Brendan Rodgers blasts Jose Mourinho critics - accusing them of 'lacking respect'

Russian soldiers have been 'bombarding' Ukrainian ladies with flirty messages as they begin to surround the nation's borders.Women living in Kharkiv, the nation's second largest city, have reported a deluge of messages from Russian admirers on Tinder after forces began to be stationed 40 miles north of them.It comes as Vladimir Putin has reportedly amassed 200,000 troops on the country's eastern border — and could even send troops in as early as Thursday morning.Dasha Synelnikova, 33, says she was flooded with messages from blokes named Andrei, Alexander, Gregory and Michail when she set her location to Kharkiv.The video producer from the capital Kiev told The Sun on Tuesday night: “I actually live in Kyiv but changed my location settings to Kharkiv after a friend told me there were Russian troops all over Tinder.“And I couldn’t believe my eyes when they popped up trying to look tough and cool.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite took to Instagram to share a cheeky picture of his backside.The 32-year-old Strictly finalist surprised his 311,000 Instagram followers with an eye-opening snap as he posted a story of him naked and flaunting his incredible physique.In the story, John's chiselled backside was on full display as he stood naked in a bathtub while facing London's mesmerising skyline.He wrote "Hello London" on the bare-all snap, which no doubt had fans feeling hot under the collar.In the steamy bathroom picture, John had his followers out of breath as his peachy bum was covered with a sticker of a golden badge that read "Got Out Of Bed".John ensured nobody nearby could see his ab defined muscular physique on their morning commute as he wrote "Don't worry they can't see in" on the sizzling snap.His jaw-dropping picture comes days after the star showed off his latest hair transformation in the wake of his six-month ballroom dancing journey.On Thursday (February 17) the Great British Bake Off winner decided to show the results of his ginger perm for the first time on Instagram as he shared his disappointment at the final results online.In the short Instagram clip he posted, the star was seen lying in bed shirtless with his hair hidden from the frame as he explained that the transformation didn't go according to plan. He confessed: "OK, guys.

Holly Willoughby leapt to defend her TV co-star and friend Phillip Schofield after former This Morning star Eamonn Holmes made a "below the belt" comment about him.Eamonn, 62, recently claimed that Phillip, 59, was "renowned for subbing people" following reports of a feud between him and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61.However, Holly felt the need to "defend" her TV partner Phil as he celebrates 40 years in the showbiz industry.A source told OK!: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."Despite not always seeing eye to eye, Holly knows she owes a lot to Phil and she'll always be grateful for the way he took her under his wing when she first joined This Morning and how he fought for her to be his co-presenter on the show."Holly was left to stand up for her work husband after she thought Eamonn's "comments were very below the belt".The Irish broadcaster made the claims to the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, saying that Phil cut his wife off during a live link to Loose Women.Eamonn said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her.

Clayton Davis Details of this year’s upcoming Oscars telecast are emerging following a Wednesday meeting between the Academy and representatives for the studios and talent publicists.On Tuesday, it was announced that several major categories will not be presented on the air during the live telecast. Instead, in an effort to present a more streamlined and television-friendly broadcast, eight honors will be awarded one hour before the on-camera portion, and then later edited into the March 27 ceremony.The reaction to the Oscars’ new format was met with strong reactions from the industry.

Imax CEO Rich Gelfold says the chain hopes to have 200 screens wired for live events by year end, up from 79 currently as it experiments with content beyond music, and with ticket pricing.

CBS has set an April premiere date for Come Dance With Me, the new family dance competition series from NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. The series will debut Friday, April 15 at 8 PM, succeeding Undercover Boss in the timeslot. It also will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Brendan Rodgers insists he is "relaxed" about Ben Chilwell's potential exit after Leicester improved when they sold Harry Maguire.

Liverpool have enjoyed a stunning season to win their first ever Premier League title.

Celtic has thrown him a career lifeline despite the pain at missing out on a potentially historic Ten In A Row campaign.The 22-year-old ended a decade-long spell at the Hoops this summer after a combination of bad timing, injury and lack of opportunity eased him out of the door.The midfielder could relaunch his career in France with Ligue 2 side Amiens as he recovers from a cruciate injury.He’s hoping to make a name for himself all over again since being hailed by Brendan Rodgers as the next big thing.Miller spent last week training at the Stade de la Licorne as he looks to agree a deal to move to France.But with offers on the table from MLS sides DC United and Minnesota United, the former Scotland Under-21 talent is determined to rise

Manchester United NEED to win Sunday's do-or-die Premier League showdown for the ages. The former Celtic boss promises his side will go out with all guns blazing ahead of the winner-takes-all clash that could seal Champions League football for the Foxes.

Manchester United be warned – Spiderman is coming to get ya.Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says Golden Boot-chasing Jamie Vardy is ready with all guns blazing in the scrap for a Champions League spot.United visit the King Power for the winner-takes-all clash for a top four spot with Foxes striker Vardy top of the tree in the Premier League scoring stakes.The 33-year-old goal machine is out on front with 23 goals and comes up against his old Leicester pal Harry Maguire.There's no question that Vardy would love to leave the £80m man he calls 'Slabhead' in his slipstream and add to his impressive tally.Rodgers can't believe his luck that he inherited a striker he dubs 'world class' when he walked into the club.But The Foxes boss says people

David de Gea's errors this season have shown he was "lucky" to land a bumper Manchester United contract last year, says Jose Mourinho.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans thanked former manager Jose Mourinho after his Tottenham side cruised past Leicester on Sunday. United are battling with Leicester for a place in the Premier League's top four and Champions League qualification, with both teams currently level on 62 points.

Arsenal star Kieran Tierney is finally settled now under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium after an injury-hit start to his Gunners career. And nobody will be less surprised seeing Tierney flourishing for Arsenal than Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho.

Leicester City would match any of the honours he achieved as Celtic gaffer.Rodgers won a double Treble with the Hoops, including an Invincible domestic season in 2016-17.In total his Celtic side achieved an incredible 69 domestic matches unbeaten before they finally came unstuck against Hearts at Tynecastle.The former Liverpool boss picked up seven trophies in Scotland before jumping ship to Leicester, where he's now targeting Champions League football.Yet asked if he’d be as proud of a top-four place for the Foxes he said: “If we were to do it, it would be up there. Celtic were a different challenge.“We got into the Champions League and won a few trophies, fantastic.“Coming to Leicester there’s not that expectancy.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho believes his side deserve European qualification this season for the hardship they have come through.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho told his players to play like a “bunch of c****”, as seen in leaded footage of the ‘All or Nothing’ Amazon Prime documentary.Mourinho took charge of Tottenham in November following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.Amazon cameras had already been granted incredible behind-the-scenes access with the series due for release next month.And in new leaked footage, Mourinho is seen given a speech to the squad he has inherited and tells the Spurs players to show a nastier side.“You need to communicate and maybe I’m wrong, maybe I’m wrong, I feel that you are a very nice group of guys,” Mourinho is heard to be saying.“But, for 90 minutes, for 90 minutes, you cannot be nice.

Leicester can hang on to £60m-rated Ben Chilwell.Chelsea head a host of big clubs eager to land the 23-year-old England defender.Rodgers repeated his mantra that Leicester don't want to sell and don't have to sell any of their top players.But asked if Chilwell would start next season at the King Power, the Foxes boss replied: “I'm not sure.”He prepares his side for Sunday’s clash at Tottenham, revealing that he won't be losing too much sleep over the persistent speculation.Rodgers said: “He's a Leicester City player. He's not a player we want to lose so I'm pretty relaxed about it.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has claimed Manchester United have been luckier than the other clubs vying for Champions League qualification this season. The former Red Devils boss did concede that United have played well in the second half of the season but believes that they had "luck that others didn't."Mourinho was asked in his pre-match press conference ahead of Spurs' clash with Leicester about the fact that a win in that game could hand United a spot in the top four."First of all, I'm not looking at that fight," Mourinho replied.

straight to your inboxManchester United have been luckier than the other teams competing for a top four finish in the Premier League, according to Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho. The former United boss said his old side had benefitted from good fortune at various points this season to find themselves in with a chance of securing Champions League football next season.

Manchester United in the chase for a Champions League spot.The Foxes will keep their eyes firmly fixed in front and try to hunt down third-placed Chelsea.Leicester's chaotic 4-1 defeat to struggling Bournemouth was followed by the news that fifth place will no longer be a Champions League lifeline following Manchester City's ban reprieve.