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BBC News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Calvin will bring 'real pace & energy' to St Mirren attack
Jalmaro Calvin will bring "real pace and energy" to St Mirren after signing from Jamaican side Cavalier, says manager Stephen forward has penned a two-year deal with the Buddies. The Paisley club hold the option to extend for a further 22-year-old, who scored 39 goals in 101 appearances for Cavalier and featured in the Concacaf Champions Cup, joins up with his former team-mate Richard says Calvin's attributes remind him of Toyosi Olusanya, who was a key player for St Mirren before departing for Houston Dynamo in April."Jalmaro was a player that kept coming up every time we looked at Richard [King]," said Robinson."He has real pace and energy. He can play wide and he can play through the middle. "We need to build him up. He's a project for us in terms of getting him used to the Scottish game and the physicality, but his electric pace will give us something we don't have in the squad at this time."He reminds me of Toyosi Olusanya in terms of that raw pace he can offer us in the wide areas."
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Motorists warned to ditch common accessory while driving as it could cause 'serious injury'
The popular tool can seriously injure motorists. Drivers are being warned to ditch a popular hair accessory that could put them at serious risk behind the wheel. According to experts, the claw clip could increase the risk of a serious head and neck injury during a collision. Claw clips are a popular tool used to tie up hair and are usually made of plastic, however, unlike other accessories such as scrunchies or hair ties, claw clips have the ability to impale the back of the driver's head or neck. Experts at Vertu said: "The headrest in your car isn't just there for comfort, it is a critical safety feature designed to protect your neck and spine in a crash by keeping your head properly aligned. 'For it to work effectively, your head should be close to the headrest, with the top level with your ears and no more than two or three inches away. "But wearing a claw clip pushes your head forward, creating a dangerous gap that can increase the risk of whiplash. Worse still, in a collision, the hard plastic claws can be forced into the back of your head or neck, potentially causing serious injury. 'Because of this, we always recommend that drivers wear alternatives like soft scrunchies or bobbles, and double-check that their headrest is in the correct position before setting off.' This is not the first time such a warning has been issued. In 2023, University of Derby student Jeena Panesar warned drivers not to wear a claw clip after hers got "lodged into the back of her head in a car crash", the BBC reported at the time. She told the publication: "The doctors told me I had a 30cm-cut from my left eyebrow to the back of my head, which they thought was caused by the car roof and my hair clip. "I want to advise people to take out their hair claw clips before driving because I'm worried it could happen to someone else. I was really lucky, but I don't want anyone else to take the risk," she added. Similarly, a woman went viral on TikTok for sharing a similar experience, where her clip got lodged in the back of her head whilst she was a passenger in a car involved in an accident. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We 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. The woman, called Paisley, said: "We rolled, and the back of my head hit a metal bar, which lodged the claw clip in the back of my head". Heading straight to the emergency room, she got a CT scan and an X-ray and said she was "lucky" not to have brain damage after the incident. Doctors closed up her wound by putting four staples in the back of her head, she shared. In a follow up video she added: "I just posted those videos to let those other girls know that it could be very dangerous to have a hair clip or claw clip or anything like that in the back of their hair. "I was very lucky, it could have been so much worse. It could've been worse than five staples."
Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
St Mirren announce Malik Dijksteel signing as club closes in on two more targets
Boss Stephen Robinson has been busy during the summer transfer window as he reshapes his Buddies squad. St Mirren have today announced the signing of winger Malik Dijksteel with more new faces on the way. Dijksteel has penned a two-and-a-half-year pre-contract agreement with the Buddies and he will make the move to Paisley in January 2026 when his contract with League of Ireland side Cork City expires. The 24-year-old, who was born in the Netherlands, becomes the Premiership club's eighth summer signing. He came through the academy at Dutch Eredivisie giants Feyenoord where he played alongside the likes of Arsenal's Jurrien Timber and Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee. He moved to the UK in 2021 where he joined Middlesbrough before signing with Irish Cork in 2023 via spells at non-league Whitby Town and Wrexham. Dijksteel has so far made 41 appearances for the Rebel Army, scoring five goals, and will provide more competition for places in the final third. On the signing, Saints manager Stephen Robinson said: 'Malik is a player that we have kept tabs on over the last six months. 'He's a real bright spark in the final third. He's quick, direct, takes players on and I think the fans will really take to him given how exciting he is.' Dijksteel will join Liam Donnelly, Ryan Mullen, Richard King, Jayden Richardson and Tunmise Sobowale as new faces at the club with Killian Phillips and Roland Idowu turning last season's loans into permanent moves. However, business isn't finished here with the club close to securing another winger, as well as making moves for a goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Jalmaro Calvin, who was spotted in the stands at Station Park when Saints beat Fofar Athletic 2-1 in the Premier Sports Cup last Tuesday night, looks set to be the latest capture. The Jamaican international, who was team-mates with King at Cavalier in the island's Premier League, has been confirmed by the league's X (formerly Twitter) page to have signed on at the SMiSA Stadium. The post read: 'Jalmaro Calvin completes a permanent transfer from Cavalier FC to Scottish Premiership side St Mirren FC. 'Another young star takes his talent to Europe — go shine, Jalmaro!' It is a deal that Robbo is eager to get over the line with securing a work permit thought to be the hold-up. The Northern Irishman previously said: 'If we get the Jalmaro through, which looks positive, it gives us another bit of pace, energy and excitement. 'I love pace and my teams love energy. And, if you look at the boys we brought in, they've got electric pace. We're just waiting for paperwork now [to be done for Calvin]. It's the usual paperwork. 'But you take nothing for granted in this world until it's done and dusted. But we believe he's a really quick electric player who, again, needs to get up to the speed of the UK game and the physicality of the UK game, especially in Scotland.' Another player looking like he might soon end up in Paisley is former Livingston and current Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Shamal George. The 27-year-old keeper has only made five appearances for the Chairboys since joining in August 2024 and may be brought in to challenge Peter Urminsky and Mullen for the No 1 jersey.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Richard King feels the St Mirren love after impressive home debut
The Saints defender netted in his first full start in front of an excited home crowd and says he felt the love they had for him already. Richard King says he felt the love from the St Mirren fans after a memorable home debut at the weekend. The Jamaican international netted from the penalty spot during the 8-2 Premier Sports Cup mauling of Annan Athletic. And it was a game the centre-back, who was on international duty at the Concacaf Gold Cup in the United States recently, certainly enjoyed being part of. Despite finishing international duty just two weeks ago, the highly-rated star made his debut against Forfar Athletic on Tuesday night before being thrown into the starting XI against Annan. 'It feels good,' the 23-year-old said after the game on Saturday. 'I felt the love by the fans, so it was a really good feeling. 'It is a really high level, fast, quick thinking, physical, so yeah, I really like it. It's a good feeling to score on my debut at home. It is a wonderful feeling.' Having moved to Paisley this summer on a two-year deal from Jamaican Premier League outfit Cavalier, King is hoping to help the Saints break into the top six for the fourth time in a row. Paisley boss Stephen Robinson has already made his mark on the defender and King says getting a sitdown chat with the manager allowed him to gain a good understanding of the Scottish game. He also learned from former Buddies wing-back Elvis Bwomono, whom he spent a season-long loan with in Iceland at IBV. King added: 'He's a good coach, a good manager, so he really does that very well [helping people settle in]. 'I knew Elvis so I got some good thoughts on the game here. He told me it was a good club, it's wonderful here and it's like a family here; because I knew Elvis was here, and I watched a few games, I saw he was in a good team.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Livingston, Motherwell & St Mirren lead in Premier Sports Cup
Update: Date: 15:42 BST Title: GOAL Stenhousemuir 0-1 MOTHERWELL Content: Stephen O'Donnell The former Scotland defender with a penchant for baking makes the breakthrough from a corner. Update: Date: 15:39 BST Title: GOAL St Mirren 3-1 ANNAN ATHLETIC Content: A Trialist The deficit is reduced in Paisley and a mystery trialist has done his chances of a move to Galabank no harm. Hang on. The St Mirren X account says it's Myles Gaffney. Update: Date: 15:34 BST Title: Post Content: Ayr United 1-0 Arbroath Curtis Main thinks he's in for a second close-range finish but a slight deflection on the cross takes the ball through the striker's legs... Update: Date: 15:31 BST Title: GOAL LIVINGSTON 1-0 Brora Rangers Content: Danny Wilson The former Scotland defender breaks the deadlock in West Lothian. An acrobatic finish by the sounds of it. Update: Date: 15:28 BST Title: Post Content: We've still got 12 games without a goal, including Inverness Caledonian Thistle against St Johnstone. There's been a couple of good saves at either end in that one. Update: Date: 15:22 BST Title: GOAL Elgin City 0-2 EAST KILBRIDE Content: Jack Leitch Scott's boy has done it again for EK. Update: Date: 15:21 BST Title: GOAL AYR UNITED 1-0 Arbroath Content: Curtis Main It's scrappy but they all count as an effort from Curtis Main trundles in. Update: Date: 15:18 BST Title: Goals galore in Paisley Content: St Mirren 3-0 Annan Athletic If you were late in to St Mirren v Annan Athletic or stopped to get a pie, you may well have missed a goal or two. The hosts were three up inside 10 minutes. Update: Date: 15:14 BST Title: GOAL Dumbarton 0-1 DUNFERMLINE Content: Josh Cooper The Pars are in front as Josh Cooper lashes home from outside the penalty area. Update: Date: 15:10 BST Title: GOAL ST MIRREN 3-0 Annan Athletic Content: Mikael Mandron This could be a long afternoon for Annan, who conceded six to Ayr United on Tuesday. Update: Date: 15:08 BST Title: GOAL ST MIRREN 2-0 Annan Athletic Content: Killian Phillips And another one for the Buddies midfielder. Update: Date: 15:05 BST Title: GOAL ST MIRREN 1-0 Annan Athletic Content: Killian Phillips The Buddies strike early, with Killian Phillips banging one in from 20 yards. Update: Date: 15:04 BST Title: GOAL Elgin City 0-1 EAST KILBRIDE Content: Jack Leitch The League 2 newcomers are off to a flyer, fresh from their shock win at Raith Rovers. Update: Date: 15:00 BST Title: Nearly there... Content: Sportsound has got reporters at a few grounds today while the first dedicated match commentary comes from Somerset Park, with Ayr United hosting Arbroath. Then it will be over to Forthbank for Stirling Albion v Hearts at 17:15. You can listen in via the tab at the top of the page. Update: Date: 14:57 BST Title: Wasps boss on standby Content: Alloa Athletic v Dundee (15:00) Alloa manager Andy Graham has got the boots on since he is among the seven subs listed by the home side, but the 41-year-old has told BBC Scotland that doesn't expect to be involved. Graham made one appearance last season, for all of 45 minutes, so he might be blowing hard if he does get on. Update: Date: 14:53 BST Title: Pressure on Dundee Content: Alloa Athletic v Dundee (15:00) It's a big afternoon for Dundee following last week's home loss to Airdrieonians. This could be an awkward game at in-form Alloa Athletic for Steven Pressley's side. Dundee's Tony Yagane warms up Update: Date: 14:49 BST Title: Buddies seek home comfort Content: St Mirren v Annan Athletic (15:00) St Mirren got their group campaign back on track with a midweek win away to Forfar Athletic after losing on penalties at Arbroath last weekend. The Paisley side are at home for the first time this season against Annan Athletic. Jayden Richardson scored a screamer at Station Park but is one of St Mirren's substitutes today Update: Date: 14:45 BST Title: Still no Miller for Motherwell Content: Stenhousemuir v Motherwell (15:00) Lennon Miller's recent injury keeps him out of Motherwell's trip to Stenhousemuir. The Scotland international has been heavily linked with a move away from Fir Park but he will be cheering on the Steelmen at Ochilview Park. Update: Date: 14:40 BST Title: All smiles for Simo Content: Inverness CT v St Johnstone (15:00) St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari looks in a good mood before today's meeting with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. It's very tight in Group F, with four teams on three points. Update: Date: 14:35 BST Title: Post Content: We had a whopping 51 goals across Tuesday night's games, without a single draw. Remember, if it is all square after regulation time we go straight to penalties with the shootout winners getting an extra bonus point.
