Man Utd legend confesses to tax relief scheme that saw players go bankruptThe ex-Manchester United star has opened up about a big financial mistakeView 2 Images Peter Schmeichel has one big financial regret (Image: Getty Images)Peter Schmeichel has admitted his regret at getting involved in a tax relief scheme that took him 15 years to put right. ‌Now 62, he is a regular on the punditry scene and follows the career of his son, Kasper, who plays for Celtic. ‌However, he regrets one particular investment that took him years to extract himself from, while other players who also took part in the scheme suffered financial ruin. When it comes to Kasper, Schmeichel regards himself more as a "sounding board" rather than an advisor. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

"The Big Apple and I clearly have history, and my most recent visit wasn’t just a reflection of my teenage self, but a few other iterations too – I could sense each of them walking with me down every avenue." Photo: GettyInstagram has a new feature that allows you to easily go back and look at the very first post you ever liked when you signed up. For me, that was in 2013, putting me at 15 or 16 years old. What did the 2013 version of me like, you ask? Posts about One Direction, over-saturated tutorials for intricate plaits in hair, and one inspirational (and still over-saturated) picture of Broadway with the text “I’m officially saving up every penny so I can go to New York” on it.

Marty Morrissey: ‘I miss my mum every day. She was a great woman, a mad rebel from Cork’The sports broadcaster on growing up in New York as an only child, losing his mother and why he wants a ‘Dancing with the Stars’ comebackMarty Morrissey. Photo: Eamon WardAoife Rooney Today at 06:30Marty Morrissey is a sporting commentator and broadcaster from Co Clare. Spending his childhood in the Bronx neighbourhood of New York, he returned to Ireland as a teenager and went on to become a teacher before turning to broadcasting. Now RTÉ’s GAA correspondent, he has covered everything from All-Irelands to Olympic Games.

Brussels calls for faster planning, will Ireland listen? Recently, the European Parliament backed proposals aimed at accelerating housing delivery, including faster planning approvals, tax incentives for development and measures designed to reduce regulatory barriers that slow construction. This conversation is long overdue in Ireland, where housing supply remains a decade behind demand. The European Parliament’s call for faster planning approvals reflects a growing recognition that bureaucracy has become one of the hidden drivers of housing shortages across the continent. Brussels is signalling urgency through shorter planning deadlines, streamlined environmental assessments and simplified approval frameworks intended to unlock housing projects much faster.

It came at the start of the president’s address to the annual Speakers’ Friends of Ireland Luncheon at Capitol Hill on Tuesday. “For me it was all about making sure that Northern Ireland was on his radar in a very positive way, so I talked about why we are here this week. “I outlined that the Northern Ireland economy is growing, there is so much potential for Northern Ireland, and referred back to the very long and shared history and heritage that we have as well, from all of those Ulster-Scots or Scots-Irish, so instrumental in the drafting and of course the writing of the Declaration of Independence. During his address, Sir Christian hailed the “vibrancy” and “transformation” in Northern Ireland through teamwork and commitment to peace. “It today stands as a real engine in the economy, and such a great place to invest,” he said.

Munster Schools Senior Cup final: PBC 51 St Munchin’s 3PBC completed one of the all-time dominant runs to a Munster Schools Senior Cup title with a 48-point victory over St Munchin’s at Virgin Media Park. Pres jump clear atop the roll of honour with Rían MacFarlane O’Shea collecting the Garrett Fitzgerald Cup to mark their 33rd title, lifting them one ahead of CBC. In their first final since 2012, the wind-assisted Munchin’s came out with some fired-up defence. Nolan prevented Angley from gathering for the try, but Michael Landers forced a holding-on penalty, which Oisín Madden slotted. Scorers for PBC: Tries: N MacCarthy, H Galvin Carty, D Nolan, A Moloney, D Murphy, B O’Callaghan 2, B Waters, D O’Leary; Cons: D Murphy 3.

Video: Archbishop of Canterbury will pray for `fractured world´ on six-day pilgrimageThe new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally says she will have people facing conflict in this "fractured world" on her mind as she walks 87 miles ahead of her enthronement as the Church of England's top bishop.

But your accent could be hindering your job prospects, according to a new study. For the study, the team analysed more than 5,000 high–profile public TED Talks delivered in English across a range of topics. To investigate the relationship between accent and online engagement, the researchers analysed 5,367 TED Talks using voice recognition, natural language processing, and vision models. The results revealed a 'sizeable disparity in public discourse' – with speakers with foreign accents receiving less engagement than those with native accents. 'When left unexamined, accent bias may quietly shape whose ideas or contributions are amplified, with downstream consequences for decision quality and organizational learning,' the explained.

Sandro Tonali to Man Utd transfer condition made clear as three moves can complete dealNewcastle United star Sandro Tonali continues to be mentioned as a potential transfer target for Manchester UnitedView 2 Images Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been linked with Manchester United (Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)Sandro Tonali has once again emerged as a potential transfer target for Manchester United this summer. The Italy international's future continues to be a topic of speculation as the next transfer window fast approaches. ‌United have been heavily linked with signing a new midfielder for some time, and those rumours are likely to intensify as the summer transfer window gets ever closer. ‌A report in the i has claimed that United still have an interest in signing Tonali, who is reported to have been valued at more than £100million last summer. ‌Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford and Manuel Ugarte are the three players mentioned in the report as who could help boost United’s transfer kitty and fund a move for Tonali.

Irish National Stud successfully argued 54pc pay rise to €170,000 for its CEOIt argued chief executives in thoroughbred industry are on salaries of up to €300,000Irish National Stud CEO Cathal Beale. Photo: Tony GavinAnne-Marie Walsh Today at 06:30The board of the Irish National Stud (INS) argued that CEOs in the thoroughbred sector earn up to €300,000 when it was proposing a 54pc pay rise for chief executive Cathal Beale.

The Chancellor wants it to be chocks away when it comes to constraining the banks from riskier loans. However, the Bank of England is sensibly tightening the seat belts as it seeks to make sure the financial world is prepared for the next meltdown. The Bank yesterday published proposals designed to ensure banks can turn assets into cash in a ‘fast-paced stress event’ – polite talk for a run on the banks. Yet if Suarez and his colleagues give in to Saba they will make it easy to destabilise the whole sector. A holder of one-fifth of the stock has no right to dictate terms to the rest of the share register.

It can be lovely to have a cuddle before bed – but people who co-sleep wake each other up six times a night on average, according to a study. As the name suggests, this sees couples sleep in separate bedrooms to maximise their shut-eye. 'Separate sleeping arrangements allow each person to optimise their own sleep environment,' she wrote on The Conversation. 'This behaviour is known to promote better sleep and, in turn, better overall health.' Although sleeping in separate beds is sometimes seen as a sign of relationship trouble, this is 'not necessarily the case'.

Rashford, who is competing to start against Newcastle in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday, has found his form again since leaving Old Trafford. The attention surrounding his previous exclusions made Rashford's return against Newcastle more eye-catching, prompting club legend Gary Neville to question Amorim's decision. Several of Neville's questions remained unanswered as Rashford stayed on the bench while United endured a 2-0 home defeat. ‌"We have a lot of players [out] so he's in," Amorim said of his decision to include Rashford. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

It takes a brave woman to schedule a show on the Cork Opera House stage on St Patrick’s Day, but not only did Kyla Cobbler’s opening night in Cork sell out, it was a riotous success. A sea of green awaited Cobbler as she stepped on stage, with the bank holiday crowd already giddy after warm up laughs from John Meaghar and Chris Kent. Jesus Christ, there’s no bounds to my ticket sales.”Kyla Cobbler at Cork Opera House. The content of her set was clearly relatable to the audience in Cork, with the crowd shouting their agreement many times, making it feel like a perimenopausal panto. Cobbler also touched upon her life as an emigrant, dating tales, family drama, and everything in between.

Kilcormac school gears up for All-Ireland deciderColáiste Naomh Cormac will take on St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh (Tipperary) in the All-Ireland Schools Senior C hurling final on Friday, March 20 at 2pm in Borrisokane GAA Grounds (E45 D250). The school said: “This is a huge occasion for the players and the school, and your support would mean a great deal to the team. We encourage as many supporters as possible to travel and get behind the lads as they aim to bring the title home. Senior Hurling captains Luke Bracken and James Hennessy along with their teachers Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Shevlin were in Croke Park recently for a media day ahead of the final. Coláiste Naomh Cormac overcame St Patrick’s, Keady (Armagh) in the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Michael Cusack (Senior C) Cup Semi-Final.