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FORMER Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen star Andrius Velicka has been recalling how it felt moving to Pittodrie after a stint at Ibrox.
The rivalry between the two clubs is well known, although that doesn’t seem to become an obstacle for players moving in either direction.
The likes of Ryan Jack, Scott Wright and Connor Barron have moved from the North East to Glasgow in recent years, with the likes of Ross McCrorie going in the opposite direction.
Burly Lithuanian striker Velicka joined the Ibrox club from Viking Stavanger for £1m under Walter Smith, after coming to prominence on a loan spell at Hearts from Lithuanian side FBK Kaunas.
One of his first acts as a Gers star was being unable to prevent the Ibrox men crashing out of Champions League qualifying to Kaunas in the summer of 2008.
Velicka spent three seasons at Ibrox in all, but featured infrequently for the first team, going first on loan to Bristol City and then to Aberdeen after suffering an ankle injury as part of the deal which saw Richard Foster go in the opposite direction.
Velicka never went on to make that loan deal permanent, although he did bang in the goals for a number of clubs in his homeland before retiring.
And now, in a lengthy interview with the Press and Journal, he has opened up on making the loan move from Govan to the Pittodrie side.
Admitting he retains more affection for the likes of Hearts and Rangers than the Dons -“Sorry but its true,” he says – he nonetheless hailed the Dons fans for taking him to heart.
He said: “I felt nothing, because in Scotland it’s normal that fans don’t like each other.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s Rangers-Aberdeen or Hearts-Aberdeen – it’s always loud in stadiums.
“And, for me, I’m playing football. It’s not my job to think about fans – I play for the fans of the team of which I’m playing, you know.
“The fans were okay.
“I went into the city with my wife and five-year-old daughter every day and there was nothing – nobody came to me to say something [bad]
“Everything was okay with the fans. I always had a good relationship.
“It [the move] came after a big injury I got in Bristol City.
“I was just recovering and, after the knee injury, I played some friendly games for Rangers.
“But I got an injury on my ankle, and after maybe two weeks my agent came to me, and said: ‘You need to play. It’s a chance to get some minutes.’
“I just went to Aberdeen to play.”
Velicka is now a coach for the Lithuanian youth teams and he reckons the time is right for more Scottish clubs to scout in that part of the world.
Velicka said: “Some scouts from Scotland just need to come to watch the games here, of young players.
“We have always talent here, you know.
“But here in Lithuania, to be honest, it’s not a high level (league, level of football), so young players need to go somewhere to get higher-level training sessions, playing time, higher-level games – everything.”
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HOLIDAY season is approaching and while a fortnight in the sun requires a proper-size suitcase (at least for me), a short break could mean you need only carry-on luggage.
Even so, most airlines today charge for cabin bags and it’s not cheap, so that’s when you need the best underseat luggage you can find to make optimum use of the free space they do provide.
The space under the seat in front of you on a plane is free, at least for now, and there are a growing number of options available that make the best use of it.
Not just bags and backpacks, but mini suitcases too that are unexpectedly roomy.
I reviewed a wide selection of luggage for all budgets that has been specifically designed to accommodate the underseat space and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I could pack in.
Obviously how much you can fit into a small bag or case depends on the thickness of the items you’re packing.
I would say though I packed enough lightweight clothes into each bag or case reviewed below for a three to five-day summer break – and that’s including a pair of sandals and flip flops.
You could perhaps stretch this to a week if you’re really efficient, but of course adding in sunscreen, toiletries and skincare essentials takes up space too.
If you’re travelling in cooler seasons then three days is probably your limit, but that’s still enough for a long weekend away, even with a couple of jumpers.
For me, the best underseat luggage contains pockets so I can easily store essentials and smaller items and know where they are.
I’m glad to say many of the products reviewed included these.
Read on for my tried and tested round-up of the best underseat bags to buy for summer 2025.
Away The Everywhere Bag, £155
Pros: Separate section for laptop, lots of pockets, detachable shoulder strap, trolley sleeve to fit over cabin case handle
Cons: None
Rating: 10/10
I have been using this bag regularly for the past couple of years and I still absolutely love it.
It has travelled regularly on work trips abroad with me because I can fit in my laptop, cable, charger, mouse, power bank, notebooks and other work items.
But I can also squeeze in a change of clothes and associated essentials if it’s a short trip and I’m not taking a suitcase along.
Admittedly it does get rather heavy to carry with the amount I pack inside, but it’s worth it for the convenience.
And when it’s filled out, because of its shape, it still fits perfectly under the seat in front of mine on the plane
I have even had colleagues ask me where I got it from, it’s that good.
The design is so efficient. As well as the main compartment there’s a separate padded section for your laptop, which also has a pocket inside.
Then there’s five pockets in the main section, the largest of which is zipped, and a pocket on the outside.
The main compartment features an extended zip so you can open the bag almost fully for packing, which is a useful touch.
It also has a detachable key clip and the laptop section has a magnetic zip fastening.
The Everywhere sits happily on top of your suitcase thanks to the trolley sleeve and remains secure, even if you end up running through the airport.
Size: 41.4 x 25.9 x 18.5cm, Weight: 1.25kg with shoulder strap (1kg without), Capacity: 20L, Lock: No, Guarantee: one-year warranty
Antler Soft Stripe Underseat Cabin, £130 from Antler
Pros: Robust build, extendable handle, grab handle, TSA lock, multiple interior pockets, compression straps
Cons: Just two wheels
Rating: 9.5/10
The Underseat Cabin is the latest addition to Antler’s Soft Stripe collection and a welcome one at that.
Although it’s soft, it looks and feels solid, with hard plastic protection at the top edges, around the wheels and surrounding the feet.
Yet you still get the flexibility afforded by a soft outer fabric.
Inside though is where it excels.
The main compartment zip opens on three sides for easy access, revealing multiple pockets.
First off, there’s a separate zipped section before you reach the interior proper and this incorporates two padded pockets with Velcro fastening for a laptop and tablet.
Opposite these on the inside of the lid, there’s a large zipped pocket and two smaller patch pockets.
The main packing section is generous and though there are no further pockets here (you can’t have everything) there’s a compression strap to keep your luggage securely in place.
On the outside, there’s an extending handle that smoothly glides into place and there’s a handy padded grab handle on the top.
A further zipped pocket covers the entire front of the case, providing extra packing space should you need it.
Sadly the case only has two wheels and these are fixed so you lose a little on manoeuvrability.
Despite this I found the case easy to move, even when full.
It also has two feet, so stands securely when still and doesn’t fall over.
Overall I think the design is superb. Antler has successfully created an underseat case that incorporates everything needed for short trips.
It has everything I look for in a piece of luggage and I can see myself using this regularly for work and leisure.
Size: 45 x 35 x 20cm, Weight: 2.2kg, Capacity: 30L, Lock: Yes, Guarantee: Manufacturer’s lifetime warranty
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Katie Loxton Milan Cabin Bag, £69.99 from Katie Loxton
Pros: Spacious, interior pockets, detachable shoulder strap, personalisation for small extra cost, available in four colours, luggage sleeve that doubles as a pocket
Cons: No padding on shoulder strap, no interior zipped pockets
Rating: 8/10
The Milan Cabin Bag is ideal for a weekend away.
It has a roomy interior and three pockets inside, though sadly none of these are zipped.
Outside there’s a luggage sleeve for sitting the bag on top of your suitcase and ingeniously, this converts to a pocket for extra storage space when you don’t need to use it as a sleeve!
I was able to fit enough clothes in here for a three-day spring break, including a couple of jumpers, jeans and essential skincare.
There’s an adjustable and removable shoulder strap, which comes in handy when the bag’s full – though I would have liked to see some padding here so it doesn’t pull on my shoulders.
The Milan is a lovely looking bag and I think it looks more expensive than it is.
It comes in four colours – I received the nude pink version – and can be personalised with initials for an extra £4.99.
I love the gift wrapping from Katie Loxton too – very old Hollywood – and I think the Milan would make for a lovely present, as well as being a chic addition to your own luggage collection.
Size: 25cm x 40cm x 19cm, Weight: Unknown, Capacity: Unknown, Lock: No, Guarantee: No
Ecohub Ryanair Cabin Bag, £49.99 £32.29
Pros: Lots of separate sections, padded shoulder straps, laptop and tablet pockets, great price
Cons: None
Rating: 9/10
This is a great little bag for plane travel and makes a useful day bag when you reach your destination. From the size of it you could be forgiven for thinking it’s made for devices and journey essentials rather than clothes, but this bag is a bit like the Tardis and will surprise you.
The main zip opens to reveal a section complete with luggage straps and two zipped pockets – you could easily fit a couple of days clothes in here.
Behind this is another zipped section that contains a padded pocket with Velcro fastening for your laptop, and two mesh pockets. There’s a small, zipped pocket on the top that is large enough for your phone and passport, as well as three more zipped pockets on the front – one is big enough for a tablet and incorporates pen holders and more pockets, the second is large enough for books, notebooks or magazines and the third is great for bits and pieces.
There’s a stretch water bottle pocket on one side, a padded grab handle on the other and a second padded grab handle on the top. The padded shoulder straps are adjustable, integral buckle fastenings on the outside add extra security and there’s even a strap for securing the bag over the handle of your suitcase.
The fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles and is water-resistant. It’s amazing how much thought has gone into designing this bag.
Size: 40 x 25 x 20cm, Weight: 0.57kg, Capacity: 20L, Lock: No, Guarantee: one-year warranty
Tripp Retro Pewter Underseat Cabin Suitcase, £42 from Amazon
Pros: Good capacity, has the features you’d expect from a larger suitcase
Cons: No pockets
Rating: 8/10
This is a sturdy little case with all of the attributes of its bigger cousins. It is hard shell ABS, has a very long extending handle, a grab handle on the side and it has spinner wheels for easy manoeuvrability (albeit just four of them).
Inside there’s a zipped, fabric divider creating two separate luggage compartments and compression straps to keep your clothes in place. There are no pockets though.
I was surprised just how much I could fit into it and pleased to see it moves easily on all types of surface, without falling over.
Size: 45 x 36 x 20cm, Weight: 2.3kg, Capacity: 27L, Lock: Yes, TSA lock, Guarantee: 5-year guarantee
Paris Underseat Suitcase, £60 from Rock Luggage
Pros: Very light, lots of room for clothes, useful pockets inside and out
Cons: Just two wheels so not as nimble to manoeuvre
Rating: 8/10
This Rock underseat suitcase is very light and ideal for a few days away as you can pack more into it than you would imagine.
Despite its small size, features inside include an adjustable luggage strap to hold contents in place and a large, zipped pocket.
The case zips around three sides so when it’s unfastened there is ample access for packing and unpacking. There’s also a useful – and large – padded pocket on the outside in which you could fit a tablet, books, or work items.
Paris has a shoft shell and is made from a tough polyester material. It boasts a padded grab handle on the top for comfortable lifting, as well as a retractable handle and two wheels for ease of movement.
I love that even though it is so small, it still manages to provide those details that make a difference – notably pockets. It’s certainly bigger on features than its size implies.
Size: 45 x 36 x 20cm, Weight: 1.9kg, Capacity: 28L, Lock: No, Guarantee: Manufacturer’s warranty
Kensington Holdall, £37 from Rock Luggage
Pros: Lots of storage space, several pockets, great price, lightweight
Cons: No separate laptop section
Rating: 7/10
The Kensington Holdall from Rock is a lot of bag for a great price and I easily packed enough clothes in here for several days. Inside, there’s three pockets, the largest of which is zipped. There’s a small pocket on the outer front and a further large, zipped pocket across the integral trolley sleeve, so there was plenty of room for my essentials.
The bag is incredibly lightweight and the polyester material looks robust. There’s also a detachable shoulder strap and I found the padding made carrying the bag full, very comfortable.
I received the bag in black, but it’s also available in purple, navy, charcoal and khaki.
Size: 40 x 25 x 20cm, Weight: 0.7kg, Capacity: 20L, Lock: No, Guarantee: one-year warranty
Bewitching Underseat Bag, £40 from IT Luggage
Pros: Affordable price, equipped with TSA lock, several compartments including outside pockets, eight-wheel spinning system, 10-year warranty
Cons: Design will split opinion, doesn’t fit Ryanair’s maximum dimensions
Rating: 7/10
First things first, a disclaimer: while this bag adheres to the underseat dimensions for most airlines, including EasyJet, it’s too big to take on a Ryanair flight without paying.
Apart from that, it’s delightfully practical.
It has an impressive array of storage options, including an external zip pocket, an internal mesh pocket and a pair of internal pouches.
For me, the bag’s main pitfalls are the inside, which is adorned in a rather out-there leopard print, and the rose gold detailing on the zips, wheels and handle.
It would be better if there were a more reserved black-on-black option, perhaps.
Size: 44 x 33 x 20cm, Weight: 1.9kg Capacity: 24L, Lock: Yes, Guarantee: 10-year warranty
New Cicely Tote Bag, £93 from Kipling
Pros: Tote bag style means you can use it daily on holiday, lightweight
Cons: Expensive
Rating: 7/10
This bag will hold everything you need for your plane journey, including a change of clothes and a laptop, thought there’s no separate section for that.
Inside, there’s one zipped pocket, two smaller pockets and two pen holders to organise your personal items. There’s also a key strap in the same fabric as the bag, which I think is a nice touch.
The two pockets on the front aren’t large but are big enough to hold my passport in one, and my phone and glasses in another.
I received the bag in navy and I like that it’s a tote bag style so it’s something I want to use as a day bag on holiday, not just for the journey. The zips are chunky, the handles comfortable and it goes great with jeans!
Size: 51.5 x 37 x 13cm, Weight: 0.44kg Capacity: 12L, Lock: No, Guarantee: two-year warranty
Konos Under The Seat Holdall, £20.99 £14.99 from Amazon
Pros: Cheap, good-sized packing space, adjustable shoulder strap, large outside pocket
Cons: Shoulder strap not padded, plastic strap clips and D-rings, no separate sections
Rating: 6.5/10
This is a basic bag that gives you 20L packing capacity and I managed to fit a weekend’s worth of clothes and associated items into it.
It has three small pockets inside, one of them zipped, and it is lightweight. There’s also a removable shoulder strap, but it’s not padded and the fastenings are plastic, so I’m not sure how they would hold up carrying a fully-loaded bag.
There’s a large, zipped pocket on the outside, which is useful for travel documents and your phone, and the trolley sleeve on the back secures it to your suitcase.
If you’re after advanced features then you’re not going to find them here, but for the price it’s a fair buy.
I think this would be a good bag for children as they could fit snacks, toys and books in it for the journey, and it folds flat for storage once you reach your destination.
The fabric doesn’t feel very substantial, though on the plus side, the bag has four feet on the bottom to help prevent damage to the material when you set it down.
It’s also available in lots of different colours.
Size: 40 x 25 x 20cm, Weight: 0.45kg, Capacity: 20L, Lock: No, Guarantee: one-year warranty
Aerolite Ryanair Cabin Bag, £10.99 from Amazon
Pros: Cheap, carry handles and shoulder strap, luggage strap, comes with a small padlock, lightweight
Cons: No inside pockets, just one outside pocket, shoulder strap not detachable
Rating: 6.5/10
If you’re looking for an under-seat bag without the bells and whistles then this one may well fit the bill – it’s lightweight and gives you 20L of packing space for less than £20.
It suits major airline requirements, not just Ryanair, and it folds down small when not in use. It also features a large, zipped pocket across the front and a strap to attach it to your suitcase at the back. I found the padding on the shoulder strap wasn’t enough when the bag’s full and I’m not convinced how long the material will last as it seems thin to me. I would have also liked pockets inside.
Nonetheless it does the job and should last a few trips if treated well.
Size: 40 x 25 x 20cm, Weight: 0.45kg, Capacity: 20L, Lock: Small padlock supplied, Guarantee: five-year limited warranty
I tested the best under-seat bags included here in real-life situations where possible.
All were packed with a variety of clothes to gauge the capacity of each.
Some had more space than others, but even the under-seat bags that were designed primarily for work were able to hold at least a change of clothes, as well as essential toiletries.
I also considered how heavy the bags were to carry when they were full, as many were wheel-free.
I looked for grab handles, luggage sleeves and padding in the shoulder straps.
I wanted to know whether the straps were adjustable, how well the bag fitted when on the shoulder or back and how durable the fabric appeared.
I took into account the number of separate sections and pockets that could be used to hold individual items such as laptops, tablets and other devices, whether they were padded or soft-lined, and the quality of the zips.
Under-seat luggage can be considered as being of two types: any small bag that fits under an airline seat and products designed specifically for that purpose.
These are available from a variety of retailers, including luggage specialists, chain and department stores, some supermarkets and homewares stores.
Online, check out Amazon, which has a huge selection and don’t forget to look at the individual websites of the brands you’re interested in.
We found the under-seat luggage reviewed in our feature at:
Price varies depending on what you buy.
Basic bags are available for just a few pounds, but if you want more functionality – think lots of pockets, a separate section for your laptop, clothes section and compression straps – be prepared to pay more.
That said, you can buy multi-compartment backpacks for around £35 and these are great value, offering so much more in the way of features than a basic holdall that costs around £15.
Some under-seat bags will last longer than others and it’s fair to say that the more expensive the bag or cabin case, the greater the likely longevity.
The under-seat bags we reviewed here cost from £10.99 upwards, with the most expensive coming in at £155.
Under-seat luggage requirements vary according to the individual airline and they can change without notice, but the information below is current as of April 2025.
Always check with your airline before travelling so you’re aware of the most up-to-date baggage allowances.
A DEVELOPER with plans to build a mansion dubbed a “glass monstrosity” by locals says it will make the area “better”.
Dorset council approved the owner’s plans for a three-storey house in Studland – fit with open plan living area on the ground floor along with a first-floor lounge with balcony.
Vesp Architects, who drew up the plans for the home say the new “negative carbon, zero emission property will replace a poor quality, inefficient house”.
They added it will be “high quality design will enhance the character of the area and provide a functional home for years to come”.
But a distraught pensioner says her retirement dream has been “completely shattered” by the millionaire’s plans to build a Grand Designs-style “glass monstrosity” next door.
She lives in a tiny country road in Studland, Dorset, which boasts stunning views of heathland and Studland Bay where most of the houses date back 100 years.
The woman said: “It is just the most beautiful peaceful place on earth.
“Absolute heaven, we were so looking forward to spending the end of our days there. It has been our dream for 30 years.”
But she now fears her retirement will turn into “complete hell” after the owner won approval to tear down his £2.2 million detached house nearby and turn it into a modern glass fronted home similar to ones in millionaire’s paradise Sandbanks across the water.
The woman said: “It is absolutely heartbreaking. We bought the house three decades ago and always planned to retire there.
“We used it as a holiday home and my daughter has lived there for the last eight years but has just moved out so we could relocate to it permanently.
“We were so looking forward to retiring there but now that plan has been completely shattered.
“We will be living…[near] to a building site for years. It just won’t be the same place it is now.”
Other neighbours are also concerned it will bring “Sandbanks to Studland”.
Sandbanks is one of the most expensive places in the world to live and is popular with multi-millionaires and footballing celebrities like Harry and Jamie Redknapp.
Liam Gallagher used to have a home there. But residents living near Mr Priestley say Studland is a “world away” from Sandbanks.
One said: “Most of the houses here are 100 years old and a lot a handed down through families. They stay almost as they always were which creates a really unique environment…
“It’s like stepping back in time here, idyllic.
“Houses in this road have small windows as they did in those days so at night there is hardly any light pollution, so the stars are really bright, and it is just so peaceful.
“But his house is a glass monstrosity which is going to have huge windows so his lights will be bright in the evenings.”
One neighbour says they fear others will follow in the homeowner’s footsteps, saying: “It is very hard to buy a home in Sandbanks now and Studland is just a five-minute ferry ride away.
“Homes here are quite traditional in character but now the planners have let his home be built it might open the floodgates to more Sandbanks style homes being put up in Studland which will be just awful.”
Other people living in the road say they fear the new home could impact the environment.
One woman said: “At the moment we see all sorts of wildlife because there is a heath right in front of us.
“But with huge trucks trundling up and down and noisy building work going on, I fear it will drive creatures away.
“I realise things have to change but I think what he is planning to create is awful, homes here are traditional, cottage style.
“He must have realised that when he viewed the house he brought, so why then decided to build something so out of character?
“A huge glass palace that will just look completely wrong here.”
The Sun has approached Dorset Council for comment.
