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Graeme McGarry
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Proud dad to Jack and James. Senior sports writer for The Herald, Glasgow Times and The National.
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💬 "There is a snobbishness to judging players in Scottish football that the big two seem not to apply to players from elsewhere."

The Old Firm underestimate the talent - and the threat - in their own league. And it could yet cost them the title.

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In transfers and title race, Celtic and Rangers underestimate Scottish football
Who knows, maybe Ryan Naderi will turn out to be a masterstroke of a signing for Rangers. And in theory, it is conceivable that Celtic’s famously…
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February 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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💬 "If they continue to attack and denigrate supporters, and to treat us all like idiots, then that unity cannot be achieved."

Paul Quigley of the Celtic Fans Collective on the Green Brigade ban, fan media shutout, Michael Nicholson and Mark Hargreaves.

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Green Brigade out, fan media ban - why are 'all Celtic fans against the board?'
With the ongoing Green Brigade ban, fan media being shut out of press conferences and turmoil on and off the pitch, is it really now 'all Celtic…
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January 31, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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💬 "We feel we've been hit with the most severe punishment that doesn't fit the crime. Nobody can tell me we deserved to get ejected from the competition and lose out on a game at Ibrox."

Stranraer manager Chris Aitken on his club's Scottish Cup exit.

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Gutted Stranraer boss in SFA plea after 'human error' robs club of Rangers tie
Devastated Stranraer manager Chris Aitken says the SFA need to do more to help clubs after an admin error saw his side robbed of a cup tie against…
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January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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💬 "It seems at odds with how we were told VAR was supposed to operate. A case of the tail wagging the DOGSO, if you will."

This week's column on Tynecastle VAR controversy, alarming aspects of Willie Collum's latest review show, and what has to change.

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The two things Willie Collum needs to sort out after latest VAR controversy
After yet another VAR controversy was sparked by Auston Trusty's red card in Celtic's draw with Hearts, here are two things Willie Collum can do to…
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January 28, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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💬 "This was the final straw. No fan should be priced out of football."

Will Adam of Falkirk ultras group,Gate 20, explains why they are boycotting their team's upcoming game at Celtic Park, and why they are encouraging other fans to join them.

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Why Falkirk fans are boycotting Celtic Park, and why other fans should too
Will Adam, member of Falkirk ultras group 'Gate 20', explains why his group are boycotting Celtic Park, as he calls for £25 cap on ticket prices.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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🤔 What are Hearts getting in Rogers Mato?

His Uganda teammate Bevis Mugabi gives
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The inside track on new Hearts signing Rogers Mato from Uganda teammate
Ex Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi plays with new Hearts recruit Rogers Mato for Uganda, and he had plenty of exciting things to say.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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💬 “Mr Infantino and FIFA talk the talk about inclusivity, but these numbers are not reflecting inclusivity at all. Neither is the pricing.”

The paltry World Cup allocation for disabled Scotland fans, as FIFA blasted for U-turn on charging for carers.

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FIFA blasted over disgraceful allocation and pricing for disabled Scotland fans
Stephen Reside of the Scottish Football Union has criticised FIFA for the paltry World Cup ticket allocation for disabled fans, and the decision to…
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January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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💬 "The families and descendants of these innocent victims could very well have been represented in that away end. They almost certainly will have seen it since."

Why we must eradicate the shameful mocking of the Ibrox disaster. This week's column.

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We must eradicate shameful mocking of the Ibrox disaster from our terraces
After an Aberdeen fan was filmed mocking the Ibrox disaster, Graeme McGarry argues that clubs and authorities must do more to stamp out the mocking…
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January 14, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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💬 “I'm not the same person I was between 16 and 21, 22… But the only person that suffered for all of that was myself.”

Tony Watt opens up on mistakes, maturing, and finding joy at Partick Thistle.

This week's Big Interview.

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Tony Watt on mistakes, maturing, and finding happiness with Partick Thistle
Tony Watt on how he has changed since being thrust into the spotlight as a teenager at Celtic, his journey, his mistakes, and finding happiness at…
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January 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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💬 "We are there to try to make North Edinburgh just that little bit better. But part of that is having a very successful football team."

Chairman Craig Graham, Mixu Paatelainen and Sean Welsh on what makes The Spartans special, and title ambitions.

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The rise of The Spartans - community champions with designs on League Two title
The inside story of how The Spartans, a proud community club, are getting it right both on and off the pitch as they fly high at the summit of…
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January 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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💬 “He is a terrific boy. I'm delighted to see that the narrative has changed and people are starting to appreciate how good he is.”

Kevin Thomson and Michael Paton, who managed Connor Barron, on his recent form and his potential to be Rangers captain.

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The making of 'narrative flipper' Connor Barron, a future Rangers captain?
Could Connor Barron be a future Rangers captain as he starts to show his best at Ibrox? Former managers of his, including Kevin Thomson, think it is…
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January 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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💬 "Cavenagh fronted up to fans, took questions from the press, showed humility for his missteps and vowed to get it right going forward."

This week's column on why, like Rangers did, the Celtic board should stop blaming others and own their mistakes.

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Where the Celtic board can learn from Rangers after Wilfried Nancy fiasco
Dermot Desmond and the Celtic board have blamed everyone from Brendan Rodgers to the fans for a tumultuous first half of the season, what about…
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January 7, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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💬 "We have to be. He's the manager. I don't know what else to say on it, but he is the manager, so what do we do?"

Luke McCowan says it 'has never been as bad' at Celtic as it is now, as he addressed whether the players are behind Wilfried Nancy.

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Celtic star admits 'it's never been as bad' as it is now under Wilfried Nancy
Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan says 'it has never been this bad' at the club as he says that the players 'have to' be behind Wilfried Nancy as 'he…
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January 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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💬 "Bath, Exeter City, MK Dons, Bristol Rovers and Stevenage reads more like an ill-advised accumulator than the resumé of Celtic’s Head of Football Operations."

If it all comes down to today for Wilfried Nancy, then what about the men who chose him?

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If it all comes down to this for Nancy at Celtic, then why not Paul Tisdale too?
Today's game against Rangers is being billed as Wilfried Nancy's last stand, but should the same not apply to Head of Football Operations, Paul…
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January 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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💬 "He’s brought a new system in, but everybody just needs to get behind him and support him because I’ve played against his teams and I know what they can do."

New signing Julian Araujo says that Wilfried Nancy's system can bring success to Celtic.

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New Celtic signing explains why Wilfried Nancy's system will work if given time
Julian Araujo has played against Wilfried Nancy's teams before, and the new arrival at Celtic says that his system CAN work in Scotland too if he is…
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January 2, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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💬 "The embattled Celtic manager clearly had something to get off his chest."

What it was like to witness Wilfried Nancy's passionate, defiant press conference.

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What it was like inside Wilfried Nancy's defiant Celtic press conference
Our man Graeme McGarry was among the press pack as Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy launched a passionate defence of himself, here is how it happened.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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💬 "Football in Scotland is full of people like Paul, those who have a positive impact on people day-in, day-out."

For the final column of the year, I salute the recognition of Paul McNeill and folk like him who make Scottish football a better place.

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Let's hear it for Scottish football's unsung heroes as we see out a madcap year
Scottish football can make you despair, but after a typically crazy year, Graeme McGarry gives a nod to those who are restoring faith in the power…
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December 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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💬 "As soon as I got off the Zoom call, I knew it was the place for me."

How Jens Berthel Askou has Elliot Watt flourishing at Motherwell after St Johnstone nightmare, how his big brother's retirement drives him on, and his dreams of a Scotland cap.

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Elliot Watt on how Jens Berthel Askou has got the best from him at Motherwell
Elliot Watt on St Johnstone adversity, how his brother's injury helps him keep perspective, and how Jens Berthel Askou is allowing him to shine at…
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December 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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💬 "Do you know why the Yankees always win, Carl? It's because their opponents can't stop staring at the pinstripes."

Teams used to be intimidated by the mere sight of a Celtic or Rangers jersey, but their aura has gone. Hearts are now title favourites.

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Hearts are favourites for title, and have nothing to fear from Celtic or Rangers
With both Celtic and Rangers struggling, here's why Graeme McGarry is backing Hearts as favourites for the Premiership title, with nothing to fear…
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December 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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💬 “We probably are more nervous than usual because of that, and we try to do a lot of things, and then when one thing is not good enough…"

Paulo Bernardo on why the noise around Celtic can be difficult for the players to handle.

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Celtic player explains why team are 'more nervous' as Wilfried Nancy storm rages
Paulo Bernardo has admitted that the Celtic players are 'more nervous' on the pitch as the storm around Wilfried Nancy rages and their losing run…
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December 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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💬 "The name had become so toxic in some quarters that the legacy of being the big beast around the boardroom table was to be perceived latterly as a bogeyman."

Analysis of Peter Lawwell's Celtic legacy, exit, and if anything will actually change.

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From big beast to Celtic bogeyman - will Peter Lawwell's exit change anything?
Peter Lawwell will step down as Celtic chairman, and has aimed a parting shot at critical fans. But will his exit from the club ultimately change…
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December 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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💬 "I know at this moment, yeah, my ass is burning! But stay strong and do what you need to do to be better.”

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Wilfried Nancy admits his 'ass is burning' at Celtic, and talks January business
Wilfried Nancy has revealed the life experiences that have equipped him to cope with the pressure he is under at Celtic, and what he wants in the…
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December 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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💬 "There has to be at least a hint of snobbery at play."

With apologies to St Mirren fans, in this week's column I try to fathom why one of the country's 'bigger' clubs hasn't come calling for Stephen Robinson, who has worked wonders in Paisley.

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Surely now a bigger club will come calling for St Mirren hero Stephen Robinson?
Why do bigger clubs seem to be reluctant to give Stephen Robinson a chance, a manager who has worked wonders in Scottish football at Motherwell and…
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December 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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💬 “Parking is chaotic. And the traffic congestion blocks our roads. Our football fans, gig-goers and the good folk of Mount Florida deserve better".

Exclusive: The Scottish Greens have launched a campaign to provide free public transport to Hampden.

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Scottish Greens launch campaign for free public transport to Hampden with ticket
The Scottish Greens have cited the benefits that would arise from the provision of free public transport to Hampden, and have written to the SFA to…
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December 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM