Alan Shearer has branded Manchester United “shambolic” and “abhorrently terrible” after their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Gary Lineker claimed the players looked like “lost souls”, accusing them of “getting worse and worse” and lacking a consistent style of play.

United sank to a new low on Sunday night when they were outclassed by Spurs, trailing 1-0 within three minutes and never getting into the game.

The result has put enormous pressure on Erik ten Hag, who has now started this season as poorly as David Moyes did in 2013/14, although he insists he is not afraid for his position.

‘The Spurs were by far the better team. They were more than ready Man United was. They started really well, were the better team and I thought Man United were chaotic, terrible and were lucky to get away with three,” Shearer told The Rest Is Football.

“What are they? Can someone tell me: what is Man United? What is their system, what is their plan? Are they sitting? Are they attacking? Do they press? I have no idea what they are. You’re a mess.’

After Micah Richards claimed United were “inconsistent”, Shearer hit back: ‘Inconsistent? They are 12th in the league. That means they’re not inconsistent – that means they’re fucking terrible.

“The players have to take responsibility. You can’t hide behind the manager. The manager has to take all the hassle every week when a result goes against him. There are players out there that make you say, “Come on, is this the best you can give?”

“But on the other hand, if you look at what they gave in the cup final and what happened in the summer with interviews with other managers, they put him in an impossible position.

“When it emerged they had spoken to other managers last year they didn’t help him at all. It would be virtually impossible for him.

“They won the Carabao and the FA Cup but when it comes to being a force in the league they are miles away.” They are miles away. You have no identity.’

United failed to learn the lesson from their draw with FC Twente, as they let Micky van de Ven rampage through midfield early on and set up Brennan Johnson for Spurs’ opener.

The hosts offered nothing in a dismal first half and their hopes sank when captain Bruno Fernandes was controversially sent off for a high foul on James Maddison.

Spurs turned the screws in the second half and got out of the starting blocks, with Dejan Kulusevski doubling their lead within two minutes of the restart before Dominic Solanke scored the third.

Lineker said: “How many times have we said, what is their plan, how do they play, is their pressing, what triggers the pressing?” Are they just a counter-attacking team? They were found wanting in all departments.

“There is no real improvement.” It must be pretty bad to be a Manchester United fan at the moment!

“It’s almost like it’s gradually getting worse.” At the start of the season, none of us in our predictions expected things to get much better this season. But even teams like Bournemouth and Brighton, you can see how they play, you can see the organization, the planning, the high press. You could look at Brighton and say, “That’s crazy, the high line,” but at least it’s a way of playing.

“Tottenham were brilliant. We all know that they follow the risk and reward style that Ange Postecoglou uses. They have an identity in their style of play. Look at Manchester United and one week they will be trying to apply a bit of pressure, another week they will be sitting deep and trying to counter.

“They always seem to lose the midfield battle in most games they play.” And they mostly rely on a single piece of magic from Bruno. They are miles away.

“They look like lost souls.” Players need to know their roles and what to do in certain situations, and for a long time it doesn’t look like they know their roles. That certainly depends on the coaching. Footballers don’t just say, “I’m not trying.”

“It’s hard to imagine him (Ten Hag) turning things around now.”

Her comments echo the immediate reaction of other pundits, such as former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, who described Sky Sports United as “disgusting” and playing “pub football”.

Ten Hag faces a critical week with a trip to Porto in the Champions League on Thursday before facing Aston Villa on Sunday.

Richards had a slightly more compassionate take on the players and feels they have shown some signs of improvement compared to their eighth-place finish last season.

He said: “It’s early days.” At the start of the season I thought there were signs that they had a system. Not a system we would like, but compared to last season.

“When they won the FA Cup you saw bits and pieces. Will they put it all together? And then you look at the games and ask yourself: What do they want to do? They are simply a team full of individuals. Normally you would look and say the players have to be a lot better, and they are, but I think this time we have to look at the manager and say: OK, what’s the game plan against a team?

“The results and performances this season were below average.”

“I can’t believe what I’m seeing.” They have something to work on at the training ground. I don’t know if it’s a lack of trust or a lack of belief in the manager, but something is wrong. It’s getting worse.’

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This article was written by Qaqamba Falithenjwa.

As with music, we all have certain tastes when it comes to the type of films we watch and enjoy, right? You don’t really think about it much, but you just know what genre of film you wouldn’t choose just by seeing the trailer.

This is the case even when there’s a new movie that everyone seems to be into, it just doesn’t affect you because, well, it’s your thing. Experts claim that it all has to do with your personality and nature.

We are in the process of figuring out the connection between the two. The Very good The publication claims that research on personality and films based on the characteristics of the Big Five personality test examines why people prefer comedy, science fiction, horror or other genres.

Several publications detail why people like these different film genres:

Horror: The above source states that horror fans are neurotic, less agreeable, less extroverted, sensation seekers with lower empathy, enjoy scenes that uplift them, and are less bothered by violence. It goes on to mention that men are more likely to enjoy horror films as they enjoy the thrill but are less at risk of violence.

Comedy: It is said that comedies challenge narrative conventions and achieve a happy ending through unexpected means Ranker. “If comedy fans are anything like their films, they tend to be more creative and open-minded, if not a little disorganized. Even though they might have trouble finding their keys in the morning, they’re probably a lot of fun at parties.”

Action: The source above also mentions that action movie lovers value the familiarity of the heroes, as it provides a sense of stability and predictability that appeals to those who have lived similar lives, making them a popular choice for finding hard-working, reliable individuals might.

Romance: Accordingly Psych2GoRomance films appeal to romantic people who are in love with their loved ones. Hardworking and conscientious, they seek relaxation and tension-relieving endings, which often indicate emotional instability and a desire for a happy ending, the publication adds.

This article first appeared on Bona.

The whitewashed houses and churches with their blue domes sloping down to the deep blue sea are some of Greece’s most iconic views. The island of Santorini is reported to attract 3.4 million visitors each year, far outnumbering its approximately 20,000 permanent residents.

Every day, especially in the peak summer months of June to September, thousands of tourists visit the island, most of them on cruise ships and day ferries.

Most boats stay there until at least 8:00 p.m. so their passengers can enjoy the famous sunset views from the many cliff-top viewing points.

However, this, coupled with those who have chosen to stay overnight on the island, is leading to continued overcrowding at this important time of day, as a new Tiktok video from user @ohthatstravel shows.

“Sunset reality in OIA Santorini,” the user wrote. “Plan plenty of time.”

In the video, a dense crowd of people can be seen lining the walls of Oia at various levels, many with cell phones in hand to take the famous Instagram photos. Other tourists, either trying to find their own spot to watch the sunset show or simply trying to navigate the city to their accommodations or restaurants, can be seen making their way through the crowds.

The number of visitors seen in this video continues to rise, increasing pressure on the island’s infrastructure. This summer it was reported that 17,000 tourists arrived on the island in one day in July, with residents being asked to restrict their movements in an unprecedented announcement by an island city council.

It was also recently revealed that locals were asked by a Santorini politician, Panos Kavalaris, to stay indoors to make more space for visitors.

“Not only do we have to put up with them, but now we have to hide in our homes to make room for them,” an Oia resident told iNews.

In a Facebook post that was later deleted, the city council wrote: “Emergency announcement. Another difficult day for our city and our island with the arrival of 17,000 cruise ship visitors! We ask for your attention and reduce our movements as much as we can!”

Some days, locals wake up to the sound of footsteps and conversations, while trespassing tourists walk the centuries-old rooftops in search of the perfect picture. This has caused structural damage and resulted in costly repairs that must be borne by the owners. Locals have taken it upon themselves to post signs saying “No Climbing,” “Private Property,” and “Stay Outside.”

Several steps have been taken to curb overcrowding and excessive tourism on the island. In August, Mayor Nikos Zorzos, firmly convinced that the reported “saturation” of tourist flows can be successfully managed, said that an existing digital system that distributes the arrival of cruise ships to avoid traffic jams would be remobilized open to the idea of ​​a special event entry fee for tourists.

As a solution, government officials also suggested increasing the existing disembarkation fee from 30p to over £8 per passenger. Mayor Zorzos said he would “welcome with joy” the measure, but only if the additional funds were allocated to the local administration.

While videos of Santorini during the day and at sunset paint a bleak picture of vacationing on the island, other videos taken after sunset paint a completely different picture.

According to a local, the island no longer becomes as busy at night as Times Square in New York City, but instead turns into a ghost town.

Gianluca Chimenti, a local tour operator and resident of Santorini for 18 years, told CNN Travel that while social media is flooded with images of severe overcrowding in the island’s hotspots, “the truth is that the island is empty.” Im “It’s like never before, it’s the worst season ever.”

The city centers are dead by 9 p.m. and the restaurants and hotels are far from full. So if you’re looking for a convenient time to visit Santorini to avoid the crowds, head there from October onwards and don’t head out until after dark.

Efforts to codify Roe date back to the late 1980s, when Democrats believed the Supreme Court would inevitably overturn abortion rights. Although some activists wanted a federal constitutional amendment to protect reproductive rights, Democrats in Congress found that unattainable and instead pushed for an abortion rights bill called the Freedom of Choice Act that would have blocked most state restrictions on abortion.

But even when Democrats had control of Congress and the White House, the idea of ​​codifying Roe, which fundamentally united the party, sometimes masked disagreements over what “Roe” meant, especially as the Supreme Court overturned the decision over the course of the year reinterpreted over the years. Some moderates thought of the Supreme Court’s statement in Planned Parenthood v. Casey in 1992, which allowed states to impose some restrictions on abortion, such as parental involvement laws or bans on Medicaid funding of the procedure. Other Democrats said any version of Roe — including the least restrictive interpretation of the original 1973 decision — would not go far enough to stop states from criminalizing post-viability abortions because women can suffer fatal health crises later in pregnancy .

And at other times, such as during Barack Obama’s first term, codifying reproductive rights appeared to be a much lower priority for Democrats than health care reform and other goals, including reducing teen pregnancy.

The latest failed attempt to save abortion rights came as the Dobbs decision loomed. The Women’s Health Protection Act would have created national protections for abortion patients and providers and banned what the law deemed medically unnecessary restrictions. The importance of the action was not lost on Democrats, especially since Donald Trump had already appointed three new justices to the Supreme Court and the bill passed the House of Representatives in September 2021. But the Senate rejected the bill twice, in February and May 2022. Moderate Republican senators who supported some form of abortion rights, including Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, argued that the bill went too far, while Democrats The two senators’ alternative rejected a bill that would have codified Roe but retained some restrictions.

Theoretically, it’s possible that Democrats have found a way around these divisions. The party is certainly more united on reproductive rights issues than in the past. And the urgency to take action becomes even clearer with nearly half of the country imposing a comprehensive ban.

But the reality is that it is unlikely that Democrats will gain the majority in Congress needed to pass such legislation in 2024.

But a Harris presidency could still make a big difference. Depending on the makeup of Congress, Harris could push for a less ambitious reform, such as repealing the Comstock Act, an 1873 obscenity law that abortion opponents call a de facto abortion ban waiting to be fully enforced. Conservatives interpret it to mean that the Comstock Law prohibits the sending of any abortion-related information or paraphernalia without exception. Repeal of this law could appeal to moderate Republicans like Collins.

Then there are steps Harris could take without Congress. During the Biden administration, some abortion rights advocates were frustrated by the president’s unwillingness to take the offense to task in court. Harris may be less risk-averse. For example, she might argue that federal regulations regulating access to the abortion drug mifepristone take precedence over state criminal laws restricting the drug. She could also continue Biden’s strategy of ensuring emergency access to abortions under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and use the Free Access to Clinic Entrances Act to prosecute those who block access to clinics or threatening those who enter clinics.

Again, Harris would likely face some limitations. Biden has been cautious about some of these moves not only because of his apparent discomfort with the issue of abortion, but also because of the risk that such a move would backfire on the conservative Supreme Court. The government could lose one of these cases, allowing the conservative supermajority to govern in a way that would set back abortion access even further. For example, the fight over emergency access to abortion using EMTALA could give the court an opportunity to declare that the law’s use of the term “unborn child” (which scholars say only applies when patients are already in labor) is the intent of the law Congress signals it will protect fetal rights and restrict access to abortion — even in blue states.

That brings us to one of the most significant steps Harris could take: changing the way the Supreme Court operates. The next president could have the ability to appoint multiple justices, and the court’s two most conservative members, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, are also the oldest. But even if there are no Supreme Court vacancies in a potential Harris term, her administration could undermine the impact of major conservative victories on the Supreme Court.

Consider some of the issues the court addressed last fall. Conservatives are still pushing for the court to decide whether the Food and Drug Administration lacked the authority to approve mifepristone in 2000. If this argument someday succeeds, it would be up to the FDA in a Harris administration to enforce such a decision (the FDA can enforce it). civil and criminal penalties for the sale of misbranded products or drugs that have not been properly approved by the authority). But the FDA can only prioritize so many investigations, and a Harris FDA probably wouldn’t target mifepristone. It would also likely take steps to re-approve the drug. And if the Supreme Court were to rule that the Comstock Law was a de facto ban on the mailing of abortion-related material, it would be very unlikely that a Justice Department in Harris would devote resources to prosecuting people who received or mailed abortion pills.

Voters concerned about abortion rights will be betting high if they vote for Trump, who has refused to veto a national abortion ban or give a clear answer to what he said about enforcing the law Comstock Act thinks the way conservatives want it to. That’s why a Trump presidency could lead to national abortion restrictions that override state-level protections set by voters.

At least in the short term, a Harris administration is unlikely to create federal protections for abortion rights. But it can ensure that voters who supported abortion rights in their own states can retain those rights.

Globe Ideas writer Mary Ziegler is a law professor at the University of California, Davis and author of “Roe: The History of a National Obsession.”

We asked for your thoughts following Saturday’s Premier League game between Brenford and West Ham.

Here are some of your comments:

Brentford fans

Ian: All I’m saying is don’t miss kick-off. Today a game with two halves. A quick start from Brentford and then the second Brentford goal failed to materialise. Damsgaard is finding his form in the Brentford shirt and will be an asset during our injury problems.

Mark: Three goals in the first minute, resulting in two defeats and a draw. Just not good enough.

Ben: There is 100% lack of a striker who can hit the goal. 19 shots today and only three on goal. New players and coaches need time to settle in, but things need to get going quickly.

Guvnah: I can’t stay on track. Three games in a row with goals in the first minute. I’m looking forward to having a full squad again. But I’ll take a point in a rough game.

West Ham fans

Page: It’s definitely confusing. The increased ownership is positive, the confusion about who should do what is less positive. In my opinion, Kudus was one of our best players in the first half and the only attacking threat. So it was a strange substitution. After 60 minutes we don’t look fit enough. Antonio was ready and so were others. At least Todibo is off to a good start.

Frank: I have no idea what this manager does in training but we might as well have lit a fire and burned £130m. He looks clueless. Aaron Wan-Bissaka thinks he’s a midfielder and doesn’t know how to defend and the whole squad looks a complete mess. European football next year… no chance.

Johnny: To be honest, I’m not sure what our manager is doing. The substitutions are bizarre and we have no form. I think he’s trying to be too clever, Mavropanos at right-back? With Coufal on the bench? Soler for kudu? But apart from that, a point away from home in the Premier League is good. I just wish we had a permanent site. Hopefully that will come in the coming weeks.

Ken: A terrible start but a better performance especially in the second half. We worked hard and had little return. Much better than last but after all the money we’ve spent we should be beating teams like Brentford.

The Singapore outpost of hotel brand The Standard is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Located on the city-state’s prestigious Orange Grove Road, The Standard, Singapore is just a short walk from the UNESCO Botanical Gardens and the famous Orchard Road shopping district. It is an eight-story property with 143 rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Designed by The Standard’s in-house team in collaboration with the Ministry of Design, the hotel will also include Kaya, a Japanese izakaya-style bar and restaurant, as well as the street-level bistro Café Standard. Both venues are open to the public.

With the backing of high-profile investors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Benicio del Toro, Andre Balazs founded the original Standard Hotel on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip in 1999. In 2002, The Standard, Downtown LA opened in the former Superior Oil Company Building, with the venue becoming a magnet for Hollywood’s elite and featured prominently in many film and television shows including Take him to the Greek And entourage.

The two original hotels in Los Angeles have since closed, but the brand has opened outposts in New York, Miami, London, the Maldives, Hua Hin (Thailand), Ibiza and Bangkok, with new hotels for Melbourne, Lisbon and Brussels in the near future Developments are , Vienna, Dublin, Dubai, Mexico and Austin.

In August, Hyatt Hotels announced that it planned to acquire Standard International and the brands in its portfolio, including The Standard, The StandardX, The Peri, Bunkhouse Hotels and The Manner.

We asked for your opinion after Saturday’s Premier League game between Newcastle and Manchester City.

Here are some of your comments:

Newcastle fans

Philip: Best performance of the season so far. The team showed the hard work and tenacity that was missing in some games. Onwards and upwards.

Richard: Most Toon fans today expected them to hide, even if they didn’t say it out loud. I thought we would draw and for once I was right. I expected a reaction to the game against Fulham and expected us to be better against City. City have had their injury problems, but so have we – Isak and Botman are out, remember. So it’s an achievement that you can build on.

Andrew: Fulham’s performance was an absolute hit. Every single player did their best and gave everything. If we maintain this level, we will only get better.

Moor: The best performance so far this season. Everyone played really well – a real team effort. We were definitely missing a prominent striker today, but every player on the park seemed to have had a chance today. Anthony Gordon looks strong and our midfield rose to the challenge today. Great job, well done guys!

Man City fans

Phil: Nick Pope saved the day with an incredible stop as City almost took victory. Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are always strong opponents, especially at home, and a point can be invaluable at the end of a long season.

Neil: Walker has cost us a goal in each of the last three games. It’s time for him to rest and perhaps be replaced by a more experienced full-back who has the game presence to recognize when someone is behind him rather than to put the opposition onside.

Martin: In such a tight league, where other teams have caught up with City, lost points are damaging. What is concerning is the ease with which other teams can score. Only twice without conceding a goal all season. We don’t have a rock-solid defense or if we do, they aren’t focused enough. We also cannot afford to miss opportunities. More clinical please.

Alan: Shortly after Arsenal it was a tough game but they held their own and again had to deal with defensive tactics and sharp tackling. The penalty was “shot” by Gordon and poor Haaland was overwhelmed by a compact defense. The referee had a bad game, allowed some fouls and was picky at times. The best player was Gvardiol while Newcastle was their goalkeeper.

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Dear Eric: My husband has loved going to the gym since he retired. But he leaves at 11 p.m. or midnight. He said there were only a few people there at the time and he had access to all the machines, which was fine. The downside is that when he comes home between 1:30 and 2:00 in the morning, I’m woken up by the garage door, the lights, or the door just opening.

I asked him to move the training time earlier, but he doesn’t understand why it bothers me and why I wake up. I think it’s because I hear something while I’m sleeping and then wake up.

As soon as I’m awake I look at the clock and it’s 1:30 or 1:45 and then I realize why I’m waking up. I know he’s trying to be quiet, but I just hear it in my subconscious and just wake up.

When I go back to sleep it’s 3am or 3:30am and I wake up at 4:20am to start my day and go to work. He’s retired and can go to the gym anytime, and I’m still working. I go to bed around 10:30 p.m., but the disturbed sleep is just killing me.

– Doesn’t work

Dear Who Doesn’t Work Out: I don’t know what kind of bodybuilding utopia you live in, but I’d bet the gym is just as empty at 2 a.m. as it is at 11 p.m., if not emptier. So see if your husband will leave later and not earlier. That would result in him coming home at the same time you wake up.

You can also try wearing earplugs and a sleep mask to preserve your sleep.

However, he has to compromise with you. He may not understand why his noise wakes you, but that doesn’t make it any less true. He’s enjoying the privileges of retirement, and that’s great, but being free from the 9-to-5 is not the same as being free from civility and empathy in a relationship. Be firm about it – if he doesn’t want to work with you to find a solution, ask him why.

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