🗣️ ‘There might be people who feel that everything’s... back on script now; Celtic win their home game they win the league.’ 🗣️ ‘We’ve ripped the script up so many times, we’ve got one more in us…’ ❤️ Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes his side can have a fairytale ending to their title hunt tomorrow at Celtic Park. #hearts #spfl #celticshow more

🗣️'That is really disappointing.' Hearts manager Derek McInnes on... the possibility of only 600 away fans being able to watch his side potentially win their first league title since 1960. Could the SPFL have handled this situation better?👇 Sponsored byshow more

I really want Orlando Pirates to win the league... so badly. Those who won it eight times in a row were starting to become too entitled. We’ve seen decisions go their way over the past eight seasons, and they kept telling us to go open a case at the nearest police station. They can do the same now, idc.show more

🚨 GARY NEVILLE ON ARSENAL WINNING THE COMMUNITY SHIELD... 🗣️ I’ll be honest, I don’t see Arsenal winning the Premier League this season. They’ve had some very good seasons under Mikel Arteta, but there’s still one thing they haven’t managed to do — win the Premier League in back-to-back seasons. Winning the Community Shield against Manchester City is a good start, and Arsenal fans have every right to enjoy it. But that doesn’t suddenly make them favourites to win the league. For me, the biggest concern is their attack. I still don’t see Arsenal having enough elite attackers who can consistently produce at the highest level when the pressure is on. The Premier League is a completely different challenge. It’s 38 games, consistency, pressure and handling the big moments when the season gets difficult. Until Arsenal prove they can win the title again, I’m not convinced they can do it. They’ve got a very good team, but without elite attackers making the difference week after week, I just don’t see Arsenal winning the league again.show more

This is my little Cousin who as you can... see is overjoyed to be back at her home in Omdurman after being displaced in Eastern Sudan for close to two years. So many external narratives have been superimposed on those in Sudan; at the end of the day it’s mainly just people fighting in whatever way they can to be safe in their own homes. Something that most of us around the world are able to take for granted.show more

🚨Jamie Carragher on Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes slipping... away: 🗣️ Carragher: “Arsenal right now look closer to bottling the league than actually winning it. You can feel it happening—it’s a story we’ve seen before, and they’ve put themselves right back in that position.” “When you drop points at crucial moments, you invite Manchester City in—and once they sense it, they don’t let go. City don’t look like a team that will drop points from here. We can even see Manchester City fans now trolling Arsenal with water bottles… it’s embarrassing. That tells you everything about how the momentum has shifted.” “If this title goes down to goal difference, I don’t think it’s even a debate. City will score for fun in these final games—we’ve seen it year after year. Arsenal don’t have that same ruthlessness.” “Unless something dramatic changes, this looks like another title slipping through their fingers.”show more

A little-known UEFA rule could damage Chelsea's Champions League... chances. The Blues qualified for the last-16 of the tournament with a 3-2 away win against Napoli on Wednesday night. But they might be forced to give up playing their home leg at Stamford Bridge in the next round in what would be a massive blow, should it come to pass. Instead, Chelsea would have to host the game at a neutral stadium due to one of UEFA's regulations that only allow for one game to be played in a city on any given night. Arsenal and Tottenham finished above Chelsea in the group stage, meaning they take priority for the Tuesday and Wednesday night fixtures on March 17 and 18. The reasoning behind the rule is so that games can be adequately policed without stretching the security too thin. So Chelsea would have to seek special dispensation from UEFA to discard their rule while also getting support from the authorities in London to host the clash. Given that plenty of London football matches are played on the same day at the weekend, that aspect should not be an issue. UEFA say teams cannot play in the same stadium, city or in cities within 30 miles on a matchday.show more

So a lot has been said about Hearts players... being assaulted without any evidence to back it up. Edited footage of the attached video, shows a Celtic fan pushing a Hearts player - I can't distinguish who but others will be able to - however, the edited footage does not tell the full story or context suiting the agendas of those posting it up. The attached video shows the full interaction between the Hearts player and Celtic fan - and here is my take on it along with references to Scots Law after speaking to an acquaintance within the field. The Celtic fan, like others on the pitch, can be charged with Breach of the Peace for simply entering the field of play and the Celtic fan in question will almost certainly face such a charge. However, here is where it gets sticky. He is not breaking the law by simply goading or laughing at the Hearts player and videoing it. Under Scots Law, if someone knocks your phone out of your hand and then proceeds to stamp on it repeatedly - as the Hearts player did - then they can be charged with criminal damage (vandalism under the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995). Under section 52 of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, vandalism is committed when someone “wilfully or recklessly” destroys or damages property belonging to another “without reasonable excuse.” A mobile phone clearly falls within “property belonging to another,” and repeatedly stamping on it generally satisfies the “without reasonable excuse” and “wilful or reckless” requirements. It doesn’t matter if the incident happens on public/private property or in this case on a football pitch. The person who stomps on the phone is still potentially facing a charge for vandalism, even if the Celtic fan seen here is committing a breach of the peace by entering the field of play. The breach of the peace charge would be dealt with separately, it doesn’t erase the Hearts player's criminal responsibility for trying to destroy the fan's property. The Celtic fan is then seen pushing the footballer away in order to stop them from destroying their phone/property and attempts to recover it before stewards pounce on him, that push may amount to lawful self-defence or defence of property if it's proportionate and immediate, which in this case seems to be the case. Under Scots law, force is allowed if there’s an imminent threat, that the force is necessary, and it’s not excessive. A brief, measured push to create distance or break contact is usually treated as reasonable, not criminal assault. The Hearts player fell into this category when he initially swatted the phone out of the fan's hand and so too did the fan by pushing the Hearts player away in an attempt to retrieve his property. But as soon as the Hearts player started stamping on the phone that is deemed excessive force. Legally, the fan's breach of the peace [invasion of the pitch and goading] doesn’t give the Hearts player a licence to destroy the fan's property; and the fan's efforts to protect his own property can be deemed lawful, as long as the force used is proportionate and immediate. And yet, given the nature of the pitch invasion and the media coverage of it - the Hearts player could ultimately dodge any charge not because he is not guilty of committing a crime, but because the COPFS apply the 'public interest' test - even if evidence exists, they may conclude that prosecution is not in the public interest because of factors such as: 1. The relatively low value of the phone vs wider consequences (a star player, media circus, club reputation) 2. The player’s status and the likely impact on the sport or club 3. Whether alternative measures (internal club sanctions, fines, apologies, civil settlement) are seen as “sufficient.” Prosecutors are not obliged to prosecute every technically guilty act. As for the fan, as mentioned earlier, his entry onto the pitch is deemed a Breach of the Peace and he would be charged, fined, and issued with a football banning order - with Celtic also potentially banning him for x number of years. Ps/ Much of this was told to me verbatim and I have put it into my own words as much as I can. I am not an expert in Scots Law, I do not profess to be, the above is as told to me by someone in Criminal Law. #celticfc #spflshow more

What a series. That’s what playoff hockey is all... about. About as evenly matched as you’ll ever see. To win the hardest championship in sports, you need health and a little puck luck. The Bolts battled the health part all season long, but did not have the puck luck this series. That’s not to take anything away from Montreal. They finished with the same points. The amount of sticks they got in the way of passes this series was clinical. They got one more bounce than the Bolts. That’s playoff hockey. Congrats to the Habs on the series win. The inability to win home playoff games and not making it out of the first round has, unfortunately, become numbing. That’s not the worst thing in the world. That means we have lofty expectations. I’ll miss the routine of game days and seeing so many friends who feel more like family. But, we’ll be back in a few short months. And I’ll be counting the days until we are. Today and every day, it’s always #GoBolts.show more

I am excited to see our parents, brothers, and... sisters who are returning home from South Africa receiving the meals I organized for them at the Beitbridge border. These wonderful people have spent a long day without a proper meal, and my heart remains heavy knowing that there are still others on different buses who have not yet received food. On the same note, most of our buses will be arriving in Malawi tomorrow, and we will continue loading more buses to help ensure that our people return home safely. Once again, we sincerely thank our President and his dedicated ministers for their efforts in making sure that our people are brought back home safely. #bushirishow more

Former Premier League star Shay Given has been condemned... by viewers for describing Wilfried Nancy's managerial stint at Celtic as 'an absolute Holocaust', live on the BBC. The extraordinary and offensive word selection from the 49-year-old ex-goalkeeper was broadcast during his punditry duty on Final Score on Saturday. Nancy's disastrous tenure in Glasgow lasted 33 days before he was sacked and Given described it as 'a absolute Holocaust' - which was the genocide of six million European Jews by Nazi Germany and collaborators in World War II. Presenter Jason Mohammad ignored the word choice from his colleague at the time but later apologised on the broadcast. It happened when Mohammed asked Given: 'What have you made of what's gone on at Celtic, Wilfied Nancy going after the defeat against Rangers, awful in the second half? Given replied: 'Nancy was terrible from start to finish, I don't think they should have ended Martin's (O'Neill's) short tenure at the start. It was the week leading up to the Hearts game, top of the league clash, then Roma in the Europa League and St Mirren in the League Cup final, I thought Martin should have been given that week at least. Nancy took over that week and had an absolute Holocaust in that week and it was just a nightmare from then on, the defeats and Rangers last weekend was the final straw, final nail in the coffin.'show more

4 separate handball incidents Connor Barron- • Gets the... ball hit at him and accidentally hits his arm while his body is turned • The ref doesn’t see it • Nobody claims it and the game plays on • There’s another 2 phases of play, including Aberdeen TOUCHING the ball • VAR pull it all the way back to disallow the goal Lawrence Shankland- • Intentionally controls the ball with his arm • Hearts go up the park and score • Shankland barely celebrates and openly says “it’s a handball” about 5 times • VAR “check” it and allow the goal • Then Shankland celebrates it Gogic and Trusty handballs- • After getting a penalty vs Celtic for Sterling’s “handball” they set the bar that anything going on target, hand away from the body, accidental or not, it’s a penalty. Also the fact Dundee conceded a penalty for a handball offence with a pass going away from goal the same day 😂 The ONLY thing that’s the same in all these incidents is they benefit any team up against Rangers. Don’t care if we win games etc, the blatant cheating needs called out !!!!!show more

BTW, for those wondering, the issue I talked about... earlier was with dbrand's Killswitch for Switch 2 grip. They are a sponsor of the channel. So people naturally have questions when they see videos like this (came from their reddit). Because I am NOT a normal customer, and instead being sponsored by them, I have the unique opportunity to talk to them directly about the issue. They just got back to me. Here is what I can share from our communication: "Yep, we’re definitely working on it. Ultimately, this is a manufacturing tolerance issue on the small lip that keeps the Joy-Con Grips attached to the Joy-Cons (some were a hair too thick). We’ve got a replacement program set up already, where anyone who is affected is able to email robotsdbrand.com with “July Joy-Cons” in the subject to be added to the list for replacement stock in July." So they are aware of it, and they did tell me they can replicate it with a small number of units from their run. I won't share the exact number of units that have this issue - it's quite tiny compared to their total manufacturing run - but they have confirmed there is a certain run of units that do indeed have this issue. They are offering free replacements to be shipped in July for those affected.show more

💣🚨BREAKING: Josh Kroenke sends crystal clear message on Arsenal’s... summer transfer plans Speaking on The Dispatch, the co-chair said: 🗣️ “We’re going to look to strengthen because we know that teams around us are going to get better. If you’re not trying to continually evolve and improve, you’re standing still.” 🗣️ “When you win something, the sun is still going to come up the next day… We’ve already had conversations about different areas where we think we can improve.” Money is there. Backing is there. The project keeps moving. No standing still in this window. Those were his exact words but it doesn’t seem like any of that is happening right now, #AFC #TransferNewsshow more

Good morning to everyone in Massachusetts who now sees... that there is hope in our state. The Charlie Kirk Vigil at Boston Common last night brought together so many patriots, united in prayer, strength, and determination for change. Thank you to every single person who showed up. You reminded us that we are not alone. One of the most inspiring parts of the night was hearing from the young speakers who talked about the impact Charlie had on their lives and why they feel called to get involved. Their words were powerful and showed that the next generation is ready to carry this mission forward. But this is just the beginning. We need to take that same energy back to our towns, our schools, and our communities. Get involved, speak up, and be part of the movement for a better Massachusetts. This is exactly what Charlie would have wanted. Not just a moment of mourning, but a spark that ignites real action. Together, we can honor his legacy by standing up for our values and shaping the future of our state.show more

Dermot Desmond making an ultra rare appearance at Celtic... Park tonight for the Dundee game. Looking every part the Wacky Races villain, Dick Dastardly, I'd suggest that this was a show of strength, asserting his authority after the Brendan Rodgers episode. The only thing missing was him twiddling his moustache in a menacing manner. Interestingly (at least, to me) he made his fellow Executive members wait until all the players had ran up the tunnel before they made their way to the Boardroom. Usually, it's a case of sprinting from their padded seats as soon as the whistle blows...or, if you're Rod Stewart, sprinting up ten minutes beforehand to have first dibs at all the freebie hospitality on offer. Full video below shows him having a little chat with Michael Nicholson. From what I could see, which was albeit sporadically (when the ball was out of play etc) as I was primarily watching the game, there wasn't much interaction with Peter Lawwell. The plot thickens.show more

For those who don’t like Blockie, I’ve got one... for you that might change your mind: At the 2023 PGA where his life exploded, I followed him for ESPN in the final round (the one where he made the hole-in-one) and had the chance to speak to him on Sunday prior to the round when he was paired with Rory. Both he and his lovely wife Val gave me almost 20 minutes of their time and were so open and honest and offfered so many amazing stories I used on the air. No other person who was in his position with everything on the line would’ve done that. Nobody. I have also had him (and his son Dylan) on my podcast for Silver Club Golfing Society soon after that PGA and I didn’t have to jump through any hoops with his agent or anything. I even played a practice round with him at the ‘25 PGA Professional Championship and he couldn’t have been nicer. We all want athletes to speak their mind and let us in, and when they open up and say what’s on their mind they get ripped by social media. I don’t see the reason for the haters. My experience last have been nothing but 100% positive. Blockie is a star in my book.show more

🚨Luis Enrique on why Fabián Ruiz deserves to win... the Ballon d’Or: 🗣️ Luis Enrique: “When people talk about the Ballon d’Or, they immediately mention Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise, Kane, Yamal and Rodri, and of course they all deserve to be in the conversation. But for me, Fabián Ruiz deserves far more recognition than he is getting. “Look at his influence for us in the Champions League. He wasn’t simply a midfielder who completed passes and controlled possession. He scored important goals, arrived in dangerous areas and influenced games when the pressure was at its highest. In the biggest matches, he showed that he could take responsibility and change the outcome. “And with Spain, he has continued to prove his importance on the international stage. At the World Cup, he showed the same qualities his intelligence, his ability to control the tempo and, when the opportunity came, his ability to contribute goals and decisive moments. He isn’t a player who needs to dominate the headlines to dominate a football match. “Fabián has won the World Cup, the Euros, back-to-back Champions League titles and the Nations League, while playing an important role in successful teams. When you combine his trophies, his consistency, his performances for PSG and Spain and his influence in the biggest games, I don’t understand how you can leave him out of the Ballon d’Or conversation. “For me, the award should recognise the player who has influenced winning at the highest level,if Rodri could win it Fabián Ruiz has done exactly that and deserves to win it.”show more

Dan & Phil have said that they want to... be “as gay as possible” when they go back on tour for the first time after revealing their romantic relationship in October last year. Speaking to Variety on 29 June, Dan Howell and Phil Lester shared some teasers about their upcoming tour, ‘Hard Launch’. “We just want to be as gay as possible and create as many queer, inclusive spaces where people can have a good time, because I think the world needs that at the moment,” Lester said. “We’re always going to do something extra and theatrical.” “We’re doing the most,” Howell added. “We’ve set the bar way too high and that’s a problem that our accountant has to deal with.” 📷 Gettyshow more

🚨🎙️| Jordan Henderson on why he chose to join... Chelsea🔵 🗣️“When Chelsea called, I didn’t need convincing. I looked at the project, the manager, the squad… and I saw a team that’s built to win now. Chelsea is the biggest club in England Xabi Alonso is one of the biggest reasons I’m here. His vision for this club is incredible, and working with some of the best young players in world football made the decision even easier. People will be upset because of my Liverpool history, but football moves on. I want medals, and right now Chelsea gives me the best chance of lifting the Premier League and every domestic trophy available. The past will always be respected, but I didn’t come here to relive memories, I came here to create new ones. If that upsets some people, they’ll just have to watch us win.”show more