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BBC News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'It's like a second home' - King on new long-term deal
Midfielder Josh King has signed a new four-year deal at Fulham. The 18-year-old, who has progressed through the academy, made 11 senior appearances last season, eight of which came in the Premier League. King told FFCtv: "I've been at the club for about 13 years now, so it's a long, long time, and I'm just delighted to be continuing and staying for another four years."I say to my family it's like a second home, and it's such a nice feeling to be able to stay here. "Obviously I know a lot of people, I've got some good friends and made some really good connections, so it will be nice to continue that on."Tony Khan, vice chairman and director of football operations, added: "Josh is an exciting young player. He has been with Fulham for many years and has consistently impressed and has developed well."
The Herald Scotland
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Why is Scotland slow on solar? We may not be 30C, but we get sun
It's been hot lately in parts of Scotland, though not quite the sauna that the south of England has been, or indeed the record-breaking kiln of parts of Spain. Hot enough to provide proof, yet again, that even in Scotland we do get sun and a reminder that we could have been generating watts from solar. Last week, the UK Government announced its Solar Roadmap, setting out practical measures for England and Wales to supply cheaper, greener power and jobs, while delivering significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improvements in biodiversity But here, in Scotland according to a press release from Solar Energy Scotland, we are dragging our heels. 'While the Westminster government has powered ahead with plans to expand solar generation, the Scottish Government's long-due plans to boost the sector are still in the dark, says Solar Energy Scotland.' Two and a half years ago, the Scottish Government set out a Draft Solar Vision (contained within its Draft Energy Strategy), declaring that intended to 'maximise the contribution solar can make to a just, inclusive, transition to net zero,' and committed to set a target for the sector's growth. Installation of solar energy on public sector buildings, it said, would be encouraged through the Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Fund. The skills gaps would be addressed; permitted development rights extended. The vision would be published in 2023. But much of this has not happened. Although the Scottish Government has delivered on the commitment to permitted development rights for rooftop solar, taken steps on matching Westminster commitments on business rates incentives and committed to an ambition to scale up deployment to six gigawatts by 2030, it is yet to confirm an overall strategy to promote solar. Solar has stalled. More troubling still, the Scottish Government has removed its support for interest free loans for domestic solar installation and many new homes are being built without rooftop solar as a requirement. Yet Scotland, as a 2020 paper by University of Edinburgh researchers has shown, doesn't have that drastically different a solar radiation profile than the rest of the UK. Yes, there's a little less sun, but not that much. Eyemouth, for instance, had almost as much annual radiation as Birmingham. READ MORE: 'It is time to catch up and get solar moving in Scotland properly,' Josh King, chair of Solar Energy Scotland, said this week. 'Bills remain high, our reliance on expensive natural gas remains too great and the growth of the solar sector – the cheapest source of power in the UK – is being held back by the lack of firm policy. We are even seeing projects being delayed and refused by planning authorities on the grounds of a threat to food security, which anyone who takes five minutes to examine the land required to deliver the most ambitious of targets would conclude this is nonsense. 'Meanwhile, the climate crisis continues, with Scotland doing too little in response,' he added. There's little avoiding that climate crisis right now. Look at what's happening in Europe, and in Japan, too, were records are being broken 46C, the highest June temperature ever recorded in Spain, was registered in El Granado in southwestern Spain. In France, a nuclear reactor had to shut down to prevent the discharging of its heated water into an already-overheated river. But with last year confirmed as having exceed the 1.5C threshold, we are already becomes, it seems inured to the news of heat records. Of course, the climate crisis doesn't mean we have to choose solar. Already Scotland is pushing forward hard on wind. Different parts of the UK are following different paths, as this map of ground solar farms shows. UK solar capacity is currently 18.1GW, of which Scotland only currently provides around 0.7GW. But the Scottish Government has planned to ramp that up to between 4 and 6GW by 2030 according to the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan . Only around 1.4GW of this is already consented to or under construction according to Renewable Energy Planning Database totals. Winds of change on solar (Image: Derek McArthur) Either way, Scotland is delivering only a tiny fraction of the between 45 and 47GW advised for the UK by 2030 in the Westminster Government's Clean Power 2030 Action Plan – and it is falling behind even on that fraction. But, as I've been covering in articles in recent weeks, Scotland is already doing more than its share of electricity generation, and doing the bulk of the heavy-lifting on onshore wind. It's also worth noting, according to current plans, only a small fraction of that UK generation will be rooftop solar. Much of it will be large solar farms, some in combination with agriculture, in what are called agrivoltaics. And what does the Scottish Government say? A spokesperson said: 'We recognise the importance of energy generated from solar in contributing to the decarbonisation of Scotland's energy supply and a just transition to net zero. 'We are taking action to help lower the deployment barriers faced by the solar industry. This includes extending permitted development rights for solar equipment, the introduction of non-domestic rates exemptions, and we have commissioned research on the workforce and skills requirements in Scotland's solar industry and training provision for the sector. 'The judgements and issues in the Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan are informed and influenced by recent developments in the UK Government's energy policy and court decisions. This is a rapidly changing landscape, and we are taking time to reflect on those developments before drawing any conclusions and publishing any final strategy.'
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Roaring defiance, lads! England's Young Lions claw their way back from 5-1 down to earn stunning 5-5 DRAW with Germany at UEFA U19 Euros
There may be some question marks against the England's senior team presently, but the future looks promising for the future - with the heart shown by their Under 19s side. On Tuesday night, the Young Lions took on Germany U19s in their second Group B match of the ongoing UEFA U19 championship. England found themselves 4-1 down at half-time and the score only worsened after the interval as their long-standing rivals extended their lead to make it 5-1. However, a four-goal salvo in 11 minutes saw the Young Lions raw back into the match and staggeringly earn a 5-5 draw at the Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania. The remarkable result is the highest scoreline in the tournament's history. Germany, who will be kicking themselves at dropping points from this position of strength, took the lead on seven minutes when Noah Darvic slotted home after being picked out by Said Al Mala. Al Mala then doubled their lead on 31 minutes but Will Antwi's side pulled one back four minutes later when Fulham midfielder Josh King who finished emphatically inside the penalty area. King's strike sprung Germany back into action though and as a deflected strike from Kjell Watjen and a header by Leopard Wurm saw them take a commanding 4-1 lead into the break. The Germans continued the second half as they ended the first, by scoring their fifth of the match when Al Mala added another just three minutes after half-time. However, Antwi's side regrouped and began their stunning comeback when Manchester United's Ethan Wheatley scored in the 52nd minute with an instinctive poacher's finish. Tottenham midfielder Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny reduced the deficit to two goals just three minutes later, before Nottingham Forest's Zach Abbott scored the 2022 champions' fourth just after the hour mark. Crystal Palace's Jesse Derry - son of former Eagles captain Shaun - capitalised on an error from Germany goalkeeper Konstantin Heide to see England restore parity on 63 minutes. With momentum with England, there was even a chance for Caleb Kporha to snatch victory in stoppage time but he fired over. The result leaves Germany bottom of the group, while England are in second spot to set up a thrilling final-day scenario against the already-qualified Netherlands as they seek a spot in the semi-finals. England face the Dutch on Friday evening in Bucharest at 6pm (BST). There are eight teams taking part in the tournament, with the top two from two groups of four advancing to the semi-finals which take place on June 23. The final takes place at the Rapid-Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest on June 26.
New York Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
England recover from 5-1 down in record draw with Germany at under-19 Euros
England recovered from a four-goal deficit to draw 5-5 with Germany on Tuesday, setting a new record for the highest-scoring game in Under-19 European Championship history. In their second game of the tournament, England found themselves 5-1 down in the 48th minute, but four goals in 11 second-half minutes helped the young side earn an unlikely draw. The 10-goal haul in Bucharest on Tuesday was one more than the previous tournament record of nine goals in a match, Spain's 8-1 victory over Cyprus in 2006 . Gerard Pique and Juan Mata both featured for the victors that day. Germany looked on course for a comfortable win on Tuesday as goals from Barcelona's Noah Darvic and Said El Mala established a 2-0 lead just after the half-hour mark. Fulham's Josh King pulled one back in the 35th minute, but Max Moerstedt and Leopold Wurm ensured Germany retired at half-time 4-1 up and in command. Advertisement El Mala made it 5-1 upon the restart, but Manchester United's Ethan Wheatley pulled one back seven minutes into the second half to England's remarkable comeback. Tottenham Hotspur's Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Nottingham Forest's Zach Abottt, and Crystal Palace's Jesse Derry all scored to make it 5-5 in the 63rd minute. Despite six minutes of stoppage time, neither side was able to find a winner, and the game ended in a pulsating 5-5 draw. The result leaves Germany, who lost their first game 3-0 to the Netherlands on Saturday, bottom of group B, while England, who were held to a 2-2 draw with Norway on the same day, are in second spot. England face group leaders the Netherlands on Friday in their final group game.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
King pulls Turkey strings as SEM, United land imports
South East Melbourne coach Josh King has been reunited with American point-guard Omari Moore, who has signed a one-year deal with the NBL club. Moore is the Phoenix's first import signing for the 2025/26 campaign as they look to build on last season's third-place finish and semi-finals series appearance. The 24-year-old Californian is coming off a season with Darüşşafaka in the Turkish Basketball Super League, where he briefly played under King. King left Turkey to take up the vacant South East Melbourne coaching role last October and engineered a stunning turnaround after the club's 0-5 start to the season under Mike Kelly. Welcome to the Heartland, Omari! ✍️💚We've signed our first import for NBL26, 6'6" American point guard Omari Moore! 🤝 #ALLFIREDUP📝 Full Story: — South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) June 12, 2025 Phoenix general manager of basketball operations Simon Mitchell said Moore's size and versatility would make him a tough match-up for opposition teams this season. "It's great to have a player of that size who can be your primary ball handler and decision-maker, but also swing to other positions when required," Mitchell said. "His size also allows him to defend at multiple positions. "Omari is extremely skilled, exceptional in the open court, and that will no doubt translate to the Australian game, which we're excited about." Moore joins Australian players Nathan Sobey, Angus Glover, Jordan Hunter, Owen Foxwell, Akech Aliir, Gorjok Gak, DJ Mitchell, Malique Lewis and Daniel Foster on the Phoenix roster. Across town, Melbourne United have confirmed the signing of American guard Milton Doyle on a one-year deal. Doyle played 96 NBL games over three seasons with the Tasmania JackJumpers, including the expansion club's historic 2023/24 championship series win over United. Milton Doyle is locked in for NBL26! A two-time All-NBL selection & Championship player, Doyle brings elite experience & proven impact, ranking top 5 in points, assists, threes and steals across the past three to Melbourne, Milton!More - — Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) June 13, 2025 "I'm very excited, it's a new journey for me," Doyle said. "Playing against Melbourne throughout my career in the NBL has been great, a lot of rivalries going on, so getting the chance to play with these guys that I've been going against is going to be fun. "I knew I wanted to be in the NBL with a team that makes a push every season to go deep in the playoffs, that shows professionalism, grind,and has a winning mentality. "Melbourne has all of that, so it was exciting to get a call." Doyle, 31, previously spent time in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets before moving to Europe and then Australia. He is currently in Puerto Rico playing for Indios de Mayaguez. Doyle is Melbourne's first import signed for the upcoming season, joining Chris Goulding, Shea Ili, Finn Delany, Tanner Krebs, Kyle Bowen, Fabijan Krslovic, Tom Wilson and Dash Daniels as rostered players.
