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      Liverpool icon considering applying for Tranmere manager’s job after League Two side sacked Micky Mellon

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      LIVERPOOL legend Robbie Fowler could be up for the manager’s job  at League Two Tranmere. Fowler is looking  for work in England after spells in India and Australia — and he might take the chance.
      Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler could be keen on Tranmere’s top jobCredit: Getty
      Fowler enjoyed tremendous success as a player as he became a Liverpool legendCredit: Getty
      Tranmere are looking for a new manager after Micky Mellon’s departureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ian Dawes has been in caretaker charge since Rovers split with Micky Mellon last month but landing Fowler would be a boost for the Wirral outfit.
      Fowler would not need  a lucrative deal as he is independently wealthy.
      The legendary striker spent nine years at Liverpool across two stints with spells at Leeds and Manchester City in between.
      The former England international retired in 2012, a year after taking over at Thai club Muangthong United as player-manager.
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      The 48-year-old then tried his luck in Australia seven years ago as the head coach of Brisbane Roar.
      Fowler only stayed a year until he decided to step down and return to England to be close to his family after the coronavirus pandemic broke out.
      The Liverpool legend then took over at Indian club East Bengal in 2020 but left a year later.
      The ex-Cardiff star is still looking for his first managerial job in the UK, where he stood out as a player.
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      Fowler has previously applied for the manager’s job at his old club Leeds, and was linked with the Swindon post.
      He also threw his hat into the ring for the top job at Bradford City last year but to no avail.
      Tranmere are in 11th place in the League Two Table with 15 wins and 17 losses out of 44 matches. More

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      I’m a female F1 mechanic – men told me I should stay in the office but now I’m working my dream job

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      A FEMALE F1 engine mechanic has risen through the ranks in the motorsport industry – despite men telling her she would never make it.Emmie Jones was told she “belonged over the road in the offices instead” when she handed her CV into a local garage at the start of her career.
      Rosie Wait, Head of Race Strategy for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team manages nine people who decide when a race-car should stop for a pit stopCredit: YouTube/Institute of Mechanical Engineers
      But the motorsport enthusiast has proven them wrong and is now working on the 2026 Red Bull engine.
      She told the BBC: “I got started by finding my love for motorsport with my parents and my brothers down at the local racetrack.
      “Then I worked in the garage with my dad and I always knew that I wanted to be a mechanic.
      “I’ve got quite a persistent mother who said if I was going to do it, then I should do it at the top level.”

      Emmie offered some advice for girls who wish to make it in the motorsport industry, and claimed as long as you have a passion for F1 the job will be easy.
      “I’ve been in Formula 1 for five years and it is everything I expected and more. It is just so enjoyable, it is like its own little family,” she added.
      One aspiring mechanic, Abbie McMurry, has dreamed about an F1 career since she began watching it in her childhood.
      “When I first wanted to try to get into this it was all “unknown” and [I] worried about whether [I] would fit in.”
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      “It was hard to imaging being here.”
      She said there was no denying the industry was “male dominated”, even down to the tools people use.
      “There have been physical challenges I’ve come across – such as tools that are clearly made for an average man when I am quite a small girl”, she said.
      But thankfully Abbie said the F1 world has become a lot more accessible for everyone, including women.
      She is now working as a trainee with the Mercedes F1 team and the goal is to become a full-time trackside employee.
      Rosie Wait has also witnessed changes in the “male dominated” industry first hand since she began her career in 2008.
      The engineer has worked her way up to become the head of strategy at Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 and manages a team of nine people.
      And now, she said the job is a lot more flexible for female employees.
      “It is great to see so many more coming through, both in terms of the graduate intake and when you look down the pit lane”, she explained.
      Rosie has earned herself a high pressure and well respected position, heading a group of people who decide when a race-car should stop for a pit stop.
      She said: “During a race you really get those periods when the adrenaline is pumping and you can tell that a certain decision will be make or break – that’s very exciting, it can be pretty scary.
      “There’s no such thing as being ‘done’ in Formula 1,.
      “There’s always more that you could be doing.”
      When she returned from maternity leave two years ago she was able to return to an equal role.
      However, she still feels there is a pressure on women to compromise their job when they have a family.
      “I’ve been able to do that alongside my caring responsibilities,” she says. “My husband is a doctor which means his job is very uncompromising.
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      “If something comes up, then I am the one who has to compromise and leave work. I hope that becomes more normal in the industry both for the women and the men.
      “You can have both a career and a family and be actively involved in both. It is tough, it is tough for anybody, but it really is working.” More

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      I’m a ring girl by night but have a very different day job – it can be challenging but it gives me a change

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      ALISSA KING-UNDERWOOD may stun in the ring but she also makes dreams come true with her second job.The popular ring girl, 24, is a regular on the boxing and touring car circuits but also owns a fantastical business.
      Alissa King-Underwood is a popular Matchroom ring girlCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cey2rK2M_cb/?hl=en
      She will be at the Anthony Joshua fight with co-ring girl Chloe Ellman-BakerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqV03mMraZh/
      Alissa is also a beauty pageant modelCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cey2rK2M_cb/?hl=en
      Although she has another jobCredit: Alissa King-Underwood
      As she owns her own company providing fairytale princesses to children’s partiesCredit: Alissa King-Underwood
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      Alissa runs her own business called Enchanted Princess Appearances which provides fairytale princesses to children’s parties.
      The company also caters to a wider audience as it has some corporate clients.
      The events give Alissa a change from when she is in the boxing arena, which she enjoys.
      So after bossing the ring at the O2 for Anthony Joshua’s fight against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night she will be donning a princess gown.
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      She told SunSport: “I have my own business as well which I have been running for three and a half years which is very contrasting because it is a children’s entertainment business as we provide princess look-a-likes for children’s parties and events, as well as some corporate clients.
      “So on weekends, it can be challenging as that is when those events are and it is a case of when the boxing is on it can be a case of how much work can I fit into the weekend.
      “So this weekend I will be at the AJ fight and then on Sunday I will be back into princess outfits doing children’s parties.”
      Alissa is proud of her accomplishments in the boxing world since becoming a ring girl for Matchroom.
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      The business is called Enchanted Princess AppearancesCredit: Alissa King-Underwood
      Alissa was named Miss swimsuit in 2021Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cey2rK2M_cb/?hl=en
      Having been performing “all her life” in ballet, tap dance, modern dance, acting and musical theatre, Alissa is happy having “stamped her mark” on boxing.
      She added: “I really am super proud and unapologetic of the fact I am a ring girl.
      “It is something I have dreamed about, I worked in this industry doing all kinds of shows for five years and I really dreamed about working for Matchroom and that is now a reality.
      “I am a feminist and I know some people have views on the job that I do but I am so proud to stamp my mark in a male-dominated sport and industry and I am happy with where I have made it to.”
      The current Miss Universe Great Britain finalist has also rejected concerns over ring girls and their safety at fights.
      She said: “The main thing I like to say (to critics) is at these boxing shows I am the safest I will probably ever be in my life.
      “I’m backstage and there are so many security guards there, when we are working we have two of them sat with us. It is the safest we will ever be.
      “People get so hung up on that with ring girls sitting there looking beautiful, I am not naive. I am there and I try to embrace my feminine side and feel beautiful and that gets attention, just like models in magazines get attention.
      Alissa is engaged to ex-Peterborough footballer Bobby Copping, who had to retire at 19 due to a head injuryCredit: Rex
      “But I think the main thing is that I could go to the shops on my own and get a derogatory comment from anyone, man or woman.
      “But when I am at the boxing I am in a safe protected environment, and I think that is the key thing I wish people would understand more.”
      The ring girl has plenty of fans with over 12,000 followers on Instagram.
      Alissa is engaged to former Peterborough footballer Bobby Copping, 21, after he made a romantic proposal in a graden full of candles and flowers.
      Copping was forced to retire aged just 19 after a head injury but now works at the club as the general manager of the women’s team.
      He also has the Bobby Copping Foundation, a charity that has been set up to help youngsters with mental health.
      Alessia will be watching AJ take to the ring against Franklin and is expecting him to come out on top.
      She said: “I really just hope and believe that Anthony Joshua secures the win. I think he deserves it.
      “The thing with boxing is that it is such a cruel world, if you lose a fight nobody wants to know who you are, everyone thinks that you have lost all your credibility.
      “I have so much respect for boxers because if you watch a football game and the team loses, you can just forget about the footballer, maybe you might have some fans say some harsh comments, but they move on and next week they are winning.
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      “But I think with boxers there is so much pressure and I think AJ has so much to more to give and I think everyone has judged him a bit too harshly after a few losses, but I think this is the time he will make his comeback.”
      AJ will be fighting at the heaviest weight of his career after he weighed in at 18st 3lbs.

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      Anthony Joshua will fight Jermaine Franklin at the 02 in LondonCredit: PA More

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      Job where you can earn £44k and need NO qualifications – you’ll work with film stars & Premier League legends

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      A JOB that requires no qualifications could see you earn £44k and hang out with celebrities and Premier League legends.The coveted role means you could be brushing shoulders with stars on a daily basis.
      One coveted job could see you earn £44k and meet stars and requires no qualificationsCredit: Getty

      The high-earning job, which doesn’t even require any formal qualifications, is that of a private chef.
      Private chefs are loved by Premier League footballers who need to stay at the top of their game.
      The culinary experts are needed to help to whip the sportsmen into shape by providing healthy meals on a regular basis.
      And with an average annual income of over £40k, those with a love of cooking could be more than fairly compensated.
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      One Michelin star chef revealed his enjoyable routine which involved catering for a number of the footy stars.
      Cook Jonny Marsh is a favourite for many and gave an insight into some of his clients most beloved grub on his personal TikTok account.
      Whether it’s breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, desserts or cheat meals for his hungry clients, Marsh has got it all in his locker.
      Manchester United and England star Luke Shaw is a sucker for Italian classic spaghetti with tomato sauce.
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      Meanwhile, West Ham star Maxwel Cornet loves a hearty chicken katsu curry, a tasty dish sure to get the taste buds tingling.
      Marsh is employed by many of the Manchester City squad, catering for the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker, as well as De Bruyne.
      Private chefs are also in the good books of a number of top celebs.
      Kim Kardashian has her own cook while Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham and Kate Middleton also have tasty meals prepared.
      It comes as headhunters at Adzuna revealed the best jobs with the biggest salaries that don’t need any qualifications.
      A casino gaming manager can earn a whopping £90,000 a year, far more than a commercial pilot, army officer or software developer.
      The Little Vegas casinos in Croydon, London and Maidstone, Kent are currently advertising on Indeed for assistant managers paid £28,000, as are Flutter Entertainment in Leeds and Mecca Bingo in Sheffield. The salaries are not disclosed.
      And you don’t need to study at university to become a commercial pilot, but you’ll usually need five GCSEs including English, Science, and Maths.
      With the cost of a university education adding up to £57,000 on average, it could pay to pursue one of the high-paying careers that avoid taking on student loan debts and studying costs.
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      Scrum masters, who manage IT and tech projects, are earning upwards of £62,000 a year.
      There are courses you can take to train as a scrum master, but there’s no strict path into the job.
      Being a private chef could net you a handsome income and see you work with Prem starsCredit: Alamy More

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      Jose Mourinho lined up for shock return to Real Madrid ten years after sacking with Ancelotti set for international job

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      JOSE MOURINHO is being lined up with a shock return to Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti departs, reports claim. The legendary Portuguese boss is currently into his second season as boss of Roma, the latest job in his two decade long managerial career.
      Jose Mourinho would make his impact felt at Real Madrid – and managed to make the rivalry with Barcelona even more intenseCredit: Getty
      He left Real Madrid in 2013 after a largely successful but controversial reign at the helm of one of Spain’s biggest clubs.
      And 10 years on he is being tipped as a potential option to take over at the Bernabeu.
      Ancelotti’s future is uncertain with the Italian manager repeatedly linked with the Brazil international job.
      And Mundo Deportivo report that Madrid club president Florentino Perez is already drawing up options in case they need a replacement.
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      Along with Mourinho, the likes of former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino are believed to be in contention.
      Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso and highly-rated Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Oliver Glasner are also reportedly among the names being considered, as well as another potential returnee in Zinedine Zidane.
      Mourinho joined Real Madrid in 2010 after leaving Inter Milan.
      He would win only the Copa del Rey during his first season as he crossed swords with Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola for the first time.
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      But in his second year at Madrid he would not only win the league but break records for most points, most goals, best goal difference, most away wins and most overall wins.
      The Champions League would elude him during his three years at Madrid and the club have gone on to win Europe’s grandest competition a staggering five times since his departure.
      Ancelotti, the mastermind of the most recent Champions League victory, appears increasingly likely to leave the club at the end of the season.
      Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson even spoke confidently about the Italian taking over his country of Brazil in recent days.
      After reporting for international duty, the 29-year-old said: “I spoke to Casemiro, Vinicius and Militao… there’s a big possibility that Carlo Ancelotti is gonna become the new coach of Brazil.” More

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      Robbie Savage makes incredible gesture to BBC staff who weren’t paid during Gary Lineker crisis

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE wants to cough up for unpaid BBC staff hit by the Gary Lineker crisis, reports say.The Six-O-Six presenter revealed he was “inclined to work” during last weekend’s blackout but wasn’t brave enough to be a “scab” and now feels “guilty”.
      Robbie Savage says he had mixed feelings amid the BBC’s much-reduced TV and radio coverage following the Gary Lineker tweet rowCredit: Getty
      Alan Shearer and Ian Wright stood down from MOTD in support of Gary Lineker but the show will be back to normal this weekendCredit: BBC
      The Mirror say the former Wales midfielder has offered to pay the £1,000 wages his radio show’s production team missed out on.
      The BBC took Lineker off air after he sparked a huge row with a tweet likening the Government’s language over their new immigration and small boats policy to that of 1930s’ Germany.
      Match of the Day colleagues Ian Wright, Alan Shearer and Co stood down in support of their fellow ex-England striker in the dispute over impartiality.
      And the Beeb’s usual football coverage was almost completely wiped out as other staff followed suit.
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      Lineker will be back this weekend for FA Cup coverage after coming to an arrangement with BBC bosses while rules on social media are reviewed.
      But Savage was reportedly split over what to do as the crisis erupted.
      The Mirror quote the former Leicester workhorse as saying: “I was inclined to work.
      “But I didn’t have the guts to go through with it because nobody wanted to be that ‘scab’ who broke ranks.”
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      And of production workers he added: “They have mortgages to pay, heating bills to pay, they have to put bread on the table like any working household. 
      “I hope there are other pundits who would like to do the same thing. 
      “Although I wasn’t a ringleader in Six-0-Six being off the air, I feel it’s the least I can do.” More

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      Formula One team bosses rich list revealed ahead of Saudi Arabia GP – including Spice Girls hubby’s countryside manors

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      IT’S a nail-biting job, but being a team principal in the world’s most expensive sport certainly comes with some incredible perks. Just ask Formula 1 bosses Toto Wolff and Christian Horner, who have millions in their bank accounts and enjoy the finer things in life. 
      The team principals manage affairs and are responsible for the success of their driversCredit: EPA
      Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff celebrates with driver Lewis HamiltonCredit: Getty
      Principals are the face of their teams and the decision makers who come up with strategies to ensure the success of their drivers.
      And ahead of the Saudi Arabia GP, the pressure is on Toto and Mercedes as they look to claw back points, after reigning champ Max Verstappen crossed the line first in Bahrain.
      This season a few new principals joined the familiar faces around the paddock.
      Ahead of Jeddah, we take a look at the richest people at the helm of F1 teams. 
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      Toto Wolff – 478m 
      Toto Wolff is by far the wealthiest team principal on the grid todayCredit: Rex
      With a staggering estimated £478million in his coffers, the Mercedes – AMG Petronas boss is currently the richest team principal on the grid.
      He’s also the second-highest paid, taking home £7.6million a year.
      The Austrian, 51, who started off as a racing driver himself, owns a 33 per cent stake in the Mercedes team, as well as being its managing director and executive director. 
      Many critics and fans have attributed much of Mercedes’ success to him – under his watch, the team has notched up 114 wins. 
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      He’s also been instrumental in the career of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, considered two of the greatest drivers of all time. 
      Off the grid, Toto is married to Susie, a Scottish former racing driver, and they share two kids.
      Christian Horner – £41.4m
      Christian Horner has been the team principal at Red Bull since 2005 and is married to Spice Girl GeriCredit: Getty
      The couple share a stunning country home in OxfordshireCredit: Instagram
      As team principal of Red Bull since 2005, Christian Horner is the highest-paid team boss and has a salary of around £8.2million a year. 
      He’s got the trophies to show for it, as he’s successfully led the team to nine world titles. 
      Like Toto, he started off as a driver and had some success in the late 90s – even founding his own team, but ended his driving career in 1998 at just 25.
      Christian worked in team management before joining Red Bull in 2004 and ascending to the top within a year. He’s now worth an estimated £41.4m.
      Away from the grid, the Englishman is married to Spice Girl Geri and they share two homes, in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. 
      Their Oxfordshire property is breathtaking, boasting an indoor swimming pool, a pond for boating and huge grounds where they go horse riding. 
      Otmar Szafnauer – £4.1m 
      Otmar Szafnauer has been in the sport for decades and is worth £4.1millionCredit: Rex
      Although he’s the most experienced team principal, having been in the sport since 1989, Otmar’s salary is considerably less than Toto and Christian’s. 
      As the boss of Alpine, a position he has held since 2002, he is paid around £822,500, and worth an estimated £4.1m.
      Like many other principals on the grid, he also had a short stint as a driver back in the early 90s. 
      But it was his work away from the driver’s seat that brought him into the limelight.
      After working as Operations Director at British American Racing, he joined Force India in 2009, which later rebranded as Aston Martin. 
      Franz Tost – £4.1m 
      Franz Tost has been overseeing AlphaTauri since 2005 and takes home £822,500 a yearCredit: Rex
      Franz Tost also has a ton of experience under his belt – he’s been the team principal at AlphaTauri since 2005. 
      The 67-year-old was appointed after Red Bull took over Minardi, and is the oldest team principal on the grid today. 
      Before that, he was a driver and even won the Formula Ford 1600 title in 1983. 
      He quit a few years later and worked his way up the ranks of team management.
      Franz was first signed by Williams and remained there for five years before leaving for Red Bull. 
      As one of the longest-tenured team principals on the grid, he is paid £822,500 a year, and worth around £4.1m.

      James Vowles – £4.1m 
      James Vowles has a £4.1million fortune and is the new team principal at WilliamsCredit: Rex
      This is Englishman James’ first season as Williams’ team principal after serving as Mercedes’ motorsport strategy director. 
      He made his Formula 1 debut as an engineer for the Honda racing team before moving on as a strategist for Brawn GP. 
      James joined Williams at the end of 2022 and at the age of 44, is one of the youngest team principals on the grid, with an estimated £4.1million fortune.
      James has a motorsport degree from Cranfield University – a qualification which is uncommon for bosses at F1.
      He also likes to dabble in driving, making an appearance at last year’s Asian Le Mans Series.
      Guenther Steiner – £4.1m
      Guenther built the Haas team from the ground up and has a £4.1million net worthCredit: Rex
      Guenther, 57, is one of the most colourful team principals Formula 1 has ever seen, as evidenced by his appearance in Netflix’s Drive to Survive.
      He has been at the helm of Haas since 2014 after previously serving as managing director of Jaguar and technical operations director at Red Bull.
      The Italian American began his career as a mechanic in Belgium for the Mazda Rally Championships.
      While at Red Bull, he was contacted to build the Haas team from scratch, which has helped him build up an impressive £4.1million fortune, approximately.
      He is paid £822,500 a year for his work as the team’s leader.
      Alessandro Alunni Bravi – £4.1m
      Italian Alessandro is also a lawyer and has been serving as the Team Representative of Alfa Romeo since last yearCredit: Getty
      Last year Alfa Romeo decided to move away from the team principal formula and introduced a management structure to oversee the team.
      One of the members of the management team includes Alessandro Alunni Bravi, who is worth an estimated £4.1million.
      The 49-year-old Italian, who is also a qualified lawyer, has the new position of Team Representative and will perform most of the roles of a principal when dealing with F1 bosses and sponsors.
      He was previously the team principal of the trident GP2 team and has served as a board member of Sauber since 2017.
      Frederic Vasseur – £2.5m
      Frederic Vasseur took over from Mattia Binotto this seasonCredit: Rex
      The new Ferrari boss has built up a wealth of experience as the principal of teams like Renault, Alfa Romeo and Sauber.
      The 54-year-old Frenchman studied aeronautics and founded his own team in 1996 which went on to win several trophies in the junior formulae.
      Frederic is credited for overseeing Lewis Hamilton’s success in the Formula 3 Euroseries and helping him to win GP2 titles in the mid-2000s.
      Last year it was announced he would be replacing Mattia Binotto as the boss of Ferrari.
      Although he’s now worth an estimated £2.5million, it’s probably only a matter of time before this figure shoots up as he will be paid £5.2million in his new role.
      Andrea Stella – £1.2m
      Andrea Stella replaced Andreas Seidl as the team principal of McLaren last yearCredit: Rex
      Andrea Stella will most likely see a boost to his estimated £1.2million net worth thanks to his lucrative £5.2million-a-year role at McLaren.
      The 52-year-old Italian was announced as Andreas Seidl’s replacement following his decision to leave the team after a four-season run.
      Andrea’s appointment is an internal promotion as he previously served as the team’s executive director.
      He’s got an impressive history to back up his eye-watering salary – he has worked with some of the greatest drivers including Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso.
      Mike Krack – £800k
      Mike Krack’s net worth is likely to shoot up with a reported salary of £822,500Credit: Getty
      Mike Krack has overseen the Aston Martin team since 2002 and is reportedly worth over £800,000.
      He replaced Otmar Szafnauer in the team and is set to take home around £822,500 a year, which will surely boost his bank balance.
      The 50-year-old engineer from Luxembourg previously worked with Sebastian Vettel for a year from 2006, when the racer began his career.
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      He’s also worked in Formula 3 and has moved between teams like BMW and Porsche.
      Mike recently defended driver Lance Stroll – son of the Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll – claiming he is “strongly undervalued”. More

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      I’m a former Blackburn Rovers striker but now I’m a painter decorator… I look unrecognisable in my work gear

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      A FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker turned painter decorator now looks “unrecognisable” in his work gear.Hat-trick scorer Simon Garner, 63, dons a paint spattered fleece to work instead of the blue and white kit of his Ewood Park days.
      Hat-trick scorer Simon Garner, 63, dons a paint spattered fleece
      Garner, who spent four weeks in prison in 1996 for contempt of court during a “messy” divorce from his first wife, went through a number of jobs following his successful football career.
      The goal-scorer has now traded in the glory of his 1980s title as “Blackburn’s all-time leading scorer” for the acclaim of not spilling a pot of paint in 20 years.
      But the Lincolnshire lad also spent three months as a postman and “a short time” managing council houses for Wycombe Wanderer’s former owner Steve Hayes before settling down in his new career.
      He fell into painting and decorating after a pal took him under his wing following a conversation in the pub.
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      He said: “Fortunately, this guy gave me the job, taught me the ropes, and after eight months I went on my own.”
      Now based in Cookham, Berkshire, Garner transforms homes with a slick of paint.
      And he said the job’s perfect for him because he can choose which hours he works.
      He finishes work early on the days Blackburn Rovers play and commentating on games in the south for his local radio station.
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      It comes after Garner’s striking career ended in 2000.
      He started his incredible career at his local club Boston United before joining Blackburn Rovers as an apprentice, turning professional in July 1978 and playing his debut the following season at Newcastle United.
      He played 474 league games for Rovers over his 14-year stint at the club.
      In his final season at Ewood Park, Blackburn were promoted to the Premier League.
      He scored 168 goals in the league and 192 in all competitions – which remains a club record and in February 2019 he was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame.
      After Rovers he moved to West Bromwich Albion for £30,000 in 1992, Wycombe Wanderers in 1993 and Woking in 1996 before spending a couple of years with non-league Wealdstone.
      He’s previously revealed Rovers had no defence during his time there.
      “We didn’t know how to defend,” he said. “If the opposition scored three, we scored four.”
      Garner in 1987 with Blackburn Rovers. He scored 168 goals in the league and 192 in all competitionsCredit: Getty – Contributor More