Elinor Barker almost quit cycling six months ago, but is now back in Manchester having won her fourth world title. The Great Britain athlete shocked everyone, including herself, by winning gold in the 10km scratch race at the Track Cycling World Championships in Poland earlier this month. “It was amazing, a really nice surprise. I didn’t really go into the race expecting to win whatsoever,” Barker said. “I had a really strict plan that wasn’t focused on the outcome of the race but focused on how can I get through this with an OK result using as little from my legs and energy source as I can. It was quite nice to have a really clear and direct plan, that helped me a lot.” Barker’s victory was the highlight of the championships for the Great Britain team, who left disappointed having only won four medals - one gold, two silver and one bronze. The 24-year-old said: “If one race goes well it gives a bit of morale and brings confidence to the … [Read more...] about Elinor Barker in good form ahead of Six Day Series Manchester following World Championship win
Manchester is hotter than Milan today, but the warm spell won’t last long
Temperatures in Greater Manchester are expected to reach up to 17C (62F) today, making the region hotter than Milan. Figures recorded at a weather station near to Manchester Airport said temperatures were at around 16C (60F) earlier this afternoon. Forecasters at the Met Office have predicted temperatures will increase to 17C as the day continues. Meanwhile, temperatures are just 15C (59F) in the Italian city Milan and only 11C in the Turkish capital Istanbul. The Met Office have said this is around 4C to 5C above average for this time of year. This lunchtime Mancunians were treated to spells of sunshine and light winds - a marked change compared to the floods over the weekend. However, tonight the skies will cloud over and it will turn into a rather grey evening. In hilly areas the low cloud could cause a bit of drizzle. Temperatures will dip to just 7C to 8C, meaning there will be no risk of frost developing. Thursday will be a repeat of today, with a grey morning to start with … [Read more...] about Manchester is hotter than Milan today, but the warm spell won’t last long
Deliveroo bus coming to Liverpool to give away loads of free food
Liverpool will be treated to three days of free food next week, as Deliveroo announces the launch of the RooBus. The RooBus will be touring the country and giving away over 100 tonnes of free food. Luckily for Scousers the bus will be stopping off in Liverpool for three days, March 26, 28 and 29. Public will be able to climb aboard take part in food-themed escape room on the upper deck. Wannabe-Houdinis will need to solve food-related puzzles and riddles throughout the top floor in order to reach food freedom. Restaurants including KFC, Pizza Express, Barburitto and Yo Sushi! will be working with Deliveroo to give out the free food at the Roobus 2019 tour stops. To start the UK tour the Roobus will be treating locals in the following cities: 20 March - Edinburgh 22 March - Exeter 25 and 31 March - Manchester 26, 28 and 29 March - Liverpool 6 April - Portsmouth 11 April - Nottingham 13 April - Birmingham 14 April - Leicester 18 April - Aberdeen 19 April - Glasgow Follow reporter … [Read more...] about Deliveroo bus coming to Liverpool to give away loads of free food
Bolton Wanderers given a fortnight to settle debt
Bolton have been given two weeks to settle their debts and avoid a winding-up order, a High Court hearing in London has ruled. The Championship club has won a reprieve with the hearing adjourned until April 3.Bolton, issued with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue & Customs in February over an unpaid tax bill for £1.2million, faced administration or liquidation, but now have two weeks to find a buyer.Barrister Hilary Stonefrost, representing Bolton, told the court the club have a potential buyer lined up who “already owns a major stake in a high-level football club”.She asked for a 14-day adjournment to give the club time to complete a sale and settle its debts.Judge Clive Jones, sitting in the Insolvency and Companies Court in London, adjourned the case until April 3.It is the sixth time in 16 months that Bolton have defended a winding-up petition due to unpaid tax and VAT.They won a similar stay of execution in the High Court three years ago to … [Read more...] about Bolton Wanderers given a fortnight to settle debt
FIFA 19 TOTW 27 confirmed as Everton & Liverpool learn their fate
The FIFA 19 TOTW is finally here - but one half of Merseyside is set to be disappointed for the second week running. Despite a huge 2-1 win against Fulham, no Liverpool player has made this week's TOTW line-up. However, due to their impressive win 2-0 over Chelsea, Everton forward Richarlison is named as a RM card in the FIFA 19 TOTW 27 first eleven. Here is the FIFA 19 FUT TOTW 27 starting XI in full. Amiens Goalkeeper Regis Gurtner (81) is this week's TOTW first 11 goalkeeper, after his MOTM display and clean sheet against Angers. The TOTW defence consists of Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij (86), PAOK left-back Vieirinha (84) and Getafe centre-back Djene (82). The FIFA 19 TOTW 27 midfield includes Girona midfielder Portu (85), Borussa Dortmund CDM Thomas Delaney (84), Everton forward Richarlison (86) and Lazio midfielder - and ex-Reds star - Luis Alberto (84). The TOTW 26 attack features PSG's Angel Di Maria (90) as an ST card, West Ham forward Javier Hernandez (84) and Werder … [Read more...] about FIFA 19 TOTW 27 confirmed as Everton & Liverpool learn their fate