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Leader Live
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham AFC submit plans to boost STok Cae Ras capacity
The submission to Wrexham City Borough Council takes the potential capacity of the new Kop Stand to 7,750 and will act as a further boost to the SToK Cae Ras hosting Wales games on a regular basis. The extra seating will take the overall capacity of the ground – the world's oldest international football stadium that still hosts matches – to 18,000. Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson, said: 'When we submitted the revised designs for the new Kop Stand earlier this year, the intention was always to future proof the SToK Cae Ras so that it could hold international matches for many years to come, thus remaining true to its legacy as the oldest international ground still in use." TOP STORIES TODAY He added: 'With the additional seats that were planned into the revised designs, we intend to maximise the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop a new and iconic Kop Stand that can accommodate a maximum number of fans for years to come.' The club has been well and truly on the up since the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and friend and fellow actor Rob McElhenney was complete in 2021. The Reds have since enjoyed three consecutive promotions and will spend the 25/26 season in the EFL Championship.
Scotsman
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Details emerge on former Hibs' favourite's move to MLS including transfer fee and sell on clause for EFL side
Former Hibernian centre back Ryan Porteous has travelled to the United States for a move to the MLS. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Former Hibs defender Ryan Porteous is on his way to undergo a medical with Los Angeles FC as a deal is close to being agreed with EFL Championship side Watford for a fee of £872,000, reports Sky Sports. The Hornets are also hoping to insert a 50% sell-on clause for the Scotland international who spent the second half of last season at Preston North End. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Hibs academy graduate joined Watford in 2023 and still has two years left on his contract. Porteous made 76 appearances in the Championship and scored seven goals from centre back. What Porteous had to say about his situation at Watford Speaking after being loaned out to Preston earlier this year, Porteous said: "Players come and go at Watford quite a lot. And you know what you sign up for. "So it was, I would say, initially a surprise. But at the same time, it is what it is. My full focus now is on Preston and trying to finish as high as possible with them. I phoned Big Linds before I joined and he sold the club really well to me. 'When the manager texted me I felt like it was going to be a really good option because sometimes, if you go into a football club and you don't know the manager or the players, it can maybe take a lot of time to get used to it and to fit in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "But, you know, I feel like I can slip in here pretty well because of the relationship that I've got with the manager and some of the players already.' Porteous' career in Scotland The Dalkeith-born defender was a boyhood Hibs supporter and played youth football for Edinburgh side Edina Hibs before moving on to Aberdeen. But then he signed for the club he was a fan of in 2012 and thrived in Hibernian's youth set-up. After a loan spell at Edinburgh City in the 2016/17 season, Porteous returned to Easter Road and made his first team debut in a Scottish League Cup group stage match against Montrose. Over the course of his seven years in the first team, Porteous made 120 appearances and scored 11 goals. The defender also has 12 Scotland caps since he made his debut in 2022 after appearing in each age group in the youth team from Under-19 onwards.
Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Conor Coady sees Rangers transfer suffer setback as Wrexham 'make move'
The mega-rich EFL Championship side are also said to be keen on the England international Wrexham have reportedly joined Rangers in the race to land Conor Coady. The Leicester defender has been been on Russell Martin 's radar all summer following the Foxes relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season but is now said to be in the sights of the big spending EFL Championship club. Coady is into the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium but has featured heavily in Leicester's pre-season schedule despite his uncertain future. Spanish coach Marti Cifuentes has taken up the reins with the Foxes following Ruud van Nistelrooy's departure and has hinted that the former Liverpool youngster is part of his plans for the coming season. Martin has bolstered his defensive ranks at Ibrox with the arrivals of Emmanuel Fernandez from Peterborough as well as Max Aarons and Nasser Djiga on loan from Bournemouth and Wolves respectively. The ex Scotland international sees Coady, 32, as someone who could add some much-needed experience to his back line. However, Mail Sport now report that The Red Dragons - owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - want to bring in the England international as part of their ambitious plan to reach the English top-flight by 2027. Wrexham have secured back-to-back promotions to the Championship and the report adds that former Wolves skipper and 10-time England cap Coady is impressed with the intent shown by the mega-rich duo. The Racecourse Ground side have already smashed their transfer record twice in the summer window so far, snapping up Empoli's Liberarto Cacace for around £4million before splashing £5million on Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest. Wrexham - managed by Phil Parkinson - are set to break the ceiling for a third time with the club closing in on a £7.5million deal for Ipswich Town forward Nathan Broadhead. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. here.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Queens Park Rangers and TokenFi Announces New Partnership
Miami, Florida, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR) and TokenFi, a global leader in real-world asset tokenization, have signed a pioneering sponsorship agreement for the 2025-2026 EFL Championship season. The partnership marks the first of its kind in the sports world, introducing blockchain-powered tokenization to fan engagement on a professional football stage. As part of the deal, TokenFi will serve as QPR's Official Partner and Official Training Kit Sleeve Partner. The TokenFi logo will be featured on the training wear of the first team, coaching staff, and manager, alongside prominent branding across Loftus Road Stadium — including LED signage, dugout headrests, hospitality lounges, and club media backdrops. 'Partnering with TokenFi marks a transformative moment for QPR and the sports industry,' said Euan Inglis, Commercial Director at QPR. 'By embracing tokenization, we're redefining fan engagement and creating a model for the future. TokenFi's innovative platform aligns perfectly with our ambition to connect with fans worldwide in new and exciting ways.' Digital activations will include email campaigns, matchday graphics, newsletters, and a partnership announcement video. TokenFi and QPR's will work collaboratively to unearth tokenization initiatives during the term of the agreement. 'The future for clubs is the tokenisation of club assets, we're empowering fans to own a piece of QPR's journey while driving innovation in fan engagement,' said Pedro Vidal, FLOKI's Community Relations Officer. 'We're excited to collaborate with QPR to set a new benchmark for sports partnerships.' The partnership also allows for interaction with TokenFi's related brands Floki and Valhalla, and opens the door for expanded collaboration in the 2026-2027 season and beyond, in relation to other club properties. About TokenFi TokenFi is an innovative platform for crypto and asset tokenization, enabling users to launch or tokenize assets effortlessly. TokenFi is committed to revolutionizing the trillion-dollar tokenization industry by offering a user-friendly interface that requires no coding expertise. Website: X: About QPR Queens Park Rangers FC, based in West London, is a historic English football club competing in the EFL Championship. Renowned for its passionate fanbase and commitment to innovation, QPR continues to push boundaries both on and off the pitch. Website: About Floki Floki is the people's cryptocurrency and utility token of the Floki Ecosystem. Floki aims to become the world's most known and most used cryptocurrency and intends to achieve this ambitious goal through a focus on utility, philanthropy, community, and marketing. Floki currently has 550,000+ holders and a strong brand recognized by billions of people worldwide due to its strategic marketing partnerships.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers ‘agree fee', Celtic ‘weigh up' surprise move, Hibs landed Triantis blow
All the latest Scottish transfer news from Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and the Scotland national team this Monday morning. 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... These are the top Scottish transfer stories, rumours and gossip on Monday morning, including the latest news from Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and the Scotland national team. Hibs dealt Triantis blow Hibs hopes of bringing Nectar Triantis back to Easter Road this summer are looking 'increasingly unlikely' according to a report from the Daily Record. A standout player for the capital outfit after joining on loan from Sunderland last summer, head coach David Gray is keen on reuniting with the 22-year-old midfielder, with Hibs seeking a permanent deal for Triantis. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris had provided an update on the Aussie midfielder at the weekend, who was absent from the Black Cats squad in their 3-0 friendly defeat to Hearts at the weekend for Craig Gordon's testimonial. 'All I can say right now is that we are trying our best to improve the team,' said Le Bris. 'We will have to see what happens. If you look at the Hearts game, then it looks as though we are far away from where we need to be. That is clear. But at the same time, it is always a work in progress.' However, while Triantis may still leave the Stadium of Light this summer, the report claims the chances of him joining Hibs are growing slimmer by the day due to the player's 'significant wage increase' as a result of the Sunderland's promotion back to the English Premier League. Clubs in the EFL Championship, German Bundesliga and MLS are believed to be eyeing a move for the Australian. Sunderland defender Nectar Triantis is a wanted man this summer. | Chris Fryatt Scotland star 'opens talks' Motherwell wonderkid Lennon Miller is edging closer to the Fir Park exit door, according to a report from transfer guru Nicolò Schira. The teenager midfielder is in the final year of his contract, and has been linked with a move to Celtic, Sunderland and clubs in the German Bundesliga this summer after impressing on his full international debut vs Liechtenstein in June. Head coach Jens Berthel Askou had denied denied the player was close to a departure last Friday, saying 'he's still a Motherwell player and we're very happy to have him here.' However, it now looks like the 18-year-old could be joining international teammate Lewis Ferguson at Bologna, after the Coppa Italia champions were said to have opened negotiations with Motherwell over a deal that would see him join I Rossoblu. The report states that talks are ongoing between the two clubs, with Miller offered a contract until 2029 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, with the option to deal for a further year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Motherwell's Lennon Miller could be set to complete a transfer to the Italian Serie A this summer. | SNS Group Celtic 'weigh up' surprise move Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers has been linked with interest in former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, according to a fresh report from SportsBoom. The 38-year-old veteran had been strongly tipped to move to Glasgow rivals Rangers earlier this summer, after bringing his 13-year stay at the King Power Stadium to an end in June, though no move to Ibrox materialised. The report claims that West Ham United are ready to offer Vardy a route back to the English Premier League, with head coach Graham Potter a big admirer of the player, though he intends to use him more as an impact substitute at the London Stadium. His former boss at Leicester, Rodgers is said to be 'weighing up' the decision to launch a bid for the experienced free agent, with the Hoops head coach keen to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the Scottish Premiership opener against St Mirren later this week. Jamie Vardy has interest from Celtic, according to a fresh report. | Getty Images Rangers 'agree fee' Rangers are closing in on their eighth signing of the summer after agreeing a deal with Go Ahead Eagles for winger Oliver Antman, as per numerous reports. The 23-year-old, who is valued at around £5million, was one of the Eredivisie's standout players last season, but is set to become Russell Martin's newest summer arrival at Ibrox, with a deal likely to be completed 'in the next 24 to 48 hours.' Linked to Sheffield United earlier in the window, it appears Rangers have stolen a march on the Blades in the race for Antman, who scored seven goals and assisted a further 17 for his side last season. It is claimed that the two clubs came to an agreement over a transfer fee over the weekend, and contracts talks with the player have progressed quickly. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
