Dermot Desmond's favourite Celtic transfer revealed despite initial doubts and 'battle' over signing
Martin O'Neill has revealed the 'battle' he had with Dermot Desmond to get a major Celtic signing over the line.
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Little-known hack for packing away Christmas lights to stop them from getting tangled
As we enter the new year, people will now be packing away their Christmas decorations for another year. Whilst it can be tempting to take them down and pack them up as quickly as possible, doing so can often lead to wire damage and broken bulbs.
Rodri sets ambitious Man City return date target and breaks silence on 'critical situation'
Rodri bluntly labelled Manchester City's slump in form at the end of 2024 as a 'critical situation', but backed his teammates to pull themselves out of it.
Peter Wright to use Ally Pally pain in 2025 as Snakebite admits 'no excuses' over World Darts Championship exit
Determined Peter Wright insists he will use his Ally Pally pain to push onto a brighter 2025.
Warri Wolves plot Abia Comet’s fall as NNL resumes
After enjoying the Christmas and New Year break, the Nigeria National League (NNL) will resume this weekend with a cracker between Abia Comets and visiting Warri Wolves in Umuahia. Warri Wolves and Abia Comet have seven points in Conference A at the break. The Sea Siders, as Warri Wolves are called, defeated Crown FC of Ogbomoso 2-0 at Sapele Stadium and shared points with Dakkada FC in Uyo in their second match, which ended 1-1. Wolves relocated to a new ground at Ozoro following complaints of bad pitch at Sapele stadium, and won their third match 1-0 against visiting Igbajo United of Osun. In Conference B, debutants Kun-Khalifat FC of Owerri recorded three wins in the three games played so far to stay on top with nine points, just as Wikki Tourists of Bauchi are in front in Conference C with seven points. Basira FC of Lafia, Nasarawa State are in front of others in Conference D. General Manager of Warri Wolves FC, Neville Ambakaderemo told The Guardian yesterday that the team is putting everything into their preparation for the trip to Umuahia on Sunday. “Our players are well motivated, and I am sure we will get a better result against Abia Comet in Umuahia,” he said. The Seasiders are led by coach Napoleon Aluma, who is regarded as one of the most experienced coaches in Nigeria football. The 2024/2025 season kicked off November 30, 2024 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and went on break for the Christmas and New Year.
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, January 2)
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Moldova braces for energy crisis as Russia halts gas supplies
On a cold morning in Chisinau, postal worker Petru Murzin expressed fears of a harsh winter, warning that many Moldovans will face "no heating, no light" amid an impending energy crisis.
Turkey's Ballıca Cave captivates visitors with its stalactites and stalagmites
Famous for its stalactites, rare geological formations and cures for asthma, Ballıca Cave in Turkey's northern Anatolian province of Tokat attracts thousands of visitors every year.