Latest news with #AlexRae
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Aberdeen Special Olympian fronts Co-op and Coca-Cola campaign raising funds for inclusive sport
Aberdeen's Alex Rae – a medal-winning Special Olympics GB table tennis player and long-serving Co-op colleague – is fronting a new nationwide campaign from Co-op and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to champion inclusion through sport. 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 Meals That Matter campaign, running in Co-op stores across the UK from 9 July to 5 August, raises funds for Special Olympics GB, which supports more than 12,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across grassroots sports clubs. Shoppers can support the campaign by picking up a special £6 meal deal – including two Co-op pizzas and a 4-pack of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar or Diet Coke – with 25p from every sale donated directly to the charity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alex, double silver medallist in table tennis, who works at the Co-op store on Rosehill Drive, is one of five Special Olympics athlete ambassadors proudly representing the campaign. He said: Alex Rae 'Being a part of the Special Olympics Grampian club is amazing – as is working for Co-op. The support and encouragement I've had has helped me build my confidence and really believe in myself. I'd love for more people with intellectual disabilities to have opportunities like these so they can really see what they can do.' Now in his 25th year at Co-op, Alex recently visited the Co-op store in Edinburgh, where he saw himself featured on the store's front windows as part of the campaign launch. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a UK first, the campaign will also feature Makaton symbols – a communication tool using signs and symbols to support people with communication difficulties – on point-of-sale materials in-store. Alex Rae The campaign's visibility will be unmissable, with digital screens, floor vinyls, and front-of-store displays featuring Special Olympics GB athletes and messages about inclusion in everyday life. Holly Firmin, Senior Community Partnerships Manager at CCEP, said: 'This campaign is about showing what's possible when everyone is given the support they need to thrive – in sport, in the workplace, and in society. We're so proud to be part of something that helps raise awareness and funding for the incredible work of Special Olympics GB.' Coca-Cola has been a founding partner of Special Olympics since the movement began and continues its support through long-standing programmes that promote inclusion both on and off the field.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Aberdeen Special Olympian fronts Co-op and Coca-Cola campaign raising funds for inclusive sport
Aberdeen's Alex Rae – a medal-winning Special Olympics GB table tennis player and long-serving Co-op colleague – is fronting a new nationwide campaign from Co-op and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to champion inclusion through sport. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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 Meals That Matter campaign, running in Co-op stores across the UK from 9 July to 5 August, raises funds for Special Olympics GB, which supports more than 12,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across grassroots sports clubs. Shoppers can support the campaign by picking up a special £6 meal deal – including two Co-op pizzas and a 4-pack of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar or Diet Coke – with 25p from every sale donated directly to the charity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alex, double silver medallist in table tennis, who works at the Co-op store on Rosehill Drive, is one of five Special Olympics athlete ambassadors proudly representing the campaign. He said: Alex Rae 'Being a part of the Special Olympics Grampian club is amazing – as is working for Co-op. The support and encouragement I've had has helped me build my confidence and really believe in myself. I'd love for more people with intellectual disabilities to have opportunities like these so they can really see what they can do.' Now in his 25th year at Co-op, Alex recently visited the Co-op store in Edinburgh, where he saw himself featured on the store's front windows as part of the campaign launch. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a UK first, the campaign will also feature Makaton symbols – a communication tool using signs and symbols to support people with communication difficulties – on point-of-sale materials in-store. Alex Rae The campaign's visibility will be unmissable, with digital screens, floor vinyls, and front-of-store displays featuring Special Olympics GB athletes and messages about inclusion in everyday life. Holly Firmin, Senior Community Partnerships Manager at CCEP, said: 'This campaign is about showing what's possible when everyone is given the support they need to thrive – in sport, in the workplace, and in society. We're so proud to be part of something that helps raise awareness and funding for the incredible work of Special Olympics GB.'
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Rangers No2 Alex Rae lands job alongside Celtic star after Ibrox exit and plans to repay 30-year debt to his new club
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALEX RAE'S back in football as Partick Thistle No2 — and looking to repay a 30-year debt to the club. Three and a half months after leaving Rangers following Philippe Clement's sacking, the hugely experienced coach is excited about working with close pal and new Jags boss Mark Wilson for the first time in football. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Alex Rae left Rangers in February Credit: Willie Vass 4 Alex Rae and Mark Wilson are teaming up again. Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow 4 Alex Rae was also assistant to Paul Ince at Reading Credit: PA Ex-Gers midfielder Rae - almost 40-years as player and coach - didn't hesitate to accept former Celtic star Wilson's invitation to return to the game after his sharp February exit. And he revealed to SunSport that he's had a 'soft spot' for the Jags since past manager Murdo MacLeod, in charge between 1995-97, granted him training facilities at Firhill at a time of need. The 55-year-old said: 'Mark contacted me a few weeks ago and asked me for my thoughts. 'I've known him for the best part of 10, 11 years. We've always had a good relationship and I've got a lot of time for him. 'I like the way he goes about things, he's straight-laced, he does things right. 'We started up a charity team which raised a lot of money and through that we got to know each other a lot better. 'So when he got in touch and asked if I'd like to come on board with him I told Mark I'd be delighted. 'Over the last 19-years since I gave up playing, I've took on a lot of challenges. 'Thistle's the exact same, I'm going to enjoy getting my teeth into it. I'll give it my best shot and we'll see where it takes us. 'Me and Mark haven't worked together at a club before. 'We were obviously together at Radio Clyde for many years. Alex Rae reveals hostile training welcome after flying back late from Rangers v Celtic 'But in terms of the football side, I've been down south doing bits and bobs and had a few jobs up here too. 'I'm very experienced now, it's 19 years since I took my first managerial job at Dundee. 'I've had a great variation of different roles at different levels in different countries. 'Now I go into Thistle and I hope I can help Mark. 'As players, we were both whole-hearted guys. 'What you see with Mark is what you get — he'll put his heart and soul into the job while I'll also give everything I've got. 'Hopefully that transfers through to the players. 'Hopefully, we'll also get a bit of support from everybody else; the backroom staff and obviously the folk above. 'If we get that then we'll have a fighting chance to be competitive on the park. 'It's actually a club I've had a soft spot for a long time. 'When I went to Sunderland I was serving a four-match ban. I needed somewhere to train. 'So I asked my old pal Davie Farrell to ask Murdo MacLeod, the Thistle gaffer at the time, if he'd let me come in for a few training sessions. 'Murdo was kind enough to let me come in and work with the boys. 'I loved Murdo as a player and I've always appreciated his gesture from back then. 'I've got to know him well and he's a lovely man. 'So, it's nice all these years on that I've now got the chance to do my bit for Thistle.' 4 Rae won the title with Rangers in 2005 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Ex-Dundee and St Mirren boss Rae starred in the Premier League with Wolves and won the title with Rangers in 2005. The UEFA pro-licence holder's also coached at MK Dons, Notts County, Blackpool, Genk and Reading. And Rae - also a playing hero at Falkirk, Millwall and Sunderland - added: 'I've only just had one day's training with the players. 'But I'm excited. 'I'm here to support Mark and I've got no qualms about that at all. 'I know the potential of Partick Thistle — and I'd love to enjoy success with Mark here.' Thistle boss Wilson, meanwhile, has signed keeper Lewis Budinauckas on a one year deal with an option of a further 12-months. The 23-year-old played for the Jags eight times last season on loan from Rangers, keeping four clean sheets. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
News.com.au
15-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
On The Punt: Gilbert Gardiner's best bets at Pakenham Synthetic on Monday
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner thinks an Alex Rae-trained gelding is primed to notch a second career victory on Monday's meeting at Pakenham Synthetic.
News.com.au
29-05-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Best bets and value play for Cranbourne races Friday
News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday's meeting at Cranbourne. â– â– â– â– â– BEST BET OLIVE BAGUETTE (Race 4 No.4): Olive Baguette impressed when an easy winner at Mornington second-up. He'll push forward again and should go well. â– â– â– â– â– NEXT BEST LUCKY CHANCE (Race 1 No.5): The Alex Rae-trained stayer worked home steadily at Geelong last time and should enjoy a bit more ground at Cranbourne. MISHARE (Race 7 No.2): Mishare enjoyed a good trial when a strong first-up winner and will be fitter again. Expecting her to be thereabouts again in the last. â– â– â– â– â– VALUE BET TALK OF DAKOTA (Race 5 No.10): Talk Of Dakota faded over 1100m at Pakenham but drops back to 1000m and might find her Cranbourne assignment a touch easier. â– â– â– â– â– THE JOCKEY Jockey Ben Allen heads to Cranbourne for six rides on Friday. ONE BROTHER (Race 1 No.6 – $2.05), STORMRISER (Race 2 No.7 – $5.50), PARISH PRIEST (Race 3 No.11 – $7.50), BON TO RICHES (Race 4 No.2 – $16), DRAMATICUS (Race 6 No.7 – $4.20), THUNDER HAWK (Race 7 No.8 – $11).
