Scottish Football
Morning Leeds-in for 15 August: Bielsa says that Leeds ‘could have won by more’
Plus links for the day<p>Marcelo Bielsa was generally happy with how Leeds played in the League Cup match against Bolton at Elland Road last night.<p>Speaking at the post-match press conference, he said:<p>We dominated the game and we had many offensive actions but when you’re winning just by one goal, it’s …
SoccerScott McDonald retires to move into radio
McDonald, who turns 35 next week, spent last season with Dundee United in the Scottish Championship where he scored an impressive 15 goals from 34 …
SoccerFive reasons why Hampden Park should remain the home of Scottish football
Next month Scotland will get their UEFA Nations League campaign underway as they face Albania at Hampden Park.<p>The Scottish Football Association has …
ScotlandPaedophile football coach Jim McCafferty jailed after confessing his crimes
A former youth coach at Celtic FC has been jailed for sexually abusing a teenager.<p>Jim McCafferty, 72, first confessed to his crimes after being …
CrimeCeltic's Scott Brown and Hearts' Steven Naismith may face disciplinary action
Scott Brown and Steven Naismith will find out on Tuesday if they are to face retrospective punishment following Saturday's match between Hearts and …
Soccer11 Premier League summer signings that look like genuine bargains
Stuart Armstrong, Celtic to Southampton (£7m)<p>An integral figure in Celtic’s recent domination of Scottish football, Armstrong was snared away from …
SoccerFormer Celtic FC youth coach jailed for child sex offences
Former Celtic football youth coach Jim McCafferty (72) has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Belfast Crown Court after …
CrimeMan Utd loan James Wilson to Aberdeen
The 22-year-old has been sent out for his fourth loan spell from Old Trafford as he teams up with the Scottish Premiership side<p>Manchester United have …
SoccerSFA voice concern as Livingston disband youth academy
The Scottish Football Association has voiced concerns over the future of the young players affected by Livingston's decision to close their youth …
SoccerEx-Rangers manager said he'd 'walk back' to Ibrox if chance came
Mark Warburton spent almost two years as manager of Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers.
Nottingham ForestRangers boss Steven Gerrard warned by Alan Stubbs to be careful who he listens to in Scottish football
Alan Stubbs has warned Steven Gerrard to 'be careful who he listens to' as he settles into life as Rangers boss.<p>Gerrard kicked the Premiership …
SoccerHere's why Alfredo Morelos is the new icon of Ibrox
Alfredo Morelos has never been far from the headlines since joining Rangers. Between the heavy media pressure and often confusing, unmerited disdain …
MexicoNumber of sectarian offences by football fans revealed
Sectarian singing, racial abuse, sexual assaults, fights and<br>assaulting police officers are among nearly 100 incidents involving<br>Scottish football fans …
Great BritainDaryl Horgan: Hibs sign Republic of Ireland winger on three-year deal
<b>Hibernian have signed Republic of Ireland international Daryl Horgan on a three-year deal.</b><p>The winger, 26, joins from Preston North End for an undisclosed fee after being a long-term target of Hibs head coach Neil Lennon.<p>Subject to international clearance, Horgan will go straight into the squad to …
Sport (N. Ireland)Queen's Park set £6m price for Hampden but Scottish FA only want to cough up £2m for national stadium
Queen's Park have told the SFA they want £6million in return for agreeing to sell them Hampden.<p>And Sportsmail understands a decision on the future of …
Sport (UK)Hearts 1-0 Celtic: Kyle Lafferty volley sees off champions
Christophe Berra injured against much-changed Celtic<p>Kyle Lafferty's 56th-minute strike was enough to separate Hearts and Celtic in a bruising …
SoccerHOT OR NOT: Steven Gerrard needs to stand out from the crowd at Rangers while Tottenham are in danger of going backwards
It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.<p>HOT<p>GEORGIA …
SoccerTom Rogic says Celtic won't get comfortable under Brendan Rodgers
Tom Rogic says Brendan Rodgers' determination to keep Celtic progressing is rubbing off on the players.<p>The Celtic boss, who guided the club to an …
SoccerEngland invented football – but Scots made it the success it has become
In his book, How Scots Invented the Modern World, American writer Arthur Herman credited the inventiveness of Sots in numerous fields including …
Soccer17 games, no defeats in 90 minutes - is Scottish football undergoing a revival?
In 17 European matches this season, the four clubs representing Scotland remain unbeaten inside 90 minutes.
West SussexThis four-bedroom home is hiding an incredible secret - and it can be yours for £370k
THIS unassuming four-bed property for sale is hiding a secret – it has a PUB inside.<p>Owner Alan Cardwell, 63, had a boozer and a stage added to the …
Dining RoomsHearts vs Celtic: What TV channel, live stream, kick off time and team news for the Scottish Premiership clash
CELTIC travel to the Tyncastle Stadium to face Hearts in their second Scottish Premiership game of the season.<p>The Hoops were in action in midweek in …
TV StationsSoccer - Rangers striker Morelos has red card rescinded
(Reuters) - Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos will be available to play in Sunday’s Premiership clash against St Mirren after he had his red card rescinded, the Scottish Football Association said on Wednesday.<p>FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Rangers vs Kilmarnock - Ibrox, Glasgow, …
SoccerEllie Goulding secretly announces engagement after 18 months of dating
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn<p>Pop superstar Ed Sheeran asked his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn to marry him in January. He wrote on Instagram, …
Celebrity (UK)'A massive problem' - Ex-Rangers forward slams ref after Aberdeen debacle
Former Rangers man Lee McCulloch has launched a scathing attack on the standard of refereeing in Scottish football in the wake of his former club’s …
SoccerDundee FC Player Had To Wear An Electronic Tag Against St Mirren
<b>Scottish football has a knack for throwing up all sorts of madness, ranging from Sky Sports being duped into thinking Aberdeen had signed a player</b> …
DundeeScottish football returns with vaping riddies, electronic tags, snakes and Old Firm Facts
“Look, I know I’ve been writing around the clock recently, but we can hang out properly this weekend. There’s not usually much worth talking about in …
Social MediaWhat time is Champions League play-off draw? Celtic discover opponents for final qualifying round
The domestic season is fast approaching, and that means that football is back and ready to hit our screens once again.<p>There will be plenty to feast …
SoccerSocceroos stars face Aussie blackout
MP and Silva, the company who brokered foreign deals for the Scottish Premiership, is heading for administration after a series of unpaid fees and …
Sport (Australia)Calls for Scottish football clubs to ditch plastic straws
An MSP’s calling on clubs to ditch plastic straws in favour of paper alternatives ahead of the Scottish football season.<p>George Adam is backing fellow …
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