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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland boss' trust allowing me to thrive, says proud defender
Ellie Mason is putting the recent advancement in her international career down to a strong comeback from injury that ended her 2023/24 season in mid-March and a connection with Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby. International football has been something of a slow burner for London-born Mason, who qualifies to pull on the green shirt thanks to her late Ballymena-born grandfather. Until now. The 29-year-old is about to double her cap total in the space of five months, and much of that is on the back of a second-half performance against Friday's Nations League opponents Poland in February having started each of the three games since in which Northern Ireland are unbeaten. 'Last season, I had an injury that set me back a bit, but after getting over that, I've come back into the squad and it's taken a bit of time,' said Mason. 'I trust all the girls, I trust Tanya, so it's a situation where I've got to gain the manager's respect, and she trusted me in the moment to come on against Poland. 'I played pretty well and, luckily enough, I've been able to start every game and play. 'It's been tough but, hopefully, moving forward now, it's all good. 'It is such a good feeling. Playing is such an honour. It is just a great feeling.' Another factor in Mason's stellar progress is being settled into a position. Although she impressed in a forward role while playing her club football at Lewes, that move didn't help her international career. She was used in attack in a friendly against Wales in April 2023 but was starved of possession and couldn't get into the game. Reverting back to her natural position in defence as Birmingham City came within a whisker of promotion to the WSL has been transformational. 'When I was at Lewes, my manager trusted me, he put me up top and I was scoring goals, so why would you change it? You wouldn't,' she said. 'Since Tanya has come in, she knows where I'm good, where I play best and that's either at left-back or left centre-back. 'I have regular chats with Tanya, she knows what I can do, I trust her. We have that good communication of where she wants me to play, and I'll always give my all wherever I play.' Now Poland are on Northern Ireland's schedule again, and with the group reaching its climax, the incentive is clear. A win for Oxtoby's team and promotion to League A becomes a possibility, and while the feeling that the 2-0 defeat in Gdansk in February didn't reflect the balance of the game lingers on, there is little need for further motivation. 'We know what they're about, we know they are a good team,' said Mason. 'They've got some good individuals, but we look back at the last game against them and we know where we can be better. 'We gave them far too much respect. Yes, they were a good team but, then again, we're a good team as well.'
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Lewes FC appeals for financial help from fans to 'keep evolving'
Lewes FC is asking fans to help it meet stadium running costs between of The Dripping Pan ground will cost around £120,000 for the period until next season begins, according to the community-owned football said the club had a "better-than-break-even season" in 2024/25 but needed financial help to "move forward and keep evolving".The Rooks said: "We have to be honest about the challenges we face, especially during the summer off-season when there are no matchdays to generate income but plenty of work to be done." The club said fans could help by becoming an owner, buying a season ticket, sponsoring its teams, or making a FC faced "a number of financial challenges" after its women's team was relegated from the Women's Championship - the second tier of English women's football - in April 2024, it its first season in the Women's National League Southern Premier Division, the club has finished sixth."We've managed to transform our operating budget and our entire management processes," the club said, adding it hoped this would be "the last time we will need to ask for financial support and donations like this".Women's football is in "severe need of change" due to clubs "defaulting their league status", according to the the club, while non-league men's football is "ultra competitive and every penny counts".Lewes FC's men's team finished 13th in the Isthmian Football League's premier division in 2024/25.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What's the ocean temperature off Delaware on Memorial Day weekend?
It's finally Memorial Day weekend, and it's unofficially summer in Delaware. But, as the air temperatures continue to mostly climb, less can be said about the ocean temperatures. According to data from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observation station in Lewes, the current water temperature is 61.9 degrees. That's cold; some can handle more than others. Others will probably wait until July to dip their toes in. That's about where we should be. Data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information shows that Lewes' average water temperature hovers around 60 degrees in May. June is the start of the rapid warm-up to an average of 68 degrees. In July, August and September, the temperatures will hover in the low to middle 70s on average. It's not a guarantee that temperatures will rise to this level consistently. Upwelling of cooler water under the surface can cause temperatures to drop unexpectedly. In July 2024, water temperatures fell into the 50s in Atlantic City because of wind-induced upwelling. DELAWARE BEACHES: All about the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol Headquarters on the boardwalk REHOBOTH BEACH BOARDWALK: Ryan's Beach Shop closes; Zelky's expanding Water temperatures lag behind air temperatures for a reason. Water has a higher specific heat capacity than air, meaning that water needs more heat for longer intervals than air to heat up and cool down. The difference is slight, but the air temperature in Lewes is highest on average in July while the water temperature peaks one month later. The cold water temperature and the cool air temperatures for this Memorial Day weekend could put some at risk for cold shock in hypothermia. The National Center for Cold Water Safety warns people to use caution in water below 70 degrees. If you jump in and have trouble breathing or become physically incapacitated by the cold, get helped out of the water and get dry and warm as quickly as possible. Be sure someone can monitor for decreasing body temperatures, which can happen when dry. HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT DELAWARE BEACHES: What to do and know The weather is supposed to be cool but dry, with temperatures at the Delaware beaches peaking in the low 70s under mostly sunny skies for the rest of the holiday weekend. Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: How cold is the ocean off Delaware on Memorial Day weekend?
Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
How to transfer a gallery wall layout from the floor
Q. I read your recent column on how to arrange the perfect gallery wall. Do you have any tips on transferring the arrangement from the floor to the wall?Anna, Lewes A. I'm pleased you asked this question — I loved sharing my knowledge of gallery walls, so it's great I get to do part two. In my first column on the subject, we discussed that to enjoy viewing art, our subconscious brain first needs to find links and patterns within our gallery wall, such as frame colour, art style and layout. Once you have a layout planned, I would arrange the pictures on the floor, take photos of the layout, then move it to the wall (as L Smith suggested in the comments
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two more Birmingham City players announce exits
Full-back Ellie Mason and forward Louanne Worsey have announced the news that they are leaving Birmingham City this summer. The pair announced news of their scheduled exits via posts on their personal social media accounts this evening. Advertisement Defender Mason joined Birmingham City from Lewes in summer 2023. She has made 22 appearances for the Blues in the Barclays Women's Championship in which she has scored three goals. Teenage forward Worsey is a product of Birmingham City's Regional Talent Centre (RTC). She has gone on to make 13 appearances for the club at senior level. Announcing her Birmingham City departure, Mason said 'Thanks for the past two years Bluenoses, it's been a pleasure to play for the club, but it's time to move on. I'm happy to know I gave my all for the club and I'm gutted it didn't end in the promotion we deserved. Worsey also released a personal statement which read 'After 12 years at the club I love, my time at Blues has unfortunately come to an end. It's very emotional for me to write this as this is my girlhood club and the club I support and cherish. Advertisement 'I want to thank all the staff I've worked with along the way for the help and support each and every one of you have given me to get me to where I am today.' Three players have now confirmed that they are leaving Birmingham City this summer. Forward Libby Smith is also moving on with the player having revealed her exit earlier today.
