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ITV News
28-07-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Guernsey fans react to England Euros win and Maya Le Tissier's historic success
Maya Le Tissier has become the first Channel Islander to win a senior international football tournament. The Guernsey defender was part of England's 23-player squad that beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to retain their European title. Hundreds gathered at screenings across the islands to watch the Euro 2025 Final, including in St Martins' clubhouse - the team where Maya started her career. Club Director Ben Hunter says: "She's such a credit to the island and the whole team have been absolutely fantastic to watch. "Women's football is big now, it's getting to the level it should be at and it's a credit to those ladies who are doing it. Maya's a part of that for Man United and England." Although she was an unused substitute during the tournament, Maya still played her part, including setting up a players' messaging group called the 'Positive Clicks' which was referenced in celebrations earlier in the competition. She is also said to have helped support fellow defender Jess Carter after she suffered racist abuse online. Maya's father, Darren Le Tissier, explains: "I think Maya's done extremely well in the background, training well every day, being a good support and team player in and around the squad. It's all about that team unity." The Lionesses' performances have inspired other young footballers about what is possible. One young fan tells ITV News: "It's just crazy to think that someone from Guernsey can actually go to England and perform in the Euros. It's mental, she's turning into a brilliant footballer." A second one adds: "I started playing football because of Maya. One day, I'd like to become a Lionness."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Snooker teenager beats rankings champ on re-spotted black
TOM McEvoy's solo practice on re-spotted blacks helped him collect his second winner's trophy on the Cuestars Under-21 Silver Tour in Bournemouth, writes Tim Dunkley. Although he defeated Channel Islander Archie Greier 2-0 in the final of the tenth and last leg at Greenbaize Snooker Club, his last-four match will be the one that lives longest in his memory. Paying tribute to his 11-year-old opponent, McEvoy said: 'Archie played some really good stuff. He's going to be a really good player.' But the 15-year-old from Warminster was particularly delighted with his 2-1 semi-final victory over rankings champion Mason Wilson (Basingstoke) The two frames he won were both on re-spotted blacks. McEvoy said: 'I've done some practice where I set up a re-spotted black and play against myself.' The teenager thanked his dad and mum, Richard and Liz, and coach John Hunter. The frame-of-the-day award must go to Gus Walker. The 13-year-old from Brighton beat his highest competitive break twice – and in the same frame. He made a 41 followed by a 53 in his first frame of the day against Wilson. Greier ended the season as runner-up. Jack Squires (Gosport) is third and McEvoy is fourth. The event was sponsored by Greenbaize SC ( and club member Shaun Hayman. Next up is the Cuestars Under-21 Gold, Silver and Bronze Championships at Jesters Snooker Club, Swindon, on Sunday, May 25. BREAKS Gus Walker: 53, 41, 32. Ben Scammell: 48, 38. Archie Greier: 40, 39, 38. Mason Wilson: 35, 31, 31, 30. Tom McEvoy: 34. Lee Clayden: 34. Lennon Savage: 32. Daniel Walter: 31. Navraj Landa: 30. SILVER RESULTS ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Mason Wilson (Academy, Basingstoke); 2nd, Tyler Beer (Salisbury SC); 3rd, Gus Walker (Castle SC, Brighton); 4th, Ben Scammell (Salisbury SC); 5th, Christopher Woodward (Chandlers Ford SC). ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Lennon Savage (Chandlers Ford SC); 2nd, Dylan Denieffe (Hurricane Room, Kings Cross); joint 3rd, Noah Gartell (Chandlers Ford SC); Caden Read (Chandlers Ford SC) & Jack Squires (Stoke SC, Gosport). ROUND-ROBIN GROUP C: 1st, Archie Greier (First Tower, Jersey); 2nd, Tom McEvoy (Salisbury SC); 3rd, Lee Clayden (Hurricane Room, Kings Cross); 4th, Daniel Walter (Copnor SC); 5th, Navraj Landa (Chandlers Ford SC). QUARTER-FINALS (12 points): Wilson 2-1 Clayden, McEvoy 2-0 Denieffe, Walker 2-1 Savage, Greier 2-1 Beer. SEMI-FINALS (15 points): McEvoy 2-1 Wilson, Greier 2-0 Walker. FINAL (25/18 points): McEvoy 2-0 Greier.
