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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Most foul-mouthed people in Britain revealed – is your town on the list?
GEORDIES are the sweariest people in Britain, research found. Residents of Newcastle curse 14 times in every 100 words, on average. Potty-mouths from the Tyneside city include Viz comic character Sid the Sexist and Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby. Glaswegians were the second most potty-mouthed — dethroned after four years at No1. One of its famous sons, actor Peter Capaldi, is notorious for playing foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in BBC satire The Thick Of It. In one scene he bawls 'Come the f* in, or f* the f**k off'. Other famous Glaswegians known for turning the air blue include former Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson, funnyman Billy Connolly, and joker Frankie Boyle. The research analysed more than four million social media comments from 300,000 people. Those from Coventry were least likely to swear. Most common curse words were f**k and s**t. Shayla Robertson, 32, a barmaid in Newcastle, said: 'The swearing I hear on a daily basis is off the scale.'
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sir Alex Ferguson buys Glasgow flat after selling mansion
According to the Scottish Sun, Govan-born Sir Alex has purchased a property in the West End. The newspaper revealed he paid £500,000 for a luxury flat in Hyndland in September last year, months after selling his Cheshire mansion for £3.25million. A source told the publication: "It's good to see him back in a city he calls home. 'People in Glasgow have loved seeing him.' Sir Alex Ferguson pictured visiting popular Glasgow restaurant (Image: Craig Nelson, Instagram) READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson 'still regularly visits' Glasgow bakery READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre It comes after a spate of sightings of the former Rangers player, including at the Ger's training centre earlier this month. Women's captain Nicola Docherty shared a photo on social media of herself with the Manchester United legend. It's unclear why Sir Alex was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base, but Docherty recounted their conversation over coffee. She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. "Can you imagine me doing that? "A Scotsman? "'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them'." Sir Alex Ferguson pictured at the Rangers store (Image: X/@4ladshadadream) READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson seen buying new Rangers kit in club shop He was also reportedly spotted buying the new Rangers kit.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- 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
6 days ago
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- 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
6 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
