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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
What Sir Alex Ferguson told Findlay Curtis after new Rangers hero's dream goal vs Panathinaikos
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FINDLAY CURTIS has told how his Champions League wonder strike got the Sir Alex Ferguson seal of approval. The iconic former Manchester United boss was at Ibrox to watch his old club Rangers storm into a two-goal first leg lead against Panathinaikos. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 4 Findlay Curtis in action for Rangers against Panathinaikos Credit: Willie Vass 4 The 18-year-old starlet stunned the crowd with his opening goal Credit: PA 4 Sir Alex Ferguson was one of those who were delighted with the strike Credit: Willie Vass Curtis' dream opener - his first for his boyhood heroes - sent Gers on their way before super sub Djeidi Gassama sealed the win with a stunning second. And last night 18-year-old rising star Curtis revealed Fergie was among the first to shake his hand at full-time. The Gers ace smiled: 'He just congratulated me on my goal. 'Coming from a legend like him, I'll take it. 'Obviously, it's another dream come true, playing in the Champions League.' In just his second start for Rangers, Curtis delivered a moment he'll cherish for the rest of his career. Russell Martin's side had survived a string of near things before the youngster stunned the Greeks in Tuesday's crunch second round qualifier. And while the victory has put Gers' in control of their own Champions League destiny, Curtis knows the tie is not over yet. He beamed: 'I'm on top of the world. 'I've been here since I was six years old and I'm just delighted. Rangers fans unfurl giant tifo ahead of Russell Martin's first match 'I'm still speechless, to be honest. 'I'm just absolutely delighted. 'Obviously, winning 2-0 and taking it over to Athens, even though it's just half way in the tie. 'We're looking forward to the next game.' Curtis hopes to build on his heroics against Panathinaikos as he looks to cement a place in Martin's new-look Rangers side. He added: 'I think it's just the way I am, just putting my damn hardest into this, into the game. 'It's just about working hard and giving what the fans want. 'The manager came to me at half-time and said, 'you're being positive, but just be more positive'. 'I think the goal says it all. 'I was more positive in the way I was taking the ball and the goal was exceptional.' 4 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Footballer whose only Premier League appearance came against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd is still playing at 46
Ellison has put together an impressive resume of clubs in his 30-year career 'ells bells Footballer whose only Premier League appearance came against Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd is still playing at 46 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KEVIN ELLISON is proving age is nothing but a number by going around for another season at the age of 46! And he will clock up a remarkable 30 years as a player. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Kevin Ellison spent nine years with Morecambe, making over 350 appearances Credit: PA:Empics Sport 5 Ellison began his playing career in 1996, with playing spells at 18 different clubs since, including a single Premier League appearance against Man Utd Credit: PA:Press Association 5 Ellison's journey has now taken him to the Northern Premier Division's Vauxhall Motors FC Credit: instagram @kev11elly Having clocked up six minutes of Premier League action – as a Leicester substitute in a 3-0 loss at Manchester United in November 2001 – the striker is still going. Now after committing to another season at Northern Premier League West Division side Vauxhall Motors, he will complete a THIRD decade on the pitch. Making his senior debut way back in 1996 for Southport, he is approaching 1,000 appearances in all but one of the top eight tiers of the football pyramid. He is showing no signs of losing it after being Vauxhall's second highest appearance maker last season, scoring 15 goals in 44 games. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL GUNNER SKIP IT 'Is it behind closed doors?' - Fans baffled by Arsenal v AC Milan attendance And Ellison told BBC Radio Merseyside: 'I love it. What else am I going to do on a Saturday afternoon or a Tuesday night? 'I am grateful my body allows me to. I've got friends who retired early, I've got friends who packed in because their body was breaking down but lucky for me, my body still allows me to do something I love and long may it continue. 'There's a bit of luck. When you're a footballer you do get injuries and I'm fortunate enough that I've had no serious ones. 'But you've got to look after yourself and manage yourself away from the football club. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 5 Ellison has played in all but one of the top eight tiers of the English game Credit: PA:Press Association 5 His clubs include Leicester City, Hull City, Stockport County, Morecambe and Newport County Credit: Rex "I do my yoga, my swimming, I do all kinds and there are times I push myself. 'I've noticed over the last couple of years when I have pushed myself thinking I'm still 21 I start to feel a few little things. I manage myself to make sure I'm right on a Saturday." Premier League's most expensive season ticket prices revealed with Man Utd just seventh highest Ellison made almost 400 appearances for Morecambe but had Football League stints at Stockport, Lincoln, Chester, Hull, Tranmere, Rotherham, Bradford and Newport. There is also that one top flight appearance for Leicester, when he replaced Dean Sturridge and faced the likes of Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville. Ellison is not the only former Premier League star still going in the NPL West. Ex-Hull City and Burnley ace George Boyd will turn out for Wythenshawe Town as he turns 40 in October.
STV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
'Delighted' Findlay Curtis aiming to cement place in team after Ibrox goal
Rangers youngster Findlay Curtis was delighted to get his first goal for the club in their win over Panathinaikos and hopes it can lead to more first team action. The 18-year-old opened the scoring in Tuesday night's Champions League qualifier before Djeidi Gassama grabbed the second in a 2-0 victory. After the game Curtis received some congratulatory words of wisdom from none other than Sir Alex Ferguson and has described the whole experience as a 'dream come true'. He said: 'I am just absolutely delighted to win 2-0 and take that lead over to Athens, but it's only half-time in the tie and we are looking forward to the next game. 'He (Alex Ferguson) just congratulated me on my goal, and to come from a legend like that I'll take it, and it's just another dream come true to play in a Champions League qualifier for this club. 'I thought we started well in the first ten minutes, then there was a 10-15 minutes after that when it got a bit sloppy. We got in at half-time and had a chat about that, then we came back out for the second-half and I think we changed that.' The teenager is now hungry to make more memories and cement himself as a first-team regular, although he is aware of how difficult that will be and how much hard work is needed as he looks to impress Russell Martin. He continued: 'When I scored, I just felt on top of the world. I've been here since I was six years old, and I'm just delighted. 'Football is a difficult sport and it's like pushing other people out the way (to play regularly) and I'm here to do that, but there is a lot of competition in that dressing room so I'll need to keep working my hardest to start more games. 'It will always be down to the manager, whoever he picks in the starting 11, whether that's on Saturday or in Athens, I'll just keep working hard in training and hopefully perform when I get the chance.' 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
Daily Record
3 days ago
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- Daily Record
Sir Alex Ferguson backs dementia charity as football legend joins music therapy team
The former Aberdeen and Manchester United manager visited staff in Glasgow this week. Football legend Sir Alex Ferguson has signed on as official ambassador to the dementia charity Playlist for Life. The former Manchester United boss is taking on the role after supporting the charity through fundraising and awareness-raising campaigns. He visited staff at the organisation's office in Glasgow this week to learn how Playlist for Life uses music to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Sir Alex said: "Dementia is a big challenge for all of us but we all know someone close to us who has dementia. "It's not always easy to talk about but music is a fantastic thing that can help. "I'm beyond proud to be an ambassador for Playlist for Life. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Visiting the team, I can see they are leading the way in using music to transform the lives of people affected by dementia." Sir Alex, who shared his own playlist, including Moon River, It's All In the Game and Danny Boy, with the charity, added: 'Music is a fantastic thing, I've made a start on the playlist of my life, I recommend everyone does the same and supports this fantastic charity.' Playlist for Life has trained 10,000 professionals to embed personal playlists into dementia care with one team in NHS Fife reporting an 80 per cent drop in use of medication used to manage symptoms for a group of people living with dementia. Executive director of Playlist for Life, Michael Timmons, said: 'It's a privilege to have Sir Alex Ferguson pulling on the Playlist for Life jersey as an official ambassador, following many years of quiet but generous support.'
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ferguson backs Playlist for Life in dementia care role
The former Manchester United manager has been a long-time supporter of Playlist for Life, participating in fundraising and awareness campaigns. He began his ambassadorship by visiting the charity's Glasgow office, where he learned how Playlist for Life helps those living with dementia by using personally meaningful music. Sir Alex Ferguson with Michael Timmons (Executive Director, left) (Image: Jamie Simpson) Sir Alex said: "Dementia is a big challenge for all of us, but we all know someone close to us who has dementia. "It's not always easy to talk about, but music is a fantastic thing that can help. 'I'm beyond proud to be an ambassador for Playlist for Life. "Visiting the team and hearing more about the work they do, I can see they are leading the way in using music to transform the lives of people affected by dementia. L-R: Sir Alex Ferguson and Rebecca Kennedy (Head of Communities) (Image: Jamie Simpson) 'Music is a fantastic thing, I've made a start on the playlist of my life, I recommend everyone does the same and supports this fantastic charity.' Sir Alex's own playlist includes songs such as Moon River and Danny Boy. Read more: 'Take it' - Boyd urges Rangers to cash in on 'squad player' Playlist for Life uses scientific research to advocate the use of personal playlists in dementia care within families, communities, care homes, and health boards. The approach starts with creating a personal playlist of songs that evoke treasured memories or loved ones. L-R: Michael Timmons (Executive Director), Sir Alex Ferguson, Sandra Stark (Chair) and Frank Dunn (Trustee) (Image: Jamie Simpson) The organisation has trained nearly 10,000 health and social professionals to incorporate personal playlists into dementia care, with one team in NHS Fife reporting an 80 per cent reduction in medication for a group of people with dementia. Sir Alex has long supported the charity, offering auction prizes and appearing on national television to discuss the impact of meaningful music on dementia care. Michael Timmons, executive director of Playlist for Life, said: "Sir Alex's backing in this new role of ambassador will help us reach many more people living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia. "It's a privilege to have Sir Alex Ferguson pulling on the Playlist for Life jersey as an official ambassador, following many years of quiet but generous support. "During his visit to our office, he seemed impressed by the team's work and understood the importance of our approach to dementia care." "We hope his support encourages more people to discover the power of personal playlists and create their own today.'
