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This company is recruiting for a professional Prosecco tester

What a job.

The Manc The Manc - 17th August 2021

You may not have achieved your aspirations of becoming a World Cup winner, a Disney Prince/Princess or an astronaut. But there is one dream job that isn’t out of reach: A professional fizz tester.

Yes, a northern wine merchant has decided to recruit for a role which involves spending your days sampling a range of Prosecco and sparkling wine and giving your verdict on each bottle.

House of Townend has posted the job ad for the “World’s First Prosecco Taster” online – inviting people with “exquisite palates” to step forward and apply.

The role involves giving feedback on up to six different bottles within two weeks – “working with the innovation and customer service team as well as overseeing the new product selection for sparkling wine”.

House of Townend is recruiting a Professional Prosecco taster / Image: Pixabay

Other tasks involved “reporting on primary, secondary and tertiary aromas” (fancy) and rating taste, texture and length.

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House of Townend said it’s looking for someone with a deep passion for wine with a vivid imagination to “transport themselves to the romance of Italy as they flow with the flavour.”

It sounds like you’re going to need to know your stuff when it comes to wine-tasting to bag this job. But if you think you’re up for the challenge, you can apply for the role of Prosecco taster online.

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The application deadline is September 8.

More information is available on the job advert page.

Featured image: Aleisha Kalina / Unsplash

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Manchester City reach ‘agreement in principle’ to sign winger Antoine Semenyo

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Yes, if the latest reports are to be believed, Man City are further bolstering their offensive options with a deal for another wide forward in Bournemouth star, Antoine Semenyo, now virtually done.

Having emerged as one of the Premier League’s hottest properties over the past couple of years, Antoine Semenyo has gone from not only being an extremely prolific winger, but beyond a flavour of the month, with multiple teams expressing their interest in recent months.

That being said, despite being linked with local rivals Manchester United, current champions Liverpool and an already heavily staffed Chelsea side, it looks as though City have now won the race to sign Semenyo – one they seem to have been leading since the start.

According to sports journalists Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook, the Blues have now reached an ‘agreement in principle’ for the Ghanaian international, meaning it is merely just a case of crossing Ts and dotting Is.

As per the update on New Year’s Day (and the opening 24 hours of the 2026 January transfer window), the talkSPORT correspondents claim that while final personal terms are still to be fully confirmed, the deal is effectively done.

This comes after Man City had already been reported to be activating his sizeable release clause in late December.

Semenyo’s release clause was set at £65 million, which is approximately the same figure they sold former striker Dominic Solanke to Spurs for, but inevitable add-ons and bonuses are likely to set a club record fee in terms of player sales.

Writing on social media, Crook said: “Semenyo move from #AFCB to #MCFC pretty much done now. Deal agreed in principle, and contracts being drafted by the two clubs.”

Moreover, Semenyo joining City could also set a few other dominoes in motion once officially over the line and fully announced…

Oscar Bobb loan interest ramps up as Manchester City look set to sign Antoine Semenyo

However, it is also thought that manager Andoni Iraola’s insistence that the draw against Chelsea was “definitely not” his last game suggests that City fans will still have to wait some more before they see him in the sky blue strip.

The Cherries’ boss has been clear that he wants his attacking talisman to feature in their upcoming game against Arsenal this weekend.

As a result, this will most likely see completion of the albeit all but done transfer delayed even further, hence why Pep Guardiola and co. will have to wait to try him in the starting XI.

It’s also worth noting that although the 25-year-old made it clear he doesn’t just want somewhere he can win trophies, but has already named the Etihad Stadium as his desired destination, many have suggested that he could end up losing momentum amid the wealth of attackers being rotated.

Happy with the business, Blues? And as for you neutrals, do you think it’s the right next step for him?

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Manchester United recall three youth academy players from loan moves

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Manchester United have recalled three academy graduates from their respective loan spells.

With the January transfer window now officially open and Man United facing a mini injury crisis, it’s possible that at least one of them could remain with the squad.

Based on the positions that the first team is currently suffering from absentees, it’s possible that a pair could be restored to the wider squad.

First and foremost of those is Toby Collyer, who made his debut last year and has already made a baker’s dozen appearances for the Red Devils.

As you can see, Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion confirmed that Collyer would be returning to his parent club on New Year’s Day 2026.

The 21-year-old Worthing-born and 251st United academy graduate could be a useful rotation option for Ruben Amorim for the rest of the season.

With creative cogs Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo currently out injured, not to mention Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, fellow youngster Jack Fletcher, and even once again fit defender Lisandro Martinez sharing roles in the middle of the park, the midfielder could come in handy.

Fletcher’s twin brother, Tyler (both sons of former player Darren Fletcher), could also be set to play his first game for his boyhood club very soon.

As for the other two youth players having their loans cut short, BBC Sport has reported that defender Sonny Aljofree and goalkeeper Elyh Harrison are being recalled to the Carrington Training Complex.

In addition to Collyer having his progress hampered by injury problems, Aljofree and Harrison simply haven’t enjoyed enough regular playing time.

Despite making promising starts, both Aljofree and Harrison haven’t been part of the starting XI for Notts County and Shrewsbury Town, respectively, since September.

Who do you think could stay for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign and who do you think is likely to leave before the end of the month.

Beyond that, do you think Man United should bring anyone else in this winter?

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