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BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Southend ready for 'huge test' at Forest Green
One down, two to go - but don't expect Southend United boss Kevin Maher to be thinking about a possible trip to Wembley travel to Forest Green Rovers on Wednesday with the winners earning the right to face either York City or Oldham Athletic in the National League promotion final on 1 road to the home of football is proving a circuitous one for The Shrimpers and their band of supporters.A round trip of almost 600 miles took them to Gateshead for the last match of the regular season as they secured the final place in the they travelled over 500 miles to Rochdale and back as they came from 3-1 down to win 4-3 in the first game of the knockout time the journey to Nailsworth, home of Forest Green, and back is 320 miles and that is all the typically pragmatic Maher is concerned with for now."Every opponent, I have the utmost respect for. I know Forest Green and how good they'll be, how prepared they'll be, so it would be remiss of me to start thinking any further or talk about anything further than the game Wednesday," he told BBC Essex. "It's a huge test. Steve (Cotterill) is so experienced, a top manager, and they're a real good side. We saw that at Roots Hall and at their place as well. "They've been up there all season with the consistency they've got - they're really well organised and when you see their work rate and the intensity they play at, that tells you how it's going to be." The two previous games this season ended in 2-2 draws, with Southend having to come from behind twice in both to earn a Maher, who kept the team afloat through major financial issues which threatened the club's future, including transfer embargoes, is calling on every member of his squad to be ready for whatever role they may be asked to play."We go into another tough one, a semi-final, another one-off game, it might be 90, it might be 120 minutes, who knows," he said."Everyone's got a part to play and if you're not starting the game you've got to be ready because it might be any moment you're needed."Maher continued: "It's about getting them to the game on Wednesday night fresh and ready to go again. There are a few bumps and bruises which you'd expect after 120 minutes (against Rochdale) but by and large, we're in an OK place." What the players think of the boss Such is Maher's loyalty to the club he played over 380 games for and the squad he has painstakingly put together since the lifting of the embargoes and last summer's takeover by COSU (Custodians of Southend United), it is not surprising that it is reflected back at him by his players. "The amount of knowledge he has on the game is so impressive to see. The things we work on and the mentality he instils in the players, it really goes a long way to how we've been doing on the pitch," said skipper Nathan Ralph, who scored the first goal in the win over Rochdale."I don't know of another manager who's been through harder times than the gaffer. In those times, it was just a case of not making excuses for yourself. [He said] we were in this situation and we need to be the ones to get ourselves out of it. "That really helped get us motivated, get us on the pitch doing what we needed to do. In a tough period we were getting some big results that were really important for the club." Midfielder Jack Bridge previously played under Maher at non-league Chelmsford and cites him as a major influence on his development as a player."I've played a lot of games for him in the first team which I'm thankful for and we've had a lot of highs and lows but hopefully the biggest high is to come," the Southend-born 29-year-old said."He's had a fantastic career so just to be able to learn from him and the way he sees the game, you've just got to take everything in and go with it."It is not just the squad who believe fiercely in the boss, who was awarded a testimonial match last weekend in which he once again donned the shorts and defender Jason Demetriou, now the club's chief scout, speaks of how Maher called him almost every day for six weeks one summer to try to persuade him not to turn his back on the for first-team coach Dan Bentley, Maher's meticulous planning and willingness to take on board the views of fellow coaches are major strengths."His professionalism is second to none," he said. "The demands he puts on us and the attention to detail he has, the planning, the professionalism, it's a pleasure to work with him - he makes me better, he makes Daz (assistant boss Darren Currie) better and as a collective we get on really well." It is 10 years since Southend last played at Wembley, winning the League Two play-off final against Wycombe on whatever their fate at Forest Green, it has already been a season to remember.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Gloucestershire in pics: Water, water everywhere
It's been another sunny week across Gloucestershire, but some homes in Matson got an accidental soaking after a water main burst. They've been celebrating the long-awaited reopening of a road in Nailsworth and planting thousands of trees in Stroud. Plus we have the usual stunning sunsets and floral displays to keep us entertained. Water bursts: This photo shows the scale of the water burst in Matson this week. This white house was damaged throughout Wednesday whilst thousands of gallons of water covered it. And there was also a second water burst on Thursday in a different area of Gloucester. It never rains - but it pours. Just pretend: University of Gloucestershire students were involved in a simulated clash between demonstrators and counter-protesters this week which has challenged the skills of students working under pressure. Peaceful settings: This orange sky was gorgeous as the sun set in Dursley this week. This stunning image was taken by weather watcher AndrewB. Stately: The Badminton Horse trials came to an end on Sunday, closing off days of equestrian challenges in the sunshine in front of tens of thousands of spectators. Community celebrations: There were cheers in Nailsworth this week to mark George Street being accessible once again - after it was unexpectedly closed for four weeks due to a gas main line being hit. Tree-mendous: The team at Stroud Valleys Project have been looking back with pride at their work, which has seen nearly 20,000 trees planted in the area over the past five months. Funky flowers: Thanks to weather watcher Beaky for taking this picture of these gorgeous pink flowers in the sunshine in Woodmancote. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Gloucestershire in pics: Jazz fever in Cheltenham Gloucestershire in Pictures: Keeping it cool Gloucestershire in Pictures: A tryfest at Kingsholm Gloucestershire in pics: Narrowboats and bluebells Gloucestershire in Pictures: Pelicans and dancing Gloucestershire in pics: Blossom and community Gloucestershire in pics: Derby delight and sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: EMF, penguins and rugby Gloucestershire in pics: Loud outfits and stunning sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: Pancakes and rugby wins Gloucestershire in Pictures: Spring sunshine and stadium renaming Gloucestershire in pictures: Wildlife and history Gloucestershire in pictures: Celebs and canines Gloucestershire in pictures: Candlemas and frosts Gloucestershire in pics: Wolf moon and pine martens Gloucestershire in pics: Snow and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Pink skies and frosty mornings Gloucestershire in pics: Festive spirit spreading Gloucestershire in pics: Decorations fit for a King Gloucestershire in pictures: Snow and winter walks Gloucestershire in pics: Winter walks and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunsets and fireworks Gloucestershire in pics: Pink skies and autumn trees Gloucestershire in pictures: Floods and rugby Gloucestershire in pictures: Super moons and epic challenges Gloucestershire in pictures: Medals and rainbow clouds Gloucestershire in pictures: Stars and soap boxes Gloucestershire in pictures: Rowing records and fantasy characters Gloucestershire in pictures: Farm fun and public art
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Gloucestershire in Pictures: Matson fountains and showjumping
It's been another sunny week across Gloucestershire, but some homes in Matson got an accidental soaking after a water main been celebrating the long-awaited reopening of a road in Nailsworth and planting thousands of trees in we have the usual stunning sunsets and floral displays to keep us entertained. Water bursts: This photo shows the scale of the water burst in Matson this week. This white house was damaged throughout Wednesday whilst thousands of gallons of water covered it. And there was also a second water burst on Thursday in a different area of Gloucester. It never rains - but it pours. Just pretend: University of Gloucestershire students were involved in a simulated clash between demonstrators and counter-protesters this week which has challenged the skills of students working under pressure. Peaceful settings: This orange sky was gorgeous as the sun set in Dursley this week. This stunning image was taken by weather watcher AndrewB. Stately: The Badminton Horse trials came to an end on Sunday, closing off days of equestrian challenges in the sunshine in front of tens of thousands of spectators. Community celebrations: There were cheers in Nailsworth this week to mark George Street being accessible once again - after it was unexpectedly closed for four weeks due to a gas main line being hit. Tree-mendous: The team at Stroud Valleys Project have been looking back with pride at their work, which has seen nearly 20,000 trees planted in the area over the past five months. Funky flowers: Thanks to weather watcher Beaky for taking this picture of these gorgeous pink flowers in the sunshine in Woodmancote.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Fresh twist over wild crash allegedly sparked by botched Facebook Marketplace deal
A young woman has lost her licence following an alleged road rage crash believed to have arisen from a botched Facebook Marketplace deal. Emergency services were called to Main North Road in Nailsworth in Adelaide 's north about 10pm on Monday, where a silver hatchback clipped a light pole and crashed into a fire hydrant. Dramatic dashcam footage captured the moments leading up to the crash on a busy road, in which the silver hatchback can be seen driving alongside a blue sedan. The silver vehicle suddenly swerved and rear-ended the blue vehicle twice before crashing into a fire hydrant. The impact severely damaged the hatchback and sent water gushing from a burst water main. The dashcam was handed in to South Australia Police to make further inquiries. Police confirmed on Wednesday that the alleged driver of the silver hatchback - a Para Hills woman, 21, was reported for dangerous driving and automatically lost her licence for 12 months. She will appear in court at a later date. A silver hatchback was captured on dashcam swerving into the side of a blue sedan on Main North Road in Nailsworth on Monday night Police appealed for information relating to the driver of the blue sedan, which fled the scene without stopping. The driver of the silver hatchback claimed to Seven News that she and a friend had arranged to meet a group of strangers at a nearby McDonalds. It's understood the group agreed to buy a pair of shoes from her male friend, who entered their blue sedan to attend a nearby ATM before things took a turn for the worse. The woman claimed she believed her friend was being threatened and followed the sedan along Main North Rd. Witness Belal Elmawey told the outlet he had been driving the car behind and rushed rushed to assist the woman and her passengers following the collision. He described the incident as 'absolute carnage', and said the hatchback driver had claimed that the purported buyers had threatened to stab her friend unless he complied with their demands. It's understood the friend managed to escape from the sedan after the crash. No serious injuries were reported. Investigations continue.
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- News.com.au
‘Carnage': Wild crash after botched Facebook Marketplace sale
A wild road rage crash on one of Adelaide's busiest roads has been captured on dashcam footage – and it's believed to have occurred after a Facebook Marketplace meetup went horribly wrong. The incident took place on Main North Road in Nailsworth, north of Adelaide, at around 10pm on Monday night. The dramatic clip shows two cars – a silver hatchback and a blue sedan – driving side-by-side before the hatchback suddenly rear-ended the sedan and then swerved into its side. The hatchback then appeared to lose control and veered off the road, clipping a light post before crashing into a fire hydrant, sending water gushing all over the street. Meanwhile, the blue sedan fled the scene. The 21-year-old female hatchback driver told 7News that she and a friend had arranged to meet up with a group of people who were in a blue car at a nearby McDonald's. It is believed that the group was buying a pair of shoes from her male friend, who got into sedan to drive to a nearby ATM at the buyer's request. But while he was in the car, the woman believed her friend was threatened, which is why she followed them and 'did what she did'. A witness, Bilal Elmaway, who assisted the woman and her passengers after the crash, said she had told him she was trying to protect her friend as the buyers had reportedly threatened to stab him unless he complied with their demands. Mr Elmaway said the scene was 'absolute carnage'. South Australia Police told 'Just before 10pm on Monday 12 May, police and emergency services responded to a collision between a silver sedan and a fire hydrant on Main North Road at Nailsworth. 'Upon arrival, police spoke to the driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old from Para Hills who advised that just before colliding with the fire hydrant, she had collided with the side of a blue sedan. 'The blue sedan didn't stop and continued south on Main North Road. The collision is under investigation.' In relation to the claims about the botched late-night sale, no formal report has been made to police. It is understood that the friend managed to escape from the blue sedan after the collision and no serious injuries were reported. Facebook Marketplace has tips on its website for safely meeting up with people from the platform. 'If you're meeting someone in person, we recommend arranging your meeting in a public, well-lit area,' the site advises. 'Use a live location sharing app or function on your mobile phone to share your location with a family member or friend during your scheduled meetup. 'Create and share your meeting plan with a trusted friend or family member.'
