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a day ago
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Livingston 0-2 Hibernian: What Gray said
Hibernian head coach David Gray: "It was very much job done, a real professional performance. I have spoken a lot about needing to use the squad and they all delivered today. A clean sheet at a very difficult place to come and now our attention turns quickly towards Europe which everyone will be excited about."Thibault Klidje was excellent, delighted for him on a personal note. That will do his confidence the world of good. We've been patient with him, we'll continue to do that. He's a work in progress, he needs to settle. I credit the group because of how quickly he has settled in."We've got players that can come on and affect the game, it was a real team performance today."There is still loads to improve on but as far as we're concerned it was a very professional performance and we can look forward to Thursday."On Grant Hanley, Gray adds: "I think that might be only the second game of his career on astroturf, he's got his first blister of his career today. I said 'welcome to Livi away, that's what happens'. He was solid, really composed. The whole back five today, I don't want to single anybody out, because it was a real collective performance."
BBC News
09-08-2025
- Sport
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Livingston 3-1 Falkirk: What Martindale said
Livingston manager David Martindale tells BBC Scotland: "I thought it was a really good professional performance. There was a lot of different aspects to it."We had to try and play at times, but the first half there was a swirling wind and it was really difficult to get out our own half. So Falkirk kind of had the majority of the play but we came up with two brilliant goals. "I thought the first one was a great team goal and the second one was still a good bit of team play there, but it's a great finish from [Lewis Smith]."When we missed the penalty, I think Falkirk took a wee bit of heart from that. "I don't really think they put us under pressure in terms of our defensive first box entries. I don't think Jerome [Prior] had a lot to do today."But I think when the game came into our final third, we dealt with most of the problems. I think the players have got to take a lot of credit for that."On Scott Pittman chasing the club's all-time top goalscoring record: "I'm delighted for wee Pats. He's played the most games ever in the Premiership and he's now chasing the top goalscorer in Livingston. Last year was a difficult season for him because I don't think it suited him how we played, playing against a low block."But coming up to the Premiership, he looks like a revitalised player."
BBC News
03-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dundee 1-2 Hibernian: What Gray said
Hibernian head coach David Gray told BBC Scotland: "It's all you can ask for, especially after the emotions of Thursday night and everything the players put into that."It was a real professional performance. The mentality and the character of the players was there for everyone to see. We responded in the best possible way. I can't complain with that."[Bowie] needed to be clinical, which he was in those moments. We had a lot of possession, but it was about patience and concentration."When the game stays 2-1, you're wary that Dundee will have opportunities or come into the game. The concentration levels have to be top, and they were. We were in control, dominated the game. I'd have liked a third goal."That's the challenge [playing Thursday-Sunday] and it's one we're prepared for. The players should relish the opportunity, it's what you face at the highest level."We're always watching [Partizan]. Attention changes towards that. The big thing for me is to get the players recovered quickly. The games come thick and fast. But there's no better way to recover than with three points up here."We're always looking. While the window is open you always need to be proactive. If we can add, we'll look to do it. There's always speculation. I'm not going to be drawn on individuals."Everyone is looking at Hibs, how are we going to start the season? I think we answered a lot of questions today."
Asharq Al-Awsat
03-08-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Takamol Holding, Bahrain's Tamkeen Partner to Advance Labor Market Development
Saudi Arabia's Takamol Holding and Bahrain's Labor Fund (Tamkeen) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at exploring areas of collaboration in labor market development. The agreement seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange in designing best practices for implementing initiatives that improve labor market efficiency, enhance skill development, and elevate performance quality, SPA reported. The partnership aims to enable Tamkeen to benefit from Takamol's extensive expertise in developing programs that raise professional performance standards, thereby increasing the effectiveness of initiatives and enhancing the competitiveness of national workforces in line with labor market needs. In turn, Takamol looks forward to learning from Tamkeen's pioneering experience in creating and advancing opportunities for national talent to enter and grow in the labor market. Takamol Holding is one of the Kingdom's leading companies, playing a central role in connecting the public and private sectors. It contributes to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by offering innovative solutions for human capital development. Through this partnership, Takamol aims to leverage Tamkeen's distinguished experience in designing programs that support the entry and advancement of national talent in the workforce. The partnership reflects Takamol's commitment to supporting human development and boosting labor market efficiency across the region. It also aligns with Tamkeen's 2025 strategic priorities, which focus on enhancing the competitiveness of Bahraini citizens in the private sector, equipping the workforce with skills for career growth, and promoting digital transformation and institutional sustainability.
