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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Harris claims 'game's gone' as he feels ref cost Cambridge against Town
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris said that the 'game's gone' after being frustrated by refereeing decisions in the 3-2 defeat to Swindon Town. Swindon got their first win of the season on Saturday as goals from Aaron Drinan, Harry Smith, and Darren Oldaker proved to be enough to see off The U's. After the game, Harris was very annoyed with various decisions from the referee, which he believed cost his team opportunities to score. He said: 'There was so much good with the performance; what's bad is the result and conceding three really poor goals. 'And then the referee's performance was probably as bad as those two points lost. I have been to see him already. 'Sullay Kaikai has got a one-on-one, and he has stopped the game. I suppose that is League Two, but he needs to be questioned for that from the powers that be, certainly. 'The rule at the end, what is that all about? We get a corner and they give a free kick to the goalkeeper, who was not even involved with the lad lying on the floor, who then gets up. 'The game's gone. The game's absolutely gone in that aspect. It is so soft that it is embarrassing. 'The referee, all he has to do in two instances, is play for a millisecond longer, and we might score in the first one and in the second, we have a chance to score. 'I got an apology on both fronts. The second one, I get he has to be careful with a head injury, but the game's gone. It is a joke nowadays; the game and the players are so soft. 'Just play on, the lad is alright, he gets up off the floor. I am all for safety first, but the referee has to manage that situation; it is his job to manage the game, and he has let us down badly by not letting us play on for a fifth of a second longer in both instances.' Read more: Holloway 'bamboozled' as Smith defies injury to score against Cambridge Swindon on the verge of landing Championship striker on loan Who was electric and who is the bay leaf? Swindon players rated Harris praised the attacking qualities of Swindon, but was still furious with his team for how they conceded. He said: 'It really hurt me because we scored two good goals and had lots of opportunities with the ball in the box, but to concede the three goals like we did is really poor. 'We shot ourselves in the foot against, let's be honest, a really good attacking side that has ability at the top end of the pitch, but we gave them a leg up.'
The Irish Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
More than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over summer holidays
MORE than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over the summer holidays - and just as many fear for their own. A shocking new study of 2000 mums and dads found that 54 per cent were worried about their kids' well-being ahead of next week's break. 2 Over half of parents are worried about their kids' mental health in the summer, a new study has revealed Credit: Getty But it's not just their children that parents are worried about this summer - 51 per cent said they're also struggling to cope themselves. The survey, by charity Sport in Mind, revealed that rising childcare costs, lack of support, and the pressures of juggling work and parenting are pushing many to breaking point. Neil Harris, CEO of Sport in Mind, said: 'Parents told us their biggest concerns around mental health this summer stem from the pressure of juggling work and parenting, the lack of support or personal time, and growing financial strain. 'The ongoing cost of living crisis is hitting families hard, with rising childcare and activity costs making it even tougher to keep children active and mentally well during the holidays.' Read more uk news Childcare costs have rocketed in recent years, with holiday clubs now averaging £157 per week, per child. Other extra-curricular activities have also become just as expensive, with nearly a quarter of parents saying that financial barriers prevent their child from participating in sport over the summer holidays. These hefty price tags along with a lack of organised activities and preferences for screens or video games, leave kids vulnerable to mental health issues, the charity says. Sport in Mind is delivering free sessions via the Holiday Activities Programme, a government-funded scheme helping children stay active and engaged during school breaks as well as free Youth journals. Most read in The Sun A Sport in Mind youth participant said: 'Coming to Sport in Mind sessions gets me active and out of the house. 'At home, there's no one to play with, but here I can try new sports and activities. I also get to meet people from my school and make new friends.' Moment Spider-Man film crews perform tank stunt on streets of Glasgow It comes as Heidi Ellert-McDermott, 48, recently shared with The Sun how she suffers from reverse SAD during the summer months. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects one in 20 people in the UK. While traditionally associated with dark winters, 'reverse SAD' affects ten per cent of those with the condition. Clinical psychologist Dr Andrea Pickering, fellow of the British Psychological Society and clinical director at Clinical Partners, said: 'It is triggered by seasonal changes, most commonly during winter but sometimes in summer. 'Like other forms of depression, it's linked to chemical changes in the brain, particularly involving serotonin which regulates mood, and melatonin which controls sleep. 'In winter, less sunlight leads to lower serotonin levels and increased melatonin production. 'In summer, the brain can become overstimulated by too much sunlight or heat, which can disrupt sleep cycles and leave people feeling agitated, anxious and unbalanced. 'So while the triggers are seasonal, the brain's response is similar to depression, just with different timing.' 2 Sport in Mind delivers free sessions for kids via the Holiday Activities Programme Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
02-08-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
More than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over summer holidays
Childcare costs have skyrocketed in recent years - with holiday clubs now averaging £157 per week HEALTH WORRIES More than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over summer holidays Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORE than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over the summer holidays - and just as many fear for their own. A shocking new study of 2000 mums and dads found that 54 per cent were worried about their kids' well-being ahead of next week's break. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Over half of parents are worried about their kids' mental health in the summer, a new study has revealed Credit: Getty But it's not just their children that parents are worried about this summer - 51 per cent said they're also struggling to cope themselves. The survey, by charity Sport in Mind, revealed that rising childcare costs, lack of support, and the pressures of juggling work and parenting are pushing many to breaking point. Neil Harris, CEO of Sport in Mind, said: 'Parents told us their biggest concerns around mental health this summer stem from the pressure of juggling work and parenting, the lack of support or personal time, and growing financial strain. 'The ongoing cost of living crisis is hitting families hard, with rising childcare and activity costs making it even tougher to keep children active and mentally well during the holidays.' Childcare costs have rocketed in recent years, with holiday clubs now averaging £157 per week, per child. Other extra-curricular activities have also become just as expensive, with nearly a quarter of parents saying that financial barriers prevent their child from participating in sport over the summer holidays. These hefty price tags along with a lack of organised activities and preferences for screens or video games, leave kids vulnerable to mental health issues, the charity says. Sport in Mind is delivering free sessions via the Holiday Activities Programme, a government-funded scheme helping children stay active and engaged during school breaks as well as free Youth journals. A Sport in Mind youth participant said: 'Coming to Sport in Mind sessions gets me active and out of the house. 'At home, there's no one to play with, but here I can try new sports and activities. I also get to meet people from my school and make new friends.' Moment Spider-Man film crews perform tank stunt on streets of Glasgow It comes as Heidi Ellert-McDermott, 48, recently shared with The Sun how she suffers from reverse SAD during the summer months. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects one in 20 people in the UK. While traditionally associated with dark winters, 'reverse SAD' affects ten per cent of those with the condition. Clinical psychologist Dr Andrea Pickering, fellow of the British Psychological Society and clinical director at Clinical Partners, said: 'It is triggered by seasonal changes, most commonly during winter but sometimes in summer. 'Like other forms of depression, it's linked to chemical changes in the brain, particularly involving serotonin which regulates mood, and melatonin which controls sleep. 'In winter, less sunlight leads to lower serotonin levels and increased melatonin production. 'In summer, the brain can become overstimulated by too much sunlight or heat, which can disrupt sleep cycles and leave people feeling agitated, anxious and unbalanced. 'So while the triggers are seasonal, the brain's response is similar to depression, just with different timing.'
The Sun
02-08-2025
- Health
- The Sun
More than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over summer holidays
MORE than half of parents are concerned about their child's mental health over the summer holidays - and just as many fear for their own. A shocking new study of 2000 mums and dads found that 54 per cent were worried about their kids' well-being ahead of next week's break. 2 But it's not just their children that parents are worried about this summer - 51 per cent said they're also struggling to cope themselves. The survey, by charity Sport in Mind, revealed that rising childcare costs, lack of support, and the pressures of juggling work and parenting are pushing many to breaking point. Neil Harris, CEO of Sport in Mind, said: 'Parents told us their biggest concerns around mental health this summer stem from the pressure of juggling work and parenting, the lack of support or personal time, and growing financial strain. 'The ongoing cost of living crisis is hitting families hard, with rising childcare and activity costs making it even tougher to keep children active and mentally well during the holidays.' Childcare costs have rocketed in recent years, with holiday clubs now averaging £157 per week, per child. Other extra-curricular activities have also become just as expensive, with nearly a quarter of parents saying that financial barriers prevent their child from participating in sport over the summer holidays. These hefty price tags along with a lack of organised activities and preferences for screens or video games, leave kids vulnerable to mental health issues, the charity says. Sport in Mind is delivering free sessions via the Holiday Activities Programme, a government-funded scheme helping children stay active and engaged during school breaks as well as free Youth journals. A Sport in Mind youth participant said: 'Coming to Sport in Mind sessions gets me active and out of the house. 'At home, there's no one to play with, but here I can try new sports and activities. I also get to meet people from my school and make new friends.' Moment Spider-Man film crews perform tank stunt on streets of Glasgow It comes as Heidi Ellert-McDermott, 48, recently shared with The Sun how she suffers from reverse SAD during the summer months. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects one in 20 people in the UK. While traditionally associated with dark winters, 'reverse SAD' affects ten per cent of those with the condition. Clinical psychologist Dr Andrea Pickering, fellow of the British Psychological Society and clinical director at Clinical Partners, said: 'It is triggered by seasonal changes, most commonly during winter but sometimes in summer. 'Like other forms of depression, it's linked to chemical changes in the brain, particularly involving serotonin which regulates mood, and melatonin which controls sleep. 'In winter, less sunlight leads to lower serotonin levels and increased melatonin production. 'In summer, the brain can become overstimulated by too much sunlight or heat, which can disrupt sleep cycles and leave people feeling agitated, anxious and unbalanced. 'So while the triggers are seasonal, the brain's response is similar to depression, just with different timing.' 2
BBC News
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Send your pictures and stories of why you love Forest
On Monday, we asked you to tell us why you fell in love with Forest and some of your favourite moments supporting have already been getting in touch with your photos and stories and here is just a taste from Curtis:"Walking from the city centre to the City Ground is a walk to the stadium like few others. The bridge along London Road over the River Trent, the four independent stands pop out, along with a sea of red and white."My first game was against Chesterfield, aged 11 in September 2006. I won the ticket through a summer football camp organised by the club that August. Neil Harris scored that day and we went on to win 4-0."I held a season ticket for 12 years, in which time we rose from League One into the Championship, in and out of relegation battles and play-off pushes, ultimately leading to us getting promoted to the top flight at Wembley in 2022. I still remember being sat up in the gods, that feeling at the final whistle, the rumble in my chest... Nobody will ever be able to take that away from me."I still go to regular home games with the top membership, despite relocating to south Yorkshire, but I often make reference to three of my dreams coming true in the space of three years - two of which happened simultaneously; seeing Forest play at Wembley, seeing Forest promoted to the Premier League and seeing Forest in a European competition."Time to grab the passport. Here's to the next chapter of the club I'll adore until my very last day."Join the conversation and send your best photo about why you love first visit to the stadium? A special kit? An amazing away trip?Send us your pictures and stories
