Scotland has long been a breeding ground for exceptional football managers who have left their mark on football across the world. Here, we look at some of the most successful Scottish football managers of all time. Sir Alex Ferguson Achievements: • Clubs Managed: East Stirlingshire, St Mirren, Aberdeen, Manchester United • Trophies Won: 49 majorContinue reading “The Most Successful Scottish Football Managers of All Time”
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Phillipe Clement on ‘cruel’ result as Celtic win Scottish League Cup
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 to secure the Scottish League Cup. “It’s cruel today. We were the team who got the most chances in the game. “There’s also a penalty situation on Černý. So it’s aContinue reading “Phillipe Clement on ‘cruel’ result as Celtic win Scottish League Cup”
Brendan Rodgers delighted as Celtic lift Scottish League Cup trophy
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 game that saw both teams unable to be separated after 120 minutes of football and six goals scored as the game finished 3-3. Below is Brendan Rodgers’ reaction to the victoryContinue reading “Brendan Rodgers delighted as Celtic lift Scottish League Cup trophy”
Celtic crush Aberdeen to reach League Cup final
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 opening minutes were tense and measured, but Celtic soon found their rhythm. Cameron Carter-Vickers broke the deadlock with a well-timed header, and before the halftime whistle, both Kyogo and Daizen MaedaContinue reading “Celtic crush Aberdeen to reach League Cup final”
The remarkable rise of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and their battle to survive
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club was officially formed in August 1994. The club was born from a merger of two Highland League clubs, Caledonian FC and Inverness Thistle FC. Both clubs, each with over a century of history, had struggled to gain entry into the Scottish Football League (SFL). When the SFL expanded in 1994,Continue reading “The remarkable rise of Inverness Caledonian Thistle and their battle to survive “
Exclusive: Andrew Waterworth on goalscoring and overcoming adversity to work at the highest level
As the Head of Elite Player Development at the Irish FA, could you share what your role entails and how you’re finding the experience? “Formally, my role involves overseeing the elite player development pathway, which we’ve split into two phases. The first is the elite competition phase, which encompasses our senior team, U21s, and U19s—essentiallyContinue reading “Exclusive: Andrew Waterworth on goalscoring and overcoming adversity to work at the highest level”
Martin Canning on management, playing in SPFL and working with Alex Neil
You spent several years playing for Hamilton Academical before stepping into the managerial role from 2015 to 2019, succeeding Alex Neil after his move to Norwich City. It was a particularly successful period for the club, marked by maintaining stability in the Scottish Premiership. What do you think were the key factors behind that success,Continue reading “Martin Canning on management, playing in SPFL and working with Alex Neil”
Watching Sir Alex Ferguson’s first club in management play live
East Stirlingshire hold a few interesting firsts in Scottish football. They were the first senior club to be relegated from the SPFL in 2016 when the Scottish pyramid system was opened up to allow clubs from the Lowland and Highland Leagues to compete for a place in the senior set up. After finishing last inContinue reading “Watching Sir Alex Ferguson’s first club in management play live”
Four homegrown managers who could take on the St Johnstone job
Following the departure of Craig Levein as St Johnstone manager earlier today, we had a look at four British and Irish managers who could take on the role at McDiarmid Park. Jim Magilton Jim Magilton has had a varied managerial career, with experience in both English and Irish football. He first rose to prominence asContinue reading “Four homegrown managers who could take on the St Johnstone job”
Barry Smith on Celtic, Dundee, playing and coaching abroad
Reflecting on your playing career, you came through the ranks at Celtic and broke into the first team at a young age. What stands out to you when you think back on your time at the club? “To be honest, when you’re growing up and want to play football at a professional level, getting theContinue reading “Barry Smith on Celtic, Dundee, playing and coaching abroad”
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