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2 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Hibs transfer news: Blackburn commit to £1.5 million move for Socceroos star
Aussie defender had extension triggered at end of season - so will Scotland veteran Hanley come in as replacement? Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay revealed that the Easter Road club had triggered Lewis Miller's contract extension at the end of last season in order to cash in on interest in the Socceroos star. And the move has paid off – with Blackburn agreeing to a compensation package worth up to £1.5 million for the 24-year-old. Hibs confirmed this evening that Miller's transfer to the EFL Championship side had gone through. It is understood that the overall compensation package, including extremely achievable add-ons, will total £1.5 million if all targets are hit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mackay revealed that Hibs had rejected lesser bids earlier this summer, saying: 'We triggered Lewis Miller's contract extension back in April, knowing there was a lot of interest in him from the UK and abroad. It's been widely reported that we rejected bids for him earlier in the window and have worked hard to get a fee that reflects his true value I'd like to thank Lewis for all his efforts during his time with us and wish him all the best for the future.' David Gray says fullback will 'go a long way' Head coach David Gray backed Miller to go far in the English game, saying: 'I'd like to start by thanking Millsy for all his efforts during his time with us. Since making the move to Scotland, he's been coachable, willing to learn, and has relentlessly worked on his game. 'He's certainly seen the rewards for that both at club level and internationally. We know he can go a long way and wish him all the best in England with Blackburn.' In an official statement just released by Hibs, the club revealed: 'We can confirm that Lewis Miller has joined Blackburn Rovers on a permanent transfer. The terms of the 24-year-old's transfer will remain undisclosed, however, the club has received a significant fee. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Miller joined Hibs in the summer of 2022 and went on to make 85 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals. The defender made a significant contribution during the 2024/25 campaign as Hibs finished third in the William Hill Premiership, securing European football. 'During his time in Edinburgh, he went from strength-to-strength earning his first senior caps for Australia's National Team and representing his country in major international tournaments.' Gray is now in the market for a defender to replace Miller. Although Hibs have plenty of cover at right back and wingback, Miller's shifts on the right side of a back three will be missed. Scotland defender Grant Hanley is still weighing up his options, having visited Easter Road as a guest of former team-mate David Marshall - now Mackay's right-hand man - for last week's Europa League defeat to Midtjylland. Hibs remain interested in adding the 33-year-old former Newcastle, Norwich and Blackburn centre-half, now a free agent, to their squad. Miller spoke to The Evening News during Hibernian's pre-season trip to Holland, opening up on his World Cup dreams and admitting that the Easter Road club had 'made' him as a footballer.
Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as rivals given McBurnie green light and new signing imminent
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as rivals given McBurnie green light and new signing imminent The latest news from the Stadium Hull have been given the green light to sign Oli McBurnie this summer (Image: Getty) Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Monday, August 4. Hull given McBurnie green light Hull City have reportedly been given the green light to complete a move for striker Oli McBurnie. The Tigers are still operating under the terms of a transfer restriction from the EFL, which means even free transfers have to be ratified by the authorities before being approved. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone. A contract is already believed to have been agreed in principle with the Tigers, and journalist Alan Nixon has now said they have been given the go-ahead to push the deal through. It's claimed the move could be pushed through within the next 24 hours. Former clubs Sheffiield United and indeed Swansea City were among the others tipped with an interest in the striker, while Ipswich Town were also touted as possible admirers. Article continues below However, it appears Hull are now set to land the Scot, after making what sources on Humberside have described as a lucrative offer to the 29-year-old. Casey set to be unveiled Kaelan Casey is set to be unveiled as a Swansea City player for the upcoming season, having agreed to join the club on loan for the upcoming season. Having already seen Ricardo Santos and Ben Cabango emerge as injury doubts ahead of the new campaign, another centre-back had been pushed to the top of Swansea's transfer wishlist. Casey, 20, now appears set to come on board before this Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough, having been an unused substitute in West Ham's pre-season friendly out in Atlanta over the weekend. West Ham had seemingly confirmed the defender's move to south Wales on Monday afternoon, only for the announcement to later be pulled from their website. Even so, it seems likely his move will be made official soon. Bianchini with a point to prove Florian Bianchini has backed himself to show he belongs in the Championship, after completing a loan move to Portsmouth. The 24-year-old has arrived at Fratton Park after a transitional opening campaign in English football that saw him ultimately fall out of favour with Alan Sheehan. Now, he says he's ready to prove he can be successful at this level. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. "It's been a long road because I played in the third league and second league in France," he told the club's official website. "I've tried to do better every season and I will try to do my best here. One of my qualities is my pace and I like to score and assist. I like to dribble as well. "Last season was my first outside of France and and I did alright, but I know I can do better – that's what I will try to do here. I will try to make it a better season than last season. Article continues below "I played against a lot of players here last season and I'm excited to meet them. I think we're going to make a good season."
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I was paid two pints of cider to model Genoa's new kit but they cut me from the promo after X-rated tattoo went viral
GENOA CFC made waves on Wednesday when they launched their new St George's Cross themed away strip, but it was not the kit's bold design that stole the attention of football fans. Instead, a single small tattoo in the corner of one promotional image ignited a flood of social media commentary and jokes, forcing the club to delete their original post. 8 James Oxley's intense choice of ink caused a stir on social media as fans pointed out the explicit tattoo on his thigh Credit: Instagram / @genoacfc 8 Genoa CFC's new kit is based around the St. George's Cross in reference to the club's English heritage Credit: Instagram / @genoacfc The tattoo, tucked away in the bottom right corner of the image on the model's quadricep, appeared to feature two men engaging in a sex act, and was swiftly noticed by X users before the viral post made its way to TikTok. The social media frenzy has arrived out of nowhere for the man behind the tattoo, East London-based hairdresser James Oxley, who had almost forgotten posing for a few snaps in the kit during a work break over two weeks ago. Oxley, 33, is still trying to wrap his head around the sudden flood of talk about his ink, which all began with him simply standing outside of his workplace in Shoreditch. He said: 'It is all so funny, I did not expect this to happen. 'I was standing outside my work having a coffee and a cigarette - I think the photographer must have spotted me in the street, I stand out because I am absolutely covered in tattoos. 'They came over and said 'we are going to shoot some stuff at the pub down the street, would you mind putting the shirt on and modelling for it?' 'They explained the story about where the St George's Cross comes from and the relationship between England and Genoa, and I went 'f**k it why not? I have got some free time and it will be a laugh.' The launch video focused on the historic ties between Genoa CFC and England, with the outfit originally being founded as a football and cricket club by English sailors in 1893. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 8 Oxley's irreverent ink was part of what drew the photographer to him in the first place Credit: credit - James Oxley Alongside its spot on the city of Genoa's coat of arms, the St George's Cross also features on the Serie A club's badge. In the centre of the club crest is a Griffin, prompting the club to film on location at The Griffin pub in Shoreditch, where Oxley would pose for the now-infamous image. European giants release 'absolute worldie' third shirt but it leaves fans divided as others compare it to tennis kit Oxley continued: 'They were like 'we'll buy you a couple of pints as a thank you' because they wanted to get me having a pint in shot, but it's a shame, I didn't even get to keep the shirt! 'It was a really hot day, it was back during the heatwave, so I was actually quite thankful for a couple of pints of cider, but now I feel like I deserve a shirt I think,' he joked. Oxley is no stranger to the lights and cameras of professional photoshoots, but he is usually on the other side of the lens. The professional hair stylist and colourist has rubbed shoulders with some significant people in his work, recently styling for Nirvana and Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl's wife, Jordyn Blum, ahead of their visit to Wimbledon last month. But on Thursday the Leeds native found himself thrust into the limelight, as a sudden burst of phone notifications flooded in asking about the shoot, which by that point felt a distant memory. He said: 'I completely forgot about it to be honest, and then a few friends of mine started sending me things saying 'you are on this football shirt post.' 'There was an X account called The Shirt Union that posted it, and then another friend sent me a post from Facebook, and then all of a sudden in less than 24 hours loads of people started sending me TikToks and X posts about my tattoo. 'I have got a lot of poorly done and maybe not-safe-for-work tattoos, and I was like 's**t which one have they got in the shot?' 'Thank god they cropped the image, because I have got a picture of Marge Simpson with her boobs out on my shin, I was like 'oh god is it that one?'' 8 Some of Oxley's tattoos are sillier and more explicit than others Credit: Credit - James Oxley 8 The tattoos are made with varying levels of professionalism thanks to his taste for self-tattooing Credit: Credit - James Oxley The social media storm really took off when football X account HLTCO re-posted the image with the caption 'interesting leg tattoo, that.' The re-post has over 117,000 likes since it was made on Thursday, almost 100 times more than the kit launch video itself. For a tat small enough to go unnoticed by a team of photographers and editors, it has caused big waves, and arguably overshadowed the entire launch campaign. It is just one of around 56 tattoos that Oxley - who moonlights as a music producer - has on his body, but he admits that even he may have slightly lost count. 'I did that tattoo myself,' Oxley explained. 'I have got tattoo machines at home so just to fill my legs up I do little bits and bobs. 'I did this one to myself when I was a lot younger, this is probably a 10-year-old tattoo or something like that. 'I have got loads of tattoos that mean stuff but at some point you kind of just go for funny stuff. 8 Oxley says there is no need for tattoos to always be serious or even meaningful Credit: Credit - James Oxley 8 ...and that his tattoos can speak to themes such as sex and partying, or simply be put there for a laugh Credit: Credit - James Oxley 'You always want to do one that's better than the last, or for me, I always used to want to do one that was a little bit more outrageous than the last, or a little bit funnier than the last.' Outrageous is an apt way to refer to the tattoo and its public reception, but Oxley says he has been delighted to see the joy that the entire incident has brought to footy fans on social media. 'I love all the comments on X, the whole point of this tattoo was to have a laugh, and I am glad people are having a laugh with it. 'I absolutely love that everyone has found this so funny, there is so much happening in the world right now and I just feel like this has made a lot of people laugh so much. 8 Above all, Oxley is happy his eclectic selection of tattoos brought laughter to the masses... although a free shirt would not have gone amiss Credit: Credit - James Oxley 'I think it's interesting because the whole point of the shoot was the links between Genoa and England, and it is funny how much British humour has really come out of this. 'This is the sort of humour I grew up with where you're ripping the p**s out of your mates and nothing is serious, and you just have a laugh about it. 'It is such a nice representation of the humour that we have here.' Oxley is still yet to hear from Genoa regarding the incident, and has no idea if they are enjoying the extra attention on their new kit - or if they are cursing themselves for not taking one more proper look at their promo images before hitting publish. One thing is for sure, Oxley and the British public are glad that they did not.
