12 uncapped players called up for Scotland's Autumn Series with Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan at Murrayfield
October 21, 2021 (06:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has a vast spectrum of experience spread across his 42-man squad for the Autumn Tests. More...

Steven Gerrard urges Alfredo Morelos not to 'overthink' quest for his 100th Rangers goal ahead of 'must win' Europa League clash with Brondby
October 21, 2021 (06:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Having lost just five of his first 32 European games as Rangers manager, Steven Gerrard has now seen his team suffer five defeats in their last seven outings on the continental stage. More...

Gregor Townsend says Stuart Hogg has taken steps to prioritise his health and wellbeing after gruelling Lions tour
October 21, 2021 (05:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has warned of the mental and physical toll the Lions tour has taken on the eight Scotland players involved and revealed that Stuart Hogg has taken steps to prioritise his health and wellbeing after a gruelling summer in South Africa. More...

Stephen Glass on "surreal" Dave Cormack interview, unreported reasons for Aberdeen slide and personal insult from former teammate
October 20, 2021 (21:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
No one can accuse Stephen Glass of existing in a bubble, even in these Covid-conscious times. He doesnt normally listen to the radio but he made a point of listening in on Monday night as Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack defended his under-fire manager in a remarkable interview. More...

Celtic winger Jota reveals amazing gesture to foster friendship with team-mate Kyogo Furuhashi
October 20, 2021 (21:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic winger Jota appears willing to go above and beyond to foster relationships with his team-matesin order to create an environment that feeds the drive for success among Ange Postecoglous revamped squad. Especially when it comes to his attacking confrere Kyogo Furuhashi. More...

T20 World Cup: Scotland's cricketers urged to avoid calculators and inspire a nation with 'Super 12' spot
October 20, 2021 (21:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Scotland cricket head coach Shane Burger want his players to inspire a nation by beating Oman today and progressing through to the Super 12 phase of the T20 World Cup. More...

Blair Kinghorn named in Scotland squad as a stand-off and will vie with Ross Thompson for 10 jersey against Tonga
October 20, 2021 (21:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend will ring the changes at stand-off for Scotlands opening match of the autumn against Tonga at the end of the month. More...

Brondby hail Rangers as 'best team in Scotland' and captain claims Europa League draw would be 'acceptable' at Ibrox
October 20, 2021 (20:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Brondby head coach Niels Frederiksen paid due respect to Rangers' history as he planned to scupper the Gers' Europa League chances on Thursday. More...

Rangers star aiming for Hungary success with Scotland
October 20, 2021 (20:22) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rachel McLauchlan is looking to build on early success with new Scotland Women coach Pedro Martinez Losa with a win over Hungary on Friday. More...

Glasgow Clan add four to Elite League roster as Fife Flyers clash approaches
October 20, 2021 (19:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Glasgow Clans new assistant coach Mathieu Roy has arrived in Scotland " and joined by three more new recruits. More...

Scotland name 12 uncapped players in revamped squad for Autumn Nations Series
October 20, 2021 (18:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has named 12 uncapped players in his 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Steven Gerrard and Connor Goldson hit out at UEFA's failure to take action for Sparta Prague crowd treatment of Glen Kamara
October 20, 2021 (18:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
UEFA have failed to stand up against racism by deciding not to pursue disciplinary action against Sparta Prague for last months jeering of Glen Kamara, according to the Rangers midfielders team-mate Connor Goldson. More...

Rugby concussion study assesses cognitive impact of contact sport in players' older age
October 20, 2021 (17:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Exposure to multiple concussions may affect rugby union players' cognitive function in older age, a new study involving 146 former players has found. More...

Here are the 10 best strikers in the Scottish Premiership - according to the stats
October 20, 2021 (17:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
We assessed the stats to see who the best strikers are in the Scottish Premiership this season, based on goal conversion percentage. More...

Under-fire Stephen Glass hits out at Aberdeen 'agenda' but focused on reviving club form after Dave Cormack's backing
October 20, 2021 (16:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Stephen Glass described the support of Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack as "brilliant" but vowed to keep his focus on turning around the Dons' fortunes. More...

Scotland's complete 42-man rugby squad for Autumn Nations Test series with Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan
October 20, 2021 (16:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has named his 42-man squad for the four games at BT Murrayfield. More...

Here are the 10 best strikers in the Scottish Premiership - according to the stats
October 20, 2021 (16:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
We assessed the stats to see who the best strikers are in the Scottish Premiership this season, based on goal conversion percentage. More...

What channel is the Rangers game on? TV details for Brondby match in Europa League
October 20, 2021 (15:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers are seeking their first Europa League group stage win of the season with Brondby in Glasgow on Thursday night. More...

Scotland's 42-man rugby squad for Autumn Nations Test series with Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan
October 20, 2021 (15:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has named his 42-man squad for the four games at BT Murrayfield. More...

How Celtic can secure European football after Christmas following Ferencvaros win in Europa League
October 20, 2021 (14:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
A simple equation has been formulated for Celtic courtesy of their 2-0 success at home to Ferencvaros in the Europa League this week: win the return fixture in Budapest on November 4 and European football post-Christmas will be guaranteed. More...

Scotland's 42-man rugby squad for Autumn Test series with Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan
October 20, 2021 (14:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townend has named his 42-man squad for the four games at BT Murrayfield. More...

Fantasy Premier League tips: What is FPL free hit and wildcard, Calvert Lewin injury update, who are the FPL top point scorers
October 20, 2021 (13:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Started your FPL a little slowly? Time to play your wildcard? Heres how you can turn around your fantasy league fortunes and which players you can bring in. More...

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says players can't be forced to become double-vaccinated
October 20, 2021 (13:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says the Scottish champions are pushing all of their players to become double-vaccinated against Covid-19 but admits they are free to refuse to do so. More...

Scotland name 12 uncapped players in squad for Autumn Nations Series
October 20, 2021 (12:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has named 12 uncapped players in his 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend names 42-man squad for Autumn Tests with Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan
October 20, 2021 (11:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend has included all his British and Irish Lions representatives among Scotlands 42 players for the next four rugby internationals in the Autumn Tests. More...

Doddie Weir: Rugby legend relies on family for help walking, eating and drinking
October 20, 2021 (11:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rugby legend Doddie Weir has revealed that he can no longer walk unaided due to motor neurone disease. More...

'I couldn't tell you where it's at' - Connor Goldson reveals uncertainty over his Rangers future as he urges Ibrox club to resist English Premier League interest in Nathan Patterson
October 20, 2021 (11:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Connor Goldson has urged Rangers to do all they can to hold onto Nathan Patterson - but admits he remains unclear about his own future with the Scottish champions. More...

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hit with three-game SFA ban after Rangers red card
October 20, 2021 (10:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson will be banned from the touchline for three matches after his red card against Rangers at Ibrox. More...

Newcastle exit for Steve Bruce - Rangers boss Steven Gerrard among names linked to St James' Park role
October 20, 2021 (10:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Newcastle United have ended intense speculation over their managers position, and Steve Bruce has left St James Park this morning. More...

The Rangers star set to be subject of big-money bid from Premier League side
October 20, 2021 (07:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Premier League side Everton are weighing up a January move for Rangers star Nathan Patterson. More...

Rangers linked with Championship star, Celtic fans want Uefa to investigate Rangers, Hearts ace's injury return, Motherwell close in on highly-rated international - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 20, 2021 (07:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic recorded a key result in the Europa League to keep their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages well and truly alive. More...

Rangers linked with a move for Championship star on pre-contract deal
October 20, 2021 (06:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic recorded a key result in the Europa League to keep their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages well and truly alive. More...

Edinburgh still have one Richard Cockerill hallmark as Gareth Baber update on Fiji issued
October 19, 2021 (21:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
It might not have been an exhibition of the free-flowing rugby which casual Edinburgh supporters were hoping to see more of when Mike Blair replaced Richard Cockerill as head coach this summer, but Stevie Lawrie believes that the capital outfits gritty 17-10 win over the Bulls in difficult conditions at the DAM Health Stadium on Saturday night was an important moment in the teams development. More...

Why Ali Price had the Glasgow Warriors break he needed
October 19, 2021 (21:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ali Price believes he benefited greatly from being a part of the British & Irish Lions to South Africa this summer, and wants to prove as much with his contributions to Glasgow Warriors this season. More...

Andy Murray wins incredible match against Frances Tiafoe in Antwerp - 'longest three-set match I've played by some distance'
October 19, 2021 (20:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Andy Murray showed all of his fighting spirit to win a gripping encounter with Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the European Open in Antwerp. More...

Former Celtic and Scotland defender Jack Hendry on the end of Champions League thumping
October 19, 2021 (20:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Jack Hendry was on the losing side as Club Brugge were thumped 5-1 at home by Manchester City in the Champions League. More...

The story of Celtic's 2-0 win over Ferencvaros: Crowd eruption, time travel, vaccine passports, and showing European credentials
October 19, 2021 (19:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The eruption around Celtic Park when Ange Postecoglous men snatched an 81st-minute goal that secured them a 2-0 victory to seal a first Europa League group success of this campaign felt like it produced time travel. More...

Two Scottish Premiership managers receive misconduct charges from the SFA
October 19, 2021 (19:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson and Dundee boss James McPake have both received misconduct charges from the Scottish Football Association. More...

Celtic's Callum McGregor lift the lid on his penalty miss in fizzing Ferencvaros finish
October 19, 2021 (18:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic captain Callum McGregor refused to rule out remaining on penalties following his spot-kick that was saved in the clubs 2-0 Europa League victory over Ferencvaros. More...

Celtic's Ange Postecoglou "apologises to Scottish employers" for lost productivity as he revels in energised efforts of his players in Tuesday afternoon triumph over Ferencvaros
October 19, 2021 (18:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou believes the storming finish his team served up for their 2-0 defeat of Ferencvaros in the Europa League is what must always be their productivity " as he recognised this being lost by Scottish civic society owing to the unusual 3.30pm Tuesday kick-off time for the 50,427 crowd attracted to Parkhead. More...

Blow for David Turnbull as Uefa take away goal from Celtic star
October 19, 2021 (17:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
David Turnbull has been robbed of a goal by Uefa after the governing body decided the Celtic midfielder wasnt responsible for the second in his sides 2-0 win over Ferencvaros. More...

Ex-Celtic star insists former club can 'comfortably' defeat Ferencvaros in Hungary
October 19, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
John Hartson reckons Celtic can comfortably do the double over Ferencvaros after watching his old side defeat their Hungarian visitors in Glasgow. More...

Player of match, big letdown, turning point, gave us a giggle, ref watch - what you need to know from Celtic 2-0 Ferencvaros
October 19, 2021 (16:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Andrew Smith serves up the main talking points from Celtics Europa League win over Ferencvaros ... More...

How the Celtic players rated in 2-0 Europa League victory over Ferencvaros
October 19, 2021 (16:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ratings out of ten for every Celtic player who took to the field during their Europa League victory over Fenercvaros. More...

Scotland stand on brink of T20 World Cup second round after beating Papua New Guinea
October 19, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Player of the match Richie Berrington was delighted to put together a solid batting partnership with Matthew Cross to set the team up for their second win on the spin at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. More...

Scotland stand on brink of T20 World Cup after beating Papua New Guinea
October 19, 2021 (15:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Player of the match Richie Berrington was delighted to put together a solid batting partnership with Matthew Cross to set the team up for their second win on the spin at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. More...

The key stats behind Hearts' unbeaten start to the season - Halkett presence, Devlin influence, creating good chances
October 19, 2021 (15:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts know they can go top of the cinch Premiership on Saturday with a win, for a short time at least. More...

Green Brigade unveil anti-Uefa banner before Ferencvaros clash as Celtic fans rail against kick-off time
October 19, 2021 (15:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The Green Brigade unveiled a banner hitting out at Uefa ahead of their sides Europa League clash with Ferencvaros. More...

Dave Cormack: The best and worst of the Aberdeen chairman's appearance on BBC Sportsound
October 19, 2021 (12:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack provided one of the most memorable moments of the cinch Premiership season so far with his appearance on BBC Sportsound on Monday night. More...

James McCarthy's Celtic squad absence explained by Ange Postecoglou
October 19, 2021 (10:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The apparent mystery over James McCarthys non-appearance in Celtics squad for the weekend win at Motherwell has been cleared up by Ange Postecoglou, who reveals the midfielder missed out with small muscular problem. More...