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BBC News
4 hours ago
- BBC News
Appleton wants more signings before window shuts
Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton says he is still looking to strengthen his squad but is unlikely to do so before the first match of the new League Two season on has made seven signings this summer but has lost striker Max Mata to injury for next few will open the new campaign at home to Bromley at the weekend hoping for a much more positive season following their relegation last term, when they finished bottom of League is happy with his squad but says is would like to bring further players in at some stage."Probably not before Bromley, but certainly towards the end of the window things naturally happen," he told BBC Radio Shropshire."If things do happen and players leave to get minutes at other clubs then obviously we'll look to get fresh impetus into the group." Appleton added he "wouldn't rule out anything at this stage" in terms of looking at potential targets He explained: "You've always go to be prepared for players to leave - you might even get bids come in for your players - but I think between now and [transfer deadline day] 2 September I don't see massive movement, but I think there will be a bit to allow us to do some work."Filling the gap left by Mata could be one area Appleton looks at, with the New Zealand forward likely to be out for a while with a hamstring injury suffered in training."It looks like he's going to be out for a couple of months at least," Appleton said. "It's a blow for him and for us. Unfortunately, in training, he pulled up quite sharp and I don't think it's going to be a short one - it looks like it's going to keep him out for a while."
Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Daily Record
Hibs behind closed doors clash and new signings have East Kilbride ready for new campaign, says Mick Kennedy
Kilby have strengthened ahead of Saturday's League Two opener with Spartans East Kilbride have boosted their squad with a double signing swoop ahead of Saturday's League Two opener with Spartans. Kilby boss Mick Kennedy has snapped up striker Lewis Dobbie after he was released by Celtic, while former Dunfermline defender Rhys Breen has also signed. Breen made his debut in last week's 6-2 loss to Inverness in the Premier Sports Cup, opening the scoring on the night, while Dobbie got his first outing in a behind closed doors friendly with Premiership side Hibs on Sunday, which Kilby lost 5-2. On the new arrivals, Kennedy said: 'Obviously, we've mentioned before that Ouzy See needs an operation and we don't know how long he is out for. He might have a bit of a wait for it so we'll need to wait and see. 'That led to us bringing in Lewis Dobbie in from Celtic, which we are delighted with. 'Rhys Breen is someone we have been chasing all summer. He was just assessing all his options, so we are delighted he's chosen us because he will be a great signing. 'I'm delighted with the recruitment and that should be us done now. Once we get all the injured boys back we should be in a really strong position. 'We are a wee bit stretched and I think it will be a few weeks before we are back to strength. Our full back four from last season weren't playing last week but we'll get there. We can't use it as an excuse because we've got a strong squad. 'It just so happens everything has happened early in the season.' Meanwhile, Kennedy was pleased with Sunday's showing against the Hibees - where Jack Leitch bagged a brace - following a second-half capitulation against League One Inverness in the cup. He said: 'It was basically Hibs' first team and they beat us 5-2, but I was delighted with the boys. 'We went in 1-0 up at half-time after being outstanding in the first half. We were really good for large parts of the game so I was delighted with that. 'Bar the injuries, we go into this weekend in a really good place, I think. 'The Inverness game was a strange one. We should have been 2-0 up. Robbo [John Robertson] hits the inside of the post at 1-0, but I thought Inverness deserved to go in 1-1 at half-time. 'We have been really struggling with injuries. We gave Joe Morrsion, who just came in from Celtic, his first start and he'd only had one training session. Our right-back was at left-back, centre-mid was left-back, our right midfielder was centre half, so we were all over the place. 'There was a mad 10-15 minute spell in the second half where it caught up with us. 'We had to use the cup as pre-season and with the squad being so light and a few new boys coming in, it was just one game too many for us. 'But there were large parts of the game where we played really well and there wasn't a huge gulf in class.'
Leader Live
10 hours ago
- Leader Live
Vogue Williams and Joe Wicks among celebrities taking part in Gladiators special
Wicks and Williams, who is married to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, will take on the Gladiators alongside former boxer Nicola Adams and radio presenter and former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson on the BBC game show. Williams said: 'This is wild. I have loved this show since I was little and I'll be living out my childhood dream just stepping into the arena. 'But I can't quite process how I'll actually face these amazing Gladiators. I'm just delighted to be a contender.' Wicks, who rose to fame when his PE With Joe YouTube channel amassed millions of followers during the Covid lockdown, said: 'Gladiators is one of the most iconic shows of all time, and I'm absolutely buzzing to be taking part. 'I grew up watching it, so to now step into the arena myself is going to be an incredible experience. I know it's going to be tough, but I'm ready to give it everything I've got.' In the special edition of the show, celebrities will take on challenges such as Duel, The Wall and The Eliminator to be crowned champion. Adams, who has won two Olympic gold medals for boxing, said: 'I'm absolutely buzzing to be part of the Gladiators: Celebrity Special. 'It's such an iconic show, and growing up I loved watching the epic battles and strong personalities. 'Now, getting the chance to step into that arena myself, it's a whole new kind of challenge. I may be a champion in the boxing ring, but this is different. I'm ready to give it everything I've got.' The show will see Gladiators Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper all return to the arena in Sheffield. Thompson, who recently completed a 260-mile run to transport the Soccer Aid match ball from London to Manchester, said: 'Just when I've finished one challenge I'm on to the next, and this time I'm up against real-life Gladiators. 'Bring it on and get me up that travelator! But on a serious note, I genuinely can't wait to take part, I'm so excited. I grew up watching the show, so to now be taking on the Gladiators in real life is really cool.' An air date is yet to be announced for the show. Last year's edition of the show was won by TV presenter Joel Dommett and comedian Ellie Taylor, who beat presenters Rob Beckett and Louise Minchin respectively.
