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South Wales Guardian
2 minutes ago
- South Wales Guardian
Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry admits harassing ex-partner
The former central defender who captained Scotland at a World Cup and helped Blackburn Rovers win the Premiership title, was sentenced at Preston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Hendry, 59, had admitted harassment of his former partner over a period of six months after their relationship ended. Natasha Clark, senior crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) North West, said: 'Colin Hendry harassed a former partner for over six months after their relationship ended after she stopped returning his calls. 'He ignored her wishes and breached boundaries she put in place, using multiple different platforms to contact her. 'Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment. 'This outcome is a clear indication that the CPS will not hesitate to prosecute anyone guilty of harassment whether this is in person or online.' The court heard Hendry sent his ex messages from multiple different email accounts, utilising no caller ID to call her after she blocked his number. When his calls went unanswered, he turned to other means, including dozens of emails and messaging her on LinkedIn. After she said she no longer wanted any kind of relationship with him, Hendry consistently attempted to contact her, showing up at her house with unwanted gifts and flowers on several occasions. The victim reported Hendry to the police, saying she felt depressed and anxious because of his behaviour. She said she was unable to leave the house without fearing an unannounced visit from him. Lancashire Police contacted Hendry to warn him about his behaviour, telling him to stop all communications to the ex-partner which were unwanted. While Hendry admitted to his conduct, he tried to deny it was harassment, claiming he never received a written warning from police so continued to contact her and that he was simply concerned for the affected person and her dog. Hendry later admitted one count of harassment without violence. He started his football career with Keith in the Highland League before moving to Dundee then winning the league title with Blackburn Rovers and also played for Manchester City. He was Scotland's captain for the 1998 World Cup campaign and also played for Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
Scotsman
2 minutes ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hearts v Dundee closed-door game ends in a four-goal thriller between SPFL Premiership sides
Edinburgh club start the SPFL Premiership against Aberdeen on Monday Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Hearts and Dundee played a closed-door friendly at Riccarton this afternoon which ended in a 2-2 draw. Both sides used the fixture to give first-team players game time, with Yan Dhanda and Alexandros Kyziridis scoring for the home side. The Hearts team included many first-team squad members who need more match practice following this month's Premier Sports Cup ties. Head coach Derek McInnes is preparing his side for Monday's William Hill Premiership opening match against Aberdeen at Tynecastle Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Goalkeeper Ryan Fulton played against Dundee along with defenders Adam Forrester, Michael Steinwender and Stephen Kingsley. Midfielders Dhanda and Sander Kartum, wingers Sabah Kerjota and Kyziridis, plus forward Kenneth Vargas, were all involved. Teenage defender Kenzi Nair also played after agreeing a co-operation loan deal with League Two side Spartans. Dundee manager Steven Pressley takes charge of his first league game on Saturday when Hibs visit Dens Park. He has made a number of new signings and used the bounce match against Hearts to test his players against Premiership counterparts. Dundee lost their opening two competitive games of the campaign against Airdrie and Alloa Athletic in this month's Premier Sports Cup group phase. Those defeats preceded a 3-1 win against Bonnyrigg Rose and a 5-0 victory over Montrose in their final group ties. However, they did not progress to the tournament's knockout phase. Hearts coasted through Group E with four wins and 16 goals scored to earn a seeding berth for the last-16. They were drawn away to St Mirren in a tie which is due to take place in the middle of next month. More to follow....
BBC News
3 minutes ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Centre Doherty signs new deal with Newcastle
Newcastle Falcons centre Connor Doherty has signed a new deal, keeping him at the club for the 2025-26 25-year-old joined the Falcons from Sale last summer and scored four tries in 16 appearances in all competitions as the North East club finished bottom of the Premiership scored two tries in the Falcons' 55-19 defeat by eventual Premiership champions Bath in April at the Recreation Ground."I enjoyed my first season up here and am determined to build on it over the coming year," he told the club website., externalFalcons director of rugby Steve Diamond added: "I've known and worked with Connor for a long time, having signed him for Sale Sharks' academy when he was a teenager."He gives us a physical presence in the centres, he hits some nice lines and is making good progress developing his all-round game."Doherty is the fifth Falcons player to sign a new deal with the club in the past week, following in the footsteps of Ollie Fletcher, Max Clark, Ollie Leatherbarrow and John Hawkins.
The South African
3 minutes ago
- Business
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns set to offload expensive midfield star
Mamelodi Sundowns have ramped up efforts to trim their bloated squad as preparations intensify ahead of the new Premiership season. With a string of departures already confirmed, a source now suggests the club is finalising decisions on players whose futures remain uncertain. Among those under scrutiny is Argentine midfielder Matias Esquivel, who trained with the squad during pre-season. The source revealed that the 26-year-old may not feature in the Brazilians' plans for the campaign ahead. While Sundowns have already parted ways with the likes of Sipho Mbule, Rivaldo Coetzee, and Lebohang Maboe, Esquivel's situation presents a financial complication. 'He is believed to have been on the list of the players to be released but due to the financial logistics involved, then it is believed that it will cost the club a lot, and that's why they are working on loaning him out again,' a source explained. 'They are working on downsizing, and he is believed to be one of the players that was supposed to leave.' The midfielder's contract reportedly runs until June 2027, making a permanent release financially impractical. As a result, the club is actively pursuing loan options to reduce wage obligations without taking a direct financial hit. The most likely outcome appears to be a return to Esquivel's former side Talleres Cordoba, although multiple destinations remain on the table. 'That's the possibility right now. Yes, they are looking at other options but going back to Talleres Cordoba is a possibility because they already know him,' the source added. 'But the club is believed to be looking at different options to loan him out as part of the squad downsizing this season.' Sundowns' aggressive approach to cutting their squad signals a major tactical shift. That's likely aimed at increasing squad efficiency and freeing up space for new arrivals. Esquivel's looming exit underlines the financial chess game taking place behind the scenes. As the club balances competitiveness with sustainability. Will Matias Esquivel find a new home before the window closes. Or could Mamelodi Sundowns be stuck with an expensive benchwarmer? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Western Telegraph
an hour ago
- Western Telegraph
Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry admits harassing ex-partner
The former central defender who captained Scotland at a World Cup and helped Blackburn Rovers win the Premiership title, was sentenced at Preston Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Hendry, 59, had admitted harassment of his former partner over a period of six months after their relationship ended. Natasha Clark, senior crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) North West, said: 'Colin Hendry harassed a former partner for over six months after their relationship ended after she stopped returning his calls. Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment Natasha Clark, CPS 'He ignored her wishes and breached boundaries she put in place, using multiple different platforms to contact her. 'Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment. 'This outcome is a clear indication that the CPS will not hesitate to prosecute anyone guilty of harassment whether this is in person or online.' The court heard Hendry sent his ex messages from multiple different email accounts, utilising no caller ID to call her after she blocked his number. When his calls went unanswered, he turned to other means, including dozens of emails and messaging her on LinkedIn. After she said she no longer wanted any kind of relationship with him, Hendry consistently attempted to contact her, showing up at her house with unwanted gifts and flowers on several occasions. The victim reported Hendry to the police, saying she felt depressed and anxious because of his behaviour. She said she was unable to leave the house without fearing an unannounced visit from him. Lancashire Police contacted Hendry to warn him about his behaviour, telling him to stop all communications to the ex-partner which were unwanted. While Hendry admitted to his conduct, he tried to deny it was harassment, claiming he never received a written warning from police so continued to contact her and that he was simply concerned for the affected person and her dog. Hendry later admitted one count of harassment without violence. He started his football career with Keith in the Highland League before moving to Dundee then winning the league title with Blackburn Rovers and also played for Manchester City. He was Scotland's captain for the 1998 World Cup campaign and also played for Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
