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Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Edinburgh Live
Lyons crime family 'footsoldiers' to stand down in Edinburgh feud as police crack down
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sources close to the notorious Lyons family crime clan have claimed they have taken the decision to step away from the gangland feud erupting across the capital. The move by leader Steven Lyons, 44, comes as officers crackdown on the escalating violent situation, with his footsoldiers now ordered to concentrate on the family's own interests. Reports of arrests in Edinburgh and Glasgow has travelled to Lyons' Dubai home. It has been previously reported the Lyons were supporting Dubai-based Mr Big Ross McGill by feeding him information on their mutual enemies - the Daniel clan. But the underworld source said Stevie Lyons has pulled their support over fears his henchmen could be jailed after cops arrested 41 people in connection with a series of linked incidents across the country since March, the Daily Record reports. He said: "The heat from the police is getting too much for Steven and he wants nothing to do with it anymore. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "His mob are still very active in the north of Glasgow, while he is in Dubai and he wants to keep it that way so his lads are now under strict orders to keep out of the gang war. "They still have their own feud with the Daniel family and if the opportunity presents itself to target any of them they will take it, but it won't be for Ross McGill." (Image: Police Scotland) Six Lyons family associates, Brian Ferguson, 43, Andrew Gallacher, 46, Robert Pickett, 59, Andrew Sinclair, 38, John Hardie, 41, and Peter Bain, 51, were jailed for a total of 104 years in 2019 after being found guilty of plotting murder bids on five men from the Daniel clan. The source continued: "After losing so many key men , Steven is getting cold feet. "His troops almost wiped out the Daniel clan after they went at them heavily a few years ago, but they were significantly weakened when six of their top men got big sentences. "Since then the Lyons family have had to recruit another younger batch of enforcers and Steven doesn't want to risk any of them getting a big jail sentence, especially for a war McGill is fighting." Steven fled Scotland almost 20 years ago after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt at Applerow Motors garage in Balmore Road, Possil, in 2006. He was wounded in the attack but cousin Michael, 21, was shot dead and the crime lord left Scotland almost immediately afterwards. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox It is believed he initially settled in Spain but is now living in Dubai, where he has built up criminal connections and formed a close friendship with cartel boss Daniel Kinahan. The source said: "Steven is settled in Dubai and is worried the ongoing gang war could jeopardise his life in the United Arab Emirates." He added: "His plan is that he won't ever have to come home. "He has trusted associates who keep all his business and criminal interests going in Scotland and feels like this gang war is bringing too much attention his way and could alert the authorities in Dubai."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Lyons crime family boss pulls out of gang feud as cops turn up heat
The head of the Lyons family has ordered his men to stand down due to the number of people being arrested by Police Scotland in the last month. A source close to the boss of the notorious Lyons family has confirmed the crime clan have agreed to step back from the gangland feud sweeping Scotland's streets as police crackdown on violence. Kingpin Steven Lyons, 44, has ordered his footsoldiers to concentrate on the family's own interests after reports on arrests across Glasgow and Edinburgh filtered through to his Dubai bolthole. The Record previously reported the Lyons were supporting Dubai-based Mr Big Ross McGill by feeding him information on their mutual enemies - the Daniel clan. But the underworld source said Stevie Lyons has pulled their support over fears his henchmen could be jailed after cops arrested 41 people in connection with a series of linked incidents across the country since March. He said: "The heat from the police is getting too much for Steven and he wants nothing to do with it anymore. "His mob are still very active in the north of Glasgow, while he is in Dubai and he wants to keep it that way so his lads are now under strict orders to keep out of the gang war. "They still have their own feud with the Daniel family and if the opportunity presents itself to target any of them they will take it, but it won't be for Ross McGill." Six Lyons family associates, Brian Ferguson, 43, Andrew Gallacher, 46, Robert Pickett, 59, Andrew Sinclair, 38, John Hardie, 41, and Peter Bain, 51, were jailed for a total of 104 years in 2019 after being found guilty of plotting murder bids on five men from the Daniel clan. The source continued: "After losing so many key men , Steven is getting cold feet. "His troops almost wiped out the Daniel clan after they went at them heavily a few years ago, but they were significantly weakened when six of their top men got big sentences. "Since then the Lyons family have had to recruit another younger batch of enforcers and Steven doesn't want to risk any of them getting a big jail sentence, especially for a war McGill is fighting. Steven fled Scotland almost 20 years ago after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt at Applerow Motors garage in Balmore Road, Possil, in 2006. He was wounded in the attack but cousin Michael, 21, was shot dead and the crime lord left Scotland almost immediately afterwards. It is believed he initially settled in Spain but is now living in Dubai, where he has built up criminal connections and formed a close friendship with cartel boss Daniel Kinahan. The source said:"Steven is settled in Dubai and is worried the ongoing gang war could jeopardise his life in the United Arab Emirates. He added: "His plan is that he won't ever have to come home. "He has trusted associates who keep all his business and criminal interests going in Scotland and feels like this gang war is bringing too much attention his way and could alert the authorities in Dubai." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Steven Gerrard's main reason for rejecting Rangers return comes to light
Steven Gerrard has been heavily linked with a return to Rangers amid the Scottish giants' search for a new boss, with Barry Ferguson having seen out his period as interim manager Steven Gerrard has pulled out of the race to become Rangers' next manager after deciding to stay with his family in the Middle East. Gerrard, 44, was tipped to make a return to Ibrox just under four years after quitting the Scottish giants in favour of joining Premier League club Aston Villa. The Liverpool legend enjoyed a successful three years in Glasgow in what was his first managerial role. Gerrard guided Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title for the first time since the club's liquidation in 2012. After Philippe Clement was sacked earlier this year, Gerrard emerged as one of the frontrunners to replace the Belgian. But former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson was installed on a temporary basis, as the club decided to review the situation at the end of the season, with Celtic once again winning the title. That time has now come and Gerrard's name hasn't gone away. Ex-Rangers chairman Dave King personally backed the former England international to get the job over Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, and Russell Martin, who was sacked by Southampton in December. But Gerrard reportedly has other plans. The Record claim that the 44-year-old was having difficulties convincing his wife, Alex, to leave their luxury home in Bahrain. Gerrard's family moved to the Middle East in 2023 after he was appointed as the manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. He resigned from his position in January and recently held initial talks with Rangers' hierarchy before asking for more time to consider moving back to the UK. Now the Scottish newspaper report that the pair have decided to stay in Bahrain for at least 12 more months. It's understood that their decision isn't based around tax implications, as Gerrard is now exempt from a multi-million pound HMRC penalty on the money which he made during his time working in the Saudi Pro League. It comes after King, who appointed Gerrard at Rangers in 2018, told the Sun: "I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to him because Steven is the obvious choice. Who should Rangers appoint as their new manager? Have your say in the comments section. "I know him well enough to fairly accurately state it would be unfinished business for him. Steven left at a time he didn't want to leave. That's a fact. He wanted to defend that title. I think he would have defended the title had he stayed. "From Steven's point of view and where he is at the moment, I think he'd love nothing more than to come back and take on the challenge of restoring the club. It's not just about one title. The project we hope we're starting is to make Rangers the dominant No. 1 team in Scotland. "It's about really putting Rangers back at the top and Steven would be perfect for that. I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to Steven because he's by far the least risky candidate to give new money to. They'd be pushing at an open door if they were able to get the financial side sorted." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
La Liga 2 side express 'interest' in Ancelotti amid Rangers 'offer'
The Italian has been widely linked with the vacant Rangers post over the past few weeks. The Ibrox side remain on the hunt for a permanent successor to Philippe Clement. Read more: Ancelotti's name has been mentioned in connection with the post, although Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo claims that La Liga 2 side Deportivo La Coruna have expressed 'interest' in making him their manager for the 2025/26 season. It is said that Ancelotti also has an 'offer' from Rangers, as he ponders his next move after splitting from his legendary father, Carlo, who was recently unveiled as the new Brazil manager. It remains to be seen whether Ancelotti will come to Ibrox. Dave King recently outlined his preference for who the new Rangers manager should be: "I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to him because Steven [Gerrard] is the obvious choice," he told the Rangers Review. "I think I know him well enough to fairly accurately state it would be unfinished business for him. "Steven left at a time he didn't want to leave. That's a fact. And the team was still top of the league at the time that he left. He wanted to defend that title. I think he would have defended the title had he stayed. "So from Steven's personal point of view and where he is at the moment, I think he'd love nothing more than to come back to the club and take on the challenge of restoring the club. And it's not just about one title because the project that we hope we're starting now is a project to make Rangers the dominant number one team in Scotland. "It's not about winning another league title. It's about really putting Rangers back at the top. This is a project. It's not a one-off. And I think Steven would be perfect for that. "So I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to Steven because he's, as I say, he's by far the least risky candidate to give new money to, by far the least risky candidate."
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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Next Rangers manager latest: Major candidate 'drops out' as another 'targeted by second-tier side'
Ibrox title winner has been heavily linked with job Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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 protracted search for the new Rangers manager may have taken another twist over the past few hours, with reports emerging that Steven Gerrard has dropped out of the running to become the next manager, while another candidate in Davide Ancelotti is wanted by Deportivo La Coruna. According to an article in the Daily Record, the former Ibrox boss is deciding to stay put in the Middle East, where he was most recently in charge of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. And media outlets in Spain are reporting that Ancelotti is of interest to Deportivo, who are in Segunda Division. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gerrard guided Rangers to their last Premiership title in 2021 before leaving for Aston Villa in the English Premier League. He has featured prominently in the race to take over from Philippe Clement ever since the Belgian was sacked back in February, but it is now being claimed that the Liverpool legend wants to stay in the Gulf for a further year due to family reasons. Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was last in football management with Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. | Getty Images Gerrard is due to be part of TNT Sports Champions League final coverage this weekend and may give more detail on his future then. The former England midfielder was at Anfield on Sunday to take in Liverpool's English Premier League title celebration but in public has remained tight-lipped on speculation linking him with a Rangers return. The claims about Gerrard comes just hours after ex-Rangers chairman Dave King endorsed the 44-year-old for a sensational return. 'I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to him because Steven is the obvious choice,' King told the Rangers Review. 'I think I know him well enough to fairly accurately state it would be unfinished business for him. 'Steven left at a time he didn't want to leave. That's a fact. And the team was still top of the league at the time that he left. He wanted to defend that title. I think he would have defended the title had he stayed. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'So from Steven's personal point of view and where he is at the moment, I think he'd love nothing more than to come back to the club and take on the challenge of restoring the club. And it's not just about one title because the project that we hope we're starting now is a project to make Rangers the dominant number one team in Scotland. Gerrard 'would be a perfect fit' 'It's not about winning another league title. It's about really putting Rangers back at the top. This is a project. It's not a one-off. And I think Steven would be perfect for that. 'So I'd be very surprised if they haven't spoken to Steven because he's, as I say, he's by far the least risky candidate to give new money to, by far the least risky candidate.' The Ibrox club are understood to be in the closing stages in what has been a long hunt for a new help coach, elongated by the ongoing takeover from 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh, who is reported to have flown into Scotland earlier this week to conclude the search. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Other candidates to have been linked with Rangers include Ancelotti, who is the son of legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti and recently left Real Madrid, ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin and Brian Priske, who was most recently at Feyenoord. It has been claimed that Ancelotti is wanted by other clubs across the continent - including Deportivo - with his father confirming earlier this week that he is in talks with potential suitors. Rangers' need for speed Rangers need to move quickly for a new head coach, given that their competitive season starts in the third week of July with Champions League qualifiers.
