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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Lennon signs two-year deal to stay at Dunfermline
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has agreed a deal to continue as manager of Dunfermline Athletic for the next two was brought into the Pars in March with Dunfermline struggling to maintain their place in the Scottish after guiding the club to safety he has now accepted the offer of a two-year contract with the aim of leading the Fife club back into the top flight of Scottish football."This is an important moment for Dunfermline Athletic," said Dunfermline chief executive David Cook. "Confirming the appointment of Neil is a clear statement of our intent to build something meaningful and competitive."His leadership during the latter part of last season was outstanding, and he brings a wealth of experience, professionalism and presence that has already made a significant impact around the club."
The Courier
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
6 free agents Dunfermline Athletic could consider as they eye summer signing spree
Having said goodbye to 14 players and with a further six in talks about their future, this is going to be a busy summer for Dunfermline. Currently sitting with barely a team of first-team-ready stars, the Pars need an extensive rebuild and could easily take their recruitment into double figures ahead of next season. Chairman and chief executive David Cook has vowed the Fifers are ready to 'have a go' in 2025/26 in search of promotion to the Premiership for the first time in nearly two decades. The identity of the arrivals may depend on getting a deal over the line to hang on to Neil Lennon as manager, something that could be concluded in the coming days. Few would have envisaged Victor Wanyama ending up at East End Park and previous contacts may be used by the Northern Irishman – as well as a bumper budget – to help Dunfermline land other players normally out of their league. And, despite owner James Bord's heralded data and AI methods, there is expected to be an acceptance that the Pars need players with knowledge of the Scottish game and, ideally, experience of winning promotion. Bearing that in mind, Courier Sport has taken a look at some players the Fifers could find attractive under freedom of contract in the coming weeks. Recently dubbed one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premiership by manager Jim Goodwin, Docherty has been a massive part of Dundee United's success of late. A stand-out in the Championship previously with Ayr United and Partick Thistle, the now 32-year-old was one of the players signed by the Tangerines in 2023 to get them out of the division. Injuries have restricted him to 34 league starts over the last two years. But he is adamant that, putting his issues down to wearing the wrong shoes, his problems are in the past. Central midfield is not an area of priority for Dunfermline but Docherty's level of leadership and ability does not become available too often. The Pars do need to add central defenders to their squad this summer, especially if Lennon is boss and continues with his three-man defence. The former Scotland internationalist is another who United turned to in a bid to reverse their relegation to the Championship in 2023. And he is another who has led the strong dressing-room culture at Tannadice in their successful title of last season and European qualification this term. Dunfermline have already been credited with an interest in the 34-year-old and, with 40 largely stellar appearances in 2024/25, it is easy to see why. With just 28 goals in 36 league games, the Fifers' struggles in front of goal are clear. Chris Kane netted 11 times in the Championship, despite struggling with injury, and the nearest to him in the top-scorer charts – Ewan Otoo, Lewis McCann, Matty Todd and Josh Cooper – had only three to their name. So, who better to turn to than the Championship's sharpest shooter? Graham could be available as a player if he does not land the Partick Thistle manager's job. And, despite being 37, his knack for finding the net would go some way to solving one of Dunfermline's biggest issues. Mackay-Steven could also become available, with his contract due to expire at Kilmarnock. The 34-year-old made just 13 appearances for Killie this season, and has made 23 in total since joining on an initial short-term deal in December 2023. He may want a fresh start and the chance to play more regularly after a difficult few years. The Pars would certainly welcome the winger's trickery and ability to open up defences if he proved within their reach. With the departure of Aaron Comrie, Dunfermline look short of defensive options on the right-hand side. After relegation with Hamilton Accies, Tumilty could provide the answer. Energetic and skilful, the former Ross County and Raith Rovers player would be able to fill in at both full-back and wing-back. A Challenge Cup winner with Raith and Hamilton, the 28-year-old might welcome the possibility of a promotion push after a difficult campaign with Accies. A free agent after being released by Dundee United, Watt made 30 appearances on loan at Motherwell this season. Although he did not set the heather alight with just a solitary goal, the 31-year-old's ability is well known to Lennon should the former Celtic boss stay on. Like Docherty and Gallagher, Watt is another who has experience of winning the Championship with United last year. And, if Lennon can get the best out of the ex-Celtic, Charlton Athletic and Motherwell marksman, then it could prove the perfect move for both parties.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tickets available for Tusculum University's ‘Christians in Business Dinner'
GREENE CO., Tenn. (WJHL) – Tusculum University is much more than a college campus, it's a centerpiece for community events in Greene County as well as a place where students can receive support for their spiritual development. In honor of its mission, Tusculum University will hold the 'Christians in Business Dinner' at 6:30 p.m. on May 8. The dinner will be held in the Chalmers Conference Center in the Scott M. Niswonger Commons in honor of Chuck Bowlin, who died in April of 2024. People can purchase remaining tickets for $100 each by reaching out to the university. David Cook sat down with our News Channel 11 team to discuss the dinner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Treloar's College contaminated blood pupils to appeal ruling
Former boarding school pupils who received medical treatments using contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s intend to appeal against a court pupils of the Lord Mayor Treloar School and College in Hampshire, which at the time was a boarding school for children with haemophilia, are seeking legal action against its trust in the High Judge David Cook declined to make an order to manage the claims together, finding the affected were not a "homogeneous group".The claimants' legal team said they "remain determined to hold the school to account for the wrongs of the past". At least 72 children died after being given a drug contaminated with HIV and viral hepatitis at the a hearing last month, lawyers for the former pupils and their relatives said the cases should be managed together, while lawyers for the trust said the best way for the former pupils to be compensated will be through the government's Infected Blood Compensation Cook said that if multiple claims were brought by 63 potential claimants, their cases could be consolidated."I am, however, far from satisfied that 63 claims will materialise having regard to the imminent approval and implementation of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme."In the event that any potential claimant were to be able to make out a case that they had not received proper compensation, such claims could proceed efficiently and proportionately under court's ordinary powers of case management.""It is important that it should be understood this does not mean the court is preventing these potential claims from being progressed or is indicating any view upon the merits of the potential claims."In the event that any of the individual claimants wish to issue a claim, there is absolutely nothing to prevent them from doing so."Des Collins, a legal adviser to the claimants, said they were "surprised and disappointed" by Tuesday's judgment, which they intend to appeal."It cannot be right that the treatment of former pupils as guinea pigs by Treloar's in the 70s and 80s goes without sanction"Treloar's should not breathe a sigh of relief just yet since my clients remain determined to hold the school to account for the wrongs of the past."Reading a statement on the trust's behalf, Toby Riley-Smith KC said it was "so sorry" that many former pupils were among the affected. "It is so sorry that as a result, they and their loved ones have suffered so much, and for so long."It is so sorry that they have been victims of this tragedy, which Sir Brian Langstaff has described as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS, a tragedy that has been compounded by the fact that it has taken so long for their plight to be recognised."After the judgment, a spokesperson for Treloar's said: "We firmly believe that the best route for our former students to receive timely and substantial recompense is via the government compensation scheme."We urge the Infected Blood Compensation Authority to pay the levels of compensation that have already been set as soon as possible." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
