DUSTIN POIRIER told Conor McGregor he needs to 'be an a**hole' if he wants to win a rematch. The Notorious was brutally stopped in their UFC 257 bout in January following a series of savage calf kicks. And Poirier reckons McGregor needs to rediscover his nasty streak in order to rise back to the top of the sport after a tame build-up with very little trash talk. He told the Joe Rogan Podcast : "Fighting is hectic already… It being a little bit more calm for me, was smooth sailing man!” Rogan responded regarding McGregor : “So it’s not good for him. It’s really better for him to be an a**hole." Poirier added: “Yeah, be an a**hole. "He did the same thing with Cowboy [Donald Cerrone]. I thought this was just him maturing, he's got a few kids now with another on the way. "Maybe he's maturing - we all change, maybe he's a different person." The pair recalled some of McGregor's most infamous misdemeanours - from the pre-fight chaos with Khabib Nurmagomedov to the … [Read more...] about Dustin Poirier tells Conor McGregor he has to ‘be an a**hole’ if he wants to beat him in UFC rematch
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Jesy Nelson starts the next chapter as she heads to the recording studio solo
Jesy Nelson appears to be ready to start the next chapter after leaving Little Mix The singer took her first steps to solo life as she was pictured arriving at the recording studio. Two months after sensationally stepping down from the girlband, she looked confident and stylish as she arrived at a west London studio on Friday. The 29-year-old was perfectly made up as she dressed in her off duty celeb uniform, with orange Playboy trousers under a denim jacket. Jesy meant business, clutching a phone and her bag in hand as she strode inside. The outing came as she teased fans by appearing to release a snippet from an upcoming solo project on her Instagram Stories. As the bombshell filmed inside the recording area a short sound bite of a woman singing - that resembled Jesy's famous tones - could be heard in the background. Former X Factor sensation Jesy pouted in front of the camera then panned the lens onto music producer Patrick Jordan Patrikios - who she tagged in … [Read more...] about Jesy Nelson starts the next chapter as she heads to the recording studio solo
Gareth Bale says he’s ‘experienced enough to keep head down and not say anything stupid’ amid criticism at Spurs
TOTTENHAM star Gareth Bale says he knows not to 'say anything stupid' when answering his critics. The 31-year-old silenced his doubters with two goals in Spurs' 4-0 win against Burnley . Speaking to Sky Sports after the match , Bale said: "I have been building up a little bit to get fully fit. I felt comfortable and my form is coming back, it's nice to help the team. "I know you get criticism but I am experienced enough to keep my head down, not say anything stupid and keep plugging away. "We know football isn't fair sometimes and people will criticise but all we can do inside is keep going, and we showed that today." Bale has endured a tough time since re-joining Tottenham on loan in the summer. He has struggled to get a solid run of games in the team, looking a shadow of the player who left in 2013 to win four Champions League titles at Real Madrid. And he annoyed boss Jose Mourinho earlier in the month when he posted a misleading picture of himself … [Read more...] about Gareth Bale says he’s ‘experienced enough to keep head down and not say anything stupid’ amid criticism at Spurs
Wales ace Hayley Ladd signs new contract with Manchester United ahead of Aston Villa clash
HAYLEY LADD has agreed to a new deal with Manchester United that will keep her at the club for two more years. The Wales midfielder will stay at Leigh Sports Village until 2023, with the option to extend for another year. Ladd, 27, told United's website: "I'm so happy to be committing my future to the club. "To be a part of this squad is really special and I'm really enjoying my time here. "When I first came to United , I knew I would be part of an ambitious group of players and staff and that mindset has only grown stronger over the last couple of years. "We have an exciting time ahead of us and I know that if we continue to put the work in, day in, day out, then we can achieve our goals. "I also want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me on my journey so far, from my team-mates and the staff, to the fans, and of course my family, who have always been behind me." Red Devils boss Casey Stoney expressed her delight at Ladd agreeing … [Read more...] about Wales ace Hayley Ladd signs new contract with Manchester United ahead of Aston Villa clash
How Man Utd women became a top four side in just TWO years with England legend Casey Stoney at the helm
MANCHESTER UNITED have come a long way since dreaming of Women’s Super League stardom when the club was built from scratch just TWO years ago. The Red Devils have enjoyed a meteoric rise – becoming the fourth best side in England in just their first top-flight season and attracting some of the biggest names in the game. Former England and Arsenal legend Casey Stoney, 38, has been at the helm of the club since it was reformed in 2018 after a 13-year hiatus. ⚽ Read our Man United live blog for the latest news from Old Trafford She had just four weeks before pre-season to build a whole team, recruit her backroom staff and attract 21 players. But it didn’t take her long to capture the imagination of the fans and her squad when the club stormed to the Championship title in the 2018/19 season, with 18 wins in 20 games. United ace Lucy Staniforth, who played for Birmingham at the time, saw her ex-teammate and pal win the hearts and minds of Manchester in … [Read more...] about How Man Utd women became a top four side in just TWO years with England legend Casey Stoney at the helm