The former director of recruiting for the University of Hawai‘i’s football program claims she faced discrimination from her bosses and coworkers after revealing she had been diagnosed with narcolepsy, even though she never fell asleep on the job, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit reviewed by The Independent.
However, Ella Devenny says in her complaint that she routinely saw male colleagues sleeping during meetings, travel, and other team-related activities without ever facing “comparable scrutiny, criticism, or disability-related assumptions.”
Devenny, who handled recruiting, football operations, logistics, travel and administrative functions in support of the football program at UH’s flagship Mānoa campus, “repeatedly” voiced concerns about the alleged disability discrimination, along with purported gender discrimination, to the public university’s leadership, including the team’s general manager and head coach Timmy Chang, the complaint states.
But, it goes on, “Rather than adequately investigate or correct the conduct about which [Devenny] complained, [UH] subjected [her] to increased scrutiny, public criticism, disciplinary actions, exclusion from responsibilities and opportunities associated with her position, and ultimately the decision to end [her] employment with the football program.”
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Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that impacts the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, and can cause sufferers to fall asleep very suddenly, without warning. It is considered a covered disability under the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The exact cause of narcolepsy remains unknown, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The University of Hawai‘i is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit brought by former staffer Ella Devenny (University of Hawai’i; Getty Images)
In her self-filed complaint, Devenny alleges that the university has “attempted to characterize [her] separation as the routine expiration of a temporary appointment and as the result of performance deficiencies,” which she calls “false, inconsistent, selectively applied, and pretextual,” maintaining that “discrimination and retaliation were substantial motivating factors” in her firing.
UH spokesman Dan Meisenzahl told The Independent that he had not been aware of Devenny’s suit until being contacted for comment on Friday, but declined to say anything further.
Devenny, who is now the assistant general manager for the Baylor University athletic program, in Waco, Texas, declined to comment beyond the allegations in the complaint.
Devenny, who graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2023, joined the University of Hawai‘i’s football program in April 2024 as the director of recruiting, following a season-long stint as an operations assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She is a member of the American Football Coaches Association and Women Leaders In College Sports, according to her UH bio.
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Her complaint, which was filed June 5 in Hawaii federal court, says she relocated to Hawai’i for the UH job, and “invested substantial personal and financial resources in doing so.”
As recruiting director at UH, Devenny was responsible for overseeing recruiting operations, coordinating official visits, managing recruiting logistics, and supervising recruiting support personnel, her complaint states. She worked alongside General Manager Matt Chon, reported directly to head coach Chang, a former UH quarterback, and was the only woman in such a role, according to the complaint.
Devenny says in a lawsuit that she was discriminated against for having narcolepsy, as well as for being a woman (Getty Images)
Amid her nine-month tenure at UH, Devenny discovered she was narcoleptic, and disclosed the diagnosis to higher-ups, the complaint continues. The condition didn’t have any effect on Devenny’s job performance, it says.
“Following disclosure of her disability, [Devenny] was subjected to repeated comments concerning sleeping, oversleeping, reporting to work on time, and concerns that she would sleep during work hours, despite the fact that [she] had not failed to report to work because of her narcolepsy and continued performing her assigned responsibilities,” the complaint goes on.
Yet, it says Devenny “observed male employees engage in conduct involving sleeping during meetings, travel, or recruiting-related activities without being subjected to comparable scrutiny, criticism, or disability-related assumptions.”
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“[Devenny] also experienced incidents involving references to melatonin and other sleep-related topics that [she] reasonably perceived as mocking, minimizing, or drawing attention to her disability,” according to the complaint.
In various instances, Devenny was “publicly humiliated in front of coworkers and colleagues by Chon,” the complaint contends. After one such episode, Chon, the general manager, later told Devenny that he “had been under significant stress and had unfairly directed his frustration toward [her],” it says.
Devenny further claims to have experienced unequal treatment by the UH football program, as compared to “male employees with less responsibility, less authority, and lower compensation” than her. When traveling with the team, male coaches, staff, and graduate assistants were upgraded to first class and given their own hotel rooms, while Devenny flew coach and had to double up in hotels, the complaint states.
Devenny claims her time working at the University of Hawai‘i was marred by discrimination (Getty Images)
Additionally, Devenny alleges she was denigrated by male members of the football staff, including a recruiting intern who “repeatedly referred” to her as a “donkey” in front of students, and, at least once, called her a “c**t,” according to the complaint.
Devenny “found these comments offensive, degrading, and inappropriate,” the complaint says, adding that the intern’s behavior undermined her authority. So, she “escalated” her concerns to Chang, the head coach, according to the complaint.
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Still, management took no substantive action, it asserts. Instead, it claims, Devenny – who says she had received only positive feedback about her work up to that point, and was apparently told by Chon that she was vital to the team’s recruitment success – was “subjected to increased scrutiny, micromanagement, public criticism, exclusion from opportunities, and other adverse treatment that she had not experienced prior to engaging in protected activity.”
On December 13, 2024, following her reports of harassment and discrimination, Devenny was informed that her employment contract was being terminated, the complaint states. It says she was increasingly marginalized during her last month of work, and that when she was formally let go, UH spun the firing as “the routine expiration of a temporary appointment.”
At the same time, the UH Title IX Office believed Devenny’s allegations were serious enough to investigate, and on March 12, 2026, the EEOC issued her a so-called Right to Sue determination. (Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender.)
Devenny claims she has suffered, among other things, loss of employment, loss of income, loss of professional opportunities, emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation, and reputational harm. Her complaint says she “continues to suffer the effects of [UH’s] conduct.”
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She is now seeking compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, and court costs, plus pre-judgment and post-judgment interest.
The World Cup party officially begins tonight as Brazil are in town, facing Morocco in, arguably, the most anticipated match of the tournament so far.
It has often been said that a World Cup does not truly get underway until Brazil have played and there is quite a bit of pressure on the Selecao this time around.
It is 24 years since the five-time champions last won the World Cup – or even reached a final – and they have never gone six editions without lifting the trophy.
Carlo Ancelotti has been brought in to secure that elusive sixth gold star on the badge, but the former Real Madrid, Chelsea and AC Milan head coach is entering unfamiliar territory.
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While the Italian tactician has enjoyed great success – winning league titles and several Champions Leagues – he has never managed in an major international tournament and this is quite the stage to break his duck.
Carlo Ancelotti has been tasked with ending Brazil’s 24-year World Cup wait
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Standing in the way of an opening game win is, who many feel, are the strongest nation representing Africa at the 2026 World Cup.
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Lead once again by captain Achraf Hakimi, Morocco finished fourth in 2022 and did beat Brazil for the first time ever in the most recent meeting between the nations in March 2023.
Brazil, though, did overcome the Atlas Lions in the only previous World Cup showdown in 1998 as Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Bebeto all scored.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the match…
How to watch Brazil vs Morocco FOR FREE
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TV channel: In the UK, Brazil vs Morocco is being shown live and free-to-air on BBC One with coverage beginning at 10.30pm BST ahead of a 11pm kick-off at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.
Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via BBC iPlayer or the BBC website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Two hotels in NI were given the ‘Best of the Best’ title this year
19:56, 13 Jun 2026Updated 20:02, 13 Jun 2026
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A Northern Irish hotel has been named in the top three across the UK at the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026.
Each year, TripAdvisor highlights the highest-rated hotels worldwide, based on reviews from TripAdvisor reviewers over a 12-month period.
The Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ title is awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community.
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Winners are determined by the quality and quantity of TripAdvisor reviews and ratings from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and Belmore Court & Motel in Co Fermanagh has landed in the top 10.
Ranking third across the entire UK, it is joined by Belfast’s Tara Lodge on the UK’s Top 25 Hotels for 2026 list, making it the only two hotels from Northern Ireland to be recognised this year.
Both Belmore Court Enniskillen and Tara Lodge are among the fewer than 1% of TripAdvisor’s 8 million listings to achieve this milestone.
This is what TripAdvisor had to say:
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3. Belmore Court & Motel, Enniskillen
At Belmore Court & Motel, you’re right in the heart of Enniskillen, perfect for exploring the lakes and Fermanagh’s sights.
You’ll find a mix of rooms (some pet-friendly!) packed with thoughtful touches. The setting’s relaxed without being stuffy.
There isn’t a restaurant, but the breakfast spread is solid, and the service is great.
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25. Tara Lodge, Belfast
Tara Lodge stands out for its stylish rooms, located near great dining spots and transport links.
Enjoy an excellent à la carte breakfast served by award-winning staff in a beautiful setting. Long-established quality service ensures a great stay for every guest.
NEW YORK (AP) — While you might want to ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs, your 401(k) likely can’t.
SpaceX is now worth $2.1 trillion after its stock launched 19.2% higher in its debut on Wall Street. Whether or not you believe it deserves to be worth more than Exxon Mobil, Bank of America and Coca-Cola combined, the collective market does. And if SpaceX maintains that big a value, it will join some high-profile stock indexes.
Many of these indexes don’t care about how realistic a company’s growth plans are or who its CEO is. They’re simply trying to show how slices of the market, or the whole thing, are performing. And if SpaceX is big enough to meet the qualifications to join those indexes, whether it’s in a few weeks or a year, it will gain entry.
That matters for investors and their 401(k) accounts because they’re depending more than ever on funds that simply mimic these indexes. It’s a lower-cost way to invest, allowing savers to keep more of their investments. Partly because of that, such index funds have usually proven to be better performers than funds that try to pick and choose individual stocks.
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Just one in five actively managed U.S. stock funds survived and beat their average index peer over the last decade, at 21%, according to Morningstar’s data through 2025. Such disparities in performance meant investors had more money invested in U.S. index funds than actively managed ones beginning in 2024, and the gap has only grown since then.
Here’s a look at what’s going on:
What indexes are
They’re things the investment industry has created to answer the question: What is the market doing? It’s otherwise tough to answer quickly when the U.S. market has thousands of stocks moving in different directions at any moment.
The S&P 500 is perhaps the most famous and influential index. It tracks 500 of the biggest U.S. stocks, and trillions of dollars in investments are either directly mimicking it or at least benchmarking themselves against it.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is well known because it’s been around since the 19th century, but it tracks only 30 big stocks so Wall Street pays it little attention.
Companies want to be in indexes
Because index funds are the way so many investors put money into the stock market, companies want to be part of indexes. Stocks can see a big jump in their prices after S&P Dow Jones Indices, Nasdaq, FTSE Russell or other companies announce they’ll be joining their indexes.
The investment industry has created funds, including both traditional mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, to track almost every kind of index. More than 1,000 index funds were available at the end of last year, according to the Investment Company Institute. Of them, 185 tracked the S&P 500.
SpaceX could soon be in indexes
Nasdaq changed its rules to allow some huge companies to join its Nasdaq 100 index after just 15 trading days. That’s a break from the past, where it would wait until each December to add new members in an annual reconstitution to make sure it includes the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq.
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Some popular funds track the Nasdaq 100 index, including the QQQ exchange-traded fund from Invesco that has roughly $477 billion in total investments. That means QQQ holders could soon own shares of SpaceX, without doing anything on their own.
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Other AI giants could as well
Anthropic and OpenAI are two other huge AI-related companies looking to sell their own stocks soon on a U.S. exchange for the first time. Their IPOs could potentially make each worth close to $1 trillion.
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It used to be that companies would have an IPO long before they got that big. But SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI swelled to tremendous sizes thanks to dollars from private investors, including pension funds, companies and rich investors, away from the public market.
That’s forcing the reconsideration for the investment industry about how quickly to add companies to indexes that they say track the biggest companies.
Not every index is making changes to fast-track big IPOs
The company behind the S&P 500 is not making changes to allow SpaceX and other “mega” IPOs faster entry into the index. For it, a stock needs to trade on an eligible exchange for at least 12 months before it can join the index.
Not only that, S&P Dow Jones Indices also requires companies to have made a profit in its most recent quarter and over the sum of its last four quarters.
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SpaceX lost $4.9 billion last year and another $4.3 billion through the first three months of 2026. It acknowledges that it “may not achieve profitability in the future.” Over the long term, a stock’s price tends to track with how much profit the company is making.
Not everyone is happy about SpaceX’s IPO entry to indexes
Officials from pension funds for firefighters, teachers and other workers in California and New York sent a letter to SpaceX last month decrying its corporate governance, including how much power Musk will hold over the company through his ownership of a special class of stock with more voting power.
They said they could become owners of SpaceX stock because they hold index funds.
If Musk is able to control so much of the voting power on the board of directors, it would make him tremendously powerful atop SpaceX, “essentially making him unfireable without his own consent,” the CEO of California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the New York state comptroller and the New York City comptroller wrote in their letter.
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If an investor doesn’t like certain companies in the index
Index funds track indexes. And if a stock is in an index, the index fund will buy it, even if investors may not like it.
Tesla has remained in the S&P 500 even though critics called it overvalued for years, for example, and Musk’s electric-vehicle company has grown to become one of Wall Street’s 10 biggest companies.
Some indexes say they will not include companies that have poor corporate governance standards or other narrowed criteria, but investors need to look for them.
For Morocco, Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbai replaced Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli shortly before the tournament, with Anass Salah-Eddine, Chemsdine Talbi and Noussair Mazraoui all doubts for this first game.
Sunderland star Chemsdine Talbi is a doubt for Morocco (Getty)
Luke Baker13 June 2026 20:05
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Early Brazil team news
Midfielder Ederson was a late replacement for the injured Wesley for Brazil, while veteran Neymar, who came into camp with a muscular issue, is not expected to be fit.
Brazil possible XI: Alisson, Wesley, Marquinhos, Douglas Santos, Roger Ibanez, Casemiro, Paqueta, Guimaraes, Igor Thiago, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr
Neymar isn’t expected to be fit (Getty)
Luke Baker13 June 2026 20:02
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How to watch Brazil v Morocco
Brazil begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco, with kick-off at 6pm ET (local time), 3pm PT and 11pm BST at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Viewers in the UK can watch the game for free on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 10.30pm BST, or stream it live on BBC iPlayer.
Viewers in the US can watch the game on Fox Sports and Fox One.
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Brazil v Morocco
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Brazil v Morocco.
In what is one of the must fascinating match-ups of the entire group stage, the five-time World Cup winners take on the 2022 surprise semi-finalist, who many are tipping as dark horses this time around.
This is a Group C clash, so in Scotland’s group, although the Scots’ attention may be elsewhere this evening…
And there’s now two chances of winning a prize on Lotto
National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball draws take place on Saturday evening(Image: PA)
You could be going to bed richer beyond your wildest dreams on Saturday evening. The National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball draws take place tonight, each rewarding the lucky winner with life-changing sums of money.
Tonight’s Lotto jackpot is £3.8 million, and the draw will now feature two rounds. That means two chances of winning a prize with every line of numbers you play, for the same price.
In round one, a set of 59 balls are entered into the first draw machine. Six balls are drawn plus the bonus ball, and if you match two or more numbers from your lotto line, you win.
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It is then onto round two, where a second set of 59 balls are entered into the second draw machine. Six balls are drawn plus the bonus ball, and if you match two or more numbers from your same Lotto line, you also win.
Meanwhile, the top prize in Thunderball is a cool £500,000. If you pick the five main numbers plus the Thunderball, you will take home the jackpot.
The Lotto draw takes place at 8pm whilst Thunderball takes place at 8.15pm.
We’ll bring you news from the draws as they happen.
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Lotto up first
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The National Lottery Lotto draw takes place at 8pm.
Paddy is back from holiday and he’s also back from Ashton-in-Makerfield.
He joins Laura to discuss a new poll that suggests Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain could steal enough votes from Reform UK to hand Andy Burnham a win.
Luke Tryl from More In Common – the pollsters behind the research – also joins with Joe Pike who’s sat in on a focus group they ran.
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A full list of candidates and loads more information about the Makerfield by-election is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrp1z8n4w2o
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You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.
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The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producer was Frank McWeeney. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Paddy Young shared the shocking news with his social media followers
Emmanuella Ngimbi and Adam Care
19:13, 13 Jun 2026
A TV comedian has revealed he was hurt by a samurai sword in a freak accident.
The news was shared on social media by Paddy Young, part of the cast of Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK.
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As well as snaps from the hospital bed and throughout his recovery, the 34-year-old revealed: “Cut my finger with a samurai sword!”
He added: “Thank you, Bebe Ed Horatio, for breastfeeding me back to good health. Thank you, Sam, for bringing the sword to my home and running away when I fainted.”
Paddy hilariously added: “Fringe run 90% sold out. Tendon 90% lacerated. Aura 100% lost. Tour selling fast – see u there.”
In one photo, the comic was all smiles in the hospital bed despite his entire left hand being bandaged. In others, Paddy posed with concerned friends whilst wearing a sling and maintaining his humour, reports the Express.
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While he appeared to be recovering well, emotional fans rushed to the comments with well-wishes. As one penned: ” Nooooooooooo!!!!! Hope you will feel better soon, Paddy.”
Another echoed: “Man, those compression socks are the worst! Get well soon, Paddy.”
“This is a very chill response to a friend causing you to lose the use of your hand,” remarked one fan.
As a fourth added: “Omg get better soon bud, we miss you on our TV screens on Saturday nights, good luck with touring.”
Meanwhile, SNL UK director Will Farrell joked: “Sam told me he thought the sword wouldn’t have cut you if you were honourable.”
Paddy joined the cast of the British SNL show alongside Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, and Emma Sidi.
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Despite its controversial arrival, SNL UK has been renewed for a second series, which was officially confirmed in May.
According to Deadline, the satirical sketch comedy will be back for 12 more episodes, set to air in autumn 2026.
Producer Lorne Michaels, who created the original American iteration in 1975, said: “I’m incredibly proud of our team and the show. It keeps getting better every week.
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“I’m grateful to [Sky Group CEO] Dana Strong and Sky for believing in and supporting SNL UK. I’m excited for the season ahead.”
The original SNL has remained wildly successful and is recognised as the launchpad for many famous comedians to break through into the acting industry.
This includes Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Bill Murray, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
The excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the opener against Haiti tonight with fans desperate to see us start our campaign with a win.
Scotland fans in Boston give their predictions ahead of Haiti World Cup clash
After 28 long years the wait is finally over. Scotland are back playing football on the biggest stage of all – and the Tartan Army out in Boston just can’t wait for kick off.
The excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the opener against Haiti tonight with fans desperate to see us start our campaign with a win.
Supporters pulled on their Scotland tops and dusted off their kilts as hundreds of fans headed into the city centre early doors for some nerve calming lagers.
Elsewhere, at Rowes Wharf, buzzing footsoldiers slapped on the sun cream before marking the historical moment by heading off on a three-hour party boat.
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Chris Gibson, 50, from Maud in Aberdeenshire, helped organise the cruise for over 200 fans ahead of the match.
The builder and landscaper told the Record: “I’ve got a nervous energy. Just the game, how the team are performing – but I’m excited and I know a few beers on the boat will calm my nerves.
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“We have 200 of the guys on board. It’s an open bar – which I am worried about. I just hope they have enough beer!
“We’ve done nine all over Europe. So this is the first one outside of Europe.”
Fans headed down to the waterfront on Saturday morning as hundreds of excited fans boarded the aptly named ‘Freedom’ vessel.
The three-hour cruise includes an open bar, with fans lining their stomachs with sandwiches before starting on the early lagers at around 11am local time.
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“It’s an early start but there’s a lot of older guys on board, so hopefully they take it easy”, said Chris.
“I’m worried about missing the game and stuff. Because it’s early days, but if anyone misses it I’m taking no responsibility!”
Asked for his prediction ahead of the match, Chris said: “I’ve got a feeling I’ve got to do something special. Become the first Scottish team to get through the group.
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“It’s obviously such a big game. This one in particular – if we win this one we have a good chance to get out the group.”
Most of the fans donned the new away strip as they cheered and sang songs while boarding the boat.
As the ship set sail, the captain delighted the revellers by blasting “Freed from Desire,” with fans instead cheering “Scotland’s on fire!”
Ewan Oman, 28, a plumber from Peterhead, said: “”It’s been the trip of a lifetime already. We flew into New York. We’ve been to Mike Tyson’s local to see where he keeps his racing pigeons – it been mental.
“Then we had the boat party today which was fantastic.
“It’s such a big day. We have waited so long for this moment. I genuinely feel we are going to show up.
“We’re going to play our best team and I think our quality will show.
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“History isn’t kind to us. I think in the past we have underestimated teams like this, so hopefully we’ll learn our lessons from the past. Honestly it feels different this time.”
Most fans had their travel and accommodation booked up back in November after qualification was secured against Denmark.
But Ellis Mutch, a farmer from Turriff, decided he was coming just 10 days ago after having deciding he couldn’t miss out.
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The 33-year-old told the Record: “I was only six when the last World Cup took place so my memories are very faint.
“I just booked this trip 10 days ago – they talk about FOMO – a fear off missing out. I was getting serious FOMO so I just took the plunge and booked it. I packed very light, my kilt is the only bottoms I’ve got. But we are here and the atmosphere is amazing.
“The folk from Boston are so friendly. We’re here for a good time – and let’s hope we get a good win.”
Suzanne Nisbet, 52, and her husband Robert, 56, have travelled across to Boston from their home in Kirkintilloch.
Suzanne, a community staff nurse, said: “It’s been amazing trip. Absolutely magic. Back in 1998 we had just got married. Just moved in to our house.
“It was a long time ago. We were starting to feel like this moment would never come.
“We’ve not got tickets but we’re looking forward to watching the game with all the fans in the city. I think we will get the win. It will be close, but we’re going to do it.”
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Kevin Lynch, a 41-year-old police officer from Aberdeen, said: “It’s amazing to finally be here after waiting all this time.
“The whole place is bouncing. Everybody has been excited before we got here – but now we are here it is finally starting to sink in – we’re actually going to be at a World Cup.
“It think it’s going to be amazing tonight. It’s going to be emotional – but it’s going to be good.
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“We’ve got tickets for all three games. I’ve got a month off my work, so I’m here until I’m here until we go home.
“I think we will get the win we need tonight – but I don’t think it’s going to be pretty.
“It won’t be a walkover, they’re going to be looking at us as their easiest opponent as well.
“So I think it’s going to be tough, but I think we’re going to win 2-0.”
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Speaking from the party boat as he enjoyed his first beer of the day, Kenny Hall, a 61-year-old retired police officer from East Lothian, said: “It’s unbelievable to be here.
“The locals have been absolutely fantastic. The boat is absolutely brilliant. It’s an open bar which could be dangerous, though – so it’s a good job we’re speaking to you now and go later!
“I don’t know where we will watch the game tonight. We’ll just play it by years – head into the city centre, and try and get the party started.
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“It’s obviously a huge game tonight but I think we will win. 2-0 Scott McTominay double.”
Bronwyn Heatherwick, a 28-year-old NDT technician from Aberdeen, added: “It’s absolutely amazing to be here. We’re here with the North East Tartan Army and we have organised a few of these boat parties – but this has to be one of the best.
“After this we will be heading to a tailgate party with a bbq before the match. I have a ticket for the game and we just can’t wait for it. I’m predicting a 3-1 win with Lawrence Shankland to score.”
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The offer is a light-hearted nod to Italy’s absence from this year’s FIFA World Cup, the third consecutive tournament the nation has missed out on qualifying for.
Up to Thursday, June 18, Italians dining at any Zizzi restaurant can enjoy a complimentary main course by simply showing their passport and purchasing a full-price drink.
More details on the offer can be found on the Zizzi website.
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“We wanted to give Italians across the UK a reason to celebrate”
Discussing why they created the offer, Corrine Prior, brand and customer experience director at Zizzi, said: “While the Azzurri may not be competing this summer, we wanted to give Italians across the UK a reason to celebrate.
“Italy has already given the world the things people crave during tournament season, pasta, pizza and gathering around a table with friends and family.”
The campaign, titled ‘Forza Italia, Forza Zizzi,’ playfully positions Zizzi as an alternative way for Italian nationals to celebrate their heritage this summer.
With more than 340,000 Italians living in the UK, the offer serves as a small consolation for missing out on the football and a celebration of the country’s rich food culture.
For non-Italians, Zizzi is also offering 30% off all food, including starters, sharers, mains, and desserts.
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This will be in place until Friday, June 26, which marks the end of the group stages.
The restaurant chain says Italians still have plenty to celebrate, even if their team won’t be lifting the trophy this year.
Will you be making the most of the Zizzi free main course offer? Let us know in the comments.
Pike, who won an Olivier award for her role as a crown court judge in the Suzie Miller play, said the texter had broken the bond between cast and audience, The Times reported.On Saturday, it is understood that a member of the audience sitting in the front row failed to notice a phone alarm ringing for more than a minute.
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