2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Rangers boss Philippe Clement takes shock dig at Jose Mourinho’s ‘defensive style’ ahead of Fenerbahce clash
RANGERS boss Philippe Clement says he respects Jose Mourinho’s achievements – but ISN’T a massive fan of his favoured style of play.
It was a surprise comment from the under-fire Ibrox boss ahead of the Europa League last 16 ties which will pit the Gers against the Portuguese football legend for the first time in competitive battle.
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Mourinho is universally recognised as one of the finest managers in the history of the sport with TWO Champions League wins with different teams under his belt on top of countless achievements with other clubs.
These of course include a Uefa Cup win against Celtic in Seville in 2003 which made him a hero for many Gers fans.
But it’s true that his teams don’t always play fluent attacking football – and are often masters of the dark arts.
Presumably that is what Clement was referring to when he said: “There are different managers with different styles.
“He won a lot of trophies in a certain style.
“I like even more managers with another style, but the respect is there.
“It’s about winning in the end.
“And winning the biggest trophies you can win in the world. It’s normal to respect someone who does it.
“He is somebody who is more in the defensive style. I prefer more the managers who go full in their attacking force.”
Mourinho, who memorably did his coaching badges with the SFA at Largs, has only ever taken a team to Ibrox once.
It was a 2007 pre-season friendly which saw them lose 2-0 to Walter Smith‘s side courtesy of goals from Nacho Novo and Filip Sebo.
And speaking the former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham boss revealed that Rangers fans STILL thanked him for ensuring that Celtic didn’t win the UEFA Cup back in 2003.
His Porto side of course defeated Martin O’Neill‘s team in Seville.
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Mourinho said: “I could feel it immediately because the week before the game Celtic fans were already in Porto trying to buy tickets from Porto fans.
“Now, what I find in the streets of London and other places I still have Rangers fans thanking me for that final.”
Speaking ahead of the draw, Mourinho said he wasn’t bothered whether he got Rangers or Olympiacos but admitted that Ibrox was a great stadium.
He said: “If we have to go to Scotland we will go. Rangers have a great stadium. It doesn’t matter to us. It doesn’t matter who our opponent is in the first match we will play in Istanbul.
“Fred will be an important absence for us there. We will forget about the Europa League now.”
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Severed human hand found at Dublin primary school as Gardai launch probe & issue statement
A GARDA probe is underway after a severed human hand was discovered at a primary school.
The find was made today at Our Lady Immaculate school in Darndale, north Dublin.
A scene is being preserved as the State Pathologist has been notified.
Cops will now carry out inquiries how the severed limb ended up there and who it belongs to.
As part of this, the remains will be brought away for DNA analysis.
A garda spokesman told the Irish Sun: “Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of partial human remains at a premises in Darndale, Dublin 17 this afternoon.
“A scene is currently being held and the State Pathologist has been notified, in line with standard practice.
“The remains will be removed for examination and DNA analysis, which will assist Gardaí in confirming the identity and determine the course of the investigation.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
There were no students at the school today as it is during the mid-term break.
Gardai are now investigating the grim find Garrett White - The Sun Dublin
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Apple shuts down iPhone privacy feature for ALL Brits after Government demands access to photos, texts and emails
BRITS will lose access to a powerful iPhone security feature designed to protect you from spying.
It comes after the UK government demanded access to the private data of iPhone owners.
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The feature is called Advanced Data Protection, and it’s meant to keep your iCloud back-ups safe.
iCloud is where your photos, videos, and texts are stored as back-ups – so if you ever lose or upgrade your iPhone, you can restore them on the new one.
This is some of the most private info an iPhone owner can have, so protecting it is especially important.
With Advanced Data Protection switched on, the contents of your iCloud back-ups are encrypted.
That means no one else but you can see them. Even Apple can’t view them, which means it can’t share them with the police or spies.
Apple says that the feature is meant to protect you, and that building a backdoor into the setting would put users at risk from hackers.
Now to comply with the Government, Advanced Data Protection will have to be removed.
That means anything that you’ve got stored in iCloud will no longer be encrypted.
Any of the info can be accessible by Apple, and ultimately shared on to police with a warrant.
The tech giant says it’s “gravely disappointed” that the feature has been removed for Brits.
“Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the United Kingdom to new users and current UK users will eventually need to disable this security feature,” Apple explained in a statement.
“ADP protects iCloud data with end-to-end encryption, which means the data can only be decrypted by the user who owns it, and only on their trusted devices.
“We are gravely disappointed that the protections provided by ADP will not be available to our customers in the UK given the continuing rise of data breaches and other threats to customer privacy.
“Enhancing the security of cloud storage with end-to-end encryption is more urgent than ever before.
“Apple remains committed to offering our users the highest level of security for their personal data and are hopeful that we will be able to do so in the future in the United Kingdom.
“As we have said many times before, we have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will.”
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Canucks vs. Golden Knights prediction, odds, pick – 2/22/2025
The Vancouver Canucks will head to Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights. It will be a war at T-Mobile Arena as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Canucks-Golden Knights prediction and pick. The Golden Knights lead the head-to-head series 16-7. Also, the Knights beat the Canucks 3-1 on December 19, […]
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Jordan Binnington reacts to heroic Canada 4 Nations performance vs. Team USA
Despite entering the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament with serious question marks in goal, Team Canada was able to get a heroic performance from Jordan Binnington in Thursday’s championship game in Boston at TD Garden. Binnington turned back the clock and delivered a clutch outing reminiscent of his Game 7 Stanley Cup-winning victory for the St. […]
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Fans unite for incredible Johnny Gaudreau gesture during 4 Nations USA-Canada
The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Team Canada was a raucous atmosphere. The Boston crowd was loud from the National Anthems to Connor McDavid’s overtime winner. During the hotly contested third period, fans launched into a “Johnny Hockey” chant honoring the late Johnny Gaudreau. View this post on Instagram A post […]
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Nets’ Cam Thomas breaks silence on return amid extended injury absence
The Brooklyn Nets’ offensive struggles continued during Thurday’s 110-97 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Cam Thomas’ return to the lineup could offer the jolt they’ve been missing. The fourth-year guard participated in five-on-five scrimmages on Thursday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on Jan. 2. “That was good to get back on […]
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Columbine-obsessed pro-Nazi teen planned chilling mass shooting at Scots school
A TEENAGER obsessed by murder wanted to carry-out a mass shooting at his own school.
The boy “idolised” the killers behind the Columbine High Schoolmassacre in Colorado in the United States in 1999, which saw 12 students and a teacher gunned down.
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The teen repeatedly spoke about doing the same at his own Edinburgh secondary describing the “Doomsday” when he would “clear it out”.
He also held racist and pro-Nazi views.
The boy – who the court heard identified as trans – had already been referred to a UK-wide programmed designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, who stabbed three young girls to death last year, was previously referred to the same scheme.
A large-scale police probe was sparked in the summer of 2023 after a social media photo of him at school in full combat-gear and carrying an imitation gun caused panic among pupils and parents.
The now 17 year-old – who cannot be identified due to his age – appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow today.
He pleaded guilty – via his defence KC Shelagh McCall – to a breach of the peace and a charge under the Terrorism Act.
The crimes spanned between June 2022 and July 2023.
The teenager had his bail revoked by judge Lord Arthurson pending sentencing next month.
Prosecutor Greg Farrell told how, on June 20 2023, the boy had turned up at school wearing boots as well as cargo trousers and had brought with him a military tactical vest and helmet.
Mr Farrell: “He was later seen at the school carrying an imitation firearm while wearing the vest and helmet.
“A photograph was circulated on social media. It was taken and published without his knowledge.
“The image provoked a considerable degree of fear and alarm among pupils and parents.
“Police were advised by a parent who saw the image.”
Officers went on to discover that the boy had a TikTok account which had footage of him in black combat clothes as well as a skeleton mask.
Mr Farrell: “One piece of commentary referenced school shootings.”
The teenager was immediately suspended.
It emerged the vest and helmet were part of a costume for a short film he had been involved in for a drama class. He had been the “kidnapper” and had used a “prop gun”.
Police, however, went on take statements from other pupils who knew the boy.
Mr Farrell: “They provided information that the boy had exhibited a variety of alarming behaviours over a period of time.”
“The greatest concern was suggestion he had divulged to various people a desire to carry out a school shooting similar to that which had taken place in 1999 at Columbine High School in Colorado in the USA.”
Classmates recalled how the boy “spoke excitedly and with considerable enthusiasm” when he talked about Columbine and other school shootings.
One girl said he “idolised school shooters in America”.
Mr Farrell: “In November 2022, he told her how he would go about carrying out a school attack.
“He explained that he would start on the second floor and that he would ‘clear it out’ using guns.
“He would then move downstairs continuing to shoot until police arrived, at which point he would turn the gun on himself.”
The boy described a possible mass shooting at his school as “Doomsday”.
He said it would occur on April Fool’s Day or his last day of sixth year.
Mr Farrell: “He spoke about setting up trip wires at fire exits and of placing ‘pipe bombs’ at the school.”
The boy claimed he would buy a 3D printer to help construct a firearm.
He was said to be so “interested” in Columbine that he stated he wanted to change his name “in an act of homage” to Klebold.
Mr Farrell: “One pupil told police that the boy wore the same black trousers, trench coat, cap worn backwards and circular glasses as favoured by one of the Columbine pair.
“He often made comments that he “looked like a school shooter’.”
The boy told another classmate that he would “place a bomb in every second classroom”.
He would then shoot people as they fled the building.
The boy further openly chatted about the making of what were described as deadly “pressure cooker bombs”.
The court heard he wanted to get a job in a gun shop and steal firearm parts “one by one”.
The boy told one girl he met online that he wanted to carry out a shooting as he was being bullied and was “fed up” being there.
He had also told her that he wanted to “poison” people by getting them to drink something.
His phone was described as being “full” of photos and videos of shootings as well as others of Hitler and Nazi Germany.
The boy had further claimed “n*****s are good for nothing” and that they “should be wiped out”.
The teenager was stopped by police under the Terrorism Act as he returned from holiday with his family on July 9 2023.
A number of his electronic devices were seized. There were various files on a mobile phone including about ‘homemade’ firearms and poisons.
The court heard he had 65 videos of Columbine and had added music which appeared to “glamourise” the mass killing.
He had recorded another clip of him at his own school which seemed to “mimic the actions” of the American shooters.
Police also seized a journal in which the boy had made various sinister remarks.
One stated: “I can’t wait to hold my gun again in my gear. Hoping I’ll get a bomb…kills this time. Will be unstoppable.”
The hearing was told the boy had previously been referred to the Prevent counter-terrorism programme due to concerns.
The first – in November 2022 – was as a result of worries raised by fellow pupils.
The visit at the family home included a terrorism officer attending.
It was said this initial meeting appeared to “go well” and that the boy “engaged” with the police.
It was then decided at that time the involvement of Prevent would end.
However, the boy continued to openly discuss school shootings although no further action was taken.
The second referral was then made in June 2023 after the image of the boy in the combat gear at school was circulated online.
A probe – sparked by the deputy head teacher – had revealed “a catalogue of episodes” of the boy displaying “a variety of alarming behaviour”.
The court heard a more recent concern was flagged up by the college the boy now attends of him allegedly remarking that he was “annoyed at getting caught”.
Defence advocate Miss McCall had asked the teenager to remain on bail pending sentencing.
She described the accused as “vulnerable” with on-going issues.
But, Lord Arthurson did not continue bail. The boy instead is expected to be sent to a secure-unit for young people or what was described as a “place of safety”.
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Supercomputer reveals Europa League winners with heartbreak for Tottenham in the final and more misery for Man Utd
A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the outcome of the Europa League – and it doesn’t look good for Manchester United.
The Red Devils have endured a miserable season so far.
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They currently sit 15th in the Premier League table with just 29 points from 25 games.
And their hopes of a trophy are now pinned on the FA Cup and the Europa League.
Ruben Amorim and Co have been handed a difficult last-16 draw in Europe’s second-tier competition.
However, a supercomputer from Slingo predicts they will suffer a 5-3 defeat on aggregate.
The algorithm – which has given Man Utd an 11 per cent chance of winning the competition – suggests Amorim’s side will lose 3-2 away from home and 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are predicted to win their last-16 meeting with AZ Alkmaar 2-0 on aggregate.
Spurs are then tipped to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.
2 days agoworld NewsComments Off on League of Ireland falls victim to the weather as match postponed due to heavy rainfall with new date to be confirmed
THE Airtricity League First Division match between Wexford FC and Longford Town has been postponed.
Following torrential rain in the area on Thursday night and Friday morning, the playing surface was deemed unplayable.
The match between Wexford FC and Longford Town at Ferrycarrig Park has been called offShauna Clinton/Sportsfile
In a statement on Friday afternoon, the League of Ireland confirmed that the match, scheduled for this evening, had been called off.
It said: “Following a pitch inspection at Ferrycarrig Park amid heavy rainfall in the area, tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division fixture between Wexford and Longford Town has been postponed.
“We will issue a new date for the fixture in due course.”
Wexford FC followed this up with a short social media statement of its own.
It read: “We regret to confirm that tonight’s game has been postponed due to the heavy rainfall last night and this morning.
“Ticket purchasers will be contacted via email”
It is not the only First Division fixture that is under threat from the conditions.
UCD are due to host Bray Wanderers at the UCD Bowl on Friday night, with the home side having lost their first game and the visitors having won theirs.
A pitch inspection took place on Friday afternoon at 2:15pm.
Following the inspection, the League of Ireland confirmed that a second inspection will take place at 5:30pm, after which a final decision will be made.
As well as five games in the First Division, there will be four fixtures in the Premier Division.
