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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cowshed roof repairs begin as crews spotted working at Cappielow
REPAIR work has started on the damaged Cowshed roof at Cappielow. Crews were spotted in Greenock this week starting work on damage sustained back in January when Storm Eowyn ripped through Inverclyde. Advertisement Scaffolding and crane units can be seen (Image: George Munro) Gusts of wind up to 100mph caused widespread damage across the central belt of Scotland. The impact at Cappielow saw the Cowshed closed for February's 2-2 draw with Airdrieonians, though it was returned to use three days later for the win at home to Hamilton, and remained open for the rest of the season - still with a hole in the roof. Scaffolding has now been erected at both ends of the stand, with hoists put in place along the front to allow crews to get to work. The repairs are expected to last for around a month, and the club says they should be complete in time for Ton's Championship opener at home to Dunfermline on August 2. Advertisement The work forced the club to call off their Communities Cup pre-season clash with St Mirren, while the Cowshed will be shut for the Premier Sports Cup clash at home to Stenhousemuir on July 15.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Scottish Premiership star ‘made teenage girl feel frightened' during alleged chip shop assault
The defender stood in the dock as the witness told the court about the alleged assault SCOTS footballer Shaun Rooney made a teenage girl feel "frightened" after he allegedly assaulted her in a chip shop, a court heard. The-28-year-old is accused of attacking Sophia Bruce, 18, at Blue Lagoon on Glasgow's Queen Street on September 19 2024. 2 Scottish footballer Shaun Rooney stood in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court over an alleged attack on a teenage girl Credit: PA 2 Rooney is formerly of St Johnstone, St Mirren and four other Scottish teams Court papers allege the former St Mirren defender repeatedly pushed her and seized her on the body. It is claimed that Rooney, of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, twisted the arm of Miss Bruce and kicked her on the body to her injury. Rooney faces a separate allegation of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at the same date and location. The charge alleges Rooney shouted, swore, acted in an aggressive manner and uttered derogatory remarks. It is claimed the alleged offence was aggravated by prejudice related to sexual orientation. The ex-Inverness and St Johnstone star stood in the dock today at Glasgow Sheriff Court. International business student Miss Bruce told the court she went to the chip shop with friends during a night out. She claimed that she came across Rooney - whom she did not know - arguing with a man. Miss Bruce told the court that she tried to "calm down" the altercation and was prodded on the upper chest by Rooney. The witness said in evidence that she and her male friend decided to leave the chip shop. Man charged over fans' street rammy after Aberdeen-Celtic Scottish Cup final Rooney is claimed to have said to Miss Bruce's friend: "F*** off gay boy" in a "quite angry and aggressive tone." Miss Bruce told the court that she heard screaming and re-entered the shop, assuming it was one of her other friends. She claimed she approached Rooney and told him: "You are not going to make anything better, you are embarrassing yourself a bit." Miss Bruce added: "He kind of grabbed my arm, it might have been my right arm. "It was a very tight grip - he was twisting a bit. "I was asking what he was doing twisting an 18-year-old girl's arm and I pushed him away with my boot and he kicked me on my leg." Prosecutor Cameron Gaw asked how many hands Rooney laid on her during the alleged twist. She replied: "I think it was just the one - I felt that he was twisting it a little. "I felt so frightened as I had not been in a situation [before] especially with a grown man." The witness said that she was also left with a mark on her leg as a result. When asked to describe the mark, she replied: "Just a red mark on my leg which turned into a much bigger bruise - it was sore and really painful. "I don't think I have felt so much impact before on my body." The witness added that she struggled to walk in the morning after the incident. When asked about how much she had to drink that night, Miss Bruce stated that she had "two" between 4pm and 1.30am. The trial continues before Sheriff Joan Kerr. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Mullen 'ready to take number one jersey' after signing for Buddies
Goalkeeper Ryan Mullen hopes "to take the number one jersey" after signing for St Mirren from Scottish Championship side Greenock academy product Mullen, 24, has joined Stephen Robinson's side on a two-year deal having kept 25 clean sheets in 65 games for Robinson believes he will provide "real competition" to fellow shotstopper, Peter Urminsky."We feel as if we have two very good young goalkeepers with great potential," Robinson told club "feels ready" to make the step to the top flight, having enjoyed spells at Queen's Park and Clyde before settling at Cappielow."After playing in the Championship, taking the step up to the Premiership was always a big ambition of mine," he added."I feel as if I've been ready since my first season in the Championship. "I knew I wanted to play in the top-flight, I wanted to be in the Premiership and I feel ready to go. "It's all about getting my head down, getting to work and trying to stake my claim in the team."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Plymouth Argyle sign St Mirren striker Oseni
Owen Oseni has never played in the English Football League [Plymouth Argyle] Plymouth Argyle have signed St Mirren striker Owen Oseni for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract after a remarkable rise through the leagues in England and Scotland in the past year. Advertisement The Irish striker joined National League side Gateshead last July after being released by Derby County and scored 13 goals in 24 league appearances before moving to St Mirren in January. Despite making just 11 substitute appearances for the Scottish top-flight side, Oseni has done enough to persuade Argyle to bring him to Devon. Argyle are in need of additional attackers after Ryan Hardie and Mustapha Bundu left the club this month - new signing Jamie Paterson is their only recognised senior forward. "His form with Gateshead shows that he is a player who knows where the goal is," head coach Tom Cleverley told the club website. Advertisement "He scored a variety of goals for them and is still at an age where he has a lot of potential for improvement. "We think being with us at Argyle gives us a great opportunity to develop him as a player." Head of football operations David Fox added: "It is important we put together a portfolio of forwards with a range of attributes. "Our data shows that Owen offers an exceptional physical output – he is strong, quick and powerful. "We will always look to add people who we feel will suit our style of play, and Owen will do that."
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Oseni exit frees up cash for 'necessary' business
Striker Owen Oseni's exit for Plymouth Argyle will "free up more money to do other necessary business", says manager Stephen Robinson, who also confirmed the club are "getting a bigger fee than we paid for him".The 22-year-old has signed a three-year contract after a remarkable rise with St Mirren securing a sell-on clause and potential for future add-onsThe Irish striker joined National League side Gateshead last July after being released by Derby County and scored 13 goals in 24 league appearances before moving to St Mirren in making just 11 substitute appearances for the Scottish top-flight side, Oseni has done enough to persuade Argyle to bring him to Devon."Owen didn't really settle and hit the ground running at the club," Robinson told club media."It was a little bit of a longer-term project, but we received a bid from Plymouth and we're getting a bigger fee than we paid for him."Given he wasn't playing on a regular basis, it allows Owen to move on with his career. "He's a really good lad and he has conducted himself ever so well. I think he'll get better with time and we have protected ourselves with a significant sell-on should that be the case."The move also lets us to free up more money to do other business which I believe is necessary. "There are ongoing negotiations with other players as we are actively looking to recruit two or three players."
