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Glasgow Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow university to honour six individuals with doctorates
During the summer graduation ceremonies at Glasgow Caledonian University, from July 1 to July 3, at the Royal Concert Hall, the individuals will receive honorary doctorates. This year's roster includes prominent names from an array of fields. Rachel Corsie (Image: Supplied) Rachel Corsie, famed for her illustrious football career and for earning 155 caps since her debut in 2009, will be recognised for her contributions to Scottish sport. More than just a sportswoman, Ms Corsie has recently demonstrated her dedication as a broadcaster focusing on women's sport, inspiring budding professionals and young followers. Read more: Brain-eating parasite found in salad bags as food poisoning cases rise Complaint over Reform councillor's speaking record since defection One of the world's most prominent forensic anthropologists, Professor Lady Sue Black, also known as Baroness Black of Strome, is celebrated for her contributions to forensic anthropology. Her efforts have been central in identifying victims of war crimes and disasters, and she is recognised for her charitable endeavours. Jon McKellan is a force to be reckoned with in the gaming world. As the founder of Glasgow-based No Code Studio, his unique approach to gaming has won him four BAFTA awards. His company employs graduates, supporting the university's Global Game Jam and shaping its highly-rated games degree programmes. Glasgow Caledonian alumna, Maggie Smart, will also be receiving an honorary doctorate. Ms Smart's entrepreneurial pursuits and more than 25 years in the fashion business have provided support to a multitude of projects, ranging from mentoring schemes to building global fashion enterprises. Having started as a young insurance professional, Mike Hammond's career now sees him as the non-executive director at Willis Towers Watson. Mr Hammond has shaped the insurance industry globally while actively supporting various charities. Nick Hartshorne-Evans, who established the only patient-led heart failure charity in the UK, will also be honoured. Awarded the British Empire Medal this year, Mr Hartshorne-Evans has been a vital asset in supporting the university's health programmes and helping hundreds of thousands of patients across the UK.
Scotsman
04-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
'Dear Scotland' - 155-cap icon pens emotional statement as retirement confirmed with 251-word statement
Scotland captain Rachel Corsie has officially brought an end to her glittering career. 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... Scotland captain Rachel Corsie says represent her country has been her 'greatest honour' as she hailed the 'rapid evolution' of the women's game in an emotional statement to supporters after officially bringing down the curtain on her glittering career. The 35-year-old defender has won an astonishing 155 caps since making her debut against France in 2009, leading Scotland Women to their first two major tournament appearances, Euro 2017 and World Cup 2019, as part of a storied career that has spanned almost two decades. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The veteran defender endured a frustrating last season with WSL outfit Aston Villa, making just two appearances due to injury, and confirmed her retirement from the game just days before making her final appearance for Scotland in last Friday's 1-0 defeat to Austria at Hampden Park. Corsie was then named on the bench last night as new head coach Melissa Andreatta secured an impressed 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in their final Nations League of the year in her final professional game. Erin Cuthbert, Rachel Corsie and Martha Thomas during a Scotland Women's National Team training session at the Oriam on Monday. | SNS Group 'Dear Scotland, the time has come,' wrote Corsie, in a heartfelt statement made via the Scotland National Team social media channels. 'For now, it fills me with enormous pride to pass on the shirt for the legacy to continue. One of my stand out memories is joyfully playing on the grass at Pittodrie stadium, nearly 30-years ago, unaware of the significance it would hold in my heart, and the beginning of my first love. 'Since then, football has fulfilled many roles in my life. It has ben the escape of worry, and a reliable best friend, the offset of stress, the beginning of unsinkable dreams, in the introduction to some of my dearest friendships, and a place that has always felt like a sanctuary to my identity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beginning her career as a teenager with hometown club Aberdeen, the legendary women's captain represented Glasgow City, Seattle Reign, Kansas City Current, Birmingham City, Notts County, Canberra United and Utah Royals, before joining Aston Villa in January 2022, where she made 57 appearances for the Midlands side. 'Many days training on concrete car parks. Temporary goals made with left behind traffic cones. The rapid evolution of where the game is now excites me, and fuels my passion for seeing what bondless future exists for those now embarking on their own beginnings. It has been my greatest privilege to play for you for so many years, the memories precious. The sport we love, the country we love even more. Our pride's strength, our Scottishness, a shared bond that others speak of, but only we know.
Scotsman
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Dear Scotland' - 154-cap icon pens emotional statement as retirement confirmed with 251-word statement
Scotland captain Rachel Corsie has officially brought an end to her glittering career. 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... Scotland captain Rachel Corsie says represent her country has been her 'greatest honour' as she hailed the 'rapid evolution' of the women's game in an emotional statement to supporters after officially bringing down the curtain on her glittering career. The 35-year-old defender has won an astonishing 155 caps since making her debut against France in 2009, leading Scotland Women to their first two major tournament appearances, Euro 2017 and World Cup 2019, as part of a storied career that has spanned almost two decades. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The veteran defender endured a frustrating last season with WSL outfit Aston Villa, making just two appearances due to injury, and confirmed her retirement from the game just days before making her final appearance for Scotland in last Friday's 1-0 defeat to Austria at Hampden Park. Corsie was then named on the bench last night as new head coach Melissa Andreatta secured an impressed 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in their final Nations League of the year in her final professional game. Erin Cuthbert, Rachel Corsie and Martha Thomas during a Scotland Women's National Team training session at the Oriam on Monday. | SNS Group 'Dear Scotland, the time has come,' wrote Corsie, in a heartfelt statement made via the Scotland National Team social media channels. 'For now, it fills me with enormous pride to pass on the shirt for the legacy to continue. One of my stand out memories is joyfully playing on the grass at Pittodrie stadium, nearly 30-years ago, unaware of the significance it would hold in my heart, and the beginning of my first love. 'Since then, football has fulfilled many roles in my life. It has ben the escape of worry, and a reliable best friend, the offset of stress, the beginning of unsinkable dreams, in the introduction to some of my dearest friendships, and a place that has always felt like a sanctuary to my identity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beginning her career as a teenager with hometown club Aberdeen, the legendary women's captain represented Glasgow City, Seattle Reign, Kansas City Current, Birmingham City, Notts County, Canberra United and Utah Royals, before joining Aston Villa in January 2022, where she made 57 appearances for the Midlands side. 'Many days training on concrete car parks. Temporary goals made with left behind traffic cones. The rapid evolution of where the game is now excites me, and fuels my passion for seeing what bondless future exists for those now embarking on their own beginnings. It has been my greatest privilege to play for you for so many years, the memories precious. The sport we love, the country we love even more. Our pride's strength, our Scottishness, a shared bond that others speak of, but only we know.
The Herald Scotland
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Handling of Corsie retirement doesn't do women's game any favours
When Corsie started playing the idea of women taking their place at the national stadium would still have been fanciful. But while those who have moved the game in Scotland from an amateur sport to a professional entity deserve recognition, there is an accusation that anyone stepping out of lane not to offer pats on the back and big up the efforts is seen somehow as a traitor to the cause. That critical analysis is a personal affront. Read more: There is a perception inside media circles that the women's game in Scotland does not help itself when it comes to amplifying its story. It was difficult to argue this week as Corsie announced her retirement from the game. A press briefing was held with a hand-picked selection of journalists and an embargo agreed as to when the news would be released, with several outlets shunned. The myopia in this is staggering. As women's football stories jostle for column inches in a competitive, congested market where it is all about the clicks, it becomes a particularly difficult sell to editors when there has been a very deliberate choice to overlook them. This observer was not part of the chosen few invited to the briefing. When pressed on the matter Corsie's agent and director of Decibel Sports Management – whose LinkedIn profile speaks of a philosophy of 'focusing entirely on people who work within the women in sport marketplace' and promises 'representation of women within sport' – eventually suggested that there was an accusation of not being 'particularly supportive' to answer for. A – male – journalist was given the nod instead. In any case, it is not the job of journalists to don ra-ra skirts and break out the pom-poms. The role involves asking questions that might not always be comfortable. As Scotland captain, Corsie wrote a column for the Press and Journal on a willingness to play alongside a trans player. This is surely a topic worthy of exploration and debate given the position that she held when it was written. Similarly, Corsie was also the lead claimant in a legal challenge against the SFA over equal pay and treatment. Cue more troublesome questions. Among the multiple ironies here is that as Corsie prepares for a different kind of life away from the day-to-day hurl of professional football, the likelihood is that there will be multiple offers of media work. Corsie was an impressive pundit at the Euros last year and offered a fluent and articulate commentary at Saturday's Scottish Cup final as she performed media duties. Interestingly enough, an offer to perform a similar role at Sunday's Women's Scottish Cup final was not so eagerly embraced. In any case, there is always a wry chuckle allowed when those who seem to have actively tried to censor journalists then look to manoeuvre themselves onto the other side of the fence in a switch of career paths. As Corsie will discover, there will come a point when critical observations have to be made in a punditry role. And they will not always be well received. But, ultimately, the most striking element of this week was the lack of scrutiny around the women's game. When new Scotland manager Melissa Andreatta announced her first squad a few weeks back, the bulk of her press conference was spent talking about the leadership qualities that the returning Corsie offered. She spoke at great lengths of having watched recent games and could see the deficiencies that the defender's return would go some way to correcting. This week, Corsie spoke of the relief she felt that the news was now public around her retirement which would, of course, point to this decision having been made some time ago. Which begs the inevitable question: what is the purpose of being in the squad? This is a manager who is stepping in to pick up the pieces of a team who will spend the summer with their noses pressed against the glass as third successive major tournament takes place without them. Andreatta will have her work cut out in rebuilding a squad capable of competing at elite level given the alacrity of progression that has taken place globally across the last decade in the women's game. Fundamentally there is a question to be asked about the inclusion of a player in a squad for two competitive games who will not be part of the picture going forward. It is impossible to imagine such a bizarre scenario unfolding in the men's game. Corsie is not just stepping down from international football, but stepping away from football altogether. It is unimaginable that Robertson or John McGinn would be called into a squad for two competitive games with time called on their career when the full-time whistle sounded. The noise around such a situation would be deafening. There can be recognition and applause for the exceptional contribution that Corsie has made to Scotland – and a presentation of some kind would have been expected and thoroughly merited – but turning this week into what could be described as an exercise in self-indulgence does no one any favours.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Corsie aiming to go out on a high with Scotland
"Two wins." Rachel Corsie isn't asking for much from her final week of football. The Scotland captain will retire once Nations League matches against Austria and Netherlands are out the way, and in the spirit of "slowing the week down", Corsie's full focus is on the games at hand. A win by two clear goals on Friday against Austria at Hampden, who beat the Scots 1-0 on matchday one, would give Melissa Andreatta's side a chance to preserve their League A status, should the Austrians subsequently lose to Germany. It's all the motivation the retiring 35-year-old needs. "Two results that keep us in Group A, I think that's the collective ambition," the defender said. "Selfishly, my own ambition and motivation is to be here and give everything on the pitch, off the pitch, at every opportunity because I think the result on Friday is one we can get that puts us in a good position where we can be on the front foot. "We can be in control and then we lead ourselves into Tuesday which, if we get a good result on Friday, becomes a game where you relish that a little bit more." As if the former Glasgow City centre-back needs any greater incentive to enjoy this week, though. "I'm trying to slow down the days. I'm like we're already at Tuesday lunchtime," she added. "Everyone says it hits you after, so I'm sort of braced for that but I'm just trying to be here and make it as normal as possible. "You have to know that it can't last forever. I'd love it if it could but it can't and now's the right time."
