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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic hero says Scotland shouldn't be worried about World Cup qualifiers after Iceland defeat – players ARE good enough
Nobody expected Friday night's result, but one ex-Scot has sympathy for the national team 'NOT MAKING EXCUSES' Celtic hero says Scotland shouldn't be worried about World Cup qualifiers after Iceland defeat – players ARE good enough Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND fell to a shock 3-1 defeat to Iceland on Friday night, but one ex-Scotland international doesn't think it's time to worry. Angus Gunn pulled up injured in the sixth minute, and substitute goalkeeper Cieran Slicker was forced to replace him. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Steve Clarke's Scotland fell to defeat against Iceland on Friday Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 It was a debut to forget for stopper Cieran Slicker Credit: PA 3 But ex-Celtic and Scotland star Peter Grant isn't worried. Credit: Willie Vass The Ipswich stopper was brought on for his first cap, but it was a night to forget for the 22-year-old. The keeper was at fault for all three of the visitors' goals, with boss Steve Clarke admitting after the match he wasn't ready. John Souttar scored Scotland's only goal, with George Hirst having the ball in the net on his first start, only for VAR to intervene and rule it out. Lennon Miller also debuted for his country, and looked promising, but on the whole it was a night the whole squad will wish to quickly forget about. Despite the performance and result, ex-Celtic hero Peter Grant insists that the match is nothing to worry about. He told Sky Sports: "I'm not worried because of the players we have, you know, there's no doubt of that. "The performance wasn't great we all know that, we all seen that, but it's a very difficult time of year, and I'm not making excuses. "As you say you've had guys on such a high with winning things and then coming back into play friendlies. "I mean it's not as if you're playing against an England or whatever and it's enthusiasm that sometimes rubs off the support, your talking about Iceland, and that's no disrespect because i thought they played very well, "I thought their goalkeeper was as good a passer as I've seen in football for a long time. Celtic fans would never let their club die says Hoops hero Peter Grant "I'll hold fire on the criticism because I think it's a difficult time of year and it always has been. "We've just got to see how we progress, but I've got a great belief in the group of players that they have there. "They know they've got a talented group and we know they're more than capable than what they showed last night." Scotland travel to Lichtenstein on Monday night, and Clarke is looking to add to his goalkeeping department after losing Gunn and Kilmarnock's Robby McCrorie. Celtic-bound Ross Doohan is expected to be called up to the squad, and he could make his first appearance for the Tartan Army. Elsewhere in the squad, Clarke has stated he isn't one for experimenting, so we can expect a another tried and tested Scotland side for Monday evening's friendly. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rocker Paul Rodgers' Near-Death Operation: 50/50 Chance Of Survival
Paul Rodgers performs during KFOX 98.5's Greg's Kihncert at Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 31, 2003 in Mountain View, California. (Photo by) In Part 1 of our interview series with classic rocker Paul Rodgers, we covered his impending induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, an amusing anecdote from a Bad Company tour in Spain, his initial thoughts on the great super-group Cream, the first time he heard his own song on the radio, where the name Bad Company came from and his work with the not-for-profit Adopt The Arts. Here we look at his medical situation with a number of recent strokes, band manger Peter Grant and Led Zeppelin, his memoirs and epitaph, and more. Following are edited excerpts from a longer phone conversation. Jim Clash: You've had such an interesting life. Ever think about writing a book about it? Rodgers: In fact, I'm working on my memoirs now, about four-fifths of it done. I have a great co-writer. I don't really like talking about myself, blowing my own trumpet, toot, toot, you know. But he makes it so easy, asks the right questions. I speak with him on a weekly basis. We've done this for eight months now, and the book should be out next year. Clash: You've had a number of strokes over the past few years, no? NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Jimmy Page at the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023. (Photo byfor The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ) Rodgers: I certainly have. I had 11 TIA's [Transient Ischaemic Attacks], and three major strokes, the last one just last year. It's hereditary, runs in my family unfortunately. My father passed at 60, likely due to a stroke. I'm 75, so I've had a lot more life than he did. I lost my ability to comprehend certain things. I had to learn to use a fork, spoon, and all of that again. I didn't even know what a guitar was. Hyperbarics and a program called MERT - Magnetic E-Resonance Therapy - helped me get back my language and singing functions. They also cleaned out my left carotid artery, a major surgery with only a 50/50 chance of survival. I was completely on life support then, very strange to come back from because your circulation system has to relearn itself. But I'm doing very well now, thank you. I even put out an album, 'Midnight Rose,' my first since 1999. Clash: Sounds like you almost died during the operation. Rodgers: When they were wheeling me off to surgery, my wife said, "Now you better come back to me." She tells me that just after the operation I said that I had the option to leave this dimension, but thought, "I can't do that, Cynthia will kill me." I can't remember any of it, though [laughs]. Clash: When you do pass on, what do you want your epitaph to be? Rodgers: My friend Paul Cossoff's was, "All Right Now," which I thought was rather interesting. For me I think, "Peace At Last." Peter Grant, Manager of Led Zeppelin, in his office, 9th October 1970. (Photo by Eric Harlow/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) Clash: Your recollections of Peter Grant? Rodgers: He was a great guy, a wonderful manager. He had all of the contacts. But he never interfered with the music itself. He just protected us, looked after the contracts and so on. We found ourselves on a roller-coaster. We had a Vickers Viscount, four Rolls-Royce engines, limos to get on the tarmac to the plane. It was crazy. The association with Led Zeppelin [Grant was also its manager] did not hurt. Peter was also an immense guy, an ex-wrestler. I believe he was a Romani gypsy, but I never asked him. Clash: Okay, what's Jimmy Page like? You worked with him in The Firm. Rodgers: Jimmy's amazing, as a person and as a guitarist. In The Firm, he could lift the whole band, the whole audience and the whole auditorium, way up into the stars. When I was up on stage, I would be just be amazed at what he was doing. Fantastic.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Celtic trail the rest' – Green Brigade slam club bosses over title party statement as they blast poor fan engagement
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE GREEN BRIGADE have slammed Celtic over their recent statement urging supporters to stay away from any unofficial title parties this weekend. Celtic will lift the Premiership trophy tomorrow at Parkhead after the final league game of the season against St Mirren. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Crowds of Celtic fans gather at the Trongate Credit: Getty 2 Similar scenes are expected after the game against St Mirren Credit: Getty The club issued a statement this evening telling fans to be mindful of the public and to avoid any "unlicensed large public gatherings". Over the last few years thousands of fans have congregated in the city centre - particularly in the Trongate and Merchant City areas - to celebrate title triumphs. Previous gatherings have attracted anti-social behaviour, damage and disruption to the local area. They have not been supported by Police Scotland or Glasgow City Council so the club issued a warning amid fears of fan safety. But the ultras group have issued a statement of their own in response as they hit out at the club over another example of poor "fan engagement". North Curve Celtic said in a lengthy statement: "As another successful season draws to a close, we would like to thank the Celtic support for your continued backing. "Your moral and financial support sustains the Celtic ultras scene, which we're particularly grateful for given cost of living challenges coupled with the crippling costs of following Celtic. "This season, Bhoys Celtic celebrated its 10th season; meanwhile next season will be the Green Brigade's 20th season. "For both groups, these respective milestones mark survival in an environment pitted against us and has only been possible because you have embraced what we do. "Fundamentally, we exist to support and celebrate Celtic. We believe we add value to the overall Celtic experience, while accepting that our style is not favourable to all. Rooted in our existence is the belief that ALL fans deserve more from the game. Celtic legend Peter Grant reveals which Rangers players were good pals and how they managed to socialise in Glasgow goldfish bowl "Over recent months, we have liaised with ultras groups across Scotland in a bid to achieve a fairer deal for all fans. "We have learned that while Celtic comfortably leads Scottish football on the park, off the park - in relation to fan engagement - Celtic trails the rest. "A perfect example of this is the price increase to Season Tickets which ironically lost two matches in 2023. Another example is the restrictions on fan tifos - while cynically seeking to replace these with outsourced efforts. "A final example is communications on any fan issue - which typically feed into a derogatory narrative on Celtic or football fans generally. "The 'Trongate Title Party' is the most recent example of this. It is another example of police, authorities and football clubs disregarding the role and importance of fans. "Despite several months notice, there was no will to engage with fans on this issue. There is no framework, culture nor will to engage with fans on any issue. "As another long and expensive season draws to a close, we encourage fans to celebrate in a fashion they deem fit; irrespective of any intimidation or castigation from those who already look down on us." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gold skids more than 3% on tariff relief. Is it time to sell?
Gold prices suffered a hefty decline Monday, losing more than 3% as trade tensions ease, but some strategists say that it's not time yet to take profits — and that the precious metal may still rally to fresh record highs. 'The progress made in trade talks between the U.S. and China over the weekend significantly dials back trade tensions, stoking risk appetite and sapping gold's haven bid,' Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals, told MarketWatch. My husband and I spend more money on our daughter and her family than on my single son. Do we compensate him? The bulls are back in town. Goldman and this Wall Street optimist are lifting their S&P 500 targets on tariff relief. 'Be vigilant with your finances': My IRA had an unknown beneficiary designation. How could this happen? 'I am scared to death that I'll run out of money': My wife and I are in our 50s and have $4.4 million. Can we retire early? 'It just doesn't seem right': My sister picks up the check for our parents, but later asks me to repay her The market, however, will want to see additional progress toward trade deals with China and other major trading partners, so the downside for gold is 'limited' from here, at least initially, he said. The May 1 low of $3,204.91 has held and is 'now reinforced as important short-term support.' On Monday, gold for June delivery GC00 GCM25 fell $116, or 3.5%, to settle at $2,228 an ounce on Comex. That was the biggest daily percentage loss for a most-active contract since April 23 and the lowest finish since May 1, according to Dow Jones Market Data. In a note Monday, chief global investment strategist Tim Hayes and analyst London Stockton, both at Ned Davis Research, said they've maintained a bullish position for most of the time since gold hit a cyclical bottom in the second half of 2022. Strength in the precious metal, which has gained 25% this year versus total returns of 2% for the Barclays Aggregate Total Return Bond Index, has also led to 'complacency and overbought conditions,' they said. Gold has seen a historical trendline growth of 6% per annum, and it's risen 'so far above the trendline that it is entering the top 20% of readings,' Hayes and Stockton said. 'This doesn't mean that gold will turn around right away — it does warn that the gold trade is a crowded trade with little margin for error if the conditions supporting gold start to worsen.' But 'now is not that time' to take profits in gold, they said, noting that their approach right now is to hold gold. The metal has yet to break below the 50-day moving average this year, 'providing itself an alternative for global asset allocation even without the appeal of interest or dividend payouts.' Zaner Metals' Grant, meanwhile, said there is 'still a fair amount of economic uncertainty out there, and geopolitical tensions remain elevated.' He said: 'Monetary policy remains generally tilted toward easing. Even with the recent gains in the dollar, the downtrend since the beginning of the year is intact. Central-bank demand and heightened investor interest are supportive as well.' Grant said his 'preferred scenario' for gold calls for additional consolidation within the $3,500 to $3,200 range, with 'modest risk for a downside extension' to $3,165 to $3,150. Gold prices last climbed to a record intraday high of $3,509.90 on April 22. Still, Grant believes the 'underlying trend remains positive' and expects further tests of $3,500 within weeks. My eldest son refused to share his father's $500K inheritance with his siblings. Should I cut him off? My friend's partner is pregnant, but she's married to another man. Is he financially responsible? 'We live modestly': My wife and I have $900K in stocks and $380K in savings and CDs. Are we holding too much cash? Gold skids more than 3% on tariff relief. Is it time to sell? The bull market has survived Trump's tariff onslaught. But stocks aren't out of the woods just yet.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I wouldn't be able to sleep' – Celtic icon's shock admission as he insists defeat to Rangers WOULD take away from title
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S been a strange conundrum for Celtic - they've dominated Scottish football this season but struggled in the Old Firm. Sunday sees Rangers host the newly-crowned four-in-a-row champions in the final meeting of the sides this term. 3 Barry Ferguson has struggled as Rangers interim but led Gers to a second straight win over Celtic last month Credit: PA 3 Brendan Rodgers has never lost three Old Firm matches in a row Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Celtic hero Peter Grant says that losing the Old Firm would take away from the title victory Credit: Alamy Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers insisted at the weekend that Celts have already shown they're better than Gers this season regardless of what happens on Sunday, but that Brendan Rodgers' men are still desperate to win. With a potential Treble to come in the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen next month, you wouldn't think that the clash at Ibrox would be the most consequential Old Firm of all time. But Celtic hero Peter Grant revealed to Go Radio that defeat on Sunday would hurt him all the way to next season. Grant said: "Let me tell you this, I wouldn't be able to sleep right through the summer if you lose that one, it is as [big] as that. "It is the last one of the season, the last thing you want to be going into any break is after losing a Celtic - Rangers match, for either team, I don't care who you are. "That's how important it is to Celtic. "Celtic have not played particularly well in the last three, even though we won the final. "I didn't think we played particularly well, Rangers did, then the next two we haven't played well and lost convincingly. "It doesn't matter if you have won the league or not, you have to try and win this game and please believe me, it will be gut-wrenching if you don't." And Grant even feels that losing a third straight Old Firm would take some of the gloss off the Hoops' title win. Moment Celtic players and fans celebrate as Hoops clinch fourth successive title He continued: "Absolutely [losing would take away from winning the league], what are you going to hear from Rangers fans all the time? "The bottom line is you want to make sure you beat your rivals and there is not a better feeling when you do that. "I can guarantee you one of the targets would be to beat Rangers, 100%. "If I was sitting in that dressing room that would be my biggest target at this moment in time. "Dead-rubbers, there is no such thing, that word never even comes into the vocabulary. "You have to go out and prove it all the time, that is what winners do. "Going into this game, you have to win it." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
