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Proud dad to Jack and James. Senior sports writer for The Herald, Glasgow Times and The National.
💬 “Going there to represent Scotland in the World Cup would be a dream come true."

Could Liam Morrison be the future for Scotland in defence? Spoke to the former Rangers, Celtic and Bayern Munich man about that, his career so far, and Karamoko Dembele.

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Former Rangers, Celtic and Bayern Munich defender ready to step up for Scotland
Liam Morrison, the former Rangers, Celtic and Bayern Munich defender, is now starring for QPR, and has his sights set on fulfilling his Scotland…
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November 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
💬 "He was the only one left in the house, everybody else was there. It would’ve been good to be a fly on the wall and watch him watch that sort of game!”

Lewis Ferguson explains why dad Derek missed the Scotland party, and why World Cup means so much.

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Why his dad missed Scotland party, and what World Cup means to Lewis Ferguson
Lewis Ferguson has revealed why dad Derek missed the Scotland party to end them all, and explained what qualification means to him after missing…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
💬 "Grant is one of the most experienced players in this team and one of the most calming players to play next to."

Scott McKenna praises Grant Hanley, and points to a stat that shows expanded World Cup had nothing to do with Scotland's achievement.

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Love for Grant Hanley, and why expanded World Cup doesn't diminish Scotland feat
Scott McKenna praised Scotland teammate Grant Hanley, and pointed to a stat that shows why the expansion of the World Cup can't diminish scale of…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
💬 “I need to make sure I'm fit and doing as well as I can to try and stay in the team, because everybody's desperate to go there."

No one deserved Scotland's glory night more than Craig Gordon, but he may need a loan move so he doesn't miss out again.

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Craig Gordon deserved Scotland glory more than anyone, but now faces a quandary
Craig Gordon on thinking his Scotland career was over last summer, a possible loan, and why no one deserved Hampden glory night more than the…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
💬 "If there’s a bottle of Mad Dog about tonight, I’ll finish it off."

A salute to Kenny McLean, Scotland's relatable, reliable hero with 20/20 vision.

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A salute to Kenny McLean, Scotland's relatable, reliable hero with 20/20 vision
Kenny McLean joked about 'finishing off a bottle of Mad Dog' after his wonder goal helped Scotland to the World Cup for the first time in almost 30…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
💬“You know how good a goalkeeper he is. It’s not easy to beat him from outside the box.
"It was going to be the Scotland way, and we did it in the end.”

Classy Kieran Tierney spared a thought for his Celtic teammate after his Scotland glory goal.

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Kieran Tierney on scoring past Celtic teammate Schmeichel, and his tough times
Scotland hero Kieran Tierney on what it was like to bend a glory goal for his country past Celtic teammate Kasper Schmeichel, and a tough few years…
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November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
💬 "People say he's too loyal to players, or maybe sometimes his style of football is not to their liking and things like that. He gets things done."

Andy Robertson on why it is 'undeniable' that Steve Clarke is the greatest Scotland manager ever.

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Andy Robertson on why Steve Clarke is now the greatest Scotland manager ever
Andy Robertson on why Steve Clarke, the first man to take Scotland to three major tournaments, is the greatest manager in the history of the…
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November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
💬 "They have to see it, as we did, as an opportunity. The country is behind you. Go and grasp it.”

An honour to speak exclusively to the great Joe Jordan ahead of tonight. On that header against Czechoslovakia, and how Scotland must seize the moment. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Joe Jordan on Czechoslovakia, and how Scotland can seize their World Cup chance
Scotland hero Joe Jordan takes us back to his famous header against Czechoslovakia in 1973, and tells the current crop what it takes to seize World…
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November 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
💬 "It's almost like pseudoscience. If the decision is to scrap performance schools, so be it, but you need to come to the table ready to back that up."

Dr Michael King, who worked in SFA Performance Schools for 13 years, has concerns over their closure.

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Expert says evidence doesn't back up decision to close SFA performance schools
Dr Michael King, who worked in SFA performance schools for 13 years, has concerns that the evidence doesn't back up the decision to close the…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
💬 "Andy Robertson and John McGinn have gone from failure to getting there, getting close with a World Cup play-off, and these guys deserve it."

Steven Naismith on stalwarts, and how Scotland have come a long way from eating junk food in Tbilisi Airport.

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Why Scotland stalwarts Andy Robertson and John McGinn deserve to make World Cup
Steven Naismith explains why Scotland stalwarts Andy Robertson and John McGinn deserve to be rewarded for their long national service by making the…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
💬 "St Mirren have made the final on merit, and if they can’t take up a 50 percent allocation, they should be given the chance to sell as many tickets as they can to their own fans. However they see fit."

On a ticketing storm in a, erm, League Cup. 👇🏻

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Celtic anger over St Mirren final tickets is predictable, but way off the mark
Some Celtic fans are up in arms after St Mirren allowed season ticket holders to buy up to 20 tickets, but Graeme McGarry argues it's none of their…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
💬 "It all went quiet, we saw the ball hit the net, and then the eruption is something that will live with myself and my family, forever."

An exclusive chat with Louis Moult on THAT goal against Rangers, Stephen Robinson, and his love for Motherwell.

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Louis Moult on that goal against Rangers, Robinson, and his love for Motherwell
Louis Moult relives his wonder strike against Rangers, discusses unfair Robinson criticism, and explains why Motherwell is the club he will always…
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November 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
💬 "The cursory language used to sum up Kennedy’s efforts in service to Celtic were not only wholly inadequate, but entirely lacking in class."

Why after 27 years of service, John Kennedy deserved greater acknowledgement than he got today from Celtic.

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Surely John Kennedy deserved better from Celtic after 27 years of service?
John Kennedy's Celtic exit after 27 years was marked only with a short statement which included other departing coaches. Surely he deserved better?
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October 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
💬 "The irony dripping from Desmond’s payoff line, that Celtic was bigger than any one person, wasn’t lost on any of them."

Whatever Brendan Rodgers' role in Celtic's troubles, Dermot Desmond's diatribe against him won't shift fan focus from the board.

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Many Celtic fans won't rest until the board follow Brendan Rodgers out the door
Dermot Desmond's remarkable diatribe against Brendan Rodgers may have been designed to shift focus from the boardroom, but fans want change upstairs…
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
“Look what can happen if you don't take your fans for granted. And if you do take them for granted, eventually a day of reckoning comes."

Gillian Mackay MSP calls for £25 cap on tickets, and Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney explains why his club is in favour.

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Gillian Mackay calls for £25 Premiership ticket price cap as Falkirk lead way
Co-leader of the Scottish Greens, Gillian McKay, wants a £25 price cap to be introduced to Scottish football - and Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney says…
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October 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
💬 "The only ‘people dying for Hearts to lose a game’ will be those wearing green and white who reside on either side of the M8, for very different reasons all the same."

Why Derek McInnes is wrong - (almost) everyone wants Hearts to beat Celtic.

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Sorry Derek, but (almost) everyone wants Hearts to beat Celtic to the title
Derek McInnes may be trying to create a siege mentality at Hearts, but Graeme McGarry thinks that everyone else will be rooting for his side to beat…
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October 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
💬 “Once you drop out of the top 15, it's such a sharp drop off. That's the real cliff edge."

Gavin Noon of Scotland's Coefficient
lays out in stark detail just how bleak the next few years could be for Scottish clubs in Europe.

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Celtic, Rangers and the rest of Scottish game face years in European wilderness
Gavin Noon, who runs the website 'Scotland's Coefficient', has explained why dropping out of Europe's top 15 leagues is a huge deal for Scottish…
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October 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
💬 "Rightly or wrongly, the toxicity that clung to Martin hasn’t wafted out the door along with him, but now clings to Thelwell instead."

Why the Rangers fans are now talking about Kevin Thelwell, as a series of missteps gives club's owners a headache.

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After Martin sacking, why the Rangers fans are now starting to talk about Kevin
As sporting director Kevin Thelwell attracts criticism for his part in Rangers' poor start to the season, Graeme McGarry asks if he can win back the…
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October 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
“We've had a hangover in the last third of last year, and we're struggling to get it off. There's been a sort of negative feeling about the place.”

An exclusive interview with Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor as he tries to lift the fog over Dingwall.

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Roy MacGregor trying to shake off hangover from Ross County's Premiership party
Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor on the pain of Don Cowie's departure, the hangover from their Premiership party, and the fog lifting under Tony…
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October 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
💬 “I don’t think it can be underestimated. It just went right past me, so I had a perfect view of it going towards the top corner. I thought it was going in. It was a top save."

Grant Hanley on the importance of Angus Gunn's late save, and Belarus.

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That save from Angus Gunn, and why Scotland must now back up win against Belarus
Grant Hanley has spoken of how important Angus Gunn's late save against Greece may prove to be, and why Scotland must now refocus on Belarus.
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October 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
💬 “I want to be in around it, we are in this together and I want to help if I can. So, I definitely want to stay."

Scotland goal hero Lewis Ferguson is suspended for the game against Belarus, but he wants to stick around and support his teammates.

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Suspended Lewis Ferguson shows Scotland unity as he begs to stay for Belarus
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson is suspended for Sunday's game against Belarus, but here's why he wants to stay in Glasgow to cheer on his…
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October 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
💬 "We've got seven points, and we're delighted with that. Now we need to try and kick on to try and get a similar amount of points probably in the last three games."

Halfway there, Scotland still have a prayer. Andy Robertson on the job that lies ahead.

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Andy Robertson warns Scotland job is only half done as he rallies Tartan Army
Andy Robertson is delighted with the points tally Scotland have at the halfway stage of World Cup qualifying, but says they need to improve to…
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October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
💬 "That shows that things are possible for smaller clubs, as long as they have a good solid approach and keep their composure within the club and the fans. If they trust each other, they can do great things in time."

Could Motherwell do a Bodo/Glimt?

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Jens Berthel Askou on how Bodo/Glimt blueprint is inspiring Motherwell ambition
Jens Berthel Askou believes that with time and patience, Motherwell can do 'great things', citing Bodo/Glimt as an inspiration for the Fir Park club…
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October 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
💬 “I know how hard he works and what playing for Scotland means to him. He’s young but he’s ready to make an impact for us.”

Ryan Christie on why Andoni Iraola is the perfect man to nurture red-hot Scotland prospect, Ben Gannon-Doak.

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Why Bournemouth boss can take 'X-factor' Ben Gannon-Doak to another level
Ryan Christie has benefitted from working under Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola, and he says he can take Ben Gannon-Doak to a whole other level.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
💬 "Everybody would love to have moments like that. It is something fans always speak about - but I’m desperate for more moments like that."

Kenny McLean on the Ullevaal, and desperation to make the most of his last chance at a World Cup.

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The hero of Oslo looks for another magical Scotland moment during his last dance
Kenny McLean will always have that moment in Oslo, but he is confident that Scotland can produce more magic to reach the World Cup before he retires.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM