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The Courier
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Lyall Cameron bids farewell to Dundee as he picks out 'special' moment at Dens
Dundee have thanked Lyall Cameron for his service as he bid farewell to the Dark Blues. The 22-year-old academy graduate enjoyed a stellar three years as a senior player at the club, helping fire the Dee to the Championship title in 2023 and scoring 33 goals from midfield. Cameron became the first Dundee player ever to win all three player awards at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, picking up the Player, Players' Player and Young Player of the Year accolades. In his first top-flight campaign, the Scotland U/21 star was nominated for PFA Scotland and the Scottish Football Writer's Young Player of the Year awards. His displays at Dens Park drew the interest of Rangers and he will join the Ibrox club this summer. Cameron was quick to thank Dundee fans for their support over the years. He said: 'It seems a long time ago since I made my competitive debut for the club against Raith in the League Cup at 16. 'I've learnt a lot since then and I am proud to have played as many games as I have for Dundee. 'I have decided that now is the time to move on, and I want to thank everyone at the club who I've worked with over the years. 'I want to thank the fans who supported me until the very end and the ovation at the last home game was special to me and my family. 'I was delighted to end my time at Dundee on a high and help the team secure Premiership football next year.' Dundee have also thanked departing loan players Ziyad Larkeche, Seun Adewumi and Seb Palmer-Houlden after they returned to parent clubs.
Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Awards and another promotion for Wrexham star Max Cleworth
The centre-back has had another brilliant campaign in defence, helping Wrexham finish runners-up in League One to secure an historic third successive promotion. When he scooped the accolade at the presentation afternoon which was held in front of Reds' supporters at The Racecourse, a video was shown of a number of Cleworth's team-mates speaking highly of the 22-year-old who says he will cherish the gong. "It feels good to get that," said Cleworth. "I've had the Young Player of the Season award before but the Players' Player award means a lot. "I'm not really one for looking back but when you get such nice, kind words off your team-mates and lads who have had the careers they've had, it does mean a lot. "It's a good award to win. I'd like to think I don't annoy the lads too much and I'm a fairly quiet lad but I like to play my part in the team." Cleworth scored seven goals in 42 league games, with another strike coming in the EFL Trophy, and a series of impressive displays in the Reds' back-line earned him the Young Player of the Season award for the third time in four years. Phil Parkinson, who gave Cleworth his league debut against Solihull Moors in his first competitive game as Wrexham manager in August 2021, presented his player with the trophy. "I over the gaffer a lot with what he's done for me in my career," said Cleworth. "He's almost made it really in terms of giving me the chance and I'd like to think that I've repaid him a fair bit. "To get those words off him as well means a lot and to win Young Player of the Season three out of four years is something to be really proud of. "This club is known for producing young players and I hope the likes of Harry Ashfield, who's done really well this year, and Aaron James are the next ones to come through. "And there's plenty more in the youth team that have certainly got a bright future at this club." There has been more recognition for Cleworth who was named in the League One Team of the Season alongside team-mate Ryan Barnett. "That sort of caught me by surprise," admitted Cleworth. "I think I've had a pretty decent season but to get that outside recognition is really nice as well. "To be in it with Barney who's had a really good season and is a good mate, to experience that together was brilliant." Cleworth has played his part in all three promotions under Parkinson and he insists team success comes before individual recognition. "I'm just proud to be part of the team. It's something I don't take for granted," he added. "We got our overall team goal and that achievement outweighs any individual award."
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Grace Donnelly to leave Newcastle United Women at end of season
Newcastle United Women's longest-serving player will leave the club at the end of the and club captain Grace Donnelly has made 140 appearances during her eight years with the Magpies."When I first joined Newcastle United Women, I wouldn't have believed you if you told me what I would go on to achieve," she her departure, she gave a "massive thank you" to the club's fans as well as her teammates and family. "Especially to my mam who supports me at every game and my dad, who I know will be really proud looking down on me," she left Sunderland's development squad in 2017 before joining Newcastle."It was beyond my wildest dreams, and I can say that I am happy to leave the shirt in a better place than I found it." During her time at Newcastle, 26-year-old Donnelly won the Players' Player and Manager's Player of the Year awards and received the Golden Glove award in both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 helped the team win back-to-back promotions from the FA Women's National League Division One North and the Northern Premier of the 2023-24 season, she signed her first professional contract alongside her Becky Langley said when she first met Donnelly she could tell the young goalkeeper was "playing for just the love of the game"."She has helped myself and the team on and off the pitch hugely. We wouldn't be in this position without all her commitment and contributions."She has played for the team she loves for two seasons as a full-time professional which most fans would only be able to dream of."Newcastle United Women play their final home game of the 2024/25 campaign on Sunday, against Birmingham City Women at Kingston Park. Kick-off is at 14:00 BST. Follow BBC Newcastle on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
