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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Next Rangers manager: 39 y/o 'accepts Ibrox project' as club closing in on head coach appointment
Rangers have reportedly come to a conclusion in their search for a new head coach. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Rangers' search for a new head coach has entered the closing stages after reports claimed that ex-Scotland international Russell Martin is poised to become the next Ibrox boss. According to a report from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday morning, the club are 'closing in' on the appointment of the former Southampton head coach, who appears to have beaten off competition from ex-Real Madrid assistant manager Davide Ancelotti to be named as the club's 20th permanent manager in their history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Out of work for the first time in his managerial career, Martin was sacked as manager of Southampton in December after winning just one of the club's opening 16 league games. Despite his struggles on the south coast though, the Brighton-born boss still maintains a reputation as one of the country's most talented young coaches, leading him to be heavily linked to the vacant role at Rangers ever since the departure of Belgian manager Philippe Clement in February. Former southampton manager Russell Martin has been linked with the vacant Rangers manager post | Getty Images Installed as the favourite to take the reins in Govan last week, it was thought newly appointed sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chairman Andrew Cavenagh had began to narrow down their list of potential candidates for the role, with Martin and Ancelotti the two main names in the frame, while ex-Rangers manager Steven Gerrard had reportedly ruled himself out of the running. Thelwell, who officially started his role at Ibrox on Monday, informed supporters the search for a new head coach would be concluded 'in the coming days', adding that there had been 'significant work going on in the background prior to my arrival, but that naturally accelerates from today." Martin had a loan spell to Rangers in the 2017/18, beginning his coaching career in EFL League One with MK Dons. The ex-Norwich City captain was landed by Swansea City in the summer of 2021 and spent two years in Wales before he was poached again, this time by Southampton. He would lead the Saints to promotion to the English Premier League in his debut season at the club, beating Leeds United 1-0 in the EFL Championship playoff final at Wembley, but struggled in the top flight last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 39-year-old opened up on his departure from St Mary's, and his future management plans during an hour long conversation with former England striker Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast in April. "I turned down a few jobs in the last few months,' said Martin. 'One or two abroad, and a couple here. It didn't feel right, I wasn't ready. I was a little bit hurt, to be honest with you. But it's really at the point now where I'm starting to feel excited about what's next. 'Context is important. People forget that in football a lot. The culture of the club, what it's about, what it's been used to. I'm not sure there's certain clubs I could go into and ask for patience, where the goalie's standing on the ball for 25 seconds, but they want it put forward quickly, because that's what they've been used to. I'm aware I've probably limited my job options, somewhat.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a Brit living in Benidorm and tourists should avoid these three areas'
A British man living in Benidorm has shared a viral TikTok video, explaining the three areas of the Spanish resort that tourists should avoid at all costs this summer A British expat living in Benidorm has issued a warning to holidaymakers, urging them to steer clear of three specific areas when visiting the sun-soaked Spanish resort this summer. Harry Poulton, who regularly offers travel advice and insights about the popular destination to his 40,000 TikTok followers, recently shared a video that has racked up 29,000 views and hundreds of likes. In it, he reveals the top three most perilous spots in the party city, cautioning tourists to give them a wide berth. The 24-year-old begins by warning against what he calls the 'Yellow Brick Road' – a little public pathway that leads all the way up to the Rio Park. "Now, it has been known for a few things, mainly small thefts like pickpocketing," Harry warns. While he assures viewers that it's generally safe during daylight hours, he advises against traversing it after dark. Are you a Benidorm expert? We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at webtravel@ "I have stayed at the Rio Park several times in the past. I would NOT recommend walking up the Yellow Brick Road late at night. Get a taxi. It's not that expensive. Better to be safe than sorry," a visitor to the area wrote on Tripadvisor. Next on his list is Pueblo Alley, located behind the Hotel Pueblo. The Brighton-born content creator strongly advises against venturing into this area, especially late at night, due to the presence of pickpockets and occasional sex workers. He suggests finding alternative routes instead. Topping Harry's list of places to avoid is the infamously named Mugger's Alley. He warns: "It is the most notorious – it's the one we all know. It's crazy. Save yourself the hassle and cross the road." Known for its high incidence of pickpocketing and sex work, Harry strongly advises visitors to avoid this area altogether. The alley is located at the start of the strip opposite the Hotel Flash and runs behind the white 'SATE' building, near Morgan Tavern. "It's safe enough in the day but late at night you'll likely get approached by 'hugger muggers' (individuals who'll invade your space pretending to know you whilst swiping your valuables), prostitutes and robbers," writes Michelle Baker, who runs the Benidorm Forever Facebook page. "Men on their own are the main target so stay together and walk in FRONT of the SATE building, not behind it. Remember, MOST crimes in Benidorm are non-violent, it's your phone and cash they're after, so keep both out of sight and if you do get robbed, you need to visit the SATE office (opposite the hotel Flash) in office hours to make a police report." Often groups of women will approach men walking by themselves before attempting to give them a hug. A Brit who has lived in Benidorm for decades told The Spanish Eye: "This has been going on for a long time, it's outside the Magic Villa de Benidorm and right next to the local tourist police station, which is closed in the evening."
Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Next Rangers manager: 39 y/o 'accepts Ibrox project' as club closing in on head coach appointment
Rangers have reportedly come to a conclusion in their search for a new head coach. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Rangers' search for a new head coach has entered the closing stages after reports claimed that ex-Scotland international Russell Martin is poised to become the next Ibrox boss. According to a report from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday morning, the club are 'closing in' on the appointment of the former Southampton head coach, who appears to have beaten off competition from ex-Real Madrid assistant manager Davide Ancelotti to be named as the club's 20th permanent manager in their history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Out of work for the first time in his managerial career, Martin was sacked as manager of Southampton in December after winning just one of the club's opening 16 league games. Despite his struggles on the south coast though, the Brighton-born boss still maintains a reputation as one of the country's most talented young coaches, leading him to be heavily linked to the vacant role at Rangers ever since the departure of Belgian manager Philippe Clement in February. Former southampton manager Russell Martin has been linked with the vacant Rangers manager post | Getty Images Installed as the favourite to take the reins in Govan last week, it was thought newly appointed sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chairman Andrew Cavenagh had began to narrow down their list of potential candidates for the role, with Martin and Ancelotti the two main names in the frame, while ex-Rangers manager Steven Gerrard had reportedly ruled himself out of the running. Thelwell, who officially started his role at Ibrox on Monday, informed supporters the search for a new head coach would be concluded 'in the coming days', adding that there had been 'significant work going on in the background prior to my arrival, but that naturally accelerates from today." Martin had a loan spell to Rangers in the 2017/18, beginning his coaching career in EFL League One with MK Dons. The ex-Norwich City captain was landed by Swansea City in the summer of 2021 and spent two years in Wales before he was poached again, this time by Southampton. He would lead the Saints to promotion to the English Premier League in his debut season at the club, beating Leeds United 1-0 in the EFL Championship playoff final at Wembley, but struggled in the top flight last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 39-year-old opened up on his departure from St Mary's, and his future management plans during an hour long conversation with former England striker Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast in April. "I turned down a few jobs in the last few months,' said Martin. 'One or two abroad, and a couple here. It didn't feel right, I wasn't ready. I was a little bit hurt, to be honest with you. But it's really at the point now where I'm starting to feel excited about what's next. 'Context is important. People forget that in football a lot. The culture of the club, what it's about, what it's been used to. I'm not sure there's certain clubs I could go into and ask for patience, where the goalie's standing on the ball for 25 seconds, but they want it put forward quickly, because that's what they've been used to. I'm aware I've probably limited my job options, somewhat.
Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Next Rangers manager: 39 y/o accepts Ibrox project as club 'closing in' on head coach appointment
Rangers have reportedly come to a conclusion in their search for a new head coach. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Rangers' search for a new head coach has entered the closing stages after reports claimed that ex-Scotland international Russell Martin is poised to become the next Ibrox boss. According to a report from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday morning, the club are 'closing in' on the appointment of the former Southampton head coach, who appears to have beaten off competition from ex-Real Madrid assistant manager Davide Ancelotti to be named as the club's 20th permanent manager in their history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Out of work for the first time in his managerial career, Martin was sacked as manager of Southampton in December after winning just one of the club's opening 16 league games. Despite his struggles on the south coast though, the Brighton-born boss still maintains a reputation as one of the country's most talented young coaches, leading him to be heavily linked to the vacant role at Rangers ever since the departure of Belgian manager Philippe Clement in February. Former southampton manager Russell Martin has been linked with the vacant Rangers manager post | Getty Images Installed as the favourite to take the reigns in Govan last week, it was thought newly appointed sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chairman Andrew Cavenagh had began to narrow down their list of potential candidates for the role, with Martin and Ancelotti the two main names in the frame, while ex-Rangers manager Steven Gerrard had reportedly ruled himself out of the running. Thelwell, who officially started his role at Ibrox on Monday, informed supporters the search for a new head coach would be concluded 'in the coming days', adding that there had been 'significant work going on in the background prior to my arrival, but that naturally accelerates from today." Martin, who spent a loan on to Rangers in the 2017/18, beginning his coaching career in EFL League One with MK Dons, the ex-Norwich City captain was poached by Swansea City in the summer of 2021 and spent two years in Wales before he was poached again, this time by Southampton. He would lead the Saints to promotion to the English Premier League in his debut season at the club, beating Leeds United 1-0 in the EFL Championship playoff final at Wembley, but struggled in the top flight last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 39-year-old opened up on his departure from St Mary's, and his future management plans during an hour long conversation with former England striker Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football podcast in April. "I turned down a few jobs in the last few months,' said Martin. 'One or two abroad, and a couple here. It didn't feel right, I wasn't ready. I was a little bit hurt, to be honest with you. But it's really at the point now where I'm starting to feel excited about what's next. 'Context is important. People forget that in football a lot. The culture of the club, what it's about, what it's been used to. I'm not sure there's certain clubs I could go into and ask for patience, where the goalie's standing on the ball for 25 seconds, but they want it put forward quickly, because that's what they've been used to. I'm aware I've probably limited my job options, somewhat.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Chris Eubank offers blunt opinion over Conor Benn rematch after iconic brawl
Chris Eubank Jr outpointed Conor Benn in their brutal grudge match last month, and the 35-year-old believes a rematch is "very likely" to happen later this year Chris Eubank Jr is optimistic that a rematch with Conor Benn will take place later this year. The 35-year-old secured a unanimous decision victory over his rival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in front of a crowd of 67,000, in their highly anticipated April bout and feels there's a strong desire for them to square off again. Plans for a second fight are already being discussed, with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh eyeing a September date, provided both fighters are in shape and willing. Despite rumours that Eubank might choose a different opponent, the buzz around a rematch persists. "The rematch is very likely to happen. The demand is there," Eubank Jr shared with Mirror Sport during the PokerStars European Poker Tour Monte-Carlo event. "The fight we put on last Saturday was something that won't be forgotten. People, they really fell in love with that performance - from both of us. So in all likelihood there will be a rematch at some point this year." Having faced numerous high-profile opponents throughout his career, Eubank Jr acknowledges that his recent win has opened up several possibilities, including a potential bout with Canelo Alvarez. However, regardless of his next move, Eubank Jr believes he's now in a better position for future negotiations, having learned from previous experiences. The Brighton-born boxer reflected on the business side of boxing, admitting he had made mistakes in the past by signing the wrong contracts and making poor deals. However, he believes he has gained valuable experience and now knows his worth as a fighter, reports the Mirror. "The business aspect of boxing is crucial, and I've got it wrong so many times throughout my life where people take advantage and to make the wrong deals, sign the wrong contract. But you live and you learn," he noted. "Now I'm experienced enough to know the things I should be doing, the things I shouldn't be doing, what I'm worth as a fighter, what types of contracts are good to sign and what types of contracts you should stay away from. I have an amazing team around me of people that are watching my back at all times, and I'm in an amazing position now. "After that performance [against Benn], all the doors are open. There's not a fight in boxing right now that couldn't be made. So that's a beautiful feeling to know you're in that position, you're in the driving seat, and these next 12 months are going to be incredible." Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort, where he was participating in a private poker game organised by PokerStars, Eubank Jr acknowledged that the €5,000 minimum buy-in was no longer a daunting amount for him, especially after his substantial earnings from the Benn fight. Instead, he viewed the trip as an opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment. "To a lot of people, they couldn't imagine playing with large amounts of money, risking losing that type of money, and that being something that's relaxing to them," he explained. "But when you've been in these environments for so long it does become therapeutic, it does become fun, it does become relaxing. "It becomes something you can do to take your mind off all the craziness that's going on in the other parts of your life. For me, poker is fun, it's truly enjoyable, it's a passion and I'm happy doing it, so it is a relaxing activity for me." Felix Schneiders, a PokerStars ambassador and seasoned player, is familiar with matching wits against top sports figures. Having ousted football legend Sergio Aguero from last year's EPT Monte-Carlo, he values poker's even playing field where anyone with a few thousand euros can compete - a common scenario in this swanky locale. "I just met Chris for the first time, I shook hands with him," he said. "To be honest I didn't know who he was because I'm not into boxing, not into football, not into cars, not into anything like that, so I don't know if I have the right topics at hand! But I'm just going to sit down and have some fun with the lads, I'm just going in there without any expectations apart from having fun. "Aguero, he sat down at my table [last year], I didn't know who he was, busted him. It was a very unfortunate spot for him - he had ace-jack, flopped a jack, I had queens and we got it in. After I busted him he shook my hand and I was feeling something is special about this guy, I don't know what. Then I sat down again and my neighbour said to me 'do you know who you just busted?' "I was like 'no I don't' and he went 'check him out on instagram'. He's got like 8 million followers - yeah okay, nice, good to know. That's the beauty of poker. That's what I like about the game." For those facing Eubank in Monte-Carlo, the boxer himself serves as a prime example of sitting down at the poker table and finding yourself just metres away from the most famous person you've ever met. However, even the boxer isn't immune to the thrill of sitting across from superstars. "I've played against all sorts of people around the globe," he shared. "Very high stakes, very private games, very famous individuals, and it's incredible that you get to meet and spend time with all these characters. In a normal world, you would never sit down and play with Bruno Mars, you wouldn't be in his company. "But poker brings all these diverse characters and personalities into one room, onto one table, and you get to spend time and converse and listen and learn. That is actually probably one of the most attractive things to me about poker. "It's not even about the money, it's about the people and the experiences and the stories." Some aren't just renowned figures; they're also skilled poker players in their own right. When pressed to identify his most formidable opponents, he doesn't hesitate to mention one standout: Neymar. "Most athletes that I've ever played with have been like myself, just action, gamble, but it's not like skill, it's just fun," he explained. "I've seen Neymar play very skilfully and been very impressed with how he plays when he wants to play well. "There are definitely times where he doesn't give a s*** about playing well and is just there to gamble, and those are the best games you can imagine, but he's a very, very good player." The fact that numerous top-tier athletes attend European Poker Tour events – from Aguero to Rafa Nadal to Brazilian icon Ronaldo – is no fluke, and Eubank notes the mental similarities between his sport and his hobby. "Boxing and poker are extremely cerebral activities," he observed. "You have to be extremely sharp, you have to have a very strong mentality to be able to perform at the highest levels of these two worlds. A lot of people wouldn't imagine this, but in my opinion boxing is 70 percent, minimum, mental. You've got to be able to deal with the pressure, the pain, the sacrifice, and with dedication. "And if you can't deal with all of that it doesn't matter how fast and strong and fit you are, you're not going to win. You'll crumble under the pressures of boxing, and it's exactly the same with poker - you can crumble under the pressure. "You can go all in with aces, somebody goes all in with kings, they hit a king, you lose your entire stack and 'oh my god I've just lost all this money, what am I going to do?' Some guys, they fall apart, they chase, they tilt off the rest of their stack and it's a disaster. "And some guys are able to keep composed, keep the game plan, understand that it's a part of the game and not let it distract you from playing the best poker you can play. They're very mental activities and the people with the strongest will and the most discipline, those are the guys who excel."
