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The National
a day ago
- Business
- The National
Rennes hold 'positive' Kyogo exit talks with fresh EPL suitors
The Japanese striker completed a surprise transfer to the French outfit from Celtic in the January transfer window, although the move hasn't worked out up to this point. Furuhashi has played just six times for his new club so far, failing to find the back of the net. Read more: He could be on the move this summer. It was reported earlier this month that Kyogo is 'expected' to leave Rennes, with Bournemouth interested in finding out the terms of a potential transfer. Now, a new team from England's top flight has emerged in the race in the form of Brentford. Indeed, reports from Le Parisien [via RecordSport] claim that Rennes have held 'positive' talks with the London club regarding a potential deal. Thomas Frank's side finished 10th in the Premier League last season. Should he move to the Gtech Community Stadium, Furuhashi would link up with fellow former Celt Kristoffer Ajer, who joined Brentford in 2021. Furuhashi played 165 times in green and white, falling 15 shy of the 100-goal mark. His agent, Joel Pannick, opened up on his Celtic exit a few months back: "We had teams from all over the world express interest," he told The Sunday Times. "There are certain markets where it would have been a very lucrative contract, but what sporting ambitions would realistically be achieved, particularly with the World Cup in mind in 18 months? "Then we had to speak to Celtic to understand their perspective because a club has no desire to lose their best player halfway through the season."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Disabled schoolboy 'lost his dignity' on Ryanair flight to see Andy Robertson
Daire Gorman was going to see Liverpool, featuring the Scotland skipper and former Celt VVirgil van Dijk, at Anfield. A schoolboy was left feeling "like an inconvenience" when airline staff wouldn't let him take his wheelchair onto a flight with him, his mother has claimed. Daire Gorman was on his way to see Scotland captain Andy Robertson and former Celtic star Virgil van Dijk lift the Premier League title at Anfield. But the 13-year-old - who has no arms and no femur bones in his legs - was not allowed to take his power wheelchair with him on the flight to Liverpool. And his mum has hit out at the treatment of Daire, who was born with a rare condition called Crommelin syndrome, which impacts the development of limbs. Last year he met the entire squad and then-manager Jurgen Klopp at the AXA Training Centre, reports BelfastLive. But his trip from Dublin to Liverpool was not as successful. Liverpool Echo reports that, just a few days before the trip, Daire's mother, Shelley, was asked by Ryanair whether the power wheelchair was able to be folded. 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. They then informed her that the wheelchair exceeded the airline's maximum dimensions, which she told The Irish Times in an interview. After being asked whether the wheelchair could be folded, Shelley "replied saying it was a power wheelchair and couldn't fold down." When informed that the chair would be too big, Shelley rang special assistance customer service. She said: "I ended up ringing special assistance customer services and they asked could he not go without the chair, and refused to take his chair." "As a parent, you try and do your best for your children and especially children with additional needs and protect them from negativity – my child needs his wheelchair, imagine asking can he not go without it." She claims that Ryanair initially refused to offer a refund before relenting. In response to Shelley's complaints, Ryanair issued a statement to The Irish Times and rejected the claim it didn't offer a refund. In the statement, the airline said "regrettably, these emotive claims made by his mother are false. She fails anywhere in her complaint to accept that this wheelchair exceeded our well-publicised max dimensions." The power wheelchair wasn't needed in the end, as the family was able to source a manual wheelchair which was used on the day. Shelley said this caused more problems. She said Daire needed to use an "aisle chair" to transfer onto the plane seat. She also claims that Daire entered the plane last, when the aircraft was full, resulting in him being pushed the entire length of the plane, "knocking off people" and "losing his dignity". She added that "everyone" was "watching him transfer on to the seat". She said that the airline"completely took Daire's independence away and made him feel like an inconvenience". A Ryanair spokesperson said the max dimensions information was "readily available to Ms Gorman when this booking was made and if she had simply complied with them then that would have been the end of the matter". The airline also denies asking Daire's mum whether he could travel without a wheelchair and confirms that they did offer a refund. Furthermore, the spokesperson explained that wheelchair boardings are handled by the Dublin Airport. Authority and not by individual airlines. The statement states that Shelley's "claim that ' Ryanair completely took Daire's independence away' is false and absurd". Ryanair did not respond to The Irish Times' follow-up queries relating to Daire's positioning at the back of the plane. On Friday, Shelley appeared on Northern Sound radio to speak more on the issue: "He was devastated. It's hard enough for someone in a wheelchair, especially a child with additional needs. They find it hard sometimes to fit in. "So yeah, he was very upset. And he thought then 'oh this is my fault. If I wasn't in a chair this wouldn't be happening. So he was very upset." Ryanair has been contacted by our sister the Irish Mirror for further comment on the matter.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rediscovery of Assam's Daojali Hading site unveils iron elements & 2,700-yr-old artefacts
Guwahati: A team of archaeologists, in collaboration with the District Museum, Haflong, has retraced its steps to Daojali Hading — an ancient Neolithic site in Assam's Dima Hasao district — and unearthed a fresh cache of artefacts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The rediscovery of the site, which was first excavated in the 1960s, has led to a breakthrough: the discovery of iron elements for the first time, potentially marking it as the earliest known site with evidence of iron use in the northeast. The reconnaissance survey, which took place during March and April, happened around 5-6km away from the commercial town of Langting along the NH 27 route. It unearthed artefacts that included a double shouldered Celt — a chiselled stone tool — chord marked potteries, pastels-mortars, a polished stone arrowhead, and more which dated around 2,700 years old. "The range of domestic and utilitarian artefacts confirms the importance of this region, as it is an important archaeological site of the state, which indicates signs of early human population, likely by the Austroasiatic speaking communities, who were among the early settlers, based on archaeological and linguistic data. These discoveries collectively offer valuable insights into the region's prehistoric lithic and emerging metallurgical traditions," said Shring Dao Langthasa, one of the archaeologists, who had led the survey. Among the assemblage, an iron slag and other ferruginous (containing iron ore) materials, were found for the first time. "Until now, the earliest scientifically dated evidence of iron usage in the region came from Meghalaya, estimated to be around 2,300 years old. However, items currently undergoing testing in Dima Hasao district may predate this. If the dates are confirmed, it could mean that the first traces of iron usage in India were discovered in Dima Hasao. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ...," he said. It is one of the eight Neolithic sites identified in the region — Daojali Hading and Sarutaru from Assam, while the others sites are from Meghalaya, two from Manipur, one from Arunachal, and one from Nagaland. "Early findings revealed that the site had ties to other eastern and southeast Asia, likely through ancient trade networks. The discovery of jadeite stones, also found in China and uniquely discovered from Daojali Hading supports the theory," Shring Dao Langthasa said The team involved Shring Dao Langthasa and Bhubanjoy Langthasa of the department of archaeology in collaboration with Bidisha Bordoloi, District Museum officer, along with professors Sukanya Sharma and Marco Mitri.
The National
6 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic-linked Youssef El Kachati wants 'fantastic step'
The Telstar forward is reportedly a target for the Hoops but also the likes of Hannover and Schalke in Germany. With 13 goals in 29 appearances in the Dutch second tier, he could yet fire the to the Eredivisie with a play-off second leg to come against Willem II on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers is expected to target a striker this summer and has also been linked with Brondby's Mathias Kvitsgaarden and Slovan Bratislava hotshot David Strelec. Read more: Partick Thistle appoint new boss as search for manager comes to an end 'I'd love to see Greg Taylor stay' - Former Celt makes Hoops claim El Kachati believes he is destined for a big move but is looking to fire his club to promotion first. Speaking after netting in a first leg 2-2 draw with Willem, he said: "I think it is 100 percent certain that I will make a fantastic step this summer. "But first I want to leave something behind at Telstar that will make them never forget me. "I think it is very important that I end my time here well. If I can shoot Telstar to the Eredivisie, then I will do that."
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Partick Thistle announce Mark Wilson as new manager
The former Celtic defender was previously the interim co-boss, alongside Brian Graham, towards the end of last season. Despite Graham's discussions with club chiefs, he opted not to continue as manager due to reservations. Morton boss Dougie Imrie was also in the frame, but a statement confirmed his commitment to Morton. Wilson is now set to lead the Jags into the new season. Read more: 'I'd love to see Greg Taylor stay' - Former Celt makes Hoops claim West Ham set to sign Celtic wonderkid He told the club's website: "I am really pleased to be the head coach at Partick Thistle and I cannot wait to get started. "It is going to be a busy summer but one I am looking forward to." Chairman Richard Beastall acknowledged fans' frustration over the delayed announcement. He said: "We fully appreciate that supporters will feel frustrated it has taken us longer than we anticipated to make this announcement, particularly as there has been a great deal of speculation throughout the course of this week. "However, it is important that a thorough recruitment and interview process was carried out, and that public announcements are not made until contracts have been negotiated and paperwork signed." The club considered candidates with varying levels of managerial experience. However, the role of head coach is distinct from that of manager. Beastall explained: "A head coach will lead training, set the tactics, be responsible for squad development and play a part in the player recruitment decision-making process. "They won't be directly involved in contract negotiation which will be led by our sporting director, Ian Baraclough." Wilson's knowledge and commitment to promoting talent, as well as his leadership on the training pitch, in the dressing room, and during matches, were key factors in his appointment. Beastall added: "We held both preliminary conversations and formal interviews with a number of candidates and we believe Mark is the best fit for Partick Thistle. "It was always clear to us throughout the process that Mark was an integral part of our future aspirations."
