Shane Ireland

6 days ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Shane Ireland

Adrian left Liverpool last summer after the club offered him a new contract, but the Spaniard decided to return to Real Betis to be with his familyAdrian has opened up about his emotional departure from Liverpool last summer, insisting it was the right decision to re-join his boyhood club Real Betis. The Spaniard turned down a new contract offer from the Reds to return to Spain.

1 month ago | leeds-live.co.uk | Shane Ireland

The Grand National will take place today with 34 horses confirmed to compete in the main event at Aintree. In 2023, the number of horses participating in the Grand National was reduced from 40 to 34. Last year's champion, I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, is set to compete again. However, 11 other horses have been withdrawn. This year's favourite, Inothewayurthinkin, was removed from the Grand National last week after securing a victory in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

1 month ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Shane Ireland

The Grade One two-and-a-half-mile contest could be a cracker with the likes of Constitution Hill, Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead in contention on day one of the Grand National FestivalA thrilling showdown could be on the cards for the first day of the Grand National meeting, with Constitution Hill, Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead all entered in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle.

1 month ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Shane Ireland |Stuart Jamieson |Jon Lees

One of the UK's premier jump horses is set to miss the £1m Grand National, dashing hopes of a British triumph. Trained by Venetia Williams, L'Homme Presse has been sidelined by an injury, despite having an enviable track record that includes nine wins, with eight over fences. This tally features a victory at last year's Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Festival.

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Glen Williams |Shane Ireland

The company behind George's Dining Room and Bar, a restaurant owned by ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs, was in debt to the tune of nearly £500,000 when it went under, it has been confirmed. The restaurant, located in Worsley, Salford, shut its doors in February and subsequently entered voluntary liquidation. The establishment was launched in 2014 by Giggs and his friends Kelvin Gregory and Bernie Taylor.