David Martindale back on the tools and building bold new direction at Livingston In his first interview since moving upstairs at Livingston, David Martindale opens up on relegation, Marvin Bartley, and how he is taking the club…

💬 "I've woke up every morning for 12 years and and said, 'How can I make Livingston better?'"

In the big interview, David Martindale on abuse, Marvin Bartley, and being back on the tools to build a bold new direction for Livingston as sporting director.

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Panic at Pittodrie: Relegation or not, Aberdeen need serious rethink this summer Could Aberdeen really be relegated for the first time in their history? Whether they go down or not, Dave Cormack needs to have a serious rethink in…

💬 "What a week for Aberdeen. The oil capital of Europe has, erm, run out of petrol, and their team is spluttering along like a clapped-out Yugo."

Panic at Pittodrie. Relegation or not, why Dave Cormack and the Dons need to have a serious summer rethink.

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Barney Stewart: The making of Falkirk's striking sensation Barney Stewart sits down for an exclusive chat about his incredible journey - from uni days and early self-doubt to starring for Falkirk and future…

Really enjoyed meeting Barney Stewart last week and hearing about his journey. An infectious character, and a young man with a great chance of going far in the game. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Barney Stewart: The making of Falkirk's striking sensation.

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'They tried to kill Dundee' - Dens Park heroes tell story of 'Deefiant' season Fifteen years ago, Dundee travelled to Dingwall and performed an Easter miracle. Here is the story of the 'Deefiant' season, by Barry Smith and Rab…

💬 "They tried to kill Dundee."

15 years on from the weekend Dundee went to Dingwall and performed an Easter miracle, 'Deefiant' heroes Barry Smith and Rab Douglas tell the inside story of how the Dee rose from near death to overcome a 25 point penalty.

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Why 'troll' Tommy Robinson can't be allowed to twist meaning of Fir Park Iftar An Iftar at Fir Park caught the attention of Tommy Robinson, but those who were there say that hate can't win, as they explained the meaning behind…

💬 "Guys like Tommy Robinson are just trolls posting things about areas they don't know, don't care for, and wouldn't spend a f****** pound in."

What happened when Motherwell hosted an Iftar at Fir Park, and how a community event was weaponised online.

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After Fernandez and Gassama abuse, is racism creeping back into the mainstream? Rangers' Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama took a stand after recent racist abuse. Is the problem on the rise not only on social media, but in…

💬 "I hope by the time my son is ready to play football there is no such thing as racism. But I won't be holding my breath."

In the first of our articles on racism in Scottish football, Rico Quitongo on his own experiences, and worries for the future.

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The moment that made Tommy Conway's dog go crazy, as forward targets World Cup Tommy Conway on his - and his dog's - living room celebrations as Scotland beat Denmark, and his dream of making the Premier League and the World…

💬 "It was just crazy. Even the dog was going crazy as well!"

The chaos in the Conway household as 'Boro attacker Tommy watched Scotland beat Denmark. Now he wants to make sure he isn't watching the World Cup from the couch. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Is former Rangers prospect Nathan Patterson back on track after injury woes? Nathan Patterson was once the next big thing for Rangers and Scotland, but after injury setbacks he feels he has matured, and is ready to show his…

💬 “I’ve experienced a lot of ups and downs. Quite a lot of downs, to be honest."

Nathan Patterson went from being the next big thing at Rangers to injury woes and lack of game time at Everton. At 24, he finally feels ready to fulfil his potential. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The reasons behind Dundee United's terrible pitch and what can be done about it The dreadful state of the Tannadice pitch is in the spotlight after Dundee United beat Celtic on it at the weekend, but how did it get so bad, and…

💬 "Rammies over rototilling and powwows over plastic come around with the sort of reliable regularity that makes Punxsutawney Phil look a little flaky."

Life's a pitch (debate), and then you die. There should be help, not punishment, for poor surfaces.

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Jesus? Scotland's Gareth Bale? Why Scott McTominay is still just one of the lads Scott McTominay has been compared to Jesus by Diego Maradona's son, but Steven Naismith reveals that the Scotland hero's feet are firmly on the…

💬 "I said to him, you don’t realise the power you are having when you are sitting talking to a young player who is hanging onto your every word."

He has been compared to Jesus by Maradona's son, but behind the scenes, Scott McTominay hasn't changed. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Steve Clarke’s future as Scotland manager set to be ’sorted’ before World Cup Steven Naismith is sure that Steve Clarke’s future as Scotland manager will be sorted out before the World Cup - either way.

💬 "I think it will be sorted out one way or another."

Steven Naismith thinks that questions over Steve Clarke's Scotland future will be resolved before the World Cup gets underway. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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World Cup will be extra special for Ferguson after devastation of missing Euros Lewis Ferguson has opened up on the devastating moment he was told he would be missing the Euros, as he explained why World Cup will now be all the…

💬 "I just sat in the car myself in silence. I just sat there thinking that was my chance to play in a major tournament and it was gone."

Lewis Ferguson on why the World Cup will be extra special after devastation of missing the Euros. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Amid poor season and derby disaster, is Jim Goodwin in trouble at Dundee United? After another gut-punch for Dundee United as they threw away a two-goal lead to city rivals Dundee on Sunday, have fans of the Tangerines soured on…

💬 "Many have grown jaded with the fare on display under Goodwin. Familiarity, contempt, and all that."

After Dundee Derby disaster put a tin lid on a disappointing season for Dundee United, is Jim Goodwin in trouble at Tannadice? This week's column.

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Steve Clarke warming to Scotland stay after World Cup as he sends message to SFA Steve Clarke has a message for the SFA after warming to the notion of staying on with Scotland after the World Cup, rating his chances of doing so…

💬 "I’d probably go 50-50 now. But I am waiting on the Scottish FA coming to me now and saying, ‘This is what we see as the future’. And if I am part of that then we can have that discussion.”

Steve Clarke warms to the idea of staying on after World Cup. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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"Predictably, there were many commentators swiftly out of the gate to hold these scenes up as a justification for their often-pious positions on football fans"

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Target the culprits, but let's not tar all fans, or ultras, with the same brush As calls are made for crackdowns on football fans after Sunday's scenes at Ibrox, Graeme McGarry argues we can't tar all supporters with the same…

An excellent read from my @heraldscotland.bsky.social colleague @graememcgarry.bsky.social.

Ultras' contribution to Scottish football is overwhelmingly positive - noise, colour, passion, tifos, charity fundraising.

Don't tar them all with the same brush.

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How Fraser Hornby's German renaissance might be making Scotland think again After 'Big Dunc' comparisons, under-21 heroics and Aberdeen misery, Fraser Hornby is enjoying a renaissance in Germany. Could he win a Scotland…

💬 “I feel like everyone had forgotten about me a little bit over the last years."

The big interview with Fraser Hornby on 'next Big Dunc' label, Aberdeen misery, finding his best position and form in Germany, and late bid for Scotland's World Cup squad.

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Paul McGinn on 'amazing' title race, and why Motherwell need to be 'flawless' In this week's McGarry on Motherwell, an exclusive chat with Paul McGinn about the title race, why his team have to be 'flawless', and his own fine…

💬 “Even to have that as a discussion is amazing. There are little jokes here and there with the boys, but we know we need to be almost flawless."

Exclusive chat with Paul McGinn about the title race, and why the collective is the key at Motherwell.

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Patience needed at Ibrox as some Rangers fans start to cool on Danny Rohl Some Rangers fans appear to have gone cool on head coach Danny Rohl, but Graeme McGarry argues that the German should be given more time, despite…

💬 "Every triumph is treated as a sign that this side is the one who are ready to bring back the glory years, while every defeat (or even, draw) has been treated as an apocalyptic event."

Danny Rohl has made mistakes, but Rangers have to give him time.

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'You tried to break us, you couldn't' - Celtic captain's vow ahead of Ibrox Celtic captain Callum McGregor has issued a defiant vow ahead of the crunch visit to Ibrox, telling their critics, 'you tried to break us, but you…

💬 "Can we be the guy standing with the trophies at the end of the season and saying, ‘well, you tried to break us, and you couldn't?’"

Callum McGregor on Celtic's siege mentality, as he vows to silence their doubters and critics.

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It is time to stop patronising Motherwell, they are serious title contenders Motherwell have been doubted, then praised, but never taken seriously as title contenders. Graeme McGarry argues that is now exactly what they are...

💬 "At all costs, do not say the words, ‘Motherwell will not win the league…but they will have a big say in who does.’"

This week's column, on why it's time to stop patronising Motherwell - they are now serious title contenders.

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The Hive, where football and community combine to create a buzz in Alloa In a special report, we speak to Tony McMinn of The Hive in Alloa and SFPL Trust CEO Nicky Reid about how the power of football can help Scottish…

💬 "You are giving young people a bit of ownership of something, and they therefore have a bit of pride in it too."

I went to Alloa to meet the remarkable Tony McMinn at The Hive, where the power of football is being used to help the community.

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The truth about viral controversy over added time for Celtic Competing graphs and charts have appeared this week detailing that Celtic and then Rangers receive the most added time - what is the truth, and does…

💬 "If this flawed Celtic squad do retain their crown, the blame will lie with their competitors for letting them off the hook, not referees ignoring their Casio stopwatches."

This week's column, on extra time conspiracies and all that.

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Tyreece John-Jules on Arsenal, Henry, The Ox, and his gratitude to Kilmarnock Tyreece John-Jules on his Arsenal dream being dashed by injury, being coached by Thierry Henry, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain memories, and paying back…

💬 “For Kilmarnock to take the risk on me, I'll forever be grateful and I'm just trying to pay them back."

The big interview with Tyreece John-Jules on Arsenal, Thierry Henry, The Ox, Neil McCann, and getting back on track at Killie after injury hell.

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Elijah Just on Motherwell 'arrogant c****s' jibe, and his faith in Jens Berthel Askou Elijah Just on Motherwell being labelled 'arrogant c****s', doubling down on Jens Berthel Askou's principles after St Mirren loss, and hopes for…

💬 “If that's what the label is because of the style we want to play, then that's fine."

Elijah Just on Motherwell being labelled 'arrogant c****s', doubling down on their principles after St Mirren semi defeat, and the Jens Berthel Askou revolution.

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In transfers and title race, Celtic and Rangers underestimate Scottish football Who knows, maybe Ryan Naderi will turn out to be a masterstroke of a signing for Rangers. And in theory, it is conceivable that Celtic’s famously…

💬 "There is a snobbishness to judging players in Scottish football that the big two seem not to apply to players from elsewhere."

The Old Firm underestimate the talent - and the threat - in their own league. And it could yet cost them the title.

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Green Brigade out, fan media ban - why are 'all Celtic fans against the board?' With the ongoing Green Brigade ban, fan media being shut out of press conferences and turmoil on and off the pitch, is it really now 'all Celtic…

💬 "If they continue to attack and denigrate supporters, and to treat us all like idiots, then that unity cannot be achieved."

Paul Quigley of the Celtic Fans Collective on the Green Brigade ban, fan media shutout, Michael Nicholson and Mark Hargreaves.

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Gutted Stranraer boss in SFA plea after 'human error' robs club of Rangers tie Devastated Stranraer manager Chris Aitken says the SFA need to do more to help clubs after an admin error saw his side robbed of a cup tie against…

💬 "We feel we've been hit with the most severe punishment that doesn't fit the crime. Nobody can tell me we deserved to get ejected from the competition and lose out on a game at Ibrox."

Stranraer manager Chris Aitken on his club's Scottish Cup exit.

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The two things Willie Collum needs to sort out after latest VAR controversy After yet another VAR controversy was sparked by Auston Trusty's red card in Celtic's draw with Hearts, here are two things Willie Collum can do to…

💬 "It seems at odds with how we were told VAR was supposed to operate. A case of the tail wagging the DOGSO, if you will."

This week's column on Tynecastle VAR controversy, alarming aspects of Willie Collum's latest review show, and what has to change.

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Why Falkirk fans are boycotting Celtic Park, and why other fans should too Will Adam, member of Falkirk ultras group 'Gate 20', explains why his group are boycotting Celtic Park, as he calls for £25 cap on ticket prices.

💬 "This was the final straw. No fan should be priced out of football."

Will Adam of Falkirk ultras group,Gate 20, explains why they are boycotting their team's upcoming game at Celtic Park, and why they are encouraging other fans to join them.

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