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I’ve covered Scottish football for 30 years – I’ve never seen it in a worse state than this after Celtic and Rangers’ utter humiliations in Europe… and these are the warning signs that it’s about to get worse: STEVEN DONN

Rangers were humiliated by Club Brugge on Wednesday night, thrashed 6-0 in the second leg

Brutal, embarrassing and, to be blunt, utterly pathetic. Scottish football has truly…

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August 28, 2025

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Lack of big signings makes you wonder if Rodgers really IS driving the bus at Celtic any longer, writes Gary Keown

Brendan Rodgers has a year left to run on his contract as Celtic manager

The league season is still the best part of three weeks away…

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July 13, 2025

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Even at 38, Jamie Vardy would still be an upgrade on the strikers at Rangers, writes Calum Crowe

Jamie Vardy is available on a free transfer after his contract expired at Leicester City

When Rangers broke their club transfer record and forked out just over…

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July 9, 2025

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Scottish football’s 50 best imports: From Skacel to Stainrod, Hateley to Henrik… Mail Sport’s definitive ranking

The legendary George Best in action for Hibernian against St Mirren in 1979

Scottish football’s great tapestry has been made all the richer by the…

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July 9, 2025

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Death threats, a few regrets… and my bid to replace Sir Alex with Souness: Former Rangers chairman SIR DAVID MURRAY reflects on a rollercoaster journey through life in his new autobiography

Sir David Murray recently revisited the spot where a tyre of his…

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June 27, 2025

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John Clark, Lisbon Lion and Celtic legend, was a man of substance whose life provided inspiration and carried lessons far beyond a football pitch, writes Hugh MacDonald

John Clark (centre) strides out with his team-mates before they made history in 1967

There is one enduring, glorious image of John Clark. It is, of…

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June 23, 2025

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THE DIGEST: Madrid move could be coming at the right time for Scotland skipper Robertson

Robertson celebrates winning the Premier League for the second time with Liverpool

Scotland fans may have been surprised last week to read that Andy…

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June 20, 2025

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Poor Cieran Slicker… Scotland boss Steve Clarke is responsible for throwing the young keeper into a game he clearly wasn’t ready for after only nine minutes of action this season

Angus Gunn was injured early in the first half and was replaced by young Cieran Slicker

By CALUM CROWE Published: 16:47 EDT, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 16:47…

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June 6, 2025

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CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: Why the Lisbon Lions’ quadruple still outshines PSG’s… and fifty reasons why Kieran Tierney is a national treasure

Billy McNeil led the Celtic side that won a quadruple of European Cup, league title, Scottish Cup and League Cup

The Lisbon Lions flag unfurled at the Champions League final in Munich last…

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June 6, 2025

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Andrew Cavenagh and Tony Bloom are bona-fide game changers for Rangers and Hearts… and their arrivals will put far more pressure on Brendan Rodgers and his recruitment at Celtic, writes GARY KEOWN

Rangers should prosper on and off the field following their takeover by US investors

For all this has been a week of momentous change at both…

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June 1, 2025

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Napoli 2 Cagliari 0: McTominay is the King of Naples after stunning strike helps his side clinch the Serie A title

The Napoli supporters have taken Scottish midfielder McTominay to their hearts this season

When Napoli needed their Scottish talisman most, he delivered in a way…

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May 24, 2025

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Dismissive Doncaster tells Scottish fans they don’t really know what they want… but supporters group hits back at ‘self-interest’ and lack of engagement from SPFL on reconstruction

Neil Doncaster, the SPFL chief executive, has appeared to back a smaller top flight

One of the most prominent supporters’ groups in Scottish football has accused…

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April 28, 2025

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Athletic Bilbao defeat proved what we already knew, writes GARY KEOWN… Barry Ferguson is not the future for Rangers. So now it’s over to CEO Patrick Stewart to tell us what is

Barry Ferguson was unable to prevent Rangers slipping out of the Europa League in Bilbao

Barry Ferguson’s admission, as the dust settled on a pretty toothless Europa…

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April 20, 2025

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ON THE ROAD travels to Cumbernauld… and finds the graduate pathway is looking brighter for Scotland’s next generation

Hayden Borland wheeled away in celebration after opening the scoring for Scotland U17s against Romania

In Athens last Thursday night, Max Johnston came on to replace Billy…

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March 24, 2025

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Lennon might regret saying that… McGinn and Carver question wisdom of Miller’s ‘best player’ vow

Lennon Miller celebrated his Scotland call-up last week after his superb form this season

Scotland midfielder John McGinn has insisted rising star Lennon Miller might regret…

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March 18, 2025

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He picked up millions and played with Ballon d’Or winners, World Cup heroes and Champions League legends… so why did Jota’s Saudi dream turn sour and he find himself back at Celtic?

Jota has returned to Celtic after his megabucks move to Saudi Arabia didn't work out

TIME flies when you’re having fun. When you start to question your…

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January 28, 2025

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STEPHEN McGOWAN: Hampden hope springs eternal for resurgent Rangers as Philippe Clement shows he’s not done yet

Philippe Clement celebrated Rangers' opener in their Europa League draw against Spurs after a hard-fought first-half

So, let’s recap where things stood three weeks ago, when Timo Werner…

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December 14, 2024

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GARY KEOWN: People are putting their lives at risk to travel to matches while authorities in Scotland bury their heads in the snow

Rangers' match with Dundee United was delayed because of travel chaos on Saturday

Here’s a revolutionary idea. When there’s an amber weather warning out there…

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November 24, 2024

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GARY KEOWN: Steve Clarke needs to stop this piffle about protecting Ben Doak and just make sure his team don’t bottle it like they did at the Euros

Scotland winger Ben Doak gave Croatia full-back Josko Gvardiol a tough night at Hampden

Can Steve Clarke stop this piffle about having to make sure Ben…

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November 17, 2024

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Andy Robertson hits back at his critics’ ‘overreactions’ to his Liverpool performances this season and being ‘written off’ after Arsenal draw

Andy Robertson has hit back at his critics' 'overreactions' to his performances this season

It was almost exactly three years ago that Jurgen Klopp was asked…

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November 11, 2024

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CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: Barcelona set to deliver major blow to Brendan Rodgers, how team news leaks are damaging the club and why journalists were forced to cover their eyes in Hampden Park tunnel

Barcelona are considering a shock move to cut Alex Valle’s Celtic loan…

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November 6, 2024

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I’ve covered Scottish football for 30 years – I’ve never seen it in a worse state than this after Celtic and Rangers’ utter humiliations in Europe… and these are the warning signs that it’s about to get worse: STEVEN DONN

Lack of big signings makes you wonder if Rodgers really IS driving the bus at Celtic any longer, writes Gary Keown

Even at 38, Jamie Vardy would still be an upgrade on the strikers at Rangers, writes Calum Crowe

Scottish football’s 50 best imports: From Skacel to Stainrod, Hateley to Henrik… Mail Sport’s definitive ranking

Death threats, a few regrets… and my bid to replace Sir Alex with Souness: Former Rangers chairman SIR DAVID MURRAY reflects on a rollercoaster journey through life in his new autobiography

John Clark, Lisbon Lion and Celtic legend, was a man of substance whose life provided inspiration and carried lessons far beyond a football pitch, writes Hugh MacDonald

THE DIGEST: Madrid move could be coming at the right time for Scotland skipper Robertson

Poor Cieran Slicker… Scotland boss Steve Clarke is responsible for throwing the young keeper into a game he clearly wasn’t ready for after only nine minutes of action this season

CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: Why the Lisbon Lions’ quadruple still outshines PSG’s… and fifty reasons why Kieran Tierney is a national treasure

Andrew Cavenagh and Tony Bloom are bona-fide game changers for Rangers and Hearts… and their arrivals will put far more pressure on Brendan Rodgers and his recruitment at Celtic, writes GARY KEOWN

Napoli 2 Cagliari 0: McTominay is the King of Naples after stunning strike helps his side clinch the Serie A title

Dismissive Doncaster tells Scottish fans they don’t really know what they want… but supporters group hits back at ‘self-interest’ and lack of engagement from SPFL on reconstruction

Athletic Bilbao defeat proved what we already knew, writes GARY KEOWN… Barry Ferguson is not the future for Rangers. So now it’s over to CEO Patrick Stewart to tell us what is

ON THE ROAD travels to Cumbernauld… and finds the graduate pathway is looking brighter for Scotland’s next generation

Lennon might regret saying that… McGinn and Carver question wisdom of Miller’s ‘best player’ vow

He picked up millions and played with Ballon d’Or winners, World Cup heroes and Champions League legends… so why did Jota’s Saudi dream turn sour and he find himself back at Celtic?

STEPHEN McGOWAN: Hampden hope springs eternal for resurgent Rangers as Philippe Clement shows he’s not done yet

GARY KEOWN: People are putting their lives at risk to travel to matches while authorities in Scotland bury their heads in the snow

GARY KEOWN: Steve Clarke needs to stop this piffle about protecting Ben Doak and just make sure his team don’t bottle it like they did at the Euros

Andy Robertson hits back at his critics’ ‘overreactions’ to his Liverpool performances this season and being ‘written off’ after Arsenal draw

CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: Barcelona set to deliver major blow to Brendan Rodgers, how team news leaks are damaging the club and why journalists were forced to cover their eyes in Hampden Park tunnel

Davina McCall Opens Up: Terrified of Dying Before Brain Surgery

Merz’s a Dope and Woesie Mopes While the German Economy’s Dying

Killed 2 Children & Injured Dozens At School

HORROR: Non-Verbal 12-Year-Old Boy Found in Lagoon, Killed by Alligator