Livingston have sacked Glenn Whelan after just nine games, with David Martindale returning to the head coach position on a temporary basis.
Former Republic of Ireland international Whelan, 42, was appointed in May following the West Lothian club's relegation from the Scottish Premiership.
He leaves with Livingston fifth in the Scottish Championship after two wins and three defeats.
There were two wins two draws in the Premier Sports Cup.
On announcing the end of Whelan's brief reign, Calvin Ford, the West Lothian club's American owner and chairman said: "Our net will be cast far wider than it was in our previous search, and the focus of the search will be via data ******* ytics.

#west #lothian #scottish #glenn

Stenhousemuir manager Marvin Bartley has not spoken to Livingston sporting director David Martindale since resigning from the West Lothian club at the end of last season.
The two sides face each other for the first time in the Scottish Championship on Friday evening in front of the BBC Scotland cameras.
Back in May, Bartley and ***** istant Neil Hastings said they "had no option but to resign" after being asked to reapply for their positions with Livi.
The former Hibernian, Livingston and Bournemouth midfielder took charge at Almondvale in January, stepping up from a backroom role once Martindale moved into a new position.
"No, I've not seen or spoken to Davie since leaving the football club," said Bartley.

#livingston #club #marvin #west

Daizen Maeda of Ipswich Town is challenged by Granit Xhaka of Sunderland during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Ipswich Town and Sunderland at Portman Road on August 22, 2026. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Daizen signed for the Tractor boys in a £10 million deal last month, after a hugely successful four and a half year stint in the Hoops that saw him score 79 goals in 212 appearances, winning 10 major honours along the way.
Unsurprisingly the **** anese international was named in Gary O'Neil's starting line up, and despite a packed Portman Road roaring their team on in their Premier League return, it would have felt a million miles away from Daizen's last league appearance in a Celtic shirt, which saw him score a vital goal in a memorable last day **** le win over Hearts in front of 60,000 supporters.
Daizen Maeda of Celtic reacts after scoring his team's second goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Portman Road holds half that number, and despite doing their best to make it a great atmosphere, it pales into insignificance with what Daizen would have experienced at Celtic Park on a big match-day or under the lights for a European encounter, which he is highly unlikely to experience at Ipswich, with all due respect.

#road #town

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — JJ Williams leads Rhode Island FC with eight goals, and has been with the club since their start in 2024. According to Tom Bogert of The Athletic, Williams is closing in on a deal to join Heart of Midlothian F.C. in Scotland. Williams was not at Rhode Island's practice on Friday morning.
Regardless if Williams is with the team Saturday night against Monterey Bay or not, their main focus is getting a win. Morgan Weaver reports.
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#sports #bogert

Celtic have been handed a significant opening in the pursuit of a Hibernian midfielder, Miguel Chaiwa, with the player's representative claiming that a £3m fee could be enough to complete the transfer.
According to CeltsAreHere, agent Boudjemai Youcef believes his client can leave Hibs for £3m, despite reports that the Edinburgh club value him above that figure. The midfielder remains keen on a switch to Celtic, while the Glasgow club's next move depends on how its midfield recruitment develops.
That distinction matters. The £3m figure comes from the player's camp, rather than confirmation that Hibs have accepted it. The Scottish Sun reported today that Hibs continue to seek more than £4m for the 22-year-old, who remains under contract until 2028. So, for now, supporters should treat the £3m claim as a negotiating position rather than a settled transfer price.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Miguel Chaiwa of Hibernian battles with Claudio Braga of Hearts during the William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian at Tynecastle Park on February 10, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
A £3m deal would make sense for Celtic, provided the club view the midfielder as more than a squad body. He played 28 Scottish Premiership matches for Hibs in 2025/26, started 22 and scored once, according to Opta. Those numbers don't scream attacking midfielder, but they do show a young player who became a regular presence in a demanding league.

#hibernian #scottish #february

3rd February 2026; SMISA Stadium, Paisley, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, St Mirren versus Heart of Midlothian; ~Referee Steven McLean
The Hoops travel to Tannadice on Saturday evening as Martin O'Neill's side begin their defence of the trophy, with kick-off scheduled for 5.45pm.
The Scottish FA has now confirmed the full officiating team for the knockout encounter, with McLean handed responsibility for the match.
Ross Macleod and Ross Nelson will serve as his ****** istants, while Ross Hardie has been named as fourth official.
Greg Aitken will oversee VAR duties from Clydesdale House, ****** isted by Duncan Williams.

#ross #february #premiership #Football

It seems hyperbolic to suggest Heart of Midlothian's home meeting with Dundee United, just two games into the league season, was a must-win for new head coach Wouter Vrancken.
But that's certainly how it felt in the build-up. Four outings had yielded four losses, the latest being a 6-1 humiliation at the hands of Benfica.
The knives weren't out, but they were being eyed up with unhappy fans and ragebaiting pundits keen for an early-season feeding frenzy.
However, after Sunday's 4-0 win at Tynecastle, those knives will remain firmly in the drawer for the time being.
Was this a surprise? Or has it been a long time coming for Vrancken's men?

#four #season #time #dundee

Heart of Midlothian have agreed a deal to sell Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to a Turkish club for a fee of around £1.7m.
The 25-year-old joined the Tynecastle club last summer from Slovakian outfit Zemplin Michalovce, signing a three-year contract, and has been attracting interest from a number of clubs over the summer.
Kyziridis impressed early on at Hearts and as a key attacking player under head coach Derek McInnes as they went close to clinching a historic league ***** le.
He scored six goals and recording 11 ***** ists in 42 appearances and made his international debut in a friendly against Italy this summer.
Kyzaridis played in Lisbon against Benfica last week but will now travel to Turkey to finalise the deal.

#kyziridis #midlothian

Five of the past six Scottish Premiership matches between Heart of Midlothian and Dundee United have been won by the away side, the exception a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle in November 2025. The last home win in this fixture was by Hearts in February 2023 (3-1).
Dundee United are unbeaten in three away games against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership (W2 D1), facing a different Hearts manager each time (Steven Naismith, Neil Critchley, Derek McInnes).
Hearts have lost their past two league games, last losing three in a row when they suffered five defeats in a row in August and September 2024. They have not started a season with two defeats since 2009-10 under manager Csaba Laszlo.
Dundee United have not kept a clean sheet in any of their past 17 away Scottish Premiership matches, since a 2-0 win at Dundee in August 2025. Since the start of last season, Dundee United have kept the fewest away clean sheets of any side in the league (1).
Only Rangers' Emmanuel Fernandez (15) won more aerial duels on MD1 of this season's Scottish Premiership than Dundee United's Michael Forbes (8). He also ranked first among his team-mates for headed clearances (7) and successful passes (32) in their 1-1 draw with Rangers.

#united #away #since #august

Haissem Hassan has been left out of Real Oviedo's squad for their pre-season match against Le Havre on Saturday, with the 24-year-old Egypt winger the subject of a £9m bid from Celtic and awaiting the green light to have a medical. (Anthony Joseph)
Hassan is dealing with visa issues with an agreement in place to join Celtic on a contract until 2030, with Real Oviedo poised to make £6m, plus £1.3m more if the Premiership winners reach the Champions League proper. (George Tsarouchas)
Real Oviedo head coach Julian Calero has revealed they will not stand in the way of Hassan's move to Celtic. (Record - subscription required)
Celtic are ready to step up their interest in Heart of Midlothian forward Claudio Braga, while several clubs from overseas are also weighing up a move for the 26-year-old. (Pete O'Rourke)
Monaco have made Algeria 23-year-old Fares Ghedjemis their top priority for the right-wing position and plan an improved offer after a bid of £6m, plus £1.7m in bonuses, was rejected by Frosinone, who also turned down £8.6m bids from Celtic and Rangers. (L'Equipe - in French)

#celtic #real #year #haissem

Manchester United Women have announced the appointment of Eva Olid as their new head coach on an initial two-year deal with the option of a further year.
The move follows Marc Skinner's departure by mutual consent earlier this week, after five years at the helm.
Olid arrives at the Women's Super League club fresh from leading Heart of Midlothian to their historic first Scottish Women's Premier League ***** le triumph in May, marking a significant achievement in her coaching career.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, the Spanish coach stated: "The opportunity to become head coach of Manchester United Women is a dream come true. The club has outstanding infrastructure and everything we need to achieve our ambitions. We have an excellent training facility, an academy that is already producing players capable of performing in a competitive first team and an exceptional group of support staff."
She continued, highlighting her focus on player development: "There is already so much talent within our squad and I am excited to work with the players to support them to fulfil their immense potential. I am joining Manchester United at a really exciting time. There is a clear alignment in our shared vision for long-term success. I cannot wait to begin preparing a team that will make our incredible supporters proud."

#united #coach #women #olid

Celtic have been drawn against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round.
Meanwhile, Rangers will face either Larne or Iberia Tbilisi of Georgia in the Europa League play-offs should they defeat Jagiellonia Bialystok of Poland.
And Heart of Midlothian will take on either AGF Aarhus of Denmark or Sabah of Azerbaijan should they defeat Benfica.
Should they lose, the Edinburgh side will face Paide Linnameeskond of Estonia or Rapid Vienna of Austria.
If Rangers lose, they will face Jablonec of Czech Republic or RFS of Latvia.

#champions #either

Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian, Motherwell and Rangers now have a clearer idea of who they might face in Europa League and Conference League qualifying after Uefa confirmed the groupings for Monday's draws.
Celtic already knew their potential opponents in their Champions League play-off, with their draw at 11:00 BST and the Europa League draw an hour later, followed by the Conference League at 13:00.
Now Rangers know that, if they defeat Polish side Jagiellonia Białystok in the third round of Europa League qualifying, they will face either Lillestrom of Norway, the winners of the tie between Northern Irish champions Larne and Iberia 1999 of Georgia, or the losers of two Champions League qualifiers - between Levski Sofia (Bulgaria) and Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) or Mjallby (Sweden) and Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia).
Having dropped down from Champions League qualifying, Hearts face Benfica and the winners of that also have four possible opponents.
Those are OFI Crete, the winners of Thun (Switzerland) and Vikingur Reykjavik (Iceland), or the losers of two Champions League qualifiers - AGF Aarhus (Denmark) and Sabah (Azerbaijan) and Dinamo (Croatia) and Kauno Zalgiris (Lithuania).

#league #rangers

Callum Osmand scores. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou
It's a challenging season ahead for the Celtic squad with new faces expected to arrive in several areas of the park, and one man in particular will find it even tougher to get minutes given the two new arrivals he's now got to contend with in order to get his chance to establish himself as a regular starter.
Callum Osmand, the highly rated 20 year old who was signed from Fulham last summer had a mixed experience last campaign, having impressed in stages only to succumb to long term injury, but signed off last campaign with an unforgettable goal in an unforgettable last day ***** le win.
Cameron Devlin of Heart of Midlothian reacts after conceding a third goal scored by Callum Osmand of Celtic (not pictured) during the Scottishl Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
After a full pre season, Callum is now fighting fit and raring to go, but faces a huge obstacle in his way in the shape of new additions £5.5m Camilo Duran, and £11 million man Kasper Hogh, both of whom will undoubtedly be seen as automatic first choice picks ahead of the Jersey born youngster.

#celtic #callum #park #faces

And in the relative blink of an eye, the new Scottish Premiership season is upon us with much to live up to compared to last time, an epic campaign that looked like making the impossible possible for month upon month.
How Scotland, and other parts of the world, became entranced by the fairytale only for reality of sport's essential brutality to hit them square between the eyes at Celtic Park on denouement day.
If there is a non-Glasgow team capable of roughing up the big two as Heart of Midlothian did repeatedly last season then we're in for a wild ride.
If this league campaign goes to the final three minutes on the final day, if the domestic football story to beat all domestic football stories is in touching distance as the campaign swings for home next spring then we'll be blessed.
If. ******* ody will be betting a brass farthing on history repeating itself, though. True, ******* ody really saw Hearts coming last time, but does lightning strike twice?

#campaign #nobody #upon

CHICAGO − Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Windy City. Only this time, he's wearing green instead of purple.
The first-year Michigan State football coach returned to his roots to speak at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, July 29. Fitzgerald, a native of nearby Midlothian, Illinois, became an All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker at Northwestern before going on to coach his alma mater from 2006-22. The Spartans hired him Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith, who was fired after two seasons in East Lansing.
MSU is picked to finish 17th in the 18-team Big Ten in the USA Today preseason poll. The Spartans went 4-8 last season and are 33-38 overall and just 18-35 in conference games since Mark Dantonio retired after the 2019 season. They have missed a bowl game in five of those six seasons and have not played in the postseason since 2021.
Fitzgerald was 110-101 in his 17 seasons at Northwestern with a 65-76 Big Ten record and two West Division **** les. He was dismissed prior to the 2023 season.
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#season #since #Chicago #windy

Penrice was of course at last year’s Scottish Premiership ***** le challengers Heart of Midlothian at one time, before being sold to Greek outfit and Celtic’s former European foes AEK Athens, in what was a good £2 million deal at that time for the Edinburgh club.
The man who was formerly of Livingston had been thought to be on Celtic’s radar during that period, with the Bhoys looking for cover at left-back to help bolster an area that has been somewhat of a bug-bear of the supporters in recent times – stretching as far back as Brendan Rodgers’ first spell in charge at the football club, when Emilio Izaguirre was even drafted back in as temporary cover at one point.
With Kieran Tierney now the mainstay and obvious first-choice at the left-hand side of the Hoops defence, many thought Marcelo Saracchi would be the man to play deputy to the Scotland international, whenever he was needing rested or just refreshing of the starting line-up more generally for Martin O’Neill, going forward into this campaign.
That has obviously not transpired following bizarre negotiations and non-negotiations – depending on who you believe – and that means there is once again a major hole in the squad that needs filled, with only Liam Scales and Adam Montgomery able to deputise in Tierney’s absence now, with the former our centre-back presently and the latter well out of the picture for some time now.
Meanwhile, journalist Mark Hendry has confirmed that as it stands, the Bhoys have not gone beyond the dreaded “enquiry” stage for the Scottish defender, in what is fast-becoming the motif of our current summer recruitment drive. Taking to social media site X, the journalist summarised the situation as the following:

#time #celtic #former #club

It is officially Open Championship week and time for the 154th edition of golf’s oldest major, which is being held at Royal Birkdale for the 11th time.
But first, American pros headed over early for some links prep and went about getting on some of the U.K.’s many gems. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had some extra time on his hands after missing the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open and took in North Berwick Golf Club, one of several great courses in East Lothian, and with son Bennett in tow.
Over in England, Akshay Bhatia and Rickie Fowler explored one of the neighboring Southport courses, where Tommy Fleetwood cut his teeth in the game at West Lancs Golf Club. Very cool of them to bring junior member George Crompton along for the ride. Imagine he won't soon forget that experience.
Jordan Spieth, the 2017 British Open champion here at Royal Birkdale the last time it hosted the Open, was out and about getting familiar with links golf and took in a round at Formby Golf Club. "Always a privilege to see one of the game's great champions enjoying our links," the club posted on its social media accounts.
But the pros weren't the only ones squeezing in some golf while overseas. Jamie Kennedy of Golf Digest had the shot of his life, a hole-in-one at the par-4 18th at North Berwick and the bartender happened to be taking a time-lapse of the sunset at the time.

John McGlynn says Falkirk will be given "more respect" in the coming campaign and believes matching last season will be a tall order.
The Bairns followed successive promotions with a top-six finish in their first top-flight season in 15 years.
And McGlynn has been busy on the recruitment front, notably having to replace top scorers Barney Stewart and Calvin Miller, who were sold to West Bromwich Albion and Heart of Midlothian respectively.
"You can't hold them back," McGlynn told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound. "If players see what we're doing here, you've got more chance of attracting players.
"We've still got a bit of work to do. Big football boots to fill.

Former England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has signed a new one-year contract with Celtic.
The 32-year-old had joined the Glasgow club in February following six months out of football after Besiktas terminated his contract.
He made a goalscoring debut with a last-minute winner against Livingston and went on to make 12 Celtic appearances.
Seven of them were as a substitute, but Oxlade-Chamberlain played his part in their revival under then-interim manager Martin O'Neill.
Celtic retained the ***** le with a final-day victory over long-time leaders Heart of Midlothian and also lifted the Scottish Cup.

Rangers reportedly have a bid rejected for Partizan Belgrade's Vanja Dragojević as Celtic are said to have tabled an offer for Las Palmas goalkeeper **** o Horkas, while there's also news from Aberdeen, Dundee United, Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian, Motherwell, St Mirren and St Johnstone.
Rangers have submitted a £3.9m offer for Vanja Dragojević, but Partizan Belgrade are looking for £4.7m, plus a percentage of further sales, for the 20-year-old midfielder. (Mozzart Sport)
Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojević is one of the options on the table as Rangers attempt to add further strength and depth in the middle of the park. (Rangers Review)
Rangers have expressed an interest in Sankhoun Diawara, but Basel have made significant progress on a deal while Troyes remain hopeful the 20-year-old centre-half will extend his stay after promotion to Ligue 1. (Foot Mercato)
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin is set for a summer move after the World Cup, with Real Betis exploring a deal and two Italian clubs also interested in the Belgium 25-year-old. (Luca Bendoni on X)

A proper scramble is breaking out across Europe for former West Brom kid Michael Parker. News broke via journalist Pete O'Rourke on X that Celtic are firmly in the mix, tracking the towering English defender after he shone in Sweden. It's been a whirlwind few months for the 21-year-old left-sided centre-back. Since swapping England for Allsvenskan side Örgryte IS back in February, he's absolutely taken Scandinavia by storm.
Naturally, his sudden ascent hasn't gone unnoticed. Rangers are sniffing about. Continental outfits like Anderlecht, Udinese, and Strasbourg are all clamouring for his signature too. It's a massive turnaround for a lad who couldn't buy a first-team appearance at the Hawthorns before deciding to pack his bags and head abroad.
Parker has become an absolute staple for the Swedish outfit throughout their 2025/26 campaign. 10 matches under his belt, and the consistency has been genuinely impressive. Word from the continent is that Örgryte are holding out for a €2m fee for their main man. Anderlecht already tried their luck with a €1.5m bid, but it was booted out immediately.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MAY 16: Martin O'Neill, Interim Manager of Celtic lifts the William Hill Premiership trophy with Callum McGregor of Celtic following the team's victory in the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Hoops need to look at this link with a completely clear head. Yes, Parker is 1.93m tall. Yes, he's left-footed, which is like gold dust to managers these days. But let's be honest: does the current management team really need another developmental project? Not a chance. The squad is already packed with raw prospects who need time to find their feet.

Rangers are reportedly close to signing Bristol City's Ross McCrorie as Celtic are said to have increased their offer for Sandefjord's Zinedin Smajlovic while Heart of Midlothian's Alexandros Kyziridis is linked with top Greek clubs.
Rangers are closing in on a deal to bring 28-year-old versatile Scotland-capped defender Ross McCrorie back to Ibrox from Bristol City. (Rangers Review)
Celtic have submitted an improved offer for Zinedin Smajlovic worth £3.9m plus £1.7m in bonuses, but Sandefjord are under no pressure to sell amid rival interest from Rangers, Olympiacos, Hull City, Rangers, Fenerbahçe, Toulouse, Feyenoord and Lyon in the 22-year-old centre-back. (Rudy Galetti on X)
Rangers are preparing to submit a formal offer for 22-year-old Dundee centre-back Luke Graham in the coming weeks. (Football Insider)
Head coach Steven Pressley says Dundee have received "plenty of phone calls" about Luke Graham this summer, but there has been no firm offers for the centre-half. (The Courier)

Hearts aim to make managerial appointment by next week after Derek McInnes' departure as Celtic miss out on goalkeeper target...
Heart of Midlothian are aiming to appoint a new head coach before the first-team squad return for pre-season next Thursday, with at least three candidates from abroad among the options being considered. (Hearts Standard)
Celtic may open their Scottish Premiership ******* le defence on a Monday evening because of Commonwealth Games events at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. (Scottish Sun)
Manager Martin O'Neill is determined for Celtic to appoint Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham as part of his backroom team with the Scottish champions. (Daily Record - subscription required)
With Celtic yet to trigger an option to keep Kelechi Iheanacho, a TV report in Brazil claims the Nigeria striker was offered to Vasco da Gama. (Scottish Sun)

Heart of Midlothian will face Austrian club Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying.
The Edinburgh club will be playing in the qualifiers of Europe's top club competition for the first time in 20 years after finishing runners-up in the Scottish Premiership following a final-day defeat by reigning champions Celtic.
Sturm Graz also finished second in their domestic league behind LASK.
The Austrian club will host the first leg on 21/22 July, with the reverse fixture the following midweek.
By that time Hearts will likely be under new management, with head coach Derek McInnes seemingly poised to switch to Rangers and the Edinburgh club expected to choose a replacement within days.

Head coach Danny Rohl's exit from Rangers, to be replaced with Heart of Midlothian's Derek McInnes, appears to move closer as Barney Stewart is reportedly poised to be sold by Falkirk to West Bromwich Albion.
Contracts have been agreed for head coach Danny Rohl's switch from Rangers to RB Salzburg and for Hearts' Derek McInnes to arrive at Ibrox as his replacement, but talks are continuing about the German's desire to take his backroom team with him. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)

Cammy Devlin is reportedly emotionally torn between a new Heart of Midlothian contract and rival offers, while Robbie Keane is said to have been told he could yet be Celtic manager some day.
Out-of-contract Australia midfielder Cammy Devlin is torn over big money offers from a club in Major League Soccer, one from the Turkish Super Lig and another in the English Championship as Hearts want him to stay on improved terms. (Daily Record)
Porto, PSV Eindhoven and Galatasaray are among the clubs interested in Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti. (Rudy Galetti on X)
The NXT Level Lab coaching centre in Marbella, Spain, says 19-year-old midfielder Bailey Rice is there to build-up his fitness to prepare for pre-season with Rangers, where he is out of contract this summer amid interest from the likes of Ajax and Aston Villa. (The National)
Rangers-linked striker Joe Gelhardt will hold talks with Leeds United about his future after the 24-year-old returned from his loan to Hull City. (Alan Nixon on Patreon)