By Dr Grant Campbell As another gripping season in the Irish Premiership comes to a close, I reflect on the highs, lows, surprises, and disappointments from across the league. From historic European achievements to title glory and the low of relegation, here’s how each of the 12 clubs fared, complete with their end-of-season grades. LinfieldContinue reading “Irish Premiership 2024/25 Season Review: Every Team Graded”
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Celtic secure 55th Scottish Top-flight Title With Victory At Tannadice
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 Dundee United at Tannadice. The win also marks their second piece of silverware this season, with Brendan Rodgers’ side now eyeing a domestic treble. Rangers had kept slim hopes alive afterContinue reading “Celtic secure 55th Scottish Top-flight Title With Victory At Tannadice”
Luis Filipe Gonçalves on Working With Cristiano Ronaldo at Youth Level
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 of football’s greatest players. Here, he reflects on his time working with a young Cristiano Ronaldo and shares insights into the early signs of promise and the dedication that set RonaldoContinue reading “Luis Filipe Gonçalves on Working With Cristiano Ronaldo at Youth Level”
Alan Hutton on Scotland, Steve Clarke and Scott McTominay
Steve Clarke has hinted he may run his Scotland contract down and leave in the summer of 2026. Do you think the SFA should try to retain his services? And if he does leave, who do you think should replace him? A. “It’s an interesting one, I’ve thought about it before. He’s been there since 2019,Continue reading “Alan Hutton on Scotland, Steve Clarke and Scott McTominay”
Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era
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 later strengthened by Billy McNeill between 1975 and 1978. During this period, several key players were brought in, including Gordon Strachan, Steve Archibald, Stuart Kennedy, and Joe Harper. By the timeContinue reading “Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era”
New stadium and new era – But will it be for the best solution for Manchester United?
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 years and move into a shiny new 100,000 seater stadium and complex on adjoining land next to Old Trafford. The construction of the “New Trafford” stadium is expected to cost aroundContinue reading “New stadium and new era – But will it be for the best solution for Manchester United?”
Roy Keane’s comments were more about where Manchester United are now as a club than any historical truths
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. We used to get booed if we had drawn”. These comments have drawn plenty of online comments and interaction, but the Irishman was being somewhat tongue in cheek with hisContinue reading “Roy Keane’s comments were more about where Manchester United are now as a club than any historical truths”
Ruben is right but unfortunately is set up to fail
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, Ruben Amorim. He is a man who had won the Primeira Liga twice and had delivered Sporting’s first title since 2001/02 when winning his first league championship in 2021. A man whoContinue reading “Ruben is right but unfortunately is set up to fail”
Alzheimer Scotland Charity Match: Football Legends Unite for a Great Cause
Football fans are in for a treat as an exciting charity match in support of Alzheimer Scotland is set to take place on Sunday, 2nd March at the Falkirk Stadium, with kick-off at 1pm. This special fixture will see Scotland take on the Rest of the World, led by two legendary managers—Graeme Souness at theContinue reading “Alzheimer Scotland Charity Match: Football Legends Unite for a Great Cause”
Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon
Football journalist and esteemed writer Chris Evans has just released a fantastic new biography of Gary Lineker. We are delighted to be able to share an exclusive extract of the book courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing. ‘Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon’ is available to purchase from Bloomsbury and from all good book sellers.Continue reading “Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon”
