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”
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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”
Celtic’s Kasper Schmeichel equals longstanding goalkeeping record
It may only be five games into the SPFL Premiership season but Kasper Schmeichel has already equalled a longstanding Celtic record. Danish international Schmeichel kept a fifth clean sheet in succession as Celtic secured a 2-0 victory against Hearts today. Five successive clean sheets to start a league season is a feat that has notContinue reading “Celtic’s Kasper Schmeichel equals longstanding goalkeeping record”
David McCracken: From captain to coach and unfinished business within football
Given your experience as a player, particularly in leadership roles such as captaincy, how did your tenure as co-manager at Falkirk alongside Lee Miller enhance your perspective on coaching and management? “Absolutely. I gained invaluable experience during that period. Lee and I both have fond memories of our time there. The way it concluded wasContinue reading “David McCracken: From captain to coach and unfinished business within football”
Wayne Rooney reveals Celtic transfer regret
Wayne Rooney is Manchester United’s all time record goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games. As a player at Old Trafford, he secured 5 Premier League titles, an FA Cup, three League Cups, the 2008 Champions League, the Europa League, and a Club World Cup during his time at Manchester United. In 2010, he wasContinue reading “Wayne Rooney reveals Celtic transfer regret”
Rangers name Europa League Squad
Ahead of their Europa League campaign, Rangers manager Phillipe Clement has named his squad for the competition. The Ibrox side face home fixtures against Tottenham, Olympique Lyonnais, Union Saint-Gilloise and FCSB, and away fixtures at Manchester United, Olympiacos, Malmo and Nice. The squad named this afternoon is as follows: Goalkeepers Defenders Midfielders Forwards Featured image:Continue reading “Rangers name Europa League Squad”
Exclusive: Liam McStravick on Airdrieonians, playing in the SPFL and working under Healy and McCabe
Before joining Airdrieonians, you grew up in Northern Ireland and played for Cliftonville and Linfield. How much did you learn coming through the youth system at those clubs? “It was always tough. I wanted to play for my boyhood club, Cliftonville, but breaking through was difficult because several senior players were in my position.Continue reading “Exclusive: Liam McStravick on Airdrieonians, playing in the SPFL and working under Healy and McCabe”
Ian Murray on his departure from Raith Rovers
Following his departure as Raith Rovers manager after the opening day of the SPFL Championship season, Ian Murray has addressed his time at Stark’s Park for the first time. In a statement given to the PA news agency, the 43-year-old said: “From the moment I arrived at Stark’s Park in May 2022, I had aContinue reading “Ian Murray on his departure from Raith Rovers”
Five things we learned as Celtic defeat Rangers to continue perfect start to SPFL season
Celtic defeated Rangers by three goals to nil at Celtic Park. First-half goals by Japanese internationals Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda gave Celtic a two-goal advantage at halftime. Then, in the second half, Celtic captain Callum McGregor added a third goal in spectacular fashion to secure a comfortable victory for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Here areContinue reading “Five things we learned as Celtic defeat Rangers to continue perfect start to SPFL season “
The biggest deadline day deals in the SPFL
Transfer deadline day turned out to be busy for a few clubs in the Scottish Premiership. We had a look at the most high profile moves in and out of clubs made in time for the deadline. Celtic welcome three new signings On the final day of the transfer window, Celtic secured the signings ofContinue reading “The biggest deadline day deals in the SPFL”
