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a day ago
- Sport
Slovenia boss Sasa Kolman out to please mentor Jim McGuinness
The influence of Slovenia's unlikely ally will again be evident in their Nations league clash against the Republic of Ireland at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening. Slovenia boss Sasa Kolman is old friends with Donegal Gaelic football manager Jim McGuinness, the pair first meeting during the All-Ireland-winning manager's spell at the Celtic academy. Before masterminding his country's 4-0 defeat of Ireland in February, Kolman said of McGuinness: "We sat down, we discussed a couple of things and after one hour of talking to Jim, I felt like I was going to conquer the world." After that emphatic victory, McGuinness got in touch. "We were talking after the game on Whatsapp," Kolman smiled on the eve of today's rematch in Cork. "He saw a headline from when I spoke to him at Celtic in 2013, that I thought I was going to conquer the world. And he said 'Sasa, you took it literally!' And I said, 'Well you told me so!'. It's not very often that we talk but it is a really nice relationship. "I didn't watch [Donegal's win against Cavan on Sunday] because we were on the way here. But I've been reading about it. They killed them. I just follow Donegal. Because of Jim. "I was pretty sad when he decided to go back [to Gaelic football] because I really thought that he has a big future in football. Well, maybe he still has. Wherever he is, he's doing a fantastic job." Kolman was quite brazen after watching his side dismantle the Girls in Green three months ago. Post-match, he said he knew exactly how Carla Ward would approach the game and even anticipated what tweaks she would make if things weren't going her way. He did, however, stress that neither he or his players expect a repeat of that result this evening, with Slovenia no longer an unknown quantity. They are within touching distance of promotion to League A of the Nations League, needing only to avoid a four-goal defeat to win the group. "Even if I had one, I'm not going to be talking about it now," he laughed when asked if he had another masterplan. "I'm kidding. You can't play surprises all the time in football, it doesn't work that way. We have our style of play. We are going to be definitely following that and let's see where it takes us. "Our surprise definitely paid off [last time] is what I'll say. I don't think they were ready for that. We can't be making these surprises all the time, obviously. We have our plan, we have analysed Ireland and we need to prepare as well as possible. "The first game doesn't mean anything. Definitely not. We know Ireland are still the favourites, the best team in the group so we need to show the character again. And to finish six [wins] from six, that would make a huge statement in Slovenia."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Slovenia boss reveals ‘really nice relationship' with GAA star ahead of Nations League rematch vs Ireland
WHEN Sasa Kolman's Slovenia thumped Ireland 4-0 in the Nations League, he had one congratulatory message that stood out. In advance of the game, the manager attributed his self-belief to an encounter with Jim McGuinness at Advertisement 3 Four months ago his side defeated the Girls in Green 4-0 in Koper 3 Irish players were second to every ball on the night 3 Jim McGuinness has already led Donegal to victory in this year's Ulster Championship The Donegal boss was And Kolman revealed: 'We were talking on WhatsApp. He saw a headline from when I spoke to him at Celtic in 2013, that I thought I was going to 'conquer the world'. 'He said, 'Sasa, you took it literally!' I said, 'Well, you told me so!' 'It's a really nice relationship. No contact since Koper — he's in his business, I'm in mine. Advertisement Read More On Irish Football "It's been pretty hectic with four international games in four months. Maybe I'll hear from him tomorrow.' The friendship has made a GAA fan of Kolman. He said: 'I just follow Donegal. Because of Jim. I didn't watch against Cavan because we were on the way here, but I've been reading about it. They smashed them. 'I was pretty sad when he decided to go back, I really thought he has a big future in football. Maybe he still has.' Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive Kolman also complimented the facilities at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. He said: 'It's a fantastic stadium. Even when we were driving here, everybody was looking outside the window. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will see the World's best players decide which club is the greatest "We would just wish that we would have facilities like that one day in Slovenia.' As for their rematch, Kolman knows Ireland will provide a different challenge this time. Advertisement He said: 'That game in Koper changed Ireland more than they changed us. "They took something out of it. They look very good, very compact. 'But to finish six from six, that would make a huge statement in Slovenia.'
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Slovenia boss Kolman still keeping an eye out for old friend Jim McGuinness
When Saša Kolman's Slovenia thumped Ireland 4-0 in the Nations League, he had one message of congratulations that stood out. In advance of the game, the manager attributed his self-belief to a meeting with Jim McGuinness at Celtic over a decade ago. The Donegal manager was working as a performance consultant with the Glasgow giants, while Kolman spent some time at the Bhoys' academy. 'We were talking after the game on WhatsApp,' Kolman revealed. 'He saw a headline from when I spoke to him at Celtic in 2013, that I thought I was going to 'conquer the world'. 'He said, 'Saša, you took it literally!' And I said, 'Well, you told me so!' 'It's not very often that we talk, but it is a really nice relationship. 'No contact since Koper. He's in his business, and I am in mine. It has been pretty hectic with four international games in four months, but maybe I will hear from him tomorrow again.' Their friendship has made a GAA fan out of Kolman. 'I just follow Donegal. Because of Jim. I didn't watch (against Cavan) because we were on the way here, but I've been reading about it. They smashed them. 'I was pretty sad when he decided to go back because I really thought that he has a big future in football. Well, maybe he still has. Wherever he is, he's doing a fantastic job.' Kolman also complimented the facilities at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 'It's a fantastic stadium. Even when we were driving here, everybody was looking outside the window. We would just wish that we would have facilities like that one day in Slovenia. Maybe one day.' As for their rematch, Kolman is targeting another statement win. However, he knows Ireland will provide a different challenge this time around. 'That game in Koper changed Ireland more than they changed us. For sure, they took something out of it. They look very good, very compact. 'We will play to win, but we know who we are playing against. The first game doesn't mean anything. We know Ireland are still the favourites, the best team in the group, so we need to show character again. 'To finish six from six, that would make a huge statement in Slovenia.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bride Worries She's Been Scammed Out of $8,000 After Wedding Venue Cancels Her Booking 3 Weeks Before Ceremony
Bride-to-be Chelsea Kolman is worried she's been scammed after paying $8,000 before a company canceled her wedding venue reservation just three weeks before her big day "As time got closer we would message her and it would be two or three weeks before she'd respond," Kolman, of Versailles, Kentucky, told NBC-affiliated station WLEX's LEX 18 of attempting to contact the host Kolman booked The Farm, LLC through the vacation rentals booking platform VRBO, but received her cancellation email from the venue. In a statement to PEOPLE, The Farm, LLC stated that Kolman has received "information on refund or rebooking options" A bride-to-be had to search for a last-minute wedding venue after reportedly having her booking canceled just a few weeks before her special day. Chelsea Kolman, of Versailles, Ky., is worried that she's been scammed after allegedly paying The Farm, LLC $8,000 outside of VRBO, which was the vacation rentals booking platform she used. Kolman told local NBC-affiliate station WLEX's LEX 18 that, "As time got closer we would message her and it would be two or three weeks before she'd respond," regarding her attempts to contact the host. The bride-to-be claimed her booking was canceled by the company on April 17, just 21 days before she was set to tie the knot, the outlet noted. Getty A stock photo of a bride holding a bouquet of flowers A stock photo of a bride holding a bouquet of flowers Related: Woman Charged with Scamming 70 Brides by Offering Wedding Dress Dry Cleaning Services, Then Selling Gowns on Social Media According to a Honeyfund website created ahead of Kolman's wedding to her fiancé Eric, the couple said they had to change the venue "due to unforeseen circumstances." The wedding date is listed as Saturday, May 10. Kolman was reportedly told by the host to contact VRBO for a refund, per LEX 18. She said she'd received an email saying their reservation had been canceled by the booking platform, but claimed the message actually came from The Farm, LLC. When she reached out to VRBO, Kolman — who said she'd seen a mix of reviews after doing a bit of research into the host — was told the booking still existed, the outlet reported. "It really is like a Russian roulette sort of thing," Kolman said of seeing both positive and negative reviews, per LEX 18. "It's just enough to make you believe it's not too good to be true, it's a real thing." "I'm kind of encouraging people to beware, and you shouldn't have a thought in your head like this could be a scam, but now I'm telling people you gotta look out because it happens," she added to the outlet. Related: Bride Unable to Get $10,000 Deposit Back After Her Wedding Vendor Was Allegedly Put in Medically Induced Coma Per the Better Business Bureau website, The Farm, LLC has a rating of "F," due to alleged failure to respond to multiple complaints filed against the business and two complaints that were allegedly not resolved. The site pointed out that in January 2024, the company "filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Act." "This permits the business to continue to operate with court supervision while developing a plan of reorganization," the site reported. The Farm, LLC's website states it is currently being improved, and the company encourages anyone interested in their venues to visit their "VRBO listings" in the meantime. The business still appears to have multiple venues in Kentucky and one in Tennessee, per the site. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. WTVD previously confirmed The Farm, LLC had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting in May 2024 that multiple couples had been affected after planning their wedding at The Champion Estate at the Triangle in Durham County, North Carolina. It appears that the property is no longer managed by The Farm, LLC, per the listings on the business' website. PEOPLE reached out to The Farm, LLC for comment on the situation, to which the team stated: "The Farm LLC is a hospitality company committed to ensuring our guests have an extraordinary experience. Whether it's a family reunion, a wedding, or a simple staycation –we want every guest to feel taken care of, but when they aren't – we're here to make it right. A recent convergence of events involving company restructuring, booking vendors, and market dynamics led to some guest cancellations." "Guests affected to date have been notified of any changes in itinerary and they have received information on refund or rebooking options," the venue continued. "Guests who have not yet executed on those options, including the guest highlighted in your story, are still welcome to do so at their earliest convenience. We encourage any guest with questions about any future booking to contact us using the methods provided in the notification to them or by emailing reservations@ VRBO and Kolman did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Read the original article on People
