Everyone has ended up buying something for their old man that seemed like a good idea at the time, and then found out years later that the item never actually ended up seeing the light of day.
And let’s be honest, most of us have also been guilty of forgetting the date until the very last minute – which often results in a panic purchase of a four-pack from the local shop.
Don’t let Father’s Day creep up on you this year. Get dad a proper gift.
We’ve got some ideas…
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BBQ Tool Set
Amazon
You just know dad is already waiting for the bad weather to go away so he can resume grilling. He was in his element earlier this spring.
That’s why a set of top-notch BBQ tools will always go down a treat.
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There are a couple of cracking-looking kits over on Amazon, including this fancy toolset here. There’s also a cheaper alternative if your budget is a little tight.
Personalised Pint Glass
Prezzybox
For that BBQ, dad will need a refreshing cold drink. It’s the law.
With a personalised glass, there can never be any doubt as to who that beer belongs to.
Ordinary chocolate is often a good shout, but handing over a bar of Dairy Milk on Father’s Day won’t look like much thought has gone into the buying process.
This towering personalised cup, on the other hand, will show you’ve definitely put in the legwork this year.
Just be warned you might need to pick dad up off the sofa when he’s done gorging…
This gift is a bit like train-spotting for spirit enthusiasts.
If dad is big whiskey drinker, he will have already made his way through many of the classics – but this scratch poster will point him in the right direction of which blends he still needs to sample.
Manchester United fan group The 1958 issue statement after ‘successful’ protest
Danny Jones
Manchester United supporters group, The 1958, have issued a further rallying statement following the huge fan protest this weekend – a demonstration which they have dubbed a ‘massive success’.
Thousands of Man United fans descended upon Old Trafford as they do every week this Sunday, only this time they were there for much more than the usual 90 minutes.
In what looks to be the largest-scale turnout for some years, Reds turned up in their droves to march from The Tollgate pub just outside the Trafford Bar tram stop before making their way down Talbot Road towards the cricket ground and then onto Sir Matt Busby Way.
Although it’s pretty much impossible to say just how many people attended the peaceful demonstration, it looks to have been the biggest since the 2021 Glazer protests around the time of the Super League.
Edward Glazer and Sir Jim Ratcliffe were at the #AFC game and will have been left in no doubt about the strength of feeling against the club’s ownership as thousands of #MUFC fans protested amid angry, defiant sceneshttps://t.co/BYqUjdZ9kZpic.twitter.com/yCW24DNYyb
Quite the turnout, as you can see, and The 1958 wasted no time in commenting on the sheer numbers which joined them in protest.
Writing in a lengthy post on X, they said: “Today was a massive success and fans showed up in huge numbers. Young, old, families, supporter clubs, some fans [are] clearly struggling. All for the love of our club and to fight for everything we stand for.
“Worldwide media coverage turning the lens of greed back on our owners. Each one of you made a statement that we have had enough. We will not take it any longer.
“Many seem to think that a protest is a silver bullet. It is a war of attrition and the war to protect the best interests of our club, generational fans and football is underway. We have always said it’s a marathon not a sprint and it requires resolve, dedication and commitment.
“This will be more than protests at the ground and everyone will need to play their part. Everyone who took part today at the ground or online will be on the right side of history.
“Unified in solidarity under a single cause. Stay the course and support each other. Further updates will be released this week on what comes next. The 1958.”
🗣️Today was a massive success and fans showed up in huge numbers.
Young, old, families, supporter clubs, some fans clearly struggling.
All for the love of our club and to fight for everything we stand for.
Having already assured that he agrees with supporters’ rights to protest following the Real Sociedad game last week, Ruben Amorim once again gave his thoughts after the fact.
“This is a big business and maybe all the fans in this league sometimes feel it is harder to go to the games and pay for tickets. We want to give them a lot of effort. In the future, we will not play like that.”
As for the game itself, despite United taking the lead through a stunning free kick from captain Bruno Fernandes, an equally impressive strike by Declan Rice saw the game end 1-1.
You can watch the highlights from the match down below:
In the shadow of The 1958 protest, there was still an important game to be played.
There are also film crews in attendance, who it’s believed are filming for the second instalment of her upcoming documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All.
She launched her brand Maebe last September, pitched as offering accessible luxury fashion.
Previous Maebe pop-ups have only taken place in London, despite Molly-Mae living in the north west.
The queues are still raging in Manchester for the pop-up, if anyone was planing to head down.