Archive for May, 2011
Andy Muirhead / May 31, 2011 9:47 pm
It has been a season of highs and lows for Celtic, losing the SPL title on the last day to rivals Rangers to lifting the Scottish Cup after beating Motherwell 3-0 at Hampden Park. But for Niall McGinn he had to watch much of the season from the sidelines through injury. He talks candidly about his time at Celtic from
Donald C Stewart / May 31, 2011 8:14 pm
Annan Athletic don’t like losing. Nobody does but you see, Annan are not that used to it! Since their formation in 1942 they have gone through a number of leagues and stages winning becoming a very nice habit along the way. Their current status in the SFL is one they have enjoyed since only 2008. In their first year they
Andy Muirhead / May 31, 2011 7:10 pm
The Scottish Football Association have followed their English counterparts in calling for the FIFA Presidential election to be delayed until the issues of bribery and corruption have been fully investigated. A statement from SFA Chief Executive Stewart Regan read, “The Scottish FA can today confirm its position that the FIFA Presidential election be postponed in light of recent uncertainty. “We
Guest Writer / May 31, 2011 6:31 pm
Last week Scotland took part in the Carling Nations Cup in Dublin. In the build up to, during and after the tournament many players, managers, journalists and fans called into question various aspects of the tournament. Amongst other things, organisation, ticket pricing and the scheduling of matches was criticised. However, there were some who went further and questioned the point
Ogo Sylla / May 31, 2011 6:12 pm
This weekend saw another cup clash as Internazionale took on Palermo in the Coppa Italia final. It was a lively encounter in which the Rosanero put up a very good fight but could ultimately not do enough to lift the trophy. Palermo coach, Delio Rossi, and his men will feel hard done by the defeat given the match’s proceedings. Indeed
Andy Muirhead / May 31, 2011 5:35 pm
Aberdeen have reported that goalkeeper Jamie Langfield suffered a seizure yesterday morning, and is currently recovering in Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital. His condition was described as being ‘stable’. Chief Executive Duncan Fraser said on the Official Club website: “Obviously this is an extremely worrying time for Jamie and the thoughts of everyone at the Club are with him, Louise and
Andy Muirhead / May 31, 2011 10:33 am
Bougherra targeted by Championship outfit Leicester City, Celtic boosted by Reading’s failure to reach the English Premier League, Chris Maguire edging closer to a move to Derby County despite Aberdeen’s protestations over compensation and Jelavic talks up a move to Manchester United. More tabloid rumours or transfers in the making? You make the decision. Bougherra targeted by Sven Goran Eriksson
Andy Muirhead / May 30, 2011 9:47 pm
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Andy Muirhead / May 30, 2011 7:58 pm
After all the recent allegations of corruption and bribery, FIFA President Sepp Blatter should have come out at this afternoon’s Press Conference to answer the hard questions posed to him, sadly Blatter looked as though he was doing his best Comical Ali impersonation, auditioning for a part in Fawlty Towers. Blatter has been President of World Football’s Governing Body, FIFA,
Andy Muirhead / May 30, 2011 2:05 pm
Hearts have been seeded for the Europa League Third Qualifying Round draw, thanks to results going in their favour in other European leagues this weekend. It will mean that Hearts will not face the likes of Atletico Madrid, Red Star Belgrade and Palermo. While they could potentially face Croatia’s Hajduk Split, Sligo Rovers of Ireland and Cypriot Cup Winners Omonia
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