6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Shocking moment air stewardesses pose for SELFIES on plane wing after opening emergency door during runway delay
BUNGLING air stewardesses opened an emergency exit to take selfies whilst standing on an aeroplane’s wing.
Images show the three uniformed stewardesses climbing out onto the left wing of the Boeing 737 to pose for snaps, seemingly unaware that they are being caught committing an offence.
Jam PressEastar Jet cabin crew taking a selfie on the wing of a plane[/caption]
Jam PressThe budget airline said they are investigating the incident[/caption]
The incident, which took place on February 12 when Eastar Jet Flight 703 was delayed by over an hour, is being investigated by the airline.
The delays were due to four centimetres of snow covering and closing the runway at Cheongju International Airport in South Korea.
The flight was headed for Jeju Island, about an hour away.
Since Cheongju Airport is classed as a military facility, photography – including selfies – and videography are strictly prohibited.
Those caught taking pictures or filming face up to three years in prison or fines of up to £16,500.
Eastar Jet has since stated that the emergency doors were not opened specifically to take photos.
The budget airline said that the crew had been instructed to open the door as part of training.
An Eastar spokesperson said: “The airline took advantage of the waiting time caused by heavy snow and conducted an emergency exit training that is normally difficult to carry out.”
The airline, headquartered in Seoul, did however acknowledge that the actions of the stewardesses were inappropriate and said that they were investigating.
In November, a passenger from hell attempted to open an emergency exit whilst mid-flight.
Shocking footage showed a man being restrained by other terrified passengers after he attempted to exit the plane as it was in the air 30 minutes before landing.
The Copa Airlines flight CM204 was heading from Brasilia, Brazil to Panama City, Panama.
In January 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 returned to Portland, Oregon in the U.S. for an emergency landing after a door plug blew out, causing an uncontrolled decompression.
All 177 passengers and crew on board survived.
And in 2020, a plane door suddenly opened during landing on Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK631 from Islamabad to Sukkur.
Jam PressEastar Jet claimed the door opening was part of training[/caption]
Jam PressTaking photos or videos at Cheongju Airport can land you three years in jail or fines worth £16,500[/caption]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Virginia State University earns prestigious HBCU designation
Virginia State University is the newest HBCU to join the list of R2-designated institutions, which includes over 130 institutions nationwide and less than 15 HBCUs. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education grants this esteemed classification to universities that produce a large number of doctorate degrees and engage in a high level of research. […]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on 10 NBA stars who never received a single MVP vote
NBA stars are usually dominant. As a result, it’s a no-brainer how a lot of them are easily part of the MVP conversation every year. But surprisingly, not all stars earn votes for Most Valuable Player. Here is a look at the 10 NBA Stars who never received a single MVP vote. Check out the […]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Atalanta vs. Club Brugge prediction, odds, pick for 2025 Champions League
Club Brugge looks to return to the round of 16 with a win as they face Atalanta. It is time to continue our Champions League odds series with an Atalanta-Club Brugge prediction and pick. In the first leg, Club Brugge played host. They would strike first, scoring in the 15th minute on a goal from […]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Kendrick Perkins puts ‘selfish’ LeBron James on blast for All-Star Game decision
Kendrick Perkins is the newest member of the LeBron James, All-Star Game discussion. After James announced that he wouldn’t play in the All-Star Game, the former NBA champion went off on the Lakers guard. Much similar to what Shannon Sharpe said on his podcast, Perkins was more direct. He explained on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s […]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Why Angels star Mike Trout is changing positions
The Los Angeles Angels are trying to get back into the playoffs this season, but they will need Mike Trout to get back to how he played in his prime in order to get there. Injuries have hampered the Angels star over the years, especially in the last few, but now Los Angeles is taking […]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘Don’t walk, RUN’ shoppers scream as Sainsbury’s slash price of leftover Valentine’s roses to a single penny
SHOPPERS are racing to their local supermarket to pick up flowers slashed in price.
Hopefully, everyone was treated to a nice bouquet for Valentine’s Day this year, but if not, you’re in luck, as you can treat yourself for a fraction of the price.
People are racing to Sainsbury’s to grab cheap flowersfacebookOne man spotted roses for just 1p after Valentine’s Day madness[/caption]
Eagle-eyed shoppers spotted that Sainsbury’s had slashed the price on its Valentine’s roses to just 1p for a single rose.
And one man says his stash has made his wife very happy.
Sharing the bargain buy on Facebook, Jav Mal wrote: “Don’t walk to Sainsbury’s, RUN!
“Mrs was very happy.”
Jav took a picture of the display of roses left over from Valentine’s and shared it on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a privateFacebookgroup with 2.6million members.
The flower buckets were still relatively full, so there were plenty for others to pick up and grab themselves a bargain.
The display showed single red roses reduced to 1p as well as bouquets of a dozen roses for the same price.
Also on offer was a rainbow rose, also slashed down to the same price.
While some of the flowers may look like they might die soon, there are some savvy ways to get them to last for weeks.
Start by cutting stems diagonally and removing any excess leaves from the cuttings.
This will make sure the flower gets all the nutrients.
You can also help open the rose up by gently peeling the petals back to give them a fuller appearance.
Adding a few drops of bleach to clean water will help kill off bacteria and make the flowers last longer while a spoonful of sugar will keep the flowers fed.
Shoppers were quick to take to the comments of the post and were eager to pick up the bargain too.
8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden
Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots.
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is “as tough as old boots!”.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They’ll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Marginata’
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it’s great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill – dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant’s interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’
A dwarf version of ‘Midwinter Fire’ the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa ‘Noisette Carnee’
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, “noisette” flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’
I’ve never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
One person wrote: “I’d buy the lot for 1p.”
Another tagged their friend, commenting: “No excuses lol.”
“Don’t come home without one of these,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Literally going now.”
“There’s still time,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Just shows how overpriced they were.”
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Trump ‘will WITHDRAW US troops from Nato’s Russia frontline in Baltics in bombshell Ukraine peace agreement with Putin’
DONALD Trump will allegedly withdraw US troops from Nato’s frontline with Russia in the Baltics as part of its surprise Ukraine peace agreements.
The US President shocked the world when he revealed he spoke to Vladimir Putin last week about brokering an end to the almost three-year deadly invasion.
APDonald Trump could allegedly withdraw US troops from Baltic countries[/caption]
APThis could be part of Ukraine peace talks with Putin[/caption]
Alleged details about the fraught negotiations revealed Kyiv and Europe were being iced out of these talks.
Putin reportedly wants all Nato forces removed from his neighbouring Western countries, per the Financial Times.
European officials now believe Trump could cave to this and remove the US troops that have been placed in the countries bordering Mad Vlad.
The former Soviet nations – Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania – could be placed in a vulnerable position with this apparent proposition.
It is not clear exactly how many US troops are stationed in the area but around 600 are positioned in Estonia, according to the US Embassy.
These shock apparent plans comes after a permanent military base was set up in Lithuania.
This site was due to hold 5,000 soldiers and be fully operational by 2027, but Trump’s peace talks could throw this into disarray.
This could leave these smaller nations at risk of Putin’s terror as Nato warned the Russian tyrant could launch a wider war, past Ukraine.
Trump repeatedly vowed to end Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine throughout his re-election campaign.
He made a huge step towards this by arranging to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia soon for talks but Zelensky insisted Ukraine would not accept any peace deals reached without Kyiv’s involvement.
Other peace measures reportedly considered by Trump include banning Kyiv from joining Nato and declaring neutrality.
Another potential clause could be Russia keeping the five regions it has annexed in Ukraine – Crimea in 2014 and then Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk and Zaporizhzhia in 2022.
Ukraine could also be asked to withdraw from the Kursk region of Eastern Russia.
This comes as US Defence Secretary Keith Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” for Ukraine to return to its 2014 borders before Putin invaded Crimea.
Hegseth also confirmed on Wednesday that the US doesn’t want American troops to be involved in defending the country.
Trump told Fox News that Kyiv could decide it didn’t want to deal – but that Zelensky had agreed to trade military support for key minerals.
He said: “We are going to have all this money in there, and I say I want it back. And I told them that I want the equivalent, like $500 billion worth of rare earth.
“And they have essentially agreed to do that, so at least we don’t feel stupid.”
Trump demands $500billion worth of rare Ukrainian minerals as repayment for past military support.
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘Sappy’ RTE Home of the Year star reveals sweet secret meaning behind store name as new judge shares show ‘inspiration’
NEW RTE star Siobhan Lam has revealed the sweet secret meaning behind the name of her store – and how it has caused many to call her by the wrong name
The acclaimed interior designer, who is the newest face on RTE’s Home of the Year judging panel, also told how she was “surprised” at how “passionate” the show made her about some stranger’s homes.
RTESiobhan Lam joins Home of the Year for its eleventh season[/caption]
RTEHome of the Year returns to RTE One tomorrow night at 8.30pm[/caption]
The RTE series showcases Ireland’s most jaw-dropping houses, and returns to screens tomorrow night for a new season
Siobhan, who owns and operates a home interior store in Dublin’s Rathmines, joins returning judges, Hugh Wallace and Amanda Bone, this time around.
And the “sappy” interior consultant told The Irish Sun how her love for her husband helped spark the name for their shop, April and the Bear.
She told us: “I was trying to come up with an idea for a store. And a friend of ours said, ‘What do you love?’ And … this is going to sound very sappy now, but I love my husband.
“He’s this tall, hairy, handsome man who I call the bear, and I am born in April… So, we just stuck them together, and that’s the name, and it’s funny, it is a talking point, and a lot of people call me April, but that’s not my name. “
Aside from her joint sense of style with her husband, Siobhan said when it comes to a home’s interior she has one preference: “I love all different types of styles, but I definitely adore colour.
“I think colour, when you bring it into a space, it just energises a space. It’s fun, it’s playful, like, if you see my door, it’s pink. I just think that embracing colour is the way to go.
“I also adore industrial aesthetic. I think adding eclectic elements into a home brings back the personality of the homeowner. So I would definitely be more into the bold.”
And despite years of experience in the design game, Siobhan can still be inspired and surprised by some of her clients’ approaches to spaces.
Stepping into some of the country’s best-designed homes provided Siobhan with no shortage of fresh inspiration.
She explained: “It was actually really inspiring for me, just to see how different homeowners approach their homes.
“It was fantastic to see how they brought their personality into those spaces. And a lot of them were a blank canvas with a lot of them being contemporary new builds, but they brought so much flavour and personality to these spaces. It was really inspiring to be involved with.”
One thing that blew her away with some some of the contestants’ homes is the perfect hack for all mums, she said: “Particularly I found, I was blown away by some of the storage solutions.
“They were just fantastic and totally seamless. You wouldn’t even have known that they were there. That was one of the main things I took away from it was learning from the designs. People’s approach to functionality more so than even like aesthetics.”
She added: “You know, every home is different, I think, just from me personally, as a mum and as somebody who lives in the city, a lot of the time space is limited.
‘INTERESTING DEBATES’
“I found with those homes that were a little bit smaller, the homeowners had really put so much thought into storage, and storage isn’t necessarily something you want to talk about. It’s not too exciting, but it is really crucial in our lives, especially if you’ve got, you know, a big family.”
This season isn’t Siobhan’s first time on the telly, or even on Home of the Year, as she, in a previous season, served as a consultant.
Meaning, she was very attuned to the personal tastes of Hugh and Amanda and was prepared to fight for her favourite home if it spoke to her.
She said: “We all have our own opinions, and we’re all actually quite different than what we like. You know, Amanda adores a very paired back aesthetic. Hugh loves a bit of drama, and I adore colour. So, I think we all kind of stood our ground this season… there was a few tense moments.
CHAMPIONING HOME
“But they are incredibly knowledgeable about architecture, about homes and that kind of created a lot of interesting debates.”
She added: “I was surprised by just how passionate I got about the homes. Because obviously, it’s a competition. You feel you kind of champion certain competitors or certain homes across the series.
“Obviously I adore homes, and I’m enthusiastic about every home that I come across in some capacity. But I think the fact that it was a competition, and we had to score these homes, you really do take on a certain home, as you know, your home.
“You really get to know the personality of the homeowner from the home. And by the end of it, I was really, really passionate about certain homes.”
FAVOURITE SPOT
Despite their strong on-screen personas and tentative debates about scoring, Siobhan conceded that Hugh and Amanda could not have been more accommodating in easing her into the season.
She said: “Yeah, they were texting me. We were in a WhatsApp group, which was so lovely, because I was like, I have no idea what’s going on, but they were so lovely. Like Amanda reached out and she gave me so many just like watch out for this and watch out for that. So they’ve been so welcoming and lovely.”
Despite seeing dozens of contestants’ favourite spots in their own homes, where would Siobhan place her red spot?
She admitted: “I would put it up in our main bedroom, away from the noise. It’s a very calm space. We’ve got lots of lovely greens and pinks and grays. So it’s a very peaceful room. It’s nice and big.”
Home of the Year returns to RTE One and RTE Player, Tuesday, 18 February at 8.30pm
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Meet the Man Utd youngsters Ruben Amorim must turn to to save dismal season including pair poached from Arsenal
CRISIS-HIT Manchester United were without 12 first-team players for the dismal 1-0 defeat to Tottenham as they fell to a record-low 15th place in the Premier League table.
Man Utd’s 12th defeat in 25 league games has left them 12 points above the drop zone and the last time things were this bad at Old Trafford the club was relegated from the top flight.
ReutersWith injuries mounting and PSR troubles looming Ruben Amorim will have to turn to Man Utd’s academy to save the season[/caption]
GettyBut who were the magnificent seven he named on the subs bench against Tottenham on Sunday[/caption]
In what is maybe the understatement of the season, Amorim said it was a moment “when everything is going wrong”. Yet there is a small ray of hope he can lean on: An 87-year tradition of promoting youth.
Going back to before World War Two, the Red Devils have named at least one academy graduate in their squad since Tom Manley and Jack Wassall made the team-sheet in 1937.
It is a run stretching back 4,279 games – with names such as Bobby Charlton, George Best, Mark Hughes, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Marcus Rashford among the club’s illustrious list.
Carrington has provided time and time again in moments of crisis for the Red Devils, and thanks to Nick Cox and his outstanding team, it is one of the few parts of the club fans can still be immensely proud of.
Amorim understandably wants to be “careful” with the latest crop of stars by not rushing their development, but with the club financially crippled through years of mismanagement, new signings to fit his system will also be hard to come by.
Amorim trusted youth at ex-club Sporting Lisbon, and in time he will likely learn to do the same at United, but who are the stars Amorim must now turn to to help salvage United’s season?
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Jack Moorhouse – 19 years old
AlamyJack Moorhouse has been compared to Morgan Rogers and Paul Pogba thanks to his ball-carrying ability[/caption]
Moorhouse scored twice when Amorim went to personally watch the Under-21s as they beat Southampton 5-1 in December.
Often playing as an advanced midfielder, Moorhouse is favoured for his exceptional ball-carrying ability which has seen him labelled as a Paul Pogba 2.0 and compared to Morgan Rogers.
United are crying out for reinforcements following the departures of Rashford and Antony, and with Amad’s long-term injury, Moorhouse may be given minutes in one of the two No.10 roles up for grabs.
Harry Amass – 17 years old
GettyHarry Amass has drawn comparisons to Luke Shaw and been highlighted by the England star as one to look out for[/caption]
Perhaps the second-best-known player on the list to United fans after a certain striker, Amass has long been touted as a star of the future.
The left-sided defender has drawn numerous comparisons to the profile of Luke Shaw in the past, with the former Southampton star even saying Amass was one to watch for the future.
With Tyrell Malacia being sent out on loan, Amorim needs reliable options to play left wing-back, so watch this space for the dynamic defender to play when £25million signing Patrick Dorgu is rotated out.
Jack Fletcher – 17 years old
GettyJack Fletcher is an all-round midfield dynamo like his legendary father[/caption]
The son of Man Utd cult hero Darren Fletcher, the teenager has followed in his dad’s footsteps by becoming a midfielder. He was poached from the academy of Manchester City in the summer of 2023 alongside his twin brother, Tyler.
He has impressed at youth level having been nominated for the PL2 Player of the Month award, while his first time being included in a senior matchday squad came against Brentford.
Fletcher is left-footed and said to be an all-action dynamo, equally capable of picking up the ball from his centre-backs and playing through the lines as he is crashing the opposition box.
That gives Amorim a nice versatile option to add to his depleted arsenal of weapons as United continue to compete across three fronts.
Elyh Harrison – 18 years old
GettyElyh Harrison was the youngest recipient of the Denzil Haroun Reserve-Team Player of the Year since Adnan Januzaj[/caption]
The goalkeeping department was probably one of the last things on Amorim’s mind in January, but injuries to Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton have left only Andre Onana as the only senior shot-stopper.
Harrison had been on loan at National League North side Chester until January when United recalled him after a successful four-month spell, although appearances in the FA Cup mean he is cup-tied.
After a stellar youth campaign in the 2023/24 season, Harrison became the youngest recipient of the Denzil Haroun Reserve-Team Player of the Year since Adnan Januzaj and only second the goalkeeper to win the award.
Chester boss Calum McIntyre said the teenager, who turns 19 on February 19, has “unbelievable pedigree” at Old Trafford. And should Onana suffer any injury, Harrison will be parachuted in to try and provide safe hands between the sticks.
Tyler Fredricson – 19 years old
AlamyTyler Fredricson is a regular England youth international[/caption]
Relatively speaking, Tyler Fredricson has less hype surrounding him than his counterparts. But in fairness, very few central defenders generate the same hype as their more attack-minded team-mates.
Although that is not to say he is any less capable, in fact quite the contrary. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2022 and has had a steady rise through the ranks since then.
A regular England youth international, Fredricson played a vital role in the Under-18s’ FA Youth Cup final success in 2022 despite missing the final through sickness.
Fredricson may be behind fellow teens Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven in the pecking order, but with Lisandro Martinez out for the season and squad needs elsewhere it is easy to imagine him picking up some first-team minutes before the season concludes.
Sekou Kone – 19 years old
GettySekou Kone is being groomed as a long-term solution in the No.6 role[/caption]
The defensive midfielder made waves at the 2023 Under-17 World Cup as he helped Mali finish third and then in an Under-18 tournament in April 2024.
Despite being dubbed as the next Yaya Toure, he is viewed as a long-term option in the No.6 spot and is being groomed to be ready for the first team, possibly as Casemiro’s long-term in-house replacement.
Under-21s lead coach Travis Binnion told the club website last month that Kone was going to be a “really good player”, but that first, he needed to get to grips with the language and learn the physical demands of being a United No.6.
Ayden Heaven – 18 years old
PAAyden Heaven was poached from Arsenal to go straight into the first team in the winter transfer window[/caption]
The central defender was a star in the Gunners academy and was rewarded by making his senior debut earlier this season with ten minutes of action in the League Cup against Preston.
Being left-footed with a large 6ft 2in frame earmarks a potential move to find a long-term successor to Martinez at left centre-back owing to the Argentine’s injury issues.
Heaven is also considered capable of playing as a box-to-box midfielder, which had led to comparisons to Patrick Vieira.
Chido Obi – 17 years old
Rex‘Clever’ Chido Obi became Man Utd’s 252nd academy graduate against Tottenham[/caption]
Last, but certainly not least, is Obi, the wonderkid who has scored goals for fun in youth football playing for Arsenal and now for Man Utd.
Obi has scored 12 goals in nine FA Youth Cup and Under-18 league matches since joining, adding to his all-time record of 41 total goals in the Premier League U18 competition, including ten in one game against Liverpool aged 15.
He scored a 15-minute hat-trick on his Man Utd debut this season and before Man Utd’s clash at Tottenham, he bagged a hat-trick in the FA Youth Cup against Chelsea.
MANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.
Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.
Andre Onana – 3
United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.
His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.
At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.
Pulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.
Harry Maguire – 5
A mixed bag. Long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.
Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son later on.
Diogo Dalot – 6
A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.
Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too.
Patrick Dorgu – 4
A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.
Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on.
Casemiro – 5
Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.
Bizarrely dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 89 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter.
Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores.
A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week.
Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.
But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.
Rasmus Hojlund – 3
Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?
The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.
He was even caught offside after a pass from an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen?
There are other stars not mentioned above who could make their debuts in 2025 such as James Scanlon, Shea Lacey, Gabriele Biancheri or Godwill Kukonki.
United have also sealed a £7m deal for Paraguayan defender Diego Leon, who will officially join in the summer.
These rising stars all naturally come with the caveat of being given the time and patience to develop slowly.
Last season’s big academy graduate, Kobbie Mainoo, has looked knackered this season after being run into the ground over the last 12 months including with the England national team at the Euros.
Even big-money signing Yoro has been wrapped in cotton wool under Amorim, but hopefully, when the time comes he will have faith to increase the load of minutes these stars take on.
GettyKobbie Mainoo has become a victim of his own success after being ran into the ground over the last 12 months and now faces weeks on the sideline[/caption]
