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Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Divebombing seagull mugs Scots pensioner, 74, before nicking ice cream cone
They had to take cover in doorways but the greedy gull got them at a Zebra crossing CONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Divebombing seagull mugs Scots pensioner, 74, before nicking ice cream cone A PENSIONER has told how he was mugged in a minute by a seagull who nicked his ice cream. Gordon Ashley, 74, was dive-bombed by the winged raider and sent sprawling in the middle of a road. 1 The greedy gull stalked Gordon and his daughter before swooping down and nicking his cone Credit: ALAMY And as he lay injured, the greedy gull flew off with his cone in Nairn, Inverness-shire. Gordon said: 'These birds are protected species but who protects old guys walking up the high street? I was embarrassed and angry. 'I grazed by knees but it was my pride that hurt more than anything.' Retired catering boss Gordon told how the bizarre attack happened while he was out for a walk with his grown-up daughter. They were stalked by the gull as soon as they emerged from a shop with two cones. They thought they had shaken it off by taking cover in doorways but the bird got them at a zebra crossing. Gordon said: 'We were out in the open and had nowhere to hide. It took a different track and came in at a low angle. I took a few paces but tripped over the kerb. I was down on my hands and knees. 'Traffic stopped because we were on the crossing. I parted company with the cone and two seagulls devoured it. They were delighted. I took it lightheartedly but there's a serious side, too. 'Seagulls are coming into our town and attacking us. Businesses in Nairn that rely on tourism are affected. It's a problem.' We told previously how a beachside sandwich maker is offering seagull insurance to customers - because brazen birds keep snatching toasties out of their hands. Scots seaside cafe offering 'seagull insurance' to customers after spate of toastie thefts Sam Larg, 39, said regulars at his Cheesy Toast Shack will get their stolen sarnies replaced if they pay an optional 50p charge. He reckons the hungry raiders feast on up to 30 of his lunchtime favourites daily by divebombing diners in St Andrews, Fife.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic fans rooting for Rangers 9 In A Row as Hotline refuses to concede ground in Simply the Best turf war
Now that Celtic have 55 titles, the goalposts on how to measure success have obviously shifted. We've gone from total titles to games won against each other as both Hoops and Rangers fans continue to squabble over who really gets to sing a bit of Tina Turner every other weekend. George Wilson, West Sussex, has had the calculator out, saying: "Gordon Ashley comically and incorrectly has been telling us Celtic are the world's most successful club. And he's saying they are also Scotland's greatest club. "The facts are that they have played Rangers 446 times in the three major competitions and have only won 170 of them. Rangers have won 171 times with 105 drawn. "So despite Celtic's recent dominance they don't even have the upper hand in matches against their greatest rivals so it's nonsense to claim they are Scotland's greatest club and the world's most successful. Mind you, we are used to hearing nonsense from Mr Ashley." Barry Ferguson still hasn't won a game at Ibrox and it's one unbroken run that has the full support of those across the city. Sean Beach, Hampshire, emailed: "Lovely to see that with two home games to go Rangers still have something to play for this season – a chance for 9 in a row. That should cheer their fans up. Good luck." However, Chris Lowe, Yoker, pivots to a recent derby run, although including a game that Gers didn't actually win seems a leap. He said: "Amazing stat that If it wasn't for Frank Connor and Alan Muir Robbing Rangers in the cup final it would be four games unbeaten against the globetrotters. That's some going for a team with no tangible assets." As for who is Simply the Best, it's apparently still up for debate after the away support had some fun with the Ibrox anthem at the weekend. Alfie Mullen, London, added: "Gordon Ashley says Celtic fans now own the Rangers anthem, Simply the Best. I think he's mistaken and got the spelling wrong. I expect what he was thinking about was Simply the Pest." D Morris, Stirling, has a job for a certain Celtic-daft rocker. He said: "Formed in 1888 Celtic still haven't got a song of their own, copied Liverpool for years now their trying to hijack Rangers anthem, C'mon Rod Stewart find them a song of their own." In the capital, Hearts are searching for a new boss and Derek McInnes in high on the club's list, although not necessarily every Jambos'. Frank Jackson emailed: "Nearly choked on my cornflakes reading a headline that the Kilmarnock manager is supposedly being headhunted by the Jambos. WHY?!!!! "If they want someone with experience and knowledge of the league the St Mirren chappie would be first choice. Then the Livingston guy would be second. Give them four-year contracts and all directors leave on extended holidays and leave them alone. Kilmarnock please keep your manager." Finally, another razor sharp zinger from Neil Renton, Leith, said: "I'm not sure why Ryan Stevenson and other Hearts fans are so keen on getting Derek McInnes as their next manager. I can't see him taking quite a step down from Kilmarnock to slum it in Gorgie."
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic fanatic flayed on the Hotline as Champions League claim blown to smithereens by rivals
Brendan Rodgers has been bigged up but not everyone agrees with the regular Hotliner's assertion Fierce responses and strong disagreements are a key part of Hotline culture. Regular correspondent Gordon Ashley has sparked the latest stream of heavy debate after his call in yesterday's edition. Ashley's views on Brendan Rodgers being the only choice for Manager of the Year and that the manager has re-established Celtic as Scotland's top European club among other opinions from him lit up the lines. Philip Borland said: 'Can you please inform Gordon Ashley that Celtic is not the most successful football club. Al Ahly is the most successful club in the world.' Peter Cooperwhite continued: 'So Gordon Ashley thinks Celtic had a good Champions League? Three wins out of 10, a 7-1 thrashing and a 4-2 pumping. Only one player with merit was Daizen Maeda.' Gary Stevenson, Newtonhall, said: 'Has Gordon Ashley picked out a date yet for his Player of The Year Awards Night? The press and media will be waiting anxiously on his selections. And just in case you were going to ask, I am busy that night.' George Wilson, West Sussex, said: 'Comical reading the latest piece of nonsense from Gordon Ashley. So Celtic are Scotland's top European club? Unlike Rangers, they have been humiliated and been a total embarrassment in Europe for the last 25 years and only stayed in Europe this season after Christmas because they changed the format so it was harder to get knocked out than stay in. They were then gifted three home game wins against the worst teams in the competition which were their only wins in 10 games.' Alan Flett said: 'Even the most diehard Celtic fans must cringe when they read all of your nonsense. The gospel according to Mr Ashley thinks Rodgers should be Manager of the Year for beating the teams that he should be beating and failing in Europe. 'Manager of the Year should be someone who exceeds expectations, so for that, it has to be David Gray.' John Scott, Grassmoor, expanded on the conversation and said: 'If we can't be honest about Celtic winning a Treble, we may as well all go watch knitting. Where is the challenge to Celtic? I watched Aberdeen v Hearts in its entirety and enjoyed every crazy moment of it. Next day I sat down to watch Celtic v St Johnstone, but after 20 minutes I got so bored I went outside to pressure wash my decking. That's me as a neutral, so what about Celtic fans when they realise this treble business is too easy?' Donald Dundas, Uddingston, said: 'Getting close to the pre-match excuses of a dead rubber Old Firm match and a treble in the bag by the usual suspects. I know it won't make any difference if Rangers win at Ibrox, but it will show up how an allegedly worst-ever Rangers team prove how average Celtic actually are.' Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: 'I see positive signs that Greg Taylor could extend his stay at Celtic who I've already said would be a huge loss. He only needs to look at previous outgoings to figure out the grass is not always greener on the other side. 'To fellow Celtic fans that say he is not Champions League level. I would ask the question. How many current Celtic players are?' Hearts' complaints in the wake of their Hampden semi-final loss to Aberdeen sparked comment. Alan McPherson said: 'All this bleating about John Beaton being biased towards Aberdeen is the craziest thing I have ever heard. We have suffered dodgy decisions by this ref for years. All this bleating on from Hearts is nothing short of sour grapes.' Ryan Stevenson's Record Sport column got the nod from Ian Hunter, Penicuik, who said: 'The article is spot on. It's just huge deflection tactics from the board. Only one team wanted to win that game, Hearts only had one shot on target. I won't be back this season, I'm done.'
