Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has stated that he’s annoyed that Hearts hitman Steven Naismith has been promised the Scotland number nine jersey by Alex McLeish, for the next UEFA Nations League game against Israel next month: “It’s a kick in the teeth. Not just for me but for all the strikers.” “It’s an incentive to […]
Posted on September 17th, 2018 by scott
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Callum McGregor managed to settle the nerves as he scored the opening goal in the Scottish Cup final as Celtic went on to secure a second domestic treble in a row! The attacking midfielder is fast becoming a bit of a talisman for the Parkhead side and a player for the big occasion. In all […]
Posted on May 19th, 2018 by scott
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I left Hampden last night, reminded of why I’d sworn never to go back for an international friendly. As I sat there freezing, the football on display did little to warm me up. Visitors Costa Rica took an early lead and they then sat back to see out the victory. You could tell that was […]
Posted on March 24th, 2018 by scott
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The SFA have finally confirmed that they have a new national team boss. Alex McLeish has returned to the job and will be hoping to guide Scotland to Euro 2020 qualification. His appointment doesn’t have me jumping up and down with excitement nor does it have me down in the dumps with disappointment. I […]
Posted on February 16th, 2018 by scott
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This week I started a new collaboration with the Scottish Supporters Network in conjunction with Supporters Direct Scotland. The project will include both written and video work. It’ll be concentrating on Scottish football and more socially responsible content regarding our game. I’m looking forward to the new debates and the issues that will create them. My first […]
Posted on January 12th, 2018 by scott
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Under Ronny Deila, James Forrest didn’t seem to be able to get back into the form that caused everyone at Celtic to praise him when he broke into the first team at Parkhead in 2010. At one stage the forward was linked with a £9m switch to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, without doubt injuries and […]
Posted on December 3rd, 2017 by scott
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We can have no doubts when it comes to Micheal O’Neill and the job he has done with Northern Ireland. The forty-eight year old has been magnificent in turning his nation’s fortunes around. Yes they just missed out on the World Cup due to a slender play-off loss to Switzerland but to get the Green […]
Posted on November 14th, 2017 by scott
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Kris Boyd the pundit is outspoken and a man that likes to ruffle a few feathers. I don’t mind honesty when people voice their opinions but I do have one issue with Boyd being so vocal in the Scottish media. The fact is that Kris is still a full time player with Kilmarnock in the […]
Posted on November 7th, 2017 by scott
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Kilmarnock FC’s start to the season was iffy to say the least and they decided to let rookie boss Lee McCulloch go and bring in a replacement. The board at Rugby Park have been ambitious in their recruitment and have brought in Steve Clarke. After a trophy laden playing career with Chelsea the Scot has […]
Posted on October 16th, 2017 by scott
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Today I unfortunately have to write one of the saddest blog posts I’ll ever have to write. This week my wife’s father, William Murdoch Thomas, passed away at the age of eighty. He was a great man, much loved by his friends and family. Now why am I writing about William or Billy as I […]
Posted on October 12th, 2017 by scott
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