Revealed: The strategic Celtic talks between Ange Postecoglou and Michael Nicholson
October 15, 2021 (15:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou used the international break to plot strategic improvements to the club in tandem with acting chief executive Michael Nicholson. More...

Livingston assistant Marvin Bartley emerges as frontrunner for Carlisle post - with ex-Hearts favourite also in frame
October 15, 2021 (14:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Livingston assistant manager Marvin Bartley has emerged as the frontrunner for the Carlisle United job. More...

Avert crisis and correct course! Why Dundee and Aberdeen are in the exact same boat ahead of Dens Park clash
October 15, 2021 (14:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Dundee against Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership this weekend is essentially the Scottish football equivalent of the Spider-Man meme as the two clubs go into the match in similar situations caused by comparable issues. More...

Former Glasgow Warrior Gordon Reid packing down for Marr as derbies take centre stage in Premiership
October 15, 2021 (14:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gordon Reid made his name as a loosehead prop with Glasgow Warriors and Scotland, but the experienced campaigner will be packing down in the second-row for Marr this afternoon. More...

Billy Gilmour: Norwich boss speaks on lack of game-time for Scotland star and Chelsea loanee
October 15, 2021 (14:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Norwich head coach Daniel Farke maintains he is not under any extra pressure to give Billy Gilmour game time in the Premier League " but backed the on-loan Chelsea midfielder to prove himself at the top level. More...

Mentality shift ahead of Motherwell v Celtic clash
October 15, 2021 (13:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Motherwell manager Graham Alexander has urged his players to go into Saturday's visit of Celtic with the same expectation of victory as their opponents. More...

Edinburgh Rugby appoint Gareth Baber, the coach who guided Fiji to Olympic sevens gold
October 15, 2021 (13:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gareth Baber, the coach who guided Fiji to Olympic sevens gold in Tokyo in the summer, is joining Edinburgh as the clubs new Skills and Assistant Attack Coach. More...

Rangers' Steven Gerrard to Newcastle speculation: Amanda Staveley issues statement on Steve Bruce situation
October 15, 2021 (12:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Newcastle have confirmed Steve Bruce will be in charge of the team against Tottenham on Sunday. More...

Michael Stewart blasts Rangers amid claims of 'offensive tune' as Ibrox club tweets after criticism
October 15, 2021 (11:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Michael Stewart has hit out at Rangers for use of what he describes as a tune so offensive to many in a club promotional video. More...

Glasgow City announce appointment of Eileen Gleeson as new head coach
October 15, 2021 (10:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Glasgow City have announced the appointment of Eileen Gleeson as their new head coach. More...

The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr tweets support for Stenhousemuir
October 15, 2021 (09:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr has tweeted his support of Stenhousemuir ahead of their clash with Cowdenbeath this weekend. More...

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard opens up on Newcastle, Steve Bruce and speculation about job
October 15, 2021 (09:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Steven Gerrard says he is continuing to focus on his job at Rangers amid increased reports linking him to the Newcastle job. More...

Rangers' John Lundstram makes style of play admission and speaks on pressure
October 15, 2021 (09:30) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
John Lundstram has explained why it has taken him a little time to settle in at Rangers. More...

Former team-mate makes bullish Rangers Steven Gerrard claim - 'you should let him grow the club'
October 15, 2021 (09:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
A former team-mate of Steven Gerrard believes the current Rangers manager should be headhunted by Newcastle United. More...

Celtic tell fans to expect vaccine passport checks ahead of Europa League clash
October 15, 2021 (09:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Celtic have advised supporters to be prepared for proof of vaccination ahead of next weeks clash with Ferencvaros. More...

Rangers handed significant boost ahead of key matches as Ryan Jack injury update issued
October 15, 2021 (09:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has been handed a boost ahead of Saturdays top-of-the-table clash with Hearts and Thursdays Europa League match against Brondby. More...

Rangers handed significant boost ahead of key matches and gives Ryan Jack injury update
October 15, 2021 (08:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has been handed a boost ahead of Saturdays top-of-the-table clash with Hearts and Thursdays Europa League match against Brondby. More...

Crystal Palace eye move for Rangers star, Celtic warn fans over vaccine passports, Norwich City eye Aberdeen ace, Hearts working on new contract - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 15, 2021 (07:55) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Fridays Scottish football news and gossip. More...

Crystal Palace eye move for Rangers star as Celtic warn fans over vaccine passports
October 15, 2021 (07:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Fridays Scottish football news and gossip. More...

Super6 final: How Southern Knights and Ayrshire Bulls are shaping up ahead of Sunday showdown
October 15, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
After one false start " or, more accurately, one aborted finish " we will finally get our first Super6 champion this weekend, with Southern Knights taking on Ayrshire Bulls in the tournaments play-off final at Edinburghs DAM Health Stadium on Sunday afternoon. More...

Matt Fagerson fit and firing and back in the Scotland squad after recovering from a broken arm
October 15, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
There is never a good time to get injured but when Matt Fagerson broke his arm in Glasgow Warriors last game of the season at least he had time on his side. More...

Why Hibs are 'in a good place' despite Rangers defeat ahead of Dundee United visit
October 15, 2021 (06:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
For half an hour Hibs more than held their own during the recent trip to Ibrox and while manager Jack Ross says he wants to steer away from plaudits but no points, after watching his 10-man team ultimately being overhauled and defeated, that early performance should give them belief ahead of Saturdays league tussle with Dundee United in Leith. More...

Hibs boss on Ryan Porteous abuse: Treat mental health same as racism and sectarianism
October 15, 2021 (05:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hibs manager Jack Ross has hit out at the hypocrisy in the way football pundits and fans condemn certain issues while actively inflaming or involving themselves in others. More...

Robbie Neilson reveals plan of attack for Ibrox but insists Rangers game will not define Hearts' season
October 15, 2021 (05:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Manager Robbie Neilson does not believe that Saturdays result at Ibrox will determine Hearts season but they would lay down a serious marker if they were to claim their first top tier win there in nearly a decade. More...

Hearts working on Craig Gordon contract extension - 'he has a clause and we're trying to move forward'
October 14, 2021 (21:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was not surprised by Craig Gordons stunning save against the Faroe Islands but said it is another example of why the club are so keen to tie the Scotland goalkeeper up on a new, extended deal before his current contract expires at the end of the season. More...

Jaco van der Walt throws off the shackles as he rediscovers his love of running rugby
October 14, 2021 (21:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The perception of Jaco van der Walt as a safety-first, kicking stand-off took a bit of a dunt on Saturday when the Edinburgh man created two fine tries in the first six minutes of the 20-20 draw with the Stormers. More...

Bernard Gallacher mourns long-time friend and fellow Hibee Renton Laidlaw
October 14, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
They shared a love for Hibs, but it was golf that brought Bernard Gallacher and Renton Laidlaw together at the start of a friendship that stretched for more than 50 years. More...

Livingston considered bringing Marvin Bartley out of retirement as Brexit impacts recruitment
October 14, 2021 (16:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
David Martindale revealed he has considered bringing assistant manager Marvin Bartley out of retirement to help Livingston through their tough start to the season. More...

Dundee United striker Marc McNulty ruled out until the new year after surgery
October 14, 2021 (15:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Dundee United striker Marc McNulty will be sidelined until just before the new year after undergoing hamstring surgery, boss Tam Courts has revealed. More...

Dundee United striker Marc McNulty ruled out until the new year
October 14, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Dundee United striker Marc McNulty will be sidelined until just before the new year after undergoing hamstring surgery, boss Tam Courts has revealed. More...

St Mirren make incredible contract offer to Hibs target Jamie McGrath
October 14, 2021 (14:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
St Mirren have made an incredible offer to key midfielder Jamie McGrath as they try to keep him at the club beyond next summer. More...

John Robertson opens up on Hearts regrets and how close he came to joining Rangers
October 14, 2021 (14:15) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hearts legend John Robertson has spoken of his regret over 'huge missed opportunities' during his Tynecastle playing days. More...

Ross County 'fully exonerated' as supporter cleared of racially abusing Dundee United midfielder Jeando Fuchs
October 14, 2021 (12:50) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Ross County claim the club and its supporters have been fully exonerated after a fan was cleared of making an alleged racist comment towards Dundee United midfielder Jeando Fuchs. More...

Why Scotland go into T20 World Cup cricket opener in good shape
October 14, 2021 (11:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Scotland head coach Shane Burger has urged his players to take the momentum gained from their latest warm-up match victory into Sundays T20 World Cup opener. More...

Major landmark for Rangers' Kemar Roofe - but now he faces mad dash home to face Hearts
October 14, 2021 (10:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Rangers striker scored his first goal for Jamaica in a surprise 2-0 win over Honduras " but the striker now faces a mad dash back to Scotland to face Hearts on Saturday. More...

Celtic and Rangers transfer 'disappointment', Hearts star 'fits the bill' for Ibrox move, Parkhead striker target, Dundee bonus talks - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
October 14, 2021 (06:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Attention is beginning to turn back to domestic football after a hugely successful week for the Scotland national team. More...

The bargain striker signing Celtic and Rangers missed out on
October 14, 2021 (06:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Attention is beginning to turn back to domestic football after a hugely successful week for the Scotland national team. More...

Jonathan Trott explains how Scotland can have a successful T20 World Cup
October 14, 2021 (06:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Scotlands batting line-up is full of match winners heading into the T20 World Cup which begins on Sunday, but it is all-round team performances that are going to be needed if the squad is to make progress in the competition. More...

Jack Ross fury over 'disgusting' Ryan Porteous abuse as Hibs boss condemns Rangers red card critics who 'stoked a reaction'
October 14, 2021 (05:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Hibs manager Jack Ross has made an impassioned defence of Ryan Porteous and condemned the inflammatory language aimed at the youngster in the aftermath of his Ibrox sending off. More...

Craig Halkett opens up on Hearts future and lack of contract talks
October 13, 2021 (21:35) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Craig Halkett is content to postpone any new contract talks until later in the year as he looks to build on a strong start to the season with Hearts. More...

James Lang credits Gregor Townsend for helping him transition from stand-off to centre
October 13, 2021 (21:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
James Lang credits Gregor Townsend with helping him make the transition from stand-off to centre and says the positional switch helped him reboot his career. More...

Why on-form Ben Vellacott needs to exercise a little more patience after his surprise Scotland omission
October 13, 2021 (20:10) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Gregor Townsend likes to spring a surprise and the Scotland coach had a couple up his sleeve on Wednesday when he named his training squad for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Scotland's World Cup hopes hinge on heeding the lessons of 2007 and what happened the last time they won four-in-a-row
October 13, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Onwards, then, to Moldova, where it really could be all over - in a good way. Scotland are proving wily, resourceful and yes, slightly fortunate campaigners. Hallelujah. Its about time. More...

Dylan Richardson, Charlie Savala and Matt Currie named in Scotland training squad but no place for Ben Vellacott
October 13, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
South African forward Dylan Richardson is the most eye-catching inclusion in the 36-man Scotland training squad named by Gregor Townsend to prepare for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Efe Ambrose factor laid bare as former Hibs and Celtic man makes instant impact at St Johnstone
October 13, 2021 (15:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Callum Davidson praised recent signing Efe Ambrose for bringing leadership and calmness to a much-changed St Johnstone defence. More...

Scotland made a mistake over Craig Gordon - but he is the ideal man to lead World Cup push
October 13, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
The most commonly asked question among Scotland fans at Euro 2020 " with perhaps the exception of what are the English media about? " was 'what was David Marshall doing that far off his line? More...

Dylan Richardson, Charlie Savala, Pierre Schoeman, Marshall Sykes and Matt Currie named in Scotland training squad but no place for Ben Vellacott
October 13, 2021 (13:20) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
South African forward Dylan Richardson is one of several new faces named by Scotland coach Gregor Townsend in his 36-man training squad to prepare for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Dylan Richardson, Charlie Savala, Pierre Schoeman and Marshall Sykes named in Scotland training squad but no place for Ben Vellacott
October 13, 2021 (12:40) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
South African forward Dylan Richardson is one of four new faces named by Scotland coach Gregor Townsend in his training squad to prepare for the Autumn Nations Series. More...

Andy Murray reveals why he is unlikely to play in Davis Cup following Indian Wells exit
October 13, 2021 (12:25) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
Andy Murray does not intend to play in next month's Davis Cup following his defeat in Indian Wells and says he does not deserve to be selected anyway. More...

How Scotland can qualify for World Cup 2022 playoffs -will Scotland be seeded and what teams could they face?
October 13, 2021 (12:05) [ Indexed from Scotsman.com ]
It may not have been pleasant viewing, but the turgid 1-0 win over the Faroe Islands has put Scotland on the brink of qualification for the World Cup playoffs. More...