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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Cones, cops and cabbages: Peter Robinson football photography exhibition
Sergio Agüero, Manchester City v Stoke City, 20 August 2014. 'Double Vision' takes in images from Peter Robinson's 60-plus year career documenting world football from the lower leagues to the very highest level. It can be seen at the OOF Gallery in London N17 until 31 August. Steven Gerrard has just missed and England are about to be eliminated. World Cup quarter-final, England v Portugal, 1 July 2006. The exhibition splits Robinson's work into a series of themed sections, including a journey through the psychology of a penalty shootout from pop star Diana Ross to Sir Bobby Robson, caught at the exact moment England were knocked out of Italia 90. From players feigning injury to hastily drawn shirt numbers, to see football through Robinson's eyes is to see football anew. The Two Bobbies, Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United, 3 October 1970. Robinson had a knack for spotting the truly fascinating stuff happening away from the on-field action, finding charm, humour, incongruities and clever juxtapositions that elevate his work beyond mere football photography. Robinson watched the watchers, he centred spectators and police officers and groundskeepers, he found another way of looking at what everyone has already seen. Italy's captain, Franco Baresi, receives his runners-up medal, World Cup final, Italy v Brazil, Los Angeles, 17 July 1994. Starting out working for the Football League Review, a publication based in his native Leicester, Robinson's eye for the striking, the dramatic and, often, the unusual, led him to cover a staggering 13 World Cups, working as Fifa's official photographer for over 20 years. Shielfield Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 22 August 2005. World Cup, Italy v Spain, Boston, USA, 9 July 1994. Emil Kostadinov, World Cup, Bulgaria v Germany, New Jersey, USA, 10 July 1994. Eric Cantona awaits the call. FWA Footballer of the Year awards, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London 16 May 1996. Outside Underhill for Barnet v York City, 23 October 2004. Groundsman's hut, Southend United v Luton Town, 12 November 2004. European Championship, Germany v Romania, Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege, Belgium, 12 June 2000. Milan v Juventus, Champions League final, Old Trafford, Manchester, 28 May 2003. International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan, August 2003. Bill Nicholson at the gates of White Hart Lane, 1970. The view from South Bermondsey station, Millwall v Crewe Alexandra, 23 August 2003.
Irish Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Ten Mins With...Leo Moran
LEO MORAN, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of The Saw Doctors, was born in Tuam, County Galway. In 1986, he co-founded The Saw Doctors with Davy Carton, blending rock with Irish storytelling and humour. Known for hits like I Useta Lover and N17 , Moran's jangly guitar style and stage presence helped define the band's energetic sound. The Saw Doctors will be playing at the Páirc Summers Series on the big Bank Holiday weekend at the end of this month. The event takes place on August 23 & 24 at the King's Heath Irish Centre, Birmingham. Ahead of the festival, Moran took time out to talk to the Irish Post... The Saw Doctors' Leo Moran is on the line up for this month's Páirc Summers Series Which piece of music always sends a shiver down your spine? That Summer Feeling by Jonathan Richman. Somehow he's able to create an atmosphere and images that go beyond the words and music he uses, like many other great songs, that touch something within our subconscious. My favourite tune is Ar Éireann Ní Neosainn Cé Hí. I love loads of Irish slow airs with their beautifully evocative melodies but this one is my favourite. Which musician or singer has most influenced you? Probably Bruce Springsteen. He's got it all – powerful songwriting and arranging, committed, emotional singing and exceptionally entertaining performance skills. We've borrowed a good few bits from him along the way. What's on your smartphone playlist at the minute? Audiobooks. I must've been in the humour for some crime because one was The Westies: Inside New York's Irish Mob and the other was The Cocaine Diaries: A Venezuelan Prison Nightmare. The last song I just played there was Pray For Me Mama (I'm A Gypsy Now) by Jason And The Scorchers, great favourites of ours when we were getting The Saw Doctors together. I've been listening quite a bit to Carsie Blanton – I think she's got the best songs of our current era and we were delighted to get to play a few gigs with her and her band last year and this year. What are your favourite lyrics? Depends on the day and the mood. Off the top of my head though here's one I love: 'Barefoot girl sitting on the hood of a Dodge / Drinking warm beer in the soft Summer rain' from Jungleland by Bruce Springsteen What is your favourite place in Ireland? I love all the West coast of course, Inis Oírr is my favourite island and I would love to explore Donegal a bit more, so beautiful and unspoiled with so many pristine beaches. But I could go on…… What music did you listen to growing up? The albums are still in the sitting room. The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, Songs For Little Cowboy', Abba, The Bay City Rollers, Christmas albums. What has been your favourite venue? In Britain you can't beat The Hammersmith Apollo, The Manchester Apollo, The Glasgow Barrowland to name but three. Dublin's Olympia is another and the venues we just played last week in the US were exceptional. We're very lucky. I also love the German rock clubs we played in the last couple of Summers. For atmosphere and energy they're as good as anywhere. All that said, you can have an exceptional night in a less expected place. What are you looking forward to about coming to Páirc Summer Series 2025? I've heard great things about the festival and I'm sure we'll see and meet plenty of familiar and friendly faces of people who have come to see us in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and beyond, over the years. It's always great to get out on a stage in front of people who haven't seen you before as well and I expect there's be a good few of them and I'd imagine there'll be a good percentage of younger music fans at the Páirc. And it's also another chance to get to see one of our great influences over the years, The Undertones. The Páirc Summer Series 2025 takes place on August 23 & 24 at the Kings Heath Irish Centre, 205 Wheelers Lane, King's Heath, Birmingham B13 0ST. For tickets click here. See More: Birmingham, Leo Moran, Páirc Summers Series, The Saw Doctors
BBC News
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'One of our own' - fans on Son exit
We asked how you were feeling about the departure of Son told us:Diana: A True Spurs legend. I am so sad he is leaving hopefully he can come back and get a great send off. Hope he does well in the MLS but wish he wasn't To me, Son Heung-min is, and always will be, 'one of our own' because he represents everything that is good about Tottenham Hotspur, everything the club traditionally stands for especially, in this sometimes strange age. Perhaps his loyalty, outward love of the club and continuous endeavour should be noted above all else - a rarity in the modern era - or his abundance of skill. But it is his demeanour both on and off the pitch that will see him celebrated forevermore not only by supporters of Spurs but, I should think, by fans of all other clubs across Great Britain and the world.A lovely chap, whose smile and distinctive laughter alone would, more than likely, unite a room full of strangers. He not only had time to give to absolutely anyone but a genuine desire to do so. Very few people have believed in Tottenham Hotspur and the community quite like he has and his absence from N17 will be widely felt for some time. There can be no doubt whatsoever that he is a 'legend' and I will miss him Sonny has been immense for Spurs and I'm so happy he capped it with the trophy. It's probably the right time to go leaving with his legacy and our gratitude. Will always be remembered as a legend!Thom: Many players score and make great goals but very few are distinguished by the ability to express joy in playing the game and to inspire joy in fellow players and fans. Sonny did just that and his legacy will I admit I'm quite sad at the news. Son has been more than a great player for us. He's been a great Captain and ambassador. But at least he's going on his terms. That's the very least he deserves and Spurs fans should be grateful to have watched him at his prime. Seeing him lift the Europa League trophy, that amazing goal against Burnley, his partnership with Kane. Thank you for the great memories Sonny!! You'll be dearly missed!
The Citizen
14-07-2025
- The Citizen
Survivor speaks out after brutal attack near N17
A young woman recently took to social media to share how she fought for her life during an attempted kidnapping and rape on the N17. On June 13, a gunman ambushed 24-year-old Onkabetse Zandile Mashile after a colleague had dropped her off near the Mall@Carnival. 'He threatened to shoot me if I screamed,' she said. The man forcefully took her into a nearby field, where he demanded money and her phone. 'He transferred all the money from my accounts. I thought he was done because he saw there was no more money left, but I could see he wanted more,' she explained. Onkabetse said the man texted others to inform them he had 'found her'. He tried to sexually assault her but failed because of her layers of clothing. After repeated attempts to fight him off, Onkabetse slipped from his grasp after hitting him with a brick. She found help from a passing taxi. She shared how this experience had negatively affected her. 'I always have to watch my back, and I'm on prescribed medication to help me sleep,' she said. In the video she shared on social media, she spoke about how the police failed to help her when she needed them the most. Onkabetse explained that she is deeply frustrated by the SAPS' lack of urgency following her traumatic ordeal. ALSO READ: WATCH: Local teen shines at dance championships with double gold in Spain 'Despite providing evidence, including surveillance footage and vital details, nothing meaningful has been done,' she said. She added that the detective assigned to her case has moved incredibly slowly, and she fears the evidence is on the verge of being lost. 'Surveillance footage does not stay on record forever, and valuable leads may already be slipping away,' she said. Onkabetse says she trusted the justice system to protect and support victims. 'I'm left chasing updates while the person who hurt me could be walking free. My voice deserves to be heard, and my case deserves action, not silence and delay. ALSO READ: Trauma Support SA appeals for community funding to sustain crital services 'I feel social media should teach people about awareness because it does not tell women how to defend and fight for themselves. Instead, social media only shares cases when someone has passed away,' she said. Onkabetse wants people to take something from her story. 'People must not cry. They should stay calm and pray. You must fight until you cannot. Do not give up while you are at it,' she said. Constable Audrey Buthelezi, the communications officer for the Brakpan SAPS, confirmed that the station registered a docket on June 14. 'Investigations are ongoing,' she added. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
The off-pitch boost from having so many attackers
With Mohammed Kudus on his way to N17 and Morgan Gibbs-White and Yoane Wissa possibly set to follow him, how will Thomas Frank ensure he gets the best out of his ever-increasing attacking options next season?Scoring goals was not exactly an issue for Spurs under Ange Postecoglou, but burnout was. As Frank puts his players' fitness to the test with a pre-season 1,000-metre sprint race, the news of reinforcements to boost our strength in depth is very best position and consistency is still to be confirmed, but what is clear is that if Frank can support him to find his place and form at Spurs, we could see some very exciting attacking partnerships on the were never going to replace Harry Kane with one other individual, but adding Gibbs-White and Wissa into the mix of players that includes Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and now Kudus, could improve us in several ways – not just more in depth does not only guard against injury, it creates healthy competition for the starting XI – something that is needed when managing a team of elite internationals with egos to players can also bring out the best in existing squad members by helping to forge strong bonds that give team-mates the confidence to express themselves on the job is to foster and capitalise upon these the manager sets up his team this season – and it is sure to evolve across multiple competitions, including the Champions League – it is the work everyone puts in away from matchdays themselves that will determine how successful Spurs are in the big more from Ali Speechly at Women Of The Lane, external and on Instagram, external
