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Scotsman
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hearts goalkeeper opens up on what comes next after debut he wasn't expecting
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The player has opened up on whether he is likely to stay or go from the club ahead of next season. 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... He's not keen to be a training keeper- but Ryan Fulton insists he's in a privileged position at Hearts after making his Gorgie bow. The former Liverpool youngster joined the club last summer after time at Hamilton, knowing he was coming in to be understudy to both Craig Gordon and Zander Clark between the sticks. With Gordon a late call-off and Clark still getting back to full fitness after a recent injury, it was Fulton who started Saturday's Premiership win against Motherwell. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It couldn't have gone much better either. His long ball counted as an assist for Lawrence Shankland who put the team ahead in the 3-0 success as a clean sheet added to his memorable afternoon in the Gorgie sunshine. Hearts player on future A phone call from goalkeeper coach Paul Gallagher wasn't one he was anticipating, but it was something he was more than happy to take up. Fulton said: 'My morning didn't really change too much. Obviously I prepare the same way, whether I'm on the bench or going to play. Once I got here, I was by my phone, and Gal was trying to call me, and I had no idea he was trying to ring me. I got here, he said, 'I've tried to ring you', and then obviously it's like you're playing. It was a bit of a whirlwind from there, but obviously I prepare the same way, and that was that, I was ready to go. 'I don't think he would do that to me (a wind-up)! I've waited long enough, so I surely can't do that. But no, I was delighted with it. I wasn't expecting it, that was for sure. I thought I'd just come in to prepare as normal on the bench and go from there. The lads were solid in front of me. Obviously Frankie and Craig Halkett especially putting their bodies on the line. So yeah, it made it much easier for myself, but obviously I was delighted to get a clean sheet, that's for sure.' Number one Gordon is out of contract in the summer and there is a selfish way of looking at it from Fulton's point of view. There is another side though that he has to consider, as he admits his own future could go a couple of different directions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He added: 'There's two ways to think. Being honest, there's a selfish way and if he was to retire then maybe I would come up in the line. But I would miss working with him, I would miss watching him play out there every week, so that's the other side. I think he can still do it, he's shown that this season, so why would you retire? Especially Craig. I don't know how he keeps going, but he does. 'I don't know what the circumstances are going to be next season. Maybe there's a chance to go on loan, or there's a chance to maybe stay here and push and fight. I'll need to speak to the club and see what, you know, the plans are for me.' Tynecastle privilege Fulton knew what he was signing up for when joining Hearts last summer, and insists he is honoured to have had the chance to represent the team, and believes there's a better goalkeeper within him than 12 months ago. The shot-stopper added: 'I wouldn't say an area, just all round and even a bit of confidence, being with the two of them, and keeping up with the two of them. That's been a big thing, because their two big names, especially up here in Scotland. So I feel my levels there with them every day, and obviously they're pushing me as much as I'm pushing them, so that's been good, because, when I came here I knew that I needed to hit the ground running. There's no second chances, there's no bedding your way in. 'It's like, I need to go, I need to be ready, especially because the eyes are on me. I've been privileged to work with them two guys. Obviously Craigie, what he's done in the game and stuff like that, and where Zander's at, obviously I can't ask for any two better people to be with as well as Gal. So I don't take it for granted, that's for sure. I come in here, I work hard, I try and keep the standards high, try and keep up with them and just see where it goes from there. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I don't want to sit on the bench, I don't want to be a training keeper by any means, but I knew what I signed up for when I came here. I know the size of the club, I know what I was coming into, with the two boys in front of me. So, again, going forward, it may be different, but I don't know what the future holds. I knew what I came into, I knew I had to keep my head down, work hard, I might get a chance. It's been a lengthy wait for me but today I finally got it and obviously it was nice to get a clean sheet.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aldershot beat Spennymoor to win FA Trophy
Aldershot Town scored three second-half goals as they beat Spennymoor Town 3-0 to win the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium. Jack Barham opened the scoring early in the second half, bundling the ball home after a cross by James Henry from the right-hand side. With 20 minutes remaining Tommy Widdrington's side doubled their lead, Dan Ellison glancing the ball into the net from a corner kick. Josh Barrett then wrapped up the game with a stunning strike on the volley from outside of the box. The Shots fans that made the trip to Wembley travelled in great numbers, and with over 18,000 tickets sold they packed out their allocated quarter of the ground. Before the match their supporters were bouncing as the players made their way to the pitch, a sea of red and blue throwing balloons and streamers into the air. It was Aldershot's Wembley debut after they beat Woking 2-1 to progress to the final, while Spennymoor reach the final after beating Rochdale on penalties. Despite being smaller in number, the Spennymoor supporters still made a decent noise, with a big group of their fans packed into a section behind the goal as well as further along the stand. It was Aldershot who had the first real chance of the game, a cross was whipped in from the right and forward Jack Barham's glancing header sailed just wide of the far post. After 20 minutes Spennymoor had a brilliant chance to take the lead. Finley Shrimpton burst down the right and charged into the box, laying the ball off to Rob Ramshaw, but his weak attempt fell right into the grasp of Aldershot keeper Marcus Dewhurst. The Shots then went up the other end and Josh Barrett forced a tremendous save from Brad James as the Spennymoor keeper palmed away a dangerous curling effort. Early in the second half Aldershot found the breakthrough that they were looking for when Barrett produced a beautiful touch to send James Henry down the right. Henry's cross found Barham waiting at the back post and he helped the ball over the line before standing on the advertising boards in front of him, hands raised to the delighted Shots fans. That lead was then doubled with 20 minutes remaining as Barrett sent an in-swinging corner and Ellison was there to nod it home. In the final moments Aldershot's Barrett produced a moment to remember with a stunning volley for the third goal. After the ball bounced he smashed it into the top corner with his left foot to seal victory.
Scotsman
11-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan confirms prostate cancer diagnosis
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The 78-year-old former centre and fly-half revealed he has just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy Sign up to our daily 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... Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan is urging rugby players and all young men to get themselves tested after confirming his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 78-year-old former centre and fly-half - who won 32 Scotland caps and toured with the Lions in 1974, winning the series in South Africa, and in 1977 in New Zealand - is currently consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knight. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He famously led the Scots to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph,he has just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. He said: 'I have prostate cancer. I feel alright, really, just a bit more tired. I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added to it. I have to wait six weeks then have scans and a review of how effective the treatment has been. 'I have told the players here (at Doncaster) before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with the. The players have asked me how it is going and have been very good. 'I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested. I said that to our players here, to make sure they get themselves tested. I have an opportunity here at Doncaster and I have a good family, and I just don't think any differently. I am trying to do all the right things for my health and fitness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' McGeechan triumphed on his first tour as Lions head coach, overseeing a 2-1 series victory in Australia in 1989. He oversaw a 2-1 series reverse in New Zealand four years later, before masterminding an against-the-odds win over world champions South Africa in 1997. He was appointed Scotland coach in 1988, leading the nation to a Grand Slam two years later, courtesy of an iconic 13-7 victory over England. At club level, McGeechan won the European Cup with Wasps in 2007 and the English Premiership in 2008. He also returned for a fourth Lions tour as head coach in 2009, but suffered a 2-1 series defeat in South Africa, and worked as an assistant on the 2005 tour of New Zealand.
Scotsman
09-05-2025
- Scotsman
Two cars set alight in Edinburgh could to be linked to ongoing ‘gang war'
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Two cars that were deliberately set alight in Edinburgh could be linked to an ongoing 'gang feud.' Sign up to our daily 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... The incident happened in Pitcairn Grove at around 7.45pm on Thursday, May 8. Officers and emergency services attended the scene and there were no reports of any injuries. No one was within the vehicles at the time. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses following the incident which is being treated as a 'targeted attack'. It is understood that officers are considering if the recent attack is linked to an ongoing 'gang war' which has seen several properties set alight in recent months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The incident happened in Pitcairn Grove at around 7.45pm on Thursday, May 8 | Police Scotland Three suspects dressed in dark-coloured clothing are understood to have left the area in a black hatchback vehicle along Greenbank Drive. Detective Superintendent Paul Grainger said: 'This was a reckless act which has resulted in significant fire damage to the vehicles. We believe this was a targeted attack and it is fortunate that no one was injured. 'I am directly appealing to a dog walker who was in the area at the time and may have seen the suspects leaving the area. If this was you, or you can help us trace this person, please get in touch with officers. 'Equally anyone with any information that can assist our inquiries should contact police as soon as possible.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3400 of Thursday, 8 May, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Tax check: shock bills hit savers as HMRC targets interest
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Even modest savings could push you over your limit — and HMRC is already sending out the bill 📈 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. 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... Unexpected tax bills are landing on savers with as little as £3,500 in the bank HMRC is cracking down on interest earned above tax-free limits, especially from fixed accounts Higher earners get a smaller Personal Savings Allowance — or none at all Fixed-term interest is often paid in one lump sum, pushing people over the threshold Cash ISAs remain tax-free, making them a safer option for savers looking to avoid surprise bills If you think your savings are too small to worry the taxman, you could be in for a nasty surprise. With the 2025/26 tax year now underway, HMRC has ramped up efforts to claw back unpaid tax on interest earned during the previous year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That means that surprise tax bill letters have been landing on the doormats of people with even modest savings, in some cases as low as £3,500 — all thanks to the way interest on fixed savings accounts is taxed. Your bank automatically reports your savings interest to HMRC (unless it's in a Cash ISA), and if it goes over your tax-free allowance, you'll be told to pay up — often without warning. (Photo: Pexels) | Pexels The Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) lets basic-rate taxpayers earn up to £1,000 in interest tax-free. But if you earn more than £50,270, your allowance halves to £500. Hit £125,000 and your allowance vanishes altogether. With interest rates still relatively high, even small savings pots can tip you over the edge — especially if you've locked your money into a fixed-term account. That's because interest on fixed accounts is typically paid all at once when the term ends. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you stashed £3,500 away at 5% for three years, you'd receive over £500 in interest in one go — enough to exceed your PSA if you're a higher-rate taxpayer, and trigger a 40% tax charge on the excess. £11,000 saved at 5% in an easy-access account for one year yields £550 in interest — above the £500 limit for higher-rate taxpayers. £21,000 at 5% for one year would bring in £1,050 in interest — more than the full £1,000 allowance for basic-rate taxpayers, meaning tax is due. In short: if you're saving outside of an ISA, it's worth checking how much interest you're earning — and whether a tax bill might be quietly heading your way. It's worth bearing in mind that many more sources of income than you might think can count towards your PSA. The Government says that the following can push you over the limit: Bank and building society accounts Government or company bonds Life annuity payments Payment protection insurance (PPI) Peer-to-peer lending Savings and credit union accounts Some life insurance contract Trust funds Unit trusts, investment trusts and open-ended investment companies If you go over your allowance, HMRC adjusts your tax code to collect the tax via your salary or pension. They estimate your interest for the coming year based on what you earned last year — so even a one-off bonus could bump your future bills. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How to avoid unexpected tax bills If you're looking for a practical way to avoid unexpected tax bills on your savings, considering using ISAs first is perhaps the best way to go. Cash ISAs are completely tax-free, no matter how much interest you earn or what your income is. You can save up to £20,000 per tax year in an ISA (across cash, stocks and shares, etc.) — and the interest won't affect your PSA. Note also that if you're part of a couple, you can double your tax-free interest by using each person's allowance — and each can open their own ISA. Are you struggling to make ends meet as costs continue to rise? You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
