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28 minutes ago
- BBC News
What are our pundits' Premiership predictions?
With the shadow boxing of pre-season well and truly over, who has emerged stronger or weaker?We have already had the League Cup group stage and the first European qualifiers, but now the Scottish football season truly gets into full swing with the first domestic league fixtures this some of BBC Scotland's football pundits were asked to give us their preditions for the top-flight was no surprise with their unanimous view on who would finish Premiership champions and runners-up - and one team stood out as likely relegation who did they think will finish third - and who do they reckon will be the surprise guys? Read on. Willie Miller, former Aberdeen centre-half 1st: CelticThe reigning champions still have the strongest squad, with a top-class, proven manager.2nd: RangersWith a new head coach, new owners and new investment, the Ibrox side quite simply have to be at runners-up at worst.3rd: AberdeenIf they can cope with European football, the Dons have a cup-winning squad, a proven, successful, experienced manager and a chairman who will back him Dundee With a whole host of players departing, a new coach in the form of Steven Presley who was not the most popular choice as far as their fans are concerned, and a poor start to the League Cup, the pressure could come on early at Dens package: Falkirk They have a coach in John McGlynn who likes to play the game in a cultured fashion, which he won't change, so they will be easy on the eye and successfull with it. Julie Fleeting, former Scotland striker 1st: CelticThe strength of their squad is superior to the rest and, financially, they can add quality when needed. They also have players who are Celtic through and through and play with passion and desire.2nd: RangersWith lots of changes behind the scenes at Ibrox, it may take a bit of time to bed in and get them back to really competing at Celtic's level.3rd: HibernianDavid Gray had a tough start as head coach, but then things started to click and, based on their strong second half of last season, they have a good foundation to build on. Their first five games of the season - Dundee, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Falkirk and St Mirren - are all games they can go into confident they can get early points on the DundeeThis is always a really tough to answer as teams work really hard to prepare their squads for the new season. I've based my answer on a couple of poor League Cup results and also, with a new head coach coming in, it may take time for them to hit the ground package: FalkirkAfter back-to-back promotions, it's exciting to see how the Bairns can compete at the highest level. Michael Stewart, former Hearts & Hibs midfielder 1st: CelticThey're the strongest team with the biggest budget and a top-level manager as well. They're still looking to bring in a main striker too, which I can only see strengthening their grip on the Premiership. As long as these facts remain, Celtic are going to continue to be the force to reckon with here.2nd: RangersThey're the next biggest club in the country and clearly, with all the new people moving into positions in their hierarchy, they'll be desperate to close the gap on Celtic, but I'm not sure that will be achievable just now. I think there's scope for those behind to potentially get closer to the Ibrox side.3rd: Heart of MidlothianFor the first time in years, Hearts have made a serious managerial appointment and, with some of the Jamestown signings looking like they may have an impact offensively, it could be a positive partnership for all concerned at Tynecastle. I see a really interesting battle for third between the two Edinburgh sides, as Hibs have transformed into a club who really have their house in ?Impossible to say until we get a chance to see all the sides in action. However, I think it could be a challenging season for Dundee, given the self-enforced changes and the loss of key players. Along with the likes of Kilmarnock, Livingston and Falkirk, I see them potentially fighting it package: MotherwellIf the Steelmen make a relatively bright start to the campaign then the style Jens Berthel Askou is implementing could be really enjoyable for the fans to watch - and ultimately rewarding too - with a chance to challenge for the top six. Rory Loy, former Falkirk striker 1st: CelticThe champions have work to do on the squad as it stands, but I think they will address this with some more eye-catching signings towards the end of the window and, with Brendan Rodgers being the best manager in the league, I don't see any other winner.2nd: RangersI think the Ibrox side may be closer to Celtic come May than last season, but I think it will take a few months to hit top form, which will leave them points behind. Always difficult to chase such a dominant Celtic.3rd: Heart of Midlothian Derek McInnes arriving as head coach and actually playing Lawrence Shankland in his favoured position up top equals best of the rest. Simple. Not playing in Europe will be a huge advantage versus the other teams expected to challenge for DundeeEasily the toughest one to predict. Poor League Cup group-stage campaigns don't always mean much, but Falkirk and Livingston look good, so I will say Dundee. Very much guess work at this stage with this one package: LivingstonDavid Martindale is determined to try and lose the long ball, physicality tag. Whilst they may not be top six, I think they will be comfortable this season, finishing best of the rest. Stephen Craigan, former Motherwell defender 1st: Celtic The reigning champions have the best players and the deepest squad, as well as Brendan Rodgers as manager.2nd: RangersStill a lot of questions around the new signings and their ability to win a title in a two-horse race. Time will tell if they're good enough.3rd: Heart of Midlothian Not having group stage European football as a distraction is a huge bonus for the Edinburgh side. The players underperformed last season and, with the additions over the summer, they have a better balance to the DundeeI'm judging this as we stand and not at the end of the transfer window remember. They have lost a lot of their reliable players who had good Scottish Premiership experience and haven't yet managed to replace them and I'm not sure they can. A bit into the package: LivingstonI'm not sure they'll be a surprise, but David Martindale has recruited well. He got his business done early and his squad has a lot of players with a point to prove and I think they'll prove it. A downside for them, though, is that teams won't dread going to Almondvale (or whatever it's called now) because of the new artificial pitch. I think they will stay well clear of trouble but won't have enough for top six.
Daily Mail
28 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
UK's top-rated mattress-in-a-box brand sends shoppers running with up to 55% off sale - score a double size mattress for under £500!
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more The UK's highest-rated mattress-in-a-box brand on Trustpilot is now on sale with savings of up to 55 per cent across the range. The Ergoflex summer sale is live, and in a deal not to miss, you can score a double mattress for under £500; that's an unmissable saving of £498. The award-winning Ergoflex® 5G, with an orthopaedic surface that provides pressure-relieving sleep, has had the backing of over 11,000 shoppers who have bought and loved the mattress, raving about the price, quality and comfort. Ergoflex 5G Mattress, Double The Ergoflex 5G Mattress has 9cm of true high-density visco-elastic memory foam, that offers 'orthopaedic pressure relief'. Helping to ease pressure points (such as the lower back, hips, and shoulders) and with a clever airflow system that helps promote airflow through the centre of the mattress, it's a winner with frustrated sleepers. You can use the offer code SAVE55 to take advantage of the 55 per cent discount across the Ergoflex 5G mattress range. £498 (save £498) Shop With an industry-leading TrustScore and thousands of five-star ratings from shoppers, Ergoflex is a tried and tested mattress brand and top contender when it comes to sleep. Now, the UK's continuously highest-rated mattress-in-a-box brand on Trustpilot has an unmissable sale, with better-than-half-price savings so you can score a double mattress for under £500. Not your usual bog-standard mattress, the Ergoflex 5G Mattress is the brand's most supportive, pressure-relieving mattress yet, made with the highest-density visco-elastic memory foam available today, and shoppers are calling it 'simply blissful'. 'From the first night it has been bliss,' raved one shopper. 'I can honestly say this has been the best mattress I have ever slept on - no waking in pain in the middle of the night. I sleep like a baby until morning and combining it with a memory foam contoured pillow has worked like a charm.' Racking up thousands of five-star reviews and testimonies, the Ergoflex 5G Mattress is nearly three times the depth of the top layers in mattresses from heavily marketed competitors. Offering a very generous 9cm of true high-density visco-elastic memory foam, the mattress aims to improve comfort by offering supportive body-shaping performance with zero partner disturbance ensuring unbroken slumber for both users. Great for you and your partner, many shoppers have praised it as a worthy upgrade, outperforming traditional mattresses with scores of frustrated sleepers claiming they've experienced 'a far better night's sleep' with the 5G Mattress. Those complaining of aches and pains in particular have found relief in the unique orthopaedic surface that provides pressure-relieving, body-cradling sleep. Along with the five layers for extra cushioning and support, the Ergoflex is also popular amongst hot sleepers with a 5cm Cool-Sleep™ airflow system that allows for airflow and temperature regulation . Thanks to the high density open-cell memory foam, the mattress helps to disperse heat more efficiently than previous generation memory foams, while the Tencel outer cover features vented 3D mesh panels at each end to prevent heat retention. One impressed Ergoflex review wrote: 'The mattress is amazing so comfortable, I've never slept on anything like it, I can't wait to get into bed at night. Highly recommend.' You can now use the offer code SAVE55 to take advantage of the discounts across the Ergoflex® 5G mattress range.
The Sun
28 minutes ago
- The Sun
National Lottery to shut down TONIGHT with just hours left for players to buy tickets or claim prizes
THE NATIONAL lottery is shutting down tonight, for a huge technology update. Players have until just hours left to buy tickets, before the service shuts down for over 24 hours. 1 During the shutdown, which is taking place to facilitate the largest upgrade in the game's 31-year history, players will also not be able to check numbers. All draw game sales and prizes will be paused across the entire country from 11pm tonight to "late on Monday morning". During this period, operator Allwyn will transfer and upgrade the National Lottery's gaming and retail systems to new platforms. The update will take place after Saturday's Lotto and Thunderball draws, meaning that some winners will not be able to claim prizes until Monday. Online accounts, the National Lottery website and app will also be impacted until Monday. The news system is set to be up and running before the Set For Life draw on Monday night. Friday's Euromillions draw, which currently sits at £145 million, will not be impacted. Lotto players, should buy tickets. check their results and claim prizes before 11pm tonight, to avoid missing out. You will still be able to buy scratchcards during this period, and can see the latest draws and view the full results for the Saturday draws on the National Lottery's YouTube channel. However, Allwyn warned that a "small proportion" of in-store terminals could see delays if certain upgrade processes are interrupted. I became a millionaire overnight after winning huge National Lottery prize but I celebrated with modest Scottish treat Allwyn revealed that the technology needs to be updated, as it dates back to 2009, "before iPads, Uber and Instagram". The Czech-based group, who took over the 10-year licence to run the lottery from Camelot in February last year said the systems need to be modernised. to deliver on "ambitious" plans for a National Lottery "fit for the future". Allwyn chief executive Andria Vidler said: "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver The National Lottery that the UK deserves. How to increase your chances of winning the lottery The odds of picking a winning lottery ticket are pretty slim but there are some ways to improve your chances . Games with small jackpots tend to have better odds, so it's worth taking notice of the difference. For example, EuroMillions is harder to win than UK Lotto. Some lotteries may have bonus numbers or other features which could improve someone's chance of winning. Looking at these additional elements and understanding them can help someone make a more informed decision when choosing their numbers. Each lottery draw is random and balls have the same chance of being drawn. However, there are some balls that statistically have appeared more often than others which could make them seem a better bet. For example, previous research has showed that number 38 was most common, 23 was second most drawn, followed by 31, 11, 45 and 25. There is another easy way of getting more tickets at the same cost and that is by joining a syndicate. Of course, you share the winnings, but the chances of matching the numbers drawn are vastly improved. "We're making unprecedented and much-needed changes, which will move us closer to achieving our vision for The National Lottery. "These major upgrades will mean short-term disruption for players and our retail partners." "But they will allow us to deliver on our promise to bring new, exciting games, a better player experience and our commitment to double returns to Good Causes from £30 million to £60 million every week by the end of the 10-year licence." The switchover has been hampered by delays after Allwyn took over the licence, which has held back the launch of new draw-based games. It was unable to switch to a new technology provider after agreeing to extend the contract for the existing supplier, International Games Technology (IGT). IGT had challenged the Gambling Commission's decision to award Allwyn the 10-year licence in court, but later dropped the legal action.
