Celtic fans would be 'annoyed' with Rangers signing from Premiership rivals
October 17, 2021 (07:25) [ 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...

Super6 final: Premiership flashbacks as Southern Knights and Ayrshire Bulls compete for title
October 17, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The presence of Southern Knights and Ayrshire Bulls in this afternoons Super6 play-off final might suggest that not much has changed since the new part-time professional league " which aims to bridge the gap between the traditional club game and the pro tier in Scotland " was set up in the Autumn of 2019. More...

Why Lyndon Dykes is Scotland's difference maker - the late developer turned ultimate No.9
October 17, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Lyndon Dykes is different. His accent, his style of play and sometimes his hair. More...

George Munsey: Scotland must show belief in T20 World Cup opener against Bangladesh
October 17, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Scotland batter George Munsey believes the squad is in a good place heading into the T20 World Cup which gets underway today - and he wants the players to embrace the challenges that will come their way in the next few days as they aim to qualify for the Super 12 phase. More...

Why it's easy to understand Hibs' decision to scrap programmes but hard to accept
October 17, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Close your eyes and picture going to the football. From the moment you close the door behind you the matchday ritual begins. More...

James McPake: Leighs goal reminded me of Hibs winner v Aberdeen in Cup. Dundee manager on Griffiths, Aberdeen win and red card
October 16, 2021 (23:30) [ 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...

Cameron Norrie reaches Indian Wells final after defeating Grigor Dimitrov
October 16, 2021 (22:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Cameron Norrie is a win away from one of the biggest titles in tennis after defeating Grigor Dimitrov to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. More...

Ange Postecoglou hopes Celtic reap the benefits of a settling squad
October 16, 2021 (21:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ange Postecoglou believes hes now getting strength in depth as he looks forward to utilising the options of a more settled squad when Ferencvaros visit Celtic on Tuesday afternoon. More...

'Starfelt more solid', 'never in trouble' - Celtic fans react to win over Motherwell
October 16, 2021 (21:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic fans were delighted to see their side close the gap to Rangers at the top of the table to four points with a 2-0 win over Motherwell. More...

Stephen Glass reacts to Aberdeen sacking chants as Dundee pile on the misery
October 16, 2021 (21:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Stephen Glass is hoping to continue to receive the support of club owner Dave Cormack but the Aberdeen manager admits he doesnt know what might happen after his side's win-less run stretched to ten games with defeat to Dundee. More...

'Starfelt more sold', 'never in trouble' - Celtic fans react to win over Motherwell
October 16, 2021 (21:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic fans were delighted to see their side close the gap to Rangers at the top of the table to four points with a 2-0 win over Motherwell. More...

Aberdeen fans turn on Stephen Glass as Leigh Griffiths helps Dundee to first win of the season
October 16, 2021 (21:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
It was a confusing one for the American television market to digest. Two sets of fans, both singing youre getting sacked in the morning! at Stephen Glass as the Aberdeen manager cut a bedraggled figure in the rain. More...

Motherwell 0 - 2 Celtic - How the players rated including outstanding performance from Hoops ace
October 16, 2021 (21:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic ran out 2 " 0 winners at Fir Park as they downed Motherwell to close the gap to Rangers to four points at the top of the cinch Premiership. More...

Zebre Parma 6 Glasgow Warriors 17: Job done but Fraser Brown injury causes concern for club and country
October 16, 2021 (20:22) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Take the points. Go home. Move on. More...

Edinburgh overcome loss of two stand-offs to beat the Bulls amid late drama in United Rugby Championship
October 16, 2021 (20:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair praised his sides resilience as they withstood a late onslaught from the Bulls to see out a gritty 17-10 victory at a rain-soaked DAM Health Stadium. More...

Robbie Neilson has say on his Ibrox red card as Hearts boss reveals delight at Rangers fans' silence
October 16, 2021 (19:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson welcomed the sound of silence that greeted Hearts last minute equaliser at Ibrox. More...

Steven Gerrard accuses goal-shy Rangers players of 'stitching up' Allan McGregor as he offers blueprint for Euro success
October 16, 2021 (19:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has accused his players of stitching up Allan McGregor. More...

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson relished the quiet as his players dug deep to silence their rivals
October 16, 2021 (19:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson welcomed the sound of silence. More...

Tam Courts talks targets after Dundee United go third as Jack Ross slams Hibs performance
October 16, 2021 (19:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Dundee United boss Tam Courts insists his side keep will not change their targets despite dismantling Hibs at Easter Road to move up to third in the cinch Premiership. More...

Steven Gerrard offers Rangers the blueprint for Euro success but tells players that they hung goalkeeper Allan McGregor out to dry against Hearts
October 16, 2021 (18:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has accused his players of stitching up Allan McGregor. More...

Edinburgh show true grit to beat the Bulls after the loss of two stand-offs
October 16, 2021 (18:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Edinburgh withstood a second-half onslaught from the Bulls to see out a gritty 17-10 victory at the DAM Health Stadium. More...

Story of Rangers 1 Hearts 1: Robbie Neilson red carded as Jambos make their intentions clear at Ibrox
October 16, 2021 (18:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was sent off after taking exception to what he deemed an unacceptable response from officials to Rangers Juninho Bacuna grabbing Stephen Kingsley by the throat. More...

Story of Motherwell 0 - 2 Celtic: Away fans celebrate Hearts goal as David Turnbull produces magic in balance-shifting win
October 16, 2021 (18:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
A roar went up from the away end at Fir Park. Yet, the ball wasnt even in play. Jota had sent a cross-shot wide of the far post and into the stand. The same stand which housed the boisterous Celtic support. More...

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander on 'blatant penalty' v Celtic, lack of big decisions against 'big boys' and VAR
October 16, 2021 (17:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Motherwell manager Graham Alexander expressed his frustration at a blatant penalty that wasn't awarded during the 2-0 home defeat to Celtic. More...

How Rangers and Hearts stars rated after top-of-the-table clash at Ibrox
October 16, 2021 (17:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ratings out of ten for every Rangers and Hearts player after todays match at Ibrox. More...

Rangers result 'no significance' for Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou who makes title joke after Motherwell win
October 16, 2021 (17:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou joked he is not looking at the cinch Premiership table any more after being told the title race was over. More...

Story of Hibs 0 Dundee United 3: How Tam Courts' side moved up to third after adding goals to Premiership's best defensive record
October 16, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Humble pie has rarely tasted as sweet as the portion being lapped up by Dundee United supporters right now after their side shot into the cinch Premiership top three with a resounding victory over Hibs at Easter Road. More...

Rangers result 'no significance' for Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou who makes title over joke after Motherwell win
October 16, 2021 (17:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou joked he is not looking at the cinch Premiership table any more after being told the title race was over. More...

Newcastle United turn attention away from Steven Gerrard, Uefa branded 'a joke' by Rangers star's lawyer, former Celtic ace tipped for Scotland recall - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 16, 2021 (10:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Saturdays Scottish football news and gossip. More...

Newcastle United turn attention away from Steven Gerrard toward 'special' candidate as Uefa branded 'a joke' by Rangers star's lawyer
October 16, 2021 (10:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Saturdays Scottish football news and gossip. More...

Mike Blair has say on Edinburgh star performer Ben Vellacott's Scotland snub
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Mike Blair has encouraged Ben Vellacott to maintain the excellent form he has shown in the early part of the season as the scrum-half tries to break into the Scotland set-up. More...

Lit candles, 15 points and now no excuses - Celtic enter crucial spell in their season
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
After winning their first away league game since February prior to the international break at Aberdeen, Celtic will now look to secure successive victories on the road or risk falling further behind the pace setters. More...

Unbeaten and confident, Hearts travel to Rangers confident but aware of how rough it can get at Ibrox
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Michael Smith has experience of travelling to Ibrox with the untethered intention of prolonging an unbeaten start to the league season. More...

Leigh Griffiths: Why Dundee will make late call on Celtic loanee against Aberdeen - all the team news
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Dundee manager James McPake will make a late decision on whether to restore Leigh Griffiths and Charlie Adam to the fold after the key duo stepped up their comeback bids over the international break. More...

Celtic summer signing among five ruled out as Motherwell welcome back defender - team news ahead of Fir Park clash
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Motherwell have Sondre Solholm Johansen back from injury for the visit of Celtic in the cinch Premiership on Saturday. More...

Hibs stick together after testing fortnight for playing staff
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The international break has been a difficult period for Hibs defender Ryan Porteous, but the way the sides last outing, at Ibrox, panned out has meant that the wait for the next game has felt interminable for many of his colleagues as well. More...

Ian Black opens up on Hearts, Rangers, Stuart McCall, his father and boos at Easter Road
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
It is almost a decade since Hearts last won a top tier tussle with Rangers at Ibrox. More...

Hibs forced to assess Martin Boyle fitness as Dundee United prepare for big debut - all the team news
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Kyle Magennis remains a doubt for Hibs ahead of Saturdays Premiership clash at home to Dundee United, while Martin Boyle will be assessed after his exertions with Australia during the international break. More...

Rangers to make late call on team as Hearts go to Ibrox with no issues - all the team news
October 16, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard will check on striker Kemar Roofe following his international duty exploits with Jamaica ahead of Saturdays cinch Premiership clash with Hearts. More...

'Rangers haven't had a choice' - Steven Gerrard laments situation ahead of Hearts match
October 16, 2021 (04:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
After seeing off one half of Edinburgh before the international break and ending Hibs unbeaten league start, defending cinch Premiership champions Rangers will aim to do the same to Hearts at Ibrox and cement their place at the top of the table. More...

Allan Massie: Some surprising Scotland calls - one Edinburgh player has good reason to feel aggrieved
October 16, 2021 (04:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
More than a dozen players who have represented Scotland in the last 12 months are missing from Gregor Townsends first training squad. More...

Celtic to unleash star striker after mounting concerns over fitness
October 15, 2021 (21:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Giorgos Giakoumakis is standing by to make his first league appearance for Celtic after Ange Postecoglou described the Greek striker as ready to make an impact. More...

Jordan Venter inspires Watsonians as they claim third place in Super6 with win over Stirling County
October 15, 2021 (21:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Young Edinburgh Rugby centre Jordan Venter led the way with two tries as Watsonians Rugby withheld a Stirling County fightback to win a thrilling FOSROC Super6 third/fourth play-off match last night. More...

Intrigue as Glasgow Warriors prepare to unleash new winger against Zebre Parma
October 15, 2021 (21:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Danny Wilson will unleash Sebastian Cancelliere on Zebre on Saturday as Glasgow Warriors look to attack the Italian club on the flanks. More...

New Edinburgh skills coach Gareth Baber will complement Mike Blair and can bring best out of the clubs Fijians Lee-Roy Atalifo, Mesu Kunavula and Viliame Mata
October 15, 2021 (21:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Mike Blairs Edinburgh revolution continues apace with the appointment of Fiji sevens chief Gareth Baber as the clubs skills coach. More...

Partick Thistle destroy Hamilton Accies as second-half blitz leaves hosts reeling
October 15, 2021 (21:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Partick Thistle moved into the play-off positions in the Championship following a sensational 6-1 win away at Hamilton Accies. More...

What channel is the Celtic game? Details on how to watch match at Motherwell
October 15, 2021 (17:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Motherwell welcome Celtic to Fir Park on Saturday as the cinch Premiership returns following the international break. More...

What channel is Rangers v Hearts game on? Details on how to watch top-of-table clash at Ibrox
October 15, 2021 (16:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers welcome Hearts to Ibrox on Saturday as the cinch Premiership returns following the international break. More...

Sparta Prague-Rangers racism row: 'Insufficient evidence' to punish Czech club over Glen Kamara treatment
October 15, 2021 (16:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Sparta Prague will not be subject to disciplinary proceedings after a UEFA investigation into allegations of racism towards Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara found "insufficient evidence More...

Anton McElhone Celtic appointment explained - and there will be more changes to come
October 15, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic hope to further reinforce their backroom team after bringing in former Morton manager Anton McElhone. More...