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STV News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- STV News
David Gray delighted to secure Rocky Bushiri's future at Hibs
David Gray expressed delight after Hibernian finally tied down key defender Rocky Bushiri on a new three-year deal. The 25-year-old DR Congo centre-back's future has been in doubt in recent months as he ran down his contract to become a free agent this summer amid strong interest from elsewhere. However, Hibs have pushed the boat out to retain Bushiri, who has spent the past three years at Easter Road after initially joining on loan from Norwich in January 2022. 'I am delighted that we've been able to agree a three-year deal with Rocky,' manager Gray told the Hibees' website. 'Rocky played a huge part in our success last season not only on the pitch but off it in the dressing room too. As a character, he's a perfect role model; he always works as hard as he can, is consistently trying to push himself, and he's a real leader. 'As a player, it was clear to see we saw the best of him last season. He has the perfect physical attributes for Scottish football and was growing in confidence and developing week on week. 'We look forward to working with him and helping him develop further over the next few years.' Bushiri, playing in the centre of a back three, was instrumental in Hibs' surge to third place in the William Hill Premiership last season. Sporting director Malky Mackay added: 'Unsurprisingly, there were a number of teams interested in Rocky this summer, so we're really pleased he saw his future with us. 'We want to keep good people and good players at the football club, and Rocky is both of those. He's a leader in the dressing room, cares about his teammates, and cares about the football club. 'He has great ambitions moving forward and a deep desire to play for DR Congo, and we want to help him achieve those.' Hibs are also reportedly close to signing the versatile Josh Mulligan following his departure from Dundee. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Compulsory CCTV cameras for Norwich's taxis ruled out
A city's taxi drivers will not be made to have CCTV in their cars despite a majority of people backing the idea in a City Council consulted on changes to regulation for taxis and private hire vehicles following the introduction of new laws to improve passenger have agreed to tighten rules, including more regular background checks and safeguarding training for while 58% of 230 people responding to a survey supported mandatory cameras in cabs, a regulatory committee meeting agreed they should be optional instead. A report warned cabbies would face costs of up to £1,000 each for cameras, while the council would face extra costs for administering a scheme. At the meeting, Green councillor Liam Calvert argued cameras should become standard, given levels of support from the trade and public."It keeps drivers safe from false allegations, it makes our job as a licensing authority very considerably easier because when allegations come and we can very quickly check if an incident occurred or not," he said"There's nothing not to like."But Labour's Claire Kidman warned CCTV was not "the safety panacea we think it is"."There was a recent incident in Norwich that happened wholly outside the taxi. The CCTV wouldn't have really made a difference," she fellow Labour councillor Richard Lawes agreed cameras could "give a false sense of security"."The sensible position is to allow it to be optional, see how it works in practice with those who do adopt it, and base further consideration on that," he committee unanimously agreed that CCTV should be optional, with drivers responsible for complying with laws including data authority's Labour-run cabinet will have final say on the changes. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Goalkeeper Kovacevic signs for Norwich
Norwich City have signed goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic from Sporting on a four-year contract with an option for a further 12 was most recently on loan with Polish club Legia Warsaw, and played against Chelsea in the Europa Conference Canaries have paid an undisclosed fee for the 27-year-old, who is the third keeper signed this summer after Daniel Grimshaw and Louie Moulden following the exit of first-choice Angus director Ben Knapper said Kovacevic is of "real pedigree" and added: "With over 250 career appearances under his belt, he comes with great experience and with the mentality to perform at a very high level."He's hungry to improve and develop, and those qualities are essential for us in what we are building here. "His character is a great fit with the rest of our goalkeeping group, providing an atmosphere where they will all support but push each other hard on a daily basis." Kovacevic began his career with Sarajevo, winning the Bosnian Premier League twice, before moving to Poland for the first time and playing for Rakow joined Sporting last summer but only made six appearances for the Portuguese club."For me, it's my dream to play in the Premier League and I think every Norwich fan wants to be there again," he begin the new season with a home game against Millwall on 9 August.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Goalkeeper Kovacevic signs for Norwich
Norwich City have signed goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic from Sporting on a four-year contract with an option for a further 12 months. Kovacevic was most recently on loan with Polish club Legia Warsaw, and played against Chelsea in the Europa Conference League. Advertisement The Canaries have paid an undisclosed fee for the 27-year-old, who is the third keeper signed this summer after Daniel Grimshaw and Louie Moulden following the exit of first-choice Angus Gunn. Sporting director Ben Knapper said Kovacevic is of "real pedigree" and added: "With over 250 career appearances under his belt, he comes with great experience and with the mentality to perform at a very high level. "He's hungry to improve and develop, and those qualities are essential for us in what we are building here. "His character is a great fit with the rest of our goalkeeping group, providing an atmosphere where they will all support but push each other hard on a daily basis." Advertisement Kovacevic began his career with Sarajevo, winning the Bosnian Premier League twice, before moving to Poland for the first time and playing for Rakow Czestochowa. He joined Sporting last summer but only made six appearances for the Portuguese club. "For me, it's my dream to play in the Premier League and I think every Norwich fan wants to be there again," he said. Norwich begin the new season with a home game against Millwall on 9 August.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Millwall sign Boro's Coburn for 'club record' fee
Millwall have signed Josh Coburn on a permanent transfer from Middlesbrough for a "club record" 22-year-old scored five goals in 21 appearances for the Lions on loan last season, forming a strong partnership with strike partner Mihailo Ivanovic after Alex Neil took over as head has signed a "long-term" contract and becomes the club's second signing of the summer after Max Crocombe's move from Burton departs Teesside with a record of 12 goals in 56 appearances."It's no secret that we've been eager to bring him in on a permanent deal," director of football Steve Gallen said, external. "We've been long-term admirers - he's a young centre-forward with exactly the qualities we've been looking for."Josh made a significant impact for us last season, particularly the second half of the season where he really stepped up. He scored some crucial goals and contributed in so many other important ways on the pitch."This is a major signing for the club and a real statement of intent. I'm delighted he has chosen to sign for us, especially given the strong interest from elsewhere."Millwall begin the new Championship season away to Norwich City on Saturday, 9 August.
