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'Amazing' Celtic are given the sternest of warnings by Brazilian hitman
Kairat Almaty are ready to make history after their exploits in Glasgow 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... Celtic have been warned they will walk into a a cauldron of noise when they arrive for next week's Champions League second leg playoff against Kairat Almaty in south-eastern Kazakhstan. Kairat blunted Brendan Rodgers' team and frustrated the expectant home crowd, as they secured a richly deserved if unexpected, 0-0 draw in the first leg of the tie on Wednesday evening. It means next week's crucial second leg will be a straight shootout of winner takes all. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Should Kairat secure the victory they need, they would become only the second Kazakh team to qualify for the Champions League, and on-loan striker Ricardinho admits the opportunity to make history for their fans will drive them on the second leg. Kairat Almaty fans enjoy the pre-game atmosphere ahead of the Champions League first leg playoff clash against Celtic on Wednesday. | SNS Group 'We needed to believe until the last moment,' said the 24-year-old. 'We worked for this. Everything is possible in football. I know Celtic is a very big club, but we are here, and it is 11 against 11. In football, anything is possible. It would make history. I have only been here a little bit of time, but if we win, I think we will make history in the country. So it is very, very important for us. We beat Slovan Bratislava last round, and it is a big thing. If we beat Celtic, it is real history. It will be a much bigger result.' Celtic will be forced to embark on a gruelling 7000-mile trip in order to reach the city located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, and Ricardinho has warned the Scottish champions they'll be no respite when they enter the field at Central Stadium in Almaty. The Brazilian forward, who is spending the season on loan from Czech outfit Viktoria Plzen, admits the atmosphere at Celtic Park is the best he has ever experienced. However, he believes the 24,000 fans that are expected to pack out Kairat's compact stadium next week will text Celtic's resilience, alongside the soaring 30C temperatures. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celtic's Daizen Maeda looks dejected after missing a late chance. | SNS Group 'It was an amazing experience,' smiled Ricardinho. 'For me, it was a very difficult game. I don't know for you, but for me it was very hard and we made a very good job of it. I have played in a lot of Championships, but this stadium and the Champions League is the best. It is amazing. It is a very good result, but we have one more game, and Celtic is a very, very good team. We need to be careful and play the game of our lives.
Daily Record
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- Daily Record
Police issue new description of missing Lanarkshire man
Lewis Cuthbert was last seen around 4pm on Monday, August 4, in the Lesmahagow Road area. Police have issued a new description of what a missing Lanarkshire man is believed to have been wearing when he left his home in Strathaven more than two weeks ago. Lewis Cuthbert was last seen around 4pm on Monday, August 4, in the Lesmahagow Road area. He is described as around 5ft 10ins, of slim build with short brown curly hair. We now believe he was wearing a yellow & brown 'bomber' style jacket with white fur inside with a large collar/hood, and jeans. Lewis is a busker and frequents Glasgow City Centre. However, he has been known to travel to other areas of Scotland, and with this being festival time in Edinburgh, he may have travelled through to the capital. He may be carrying a black backpack, a Bluetooth speaker and a microphone. Inspector Billy Sloan said: 'Unfortunately, despite a significant search for Lewis, there have been no sightings of him since he went missing from Strathaven. 'His family are understandably very concerned for his welfare and just want him to come home. 'Specialist officers continue to search where he was last seen, and police colleagues in Glasgow and Edinburgh have been searching for him too. 'We have issued this appeal in the hope that Lewis himself will see that people what to make sure he is safe and to get in touch. 'We'd also hope to reach any of his friends or people he may have stayed with over the last two weeks. We'd urge them, or anyone who knows where he may be, or who has information that will help trace him, to call police or advise him to go home. 'We'd remind people to check their gardens, sheds or out-houses in case he had sought shelter locally.' Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1371 of Friday, 8 August 2025.
Daily Record
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- Business
- Daily Record
Coatbridge firm a finalist in Glasgow Business Awards' Inspiring Future Talent category
Founded in 1978 by James Hughes, KRG Specialist Engineering began as a family-run business carrying the initials of his three sons. A long-standing Coatbridge firm has been announced as a finalist in the Inspiring Future Talent category at the Glasgow Business Awards 2025. Founded in 1978 by James Hughes, KRG Specialist Engineering began as a family-run business carrying the initials of his three sons. What started as a small, values-led workshop has since grown into one of Scotland's leading precision engineering firms, supporting industries from defence to energy while remaining firmly rooted in its local community. For KRG, being shortlisted is more than recognition of business success - it's recognition of the company's commitment to developing people. Since its founding, KRG has trained more than 100 apprentices, many of whom now hold senior engineering and leadership roles within the business. The company continues to work closely with schools, colleges, and training providers across Lanarkshire and beyond, ensuring young people have pathways into skilled, sustainable careers. Managing director Gerry Hughes said: "We're incredibly proud to be shortlisted for this award. "Supporting future talent isn't a side project for us - it's how we've grown as a business. "Many of our most experienced engineers started as apprentices here in Coatbridge, and now they're mentoring the next generation. "That cycle of learning and opportunity is what keeps our business, and our industry, strong." With over 45 years of experience, KRG has remained true to its roots in craftsmanship and engineering excellence while evolving to meet the needs of modern manufacturing. By combining traditional skills with cutting-edge technology, the company continues to deliver precision solutions for some of the UK's most demanding sectors - all while creating opportunities for local people to thrive. The Glasgow Business Awards 2025, organised by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, will be held later this year.
Daily Record
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Celtic stung by soaring transfer asking price for key target but £4.5m deal edges closer
Brendan Rodgers has endured a frustrating window and Celts could be priced out of a deal for a summer target Celtic could be forced to cough up even more for summer target Jakob Breum - if they qualify for the Champions League. The Hoops have had multiple bids thrown out by Go Ahead Eagles for the playmaker, who was also the subject of interest from Dutch giants PSV. Celtic remain in the market for more creative options and could yet reignite their interest in versatile Breum - who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a left winger. Reports in the Netherlands have suggested that the Scottish champions returned to the negotiating table this week but the Herald states those claims are wide of the mark. The Parkhead club saw an initial £1.5m bid thrown out for the Denmark Under-21 starlet earlier this summer, and an improved £3m offer was also swiftly rejected. Go Ahead Eagles are standing firm on their £5m valuation of the player but would demand an additional £1m in bonus payments should Celts get past Kazakhstan minnows Kairat Almaty next Tuesday. The £40m playoff hangs in the balance after the Hoops slumped to a goalless draw at Parkhead on Wednesday night - with furious fans chanting "Sack the Board" in protest at the lack of quality transfer business. Rodgers, ideally, would like two new wingers and a main striker in the door before the September 1 deadline, as well as a left-back. However, they risk paying an inflated price tag for Breum if they secure a golden ticket to the Champions League proper, according to the Herald. Celtic are edging closer to completing the signing of long-term target Michel-Ange Balikwisha after agreeing to stump up £4.5m for the Antwerp winger. The deal, though, has been held up by complications in Balikwisha's camp. Antwerp already have a like-for-like replacement in the door after announcing the signing of Saudi wide man Marwan Al Sahafi. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Daily Record
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Warning as four Scots scammed out of £29,000 by online 'employment fraudsters'
Police Scotland have warned that "scams of this nature can be difficult to spot and anyone can be fooled". Four people in Scotland have been scammed out of a combined £29,000 by online employment fraudsters. Police Scotland are investigating four reports of fraud in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray areas after the victims involved were scammed out of over £29,000. Members of the public are told they can make money by 'liking' certain online videos, with people believing they are employed by the online platform provider. As time goes on, after liking a number of online videos the victims are encouraged to pay to unlock the next level of tasks. The scammer promises the victim that they will earn higher rewards with a high level of investment. Victims will sign up to a website owned by the scammer and will see an online balance which will increase as the victim pays more money and likes more videos. However, the money is never returned and the victims are never paid, despite many people believing they are employed they are in fact being scammed. Constable Michael Adam, Divisional Cyber Enabled Team, in Aberdeen said: 'Scams of this nature can be difficult to spot and anyone can be fooled. These fraudsters are experts at impersonating people and organisations. "If something sounds too good to be true it usually is. Only sign up with legitimate and verified companies and if you have any doubts, delete it." Earlier this month, in a separate incident, we reported that accommodation providers and travellers are being urged to remain vigilant following reports of scam emails targeting hotel bookings on the Isle of Barra. A local hotel has reported that several guests with upcoming reservations have received fraudulent emails requesting their bank details under the guise of "confirming" their bookings. These emails originate from addresses not associated with the hotel, raising concerns about a potential phishing scam. Police enquiries into the incident are ongoing. Authorities are encouraging all accommodation providers - as well as individuals with plans to stay on the island - to be alert to any suspicious communication regarding their bookings. 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'. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online
