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The latest Scottish sports news, opinion and analysis from @thescotsman, Scotland’s national newspaper.
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Scottish football has been let down and I now wonder if something deeper is at work | @iainmcmenemy.
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💬 “Sorry, Borussia Dortmund, sorry Besiktas, but Celtic Park and the Celts top everything that RB has experienced since its inception in 2009.".
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"It is refreshing to sit through 90+ minutes where no-one questions the referee’s eyesight/religion or legitimacy, or boos the opposing team’s fans.". @DaniGaravelli1 on last night's historic friendly match between Scotland and Jamaica:
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The 2007-08 season is the only one in Scottish football history to be extended over the inability of one club to fulfil fixtures. If Rangers fans want to direct their ire towards anyone, they might want to consider Peat’s part in it, writes Andrew Smith.
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Ex-Hibs and Kilmarnock boss Bobby Williamson reveals he’s cancer free.
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Chelsea set to sign Rangers kid Billy Gilmour for £500,000 compensation fee.
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The @CowdenbeathFC team will walk off the pitch if winger David Cox continues to receive abuse from opposing players and fans over his mental health issues, with club chiefs vowing to name and shame those responsible.
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Legendary commentator Martin Tyler refers to Rangers as ‘new club’ during Celtic broadcast.
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"Having won more trophies than any other club in the world, we have a genuinely unique place in football history. We must keep it that way while welcoming everyone who wants to be part of this wonderful institution.".
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🔴 Jon Dahl Tomasson targeted by Hibs for next manager as Champions League winner and slayer of Rangers enters frame | @moira_gordon .
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🥇 MAGNIFICENT MUIR! . Laura Muir wins 1500m Commonwealth Games gold for Team Scotland to add to 800m bronze.
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Borussia Dortmund coach Mike Tullberg opens up on love for Hearts - 'I've been following them for last 14 years' | @atkotweets.
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Why the Celtic support were right to send a particular message to Lazio.
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Disabled student allowed on journalism course after SQA U-turn - great stuff @Kyle_Gunn97.
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🆕 Neil Lennon says there is 'hypocrisy' in Nicola Sturgeon taking 'different tack' to Celtic and Rangers Covid-19 issues.
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Port Vale want cash for Jak Alnwick up front as they 'don't trust Rangers to pay the money' for goalkeeper.
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Celtic could be guaranteed a Champions League Group Stage place every year under new proposals that would grant wild card entries for clubs with 'great historical importance to football.'.
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Sir David Murray 'took off his legs and tried to wrestle me' claims Paul Gascoigne during Glasgow event
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📊 Rangers winger Daniel Candeias has attempted more crosses (45) than any other player in the Scottish Premiership this season ⚽
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Celtic will face legal action within weeks from over 100 survivors of historic sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club. (The Times).
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Celtic’s win over Hamilton means they are safe from relegation
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🔴 Laura Muir digs deep to win 1500m gold at European Championships.
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'Ibrox a spectacular atmosphere' - Spanish press react to @RangersFC #EuropaLeague draw with Villarreal.
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⚽ Scotsman poll: Majority of fans want Rangers’ titles stripped.- 💬 Fans of 12 clubs have their say.
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Barton’s comments are fed back into the discourse. We debate the merits and question the standard of Scottish football. Herein lies the problem. We care too much what people who care very little think of Scottish football. Read more at:
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Rangers talks personal terms with South African signing target Bongani Zungu. By @YesWeCrann.
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🟨 🟥 Celtic receive fewest cards per fouls in Scottish Premiership as Hibs among the most punished.
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'A giant amongst big men': Doddie Weir tributes pour in from rugby and sporting world after Scotland legend's death.
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Celtic reaction: Truly toxic chants sour afternoon as first-timer displays finery and talisman earns boost | ✍️ Andrew Smith
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📝 COMMENT . Rangers, the 'superiority syndrome' and anti-Catholic bigotry: Why it cannot go unchallenged any more | Andrew Smith
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🆕 Celtic are the most complained about club in Britain, according to statistics from Ofcom. And the majority of them were centered around one Leigh Griffiths 'shush' 🤫.
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R&A link up with @NiallOfficial to launch new grass-roots programmes aimed at inspiring more young people into golf | By @DempsterMartin .
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Stuart Hogg voted Six Nations Player of the Championship for a second time.
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🏏 @cricketscotland batsman @georgemunsey looking forward to 'hitting a few bombs' with Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) after signing Everest Premier League (@eplt20official) deal with Pokhara Rhinos 🦏.
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"Aberdeen fans are not asking for McInnes to have the side challenging for the title. They do, however, want their team to be doing a hell of a lot better than they are just now.".
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Gregor Townsend pays tribute to Doddie Weir and says campaigning has already led to MND breakthroughs | @grahambean5.
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Hibs weighing up move for Swindon and Wales creative midfielder Jonny Williams | @atkotweets.
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🏉 “If it kills me, I am going to get rid of this Scottish trait of ‘we are always going to be second best and we are going to be plucky losers’ because it does my head in.".Richard Cockerill has big plans for @EdinburghRugby.
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Nick Montgomery to give forgotten Hibs man a fresh start - 'I'm not interested in what went on before' | @moira_gordon .
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Chelsea set to sign Rangers kid Billy Gilmour for £500,000 compensation fee.
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Norwich City accept Rangers bid for Graham Dorrans, according to reports.
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Inside the Glasgow Warriors celebrations: Franco Smith promises whisky and cigars as Kyle Steyn dons goggles | @GrahamBean5
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🆕 Call for stand at Murrayfield to be named after Doddie Weir - 'he was an absolute legend of a man' | @grahambean5 .
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🆕 "Instead of dismissing, they should be reaching out to understand a supporter base. They don’t have to agree with it, but should pay it respect it deserves.". COMMENT: Why it's time ex-professionals stopped disregarding unhappy fans | @craigfowler86 .
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Brendan Rodgers threatens to QUIT Celtic - if he can't make progress at Parkhead
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Steve Clarke has knocked back an approach from #Rangers to become their next manager, The Scotsman understands.
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Ryan Porteous: I think it’s right that Hibs get money for me - it’s got to a situation where it maybe shouldn’t have | @moira_gordon.
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Interview: @Callump7 on Cardiff and his debt to Hearts. 💬 They’re a massive club and they were great with me.
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Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Palmer could make his Scotland senior debut tomorrow. Just don't ask if his dad is Carlton Palmer.
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'Disgusted' Raith Rovers legend withdraws from club's Hall of Fame over David Goodwillie signing
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🟢 Harry McKirdy arrives to complete Hibs move as club set sights on Southampton defender | @moira_gordon.
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Rangers fans hold minute's applause in support of manager Steven Gerrard during Ibrox clash with Hamilton.
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🔴 Hibs reject bid from Wigan Athletic for Kevin Nisbet as Latics manager Shaun Maloney eyes reunion | @atkotweets.
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Lee Johnson breaks silence after Hibs sacking - 'I was so proud of the successes we enjoyed together'.
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🆕Hibs on verge of signing Dundee United and Wales midfielder Dylan Levitt after beating off competition from Hearts | @moira_gordon .
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🗣️ “There is something we can call cognitive bias as coaches in that we are attracted to people who reflect or are similar to ourselves”. 🇿🇦 The Bongani Zungu link with young Steven Gerrard as Rangers move captures imagination back in South Africa. 👉
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Hibs close in on Elias Melkersen and Celtic's Ewan Henderson - with chequebook opened for Norwegian striker | @moira_gordon.
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SPFL eyes record TV deal following Steven Gerrard’s Rangers arrival. Read more at:
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Doddie Weir: SRU president John Jeffrey pays tribute to impact on and off the pitch.
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Green Brigade unveil ‘Fenian Army’ banner ahead of Scottish Premiership opener.
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🗣️ "Fortunately he gave me the ball and I snuck in. I think I’m just a winger in a fat person’s body". 🆕 Ewan Ashman talks through fine Scotland try and says there was no chance of him playing for England | @atkotweets.
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"The original club people had bought shares in went into liquidation. There was a new club, a new Hibernian," current owner Sir Tom Farmer said.
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A stunning Six Nations finale as Scotland retain the #CalcuttaCup after an extraordinary second-half fightback at Twickenham. Match report here:
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Rangers fans lacked class their team showed in 4-1 win over Hibs as Easter Road pays tribute to Ron Gordon | @moira_gordon
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Best Twitter reactions to the latest Rangers statement. Read more at:
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🤩 📺 The Wire's Clay Davis actor Isiah Whitlock Jnr invited to Ochilview by @stenhousemuirfc .
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🗣️ "For me, he was the greatest Scottish fighter we’ve had. He was a hero in the whole of Scotland. Goodbye, champ". 🥊 A fitting and powerful first-person tribute from @JoshTaylorBoxer to Ken Buchanan after the former world champions passed away aged 77.
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🗣️ "What a time for Scotland to change the tune. What a time for Scotland to switch the narrative from glorious failure". 📝 How Scotland ended 22 years of pain with monumental win in Serbia | @alan_pattullo.
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Why season 2017/2018 reaffirmed Scottish football as the best. Read more at:
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🆕 Dundee boss Gary Bowyer opens up life at Dens Park, The Open, Charlie Adam calls and his father's United link | Saturday Interview by @alan_pattullo.
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Rangers register Carlos Pena and Eduardo Herrera for Europa League opener.
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Celtic figures, past and present, linked to 'tax dodge'.
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🆕 Stephane Omeonga: Hibs return was ‘first thing I thought about’ after joining Livingston
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🎾 Andy Murray pulverises Sam Querrey in horrendous conditions at Infosys Hall Of Fame Open.
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Rangers have made a third attempt to sign Martin Skrtel after the former Liverpool star's contract with Fenerbahce expired. Skrtel will travel to Glasgow for contract talks.
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⚽ INTERVIEW: Bobby Lennox modest man who made football history.- 571 apps for the Celtic and 273 goals.
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Patrick Roberts picks Celtic over England U20s and is available for cup final.
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Former Scotland star John Barclay slams 'inexcusable' decision not to send off South Africa's Jesse Kriel after Jack Dempsey collision.
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"I was truly broken. my family and friends dragged me out of the mire". Stranraer midfielder Ryan Stevenson, back in football and back from the brink, on why his sons watching him at Ibrox will mean the world to him.
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83% of Scotland fans want Alex McLeish out as national team manager.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021: England! Catriona Matthew, Solheim Cup team and golf deserved so much better . | @DempsterMartin.
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Duhan van der Merwe gives back to Scotland, ‘the country that has given me so much’ | @GrahamBean5 .
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Uefa TV rules appear to be open to interpretation:.📺 Rangers v Kilmarnock: NO LIVE COVERAGE ALLOWED.📺 Derby v Millwall: LIVE ON SKY SPORTS.📺 Paris Saint-Germain v Montpellier: LIVE ON BT SPORT.
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👏 "Amazing character, amazing bravery and nothing but plaudits.".Steven Gerrard was delighted with his Rangers players qualifying for the last-32 of the Europa League.
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