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Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
2 Rangers fantasists put on blast for claim to fame that surely can't be serious as final straw snaps on the Hotline
The last Old Firm derby of the season already feels like ancient history to some of us but the posturing on the Hotline never sleeps. Caller George Wilson attempted to claim Rangers supremacy after the draw meant they have 171 derby wins to Celtic's 170. Cue Gordon Ashley, Ayr, who said: " Celtic are Scotland's greatest, biggest and most successful club and no amount of barrel-scraping gibberish from Hotline laughing stock George Wilson will change that. "Celtic hold every record in Scottish football and some major ones in world football while his club flounder in our shadow. Taking their anthem has been the final straw for poor George." And Michael Emonds, Northampton, said: "George Wilson and Chris Lowe are the Hotline's comedy double act. "George reckons Rangers' 171 derby wins to Celtic's 170 with 105 drawn makes Rangers Scotland's greatest club, so would he be happy if Rangers win the four league games next season but Celtic still win the title? Cobblers. "Chris (if it wisnae for the ref) Lowe comes out with the same nonsense on a weekly basis blaming the referees and all officials for Rangers' shortcomings. Jock Stein used to say just score more goals than the opposition and the referee won't matter. Keep the fantasy theories coming gents, they're hilarious." Celtic fans adopted Rangers' anthem Simply the Best in the derby draw and Scott McAdam, Partick, said: "Although Sunday was a mixed bag for the champions, the Celtic fans singing their new acquired song was hilarious. We will let Rangers keep the B side, Don't Worry Be Happy, as we now know they might not get a penny for new players next season. It just gets better and better." Kieran Tierney is nearing his endgame with Arsenal after they exited the Champions League to PSG on Wednesday night. Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: "Now that Kieran Tierney's days at Arsenal are almost over, I still have slight reservations regarding his return. I remember a previous Celtic idol who also signed for Arsenal in Charlie Nicholas and it never worked out when he returned. I'm therefore hoping that Greg Taylor will remain as surely with Tierney's injury problems he won't play every week." And Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, is looking forward to a battle between two of the best bosses in the country next season. He said: "It will be interesting to see what happens when Falkirk take on Celtic in the new season. Will they both give each other a guard of honour, and will Brendan Rodgers give John McGlynn one for being the best manager in Scotland? Switching gears, Ryan Stevenson said in his Record Sport column that Derek McInnes is his pick for the Hearts job. David Mawson doesn't agree though. He said: "So Ryan Stevenson wants Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes! Scotland fans could not wait to get Steve Clarke out of Killie and it has not exactly been a resounding success. Be careful what you wish for Ryan!" And Neil Renton, Leith, had a message for Mikel Arteta as he said: "Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta can claim all he wants that his side should have beaten PSG in the Champions League but the reality is they didn't. Once again the Bottlers of London chucked in the towel when it mattered. He needs to face facts that they're such a poor team that even the worst Manchester United side in memory have managed to win stuff before he has as the Gunners gaffer."
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ally McCoist trolled live on air after Celtic fans ‘STEAL' iconic Rangers anthem as he asks ‘what's next on the agenda?'
'SIMPLY The Best' has been anthem of Ibrox for the best part of three decades. The Tina Turner hit - actually just titled The Best and originally by Bonnie Tyler - became synonymous with Rangers during the 90s in their nine-in-a-row period of dominance. 4 Tina Turner's iconic song The Best has been an Ibrox staple since the 90s Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 4 Celtic fans belted it out on Sunday as the teams prepared for kick off Credit: PA 4 Gers hero Ally McCoist has been trolled over the anthem theft Credit: Kenny Ramsay In the last few years we've seen then-manager Steven Gerrard singing along and a collection of Gers heroes enjoying the beloved song during a Legends XI day. England veteran Jermaine Defoe blared it in his back garden and current star Ianis Hagi once declared it his favourite song. An extra emotional rendition of it rung around the stands at Ibrox in 2023 after the music legend passed away. But during this weekend's Old Firm derby the iconic walkout tune was somewhat soured for the home fans, as the travelling Celtic support belted it out themselves having already been crowned champions for a fourth season running. Now the question has been put to Gers hero Ally McCoist, whether or not a change is needed on the tannoy. Speaking on talkSPORT, broadcaster and Hoops fan Shebahn Aherne took the opportunity to troll her colleague. She said: "You [McCoist] are the voice of Rangers, that's absolutely fair to say. Absolute legend of the club. "You speak for and represent many fans. "The players come out the tunnel, they're walking out to Simply The Best, and the 2,000 Celtic fans are almost singing louder than the Rangers fans. "Because they're not really simply the best over the last few seasons are you Ally?" Behind the scenes footage of Rangers Legends day shows heroes belt out club anthem The former goalscorer wasn't biting, replying: "I think it's brilliant, I think it's hilarious. "I don't have a problem with it at all, I thought it was an absolutely brilliant wind up." His opposite number then played him a few songs as alternatives to The Best to get his opinion, starting with feel-good hit Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin. Coisty was liked it saying it suits him as a 'don't worry, be happy type of guy' but admitted it doesn't have 'enough' to get fans up for a game. Next up on the agenda to try and draw a reaction was Foo Fighters - Next Year, boasting lyrics: "Into the sun we climb, climbing our wings will burn white. Everyone strapped in tight, we'll ride it out. I'll be coming home next year." This was the favourite pick, as Ally said: "I don't mind that. It's going to have to be next year isn't it. And I like the Foo Fighters! 4 McCoist was a star of the 90s side the song became synonymous with Credit: Getty "I'm having the Foo Fighters before Bobby McFerrin!" Finally the pundit was taunted with slightly altered lyrics from Wilson Phillips' Hold On: "Don't you know, things can change, thing will go your way. If you hold on for one more season." "Nah, Foo Fighters all day. Canny be walking out to Wilson Phillips," was the response. Celtic-daft Shebahn declared: "DJ at Ibrox, park Simply The Best for now, get the Foo Fighters out next year." But the ace of the team that pioneered the original anthem wasn't having it, saying: "Naw, naw, naw, we're still simply the best. That's more like it. "If you want to celebrate a draw at our place, that's fine. But no Wilson Phillips." He later took the chance to bite back at his colleague, asking: "You stole the Liverpool theme tune [You'll Never Walk Alone], you're now stealing the Rangers tune, what are you stealing next? "You really are the magpies of European football!" But Aherne had the last laugh when she replied 'a couple more trophies'. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Guardian
24-03-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Pioneering project by Welsh National Opera suggests music can alleviate chronic pain
Wales is famed as the land of song, the music of the valleys and mountains providing a source of pride, joy and a sense of belonging. But a pioneering project led by Welsh National Opera has suggested music can also help people suffering with persistent pain. Participants in a pain management programme run by WNO with NHS Wales reported that singing and taking part in breathing exercises in sessions run by vocal experts eased their symptoms. An independent report on the Wellness with WNO persistent pain pilot programme has reported that two-thirds of people who took part in a study of the programme's effectiveness reported decreases in pain and a similar number said their mental health had improved. Those who had taken part had no illusions that they had been cured of chronic illnesses but said the programme had helped them manage their pain by giving them techniques to deal with it. June Evans, 67, from Llandrindod Wells in mid Wales, who has a number of serious illnesses including a heart condition, said the programme, funded by the Welsh government, had changed her life. 'Before I took part I felt my life was over. I was anxious and frightened. I only went out of the house for hospital appointments. I was hopeless. What was the point in carrying on? I couldn't do anything, go anywhere, enjoy anything.' She had not known what to expect from the course, which takes place, via Zoom. 'I'd not done any singing before; I'm not the sort who's been in choirs so I was a bit nervous about it.' But she enjoyed the singing, which ranged from a little light opera to folk songs and anthems. Home on the Range and Don't Worry Be Happy were among her favourites. 'Your microphone is muted so you can sing your heart out. 'You learn techniques on how to cope with the pain. I've sort of tamed the pain, whereas it used to control me. It's made me a different person. I now go out to the park. I'm now happy going outside. It's brought a joy back into my life. And I'm getting closer to being the person I was before all my illnesses hit me.' Jenny Pearson, a professional singer and one of the programme's vocal leaders, said she was delighted but not wholly surprised by the results. 'Singers have always known singing makes us feel good. Singing in a nice safe environment can have an impact on someone's life.' Sessions begin with head and neck exercises to stretch out the neck and head, then move on to breathing techniques, the aim to target the parasympathetic nervous system. There is a break to listen to music – often the Humming Chorus from Puccini's Madama Butterfly – and then the singing begins in earnest. So far almost 50 people have taken part. Milestone Tweed, which carried out the research, said there were 'substantial improvements in pain management, mental and emotional health, and overall quality of life'. It said: 'Surprisingly, some participants reported that this was the first intervention that had given them significant pain relief. While participants did not expect their chronic conditions to be cured, the sessions helped them to manage pain and improve daily functionality.' Owen Hughes, national clinical lead for persistent pain, NHS Wales, said: 'Several participants have said that they've gone on to join choirs and some are looking to return to work. The power of music and song has really made a difference to their lives.'
