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BBC News
06-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Toughest part of my career' - Fraser on his Dundee injury hell
Midfielder Scott Fraser has opened up his "horrible" injury-ravaged season with 30-year-old midfielder had hernia surgery in November that led to complications and he only featured five times for the Dark Blues."I ended up having nerve damage that was causing me more pain, which was obviously unfortunate because from the outside looking in it is like, 'Oh he is injured again,' Fraser told BBC Scotland."It was frustrating because I never really got the chance to heal from the first surgery, so this week I managed to get myself down to London and hopefully got that fixed."It is frustrating because I feel like I missed out pretty much on a full season outwith my control."Honestly it was horrible, it is easily the toughest part of my career I have ever had, one of the hardest experiences of my life."I have a two-year-old daughter as well, who I couldn't play with, just because any sort of motion was sore."Fraser is now out of contract and back to fitness as he seeks a fresh start."My phone has been a bit busier than I probably would have expected having missed a full season," he added."The couple of people I have spoken to already at different clubs have said I am more than welcome to go in and train and prove my fitness. That is all I ask for really because if I am fit, ability wise I am good enough to go and play."
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'He cares so much' - what's it like to play under Martin?
What can the Rangers players - and fans - expect life to be like under new head coach Russell Martin?Attacking midfielder Scott Fraser is well versed to comment, having starred for Martin at MK Dons in English League who is out of contract at Dundee this summer, told BBC Scotland: "The way Russell wants his team to play suits modern football, it certainly suits the bigger clubs."When we were at MK Dons, we dominated possession but we also worked extremely hard off the ball. So it wasn't a case of just our centre-backs passing the ball between themselves, it was possession with a purpose of trying to get it forward, and when you do get it forward it is about trying to sustain those attacks."Fraser, 30, believes the Rangers players will "love" Martin's style of football, adding: "I think the fans will learn to love it as well."They will go to every game now knowing what to expect from their team."It is not just keeping the ball to try and look nice on the eye. He is very demanding on finishing the attack and if you can't finish the attack then you certainly sustain it by locking in."He doesn't let his centre-halves or deep midfielders sit back and watch the game, he expects them to be up on it, to be relentless with winning the ball back if they do lose it."Fraser was spent the 2020-21 season under Martin at MK Dons, winning the club's players' player of the year award."He is such a good guy first and foremost," he added. "But he has that really good balance of he is almost like a mate at times, but he has that good aura about him where you know he is the boss as well."He is so caring for his players, he would genuinely do anything for his players."When it is behind closed doors he is very hard on players as well but for the right reasons. He cares so much, he wants you to improve and I think that is what the Rangers players will really enjoy."Does Fraser have a message for Rangers fans who remain unconvinced by the appointment?"I would just say to give him a chance. A lot gets pointed at Russell about 'he doesn't have a plan B' but he is very clever in the way he can tweak things."So it might not look like he has changed a lot but for certain games he will definitely adapt to what needs to be done."I would tell the Rangers fans to just enjoy it, enjoy the journey. He is very process driven and it might take him a little bit of time to get things moving, but once he does I think they will really enjoy it."
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Ex-Hearts and Charlton star pulls curtain back on season that's pushed him to the limit amid injury nightmare
The former Hearts and Charlton man has had a tough stint with injury. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Former Hearts and Charlton ace Scott Fraser has revealed his frustration after an injury-ravaged campaign at Scottish Premiership side Dundee. The 30-year-old, who made 11 appearances on loan at Tynecastle last year before making the move to Dens Park, is currently set to depart Dundee with his contract up this month. While at Hearts under Steven Naismith, Fraser helped the Gorgie club finish third in the table. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When on the pitch, Hearts only lost twice when he played - with both of those outings defeats to either side of the Old Firm, Rangers then Celtic in the split. In what his first start under then-boss Tony Docherty, Fraser picked up a groin issue and he has since been plagued by issues that have 'tested him both mentally and physically' over the past 12 months. He went on to make two showings off the bench but that came after six months out, and he has now went under the knife again - posting on social media platform X about his injury-hell. Ex-Hearts ace Fraser will 'come back stronger' He said: 'Over these past months, I've faced a lot disappointment, really for the first time in my career. Moments outwith my control that have tested me both mentally and physically. Instead of letting those challenges define me, I used them as fuel to grow and get better, both as a player and as a person away from the pitch. I stayed committed, kept working hard everyday, and focused only on what I could control. 'Through it all, it's certainly tested my character, staying positive and pushing forward when it wasn't easy and I'm proud of myself for that. Now, with that experience behind me, I feel more motivated than ever and ready to come back stronger, sharper, and better than before. I'm excited for the future. I absolutely love playing football and cannot wait to be back fully fit and able to do what I do.'
The Courier
04-06-2025
- Health
- The Courier
Dundee star Scott Fraser vows to 'come back stronger' after injury hell
Scott Fraser says he will 'come back stronger' after enduring injury hell at Dundee. It is unclear what the future holds for the 30-year-old with his contract at Dens Park expiring this month. After signing for Dundee last September, Fraser suffered a groin injury in his first start for the club and would only make two further substitute appearances towards the end of the campaign after six months out. Initial surgery to sort the injury failed to mend the problem. He revealed exclusively to Courier Sport in April how the pain affected his daily family life. Now the Dundonian has posted a message with a photo from a hospital bed, vowing to come back stronger. Fraser posted on social media: 'Over these past months, I've faced a lot of disappointment, really for the first time in my career. 'Moments outwith my control that have tested me both mentally and physically. 'Instead of letting those challenges define me, I used them as fuel to grow and get better, both as a player and as a person away from the pitch. 'I stayed committed, kept working hard every day and focused only on what I could control. 'Through it all it has tested my character, staying positive and pushing forward when it wasn't easy and I'm proud of myself for that. 'Now, with that experience behind me, I feel more motivated than ever and ready to come back stronger, sharper and better than before. 'I'm excited for the future. I absolutely love playing football and cannot wait to be back fully fit and able to do what I do.'
Hamilton Spectator
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Traffic camera beside Crossroads school vandalized
The traffic camera installed near Crossroads Public School in Virgil was brought down at its base by an unknown vandal early Tuesday morning. The Niagara Region, which owns the camera, said it's working to get the camera fixed soon. It appears to have been cut by a power tool. 'Niagara Region is aware of the vandalism to the automated speed enforcement camera on Regional Road 55,' said Scott Fraser, the region's associate director of transportation planning. He said the camera vendor, responsible for the installation and maintenance of the camera (which includes dealing with instances of vandalism), has been notified. Currently, the region doesn't have an estimate of how much it'll cost to repair the camera, Fraser said. 'However, we expect the site to be repaired and the camera returned to service within the next few days,' he said. Niagara-on-the-Lake has seen a wave of vandalism this year. On New Year's Day, there were 16 vehicles that had their windows smashed. In February, 10 cars had their windows broken at the Pillar and Post Hotel & Spa. The region started its speed enforcement program in 2023, with cameras rotating in different parts of Niagara since then. A camera by Crossroads was active in 2024 and again this year. The use of traffic cameras to enforce speeding, including in school zones like this one, has been met with some anger and controversy due to a belief among some drivers that the installation of the cameras is motivated by money-making rather than road safety, as well as issues with technology relating to the automated ticket system. 'My wife and son each received a ticket each in late February for going 53 and 52 km/h,' one local told The Lake Report in a roundup of opinions from ticketed drivers published last March . 'Total fines were $85 and $80, respectively. We will pay the fine, but we will take action to avoid Virgil. I believe these automated cameras are a soft way to get extra money into coffers in the guise of safety. We are all pro-safety, but also common sense.' 'I received a speeding ticket at Crossroads — $115 for driving at 58 km/h,' said another complainant. 'I paid by mail as the internet connection on the ticket did not work.' Parents like Todd Graves, the father of a Grade 5 student at Crossroads, see this as no excuse for the vandalism. 'I can understand speed camera frustration,' Graves said. 'But they are meant to be there for the benefit of the kids and vandalism is never acceptable.' A spokesperson for Niagara Regional Police says the force is aware of the incident and is asking the public for help in identifying the vandal. In the meantime, it wants the public to know that potential consequences for vandalism can be stiff in Niagara. Assuming the price of the speed camera is more than $5,000, 'the criminal charge would be mischief over $5,000, with a potential maximum penalty of two years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both,' said Const. Rich Hingley in an email. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905)-688-4111 or Crimestoppers Niagara at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or daniel@
