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Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Bukayo Saka's former Arsenal coach still playing one month shy of 50th birthday
One of Bukayo Saka's Arsenal academy coaches had scored more than 100 goals before the England international was born but is still going strong at the age of 49 When Bukayo Saka was a 16-year-old in Arsenal's academy, he counted former Premier League striker Jamie Cureton among his coaches. Nearly a decade later, Saka is on the verge of making his 200th Premier League appearance - but Cureton hasn't ended his own playing career. Cureton, an England youth international, scored four times in 17 Premier League outings with Norwich City at the start of his career. By the time Saka was born in 2001, the striker already had more than 200 league outings - and more than 100 goals - under his belt. Three decades on from his top-flight debut with Norwich, Cureton is still going strong. He is player-manager at eighth-tier Cambridge City, and has confirmed he is eligible to play beyond his 50th birthday in August. "In terms of goals, in my head and from what people have told me, I'm either four or six away from 400," Cureton told BBC Sport. "I'd like to finish on 400 or above." Cureton moved into coaching alongside a spell playing in non-league football back in 2017. His first taste came with the Gunners' youth sides, with plenty of talented teenagers on the club's books at the time - including Emile Smith Rowe, Flo Balogun and, yes, Saka. "It's no surprise to see him doing what he's doing to be honest," Cureton said of the England international. "He's a very nice guy, humble, no airs and graces about him. He just came in and worked hard. A clever boy as well, he was good at school. "Working for a club like Arsenal was unbelievable," added the 49-year-old, who has also held player-manager or player-coach roles with Bishop's Stortford, Enfield and Maldon & Tiptree. "I learned so much and it was a wonderful opportunity for me." Cambridge City are among the sides taking part in the FA Cup extra-preliminary round, with the competition's first matches held this weekend. The Isthmian League North side face an away match against Kirkley & Pakefield, who play one division below them in the Eastern Counties League Premier Diivision. Cureton's team won their fixture at the corresponding stage last season, beating Lakeheath 5-1 at home. However, they lost in the following round after conceding a last-minute winner against Great Yarmouth Town. While he's ready to keep playing, Cureton says he won't play favourites - even when it comes to his own minutes. "I won't ever put myself above players who I feel need the opportunity and need to be playing," he said. "I won't pick myself over them. I've registered for this season in case I'm needed, in case I need to rest players. Towards the end of last season we'd lost a few players and had a few injuries, and there was an opportunity where I felt I could play." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. 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. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former Premier League star heading into 32ND season as he registers himself as a player ahead of 50th birthday
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Premier League star is set to lace up his boots for his 32nd season as a professional. And he'll end the campaign as a 50-YEAR-OLD man. 3 Jamie Cureton took charge of Cambridge City in May Credit: THE TIMES 3 The former Premier League striker has registered himself as a player-manager of the Non-League side Credit: PA Jamie Cureton has registered himself as player-manager for IL Division One North side Cambridge City for the upcoming season at the ripe old age of 49. And ahead of City's FA Cup extra-preliminary round clash with Kirkley & Pakefield, the former Norwich star is adamant he will take to the pitch after he turns 50. He told The BBC: "I've just registered myself as a player for the 2025-26 season and would like to make at least one appearance after my birthday." Cureton, who made his Prem debut for the Canaries as a fresh-faced 19-year-old in November 1994, has played for a whopping 22 clubs in his career. READ MORE SPORTS NEWS Wrex bomb ITV confirm first free-to-air matches of new season including Wrexham opener His love of the beautiful game hasn't waned, despite having played for the best part of five decades. He said: "Football is all I have ever known. "I grew up in an area where trouble was around. Maybe I would have fallen into the wrong sort of crowd. "Luckily, I had football. Anything outside football is a bit alien to me. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 3 "I'd be quite lost without it. Being involved in the game keeps me happy and sane." Cureton was given the Cambridge City reins in May following spells in charge of Bishop's Stortford and Enfield. Man Utd & Newcastle in £40M Tug-of-War for Bundesliga Wonderkid! After bagging the gig, he said: "I am thrilled to be appointed as the new manager of Cambridge City Football Club. This is a fantastic opportunity, and I am eager to start this new chapter. "I believe in a strong team ethic, hard work, and dedication, both on and off the field. "My goal is to build on the solid foundation already in place, bringing fresh ideas and strategies to help the club achieve our ambitions."
The Irish Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League star heading into 32ND season as he registers himself as a player ahead of 50th birthday
A former Premier League star is set to lace up his boots for his 32nd season as a professional. And he'll end the campaign as a 50-YEAR-OLD man. Advertisement 3 Jamie Cureton took charge of Cambridge City in May Credit: THE TIMES 3 The former Premier League striker has registered himself as a player-manager of the Non-League side Credit: PA Jamie Cureton has registered himself as player-manager for IL Division One North side Cambridge City ahead of the upcoming season at the ripe old age of 49. And ahead of City's FA Cup extra-preliminary round clash with Kirkley & Pakefield, the former He told Cureton, who made his Prem debut for the Canaries as a fresh-faced 19-year-old in November 1994, has played for a whopping 22 clubs in his career. Advertisement READ MORE SPORTS NEWS His love of the beautiful game hasn't waned, despite having played for the best part of five decades. He said: "Football is all I have ever known. "I grew up in an area where trouble was around. Maybe I would have fallen into the wrong sort of crowd. "Luckily, I had football. Anything outside football is a bit alien to me. Advertisement Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 3 "I'd be quite lost without it. Being involved in the game keeps me happy and sane." Cureton was given the Cambridge City reins in May following spells in charge of Bishop's Stortford and Enfield. Advertisement Man Utd & Newcastle in £40M Tug-of-War for Bundesliga Wonderkid! After bagging the gig, he said: "I am thrilled to be appointed as the new manager of Cambridge City Football Club. This is a fantastic opportunity, and I am eager to start this new chapter. "I believe in a strong team ethic, hard work, and dedication, both on and off the field. "My goal is to build on the solid foundation already in place, bringing fresh ideas and strategies to help the club achieve our ambitions." Advertisement
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two dead in Interstate-85 murder-suicide following kidnapping from Mauldin service station
A man and woman died in a murder-suicide on Interstate 85 following a kidnapping, according to authorities in Mauldin and Anderson County. Mauldin Police Department and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, of Greenville, shot and killed 24-year-old Tayler Gennalee Maraj of Mauldin on May 24 before killing himself. Mauldin Police reported receiving a call at 11:40 a.m. about a kidnapping from the Spinx on Northeast Main Street in Mauldin. When officers arrived, neither Maraj nor Cureton was there. However, police confirmed from a security video that a person with a gun forced Maraj into a blue Subaru Impreza. Police said Cureton opened fire on Maraj, who was trapped inside the vehicle. He then continued driving before turning the gun on himself. The car came to a stop on the northbound side of the interstate near the Piedmont exit in Anderson County. Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered Cureton and Maraj at about 12:30 p.m. Emergency Medical Services transported Maraj to the Greenville Memorial Hospital, where she died at 12:54 p.m. More: Runway Cafe at downtown Greenville airport closes: 'We will dearly miss you all' Police said Cureton and Maraj knew each other, but the nature of their relationship was still being investigated. Greenville County deputies arrested Cureton on Feb. 12 on domestic violence, kidnapping, and resisting arrest charges. He was released after he posted a $12,500 surety bond. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Two dead in I-85 murder-suicide following kidnapping in Mauldin
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Arkansas World War II veteran turns 102-years-old on Valentine's Day
MAUMELLE, Ark. – Still moving and driving past 100 years old, a World War II veteran is spending his birthday on Valentine's Day making more memories. William Cureton lives in Maumelle and was born in 1923 in Little Rock on Valentine's Day. He said despite his age he still has a special birthday wish. 'Just to go on as long as I can and to be happy,' Cureton said. Maumelle World War II veteran turns 102 years old Cureton added he can still get up and move around but his favorite thing he can still do is drive his convertible. 'I like to get out and see how the rest of the world lives,' he said. His daughter, Denise Whitwell, says how amazed she is by her father. 'We have fun, we laugh, it's just so special to have him be the man he is. I'm lucky,' Whitwell said. Cureton says how he has memories to last a lifetime. 'My very first job I delivered telegrams,' Cureton said. 'My last job was with the veteran's administration for 30 years.' Cureton notes he was drafted into World War II in 1942. 'It was great to serve. I was scared to death.' Cureton said. 'I chose this Navy, but I also chose communications.' While he was serving, he says he will forever remember his time in Guam in 1945 when the atomic bombs were used against Japan. 'They dropped the bombs from Guam on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we didn't even know about it until we got the news ourselves,' Cureton said. Arkansas World War II veteran lands in France ahead of D-Day anniversary Cureton has lived through major world events like the space race and the rise of the computer, However, he says one of the best events he has had in his life was meeting the love of his life. 'My wife Betty, when I first met her she was so sweet,' he said. He said they were together for 72 years until she died last year. They built a family of two kids, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who he said all get along very well. With his birthday on the day of love, he says it only makes it sweeter. 'It's very special, I always liked it,' Cureton said. Little Rock World War II veteran returned home 79 years after death But he has always kept his forever Valentine in his heart. 'When I leave this world I hope to be reunited with my sweetheart.,' Cureton said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
