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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘It is horrendous' – Ally McCoist confesses to epic fail ahead of final day of Rangers legend's charity bike ride
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE was time for a couple of awkward moments this morning as Ally McCoist embarked on the last leg of his charity bike ride in honour of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. The big hearted Rangers icon and pal Kenny Logan are cycling from Belfast to Dublin to present the match ball for tonight's British and Irish Lions opener against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in honour of late Scottish and Lions rugby hero Doddie Weir's motor neurone charity. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Ally McCoist realises the error of his ways Credit: Instagram @meldeane12 2 McCoist comes to the terrible realisation Credit: Instagram @meldeane12 It's been a great effort from all concerned - despite the minor hiccup of a crash along the way. But one mishap presented itself this morning when a sheepish McCoist was told he had to wear his red cycling jersey for the final stage of the journey. That's because he had omitted to take said item out of his kit bag - meaning it was now rather smelly. In a video for Instagram, the Gers icon told pal Mel Deane: "I've just found out its the red top we're wearing today and that wouldn't normally be a problem. "But the problem is I had my red top on on Monday and I've not done anything with it yet [in terms of getting it washed]. "It is horrendous. Seriously, I'm not even joking! I have to put that on!" It's bean an arduous journey all right for Coisty and co and his cycling shoes aren't much better. In another jokey piece with pal Mel, McCoist holds them up to the camera and says: "I've got news for you. "I've just received an email from the head of the European Cycling Federation. "He's not asking me, he's DEMANDING that these end up in the cycling hall of fame in Paris." Rangers hero Ally McCoist lands massive double bed and tells roommate 'it'll be interesting when Gabby Logan gets here' Deane asks: "Oh will you manage to get your feet into them today?" McCoist replied: "I've no idea - it took me 26 minutes yesterday to get them out." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Irish Independent
12 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
‘We need someone to carry the torch,' says Dublin dad with MND urging for new Irish voice in fight against disease
His plea comes as Kenny Logan and a team of sporting stars complete a 555-mile charity cycle at the Aviva Stadium today. Andrés Estevez-Guersanik (45), originally from Argentina but living in Dublin for 20 years, said Ireland needs a public champion to raise awareness and funding for MND, warning that momentum could fade without a high-profile voice. The father-of-two said: 'We had Charlie Bird and Fr Tony Coote. They made such a difference as they got the nation talking, but they're not here anymore and no one has stepped in. And without that voice, that figure, the momentum is at risk of fading. 'We need someone new to carry the torch for awareness and to change how people treat this disease, how quickly you're diagnosed, how services work. That only happens when someone with a platform says, 'Enough.' When they say, 'This matters.'' Andrés was speaking as he prepares to greet Logan and the team to Dublin and the Aviva Stadium today as they complete Doddie's Lions Challenge – a 555-mile cycle around Ireland raising funds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Andrés described his own diagnosis as a 'rollercoaster of emotions'. A passionate runner and cyclist, he said it was devastating to learn he had an incurable illness. 'Suddenly, everything has a different meaning,' he said. 'I value small things much more, and these small things are now the essence of life — sitting down for a coffee and chatting, or the possibility of doing simple little things.' He spoke as Scotland rugby hero Logan led a team including football legend Ally McCoist, broadcaster Gabby Logan, and actor Jamie Bamber on the final leg of Doddie's Lions Challenge, a gruelling cycle raising funds for MND research through My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. The group — cycling around 100 miles a day across Ireland's rugby heartlands — has already raised more than £500,000, with further donations supporting both the Foundation and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Andrés, once a keen marathon runner and cyclist, now relies on support from the IMNDA and is awaiting a hospice bed for respite care. He said public figures are key to changing how people respond to the disease. 'A voice helps people connect with MND — that's the shift we need in Ireland. Because MND can happen to anyone, and people deserve better when it does,' he added. Kenny Logan will lead a team of celebrities on the cycle including his wife, broadcaster Gabby Logan, football legend Ally McCoist, and actor Jamie Bamber. The group will cycle approximately 100 miles a day across some of Ireland's most scenic and historic rugby heartlands, stopping at the home clubs of Lions' legends throughout. The former Scotland winger said: 'Doddie put MND on the map, and we're committed to carrying on his legacy. If this ride helps shine a light and inspires someone in Irish sport to pick up the torch, then it's already a success. 'We've had an unbelievable time in Ireland and it's been incredible to meet members of the rugby and MND communities who have welcomed us with open arms. We're all excited to get to the Aviva to watch the game with Andrés – even though we'll be cheering on different sides!'
Irish Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dad battling MND says Ireland needs figure to spearhead fight against disease
A Dublin dad battling motor neuron disease says Ireland needs a high-profile figure to spearhead the fight against the debilitating disease. Andrés Estevez-Guersanik, who moved to Dublin from Argentina 20 years ago, was diagnosed with MND in 2023. He said this country lacks a visible champion for the cause when compared to the UK. Figures like the late Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow, along with Kevin Sinfield, Rob Wainwright and Kenny Logan, have shaped how the public in the UK views the illness. He said: 'We had Charlie Bird and Fr Tony Coote. They made such a difference as they got the nation talking, but they're not here anymore and no one has stepped in. And without that voice, that figure, the momentum is at risk of fading. 'We need someone new to carry the torch for awareness and to change how people treat this disease, how quickly you're diagnosed, how services work. That only happens when someone with a platform says, 'Enough.' When they say, 'This matters'.' It comes as Scotland rugby legend Kenny Logan takes part in a 555-mile cycle to raise funds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, a charity committed to funding research to find effective treatments for motor neuron disease. The charity cycle will end in Dublin, ahead of the British & Irish Lions test against Argentina on Friday. The 30+ strong team, which has cycled more than 100 miles each day, including a gruelling section of climbing between Waterford and Wicklow on Thursday, will arrive in Dublin at the Talbot Hotel in Stillorgan. The team has already broken the £500,000 (approximately €585,300) fundraising barrier, and now has its sights set on raising as much money as possible for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association. Andres added: 'Kenny, Ally McCoist, Gabby Logan and the team cycling across Ireland to raise awareness for MND, and delivering the match ball here in Dublin, is a powerful gesture. 'It puts a spotlight on something that desperately needs attention while raising significant, much-needed, funds for research through My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. 'But it also shows the gap. Public figures showing their support gives people a way to connect with the disease. They bring it into the light. Here in Ireland, we need someone to drive the issue forward.' Andrés revealed he first noticed a cramp in his hand while cycling in Majorca and this led to his diagnosis. He explained: 'Five years ago I'd have been right there on the road with them. I miss all of it – the sport, the chat, the freedom. But I can still raise awareness, speak up, and try to help people understand this disease better.' The Argentinian is currently waiting for a hospice bed to provide some respite care. Before his diagnosis, he was a dedicated runner, cyclist, and, by his own admission, 'a talker'. MND has weakened his voice significantly, but he remains incredibly positive and determined to help others. He said: 'Awareness leads to dignity, funding, and practical change – from better access to public spaces to improved services and faster diagnosis, because otherwise, you lose time. And with MND, time is everything. 'When people understand something, they respond differently. That's what public figures help with. They change how people behave and that's the shift we need in Ireland. Because MND can happen to anyone, and people deserve better when it does. The 45-year-old added: 'As more people are diagnosed, the wonderful MND organisations out there – like the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association for care and My Name'5 Doddie Foundation for research – need more funding. And what gets noticed, gets funded.' Kenny Logan has led a team of celebrities on the cycle, including his wife, broadcaster Gabby Logan, football legend Ally McCoist, and actor Jamie Bamber. The group stopped at the home clubs of Lions' legends throughout the country. The former Scotland winger said: 'Doddie put MND on the map, and we're committed to carrying on his legacy. If this ride helps shine a light and inspires someone in Irish sport to pick up the torch, then it's already a success. 'We've had an unbelievable time in Ireland and it's been incredible to meet members of the rugby and MND communities who have welcomed us with open arms. We're all excited to get to the Aviva to watch the game with Andrés – even though we'll be cheering on different sides!'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rangers hero Ally McCoist lands massive double bed and tells roommate ‘it'll be interesting when Gabby Logan gets here'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALLY McCOIST is on a punishing 555-mile charity bike ride right now to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. It's certainly been eventful so far - including the Gers hero being caught up in a four-person bike crash during the second day. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 McCoist has managed to get dibs on the big bed Credit: Instagram @allymccoist9 2 Kenny Logan isn't too chuffed about the bed situation Credit: Instagram @allymccoist9 The Rangers hero and several others are taking part in the Doddie'5 Lions Challenge to raise money for the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. And now there's been some bedroom-related drama as McCoist and his Scotland rugby legend pal Kenny Logan on the next stop of the journey. To cut a long story short, the room has a double bed and a single bed - and McCoist has used his wiles to secure the double bed. In a video which he shared on his Instagram account, McCoist is pictured saying: "What you've got there is one massive double bed and what you've got there is one single bed. "So what do you do you spoof your roommate to see who gets the massive bed. "I'm just about to show you the loser of the spoof." The camera promptly turns to Kenny Logan, who is standing by the single bed looking none too chuffed. "It will be interesting when Gabby Logan arrives." Gabby is set to check in on the journey from Belfast to Dublin which will cover all four provinces on the island of Ireland and on the way they will be visiting the British & Irish Lions' Origin Clubs. The group will present the match ball for the British & Irish Lions vs Argentina match at the Aviva Stadium to finish off the challenge. Ally McCoist is in cycling crash as he rides 555 miles across Ireland to raise money for the My Name's Doddie Foundation The event aims to raise over £500,000 for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Ally McCoist in four-man crash during 555-mile bike ride
The incident took place on the second day of the Doddie'5 Lions Challenge, an event aimed at raising funds for motor neurone disease (MND). The challenge is organised by the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, which was established by the late Scottish rugby hero Doddie Weir, who passed away in 2022 after battling MND. READ MORE: Anas Sarwar urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs against welfare cuts By the time of his death, the foundation had raised £8 million for the cause. (Image: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation/PA Wire) The group are cycling from Belfast to Dublin, covering all four provinces of Ireland. Along the way, they will visit the origin clubs of the British and Irish Lions and present the match ball for the British and Irish Lions versus Argentina fixture at the Aviva Stadium. In an Instagram video alongside Doddie Weir's son, Hamish, McCoist shared his thoughts on the challenge so far: "We're here in beautiful southern Ireland, after leaving Westport this morning at about half past eight. It was meant to be eight o'clock! "We're on our way to Galway, and we're about a quarter of the way through and so we've stopped for a coffee and a bit of carrot cake. "But the difference today, mate, it's been unbelievably windy. "It's been a struggle today. "Yesterday was great fun, no wind, but the boys have felt a little bit of pain from the wind today. "We've had one missing in action, Duncan gave himself a sore one so hopefully he's okay." Hamish then reminded McCoist of his own tumble in the saddle, he said: "You've had a little bit of an accident, talk us through it." McCoist replied: "Yes, I just came off myself actually. I was hoping to let that one go, Hamish, but thanks very much! "I had three people in front of me who were down, I shan't name names, but I just went into the back of them, but hey, we're all fine. "It was a comfy landing, I landed on one of the bigger boys." McCoist added: "We're here for your dad, we're here for MND and we're trying to raise as much money as humanly possible and we're having a bit of fun doing it as well. "We've been meeting some great people, the people of Ballymena looked after us, and Monaghan looked after us. The people here have been wonderful." The pundit captioned the clip with a written update, writing: "Day two - we're now 217 miles in, 338 to go. "Conditions today were effectively brutal, horrendous headwind, and two men down. "If you can, please donate using the link in my bio, anything at all, we would be most grateful. "See you tomorrow, Limerick." READ MORE: Texas star Spiteri recalls early days in music as she collects honorary degree McCoist's efforts have been applauded by several famous faces and athletes. Cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy commented on the post: 'Keep it going!' Fellow cycling star Mark Cavendish added: 'Good lad!' Former boxing champion Tony Bellow wrote: 'Well done, champ.' Paisley actor, Craig McGinlay, known for playing King Arthur, chimed in saying: 'Great effort Ally.'
