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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'An exciting one' - Killie sign 6ft 7in striker Dackers
Kilmarnock have completed the "exciting" signing of 6ft 7in striker Marcus Dackers, who "brings much more" than aerial prowess, says manager Stuart 22-year-old, who joins from Salford City and has signed a one-year deal, spent last season on loan at English League Two Morecambe where he netted one goal in 39 appearances."Marcus is an exciting one that we are delighted to get over the line," said Kettlewell."His height will be a obvious advantage, but he brings much more than that and I'm confident he can complement our squad."Dackers is convinced he has made the "right move" to Rugby Park, adding: "I am really happy to be here, it's my first time in Scotland playing football."I've been on a lot of loans now and it feels like a new chapter in my career, it's a good opportunity for me."
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Chesterfield sign defender Lewis from Morecambe
League Two side Chesterfield have signed full-back Adam Lewis from 25-year-old former Liverpool academy player made 52 appearances last season for the Shrimps, scoring once and providing seven have not disclosed the length of the deal but Lewis joins following Morecambe's relegation from League Two to the National who has played for England at Under-16, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-20 level, said he believes Paul Cook's side will suit his playing style."I played against Chesterfield last year when I was at Morecambe," he told the club's website, external. "They are a great team, they passed the ball well, and I think it suits me."
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Eden Project Morecambe now in 'delivery mode' after delays
The Eden Project in Morecambe is now in "delivery mode" after "a period of pause and delays", the project director has project, led by Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council and Lancaster University, has faced several delays due to week it was revealed work will start at the seafront site next year, with an opening date of late director John Pye said about 500 jobs would be created around the construction of the eco-attraction, plus about 150 full-time jobs when it was in operation. He said the £100m project would bring about £10m in investment to the town each Pye, formerly the head of estates for the Royal Horticultural Society in the north, said its theme "will be about the rhythms of Morecambe Bay and the tides".He added there would be two main areas - Realm of the Sun "a cathedral-like nod to Eden's traditional horticulture" and Realm of the Moon "an immersive darker environment, explaining how humans interact with the rhythms of the earth."The shell-inspired structure, sister site to the original Eden Project in Cornwall, has been projected to attract thousands of people to the Lancashire town when it will be built on the promenade where Bubbles leisure complex used to be sited, with the Grade II listed Winter Gardens and Midland Hotel its near week new images of the "global garden" were released with the project team saying the structure would be "instantly recognisable" as an "emblem of sustainability". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Stalwart Roche ends 17-year stay at Morecambe
Former club captain Barry Roche has left Morecambe after 17 years at the Shrimps that spanned both playing and coaching ex-goalkeeper, who first joined Morecambe in 2008 and went on to make more than 400 appearances, was instrumental in helping the club preserve their League Two status on a number of occasions until hanging up his boots in famously scored a 96th-minute equaliser against Portsmouth in February 2016 and enjoyed a brief spell as caretaker manager, winning his only match in charge in November has acted as goalkeeping coach for the past five years for the now National League outfit who were relegated in May after finishing bottom of League said Roche has left to "pursue new opportunities" but did not elaborate further."Barry has demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism, and passion throughout his time with us," co-chairman Rod Taylor told the club website., external"His leadership and commitment have been instrumental both as a player and as a coach, and his presence will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best and will always welcome him back as a friend and a true club legend."
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
People are only just realising Tyson Fury's 'real name' ahead of Soccer Aid
Fury has been one of the most dominant heavyweight boxers of his generation, but his rivals have often questioned his true identity - and it's all to do with his name Tyson Fury - a former two-time heavyweight champion - has often been at the centre of rumours suggesting he doesn't go by his real name. The 'Gypsy King' is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of this generation as well as arguably one of the best the in the history of the division. The 36-year-old's legacy includes his epic showdown with Wladimir Klitschko and his thrilling trilogy fights with Deontay Wilder. Back in January, Fury announced his retirement from the sport following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. Despite teasing a return to training over the last few weeks, it seems as if the Morecambe brawler is enjoying the retirement life. The 'Gypsy King' will swap the gloves for the boots on Sunday as he is set to co-manage England alongside Wayne Rooney against the World XI at this year's Soccer Aid. Ahead of the match, fans may be left surprised by Fury's 'real name.' It is fair to say that the Brit followed the same path as his father John's hero, Mike Tyson. 'The Gypsy King' told Fight Hub TV in January the emotional reason why he was named after 'Iron Mike': "I was born eight weeks premature and I died three times when I was a baby and I weighed in at one pound in weight. I was born in 1988, my dad was a huge boxing fan and he was also a professional boxer so he called me after his greatest ever fighter Mike. "He called me Tyson, it was my dad's favourite fighter was Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson's heyday was in 1988 - very fitting that I should go on to be the heavyweight champion of the world. Odds against that would be very stacked high, not in your favour. It's a very interesting story but very achievable!" Several boxing big names have cheekily dubbed Fury 'Luke', despite no concrete proof supporting such claims. Dubiously, 'Luke' appears as Fury's middle name on various platforms, including Companies House, Boxrec and Wikipedia. That said, one X user clarified the confusion after he posted Fury's name was listed everywhere as 'Luke Tyson Fury ' after turning pro. "The Luke thing isn't even a rumour, it's documented. Right around 2008/9 when he turned pro his name was listed everywhere as 'Luke Tyson Fury' and it was only a few years in that the family switched to claiming that Tyson was his real first name," the post read. Amidst an online row, Anthony Joshua once mockingly called Fury by the name 'Luke' on X - formerly known as Twitter - slamming: "If there was an arbitration going on, why announce to the world we are fighting! The fight was signed! UNDISPUTED. Bare knuckle? You're a good kid, don't play with me Luke! I'll slap your bald head and you'll do nothing! Waste man." Dillian Whyte also threw shade at Fury's alleged name switch. He said: "My real name is Dillian. I know his real name is Luke. He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder. People can have a little look around on the internet and see for themselves. In boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke. A lot of what Tyson does and says is a game, you can never take anything he says seriously or at face value. He might say he wants to fight me sometimes but how can you trust a man who doesn't even use his own name?"
