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BBC News
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'He was so humble and a lovely person'
Garry Birtles played alongside Francis at Nottigham Forest and told BBC East Midlands Today: "One of the most unassuming people you could ever meet, considering what he was."You would think the first £1m player [in Britain] would have a chip on the shoulder and be going 'look at me', but there was not a trace of that at all. He was so humble and a lovely person."He was incredible, he had pace to burn and his movement was excellent. He integrated well with the rest of the team. He wasn't this greedy striker, he played his part as a team player."He was just a joy to be with and he was just normal. Nowadays you see players and you're not allowed to go near them, but Trevor was not like that at all. We were part of the football club and Nottingham itself. We mingled with the fans and enjoyed doing that."He came to the majority of the reunions we used to have and it was always great to see him."
Globe and Mail
12-07-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: July 12, 2025
Some of your rivals may be stronger than you, and others may be better connected, but none possess your potent blend of deep intelligence and raging ambition. You really can make your dreams come true this year, by being your best possible self. Whatever you decide to change this weekend will need to be changed back again at a later date, so be smart and leave things as they are. With Saturn about to begin its retrograde phase you need to be more of an observer than a doer. Be careful what you say over the next 48 hours because the words you use could be hurtful without you realizing it. Not everyone is as robust as you, so be mindful of the fact that some people can be ultra sensitive to negative comments. You can, if you wish, shut yourself away from the world and brood over what's gone wrong of late, but will that actually change anything? Of course not. Get out there and interact with everyone you meet – because someone will have the answers you seek. It's not wrong to put your own interests first but the planets warn you will accomplish more in the long-term if you bring other people into your plans as equal partners. If you are not already a team player then it's time to become one. As Saturn begins its retrograde phase in the most adventurous area of your chart this weekend it will pay you to be a little less reckless in the way you interact with the world. Remind yourself often that actions always have consequences. You will be forced to face facts this weekend and it may not be the most pleasurable experience. A dream of some sort is still attainable but you are going to have to be much more structured in your approach than you have been of late. What goes out of your life this weekend will free up a lot of room for bringing new things, and new people, into your orbit. Start chucking out all those possessions you own but never use – at the very least you will create more closet space. All things may be possible but that does not mean you can do everything in one go. The message of the stars this weekend is that you need to be more selective in your activities, especially if you want to make a good impression on the work front. It's not like you to doubt your own abilities but there will be times this weekend when you start to wonder if you have bitten off more than you can chew. You need to catch that insecurity early and banish it from your thoughts completely. A risk you took a while back is about to rebound on you and at the very least you will have to admit that you pushed your luck too far. No great harm will be done but you must learn from the experience so as not to repeat it. Someone you thought you could rely on will be less than helpful over the next 48 hours but it's no big deal and you must not let it come between you. Act on the assumption that they have their reasons for giving your suggestions a miss. A setback of some sort, maybe of a financial nature, will catch you by surprise this weekend. It has actually been a long time in the making but your mind was focused on other matters. Now though you can and you must give it your full attention. Discover more about yourself at
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ‘eye huge Leao move', Zubimendi in London to COMPLETE switch, Norgaard linked
'A quiet leader' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has shared what Arsenal fans can expect from Martin Zubimendi. He told the BBC: "His passing might sound simple, but he generally chooses well the one pass to do. "He hardly ever loses the ball and that helps with fluidity and team confidence. "He reads the game very well, without being the fastest midfielder - he has the puzzle of the team in his head. "He is lately more up to driving with the ball and even getting into the box, and he would do that if he feels his team-mates can cover for him. "But his main job is to help with build-up, sometimes going at the level of the centre-backs - make the game fluid, find the man with space, push the team forward, and do the same when it is the matter of applying pressure. "He is very clever when it comes to deciding when to go or when not to go. "A team player, a quiet leader. A key cog in the machine."
Forbes
19-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
If You Never Say No, Your Yes Loses Value: Power In Setting Boundaries
If you never say no, your yes loses value. The corporate world has become obsessed with terms like hustle, relentlessness, always on mindset, constant availability and yes culture. But real leaders know that learning how to say no has become one of the most powerful tools, not only in business but in life. Many professionals, especially women have been conditioned to believe that being helpful, agreeable, and always available is the fastest route to be seen as a team player or leader in this competitive corporate landscape. What the real leaders aren't telling you, is that when you say yes to everything, you dilute your focus, your energy, and ultimately, your impact. Saying yes should mean something. It should represent thought given, intention, and most importantly alignment with your values and your mission. But when saying yes becomes automatic, out of guilt, fear of missing out, and a desire to be liked by all, you're actually risking burn out and are losing clarity on what really matters. We need to reshape our mindsets, and understand that saying no isn't negative, it's a boundary. It's a statement of self- respect. It's how we protect our time, our energy, and save attention for the things that align with our goals. Every no, is actually a yes to something else, something bigger. Deeper focus, better opportunities, mental well-being, or simply space to think and create. One of the most important questions you can ask yourself is: 'Does this create value?' If it doesn't, it may be time to let it go. The greatest of leaders aren't just responsive, they're discerning. The more success you attain, the more demands will be made of your time. The difference between leaders who scale and those who stay stagnant is often their ability to prioritize and say no with confidence. When you say no strategically, you: Being valuable is not about being constantly available. It's about contributing in meaningful ways that drive results. It's about creating meaningful change, not just being busy. The most respected people in business aren't those who say yes to everyone, they're the ones who show up where it matters most. The next time your calendar is full, your inbox is overflowing, and you're asked to give just a little more, take a second to pause and ask yourself: Does this align with my goals? Will this create value? Is this the best use of my time? And if it doesn't, remember: no is a complete sentence. Your yes will be all the more powerful because of it.
