Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and Aston Villa captain John McGinn were among the players named on Tuesday by manager Steve Clarke in Scotland’s first World Cup finals squad for 28 years. The Scots last featured at the showpiece tournament in 1998 and Clarke’s men are looking to break new ground in North America by becoming […]
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Hearts broken as O’Neill summons Celtic’s champion spirit
Scottish football’s most dramatic season for decades had a fittingly chaotic finale as Hearts fell agonisingly short of ending the Old Firm’s 40-year dominance and Celtic emerged as champions once more.
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‘Everybody wants Hearts to win’, says Celtic’s O’Neill ahead of title decider
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as Hearts aim to shatter the Old Firm’s stranglehold. Hearts will become the first side in 41 years to end the dominance of Celtic and Rangers if they avoid defeat at Parkhead. Victory for the […]
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McInnes wants Tynecastle in ‘full glory’ for Hearts title charge
Hearts manager Derek McInnes has called on the club’s support to play their part in ending Celtic and Rangers’ 41-year stranglehold on Scottish football. The Jambos are closing in on their first title since 1960 with a three-point lead over Celtic with four games remaining. Rangers are one point further back in third in a […]
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Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags
Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup later this year.
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Martin O’Neill taken aback to reach 1,000 games as a manager
Celtic interim boss Martin O’Neill said he felt “real surprise” at being told he was going to take charge of his 1,000th game as a manager this week.
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Celtic fires Wilfried Nancy after eight games
Celtic sacked manager Wilfried Nancy on Monday after just eight games in charge of the Scottish champions — during which his team suffered six defeats.
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Scotland: Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he will still be seeking improvement from the Scottish champions even if they return to the top of the Premiership.
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Steve Clarke warns Scotland fans over sky-high World Cup prices
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has urged fans not to rack up huge debts as they plot how to follow their team at next year’s World Cup after decades of pain for the Tartan Army.
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Celtic boss Nancy ‘won’t waste time’ on criticism
Wilfried Nancy says he will not “waste time” on the negative reaction that followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.