Jake Quickenden candidly admits fears his baby son Leo ’hates him’ as the new dad battles sleep deprivation

Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff and Sir Alex Ferguson are three of the most revered coaches of our time, but for some reason, none of them have tried the revolutionary idea of sticking a goalkeeper up front.Thankfully, there's one man who has.Step forward Stuart Pearce, who, on the final day of the 2004-05 season, made the madcap decision to convert David James into a centre-forward as Manchester City chased qualification for the UEFA Cup.With two minutes of normal time remaining and City needing to score, 'Psycho' lived up to his name (and then some) by replacing midfielder Claudio Reyna with second-choice stopper Nicky Weaver and throwing James up front.Pearce had hoped to unsettle the Middlesbrough defence, but according to Boro No.1 Mark Schwarzer - James' opposite number in the Teessiders' goal - it actually delivered the opposite effect. Schwarzer, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Leicester v West Ham, revealed the reaction of the shocked Boro players.

This Morning were left gobsmacked after Alison Hammond asked a couple with a 51-year age gap about their sex life.Tisele and Wilson from South Africa appeared on the ITV show to discuss the dynamics of their relationship and how they are perceived by others.Wilson, who was clearly much older than his wife, told viewers he was interested in her the first time they met but also told a little white lie about his age.But things became rather uncomfortable when Alison probed the pair on their bedroom antics, which some viewers felt was a bit too much.Rushing to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts.One viewer penned: "The bedroom question was one question too far."Another said: "This is a painful interview to watch.

Dubai was reportedly attacked by guards as Prince William visited the country on an official visit.Billy Hood, 25, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for “unintentionally possessing” CBD vape oil in the United Arab Emirates country.As the Duke of Cambridge was meeting with UAE diplomats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday, (February 10), Billy was allegedly attacked by Emirati authorities, according to non-profit organisation Detained in Dubai.Billy’s family are now appealing to the Prince to help bring Billy back to the UK after his appeal to overturn the sentence was refused, despite no court hearing taking place.According to Detained in Dubai, Billy has been isolated in a tiny cell that could fit only a mattress and is said to have hit the wall in frustration.Four prison guards are then alleged to have opened his cell and repeatedly beat him, causing him to bleed.Reports have also claimed that Billy was previously beaten and tasered and forced to confess.His brother Alex Hood said: “I am disgusted that the UK would ever allow this to happen to a British citizen and that they have not already intervened. This is not the first time he has been assaulted while in custody and over what? CBD oil that the court accepted, was not even his.“In accepting this kind of treatment and just ‘raising concerns’ without any actual consequence, the UK is essentially sanctioning these abuses again and again.

Jamie Carragher’s job as a Monday Night Football pundit in the future.The West Ham superstar recently spoke to Carragher’s Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville in a lengthy interview for the latest episode of The Overlap Podcast.Rice’s bold claim came when Manchester United legend Neville told the Hammers midfielder: “I've not spoken to a footballer at your age that's as switched on from a media perspective [as you are].”Neville added: "Carragher's in trouble, isn't he? On Monday Night Football?"To which Rice replied: "Carragher's a goner! I'm coming for him!"Carragher tweeted after seeing the podcast: "Well get yourself on MNF in March... let's see what you've got!"The acting Hammers captain then joked: "You sure you want that...

Prince Andrew was a “constant sex pest” who wanted to know about her love life during sessions.Emma Gruenbaum, 50, claims the Duke of York would ask her about “anal sex” and was told “not to make a fuss” when the massages had to be in his bedroom at Royal Lodge in Windsor.She says the sessions with Andrew took place almost weekly for two months, and claims he made a comment about her bottom, prompting her to swear at him over his remark. Speaking to the Sun, the sports therapist claims Andrew, 61, said “Hey nice a****.

Jake Quickenden has hit out at cruel trolls who branded his baby boy ‘ugly as f**k’.The former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! runner-up, 32, became a father for the first time last month after his partner Sophie Church, 27, gave birth to son Leo Oliver.And the singer, who rose to fame as a contestant on The X Factor in 2014, has been proudly sharing pictures of the newborn on social media in recent weeks.But some of his followers haven’t been kind after seeing the snaps on Instagram, saying his child ‘needs botox’ and is ‘weird looking’.Posting an image of Oliver online, Jake lashed out, writing: ‘REAL POST… So in the past week this little man has been told he needs Botox, that he’s ugly as f**k and that he’s weird looking, me myself

X Factor singer has been in turmoil since cancer killed his dad Paul in 2008 and brother Ollie in 2012.But welcoming little Leo with partner Sophie Church last month has made him smile again.Jake, 32, told the Daily Star Sunday: “This is the first time I’ve been truly happy for a long time. It’s amazing that Leo has been able to do that for me.“He has added something that was missing.

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JAKE Quickenden’s mum has finally been able to meet his son Leo, a month after he was born. The 32-year-old reality star shared a snap of his mum Lisa looking fondly at the baby as he cradled him.

writes OK!.The X Factor star, who said he has been losing sleep worrying over his son, took to his Instagram to share a passionate post to his fans where he revealed the sick messages he had been sent about his baby.The 32-year-old wrote: "REAL POST...

Jake Quickenden has shared his heartbreak after vile trolls shared disgusting comments about his newborn son.

Jake Quickenden has been forced to defend his son Leo in a furious social media post after online trolls branded the four-week-old baby “ugly”. The reality star, who regularly shares adorable snaps of Leo on Instagram after his girlfriend Sophie Church gave birth to the little one last month, spoke out after he was told to “stay off social media” to avoid nasty comments.

JAKE Quickenden has hit back at a cruel troll who said his newborn son "is ugly as f*** and needs Botox". The disgusting comments were left on a photo of the X Factor star's sweet son Leo who is just four weeks old.

New dad Jake Quickenden has hit out at trolls who labelled his newborn baby boy Leo "ugly" and "weird".The singer, who admitted he's losing sleep worrying over his son, took to Instagram to share a passionate post and told his fans about the horrible messages he's been sent about his boy. Alongside a sweet picture of Leo, the 32 year old began: "REAL POST...

JAKE Quickenden’s girlfriend Sophie Church showed off her flat stomach just one month after giving birth. The reality TV stars welcomed adorable baby Leo into the world in February.

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Jake Quickenden has told that he was forced to "question humanity" - after his baby boy was trolled.

HE became a dad for the first time just last month and like many first-time parents, Jake Quickenden is struggling to come to terms with what a seismic change it is. Speaking candidly about his experiences with son Leo, the 32-year-old admitted he has struggled to bond with the newborn and the stress and lack of sleep has led to rows with his girlfriend Sophie Church.

New dad Jake Quickenden has opened up about his fears and struggles since becoming a father to baby Leo last month.

JAKE Quickenden admitted to struggling with parenthood - and says he's scared his newborn son hates him. The former X Factor star, 32, and his girlfriend Sophie welcomed baby Leo last month.

JAKE Quickenden is loving being a dad so much he's already planning on having another child. The reality TV star and his girlfriend Sophie Church would love a baby girl to complete their family.