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Tinpot top-of-the-table TV turn-off shows it's time for SFA to end archaic blackout Not showing a top-of-the-table match live would be unthinkable in major European leagues - the SFA should end the archaic Saturday 3pm blackout.

CELTIC fans show about as much appreciation of the current custodians of the Parkhead club as Cristiano Ronaldo exhibited towards the Portugal...

19.10.2024 5

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Choppy waters ahead for Steve Clarke and Scotland in long journey to Euros redemption A crippling injury list has reduced Scotland's chances of putting their Euro 2024 failure behind them against Nations League rivals Croatia and Portugal.

STEVE Clarke’s chances of surviving as Scotland manager seemed about as high as Lieutenant Dan’s hopes of riding out Hurricane Milton on his 22...

12.10.2024 2

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Clubs must shelve self-interest and put Scottish football first for game to flourish Clubs must shelve self-interest and put Scottish football first if the game in this country is to overcome a youth crisis and flourish in years to come.

We are never slow in this country to give managers, players, chief executives, sporting directors and club owners a kicking when our leading clubs...

11.10.2024 2

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No 'Return of the King' at Rangers - but Dave is bang on the money about one thing Dave King's bid to return to Rangers as chairman looks destined to fail - but the major Ibrox shareholder is bang on the money about one thing.

IT took Dave King several years to buy a major shareholding in Rangers and then, along with his old compadres John Gilligan and Paul Murray, wrest...

21.09.2024 6

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The SFA has entered the 21st Century - now Scottish football fans need to join them

DURING Rangers’ remarkable run without conceding a penalty in the Premiership at the end of last year, I was invited onto a popular Scottish...

14.09.2024 2

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The Tartan Army must embrace ultra culture to help Scotland recover from Euro 2024 The Tartan Army must raise their game and embrace ultra culture if they are to help Scotland recover from their Euro 2024 disappointment.

THE guard of honour which the Rangers players and coaching staff formed in front of the Union Bears following their Premier Sports Cup victory over...

07.09.2024 1

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New Parkhead main stand would give Celtic the whip hand over Rangers for years Celtic have increased their cash reserves during the transfer window - are they now in a position to redevelop the Parkhead main stand?

THE Celtic supporter who told Peter Lawwell to “get the f****** money spent” as the Parkhead chairman arrived at the SMiSA Stadium in Paisley...

31.08.2024 10

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Next seven days will make or break Celtic's season - the Parkhead board must deliver The next seven days will make or break Celtic's season - the Parkhead board is under pressure to deliver before the summer transfer window closes.

THERE are definite shades of the People’s Front of Judea (not the Judean People’s Front, not those splitters) venting about the Romans in Life of...

23.08.2024 3

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On-form Aberdeen should aim high and try to beat Rangers to second in the Premiership Aberdeen have won their first six matches under new manager Jimmy Thelin - now they should be looking to finish above Rangers in the Premiership.

ABERDEEN supporters are currently basking in the warm afterglow of their best start to a new season in 39 years, a run of form in competitive...

17.08.2024 2

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Why we must all root for Rangers as Scottish football stares into a European abyss Fans of Rangers' rivals will be hoping the Ibrox club slip up against Dynamo Kyiv - but Scottish football needs its European representatives to progress.

PERHAPS the only thing that Scottish football fans, a more bloodthirsty bunch you would be hard pushed to find anywhere, take greater enjoyment...

10.08.2024 6

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