Rohl 'proud' of Wednesday position
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl has said he is "proud" of his players' season after his side's 1-1 draw at home to Portsmouth.Callum Paterson's close range strike was cancelled out by Harvey Blair's effort in the first half with the point moving the Owls up to 12th in the Championship table following 45 games."All in all, I think it's been a very long season with a lot of up and downs. I think this game was mirrored a little bit to the second half of the season where we felt the better team," said Rohl, 35, to BBC Radio Sheffield."We created more between both boxes. They had one shot on target. We tried a lot but today there's more focus about what we did in the season."I think we should be proud about the moment from taking them from 24th position when I took over to bring them to 12th. I think this is so far an achievement."
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Women's Euros host cities in Switzerland: Where they are and how to visit
After a three-year wait, the Women's Euros Championship is back, and this time, Switzerland will be hosting the female football teams in eight different stadiums across the country. Back in 2022, England hosted the games after a delay due to Covid, seeing the Lionesses win their home tournament for the first time in women's (and men's) Euros history. The 2025 championship will kick off on 2 July in the city of Thun, sitting on the banks of a deep blue lake in the heart of the country, with the final then scheduled on 27 July in Basel, which has just hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. Throughout the month, matches will be held in some of Switzerland's most breathtaking destinations, from the chocolate artisan haven of Geneva to the town of Sion tucked away in the Rhone Valley between the snowcapped Swiss Alps. Most locations have charming Old Towns, peppered with sandstone medieval landmarks and red-tiled timber houses lining the banks of rivers or at the mouth of some of the country's most magnificent lakes. If you are heading to Switzerland for the Euros, or are inspired to book a trip to the host cities later in the year, take a look at our guide to where the matches will take place this year, as well as a recommendation on where to stay. EUFA Women's Euro host cities 2025 1. Basel Stadium: St. Jakob-Park It seems that 2025 has been Basel's year. Coming off the back of hosting Eurovision, the city will now welcome teams from around the continent for the Women's Euros next month. Tucked between the borders of France and Germany, Switzerland's third most populous city sits in the northwest region of the country on the river Rhine, where its picture-book half-timbered buildings line the water, with the red sandstone Basler Münster cathedral towering above. Aside from Basel's charming Old Town, the city is known for having a high volume of galleries and museums held up by an internationally-renowned arts scene. Some highlights include the eclectic sculpture collection in Museum Tinguely, while Kunstmuseum Basel houses the oldest public art collection in the world. As the days start to get warmer, the Rhine will fill with locals bobbing along with colourful Wickelfisch (a fish-shaped dry bag holding belongings) in tow. River swimming, as well as bathing in one of the many hundreds of fountains in Basel, is a long-standing ritual as the summer months arrive. Where to stay For an option not far from St. Jakob-Park, Gaia Hotel has 86 hotel rooms that include access to its Finnish sauna and hydrotherapy pool. The hotel has a focus on sustainability, using a zero-waste strategy and organic products in its 'Bio Breakfast'. 2. Bern Stadium: Stadion Wankdorf The city of Bern is hailed as one of Switzerland's most beautiful, with its Unesco-listed Old Town filled with sandstone architecture, cobbled alleyways and the famous Zytglogge medieval astronomical clock tower. One of the city's most unusual attractions is its bear 'pit', where brown bears roam around in a park on the banks of the Aare. Bern has a long history with bears, having roamed the area before the city was established, and are now the city's heraldic animal. Since 2009, the Bernese bears moved out of their old pit and have continued to live in a 6,000-square-metre park, which guests can tour to get a little closer to the furry mammals. When not exploring medieval architecture in the Old Town or stopping to visit its resident bears, tourists find themselves checking out Parliament House, the centre of Swiss democracy, or taking it easy in Bern's green spaces, such as the flower-filled Rose Garden. Where to stay To stay near Stadion Wankdorf, a short bus ride from the city centre, the Moxy Bern Expo has twin, queen-bed and family rooms, with an on-site fitness centre and a casual breakfast bar to grab a quick bite to eat before heading to the match. 3. Geneva Stadium: Stade de Genève When thinking of Geneva, it's entirely possible that international diplomacy hubs and United Nations' offices will spring to mind over tourist sights. And while it may not be up there with some of Europe's most visited cities, Geneva attracts travellers who want to sink their teeth into something sweet. The city offers a 'Choco Pass', which guides visitors through a series of chocolatiers serving up tasters of Pavés de Genève, a little cube of chocolate dusted in cocoa powder, and other confectionaries as you go along. Some of Switzerland's historic family chocolate establishments originated in Geneva, such as Rohr, which is the only company to still produce Pavés de Genève by hand according to an original recipe. The chocolate artisans can be found in the city centre near the Rhône river, which flows into the magnificent Lake Geneva. After a stroll around Geneva's charming Old Town, take a boat tour out onto the lake for a close up view of the bright blue waters and the Jet d'Eau, a fountain in the harbour that shoots water 140 metres into the air, and has become a popular selfie opportunity as it sprays up into the sky. Where to stay Geneva has some magnificent five-star options such as Hotel d'Angleterre and Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues. However, if you are seeking a more budget-friendly option, the Ramada Encore by Wyndham Geneva sits right next to Stade de Genève, offering clean and simple rooms that can be adapted with sofa beds depending on your group size. 4. 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If the lure of trying Swiss chocolate pulls stronger than designer gear, take a trip 15 minutes outside of Zurich to Lindt Home of Chocolate, to watch the master chocolatiers at work and take part in workshops, as well as visit the giant chocolate fountain in its foyer. Where to stay For an option that's close to the city centre, but also just a 20-minute tram ride away from Stadion Letzigrund, check into Hotel Helmhaus where you'll find comfy beds with added touches you would expect from a boutique option, such as high-quality bath products and abstract art decorating the walls. 5. St Gallen Stadium: Arena Like most Swiss cities, St Gallen has a chocolate-box Old Town that looks like it was plucked out of a picture book, but what sets this destination apart is the city's vibrant textile heritage that has remained an important industry today. The city has a long tradition of creating textiles, especially delicate embroidery, examples of which can be found at the Textiles Museum. 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Where to stay For a simple stay, a five-minute walk from Arena book a room at Hotel one66, a highly rated hotel that offers modern rooms, a Swiss breakfast and parking in its underground garage. 6. Lucerne Stadium: Allmend Stadion Luzern The bustling city of Lucerne is found in the heart of the country, sitting on the banks of the lake of the same name and nestled next to imposing limestone mountains like Pilatus. Its cityscape is recognisable by the Chapel Bridge, which is considered to be Europe's oldest roofed bridge that runs across the banks from the new to the old town, twisting around the centuries-old water tower. The city's 800-metre Musegg Wall is also a prominent feature, with visitors able to walk along sections of the old natural sandstone fortifications, with a stop at the Hinter Musegg Farm along the way to visit the city's alpacas, Highland cattle and organic farm shop. 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Scottish Sun
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Belfast Telegraph
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- Belfast Telegraph
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