'Not bothering anybody,' says driver fined by HOA for parking on his own property – he was called a 'nuisance' | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
A FAMILY was surprised to find several parking tickets from their HOA on their car.
Bobby and Sonya Sykes parked their Isuzu truck in the driveway outside of their home, but the HOA classified the car as a commercial vehicle.
'Not bothering anybody,' says driver fined by HOA for parking on his own property – he was called a 'nuisance'ABC 13A family complained after their HOA fined them for parking their car in the driveway[/caption]
'Not bothering anybody,' says driver fined by HOA for parking on his own property – he was called a 'nuisance'ABC 13The HOA said their flat-bed Isuzu truck was a commercial vehicle[/caption]
The couple's two-door, long-bed pickup was fined from their driveway in 2018, according to Texas-based ABC affiliate KTRK-TV.
The Sykes had moved into the Humble, Texas, neighborhood a year prior.
The city is located 20 miles north of Houston and is known for its family-friendly layout.
But the Sykes said their move to the town was met with sudden, undue parking issues.
At the time, Isuzu did not market any of its vehicles in the American market as passenger cars.
However, the couple's truck also fell outside of the legal definition of a commercial vehicle, the television station found.
Texas road laws require commercial vehicles to exceed 26,000 pounds.
The Isuzu truck stood at 14,500 pounds.
Still, the Sykes received a letter from their HOA that the car was considered a "nuisance to other residents by reason of parking a commercial vehicle in the community."
The HOA threatened the couple would pay for legal fees if they didn't remove the vehicle.
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The couple was also charged with the postage and handling of the letter.
"I mean, we had it over a year and this is the first time it's come up," Bobby told the station.
"They say it's a nuisance to the neighbors, but everybody else who's heard of it says it's nonsense."
The family said they always parked the truck in their driveway.
Bobby and Sonya said they turned to the media after growing disgruntled.
'Not reasonable,' says lawyer as driver's car busted during a tow – know your rights when your vehicle leaves your hands | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
A NEW Yorker filmed a police tow truck crudely towing a vehicle from its parking spot – a lawyer said they could be liable for damages.
A neighbor filmed the whole thing – but many viewers think the video wouldn't be enough proof in court.
'Not reasonable,' says lawyer as driver's car busted during a tow – know your rights when your vehicle leaves your handsYoutube/UgoLordA lawyer reacted to a user's video of an NYPD truck crudely towing someone's car[/caption]
'Not reasonable,' says lawyer as driver's car busted during a tow – know your rights when your vehicle leaves your handsYoutube/UgoLordHe said that the department could be liable for damages[/caption]
Ugo Lord, an attorney and talk show host, is known for taking verbose legal language and translating it into digestible information for the masses.
His YouTube channel (@UgoLord) has nearly 1.5 million subscribers, with his most popular videos being Shorts of his lawyerly reactions to other posted videos.
In December 2023, he posted a reaction video to a Short showing a New York Police Department (NYPD) tow truck forcefully pulling a Honda Civic from its parking spot.
The driver put a hook onto the driver's side wheel and put the truck in reverse, pulling the Honda into the street.
The U-Haul truck parked behind the Honda sustained minor damage from the Honda being forced into its front bumper.
Once it stuck into the road, the driver pulled in front and hooked the wheels to the tow bar.
The rear wheels of the Honda were screeching in protest as it was towed away.
That's because the Honda was in park, preventing the rear wheels from turning freely.
Normally, tow truck drivers can place dollies with wheels underneath the rear wheels to prevent damage to the vehicle's drivetrain, but this driver neglected to use them.
Lord said that according to his vast knowledge of the law, the NYPD could be liable for damage to the Civic's wheels and drivetrain.
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"If the NYPD is towing your vehicle, clearly you've done something wrong," said Lord.
"But, whenever a third party takes possession of another party's property, they must make reasonable efforts to make sure that that property is held safely."
While speaking, the video of the tow truck replayed, showing the Honda's rear wheels locked and screeching down the road.
"What we witnessed was not reasonable, making the NYPD liable for damages not only to the Honda but to the U-Haul as well."
In nearly every US state, someone can sue a towing company for negligence if a vehicle was wrongfully towed away and directly caused foreseeable damage, reported Findlaw.com.
"If you show that the towing company damaged your car when towing it, you may be able to show a breach of its duty of care. A towing company could cause many different forms of damage, but the most common are windshield, bumper, and tire damage," the site read.
Viewers of Lord's video agreed that the NYPD should be liable – but many don't believe video proof would be enough in court.
"Good luck getting them to pay," one viewer wrote.
"You're right. It's a sad truth but you're absolutely right."
Another viewer wrote that the fact that it was a police truck would make an investigation and lawsuit nearly impossible.
"The cops investigated themselves and found no wrongdoing," their comment read.
A tow truck driver who watched the video couldn't help but comment about the driver's hack job of towing.
"I used to do tows like this, first there are situations where you can drag a vehicle by the wheel to access it, but you would use a special strap that goes through the wheel, not a j-hook," they wrote.
"[The driver] had dollies so I don't know why he dragged it with the brake on, but none of that matters because a skilled driver that does a lot of impounds would have been able to hook it onto the wheel lift even in that tight spot and on an angle."
'Nothing I can do' driver fumes after his car was 'illegally' towed – culprits can 'inflict unlimited financial impact' | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
A DRIVER has taken a tow company to court after his car was wrongly taken away in the middle of the night.
Scott Miller said he had gone to see his friend in Dallas, Texas, and parked in the visitors' parking area.
'Nothing I can do' driver fumes after his car was 'illegally' towed – culprits can 'inflict unlimited financial impact'FOX 4 NEWSScott Miller said he believed his car was unfairly towed[/caption]
'Nothing I can do' driver fumes after his car was 'illegally' towed – culprits can 'inflict unlimited financial impact'FOX 4 NEWSThe driver said his car was taken away in the middle of the night[/caption]
'Nothing I can do' driver fumes after his car was 'illegally' towed – culprits can 'inflict unlimited financial impact'FOX 4 NEWSHe explained that he had gone to visit his friend in Dallas, Texas[/caption]
Miller said his car was unexpectedly taken that night from the Overlook Ranch apartments.
The driver claimed that there were no signs in the lot that said visitors had to register their vehicles, according to Fox affiliate KDFW.
Miller was angered by the process to get his car back.
"I am forced to pay when they take my car regardless of their right to take my car," he said.
Miller claimed that his December 6, 2019, tow was illegal and took the issue to court a month later, according to KDFW.
The driver said he had taken pictures of the parking lot the next morning to supposedly show that no parking restriction signs were present.
Miller said his friend, whom he visited that day, showed him a letter the parking firm had sent them before the incident.
"Visitors must use designated visitor parking — no permit required," the letter reportedly said.
A Denton County justice of the peace ruled in Miller's favor and ordered the company, Innovative Parking Management, to pay back the driver's tow and court fees.
Miller described the legal process as a lengthy one.
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"It took me, with decent amount of resources online, probably five hours of research to figure out where and how to file, let alone running to the court and actually dealing with it," he said.
Miller claimed six weeks had passed since the judgment, and he had not received his money back.
"They can inflict an unlimited financial impact on me, while there is nothing I can do other than drag them into court, wasting a little of their time over and over again," he said.
The owner of Innovative Parking Management told KDFW that he disagreed with the court's judgment.
'Nothing to do with safety,' fumes driver fined by HOA – it has no power to enforce rules, but his van made him 'target' | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
PRIVATE security guards for an HOA have been caught using flashing lights and sirens, and even writing traffic citations.
A tenured police officer said he would be arrested if he'd done the same.
'Nothing to do with safety,' fumes driver fined by HOA – it has no power to enforce rules, but his van made him 'target'WSB-TV 2Journalists went undercover to film private security officers using lights and sirens to pull residents and visitors over[/caption]
'Nothing to do with safety,' fumes driver fined by HOA – it has no power to enforce rules, but his van made him 'target'WSB-TV 2They would even issue traffic tickets for $100 or more, payable to the HOA[/caption]
ABC affiliate WSB-TV journalist Jodie Fleischer has caught private security guards employed by an HOA in Forsyth County, Georgia using flashing lights and sirens to pull people over and issue tickets.
After consulting a lawyer, Fleischer drove through the gated St. Marlo community, drove under the speed limit, and passed through a stop sign to prompt security to pull her over.
On camera, she caught the security guard pulling her over and citing her with a $100 ticket payable to the subdivision's HOA.
T.J. Ward, a resident, has been a police officer for 40 years.
He told the outlet that impersonating officers using lights and sirens is illegal.
"If I was to stop a motor vehicle with lights in my car, I would be on my way to jail," said Ward.
"A private individual can't make a traffic stop and security officers are private individuals. The only person that can stop a motor vehicle is a law enforcement officer."
A few years ago, Ward was pulled over by a security guard, which pushed him to confront his HOA.
They said his stopping for the security patrol was part of his agreement.
"The decision by individuals to stop for security personnel is purely voluntary, given their understanding of homeowner responsibility to comply with all rules promulgated by the association," read their reply.
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Chip Terrel, owner of a pest control company whose company frequents the neighborhood, was stopped and issued a $50 ticket after he didn't stop at a sudden stop sign.
"If you don't come to that head-jerking stop, they are coming out and trying to write you a ticket," he said.
"I think it has nothing to do with safety. It's a money maker, and they know it."
He thinks his business makes him a target, as he says drivers for his company are regularly stopped and ticketed.
"They are taking advantage of people that can't defend themselves. There's no legal system here. You pay the ticket or your company doesn't work in here anymore," he said.
However, WSB-TV cameras caught his driver's trucks rolling through stop signs, prompting security to pull them over and cite them.
Tom Batolozzi, an HOA lawyer, said his business doesn't make him a target – breaking the rules does.
An HOA can enforce its rules how it sees fit – even if it means a pesky traffic ticket.
"I don't know that they're necessarily targeting anybody," he said.
"If they see a stop sign, they should just stop."
Bob Barr, a former attorney and constitutional law professor, said that security guards acting as police officers seems illegal.
"I think it's absurd," he said.
"It certainly seems to run afoul of state laws."
Barr has published columns on battling HOAs before, saying that most residents don't want the trouble of fighting in court, or they mistake the security guards for legitimate police officers.
Attorney Ken Poris fought a traffic ticket in Chicago after he mistook private security guards' flashing lights for an ambulance.
"I pulled over thinking I was yielding to an emergency vehicle," he said.
Poris fought the ticket with the Court of Appeals, who approved the appeal, saying that security guards do not have the power to act as police.
"The security officers are without legal authority to stop and detain drivers for violating association rules," wrote the court.
However, in Fleischer's case back in Georgia, she was told that she would not be allowed back into the community if the ticket was not paid.
Bartolozzi said that there isn't a criminal penalty for not paying the fines issued by HOA security, but the association does have the authority to put a lien on someone's property for not paying.
If visitors are cited, homeowners could be responsible for their violations, too.
Fleischer reported that several law enforcement agencies were "outraged" by the security guards, saying that traffic stops are the most dangerous part of their job.
'Out of sync with modern times,' says official as city parking tickets to triple after remaining unchanged for 20 years | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
DRIVERS are bracing for parking fines to triple after officials said low ticket prices didn't act as a strong deterrent.
Allentown, Pennsylvania officials stated they needed to raise parking fines, which had stayed at $15 for 20 years.
'Out of sync with modern times,' says official as city parking tickets to triple after remaining unchanged for 20 yearsGettyParking tickets in a major city may cost drivers more (stock image)[/caption]
"The parking fines are bearable to the public such that motorists choose to illegally park for convenience and incur an affordably low fine," Jon Haney, deputy director of the Allentown Parking Authority, wrote to the city council, according to The Morning Call.
Haney said the fines were "out of sync with current times."
Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania.
However, the ticket price didn't reflect the parking challenges typical of a large city, he said.
'People say it looks great' homeowners say after HOA sent note banning driveway's look – it's been that way for 6 years | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
FURIOUS homeowners have slammed their HOA after they sent a note around banning a particular driveway look.
Locals at Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona were up in arms after their homeowners association reportedly demanded side borders be removed from painted driveways in 2017.
'People say it looks great' homeowners say after HOA sent note banning driveway's look – it's been that way for 6 yearsGoogle MapsHomeowners at Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona slammed their HOA for banning certain driveway borders[/caption]
A City Grand Community Association Management's Architectural Review Committee found that 223 out of the 10,000 homes had non-compliant driveway borders and had not been granted approval from developers.
Driveway borders often resemble rectangles or bricks which are a different color than that of the home driveway.
The committee has sent letters demanding the homes paint over the borders – prompting backlash from other residents.
"Why do you have to create a problem?" local Brent Kehrein fumed.
"I mean, it's not like someone has junk vehicles sitting in their yard or in their driveway and there's oil spilled all over the driveway (and) it looks like c**p.
"We don't have that in (Sun City) Grand. It's just not like that."
Neighbors Michael and Karen Giel also hit out at their HOA for the order.
Karen said: "I don't understand. We've had this (driveway) for six years.
"People compliment us. People say it looks great.
"And I don't know why after six years somebody has taken a picture and said it's not acceptable."
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Legal expert Mark Bainbridge argued that residents who have had the driveway borders for four years or more may be beyond the statute of limitations.
"The case law says that architectural approval cannot be arbitrarily or capriciously withheld," he said.
"And so I think that they would have the argument that if they had applied at the time they installed it, the association would have had to approve it because they approved hundreds of other ones identical to it."
The U.S Sun has reached out to Sun City HOA for comment.
It comes after one man was ordered not to park his vehicle in his driveway after concerns about his commercial markings lowering property values.
He had to park his work van miles away to appease the association.
Joey Albritton, the owner of a plumbing business in Houston, Texas, lived in the Summerwood HOA subdivision for two years before starting his business, Pleasant Lanier Plumbing.
"This is how I feed my family, this is what pays my mortgage, and this is how I pay my HOA dues, as well," Albritton told ABC affiliate KTRK-TV.
"So, if I can't get out here and make money doing what I know best, then I can't pay my bills."
His HOA told him that his work van lowered the value of surrounding properties and disturbed residents.
"It's frustrating to not be able to park my own vehicle in my own driveway," he added.
'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your health | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
MECHANICS are frantically warning drivers to heed their manufacturer's suggestions to replace a cheap part regularly.
Keeping it clean can reduce seasonal allergies, eliminate troublesome smells, and improve airflow.
'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your healthYouTube/ScottyKilmerScotty Kilmer, a YouTuber and mechanic, explained why it is important to maintain this specific car part[/caption]
'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your healthYouTube/ScottyKilmerCabin air filters can not only ensure your safety but also make your car run better[/caption]
Scotty Kilmer, a tenured mechanic who's made a name for himself by publishing free DIY tips on car maintenance, reinforced the need to replace an important part at the proper intervals in a video posted to his YouTube channel (@scottykilmer).
Of course, the part in question is the cabin air filter that filters debris, dirt, and dust from outside the vehicle before it's brought into the cabin.
The video was posted in 2020 and has nearly 300,000 views and 10,000 likes from his six million subscribers.
"Unlike other things there if it ain't broke don't fix it, you want to do preventative maintenance with these things," he said in the video.
"I fixed many cars that didn't have good air conditioning or hardly any heat just by replacing a clogged-up filter."
He adds that the issue is more than just air not flowing properly in the vehicle, but rather that if the cabin air filter is restricted, it can "make your fan work harder… it can destroy parts of your system like the fan motor."
This can cause a domino effect, ultimately ruining the heater core or evaporator core inside the vehicle.
"And if you price out changing a heater core and evaporator core in a modern car, some of those jobs can cost you over $1,500 bucks," said Kilmer.
To avoid these high costs, it is recommended that car owners regularly inspect their cars for any signs of wear and tear.
Things such as an overheated engine or a clogged air intake system can cause major issues.
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It's also important to check the cabin air filter for signs of deterioration or damage.
If the filter is extremely dirty or has tears, it should be replaced as soon as possible.
Experts recommend that car owners replace their cabin air filters every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or once a year.
However, if a driver often travels in dusty conditions or on dirt roads, they might have to check their filters more often.
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Kilmer suggests checking it at least twice a year, especially if you have allergies.
"This is going to lower it, especially if you get a higher-quality filter," he said.
The cost of replacing a filter can range anywhere from $20 to $50 depending on the type of car and the quality of the filter.
A higher-quality filter will offer better airflow and engine performance.
It's always best to follow manufacturer guidelines on how often to change your filter and how to check for signs of wear and tear.
'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your healthYouTube/ScottyKilmer
Filters should be replaced every one to two years, according to experts[/caption]
'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your healthYouTube/ScottyKilmer
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'Ruining our neighborhood!' fume residents over 'very inappropriate' parking drama leaving community in uproar | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01
A PLANNED expansion of a funeral home has left a neighborhood in chaos as residents say town officials haven't protected their interests.
The McDonald Keohane Funeral Home in Weymouth, Massachusetts will receive a 5,500-square-foot addition, however, neighbors are calling the project "inappropriate."
'Ruining our neighborhood!' fume residents over 'very inappropriate' parking drama leaving community in uproarGoogle MapsAn expansion has sent a neighborhood into chaos as residents say their best interests weren't considered[/caption]
'Ruining our neighborhood!' fume residents over 'very inappropriate' parking drama leaving community in uproarGettyThe McDonald Keohane Funeral Home will receive a 5,500-square-foot addition[/caption]
'Ruining our neighborhood!' fume residents over 'very inappropriate' parking drama leaving community in uproarGettyThe expansion will add new parking spaces, which some residents say will cause more traffic[/caption]
The expansion will nearly double the size of the funeral home, however, several residents have questioned how the zoning board approved the project.
Two board members previously voted against the project, however, they later changed their minds despite the specifications of the expansion remaining the same.
"They changed nothing," Shira Levine, a resident, told The Patriot Ledger.
"This project is completely inappropriate…How did five people vote that this project will not be detrimental to this quiet neighborhood? It's impossible."
After the first vote ended in a 3-2 decision, however, four votes were needed for approval.
The funeral home appealed the decision to the state Land Court and a second vote was held.
A joint motion was filed by the funeral home and the town for another zoning board hearing.
After a third hearing, the zoning board voted unanimously in favor of granting the funeral home a special permit for the project.
The addition will include a hall with a 200-person seating capacity to be used for funerals or celebrations of life.
The plan will also add 16 exterior parking spaces, with 11 of them in a residential zone, and four garage spaces.
An ordinance was adopted by the town council that prohibits funeral homes from expanding into neighborhoods, however, McDonald Keohane had the plans filed before the town council made the change.
Levine says a large event space behind the existing building and next to nearby homes will lead to a "massive" amount of cars and people coming in and out, which will be detrimental to the neighborhood.
"We are frustrated because we feel Keohane could have built the addition in front but didn't want to ruin the pretty landscaping, but that's not fair," she said.
"They could do this project without ruining our neighborhood."
Mayor Robert Hedlund and Solicitor Richard McLeod told residents they felt they were doing what was best for the neighborhood, said Levine.
However, she said town officials did everything residents were against, including having the main entrance to the funeral home on the south side of the building with a garage and parking spaces near neighboring homes.
Jeffery Tocchio, the attorney representing the funeral home, said the Keohane family weighed several different options and possible layouts for the expansion project.
He told the outlet that the approved plan solves "longstanding issues with existing operations and shift other uses on the site away from neighbors."
McLeod said the plans for the project initially called for a staircase to be added to the entrance of the funeral home.
"Both parties also agreed to conditions that will help monitor the operation of the funeral home," he said.
One of the conditions for the approval said, "The funeral home shall continue to use the front entry facing Main Street (Route 18) as a primary access for guests."
However, Levine said there were several discussions through the public hearing process where Tocchio said the south-side entrance would be the main entrance to the establishment.
Mayor Hedlund called the neighbors' concerns "valid" and said the funeral home has been operating at its current location for a long time and has rights.
"It was up to the board of zoning appeals to sort the issues out. Obviously, people aren't happy with their decision but that's how the process worked out," said Hedlund.
"I won't get into second-guessing the BZA on this. They are much more involved in the elements of the proposal and the process."
The U.S. Sun has reached out to the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home for comment.
Final hours to get $1,000 payments from $835k 'misclassified' settlement – but you must check the dates to grab the cash | 1MND9K5 | 2024-04-30 17:08:01
A SPECIALTY contractor has agreed to pay $835,000 to resolve a Washington DC attorney general lawsuit.
The lawsuit claimed that Maryland Applicators misclassified employees as independent contractors.
Final hours to get $1,000 payments from $835k 'misclassified' settlement – but you must check the dates to grab the cashA specialty contractor in Maryland to agreed to an $835,000 settlement in Washington DC (stock image)
The company is a specialty contractor that works in Maryland and the surrounding areas.
According to the DC attorney general, the company violated the district's wage-and-hour laws by misclassing workers, according to Top Class Actions.
The crew allegedly should have been classified as employees rather than contractors and given labor rights such as sick leave.
Maryland Applicators denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the $835,000 settlement to resolve the lawsuit.
Employees can get up to $1,000 from a claim, but they must file a valid claim form by April 30.
Workers who performed drywall jobs for Maryland Applicators or a company subcontractor on a job site in Washington, DC, between January 1, 2019, and March 6, 2023, are eligible.
TAKING A TOLL
In a similar workplace settlement, truckers are set to see a payment from a $75 million pot.
BNSF Railway Company, a transportation firm, was accused of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, per Top Class Actions.
The firm allegedly collected fingerprints of drivers illegally at gates across the state.
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Truck drivers who used auto-gates between April 2, 2014, and March 5, 2024, could be eligible for a payment.
Unlike other settlements, this one does not require a claim form.
However, drivers should make sure that their tax information is up-to-date.
Some of their payment might be held back if they fail to share their tax details.
Payments will be mailed to the last known addresses of drivers.
Checks are expected to be issued around 60 days after the settlement has been approved in court on May 7.
CHECK PLEASE
ACTS Retirement Services, a senior living community operator, also faced a settlement that claimed it failed to protect personal information from a security breach.
The 2022 breach allegedly leaked names, Social Security numbers, account numbers, treatment information, and other sensitive data.
ACTS denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay affected clients as much as $3,850 each.
Class members can receive up to $350 for out-of-pocket expenses like bank and credit fees and up to three hours of lost time compensated at $25 per hour.
Those who incurred losses due to identity theft or fraud can receive up to $3,500.
Claimants must have proof of expenses they faced and have made reasonable efforts to avoid the losses.
Americans can claim up to $120 from a $40.6 million settlement regarding tuna and chicken.
See if you're eligible for as much as $750 from an $8.73 million settlement.
The Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League with four games remaining, 13 points outside the Champions League places and 27 behind leaders Arsenal.
United will consider replacing Ten Hag at the end of the season and are reportedly open to offers for all but three players – Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho.
That means Manchester United could sell academy graduate Marcus Rashford and McCoist believes it is the right time for the 26-year-old to leave.
Rashford could make his 400th appearance for United this weekend but the England international has endured a frustrating season, scoring eight goals in 40 games.
Marcus Rashford is being linked with a summer move (Picture: Getty)
'Looking at Marcus Rashford, I honestly believe it's in the best interest of all parties that he goes and gets a fresh challenge somewhere else,' McCoist told talkSPORT.
'I think he needs it and I think the Manchester United fans are beginning to run out of patience with him and a few others in the side. I look at his body language and he just doesn't look happy.'
Rashford's form has not only been a problem for United but could also see him left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad for this summer's Euros in Germany.
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He enjoyed his most productive campaign in 2022-23 – scoring 30 goals in all competitions – but has struggled this term in a dysfunctional United team.
Despite their questionable form and intense scrutiny over Ten Hag, United will compete in another FA Cup final next month, facing Manchester City in a repeat of the 2023 showpiece event.
Joshua fought the former UFC heavyweight champion March and was among those to offer his support to the Ngannou, writing: 'May the memories you shared bring you comfort.'
Ngannou confirmed the tragic news in an Instagram post, writing on Monday: 'Too soon to leave but yet he's gone.
'My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he's laying without life.
'I was my best self next to him and now I have no clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most. How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it?
'Please help me if you have an idea because I really don't know what to do and how to deal with this.'
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He wrote: 'I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.'
Ngannou's coach Eric Nicksick also commented on the tragedy via his social media. He wrote: 'It's been a heavy few days, words can't express the pain we all feel for the Ngannou family during this time.
'Please keep Francis and his family in your heart, and may this be a reminder of the fragility of life. Say 'I love you', more often, tomorrow isn't guaranteed.'
Arsenal legend angers Tottenham fans after celebrating Gunners goal in the stands | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard celebrate Arsenal's opener against Tottenham (Getty)
Arsenal legend Perry Groves angered Tottenham supporters after he was seen celebrating a goal for the Gunners in the stands during the north London derby on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta's side sealed a 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to maintain their push to win the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's own goal handed Arsenal the lead in the 15th minute before Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz extended the lead for the visitors by the break.
Groves, meanwhile, was sat in the media section of the stadium as he was working as a co-commentator for talkSPORT and was filmed fist-pumping the air while Arsenal were ahead.
Tottenham supporters who were sat near Groves became agitated after catching the former Arsenal winger celebrate during talkSPORT's live radio broadcast.
The video saw one irate Tottenham supporter shout 'get out' repeatedly towards Groves after he had fist-pumped the air.
The supporter filming the video then said to Groves: 'You should be ashamed of yourself, you're on the radio, you'll cause a riot here, you can't do that, there's kids here, it's dangerous.'
The fan filming the incident then caught the attention of a nearby steward and said: 'Excuse me, do you know that fella there? He shouldn't be doing that.'
Perry Groves made over 200 appearances for Arsenal during his playing career (Getty)
Groves then notices the fan behind him and the supporter said: 'You shouldn't be doing that, Pel, that's a liberty. Come on, Perry. You know you've done wrong. You're live on the radio, you shouldn't be doing that Perry.'
A third fan then shouted at the steward, 'get him out', while another said, 'he needs to go'.
Groves was then approached by the steward but remained on commentary for the remainder of the broadcast.
Groves made 205 appearances during his playing career for Arsenal and helped the club win two First Division titles and the League Cup.
The 59-year-old also works as a co-commentator for Arsenal's in-house media channel.
Jack Lisowski admits breakaway tour temptation but calls for co-existence | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Jack Lisowski says there are 'big numbers being thrown around' over a new snooker tour (Picture: Getty Images)
Jack Lisowski admits that the money being talked about for a breakaway snooker tour is head-turning, but does not want to leave the main circuit and hopes that both can co-exist.
Jackpot was beaten in the second round of the World Championship 13-11 by Stuart Bingham on Monday night, ending his hopes of landing a first ranking title at the biggest event in the sport.
The potential of joining a rival tour has been floated to the 32-year-old, just as it has to the likes of Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson, with the latter saying he is yet to decide on his future.
Lisowski does not want to turn his back on the major WST events, likely to stay on the main tour, but hopes that organisers of new tournaments can agree to put them on in gaps in the calendar, leaving players to enjoy the best of both worlds.
'There are big numbers being thrown around but I think I'll be back, I'm pretty sure I will,' Lisowski told a press conference at the Crucible.
'I don't know. I'd be lying if I said it's not tempting, but I can't see myself leaving the tour. The Masters is such a good event, the UK and the Worlds are special to play in. So I'm pretty sure I'll be back for that.
Lisowski scored a fine win over Ding Junhui before losing out to Bingham (Picture: Getty Images)
'Who knows? Maybe they'll be able to run something alongside. Because we're allowed to play in other stuff now.
'The prize money is going up on this tour, we're getting looked after better, the games' going in the right direction. People don't need to be like, "Oh, new tour, that could be the worst thing ever." Maybe they can have something run alongside.
'It just shows that the players and the game are starting to get valued more by the people. It's marketable, people enjoy watching it, so I think it's all good for the game.
'I don't think it's as serious as everyone's saying. Maybe there can just be more tournaments for everyone to play in. Let's see what happens, I'm just a snooker player.'
On the nature of any approach he has received, Lisowski wasn't too clear, saying: 'There's just numbers being thrown about. I don't know what's going on.'
Those numbers are reportedly in the region of £320,000 guaranteed for a year playing in the new tournaments, with much more to be won on top of that in prize money.
Lisowski's good friend Trump snubbed the idea of playing on another tour last week, saying he would rather be landing titles that matter and earn money rather than being 'gifted' it.
Jackpot is less convinced, although he was talking after a tough loss to Bingham and had a grin on his face as he said: 'To be honest, Judd's Judd, but I'd probably rather have a couple of million quid and lose. I'm not going to lie. That would feel a bit easier than being donked out here.
'I don't know what's going to happen but I'm pretty sure I'll be on the tour next season.'
