Inside Colin Hendry's downfall from Scotland and Rangers heroics to bankruptcy, drink driving and TWO harassment raps
Known as 'Braveheart' as a result of his flowing locks, the combative central defender captained Scotland into the 1998 World Cup - still our last ever appearance at that stage - led Blackburn to the Premier
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Hibs transfer news: Lewis Miller Blackburn latest and Hanley deal assessed
Former Newcastle centre-half would add quality as Socceroos star exit looms Sign up to our Hibs football 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... Hibs are in active negotiations with Blackburn Rovers over the sale of Lewis Miller. And that makes the pursuit of Grant Hanley not just a potentially exciting addition to David Gray's squad – but an important piece of business if Hibs are to build a team deep enough to compete on multiple fronts. It is understood that Blackburn have NOT met Hibernian's valuation on Miller, a key member of the World Cup-bound Socceroos squad now entering the final year of his contract. The 24-year-old, currently nursing a niggling injury that kept him out of action as Hibs exited the Europa League in a 3-2 aggregate loss to Midtjylland, had an extension on his existing deal triggered towards the end of last season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aussie star: 'Hibs made me.' Although he'd be free to sign a pre-contract with any other club in January, Hibs believe Miller – an athletic powerhouse equally at home on the right of a back three, at right back or wingback – represents a valuable asset. And they feel Blackburn should be willing to pay a substantial fee for the former Central Coast Mariners player, who told The Evening News just recently that 'Hibs made me.' Losing Miller from the backline would leave Hibs one central defender short, with Gray's preference for a back three meaning they'd need five to compete for game time. Without Miller, he'll be left with Rocky Bushiri, Jack Iredale, Warren O'Hora and – very much fourth out of four on the depth chart – Marvin Ekpiteta. That's one of the reasons why the potential arrival of Hanley makes so much sense. But not the only one. Ryan Porteous link made sense - so does Hanley When Hibs were linked with former club captain Ryan Porteous in the summer, the story gained a lot of traction partly because of the personalities and history involved. But that wasn't what prevented Hibs from quashing the idea. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you want to establish yourself as the third best team in Scotland on a more long-term footing, and you get offered a full Scotland international with a hefty collection of caps, it's almost a no-brainer, budget and squad space allowing. That would have been the same if Hibs had been linked with just about anyone who has featured in Steve Clarke's back three over recent seasons. In the case of Hanley, who was at Easter Road last night to watch Hibs suffer an agonising Europa League loss to Midtjylland, there isn't really a doubt over his value. He's got 62 caps. Has played in the Premier League. The former Blackburn, Newcastle United and Norwich player has also won the EFL Championship title three times. And helped Birmingham City win promotion to English football's second tier during a loan spell with the Blues last season. Yes, he's 33 now. But he was always a lot quicker than some gave him credit for. And his reading of the game would undoubtedly give him an extra half yard in the Scottish Premiership. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hanley watched last night's action from the main stand in the company of former Scotland team-mate David Marshall, now right-hand man to Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay. Having never played club football in Scotland, he can't fail to have been impressed as over 19,000 Hibs fans generated a ridiculous atmosphere. He has options elsewhere. But coming to a game feels like a significant indication of interest. Regardless of what happens with outgoings between now and the close of the transfer window, and providing it doesn't shatter the pay structure, a contract offer for free agent Hanley would be a smart investment. The case for pursuing the veteran only intensifies if Miller ends up moving on.
BBC News
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- BBC News
Wales suffer heavy Australia defeat in final World Cup warm-up
Women's summer seriesAustralia (21) 36Tries: Stewart, Moleka, Amosa, Tuinakauvadra 2, Marsters Cons: Wood 3 Wales (5) 5Tries: Joyce-Butchers Wales suffered a heavy defeat to Australia in their final World Cup Lynn's side had headed to Sydney full of confidence after an impressive showing in the first Test in Brisbane, but were completely outclassed at the more concerning was a foot injury to co-captain Alex Callender who limped off early in the first half. She now has just over three weeks to recover before Wales' tournament opener against to follow. Australia: Caitlyn Halse; Maya Stewart, Georgina Friedrichs, Trilleen Pomare, Desiree Miller; Faitala Moleka, Samantha Wood; Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (capt), Tabua Tania Naden, Lydia Kavoa, Alapeta Ngauamo, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Nel Metcalfe; Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, Carys Cox, Courtney Keight, Lisa Neumann; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Gwen Crabb, Abbie Fleming, Kate Williams (co-capt), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (co-capt).Replacements: Molly Reardon, Maisie Davies, Jenni Scoble, Alaw Pyrs, Georgia Evans, Meg Davies, Hannah Dallavalle, Catherine Richards.
BBC News
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- BBC News
Gossip: Middlesbrough in for Rovers defender Brittain
Middlesbrough are expected to complete a deal for Blackburn Rovers defender Callum Brittain. (Lancashire Telegraph), externalWant more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Friday's gossip column here.
