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Celtic have tonight announced the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with the 48-year-old set to take up theContinue reading “Celtic Appoint Wilfried Nancy as New Manager”

When Celtic turned to Martin O’Neill to steady the club during a period of uncertainty, few could have predicted how quickly and convincingly he wouldContinue reading “Martin O’Neill’s Impact on Celtic Has Been Remarkable: Should His Tenure Be Extended?”

In his new book, Red Star Paris: More Than Just A Football Club, journalist Simon Binns charts the turbulent, compelling and often chaotic story ofContinue reading “Simon Binns on Punks, Politics and Power Struggles in the Fight for the Coolest Club on Earth.”

The League Managers Association (LMA) has congratulated committee member Pep Guardiola on his induction into the prestigious LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club, marking aContinue reading “Pep Guardiola Inducted into LMA 1,000 Club”

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech believes his two former clubs are heading in very different directions this season. In an exclusive interview withContinue reading “Petr Čech Backs Arsenal for Premier League Glory but Warns Chelsea Face a Benchmarking Season”

Celtic defeated Rangers by three goals to one after extra time to reach next month’s Scottish League Cup final.  After the match, Danny Röhl spokeContinue reading “Danny Röhl on Defeat to Celtic And Rangers Next Steps Under His Stewardship”

Ahead of his return to the Celtic dugout, Martin O’Neill as released the following personal statement reflecting on his return to Celtic. “I have hadContinue reading “Martin O’Neill Releases Personal Statement Ahead of First Match Since Celtic Return”

Celtic are once again at a crossroads following the sudden resignation of Brendan Rodgers and the temporary return of club legend Martin O’Neill. While O’NeillContinue reading “Five Potential Candidates to Become Celtic’s Next Permanent Manager”

Celtic today unveiled club legend Martin O’Neill as interim manager in media press conference at Celtic Park following the sudden resignation of Brendan Rodgers onContinue reading “Martin O’Neill Makes Shock Return to Celtic as Interim Manager After Rodgers’ Exit”

Football isn’t just about goals, trophies and star names. In Once Upon a Time in La Liga: Spanish Football’s Forgotten Tales, Brendan Madden uncovers theContinue reading “Once Upon A Time in La Liga – An Interview with Brendan Madden”

Manchester United Foundation has joined forces with the Children’s Book Project; a national charity whose aim is to give every child the opportunity to ownContinue reading “Manchester United Foundation and the Children’s Book Project team up to tackle book poverty”

In his new book Veni, Vidi, Vici, Dominic Hougham takes readers back to the late 1980s and 1990s, when Serie A was the undisputed epicentreContinue reading “Veni, Vidi, Vici: Dominic Hougham on Serie A’s Golden Era”

You reunited with Paddy McLaughlin at Glenavon in 2023, this time in a new capacity as assistant manager. How have you found the transition fromContinue reading “Colin Coates on Working Alongside Paddy McLaughlin at Glenavon and on his Playing Career for Clubs and Country”

You are heading into your third season in charge of Ballymena. How do you reflect on the first two seasons that you’ve been in chargeContinue reading “Jim Ervin on managing Ballymena United, lessons from his playing career and aiming high for the new season”

You made a life-changing decision to move to Canada during your playing career in 2023 and you still remain there to this day where youContinue reading “Daryl Fordyce: From Portsmouth to Canada via a memorable career in the Irish League with Glentoran and Linfield”

Arbroath co-manager David Gold sat down with me this week to discuss his transition into management, last season’s League One title win, working alongside long-timeContinue reading “David Gold on Arbroath, Co-Management with Colin Hamilton and Scottish Championship Ambitions”

You are now at Arbroath, who won SPFL League One last season. With the new Championship starting soon, how much have you enjoyed your timeContinue reading “Aidan McAdams on Arbroath, His Journey Through the Leagues and Looking Ahead to the New Season”

As the new NIFL Premiership season draws closer, anticipation is high following a summer of intriguing transfer moves and changes of ownership at several clubs.Continue reading “NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch”

A pivotal chapter in the modern history of Larne Football Club and Northern Irish club football has come to a close. Kenny Bruce, the manContinue reading “The End of a Glorious Era: Kenny Bruce Sells His Shareholding in Larne FC”

To mark the 40th anniversary of Hellas Verona’s unforgettable 1984–85 Scudetto win, writer and historian Richard Hough has released Verona Campione, the definitive account ofContinue reading “Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On”

Manchester United stars Amad and Maya Le Tissier have been named the club’s PFA Community Champions for the 2024/25 season, recognising their exceptional contributions offContinue reading “Amad and Maya Le Tissier Honoured with PFA Community Champion Awards for 2024/25”

Author and journalist Miguel Pereira sat down with us to talk about his new book, Pasión, which explores the vibrant, diverse, and deeply rooted footballContinue reading “Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul”

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin spoke with emotion and pride after guiding the Dons to their first Scottish Cup triumph since 1990, following a dramatic 4-3Continue reading “Jimmy Thelin Hails Historic Aberdeen Triumph in Scottish Cup Final”

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his disappointment after his side suffered a Scottish Cup final defeat to Aberdeen on penalties at Hampden Park. In aContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers Reacts to Celtic’s Scottish Cup Final Defeat to Aberdeen”

With the Scottish Cup Final just around the corner, we caught up with John Bleasdale – author of Scotland’s Swedish Adventure and We’re Going toContinue reading “Scottish Cup Final Preview with John Bleasdale: Author, Podcaster, and Passionate Aberdeen Supporter”

As the 2024/25 Scottish football season draws to an exciting close, we caught up with Tino, host of The Celtic Exchange podcast, to get hisContinue reading “Scottish Cup Final Preview: Tino from The Celtic Exchange Podcast Talks Celtic Highs, Rodgers’ Return, and Cup Final Hopes”

As Dundee prepare to appoint a new manager, it is my understanding that Shaun Maloney is one of the names under consideration for the vacancyContinue reading “Maloney Open to Dundee Discussion As Interest Grows in Former Scotland International”

Few sporting events in the world can match the passion, chaos, and drama of the Copa Libertadores. But beneath the thunderous chants and dazzling goalsContinue reading “Unmasking the Shadows of South American Football: Exclusive Extracts from The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores”

You played for top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and VfB Stuttgart – how did the footballing culture differ between Germany and England duringContinue reading “Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph”

With the dust still settling on another rollercoaster season at Tynecastle, Hearts find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Big club, big expectations, and once again,Continue reading “Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts”

Mar Hall, May 9 — Footballing legend Duncan Ferguson held the launch of his long-awaited autobiography last night at the grand Mar Hall Hotel, deliveringContinue reading “Duncan Ferguson Launches Autobiography in Style at Mar Hall”

By Dr Grant Campbell As another gripping season in the Irish Premiership comes to a close, I reflect on the highs, lows, surprises, and disappointmentsContinue reading “Irish Premiership 2024/25 Season Review: Every Team Graded”

Peterhead have just sealed the League Two title and secured promotion to League One under the leadership of co-managers Ryan Strachan and Jordan Brown. IContinue reading “Ryan Strachan on Promotion, Leadership And Looking To The Future With Peterhead”

Peruvian winger Nolberto Solano, affectionately known as ‘Nobby’ to Newcastle United fans, was one of the club’s most creative and technically gifted players during theContinue reading “Nolberto Solano on Alan Shearer, Sir Bobby Robson, Eddie Howe & Newcastle’s Future”

Celtic have officially secured the Scottish Premiership title for a fourth consecutive season, lifting their 55th league trophy after a dominant 5-0 victory over DundeeContinue reading “Celtic secure 55th Scottish Top-flight Title With Victory At Tannadice”

Brendan Rodgers was speaking to myself and other members of the assembled media in the aftermath of Celtic’s emphatic 5–0 victory over St Johnstone atContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers on His Opportunity to Make History and ‘Special’ Callum McGregor”

Celtic cruised into the Scottish Cup final with a dominant 5-0 victory over St Johnstone at Hampden Park, setting up a clash with Aberdeen nextContinue reading “Celtic Thrash St Johnstone to Set Up Scottish Cup Final Showdown with Aberdeen”

Simo Valakari was speaking to myself and other members of the media in the aftermath of St Johnstone’s defeat to Celtic at Hampden Park. HowContinue reading “Simo Valakari on Facing Relentless Celtic Side and Saints Survival Hopes”

By Callum McFadden from Hampden Park Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin shared his thoughts with myself and a number of journalists following his side’s hard-fought victoryContinue reading “Jimmy Thelin Reflects on Semi Final Win Over Hearts and Looks Ahead to Scottish Cup Final”

By Callum McFadden from Hampden Park Hearts manager Neil Critchley shared his thoughts with myself and a number of journalists following his side’s disappointing defeatContinue reading “Neil Critchley Determined to Make Adjustments and Improve Hearts Next Season”

Aberdeen secured their place in next month’s Scottish Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Hearts at Hampden Park. The Dons will nowContinue reading “Aberdeen Reach Scottish Cup Final After Dramatic Extra-Time Victory Over Hearts”

As a footballer, you won trophies in Scottish football and English football, as well as representing Scotland at major international tournaments. What are your personalContinue reading “Craig Burley on Celtic, Chelsea and Transitioning From Player to Pundit”

I spoke to Simon Cooper, author of acclaimed Leyton Orient book ‘The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient’, to explore the emotional core of theContinue reading “The Fall and Rise of Leyton Orient: Simon Cooper on Leyton Orient’s Emotional Journey”

Ross Oliver has been a central figure in Linfield’s footballing success over the last decade, working closely alongside manager David Healy to build a formidableContinue reading “Ross Oliver on Building Success at Linfield and Working Alongside David Healy and George McCartney”

Daniel Farke, Régis Le Bris, Scott Parker and Chris Wilder to contest EFL Championship Manager of the Season  Gustavo Hamer, Dan James and James TraffordContinue reading “EFL AWARDS 2025: SHORTLISTS REVEALED”

Luis Filipe Gonçalves spent over a decade nurturing young talent at Sporting Clube de Portugal’s famed academy, where he witnessed the rise of one ofContinue reading “Luis Filipe Gonçalves on Working With Cristiano Ronaldo at Youth Level”

From early success at Curzon Ashton and Farsley Celtic to leading King’s Lynn Town into the play-off mix, Adam Lakeland is one of non-league football’sContinue reading “Adam Lakeland on Turning Around King’s Lynn, His Managerial Journey To Date and His Ambition to Rise Through the Ranks”

What was it about your time at Brighton that worked so well? “It was a really good, reciprocal relationship from the start, because I’d only had a yearContinue reading “Graham Potter on West Ham ambition and a reflection on Brighton and Chelsea”

Manchester United Foundation has hosted a celebration event at Ulster University, to showcase its ongoing outreach work across Derry-Londonderry and mark a new partnership withContinue reading “John O’Shea joins Manchester United Foundation event to celebrate partnership work in Northern Ireland”

Celtic are on the brink of sealing a 55th Scottish league title after Rangers were held to a 2-2 draw by Aberdeen at Pittodrie today,Continue reading “Celtic are Champions in waiting after Aberdeen and Rangers share the spoils at Pittodrie”

Steve Clarke has hinted he may run his Scotland contract down and leave in the summer of 2026. Do you think the SFA should tryContinue reading “Alan Hutton on Scotland, Steve Clarke and Scott McTominay”

What factors contributed to Aberdeen FC’s unprecedented success under Sir Alex Ferguson between 1978 and 1986? “The foundations were laid by Ally MacLeod and laterContinue reading “Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era”

By Michael Burney At the beginning of this week, it was announced that Manchester United plan to leave their current home of the past 115 yearsContinue reading “New stadium and new era – But will it be for the best solution for Manchester United?”

When reading the book, it is clear that a lot of meticulous research went into the writing process. Were there any particular interviews or discoveriesContinue reading “Chris Lee on Irish Football and his new book ‘Shades of Green’”

With Partick Thistle currently searching for the right managerial appointment to take the club forward, one name that stands out as an ideal candidate isContinue reading “Why Dougie Imrie Would Be a Perfect Fit for Partick Thistle”

By Michael Burney Following the draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, former captain Roy Keane stated that United were “getting cheered off here.Continue reading “Roy Keane’s comments were more about where Manchester United are now as a club than any historical truths”

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, football legend Fabio Capello offers his incisive take on some of the most pressing football topics in England. He discusses the immense pressureContinue reading “Fabio Capello on England, David Beckham and More”

By Michael Burney When Erik ten Hag was sacked, the board quickly moved to secure the services of the highly rated manager of Sporting Lisbon,Continue reading “Ruben is right but unfortunately is set up to fail”

Football fans are in for a treat as an exciting charity match in support of Alzheimer Scotland is set to take place on Sunday, 2ndContinue reading “Alzheimer Scotland Charity Match: Football Legends Unite for a Great Cause”

You left Carrick Rangers in October after four years in charge. How do you reflect on your departure and taking some time out of theContinue reading “Stuart King on Life Post Carrick Rangers, Working in the Media & His Desire to Return”

You started your career at Dunfermline Athletic and later returned to East End Park as an established player. What was it like coming through theContinue reading “Lee Bullen on Playing Abroad, Sheffield Wednesday, Managing Ayr United & His Next Steps”

You took over as Glenavon manager in November with the club sitting in 11th place and in the relegation playoff position. As we speak nowContinue reading “Paddy McLaughlin on Glenavon Impact and Striving for Continual Improvement”

How do you reflect on your time away from the game since leaving Bonnyrigg Rose in 2024 – both in watching matches and preparing forContinue reading “Robbie Horn On Bonnyrigg Rose, Managing in the SPFL & His Next Step”

You were born in Morecambe, yet the majority of your football career has been rooted in Scotland. What initially drew you to Scottish football, andContinue reading “Jamie McGowan on Falkirk Memories & Playing Against Larsson & Laudrup”

Alan Curbishley’s managerial career is one of the most intriguing stories in English football.  Highly respected for his work at Charlton Athletic, where he transformedContinue reading “The Curious Career of Alan Curbishley: Why Did He Never Return to Management After West Ham?”

First of all, you’ve just arrived in Scottish football with Peterhead. How have you settled in so far, and how excited are you about theContinue reading “Oliver Colloty on Peterhead Move and Representing New Zealand”

In the later stages of your career, you transitioned into management with Forfar, and since then, you’ve been involved in coaching at Kilmarnock.    HowContinue reading “Gary Irvine on Coaching the Next Generation and His Desire to Return to Management”

Football journalist and esteemed writer Chris Evans has just released a fantastic new biography of Gary Lineker. We are delighted to be able to shareContinue reading “Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon”

Daizen Maeda has emerged as a pivotal figure for Celtic in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign, consistently delivering standout performances that underscore his importanceContinue reading “Daizen Maeda Makes Champions League History for Celtic”

Brendan Rodgers confirmed yesterday that Kieran Tierney will return to Celtic in the summer having agreed a pre-contract to rejoin his boyhood club. Speaking toContinue reading “Kieran Tierney Set For Emotional Celtic Return”

Bolton Wanderers recent managerial vacancy presents an opportunity for a fresh perspective at the club. Among the names linked to the role, Premier League iconContinue reading “Robbie Fowler Would be a Fascinating Choice for Bolton Wanderers”

Motherwell now find themselves looking for a new manager after the resignation of Stuart Kettlewell. With the Scottish Premiership as competitive as ever, the SteelmenContinue reading “Five Managers Motherwell Could Turn to for Their Next Appointment”

Kyogo Furuhashi’s time with Celtic, beginning in 2021, has been marked by remarkable achievements and a profound impact on the club’s success. As he hasContinue reading “Kyogo Departs Celtic as a Modern Day Legend”

Kieran Offord’s burgeoning career has seen him emerge as an exciting young forward thanks to a prolific loan spell with NIFL Premiership side Crusaders. AContinue reading “Kieran Offord: The Young Scottish Striker Making an Impact in Irish Football”

Former Arsenal striker Dennis Bergkamp has stated that he would be open to taking up a coaching role in the future if the opportunity were toContinue reading “Dennis Bergkamp: I’d be open to future coaching role”

You are currently at Carrick Rangers having joined the club in the summer. How are you enjoying your time at the club so far?  Continue reading “Seanan Clucas on Playing in the EFL, NIFL memories and League Cup success”

Yesterday was a truly heartbreaking day for Scottish football and for Manchester United as it was announced that Denis Law passed away on at theContinue reading “Denis Law: A Tribute to Scotland’s Greatest Footballer”

As the 2024/2025 Scottish Premiership season progresses, several notable players are approaching the end of their contracts, making them potential targets for clubs seeking toContinue reading “Five Scottish Premiership Players Likely To Be On The Move This Summer “

You joined Forfar Athletic in the summer of 2024 from Alloa. How would you reflect on your time at the club so far?    “It’sContinue reading “Nathan Cannon on Forfar Athletic, Alloa and Learning out on Loan”

Sean Dyche departed Everton just a few hours before their FA Cup third round tie against Peterborough on January 9th. Following his departure, Everton haveContinue reading “Sean Dyche on Leaving Everton and the Arrival of David Moyes”

Following your retirement from professional football, you now have your own football business working with kids across the Inverclyde area. How is that coming along?Continue reading “Craig Molloy on Coaching the Next Generation and Playing in the SPFL”

Due to the fact that there are 42 clubs within the SPFL structure – from the Scottish Premiership to League Two  – there are onlyContinue reading “Five Out-of-Work Scottish Managers Who Deserve Another Shot in the SPFL”

David Moyes, who previously managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Sean Dyche as Everton’s manager following Dyche’s recentContinue reading “Sean Dyche leaves Everton: Could David Moyes return?”

You were appointed as Elgin City manager in December 2023. How do you reflect on the progress made during your tenure to date? “When IContinue reading “Allan Hale on managing Elgin City, Highland League experience and managerial development”

You are currently on loan at Stirling Albion this season from Queen’s Park. How has the experience been for you so far, both in termsContinue reading “Ricky Waugh on Queen’s Park, Stirling Albion loan and his aims for the future “

You took charge of Bonnyrigg Rose in 2023/24 midway through a challenging season for the club. Reflecting on your time in charge so far, howContinue reading “Calum Elliot on Bonnyrigg Rose and his managerial journey”

Scotland has long been a breeding ground for exceptional football managers who have left their mark on football across the world. Here, we look atContinue reading “The Most Successful Scottish Football Managers of All Time”

The League Managers Association (LMA) congratulates Ian Holloway on his induction into the LMA Hall of Fame 1000 Club. Ian became only the 38th managerContinue reading “Ian Holloway marks 1000th game in style”

Phillipe Clement spoke to Premier Sports and a host of Scottish media outlets to give his reaction following Celtic’s win against Rangers on penalties toContinue reading “Phillipe Clement on ‘cruel’ result as Celtic win Scottish League Cup”

Celtic defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties at Hampden Park to win the Scottish League Cup. Daizen Maeda scored the decisive penalty following a pulsating gameContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers delighted as Celtic lift Scottish League Cup trophy”

When discussing the transformation of modern football, few names resonate as much as the name of Arrigo Sacchi.  Sacchi never played professional football yet nonethelessContinue reading “The rise of Arrigo Sacchi and his enduring legacy across European Football”

Reflecting on your tenure at FCB Magpies so far, you have secured trophies and achieved significant results in European competitions. From an outsider’s perspective, theContinue reading “Exclusive: Nathan Rooney on managing in European competition and looking to the future”

You are a prominent football commentator for TNT Sports and Discovery Plus in the UK. Can you share your journey to becoming a commentator?  Continue reading “Adam Summerton on the art of commentary and his passion for Italian football”

Tiernan Lynch has been a transformative figure for Larne, guiding the club from the NIFL Championship to the UEFA Conference League in seven and aContinue reading “Five Potential Successors to Tiernan Lynch as Larne Manager”

Throughout the decades of football history, few players have captured the imagination like George Best. The Belfast-born winger wasn’t just a footballer; he was anContinue reading “The brilliance of George Best and Manchester United’s glory of 1968”

You joined Bangor in the summer and have kicked off the season with a fantastic goal-scoring run. How proud are you of such a strongContinue reading “Matthew Ferguson on ambition with Bangor and learning from his father”

Celtic 6-0 Aberdeen Celtic crushed Aberdeen’s unbeaten streak under Jimmy Thelin, powering their way into the Scottish League Cup final in dominant style. The openingContinue reading “Celtic crush Aberdeen to reach League Cup final”

You are currently in your third spell with Cliftonville and you are the all-time record goalscorer in the history of the club. How much does holdingContinue reading “Joe Gormley on goalscoring and making history at Cliftonville”

With Ruben Amorim looking certain to become the next manager of Manchester United, I spoke to All Things Alvalade host Danny Saldanha about Amorim andContinue reading “Danny Saldanha on Ruben Amorim and what he could bring to Manchester United “

You were appointed as manager of Ballyclare Comrades in 2022. How do you reflect on your time in charge of the club so far?  Continue reading “Stephen Small on managing Ballyclare Comrades and the importance of youth development”