Schools

Subterms

    More stories

    • 175 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      England’s Lionesses squeeze back into school uniforms in photoshoot for BBC Children In Need

      by

      ENGLAND’S Lionesses squeeze into some old kit for BBC Children In Need.Footie stars Demi Stokes, 31, Leah Williamson, 26, and Chloe Kelly, 25, recreated their school days in clothes like their old uniforms.
      Leah Williamson in her school uniform for Children In Need
      Chloe Kelly in her school uniform for Children In Need
      The trio also wore Pudsey Bear lapel pins to mark the TV fundraiser, which is held next month.
      Earlier this month England’s Lionesses were understood to be seeking around £100,000 each in bonuses had they won the World Cup Down Under.
      After losing 1-0 to Spain in the final, they were willing to accept half that amount.
      According to the Mail, players were set for “crunch talks” with FA chiefs.
      READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
      They claim that players are “aware” of their possible actions and could choose to press on with the “nuclear option” of ceasing all commercial work for the FA.
      It’s even claimed that they could refuse to play until a resolution is reached, although this option has “not yet been directly suggested”.
      England’s pay from the FA is currently negotiated before or after each tournament – although players want more “clarity” moving forward.
      This cash pot comes from prize money and commercial revenue received by the FA for the players’ performances.
      Most read in Football
      Prior to the women’s World Cup, the FA imposed commercial restrictions on their own players.
      This was because chiefs were concerned that individual player deals could upset their own.
      Demi Stokes in her school uniform for Children In Need More

    • 163 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Millions to cheer on celebs and footie stars today at fundraising match Game4Ukraine

      by

      MILLIONS will today cheer on celebs and footie stars in a Ukraine fundraising match — with the biggest roar at a school blitzed by Russia.Teachers and pupils will tune in to watch the Game4Ukraine — which hopes to raise £1.3million to rebuild the school
      Alex Zinchenko, right, and former Ukrainian international Andriy Shevchenko will take part in Game4UkraineCredit: AFP
      The players pose with President Zelensky as they revealed plans for the fundraiserCredit: AFP
      Shevchenko and Zinchenko survey the damage in Mykhailo-KotsiubynskCredit: AFP
      The televised match at Chelsea FC is the idea of Ukraine footie legend Andriy Shevchenko and Arsenal’s Ukrainian ace Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      Among those playing will be Gianfranco Zola, Robert Pires, X Factor star James Arthur and comic Russell Howard.
      The Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky school’s head Mykola Shpak, said: “We cannot thank people enough.”
      The terrified youngsters cowered in a basement as the missile slammed into their science block, wiping out three entire classrooms and badly damaging scores more.
      READ MORE ON THE GAME4UKRAINE
      The kids then endured a month of hell as Putin’s troops occupied their remote village near Chernihiv, abducting and murdering locals and smashing down doors to steal food.
      Former Gunners boss Arsene Wenger and Chelsea’s women coach Emma Hayes will manage the two sides who will play in Ukraine colours as the Yellow Team and the Blue team. More

    • 238 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Zinchenko visits school devastated by Russian attacks as Arsenal star signs up to captain team in Ukraine charity game

      by

      OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO visited a school devastated by Russian attacks in Ukraine.Arsenal star Zinchenko, 26, and former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko, 46, are ambassadors for United24.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko and Andriy Shevchenko have visited Mykhailo-Kotsyubinsky Lyceum in Chernihiv OblastCredit: Instagram @u24.gov.ua
      They also saw Ukraine’s president Volodymyr ZelenskyyCredit: Instagram @u24.gov.ua
      The duo visited a school that has been devastated by Russian attacksCredit: Instagram @u24.gov.ua
      Around 100 people have been hiding in the shelter inside the lyceum.Credit: Instagram @u24.gov.ua
      That is the initiative set up by heroic president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to receive charitable donations to support Ukraine, who are fighting to defend their territory against the illegal Russian invasion.
      Zinchenko and Shevchenko – who coached the Ukrainian national team between 2016-2021 – travelled to the Mykhailo-Kotsyubinsky Lyceum in Chernihiv Oblast, northern Ukraine.
      The village was under occupation for 33 days from February 27 last year, with around 100 people hiding in the shelter inside the secondary school.
      A third of them were children, with the youngest only two months old.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      On March 4, Russian missiles fired on the school, killing a worker on the first floor and destroying 90 per cent of the roof as well as the classrooms for physics, computer science and chemistry.
      Funds will be raised to rebuild the school from the Game4Ukraine charity match.
      It will be held at Shevchenko’s old stomping ground, Stamford Bridge, on August 5.
      Zinchenko and Shevchenko will captain each side, Team Yellow and Team Blue, the two colours of the Ukrainian flag, and tickets are on sale now.
      Most read in Football
      Zinchenko enjoyed a strong first season at Arsenal as he cemented himself among the club’s most important players.
      However, he suffered disappointment at the end of the season as the Gunners’ saw their title challenge fade away after a run of poor results allowed Manchester City to overtake them.
      He was heartbroken by the scenes from his homeland after Russia invaded back in February 2022.
      And he was anxious over the well-being of his family – with his granddad and aunt refusing to join the thousands fleeing the country.
      Zinchenko was desperate to go and help his people – but was convinced by family and friends to stay in the North West and carry on playing for former side City.
      In the meantime, he has done his bit to keep his country’s sad plight in the public eye. More

    • 225 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      I’m a former Premier League star and Wrexham director of football… now I have a very normal job

      by

      A FORMER Premier League star and Wrexham director of football has revealed that he now has a very normal job.Barry Horne made 136 appearances for his beloved local team and enjoyed a successful career with a number of premiership sides, spanning almost 20 years.
      Barry Horne made over 200 premiership appearances in his playing daysCredit: Alamy
      He is best known for saving Everton from relegation with a 30-yard screamer in 1994Credit: Getty
      He turned out over 100 times for both Southampton and Everton during the height of his career in the mid-’90s as well as captaining Wales.
      He is perhaps best remembered for his wondergoal against AFC Wimbledon on the final day of the 1993-94 season.
      The 30-yard screamer saved Everton from relegation and secured their place in the league.
      Despite hanging up his boots in 2002, his love for Wrexham never waivered and he returned in 2011 when the club was taken over by the supporter’s trust.
      READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
      He served on the board of directors until 2016.
      However, after his retirement, the legendary FA Cup-winning midfielder went into a very different field.
      Barry now works as a science teacher at King’s School in Chester, Cheshire.
      He already had a background in science, with a first-class degree in chemistry and materials science.
      Most read in Football
      In fact, he was halfway through a PhD when he joined Wrexham in 1983.
      He also serves as the school’s director of football, coaching up the talent of the future.
      As well as his teaching work, he has regularly appeared in the football media, including Sky Sports and Match of the Day, to provide punditry.
      He writes a regular column about Everton for the Liverpool Echo.
      It comes after a fellow former football star revealed that he had tried everything from pro golf to dog breeding to claw back some cash after losing millions in his divorce.
      Meanwhile, another ex-pro explained his radical career change as he traded boots for batter as he set up a pancake shop making 150 tasty treats a day.
      The former Wales captain now works as a science teacherCredit: Alamy More