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Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'Express yourself': Quillinan keen for Kerry starlets play game the right way
Kerry manager Wayne Quillinan will be hoping to make up for last year's one-point loss to the eventual champions Derry when his charges face Mayo in the All-Ireland MFC semi-final in Ennis on Sunday next. Mayo also reached the semi-finals last term but lost to Armagh by seven points. Given the age grade dropped down a year, there are only a couple of survivors on each squad for the 2025 version. Quillinan reports that the Kingdom has no serious injury worries. 'We haven't named the 24, but we had a few knocks and niggles after the Cavan game. But we're hoping, we're training tomorrow night, and we're hoping we'll have a full bill of health to train tomorrow night.' Kerry were forced to hang on in the final 10 minutes of their one point quarter-final win over a gutsy Cavan side. Quillinan was unhappy with their poor first half performance but saw lots of positives when they weathered the storm late on. 'Now with the power of hindsight and seeing the game four or five times again, we actually played particularly well in the first half, but our shot selection was very poor we had 11 wides. So we weren't executing well. They scored one point from play in the first half. Everything else was frees, silly frees that we shouldn't have given away, and they got a two pointer towards the end,' he said. 'And in the second half, up to the 22nd minute of the second half, they had only one goal scored and I thought we were controlled. I thought we were composed with it. 'And then where the learning comes in is the final 10 minutes where, particularly on breaking ball, we just couldn't get our hands on breaking ball. It wasn't even down to us coughing up easy possession. We just couldn't get our hands on the ball. And that's credit to Cavan. "Their lives were at stake. They went for it. But I did feel and you know me, I'm a positive person. I did feel that our defense stood up really well. There was a storm. This is the way I've addressed it with the lads is there was a storm there. We were prepared for it, and we rode it.' The interesting thing about Mayo is they've had seven games: They have lost three times already so far this year, twice to Roscommon and once to Galway; They've conceded 14 goals in those seven games. 'I just like at minor level where a team goes out and expresses themselves and try to play the game in the right way, and that's what Mayo do. And that's what we're doing with our minors; trying to get out, don't restrict yourself. Get out, just express yourself, they're young fellas. Go out and express yourself. Play the game the way the game is supposed to be played.' Quillinan continued: 'But your main message to your players, and I think Mayo are the same, is going out and just express yourself. And just leave it all on the field. Make sure you have the right energy. Make sure you have the right intensity. Make sure you have the right intent. "And if you have that, I just feel you'll be there and thereabouts at the end of the game. And if you don't get over the line, at least you can say to yourself, you know what, I went out and I expressed myself. I worked as hard as I could in that Kerry jersey. "I gave it everything I have, and I can look myself in the mirror and say, you know what, I gave it everything. And some days you're just beaten by a better team.' Has Qullinan got a plan to deal with the threat posed by Mayo? 'We have. That's the entire concept. Obviously you have your overall plan, and then you have to have your matchups with that. You mentioned Adam Kelly there in midfield; I think he's the best fielder that I've seen at minor level this year. He's got a superb pair of hands. And in fairness to Mayo, and this isn't discrediting Roscommon, but they lost in the Connacht final. "They lost two of their midfielders during the game, but he's been excellent. And I just think you have Conor Jordan on one side, you've Patrick Garvey on the other, and then you have four scoring forwards. You have two working forwards and four really good scoring forwards that we'll have to pay a lot of attention to. "We've done our homework. No more so than they've done their homework on us, and I'm really expecting a real good battle because it's going to be a fifty fifty and I think the tiniest of margins will dictate the game. And that's why I'm smiling. You can't help but get excited for games like that.'
Irish Independent
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Relieved Quillinan knows Kerry minors can and must play better in All-Ireland semi-final
Wayne Quillinan: 'It's just relief to get over the line with this of bunch of players who showed a bit of character there, particularly when [Cavan] got the goal' Until substitute Liam O'Brien expertly finished off a fast counter-attack with the insurance point five minutes into added time, Kerry minor team manager Wayne Quillinan was in no position to relax, as his side kept their noses in front of Cavan in a pulsating finale. With a five-point lead reduced to the minimum in this All-Ireland MFC quarter-final, and the Breffni men pushing as hard as they could in an effort to find a late equaliser, the Kingdom's youngsters managed to keep enough clarity in their collective minds to break away and construct the game's last score.
IOL News
08-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Cape Town City under pressure ahead of high-stakes promotional playoffs
Haashim Domingo Cape Town City's Haashim Domingo battles away against Stellenbosch FC in the local derby at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Cape Town City head into the PSL Promotional Playoffs facing one of the most challenging moments in their recent history. After a disappointing season, the Cape side now stands on the verge of losing their Betway Premiership status, unless they can produce a strong showing in the upcoming playoffs, their drop to the NFD Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) could mark a major step backwards after ten consistent seasons in the top flight. Having failed to secure a top-eight finish for the first time in the last decade, City now have just four matches to rescue their Premiership position. If they fall short during this decisive phase, it would undo years of stability and success where they had become a fixture in the top half of the table. The playoff action gets underway on Wednesday, with Orbit College hosting Casric Stars at Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg (15:00 kick-off). Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading City will be in a position to scout their opponents, as they are scheduled to play their opening match later—at home against Orbit College at Cape Town scheduling gives them the slight advantage of watching the other two contenders in action before joining the fray themselves. On paper, the Citizens enter the playoffs as favourites as their squad possesses greater depth, more top-flight experience, and superior quality compared to the College side and Stars, who have spent their seasons competing in the second tier. But that theoretical advantage counts for little if they fail to mentally reset and perform when it matters. Their poor run of form over the past season is what brought them into this precarious position and with everything on the line there is little choice but to deliver. Their opening opponents, however, are full of belief and hunger. The Rustenburg based outfit are making their debut in the promotional playoffs after a strong MFC campaign in which they finished second. They are relishing the chance to test themselves at a higher level and view this opportunity as a valuable learning experience—but are also embracing the idea of causing an upset. 'Cape Town City knows what is at stake, so we will just go there and enjoy ourselves,' said Orbit coach Pogiso Makhoye. 'If we win, it's fine, and if we don't, we will have gained experience.' 'It's our first time in the promotional playoffs. We're here to learn, but if we can win it, it will be a bonus for us,' Makhoye continued. 'We wanted to be here and that motivated us. Everything has changed because it's our first time playing at this level.' 🚨 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃: 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐒𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 🚨 — Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) June 5, 2025
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘Gold standard for aviation training': Western University partners with MFC
One of Canada's leading flight training organizations is coming to Ontario for the first time this fall. One of Canada's leading flight training organizations is coming to Ontario for the first time this fall, with the partnership of Western University and New Brunswick-based MFC. The training will occur at London International Airport as part of Western's commercial aviation program, running out of the Executive Aviation Hangar. According to Western officials, MFC is investing about $50 million, including the purchase of planes from Diamond Aircraft in London. Jackie Book, the commercial aviation management program director at Western University, said the university will be able to offer the Integrated Airline Transport Pilot license for the first time. 'We're really excited to partner with MFC Flight Training, which we view as the gold standard for aviation training and especially pilot training in Canada,' said Book. With labour shortages in all areas of aviation, the program addresses a local need. Scott McFadzean, London International Airport president, said this will help London's aviation sector. 'You have the education and the graduates, you know, coming out of London, then you're more apt to get business and industry here that want to hire those graduates and continue to grow their aviation businesses right here in London.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Manulife Financial (MFC) Could Be a Great Choice
Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus. While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns. Headquartered in Toronto, Manulife Financial (MFC) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of 4.01% so far this year. The financial services company is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.61 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.99%. This compares to the Insurance - Life Insurance industry's yield of 1.75% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.56%. Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.28 is up 8% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Manulife Financial has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 8.83%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Right now, Manulife's payout ratio is 43%, which means it paid out 43% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend. MFC is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 is $2.94 per share, with earnings expected to increase 4.26% from the year ago period. Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout. For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers their shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, MFC is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold). Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Manulife Financial Corp (MFC) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
