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Edinburgh Reporter
2 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
McIndoe's men stung by The Jags
The scoreline at sun-kissed Meadowbank (pictured) on Friday night finished Edinburgh City 1, Partick Thistle 4 in Group B, of the Premier Sports Cup. On paper, that appears an improvement on the 6-0 defeat inflicted by he Jags on the Citizens on the same competition in a previous season. However, manager Michael McIndoe has much to ponder when he reviews the game and re-watches the video. Thistle stung the home side with four first-half goals, two in the first nine minutes, after the visitors started brightly in front of a large contingent of travelling fans from Glasgow, a welcome boost to City coffers. The first was cooly slotted by former City loan player Cameron Logan after six minutes, the Jags robbing defender Lewis McArthur just inside his own half and punishing the mistake. The second from Robbie Crawford, followed a swift move down the left. The third arrived after 23 minutes and was a comedy capers own goal, caused by defensive uncertainty, Robbie Mahon sending the ball towards goalkeeper Mark Weir and an untimely slip by stopper allowed the ball to trundle over the line. The fourth followed with five minutes of regular time remaining in the half, and a neat move down the left which was crisply dispatched into the net by Logan Chalmers. City gave their fans hope with a goal five minutes into injury time in the first period, a dipping free-kick from just outside the box causing Thistle goalkeeper Lewis Budinauckas a problem. He palmed the ball into the air and 23-year-old former Camelon Juniors forward, Tiwi Daramola, seized on the opportunity to nip in and bundle the ball home. Home fans naturally hoped that goal would lift their men for the start of the second half, but City failed to up their game and the fixture petered out as a spectacle as fatigue kicked in. Frankly, Thistle's rearguard were rarely troubled despite City working hard, and the City midfield failed to take make any real impression on the Championship side. Chances were few and far between, but McArthur headed over when in a good position. Basically, the home side lacked any real punch up-front and, when they broke, it was more of an odd man rush rather than a co-ordinated thrust forward by several players. One plus was the competitive debuts of Jack Duncan, Callum Brodie and Logan Myles who replaced Innes Lawson, Lewis McArthur and Jake Service, but McIndoe's lack of options from the bench was evident. City named four substitutes while Thistle boss Mark Wilson had nine available. So, Thistle left balmy Meadowbank with the three points to open their account in the group and City manager McIndoe would probably have wished to meet Thistle later in the group stage once his semi-professional team, who play in the fourth tier of Scottish football, have upped their fitness levels, but that is the hand he was dealt. Now City travel to Dumfries on Tuesday (19.45) to square-up to Queen of the South, who play in Scottish League One, the third tier of the Scottish game, in the same competition looking for points. It would have been good to know McIndoe's thoughts post-game, but a request for a chat was turned down, strange for a club seeking to boost their profile and to encourage more fans to take an interest and possibly follow them. Like this: Like Related
Rhyl Journal
3 hours ago
- Rhyl Journal
‘All done our end' – Rangers wait on Wednesday issues for Djeidi Gassama move
The Gers boss, speaking at the club's training camp at St George's Park – which is also being used by the Owls – revealed the deal to bring the 21-year-old former Paris St Germain winger to Ibrox has been held up due to the highly-publicised issues, some of which are financial, surrounding the Yorkshire club. 'I think it's all done our end,' Martin said. 'I think with Sheffield Wednesday and the difficulties they are experiencing, which is tough for them… obviously we've been here this week with them and I know a few of their guys and played with a couple of them and worked with a few of their staff members as well. 'It's difficult for them. So we're waiting on their end to be sorted, but I think we fully expect 'Gas' to be our player, hopefully very soon. 'He's different to what we've got. I think we need a point of difference in the squad. We need a few and he'll be one of them, hopefully.' Martin also confirmed that Rangers have accepted an offer from FC Twente for defender Robin Propper. The 31-year-old signed from the Dutch club last summer but struggled at times with the demands of Scottish football. Martin said: 'We accepted a bid from them, so I think it's just a case of Robin deciding if that's what he wants and agreeing personal terms and stuff. 'I've been really impressed with him as a guy but I think, obviously we signed some centre-halves, so it's going to be difficult for him to play football. 'So I think if it happens, it's a good move for him, and if it doesn't, it will be because he's decided it's not what's right for him and maybe he'll look for something else.' Meanwhile, midfielder Lyall Cameron believes he has adapted well to his summer move from Dundee. Speaking to Sky Sports News, he said: 'It's just been a massive change. 'Moving through to Glasgow and everything, it's been great. I just feel like I've fitted in straight away and I've really enjoyed it and I wouldn't change it for the world, to be honest. 'I'm just enjoying my time here. 'As long as you do the basics, the rest will hopefully do it itself. I just need to keep working as hard as I can and hopefully perform well and score goals and help the team win games.'
Belfast Telegraph
6 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Kneecap effigies and Irish language signage appear on controversial Village bonfire
Figures appearing to be dressed in the style of rappers Moghlaí Bap, DJ Próvaí and Mo Chara have appeared on the pyre in the Village area. Belfast City Council on Wednesday ordered the dismantling of the structure following fears over its proximity to a nearby electrical substation and the presence of loose asbestos at the site. However, the bonfire is set to proceed after the PSNI deemed it too dangerous to intervene. As well as the effigies, the bonfire contains an Irish tricolour and Palestine flag, as well as a sign penned in Irish which reads: 'Maraigh do aitiúil Kneecap'. Though grammatically incorrect, the message roughly translates as 'Kill your local Kneecap', an apparent reference to comments made by the band about Tory MPs – for which the group later apologised. Another sign reading 'SDLP and Alliance do not represent our community'. It comes after a poster featuring the west Belfast rappers along with a number of sectarian slogans was attached to an Eleventh Night bonfire in Co Tyrone. The banner, which has a photograph of the west Belfast band as its backdrop has been cable tied to the pallets used to construct the bonfire in the Dungannon area. It features the heading 'Kill your local Kneecap', with a further line stating 'The only good one is a dead one'. In the centre of the poster is the acronym 'KAT', with 'Death to Hamas' and 'Destroy all Irish Republicans' also on the banner. At Sandy Row, an effigy wearing a Celtic jersey and a tricolour balaclava has been placed on top of a bonfire alongside two Palestinian flags. A posted reading 'F**k Kneecap and Palestine' has been fixed to the structure along with another notice reading 'Stop the Boats. Deport Illegals. Stop the Invasion'. Earlier this afternoon, MP Paul Maskey described similar sectarian displays on a bonfire in west Belfast as 'sickening'. The offensive banners have appeared on a pyre alongside Irish tricolours in the Highfield area of the city, with police confirming the banners are being treated as 'motivated by hate'. The 'KAT' slur has this time been painted onto one of the flags in block capital letters and hung above a sign that reads 'stop the boats'. Another sign with 'ATAT' and 'HYL' painted on it alongside a crosshair target has also been spotted at the site in addition to a sign that warns 'PSNI not welcome in loyalist Highfield'. Controversial 'migrant boat' bonfire is lit in Moygashel 'Such open and sickening displays of sectarian and racist hatred have absolutely no place in our society,' said Mr Maskey. "Political unionism must speak out and demand the removal of these offensive materials. 'Real leadership is needed, although it has been sorely lacking in these communities for some time. 'This is clearly a hate crime, and I have reported it to the PSNI.' We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. A PSNI spokesperson said: 'Police have received reports regarding offensive signage placed on a bonfire in the Highfield area and in the Eastvale area of Dungannon. 'Enquiries into these matters, which are being treated as being motivated by hate, are ongoing.' Further items, including a Palestinian flag and a notice reading 'Taigs out' have also been placed on a bonfire in the Waterside area of Londonderry, alongside a banner proclaiming solidarity between Ireland and Palestine. Meanwhile, a drone carrying an Irish tricolour has been spotted flying over the Shankill Road as the community prepare to light their bonfire. Footage on social media appeared to show the drone performing laps of the area.
