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Daily Record
20-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Paul Gascoigne 'rushed to intensive care after being found collapsed at home'
Paul Gascoigne is in hospital after being found collapsed at home, with the England icon admitted to intensive care before being moved to an acute medical unit England legend Paul Gascoigne was rushed to intensive care after being discovered collapsed at his residence by a mate. Gazza, aged 58, is reportedly now in a stable condition and on the mend. The ex-Tottenham and Newcastle ace was found in a semi-conscious state by a friend in his bedroom at his home in Poole, Dorset, as per The Sun. He was taken into intensive care but is currently stable and recuperating in an acute medical ward. His mate Steve Foster, who came across Gazza, commented: "He would like to thank everyone for the support he's received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best." After discovering him, Foster took Gascoigne to the hospital, noting: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now." It is anticipated that he will stay in the hospital for a number of days, reports the Mirror.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Hearts star close to shock move to European club and he could link up with outgoing Rangers star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTS star James Penrice looks set to be on his way to Greece. The left-back only joined the Jambos last summer but looks to be on his way after a stunning campaign. 4 James Penrice looks to be on his way out of Hearts Credit: Willie Vass 4 Derek McInnes could be losing a key player Credit: Willie Vass Penrice, 26, came through the youth ranks at Partick Thistle before joining Livingston in 2021, a permanent switch to Almondvale after a loan spell earlier in his career. In June last year, Penrice moved to Hearts on a three-year contract. But after only 12 months, he looks set for a big move. It's understood Penrice is close to a transfer to AEK Athens, with a deal agreed between the clubs. SunSport understands the Jambos could fetch up to £2million for the left-back, including potential add-ons. He adds that the player "will now move to Greece soon." While it wasn't the best of seasons for Hearts, Penrice excelled. He was the club's player of the year and was also included in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year. Penrice would be linking up with some huge names at AEK. Former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial and ex-Tottenham and Argentina winger Erik Lamela are currently playing their trade there. Watch Hearts star hilariously eat PIE while he celebrates goal after catching missile thrown by rival fans And he could also soon count a Rangers star as a teammate. AEK are of course the club interested in signing Cyriel Dessers. Despite reports more than a week ago that Dessers had agreed a deal, no agreement between the clubs has been reached. While Penrice gets set for the exit door, there has been some major GOOD news for Hearts. Captain Lawrence Shankland has officially signed a new contract, ending months of uncertainty surrounding his future. The striker has signed on to stay at Tynecastle until 2028. 4 Cyriel Dessers could also be on the way to AEK Athens Credit: Getty 4 Lawrence Shankland has signed a new Hearts contract Credit: Willie Vass Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
The Celtic transfer untouchable who can't be sold at any price as Premier League clubs swirl
Charlie Mulgrew knows the importance of having a mainstay at the back Celtic have splurged millions trying to replace Carl Starfelt. So Charlie Mulgrew shudders to think how much it would cost to fill Cameron Carter-Vickers' boots. The Hoops have chopped and changed their backline since Swedish stopper Starfelt quit for Celta Vigo two years ago. An eye-watering £13million has been shelled out on unconvincing trio Auston Trusty, Gustaf Lagerbielke and Maik Nawrocki, while Liam Scales and Stephen Welsh have also had auditions. Yet the only ever present at the heart of the rearguard has been the colossal figure of CCV. Aside from his injuries, the USA international has been one of the first names on the teamsheet for Brendan Rodgers. And that's why, despite interest from Premier League threesome Leeds United, Sunderland and West Ham United, Mulgrew thinks the £20million-rated defender should be one of the club's untouchables. Asked how important it is to keep the 27-year-old, he said: "I think that's massive. I don't think they'll want to let him go. "Obviously, everybody has their price, but I think his will be high. "I think he's arguably one of the most important players and most important player at Celtic. "With not having a regular beside him, he's the one, the mainstay, that's there. "It's who's going to play beside him. I think holding on to him will be worth its weight in gold and like a new signing. You'd never want to get rid of him." Carter-Vickers has never ruffled the feathers during his four trophy-laden years at Parkhead. Mr Consistent enjoys life in Glasgow and has committed his future to the club until 2029. Yet there's absolutely no doubt in Mulgrew's mind that the ex-Tottenham man is capable of playing at a higher level. The former Hoops favourite said: "Could he play in the Premier League? 100 per cent. He's quick, he's strong, he reads the game well. "He's proved at Champions League level that he can play and compete. Maybe the only question mark would potentially be over his height. "He's not a tall centre-back, but I don't think many teams play the ball in the air. It's not like the Premier League in the 90s, where you had big Duncan Ferguson challenging you. "A lot of balls are on the ground and it's a lot of reading the game. I think that the Champions League showed that this year." Despite Celts coughing up £6m to land Trusty from Sheffield United last summer, Mulgrew senses that Carter-Vickers isn't entirely happy partnering up with his fellow American Bhoy - or Irishman Scales. That could see boss Rodgers dip into the market again as he searches for the final piece of the defensive puzzle that already includes Alistar Johnston, CCV, and Kieran Tierney. Mulgrew said: "I get the feeling that he's not completely satisfied with Trusty or Scales. But then it can change. "I really like Scales. Trusty's shown he can be a good player as well. They'll come back this pre-season and they might just hit the ground running. "The way football works, they could be the main centre-back next year. Football's a mad game. "It happened to myself. The year I got Player of the Year, I came back and I wasn't in the team for the first two games. "Then I played the majority at centre-back and got Player of the Year in Scotland. Anything can happen. "I'm sure Brendan Rodgers will be assessing that and seeing who's the best fit to play. "That's the good thing about Brendan Rodgers, he's always keeping people on their toes by knowing if they don't perform, they'll be replaced. "As a player, you want to be kept on your toes and not be resting your laurels." Signed for £4.3m, injury-plagued Polish ace Nawrocki has barely had a sniff under Rodgers. The ex-Legia Warsaw star has hardly put a foot wrong for the four-in-a-row champions whenever he's been fit - leaving fans scratching their heads as to why he hasn't been used more often. Rodgers has made it clear he wants a left-sided defender to play alongside right-footed Carter-Vickers. And as a leftie himself, Mulgrew admits the manager's reasoning makes total sense. He added: "I completely understand it. Celtic have a lot of possession in their half. "As the ball comes across to the left-centre half and he steps in, it opens up more angles of the passes to put it through the lines. "Right-footed players will tend to come back onto the right and go backwards and it closes the game off on one side. "I played in a Scotland team with three left-sided centre-backs in the back three, so when you don't have a lot of possession, you can get away with it a bit more, because it's a bit more about defending rather than having the ball. "But when you have possession, to step in and be on your side especially when you're left-sided, it can open up the passing angle so I completely understand it. But left-centre backs aren't easy to get." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
The Irish Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney lands new job working alongside fellow Premier League icon
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney has landed a new job which will see him work alongside a fellow Premier League icon. Wazza, 39, has been on the hunt for a fresh gig after 6 Wayne Rooney has landed a new job after leaving Plymouth Argyle Credit: Getty 6 The Man Utd legend is set to link up with another Premier League icon Credit: AFP The And it marked another underwhelming dugout performance following spells at Derby, DC United and Birmingham. Rooney has since He also captained and managed England at Soccer Aid earlier this month, scoring the fastest goal in the charity match's history before ex-United teammate Carlos Tevez banged in four to hand victory to a World XI. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL However, Rooney is now truly back in the beautiful game after landing a new job. But it is not another managerial stint for England's former captain. Instead, Rooney has linked up with a luxury training camp for children called The company organises half-term retreats for kids and their parents in exotic locations like Cyprus, Portugal and the Maldives. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The children get to spend their time playing football and learning from legends like Rooney. While parents have plenty of free time to rest and relax by the pool. Wayne Rooney names three players Man Utd should sign this summer including transfer for iconic former star 6 Rooney has joined Football Escapes to coach children's football at luxury locations Credit: Instagram @footballescapes 6 Rooney is heading back to Dubai after coaching there earlier this year Credit: Instagram @footballescapes Now, Rooney will get his boots back on for an October retreat to Dubai, having previously worked for them during an event in February. He will teach aspiring youngsters the ropes alongside a fellow Premier League icon in ex-Tottenham and England defender Michael Dawson. But training with Rooney doesn't come cheap. Football Escapes are advertising a seven-day stay for a family of four at the 5-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel for £8499 on their website – and that's BEFORE flights. A statement read: 'By popular demand, Wayne Rooney will be returning to Dubai, alongside Michael Dawson, for a week of Football Escapes magic this October Half Term, 20th - 24th October 2025. 'The kids will train daily, in their personalised kit, with our ambassadors and UEFA-qualified coaches, building their confidence and their skills with coaching from none other than Wayne Rooney. 'Including daily coaching from Wayne Rooney, a signed shirt, our incredible Parents' Match, a medals ceremony to round off the week, and of course a stay for you and your family at the world class Jumeirah Beach Hotel Resort in Dubai.' 6 Rooney will coach alongside Michael Dawson Credit: Getty 6 The former defender starred for Tottenham and England Credit: Action Images - Reuters
Scottish Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney lands new job working alongside fellow Premier League icon
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney has landed a new job which will see him work alongside a fellow Premier League icon. Wazza, 39, has been on the hunt for a fresh gig after departing Plymouth Argyle at Christmas. 6 Wayne Rooney has landed a new job after leaving Plymouth Argyle Credit: Getty 6 The Man Utd legend is set to link up with another Premier League icon Credit: AFP The Red Devils icon managed just five wins in 25 games over a seven-month period. And it marked another underwhelming dugout performance following spells at Derby, DC United and Birmingham. Rooney has since enjoyed spending time as a pundit, working on Amazon Prime while featuring on the Stick to Football podcast. He also captained and managed England at Soccer Aid earlier this month, scoring the fastest goal in the charity match's history before ex-United teammate Carlos Tevez banged in four to hand victory to a World XI. However, Rooney is now truly back in the beautiful game after landing a new job. But it is not another managerial stint for England's former captain. Instead, Rooney has linked up with a luxury training camp for children called Football Escapes. The company organises half-term retreats for kids and their parents in exotic locations like Cyprus, Portugal and the Maldives. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The children get to spend their time playing football and learning from legends like Rooney. While parents have plenty of free time to rest and relax by the pool. Wayne Rooney names three players Man Utd should sign this summer including transfer for iconic former star 6 Rooney has joined Football Escapes to coach children's football at luxury locations Credit: Football Escapes 6 Rooney is heading back to Dubai after coaching there earlier this year Credit: Football Escapes Now, Rooney will get his boots back on for an October retreat to Dubai, having previously worked for them during an event in February. He will teach aspiring youngsters the ropes alongside a fellow Premier League icon in ex-Tottenham and England defender Michael Dawson. But training with Rooney doesn't come cheap. Football Escapes are advertising a seven-day stay for a family of four at the 5-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel for £8499 on their website – and that's BEFORE flights. A statement read: 'By popular demand, Wayne Rooney will be returning to Dubai, alongside Michael Dawson, for a week of Football Escapes magic this October Half Term, 20th - 24th October 2025. 'The kids will train daily, in their personalised kit, with our ambassadors and UEFA-qualified coaches, building their confidence and their skills with coaching from none other than Wayne Rooney. 'Including daily coaching from Wayne Rooney, a signed shirt, our incredible Parents' Match, a medals ceremony to round off the week, and of course a stay for you and your family at the world class Jumeirah Beach Hotel Resort in Dubai.' 6 Rooney will coach alongside Michael Dawson Credit: Getty
