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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can Motherwell follow-up strong opening day performance?
Former Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew thinks a lack of quality in the final third could hinder Motherwell's top-six hopes. The Steelmen looked strong in their league opener against last year's runners-up Rangers, winning the ball back on the press and at times cutting the Glasgow side open with intricate passing play on their way to a 1-1 draw at home. However, Mulgrew thinks they can't get ahead of themselves, considering the timing of the fixture. Speaking to BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, he said: "I think it's easy to get carried away when you play Rangers or Celtic at the start of the season and get a result. "Motherwell are so good going through the lines, but I don't know if they have enough in the final third. "I think their style works better against a team like Rangers that will press high so they can play through them, but I don't imagine teams will do that often against them. "Like a St Mirren, can they break them down that way?" Whether Jens Berthel Askou's team can gain continued success with this style is yet to be proven. However, there can be no argument that they played with the bravery their boss wants, and got a positive result against one of the best teams in the country. Fellow ex-Scotland international Michael Stewart added: "I'm really impressed with how Motherwell played against Rangers. "I saw them against Morton in the Premier Sports Cup, and up until that game, the issue was end product. "I think from defensive third to middle third they'll be able to compete with anyone, but the final third will be their defining factor this season. "It's not horrendous, but compared with how good the build-up is from defence to midfield, if they were as good in attack, they'd be comfortable top 6 and challenging above that. "Yesterday seemed like it would be a hard luck story, creating chances and not scoring. "But they broke through and thoroughly deserved their draw, and really arguably could've got three points. It's exciting."
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Can Motherwell follow-up strong opening day performance?
Former Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew thinks a lack of quality in the final third could hinder Motherwell's top-six Steelmen looked strong in their league opener against last year's runners-up Rangers, winning the ball back on the press and at times cutting the Glasgow side open with intricate passing play on their way to a 1-1 draw at Mulgrew thinks they can't get ahead of themselves, considering the timing of the to BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, he said: "I think it's easy to get carried away when you play Rangers or Celtic at the start of the season and get a result."Motherwell are so good going through the lines, but I don't know if they have enough in the final third."I think their style works better against a team like Rangers that will press high so they can play through them, but I don't imagine teams will do that often against them. "Like a St Mirren, can they break them down that way?"Whether Jens Berthel Askou's team can gain continued success with this style is yet to be proven. However, there can be no argument that they played with the bravery their boss wants, and got a positive result against one of the best teams in the ex-Scotland international Michael Stewart added: "I'm really impressed with how Motherwell played against Rangers."I saw them against Morton in the Premier Sports Cup, and up until that game, the issue was end product."I think from defensive third to middle third they'll be able to compete with anyone, but the final third will be their defining factor this season."It's not horrendous, but compared with how good the build-up is from defence to midfield, if they were as good in attack, they'd be comfortable top 6 and challenging above that."Yesterday seemed like it would be a hard luck story, creating chances and not scoring."But they broke through and thoroughly deserved their draw, and really arguably could've got three points. It's exciting."
Scottish Sun
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Michael Stewart blasts Rangers' recruitment as pundit takes aim at club for allowing key star to leave
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHAEL STEWART reckons Rangers should have plenty to be concerned about after the 1-1 draw with Motherwell. And he certainly isn't convinced about the club's recruitment so far. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 4 Rangers conceded late on against Motherwell Credit: PA 4 The players were booed off by their unhappy fans Credit: Willie Vass 4 Michael Stewart has been scathing about the recruitment at Ibrox Credit: BBC SPORTSCENE New Rangers boss Russell Martin admitted his side were lucky to escape with a point at Fir Park. James Tavernier headed the Light Blues into an early lead but Well took control of the game in the second half and levelled late on through Emmanuel Longelo. Martin took aim at his players after the game, telling some of them to 'drop the egos' and calling into question the squad's mentality. The Gers, under new American ownership, have brought in eight new players this summer, nine if you include the permanent deal for Oscar Cortes. But BBC pundit Michael Stewart certainly hasn't been convinced about the recruitment so far. Former Southampton boss Martin is trying to instil his own style of play into the squad and Stewart isn't sure the new recruits have what it takes in terms of the intensity needed. Speaking on Sportscene, Stewart said: "There's too many players that just ball watch, they don't partake in the game. "Too many of them as the manager said, self preservation. "When you're on the ball and you want to play that open, expansive style you've got to have everybody looking for the ball, the same when you're out possession, you're all active. "There's too many players in the Rangers side that don't do that. Billy Dodds on returning to Rangers under Barry Ferguson, defeating Mourinho & ending Celtic Park hoodoo "It's the character as well. "You look at the back end of last season, Barry Ferguson and his coaching staff, every week they went on about the mentality. "But if you don't sign the right players with that intensity then you're never going to get that style of performance. "You look at the players they brought in so far, I'm not convinced they've got that intensity in their game." Host Steven Thompson then asked Stewart about natural right-back Max Aarons, one of the new signings, being deployed at left-back instead. Stewart reckons that highlights wider issues about the signing strategy at Ibrox and questioned why no deal was done to bring Vaclav Cerny to the club permanently. The winger enjoyed a stellar campaign on loan from Wolfsburg last season but hasn't returned to Rangers this season. Stewart continued: "This comes to the bigger picture about what are you trying to do with the team? "They had a fee and a deal in place to sign Vaclav Cerny. "Now I appreciate the management structure wasn't in place but somebody at that club has got to recognise that this is as good a guy as we're going to get, he's already in the buillding ,do the deal and sign him. "Instead, you're left with Kieran Dowell playing right. "That's just not going to..." While the Gers have already added eight players, Stewart reckons it's going to take FOUR more for the team to even be competitive in the league this season. Winger Oliver Antman could be the next one through the door with the Gers looking close to sealing a deal for the Finland international. Stewart said: "They're going to have to be signing at least four starting eleven players for them to be competitive and you're not convinced that what they've done so far is going to get them to that stage." 4 Vaclav Cerny was a key man for Rangers last season Credit: Willie Vass Have YOU got a point for Kris Boyd? Kris Boyd and Roger Hannah chew over the big talking points each week SOMETHING you've just got to get off your chest from the weekend action? A burning Scottish football talking point you can't wait to bring up with Kris Boyd and Roger Hannah? SunSport's GoBallistic show wants to hear from you! So why not help set the Scottish football agenda for the week ahead! Have your say on the game's big topics by emailing us on: GoBallistic@ It's YOUR turn to Go Ballistic! Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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Scotsman
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Michael Stewart sends Hearts and Hibs predictions over who'll finish third
The pundit has made his call over who'll win the race for third place between Hearts and Hibs Sign up to our Hearts 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... Michael Stewart is expecting a neck and neck battle for the Premiership's third place - but only one of Hearts or Hibs can claim bragging rights. The ex midfielder at both clubs has been watching on over both side's starts to the season and transfer work. Backed by Tony Bloom's Jamestown Analytics software, Hearts have made a number of signings like Claudio Braga and Stuart Findlay who have made instant Premier Sports Cup impressions. Hibs meanwhile showed up well against FC Midtjylland in Europa League qualifying but were eliminated after extra time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dundee are the challenge for Hibs on matchday one while Hearts host Aberdeen in Derek McInnes' first league game as head coach. It was the Easter Road side who finished third last term but Stewart, while the race will be tight, sees the Jambos coming out on top this time around. Michael Stewart sends Hearts and Hibs verdict He told the BBC while tipping Hearts for third: 'For the first time in years, Hearts have made a serious managerial appointment and, with some of the Jamestown signings looking like they may have an impact offensively, it could be a positive partnership for all concerned at Tynecastle. I see a really interesting battle for third between the two Edinburgh sides, as Hibs have transformed into a club who really have their house in order.' Ex Falkirk striker Rory Loy is also backing Hearts. He said: 'Derek McInnes arriving as head coach and actually playing Lawrence Shankland in his favoured position up top equals best of the rest. Simple. Not playing in Europe will be a huge advantage versus the other teams expected to challenge for third.' Motherwell legend Stephen Craigan also gives the Jambos a nod. The ex centre back added: ' Not having group stage European football as a distraction is a huge bonus for the Edinburgh side. The players underperformed last season and, with the additions over the summer, they have a better balance to the squad.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hibs backing for third place Former Scotland striker Julie Fleeting, however, thinks it could be back to back successes for those at Hibs. She commented: 'David Gray had a tough start as head coach, but then things started to click and, based on their strong second half of last season, they have a good foundation to build on. Their first five games of the season - Dundee, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Falkirk and St Mirren - are all games they can go into confident they can get early points on the board.' Aberdeen icon Willie Miller can look past his beloved Dons, but does think Falkirk managed by ex Hearts boss John McGlynn will be a surprise package. He added: 'If they can cope with European football, the Dons have a cup-winning squad, a proven, successful, experienced manager and a chairman who will back him financially. 'They (Falkirk) have a coach in John McGlynn who likes to play the game in a cultured fashion, which he won't change, so they will be easy on the eye and successful with it.'
Hamilton Spectator
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Are Ontario speed cameras changing driver behaviour? Here's what a new survey revealed
Like it or not, automated speed enforcement (ASE) appears to be making positive changes in driver behaviour, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). New findings from CAA South Central Ontario suggest automated speed enforcement, also known as photo radar, is prompting drivers to slow down or avoid areas with speed cameras altogether. Survey results released July 23 show 23 per cent of Ontario residents have received a ticket from an ASE camera this year, up from 17 per cent in 2024. Anger toward speed cameras has boiled over in some communities, with reports of vandalized cameras in Oakville and a petition in Brampton demanding the cameras be removed. While ticket volumes have increased, Michael Stewart, community relations consultant for CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) said the speed cameras have generally helped to make the roads safer. 'When drivers choose to slow down or change their routes because of photo radar, it means the technology is doing what it's meant to, reminding us to be more mindful behind the wheel,' he said in a media release . The survey reveals most Ontario drivers (73 per cent) slow down when nearing an ASE camera and more than half (52 per cent) say they are unlikely to speed up after they pass through an ASE zone. The latter increased from 44 per cent in 2023. The survey also determined nearly half of drivers (46 per cent) avoid driving on roads with known speed cameras. 'These insights show how useful a tool ASE cameras can be,' Stewart added. 'This technology isn't about 'gotcha' moments; it's about preventing real harm and changing driver behaviour.' While drivers hate to be ticketed, the CAA survey finds widespread support for speed cameras in school zones. Nearly three-quarters of Ontario drivers (73 per cent) support the use of ASE in target areas such as school zones or near community centres and 76 per cent of Ontarians believe cameras deter speeding, the survey suggests. 'Our research shows that ASE continues to have strong public support and can be effective in getting drivers to change their behaviour. While speed cameras may not solve every road safety issue overnight, they play an important role in nudging driver behaviour in a safer direction,' Stewart added. CAA warns however, that to promote public acceptance of speed cameras, municipalities should focus on road safety benefits, while downplaying the cash grab perception. 'These cameras should never be used as a revenue generator, but rather, as a method to help protect road users and encourage safer driving habits,' Stewart said. 'CAA SCO will continue to advocate for standardized practices across municipalities regarding ASE cameras to ensure effectiveness across our communities.' According to provincial legislation , speeding one to 19 km/h over the maximum speed limit in a community safety zone or school zone will cost you $5 per kilometre, plus an administrative penalty. Travelling 20 to 29 km/h over the limit nets a fine of $7.50 per kilometre. Thirty to 49 km/h over the limit results in a fine of $12 per kilometre. Fifty km/h over nets a fine of $19.50 per kilometre. Driving 40 km/h or more over the speed limit on roads with a speed limit less than 80 km/h can also result in stunt driving charges . The penalties include an immediate 30-day driver's licence suspension, 14-day vehicle impoundment, a minimum fine of $2,000 and six demerit points upon conviction. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
