Archive July 3, 2025

Shankland signs new three-year Hearts contract

Lawrence Shankland, a striker for Scotland, has renewed his three-year contract with Heart of Midlothian, ending speculation about his future.

After rejecting initial offers from the Scottish Premiership club, the 29-year-old turned down a contract extension.

However, Shankland flew out to Spain on Wednesday after missing Hearts’ summer training camp due to a disagreement with his representatives and the club.

Shankland, who has 16 caps for Scotland, signed for Beerschot in 2022.

Derek McInnes, head coach, stated on the Hearts website: “Lawrence has not only been ingrained in the club over the past few years, he has also been a big player for the club, knows his way around the Premiership, and knows his way to goals.

It simply made sense to me on a lot of different levels. Since Lawrence was a young boy, I’ve known him, and I’ve always believed in happiness.

That was a huge benefit to us, I always thought. He also enjoys spending time with his family at Hearts, which is always very strong.

I do believe that Lawerence’s motivation to do well at a club he loves, a club he’s happy with, is being helped by that renowned number nine, a goalscorer with a real pedigree, and Scotland internationalist.

This morning, you can tell how he embraced his teammates. Although he is a very well-liked boy, there is so much to do. I want Lawrence to feel the same way about Hearts during my time there, which he does.

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  • Scottish Premiership
  • Scottish Football
  • Heart of Midlothian
  • Football

Shankland signs new three-year Hearts contract

Lawrence Shankland, a striker for Scotland, has renewed his three-year contract with Heart of Midlothian, ending speculation about his future.

After rejecting initial offers from the Scottish Premiership club, the 29-year-old turned down a contract extension.

However, Shankland flew out to Spain on Wednesday after missing Hearts’ summer training camp due to a disagreement with his representatives and the club.

Shankland, who has 16 caps for Scotland, signed for Beerschot in 2022.

Derek McInnes, head coach, stated on the Hearts website: “Lawrence has not only been ingrained in the club over the past few years, he has also been a big player for the club, knows his way around the Premiership, and knows his way to goals.

It simply made sense to me on a lot of different levels. Since Lawrence was a young boy, I’ve known him, and I’ve always believed in happiness.

That was a huge benefit to us, I always thought. He also enjoys spending time with his family at Hearts, which is always very strong.

I do believe that Lawerence’s motivation to do well at a club he loves, a club he’s happy with, is being helped by that renowned number nine, a goalscorer with a real pedigree, and Scotland internationalist.

This morning, you can tell how he embraced his teammates. Although he is a very well-liked boy, there is so much to do. I want Lawrence to feel the same way about Hearts during my time there, which he does.

related subjects

  • Scottish Premiership
  • Scottish Football
  • Heart of Midlothian
  • Football

Champion jockey Murphy fined £70k for drink driving

Oisin Murphy, the reigning champion jockey, was found guilty of drink driving after smashing his car into a tree and was fined £70,000.

On April 27, Murphy’s Mercedes A Class in Hermitage, Berkshire, abruptly left the road at around 00:05 BST.

Prior to that, he admitted driving while over the permitted alcohol limit in Reading Magistrates’ Court.

On another count of not cooperating with a preliminary roadside test, he was not asked to enter a plea.

Murphy will need to reapply for his license from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) after receiving a 20-month suspension for driving.

If he participated in a drink-drive rehabilitation program by August 2026, his driving ban could be shortened by 20 weeks.

Murphy, who was the car’s owner, was traveling with him at the time of the collision, the court was told. Following the collision, they were both taken to a hospital.

A police station breathalyser test revealed a reading of 66 mg per 100 milliliters of breath, which is less than twice the legal limit, and Murphy was later released.

Murphy was sentencing judge Sam Goozee, who said, “You are fortunate that neither you, your passenger, nor the public were hurt by your actions.

I do strike a balance between the regrets you’ve shown.

You also acknowledged that you, along with your racing colleagues, have let the public down as a result of your actions.

Murphy would continue riding after his conviction, according to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). However, his license may be subject to additional requirements.

According to a spokesperson, “His conduct fared far below the standard we demand of all licensed individuals, in whom we place faith that they will represent our sport to the best of their abilities.”

“This is a very serious offence that, while being committed, put Mr. Murphy at risk of harming both his own safety and that of his fellow passengers on the same road that night.

They promised to update his license “in due course.”

Murphy, who was born in Killarney, County Kerry, has won four titles as the UK jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024.

Champion jockey Murphy fined £70k for drink driving

Oisin Murphy, the reigning champion jockey, was found guilty of drink driving after smashing his car into a tree and was fined £70,000.

On April 27, Murphy’s Mercedes A Class in Hermitage, Berkshire, abruptly left the road at around 00:05 BST.

Prior to that, he admitted driving while over the permitted alcohol limit in Reading Magistrates’ Court.

On another count of not cooperating with a preliminary roadside test, he was not asked to enter a plea.

Murphy will need to reapply for his license from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) after receiving a 20-month suspension for driving.

If he participated in a drink-drive rehabilitation program by August 2026, his driving ban could be shortened by 20 weeks.

Murphy, who was the car’s owner, was traveling with him at the time of the collision, the court was told. Following the collision, they were both taken to a hospital.

A police station breathalyser test revealed a reading of 66 mg per 100 milliliters of breath, which is less than twice the legal limit, and Murphy was later released.

Murphy was sentencing judge Sam Goozee, who said, “You are fortunate that neither you, your passenger, nor the public were hurt by your actions.

I do strike a balance between the regrets you’ve shown.

You also acknowledged that you, along with your racing colleagues, have let the public down as a result of your actions.

Murphy would continue riding after his conviction, according to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). However, his license may be subject to additional requirements.

According to a spokesperson, “His conduct fared far below the standard we demand of all licensed individuals, in whom we place faith that they will represent our sport to the best of their abilities.”

“This is a very serious offence that, while being committed, put Mr. Murphy at risk of harming both his own safety and that of his fellow passengers on the same road that night.

They promised to update his license “in due course.”

Murphy, who was born in Killarney, County Kerry, has won four titles as the UK jockey in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024.