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The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jordan Flores hits back at criticism of Bohemians' collaborations following Oasis FAI Cup jersey launch
AS someone who fancies his chances at free-kicks, Jordan Flores is always happy to see Walls Come Tumbling Down. And the honour of appearing in 2 The 29-year-old modelled the jersey in the announcement video alongside former teammate Paddy Kirk and musician Paul Weller Credit: 2 The Wigan academy product has started 19 of Bohs 22 games so far this season Although it was launched as the club's FAI Cup jersey, Bohs will wear their 'Oasis' shirt for the first time for tonight's league game against Along with club captain Keith Buckley and former player Paddy Kirk, Flores appeared alongside the former frontman for The Jam and The Style Council. And, despite being only 29, the Wigan man knew all about him. He said: 'I was a fan and my family would have been big Jam fans back in the day. I was brought up on that music so it was good to meet them. 'I'm not sure if my parents were ever at one of their gigs but my uncle José definitely was. They were all buzzing and 100 per cent jealous.' Read more on League of Ireland Not that he could let anyone know about the video in advance of its release as he was sworn to silence by the club's chief operating officer Daniel Lambert. He said: 'A couple of the players knew from doing the shoot but we did well to keep it quiet.' There was some interaction with Weller, with Flores also revealing he had secured a ticket to see Oasis in Manchester. Flores said: 'He was kind of in and out. He was a sound fella, asking how we were doing.' Most read in Football Bohs have been 'And the exposure they're getting, Oasis are massive all over the world. I'm sure the club are happy about that and don't care what anyone else thinks.' RTE pundit offers optimistic view on growth of women's football amid Euros kick-off Boss Alan Reynolds reckons the club has to be innovative to maximise its revenue streams because 'there's no sugar daddy there to keep funding'. He added: 'How much it will help remains to be seen when you go and knock on the door looking for players.' Douglas James-Taylor may have to wait for a start following his He said: 'I remember marking him on set-pieces in Drogheda and couldn't get near him. 'It's just the pure strength of him. We've seen already in the gym that he's a strong boy. He's only had two days of training and he's sharp. Hopefully he scores goals for fun.' THE MOOSE ON THE LOOSE There was no great surprise or upset that Flores commented: 'It didn't really work out but we wish him well.' But Clarke — who scored a stoppage-time equaliser against Sligo Rovers last week — is expected to try his luck cross-channel but the club insist there have been no offers made for him to leave in this window. Rennie said: 'He's a Bohs player and he will be unless things change, and I haven't heard any differently. At the start of the season, he wasn't in the team and he had to work and be patient. 'Now he's in the team, there's interest in him. I'd love to keep him but he's a 24-year-old lad who probably has ambitions of going and playing across the water.' Rennie dismissed a link with Pat Hickey of Galway United but was more coy on whether St Pat's left-back Anto Breslin would return to Dalymount. The gaffer added: 'There's nothing close but I wouldn't mind maybe one more. If one became available, we'd look at it.'
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Take my money once again' – Fans react as Bohemians unveil new jersey collaboration with Oasis
BOHEMIANS have unveiled their new FAI Cup jersey in collaboration with Manchester rockers Oasis. The jersey features the iconic Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, with a 90s styling and sublimated chevron patterns, as well as a white and blue collar and sleeve trims. 3 The collaboration jersey somewhat resembles the iconic 1989 Man City home jersey Credit: 3 Paddy Kirk and Jordan Flores featured in the announcement video Credit: 3 Kirk played for Bohs for eight years across his two stints at the club Credit: All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities. Fifty percent of the profits from the shirt will be kept by Bohemian Football Club. While the other fifty percent will be split 25% to Music Generation Ireland, to allow disadvantaged kids across Ireland access music and 25% to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM), for their amazing work with the Irish community in the city. Read more on Irish football No proceeds will go to The jersey's unveiling came with an accompanying announcement video featuring famous musician The promotional video is set in Cross Guns Snooker Club, less than a kilometre away from Dalymount Park. The club is Ireland's oldest snooker hall and family owned since 1958. It features the Modfather Paul Weller as the snooker hall worker, and Bohemian FC player Jordan Flores and ex-player Paddy Kirk with Oasis song 'Married with Children' as the soundtrack. Most read in Football Fans were excited by the promotional video and really impressed with the jersey itself, with one saying: "Take my money once again." Another joked: "You are going to make me broke." Paul Pogba breaks down in tears as ex-Man Utd star seals return to football after doping ban with Ligue 1 side Monaco Bohs fans were also delighted to see a familiar face in the announcement video with a fan saying: "Great to see Paddy (Kirk)." Bohemians have become synonymous with having musicians and bands on their jerseys. It started in 2019 with They've since had The proceeds to Music Generation Ireland will ensure thousands of young children across Ireland who otherwise could not afford to access music lessons and equipment can do so, particularly for those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated. It will support the development of music programmes, instrument libraries, and increased opportunities for young people to engage in music they enjoy. Proceeds to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) will provide huge support to the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across Greater Manchester including older people, families, the homeless, and some of the most vulnerable Irish across Greater Manchester. Bohs Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert said: 'We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months, with special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this. "To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special. And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester, is brilliant. "As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity, the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support. I would also like to thank Paul Weller who features in the promotional video and came to Dublin specifically to do so.'
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
ITV in soap shake up as they release Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes on YouTube BEFORE they hit TV screens
A MAJOR ITV shake-up sees Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes released on YouTube before hitting TV screens. Traditionally, viewers waited until weekday evenings for brand new episodes. Advertisement 4 ITV soap fans have a big shake-up underway Credit: YouTube 4 Episodes of both Corrie and Emmerdale are airing on YouTube ahead of transmission Credit: ITV 4 Emmerdale drama sees Paddy Dingle in harm's way Credit: ITV Both shows However, from today (June 30), new instalments are also available on YouTube. Full episodes are to be shown on YouTube at 7am - on the same day as transmission. This is not the only exciting news for ITV soap fans in recent memory. Advertisement Read more on Soaps Last month, it was confirmed the two soaps Set to be broadcast in January 2026, teasers suggest characters from both shows will depart and exciting new faces will join as the cast from each of the long-running ITV programmes come face-to-face for the first time. The hour-long episode is to mark the start of the new 'soap power hour' - a schedule change taking hold from early next year. Emmerdale and Corrie will each broadcast a 30-minute episode every-day back-to-back as part of the new programming changes with the huge stunt set to kickstart it all. Advertisement Most read in Soaps ITV teased that the one-off mash-up will have "everlasting consequences for everyone involved" and will rock But before the crossover hits screens, fans will still have major drama in store. Emmerdale star makes shock return after five years for explosive scenes Upcoming Emmerdale scenes see fan favourite Paddy Kirk horror dog attack. The vet - played by Dominic Brunt - is faced with an aggressive dog after freeing a trapped sheep from a fence. Advertisement Left seriously injured and rushed to hospital, harsh words from a loved one add insult to injury. How will the beloved character move on in the aftermath? History of the Coronation Street set By Jake Penkethman, TV Reporter 1960-1968 - Whilst the Coronation Street set remained on Quay Street for 53 years, it actually had three separate studio sites. The first was an entirely indoor wooden set which was used for the first eight years of filming. This encompassed a replica of the Street built entirely indoors. The set was known to be awkward for actors to use and the houses brought to three quarter scale. 1968-1982 - In 1968, the addition of an outdoor set was created to adjoin the existing indoor set which was still used for filming right up until 1982. The set was used only when required with many of the show's cast reportedly hating it and describing it as 'the coldest place on Earth'. 1982-2013 - A brand new set was officially constructed in 1982 and was almost built fully to scale but still only permitted for one car to drive down the cobbled street. The house were purpose-built using reclaimed Salford brick in order to give it the most authentic feel possible. During these years, some of the show's buildings were adapted to allow for both interior and exterior filming at the same time. These locations included Elliott's Butchers, Barlow's Buys, Prima Doner and Webster's Autos. The final scenes to be recorded on this site occurred in December 2013. By early 2014, it began operating as a tourist attraction for around two years before ultimately being demolished and re-purposed in 2017. 2014-present - In early 2014, the show's set moved to the TV hub of the North - MediaCityUK in nearby Salford Quays. It is now located a stone's throw from major TV studio Dock 10 as well as the BBC's base in the North - home to Blue Peter, Newsround, BBC Breakfast and BBC Sport. The new set was even bigger and built to 9/10 the scale of a real street and allowed for two card to be travelling down the road at opposite sides for the very first time. The site has even undergone major expansions during its 10 years. Just four years after opening in 2018, a brand new set extension was unveiled which introduced viewers to Victoria Gardens for the first time in its history. The Weatherfield North tram stop also became visible as did a series of shops which became used as part of product placement advertising deals. Brands to have been seen on the Street so far include a Co-Op, a Costa Coffee and a branch of Hay's Travel. Four years later in 2022, another brand new set was unveiled, this time being the heavily mentioned Weatherfield Precinct. It became the first time in 62 years that the area had ever been seen on screens. It fearued a variety of shop fronts, a playground and a number of small flats which have begun to house more and more residents on the street in recent months. Over in Coronation Street, viewers were shocked when Gary Windass Having been brutally attacked, the builder was shown to be in a coma. Advertisement But just who is responsible for the crime ? Coronation Street and Emmerdale air on ITV1 and ITVX . 4 Gary Windass has been left fighting for his life Credit: PA
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV in soap shake up as they release Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes on YouTube BEFORE they hit TV screens
A MAJOR ITV shake-up sees Emmerdale and Coronation Street episodes released on YouTube before hitting TV screens. Traditionally, viewers waited until weekday evenings for brand new episodes. 4 4 4 Both shows already drop episodes early - on the streaming service ITVX. However, from today (June 30), new instalments are also available on YouTube. Full episodes are to be shown on YouTube at 7am - on the same day as transmission. This is not the only exciting news for ITV soap fans in recent memory. Last month, it was confirmed the two soaps would be joining forces for the first time in an epic crossover episode. Set to be broadcast in January 2026, teasers suggest characters from both shows will depart and exciting new faces will join as the cast from each of the long-running ITV programmes come face-to-face for the first time. The hour-long episode is to mark the start of the new 'soap power hour' - a schedule change taking hold from early next year. Emmerdale and Corrie will each broadcast a 30-minute episode every-day back-to-back as part of the new programming changes with the huge stunt set to kickstart it all. ITV teased that the one-off mash-up will have "everlasting consequences for everyone involved" and will rock Weatherfield and the Dales forever. But before the crossover hits screens, fans will still have major drama in store. Emmerdale star makes shock return after five years for explosive scenes Upcoming Emmerdale scenes see fan favourite Paddy Kirk rushed to hospital after a horror dog attack. The vet - played by Dominic Brunt - is faced with an aggressive dog after freeing a trapped sheep from a fence. Left seriously injured and rushed to hospital, harsh words from a loved one add insult to injury. How will the beloved character move on in the aftermath? History of the Coronation Street set By Jake Penkethman, TV Reporter 1960-1968 - Whilst the Coronation Street set remained on Quay Street for 53 years, it actually had three separate studio sites. The first was an entirely indoor wooden set which was used for the first eight years of filming. This encompassed a replica of the Street built entirely indoors. The set was known to be awkward for actors to use and the houses brought to three quarter scale. 1968-1982 - In 1968, the addition of an outdoor set was created to adjoin the existing indoor set which was still used for filming right up until 1982. The set was used only when required with many of the show's cast reportedly hating it and describing it as 'the coldest place on Earth'. 1982-2013 - A brand new set was officially constructed in 1982 and was almost built fully to scale but still only permitted for one car to drive down the cobbled street. The house were purpose-built using reclaimed Salford brick in order to give it the most authentic feel possible. During these years, some of the show's buildings were adapted to allow for both interior and exterior filming at the same time. These locations included Elliott's Butchers, Barlow's Buys, Prima Doner and Webster's Autos. The final scenes to be recorded on this site occurred in December 2013. By early 2014, it began operating as a tourist attraction for around two years before ultimately being demolished and re-purposed in 2017. 2014-present - In early 2014, the show's set moved to the TV hub of the North - MediaCityUK in nearby Salford Quays. It is now located a stone's throw from major TV studio Dock 10 as well as the BBC's base in the North - home to Blue Peter, Newsround, BBC Breakfast and BBC Sport. The new set was even bigger and built to 9/10 the scale of a real street and allowed for two card to be travelling down the road at opposite sides for the very first time. The site has even undergone major expansions during its 10 years. Just four years after opening in 2018, a brand new set extension was unveiled which introduced viewers to Victoria Gardens for the first time in its history. The Weatherfield North tram stop also became visible as did a series of shops which became used as part of product placement advertising deals. Brands to have been seen on the Street so far include a Co-Op, a Costa Coffee and a branch of Hay's Travel. Four years later in 2022, another brand new set was unveiled, this time being the heavily mentioned Weatherfield Precinct. It became the first time in 62 years that the area had ever been seen on screens. It fearued a variety of shop fronts, a playground and a number of small flats which have begun to house more and more residents on the street in recent months. Over in Coronation Street, viewers were shocked when Gary Windass was revealed to be fighting for his life in hospital. Having been brutally attacked, the builder was shown to be in a coma. But just who is responsible for the crime? Coronation Street and Emmerdale air on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale favourite rushed to hospital after horror dog attack as new villain makes shocking debut
AN Emmerdale fan favourite is set to be rushed to hospital after a horror dog attack - as a new villain arrives. It comes as new villain Celia - played by Jaye Griffiths - makes her entrance in the Dales. 4 4 4 In upcoming scenes, Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) finds a sheep trapped in a fence on Celia's farm. After freeing it, the beloved vet is left terrified as an aggressive dog approaches. The dog attacks Paddy - and although dad Bear (Joshua Richards) rescues him, the soap legend is left seriously injured. At the hospital, Mandy (Lisa Riley) tries to comfort a traumatised Bear. Paddy's grateful to his dad for saving his life, but things take a turn when Bear issues brutal insults. Mandy ushers Bear out and tries to lift Paddy's spirits - although it's clear he's devastated. Having returned home, even best mate Marlon (Mark Charnock) can't make him smile on an unhappy birthday. Spurred on by Bear's words, Paddy grabs the vets' bolt gun and heads to Celia's farm. However, things don't go quite as planned - with the vet blaming Bear for the disastrous encounter. ITV previously announced Jaye Griffiths' casting as newcomer Celia last month. She has been teased as a rival for Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) - who is in serious trouble and facing massive fines for her farm contaminating the water supply. When Ceilia calls to enquire if she can rent two of her fields, Moira is quick to shrug her off, but she clearly means business. Celia's reputation precedes her as Moira isn't keen to deal with this woman, despite bad finances on her own farm. Producer Laura Shaw said previously: 'We are absolutely delighted to have Jaye Griffiths joining us to play the role of Celia. Darkest soap storylines Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock... EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) - Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca's adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police. Emmerdale: Holly's drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) - In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale's first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose. Hollyoaks: Luke's rape (2000) - Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap's first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs - who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance. Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) - Just a mere mention of 'Richard Hillman' is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it's not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn't. "Having recently taken over a nearby farm, not much is known about mysterious Celia's past before arriving on the outskirts of the village. "While Celia has a tough edge with an air of respectability, the audience and our villagers will soon start to see what this woman is truly capable of." Jaye - known for her roles in Casualty, The Bill and Doctors - added: 'I was delighted to get this role - without giving the game away she is very different to anyone I have played before and I can't wait to really get into the heart of her storyline.' Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4
