Tesco has launched a brand-new ‘premium’ meal deal, and there’s apparently four million fancy food combinations to try out.
We all know meal deals are a classic lunch option for hungry office workers and people looking for something quick to grab on the go, and it’s fair to say that Tesco’s is one of the most popular on the market – and now, it looks like the supermarket retailer wants to keep it that way with its newest ‘premium’ offering.
It probably won’t be that well received by the upset shoppers who called it the “final straw” when the retailer hiked the price of its standard meal deal up to £3.90 for those without a Clubcard late last year, but for those who like lots of choice when it comes to lunch, the possibilities are – quite literally – endless.
The new ‘Premium Meal Deal’ will feature alongside the original meal deal in all Tesco supermarkets.
Tesco launches new £5 ‘premium’ meal deal with four million fancy food combinations / Credit: Tesco
Setting Clubcard holders back £5 per head, or £5.50 for those without, shoppers will be able to pick a main from well-known brands such as itsu, YO! Sushi, and Pollen & Grace, as well as a wide range of Tesco Finest and Wicked Kitchen mains, as part of the new Premium Meal Deal.
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There’s a total of 33 different main choices and 10 brand new Tesco Finest and Wicked products included in the deal.
Not only can hungry shoppers choose from more mains than ever before, but they can also choose from any of the regular snacks and drinks that you usually enjoy with a regular Tesco meal deal – including favourite brands such as Walkers, Propercorn, Graze, Cadbury, Oasis and Coca Cola.
Tesco claims there’s over four million meal combinations as part of the new deal.
Clubcard holders will also make a saving of around £3.74 when buying the Premium Meal Deal, compared to if they bought the items separately, according to Tesco.
The ‘Premium Meal Deal’ is now available in 1,200 Tesco stores nationwide.
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Salford RLFC finally confirm new head and assistant coaches
Danny Jones
Salford RLFC have finally announced their new head and assistant coach picks as the new rugby league season fast approaches.
The Salfordian phoenix club had already confirmed they’d reached provisional pre-contract agreements with a new boss and several players following the news of the consortium bid that kept the sporting institution alive, but now they officially have a new leadership team to get behind.
Following Salford Red Devils’ resurrection by the aforementioned investment group – though it still remains unclear whether this will eventually include a full rebranding – familiar face Mike Grady and his assistant Dave Hewitt are now in place.
They replace ex-boss Paul Rowley, now at St Helens, and his assistant, Kurt Haggerty, who both left in October and September of last year, respectively.
Sharing the news in an official statement on their new Instagram account amid a major overhaul of their online presence, the local side wrote: “We are proud to announce Mike as the new Head Coach of Salford RLFC, joined by Dave Hewitt as Assistant Coach.
“Mike brings over 12 years of coaching experience across club and international rugby, most recently leading the Salford Women’s team and previously coaching at Widnes.
“His appointment marks another big step forward in our rebuild, combining experience, passion and a deep understanding of what Salford rugby league stands for: hard work, resilience and exciting rugby.
“Joining him, Dave Hewitt, former St Helens and England Academy player, will focus on developing our attacking play and nurturing new talent.”
Hewitt also played for Oldham RLFC across three spells, as well as Rochdale Hornets.
As for the board, they sign off by adding: “Together, Mike and Dave represent the energy and belief driving this new era for Salford RLFC.”
With several ‘key announcements’ soon to be made, we can expect a better idea of what the new and hopefully improved Salford will look like in time for their opener against the Roughyeds in the Championship on Friday, 16 January.
It is worth noting that the club have yet to reveal any actual squad signings.
As for co-owner Caton-Brown, who knows all about the club and the community from his several years playing in the area, we have the pleasure of chatting with him first-hand about the vision for their future.
Amorim replacement: the three top candidates being linked with the Man United manager’s job
Danny Jones
Following the news of Manchester United sacking head coach, Ruben Amorim, a number of potential replacements are already being linked with the role.
The question is – who, if anyone, can crack the latest ‘impossible job’?
After Amorim was let go by the board on Monday, 5 January, a flurry of names quickly began floating around online as to who could step in as a replacement.
The club have also made it clear that they don’t plan for interim Darren Fletcher to be in post for too long, nor for him to be the caretaker until the end of the 2025/26 campaign, with a full-time appointment expected in the summer.
Manchester United aren't planning to hire a permanent manager until the summer 👀 pic.twitter.com/srfc1zRmND
But once again, there appears to be no tougher task in world football (perhaps other than England gaffer) at present than getting the Red Devils back on track, so who do football fans, pundits, bookies and more think has the CV and/or the belief to take it on next? Well, here are a few suggestions…
Head coaches who could become the next Man United manager
Enzo Maresca
The first on the list and seemingly everyone’s lips, at first glance, appears to be the former Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, who quit the club in rather spectacular fashion earlier this month.
Maresca, 45, won the 2025 Club World Cup and last season’s UEFA Conference League title during his time at Stamford Bridge – not to mention the Championship with Leicester – but recently resigned following a rift between him and the board – not unlike the man he could potentially succeed.
He was a big hit with the Foxes…but his time at Chelsea ended very sour to say the least.Credit: Timfilbert/Oscar0123 (via Wikimedia Commons)
However, the manner of the Italian tactician’s exit from his last club has raised several red flags, and he is said to have held talks with both Manchester City and Juventus to become their next boss when the time comes. It seems that merely convenient timing could be behind much of the Maresca-Man United talk.
Xavi
Xavier Hernández, to give him his full name, is one of the other big names to be connected with the club over the past year or two, especially as he has also won a couple bits of silverware since retiring and moving into management.
The Barcelona and Spain legend lifted the La Liga trophy and the Spanish Super Cup in 2023, helping them get back to winning ways after a tricky albeit relatively brief blip in their long period of supremacy.
Also 45, Xavi wanted to step down from the role, but was eventually convinced to stay, only for him to be ultimately let go by Barca back in May 2024. He’s also one of the few candidates who not only boasts some proven pedigree but is currently a free agent. Could 2026 be the year they actually bring him in?
Third on the list of supposed favourites is Crystal Palace manager, Oliver Glasner, who has impressed at Selhurst Park and also famously shares the most similar kind of system.
At 51 years old, he is the most senior of the apparent frontrunners currently being tipped for the top job at Old Trafford, and has won things of late: the 2022 Europa League, Palace’s first major trophy EVER after beating Man City in the FA Cup, as well as besting Liverpool in last year’s Community Shield.
Though the Austrian head coach has been no way near as tied to one formation as Amorim appeared to be, the principles of play seemed to be more like what the now ex-United boss envisioned as his proper ‘3-4-3’, meaning he could be a good fit for the squad now in place.
On the other hand, is this the kind of setup INEOS want to try and stick with after struggling to make things click thus far?
Some other individuals being suggested include Roberto De Zerbi, who was reportedly touted by Man United in the past during his tenure at Brighton, as well as Thomas Tuchel.
However, both are still at the relative start of their own sporting projects with Marseille and the Three Lions, respectively.
Rumours have also been rumbling around two other very FA-esque picks, such as Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe and, rather fittingly, the former national team leader, Gareth Southgate.
It’s far from the first time that the latter has been hinted at, but it is worth noting that he has currently stepped back from coaching for the foreseeable.
We’re sure a few others will crop up in the coming weeks and months, but who would you like to see take on the role of Manchester United manager next, Reds?
Emily Sergeant -
27th February 2023 
