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Belfast Telegraph
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Marissa Callaghan reveals why new-look Cliftonville Ladies still have what it takes to be in title mix
Marissa Callaghan has insisted that the Cliftonville Ladies is still full of winners and that the superb comeback victory in the League Cup Final against Glentoran Women proves that they remain a force despite the loss of four of last season's treble-winning team. The Reds sent out a statement with that win ahead of what is a huge month for the Solitude girls, not just in the fact that they were victorious, but more so in the nature of the thrilling turnaround that saw them come from 2-0 down at half-time to beat the Glens 4-2.
Glasgow Times
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers star Bajrami shuts down transfer speculation
The Albanian international, signed for £3.5 million last summer, faced criticism for several lacklustre performances during the season. Despite reports suggesting a move to former club Sassuolo, Bajrami is determined to prove himself under new manager Russell Martin. The 26-year-old was celebrated with a mural in his home town of Tetevo, honouring his record-breaking goal for Albania at Euro 2024. Bajrami was asked about his future, and said: "In football, you never say never. "But I am currently focused only on Rangers. "It is a special emotion to be back in my home town." He also shared a piece of advice: "My advice to everyone is to never stop believing in yourself." Bajrami made a total of 44 appearances for Rangers last season, scoring five goals across all competitions. One of these included the opening goal in the League Cup Final against Celtic in December, a match they narrowly lost on penalties.
Daily Record
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Nedim Bajrami makes Rangers transfer future stance crystal clear as Martin sold a wicked winger he rates highly
The Albania star struggled in his debut season in Glasgow and has been linked with a sharp exit - but he has other ideas Nedim Bajrami has told Rangers he is going nowhere despite speculation over his future and links with a return to Serie A. The Light Blues attacker has been the subject of criticism during his debut season over his performances after arriving for £3.5million last summer under Philippe Clement. The Albania international - who has been h onoured in his homeland with a special mural after his Euro 2024 heroics - has been linked with a quick-fire Ibrox exit with former club Sassulolo reportedly keen after a return to Italy's top flight. When quizzed about his future, he said: "In football, you never say never. But I am currently focused only on Rangers. "It is a special emotion to be back in my home town. "My advice to everyone is to never stop believing in yourself." Bajrami made 44 appearances for Rangers last season in all competitions and scored five goals for the club including the opening goal in the League Cup Final against Celtic in December, which they eventually lost on penalties. Meanwhile, Barry Fry has warned Rangers they face a 25 club battle to land Kwame Poku as he delivered an inside track on the winger. It's set to be a busy summer at Ibrox with a host of names already linked but as they seek out a Vaclav Cerny replacement, the Peterborough star has emerged as a potential solution. Fry told Mail Sport: 'Kwame's top drawer. The Rangers fans would absolutely love him if he went up to Scotland. 'He's a very skilful player. A very exciting player. He gets the ball and you get on the end of your seat. 'You expect things to happen when he is in possession. 'Wherever he goes, he'll be a fans' favourite because he's such an exciting player. 'But he scores goals too and creates them. He's a lovely lad and I've really enjoyed him being at the club. 'In truth I could have sold him on January 1. 'There was a dozen top clubs in the Championship who wanted him then to push forward but he was injured. He never played until the end of March. He still got in the League One Team of the Year – and he missed almost half the games through injury. So it just shows you what an outstanding player he is at our level.' Destined for the English Premier League one day? Fry added: 'One million per cent. He's only 23 so I've no doubt he'll get there. 'He's a lovely boy and he's got tremendous potential to go to the top. But wherever he goes next, he's got to play.' Meanwhile, Cyriel Dessers has already shaken hands on a £30,000-a-week deal with AEK Athens as previously told by Record Sport. But as things stand a deal is yet to be reached between the two clubs. However, reports coming out of Greece state 'talks are in a good mood' and they remain optimistic about landing their top priority target.
The Herald Scotland
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Nedim Bajrami addresses Rangers transfer exit speculation
He's been linked with a move away from Ibrox with former club Sassuolo reportedly interested in bringing him back to Italy after their promotion to Serie A. However, Bajrami is determined to hit the ground running under new boss Russell Martin. The 26-year-old was honoured with a mural in his family's home town of Tetevo depicting his goal for Albania after 26 seconds at Euro 2024 - the fastest-ever goal at the European Championships. Read more: And he was quizzed about his future. Bajrami said: "In football, you never say never. But I am currently focused only on Rangers. "It is a special emotion to be back in my home town. "My advice to everyone is to never stop believing in yourself." Bajrami made 44 appearances for Rangers last season in all competitions and scored five goals for the club, including the opening goal in the League Cup Final against Celtic in December, which they eventually lost on penalties.
The National
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Nedim Bajrami addresses Rangers transfer exit speculation
The Albanian international was subjected to plenty of criticism during the season for a string of ineffective performances after Rangers splashed out £3.5 million to land him last summer. He's been linked with a move away from Ibrox with former club Sassuolo reportedly interested in bringing him back to Italy after their promotion to Serie A. However, Bajrami is determined to hit the ground running under new boss Russell Martin. The 26-year-old was honoured with a mural in his family's home town of Tetevo depicting his goal for Albania after 26 seconds at Euro 2024 - the fastest-ever goal at the European Championships. Read more: And he was quizzed about his future. Bajrami said: "In football, you never say never. But I am currently focused only on Rangers. "It is a special emotion to be back in my home town. "My advice to everyone is to never stop believing in yourself." Bajrami made 44 appearances for Rangers last season in all competitions and scored five goals for the club, including the opening goal in the League Cup Final against Celtic in December, which they eventually lost on penalties.
