Scottish football enjoys a reputation for having some of the most passionate but good natured fans around.

Every major championship – when we qualify – sees our supporters winning hearts and minds in our host countries.

When it comes to club football, we have some of the highest attendances per head of population in Europe.

Our love affair with the beautiful game is there for all to see.

But during the season just finished we have witnessed a new and darker edge creeping in to Scottish football.

Black-clad “ultra” groups left shoppers terrified as they........

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