Manchester United's first-team squad were in full flow at training on Friday, as they prepare for a season-defining clash at Liverpool. The rivalry between the two clubs goes back a long way, but in terms of money, this Sunday's game is more important than most of the previous ties. Louis van Gaal put his charges through their paces ahead of a game that could define their finishing position this season. Antonio Valencia (left) fends off the challenge of Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao during training at their Carrington base on Friday . Louis van Gaal will have to decide whether to stick with Juan Mata (right) on Sunday, or revert to the previously suspended Angel di Maria (left) There is no championship on the line, but instead fourth place and Champions League qualification rests heavily on this weekend's match. United currently sit fourth, two points ahead of Liverpool, and will hope to extend the gap to five points with a win at Anfield. Michael Carrick has recently returned from injury to regain his place in the starting line-up, and the oldest player in the United squad knows he must provide assistance to his team-mates. Manchester United boss Van Gaal (second left) speaks to Phil Jones (left) during the session, as Marouane Fellaini watches on . Defender Luke Shaw, signed from Southampton, takes part in a drill as United prepare for an important trip to Anfield at the weekend . Friday's training session coincided with defender Marcos Rojo's 25th birthday... Ashley Young wished him a happy birthday on Instagram . 'There is a responsibility that comes with the experience you have,' he told United Review. 'There is a lot of experience within the squad and there is also a group of younger lads and you try to help them and give them advice at certain times. 'I'm not one to sit everyone down and discuss things; it’s more about giving advice and little pointers at different times.' 'It's good to be back and I feel fine,' he added, when asked about his fitness. 'Once you get back, you just want a run of games and hopefully I can get that.' David de Gea dives to his right during the session; the goalkeeper's future at the club has been the subject of much speculation . Marouane Fellaini brings the ball down as Jonny Evans watches on (left) while captain Wayne Rooney carries a look of concentration (right) Carrick missed the start of the season, before a run of games from December to January was halted by another injury. He returned for United's game against Newcastle in March, and has impressed since. 'It's been a bit of a nightmare season for me injury-wise,' Carrick continued, 'and just at the time in my career where you’re getting a little bit older and you want to be playing as much as you can and enjoy your football. 'I’ve had a good run over the years, though, and hopefully this is the only blip so I can bounce back and get a good run of fitness now.' Falcao

Summary: Manchester United travel to Anfield on Sunday for a season-defining match against Liverpool . The United players were in full flow during training on Friday, as they prepare to make the short journey west . Michael Carrick has returned from injury and is ready to offer his advice as the oldest player in the squad . The 33-year-old admits he is now hoping for a run of games after a 'nightmare season for me injury-wise' CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


A 10-year-old boy is facing expulsion from school after teachers called the police when he brought in a fake orange gun for bring-a-toy session. Little Jayden Taljaard took the model handgun - which does not fire or make a noise - to a regular Friday class where pupils can bring their own toys. But staff called the police after three teachers reported feeling 'threatened' by the replica. It emerged today that Jayden has been immediately suspended from Selwood Academy in Frome, Somerset, and has been told he could be permanently excluded. Jayden Taljaard, pictured with his mother Natasha Taljaard, was sent home from school and now faces potential expulsion after he took an orange toy gun in for a 'golden hour' session in his class . A police officer is due to visit the youngster at home to warn him of the dangers of firearms. But Jayden's stepfather Kevin Pleasants said the schoolboy had made a simple mistake and the issue has been 'blown out of all proportion'. The 56-year-old construction worker said: 'We were totally unaware that a bright orange toy gun that doesn't fire anything would cause so much mayhem. 'We have a policeman coming to the house to give him a lecture on the dangers of firearms - he's 10, it's ridiculous. 'It's being blown out of all proportion. We had no idea about the school's policy on toy guns. It's a simple mistake. 'He asked his mother if he could take a toy to school. She didn't let him at first. He explained about golden time and took the gun. 'Three teachers said they felt threatened by this gun. Could they not see it was bright orange and plastic?' Jayden's parents have hit out at the school's actions after teachers said they felt 'threatened' by the gun . They insist the gun does not fire or make a noise and teachers 'blowing the incident out of all proportion' Jayden's school holds the so-called 'Golden Hour' sessions for the last hour of every Friday where pupils are allowed to bring in a toy of their choice. But Jayden was suspended after taking in the replica weapon on February 27 and told not to return until Monday 9 March. At meeting on Wednesday evening, his mother Natasha was then told his exclusion could be made permanent. Jayden suffers from ADHD and other learning difficulties but was making good progress at the school since joining in September, according to his parents. Mr Pleasants, from Frome, added: 'He was supposed to go back on Monday but my partner had a meeting at the school and they said he might not be allowed back. 'He was doing fine at the school. He brought an award home for very good behaviour. I framed it and it is on his wall.' The school has brought in the police over the incident and officers will now talk to the 10-year-old boy . Selwood Academy has not commented on its threat to expel Jayden other than to say it will handle the issue 'internally' Mr Pleasants added:

Summary: Jayden Taljaard was suspended after teachers felt 'threatened' by toy . Police will now speak to the 10-year-old about the danger of guns . His parents have blasted the response as 'blown out of all proportion' School now say he may be permanently excluded following incident . Parents fear school is using toy as excuse for its inability to control son .


While Hillary Clinton was using a private email address hosted on her own home-based computer server to conduct State Department business, her agency forced out an ambassador who was doing the same thing overseas. Retired Air Force General Scott Gration was US ambassador to Kenya for 13 months between 2011 and 2012, departing after a scathing performance report blasted his leadership style and determined that he created security risks by running his own one-person IT department. The report determined that Gration 'assumed charge of the mission’s information management operations,' in Nairobi, and 'ordered a commercial Internet connection installed in his embassy office bathroom so he could work there on a laptop not connected to the Department email system.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS AND GRATION'S PERFORMANCE REPORT . OUSTED: Scott Gration (left) was special envoy to Sudan before he spent 13 months as ambassador to Kenya; he was forced out after an inspector general report found problems with his performance – including the use of unauthorized commercial email services to conduct government business outside of secure channels . EMAIL-GATE: Hillary Clinton never used an official government email address as secretary of state, relying on a private server at the same time her agency was forcing Gration out for, among other things, doing the same . He also tried to legitimize his actions by writing new policy and distributing it to the embassy staff, saying the use of 'commercial email' for government business was acceptable. Gration, the State Department's Office of Inspector General wrote, 'continued to use commercial email for official government business' even when investigators were digging into his conduct. The report noted that he seldom logged on to his official State Department email account; The New York Times later reported that he 'preferred to use Gmail for official business.' Clinton, the odds-on favorite to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 2016, came under fire this week for using a private email account – not a State Department 'state.gov' address – to conduct government business. Her aides, and Obama administration colleagues – including White House personnel – reached her at 'hdr22@clintonemail.com' for the four years she was America's top diplomat. The revelation has led to accusations that the former secretary failed to turn over all her communications for archiving, as the Federal Records Act requires. Additional questions have swirled around potential national security risks posed by having sensitive material flowing through unsecure channels. Scott Gration lasted just 13 months as an ambassador before his management style and data security breaches ended his State Dept. career . Clinton helmed the State Department through the entirety of Gration's tenure as ambassador. The State Department did not respond to a request for comment about parallels between her case and Gration's. But the 2012 IG report spelled out a policy that it appears Clinton herself failed to follow. 'It is the department's general policy that normal day-to-day operations be conducted on an authorized information system, which has the proper level of security controls,' the report read. 'The use of unauthorized information systems increases the risk for

Summary: Retired Air Force General Scott Gration was US ambassador to Kenya . Forced to resign in 2012 after a scathing performance report . Used unauthorized private email address to conduct 'sensitive' government business through a private Internet connection in his office bathroom . Hillary Clinton is now under fire for exclusively using a private email address hosted on her own server while in the Obama administration . Gration served under Clinton when she was secretary of state .


FIFA president Sepp Blatter has told Qatar 'more must be done' to improve working conditions in the country as it prepares to stage the 2022 World Cup. Blatter visited Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who has previously acknowledged setbacks in development work that according to the International Trade Union Confederation has already cost 1,000 migrant worker lives. The Emir said last year that new legal frameworks have been introduced to improve the situation on the ground. Sepp Blatter says Qatar must do more for workers as they build ahead of the 2022 World Cup . Blatter said he wanted to meet Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in person before next week's meeting . Ahead of the FIFA executive committee meeting in Zurich on Thursday and Friday, when dates for the 2022 tournament are expected to be determined, Blatter urged Qatar to ensure all workers are guaranteed 'fair' conditions. Blatter said: 'It was important for me to have an opportunity to get the latest information directly from the highest political authority, ahead of the executive committee meeting next week. 'It is encouraging to hear the Emir's personal commitment to workers' welfare and to get a sense of the improvements planned for all workers in Qatar. The decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, which has questionable labour laws, has been controversial . 'As various human-rights groups have recently noted, progress has been made already, especially with regard to the standards introduced by the supreme committee relating to 2022 construction sites, but more must be done in Qatar to ensure uniformly fair working conditions for all. 'This will only be possible through the collective effort of all stakeholders - from the construction companies to the authorities. It is clear that Qatar takes its responsibility as host seriously and sees the FIFA World Cup as a catalyst for positive social change.'

Summary: International Trade Union Confederation says 1.000 workers have died in World Cup preparation work . Sepp Blatter 'encouraged' by the Emir's 'personal commitment to welfare' But FIFA President insists more progress must be made .


Us girls at A Style Album are self-confessed jewellery junkies, they say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but we are just as happy with some bright coloured beads. Jewellery can really make an outfit and shows your individuality. A simple jeans and tee combo can be made so much more interesting by layering necklaces, stacking bracelets or piling on rings. It can equally work the other way, when going for a dressier style a few cool jewellery pieces can instantly relax the look. Scroll down for video . Louise Redknapp and stylist Emma Thatcher, who together run A Style Album, demonstrate how to pull off the latest jewellery and accessory trends . We love discovering new accessory brands and our favourite find this year has to be Say What you C, a simple idea of silver or gold bars designed to be layered, and engraved with anything you wish. We can't get enough of these cool, individual pieces. Choose your children's names, a quote or a special date - anything that has a special meaning to you can make a great touch. They make a lovely gift and are very reasonably priced, too. Louise and Emma's discovery of the year so far is jewellery brand Say What you C, which designs simple gold or silver bar necklaces that can be engraved with a special message, name or date . Say What You C necklaces are designed to be layered-up, so mix and match the colours, chain lengths and engravings, to really personalise the look, say Louise and Emma . Mia Lia has been a long standing favourite jewellery brand of ours, and we're rarely seen without the fashionable keepsake bracelets piled up on our wrists. Known for stylish hand made fashion jewellery with a bohemian touch, the brand has a great selection of bright pieces made from natural stones. A standout range for us has to be the Star Bright Star Light collection, so cool and perfect for the star-obsessed A Style Album team. Louise Redknapp demonstrates how she piles up colourful Mia Lia beads, to give both casual and more formal outfits a pretty, bohemian touch . Stylist and blogger Emma Thatcher co-ordinates her Mia Lia beaded bracelets to complement her outfits . For a bit of fun, the brightly coloured jewels from Rainbowlink ticks all the boxes. Now that the sun is coming out, why not add a bit of colour with the fluorescent bracelets, each stamped with a fun mantra. A cool, quirky concept and perfect for summer, we love these for an instant wardrobe update. Perfect for summer, the brightly coloured jewellery from Rainbowlink are all stamped with a cool, quirky mantra. Pile them up to add a fun twist to your outfit . If you're looking at investing in something more classic, Maria Black has a range of simple, stylish pieces made from precious metals. With a fashion-forward approach to conceptual jewellery design, Maria Black's collection is designed to be mixed and matched, creating a truly individual look. Loved by celebrities including Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba

Summary: Mixing cool with classic jewellery is an easy way to update your look . Colourful beads or layered necklaces can look classy when styled right . FEMAIL bloggers Louise and Emma Thatcher show us how to wear them .


Males of a species of crab, nicknamed after David Hasselhoff because of their hairy chests, spend largely separate lives from the females, according to new research. In a study looking at the private life of the deep-sea crab known as the 'Hoff' have found that the males and females spend separate lives at volcanic vents 1.5 miles deep near Antarctica. This, according to the British research, is because of the conflicting demands of feeding and raising young among the sexes. Males of a species of crab, nicknamed after David Hasselhoff because of their hairy chests, spend separate lives from the females, according to new research. In a study looking at the private life of the deep-sea crab known as the 'Hoff' have found that the males and females spend separate lives at volcanic vents . The Hasselhof crab was discovered in 2012 living around volcanic vents off South Georgia. It is a type of yeti crab recognised for their hairs, or setae, along their and limbs that they use to cultivate the bacteria which they eat. The new are slightly different in that they exhibit long setae on their undersides. They were named after actor David Hasselhof because of his hairy chest. Despite living apart from females, the males live in remarkable density. In some places, scientists say the crabs reach as many as 600 individuals per square metre. In 2010, a British expedition revealed a 'lost world' of deep-sea animals including the crab named after the Baywatch star thriving on the ocean floor near Antarctica. Using a deep-diving remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to examine the distribution, size and sex of these crabs at the vents, Dr Leigh Marsh and colleagues from the University of Southampton have now pieced together their private lives. Dr Marsh said: 'The life cycles of deep-sea animals have been largely hidden from us until now but thanks to more frequent expeditions and advances in technology, we are getting a clearer picture of the natural history of the ocean depths that cover most of our world.' The researchers found that large male Hoff crabs live highest on the mineral spires of the deep-sea vents, closest to the hot fluids that jet from them. A university spokesman said: 'At the base of the mineral spires, smaller males mingle with females in spectacular piles, many crabs deep, where they get together to mate. 'The females then crawl away from the bustling piles of crabs and the warm mineral-rich fluids seeping from the seafloor, which can be toxic to their young. 'Away from the mineral spires, the few crabs found by the researchers were all females, carrying developing offspring under their curled-up tails. Males don't share in 'child-care' arrangements with the females, and can climb up the mineral spires of the vents to take advantage of the warmth and conditions best suited for growing bacteria on their hairy chests . 'Moving away from the warmer waters of the spires takes the females across a gauntlet of predators, such as large sea anemones and seven-arm sea stars. 'Away from the vents, the

Summary: Large male Hoff crabs live highest on the mineral spires of Antarctica . At the base of the mineral spires, smaller males mingle with females . Males take advantage of conditions to grow bacteria on their hairy chests . They then scrap off bacteria using comb-like mouthparts and eat them . But females can't stay there as the warm mineral-rich fluids seeping from the seafloor can be toxic to their young .


Dave Whelan was the victim of an embarrassing gaffe in his final programme notes as Wigan chairman. The 78-year-old businessman handed over control of the relegation-threatened club to his grandson this week after 20 years at the helm. But in his last written address to fans, he started by welcoming the supporters and staff of Cardiff City - when Wigan were actually playing Leeds! Dave Whelan leaves the pitch after addressing the crowd in his final game as Wigan Athletic chairman . David Sharpe is the new chairman of Wigan Athletic after taking over from his grandfather Dave . Cardiff are the last club of Wigan's current boss Malky Mackay - he was sacked by them in December 2013. And the Scot is currently under investigation by the Football Association amidst allegations of sending racist, sexist and homophobic text messages while in charge at Cardiff. Whelan started his programme notes by saying: 'Welcome to the DW Stadium for our second home match in five days. 'Tonight we welcome Cardiff City and their supporters who have travelled from South Wales for another important Sky Bet Football League Championship fixture.' Shortly before kick-off, Whelan strode onto the pitch to deliver an emotional final address to the fans in person. Whelan was given a standing ovation by the home supporters then walked alone to the centre-spot with a microphone in hand. Whelan looks emotional before heading onto the pitch - and in his programme notes he welcomed Cardiff . 'Thank you for everything,' he said. 'For the last 20 years, you have been magnificent supporters. 'We all remember when we first played at Springfield Park and I bought the club and we were third from bottom of the old fourth division. 'With your support, and all the players and staff we build this stadium and fought our way up to the Premier League. 'We had eight fantastic years in the Premier League and two years ago we brought the FA Cup back to Wigan.' At this point, the large travelling contingent from Leeds began barracking Whelan. But he responded with a put-down which brought raucous applause from the home fans. 'Leeds have not won the cup for 25 years,' he added. 'However, everyone from Leeds we welcome you to Wigan. You are a great club and a great bunch of supporters. 'I am still going to be the greatest supporter Wigan has and I will be at every match I can get to. 'Thank you for every single thing and all your fabulous support.' Whelan said he is still going to be the 'greatest supporter Wigan has' and will be at every match he can get to . Â .

Summary: Dave Whelan waves emotional goodbye to Wigan Athletic . 78-year-old will be replaced as chairman by grandson Dave Sharpe . In programme notes it reads: 'Tonight we welcome Cardiff City' Wigan hosting Leeds United in Championship fixture on Saturday . Whelan given standing ovation by fans at DW Stadium .


Nigel Pearson has underlined Leicester's survival belief but admitted they need to beat Hull. The Foxes are seven points from safety in the Barclays Premier League and have lost five of their last six top-flight games. They host the Tigers on Saturday and manager Pearson insists they are out to prove the doubters wrong. Nigel Pearson (centre) watches training unfold on Thursday as Leicester prepare for their clash against Hull . Pearson insists he and his squad believe they can still avoid relegation from the Premier League this season . He said: 'We still have a strong belief in our ability to stay up this season. 'Whether other people share it is not that important at the moment. In house there is a feeling we can do it. 'Saturday is a game both sides want to win. But Hull may be happier with the draw than us. We certainly need to win the game.' The Foxes have not won in the league since beating Aston Villa 1-0 in January but Pearson thinks one victory could spark a run of results. 'That is something we keep very much in our minds because we do have that belief,' said the manager, who spent just over a year as Hull boss before returning to Leicester in 2011. 'But you have to get that first one. 'This is a game a lot of people see as being a pivotal one we have. It will be a difficult game.' Wes Morgan (right) challenges striker David Nigent for the ball at the club's Belvoir Drive training ground . Midfielder Andy King (left) plays a pass under pressure from team-mate Paul Konchesky in training . Dean Hammond (calf) and Anthony Knockaert (personal reasons) are out but goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel could return after four months out with a broken foot. Matt Upson is expected to control the defence and the centre-back insisted he will remain calm despite their position. 'Personally I don't care about the occasion,' Upson told the club's official site. 'Whether it's a World Cup final or a Premier League game it's the same focus and the same attitude, the grass is green and the ball is round. 'I'd like to use that as extra motivation. I like to think I'm committed to do my best, whether I'm playing for the Under-21s or the first team.' Leicester have not played since their 2-0 defeat at Manchester City and with a 10-day break between games Upson hopes they have recharged. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel could return to face Hull after recovering from a broken foot . 'I think it can be quite a difficult, 10 days' said the 34-year-old. 'You can look at it in two ways, it's just important that the players are looking at it in the right way - as an opportunity to prepare for this game. 'It's a difficult period and a lot of thought has to go into training and how much you do focusing on one game, and how much is for fitness and how much is for getting the players in the right

Summary: Leicester City are seven points from safety at the bottom of the table . Manager Nigel Pearson believes his side can still stay up . The Foxes host strugglers Hull at the King Power Stadium on Saturday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Leicester City news .


The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, ended their second day in the U.S. with a glitzy night out with friends in Washington D.C. The couple, who will celebrate their 10th anniversary next month, put on their best dress for a dinner hosted by Barby Allbritton, the head of the prince's charity in the U.S. and the widow of Joe Allbritton, who owned news stations and the website Politico. The Allbrittons were so close to the British royals that they were two of a few Americans invited to the Royal Wedding between Charles' son Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. Charles and Camilla joined Mrs Allbritton, her son Robert - who now runs Politico - and his wife Elena for the black tie charity affair on Wednesday night. The event was so secretive that other guests were only given the address earlier in the day, PageSix reported. Prince Charles and Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, smile outside the a private home on Wednesday where they had dinner. From left: Elena Allbritton, Robert Allbritton, the Duchess of Cornwall, Barby Allbritton and Prince Charles . The Duchess of Cornwall made a splash at the dinner wearing an all-beige outfit complete with a cape . Barby Allbritton (second right), is the head of Prince Charles' charities in America. She is the wife of the late media magnate Joe Allbritton, who owned news stations and the website Politico . The night out came in the middle of the royal couple's four-day trip to the U.S., which is largely being spent in Washington D.C. before a trip to Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. Charles and Camilla still look bright-eyed as they arrived at the party despite a whirlwind day visiting D.C.'s landmarks and George Washington's plantation before delving into environmental policy. At a meeting of the Global Ocean Commission and the International Sustainability Unit - a charitable group established by the prince to address environmental concerns - Charles spoke about the dangers of accumulating plastic waste in the world's oceans. 'Although the evidence surrounding the links between plastic waste and human health are not yet clear, I would tentatively suggest that they are unlikely to be beneficial,'he said during his 10-minute speech at the Hay Adams hotel. Charles said that he was ‘haunted’ and ‘horrified’ by the issue which needed to be solved for the sake of future generations. Passionate: Following a day of sight-seeing on Wednesday, Prince Charles also attended an environmental event at the Hay Adams hotel, where he gave a 10-minute speech on the importance of recycling . Meeting the King: Charles and Camilla arrive at the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC, where they were met by Congresswoman Terri Sewel, left, and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, right . Making friends: The royal couple drew a crowd as they arrived at the Memorial on Tuesday . Fans: Members of the public, including a middle school history class, snap photos of the royal couple . ‘Speaking as a grandfather with a new grandchild due to appear in this world in a

Summary: Charles and Camilla attended a dinner hosted by Barby Allbritton, the head of the prince's charity in the U.S., on Wednesday night . The royal couple are on a four-day trip to the U.S. which will mostly be spent in Washington D.C. before a visit to Louisville, Kentucky . On Wednesday morning, they were swarmed by well-wishers as they visited the Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln Memorials in D.C. They then headed to George Washington's Virginia home before returning to D.C., where Charles gave a passionate speech about the environment . On Thursday, the royal couple will meet with President Obama .


Jenson Button fears McLaren will qualify at the very back of the grid for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. The British driver and his team-mate Kevin Magnussen, who is deputising for the injured Fernando Alonso, endured a miserable day during practice for the season opener at the Albert Park Circuit. The McLaren pair, hampered by reliability problems to their new Honda engine, managed only 13 laps between them in Friday’s opening session and were five seconds down on Nico Rosberg’s best time for Mercedes. Jenson Button cut a frustrated figure in Melbourne on Friday as McLaren struggled for pace and reliability . Button was almost four seconds slower than Nico Rosberg, who set the pace for Mercedes on Friday . And while Button managed to get more running under his belt during the second session, completing 21 laps, he was still almost four seconds down on the front-running Mercedes. Magnussen posted four laps before losing control of his McLaren at Turn Six and crashing into the barriers. Backmarkers Manor, who didn’t compete at any of the winter tests, failed to take to the track on Friday, and Button fears a similar no-show tomorrow will see McLaren bring up the rear for Sunday’s curtain raiser in Melbourne. Kevin Magnussen loses control of his McLaren at Turn Six and runs into the gravel before crashing out . The Dane didn't take any further part in the session with his car in bits before it was taken back to the garage . ‘I am hoping it won’t be the last row of the grid,’ said Button, a three-time winner in Melbourne, when asked about his hopes for qualifying. ‘Hopefully 20 cars will run. It won’t be easy and we all know it. We are working as one and we are not pointing any fingers. We are just solving the problems as we go. Hopefully we will be competitive sooner rather than later.’ McLaren, powered by Honda for the first time since 1992, had a pre-season to forget as they struggled for pace and reliability. And getting to the chequerd flag on Sunday will now be considered a positive result for a team which hasn’t tasted victory in over two years. ‘I have no goals in terms of position,’ said Button. ‘The important thing is to make sure we maximise everything we have and then look at timesheets in qualifying and the race, see how we fared, and how much work we have to do.’ McLaren are powered by Honda this year, but face an uphill struggle and may bring up the rear in Melbourne .

Summary: Jenson Button and team-mate Kevin Magnussen were well off the pace . They were four seconds slower than Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton . And Button fears McLaren will bring up the rear in qualifying . McLaren are also struggling for reliability and may not make the finish .


David Gill, the Football Association vice- chairman, says FA Cup replays and the two-legged League Cup semi-finals may have to be sacrificed in the season of the 2022 World Cup. Why wait? If anything, replays are detracting from the excitement of the competition, and the format of what is currently the Capital One Cup is an anomaly. It should not take FIFA’s monstrous destruction of football’s calendar to make the English game see sense. By chance, there were no replays in the FA Cup fifth round this year and they were not missed. The great Cup shocks of this campaign have all happened on the day, inside 90 minutes. David Gill suggested removing cup replays, and he has a point, even if it it has taken Qatar to make it happen . Cambridge United were excellent to earn a replay against Manchester United, but lost the second game . That is when Bradford City beat Chelsea and Sunderland, when Middlesbrough eliminated Manchester City, when Blackburn Rovers beat Swansea City then Stoke City. A few lower division tussles aside, all the games that went to replays went with form. Manchester United defeated Cambridge United, Sunderland won at Fulham, Liverpool came from behind to beat Bolton Wanderers and Southampton won against Ipswich Town. Replays favour the bigger teams anyway. If Cambridge could have taken Manchester United to extra-time, and maybe to penalties, on a crummy pitch at a boisterous Abbey Stadium, who knows what might have happened? Heading to a decider at Old Trafford, their moment had passed. Jonathan Stead's goal against Chelsea was part of a shock that re-affirmed the FA Cup's giant killing tradition . Bradford celebrate their win at Stamford Bridge, and didn't need a replay to upset the Premier League leaders . We cling to tradition, but tradition had teams playing replay after replay until they could be separated. Those encounters had an epic feel. In 1979, Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday needed five matches — including three that went to extra-time — lasting nine hours before they could be torn apart. The second replay ended 2-2, the third 3-3. Arsenal won the fourth 2-0. That is the true gladiatorial tradition of the FA Cup, but it is unthinkable with modern fixture congestion. So as the shoot-out that completes the first replay is in itself a compromise, why is it needed at all? Middlesbrough also caused an upset, by beating Manchester City, but replays rarely lead to shocks . Smaller clubs might be better rewarded if games were decided on the night by a penalty shoot-out . A game decided on the day, one hit, with extra-time and penalties, would go some way to restoring tension and drama. When the FA has to alter its company accounts because the FA Cup sponsorship deal confidently included by former general secretary Alex Horne has not materialised, it is ridiculous to pretend the current format is a winner. The same with the League Cup. It is decided over one game in every round, then two in the semi-finals, and back to one for the

Summary: Qatar World Cup likely to force changes to domestic calendar . But FA Cup replays have lost their appeal - they should be scrapped . Upsets rarely happen in the second game, giant-killing would not suffer . Two-leg League Cup semi-finals are a strain on the fixture list . Some traditions should be removed, not just because of FIFA's issues .


The Georgia State coach whose son led the 14-seed to an upset over Baylor in the NCAA men's basketball tournament on Thursday is teasing President Barack Obama for picking his team to lose in the first round. 'I hope you make better decisions in your presidency than you did about Georgia State!' coach Ron Hunter said after the game in a Vine video. The White House wouldn't apologize on Friday for Obama's incorrect assumption that the Baylor Bears, a 3-seed in the tournament, would prevail against the Georgia State Panthers. The president's spokesman did say, however that the young man who scored the winning basket 'certainly rose to the occasion.' Scroll down for video . RJ Hunter (left, with basketball) made a last-minute three-pointer to send his Georgia State Panthers to the next round of the NCAA Tournament . RJ's father Ron (center) , Georgia State's coach, fell off of his rolling chair, which he was forced to sit on after tearing his Achilles tendon on Sunday . The elder hunter was helped up from the floor by assistants after the stunning shot sank in, leading the 14-seed to upset 3-seed Baylor . Coach Hunter drew nationwide attention after he toppled off of the stool from which he had been cheering on his team after son RJ hit a deep three-pointer, putting the Panthers up 57-56 with 2.7 seconds remaining. Baylor had been favorited in the game by 9. With the younger Hunter on fire, scoring 16 points, Georgia State claimed victory in the final seconds of the game. The Panthers had been down by 12 with less than three minutes left before surging back for a stunning comeback and winning on the junior guard, according to ESPN. Remarking on the surprising come-from-behind win on Friday, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said, ''That was a great shot there at the end of the game.' 'I think there’s no question that...that kind of high- level performance when the chips are down is certainly the kind of...spirit that the president would hope to summon in the context of his job, too,' he added. Georgia State, in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2001, was picked by few to advance to the second round. President Barack Obama had Baylor winning the game in his bracket. 'I hope you make better decisions in your presidency than you did about Georgia State!' coach Hunter said after the game, teassing the president . Coach Hunter's assistants had to help him get back into his chair after he was literally floored by his son's last minute heroics. He had been perched on the rolling chair to reduce the strain of a Achilles tendon injury he incurred while celebrating the team's Sun Belt victory over Georgia Southern. The proud father, 50, was wearing a cast and often tried to stand up before being restrained by other coaches during the game. Georgia State will play No. 6 team Xavier in the next round of the NCAA tournament's West division of this year's bracket. Their victory was the second

Summary: Proud father Ron Hunter lost balance and fell off his stool after son RJ hit three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left . Fourteen-seed Panthers beat three-seed Baylor in NCAA tournament 57-56 . 'I hope you make better decisions in your presidency than you did about Georgia State!' coach Hunter said after the game in a Vine video . White House wouldn't apologize for Obama's incorrect assumption that Baylor would prevail but said the younger Hunter 'rose to the occasion' 'I think there’s no question that...that kind of high- level performance when the chips are down is certainly the kind of...spirit that the president would hope to summon in the context of his job, too,' Obama's spokesman added .


Former England hardman Paul Ince has picked his #one2eleven of stars he played alongside throughout his career, on The Fantasy Football Club on Sky Sports. Ince, whose played for a number of European clubs, picked a mixture of talent in his squad - with players from Inter Milan, Manchester United and England making the cut. Watch #one2eleven every Friday evening on The Fantasy Football Club, Sky Sports 1 or catch up On Demand. Paul Ince (centre) picks his best 11 he played with and included David Beckham (left) and Paul Gascoigne . GOALKEEPER: PETER SCHMEICHEL . Has to be 'Big Pete.' What a fantastic goalkeeper, I played with David Seaman and he was a very good goalkeeper but for me Schmeichel was another level. Just the fact that, one on one's, normally when somebody goes through on the goalkeeper you just pray that they're going to save it but you just knew Schmeichel was going to save it, so we'd always set up a counter-attack because we knew he would. He could also throw the ball as far as he could kick it and the amount of times we would get get corners against us, he'd pluck it and release it to Giggs and Kanchelskis and we'd score goals. Best goalkeeper in the world during his time. RIGHT BACK: JAVIER ZANETTI . He is a great player. Zanetti joined Inter Milan the same time as me and he was just awesome. He was just a young kid but he just slotted into the way we played. The reason I put him in ahead of Gary Neville is because Javier can play in different positions and I always want players who can be flexible and what ever position he played in - he was world class. He was unbelievable. CENTRAL DEFENDER: TONY ADAMS . Colossus. Proper centre half. Men-of-men. In our England team we were all men, we were all big characters and big men but he was men-of-men. He was a leader and he inspired people around him. People say he wasn't the best passer but he wasn't that bad. His volley against Everton showed he could play. He wasn't the quickest but his timing of tackling. He was a brilliant organiser, he's top draw. Peter Schmeichel was labelled as the best goalkeeper in the world by former team-mate Paul Ince . Gary Pallister (right) played with Ince at Manchester United and was picked in his Fantasy squad . CENTRAL DEFENDER: GARY PALLISTER . Very unlucky to not play for England more. Laziest man you'll ever meet in football, if you did running he'd be at the back, when you finished training he'd be the first out of the door. I used to go round his house and he'd be playing on his PlayStation eating Malteasers. But when it came to playing football you would never see anyone go past him, you'd never see anyone beat him and he had telescopic legs, he was quick and he could play. The only negative is that he should have scored more goals but what

Summary: Paul Ince named his #one2eleven XI on The Fantasy Football Club on Sky Sports . There was a mix of players from Serie A, the Premier League and England . Roberto Carlos, David Beckham and Alan Shearer feature, but who else?


Yesterday, a Twitter war escalated between Danny Dyer and Katie Hopkins after the reality star criticised his girlfriend for proposing to him. Katie launched an attack on Danny's partner Joanne Mas, saying: 'no woman should ever propose to a man,' to which the EastEnders star responded: 'I agree...especially when you look like ya face should be on the side of a gothic building,' and calling her sexist. But a post-graduate English student who proposed to her boyfriend using a personalised pint glass tells FEMAIL that Katie's notions of marriage are outdated. Katy Miller, 24, and Tim O’Brien, 29, who are from Texas but currently live in Portugal, had been dating for several years before she decided to take the plunge last April. She said: 'My partner and I first met at an Irish pub in Texas. 'We both very much enjoy drinking craft beer, visiting breweries, and sampling the local beers in every city (and country) we visit.' She continued: 'I knew he would love it if I tied this common interest into a proposal, so I picked a quiet craft beer pub in a residential area of Dublin to bring things full circle. 'I was a graduate student in Manchester at the time, so Ireland wasn’t very far away. 'I had a pint glass etched with ‘Tim, after you finish this pint, I’m going to ask you a question…’ on the side, while the bottom that he’d see after downing the pint said ‘…will you marry me?’ The pint glass that Katy commissioned for her proposal to boyfriend Tim . Tim was delighted with the proposal and immediately said yes, with the pair choosing to elope just a few months later. They said their handwritten vows on a hilltop in a quiet village on the island of Mallorca, which Katy describes as, 'One of the happiest moments of our lives.' Katy is proud of her decision to propose to Tim and believes that Ms Hopkins' views on marriage are outdated. She said: 'There are things of real importance women do every day that are cause for actual celebration. 'A woman proposing to a man is not one of them, and I wish it were such an unremarkable event that we never felt the need to discuss it or to defend ourselves. 'Unfortunately, that is not the case, particularly not in the southern US where we are from.' Etched onto the bottom of the pint glass was the question 'Will you marry me?' While Katy and Tim's close friends and family were delighted at their happy news, she does admit that there was a backlash for more small minded people. She reveals: 'People asked if it was an April Fools joke (it was April 16th) and asked me if the proposal was actually for real. 'Acquaintances of my partner had a hard time understanding the concept, and we heard the phrase ‘real man’ tossed around, as if a ‘real man’ isn’t any man. 'But the main source of awkward interactions was my lack of an engagement ring.' Katie Hopkins and Danny Dyer

Summary: Katy Miller, 24, proposed to fellow Texan Tim O’Brien, 29, in an Irish pub . She applauds Danny Dyer's girlfriend Joanne for asking him to marry her . Katy tells FEMAIL that it is time women AND men took it as the norm .


A yoga teacher who nursed her boyfriend after he suffered a stroke had to flee Britain when he started bombarding her with abusive letters. Alessia Avellino, 42, said her relationship with 51-year-old Paul Bijl broke down after the stroke four years ago completely changed his character. But Bijl still often sent her letters and text messages calling her a ‘c***’ and ‘whore’, forcing Miss Avellino to flee her flat in St John’s Wood, north-west London, to her native Italy . Ex-boyfriend: Alessia Avellino (left) said her relationship with Paul Bijl (right) broke down after his stroke . She told the London Evening Standard: ‘He looked the same after the stroke but had become someone else. I couldn’t handle it. It destroyed me. I cried myself to sleep every day.’ Miss Avellino, who is also an artist and has exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy of Arts, said Bijl ‘went bananas that I had left him’ and would shout at her in front of other people. She withdrew a harassment case after he promised to change, but then called police when the abuse became ‘relentless’. Bijl has since admitted harassment at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The Westminster resident was sentenced to six months of community service and handed an indefinite restraining order, but Miss Avellino stressed that he is ‘no monster’ and ‘needs help’. Sentenced: Bijl admitted harassment at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (above) and was given six months of community service and handed an indefinite restraining order . Speaking to Standard reporter Anna Dubuis, she added: ‘When it happened it destroyed me. 'My self-esteem was in tatters. I loved him so much - that’s why it was so hard to get away from him. ‘I was convinced he was the love of my life. I hoped he would change. When I finally saw he wasn’t going to, I said it was over.’ Miss Avellino studied at the Chelsea College of Arts and has also exhibited paintings at the Rivington Gallery in east London.

Summary: Alessia Avellino's relationship with Paul Bijl broke down after his stroke . But he still often sent her letters and texts calling her 'c***' and 'whore' She fled flat in St John’s Wood to her native Italy after it 'destroyed' her . Court gave Bijl restraining order and six months of community service .


The proposed £16million fee that Fiorentina will pay Chelsea to sign Mohamed Salah on a permanent deal in the summer of 2016 is beginning to look like daylight robbery. The 22-year-old condemned Juventus to their first home defeat in 48 matches with his sixth goal in seven games after being allowed to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in February. Salah was used as a bargaining tool for Juan Cuadrado to go in the opposite direction for £23.3m, rising to £27m with bonuses, but has been the more devastating of the two for their new clubs. 'Are you listening, Jose?' Mourinho allowed Mohamed Salah to leave Chelsea on loan to Fiorentina . The front pages of Italian newspapers were dominated by Salah after his two goals against Juventus . Mohamed Salah . 7 games . 6 goals . Juan Cuadrado . 5 games . 0 goals . Salah did not suit Jose Mourinho's style of play and made just two starts in 2014-15. He averaged nine minutes per game between August and January, and the arrival of Cuadrado saw him further kicked to the curb. Mourinho and Salah agreed it was best he get first-team opportunities elsewhere, and Fiorentina's faith has been rewarded . Against Juventus he sent a message to Chelsea by starting a run from his own half in a lethal counter-attack. He outpaced Simone Padoin before beating goalkeeper Marco Storari in the top left corner to make it 1-0 in the 11th minute. Eden Hazard and Didier Drogba were on the same wavelength when they tweeted Salah is 'on fire' and the Egyptian, four years younger than Cuadrado, has plenty of time to improve. Salah opens the scoring with after a superb solo run from his own half against Juventus . The Egypt international salutes the crowd after scoring against Serie A champions Juventus . Salah (right) spent most of his time at Chelsea on the substitutes' bench under manager Jose Mourinho . BASLE: 67 appearances, 13 goals. CHELSEA: 19 appearances, two goals. FIORENTINA: Seven appearances, six goals. EGYPT: 35 appearances, 20 goals. On his arrival, Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella announced Salah would have to 'adapt to our football' and that 'this is a league that's different from the Swiss and the English'. Louis van Gaal admitted it could take a year for Manchester United's signings to develop, but no such time frame has been required for Salah. Any suggestion he could not perform against Barclays Premier League teams was dismissed on March 1 when he punished Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League with a quick-witted one-two. And three days later he scored the winner against Inter Milan at the San Siro to earn Fiorentina's first win in that fixture since May 2000. All this has helped Fiorentina stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games as the man behind Hazard, Willian, Oscar and Cuadrado in the pecking order gets put to good use elsewhere. Fiorentina's German forward Mario Gomez congratulates his team-mate on Thursday evening . The Fiorentina squad join hands and run towards their fans in celebration of the

Summary: Mohamed Salah has scored six goals in seven matches for Fiorentina . Salah left Chelsea on loan in February to join the Italian club . The 22-year-old scored twice against champions Juventus on Thursday . Juan Cuadrado joined Chelsea from Fiorentina for £23.3m, rising to £27m . Cuadrado has yet to score in five games as Fiorentina make use of Salah . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Women who suffered horrific acid attacks in Pakistan - often for doing nothing more than spurning a man's advances - have found themselves shunned by society and struggling to find work as result of their facial disfigurement. Now a surgeon from a British clinic hopes he can help them improve their appearance and rebuild their lives by giving them pioneering hair transplants. Surgeon Asim Shahmalak, 53, from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, has spent £50,000 of his own money performing reconstructive surgery on six women who have been disfigured. Kanwal had acid thrown over her by a man who had been stalking her after she had turned down his proposal . Kanwal is pictured left before her treatment with Dr Shahmalak and after, right, where her eyebrows and eyelashes have started to grow back naturally thanks to the surgery he performed . Dr Shahmalak said some of the victims were attacked with sulphuric acid which can be bought for as little as 15p a bottle on the back streets of Karachi where the women live. Shockingly, one six-year-old girl had been doused with acid by her father for refusing to go to school but was still too young for Dr Shahmalak to help. One of the women he was able to treat was Kanwal Ashar, 24, who had acid thrown over her by a man who had been stalking her after she had turned down his proposal. She had been working in a beauty salon and the man became obsessed with her. Dr Shahmalak gave her two new eyebrows and a right eyelash with hair transplanted for the back of her head in a series of intricate operations performed over three days. She had struggled to find work since the attack four years ago and she hopes that the surgery will help rebuild her life. She told Dr Shahmalak: 'I can go to a wedding now and show my face now I have got my eyebrows back. You have changed my life.' Kanwal Qayum, 27, was doused in acid by a jealous former friend. Her eyebrows had to be tattooed on following the attack, pictured . Dr Shahmalak gave Kanwal natural eyebrows, pictured, using hair harvested from the back of her scalp . Kanwal Qayum, 27, was doused in acid after telling a jealous former friend that she was starting a new job as an air hostess. He attacked her in her sleep and she has previously had extensive surgery on her face and neck as she recovers from her wounds. She had previously had eyebrows tattooed on her face with ink, but Dr Shahmalak gave her two permanent new brows and a right eyebrow from hair harvested from the back of her scalp. Surgeon Asim Shahmalak, 53, from Greater Manchester, travelled to Karachi to treat the disfigured women . Asma Fayyaz, 23, was horrifically scarred three years ago after falling into a pan of boiling fat when she slipped in her kitchen. She had a new right eyebrow and a right eyelash transplanted by Dr Shahmalak and his team from Crown Clinic, based

Summary: Asim Shahmalak, 53, from Manchester, has helped six disfigured women . Kanwal Ashar, 24, had acid thrown over her by a man she refused to marry . Kanwal Qayum, 27, was doused in acid by a jealous former friend . Mona Bhatti, 42, was attacked after having sex change . Six-year-old girl doused with acid by her father for refusing to go to school . Surgeon Asim Shahmalak can gave them eyebrow and eyelash transplants .


Identical twin sisters have been sentenced to 30 years in jail after admitting to the brutal murder of their mother four years ago. Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead were 16 when they stabbed their mother, Jarmecca Whitehead, 34, so violently that they severed her spinal cord. She also suffered stab wounds to her lungs, jugular and the back of her neck. The twins turned on their mother after getting into an argument on January 13, 2010, at their home in Conyers, Georgia, after getting up late for school. 11alive said the 21-year-old sisters recounted chilling details of the knife attack in recent taped confessions, revealing that their mother told her daughters she hated them as she bled to death in the bathtub. Tasimyah Whitehead (pictured left) and identical twin sister Jasmiyah were sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to the brutal murder of their murder in January 2010 . The twins turned on their mother after getting into an argument on January 13, 2010, at their home in Conyers, Georgia, after getting up late for school . 'My state of mind at the time was defend yourself. It wasn't like a fight on the street, it was more like a fight until somebody dies,' said Jasmiyah during the interview. The twins told prosecutors they had gotten into a verbal argument with their mother that morning who was holding a pot at the time to threaten them. As the twins tried to take the pot away from their mother, the fight became violent. During her filmed statement, Jasmiyah said: 'We all yelling, we all mad. Somehow, someway I don't know where she got it from, I don't even remember a knife block but she has a knife.' Jasmiyah admitted she broke a vase over her mother's head while Tasmiyah grabbed the pot and hit her with it. In the chaos, the knife ended up being held by Tasmiyah who stabbed her mother as her twin strangled her with a ribbon. Jasmiyah then took the knife and continued to stab her. The twins carried their injured mother to the bathtub which was filled with water. The twins told police that they discovered the blood-soaked crime scene when they came home from school in January 2010 . Jarmecca Whitehead, 34, (left) had her spinal cord severed in the brutal attack by her two then 16-year-old daughters at their home . As she lay dying, her daughters watched and the mother told them she hated them,11alive reported. The twins watched their mother sink below the surface and knew that she was dead, they said in statements. After the murder, the girls collected their mom's purse and phone along with the pot and knife in a plastic bag, and then went to school. It wasn't until later that day that the girls summoned a Rockdale County Sheriff's deputy who was driving by their home. He found the victim submerged in the bathtub. The officer said at the time that he could 'smell the blood' in the air at the home. The teens lied and said they

Summary: Jasmiyah and Tasimyah Whitehead were 16 when they stabbed their mother, Jarmecca, 34, so violently that they severed her spinal cord . The twins turned on their mother after getting into an argument on January 13, 2010, at their home in Conyers, Georgia before school . They dragged her injured body to the bathtub and watched her die, before leaving her submerged and going to school .


A horrific video has emerged claiming to show a nine-year-old child being brutally murdered by members of a Shia militia who accused him of being a supporter of the Islamic State terror group. The footage was purportedly filmed near the Iraqi city of Tikrit, where a coalition of 30,000 Iraqi Army soldiers and private Shia armies launched a campaign to oust ISIS militants earlier this week. The horrific film has not been independently verified and could easily be just the latest piece of propaganda to be released by the terrorist organisation. Nevertheless the sheer brutality of the clip calls into question the policy of allowing local armed groups to lead the fightback against ISIS. Scroll down for video . Sickening: A horrific video has emerged claiming to show a nine-year-old child being brutally murdered by members of a Shia militia who accused him of being a supporter of the Islamic State terror group . Threat: The video begins by showing a group of heavily armed men surrounding a young boy, who is forced to his knees and questioned about being an ISIS supporter . Defence: One soldier wearing camouflage trousers bravely steps forward and demands nobody shoot, asking 'What is wrong with you guys?', which leads to an argument among the men . The video begins by showing a group of heavily armed men surrounding a young boy, who is forced to his knees and questioned about being an ISIS supporter. 'Did you not fire at us?' one man towering over the boy shouts, to which the helpless child replies 'By God I did not fire one single bullet.' The armed men plead to be allowed to execute the young boy, who begs for them to spare his life. One soldier wearing camouflage trousers bravely steps forward and demands nobody shoot, asking 'What is wrong with you guys?', which leads to an argument among the men. The militiaman is ordered not to stand in the way of the terrified child, who crawls on his knees in a vain attempt to escape while pleading his innocence and warning the men that 'God is watching'. Seconds later a fighter to the left of the camera fires his automatic weapon several times, with the bullets striking the child in the head and killing him instantly. The camera then closes in on the dead child's face and shows brain and . The armed men (left) plead to be allowed to execute the young boy, who begs for them to spare his life (right) Horrific: A fighter to the left of the camera fires his automatic weapon several times, with the bullets striking the child in the head and killing him instantly . Although the video clearly shows the murder of a young child, reports that the execution was carried out by Shia militia battling ISIS militants near Tikrit could not be independently verified. The film has been widely shared by pro-ISIS social media accounts since it was first uploaded to LiveLeak yesterday as it plays into the terrorist sympathisers' narrative that the Iran-back Shia militia attempting

Summary: Shocking footage shows a young child being murdered by armed men . He is accused of firing a gun at the men before they managed to catch him . Video claims child is an ISIS supporter and men are Shia militia members . Coalition of Shia militiamen and 30,000 Iraqi regime troops are currently battling to oust members of the terror group from the city of Tikrit . But the video's content has not been verified by any independent sources . WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT .


The unbelievable behaviour of an irresponsible father's idea of a fun game to entertain his young kids of precariously dangling them over the train tracks has been captured on security surveillance. The dad was waiting for a train with his young family at Wentworthville station, in western Sydney, when he first decided to carry his baby right to the edge of the platform and look over the tracks. But what happens next is almost too much to comprehend. The man then picks up his daughter, who looks as young as four years old, and dangles her by the arms over the platform edge and then lowers her down onto the tracks. The dad was waiting for a train with his young family at Wentworthville station, in western Sydney, when he first decided to carry his baby right to the edge of the platform and look over the tracks . The man then picks up his daughter, who looks as young as four years old, and dangles her by the arms over the platform edge and then lowers her down onto the tracks . As if this reckless act was shocking enough the man then lets go of his little girl's hands. It was then that the careless dad seems to hear a noise and then pulls his daughter back up onto the platform. No more than five seconds later a train flies through the station at a frightening speed proving that the silly stunt almost become a tragic disaster. Sydney Trains director Tony Eid said the train was travelling at 100km/h when the driver spotted the young girl only 200 metres away on the tracks . He described the incident as 'reckless' and 'stupid' as the driver was forced to use the emergency break which takes 600 metres for the train to stop. 'The driver turned his head away. He didn't think she was going to get off the tracks,' he told The Daily Telegraph. 'He was so shaken by the incident he had to have time off work.' Police have been informed of the incident. He then dangles her by the arms over the platform edge and then lowers her down onto the tracks . It was then that the careless dad seems to hear a noise and then pulls his daughter back up onto the platform . No more than five seconds later a train flies through the station at a frightening speed proving that the silly stunt almost become a tragic disaster .

Summary: Dad was waits for train with kids at Wentworthville station, western Sydney . He decided to carry his baby right to platform edge and look over tracks . The man then picks up daughter about four years old, and dangles her by arms down over platform edge and then lowers her down onto the tracks . He then lets go of his little girl's hands before he hears a noise . The dad then quickly pulls up the little girl before train goes by 100km/hr .


Australians love travelling overseas, and there's nowhere more popular than New York. And the Big Apple is also the place where we spend more money while travelling than anywhere else. New figures have revealed that over 530,000 Aussie travellers spend the most of their hard-earned money in New York each year, with the average price for a hotel room being $317 per night, higher than any other destination for Australians. 'There is nowhere else like it in the world - it really is a unique city that is edgier than Sydney or Melbourne,' Hotels.com regional director Katherine Cole told Daily Mail Australia. The Affinia Manhattan is the most popular hotel among the 530,000 Australians that flock to New York City each year . 'New York has always been the number one with Australians, and the most expensive. That hasn't changed in the past five years,' Ms Cole said. Ms Cole said that when searching for accommodation, Australians look for value for money and location above all. Despite Australians being keen bargain hunters, New York still draws a crowd, with some of the most popular hotels to stay at including the Park Central New York Hotel, the iconic Roosevelt Hotel, and the luxurious Belvedere Hotel. Hotels.com have compiled a list of the ten most popular places in New York with Australians, with the top choice being the Affinia Manhattan. The boutique hotel is located on Seventh Avenue at 31st Street in Manhattan, and captures the best of the bustling New York City atmosphere. Second on the list is Wyndham New Yorker on Eighth Avenue, another four-star hotel located in the heart of Manhattan . Affinia Manhattan . Wyndham New Yorker . Row Nyc . The Manhattan At Times Square Hotel . Park Central New York Hotel . The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City . The Edison Hotel . Pod 51 . The Belvedere Hotel . Salisbury Hotel . Boasting a glamorous ballroom, designer event space, and architecturally stunning high ceilings, the hotel is a clear hit with Australians looking to experience the best that the city has to offer. The midtown hotel is located at the intersection of Madison Square Garden, and is just moments away from the iconic Times Square and Fifth Avenue shopping district. The four-star hotel offers spacious hotel rooms, a bar and dining area, a fitness centre, and in-room childcare. Second on the list is Wyndham New Yorker on Eighth Avenue, another four-star hotel located in the heart of Manhattan. The premier hotel styles itself as a blend of Art deco design and urban flair, and has housed countless celebrities under its roof, including President John F. Kennedy, boxer Muhammad Ali, and actress Jennifer Hudson. The hotel is just moments away from tourist attractions such as Macy's Herald Square, the Empire State Building, and Central Park. The luxurious rooms offer plush beds, flat screen TVs, and stellar New York City views. Row NYC Hotel takes the bronze medal, standing tall with 27 storeys and 1,331-rooms, which used to boast an iconic neon 'M' sign on the very top of

Summary: Over 530,000 Australians travel to New York City each year to soak in the culture and bustle of the Big Apple . On average, Aussies spend $317 per night on a room, more than any other tourist destination . Hotels.com have compiled a list of the top ten most popular hotels for Australians in New York . When booking accommodation, Australians look for value for money and location above all .


Politicians in California are demanding millions in funding to add more cells to the state's death row - because it has run out of room. The wing at San Quentin prison has continued to fill up with condemned men because there have been no executions in nine years. There are 751 convicts awaiting their fate, but a moratorium was put on lethal injections in 2006 following complaints of inadequate anesthesia and cramped conditions inside the dated death chamber - which has since been updated. Overcrowding: Governor Jerry Brown is demanding $3.2million in funding because California's death row at San Quentin prison (pictured) has run out of room - even though there have been no executions in nine years . Yet more than 160 people have been sentenced to die since. The delay was lengthened in 2014 when a federal judge ruled that the capital appeals process in the state is so slow that it constituted cruel and unusual punishment - because executions were so unlikely and random. But with plans to appeal the ruling, Governor Jerry Brown is asking the state legislature for $3.2million so he can add 100 cells, The LA Times reported. California Department of Corrections spokeswoman Terry Thornton told the Daily Mail Online: 'State law mandates that male condemned inmates be housed at San Quentin State Prison. 'This project is to ensure that San Quentin will have enough beds to accommodate a growing condemned inmate population.' The demand for more space comes despite the dramatic fall in the Californian prison population. Low-level drug offenders and thieves are being released because of new legislation introduced last year - meaning more cells are being made available. Condemned men are held in San Quentin in California's bay area, which has a capacity of 715, while the 20 women awaiting execution are housed at the Central California Women's Facility near Chowchilla. Update: The state's new and execution chamber in San Quentin was opened in 2010, but it is yet to host an execution following a string of legal decisions . The men are housed separately to the general population, but would have been overflowing if a 25-cell psychiatric ward for death row inmates hadn't been added last summer. A budget proposal seen by The Times predicts 20 new death row inmates arrive every year. The funding would go towards the revamping of a block inside the main prison - beefing up security and updating the showers so inmates can be cuffed while they wash. The last person to be executed in California was frail 76-year-old Clarence Ray Allen in January 2006. He was legally blind, used a wheelchair and suffered from diabetes and chronic heart disease, had been sentenced to death for ordering the murders of three people in 1980 while serving a life sentence for murder in California's Folsom Prison. Two guards assisted a frail Allen, wearing an Indian headband, from a wheelchair into San Quentin's cramped death chamber and he was gently scooted onto the gurney where he would die. In September 2010, a judge ruled that Albert Greenwood Brown's execution

Summary: 751 convicts are currently awaiting their fate in the state's prison system . But no one has been put to death since a moratorium was signed in 2006 . Only 715 inmates can be housed at the death row in San Quentin . Governor Jerry Brown is asking for funding from state legislature .


Architects in Oklahoma have planned a skyscraper for the city of Tulsa shaped called Tornado Tower. The city, which sits in Tornado Alley and sees a large number of the tower's namesake weather events, has been looking for a building to rejuvenate an area that currently holds a part-time garage. Kinslow, Keith and Todd Inc, an architecture firm based in Tulsa, was approached by a local magazine to come up with an idea, and has now unveiled the concept for the Tornado Tower, which would hold a severe weather museum and research center. Scroll down for video . Architecture firm Kinslow, Keith and Todd Inc have designed a building for downtown Tulsa called the Tornado Tower . Architect Andrew Kinslow told Daily Mail Online that the plan 'has kind of taken on a life of its own' after it was released late last month. Plans for the funnel cloud-shaped tower currently range from 20 to 30 stories, and would multiple floors would feature outdoor terraces. Mr Kinslow said that the garden floors were designed to look like tree debris being carried away by the twister. The building's similarities to its real-life counterpart also include LED lights on the outside that would be spaced to give drivers on a nearby highway the illusion that the structure was spinning. A restaurant on the top floor would also spin counter-clockwise, the direction of tornadoes. Mr Kinslow said that they have been contacted by multiple potential investors interested in finding out more details about the project. The firm says that the reaction has been largely positive and that two Tulsa City Councillors have already voiced support. The funnel cloud building would hold a weather museum, multiples gardens, a revolving restaurant and a research center . While the design of the building may make it look likely to be blown over in the famously strong Oklahoma winds, its creators say the structure would be stable. A solid core would go up the middle of the building with elevators and bathrooms, according to Fox23. The building would also feature a 360-degree rotating restaurant on its top floor, and the revolving action seems appropriate given the tower's swirling inspiration. Architects say office space could be easily added and classrooms in its base could help teach visitors about weather safety. 'If you think of St Louis, you think of the Arch. In Seattle, you think of the Space Needle. Tulsa's one of those places where nobody thinks of anything but Indians and dust. And well, maybe tornadoes,' Kinslow said. Tornado Tower, which does not yet have a client to build it, would be held up by a strong core section with elevators. It would be located near the BOK Center (left), a 19,000-seat arena . Tornado Tower would be visible from most of the downtown Tulsa area, and the architect said his team was looking to make 'an elegant looking building'. The state of Oklahoma saw more than 80 tornadoes in 2013, though the number did not reach the 145-tornado record set in 1999, according to the National Weather Service.

Summary: Kinslow, Keith and Todd came up with idea to rejuvenate downtown space . Building would include a weather research center and classrooms . Green terraces would look like debris and LED lights make it appear to spin . Architects don't have a client yet, but drawings have generated interest .


A stunning apartment nestled on an exquisite landscape with breathtaking views has been listed on the market - fetching offers over $1 million. Located in one of Victoria's affluent suburbs of Portsea, the property on Armytage Drive promises the ultimate luxurious lifestyle imbued with the refined ambiance of a grand country estate. Anchored by beautiful timber floors, the prized abode boosts a master bedroom with a fitted walk in robe and a stylish en suite shower room, two bedrooms upstairs - both with built in wardrobes, attended by a second bathroom. With French-inspired doors opening onto a sun soaked balcony, the fully renovated home features an open plan living and dining areas. A stunning apartment nestled on an exquisite landscape has been listed on the market - fetching offers over $1 million . With French-inspired doors opening onto a sun soaked balcony, the fully renovated home features an open plan living and dining areas . The stylish state-of-the-art kitchen comes complete with quality Miele-brand appliances including an integrated dishwasher and microwave. Enhanced with soaring ceilings, the new home owners will not be disappointed with its quiet serenity - perfect for anyone to relax by the pool or kick back in the bathtub after a long day at work. With spectacular views overlooking the estate to the dunes and golfing greens, the spacious balcony is designed for outdoor entertainments and barbecues for the whole family or hosting parties. The stylish state-of-the-art kitchen comes complete with quality Miele-brand appliances including an integrated dishwasher and microwave . Anchored by beautiful timber floors, the prized abode boosts three bedrooms - all three build in wardrobes . The master en-suite features its own shower room while the second bathroom accommodates an additional bathtub . Up for sale by Jellis Craig Sorrento, the meticulous property leaves a lasting impression that is nothing short of breathtaking . Other features include secure entry via a video intercom, guests' powder room, access to the estate's private swimming pool and gymnasium, an undercover parking for up to three cars and a large secure storage cage. Up for sale by Jellis Craig Sorrento, the meticulous property leaves a lasting impression that is nothing short of breathtaking and will draw the eye through to the visually engaging natural surroundings. Offering maximum comfort and a low maintenance lifestyle for the whole family, the contemporary property is just a short stroll to the neighbouring greens of Portsea Golf Club. The rolling fields and plethora of trees also adds to the appeal of this incredible escape from the city with just a walking distance to the Village or the Fisherman's Beach. With French-inspired doors opening onto a sun soaked balcony, the fully renovated home features an open plan living and dining areas . It offers panoramic views from the spacious balcony - great for outdoor entertainments and barbecues for the whole family and friends . One of the stunning features inside the luxury pad is the breathtaking views of the dunes and golfing greens . The rolling fields and plethora of trees also adds to the appeal

Summary: A stunning apartment nestled on an exquisite landscape is fetching offers over $1 million . The property boosts three bedrooms, two bathrooms with access to a private swimming pool and gymnasium . The contemporary property features a stylish state-of-the-art kitchen - perfect for anyone to cook up a storm . Located in one of Victoria's affluent suburbs of Portsea, the property promises the ultimate luxurious lifestyle .


A group of Avant-garde light designers in Melbourne are about to take an apartment tower and transform it into a beautiful canvas that can tell you more about the weather than looking up at the sky. Thirty-five 'fins' run up and down the 40-story structure that hold 250,000 diffused LED's. Bruce Ramus, creative director of the project, said every half hour the building will communicate the next day's weather forecast, while during the remaining time it will be like a 'light house' communicating the 'feel' of the weather through light. Scroll down for video . The building will communicate the next day's weather forecast as well as reflecting the current 'feel' of the weather . 250,000 LED bulbs are responsible for the flickering lights that can be programmed to look like rain or wind . 'Essentially, if the weather changes, so will the lights,' he told Daily Mail Australia. After spending eight years living in Melbourne Mr Ramus said he noticed Melburnians had a peculiar obsession with the weather and thought it could be possible to 'bring light to a community' in a way that articulates what it actually feels like to be there. During the day it will appear to be a normal building but as the sun goes down and the city is plunged into darkness, you will really see the effects of the lights. 'There's a lot of movement available to this lighting system so if it ever gets windy down in the Docklands, the lights will move directionally with the wind. Every half hour, tomorrows weather forecast will wrap around the building . 'The movement isnt physical but the way we can program the lights means there will be a sense of gentle but apparent movement,' he said. He explained that by experimenting with the lights programming he can take a cool blue and introduce a shadow that can make it appear as if the building is moving, as rain would. The light show will be based off weather data sent through by the Bureau of Meteorology. Don't expect the building to look like the weather forecast app on your phone though as Mr Ramus wants the building to echo more than the temperature. 'It's not necessarily about what the light does but how it makes you feel.' 'We really want to explore how a cool change feels, or the breaking sun feels,' he added. Visionary: Mr Ramus wants architecture to reflect nature and humanity instead of the static concrete jungle we see today . Mr Ramus said light is a language everyone can understand because we don't understand it through our brains, but instead feel and understand it through our bodies. 'When you see a blue light, you might not be able to describe it but you get how it feels. Light is a language we don't have to think about,' he added. Mr Ramus said he wanted to bring a feeling of movement that's engaging so buildings can start to relate to people and reflect humanity. 'You get it out there in nature all the time.

Summary: A Melbourne building will light up to reflect the current weather . It will also deliver a half hourly weather forecast using the lights . The lights can move directionally to represent rain or wind . Designer Bruce Ramus wants the building to reflect nature and humanity . 'It's not necessarily about what the light does but how it makes you feel'


A woman has told how she went under the knife and had her cup size enhanced after being teased over her padded underwear. Chelsey Dunn, 26, was mortified when her partner compared her underwear to that of cross-dressing nanny Mrs Doubtfire. She had long considered a breast augmentation and says the unflattering comparison was the final straw. Chelsey Dunn, pictured after her breast enlargement, went under the knife her partner, Ross Stephens, left, jokingly compared her padded underwear to Mrs Doubtfire's . Months after the remark, she was boosted from a 34A to a 34DD at a cost of £5,500 and is now delighted to have been able to throw away her old underwear. Miss Dunn, who is now engaged to marry her partner after he proposed following her surgery said: ‘It was just a joke to make me laugh but I had to admit it was true. 'I wanted to be able to wear nice lingerie and backless clothes but I couldn’t because I felt out of proportion without my padded bra on.' Chelsea, pictured at a 34A, had long considered a breast augmentation and says the unflattering comparison was the final straw . She underwent the operation in January last year and was boosted to a 34DD . Miss Dunn, from Rhyl, South Wales, had been teased over her lack of curves at school and was unkindly nicknamed the ‘ironing board.’ She says she longed for her bust to grow and hoped she was just a late developer, but by her early twenties she was used to concealing her bust. She said: ‘I would buy the thickest padded bras I could find. My friends all joked that they looked like mattress padding. 'For some reason thick padded bras are always beige. They are the most unattractive garments but without them I felt self-conscious.' Months after her operation, her boyfriend proposed in the Disney Princess Castle while the couple were holidaying in Florida and Miss Dunn accepted . It meant she was limited to clothing that she could wear to conceal the bras. She said: ‘Holidays were tricky because I couldn’t wear my padded bra under bikinis and longed to wear strapless and backless dresses like my friends but it was impossible. It was when she was undressing in front of her boyfriend that he teasingly asked her if Mrs Doubtfire wanted her bra back soon that she decided it was time to do something about it. She said: 'It was really funny because I was the first to admit my padded bras were not sexy in the slightest. But it did also make me think enough was enough. My chest had always bothered me why not do something about it?’ She booked a consultation with Transform and her surgeon agreed to boost her from an A to a DD cup. Chelsey, who works as a beautician, was mortified when her partner compared her underwear to that of cross-dressing nanny Mrs Doubtfire . Miss Dunn, pictured before her operation, had been teased over her lack of curves at school and was

Summary: Chelsey Dunn went under the knife to boost her 34A breasts to 34DD . Had always hidden her lack of curves in thickly padded beige bras . Partner jokingly asked if Mrs Doubtfire wanted her underwear back .


Arsene Wenger never knows when he is wrong, and that flaw has cost the Arsenal manager, according to his former midfielder Emmanuel Petit. Petit, who was part of Wenger's team at Tuesday night's opponents Monaco before joining him at Highbury in 1997, won the double under the Frenchman the next year, and has known the Arsenal boss for three decades. But as well as praising his former manager's work ethic, the former Gunners star, 44, also questioned Wenger's stubbornness and inability to switch off. Arsene Wenger is preparing to take Arsenal back to his old club Monaco in the Champions League . Petit (right) worked with Wenger at both clubs, but says his former manager has a striking fault . 'He's a workaholic, someone who lives for the job,' Petit told France Football. 'He has a passion, almost pathological, for football. He almost forgets to live his own life. He never disconnects. 'For 35 years he has coached, I've know him for nearly 30, and he has never changed. He has another flaw: he does not recognise when he is wrong.' Petit revealed that, at times of stress, Wenger can be found walking barefoot around the training ground to get back in touch with nature. 'He has tics,' the Premier League winning midfielder continued. For example, when he's fuming and needs to think, he must walk barefoot in the grass. He needs to be in contact with the elements, like in The Matrix!' Petit signed for the Gunners in 1997, alongside Marc Overmars (right), and won the double under Wenger . The Frenchmen celebrate winning the league in 1998, but Petit has said Wenger can be too stubborn . However, the former Gunners midfielder did praise Wenger's man management and his work ethic . Wenger's great strength, however, according to Petit, is his ability to get the best out of his players by understanding them on a personal level. 'Before you are even interested in the football player, he is interested in the individual,' said Petit. 'He attaches great importance to human relations. He is very attentive to detail.' Petit departed Arsenal in 2000 for a short stint at Barcelona, after playing just one season with the man who would go on to become the club's record goalscorer, Thierry Henry. But Petit was quick to stress that his compatriot, who has been working back at the club while doing his coaching badges, should not be talked about as Wenger's successor yet. Thierry Henry, Arsenal's record goalscorer during two spells at the club, has been tipped to succeed Wenger . But Petit says Henry, who was part of the 2004 Invincibles, should not be thought of as a manager yet . 'It's way too early to tell [if Henry can succeed Wenger],' he told RMC Sport. 'We live in a society where fast food is consumed very quickly and we also quickly discard what was consumed. For Henry, as with Zidane, he needs time. 'You do not become a coach just because you pass your degrees. It's like when you become a parent.

Summary: Arsenal face Monaco on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League . Emmanuel Petit played under Arsene Wenger at Monaco and Arsenal . Former Gunners midfielder praises his former manager's work ethic . Petit also reveals Wengers' habits that are 'like in the Matrix' He says Thierry Henry should not be mentioned as Wenger's successor . Nigel Winterburn: Arsenal MUST seriously challenge for Premier League title in next two seasons . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Forward thinking: Dell Williams, 92, died last Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. She founded what's believed to be the first sex-shop catered to women in the U.S. in the 1970s . A woman who changed the sex-shop industry died last week at her home in Manhattan. Dell Williams, owner of sex-shop Eve's Garden, passed away last Wednesday, a friend confirmed to the New York Times. Williams started the first sex shop catered to women from her home in the early 1970s, after having an awkward interaction with a male sales clerk when she tried to buy a vibrator at Macy's. In the four decades since that fateful encounter, Williams has made it her life's work to help women become more comfortable with sexual expression. A former actress, advertising executive and Army WAC, Williams took a workshop on sex from legendary instructor Betty Dodsen in the 70s, who recommended she buy a Hitachi Magic Wand. The Magic Wand is designed as a personal massager, and available in most department stores, but Dodsen said it could also be used as a vibrator. But when Williams went to pick up the product at a Macy's she ran into a 'pimply 20-something' male salesmen who made her uncomfortable about the purchase. 'What do you want it for?' he asked Williams. 'I left Macy’s that day, clutching my precious, anonymous brown shopping bag and thinking: Someone really ought to open up a store where a woman can buy one of these things without some kid asking her what she’s going to do with it,' Williams wrote of the experience. Williams store first started off as mail-delivery only, but grew to include a brick-and-mortar location in Midtown New York and a website. Pioneer: Williams founded Eve's Garden after having an uncomfortable experience buying a vibrator at Macy's. Pictured on the left during her years in the Women's Army Corps . Today, Eve's Garden sells vibrators, flavored condoms and bondage kits. Williams' approach to selling sex toys has helped turn it into a multimillion-dollar industry today with several chains now dedicated to female shoppers. Williams became somewhat of a talking head for women's liberation issues after starting her store, and was often called upon my newspapers and TV shows to give her opinions on the feminist issues of the day. When asked about the 2003 Britney Spears song about masturbation called 'Touch of My Hand, Williams said: 'In the past 50 years or so, even as the medicinal and moral fears of masturbation have ebbed, the stigma still remains — and that’s what is shameful. Hopefully, Britney’s honesty and her song can help women overcome feelings of embarrassment and instead embrace something so natural.' Williams was born Dell Zetlin in Manhattan in August 1922, and grew up in the Bronx. She had a brief wartime romance, which ended in a painful abortion before enlisting in the Women's Army Corps in 1945. During the war she performed on Army radio broadcasts and in a touring WAC musical. Following the war, she moved to Los Angeles where she focused on

Summary: Dell Williams passed away at her home in Manhattan last Wednesday . The former actress, advertising executive and Army WAC started sex-top shop Eve's Garden in the 1970s . Williams started the business after an awkward exchange with a male sales clerk while buying a personal massager at Macy's .


A Kiwi war veteran waited 41 years until he finally came across a design that he fell in love with for his second tattoo and the social media world feels just as strongly about the new piece of body art. New Zealander Bruce Neal was just 18 when he got his inked creation of a kiwi bird on his shoulder - and now at 52 years old he has World War I soldiers marching into the distance in a shape of a fern with the words 'Lest We Forget' written below. When Pieces of Eight Tattoo Studio, on the northeast of Wellington, posted the design on their Facebook page, they could never have anticipated the viral sensation caused by the emotive artwork. Scroll down for video . The tattoo that the social media world fell in love with - World War I soldiers marching into the distance in a shape of a fern . Bruce Neal waited 41 years until he finally came across a design that he fell in love with for his second tattoo . Mr Neal saw the image a few months ago on a historical information board along the Wellington waterfront where the troops left for Gallipoli. Then his wife spotted the same design again on TV last week which was when he knew it was just meant to be and made an appointment last Thursday for his second 'toughie sticker'. 'I chose it for myself and nobody else - it was my way of showing respect,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'I did it for the old guys (soldiers) who don't get much publicity - and there are not many of them left now.' Mr Neal now works an ice cream salesman, but spent 18 years in the army where he met his wife - and their daughter also works for the Air Force. Other social media users then posted their own similar designs of the soldiers . The tattoo parlour will not replicate Mr Neal's exact design again (pictured another similar design posted) He is flabbergasted at how his idea for the tattoo has taken off around the globe. 'It must have hit a cord with people around the world - I couldn't believe it,' he said. 'The tattooist got a call from Russia today asking for the stencil.' The photo of Mr Neal's tattoo has so far received 130,000 likes, almost 44,000 shares and close to 5,000 comments on the tattoo studio's Facebook page. Some decided to share their similar designs that they had inked on their skin while many others expressed that they didn't usually like tattoos but were really impressed with Mr Neal's. Tattoo artist Derek Thunders said most posts of the studio's body artwork get about 80 likes over a couple of weeks. 'When it got to 2,000 likes I took a screenshot, because I thought it would tail off pretty soon,' he told stuff.co.uk. He said people have started asking for the same design but he would not replicate as he prefers to make unique creations. Mr Neal saw the image

Summary: Kiwi war veteran gets a tattoo of WWI soldiers as a sign of respect . Bruce Neal, 52, waited 41 years until he found a design he fell in love with . Tattoo parlour posts design on Facebook which goes viral around globe . Photo attracted almost 44,000 shares, 5,000 comments and 130,000 likes .


Joseph O'Brien has insisted he will still be riding on the Flat this season despite riding over hurdles for the first time at Limerick on Saturday. The 21-year-old jockey rides Egyptian War, trained by his father Aidan and owned by JP McManus, in the Family Fun Day Rated Novices’ Hurdle, . At the same time, the mounts on seven runners also trained by his father at The Curragh are shared between Ryan Moore and Joseph’s apprentice jockey younger siblings Ana and Donnacha. O’Brien, who is almost six feet tall, has admitted his time riding on the Flat is likely to be limited by weight issues. Joseph O'Brien poses with the Gold Cup after winning the race at Ascot last year . This latest news will increase speculation that the switch of codes is near at hand. In a statement, his father said: ‘Joseph is a little heavy at the moment but plans to be back riding on the Flat shortly. He has his first ride over hurdles on Egyptian Warrior at Limerick on Sunday after which he will travel to the Curragh to ride work after racing.’ Joseph, winner of two of the last three Derbies on Australia and Camelot, has a string of big race mounts potentially lined up for him with Gleneagles favourite for the 2,000 Guineas and JF Kennedy currently front runner of clutch of Derby possibles. Should Joseph have to turn his back permanently on the Flat, Moore, the three-time British champion, would be favourite to take more rides for his father’s stable. Teaforthree, the Rebecca Curtis-trained Grand National third in 2013 who got as far as The Chair last year when joint favourite last year, is out of next month’ s race. Teaforthree clears the last fence on the way to victory at Bangor-on-Dee racecourse last month .

Summary: Joseph O'Brien insists he will ride on the Flat this season . The 21-year-old rode hurdles for the first time at Limerick last week . O'Brien admits his time on the Flat is likely to be limited by weight issues .


Manor team principal John Booth has assured critics the marque will be on track and competing in the next Formula One race in Malaysia later this month. Resurrected from Marussia's ashes and wrested from the clutches of administration by energy entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick, a reborn Manor headed to Australia for the season-opening race at the weekend with every intention of taking to Melbourne's Albert Park circuit. Although the cars passed crash tests and wider scrutiny, Manor failed to emerge from the garage even once as they ran out of time in a bid to rebuild their IT infrastructure, lost after all hardware was wiped days before a planned auction of the team's assets. Manor team principal John Booth is confident his team will race in Malaysia later this month . Although the FIA cleared Manor of a potential breach of the rules as they were investigated for failing to fulfil obligations to compete, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was left far from impressed. Ecclestone claims Manor had 'zero' intention of taking part and has threatened to charge them for all freight costs which are borne by Formula One Management for all teams for every race. Despite that, when asked by Press Association Sport on Saturday after the team had failed to take part in qualifying whether Ecclestone was being kept in the loop about their issues, Booth confirmed that was the case. Manor drivers Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi are expected to compete in Malaysia . 'Bernie just misses nothing, does he? He has been kept aware at every stage of the process,' replied Booth. As to whether Ecclestone was supportive, Booth nodded and said: 'Yep.' The suggestion from sceptics was Manor were in Australia simply to lay claim to the £28million owed to them by Ecclestone in prize money after back-to-back top-10 finishes in the constructors' championship. Booth, however, dismissed the notion as he said: 'We're entered in the Formula One World Championship and we felt it important to be present in Australia and try and compete. The Manor team work on their car in the garage in Australia . 'I can understand people being cynical, but if that was the case we wouldn't have brought 30 tonnes of equipment, 40 people, fulfilled our contracts with all suppliers - Pirelli, Ferrari, whoever - with our best endeavours to go round and round a circuit.' Booth claims another day of behind-the-scenes graft would likely have been enough for the team to turn a wheel, underlining his confidence that Malaysia will hold difficulties. Asked whether Will Stevens and Roberto Merhi will be on track in Sepang on March 27 for practice, Booth replied: 'Absolutely. 'We're in a massively different place now than where we were at the start of last week. 'The progress was colossal, just not quite enough, but now we'll get to Malaysia on Monday, start setting up at the circuit on Tuesday, and for sure we'll be ready to run on Friday.' VIDEO Hamilton cruises to victory in Australian GP .

Summary: Manor were born from ashes of the former Marussia team . Manor failed to compete in the opening race of the season in Australia . Manor confident they will be ready to race in Malaysia later this month .