Walkers is teasing “something big” this week, and fans are already speculating that it may be the return of an iconic discontinued crisp.
The leading crisps manufacturer hasn’t really given much away at this point, but it has taken to its official social media platforms to announce that “something big is coming” on the 18 February, and judging by the short video shared – which makes use of the eyes and prawn emojis – it’s easy to see why fans believe it’ll be relaunching the long-discontinued prawn cocktail-flavoured Wotsits.
Throughout the years, there have been numerous calls from the public to bring back Prawn Cocktail Wotsits after the fan-favourite flavour was withdrawn more than a decade ago.
Around two years ago, Walkers announced that the sizzling steak and flaming hot Wotsits flavours would be making a comeback, and then prawn cocktail Quavers were also reintroduced last year too.
But despite this, crisps lovers have still continued to demand the iconic Prawn Cocktail Wotsits flavour return to show shelves.
There have even been petitions made fighting for the cause, including by us here at The Manc.
After Walkers announced the return of the two other retro flavours back in early 2020, but we found out that Prawn Cocktail wasn’t one of those, The Manc set up a Change.org petition calling for their comeback, which read: “Walkers have just revealed they will be bringing back two of their iconic flavour Wotsits – sizzling steak and flaming hot – however, this has meant Prawn Cocktail has been snubbed.
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“Everyone knows that Prawn Cocktail was, and always will be, the best flavour Wotsit, so we want Walkers to bring them back. Immediately.
“That is all.”
Over 8,309 ended up putting their names to the petition.
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Walkers has teased that “something big is coming” this week / Credit: Change.org
After the teaser video was shared to Walkers’ official social media accounts at the end of the last week, the post gained hundreds of likes and comments from fans.
“Prawn cocktail Wotsits please tell me they’re back for good,” one fan wrote.
A second shared: “I can’t wait if it’s prawn cocktail Wotsits”, while a third eager fan added: “Omg you will literally make my life complete if you bring back prawn cocktail Wotsits, they were the best.”
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Billie Eilish reveals the reason why chose Manchester to film her new movie
Danny Jones
Global superstar Billie Eilish has revealed the reason why she chose Manchester, of all places, to film her upcoming new movie.
The answer won’t surprise you, but we were buzzing with it nonetheless.
In case you were unaware, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour is the new documentary and live concert film directed by Billie herself, along with some help from none other than James Cameron.
Being screened not only in cinemas but also in 3D (yes, that’s still a thing), the performance-based movie captures content taken from her run of gigs right here in Manchester. Here’s why she picked us:
Though it’s still no surprise, really, we always find it so surreal seeing some of the world’s most famous artists speaking so highly about our city.
As you can see, while she did quip that the schedule lined up production-wise, it was an easy decision to pick her four – yes, FOUR sold-out nights at Co-op Live, as the place to film the project based on the atmosphere alone.
“I fricking love Manchester”, said the 24-year-old, going on to add, “Honestly, Manchester is one of my favourite audiences ever.”
Manc fans simply couldn’t get enough of her, hence why she was able to book so many big dates at the massive arena.
Here’s the big surprise she brought out for the show we were lucky enough to be at:
We love Billie and, as it turns out, she feels the same about us.
The release date for Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour movie is coming around early next month, with the film set to be screened in selected cinemas across the UK and beyond on May 8, 2026.
Speaking in the recent interview on the red carpet with the BBC, she also detailed how fellow Academy Award-winner Cameron contacted her first about the prospect of creating this immersive music project.
Imagine just picking up the phone to James Cameron – as you do…
Will you be watching? Better still, were you at one of the shows and plan to look out for yourself in the crowd, which is now soon to be splashed on the big screen?
Manchester United home kit for 2026/27 ‘leaked’ online in unboxing video
Danny Jones
Manchester United’s new home kit for the 2026/27 campaign has reportedly been leaked online in a YouTuber’s unboxing video ahead of next season.
We know fake shirts and dupes can be pretty accurate these days, but it looks very much like this could be the real deal.
Shared by dedicated football kit reviewer, ‘Retro Man‘, who has seemingly revealed the latest Man United jersey, this unveiling lines up with the previously rumoured designs circulated on social media.
A Red Devil himself, the creator has teased previous releases that turned out to be true in the past, so we’ll leave it up to all of you to decide how bona fide you think this supposed home strip is. Ever-reliable footy fashion peers, Footy Headlines, have also shared these images:
Uploaded to the channel on 25 April, Retro Man did a full overview of the United 26/27 home shirt, highlighting key features such as a red-forward collar with black and white accents.
That same trim is repeated on the ends of the sleeves – reminiscent of the 2011/12 iteration, only differing in the more crew neck style – and the back of the neck now simply reads “UNITED”.
It is worth noting that this is specifically the replica shirt that most fans will purchase.
Should it prove to be the genuine article, this will be the 11th Manchester United kit by adidas since they returned as manufacturers over a decade ago, a.k.a. the start of the Louis van Gaal era.
Retro Man has since posted another video showing off what he claims to be the ‘authentic’ version, too; you can check it out in more detail down below.
Looks pretty legit…
As you can see, the official player edition that will be worn on the pitch by actual United squad members (though they are still available to purchase by the public) appears to hold some key distinctions.
Besides some differences around the panelling and stitching, there is also a noticeable textured section along large sections of the interwoven fabric as part of the brand’s breathable and trademark ‘Climacool’ technology.
Elsewhere, the badge itself also looks to have a more embossed/raised finish. If this is the real deal, what do you make of it?
This isn’t the only United kit that’s caught some attention of late, either:
Emily Sergeant -
7th February 2022 
