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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mary Fowler is cruelly trolled for supporting brain cancer charity - before they are firmly put back in their place
Matildas star Mary Fowler has been attacked online for supporting a highly popular brain cancer charity. The Manchester City forward shared an image online supporting the Mark Hughes Foundation, wearing one of the charity's distinctive blue beanies and urging her followers to purchase one as well. 'Got myself a new cute beanie in preparation for the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round coming up at the end of June,' she posted. 'The team at the Mark Hughes Foundation are doing incredibly impactful work to help those in need. 'If you'd like to show your support, you can purchase a beanie following the link in my BIO.' Mark Hughes is a former NRL star who played 161 games for the Newcastle Knights, scoring 66 tries, winning two premierships and representing New South Wales in State of Origin during his career. In 2013, aged 36, he was diagnosed with brain cancer, a life-altering event that inspired him and his wife Kirralee to start the Mark Hughes Foundation in 2014. The Mark Hughes Foundation focuses on raising funds for brain cancer research, supporting patient care, and increasing awareness of the disease. One of its flagship events is the annual "Beanie for Brain Cancer" campaign, with over one million beanies sold and tens of millions of dollars donated to research and support programs. Building on this, the NRL holds the Beanie for Brain Cancer Round in June, during which fans, players, and clubs wear beanies to raise funds - most recently generating $3.1million in 2024. Fowler's efforts to promote the 2025 event was met with cynicism by one follower, though, who accused her of doing it for the money. 'How much are rugby league (Mark Hughes foundation) paying you?' they asked with a laughing emoji to mock the Matildas star further. One of Fowler's more polite followers pointed out that she had a connection to the game through her partner, Panthers star Nathan Cleary. 'Her partner plays league you muppet,' they replied. One troll tried to belittle her efforts, prompting the Mark Hughes Foundation to clarify that she was not being paid to endorse the charity And the Mark Hughes Foundation itself also replied, clarifying that Fowler was not being paid to promote the good cause. 'To be really clear we offered to send Mary a Beanie in the aim of her posting and improving our sales,' the foundation's official Instagram account replied. 'Mary then graciously went online, brought 3 beanies and had them shipped to the UK. 'Posted, not only a story, which we get from most influencers but a post and even collaborated with us and added our link to her bio. Way above and beyond. 'Also we do not pay anyone to promote our beanies and the NRL support us by hosting the Beanie Round they do not, nor need to pay anyone to wear them.' Beanies are available online through the Foundation's official website, where this year's options include the bold Violet Chunky Knit and the timeless Classic Grey, both priced at $29. Fans attending Round 17 matches from June 26 to 29 can also buy beanies at the stadiums. In addition, participating retailers such as Lowes, selected IGA supermarkets, and some Woolworths stores are stocking the beanies nationwide. All proceeds go directly toward brain cancer research and patient support programs run by the Foundation.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Martin Foyle mind made up on Carlisle United move as recruitment chief leaves St Mirren
The Port Vale goal machine opted to explore a new challenge south of the border where he will team up with Manchester United and Wales legend Mark Hughes. St Mirren's summer recruitment drive has been interrupted following Martin Foyle's SMiSA Stadium departure. The Buddies head of recruitment has joined National League side Carlisle United where Manchester United and Wales legend Mark Hughes is manager. Foyle has been quickly replaced in the role by ex-Celtic, Rangers and Blackburn Rovers talent spotter John Park. The Port Vale goal machine joined the Saints in 2022 under manager Stephen Robinson – who he also worked with at Motherwell – and has played a pivotal role during his spell with Saints. In a statement, the Buddies confirmed Foyle was moving on to a 'new challenge'. But in an interview with Carlisle's media team, when asked if it was difficult to leave Saints, Foyle admitted it 'wasn't really'. He added that there were 'things going on in the background that people don't see' but he stressed that his relationship with Robbo was 'fantastic'. The Northern Irishman has banged the drum for Foyle throughout his time at Saints and recently spoke about his invaluable contribution as a 'one-man band'. He said: 'Martin has been an integral part of what we've done over the past three-and-a-half years and he's been an integral part of what I've done as a manager over 10 years now. He's a close friend of mine now and it's a sad loss for the club. 'Another opportunity arose that was exciting for him and it's with regret that Martin is leaving. I'd like to put on record my thanks to him for his recruitment and for all he's done at the football club. 'The club have appointed John and it's important that we get working together quickly, build a relationship and I look forward to that.' Park has a big role to play immediately with Saints' summer transfer window plans in full swing. He added: 'I'm delighted to be joining St Mirren. I'm excited to meet the manager, build a relationship with him and add to the good work that has been done over the past few years. 'The club has a clear strategy in terms of its football operations and I believe my experience will help build upon that.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Man Utd and Arsenal set for opening-weekend meeting 36 years on
Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford is perhaps the most eye-catching fixture on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League will be just the second time the two sides have faced each other in the opening game of a domestic league last time they did so, the Red Devils were comfortable 4-1 winners in 1989-90, with Steve Bruce and Mark Hughes among the scorers that day for Sir Alex Ferguson's is also only the fourth time the two teams will contest a league fixture in August, with United winning the previous three - including the famous 8-2 thrashing in it is the ninth consecutive season Manchester United have kicked off their campaign at last time they travelled away for an opening day fixture was in 2016-17, when Jose Mourinho's side won 3-1 at Bournemouth.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Carlisle appoint Foyle as head of recruitment
Carlisle United have appointed Martin Foyle as the club's head of recruitment as they plan for life in the National 62, who has managed Port Vale in the EFL, arrives at Carlisle having been head of recruitment at Scottish Premiership side St Mirren, a role he also held at Motherwell, Morecambe and Northampton follows the appointment of Marc Tierney as head of football operations, Mark Hughes staying on as manager, and Paul Hart joining the club's board in an advisory capacity."Martin has a proven track record of unearthing players who punch above their weight," Carlisle's chairman Tom Piatak said, external."His experience, contacts, and instincts will be vital as we reshape the squad with ambition and purpose." Carlisle will play in the National League for the first time in 20 years following successive bringing in Foyle, who has managed over 400 games with Port Vale, York City and Hereford United is another part of the rebuild after the club undertook a post-season review into what had gone Foyle, Piatak added: "We're thrilled to bring in someone who knows how to identify value in the market and help build winning teams."The club's review stated that recruitment "had not met expectations" during the three previous transfer issues have been addressed with sporting director Rob Clarkson leaving the club and Tierney moving from fellow National League side Altrincham to take up his new position.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Feeney returns to Carlisle after leaving Shrewsbury
Carlisle United will sign Morgan Feeney on a two-year deal when his contract with Shrewsbury Town expires at the end of this played 77 times for Carlisle between 2021 and 2023 before joining defender, now 26, was part of Paul Simpson's squad who gained promotion to League One in the 2022-23 after 80 games with the Shrews, he is heading back to Brunton Park to be part of their squad in the National League under Mark Hughes."Bringing Morgan back is a move we're extremely pleased with," Hughes told the club website, external. "He embodies all the characteristics you look for in a player - professionalism, drive, quality on the pitch, and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed."
