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'He ticks every box': Goodwin delighted to add Eskesen to Dundee United midfield
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin believes he has signed a midfielder who 'ticks all the boxes' after Julius Eskesen joined the club. The Dane has agreed a two-year deal, with the option for another year, after United signed him from FK Haugesund. Eskesen began his career with Odense Boldklub and was a Danish youth international, as well as picking up European experience, in his time at the club. He moved to Sonderjyske five years ago and had a successful spell there before moving to Haugesund in 2022. Goodwin says the 26-year-old is moving at the right age, and has a lot of qualities that should see him thrive at Tannadice, where he has been handed the number ten shirt. 'Julius is another carefully considered addition who aligns with our overarching recruitment strategy,' he said. 'We're targeting players with proven quality, extensive experience at a high level, and the desire to be part of a competitive and ambitious squad. Julius ticks every one of those boxes. 'He offers a rare blend of technical quality, tactical intelligence, and tenacity in the middle of the park — he doesn't shy away from the physical side of the game, which is essential in a league as physically demanding as the Scottish Premiership. 'Julius also gives me flexibility. He can play as a deeper-lying, combative midfielder or push forward and influence the game in the final third, whilst his set-piece delivery is second to none. 'We've made it clear we want to construct a squad not just for the short term, but for sustained success – Julius fits that model perfectly. He's still at a great age, he's hungry to improve, and he's chosen to come here because he believes in what we're building at Dundee United.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
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No 'better time' to play in England, says Lohmann
Germany midfielder Sydney Lohmann says she "can't imagine a better time than now" to play in England - on the back of the Lionesses' Euro 2025 25-year-old joined Manchester City on a three-year-deal from Bayern Munich in July, after eight seasons in the played her whole career in her homeland, Lohmann said it was the perfect time to move she has been thrilled by the support for the women's game in England, with interest high after the Lionesses lifted a second successive Euros title in Switzerland."I can't imagine a better time than now," Lohmann told BBC Sport. "This country is crazy about football, and in Manchester there is a different vibe. When you speak about football, it doesn't matter if it is women's or men's they are so excited about it." She was tempted by City, despite their disappointing 2024-25 campaign that saw them miss out on European finished fourth in the Women's Super League last season, outside the Champions League places and 17 points behind winners led to Gareth Taylor's departure as manager in March, with Nick Cushing put in temporary charge until Andree Jeglertz, who coached Denmark at the Euros, was appointed permanently this said she has followed City closely for two years and her new team-mates had the quality to do much better."They were under performing, you could see all the potential, they were better than the results were saying," she added. "I was interested in the playing style."I can feel the hunger, no-one was satisfied with last season." 'Both quite emotional' - on being sworn at by Scott While Lohmann is new to the WSL, she is familiar to English audiences as an unwitting participant in one of the most iconic moments in women's the Euro 2022 final, England midfielder Jill Scott went viral after TV cameras captured her leaping from the turf after a tackle and angrily swearing in a German opponent's a former City player who has since gained popularity as a pundit and reality TV star, has even got a tattoo referencing what she said at the time in a match her side won 2-1 for a landmark first Euros player she swore at was Lohmann, who was unaware of her role until being told by Lionesses and former Bayern team-mate Georgia years on, Lohmann was able to laugh at the moment, which was referenced by City in the videos announcing her arrival and featured a self-depreciating cameo by Scott, external."It's funny, I did not realise what a big thing it has been," added Lohmann. "I just remember it as a really intense moment in the game. We were both quite emotional - I actually like situations like that - and I have heard Jill is a lovely person." 'There will always be some idiots' Lohmann also played for her country at Euro 2025, where she helped Germany reach the semi-finals before being defeated by Spain after extra was a tournament marred by players being targeted for abuse. England defender Jess Carter revealed she had suffered racism online during the tournament, while Spain forward Salma Paralluelo was also abused after missing in the penalty shootout of the final loss to the who has a significant online fanbase with 127,000 Instagram followers, said she was also targeted with abuse after Germany's Euros she had "never received that many notifications or comments", she had been able to deal with the unsavoury comments through the support of team-mates and coaches."To see and read that stuff right after the game when you are sensitive to that… of course you shouldn't experience that, but I know where to put it and in what context," said Lohmann. "There will always be some idiots."There needs to be more things done, it is good English players have raised their voices to put pressure on. It is important not to let people say whatever they want." Head here to get involved
The Sun
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Ex-England star Andy Carroll DUMPS Lou Teasdale after police quiz over boozy rows as he tells pals he's ‘sick' of her
FORMER Premier League striker Andy Carroll has dumped his girlfriend Lou Teasdale after a string of rows. Friends said Carroll, 36, blew the whistle on his year-long romance with the celebrity make-up artist this week. 4 4 It comes eight weeks after he was questioned by police following two boozy holiday arguments with Lou, 41. A source said: 'Andy got sick of Lou's demands and her influencer lifestyle. 'She's always posting on social media and he hates that. He told her it was over this week. He's single now.' The former Liverpool, Newcastle and England centre-forward returned to the UK with Dagenham & Redbridge last month after a two-year spell in France. The father of five has now wiped all trace of Lou from his social media accounts. A friend added: 'Andy and Lou have been having massive rows for a while. 'It's been a tough time and now he's back in the UK, he just wants to focus on football and his kids. 'He hates the influencer lifestyle. He has no interest in posing for loved-up pics. 'He's most happy spending time with his children and kicking a ball around. Money and fame means nothing to him these days. 'It was clearly causing issues between them.' Andy started dating mum- of-one Lou following his split from ex-reality TV star wife Billi Mucklow, with whom he has three children. Andy, who also has two kids from a previous relationship, posed with Lou at his signing on a free transfer for non-league side Dagenham & Redbridge in July. The month before, he was twice quizzed by police over bust-ups with Lou on the Greek island of Mykonos. He was warned after their first argument at a beachside restaurant, then taken to the police station after a second row at their hotel that evening. Wedding bells not far off Andy was not arrested and it is understood no further action was taken. After patching things up, they celebrated their one-year anniversary at Glastonbury's luxury £38,000 pop-up hotel. Until this week, friends thought wedding bells were not far off after Lou gushed about their future. Despite once being a £35million footballer, Andy had played for Bordeaux for just £1,190 a month. He has signed a three-year deal with Dagenham & Redbridge, and said he turned down potential offers from clubs in higher leagues. Carroll said: 'Coming here and showing people I am just playing for the love of football rather than the money and the level is something I wanted to do.' 4 Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale's 'holiday romance' AS pals of the pair suspect they will struggle with their love back on home turf, here are some of the pair's sun-soaked getaways In October 2024, the pair were spotted kissing for the first time in a beach club in Mallorca In January 2025, they enjoyed a snowy getaway in Megève, Mont Blanc In April 2025, The pair shared a loved up kiss in a pool in France, where they re-located when Andy signed for French side Bordeaux In April 2025, they put on a loved-up display on holiday in Magaluf The Sun's exclusive pictures in May 2025 saw the pair walking hand-in-hand in Ibiza In June 2025, they jetted on holiday to Greece - yet the trip was marred when Andy was quizzed twice by Police
