Latest news with #Cars'
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Dutchman Poku joins Bayer Leverkusen as Ten Hag plans rebuild after Alonso exit
Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag. Poku can play on both wings, and his pace attracted attention in the Europa League last season. Born in Germany, he reached the semifinals of the European under-21 championship with the Netherlands. The 21-year-old arrives on a five-year contract. Leverkusen announced his signing on social media with an image of the character Lightning McQueen from the movie 'Cars' and a compilation of clips of Poku dribbling past defenders. 'I leave defenders behind for breakfast,' Poku said in the video. 'Faster than fast. Quicker than quick. I am Ernest Poku.' ALSO READ: PSG transfer news — Zabarnyi follows Huijsen out of Bournemouth, joins UCL champion in deal till 2030 He's already played four games in the 2025-26 season, scoring one goal and setting up two more, thanks to Alkmaar's involvement in Europa Conference League qualifying and the start of the Dutch league last week. Ahead of Ten Hag's first competitive game as Leverkusen coach in the German Cup on Friday, Poku joins Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken as a new signing. The club has also brought in American forward Malik Tillman from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. It's part of a broader rebuild after coach Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid and players from Leverkusen's title-winning 2023-24 season left, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka. The scale of the changes led striker Patrik Schick to say last month that he didn't expect Leverkusen to be able to fight for the Bundesliga title without significant signings.
San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
'I leave defenders behind for breakfast': Leverkusen signs young Dutch winger Ernest Poku
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag. Poku can play on both wings and his pace attracted attention in the Europa League last season. Born in Germany, he reached the semifinals of the European under-21 championship with the Netherlands. The 21-year-old arrives on a five-year contract. Leverkusen announced his signing on social media with an image of the character Lightning McQueen from the movie 'Cars' and a compilation of clips of Poku dribbling past defenders. 'I leave defenders behind for breakfast,' Poku said in the video. 'Faster than fast. Quicker than quick. I am Ernest Poku.' He's already played four games in the 2025-26 season, scoring one goal and setting up two more, thanks to Alkmaar's involvement in Europa Conference League qualifying and the start of the Dutch league last week. Ahead of Ten Hag's first competitive game as Leverkusen coach in the German Cup on Friday, Poku joins Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken as a new signing. The club has also brought in American forward Malik Tillman from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. It's part of a broader rebuild after coach Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid and players from Leverkusen's title-winning 2023-24 season left, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka. The scale of the changes led striker Patrik Schick to say last month that he didn't expect Leverkusen to be able to fight for the Bundesliga title without significant signings. ___
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Leverkusen sign young Dutch winger Ernest Poku - World
Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag. Poku can play on both wings and his pace attracted attention in the Europa League last season. Born in Germany, he reached the semifinals of the European under-21 championship with the Netherlands. The 21-year-old arrives on a five-year contract. Leverkusen announced his signing on social media with an image of the character Lightning McQueen from the movie 'Cars' and a compilation of clips of Poku dribbling past defenders. 'I leave defenders behind for breakfast,' Poku said in the video. 'Faster than fast. Quicker than quick. I am Ernest Poku.' He's already played four games in the 2025-26 season, scoring one goal and setting up two more, thanks to Alkmaar's involvement in Europa Conference League qualifying and the start of the Dutch league last week. Ahead of Ten Hag's first competitive game as Leverkusen coach in the German Cup on Friday, Poku joins Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken as a new signing. The club has also brought in American forward Malik Tillman from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. It's part of a broader rebuild after coach Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid and players from Leverkusen's title-winning 2023-24 season left, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka. The scale of the changes led striker Patrik Schick to say last month that he didn't expect Leverkusen to be able to fight for the Bundesliga title without significant signings. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Winnipeg Free Press
7 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘I leave defenders behind for breakfast': Leverkusen signs young Dutch winger Ernest Poku
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag. Poku can play on both wings and his pace attracted attention in the Europa League last season. Born in Germany, he reached the semifinals of the European under-21 championship with the Netherlands. The 21-year-old arrives on a five-year contract. Leverkusen announced his signing on social media with an image of the character Lightning McQueen from the movie 'Cars' and a compilation of clips of Poku dribbling past defenders. 'I leave defenders behind for breakfast,' Poku said in the video. 'Faster than fast. Quicker than quick. I am Ernest Poku.' He's already played four games in the 2025-26 season, scoring one goal and setting up two more, thanks to Alkmaar's involvement in Europa Conference League qualifying and the start of the Dutch league last week. Ahead of Ten Hag's first competitive game as Leverkusen coach in the German Cup on Friday, Poku joins Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken as a new signing. The club has also brought in American forward Malik Tillman from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. It's part of a broader rebuild after coach Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid and players from Leverkusen's title-winning 2023-24 season left, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka. The scale of the changes led striker Patrik Schick to say last month that he didn't expect Leverkusen to be able to fight for the Bundesliga title without significant signings. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guitarist From Iconic ‘80s Band Shares Proud Moment Involving Late Rock Legend
Guitarist From Iconic '80s Band Shares Proud Moment Involving Late Rock Legend originally appeared on Parade. Cars guitarist took to Instagram on July 15 to share a proud moment involving his former band and the late . 'John Lennon mentions The Cars in his final interview,' Easton posted along with a link to hear the audio from the interview on YouTube and the mention of the Cars song at the 6:57 mark. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Easton's post also included a photo of a Kindle with the text from that final interview, which was conducted by of RKO Radio on Dec. 8, 1980. Lennon was shot and killed just hours after the interview in the entry way of the Dakota apartments in New York City. In the interview, Lennon talks about the music that he was enjoying at the time. ''s 'Hungry Heart'—which I think is a great record—is to me the same kind of period sound as 'Starting Over.'' Lennon said in the interview. 'I think the Cars' 'Touch and Go' is right out of the '50s. [Sings] 'Uh, uh, oh…' That new wave, a lot of it is '50s stuff. But with the '80s styling, and that's what I think 'Starting Over' is: it's a '50s song made with an '80s approach.'Fans were quick to comment on Easton's post. 'I went to 's grave yesterday…so amazing!!! Love John Lennon and love The Cars ❤️❤️,' one fan wrote, referring to the late Cars singer-bassist who died on Oct. 3, 2000 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 'That's one of the things I love about the Cars' music - it has flavours of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s,New Wave, Punk & more- so skilfully blended 🙌🔥❤️,' another fan posted. 'Of course, John Lennon listened to the Cars 🔥,' another fan commented. 'Elliot's guitar is instantly identifiable the man has style for miles🔥,' another wrote. '(Just Like) Starting Over' was Lennon's comeback single featured on his collaborative album with wife , Double Fantasy. The album went on to top the charts following Lennon's death. The Cars song 'Touch and Go' appeared on their third album, 1980's Panorama. It cracked the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 37. Easton's late Cars' bandmate singer-guitarist credited him with the song's trademark solo in a 1980 interview with Circus magazine. 'Elliot came into the studio one day during the sessions with the solo for 'Touch and Go' on a cassette. No music, just the solo. He'd recorded it by himself in his hotel room. When we put the solo on top of the track, it sounded great,' he said. Guitarist From Iconic '80s Band Shares Proud Moment Involving Late Rock Legend first appeared on Parade on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
