3 days ago
It's a common answer from managers - they do not look at the league table until at least every team has faced one another.
That point is now here in the Scottish Premiership after Wednesday's dramatic full card marked the first circuit of games in Scotland's top flight.
Plenty of managers, whether their team is going well or not, are still saying how early it is in the 38-game campaign and they are right.
But nonetheless where the league table sits after 11 matches can instructive of how it ends up in May.
In two of the last three seasons for example, the teams sitting in the top six at this stage ended up staying there.
#managers #premiership
That point is now here in the Scottish Premiership after Wednesday's dramatic full card marked the first circuit of games in Scotland's top flight.
Plenty of managers, whether their team is going well or not, are still saying how early it is in the 38-game campaign and they are right.
But nonetheless where the league table sits after 11 matches can instructive of how it ends up in May.
In two of the last three seasons for example, the teams sitting in the top six at this stage ended up staying there.
#managers #premiership
14 days ago
Celtic win the league at Love Street on 3 May 1986 after Celtic fan Albert Kidd scored two late goals for Dundee at Dens Park to deny Hearts the ****** le. Photo The Celtic Wiki
Geissler attended the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park as the top two teams from last season went head-to-head for the first time since that dramatic afternoon in May when Celtic ****** ed the ****** le from the Tynecastle club's grasp inside the final ten minutes of the 38 match campaign, which Hearts lead almost entirely from start to within ten minutes of the finishing line.
That result broke the Hearts support as we have all watched in recent days in that outstanding fly-on-the-wall documentary which included contributions from many Hearts supporters who were at Dens Park on 4 May 1986 when it was Albert Craig who broke their hearts.
Celtic win the league at Love Street on 3 May 1986 after Celtic fan Albert Kidd scored two late goals for Dundee at Dens Park to deny Hearts the ****** le. Photo The Celtic Wiki
Martin Geissler pulled no punches as he took aim at the Hearts travelling support for their disgraceful behaviour at Celtic Park. Taking to social media, the BBC News presenter and podcaster said:
#hearts #albert #kidd
Geissler attended the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park as the top two teams from last season went head-to-head for the first time since that dramatic afternoon in May when Celtic ****** ed the ****** le from the Tynecastle club's grasp inside the final ten minutes of the 38 match campaign, which Hearts lead almost entirely from start to within ten minutes of the finishing line.
That result broke the Hearts support as we have all watched in recent days in that outstanding fly-on-the-wall documentary which included contributions from many Hearts supporters who were at Dens Park on 4 May 1986 when it was Albert Craig who broke their hearts.
Celtic win the league at Love Street on 3 May 1986 after Celtic fan Albert Kidd scored two late goals for Dundee at Dens Park to deny Hearts the ****** le. Photo The Celtic Wiki
Martin Geissler pulled no punches as he took aim at the Hearts travelling support for their disgraceful behaviour at Celtic Park. Taking to social media, the BBC News presenter and podcaster said:
#hearts #albert #kidd
2 months ago
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
Graham was part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May after a breakthrough campaign with Dundee, winning the Scottish Premiership club's players' player and young player of the year awards.
The 22-year-old was an unused substitute in the country's send-off friendly win against Curacao, which was also Steve Clarke's last game in the dugout at Hampden Park.
The defender, who has three caps at under-21 level, has started strongly for The Potters in the Championship, who are unbeaten in their last four games, with Graham an ever-present.
Former Rangers academy product Ure was in demand across Europe after a free-scoring spell - 20 goals and three **** ists in 20 matches - that took Sirius to the top of the table in Sweden and it resulted in a £5.5m summer transfer to La Liga with Sevilla.
#player
Graham was part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May after a breakthrough campaign with Dundee, winning the Scottish Premiership club's players' player and young player of the year awards.
The 22-year-old was an unused substitute in the country's send-off friendly win against Curacao, which was also Steve Clarke's last game in the dugout at Hampden Park.
The defender, who has three caps at under-21 level, has started strongly for The Potters in the Championship, who are unbeaten in their last four games, with Graham an ever-present.
Former Rangers academy product Ure was in demand across Europe after a free-scoring spell - 20 goals and three **** ists in 20 matches - that took Sirius to the top of the table in Sweden and it resulted in a £5.5m summer transfer to La Liga with Sevilla.
#player
2 months ago
Rory McKenzie "can feel the pain" of fellow Kilmarnock fans, especially as the 32-year-old midfielder fears Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat by Aberdeen "could be the last chance I get" to play at Hampden Park again.
Having held the Dons to a goalless draw in their previous game in the Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock failed to take advantage of the visitors being reduced to 10 men and exited after a penalty shoot-out.
"I'm a fan, I feel it," McKenzie, who made his debut for the Ayrshire club in 2011, said. "One of the best days I've ever had was going to Hampden. I'm getting on in my career and it could be the last chance I get.
"Believe me, I feel their pain. I know how it feels.
"We won't get a better chance of getting to a semi-final than that. It was on a plate for us, 1-1, man sent off. We just failed to capitalise and didn't play with enough intensity.
#chance #mckenzie #kilmarnock #play
Having held the Dons to a goalless draw in their previous game in the Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock failed to take advantage of the visitors being reduced to 10 men and exited after a penalty shoot-out.
"I'm a fan, I feel it," McKenzie, who made his debut for the Ayrshire club in 2011, said. "One of the best days I've ever had was going to Hampden. I'm getting on in my career and it could be the last chance I get.
"Believe me, I feel their pain. I know how it feels.
"We won't get a better chance of getting to a semi-final than that. It was on a plate for us, 1-1, man sent off. We just failed to capitalise and didn't play with enough intensity.
#chance #mckenzie #kilmarnock #play
2 months ago
Glentoran manager Declan Devine is set to leave the club amid the east Belfast outfit's poor start to the Irish Premiership season.
An agreement over his departure was reached on Monday with the Glens winless in their past three league games and sat eighth in the table with seven points from their opening six fixtures.
Devine's last game in charge was a frustrating 1-1 draw with Bangor at the Oval on Saturday and the full-time whistle was met by a chorus of boos from the home faithful.
Former Glens goalkeeper Devine took over at the 23-time league champions initially as interim boss in March 2024 after Warren Feeney was sacked.
He was given the role as permanent boss the following month and guided Glentoran to the County Antrim Shield in the 2024-25 season, their first trophy in five years.
#glentoran #declan
An agreement over his departure was reached on Monday with the Glens winless in their past three league games and sat eighth in the table with seven points from their opening six fixtures.
Devine's last game in charge was a frustrating 1-1 draw with Bangor at the Oval on Saturday and the full-time whistle was met by a chorus of boos from the home faithful.
Former Glens goalkeeper Devine took over at the 23-time league champions initially as interim boss in March 2024 after Warren Feeney was sacked.
He was given the role as permanent boss the following month and guided Glentoran to the County Antrim Shield in the 2024-25 season, their first trophy in five years.
#glentoran #declan
2 months ago
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been talking to the media as he prepares his side for Tuesday's Scottish Premiership visit to Falkirk.
Here are the key points from his media conference:
Vrancken is "confident there will be a few Hearts players" in the Scotland squad due to be announced by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli on Tuesday.
He said that, while he and his players were looking forward to the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibernian, their focus is on the next match, against Falkirk.
Vrancken did not think that Celtic's exit made the cup competition any more open as "every team can win depending on the performance on the day".
#head #coach #Media #players
Here are the key points from his media conference:
Vrancken is "confident there will be a few Hearts players" in the Scotland squad due to be announced by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli on Tuesday.
He said that, while he and his players were looking forward to the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibernian, their focus is on the next match, against Falkirk.
Vrancken did not think that Celtic's exit made the cup competition any more open as "every team can win depending on the performance on the day".
#head #coach #Media #players
2 months ago
Kilmarnock have conceded 14 goals in five Scottish Premiership games this season; the only sides in the 21st century to concede more at this stage of a top-flight campaign are Motherwell in 2005-06 (15), Gretna in 2007-08 (15), and Dundee United in 2022-23 (18).
Kilmarnock have failed to score in their past three league games, last going longer without a goal in the Scottish Premiership in February 2021 (five in a row).
Hibernian have lost five successive home games in the top flight for the first time since August 2010. The last side to lose six consecutive Scottish Premiership home matches were Dundee from February to May 2019.
Kilmarnock have only won one of their past 17 Scottish Premiership meetings with Hibernian (D6 L10), a 1-0 triumph in November 2022 under Derek McInnes.
Hibernian are unbeaten in 13 Scottish Premiership home games against Kilmarnock since a 1-0 defeat in May 2014.
#premiership #home
Kilmarnock have failed to score in their past three league games, last going longer without a goal in the Scottish Premiership in February 2021 (five in a row).
Hibernian have lost five successive home games in the top flight for the first time since August 2010. The last side to lose six consecutive Scottish Premiership home matches were Dundee from February to May 2019.
Kilmarnock have only won one of their past 17 Scottish Premiership meetings with Hibernian (D6 L10), a 1-0 triumph in November 2022 under Derek McInnes.
Hibernian are unbeaten in 13 Scottish Premiership home games against Kilmarnock since a 1-0 defeat in May 2014.
#premiership #home
2 months ago
A man has been arrested and charged over an ******* ault at the Celtic v Hearts ******* le decider at Celtic Park.
The game on 16 May saw scores of fans run onto the pitch in injury time, after Celtic scored a third goal that clinched a 3-1 win and the Premiership ******* le.
Trouble also occurred in Glasgow's Trongate area after the game, with two police officers seriously injured and three members of the public needing hospital treatment.
The 38-year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
More than 30 other people have been arrested over the trouble in the Trongate, for a number of different offences.
#arrested #game #park
The game on 16 May saw scores of fans run onto the pitch in injury time, after Celtic scored a third goal that clinched a 3-1 win and the Premiership ******* le.
Trouble also occurred in Glasgow's Trongate area after the game, with two police officers seriously injured and three members of the public needing hospital treatment.
The 38-year-old man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
More than 30 other people have been arrested over the trouble in the Trongate, for a number of different offences.
#arrested #game #park
2 months ago
Irish Premiership
Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Linfield FT
Linfield left it late at Stangmore Park but made it five league Irish Premiership wins on the bounce thanks to a Kyle McClean stunner.
McClean's strike from the edge of the box in the 82nd minute was enough to secure a 1-0 and all three points for the visitors.
Chris Johns made multiple saves in the first half to keep his side in the game, with Dungannon Swifts perhaps feeling hard done by on the night.
#irish #made
Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Linfield FT
Linfield left it late at Stangmore Park but made it five league Irish Premiership wins on the bounce thanks to a Kyle McClean stunner.
McClean's strike from the edge of the box in the 82nd minute was enough to secure a 1-0 and all three points for the visitors.
Chris Johns made multiple saves in the first half to keep his side in the game, with Dungannon Swifts perhaps feeling hard done by on the night.
#irish #made
2 months ago
Jota of Celtic scores their team's second goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and theRangers at Celtic Park Stadium on September 03, 2022. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Portuguese star has been sidelined since suffering the serious knee injury last April and endured several setbacks during his rehabilitation.
However, Jota is now back involved in contact training with his Celtic teammates and has been taking part in small-sided matches.
The winger was initially expected to return around Halloween and was left out of Celtic's 25-man Europa League squad, but O'Neill believes he could now be available ahead of schedule.
"He's coming along very well. Again, it's disappointing to not have him for Europe," O'Neill said via Daily Record. "He's been out a long time and who knows, in the last three games in the Europa League we could have done with him.
#scottish
The Portuguese star has been sidelined since suffering the serious knee injury last April and endured several setbacks during his rehabilitation.
However, Jota is now back involved in contact training with his Celtic teammates and has been taking part in small-sided matches.
The winger was initially expected to return around Halloween and was left out of Celtic's 25-man Europa League squad, but O'Neill believes he could now be available ahead of schedule.
"He's coming along very well. Again, it's disappointing to not have him for Europe," O'Neill said via Daily Record. "He's been out a long time and who knows, in the last three games in the Europa League we could have done with him.
#scottish
2 months ago
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has addressed the media before Wednesday evening's Scottish Premiership trip to face Rangers.
Here are the main points.
McLeish, who was appointed permanent Buddies boss in June, is "not surprised it's come together so quickly" after his picked up 10 points in August.
"I get that from the outside it might look like that," McLeish adds. "There's an internal belief about what we're doing and the work we can do on the pitch."
He expects "tough moments throughout the season but it's about sticking together".
#mcleish #mirren #rangers
Here are the main points.
McLeish, who was appointed permanent Buddies boss in June, is "not surprised it's come together so quickly" after his picked up 10 points in August.
"I get that from the outside it might look like that," McLeish adds. "There's an internal belief about what we're doing and the work we can do on the pitch."
He expects "tough moments throughout the season but it's about sticking together".
#mcleish #mirren #rangers
2 months ago
The Emirates Stadium celebrated its 20th anniversary in July.
August 19th was two decades to the day since it opened its doors to the Premiership.
Join me throughout the season (especially during the international break) as we wish a happy birthday to our home.
Let's start by putting together the greatest ******* nal XI of the Emirates era.
Let me know yours in the comments…
#stadium #celebrated #decades
August 19th was two decades to the day since it opened its doors to the Premiership.
Join me throughout the season (especially during the international break) as we wish a happy birthday to our home.
Let's start by putting together the greatest ******* nal XI of the Emirates era.
Let me know yours in the comments…
#stadium #celebrated #decades
2 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
After a fourth straight Scottish Premiership game without a goal, Aberdeen fans made their feelings clear at the full-time whistle of Saturday's draw with Kilmarnock.
Head coach Stephen Robinson took the brunt of the boos and jeers, with such ire replicated online and on radio phone-ins.
The Northern Irish manager was similarly unimpressed with his side's showing, calling it "tired" and "lethargic" in his spiky post-match interview.
Five games in. One win in the league. Two goals.
It's far from the start to the season that Aberdeen would have wanted. At a club with such high expectations, there is a gloom that pervades Pittodrie.
#scottish #irish
Head coach Stephen Robinson took the brunt of the boos and jeers, with such ire replicated online and on radio phone-ins.
The Northern Irish manager was similarly unimpressed with his side's showing, calling it "tired" and "lethargic" in his spiky post-match interview.
Five games in. One win in the league. Two goals.
It's far from the start to the season that Aberdeen would have wanted. At a club with such high expectations, there is a gloom that pervades Pittodrie.
#scottish #irish
2 months ago
Two teams who entered the 2026-27 season with lots of excitement, optimism and plenty to prove still await their first points of the season.
For Portadown, the arrival of David Jeffrey was supposed to signal the start of a new era, with the Irish League veteran making plenty of changes in the off season.
As for newly promoted Limavady United, the return to the top flight ended an 18-year wait for Premiership action.
The Roesiders have scored just once, while the Ports have struggled to find consistency at both ends and have conceded the second highest number of goals.
But what has gone wrong so far? BBC Sport NI explores some of the early warning signs within both clubs.
#plenty #jeffrey #league
For Portadown, the arrival of David Jeffrey was supposed to signal the start of a new era, with the Irish League veteran making plenty of changes in the off season.
As for newly promoted Limavady United, the return to the top flight ended an 18-year wait for Premiership action.
The Roesiders have scored just once, while the Ports have struggled to find consistency at both ends and have conceded the second highest number of goals.
But what has gone wrong so far? BBC Sport NI explores some of the early warning signs within both clubs.
#plenty #jeffrey #league
2 months ago
Simo Valakari is "a happy man" after adding midfielders Josh Campbell and Joel Cotterill to his St Johnstone squad this week.
German forward Danny Schmidt has also been recruited and has obtained a work permit in time for Sunday's Scottish Premiership visit of Hibernian (15:00).
However, as Hibs are loan player Campbell's parent club, he will not feature at McDiarmid Park this weekend.
"I'm a happy man," Valakari told Saints TV.
"I was very happy to be able to get those two players. I was very happy with the squad and players we added. Joel and Josh were on our radar at the start of the window. Things don't always happen as fast as you wish but we were not in a rush.
#players #simo
German forward Danny Schmidt has also been recruited and has obtained a work permit in time for Sunday's Scottish Premiership visit of Hibernian (15:00).
However, as Hibs are loan player Campbell's parent club, he will not feature at McDiarmid Park this weekend.
"I'm a happy man," Valakari told Saints TV.
"I was very happy to be able to get those two players. I was very happy with the squad and players we added. Joel and Josh were on our radar at the start of the window. Things don't always happen as fast as you wish but we were not in a rush.
#players #simo
2 months ago
Irish Premiership
Bangor 2 - 2 Ballymena United FT
Bangor claimed their first point of the Irish Premiership campaign after coming from two goals down at half-time to draw 2-2 with Ballymena United at Clandeboye Park.
The visitors looked to be in a strong position as goals from Josh Archer and Matthew Clarke gave them a 2-0 advantage at the interval.
But Bangor battled back in the second period with Lewis Francis and Tiarnan Mulvenna finding the net, both as a result of long throws from Reece Neale.
#park #archer
Bangor 2 - 2 Ballymena United FT
Bangor claimed their first point of the Irish Premiership campaign after coming from two goals down at half-time to draw 2-2 with Ballymena United at Clandeboye Park.
The visitors looked to be in a strong position as goals from Josh Archer and Matthew Clarke gave them a 2-0 advantage at the interval.
But Bangor battled back in the second period with Lewis Francis and Tiarnan Mulvenna finding the net, both as a result of long throws from Reece Neale.
#park #archer
2 months ago
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before his side's Scottish Premiership match at home to Motherwell on Saturday. Here are his main points:
McInnes admits he's "disappointed" at the news there will be no away supporters at the upcoming Old Firm League Cup tie at Ibrox or this season's league meetings of Celtic and Rangers. The manager says it's "always better when opposition fans are allowed into a derby game," but "there's still got to be behaviours met and obviously that's the decision that's been made".
On the transfer window, McInnes says Rangers have "managed to get a lot of what we were after" and hopes not to be as busy in every transfer window as the club "have to try and bring some sort of calmness and stability".
The manager admits there was a bit of relief when the window closed on Thursday and says it's important to bring a bit of "clarity and calmness" to a club and they can "just knuckle down and get on with the job in hand".
McInnes believes Rangers can "provide so much opportunity for players" and he wants everyone to "really commit to being here".
#transfer #club
McInnes admits he's "disappointed" at the news there will be no away supporters at the upcoming Old Firm League Cup tie at Ibrox or this season's league meetings of Celtic and Rangers. The manager says it's "always better when opposition fans are allowed into a derby game," but "there's still got to be behaviours met and obviously that's the decision that's been made".
On the transfer window, McInnes says Rangers have "managed to get a lot of what we were after" and hopes not to be as busy in every transfer window as the club "have to try and bring some sort of calmness and stability".
The manager admits there was a bit of relief when the window closed on Thursday and says it's important to bring a bit of "clarity and calmness" to a club and they can "just knuckle down and get on with the job in hand".
McInnes believes Rangers can "provide so much opportunity for players" and he wants everyone to "really commit to being here".
#transfer #club
2 months ago
Aberdeen captain Kevin Nisbet insists there is no "crisis" at Pittodrie after back-to-back Scottish Premiership defeats to Rangers and Celtic.
They head into Saturday's league visit of bottom club Kilmarnock looking to return to winning ways after last weekend's 1-0 home loss to Rangers and a 3-0 midweek reverse at champions Celtic.
The Dons, who will also play Killie in the quarter-finals of the League Cup the following week, have won one of their opening four leagues.
And Nisbet remains optimistic about what the Dons can achieve this term.
"We have got a lot of quality in there," the striker said.
#back
They head into Saturday's league visit of bottom club Kilmarnock looking to return to winning ways after last weekend's 1-0 home loss to Rangers and a 3-0 midweek reverse at champions Celtic.
The Dons, who will also play Killie in the quarter-finals of the League Cup the following week, have won one of their opening four leagues.
And Nisbet remains optimistic about what the Dons can achieve this term.
"We have got a lot of quality in there," the striker said.
#back
2 months ago
There will be no away supporters for Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season.
The "temporary arrangement" was reached following talks between the Glasgow clubs and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).
It follows the Scottish FA's independent review into the events surrounding last term's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, which was marred by unrest and pitch incursions from both sets of fans.
Rangers host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup on 13 September 13, with the city rivals meeting at Celtic Park in the league a week later.
More to follow.
#league #professional
The "temporary arrangement" was reached following talks between the Glasgow clubs and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).
It follows the Scottish FA's independent review into the events surrounding last term's Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, which was marred by unrest and pitch incursions from both sets of fans.
Rangers host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup on 13 September 13, with the city rivals meeting at Celtic Park in the league a week later.
More to follow.
#league #professional
2 months ago
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson says it would be "crazy" to judge his new-look side so early in the Scottish Premiership season.
The Dons have been dealt a tough hand in their opening quartet of league fixtures, a sequence that included games against the top three teams from last term – Celtic, Hearts and Rangers.
After beating Hearts in their opening game, the Dons lost at Dundee before sustaining defeats by both halves of the Old Firm.
Speaking before Saturday's league visit of Kilmarnock, Robinson said: "There are very, very few games been played in the season so far, so to be that judgemental that early on is crazy.
"I will judge the team when we are 15 games in and then what we need and where we go from there.
#hearts #season #opening #league
The Dons have been dealt a tough hand in their opening quartet of league fixtures, a sequence that included games against the top three teams from last term – Celtic, Hearts and Rangers.
After beating Hearts in their opening game, the Dons lost at Dundee before sustaining defeats by both halves of the Old Firm.
Speaking before Saturday's league visit of Kilmarnock, Robinson said: "There are very, very few games been played in the season so far, so to be that judgemental that early on is crazy.
"I will judge the team when we are 15 games in and then what we need and where we go from there.
#hearts #season #opening #league
2 months ago
Kris Boyd has delivered a brutal verdict on the £2.5m Rangers centre-back after a shaky display against Falkirk, arguing that his uncertainty spread through the Rangers defence during Wednesday's 2-1 Premiership win.
The Glasgow Times reported Boyd's comments, made during Sky Sports coverage, after Emmanuel Fernandez endured a difficult night despite his side taking all three points. Boyd focused on the opening half incident that led to Falkirk's equaliser. Fernandez followed an opponent too far, went down looking for a foul and left ******* e behind him. Ethan Ross then delivered the cross, with Kosta Nedeljkovic turning it into his own net.
Boyd saw little excuse for Fernandez's decision-making. He pointed to a loose square pass after the interval, when Jacob Murrell intercepted inside the penalty area before Ivor Pandur rescued Rangers with a save.
He said: "There's a tug, but I'd be more disappointed that my centre-back goes in and attempts to tackle like that.
"It summed up Emmanuel Fernandez's first half. He was really, really sloppy with the ball. You speak about good players making the people around them better — he's the opposite.
#really
The Glasgow Times reported Boyd's comments, made during Sky Sports coverage, after Emmanuel Fernandez endured a difficult night despite his side taking all three points. Boyd focused on the opening half incident that led to Falkirk's equaliser. Fernandez followed an opponent too far, went down looking for a foul and left ******* e behind him. Ethan Ross then delivered the cross, with Kosta Nedeljkovic turning it into his own net.
Boyd saw little excuse for Fernandez's decision-making. He pointed to a loose square pass after the interval, when Jacob Murrell intercepted inside the penalty area before Ivor Pandur rescued Rangers with a save.
He said: "There's a tug, but I'd be more disappointed that my centre-back goes in and attempts to tackle like that.
"It summed up Emmanuel Fernandez's first half. He was really, really sloppy with the ball. You speak about good players making the people around them better — he's the opposite.
#really
2 months ago
Rangers have confirmed they have bought Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers for an undisclosed fee and taken Algeria winger Badredine Bouanani on a season-long loan from Stuttgart.
Their double announcement as the Scottish summer transfer window closed on Thursday takes the total of additions to the Ibrox squad to 14.
The 22-year-old Kelsy, who has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional year with the Scottish Premiership club, had joined Portland on a four-year deal when he was sold by Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2025.
Kelsy has made 16 appearances this season for Portland, scoring 10 goals and contributing three ***** ists, for the side sitting 11th in the Western Conference and 17th overall in Major League Soccer.
Overall, the 6ft, 4in left-footed striker has played 63 times, scored 19 goals and registered five ***** ists, having helped Timbers finish eighth in the Western Conference and 17th overall last year.
#year
Their double announcement as the Scottish summer transfer window closed on Thursday takes the total of additions to the Ibrox squad to 14.
The 22-year-old Kelsy, who has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional year with the Scottish Premiership club, had joined Portland on a four-year deal when he was sold by Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2025.
Kelsy has made 16 appearances this season for Portland, scoring 10 goals and contributing three ***** ists, for the side sitting 11th in the Western Conference and 17th overall in Major League Soccer.
Overall, the 6ft, 4in left-footed striker has played 63 times, scored 19 goals and registered five ***** ists, having helped Timbers finish eighth in the Western Conference and 17th overall last year.
#year
2 months ago
When Cliftonville had last faced Glentoran at the Blanchflower Stadium in the Women's Premiership in 2025, it was a day they wanted to forget.
Nadene Caldwell's late winner on the final day of the season meant Glentoran lifted the league ******* le in dramatic circumstances at the expense of the Reds.
But, almost a year on, Cliftonville turned the tables on their ******* le rivals with a 2-1 win in east Belfast on Sunday, which put them in control of the ******* le race.
"I think it wasn't something that was mentioned, but I'd say subconsciously, if not consciously, people were thinking about the fact the last time we played at the Blanchflower, they were lifting the league," said key Cliftonville striker Teegan Lynch, who scored in Sunday's win.
"They're not great memories, they're more of nightmares, but at the same time it was maybe that extra 10% that we needed to get over the line.
#glentoran #time
Nadene Caldwell's late winner on the final day of the season meant Glentoran lifted the league ******* le in dramatic circumstances at the expense of the Reds.
But, almost a year on, Cliftonville turned the tables on their ******* le rivals with a 2-1 win in east Belfast on Sunday, which put them in control of the ******* le race.
"I think it wasn't something that was mentioned, but I'd say subconsciously, if not consciously, people were thinking about the fact the last time we played at the Blanchflower, they were lifting the league," said key Cliftonville striker Teegan Lynch, who scored in Sunday's win.
"They're not great memories, they're more of nightmares, but at the same time it was maybe that extra 10% that we needed to get over the line.
#glentoran #time
2 months ago
The transfer window for Premier League and English Football League clubs closed at 23:00 BST on Tuesday.
Catch up with all the confirmed deals done on deadline day below, while you can follow the latest transfer news and gossip as it happens here.
The deadline for Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs is on Thursday, at 17:00 BST and 23:00 BST respectively.
Scottish Premiership
Owen Eames [Derby County - Falkirk] Loan
#scottish #premiership #clubs #premier
Catch up with all the confirmed deals done on deadline day below, while you can follow the latest transfer news and gossip as it happens here.
The deadline for Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs is on Thursday, at 17:00 BST and 23:00 BST respectively.
Scottish Premiership
Owen Eames [Derby County - Falkirk] Loan
#scottish #premiership #clubs #premier
2 months ago
Your club-by-club guide to the summer 2026 transfers in Scotland's top tier.
Who has your Championship club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Scottish League 1 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Scottish League 2 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - January 2026
#premiership #january
Who has your Championship club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Scottish League 1 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Scottish League 2 club brought in & let go? - Summer 2026
Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - January 2026
#premiership #january
2 months ago
Rangers and Motherwell clash this Saturday at the Ibrox Stadium for round six of the Scottish Premiership.
Rangers have 7 points to their name this season and occupy 5th position in the table. In their last game, Derek McInnes's team won 1-2 against Falkirk (Scottish Premiership 2026/27).
Motherwell currently have 8 points and lie in 3rd position. In their last match, Alfred Johansson's team prevailed 3-0 against Dundee United (Scottish Premiership 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Motherwell winning 3-2.
Rangers ( vs Falkirk 2026-09-02): Ivor Pandur, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Olwethu Makhanya, Emmanuel Fernandez, James Penrice, Cammy Devlin, Nicolas Raskin, Findlay Curtis, Kim Min-su, Djeidi Gassama, Lawrence Shankland
#scottish #points #team #saturday
Rangers have 7 points to their name this season and occupy 5th position in the table. In their last game, Derek McInnes's team won 1-2 against Falkirk (Scottish Premiership 2026/27).
Motherwell currently have 8 points and lie in 3rd position. In their last match, Alfred Johansson's team prevailed 3-0 against Dundee United (Scottish Premiership 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Motherwell winning 3-2.
Rangers ( vs Falkirk 2026-09-02): Ivor Pandur, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Olwethu Makhanya, Emmanuel Fernandez, James Penrice, Cammy Devlin, Nicolas Raskin, Findlay Curtis, Kim Min-su, Djeidi Gassama, Lawrence Shankland
#scottish #points #team #saturday
2 months ago
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 02: Celtic manager Martin O'Neill arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership 2026/27 match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on September 02, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Hoops boss was in good spirits following an impressive performance at Celtic Park, but quickly shut down BBC reporter Alasdair Lamont when the conversation turned towards potential late additions.
On BBC Sportsound, Lamont began: "There's been another couple of names doing the rounds…"
O'Neill immediately interrupted: "There's no point in talking to me about that. I have done very well giving you all that information.
"Now, please, I have to go and see – because there's a deadline at about a minute to eleven o'clock."
#o 'neill
The Hoops boss was in good spirits following an impressive performance at Celtic Park, but quickly shut down BBC reporter Alasdair Lamont when the conversation turned towards potential late additions.
On BBC Sportsound, Lamont began: "There's been another couple of names doing the rounds…"
O'Neill immediately interrupted: "There's no point in talking to me about that. I have done very well giving you all that information.
"Now, please, I have to go and see – because there's a deadline at about a minute to eleven o'clock."
#o 'neill
2 months ago
On a night where plenty of his team-mates were panicking, Lawrence Shankland was a figure of calm for Rangers in Falkirk.
His two goals were decisive for Derek McInnes' side, earning a second Scottish Premiership win of the season days after the captain's penalty delivered the first at Pittodrie.
In an error-strewn game that lacked quality, Shankland was the difference maker.
His first whistled into the roof of the net off his weaker left foot, while his second - again on his left - was passed into the bottom corner with the game on a knife edge.
Falkirk boss John McGlynn summed up the Scotland striker's impact.
#shankland #game #lawrence
His two goals were decisive for Derek McInnes' side, earning a second Scottish Premiership win of the season days after the captain's penalty delivered the first at Pittodrie.
In an error-strewn game that lacked quality, Shankland was the difference maker.
His first whistled into the roof of the net off his weaker left foot, while his second - again on his left - was passed into the bottom corner with the game on a knife edge.
Falkirk boss John McGlynn summed up the Scotland striker's impact.
#shankland #game #lawrence
2 months ago
Celtic cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aberdeen at Parkhead, as they continued their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership campaign.
The Dons have failed to beat Celtic in their last 28 league meetings, and that showed no signs of changing in the opening stages, as Camilo Durán fired Celtic into an early lead.
Benjamin Nygren doubled the hosts' advantage soon after before Yang Hyun-jun made it three-nil before the break.
A quieter second half followed as Celtic continued their perfect start to the 26/27 league season.
Celtic had the bulk of the early possession, and made their early domination count through Camilo Durán. The striker found half a yard of **** e at the edge of the box before unleashing a venomous strike which flew past Marius Müller in the Aberdeen goal and into the top corner, giving the hosts an early lead.
#celtic #early #camilo #continued
The Dons have failed to beat Celtic in their last 28 league meetings, and that showed no signs of changing in the opening stages, as Camilo Durán fired Celtic into an early lead.
Benjamin Nygren doubled the hosts' advantage soon after before Yang Hyun-jun made it three-nil before the break.
A quieter second half followed as Celtic continued their perfect start to the 26/27 league season.
Celtic had the bulk of the early possession, and made their early domination count through Camilo Durán. The striker found half a yard of **** e at the edge of the box before unleashing a venomous strike which flew past Marius Müller in the Aberdeen goal and into the top corner, giving the hosts an early lead.
#celtic #early #camilo #continued
