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Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
South Ayrshire bosses want up to £590k more for airshow after massive overspend
And one of the factors that may make a difference, according to Director of Communities and Transformation, Jane Bradley, is the weather. Officials have asked for up to an extra £590,000 to put on this year's International Ayr Show after revealing a massive shortfall in its budget for last year's event. And one of the factors that may make a difference, according to Director of Communities and Transformation, Jane Bradley, is the weather. In a report to be heard at the final full South Ayrshire Council meeting before the summer, councillors will be told that last year's two-day spectacular cost £1.185 million to stage after supplier prices, a larger site and new safety charges which drove costs higher than first predicted. Although sponsorship, stall fees and a £200,000 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund helped, the 2024 show still finished £243,000 over its allocated budget. Finance staff later shaved that overspend down to £227,000 through year-end adjustments. An economic impact study put visitor spend at £7.9 million, up £700,000 on 2023, suggesting the event continues to attract crowds and cash into the town. For the 2025 show the core budget and external grant currently total £595,000. If costs mirror last year's £1.185m bill, finance chiefs say they will need authority to draw the difference—a maximum of £590,000—from reserves. Officers insist that the amount they do take from the reserves 'is fully expected to be significantly less' once new sponsorship deals and on-the-day income are counted. The report also points out that there is no certainty around the significant sum received from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund. To illustrate the volatility, the report notes that if sponsors invest the same as they did in 2023 (£256k) they would require around £334,000, while hitting last year's £347k would be about £256,000 from reserves. Ms Bradley adds in her report: 'Given that the level of income can fluctuate, as evidenced by the differences between the income generated in 2023 and that generated in 2024, and that any income generated on the day will be heavily impacted and influenced by the weather, it is considered prudent to de-risk this element of the event by providing a commitment from reserves that excludes the netting off of income generated.' Councillors will consider the report on Thursday, June 26.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former Toronto FC skipper Michael Bradley starts ‘dream job' with Red Bulls II
Calling it a 'huge huge moment' for the franchise, the New York Red Bulls introduced former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley as coach of its reserve side Thursday. Bradley, 37, succeeds Ibrahim Sekagya, who was promoted to a full-time assistant coach with the first team after Vedad Ibisevic left the club earlier in the month. Bradley called the Red Bulls II job 'a dream opportunity for a young coach.' 'To be at this club, to be inside the Red Bull family, I couldn't be more excited,' he told a news conference at the Red Bulls training facility in Whippany, N.J. RBNY II (9-2-2) currently tops the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference, eight places and 12 points ahead of TFC 2 (5-5-3). For Bradley, it's a return to his roots. Born in Princeton, N.J., Bradley turned pro at 16 and was selected 36th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, then coached by his father Bob Bradley. The MetroStars were sold in 2006 and rebranded as the New York Red Bulls. 'Most importantly this is a leader, a leader that we welcome to our Red Bull family,' said Red Bulls sporting director Julian de Guzman, a former Canada captain and TFC player. 'Somebody who will definitely bring lots of history based on his career and how it started … But also the fact that this is someone who is super-ambitious to take this next step in his career.' Bradley began talks with Mario Gomez, technical director at Red Bull's football department, in late 2024. That led to discussions with Jochen Schneider, the New York Red Bulls head of sport earlier this year. He then spent a month in Europe, including 2 1/2 weeks at Austria's Red Bull Salzburg before spending a few days at Red Bull's office in Munich. 'As a young coach to be able to learn, to see how they do things, to understand everything that goes into Red Bull, in terms of the club, the organization, it was just awesome,' he said. Bradley says, as a coach, he will draw on all his experiences as a player. 'I'm lucky, when you grow up in a house with a coach, you understand quickly what it means to work hard,' he said. 'You understand quickly what it means to commit yourself to your team and your players.' Bradley remains in contact with former Toronto coach Greg Vanney, who's now in charge of the Los Angeles Galaxy. And he also spent some time recently with Juergen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager who is now Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer. 'When you get that opportunity and you hear him talk about the game and you hear the way he speaks and you see his passion and his energy, it's amazing,' he said, Bradley called time on his playing career at the end of the 2023 MLS campaign, his 10th with Toronto FC. He subsequently served as a volunteer coach under his father at Norway's Stabaek and had a brief stint as a guest coach under Jesse Marsch at Canada's camp in Halifax before the recent Canadian Shield Tournament. Bradley, noting Marsch had played for his father at Princeton and the Chicago Fire, said the Canada coach had been one of his role models growing up. 'As a young coach, these different experiences and opportunities are so valuable, just in terms of seeing the way other top coaches are doing things and now using that to help your own ideas,' Bradley said. 'I really really enjoyed those days with Jesse and with Canada. I think they have a really really interesting group of players. Jesse and his staff have a fantastic way of engaging them every single day. 'Again as young coach it was only a few days but I learned an incredible amount and was really appreciative of the opportunity to be there.' After one season with the MetroStars, Bradley left for Europe to play for Heerenveen in the Netherlands, Borussia Moenchengladbach in Germany, Aston Villa in England, and Chievo Verona and Roma in Italy before signing with Toronto. Bradley played 308 games in Toronto colours, signing with England star forward Jermain Defoe ahead of the 2014 season. Bradley led TFC during its glory days, winning four Canadian Championships (2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020), the 2017 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield. He won 151 caps for the United States from 2006 to 2019, captaining the side 44 times. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Bradley's first game in charge of New York Red Bulls II is Saturday against Carolina Core FC. He will be back in Toronto to face TFC II on July 11 Bradley, who has not been back to Toronto since January 2024, said he is looking forward to returning. He noted the Toronto ties in the Red Bulls organization, citing de Guzman and Tiger Fitzpatrick, the club's head of pro player pathway. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Fitzpatrick was technical director for the Toronto Skillz FC Academy from October 2012 to November 2017. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Stephen Bradley axes Cliftonville friendly as Shamrock Rovers await Euro draw
STEPHEN BRADLEY revealed that a potential July friendly with Cliftonville had to be shelved because they sides may face each other in the Conference League. 2 Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley revealed that the club have shelved plans for a friendly against Cliftonville as they may meet one another in Europe 2 Stephen Bradley also opened up on why Drogheda United's UEFA heartbreak might be the first of many as club ownership models shift across Europe And with the Hoops inactive in the opening weeks of the month after receiving a first round bye due to He said: 'We've had a few of them from the North, and Cliftonville were one of them! So we won't be playing that one. We'll definitely play a couple of games around that time. 'We've had offers from away as well but a lot wanted you to travel which is not what we want at this time. 'We'll definitely stay local, whether it's up the north or staying here, we definitely won't be travelling (for friendlies).' read more on football Meanwhile, And he confirmed that one potential investor in Shamrock Rovers had raised it as a concern if they had put money into the Hoops. Trivela, who were doing the legal requirements to meet Most read in Football But Bradley reckons it will become more common in future, and pointed to Bournemouth investors Black Knight's interest in Rovers last year. He said: 'I think we're going to run into more problems like this. I think it's only going to become commonplace. The Real Madrid adidas home kit for 2025-26 season 'I know one of the companies that were looking to invest in here in the last while, that was one of the concerns. '(Black Knight), that was their concern with Bournemouth. Whether that would happen or not, none of us know but that was one of the concerns and rightly so. 'I think it's going to become commonplace around European football.' As Silkeborg finished seventh in the Danish league and the Drogs were ninth in the League of Ireland, it was the Irish outfit who forfeited their place under And Bradley has nothing but sympathy for the players, management and fans at Drogheda. He added: I'm just gutted for Kevin (Doherty), the players, the staff and the fans because they have done their bit. 'Because someone hasn't done their business right behind the scenes, without knowing it it's going to kill an opportunity for them. I'm gutted for them.'
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Inside 100 days til Ryder Cup tee off as Keegan Bradley warns Europe his stars will whip up New York
American skipper says his boys won't shy away from cranking up the cauldron Passionate Keegan Bradley admits his stars will hype up the New York fever and get home fans pumped at The Ryder Cup. With yesterday marking 100 days to tee-off, the United States captain doesn't hide from the fact his team's supporters can offer a huge advantage to the side at Bethpage in September . Luke Donald's European side are prepared for the fevered frenzy they will face against a New York audience known to get boisterous in backing their own side with ex-captain Paul McGinley already stating it will be the toughest test ever faced by an away side in the event when the Rory McIlroy -led visitors get to the clash. The American skipper is already feeling the backing as the gets chants of 'USA, USA' fired at him while playing in tournaments. Bradley says his side will ride the Ryder Cup waves and explained: 'It's pretty amazing. The support that I've been getting throughout this year is something that I didn't really expect. Everywhere I go, I'm getting USA chants, people are cheering me on. It's been something that I hadn't really expected, to be honest. It's taken me by surprise, and it's just a treat to go out there and play every day as the Ryder Cup captain. 'I don't think we're going to need to do much to that [Bethpage] crowd to get them excited. I think playing at home there's a lot of advantages. The crowd is going to expect us to do good things. That's also going to be some pressure,and New York fans will let you know if you're not doing what they hope you're doing. So there's some stuff there. 'There's certain guys on our team that that's what they do. They get into the crowd. They hype the crowd up. 'Then there's other guys that just go about their business. I just want them to be who they are. They don't have to be anybody that they're not, but we certainly have some guys that are going to feed off that crowd and get them excited.' JJ Spaun's win at last weekend's US Open looks to have booked his ticket into the team and Bradley said: 'I am so thrilled for him to have won that tournament. He's played so great this year. I think going to a course like Bethpage Black, the people are really going to be behind a guy like JJ Spaun. His story is incredible. He's a hard working guy that's just building and building and building his whole career. To win the US Open at Oakmont, in my eyes, is the pinnacle of major golf. It's as tough as you can get. 'I think he's a guy that people at Bethpage will really resonate with and a guy that on our team is the heartbeat. He's now the US Open champion. That's a heavy burden to bear, but that's also a great thing to have on your team. I'm really proud to have him on this team because it's really difficult to make your first team. To go out there the way he did this year and play in these big events this well is a testament to what a player he is.' Bradley is juggling playing work with captaincy and enjoys the distractions as he said: 'It's been certainly a challenge, but it hasn't affected any of my preparation, any of my practice. Certainly when I'm practicing, I'm thinking about the Ryder Cup a lot. It's difficult for me to separate completely and be a player. Now, when I'm inside the ropes playing, that's really the only time in my life when I'm inside the ropes Thursday through Sunday where I can detach and be a player. But as soon as I walk outside of those ropes, or walk outside of the scoring trailer, I have to assume that role again. 'You know what, on a normal day, I went out and played, I'd be thinking about a shot that I hit or a shot I've got to hit tomorrow or the new club that I'm worried about. For the most part, I go and I'm thinking only about the Ryder Cup. I'm ooking at the points list. I'm looking at potential pairings. I'm talking to the scouts. I'm talking to the vice captains. We're talking about strategy, bus ride schedules, media schedules. It is a very nice distraction for me when I'm normally 24/7 thinking about golf. So there is some aspects to this that have helped, I believe. Definitely with 100 days, the last things are ramping up here a ton.'
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
100 days from Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley savoring journey
June 18 - U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said Wednesday that the only time he isn't thinking about September's Ryder Cup is when he is "inside the ropes Thursday through Sunday." With the start of the Ryder Cup now just 100 days away, Bradley fielded questions about the experience as he got ready to tee off in the Travelers Championship starting Thursday in Cromwell, Conn. "For the most part, I'm thinking only about the Ryder Cup," the first-time captain said. "I'm looking at the points list. I'm looking at potential pairings. I'm talking to the scouts. I'm talking to the vice captains. We're talking about strategy, bus ride schedules, media schedules." The 45th Ryder Cup competition against the defending champions from Team Europe runs from Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black on Long Island, N.Y. Bradley, 39, was serenaded with chants of "USA" from the fans on Sunday when he made his final putt of the U.S. Open, where he finished T33 at Oakmont Country Club. "Everywhere I go, I'm getting USA chants, people are cheering me on," he said. "... It's been something that I hadn't really expected, to be honest. It's taken me by surprise, and it's just a treat to go out there and play every day as the Ryder Cup captain." Bradley is still finalizing the roster, but it sure sounded like J.J. Spaun locked up a spot with his first major win on Sunday. "I think going to a course like Bethpage Black, the people are really going to be behind a guy like J.J. Spaun. His story is incredible. He's a hard working guy that's just building and building and building his whole career. To win the U.S. Open at Oakmont, in my eyes, is the pinnacle of major golf. It's as tough as you can get," Bradley said. "I think he's a guy that people at Bethpage will really resonate with and a guy that on our team is the heartbeat. He's now the U.S. Open champion. That's a heavy burden to bear, but he's also -- that's also a great thing to have on your team. "I'm really proud to have him on this team because it's really difficult to make your first team. To go out there the way he did this year and play in these big events this well is a testament to what a player he is." Bradley, who won the Travelers in 2023 and finished T39 last year, said the burden of his Ryder Cup responsibilities will temporarily disappear as he tackles the TPC River Highlands course this week for the PGA Tour season's final signature event. "I really have enjoyed every second of this," he said. "There's been no ... it hasn't affected me personally on the golf course, I don't think, but I really have enjoyed this so much." --Field Level Media
