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BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Newport's derby with Bristol Rovers among live television picks
Newport County have had two of their League Two fixtures chosen for television coverage next first is the Exiles' home game against Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday, 23 August, which will now kick off at 12:30 BST on Sky Sports+.Rodney Parade will again play host to the tv cameras on Saturday, 6 September when Bristol Rovers arrive for the Severnside derby, the game also given a 12:30 BST start on Sky Sports selections form part of the English Football League's broadcast agreement with Sky Sports, which ensures all 72 clubs will feature live at least twice by the end of September.
CNA
30-06-2025
- CNA
Former England and Man Utd midfielder Ince charged with drink-driving
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Ince has been charged with drink-driving, police said on Monday. Ince, who earned 53 caps for England and won two Premier League titles during his six years at United, has been released on bail and will appear in court on July 18. "The incident involved a black Range Rover which had collided with the central reservation barrier. Officers attended the scene and arrested a 57-year-old man," the Cheshire police said in a statement. "Paul Ince, of Quarry Road, Neston, has since been charged with drink-driving." Reuters has contacted Ince's representative for comment. After retiring as a player, Ince led Milton Keynes Dons to a League Two title in 2007-08. He most recently managed Reading during 2022-23.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
MK Dons sign Stockport midfielder Collar
Milton Keynes Dons have signed Stockport County midfielder Will Collar after his contract expired at the League One 28-year-old has been a key figure for the Hatters, helping them to two promotions since their non-league is a Brighton youth product who made his senior debut for Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership but left after two seasons to join Stockport, then in the National League, in made 171 appearances for Dave Challinor's team and scored 40 head coach Paul Warne told the club website, external: "He's obviously a fantastic footballer as I think anyone at Stockport County will tell you, but he's also a strong character and has the chance to be a real leader for us in midfield."He scored goals in League One last season in a team that puts a lot of crosses into the box. He can arrive late and get his head on the ball which we'll need."Stockport chief executive Simon Wilson said when the club announced his departure: "He is rightly a man in demand, and we have had to respect that the decision around his next move has to be in the best interest of himself and his family."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pre-season prep underway as Swindon Town players get ready for first fixtures
Swindon Town's pre-season preparations for a possible League Two promotion push are in full swing. The players took to the Beversbrook training ground in Calne on Tuesday, June 24 as they took part in the second day of pre-season led by manager Ian Holloway. Advertisement The Swindon squad first reported back for pre-season on Monday for their early testing, having been given a benchmark test by Holloway ahead of the final game of last term against Milton Keynes Dons to see where they are upon return. Holloway has a reputation for demanding maximum effort from his players if they wish to feature in his squads, with fitness unsurprisingly being a key part of his pre-seasons. This includes 'The Run', Holloway's favoured fitness test, which is essentially an extended shuttle run of distances ranging from 20 to 100 yards. This week's training appears to have been a slightly easier test for the squad so far, although the players could still be seen being put through their paces in a video shared on the club's social media on Tuesday. Attention will soon turn to Town's first pre-season fixtures of the new campaign, as they take on eighth-tier sides Swindon Supermarine and Melksham Town on July 5 and July 12 respectively.
STV News
05-06-2025
- General
- STV News
'It is a privilege': Russell Martin appointed as new Rangers head coach
Rangers have unveiled Russell Martin as the club's new head coach, with the former Scotland international signing a three-year contract at Ibrox. Martin emerged as the club's number one choice after a number of candidates were considered, and will now lead the team through a summer of change and into a new era at Ibrox. The 39-year-old, who had a brief spell as a Rangers player in 2018, returns to the club having built experience as a manager with Milton Keynes Dons, Swansea City and Southampton. Martin said it was a 'privilege' to have been chosen to lead the team and said he was determined to build a team the support would be proud of. 'It is a privilege to be named head coach of Rangers Football Club at the beginning of this exciting new chapter,' he said. 'I know what this club demands. From my time here, I had a taste of how special this club is, the expectation, the passion and the history. 'Now, as I return, I'm determined to bring success back, for the supporters, the players, and everyone inside this club. 'I'm here to set standards, work hard and do my very best to earn the respect of the Rangers fans. 'There's a lot to be done, but the goal is clear: win matches, win trophies, and give Rangers fans a team that they can be proud of. We want to play with bravery, to take the ball, to be aggressive, and to stand up in the big moments. 'Preparations for pre-season are already underway. I look forward to meeting the players and building a squad that our fans can believe in.' Martin's appointment comes days after the boardroom takeover of Rangers by an American consortium led by health tycoon Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprise, the investment arm of American football side San Francisco 49ers, who also run Leeds United. The new owners have wasted no time in starting to reshape the football department, with technical director Nils Koppen to leave the club and former Everton recruitment head Dan Purdy set to replace him. Martin is the permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February after a disappointing run of results. Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson headed up an interim coaching team that guided the team until the end of the season, while a recruitment process took place. The club's recently appointed sporting director Kevin Thelwell, and technical director of 49ers Enterprises Gretar Steinsson, lead the search for the new head coach and considered several candidates, with Steven Gerrard, who won the title with Rangers linked with a return and former Real Madrid coach Davide Ancelotti long considered the front-runner. Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart said: ''Our criteria for our next coach were clear: we wanted a coach who will excel in terms of how we want to play, improve our culture, develop our squad, and ultimately win matches. Russell was the standout candidate. 'This appointment is about building a winning team and a strong culture. He is no stranger to our club, we expect success and Russell knows that. We are excited for his leadership.'' Thelwell added: 'Through the many conversations Patrick and I have had with Russell in recent weeks, he has emerged as the outstanding candidate. 'Russell comes to Rangers with hard-earned experience. His time in the Premier League has sharpened his approach, both tactically and personally. He's better for it, and we believe that will translate into the kind of leadership and performance our supporters expect. 'His teams play dominant football, they control the ball, dictate the tempo and impose themselves physically. They press aggressively and work relentlessly off the ball. These are all characteristics that we believe are required to be successful at home, away, and abroad. 'We're looking forward to getting to work with Russell immediately as we prepare for a demanding and important season ahead.' New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh said: 'I am delighted to welcome Russell to Rangers. This was a thorough, rigorous process and Russell impressed throughout. His appointment embodies the club's goal of attracting top talent, empowering them, and supporting them. 'We believe that Russell can improve on-pitch performance while also helping build the culture and infrastructure necessary for consistent and long-term success.' Martin has been chosen to take the team forward and will now take a major step in his own career. The former centre-back had 15 years as a professional player, beginning at Lewes and then Wycombe Wanderers before moving to Peterborough United in 2008. A successful loan spell at Norwich turned into a permanent move and he spent eight years with the Canaries, making over 300 appearances. Towards the end of his time at Carrow Road, Martin was loaned to Rangers for the second half of the 2017-18 season. Though he played for the Ibrox side 17 times, scoring once, his move wasn't a success and he admitted it was a case of 'wrong place, wrong time' playing under interim boss Graeme Murty. However, Martin did say he 'loved playing for a football club of that size and that support'. 'I don't think anything can prepare you for it,' he said at the time. 'It's huge. You've got an idea of how huge but it's only when you go up there that you realise just how big it is. 'Just walking around the streets… it's a giant of a football club with a great fanbase.' After a brief spell at Walsall, the 29-times -capped Scotland international ended his career at MK Dons, where he took his first steps into management. Succeeding Paul Tidsdale, he introduced a possession-based style of play , which provided mixed results but caught the eye of Swansea City, who made him their new manager in 2021. Martin delivered 15th and tenth-place finishes in the Championship before he moved to Southampton and enjoyed instant success. While earning plaudits for the side's playing style, the team won promotion to the Premier League after defeating Leeds United in the play-off. Southampton found life difficult in the top flight and Martin was regularly criticised for sticking with his preferred style and not adopting a more pragmatic approach against elite level teams. He was sacked in December of last year with the team at the foot of the table. He returns to management to front a new era at Rangers, and will be expected to hit the ground running with a new-look team as the Ibrox club and the new owners look to deliver success in domestic competition and progress in Europe. 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