Emmerdale bosses changed changes social distancing rules to film dramatic siege scenes

Manchester United are reportedly starting to accept that bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford has done more damage than good.Ronaldo left Juventus last summer, and he received a heroes welcome when he touched down in Manchester, even notching twice on his debut.However, seven months later, according to reports, Ronaldo is at the centre of a storm of dressing room politics and poor performances.According to the Sunday Mirror, Ronaldo could walk away from United, for a second time, should the Red Devils not qualify for the Champions League.And United will not stand in the way of the Portuguese star.The report claims that the feeling inside of United is that Ronaldo has become a sideshow.It was hoped that Ronaldo could fire United back into Premier League contention, and with it a good showing in the Champions League.But, at 37, Ronaldo has started to show his age with inconsistent performances for Ralf Rangnick's side.And Ronaldo has often proved to be the weak cog in Rangnick's pressing machine. Do you think Ronaldo's return to United has been a success? Let us know in the comments section United are currently facing a mass exodus over the summer.Edinson Cavani, who looked set to leave last summer, will move on from Old Trafford this summer - with a return to South America looking likely.While Anthony Martial is keen not to return to Manchester after impressing on loan at Sevilla.Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, and Juan Mata will all be out of contract in June too.

Tottenham Hotspur, according to former Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov.Conte got off to a flyer as Spurs boss, but he has struggled in recent weeks - despite a massive victory against Manchester City on Saturday.And Berbatov has suggested that Conte has been afforded the freedom he wants in the transfer market.Berbatov claimed that Conte prefers players that are ready-made for success, but Daniel Levy prefers signing younger players.And the Bulgarian has suggested promises may have been broken to facilitate Conte's needs in the transfer market."I read Conte's comments about Tottenham's transfer approach," Berbatov told Betfair."The Italian pointing out that the club like to buy young and develop, and not getting in 'ready-made' players."Which for him is a problem because he wants to - and knows how to - get results here and now."But this is something you need to discuss before you come to the club. What have you thought of Conte's tenure at Spurs? Let us know in the comments section "This should have been clear from the beginning. Maybe they did have these conversations, and a promise has not been kept."I sincerely hope not, and I hope this is not going to be a big problem for Spurs."Conte is a great coach, a winning coach, and I want to see him win a trophy at the club."This can't be another Mourinho situation."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

UFO flying over Hawaii at the start of this week. It has been reported that "many witnesses" noticed the peculiar object hovering over the island of Oahu on Tuesday, February 12.According to UFO Sightings Daily, F-22 jets were caught responding to a series of reports, which said the object was seen stationary for a period of time.

Janey Godley asked fans for advice after admitting her hair has started falling out amid her ongoing cancer treatment.

The ever-controversial Jose Mourinho grabbed the headlines once again as he was shown red in the dying stages of Roma's draw with Hellas Verona - before being held back by his coaching staff.

JAMES Argent has been spotted grappling with his fence after Storm Eunice battered the country this week. The reality star was seen with a friend picking up various bits of the wooden fence in the pouring rain as he tried to make good. His garden was left exposed as he joined the long list of people trying to find tradespeople to fix it.

IOAN Gruffudd's estranged wife Alice Evans has requested full custody of their two children, according to reports. The move comes just two days after Welsh hunk Ioan, 48, filed a restraining order against his ex, 53, over fears she will make false claims about him. US outlet People has reported Alice has offered to allow Ioan visitation rights to Ella, 12, and Elsie, eight.

RAPPER Dave has been forced to cancel his upcoming gigs at London's O2 Arena after its roof was ripped apart by Storm Eunice. The Brit Award-winning star was set to perform at the venue on Monday and Tuesday night but announced tonight the shows are being rescheduled. He wrote on Instagram: “Devastating news, The O2 have told us Monday and Tuesday’s shows can’t happen due to what the storm did to the roof of the venue,” he said.

DAVID Beckham paid tribute to his younger sister Jo on her 40th birthday with some sweet childhood throwbacks. The retired England captain, 46, is famed for his haircuts over the years and he revealed two more from his youth.

Emmerdale fans went wild earlier this week as they discovered Wendy Posner star Susan Cookson's connection to Coronation Street. Eagle-eyed soap watchers took to Twitter to share their shock that Susan previously played Marion, the mother of Callum Logan, on Coronation Street between 2015 to 2016.The role of Marion was taken over by Kerry Peers in 2019 and 2020.

EMMERDALE posted a behind-the-scenes clip of the soap's explosive gunfight - but it seriously backfired with viewers. The ITV show was keen to explain to fans how they'd filmed the emergency services arriving to rescue Victoria Sugden, Wendy Posner and David Metcalfe.

EMMERDALE star Susan Cookson has a real-life connection to an iconic Coronation Street villain. The actress - who plays Wendy Posner in the ITV soap - had viewers distracted this week as they realised they had seen her before on the rival soap.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he fears his character David Metcalfe could be murdered next. Only recently on the ITV soap, Meena Jutla murdered Leanna Cavanagh, with her death ruled as "accidental" by police, and the evil nurse has been secretly terrorising her boyfriend David and those closest to him ever since.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Monday as Victoria Sugden confessed her feelings for David Metcalfe before he woke up after being shot by Russ last week. Only recently, David was shot by Russ as he attempted to save Victoria and Wendy Posner from a hostage situation in The Hide and the village's residents had been worrying about his fate as he recovered in hospital.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned on Monday evening, as they clocked the connection between Wendy Posner star Susan Cookson and an iconic Coronation Street villain.It came as Wendy finally confessed her criminal past to boyfriend Bob Hope, admitting she'd been imprisoned for 12 months for stealing methadone for her ex Russ to sell on.Wendy was left without a nursing license after the incident, but managed to enter the industry after changing her name in marriage.But fans were more distracted by Wendy actress Susan Cookson's real-life connection to Coronation Street villain Callum Logan.It turns out Susan actually played Callum's mum Marion Logan on the cobbles - who joined a mediation session between David and Callum over son Max's

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has teased that there will be four huge stunts involving Meena Jutla in upcoming scenes.Talking on Monday's Loose Women, Matthew, 41, who plays David Metcalfe, revealed that he has been left covered in "bruises and cuts" following the explosive filming. Only recently on the ITV soap, Meena (Paige Sandhu) murdered Leanna Cavanagh, with her death ruled as "accidental" by police, and the evil nurse has been secretly terrorising her boyfriend David and those closest to him ever since.Talking about what is coming up on Emmerdale, Matthew revealed that David survives last week's terrifying siege which saw his character shot by Russ as he attempted to save Wendy Posner and Victoria Sugden.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has confessed that he doesn't like to watch himself back on television.The 41-year-old actor is famous for playing the role of David Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera, after he joined the cast all the way back in 2006.However, the soap star admitted that he doesn't watch his scenes back when they air on television.On Monday (13 September), handsome Matthew appeared on ITV's Loose Women to chat to the panel about his character David's tense storyline in the Dales.It comes as Matthew's character David was left fighting for his life in hospital on the soap after being shot by a gang of thugs led by villain Russ Posner.When asked about his character's fate, Matthew was shown clips from the soap before he told the

Emmerdale viewers were left terrified for David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) when it was revealed he had been shot following Thursday night's gun siege.As the episode opened, David was seen being tended to by a desperate Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) and Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson), who were trying to keep him alive.But the poor father fell unconscious as Wendy ran off to try and get a first aid kit, while Russ (Rob Jarvis) insisted he didn't mean for anyone to get hurt.Viewers couldn't believe what they were seeing, as they watched David slowly get weaker and weaker.One said: "OMG Emmerdale do not make me cry."Another wrote: "Just tuned in to Emmerdale. Flipping heck looks like that piece of poo has shot David.

Emmerdale star Susan Cookson has revealed that the actor who plays her on-screen evil ex Russ once nearly worked with her real-life husband.The 56-year-old actress has played Wendy Posner in the ITV soap since 2019.She's had a tough time since moving to the village and didn't expect the arrival of Russ, played by Rob Jarvis, last month.Wendy has found herself on the receiving end of Russ’ wrath in recent weeks as he's determined to get his hands on his baby grandson Harry's inheritance.He's resorted to blackmailing Wendy and she's been adhering to his demands because she is harbouring a secret which she doesn't want to anyone to know.However, Russ forced Wendy to reveal that she never qualified as a nurse during Wednesday's show.

Emmerdale fans have been left scratching their heads after Wendy Posner was forced to admit that she isn't a qualified nurse while being held hostage by ex Russ on Wednesday's episode. Wendy, who has been working as a nurse on the ITV soap, was held at gunpoint with Victoria Sugden at The Hide as Russ demanded that they hand over Harry's inheritance money.

Emmerdale fans were left baffled on Wednesday night as Wendy Posner’s big secret was revealed in a face-off with her ex-husband Russ.When Russ arrived in the village just a few weeks ago, viewers were puzzled over the hold he had on Wendy which convinced her to be a part of his plan to scam Victoria out of her son’s inheritance.But viewers weren’t entirely pleased with the answer as they watched the hit ITV show as Wendy tried to convince Vic not to send over the £50,000 in a last-minute act of kindness.After the loving nurse heard the news, she ran over to The Hide which was closed for the day in an effort to change her mind compelled by her guilty conscience.While she begged café owner not to hand over the money, Wendy went on to explain