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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Thug Celtic fan attacked man with glass bottle in Glasgow's Gallowgate on way to game
Witnesses reported seeing him flailing his arms around in an attempt to start a fight FOOTIE YOB BAN Thug Celtic fan attacked man with glass bottle in Glasgow's Gallowgate on way to game Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CELTIC season ticket holder who attacked a man on the way to a game has been banned from Glasgow on matchdays. Sean Connolly, 40, pounced on Jason McGrady in the city's Gallowgate on September 14 2024. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 1 Police witnessed the attack happen at Glasgow's Gallowgate in September 2024 Credit: Alamy Celtic were due to play Hearts in a match Brendan Rodgers' side went on to win 2-0. Fire safety officer Connolly was noted by witnesses to be swinging his arms around in an attempt to start a fight. Prosecutor Jason Black told Glasgow Sheriff Court: "Connolly struck Mr McGrady to the hand with a glass bottle. "He then punched him to the face and body." A member of the public attempted to intervene but Connolly continued to attack Mr McGrady by pushing him onto the road. This was overseen by police officers who arrested Connolly who had travelled to the game from his home in Cumbria. Connolly was taken into custody where he made the reply to caution and charge: "I fought my ground." Mr McGrady meantime was noted to have an injury to his hand but refused medical treatment. Connolly pleaded guilty to assaulting Mr McGrady to his injury. John Kilcoyne, defending, told today's sentencing that the dad-of-one has a "hazy recollection" of the incident. Cheeky Celtic supporters hoist Irish flag at site of Scotland's new superjail The lawyer added: "He is deeply ashamed and disappointed in himself - he has shown remorse and regret." Sheriff Bernard Ablett ordered Connolly to do 176 hours of unpaid work and put him under supervision for nine months. The sheriff also gave Connolly a football banning order as well as the restriction not to enter Greater Glasgow during Celtic home matches for a period of 18 months. He said: "You should understand that this was a serious offence in that you assaulted your victim to his injury. "A bottle was used in the assault and the nature of the offence has been reflected in my sentence. "You have crossed the custodial threshold but with your settled family background and having stayed out of trouble since 2012 I will impose a community disposal." Meanwhile, at the same game, another Celtic fan held by police for shouting at Hearts supporters assaulted a sergeant and was caught with a knife.
Edinburgh Live
25-05-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Queen's favourite sandwich she had 'for every afternoon tea' since she was a girl
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Queen Elizabeth II, known for her consistency, particularly relished her afternoon tea, a ritual she devoutly maintained irrespective of her location worldwide. The late Queen's itinerant Royal obligations saw her traversing the globe, where an ensemble of skilled personal chefs ensured her daily culinary needs were met; yet, for her favourite tea-time sandwich, an insider has disclosed that from childhood, Her Majesty consistently favoured a rather straightforward option. Typically, the late monarch and Royal Family partake in their afternoon tea within a window of 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm, indulging in an array of savoury items alongside sweet pleasures such as her beloved chocolate biscuit cake. READ MORE -Kate Middleton's brilliant response after being mistaken for William's assistant READ MORE -Kate Middleton's 'very strict' rule for her children 'just as important as maths' Darren McGrady, a former Royal chef who spent 15 years preparing meals for the Royals and trained at London's prestigious Savoy Hotel, once shared insights into the Queen's preferred sandwich. Marking the reinvigoration of Buckingham Palace garden parties, McGrady recounted in a YouTube video how jam pennies became one of the queen's cherished afternoon delights, reports the Mirror. His words were clear: "The Queen was served jam pennies in the nursery as a little girl. She's had them for afternoon tea ever since. It's simple: just bread and jam with a little butter-usually strawberry jam. We'd make the jam at Balmoral Castle with the gorgeous Scottish strawberries from the gardens." For those unable to access the poll, a link is provided here. Former Royal chef Owen Hodgson disclosed that the late Queen was quite partial to a tuna mayonnaise sandwich, appreciating it well buttered with delicate cucumber slices and a dash of pepper. Her afternoon tea rituals were renowned, indeed no high tea would be complete without the classic scones, which she savoured using the Cornish tradition of jam first, followed by cream. McGrady, another former Royal culinary expert, reflected: "She'd always have afternoon tea wherever she was in the world. We'd flown out to Australia and were on the Royal Yacht. It was five o'clock in the morning, but for the Queen, it was five in the afternoon, so my first job was making scones." Adding to his memories, he shared: "When I started as a young chef at Buckingham Palace, it was fascinating to see how important afternoon tea was to the Queen." He detailed her enjoyment of "full afternoon tea of sandwiches and pastries". Notably, he mentioned the variety in her scone preference: "In terms of scones - one day plain and one day with raisins folded through," alongside "Also, tiny pastries like raspberry tartlets and a cut cake, honey and cream sponge, fruit cake, banana bread, or her favourite chocolate biscuit cake. It would all be 'washed down with a delightful steaming hot cup of Earl Grey tea.", all accompanied by "Also, tiny pastries like raspberry tartlets and a cut cake, honey and cream sponge, fruit cake, banana bread, or her favourite chocolate biscuit cake. It would all be 'washed down with a delightful steaming hot cup of Earl Grey tea."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Queen's favourite sandwich she had ‘for every afternoon tea' since childhood
When it came to enjoying her daily afternoon tea, the late Queen Elizabeth had one particular favourite sandwich that she always tucked into - and it's a surprisingly simple one The late Queen Elizabeth was a creature of habit, especially when it came to enjoying her afternoon tea. The former monarch never missed afternoon tea, no matter what she was doing or where she was in the world. Her duties took her all over the globe, and she had a host of talented private chefs ready to cater for her every day, but when it came to her preferred sandwich—an insider has revealed—there was one surprisingly simple choice that she always opted for since childhood. Generally, the late monarch and the rest of the Royal Family enjoy their afternoon tea between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm. This regal spread tends to feature a range of savoury snacks and delicious sweet treats, including her favourite chocolate biscuit cake. Former royal chef Darren McGrady worked for the Royal Family for 15 years, receiving his formal training at the Savoy Hotel in London. He previously revealed the Queen's favourite sandwich. In one YouTube video to mark the return of garden parties at Buckingham Palace, McGrady revealed that one of The Queen's favourite afternoon treats was jam pennies. He said, "The Queen was served jam pennies in the nursery as a little girl. She's had them for afternoon tea ever since. It's simple: just bread and jam with a little butter—usually strawberry jam. We'd make the jam at Balmoral Castle with the gorgeous Scottish strawberries from the gardens." If you can't see the poll, click here According to another former royal chef, Owen Hodgson, the Queen was also fond of a simple tuna mayonnaise sandwich. She reportedly liked her sarnie well buttered and served with thin slices of cucumber and a sprinkle of pepper. While the late monarch enjoyed a few other treats with her afternoon tea, the whole affair would certainly not have been complete without some scones. She also followed the traditional Cornish method when eating her scones, spreading the jam on first before adding a dollop of cream. McGrady previously said: "She'd always have afternoon tea wherever she was in the world. We'd flown out to Australia and were on the Royal Yacht. It was five o'clock in the morning, but for the Queen, it was five in the afternoon, so my first job was making scones." In another interview, he added: "When I started as a young chef at Buckingham Palace, it was fascinating to see how important afternoon tea was to the Queen." He revealed that she enjoyed a "full afternoon tea of sandwiches and pastries". "In terms of scones - one day plain and one day with raisins folded through," he said. "Also, tiny pastries like raspberry tartlets and a cut cake, honey and cream sponge, fruit cake, banana bread, or her favourite chocolate biscuit cake. It would all be 'washed down with a delightful steaming hot cup of Earl Grey tea." Get Royal Family updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the royals get back to their normal duties after a difficult year, the Mirror has launched its very own Royal WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the UK's most famous family. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IronBirds hire interim GM as future in Aberdeen remains murky
The Aberdeen IronBirds named former Baltimore Orioles executive Scott Proefrock as interim general manager, the owners of the club announced Monday as questions remain about the future of the franchise in Harford County. Proefrock most recently served as the president of the New England Knockouts, a member of the Frontier League. Prior to that, he spent 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he served as both interim general manager and assistant general manager. Proefrock was the director of baseball administration for the Orioles from 2006 to 2008 and interviewed for the job of president of baseball operations in 2011 before the club hired Dan Duquette. 'Scott's extensive background in both Major and Minor League Baseball, combined with his leadership and commitment to excellence, make him a great fit to guide the IronBirds forward,' Greg Baroni, CEO and managing partner of Attain Sports, owner of the IronBirds, said in a statement. 'We are excited for what's ahead under his leadership.' In addition to the Orioles and Phillies, Proefrock has held positions with the Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. It's unclear what happened to the IronBirds former general manager, Jack Graham, who could immediately be reached for comment Tuesday. Officials with Attain Sports could not be reached for comment either. The IronBirds are already underway in their 2025 season at Ripken Stadium. However, the future remains murky. In October, Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother, Billy, sold their majority stake of the Aberdeen IronBirds, the Orioles' High-A minor league affiliate, to Attain Sports. The club and the City of Aberdeen have been sparring over revenue. At the center of the dispute is a difference of opinion between the city and team owners about what a concession renewal fee should be for the next 20 years of an agreement first signed in 2001. An arbitration process began almost three years ago and culminated in a week and a half of in-person arbitration last summer. At the end of February, the arbitrator, William G. Connelly, a retired federal judge in Maryland, released a partial ruling with the instruction to do more work and report back by last Friday. 'Now, we will wait for the arbitrator to amplify his initial ruling,' Aberdeen Mayor Patrick McGrady said. However, McGrady also has concerns about Ripken Stadium being a viable venue for professional baseball. 'I think Aberdeen stadium does not meet the Major League Baseball requirements for the Player Development League Standards,' McGrady said. 'And the Major League Baseball folks, from what I understand, are not willing to let their players play in a stadium that doesn't meet the Player Development League standards. So, it's likely Class-A ball won't be in Aberdeen for much longer.' Attain Sports also owns the Chesapeake Baysox and Frederick Keys. This article will be updated. Have a news tip? Contact Todd Karpovich at tkarpovich@ or on X as @ToddKarpovich.
