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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic pay transfer fee to Scottish Championship club for 17-year-old prospect
Defender joins up with Celtic B team squad Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic have completed the signing of a young Scottish prospect for a modest transfer fee after tracking the player for several months. The Parkhead club have paid Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton around £50,000 for the signing of 17-year-old defender Isaac English on a three-year deal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The youngster impressed as Morton's under-18s won the Club Academy Scotland Performance League title and reached the final of the CAS Cup, while he was also listed as a substitute for the senior side's Championship fixture against Ayr United in March. Isaac English in action during a SFA Club Academy Scotland 18s final between Ross County and Greenock Morton at the Indodrill Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Alloa, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) | SNS Group English, who had 12 months to run on his Cappielow apprentice contract, will join up with the Celtic B team where he will work under head coach Stephen McManus. A Morton statement read: "Greenock Morton FC can today confirm the transfer of Isaac English to Celtic Football Club for an undisclosed fee. "Isaac, one of our professional modern apprentices, who was part of the CAS Performance League title winning side last season, as well as reaching the final of the CAS Cup, has been under the watchful eye of the Scottish Premiership champions for a period of months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Following discussions between Greenock Morton FC and Celtic FC, an agreement was reached for Isaac, who has been part of our academy for a number of years, to move to Parkhead and everybody at the club wishes Isaac well in his next chapter and we look forward to watching his future development." While English has been signed with a view to the future, Celtic are also looking to strengthen their current first-team squad with fresh additions ahead of the new season. Kieran Tierney has already completed his return to the club on a free transfer after signing a five-year deal following the expiry of his contract with Arsenal. Celtic are also closing in on the signing of Sweden winger Benjamin Nygren after reportedly agreeing a £1.7million transfer fee with Danish side Nordsjaelland.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'Fantastic' response to Hull boy's appeal for more blood donors
The number of people offering blood donations has gone up after a television appeal involving a four-year-old Hull has a genetic condition known as Spherocytosis, which requires blood transfusions every 12 weeks and he appeared with his mum, Jasmin, on BBC Breakfast on Monday asking for more donors to come the broadcast, the NHS Blood and Transplant unit said it had seen a 200% uplift in calls to its bookings Gogarty, director of blood supply, said the response had been "fantastic" but added: "We have many more appointments still to fill over the coming days, weeks and months, particularly in major towns and cities." Jasmin said she was pleased with the impact of the appeal."As soon as we came away from the interview I had friends and family messaging me with screenshots that they were trying to sign up to donate blood," she said."As a result of the interview there was a 40-minute wait just to get in the queue to get on the site."Spherocytosis affects the red blood cells, causing severe describes his regular transfusions as "super hero" blood as they make him feel well as promoting the need for blood donors, Jasmin said their TV appearance had also raised awareness of the said there had been a positive responses in online support groups from families with somebody who has Spherocytosis."It's something that not a lot of people have ever heard of," she said."It's just great to raise awareness of it and signs and symptoms to look for and to get the name over."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Isaac Price's pride as Northern Ireland legends come into his sights
Isaac Price has made a huge impact at international level since pulling the Northern Ireland jersey on for the first time some two years ago. After coming off the bench to make his debut against San Marino in March 2023 Price bagged his first goal the following September in a 4-2 defeat to Slovenia. Advertisement The West Brom man has gone on to find the net eight times for his country with his next goal set to be something of a landmark as it pulls him level with some iconic names of Northern Irish football. READ MORE: Ballymena sex assault accused appear in court READ MORE: Ryanair refuses to board NI family on flight from London, telling them they would need visas Billy Bingham, Norman Whiteside, George Best and Gareth McAuley all bagged nine goals in a green and white shirt and Price said to equal their record would be a very proud moment for him. "Yeah, obviously those names are legends, I don't think I'm anywhere near that, but obviously scoring goals is something that every player wants to do," said the 21-year-old. Advertisement "It's one of the hardest things to do in football and if I get to score another goal and join them obviously it'd be an incredibly proud moment for me and my family. "To join their names would be unbelievable. A lot of it's down to the manager, he's put a lot of trust in me since the start, I probably played a lot more games than I would if it was under another manager. "I've played a lot of different positions both at club and here. At my club I play a little bit deeper, I'm more involved in the game but I don't get the goals and the assists I do when I come away with Northern Ireland. "I feel like I'm going to get chances and score goals here. It's a balance between having an effect on the game and playing well but also keeping the numbers high and scoring goals because that's the main thing." Advertisement That adaptability is a key point for Michael O'Neill, who saw something special in Price from the first time he saw him play. "I remember going to watch him play, I think it was a European Youth League game for Everton against, it might have been Feyenoord," recalled the Northern Ireland boss. "I just liked what I saw and thought we'll bring him into the group and see. Players catch your eye and Isaac caught everyone's eye in training after that first call-up. "We felt it was right to put him on the pitch and he hasn't let us down. We have a very adaptable player, a clever player, but athletic as well. Advertisement "I look at Isaac on the same level as any of our young players in that he has all the attributes to play the game at the highest level. "He's doing it the right way because I think to make the choice he made to go abroad at that point in his career. The easier thing would have been to sign a long-term deal with Everton, which he had the option to do and be that loan player that goes here and there every different season. "He chose a more difficult route to do that so that tells you about what he's like as a lad. He's still got a lot of development in him as well but it's nice when a player comes in and feels comfortable and that's what he's shown." After the narrow defeat to Denmark on Saturday Price is looking forward to another tough test at home to Iceland tonight as they build towards the start of the World Cup qualifiers. Advertisement "As a group we feel like we can compete with the big nations, we've shown it before," said Price. "We spoke about possession after the game in Copenhagen. With this game tomorrow, there'll be a different expectation, maybe one to take the initiative in. We feel like we can go and score some goals and hopefully get a good result."
Metro
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Fans can't wait for this wild rom-com about BDSM and ‘toxic situationships'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Sony Pictures Classics has just dropped the first trailer for Oh, Hi!, and if the internet is any indication, fans are already obsessed. The chaotic, funny, and unexpectedly tender romantic comedy stars Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman as Iris and Isaac. The film, directed by Sophie Brooks (The Boy Downstairs), follows Iris and Isaac on what should be a dreamy first couples getaway. There's a charming romantic dinner, dancing under fairy lights, and even an experimental foray into BDSM. But things take a sharp left turn when Iris dares to use the word 'couple.' Isaac quickly backpedals, prompting Iris to do something… bold. 'Why would you bring me here? Why would you spend all day acting like my boyfriend!?' she demands, standing over a very handcuffed Isaac. 'You're being kinda crazy right now,' he replies. Spoiler: that does not calm her down. The film co-stars Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds, David Cross, Jimmy Gary Jr., and Polly Draper, rounding out an all-star cast. Since its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Oh, Hi! has been building buzz. Kevin Fallon of The Daily Beast's Obsessed called it 'a hilarious comedy' that disrupts rom-com expectations while The Guardian notes '…the film does happen upon a real, and painful, truth of the problems that come from dating without a label.' Many critics have also noted the strength of Molly Gordon's performance, with Variety calling it 'boundless and bouncily unhinged.' It's also struck a chord online, with fans losing their minds over the Lerman-Gordon pairing and the movie's unhinged premise. 'I am so seated for sexy indie Gerald's Game,' tweeted @SeriousMolly. 'Molly Gordon has so much on screen power. She should be in more projects,' added @Haiderjkhan. @_tweetsbyjess declared: 'Girl this seems like a hit to me!! We will be watching.' And perhaps most appropriately, @stylesgala posted: 'Someone is going to have to restrain me when I see oh, hi!' More Trending Gordon, who also co-wrote the story with Brooks, told Vanity Fair the film is about modern dating frustrations and the emotional confusion that comes with them. 'With apps, it's just such a hard time to date in our modern age, and we've had a communication breakdown between sexes,' she said. 'We just wanted to make something that is about how hard it is to just be honest about how you feel about someone.' Catch Oh, Hi! in theaters starting July 25, Bring Your Own Handcuffs (BYOH). Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: American Psycho director vows no one can replace Christian Bale after remake rumours MORE: Ana de Armas broke down in tears over 'intense' Ballerina flamethrower stunt MORE: Martin Scorsese admits one of his most iconic 90s films 'has no plot'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Scott Jones on CBS' ‘Ghosts': ‘I enjoy playing characters that are desperate'
Surprise! CBS' Ghosts is quite a revolutionary endeavor, especially for a sitcom on a broadcast network. A big part of that is thanks to costar Brandon Scott Jones, who plays the ephemeral, late Isaac Higgintoot — a soldier who fought on the side of the American Continental Congress in the Revolutionary War. Now, Isaac wasn't a big fan of war — he preferred surrendering post-battle — and actually met his end not by a barrage of buckshot, but due to dysentery. Still, Isaac isn't only revolutionary thanks to his character: He's possibly one of the first American military men to adhere to the "don't ask, don't tell" policy of being gay in the U.S. armed forces. More from GoldDerby Critics hail Celine Song's 'Materialists' as an 'exquisitely made' modern love story - not a 'glossy romantic comedy' Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro reunite, tease 'Meet the Parents 4' 'Heartwarming' yet 'bloated': Film critics are mixed on 'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action remake "In his brain he was so jazzed to be at the beginning of America, and he's not even realizing that some of the stuff he's doing is working against who he is as a person," Jones tells Gold Derby (watch the full interview above). "There's something subversive about that." Like the other ghosts who populate the New York manor in the series (which was recently renewed for a fifth and sixth season) Isaac has some issues to work through before he can finish the death process. But he has a habit of getting in his own way — like when at the end of Season 3 he left the dear, departed redcoat he loved, Nigel (John Hartman), at the altar. "I enjoy playing characters that are desperate, and he is a desperate man who wants to be liked, he wants to be remembered, he wants all these things, and he's trapped in this world where he has to live with his legacy," says Jones. But, he adds, "I think there's something fun about him wanting to be a better person. He's a very slow learner, but he's realizing that he has to make some adjustments and changes." That meant in Season 4 that he literally was in his lowest place – dragged under the dirt by ghostly Puritan Patience (Mary Holland). "He's slowly finding little moments and opportunities to be a good person," explains Jones. "And then he has all these trials and tribulations where he, like, freaks out because the stripper he's in love with dies on the property." The stripper, for context, is not Nigel! SEEDanielle Pinnock on playing Alberta in CBS' 'Ghosts,' representation, and what's next for the hit comedy There are other ways Ghosts pushes the envelope in revolutionary ways, particularly with some of its out there colloquialisms. Ghosts who complete their duties on earth and are taken away are said to be "sucked off," something that might not have made it onto broadcast TV in previous decades. The wording gets Jones chuckling. "Can you believe it?" he says. "We get 'jerked off,' we get 'sucked off,' we get 'go down on us,' like, that's the stuff. It's wild what they can get away with! How lucky are we that we get to do it?" But perhaps the thing that Jones finds most original about the series is that thanks to his character and Nigel's, there's finally a bit of American history being shared in a broadly-watched TV series. "What do we as a collective people recognize to be true about that time period?" Jones asks. "Where does the Revolutionary War stand in pop culture and the Zeitgeist? As I've been playing the part, I've slowly been learning more and more [about history], which has been really fun." While Isaac may be Jones' longest-played character, he's far from the Maryland-born actor's first role. Jones performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade and co-wrote and starred in the 2022 film Senior Year. Audiences may also recognize him from his roles in The Good Place and The Other Two, and he's often cast as snooty, snarky, sassy — or all three. "I'm always interested in playing more that side of things," he says. "It's a fun way to access that part of me that … exists. We all have a little clap-back in ourselves, right? You get to have catharsis on camera and get paid for it." Meanwhile, Jones is working on several non-Ghosts projects that he can't talk about just yet — but he does have one new major element of his life he's happy to discuss: He's now a homeowner. And he's stressed out about it. "Oh, my God, I'm so nervous to become an adult," he says. "I still feel like Kevin McAllister [from Home Alone] every time I go to the grocery store? I'm like, 'What am I doing?' … 'God, these plants!'" Just wait until he finds out whether his new home has any ghosts. Best of GoldDerby 'She's got tunnel vision': Wendi McLendon-Covey reveals what she loves most about her character Joyce on 'St. Denis Medical' Marlon Wayans on laughing through tragedy in 'Good Grief' and why social media has made comedy 'toxic' Minha Kim 'confronted all new emotions that I had never anticipated' in Season 2 of 'Pachinko' Click here to read the full article.
