During a six-month break from management, new Bristol Rovers head coach Steve Evans made a life-changing decision โ shedding an incredible eight stone along the way. ๐ช
Evans revealed that a stark message from his doctor was the turning point, telling him that if he wanted to โgo for a pintโ with his grandson one day, heโd need to completely change his lifestyle. ๐บ
๐ฃ๏ธ Evans: โI feel the benefits of swimming, walking and biking every day. Iโve not resorted to the injections, Iโve done it all naturally."
Huge respect to Steve for an unbelievable transformation.๐
Ronaldo, Rooney & Tevez were one of the most dominant attacking trios the Premier League's ever seen, in a two year span winning back to back titles, the 2009 League Cup, the 2008 Champions League & were only denied back to back CL's by Messi & Barcelona.
Why did I explain all that? The person who runs this account is 22 years old, which means they were 5 or 6 at the time. Forgive me if I don't take seriously the opinion of someone who would've been more focused on not wetting the bed than watching the football.
๐จ๐ฃ๏ธ | Wayne Rooney on Marcus Rashford's latest comments:
"I think the environment hasn't been ideal, but that's also YOUR responsibility. If you don't play well or you're put on the bench, it's easier to blame the environment, whether justified or not. It all depends on how you get involved.
"We know he can do more, that he can run more, and that has nothing to do with the environment. I might be wrong, I like Marcus a lot as a person, but I think it's too easy to HIDE behind that argument.โ
Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge ๐๐ป
In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.
Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.
*****
"Iโll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry โ worry that I wasnโt quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldnโt live up to my motherโs hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.
My life didnโt quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily โ on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions โ but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadnโt quite found.
At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with โ Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into peopleโs living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.
At 60, I began learning Italian โ not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.
At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage โ something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.
At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.
Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. Iโm learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter โ though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.
Iโm writing this to tell you something simple:
Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter โ if you let yourself bloom again.
Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.
You donโt need to be famous. You donโt need to be flawless.
You only need to show up โ fully โ for the life that is still yours.
With love and gentleness,
Patricia Routledge
*****
Once more, rest in peace. ๐ค
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League, TBR Football understands.
There is a good chance he leaves Old Trafford this month.
https://t.co/VHnZEAzcBD
๐จ | Andre Onana came back to Carrington wanting a NEW contract โ he has been of that view since receiving the standard 25 per cent cut for non-qualification to the Champions League โ a stance that did not go down well with Ruben Amorim.
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has confirmed heโs told Patrick Bamford that he isnโt part of his plans for the upcoming Premier League season โ๐ก
Jadon Sancho vs. Brighton!
Every misplaced passes, every failed dribble, every little touches, every mistake.
What a comp!! ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ฅ
[๐ฅ - @_Utdbaki]
https://t.co/O4Vt7g9B5s
BREAKING: West Ham United agree deal with Brighton to sign striker Evan Ferguson. Straight loan until end of season. Ferguson expected to travel to London this afternoon for medical. He made 1st appearance for 6 weeks in yesterdayโs 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. #WHUFC#BHAFC