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Dele Alli reveals he was sexually abused aged six in heartbreaking interview
After everyone has been wondering…Where is Dele Alli? The England international has said ‘now is the time to talk’…
Everton midfielder Dele Alli revealed in a heartbreaking interview with Gary Neville that he was sexually abused aged six, and has still been dealing with the trauma.
Alli, who spent last season on loan at Besiktas, opened up in a shocking interview on The Overlap where he also disclosed he spent six weeks in a rehab after returning from Turkey this year.
The 27-year-old checked into a rehabilitation unit in the USA due to becoming addicted to sleeping tablets and dealing with underlying childhood trauma.
Alli explained how disturbing events from his youth and upbringing contributed to problems he encountered in recent years, as he explained: “It’s something I haven’t spoken about that much but there’s a few incidents that can give you a brief understanding.
“At six I was molested by my mum’s friend who was at the house a lot. My mum was an alcoholic. Then I was sent to Africa to learn discipline, then I was sent back.
“Seven I started smoking. Eight I started dealing drugs, selling drugs. An older person told me that they wouldn’t stop a kid on their bike so I’d ride around with my football and underneath I’d have the drugs.
“At 11 I was hung off a bridge by a guy from the next estate. At 12 I was adopted and from then…I was adopted by an amazing family, I couldn’t ask for better people to do what they done for me.
“If God created people, it was them. They are amazing and have helped me a lot.”
Alli’s life changed for the better from when he was adopted at age 12 to when he started playing professionally for MK Dons.
He continued: “’When I started living with them it was hard for me to really open up to them.
“I felt within myself it was easy for them to get rid of me, so I tried to be the best kid I could be for them. I stayed with them from 12, started playing first team professionally at 16 and it took off from there.”
The England international spoke about receiving treatment this summer, and wants to help raise more awareness around addiction, as he said: “I got addicted to sleeping tablets and it’s probably not a problem only I have.
“I think it’s something that’s going around more than people realise in football.”
He also spoke of how Everton supported him through his treatment, saying: “Everton were amazing and supported me. I will be grateful to them forever.
“For them to be so honest and understanding I couldn’t ask for anything more during a time I was making the biggest decision of my life — doing something I was scared to do. I’m happy I’ve done it.”
Alli hopes that him speaking out on the issues and struggles he has had to face through life will help others to make a change in their lives for their wellbeing.
Adding: “People don’t need to be scared of change.
“Change is always hard, when something’s uncomfortable and difficult you get scared, you get the fear, but when you have that feeling that’s the exact time you need to jump and go for it.
“At the other side of fear and change it’s usually only positive things. Hopefully me talking about my experiences if helpful to them.”
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
Stagecoach
Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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