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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kris Boyd makes Rangers transfer plea as trio singled out to lead Russell Martin's Ibrox revival
Skipper James Tavernier is into the final 12 months of his contract at Ibrox Kris Boyd insists that James Tavernier still has a big part to play at Rangers going forward - and is desperate to see his old team hold onto Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande this summer. Despite coming under-fire for a number of his performances last season - where he was left out of the starting XI by Philippe Clement - Record Sport revealed last week that Tavernier, 33, is expected to retain the captaincy at Ibrox under new boss Russell Martin. The former Newcastle ace is gearing up for his 11th season with the Gers but has just 12 months remaining on his current deal. But Boyd is hopeful that the Englishman can recapture some of his previous form from years gone by if new owners 49ers Enterprises can splash some cash to improve the squad. We also told you that talks are ongoing over deals to bring Leicester City defender Conor Coady and Maccabi Tel Aviv frontman Dor Turgeman to Ibrox. Martin will also be keen to retain the services of his top men this summer and that means fending off interest in midfield duo Raskin and Diomande - with the latter said to be on David Moyes' transfer radar at Everton. Boyd said: "You look at players who you think are 'done', and it might be because of the last manager's style, or they might come out of their shell, different managers getting better out of them. "To get to Rangers, you're not a bad player. There are just circumstances that don't allow you to flourish when you get there. Injuries, confidence, and dealing with the demands of needing to win every week - these things can play a huge part. "Rangers did find performances, even from the team you thought weren't at a level you'd expect from a Rangers team. In one-off games, you can do that, but Rangers need it on a consistent basis. "Getting players in to strengthen that squad, to push the starting 11, some of them to become subs, or maybe improve them. Sometimes when you play with better players, you become better. "There are still players there now who will go on to have big Rangers careers. "[Nicolas] Raskin and Dio [Mohamed Diomande] have done well enough, if you were to add better players to that, I'm sure they can go onto better things. "James Tavernier will be one who will be begging that he gets better players around him. Look at the season he had when Rangers won the league - he was exceptional. 'His numbers were off the charts, with goals and assists. But because he hasn't lifted silverware as a Rangers captain over a consistent period of time, there's criticism. "Get better players around him, like Steven Gerrard was able to do, and you can see the best of him." : Kris Boyd was celebrating the latest free wave of McDonald's Fun Football sessions this Summer, available to all children aged 5-11 across the UK. You can sign up now for your nearest free session at
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Over half of parents believe gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football
Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football | No credit Over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. 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... A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30 per cent believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52 per cent) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions taking place in their local areas throughout July. It comes as 61 per cent of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador & Lioness Beth Mead said: 'Having fun is what football is all about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the beautiful game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions in their local areas throughout July | Mark Robinson 'More girls will get the chance to try football for the first time' It follows the research that also revealed 85 per cent of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 74 per cent noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! ' As a young girl, we weren't really allowed to play, but now and as a weekly footballer myself, I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ' It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and providing a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July, available for all children aged 5-11. Head to this website here to sign up for your free local session now.
Rhyl Journal
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
McDonald's Fun Football offer free Brownies football sessions
It comes as over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30% believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52%) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. A post shared by McDonald's Fun Football (@funfootballuk) To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies free access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. This is due to the study also finding that 61% of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador and Lioness Beth Mead commented: 'Having fun is what football is all about. 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' Sign up for a free local McDonald's Fun Football session online. The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. The free McDonald's Fun Football sessions are available from July (Image: Girlguiding/McDonald's Fun Football) With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. It follows the research that also revealed 85% of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. With 74% noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! 'As a young girl we weren't really allowed to play but now and as a weekly footballer myself I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK (Image: Girlguiding/McDonald's Fun Football) 'It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and provide a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' Recommended reading: 16 per cent of pupils have skipped school after being 'priced out the system' McDonald's announces new menu for May 2025 with 2 new items - Full list HMRC is reminding parents to apply for a £1,354 boost before key deadline McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July - available for all children aged five-11. Visit the McDonald's Fun Football link above to sign up for your free local session now.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Over half of parents believe gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football
Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football | No credit Over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox 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... A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30 per cent believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52 per cent) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions taking place in their local areas throughout July. It comes as 61 per cent of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador & Lioness Beth Mead said: 'Having fun is what football is all about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the beautiful game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions in their local areas throughout July | Mark Robinson 'More girls will get the chance to try football for the first time' It follows the research that also revealed 85 per cent of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 74 per cent noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! ' As a young girl, we weren't really allowed to play, but now and as a weekly footballer myself, I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ' It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and providing a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July, available for all children aged 5-11.
