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Scots man who walked to Munich for Euros completes new challenge for men's suicide charity
Craig Ferguson raised £77,800 for charity last year after walking from Scotland all the way to Munich for the Euros. A young Scots man who famously walked to Munich for the Euros last year to raise money for a men's mental health charity has now completed a new challenge. Craig Ferguson, 22, made headlines last summer while travelling solo through six countries, ending his mighty trek in Germany, in aid of Brothers in Arms - a Glasgow charity tackling men's mental health and suicide prevention. Exactly one year on from his iconic Euros trek, Craig, of Paisley in Renfrewshire, has ticked off another incredible challenge to the list. On Monday June 30, Craig completed a 400-mile journey in just 16 days. He trekked, in his kilt, from Scotland's most Southern point, the Mull of Galloway to Dunnet Head, its most Northern tip. Craig raised a whopping £77,800 for the charity last year, and is now adding to the pot with over £5,200 raised during last month's walk. Speaking to Glasgow Live, he said mental health will "continue to be a cause I fight for until we see a real shift". He said: "I'm incredibly patriotic, so exploring Scotland was super fun. The full of the West Highland Way was just glorious - what really took me back was the hospitality from everyone throughout the trek, particularly those in the Highlands. "I had the kilt back out of course, it's screaming to be retired". Craig is hoping to "end the stigma" around mental health, particularly in men. He added: "Men's mental health is an issue that means the world to me, and it will continue to be a cause I fight for until we see a real shift — both in the conversation and in the harrowing statistics surrounding male suffering and suicide. "This isn't just about raising money; it's about challenging the stigma, changing the narrative, and helping men know they're not alone." At the finish line, the 22-year-old was met with his mum, dad and gran, as well as Dunnet Head locals and a piper. "I got such a special reception at Dunnet Head - there were people from the community clapping me in. It's good to know you're making a difference, it was quite emotional." Craig is nowhere near done yet, he added: "As long as my little legs continue to be able to walk, I will. I'll continue to push for change and try to make a difference in the space". With the World Cup qualifiers coming up this September, Craig said: "If we do qualify, people can definitely expect something from me. I have a few ideas in mind". Craig's JustGiving page is still open to donate. If you wish to contribute, then visit - 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'.
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Brumbies v British and Irish Lions: TV details, kick-off time, team news and squad update
TV details, kick-off time, team news and squad information ahead of Brumbies v British and Irish Lions. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... The British and Irish Lions will continue their preparations for their test series with Australia when they face the ACT Brumbies in their latest tour match in midweek. After suffering a defeat against Argentina in their opening match of the summer, Andy Farrell's men have won all three of their warmup fixtures so far with wins against Western Force, Waratahs and Reds and will now hope to continue building momentum when they return to action on Wednesday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Huw Jones breaks free after good work from fellow Scot Sione Tuipulotu to score Lions' opening try. | Getty Images Farrell has already shown some frustration with his side's performances during the early weeks of their venture down underway and has called for an improvement in several aspects of the game as they edged ever closer to their first test against the Wallabies at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium in just under two weeks time. With just days to go until the return to action, we take a look at all of the information you need ahead of the Lions clash with the Brumbies. Where and when does the Brumbies v British and Irish Lions game take place? Getty Images The Lions will face Super Rugby Pacific side Brumbies in their fourth tour match down under as they continue to prepare for test series with Australia. The game will take place at the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Wednesday, July 9. Kick-off is set for 11am (BST) and 8pm (local time) Is Brumbies v British and Irish Lions live on television and radio? Sky Sports are showing every one of the Lions warm-up and test matches during their tour down under. They will be broadcasting live from the GIO Stadium on Wednesday and their coverage will get underway at 10am via their Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action channels. talkSPORT will have also live radio commentary of the match. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What is the latest team news ahead of Brumbies v British and Irish Lions? Owen Farrell in action for the British and Irish Lions in 2021 Some have suggested Owen Farrell could be handed his first start of the tour after he was brought into the squad to replace injured Saracens and England team-mate Elliot Daly following the injury he suffered in last week's win against Queensland Reds. However, head coach Andy Farrell has said the game is 'too soon as far as jetlag and the protocols you need to go through in regard to that' meaning the England star could come into contention for next Saturday's clash with an Invitational Australia-New Zealand XV. What has Andy Farrell said ahead of Brumbies v British and Irish Lions? Getty Images Speaking after Saturday's win against Waratahs, the Lions head coach said: 'There's a bit of frustration. We're disappointed enough given the amount of possession and territory we had and how we dealt with certain situations. When you have 70% territory, 60% possession and 20 turnovers, that's by far not clinical enough. We have to put our hands up and say that amount of turnover ball is credit to them but not good enough for us. 'We know that all Australian sides put pressure on the ball. Not just this year but across the history of the game that's what it's always been about. We need to be better than that. And when the ball is slow because of the pressure at the breakdown you can't keep shovelling ball out wide and expecting to get on the front foot.' Who is in the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of Australia? Blair Kinghorn made his first Lions appearance. | Getty Images Forwards Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finlay Bealham (Connacht and Ireland), Tadhg Beirne (Munster and Ireland), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers and England), Jack Conan (Leinster and Ireland), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks and England), Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors and Scotland), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks and England), Ben Earl (Saracens and England), Tadhg Furlong (Leinster and Ireland), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears and England), Maro Itoje (Saracens and England), Rónan Kelleher (Leinster and Ireland), Joe McCarthy (Leinster and Ireland), Jac Morgan (Ospreys and Wales), Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints and England), Andrew Porter (Leinster and Ireland), James Ryan (Leinster and Ireland), Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland), Dan Sheehan (Leinster and Ireland), Will Stuart (Bath Rugby and England), Josh van der Flier (Leinster and Ireland) Backs Bundee Aki (Connacht and Ireland), Owen Farrell (Saracens and England), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints and England), Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster and Ireland), Mack Hansen (Connacht and Ireland), Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors and Scotland), Hugo Keenan (Leinster and Ireland), Blair Kinghorn (Toulouse and Scotland), James Lowe (Leinster and Ireland), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints and England), Garry Ringrose (Leinster and Ireland), Finn Russell (Bath Rugby and Scotland), Fin Smith (Northampton Saints and England), Marcus Smith (Harlequins and England), Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors and Scotland), Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland), Ben White (Toulon and Scotland)
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Mary Earps: ‘Retiring Was The Right Decision At The Right Time'
When she was a little girl, Mary Earps was aware that her love of football marked her out as different from the other children. 'While the girls at my junior school played netball or hockey, all I wanted to do was play football and I played on the boys' team, something no girl had ever done before,' Earps tells me. 'My parents and teachers were supportive. But a few of the other parents had something to say about it, like, 'Why are you letting Mary play football?' I was conscious I had to fight for something and aware I was doing something out of the ordinary.' This trailblazing continued. In the summer of 2022, Earps became one of the breakout stars of the Women's Euro victory, and again in 2023, when England reached the Women's World Cup final (they lost to Spain). Both tournaments were turning points for the women's game, and thrust it – and Earps – on to the world stage. Such was Mary-fever that when Nike initially chose not to sell an Earps replica goalkeeper T-shirt in the run-up to the 2023 World Cup (despite selling replicas of England men's goalie Jordan Pickford's shirt), a petition demanding one quickly gained more than 150,000 signatures – and a U-turn by Nike. Later that year, she was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. But this May, in the kind of surprising move we're more used to seeing on the pitch, the 32-year-old announced her retirement from international football (she still plays club football for the French team Paris Saint- Germain) ahead of the 2025 Women's Euro, which kicked off on 2 July. 'I have taken the difficult decision to retire internationally,' she posted on Instagram on 27 May, calling the chance to play for England 'the greatest honour and privilege of my life'. She later said it was the right time 'to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive'. 'Of course it's been an emotional time,' she tells me when we speak. 'It wasn't an easy decision to make. It's been really difficult and emotional. There was a lot of consideration, a lot of conversations and a lot of heartache. But it felt like the right decision at the right time. There were a few reasons behind my decision, and I know a lot of people don't necessarily understand it, but I think they will in time.' Right now, she says, she wants the focus to be not on her retirement, but on the upcoming Women's Euro. Some football pundits and columnists criticised the move, which they believe is the result of Lioness manager Sarina Wiegman replacing Earps in this summer's starting line-up with 24-year-old Chelsea goalie Hannah Hampton, who used to be Earps' understudy. Some pointed out her retirement means Wiegman's squad is now missing an experienced goalkeeper to mentor Hampton through the pressure of a big tournament or a (famously formidable) spare pair of hands if she's injured. Earps says the criticism she's faced has been difficult, 'including the narrative that 'Mary's made the best decision for herself .' Some people think I'm the bad guy. Social media is a hard place to be at times, but that comes with the territory of having a job that's public facing. You have to take it on the chin.' Not being a football pundit, I admire Earps for making a decision that, while undoubtedly difficult, was the right one for her – and I tell her so. After all, who hasn't left a job or relationship for reasons that feel right to us, but that others struggle to understand? When Earps made her shock announcement, fellow Lioness Jess Carter said of her, 'The bravery that she has to have stayed true to herself and made the decision to leave, I think we forget that this is such a tough job to do. Sometimes it's not just about the team, it's also about you. I really wish her all the best.' Earps says the other Lionesses have also been supportive. 'The girls have been so brilliant and so understanding. I flew in [from Paris] to see them and they were amazing and gave me the best team send-off I could have asked for. I'm now looking forward to watching them head into this really big tournament. They're a bloody great team and, I know I'm biased, but I believe they're going to win the thing.' She says it will be a different experience watching an England game from the stands 'but I will try to make it to as many of the games as possible'. She's also looking forward to focusing on her club career and having more free time, and tells me this is the first time in her career that she's had more than 12 consecutive days off. 'It's given me the opportunity to be physically and mentally rested.' The day England won the Women's Euro in 2022 remains the best day of Earps' life. The late Queen sent the team a message call- ing them 'an inspiration', Ian Wright said, 'This is the proudest I've ever felt of any England side,' while Prince William called their win 'history in the making'. 'I was on cloud nine,' Earps says, 'living a reality I could never have imagined as a schoolgirl. But while I thought winning trophies would be the best thing, what mattered more was the systemic change that took place in women's football afterwards. The Lionesses showed girls you can be whoever you want to be and that there's nothing wrong with being a strong and powerful woman. 'Just like we stood on the shoulders of the female players who came before us, the Lionesses changed the condition of women's football for the next generation. That's been my proudest achievement. As much as I want to be remembered for being a fantastic goal-keeper, the biggest compliment you could pay me is that I've left the game in a better place than I found it.' Earps grew up in West Bridgeford in Nottingham with her parents and younger brother, and signed with Doncaster at 18. She studied business at Loughborough University, graduating in 2016, and straight out of university was offered a football contract that, while not as lucrative as the men's game, was the same as a graduate salary. 'For the first time, I thought maybe I could pursue football as a profession,' she says. She played for several teams, including Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, and won her first cap for England in 2017. So, what's next? 'I want to play for as long as possible and keep going until my body says stop. I want to win more trophies, break down more boundaries and keep pushing the women's game forward. Off the pitch I want to take my clothing line, MAE27, to another level, and spend more time with friends and family. Normal stuff, I suppose.' She also wants to make goalkeeping cool. Earlier this year, in the BBC documentary Mary Earps: Queen Of Stops , she said she knew she wanted to be a goalkeeper from her very first game. 'For me, it's the hardest position on the pitch,' she says. 'It's high pressure, high criticism and it's an individual sport within a team sport. If somebody scores a goal, everybody runs off celebrating. If you make a save, it's expected. But I think goal- keeping is an art. When I chat to kids about being a goalkeeper, I say it's like being a superhero. You have to dive, be athletic and strong and put your body into all sorts of positions. If there were a film about goalkeepers, we'd be played by Superman. Or Superwoman.'
