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Archive May 19, 2025

McInnes aims to ‘deliver silverware’ for Hearts

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After being appointed as Heart of Midlothian’s new head coach on a four-year contract, Derek McInnes hopes to “deliver silverware.”

Neil Critchley, who was only in charge for six months, was fired in late April and is now 53-years-old, leaving Kilmarnock, who is a Scottish Premiership rival.

McInnes will be followed from Rugby Park to Tynecastle by coaches Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald.

A “delighted” McInnes said, “I’ve always felt like this is a club I’ve wanted to run.” “We want to try to deliver silverware,” the statement reads.

The new head coach, who is currently on a three-year contract with Hearts, and goalkeeper Craig Gordon, said “these conversations will be had” and that he would respond quickly to the situation with captain Lawrence Shankland, who has scored 67 goals in three seasons there.

He believes that the partnership will give Hearts an “additional advantage” as the club has been working with Jamestown Analytics since their recruitment.

“Clearly, there needs to be work,” McInnes said. There are many talented players present, and we need to find a more effective method of operation.

We can look forward with a lot more hope with the right additions and the right adjustments to the squad, “.”

McInnes had been in charge of Kilmarnock since 2022, and he led the Ayrshire side to Europe last season by placing fourth.

His managerial career began when he led St. Johnstone to the top of the table in 2009, and he spent eight years there until his League Cup triumph in 2014, where he never finished below fourth.

McInnes took over Kilmarnock in January 2021, leading them to promotion to the Premiership, after Pittodrie lacked them in 2021.

His side finished ninth overall, two places below Hearts, after a spell in Ayrshire.

McInnes was ruled out of the home dugout after the clubs reached a compensation deal after Kilmarnock lost 1-0 to Hearts at Rugby Park on Sunday.

He claimed it had been “a little problematic” for him to be linked with Hearts in the final weeks of the season, but he insisted there was nothing to be sorry for.

He continued, “I loved my time at Kilmarnock.” It would have been completed at the end of the season, according to the author.

These things, it’s never easy. It’s all about the new beginning, in my opinion. This is what my family and I desired. Things change quickly in football.

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Water-resistant nine-person tent with ‘three bedrooms’ gets price slashed by over £100 in sale

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Get ready for camping and festival season without breaking the bank, as a huge nine-person tent that’s ideal in any weather has been slashed by over £100 in this spring sale

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Nine-person tent with ‘three bedrooms’ gets price slashed by over £100 in sale(Image: Debenhams)

Just in time for a summer full of camping holidays and festival weekends, this spring sale offers a massive discount on a nine-person tent with four rooms and a porch. Debenhams is currently offering the Outsunny Large Tunnel Tent, worth £329.99, for £219.99, saving shoppers a delightful £110 while this deal lasts.

Armed with three bedrooms, a living area and a porch, this tent is the perfect go-to for friends and family trips this summer. Whether you and your gang are heading to a musical festival or you and the whole family are heading to the countryside for a weekend away, this tent is sure to meet all of your needs with plenty of space to spare.

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Outsunny Large Tunnel Tent with 3 Bedroom, Living Area and Porch, Grey
This Outsunny Large Tunnel Tent with 3 Bedroom, Living Area and Porch, Grey has £110 off(Image: Debenhams)

Share the fun of your camping with company, as this tent comes with four separate rooms that ensure everyone has a place to rest their head, without anyone needing to get too close or wrestle for space on the air mattress.

This Outsunny large camping tent has three bedrooms and a middle living room, making it ideal for groups of six to nine people. The centre has ample space for group gatherings, whether you’re enjoying a meal or playing games during spring and summer showers.

The tent also comes with a porch, which is a great choice for drying dirty clothes and footwear separately without tracking mud or rainwater into your living space.

The large tent is constructed from fibreglass poles, meaning a tough core, and comes equipped with a water-resistant shell that protects up to 2,000 mm of rainwater.

The Outsunny tent even boasts doors to enter each space easily, providing plenty of privacy while the mesh windows still mean fresh air can come in and out. Armed with 41 ground stakes, 14 guy ropes, and 2 support poles, this gem promises stability and durability whether you pitch up for the night. Thanks to its convenient carry bag, it’s super easy to take with you on your travels.

For more great savings, Debenhams is also offering this £726.40 nine-person tent for the massively reduced price of £181.60.

For those seeking some more affordable options, don’t worry, there’s plenty out there. For instance, take a peek at this Flysheet Arpenaz 8.4 Tent Spare Part from Decathlon, which sells for £179.99. Meanwhile, VidaXL is offering this VidaXL Family Tent Cabin 9-Person Green Waterproof for the slightly higher price of £289.99. And, over at The Range, you can shop this 6-9 person tent for £216.99.

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If you’re shopping around for even more alternative models, Amazon is offering this nine-person family tent for £227.89, or B&Q has its own for £356.65.

Car bomb in Pakistan’s restive southwest kills four people

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Four people have been killed and 20 have been injured by a car bomb that detonated near a market in Pakistan’s restive southwest, according to a government official.

Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Riaz said on Monday that the attack was occurring close to a market in the city of Qillah Abdullah in the province of Balochistan. Separatist groups have mounted violence in the province’s border with Afghanistan.

According to the official, the blast on Sunday night damaged several stores and a paramilitary force-occupied building’s exterior wall. No one was at the bombing’s immediate full-scale condemnation.

The Balochistan government’s official spokeswoman condemned the incident and said an investigation was being conducted.

An IED (also known as an IED) had been planted in a parked car, according to local security official Ghulab Khan, who reported to the AFP news agency. It appeared to point to the paramilitary site, but the attack was bungled.

He claimed that it appears the IED exploded before reaching its intended location. “Civil passers-by are the only ones who have been killed,” they say.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which was declared a “terrorist organization” by the United States in 2019, has long been a source of conflict in Balochistan.

In recent months, the ISIL (ISIS) local chapter has expanded its activities.

Four paramilitary officials were killed in the province in the wake of the attack in Qillah Abdullah.

Seven army soldiers were killed just two weeks ago when an IED struck their car. In an assault on a train carrying hundreds of passengers in March, BLA fighters carried out a mass murder of 33 people, mostly soldiers.

Since the Taliban’s rule over Kabul in 2021, violence has risen sharply in Pakistan’s border regions.

The Taliban have refuted Islamabad’s claim that it allowed its western neighbor to launch attacks.

India has also frequently accused Pakistan of supporting the BLA and the Taliban in Pakistan.

The BLA sought Indian support for Pakistan in a eponymous move this month.

In response to the escalating hostility between the nuclear-armed neighbors, the appeal was made in a May 11 statement.

The Baloch nation can end this terrorist state and lay the groundwork for a peaceful, prosperous, and independent Balochistan, according to the BLA. “If we receive political, diplomatic, and defense support from the world, especially from India,” the BLA said.

It assured New Delhi that its fighters would launch a new offensive against Pakistan’s military close to Afghanistan, where the Taliban have strongholds.

How emotive tifo gave Palace fans belief of cup final win

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Two Wembley fans froze on the spot when Crystal Palace supporters unveiled a giant tifo during the club’s historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City on Saturday.

Brothers Nathan and Dominic Wealleans, who were pictured disbelieving with their father in 2011, were seen displaying themselves on the banner.

As the Eagles defeated Manchester United in the 2011 League Cup quarter-final, the family was celebrating a thunderous 35-yard strike from Darren Ambrose.

For Palace fans, the image has come to symbolize the brothers’ lost loved ones since their father, Mark, passed away in 2017 from cancer.

Dominic said watching the tifo gave him the impression that his side would cause an upheaval following Palace’s 1-0 victory, which earned the club’s first major trophy.

“We just froze, thinking, “Have they actually done this?” Dominic remarked.

“This is our day today, this is the day we do it,” said the club’s representative. “That moment meant something to us two.

We were receiving handshakes, hugs, high-fives, and other things. It was incredible and a truly special experience.

The brothers, who made up the group of about 30 000 fans in the Palace End at Wembley, were aware that a tifo had been created but were unaware that they would be displayed on it.

Nathan remarked, “I had no idea it was going to be us.”

I anticipated that a player’s retirement this year would affect it. Then someone unexpectedly informs us, and as a result, we burst into tears right away.

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Gary Lineker quits BBC – Piers Morgan’s shock to Alan Shearer’s three-word message

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Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match of the Day for the 2024/25 season following his now-deleted pro-Palestine post

Gary Lineker will present his final show for the BBC on Match of the Day at the weekend (Image: Getty Images)

Gary Lineker will present his final show for the BBC on Match of the Day at the weekend following his now-deleted Instagram post, which was slammed as antisemitic. In a statement regarding the pro-Palestine post, which featured an picture of a rat – historically used as an antisemitic insult – the former footballer, 65, said in an emotional Instagram video: “I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am.”

The dad-of-three was supposed to host the BBC’s World Cup and FA Cup coverage next season, but that’s been scrapped after his position was declared “untenable” by BBC bosses. Following the news of Gary’s departure, a number of celebrities have responded to his end of an era announcement, including the star’s long-time nemesis, Piers Morgan…

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Piers Morgan responded with one word to Gary Lineker’s news(Image: Getty Images)

Piers Morgan

Former Good Morning Britain presenter, Piers Morgan, has been feuding with Gary for years. However, sharing an article about the former footballer’s departure from the BBC, the outspoken host wrote seemed shocked as he simply responded: “Wow…”

The article shared by Piers reported Gary’s departure and suggested the star was leaving by “mutual agreement,” with his final Match of the Day expected to air Sunday.

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It came after Gary was asked to name the “absolute worst person” he has ever worked with on ITV’s The Assembly. Responding, the Walkers star teased: “I’m struggling … I’m trying to find someone. It’s a shame I never worked with Piers Morgan, isn’t it?”

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker
Alan Shearer thanked his pal ‘for everything’ following the news of his BBC departure(Image: Getty Images for Spotify)

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer, who hosts The Rest Is Football podcast alongside Gary and Micah Richards, was among those leaving messages for the Tottenham Hotspur star, responding: “Thank you for everything.”

Alan supported Gary when he was temporarily suspended from MOTD in 2023 following his social media post comparing the former government’s asylum policy to Nazi Germany. Backing his friend, the Newcastle Utd star boycotted the show, which Gary’s son George said moved his dad to tears.

Gary and George Lineker
The star’s son, George, has supported his dad

George Lineker

Gary’s oldest son, George, previously said he was “proud of the old man” when the England star previously criticised the former government’ asylum seeker policy.

George said his father shouldn’t apologise for being ‘a good person and standing by his word’ as he thanked the public for their ‘overwhelming’ support amid the BBC impartiality row.

In response to the news that Gary will now leave the BBC for good, he responded with two closed fist emojis, backing his dad again.

John Bishop
John Bishop wished the England star good luck(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Just Eat)

John Bishop

Scouse comedian John Bishop was also among the celebrities commending Gary for his 30-year tenure with the corporation.

Responding to his Instagram post, he said: “Gary you leave a great legacy as a player , as a presenter and as a man. Good luck with everything else you do next.”

Richard Bacon
Richard Bacon, who was sacked from BBC’s Blue Peter, told Gary how ‘principled’ he was(Image: ITV)

Richard Bacon

Former Blue Peter presenter, Richard Bacon, who recently debated Donald Trump on Question Time, praised Gary for being so “principled”.

Taking to the comments section, Richard, who in 1998 was sacked by the BBC after admitting to taking cocaine a week after Blue Peter’s 40th anniversary celebrations replied: “You are a magnificent human. And a magnificent broadcaster. I’m so proud of the principled stands you have taken.”

Iwan Thomas
Iwan Thomas praised the presenter for being ‘one of the best broadcasters’(Image: Getty Images)

Iwan Thomas

Iwan Thomas, who ran for team GB at two Olympic Games and has worked on the BBC’s sports coverage, has shared a message of his own.

“Always been a proper gentleman since met and occasionally worked with since the mid 90s,” he wrote under Gary’s Instagram post.

He added: “Without doubt one of, if not the BEST broadcasters of my generation, oh and not bad at sticking a ball in the net too… good luck in the future.”

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Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones’ friendship ‘blossoms into a deeper connection’

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After being spotted leaving the BAFTAs together last weekend, Sparks are said to be flying between TV favorites Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones, who are “growing closer and closer.”

Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton were pictured leaving the BAFTAs together(Image: MM/WA/GoffPhotos.com)

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones’ close friendship is developing into a deeper connection, it has been claimed.

The single stars – close pals thanks to their time together on Morning Live – have both had their hearts broken after Gethin’s engagement to Katherine Jenkins was called off, and after Helen split from ex-husband Richie Myler back in 2022.

Last weekend, they were spotted leaving the BAFTAs together, and their laughter at the bash prompted a wagging tongue. According to reports, they are both getting closer right now, and it seems like there are beginning to fly sparks between them.

“Helen and Gethin have an extremely close working relationship and there’s a feeling in recent months their friendship has blossomed into a deeper connection. They’re both keen to keep a lid on it to avoid public scrutiny but there’s no denying their closeness both on and off screen,” a source told MailOnline.

The stars’ reps have been approached by MirrorOnline. After dating First Dates star Cici Coleman two years ago, Welshman Gethin has been single since 2023 and has not given up hope of finding the one.

Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton
According to reports, the pair have gotten closer and closer.
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Helen, 40, of Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed that her marriage ended abruptly after she admitted she had been “blinded” when Richie revealed that they had just begun a new relationship.

Helen and Leeds Rhinos rugby player Myler had welcomed their third child, Elsie, four months before ending the marriage. Helen shocked her followers at the time when she broke the upsetting news on Instagram. “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left the family home. We will be doing our best to co parent our small children,” she wrote.

Rugby league player Richie, 34, started dating Stephanie Thirkill, whose millionaire father Andrew Thirkill is the club president of Richie’s Leeds Rhinos, after their shock split. Richie and Stephanie have since welcomed a son of their own since breaking up last year.

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Gethin and another Welsh celebrity, Katherine, met on Strictly’s set, where he was a contestant and she gave an appearance. They parted ways on Twitter after announcing their separation in February 2011 and sharing their heartbreak after their romance led to an engagement.

Katherine described herself as a “total mess” and “in pieces” after their split and admitted to being emotionally devastated during her tour. Gethin revealed that he had depression following the breakup in a direct conversation with Tom Bryant on The Mirror’s podcast Outdoors in Mind. He shared a particularly heartfelt expression, “I recalled using the restroom at 5:30 am to go to, All right. Continue reading. You can stop being sad for the next three hours by simply focusing on it. I definitely experienced a bad depressive episode at the time.