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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Sir Rod Stewart cancels gig hours before he's due on stage due to illness
The Maggie May singer said he isn't feeling well. Sir Rod Stewart has had to cancel his performance tonight just hours before he's set to take to the stage. The 80-year-old singer was due to be gigging at the The Colosseum at Caesars Place but has had to cancel due to being ill. Announcing the news on Instagram, Rod told fans: "I am sorry to inform you that I'm not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date. Sir Rod." This is not the first time Sir Rod has had to cancel his Vegas shows as last summer he was forced to cancel a string of tour dates including his milestone 200th Las Vegas residency show. Rod's team said he had to miss the milestone show due to 'recovering from a summer strain of Covid-19. The Celtic-daft singer was set to bring his The Hits show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to a close after performing at the venue across the last 13 years. However, Sir Rod withdrew hours before what was meant to be his last show at the venue, saying he was "desperately sorry". Just last week, Rod made a huge announcement about his Glastonbury performance that he will be joined on stage by his Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood. The rockstar is filling the coveted legends slot at the Worthy Farm festival, with headliners The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young also set to play over the course of the five-day event. Faces, who are best known for hits including Stay With Me, formed in 1969 following the split of Small Faces. The band was made up of bassist Ronnie Lane, keyboard player Ian McLagan, drummer Kenney Jones, Ronnie Wood on guitar and Sir Rod on lead vocals. When asked if he keeps in contact with The Rolling Stones' members and 'other people in music' whilst starring on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Sir Rod replied: "Not really. Woody (Wood) I do a lot, just recently, because we're going to do Glastonbury together. Elton, sometimes, you know, birthdays, but nowhere near how we used to. "I think probably because he doesn't drink anymore, and Woody doesn't drink, and I still do. They stay away from me. Bad influence." He also told the podcast: "I've done it (Glastonbury) before. I did it in 2002 but this is on the legend stage. "I was only supposed to play for an hour and a quarter, but I've asked them 'Please, another 15 minutes' because I play for over two hours every night and it's nothing, but yeah, looking forward to it." Sir Rod's Glastonbury legends slot will kick off at the traditional teatime on Sunday June 29, although the exact time is not confirmed until the complete timetable is officially announced by organiser Emily Eavis,. While the headliners and the majority of performers for this year's festival have now been confirmed, many fans have been left wondering who the secret set might be after Kasabian's memorable appearance last year. Speculated contenders are Mumford & Sons, Green Day, Sam Fender, The Cure and US rockers HAIM, but it's anyone's guess at this stage. Faces released four studio albums and toured regularly up until the band split in 1975 and Sir Rod went on to pursue his successful solo career. 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'.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
8 burning Rangers headlines on Gerrard claim, a Martin truth and £120m share issue sparks bullish 49ers vow
It's all going on at Ibrox as a new manager is sought and the 49ers lay out their blueprint to rock Ibrox. Celtic-daft Alan Brazil reckons Steven Gerrard 's love for Rangers was in the front of his mind in the wake of recent wind-ups aimed in the direction of Glasgow's east end The broadcaster revels in the sledging which comes in a divided city and he reckons he can see something similar in the 44-year-old – who is currently locked in talks over a stunning return to Ibrox under a new regime. Brazil – speaking on talkSPORT – said: "I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago, what about Steven after he left his job in the Middle East. He tries to wind a few Celtic fans up on social media so he clearly has a nice soft spot for Rangers. He's tried and tested, he's won it there. Ally says never go back but I don't see why it wouldn't be a good choice." Ally McCoist previously revealed his reservations over going back, however, he noted the success of Brendan Rodgers in his second Celtic act as Gerrard weighs up a similar opportunity. But he warned the club he loves that there is no time to waste in the pursuit to end Celtic's dominance of Scottish football. He said: "You've got to get it done quickly so you give the new guy coming an opportunity to get ready for the start of the season." 49ers' Enterprises are going all in on their bid to get Leeds United rocking after their return to the Premier League. Leeds are to inject £120m into the club's coffers via a fresh share issue – which is aimed at topping up their transfer funds and going towards their major renovations of Elland Road. Chairman Paraag Marathe – a key figure within the NFL behemoths working with Andrew Cavenagh on the Ibrox takeover – is determined to buck the trend of promoted sides instantly plummeting back to the Championship. Leeds issued a similar share issue last year with a £141m share capital to mitigate £164m of a cash deficit. And the latest move by the American-led consortium comes with profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) at the forefront of their strategy with stadia upgrades and youth investment not counting against spending. Marathe underlined the need to get things right when it comes to signings. And he once again offered an insight into the clout the Rangers manager in-waiting could be afforded under the regime. The 49ers supremo said: 'You've got to nail your transfers. 'We are going to build the best squad that we can with every penny that we're allowed to spend to go and compete in the Premier League. "If there was a player that Daniel [Farke] didn't want… [and] if there was a player that didn't fit us for other reasons, we didn't bring him in. And so we're going to work in the same way.' Russell Martin isn't believed to be Rangers' first choice – but the man who gave him his big break in management believes he should be. Former MK Dons chief Pete Winkelman appointed Martin as manager in 2019 and the charismatic owner has credited the former Scotland centre-back with transforming the entire club. Winkelman said: 'I'm a massive fan of Russ. I gave him his first job in management straight from playing. 'And it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. 'I always took risks with managers but it was a really good risk appointing Russ. 'Because he reinvented our club. He didn't just make us play better, he affected the culture of the club. 'He got us back on track with what I've always believed our club should be about. 'His philosophy guides everything, which means there's a continuity of purpose there." Meanwhile, Ianis Hagi is a wanted man in the wake of his Rangers departure as he is eyed for a stunning return to his homeland. Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali has revealed he's launched an ambitious bid to sign released Hagi with a guaranteed clause in his contract promising him he would play all European games. Elsewhere, Philippe Clement is battling it out with Mark van Bommel to return to football management with Anderlecht. The Belgian boss has been without a club since Rangers axed him in February following a defeat by St Mirren at home, which followed a calamitous loss to Queen's Park at home in the Scottish Cup. However, he's on a shortlist of two to replace current Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi, with the Albanian boss set to leave after this weekend's final league match of the season at Genk. The Brussels club are guaranteed a fourth place finish. Reports in Belgium have confirmed both Clement and former Barcelona and Bayern Munich star van Bommel have already been interviewed for the role. Clement was initially believed to want to continue his coaching career in Europe, but is interested in the Anderlecht role.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Martin Compston gears up for Celtic trophy day celebrations as Line of Duty star dons Hoops and takes a dip in the Clyde
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LINE of Duty star Martin Compston is gearing himself up for a big day of title celebrations. The Celtic-daft actor, who was seen partying with the players after December's League Cup win, has taken to social media ahead of the trophy day match against St Mirren. 2 He was wearing slightly different hoops last night Credit: Instagram / mrmartincompston 2 He took an early morning trophy day dip Credit: Instagram / mrmartincompston The league title will be brought out at Parkhead today while supporters prepare to fill the city in honour of their fourth consecutive run out as Premiership champions. Last night, Compston posted a photo on his Instagram story of him in the green and white hoops, but it wasn't a shirt of his beloved club. The jersey was of Eriskay FC, a team from the small Outer Hebridean island who are on a recruitment drive as they struggle to maintain a full squad. The celeb has showed his support for them before by playing for them in a one-off against Iochdar Saints, wearing number 12 as a nod to the AC-12 crime unit from his popular show. The island club commented on his photo: "Our mate Martin looking class in his new EFC home top." Then early this morning he was seen partaking in interesting pre-match preperations. The Greenock-born man took a snap of himself taking a dip in the River Clyde with a caption referencing the Celts' 55th league title. Their game kicks off at 12:30pm today as does Hibernian vs Rangers and Dundee United vs Aberdeen in the league's final weekend. Just a couple of months ago, Compston joked he would ban his San Francisco 49ers supporting father-in-law from his home if and when the Gers takeover became official, which is yet to happen. But the fan of the treble-chasing team didn't seem too worried, saying: "It's a great time to be a Celtic fan. Line of Duty star Martin Compston parties with Celtic players in dressing room after treble win "I was born in '84 so grew up in the 90s and it was dark times for us. "People always ask me if I get bored of winning. Not at all. "Long may it continue." The bottom half of the split comes to a conclusion and with that the league campaign curtain closes tomorrow. Then next weekend it's just the small matter of Celtic and Aberdeen contesting a Scottish Cup final, where the favourites will be without star Reo Hatate due to injury. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic fans rooting for Rangers 9 In A Row as Hotline refuses to concede ground in Simply the Best turf war
Now that Celtic have 55 titles, the goalposts on how to measure success have obviously shifted. We've gone from total titles to games won against each other as both Hoops and Rangers fans continue to squabble over who really gets to sing a bit of Tina Turner every other weekend. George Wilson, West Sussex, has had the calculator out, saying: "Gordon Ashley comically and incorrectly has been telling us Celtic are the world's most successful club. And he's saying they are also Scotland's greatest club. "The facts are that they have played Rangers 446 times in the three major competitions and have only won 170 of them. Rangers have won 171 times with 105 drawn. "So despite Celtic's recent dominance they don't even have the upper hand in matches against their greatest rivals so it's nonsense to claim they are Scotland's greatest club and the world's most successful. Mind you, we are used to hearing nonsense from Mr Ashley." Barry Ferguson still hasn't won a game at Ibrox and it's one unbroken run that has the full support of those across the city. Sean Beach, Hampshire, emailed: "Lovely to see that with two home games to go Rangers still have something to play for this season – a chance for 9 in a row. That should cheer their fans up. Good luck." However, Chris Lowe, Yoker, pivots to a recent derby run, although including a game that Gers didn't actually win seems a leap. He said: "Amazing stat that If it wasn't for Frank Connor and Alan Muir Robbing Rangers in the cup final it would be four games unbeaten against the globetrotters. That's some going for a team with no tangible assets." As for who is Simply the Best, it's apparently still up for debate after the away support had some fun with the Ibrox anthem at the weekend. Alfie Mullen, London, added: "Gordon Ashley says Celtic fans now own the Rangers anthem, Simply the Best. I think he's mistaken and got the spelling wrong. I expect what he was thinking about was Simply the Pest." D Morris, Stirling, has a job for a certain Celtic-daft rocker. He said: "Formed in 1888 Celtic still haven't got a song of their own, copied Liverpool for years now their trying to hijack Rangers anthem, C'mon Rod Stewart find them a song of their own." In the capital, Hearts are searching for a new boss and Derek McInnes in high on the club's list, although not necessarily every Jambos'. Frank Jackson emailed: "Nearly choked on my cornflakes reading a headline that the Kilmarnock manager is supposedly being headhunted by the Jambos. WHY?!!!! "If they want someone with experience and knowledge of the league the St Mirren chappie would be first choice. Then the Livingston guy would be second. Give them four-year contracts and all directors leave on extended holidays and leave them alone. Kilmarnock please keep your manager." Finally, another razor sharp zinger from Neil Renton, Leith, said: "I'm not sure why Ryan Stevenson and other Hearts fans are so keen on getting Derek McInnes as their next manager. I can't see him taking quite a step down from Kilmarnock to slum it in Gorgie."
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Liam Scales ‘really looking forward' to facing Rangers in front of Celtic fans at Ibrox after unwelcome trend ends
IRELAND ace Liam Scales is relishing a career first when Celtic face Rangers at Ibrox this weekend. The newly crowned Scottish champions meet their Glasgow rivals for the fifth and final time this season on Sunday. Advertisement 2 Liam Scales is looking forward to playing at Ibrox in front of Celtic fans Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 Celtic face Rangers on Sunday Credit: Kenny Ramsay It will be the fourth occasion on which Scales will have played in an away Old Firm for the Bhoys having won, drawn and lost one each of the previous three. But it will be the first time that he will be doing so in front of There had been no away supporters permitted at Parkhead or Ibrox for the derbies since 2023, with the clubs unable to agree on ticketing arrangements. That trend ended when Advertisement Read More on Celtic An agreement between the clubs ensures that four per cent of the saleable capacity will be allocated to away supporters. And Scales welcomed the prospect of finally being able to play at Ibrox in front of 2,000 travelling Celtic fans. He said: 'It is a tough place to go and they are always tough games. It will help having fans back there. It will be a good experience. 'I have never experienced it with fans so I am really looking forward to it.' Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive It has been another successful campaign for Scales, who is now a three-time league champion after Brendan Rodgers' men beat Dundee United 5-0 last Saturday. Having won the League Cup earlier in the season, beating Rangers in the final, they will be hoping to complete a Treble when they face Aberdeen in the Celtic-daft snooker ace John Higgins aims brutal dig at Rangers after Hoops' title triumph That could then become a quadruple of sorts when they face Cork City in the inaugural Cork Super Cup at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on July 8. The clash at the home of Ireland days this summer . Advertisement He said: 'Yeah, I can't wait. It is great to play in Ireland and it is great to play for Celtic so to do both at once is great.'
