Archive for September, 2011

/ September 30, 2011 1:57 am

Post Match Comments from Glasgow City Head Coach Eddie Wolecki Black

After their 1-1 draw with Icelandic side Valur Reykjavic in the Last 32 clash of the Women’s Champions League, Glasgow City Head Coach Eddie Wolecki Black gave Scotzine Editor Andy Muirhead his thoughts on the match

/ September 30, 2011 1:49 am

Glasgow City FC held to a 1-1 draw by Valur Reykjavic

A bumper crowd of 778 turned out to support Glasgow City in their Womens Champions League last 32 clash against Valur Reykjavic at Petershill Park, Glasgow. City took the lead on 17 minutes through Lisa Evans, but the striker missed a number of great chances to extend City’s lead. Into the Second Half and Valur made City rue those missed

/ September 29, 2011 11:41 pm

In The Courts – Rangers ‘Agree to Hand Over Documents’ to Bain’s Lawyers; David Goodwillie Sued by His Agent

The Rolls of the Court of Session are rarely an exciting read for anyone, let alone football fans. However, every so often, they reveal a nugget of information. Today’s list, for example, revealed two football connected actions. Martin Bain v Rangers Firstly it confirmed, as I had reported previously, that a further hearing in the case of Martin Bain v

/ September 29, 2011 11:19 pm

Celtic rue chance to take all points against Udinese in the Europa League

Celtic can think themselves unlucky not to get all three points after Udinese scored a penalty in the 87th minute tonight. The decision to award the penalty upset the home supporters at Parkhead as it looked like Gary Hooper hadn’t made contact with Piccoli Neuton in the box. Just as there was a penalty three minutes from time, the game started

/ September 29, 2011 12:10 pm

Opinion: Has Levein thrown in the towel in terms of EURO 2012?

After the 4-6-0 debacle, a pitiful and lacklustre draw in Lithuania, a very poor victory over Liechtenstein at Hampden Park and throwing away the lead twice against the Czech Republic, Scotland once again need other teams to do us a favour in the hope of reaching a play-off place for EURO 2012. Levein continues to defend the use of the

/ September 29, 2011 10:53 am

Craig Levein announces squad for the EURO 2012 double header

Craig Levein has announced the Scotland squad for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2012 Qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Spain. There is no place for either Hibernian striker Garry O’Connor or Leeds forward Ross McCormack. O’Connor has scored ten goals in 11 games for Hibs in all competitions, while McCormack has scored nine goals in 11 games for Leeds United in all

/ September 28, 2011 7:18 pm

William Hill Scottish Cup second round draw

The draw for the William Hill Scottish Cup second round took place this morning at the company’s shop on West Campbell Street, Glasgow. SFA President Campbell Ogilvie, Jimmy Calderwood and Brian McColgan, Regional Operations Controller at William Hill, conducted the draw. Full Second Round Draw: Clachnacuddin v Inverurie Loco Works Vale of Leithen v Cove Rangers Gala Fairydean v Golspie

/ September 28, 2011 6:14 pm

Vote for SCOTZINE & The FINAL WHISTLE in the 2011 NOPAs Awards

Nominations for the Not 100% Awards 2011 are now open. The NOPAs brought to you by Picklive, recognise excellence in football blogging and football podcasting. This year the NOPAs have eight categories where you can nominate your choice of site – hopefully you will choose Scotzine for the blog and The Final Whistle for the podcast. The categories are: Best football

/ September 28, 2011 5:54 pm

A Faithful through and through preview of Celtic’s Udinese clash

On Thursday night Celtic take on Udinese and this game will be a strong indication of Celtic’s chances in the group. Whilst you would assume Celtic are the underdogs in this game, Udinese manager Francesco Guidolin has put pressure on the Glasgow side by describing Celtic Park as ‘one of the great temples of European football’ and Celtic as ‘one

/ September 28, 2011 5:20 pm

Rangers fans protest against Offensive Behaviour bill and the SNP

After the Celtic supporters group protested against the Offensive Behaviour Bill, which they claim is aimed at criminalising Celtic fans. Rangers fans staged their own protest at last night’s SPL game against Kilmarnock. Members of the Blue Order and the Union Bears unfurled three large banners that read “SNP Weak On Criminals, Tough On Fans”, “Undefinable Law Against Supporters” and

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