henson standing outside The Fox pub in St Brides Major.
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Former rugby star Gavin Henson says he has autism[/caption]

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Ідея для закуски — картопля по-американськи з соусом

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Новий Shelby GT350 та GT350R: повернення легендарного маслкара

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Dr Who star Matt Smith spotted cosying up to mystery blonde – days after kissing model in Brazil

MATT Smith proves he is the love doctor as he is spotted cosying up with a mystery blonde — days after kissing a model in Brazil. 

The Doctor Who star, 42, shared a snog with Jessica Felix, 26, earlier this month but stepped out with a new friend in London’s Notting Hill at the weekend.

Matt Smith walking a dog with a woman in London.
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Matt Smith has been snapped cosying up to a mystery blonde[/caption]
Matt Smith kissing a woman in Rio de Janeiro.
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Matt was snapped days before kissing a model in Brazil[/caption]

Matt was previously in a relationship with actress Lily James. 

As well as starring as the iconic Time Lord, Matt starred as Prince Philip in Netflix’s The Crown.

Last year, Smith revealed that Prince Harry had a very surprising nickname for him after he starred as Philip.

Matt played the Royal in the first two seasons of the popular show.

And when he bumped into Prince Harry at a polo match, the Duke of Sussex didn’t hold back.

Speaking to the BBC, Matt said: “He was like ‘alright grandad? I was like ‘alright mate?’”

He also gushed about getting the chance to play Prince Philip and shared: “I told my grandad I got the part and he went ‘bloody hell you aren’t playing that berk’.

“My grandad couldn’t bear him.

“He wasn’t very into the royal family.

“But I just loved him.

“All of the research I did I thought what an extraordinary, forward-thinking, deeply funny, irascible, brilliant man he was.”

The actor also claimed that Harry used to watch The Crown. 

Portrait of Matt Smith as the Doctor in Doctor Who.
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Matt has starred as Dr Who[/caption]

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Man Utd fans turn on Sir Jim Ratcliffe with X-rated chant after seeing he is at Craven Cottage for Fulham clash

MANCHESTER UNITED fans piled X-rated abuse on Sir Jim Ratcliffe after spotting him at Fulham.

United‘s minority owner was even compared to the Glazers’ hated regime before him in the rudest chant of all.

Two men wearing gloves watch a sporting event.
Away supporters reacted angrily to seeing Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United players celebrating a goal.
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Lisandro Martinez celebrates his deflected winner for Man Utd[/caption]

Ratcliffe, Britain’s richest man, angered supporters last month by raising Old Trafford ticket prices to £66.

And he arguably made things worse with the club’s following by insisting United should not charge less than Premier League rivals like… Fulham.

So when he was picked out in the Red Devils’ scrappy 1-0 win at Craven Cottage, he faced brutal verbal abuse from away supporters.

A chant rang out of “Jim Ratcliffe’s a c**t, Jim Ratcliffe’s a c**t – just like the Glazers, Jim Ratcliffe’s a c**t”.

Fans had been desperate for Ratcliffe and his Ineos company to take over from the Glazers, which they finally did in December 2023.

But recent cut-backs off the pitch have helped send relations between Ratcliffe and supporters plummeting.

And observers online appeared to back the hostile reaction he received in west London on Sunday evening.

One responded: “Best away fans in the country.”

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“Beautiful scenes,” added a second, while a third was gleeful that the chanting took place “while he’s there too.”

Ruben Amorim‘s men clawed their way up to 12th via a wickedly-deflected winner from Lisandro Martínez on 78 minutes.

But for many fans the bigger picture is the rising costs back at Old Trafford.

United say the changes will put the club “on a stronger financial footing” – after making a total loss of more than £300million over the past three years.

But supporters unfurled a “your debt not ours” banner during Thursday’s dramatic 2-1 home victory over Rangers in the Europa League. 

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's first year at Man Utd

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…

December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old Trafford

January 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington 

January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO 

February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed 

February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin added

March 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre move

March 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s football

March 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old Trafford

March 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in December

April 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled 

April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director 

April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton 

May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanliness

May 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roof

May 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish 

May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy 

May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticket

May 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axed

May 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of result

June 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground 

June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into office

June 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s team

July 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensation

July 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026

July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.

July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment 

July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  

July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125

July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex Wylie

August 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window 

August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toilet

October 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex Ferguson

October 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled 

October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matches

October 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15m

November 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause 

November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim 

November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings 

November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters Association

December 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” 

December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66

December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting director

December 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucher

December 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

December 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two stars

December 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charity

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Woke Navy bosses want to rename battleship HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting French

WOKE Navy chiefs are renaming HMS Agincourt — to avoid upsetting the French.

The sub was to have been the fleet’s sixth vessel named after the 1415 victory by outnumbered English archers.

Royal Navy submarine sailing.
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Woke Navy chiefs are renaming HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting the French[/caption]
Kenneth Branagh as Henry V in a scene from the film *Henry V*.
Kenneth Branagh in the 1989 film Henry V

A move to rebrand the under-construction hunter-killer was thrown out last year as “woke nonsense” by Tory Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

But Top Brass reheated their plan and have settled on Achilles because they do not want to remind the French of their defeat.

The Sun understands Defence Secretary John Healey has asked the King for approval with the name change due to be announced today.

Shapps has slammed the U-turn, telling The Sun: “Renaming the Agincourt is nothing short of sacrilege.

“This ship carries a name that honours a defining moment in British history.”

Agincourt inspired Shakespeare’s Henry V — famously played by Kenneth Branagh in a 1989 film — and many of the Bard’s most famous lines, including, “Once more unto the breach, dear friends,” and “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers”.

A spokesperson told The Sun: “We are proud of our nation’s rich military history and the many famous battles that the Royal Navy has played a part in.

“This process began under the previous government and any changes would be announced publicly in the usual way.

“A committee considers potential ships names based on historical information and potential civic affiliations.”

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List of Irish schools to CLOSE in worst-hit counties tomorrow after Storm Eowyn power & water chaos amid coverage plea

DOZENS of schools across Ireland are set to remain closed tomorrow as the water and power chaos caused by Storm Eowyn continues.

There are still 330,000 ESB customers without power following the storm in the early hours of Friday morning.

Bus stop destroyed by Storm Eowyn in Galway, Ireland.
Schools in Galway will remain closed following severe storm damage
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Fallen tree blocking road, traffic cones present.
Power outages in worst-hit areas are forcing pupils to miss another day of education
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People collecting water from a tanker at night.
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Longford citizens queue for water as most areas and schools in the county are still without supply[/caption]

And some of these customers could be facing into another week without power, forcing businesses and schools to remain closed.

By next Friday, the ESB said the “vast majority” of those impacted by Storm Eowyn will have power restored.

The energy provider expects the remaining approximately 100,000 customers will progressively have their supply restored over the course of the following week.

Water supply is also a problem in worst hit areas with nearly 109,000 homes, farms and businesses without water.

Generators deployed by Uisce Eireann crews are now supplying an additional 112,000 people.

However, supplies for a further 126,000 people are at risk in areas where power is yet to be restored.

Areas most impacted were along the West Coast and Midlands including Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath, Donegal and Longford.

And pictures tonight show queues forming at a water tank stationed in Longford town, as most areas in the county continue to struggle without water.

As these areas battle the post storm devastation schools have started confirming they will remain closed for a second day, with further announcements possible

Schools across Ireland were forced to close already on Friday amid the nationwide Status Red weather warning.

In a statement earlier today the Department of Education said schools could make the decision to close “until it is safe to reopen”.

A spokesperson said: “Schools closed on Friday due to Storm Eowyn should open on Monday as long as it is safe to do so and power has been restored.

“Schools should carry out safety checks on buildings and facilities, check for fallen wires and any other damage near the school before reopening.

“If a school has any issues caused by the storm, the board of management can make the decision to remain closed until it is safe to reopen.”

PHONE COVERAGE ISSUES

And on top of power and water outages, many areas have been left with no phone coverage, prompting schools to encourage parents to inform each other of closures.

Three Ireland website said: “Our networks team are working to monitor and restore connectivity promptly in case of intermittent coverage issues.

“Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!”

And posting on social media Vodafone told customers: “Our teams are still resolving current issues in the most impacted areas after Storm Eowyn.”

They added: “Customers can still make emergency calls even if you don’t appear to have signal.”

And amid these coverage issues schools, are asking parents to make contact with those without service.

Taugheen National School in Mayo told parents: “School closed tomorrow as we have no power. Will be in contact again tomorrow evening.

“Please pass this message to anybody who may not have access due lack of coverage.”

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN WESTMEATH

  • St Colmcille’s, Gainstown
  • St Cremin’s, Mulyfarnham
  • Milltownpass NS

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN GALWAY

  • Glenamaddy Community School
  • St Jarlaths College Tuam
  • St Killians, New Inn
  • High Cross College Tuam
  • Garbally College Ballinasloe
  • Holy Rosary Mountbellew
  • Merlin College
  • Ard Scoil Mhuire Ballinasloe
  • Clifden Community School
  • Educate Together Secondary School
  • St Cuan’s Castleblakney
  • Calasanctius College Oranmore
  • Galway Educate Together Secondary School Newtownsmyith
  • Coláiste Naomh Eoin, Inis Meain
  • Ardrahan National School
  • Clonberne National School is closed until Thursday.
  • Dunmore NS
  • Scoil Íosa, Oranmore
  • Gaelscoil, Oranmore
  • Maree National School
  • Boleybeg NS
  • Clydagh NS Headford
  • Laurencetown NS
  • Castleblakney NS
  • Kilcoona NS
  • Glenamaddy NS
  • Menlough NS
  • Ballinlass School Dunmore
  • Crumlin NS
  • Enfant Educare Creches Ardrahan and Labane
  • Carnaun NS
  • Clontuskert NS Ballinasloe
  • Northampton NS in Kinvara
  • Clonberne NS
  • Trinity Primary School Tuam
  • Lavally NS
  • Garrafrauns NS
  • Scoil Náisiúnta Thír an Fhia
  • New Inn National School
  • Garbally National School
  • Lough Cutra NS
  • Williamstown NS and Williamstown NS After School
  • Corrandrum NS
  • Ballinderry NS Corofin
  • Ballyglass NS, Ardrahan
  • St Colman’s NS Cummer
  • Kilnadeema National School
  • Kiltullagh NS and Little Treasures Creche in Kiltullagh
  • St Vincent’s NS Coolarne Turloughmore
  • Kilkerrin NS
  • Sylane National School
  • Corrandulla National School
  • St Annins NS in Rosscahill
  • Newtown NS and Newtown Creche in Abbeyknockmoy
  • Kiltullagh NS Athenry
  • Donaghpatrick National School Caherlistrane
  • Belmont National School
  • Milltown National School
  • Kilchreest NS
  • Tierneevin NS
  • Gortleam NS
  • Peterswell NS
  • Clonfert Ns
  • Belclare National School
  • Kiltiernan NS Kilcolgan

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN LONGFORD

  • Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon
  • Ballymahon Vocational School
  • Moyne Community School
  • Lanesboro Community College
  • Templemichael College
  • Longford College of Further Education
  • Lanesborough Primary School
  • Fermoyle NS

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN MAYO

  • Clonberne NS
  • Lisacul National School
  • Scoil Nèifinn, Keenagh
  • Knock National School
  • Don National School, Cartoonmore, Ballaghadereen
  • Gael Colaiste Chomain, Rossport
  • Ballinacarrow NS
  • St. Josephs Community College, Charlestown
  • Brackloon NS and Little Acorn Westport and Claremorris
  • Carrowkennedy NS Westport
  • Gortskehy NS Hollymount
  • Mayo Abbey NS
  • Loughglynn NS and Preschool
  • Parke NS
  • Williamstown NS
  • Bohola NS
  • Tavrane NS Kilkelly
  • Lacken NS
  • St. Michaels NS Cloonacool
  • Kilkerrin NS
  • Roundfort Creative Kids Preschool and School Age services
  • Mount Pleasant NS
  • St. Mary’s NS, Partry
  • YouthReach Kiltimagh
  • Granlahan NS
  • St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar
  • Barnacarroll N.S.
  • Roundfort N.S.
  • Ballinrobe Community School
  • Glenamaddy N.S.
  • Burriscarra N.S.
  • Carrowmore N.S., Killasser
  • Cross N.S.
  • Gaelscoil De Burca
  • Ballinlough N.S.
  • Ballyvary N.S.
  • Tigh na Leanai, Kiltimagh
  • Balla Secondary School
  • Achonry N.S.
  • Bekan N.S.
  • Ballyglass Childcare Services
  • Happy Tots Childcare, Irishtown
  • St. Attracta’s N.S. Ballaghadereen
  • Taugheen N.S.
  • Clifden Community School
  • Glenamaddy Community School
  • Abbey Tots Creche Mayo Abbey
  • Barneys playgroup Belmullet
  • Carrick NS Ballinlough
  • St Colemans College Claremorris
  • St Aidans NS Kiltimagh
  • Balla Secondary School
  • Davitt College Castlebar
  • Ballinrobe Community School
  • Kilmovee National school
  • Culmore N.S. Swinford
  • Tavneena N.S. Charlestown
  • Brusna NS Ballaghaderreen
  • Ballindine NS
  • Lollipop Lane crèche
  • Cloonfad NS
  • Mount Saint Michael Secondary School Claremorris
  • Rockfield NS Coolaney

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN CAVAN

  • St Mogue’s in Bawnboy
  • St Bricin’s Vocational in Belturbet
  • Butlersbridge NS
  • Carrigallen Vocational School
  • St Patricks National School
  • Bruskey National School
  • St. Brigids National School, Redhills
  • Carrigallen Vocational School
  • Holy Family School, Cootehill

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN MONAGHAN

  • St Mary’s NS Threemilehouse
  • Inver College Carrickmacross
  • Scoil Phádraig National School
  • Bright Sparks Preschool
  • Scoil Mhuire, Clontibret

SCHOOLS CLOSED IN NORTHERN IRELAND

  • St Tierney’s Primary School, Mullaghconnelly
  • St John the Baptist Primary School Belleek, Carrenbeg
  • Carhill Integrated School, 78 Carhill Road
  • North Coast Integrated School, 21 Cloyfin Road
  • Donaghadee Primary School, Northfield Road
  • Lisnasharragh Primary School, Tudor Drive
  • Ballytrea Primary School, 52 Gortnaskea Road
  • Moyallon Primary School, 103 Moyallon Road
  • Derrylatinee Primary School, 50 Derrylatinee Road
  • Killicomaine Junior High School, Upper Church Lane, Portadown

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