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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
McGoldrick turns down Notts County deal
David McGoldrick has rejected the offer of a new contract at Notts County, the club have 37-year-old former Republic of Ireland international forward, who returned to his boyhood club in 2023, scored 17 goals in 35 appearances this season as the Magpies reached the League Two has scored 180 goals in a career spanning more than 600 appearances across more than 20 seasons and counts Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City, Ipswich Town, Sheffield United and Derby County among his former final appearance for County came in the play-off semi-final first-leg defeat against Wimbledon at Meadow Lane, where he limped off late on with an injury that ruled him out of the return leg, which the Dons also won 1-0.A statement from the Magpies board of directors read, external: "While we're of course disappointed to be losing a player of David's quality and character, he leaves having given us many fantastic memories over the last two years."Unfortunately we have been unable to reach an agreement on this occasion, but everyone at Meadow Lane thanks David wholeheartedly for his charismatic performances, wonderful goals, leadership and dedication."It was special to see him realise his dream of returning to Meadow Lane and we wish him all the best in the next chapter of his brilliant career."McGoldrick has been strongly linked with a move to County's League Two rivals MK Dons who are managed by his former Rams boss Paul Warne and this week completed the signing of hMcGoldrick's former team-mate Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Championship striker who has ambitions of playing at 2026 World Cup attracts interest from multiple clubs
Luton Town striker Bim Pepple is attracting interest from the likes of MK Dons and Scottish Premier League side St Mirren. A number of League One, League Two and Scottish sides have been alerted to the 22-year-old's availability with Luton believed to be willing to sell for around £150,000. The powerful forward, who has ambitions of playing for Canada when they host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and the United States, scored five goals and notched one assist on loan at Chesterfield as they sneaked into the play-offs but lost to Walsall in the semi-finals. He returned to his parent club, relegated Luton but they are understood to have told him they are unable to guarantee a starting berth. Though born in Kettering, Pepple and his family moved to Canada when he was five and he started his career there with Calgary Foothills as a 15-year-old before having a brief spell with Getafe in Spain. He joined Luton in 2022 and has had a series of loans impressing at Southend United and Chesterfield last season. Pepple scored 11 goals in 23 appearances for Southend before adding five in his short spell at Chesterfield. He is keen to play regularly to stake his claim for a place with the Canadian national team. Pepple has expressed interest in staying at League One level or moving to Scotland but will assess all options. He said: 'I am Luton a player. I am going to get back into Luton for pre-season. Obviously, they have just come down to League One and I just played League Two last year and did pretty well. 'League One is not too far off so we will see. I will sit down with the gaffer and have a conversation with him about what is next for me. 'The biggest thing for is I want to be playing football. I want to keep developing. 'I am a Luton player, my future is in their hands, so we will see what the club has planned for me.'
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
How Hibs 'warriors' feel about European reward for spectacular season turnaround
Former Brighton and MK Dons defender has run full gamut of emotions in first year at Easter Road Sign up to our Hibs football 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... Hibs stopper Warren O'Hora insists qualifying for European football – despite missing out on guaranteed league stage involvement – is exactly what he was aiming for when he made the move to Easter Road last summer. And the Irishman has described defensive partners Rocky Bushiri and Jack Iredale as 'warriors' who played a major part in turning the season around. Centre-half O'Hora was one of a dozen new signings in David Gray's first summer transfer window, the one-time Brighton prospect and former MK Dons stalwart heading north to Edinburgh with ambitions to play at a higher level. He admits that, with Hibs sitting bottom of the table as recently as early December, Europe might have been the last thing on anyone's mind. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But he always believed in the quality of the squad he'd joined. And, despite Aberdeen stealing the guaranteed Europa Conference League spot courtesy of their shock Scottish Cup win over Celtic, the 26-year-old will be eagerly following the draw for the Europa League second qualifying draw on June 18. "Yeah, I think it's only human to look ahead and see what you can actually play for in the next season,' said O'Hora. 'It's obviously part of a job where you want to play at the highest levels and play in these competitions. 'You want to test yourself and the club will be in a really good position if we're in that tournament. So for me personally, I'll be excited for it. That's why we've come to this club and that was one of the goals at the start of the season for us. 'Had you told us that a few months ago, we would have been probably a little bit too far away, but we put ourselves in a really good position. So to be in that type of place and the type of game at that magnitude is definitely something that professional footballers want to be involved in.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rocky Bushiri and Jack Iredale played key role in Hibernian recovery Hibernian's turnaround in fortunes came just after Bushiri and Iredale forced their way into a reshaped starting XI, with first-year gaffer Gray taking advantage of the opportunity shift from a back four to a back three. Both were honoured at the club's annual awards ceremony earlier this month, with Iredale picking up Goal of the Year while Bushiri snared Players' Player of the Year and Moment of the Year for his dramatic late equaliser in THAT 3-3 home draw with Aberdeen. "Jack and Rocky have been obviously ever-present this season since Jack came in, and obviously Rocky when he came into the team,' said O'Hora. 'They have been absolute warriors for us. 'Those two have got recognition. It's been really, really joyful to watch because they definitely deserve it. "I'm with Jack every day. We're car-schooling together, so I see him every morning. He's the first face I see after I see my family. He's the first one in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Now, look, everybody can see from the outside in. Fans, media, players. I'm training with them every day. Those boys have been on it all season. They've worked hard to get where they are today. 'It's credit to both of them for the way they've performed this season. Everybody in that dressing room is very happy for them to get recognition.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United No2 lands non-league manager job
Former Carlisle United assistant boss Ian Watson has landed a non-league managerial role. He has been appointed boss of National League North club South Shields. The move sees Watson leave his coaching position at League Two club MK Dons. The 39-year-old replaces Elliott Dickman at the sixth-tier club. Watson had been part of Mike Williamson's coaching team at Brunton Park from last September. He remained at the club for a short period after Williamson's February sacking but then left early into Mark Hughes' tenure. Watson duly returned to MK Dons, having previously worked there alongside Williamson, as part of interim boss Ben Gladwin's caretaker side. The former Gateshead coach now moves into the hotseat for the first time at a club who finished 17th in National League North last season. South Shields described north east native Watson as "one of the brightest and most progressive young coaches in the country". Watson, centre, was part of Mike Williamson's backroom team at Carlisle (Image: Richard Parkes) In a statement, club owner Geoff Thompson said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ian to the club. "His track record and experience are exceptional, and I'm excited to see the progress the team will make under his leadership. "His appointment reflects our continued ambition to drive this club forward. This is just the first of many exciting developments on the horizon." South Shields said Watson emerged as their top choice after the vacancy attracted more than 50 applicants. South Shields FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Watson as our new Men's First Team Manager. Welcome to the Mariners, Ian ⚓️#SSFC #AlwaysReady — South Shields FC (@SouthShieldsFC) May 28, 2025 Sporting director Lee Picton added: "It's not just the calibre of his football and coaching brain that excites me, it's his abilities as a leader and a standard setter that make him the ideal appointment for SSFC in my opinion. "He also has a proven track record in operating very shrewdly in the transfer market, while adding enormous value to players who are already in the building. Hughes: Carlisle United will be 'cup final' for National League rivals "Despite 50+ applications from all over the world for the role, Ian quickly became our number one choice due to his outstanding skill set, highly aligned values, along with proven on-field results and we are delighted to get him on board with us to help facilitate our next stage of growth as a club." South Shields' squad includes the former Carlisle loan midfielder Martin Smith. Another ex-Blue, former Brunton Park youth defender Dillon Morse, was released by the club this summer. MK Dons, who recently appointed Paul Warne as their new boss, wished Watson well with sporting director Liam Sweeting - who almost joined Carlisle last season - saying: "His connection with the players and his genuine passion for this club were evident every single day. "While we would have loved for him to stay with us, he starts his own journey of leadership, and I very much look forward to watching this next chapter of his career. 'As we often see, good people join our journey and really connect with this club – Busty [Watson] certainly did that. I thank him for all his efforts during his time with us.'
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Teen assaulted at Milton Keynes Sindwinder music festival
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was seriously assaulted at a music Valley Police said the incident happened at the Sidewinder Festival, at MK Dons Stadium in Milton Keynes, between 21:00 BST and 21:30 on Saturday. The force said a man in his teens sustained injuries to his cheek bone and eye socket, and a second person sustained minor injuries to the Con Jessica Cooper described it as a "serious assault" and said it happened near to the smoking area. "I believe a number of people will have seen what happened and may have information to assist our investigation."Both victims required hospital treatment and were later force said that two mobile phones were stolen during the incident. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
