Scott McTominay was thrown into the deep end as he made his first start for Napoli in their recent away trip against Juventus. The Serie A clash didn’t seem to phase the Scottish internationalist. Napoli boss Antonio Conte decided to change his formation to a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 and give Scott a prominent role as an attacking […]
Posted on September 23rd, 2024 by scott
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Napoli have recently been linked with a move for Brighton & Hove Albion star Billy Gilmour. The Football Italia website states that the Italian side are ready to make an another approach this week. I still think The Partenopei will need to bid more than the suggested €12m plus add ons to secure the twenty-three […]
Posted on August 9th, 2024 by scott
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This weekend I filmed a video for Supporters Direct Scotland at Hampden in Glasgow. We talked with Clark Gillies (The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal) about various ways Scottish football is helping Ukraine during this difficult time and his love for the country. Please help if you can!
Posted on March 22nd, 2022 by scott
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According to media reports Nathan Patterson is on the verge of sealing a move from Rangers to Everton (Source – Liverpool Echo). It could end up being a transfer that suits every party. Rangers look set to get a record fee of around £12m plus possible add-ons. That’s for a young player with plenty of […]
Posted on January 3rd, 2022 by scott
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Norwich City fans weren’t in the festive mood recently as they watched their side slump to a 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace (BBC Match Report). Videos appeared on social media showing a section of Canaries fans telling loanee Billy Gilmour to go back to Chelsea, just not in such polite terms. I can never understand […]
Posted on December 30th, 2021 by scott
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The day has finally arrived! After a nervy night’s sleep it’s Scotland’s day to prove that we aren’t just here to party, we are here to compete. No chance has our squad arrived with just a couple of tins of Tennents telling the rest of Europe ‘We are just here till the music starts‘. Our […]
Posted on June 14th, 2021 by scott
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We are now just days away from Scotland’s men stepping out at Hampden and playing in their first major tournament match since 1998! The Tartan Army are quietly becoming more and more confident in our nation’s chances of finally qualifying for the next stage of a big competition. Euro 2020 could really be the time […]
Posted on June 9th, 2021 by scott
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We now know Scotland’s squad for this summers’ Euros. I’m pretty excited by the inclusions of youngsters Billy Gilmour, David Turnbull and Nathan Patterson. Steve Clarke may have surprised me with those call-ups but one thing was guaranteed and that was the inclusion of John McGinn. Personally, I feel we should build our starting eleven […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2021 by scott
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Billy Gilmour this weekend started his first Premier League game since Thomas Tuchel took over the Chelsea hot-seat from Frank Lampard in January. The teenager once again looked fairly impressive as his team strolled to a 2-0 victory over fellow London side Fulham (BBC Match Report). Gilmour received the ball 68 times during his 90 […]
Posted on May 2nd, 2021 by scott
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In recent years Scotland have been missing a consistent striker, one who could somehow lead the line. As a nation we like our forwards to be warriors, that can bully defenders and who will give their all. When Lyndon Dykes announced his intention to play for Scotland ahead of Australia is was seen as a […]
Posted on April 27th, 2021 by scott
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