News about Aaron Hickey

Turkgucu Munchen have never had to concern themselves with being mistaken for one of the more established footballing institutions in the Bavarian capital. Formed only 15 years ago, the club has occasionally threatened to climb to the second tier of German football without ever quite getting there. After filing for insolvency a couple of seasons back, they returned to the obscurity of regional leagues. Never the subject of back-page headlines in Bild, this is the way they like it.

That Scotland didn't deserve to lose this game offered no real consolation in the end. The statistics now show that the national team have won just one of their last 13 games and find themselves in the midst of their longest winless run at home since 2008. The last victory of any description came in a friendly clash against Gibraltar.

With the news of 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin moving to Manchester United, it has become clear that some clubs are becoming more attractive to youngsters due to their willingness to play younger players and trust them in big opportunities.

After one month, 51 matches, 117 goals, and countless memorable moments, Euro 2024 has reached its conclusion. On Sunday, England battled it out with Spain at the Olympiastadion in Berlin as they looked to avenge their painstaking loss to Italy at Wembley three years ago. However, the Three Lions 58 years of hurt will stretch to at least 60 after La Roja came out victorious in a tremendous finale to a tournament that has gifted us some electrifying matches.

What are we to make of this Scotland team? The nearly men? All talk and no trousers? Certainly, for the second time in three years, this group of players have merely made up the numbers at a major tournament despite promising so much more. All the chat about trying to create history and reach the knockout stages for the first time felt cheap and hollow come full-time against Hungary on Sunday night, almost like a pipe dream. It was all so different barely a fortnight ago. Even a couple of laboured performances against Gibraltar and Finland in the warm-up games couldn't dilute the excitement and optimism surging through the country.

There were many moments during last Friday's opening game in Munich when it felt like the 23 years Scotland spent in international exile were, in fact, a blessing in disguise. Even before Ryan Porteous was sent off on the cusp of half-time, the match was an embarrassing, one-sided rout. Steve Clarke had lost players of the ilk of Aaron Hickey and Lewis Ferguson in the weeks before Euro 2024 started, yet it appeared that the heart and soul of the team had already been ripped out.

KENNY McLEAN insists Scotland plan to secure a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 for devastated team-mate Kieran Tierney. The Arsenal defender became the latest addition to Steve Clarke's lengthy list of casualties when he was stretchered off during last night's 1-1 draw with Switzerland with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury. Lewis Ferguson, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, Lyndon Dykes, Ben Doak and Jacob Brown were ruled out of Steve Clarke's squad before the flight to Germany.

SCOTLAND assistant manager John Carver says they are now being 'extra cautious' after injury scares for Andrew Robertson and Lawrence Shankland ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 opener against Germany. Manager Steve Clarke has already lost Lyndon Dykes, Ben Doak, Lewis Ferguson, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson and Jacob Brown from his squad for the finals. And Carver said the removal of Robertson and Shankland from yesterday's first day of training in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was a precautionary measure after so many injuries.

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has emerged as the latest Scotland injury doubt for Euro 2024. Manager Steve Clarke has already lost key players Lyndon Dykes, Lewis Ferguson, Nathan Patterson, Aaron Hickey, Jacob Brown and Ben Doak for the opening game of the finals against hosts Germany next Friday. And Mail Sport can reveal that Maxwell is now scrambling to find a way to make it to the Allianz Arena in Munich after undergoing emergency surgery on a detached retina.

Scottish soft drink brand Irn Bru has released a hilarious advert ahead of the Euros, which sees a kilt-wearing fan back the Tartan Army to go far in this summer's tournament while making very colourful jokes about his 'Mannschaft'. The innuendo-laden ad revolves around the German word for football team and potential confusion over its meaning. The patriotic video posted to X starts with a Scottish fan, dressed in a dark blue replica kit and checked kilt, washing his hands in a pub bathroom. He is soon joined by a German supporter sporting a white top, a Germany-themed hat and a German flag draped over his shoulders. The host nation fan turns to the Scot and says: 'Hey Scotland. Good luck with your Mannschaft. Ja!'

THE last time John Bennett said anything significant outside of the stage-managed snoozefest of the Rangers AGM, it was part of a ludicrous move to try to play down the significance of monies being brought in from the Champions League. September 2022 that was. On the in-house TV channel. He was still the vice-chairman. The manager, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, had got the club into the group stage of Europe's premier competition by beating PSV Eindhoven in a play-off and, despite seeking to strengthen the squad, received nothing for any new players in the six days between securing progress in the Netherlands and the transfer window shutting. When it all went pear-shaped that season, managing director and all-round grey man Stewart Robertson started droning on about how people had been talking about money having 'fallen out of the sky' and how this Champions League dough the club had been chasing for years was, as it turns out, nothing to get in a flap over.

BOLOGNA have joined Southampton in the pursuit of £6million Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski. The 24-year-old North Macedonian striker is expected to leave Pittodrie this summer after scoring 26 goals in all competitions. Linked with Feyenoord and Celtic, Mail Sport understands Bologna and Southampton are the clubs showing most interest.

Scotland have suffered a major blow ahead of Euro 2024 after it was confirmed that right-backs Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson will both miss the tournament due to injury. Hickey has been out of action since last October with a hamstring problem, but it was initially hoped he would recover in time for the Euros. His chances started to look increasingly remote given that he failed to play for Brentford again over the remainder of the season.

Erik ten Hag bemoaned Manchester United 's torrid injury record this season ahead of their 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace when the Dutchman was forced to field another makeshift backline. Pinning United's poor season on absences may prove to be an effective tactic to shield the Dutchman from the scrutiny headed his way this summer. But how tough have the Old Trafford outfit had it on the injury front compared to their rivals? Mail Sport takes a look at the Premier League injury table.

Long-term injuries have left Brentford without stars such as Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva,, Ben Mee, and Aaron Hickey. The Bees have tumbled closer to the relegation places than they would like, sitting just four points above the bottom three after a run of nine games without a win. Many clubs have been hit hard by injury crises this year and while Brentford haven't had the most absences, their variety of long-term issues is unusual.

As Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes over football operations at Old Trafford, Manchester United will want to buy the best of British. The petrochemicals billionaire is close to completing his £1.3 billion deal to buy 25% of the club from the Glazers and it seems that recruitment will be undergoing significant reforms. United will prioritize homegrown talent as part of a new campaign designed to lift them to the pinnacle of English and European football, as Mail Sport exclusively revealed.

With the Cameroonian 10/1 to score 2+ and 66/1, it is Bryan Mbeumo, the lowest-priced player from either team to score more than a goal, as well as scoring three or more. He is closely followed by teammate Yoane Wissa, who is 11/1 and 66/1. Unsurprisingly, it's now Mbeumo and Wissa who are the cheapest players in the game, with the pair both winning odds of 13/8. Frank Onyeka is the most popular in the 'player to be carded' market, followed by Kevin Schade (2/1) and Aaron Hickey (9/4).

The first international break of the new season is here, but Premier League players will not be given any time for rest and relaxation as they represent their respective nations. Any English top-flight player is residing in the United Kingdom, and the air miles are racking up for people traveling around the world to compete in international tournaments. When the Premier League returns, players will be able to travel for shorter trips abroad for European Championship qualifiers against Ukraine and Scotland, but others will have to face long-haul flights that could cause wreak havoc on their body clocks.

Many fans - often supporting clubs that feature a talismanic figure - who live in fear - are counting down the hours until the window slams shuts with their prized property still in the building. Only a few months later will the charade begin again. Here's Mail Sport's round up of the most recent reports on outgoings for each club in our transfer special.

JOHN MCGARRY: A monsoon in Mount Florida threatened to turn this match into one that never finished, 27 years after Scotland's hopes of qualifying the World Cup were shattered by a game that never was in Tallinn. Let's face it: When it comes to the national team and qualifying for major championships, it's never dull. By 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday night, Hungarian referee Istvan Vad should have been signaling the end of this crucial Euro qualifier.

CRAIG HOPE AT HAMPDEN PARK: On this most unusual and farcical evenings at the Hampden Park splash-pad – biblical rain, Georgia refusing to participate, a first half of 150 minutes – there was at least one more familiar scene approaching midnight. Scotland had won yet again. Four consecutive victories have been scheduled for Euro 2024, and the Tartan Army does not want this season to come to an end. At times, it seemed as if it never would. How fitting that we had the season's longest game on the eve of the summer's longest day. It was 11.20 p.m. by the time the Hungarian referee called an end. Had cats and dogs fallen from the sky during the 7.45 pm kick-off, you may not have blinked an eye. Only in Glasgow could poor weather threaten a June fixture. The teams were lined up in boots, but flippers would have been more appropriate.

Aaron Hickey, a Brentford defender, has expressed his admiration with teammate Romeo Beckham, but he has yet to meet his legendary father David. Romeo, the son of England legend David Beckham, joined Brentford's B team on loan from Inter Miami for the second half of the season. Since appearing on 15 occasions during his loan period, the 20-year-old has now signed a long-term deal with the Bees.

This season, the Bees have been in contention for European qualification, but with three games remaining to play in the Premier League, they have a very slim chance of winning. On Sunday afternoon, Frank's side faces the Hammers, who are in between their two Conference League semi-final legs having defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-1 at the London Stadium on Thursday. After losing in the Europa League semi-finals last season, Frank says it's encouraging to see West Ham, who have otherwise had a miserable Premier League campaign, compete for European trophies.

According to a story, Manchester City would try to sign Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey this summer. Since Joao Cancelo's departure in January, Pep Guardiola's team has played without a natural left-back, with the Catalan chief switching to a three-man defense instead. City appear to be addressing the issue with utmost importance this summer as part of Guardiola's change-up to the current squad.