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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Why Men Need Pelvic Floor Strength for Better Sex – and 3 Simple Exercises to Do Regularly
Hitting the weights, eating cleaner, healthier foods and improving sleep are all tried-and-tested ways for men to boost their testosterone and improve their sexual performance, but there's an often overlooked method that can have a profound effect. In fact, there's an entire muscle group that is seriously underrated when it comes to boosting bedroom performance: your pelvic floor. Dr Luke Pratsides, a GP and Head of Medical at digital men's health clinic Numan, is a keen advocate for helping empower individuals to live healthier, happier and longer lives – sex plays an important role in this, with the pelvic floor seriously underrated. 'The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located between the tailbone and pelvis, designed to support the bowel, bladder, and beyond,' Dr Pratsides says. 'For men, these muscles play a key role in sexual function – particularly in controlling ejaculation and maintaining erections. 'Strengthening your pelvic floor can give you a feeling of greater control during sex, delaying ejaculations and helping to manage conditions like premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. You can read more about erectile dysfunction and how to treat it further on the Numan website.' He recommends three different exercises that can be added to your daily routine to help strengthen your pelvic floor, including squats, glute bridges and, er, Kegels... 'You've probably heard of Kegels as something women practice after giving birth, but they're just as important for men. Kegels help to strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle – one of the key muscles involved in ejaculation and erection control,' Dr Pratsides says. 'First, try and find the right muscle by stopping your flow of urine mid-stream (don't do this regularly though, as it can interfere with normal bladder function). Later down the line, now that you've identified the muscle, contract it for 3-5 seconds, then relax for the same amount of time. Aim for three sets of 10 reps, 3-4 times a week. 'With a bit of practice, you'll likely notice an improvement in your control during sex. Some men have even reported delayed climax and firmer erections after just a few weeks.' 'Squats are great for a number of reasons, including the fact they activate your largest muscle groups, which boosts your testosterone production,' Dr Pratsides says. 'Perhaps more importantly, they also engage your core and pelvic floor, providing functional strength and improving blood flow to the groin. 'As a bonus, squats are also proven to boost testosterone and can contribute to reducing belly fat, which can help improve your libido.' Before stacking weight onto the bar and dropping into a deep squat, it's important to learn how to perform the movement properly with just your bodyweight. This is the perfect opportunity to form good habits before laying a bar across your back. Once you've mastered the bodyweight squat, then incrementally add weight. To squat, start by standing with your feet a little wider than your hips, keeping your chest proud and your core locked. Sink your hips back and descend into a squat while the knees travel in line with the toes. At the bottom of the squat, the thighs should hit parallel or lower and your elbows should come in between your knees. Drive back up explosively, driving through the heels, tensing your glutes at the top. 'Glute bridges often go under the radar as a great exercise to target both your glutes and your core – they also help to activate your pelvic floor, which is particularly useful for building stamina in the bedroom,' Dr Pratsides explains. Lie flat on the ground with bent knees, raising your feet onto a bench or plates if you can. Engaging your glutes and core, press your feet into the ground, lifting your hips up until they're fully extended and your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Squeeze your glutes and hamstrings hard. Pause here before slowly lowering your hips back to the Might Also Like The 23 Best Foods to Build Muscle 10 of the Best Waterproof Boots to Buy in 2019 6 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Has your body secretly entered ‘fat storage mode'? The 6 sneaky signs to look out for
IF you're on a mission to lose weight, seemingly doing everything 'by the book', then you might be at a loss as to why you just can't seem to shift your unwanted fat. Unfortunately, you can eat 'right' and fit exercise into your busy schedule and still not see the results you're after as various hormones might be sneakily causing you to cling onto flab. 7 Dr Bryony Henderson, a GP, obesity management expert and medical director at Numan, tells Sun Health: 'Successful weight control requires more than simply lowering calories. 'Years of overeating can dull the brain's response to leptin, the 'I'm full' hormone, so appetite remains higher than it should be. 'Plus, poor sleep or constant stress raises cortisol, a survival hormone that tells the body to store spare energy around the waist. 'Together these hormonal shifts can slow or even stop fat loss in people who feel they are 'doing everything right'.' Not sure if your body is secretly storing fat? Look out for these signs… 1. YOU'VE GOT A BIG TUMMY AND THIGHS 7 HIGH levels of the hormone oestrogen can cause women to store fat around their hips and thighs, according to registered nutritionist Karen Preece Smith. 'In men, low testosterone can lead to increased body fat, especially in the abdominal area,' she adds. 'This is partly due to the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen by fat cells, which can contribute to hormonal imbalances and fat storage.' You can combat this by boosting testosterone levels with a diet full of lean proteins (chicken, turkey), healthy fats (olive oil, avocado), complex carbohydrates (whole grains such as oats, brown rice), zinc (found in lean red meat, beans, nuts) magnesium (from dark green leafy vegetables) and vitamin D (in eggs, oily fish). 'Weight training, with a focus on multi-joint compound movements such as squats and lunges, can also stimulate testosterone production for men,' Karen adds. I was size 22 eating FIVE takeaways a week - now I'm told I look like Gemma Owen after 8st weight loss without jabs Women can keep oestrogen levels under control by supporting 'liver detoxification'. Dominika Blonska, a personal trainer, nutrition coach and founder of DEFINE BY DOM, says: 'Your liver is responsible for breaking down excess oestrogen. 'To help it out, limit alcohol, drink at least two litres of water per day and eat cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower. 'Improving your gut health will also help with oestrogen elimination. 'You can do this by avoiding inflammatory foods, such as processed products, sugar and seed oils, and eating fibre-rich food, like vegetables, chia and flax seeds.' Tuck into healthy fats too - think avocado, coconut oil, nuts and sardines. 2. YOUR HANDS AND FEET ARE ALWAYS COLD 7 COLD hands and feet can indicate an underactive thyroid or poor circulation in the body. 'Your thyroid, an endocrine gland in your neck which makes and releases hormones, controls your metabolism,' Dominika says. 'So, if your thyroid is slow, so is your metabolism. 'This has an impact on your weight, making it difficult to burn calories and therefore shed the pounds.' It can also cause other symptoms like fatigue and low energy levels which can contribute to weight gain. Dominika recommends getting a blood test to check your thyroid hormones. Book an appointment with your GP who can advise on next steps, which might involve medication. 3. YOU KEEP WAKING UP IN THE NIGHT 7 IF you're regularly waking up between 2am and 4am, this could be a sign of unbalanced hormones, which can interfere with your weight loss efforts. Your levels of cortisol, the body's main stress hormone, might be high due to stress or blood sugar dysregulation, Dominika warns. 'Cortisol usually spikes in the morning between 6am and 8am to help you wake up, however if you're stressed, this natural rhythm is disrupted so you may end up waking earlier,' she adds. Research published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology suggests that 50 to 60 per cent of our daily cortisol is released within 30 to 40 minutes of waking. It means if you stir in the early hours, it can be difficult to nod off again. Dominika adds that although your blood sugar should remain relatively stable during sleep, if it drops due to not eating enough, eating junk food or even stress, your body releases adrenaline and cortisol to bring it back up. A lack of sleep can then lead to an imbalance of ghrelin and leptin, making you hungrier so you eat more food - often the wrong kinds of food! Dr Henderson adds: 'Regularly sleeping fewer than six hours also raises evening levels of cortisol, encouraging fat to collect around the abdomen and increasing late‑night hunger. 'Improving your sleep hygiene by going to bed at the same time, keeping the bedroom cool and dark, switching off screens an hour before lights out and limiting caffeine to the morning quickly lowers cortisol and helps the body resume normal fat‑burning.' 4. YOU'VE BEEN DIETING FOR YEARS 7 FOLLOWING a diet that puts your calorie intake too low will make you feel hungrier than usual. But if you've been undereating for a while, you might face other problems too. 'A diet that is too strict can backfire,' says Dr Henderson. 'When daily calories fall too much, the body senses a famine, thyroid and sex‑hormone levels drop and cortisol rises, all of which slow the metabolism and protect fat stores.' How many calories should I be eating? THE key to a healthy diet is eating the right amount for your body. This will depend on several factors, including your size, age, gender and activity levels. If you eat or drink more than your body needs, you will put on weight. If you consume less, you will lose it. The NHS recommended daily calorie intake for men in the UK is 2,500, while women should have around 2,000. When trying to lose weight, the average person should aim to reduce their daily intake by about 600 calories, according to the health service. Personal trainer Monty Simmons says: 'If I was going to calculate how many calories someone needs to lose weight, I'd either: Download a fitness app like MyFitnessPal, set a fat loss target in there, and track calories; or Go to click the health and fitness section, and use the calorie calculator. You enter your age, height, weight, and activity level and it'll give you an approximate daily calorie burn. 'To lose 0.5kg (1lb) per week, you need to be in a 500-calorie deficit daily. 'To lose 1kg per week, you need to be in a 1,000-calorie deficit. 'Without a calorie deficit, you will not lose weight and if you don't lose the fat, you won't see your abs. It's that simple.' She adds: 'A safer approach is a moderate deficit combined with adequate protein and strength training. 'This gives the body enough reassurance to release stored fat while preserving muscle and long‑term health.' Plus, Dr Henderson suggests a planned diet break of one to two weeks at maintenance calories, 'which can lift the hormones that drive fat‑burning before the deficit is re‑introduced'. To find out how much you should be eating to hit your goals, you can use an online calorie calculator. 5. YOU'RE CONSTANTLY STRESSED 7 THE stress hormone cortisol can play a big part in your slimming success. Research published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology found a link between elevated cortisol levels and an increase in appetite, which could make weight loss tricky. Plus, research in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders even connected a higher cortisol response with more belly fat, which suggests that higher cortisol may lead to overeating. Karen says: 'When we release cortisol, it activates our sympathetic nervous system response, which in turn lowers the release of insulin and increases blood sugar levels in the body. 'This increases inflammation and makes us metabolically less active and therefore more likely to develop insulin resistance and prone to weight gain.' To slash stress levels and kickstart your weight loss, focus on three key areas. 'Prioritise seven to nine hours of sleep a night, reduce screen time (which blocks the sleep hormone melatonin) a couple of hours before bed, and enjoy daily walks in nature,' Karen adds. A study in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening found that being outside in nature helped to lower participants' stress levels, heart rate and blood pressure. 6. YOU KEEP CRAVING SUGAR 7 CAN'T stay away from the biscuit tin? 'Craving sugar could be a sign that you are in fat storage mode,' says Dominika. 'It can indicate low leptin or high ghrelin levels, or that you have been in a calorie deficit for a little too long.' 'Refeed days' can help to negate the negative effects of a low calorie diet. This is a temporary break from calorie restriction which involves a controlled day of overeating carbs. But even with these scheduled pauses, it can be hard to maintain willpower when you're hungry and your body is screaming out for sugar and salt. That's where protein and fibre come in. Dr Henderson says that a sudden urge for sweets often follows a meal low in protein or fibre, when blood sugar is already dipping, while a craving for salty foods can kick in after heavy sweating when sodium losses are higher or when carbohydrate intake is extremely low. 'Matching the craving to its cause, such as adding lean protein and vegetables to curb sweet impulses or replacing electrolytes after exercise (with an electrolyte drink, for example), works better than relying on willpower alone,' she adds. The mineral chromium may also help manage cravings too. Evidence is limited, but research published in the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics found that taking chromium daily reduced hunger, cravings and food intake in healthy overweight women. It's found in products like Neuaura's Bloatburn and Hunger Killa.
Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Turkish Farmers Leap into Autonomous Tractors with XAG APC2 Autopilot Console
GÖNEN, Turkey, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Autonomous tractor operations are gaining ground on Turkey's small and medium-sized family farms, where labor shortages and rising costs remain persistent challenges. Driving this transformation is the increasing uptake of the XAG APC2 AutoPilot Console, which turns even aging tractors into smart, capable field partners. As young people return to agriculture, their push to upgrade existing machinery is making automation more attainable and driving greater efficiency across the sector. Turkey's agricultural landscape is shaped by its vast number of tractors—over 1.5 million, the largest fleet in Europe. The majority of these machines are in the hands of family farms, the backbone of national food production. For these families, each tractor must be a reliable, all-purpose workhorse. But as economic pressures and labor scarcity rise, many have found their trusted machinery in need of an upgrade—not in form, but in function. Gönen, renowned for its expansive paddy fields and rice-growing expertise, is a place where this change is underway. Here, 24-year-old Numan Korkmaz and his family cultivate 140 hectares of rice paddies. Leaning against his red Tümosan tractor, jacket still dusted from morning work, Numan talks about new agricultural technology with the same confidence his parents once reserved for weather and water—unpredictable but essential for survival. 'We need to keep up with modern times in our sector,' he says. For Numan, that meant investing in an XAG APC2 AutoPilot Console—a decision driven by his goal to enable precision farming, achieve centimeter-level accuracy, and ensure orderly, safe work for both daily operations and his family farm's future. Before the APC2, Numan's work demanded constant focus just to keep the tractor straight. Fatigue from long days led to overlapping rows, wasted seeds, and the worry that even a small mistake could cost the season. 'Our work was completely manual,' Numan remembers. The APC2 marked a turning point. The system delivers hands-free steering and precision accuracy for a wide range of tractors, supporting the production of different crops. Instead of worrying about missed patches or crooked lines, Numan now lets the tractor steer itself, even at night or on tough terrain. With tasks such as sowing, fertilizer spreading, or harrowing, Numan is impressed by how APC2's accurate, parallel line keeping has transformed his routine. 'Accuracy and precision are a must for us,' he says. 'I prefer the AB straight line function—it's faster, easier, and more practical.' This new confidence comes from APC2's RTK-based positioning, further supported by IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensors for terrain compensation, which instantly detect ground slope and keep the tractor on course. Overlaps are minimized and every part of land is used efficiently. 'Fuel and time savings are our top priorities, and we are also seeking to reduce excessive inputs,' Numan notes. Such gains are supported by research: Turkish academic studies show GNSS-based guidance reduces field overlaps and input use by 6–10%. Thanks to even greater accuracy with RTK, farmers like Numan are achieving significant savings in fuel and resources, boosting the productivity of each operation. These improvements are especially critical for small and medium farms today. Turkey's annual inflation rate stood at 37.86% in April 2025, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK); persistently high costs, especially for fuel, put intense pressure on farm budgets. Solutions for improving productivity and saving resources have become a necessity, not just an aspiration. For years, these gains seemed out of reach for smallholders, limited by high upfront costs and technical complexity. XAG APC2 has changed the landscape with its all-in-one, waterproof design that integrates navigation and control in a single unit. The system is operated via a smartphone app and requires minimal maintenance. 'If you can use an Android phone, you can use this system,' Numan says, highlighting a key factor in bridging agriculture's generational gap. On a typical day, Numan starts work at 7:30 a.m. and covers nearly 9 hectares using only 30 liters of diesel—a clear demonstration of the savings and peace of mind automation provides. On affordability, he's candid: 'On the contrary, it's actually more costly not to buy it.' As policymakers encourage sustainable progress, real change is unfolding in Turkey's fields, led by forward-thinking farmers like Numan. For him and other smallholders, adopting new technology isn't just about keeping pace—it's about safeguarding the future of their lands. With the next generation stepping into the spotlight, Turkish agriculture is poised to become more productive, resilient, and ready for tomorrow's challenges. Photo – View original content:
The Independent
5 days ago
- General
- The Independent
TV doctor shares the questions every man over 60 must ask their GP
Growing older comes with its challenges, and for many, seeking medical help for age-related issues often takes a backseat. Research from men's healthcare company Numan reveals that nearly two-fifths of men avoid going to the doctor due to appointment difficulties, while 31 per cent hesitate to seek help to avoid causing a fuss. The NHS offers a Health Check every five years for those aged 40 to 74 without pre-existing conditions. Regardless of age, it's crucial to consult a GP promptly for issues like poor sleep, unexplained weight loss, loneliness, persistent pain, high stress, low energy, and a diminished interest in usual activities. But there are many questions older men may have including about asking about aches, conditions that their father had that they could be diagnosed with, or struggling to get an erection. Dr. Punam Krishan, a regular on BBC Morning Live, advises regular check-ins, especially after 40 or 50, noting men's tendency to ignore or push through changes. "Men are a bit more likely to just ignore things or try to push through changes, and that's why we do encourage – especially after the age of 40, 50 – to have a regular check-in," says Dr Punam Krishan, who makes regular appearances on BBC Morning Live and competed on last year's Strictly Come Dancing. According to Dr. Punam Krishan, there are also questions you should specifically ask your GP when you are in your 60s: 'Is this just natural ageing? Or is something else going on?' 'Once we reach our 60s, the most important thing to do is not dismiss the changes in our bodies as just getting older,' says Krishan, a health expert for Stannah. ' One of the biggest things I encourage people to talk to their GP about is mobility. Are you finding stairs harder? Are you walking more slowly? Are you in pain? Are you needing to steady yourself on furniture around the house? 'Maybe you're avoiding carrying laundry. Are you being a bit more careful when the weather is bad? These might seem like small, insignificant things, but actually, often they're early signs your body's having to work harder.' There may even be a simple fix that could save you a lot of stress. 'Prevention is better than cure. There's a lot we can do to improve strength, balance and your confidence, especially if we can catch things earlier,' says Krishan. 'It might be that we need to refer you to physio, or think about supportive aids or occupational therapy. Sometimes it might be adapting things around the house.' 'I keep forgetting things – is it dementia?' We all misplace our keys sometimes, or forget why we walked into a room, but if you are concerned that you're becoming increasingly forgetful, or if loved ones have mentioned it, speak to your GP. 'Memory issues are always worth bringing up,' says Krishan. Family history can help flag your risk of diabetes and some cancers. 'If you saw your parents struggle with certain things in their 60s or 70s, it's worth being proactive and talking to your doctor about how to stay ahead of those changes,' encourages Krishan. 'I'm peeing more in the night/struggling to pee – should I be worried?' ' One of the most common issues I see in men is urinary symptoms, so getting up during the night, a slower stream, or needing to go more often. 'These can be a sign of prostate enlargement, which is a very normal manifestation for men as they get older,' says Krishan. 'Once we've diagnosed them, they're actually very easy to treat.' These symptoms can also be related to prostate cancer, so should always be checked out. 'I can't seem to get or keep an erection – what's going on?' 'Men really feel embarrassed about coming forward and speaking about erectile dysfunction, but it can have a huge impact on your relationships, your self-confidence, the way you show up in the world, and can actually be a trigger for anxiety and depression as well,' says Krishan. There are treatment options for ED, from medication to devices that may help. She adds: 'As men get older, problems down below are very common.' ' Heart health is an important area for men, so asking to have your blood pressure checked as a one-off would be great. You can ask your pharmacist,' says Krishan. 'All those kind of 'well man' things, like getting your height, weight and blood pressure measured, to look at your BMI and see, 'Is it high?' can be done at the pharmacist.' She says we often forget how important our eyes are too. 'Make sure you get your sight tested annually, because vision can be affected [by certain conditions],' explains Krishan. 'Cataracts are something that happens to us as we get older, but your optician's brilliant. People tend to think opticians are just for a vision check, but that's not the case. They can look for things like if there's any blood pressure-related changes. 'High blood pressure is a silent killer, and it can show up with changes at the back of the eye, which often opticians will pick up and say, 'Oh, I think you need to go to your doctor and get that looked at.' And it could be the early signs of cardiovascular disease, or even early signs of diabetes. Opticians are brilliant at picking those up.' Trying to secure a GP appointment during the 8am scrum can feel impossible sometimes, and other times you may put off calling because you're worried about putting your GP under unnecessary pressure – but don't. 'You are absolutely not a burden,' says Krishan, noting that systemic pressures on the NHS shouldn't 'impact the individual care that you need and deserve'. She says: 'The pressure on doctors is real, but if you are worried about a health problem, we want to see you. We want to be able to get to you, because actually, getting to you earlier means there's fewer complications later down the line, which is beneficial for both the patient and your healthcare workers.' And don't be embarrassed 'There's nothing ever to be embarrassed about,' says Krishan. 'Older generations especially worry about fear, embarrassment, shame, burdening the doctor and I would say, that is not an issue for us at all. There's nothing we've never seen or heard before. Our job is there to help you feel better. So don't put off that call if something's niggling you.' While it's not exactly a forum for general health questions, A&E is always open and there for acute things, be it sudden onset chest pain, then that's straight to the hospital. 'If you feel like you've got any problems with facial drooping, weakness in any part of your body, if you've got speech problems, anything like that, then it's urgent, go to A&E,' says Krishan. 'If you think, 'This cannot wait and I am feeling very unwell,' take that as a serious sign and call NHS 111 or 999.'
Scotsman
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
49ers can't be impressed by distasteful Rangers display as Celtic message remains loud and clear
Final Old Firm display ends in fair result - and landscape could be very different next time Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Arthur Numan came on during the interval and shook a clenched fist in the air. It was that kind of afternoon at Ibrox. Defiance even if it meant very little except an extended period of local bragging rights and not even that in the end. As the retired Dutch full-back himself noted during a trackside interview, 'it's all about winning trophies'. Numan knows this. Barry Ferguson, who seemed particularly agitated throughout, knows this and all the home supporters at Ibrox know it too. The number of Rangers fans present in the 49, 883 crowd was lower than in recent times due to the welcome return of away fans at this fixture. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Celtic visitors were welcomed back in typically cordial manner. 'Take aim against the rebel scum,' ran the message along the bottom of a tifo display in the Copland Stand. It was accompanied by a large image of Graeme Souness brandishing a double-barrelled shotgun, one actually dating to a photo session in 1982 when Scotland were preparing to take on New Zealand in the World Cup. Rangers and Celtic could not be separated in the final Old Firm clash of the season. | SNS Group It was repurposed here and a penny for the thoughts of the corporate communications arm of the 49ers Enterprises, the prospective new owners of Rangers, as they try and square this Sabbath greeting with the wholesome American family values anchoring their mission statement. In fact, it wasn't long before their thoughts were perhaps made known via official communication from Rangers a few hours after the final whistle, with the club – following some possible pressure from across the Atlantic – conceding that the tifo 'crossed a line' and was 'unacceptable'. It had nevertheless been given the green light by someone at Ibrox. 'Seasons of beatings, to be continued….' was another, somewhat more opaque message from the same end of the ground unveiled during the second half. They've certainly suffered more than a few defeats this season, have Rangers. But this banner was, one assumes, referencing the Ibrox side's recent successes over Celtic in one-off meetings stretching back to, well, the one that really mattered in December when the League Cup was at stake. Celtic content with point at Rangers Celtic were happy enough to take a share of the spoils here, secured with a goal that offered a double dose of delight from Adam Idah. Initially chalked off, it was reinstated after a long VAR check that sought to determine whether Daizen Maeda was interfering with play or not. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The conclusion was that he wasn't. Idah, now back in the own half along with his teammates, hared off to celebrate once more in front of the Celtic fans. The Irish striker has had his critics but finished well on the turn with the aid of a deflection off John Souttar after another fortuitous rebound off Maeda in the run-up. It made up for an earlier miss, one which threatened to stand as a defining moment given Rangers scored the opener almost immediately afterwards. Cyriel Dessers blasts home Rangers' opener against Celtic. | SNS Group Idah was foiled by Liam Kelly after he was one-on-one with the goalkeeper and Rangers took advantage of this let-off with a sweeping, stylish goal. It highlighted their potential as well as serving as a reminder that however many times one writes off Dessers, who had barely been involved up until the 44th minute, he tends to slam such criticism back in your face. Mohamed Diomande carried the ball forward before unloading into the box. Vaclav Cerny showed tremendous awareness to let the ball run through his legs to take Cameron Carter-Vickers out of the game and hand Dessers the chance. There was still much to do. The striker's first touch was sure and his second touch likewise before he steered the ball into the corner, having shrugged off the attentions of Liam Scales. Idah messed up a perhaps easier chance in the second half when he swiped at a cross with his right foot and saw the ball hit his standing leg as Rangers pressed for a winner. Celtic miss their influential trio It was probably a fair result. The home side will be frustrated by a Nico Raskin header ruled out for a tightest of tight offside decision by VAR in the first half. Rangers pressed with more intent, Celtic enjoyed more control. The visitors could afford to play slightly within themselves and were noticeably under strength, with Alistair Johnston, Jota and Nicolas Kuhn all missing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A chance to win the game right at the end was spurned by the visitors. To have conceded at this point would have been bad enough but in the manner Rangers almost did unforgivable. The chance arose from a Rangers throw-in deep in the opposition half. James Tavernier was in the process of ambling over with the intention of hurling the ball into the goalmouth. He was surprised when Hamza Igamane, who was needed in the box, took a quick throw-in and, when Tavernier's sloppy pass gifted Celtic possession, Rangers were suddenly at the mercy of Maeda. While he had the legs, the pacey Japanese forward did not quite have the composure and Kelly spread himself well to block before Tavernier, who got back well, cleared. Celtic's Daizen Maeda is thwarted by Rangers keeper Liam Kelly right at the death. | SNS Group The coughing-up of such a cheaply conceded chance was another reason for Ferguson to throw up his hands in despair. He stressed again afterwards how much he wants the Rangers job on a permanent basis and his irritated demeanour during the 90 minutes perhaps identified a man with a lot riding on the line, even if it was, on the face of it, a dead rubber. Despite its supposed meaninglessness, and the midday kick-off, passions ran inevitably high. In addition to the unsavoury tifo, Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo had to remove a glass bottle thrown into his box by a supporter shortly after Celtic's equaliser, something else condemned by the Ibrox club later.
