For the second season on the run, Scotland will be represented in the Europa League group stage by the Old Firm. The disastrous campaigns of yore, including a couple of infamous slipups in such footballing strongholds as Gibraltar and…

The general perception is that Scots are frugal in the extreme. Jerry Maguire is not among their all-time list of favourite films. They will not show you the money. In truth, Scots are like any other large group. Some may be so tight-fisted…

Ah, competitive football has returned. Tomorrow sees the first Scottish Premier League fixtures being played in the 2019/20 campaign in what is expected to be yet another enthralling season north of the border. Right here we'll be…

After allowing Rafael Benitez to walk three weeks ago, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley bore the brunt of fans’ criticism, a role which the British billionaire has made his own since taking over in 2007. Any right-minded person would…

It had been coming. On Monday, Newcastle United and Rafael Benitez parted ways. Attributed to a contract dispute in which this summer’s transfer budget proved an unresolvable issue, the reasoning goes far beyond that. The Spaniard’s…

Polarised might be the best word to describe Manchester United’s season. There were highs. There were lows. There were incredibly joyful moments sandwiched between embarrassingly shameful ones, on the pitch but more importantly off. Beyond…

Throughout Scottish football history, the domestic scene has largely been dominated by Glasgow sides Rangers and Celtic. For years, the pair would take turns in winning the division while every other side just watched on in awe... That…

A week into April, the race for the Premier League title enters the final stretch. For neutrals, it's interesting. For Liverpool fans, the word is worrisome. The Reds hold a two-point advantage over Manchester City after playing one more…

Just yesterday I saw it again on TV; the clip showing Luis Suarez weeping like a baby following Liverpool's collapse in the match against Crystal Palace. Under Brendan Rodgers in 2014 the Anfield side came agonisingly close to winning a…

Legendary figures chasing managerial seats after retirement isn't a rare sight in football. Despite hanging up their boots, the passion for kicking the round object still stirs in the soul. If they can't kick it in the literal sense,…

Now that Rangers are fully settled back in top-flight Scottish football, it's time to challenge Celtic again. The Old Firm needs to do some business. Is Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard up to the job? The complete aberration, the SPL…

The day Celtic dreaded since 2016 finally arrived this week. Brendan Rodgers departed to take charge of Leicester City, passing up the chance to add to his Celtic Park legacy by completing a third consecutive domestic treble. Reviving the…

The Scottish Premiership season is two weeks old. Celtic gun for another title. Brendan Rodgers expects the Bhoys' dominance to continue. Rangers have a new man at the helm. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard battles his former coach for Old…

The 2018/19 Scottish Premiership kicks off on Saturday with defending champions, Celtic, aiming to win their eighth successive title in a row. Brendan Rodgers side have dominated the SPL for the last two seasons by winning back-to-back trebles.…

Celtic kick off their defence of the Scottish Premiership title on Saturday afternoon when they will unveil the Championship flag in front of a packed house at Celtic Park prior to their match against Livingston. Their Glasgow rivals, Rangers…