South Africa name squad to take on Scotland as legend calls time on international career
October 19, 2021 (10:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
South Africa have named their squad for their match against Scotland next month. More...

Steven Gerrard: Odds to take over Newcastle United tumble as Rangers boss backed for EPL job by ex-team mate
October 19, 2021 (10:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Steven Gerrards odds to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle United following the clubs takeover have tumbled. More...

Charlie Nicholas reveals the identity of Rangers' main title challengers
October 19, 2021 (07:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ex-Celtic striker Charlie Nicholas believes his former club will put up the main title challenge to rivals Rangers. More...

Rangers exodus fear, Hearts need 10m for tile challenge, Dave Cormack in Aberdeen Glass backing, 'surprise' over Steven Gerrard's transfer comments - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 19, 2021 (07:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
There is rarely a quiet day in the SPFL. Howeber, Monday was shaping up to be that way until Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack appeared on BBCs Sportsound show. More...

Rangers exodus fear with 'surprise' over Steven Gerrard's transfer comments
October 19, 2021 (06:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
There is rarely a quiet day in the SPFL. Howeber, Monday was shaping up to be that way until Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack appeared on BBCs Sportsound show. More...

Scotland's united front can be a match for 'Super 12' after T20 shock over Bangladesh
October 19, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Michael Leask absolutely believes Scotland can compete with the worlds best cricket sides should they make it through to the T20 World Cup Super 12 phase because the squad is so together following Sundays victory over Bangladesh. More...

James McCarthy's Celtic squad absence explained by Ange Postecglou
October 19, 2021 (05:05) [ 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...

Celtic's Callum McGregor reveals why going solo in midfield shouldn't leave Ange Postecoglou's side open
October 19, 2021 (05:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The dispensing of one central defensive midfield type in the system favoured by Ange Postecoglou could be entitled to leave Celtic captain Callum McGregor feeling a little lonely. And vulnerable. More...

Succession and Hearts: Tynecastle club embraces its brush with Hollywood
October 19, 2021 (05:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
How often does Scottish football collide with Hollywood? Not very. Theres the former Dundee United player, Neil Paterson, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of Room At The Top, and theres the Robert Duvall-Ally McCoist vehicle A Shot At Glory, the less said about the better. More...

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou fires quirky McDonald's line: 'If you are a confirmed vegetarian, you don't drop into Macca's just because you are hungry, mate'
October 18, 2021 (21:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic have become easy meat for capable sides in continental competition across the past year-and-a-half. More...

Defiant Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has 'no intention' of changing under-fire manager and retains belief in Stephen Glass
October 18, 2021 (19:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Under-pressure Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass received a public vote of confidence from chairman Dave Cormack who insists the Dons have no intention of making a change so early into the season. More...

Lloyd Saltman and Michael Stewart both excited to return to winning ways
October 18, 2021 (17:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The Tartan Pro Tours proud slogan is Developing Scottish Talent but, in the case of the circuits two most recent winners, Revitalising Scottish Talent is perhaps more appropriate. More...

What channel is the Celtic game on? TV details for afternoon match against Ferencvaros
October 18, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic open the weeks European football with an unusually early Europa League match with Ferencvaros at Celtic Park. More...

Why is the Celtic match on Tuesday afternoon? The reason behind bizarre Ferencvaros kick-off time
October 18, 2021 (16:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic are in European action on Tuesday when they welcome Ferencvaros to Glasgow. More...

Sport on the Sofa: What to watch this week - Rangers, T20, Europa League, URC and Manchester United v Liverpool
October 18, 2021 (16:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Scotland had the nation collectively boogie-ing after defeating Israel in the World Cup qualifying earlier this month, but Shane Burgers cricket side are already at the World Cup, and the feel-good factor is crossing the countys sports. More...

England hit with Wembley closed-doors order as punishment for Euro 2020 scenes
October 18, 2021 (15:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
England will have to play their next home UEFA competition match behind closed doors as punishment for the disorder surrounding the Euro 2020 final at Wembley last summer. More...

How Ferenc Puskas sculpted Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou's football philosophy and career
October 18, 2021 (15:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou spoke about the major influence Hungary and Real Madrid great Ferenc Puskas has had on his career ahead of his side's meeting with Ferencvaros. More...

Alfredo Morelos: Rangers need sparkle - shelf life and why Celtic comparisons with duo are unfair
October 18, 2021 (14:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
When you are polishing the edges of a rough diamond, its important it doesnt lose all of its sharpness and continues to sparkle. More...

Gary Locke gets Hearts testimonial after more than 20 years' service
October 18, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gary Locke is to receive a testimonial next year after more than 20 years service to Hearts. More...

SPFL to send 3.6m in 'vital funds' to football clubs across Scotland this week
October 18, 2021 (13:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Football clubs around Scotland will receive a slice of a 3.6million package being released by the league body this afternoon after a record-breaking cash distribution last season. More...

Watch as amazing rendition of Flower of Scotland drowns out Bangladesh cricket press conference following incredible T20 win
October 18, 2021 (11:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Scotland outscored world number six ranked Bangladesh with an incredible T20 world Cup win " and then out-sang the opposition during the post-match celebrations. More...

Livingston goalkeeper Daniel Barden diagnosed with cancer and will take break from football
October 18, 2021 (11:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Livingston goalkeeper Dan Barden has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. More...

Dave King update set to be on the agenda as Rangers announce strategy summit
October 18, 2021 (11:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers have announced they will provide members of supporters group Club 1872 with an update on the Scottish champions plans for the future at Ibrox on Monday night. More...

Here's where Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibs should be in the Scottish Premiership table - according to the stats
October 18, 2021 (09:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The Scottish Premiership has been a great spectacle already this season with different leaders and surprises on a weekly basis. More...

Is Cameron Norrie English or Scottish? What nationality is new Indian Wells champion?
October 18, 2021 (09:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Cameron Norrie has burst on to the scene after winning the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in the early hours of Monday. More...

Former Celtic ace 'not convinced' Steven Gerrard will 'stick around' at Rangers amidst Newcastle United links
October 18, 2021 (08:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Steven Gerrard is not in it for the long haul at Rangers, according to Kris Commons. More...

Rangers hero handed quirky captaincy role in Aberdeen for December
October 18, 2021 (08:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Former Rangers and Scotland striker Ally McCoist is swapping sports in December " by taking on the captaincy role for Team Scotland in tennis Battle of the Brits. More...

Aberdeen back Stephen Glass, Rangers would 'snap hand off' for 17m offer, ex-Hearts star wanted by EPL side, Old Firm fans buy St Mirren new player each year - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 18, 2021 (07:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The cinch Premiership has already packed plenty into the first nine matchdays of the season with just six points separating the top six. More...

Rangers would 'snap your hand off' for reported 17m interest
October 18, 2021 (07:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The cinch Premiership has already packed plenty into the first nine matchdays of the season with just six points separating the top six. More...

Jamie Murphy: We don't want to be like Hibs teams of the past
October 18, 2021 (06:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hibs dropped out of the cinch Premiership top four for the first in 18 months on Saturday but Jamie Murphy has no plans to stay there. More...

Celtic target Europa League progress despite defeats to Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen
October 18, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic are targeting progression from their Europa League group despite losing their opening two matches. More...

Why it is positive at Celtic right now as Ange Postecoglou's men show different side
October 18, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Fir Park against a combative, dogged and energetic Motherwell after an international break. One of those difficult places to go, especially for a side who had only just notched their first league away win since February. There was an expectation that Celtic would come unstuck in ML1. More...

Why scoring against Hibs for Dundee United was the 'best moment of my life'
October 18, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Considering the hurdles Kieran Freeman has had to overcome, it is little wonder that the Dundee United full-back described Saturday's goal against Hibs as the greatest moment of his life. More...

Motherwell ace refuses to use referee excuse for Celtic loss
October 18, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Callum Slattery refused to use refereeing decisions as an excuse as to why Motherwell lost 2-0 to Celtic at Fir park. More...

Charlie Adam opens up on Dundee bonus row after first league win of season
October 18, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Dens Park was no place for the faint hearted on Saturday night. At the heart of the tense, high stakes battle was the distinctive figure of Charlie Adam, bald head gleaming in the floodlights. More...

Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley says he was 'entitled to react' to Juninho Bacuna throat grab in Rangers draw
October 17, 2021 (21:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Snatching a last gasp equaliser, there were positives that Hearts can, justifiably, extrapolate from Saturdays result at Ibrox. More...

'Leinster will punish us' - Ryan Wilson admits Glasgow Warriors must improve on Zebre showing
October 17, 2021 (21:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ryan Wilson has admitted that Glasgow will have to play far better than they did against Zebre at the weekend if they are to have a chance against champions Leinster at Scotstoun on Friday. More...

Why Mark Bennett is thriving under Mike Blair at Edinburgh and his thoughts on Scotland recall
October 17, 2021 (21:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Mark Bennett has credited new Edinburgh coach Mike Blair for the rejuvenation which has led to a Scotland recall for the player after a three-year absence. More...

Steven Gerrard tells Rangers strikers to sharpen up as he makes Alfredo Morelos admission
October 17, 2021 (20:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants his forward players to be more ruthless. More...

Rangers draw with Glasgow City in front of watching Alfredo Morelos as Celtic fail to take advantage
October 17, 2021 (20:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The top two in the Scottish Womens Premier League could not be separated as Glasgow City and Rangers battled out a 1-1 draw at Petershill Park. More...

Chris Greaves stars as 'incredible' Scotland stun Bangladesh in T20 World Cup opener
October 17, 2021 (19:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Player of the match Chris Greaves hailed an incredible team performance as Shane Burgers men produced a stunning fightback to win their T20 World Cup opener against Bangladesh in Oman on Sunday by six runs. More...

Ayrshire Bulls crowned Super6 champions after surviving late Southern Knights onslaught
October 17, 2021 (18:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Southern Knights 16 Ayrshire Bulls 26 More...

Steven Gerrard hails Rangers ace who 'played like two players' against Hearts
October 17, 2021 (12:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Steven Gerrard has urged his Rangers players to follow in the footsteps of John Lundstram as they turn their attention to Brondby in Thursday's Europa League game at Ibrox. More...

Steven Gerrard hails Rangers star who 'played like two players' against Hearts
October 17, 2021 (11:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Steven Gerrard has urged his Rangers players to follow in the footsteps of John Lundstram as they turn their attention to Brondby in Thursday's Europa League game at Ibrox. More...

Robbie Neilson stresses what Hearts must do next after 'worse case scenario' Rangers result
October 17, 2021 (11:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson enjoyed Saturday's late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Ibrox but quickly looked ahead to backing it up against Dundee next week. More...

Cameron Norrie sets sights on Slams after reaching Indian Wells final
October 17, 2021 (11:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
New British number one Cameron Norrie hopes his impressive run to the final of one of the world's biggest tournaments this week can be the springboard for going deeper into grand slams next year. More...

David Turnbull explains Celtic wonder goal and why he didn't celebrate against Motherwell
October 17, 2021 (08:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
There are some moments in games of football which leave those watching on lost for words. In Celtic's 2-0 win over Motherwell, David Turnbull produced one of those moments. More...

Celtic star David Turnbull explains wonder goal and why he didn't celebrate against Motherwell
October 17, 2021 (07:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
There are some moments in games of football which leave those watching on lost for words. In Celtic's 2-0 win over Motherwell, David Turnbull produced one of those moments. More...

Celtic would be 'annoyed' with Rangers signing, Aberdeen boss under pressure, ex-Celt wanted by Arsenal, Jack Ross brands Hibs 'lazy and slow' - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 17, 2021 (07:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
It was another eventful Saturday in the cinch Premiership with all 12 teams involved as the six games produced 18 goals and plenty of talking points. More...

James McPake: 'Leighs goal reminded me of Hibs winner v Aberdeen in Cup' - Dundee manager on Griffiths, Aberdeen win and red card
October 17, 2021 (07:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
James McPake was reminded of a goal he helped set up as Leigh Griffiths scored to help Dundee record their first league win of the season. More...