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Glasgow Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre
Women's captain Nicola Docherty shared a photo on social media of herself with the Manchester United legend. It's unclear why Sir Alex was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base, but Docherty recounted their conversation over coffee. She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. "Can you imagine me doing that? "A Scotsman? "'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them'."
The National
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre
Women's captain Nicola Docherty has taken to social media to share a photo of herself alongside the legendary Scot. It's not known why the Manchester United icon was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base. But Docherty was thrilled to be sitting with Sir Alex, as she lifted the lid on their conversation over a coffee. Read more: She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. Can you imagine me doing that? A Scotsman? 'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them: make them 150th rated country in the world, with Scotland 149'."
The National
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Lenny Agbaire departs Celtic for an undisclosed fee
Rotherham United have confirmed the capture of the powerful centre-back. The defender, 20, spent time on loan with Scott Brown at Ayr United last season. He has now been sold by the Scottish Premiership champions. A statement reads: "Rotherham United are delighted to confirm the signing of young and exciting defender Lenny Agbaire who joins for an undisclosed fee from Celtic, subject to EFL and FA ratification and international clearance. "The 20-year-old defender arrives at AESSEAL New York Stadium on a deal until the summer of 2028 to bolster Matt Hamshaw's defensive options. "Agbaire makes the trip south of the Scottish border for the first time in his career, having been a part of the Celtic youth system for close to a decade since the age of 10, joining in August 2015. "He worked his way into the Celtic B side, where he became a regular in the squad and played a key role in helping the side lift the Scottish FA Youth Cup. "His impressive displays at youth level earned him a loan move to Scottish Championship side Ayr United, where he made 16 appearances from January 2025 onwards and helped the side reach the Scottish Championship Play-offs. Read more: "Agbaire has had the opportunity to meet his new teammates at Roundwood but has been unable to feature in training as of yet, with the club awaiting the receipt of relevant permissions and clearance,s which have now been granted. "Paperwork has been completed in time for Matt Hamshaw's latest addition to feature in this evening's friendly fixture against Harrogate Town, where Millers fans will have a first opportunity to potentially see the newest summer recruit in action. "Reaction from Matt Hamshaw and Lenny Agbaire will follow after the match."
The Herald Scotland
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre
Women's captain Nicola Docherty has taken to social media to share a photo of herself alongside the legendary Scot. It's not known why the Manchester United icon was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base. But Docherty was thrilled to be sitting with Sir Alex, as she lifted the lid on their conversation over a coffee. Read more: She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. Can you imagine me doing that? A Scotsman? 'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them: make them 150th rated country in the world, with Scotland 149'."
Belfast Telegraph
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Glenavon bolster ranks with signing of top-rated former NI Under-21 defender
The centre-back, who is familiar to the Irish League having played for Coleraine on loan from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in the 2024/25 season, is now back in the Sports Direct Premiership after joining for the Lurgan Blues on a permanent basis.
