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Rita Ora looks loved up with husband Taika Waititi as she strips down to a bikini on the beach

POPSTAR Rita Ora looked the picture of happiness as she strolled on the beach alongside husband Taika Waititi.

The Let You Love Me hitmaker stripped down to a spot patterned bikini for her loved-up day out.

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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi kissing on a beach.
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The pair kept close on the Gold Coast beach[/caption]

Rita and her film director husband have been enjoying some down time on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia and enjoyed a dip in the sea during their break.

Taika, 49, made a bold statement on the beach as he paraded up and down in a pair of bright orange shorts.

The 34-year-old planted a kiss on New Zealand native Taika’s lips at one point as they walked along the golden sands.

Their outing came on Australia Day with Taika holding his wife close as they walked back along the beach to their waterfront hotel.

Rita put her washboard abs on full display as her gym-honed figure soaked up the sun during the outing.

She kept her soaking wet hair pulled back and went make-up free for the day.

Rita has spent plenty of time Down Under in recent years thanks to her big-money role as a coach on The Voice Australia as well as it being close to her hubby’s home.

The star is also currently enjoying success Stateside having been chosen to replace Nicole Scherzinger on the US version of The Masked Singer.

Now, she is aiming to set her sights on an even bigger role with The Sun revealing the star is in talks to land a role in a Marvel movie.

Rita was overheard discussing her film plans recently at the British Fashion Awards.

An event-goer told The Sun: “Rita was dressed like a baddie from a Marvel film, and when someone commented on it she let slip she has a part in a new Marvel film.

“She confirmed she had landed the role of someone evil and that she was super excited about getting stuck into it.”

Rita’s husband Taika Waititi has previously directed two Marvel films, including Thor: Love And Thunder in 2022

Rita parted ways with her long-time music manager Sarah Stennett to focus on new projects at the end of last year and it seems being on screen is now at the top of her agenda.

Everything to know about Rita Ora

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I gave my Renault Clio a glittery pink makeover – people say it’s ‘giving council estate’ but I think it looks fab

A DRIVER has taken the internet by storm after giving her Renault Clio a sparkly pink glow-up with a paint brush.

Maisie-Ellen Pearson took to TikTok to show how she took her vehicle from bright red to hot pink with a few licks of paint mixed with silver glitter.

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The young woman left social media users divided with her pink car makeover
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Critics reckoned the glittery glow-up was giving ‘council estate’ vibes[/caption]

According to the young woman, she had purchased the car – a Renault Clio – a few days ago and decided it needed to go pink.

Armed with just one medium size paint brush, the blue-eyed beauty first poured in a whole bag of shiny glitter into the pot and gave it a good mix with a piece of wood she’d found outdoors.

Once the paint was all ready and she had carefully taped around the lights and windows, the car enthusiast began the makeover process, sharing the journey on a video on social media.

To make the vehicle fir the Barbie theme even more, the driving fanatic had also popped into a store where she forked out for ”stunning” pink mats, a pink steering wheel cover, as well as a sticker that read ‘You just got passed my a girl’ and a pink rally flaps.

Another feature in the freshly-purchased motor included spray-painted fog lights – which Maisie explained never came in handy where she’s based.

”Do you even need fog lights? Cause I live in Blackpool and it’s never even foggy,” she said.

”I just sprayed the black,” she told the 119k followers, many of whom were left concerned about the safety of the vehicle.

Maisie, who posts under the username @maisiepee, used some of the leftover spray paint to go over the legendary diamond emblem in the middle.

”I actually think that’s pretty cool,” the beauty seemed to be chuffed with her unleashed creativity.

The now-viral clip, which has been viewed more than 2.2million times in just two days, also sees the young woman use the same black paint to make a DIY sun strip.

But while the young driver may have been all pleased with herself, the pink transformation hasn’t necessarily gone down a treat online.

Hundreds of horrified viewers flocked to comments left in total disbelief, with one writing: ”Nothing screams ‘avoid me, I’m a danger to the road’ more than this.”

Someone else chimed in: ”What in the council estate front garden is this?”

”What a chav,” a third added, as another insisted that Maisie’s brains had ”left the chat”.

However, not everyone was racing to criticise and slam the sparkly glow-up, as one fan said: ”this is absolutely brilliant.”

”can you do my car please I’ll pay you,” another begged.

”Oh this is giving 2014 vibes & I’m HERE for it,” a viewer commented.

Most common illegal driving activities

Here's a list of reckless driving behaviour and the fines and penalties you risk getting from it.

  • Using phone while driving
    A cheeky glance at a phone screen will result in six penalty points on your licence and a £200 fine.
    New drivers might lose their licence if caught doing so within two years of obtaining it.
  • Speeding
    Lovers of fast and furious will end up with a minimum of three points and a £100 fine.
  • Running a red light
    This offence will incur three points and £100 fine.
  • Middle lane hogging
    It constitutes careless driving and police will hand you a £100 fine with three penalty points.
  • Undertaking
    This could possibly result in three points on your licence and a £100 fine.

Can I change the colour of my car?

According to the experts at Carwow, it is perfectly legal to change the colour of your car, but you will need to notify both the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) and your insurer.

Read on for a guide on having your colour changed, and how to correctly report it.

How do you change the colour of your car?

Changing the colour of your car can be as simple as picking up some spray paint and doing it yourself.

To permanently change your car’s colour, and with the best possible finish, a full respray is your best bet.

This is often very expensive and can set you back thousands – and it will be a permanent change. This is a good option if you’re restoring an old car, or simply fancy a factory-quality finish.

A more popular option today to have your car wrapped in vinyl – however, even the best wraps won’t be quite as good to look at as a high-quality respray.

It’s also worth noting that wraps tend to deteriorate more quickly than paintwork.

On the plus side thought, drivers can have a wrap removed easily — revealing the car’s original paintwork again.

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RTE GAA pundits in disagreement over ‘work in progress’ rule change after teams exploit loophole in Allianz League

THE issue of fly goalkeepers was the topic of debate on the first instalment of Allianz League Sunday of the new season.

This past weekend’s games saw the debut of a number of changes to how gaelic football will be played going forward.

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Counties sent goalkeepers up the field to exploit the 3Up-3Back rule
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RTE pundits debated the issue on Allianz League Sunday

One that inspired conversation was the 3Up-3Back rule, which stipulates that each team must have at least three outfield players in the opposition half at all times.

The qualification of those players needing to be “outfield” conjured a loophole which many were happy to exploit.

They did so by pushing their goalkeepers forward, creating a 12v11 scenario.

On Allianz League Sunday on RTE, pundits Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Ciaran Whelan debated the potential pitfalls of the rule.

And the former Dublin footballer argued that the ability for teams to push the goalkeeper up meant that the change was not getting the desired outcome.

Whelan said: “There is that risk of bringing your keeper up and I think possibly nearly every keeper at the weekend came up and we got old patterns of play on a smaller scale where there was that dead zone between the midfield and the forward line.

“A lot of that has to do with the teams sit back. Teams don’t push out but even when the game goes on due to fatigue, I think naturally people drop off.

“We had a lot of teams keeping possession, going back and forth. It doesn’t give the defence the opportunity to go man to man which might be one of the objectives we are trying to see.

“Every keeper came up and I know and accept that it is a risk bringing your keeper up but I think there is a lot more of an advantage in coming up because it still takes a bit of work to execute.

“I am not too sure whether it leads to the objective we are trying to get and I think it is a work in progress because it is creating that environment where teams are keeping possession.”

There was one prominent instance of the 12v11 being exploited at the other end.

In the 58th minute of Roscommon‘s win over Down in Division 2, Colm Neary made a block down and prompted a rapid counter-attack.

With Down’s goalkeeper caught up the field, Ciarain Murtagh made them pay with a long range shot that went into the empty net.

Eamonn FItzmaurice is a member of the Jim Gavin-chaired Football Review Committee which came up with the changes.

And asked if the 3Up-3Back rule was one the FRC would have to hang onto, the Kerryman responded: “It’s not a case of hanging on to.

“It is a case of let’s see how it plays out. We saw examples over the first weekend of exactly what Ciaran showed, that dead zone, possession play that no one wants to see.

“It is incentivizing teams to push up on the opposition half. We saw an example where Roscommon did that.

“We saw int he Dublin-Mayo game where both teams went man for man a lot.

“The keepers still did come up but it was more in an attacking sense to try and score rather than possession based game.

“I get the complaints, I get the reasons why people might be dissatisfied with it.

“You are trying to balance the innovations in the game and the traditions that people want to see as well.

“It is only weekend one so let’s see how it plays out.”

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Чоловік показав кімнатну рослину, яка знищує грибок у ванній

Фото: Unplash | Цвіль у ванній можна дуже легко вивести   За словами фахівців, ця кімнатна рослина забирає надлишок вологи з повітря і допомагає зменшити ріст плісняви. Їй не потрібно багато світла та води. Ванна кімната — ідеальне середовище для розмноження бактерій, адже там багато пари та вологи, що залишається у повітрі після того, як […]

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Center Parcs reveals new attraction at UK park this year… and kids and adults will both love it

A NEW attraction is set to open at one of the Center Parcs resorts in the UK.

Center Parcs Longleat Forest, in Wiltshire, has confirmed plans for new “adventure nets” play attraction.

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Connecting the on-site trees would be large green and brown netted paths, with the three houses up to 3m tall.

The application says: “This proposal has been thoughtfully designed to ensure the layout of the adventure nets structure and material choices are sympathetic to its surroundings, with minimal impact to the existing woodland environment.

“The proposed structure covers less area than the existing course therefore allowing more of the forest floor to be restored and planted with appropriate native species that will enhance the overall biodiversity of the site.”

It added that it would allow guests to “embrace the natural environment” of the parks.

The attraction will replace the current existing golf course which will be removed.

While works of the treetop attraction are to take place this year, the application said minimal disruption will affect guests.

The Longleat resort celebrated its 30th anniversary last year with two new attractions.

Having opened in 1994 – the third UK Center Parcs – it opened its new adventure golf course, which has nine holes.

And the Leisure Bowl was also extended last autumn.

And Center Parcs revealed plans for its first holiday park in Scotland.

The 400-acre resort will have 700 lodges as well as its iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise indoor water park.

Expected to cost as much as £400million, an official opening date is yet to be confirmed, with plans being put forward later this year.

The first Center Parcs in the UK opened in 1987, with Sherwood Foret in Nottinghamshire.

This was followed by Elveden Forest (1989), Longleat (1994) and Whinfell Forest (1997).

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Mum Jane Atkinson recently visited the Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest – here’s what she thought.

“When we weren’t strolling the grounds or cooking a lodge-side feast, many days were spent by the swimming pool or.

“Center Parcs calls it the “subtropical swimming paradise”, covered by a clear dome that is heated to a balmy 29C year round and filled with plants and trees.

“It certainly did feel tropical and, most importantly, it was included in the price — all day, every day from 10am to 9pm.

“The fun didn’t end there either as, the following day, the kids were booked into a three-hour “Wizard Academy” to make crafts, cast spells and play magical games.

“Aside from this, there is so much else for kids and adults to get stuck into, such as games of squash, falconry classes, bike or pedalo hire and paddleboarding.

“The spa, on the other hand, was my highlight. Now I wouldn’t rule out becoming one of those families who returns every year to Center Parcs.”

Woburn Forest opened in 2014, while Ireland‘s Longford Forest opened in 2019.

If you want to save money, savvy travellers have found Center Parcs breaks that are much cheaper in Europe.

A study conducted last year found that a four-night holiday in a German Center Parcs during the half term holidays was £957 cheaper compared to one in the UK.

Even with flights – where they can be found for around £15 with Ryanair – it was a huge saving.

And one of the world’s oldest Center Parcs resorts in in the Netherlands, which recently opened a new water playhouse.

Here is a new Center Parcs opening in Europe too.

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Chinese New Year: What year of Wood Snake means for your zodiac sign for 2025 & and how will it be celebrated?

MORE than one billion people are set to celebrate Chinese New Year this week.

And according to the Chinese Zodiac, the animal associated with your birth year can reveal a lot about your personality and what is written in the stars for the year ahead.

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Chinese new year will take place on January 29
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2025 is the year of Wood Snake which is a charming, intelligent and creative sign.

It is the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac with a complex and mysterious nature.

It will be a year of death and rebirth, a time of transformation, growth and introspection.

The year of the Wood Snake will continue until February 16, 2026 after a 12-lunar cycle when the year of the Horse is set to begin.

Here, we break down the signs and reveals what’s in store for you over the coming months.

RAT

Born: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032

THIS year, there’ll be more opportunities than usual as 2025 is promising a lot for you. You’ll have a lot of room for career growth.

Your quick-thinking and unique perspectives will lead you to make successful choices, along with building positive relationships with friends, family and colleagues.

Lucky months: January, February, April, August, November and December

Lucky colour: Green, blue and gold

Lucky numbers: 2, 3 and 6

OX

Born: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

THIS year will be steady and successful for you. Thanks to your hard work, the Snake – your astrological friend – will do all to point you in the right direction.

Love and peaceful relationships are also in the air this year. You’ll be rewarded for your diligence and hard work.

Lucky months: January, May, September and December

Lucky colours: White, yellow and silver

Lucky numbers: 1, 4 and 7

TIGER

Born: 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

THIS year is set to have a few challenges for you. Be cautious and watch your own back against any unscrupulous individuals.

This is not the best year to start a new business, but stay positive and keep working hard. You’ll be able to grab good opportunities this year, and handle your finances well.

Lucky months:  March, April, June, October and November

Lucky colours:  Orange, blue, and grey

Lucky numbers: 1, 3 and 8

RABBIT

Born: 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

THIS year will bring new opportunities supported by strong luck – and things will fall into place easily.

This is not the best year to start a new business, but stay positive and keep working hard. You’ll be able to grab good opportunities this year and handle your finances well.

Lucky months: February, April, July and October

Lucky colours: Pink, purple, and green

Lucky numbers: 3, 4 and 9

DRAGON

Born: 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

THIS is a year of recovery for you. You’ll experience a year full of positivity, success and financial stability.

It will be a very sociable year, and communication is the key to establishing new contacts for future projects. It is also a good year to focus on family responsibilities.

Lucky months: February, August, September and December

Lucky colours: Gold, silver, and red

Lucky numbers: 1, 6 and 7

SNAKE

Born: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

THIS is your year. Be positive and flexible to overcome any setbacks you find on the way.

You’ll enjoy a strong career luck. You should also avoid any negativity, and you’ll handle the year with confidence in every situation.

Lucky months: January, June, July, September and January (2025)

Lucky colours: Black, green, and red

Lucky numbers: 2, 8 and 9

HORSE

Born: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

HORSES may look forward to a stellar year as luck is on your side. You’ll find success in both your career and relationships.

Focus on new adventures that involved movement and travel. Treat others well and be willing to step up as you have the luck to come first.

Lucky months: February, April, May, July and October

Lucky colours: Yellow, orange, and brown

Lucky numbers: 2, 4 and 7

GOAT

Born: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

THIS year promotes self-investment and being willing to embrace a change of direction.

Your luck is in your own hands in 2025. And travel can improve it. Seek support if needed, and don’t hold back if any air needs clearing.

Lucky months: March, June and November

Lucky colours: Green, pink, and white

Lucky numbers: 3, 4 and 9

How will Chinese New Year be celebrated in 2025?

CELEBRATED across the world, Chinese new year is a period of colourful decorations and feasting.

The event is usually celebrated with parades and performances, with people in traditional costumes and plenty of fireworks.

It is also a time for prayers for good fortune in the year ahead.

In line with the introduction of the spring season, people plant harvests and eat lavish feasts.

Noodle soup is the traditional meal of choice as the noodles are believed to bring luck.

Communal hotpots are also a popular option for a feast as they are thought to represent the reunion of family members around the table.

The Lunar calendar has 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs and as 2025 will be a year of the Wood Snake, decorations related to snakes will be commonly seen.

People deep clean their homes before the New Year as it is bad luck to sweep your home on the day itself in case good luck for the year is swept out of the house.

Money and presents are also given and received in red envelopes and packaging to ward off evil.

It is a seven day public holiday in China.

Businesses and schools shut down during the New Year period – like they do in the Ireland over the Christmas period – and many factories have a two-week shutdown.

Beyond China, families in Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea and South Korea also celebrate the event.

It is widely believed that more fireworks are set off across the world for this festival than any other.

MONKEY

Born: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

MONKEYS may look forward to a solid year. It will be a good 12 months to close some deals as a wealth of luck is on your side.

You can expect financial growth, new connections and travel opportunities. Be motivated through the year, as your decisions in 2025 may be important to the next chapter of your life.

Lucky months: April, May, August, September, October and December

Lucky colours: White, blue, and gold

Lucky numbers: 1, 7 and 8

ROOSTER

Born: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

THIS year is shaping up to be a great one for you as your wealth luck is strong. Be ready to invest in yourself and your personal growth.

It is a great year to make changes and be ready for unexpected blessings and meaningful relationships.

Lucky months: April, May, August, October and January (2026)

Lucky colours: Yellow, brown, and orange

Lucky numbers: 5, 7 and 8

DOG

Born: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

DOGS may look forward to a steady and rewarding year ahead after a challenging astrological clash in 2024.

2025 may be a stress-free year. Your hard work will lead to success in both your career and relationships.

Be ready for a new career position or partnership that will put you more on an equal footing.

Lucky months: February, March, June, August, September and October

Lucky colours: Red, green, and purple

Lucky numbers: 3, 4 and 9

PIG

Born: 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

THIS year may bring some challenges after a good run of luck since 2023.

Stay positive, and you’ll be able to navigate the year successfully.

Lucky months: February, March and June

Lucky colours: Pink, yellow, and grey

Lucky numbers: 2, 5 and 8

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Wynne Evans ‘taking time off’ BBC job amid Strictly tour scandal and ‘inappropriate sex comment’ to Janette

WYNNE Evans is reportedly taking time away from his radio job at the BBC after his sex comment scandal.

The 53-year-old was forced to apologise after he was recorded making a lewd sexual act at Strictly Live Tour host Janette Manrara.

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“My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise,” said Wynne.

Now the Mirror reports Wynne is “taking some time off from his show”.

He is being replaced on BBC Radio Wales by comic Robin Windsor.

The shake-up comes after Wynne made a joke using the hugely demeaning term ‘spit roast’ during a tour photocall in Birmingham earlier this month.

The comment, referring to Janette and their tour co-star, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, was caught on camera and published online on Saturday night.

That evening Wynne, also famed as the Go Compare ads singer, pulled out of a tour performance in Glasgow, claiming he had an ankle injury.

A tour insider said: “As soon as they were alerted to the remarks, tour producers called a meeting with Wynne.

“He was very apologetic and fully agreed that what he said was inappropriate and unacceptable.

“He was given a warning and told in no uncertain terms that that kind of language is not tolerated.

“He’s clearly very visibly upset, devastated and full of remorse backstage in Glasgow.”

Welsh star Wynne sparked controversy in the last series for appearing to touch pro partner Katya Jones inappropriately on live TV.

He called it an “in-joke” and Katya later defended him on TV and social media.

Wynne Evans' Strictly scandals

‘Grope’

Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist.

Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away – but Katya later insisted there was no problem.

In joke

They then sparked further fury, when she was seen refusing to high-five the Opera singer.

The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.

Crude joke

Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a “crude” joke to one of the show’s make-up artists.

Insiders claim the opera star made a joke that the folds of his double chin “looked like a vagina”.

A source said: “It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.”

Vile comment

Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex ­session with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast”.

His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.

He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.

Wynne has apologised saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

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Premier League trolled over ‘absolute shambles’ picture on website as fans say ‘I thought this was fake’

FANS have slammed the Premier League as an “absolute shambles” over a bizarre photo choice on their website.

Refereeing decisions once again caused huge controversy over the weekend as Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off for a challenge on Wolves defender Matt Doherty.

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Fans have been looking into the laws of the game after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card[/caption]

The 18-year-old was red carded for serious foul play and will now serve a three-match ban.

It led to supporters swatting up on the rules of the game, with fans left baffled by a picture on the Prem’s website.

One fan investigating the laws on high foot challenges noticed that a snap of Jeremy Doku kicking Alexis Mac Allister was used as the main image on the page.

The challenge occurred during Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool in March last season.

It proved to be one of the most controversial refereeing moments in the title race as Doku’s last-gasp high foot went unpunished.

PGMOL chief Howard Webb later came out backed the decision and said VAR was correct to not give Liverpool a penalty.

Fans were left baffled by the photo selection, with one saying: “Premier league website using this Doku challenge on Mac Allister as an example of a high foot when it wasn’t even given as a foul in the game. Absolute shambles.”

Another added: “They’re the biggest wind-up merchants going.”

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A third wrote: “I thought this was fake.”

The point City picked up proved crucial as they ended up finishing just two ahead of Arsenal to win the title.

Official Michael Oliver was the referee that day and he was again the man with the whistle for Lewis-Skelly’s red card.

Former head of the PGMOL Keith Hackett claims Oliver and Darren England on the VAR made a “major error” by sending off the Arsenal wonderkid.

He even suggested that the under-fire official “needs a rest for a couple of weeks” to recover from the mistake and that VAR needs reforming.

MARK HALSEY: Questions have to be asked of VAR after Lewis-Skelly sending off... here's what SHOULD have happened

By Mark Halsey

VAR Darren England should have recommended a review as soon as referee Michael Oliver showed Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly a straight red card for his challenge on Wolves’ Matt Doherty.

An official has to decide whether the challenge was careless or reckless — careless is a free-kick only, reckless is a yellow card — or worthy of a red card.

When a player lunges at an opponent with one or two feet from the front, the side or from the back which endangers the player’s safety with excess force or/and brutality, it must be sanctioned with a red.

I saw it as a reckless challenge worthy of a yellow, not a red.

So why did Darren not recommend a review? Once the red card was shown, the VAR should have intervened.

If Michael had the opportunity to view the challenge again, I’m sure he would have changed his mind, cancelled the red card and issued a yellow.

As for Arsenal fans’ views that Michael is biased against them, I’m not buying into that. You can never question the integrity of a match official and Michael is one of our best referees.

Officials cannot get everything right and that is why we have VAR to help. So questions have to be asked of Darren.

With the second yellow for Joao Gomes after catching Jurrien Timber on the ankle, you could argue that was a worse challenge than the Lewis-Skelly one.

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