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Peter Dallas: Nobody can tell me there's no atmosphere inside Hampden Park - that's just nonsense
GLASGOW will be able to attract lucrative high-profile matches like the Champions League and Europa League finals back to the city in the near future if the Scottish Football Association (SFA) decide to remain at Hampden following the Euro 2020 finals
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Hampden chief warns SFA that Murrayfield move would lead to fixture chaos for Scotland
PETER Dallas, the managing director of Hampden Park Ltd, last night questioned Murrayfield’s ability to stage Scotland football internationals in future due to rugby’s Autumn Internationals clashing with Nations League games.The Scottish Football Association
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Derek Johnstone: Steven Gerrard has given Rangers a base from which to build this season
THE bottom line about the game on Thursday night is that Rangers have come away from a difficult fixture with a 1-0 win.But there is more than that for Steven Gerrard to be pleased about as he reflects on the victory over Osijek and looks ahead to the
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Derek Johnstone: Hopefully there is plenty more to come from Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos
I was delighted to see Alfredo Morelos get the goal against Osijek and I thought he had his best game for Rangers for quite a while. He actually looked like he was enjoying it.He was up there on his own but he put a shift in, he won fouls, he brought
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Ryan Kent determined to make Rangers home sweet home after leaving Liverpool on loan
LIFE on the road has had its fair share of ups and downs for Ryan Kent as he has shifted clubs and countries and embarked on a journey that he hopes will take him to the top of the game.His latest stop could prove to be the most important of his fledgling
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Steven Gerrard: My team of men have the mentality of great Rangers players like Gough and Ferguson
STEVEN GERRARD reckons his Rangers squad are forging the same kind of attitude and mentality that drove Ibrox legends to glory for the Light Blues. The 38-year-old saw his side battle to a 1-0 win over NK Osijek in Croatia on Thursday night as
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Graeme McGarry: Hamilton right to take high risk, fans will still say they are rolling up to New Douglas Park
WHAT’S in a name, eh? Much mirth was had by supporters of rival clubs yesterday as Hamilton Accies revealed that New Douglas Park was to be renamed ‘The Hope CBD Stadium’ after they struck a sponsorship deal with a cannabis oil firm.Within seconds, social
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Scottish football could benefit from rugby know-how after record-breaking season if Murrayfield move goes through
SCOTTISH football could benefit from the marketing expertise that has seen their rugby counterparts sell out eight consecutive internationals if their showpiece matches move from Hampden to BT Murrayfield in future, it was suggested yesterday. Scottish
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Rangers to consider their position after Kyle Lafferty bid rejected but Kean Bryan move falls through
RANGERS will consider their options before deciding whether to launch a second bid for Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty. The Light Blues made their move to bring Lafferty back to Ibrox on Friday morning but saw an offer of £200,000 rejected by the
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Stephen Robinson has no money to replace Charles Dunne after Motherwell defender ruled out for up to four months
MOTHERWELL manager Stephen Robinson has challenged his defenders to grasp their opportunity after mainstay Charles Dunne was ruled out for up to four months with a groin injury.The defender suffered the injury in an innocuous incident at Stranraer last
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Richard Tait wouldn't want to meet Motherwell teammates in a dark alley, let alone face them on the pitch
MOTHERWELL full-back Richard Tait reckons he wouldn’t want to meet a few of his hulking teammates in a dark alley, let alone faced them up on the opposite side of a tunnel waiting to go out onto the pitch.That’s why he is glad that he is on the same side
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Celtic will consider Jozo Simunovic appeal after UEFA increase suspension to two games
Celtic will consider an appeal against UEFA's decision to sanction Jozo Simunovic with a two-game ban following his red card against Alashkert in the first round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary body
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Celtic hit back at Rangers as they slash Ibrox allocation for first derby of season
Celtic last night cut Rangers’ ticket allocation for the opening derby fixture of the season to just 800 in a move they claim they were forced to make in order to protect the best interests of their own support. In a statement released yesterday
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Whistleblower: Cleaners doing work of FIVE in Glasgow school staff crisis
STRESSED-out school cleaners are quitting due to excessive workloads with some doing five people's jobs. A Glasgow City Council whistleblower has revealed that some cleaners are expected to cover up to five cleaning beats in just three hours -
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Rangers fan zone CANCELLED after objections from community council
RANGERS have been told they will not be allowed to host a fan zone at the Ibrox Football Centre next month. The club announced last month that it would allow 2,000 fans into the Glasgow Life-owned pitch before and after the team’s first home game
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South Korea’s president snapped buying in rounds of Tennent’s Lager at his local pub
IMAGES have surfaced in East Asia showing the president of South Korea buying in rounds of Tennent’s Lager at his local pub. The sight has made brewery bosses so happy that they hope the world leader will visit the company in Glasgow’s East End
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Shocking footage shows large brawl erupt outside Greenock shopping centre
WARNING: CLIP CONTAINS VIOLENT SCENES SHOCKED passers-by watched as a brawl erupted in Greenock town centre. The punch-up happened beside the bus station in Kilblain Street and involved several people. One man was knocked to the ground
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Frightened Rabbit record new music for first time since death of frontman Scott Hutchison
FRIGHTENED Rabbit have recorded new music for the first time since the death of frontman Scott Hutchison. The group have returned to the recording studio for the Edinburgh Fringe play Square Go's soundtrack. Band member Simon Swimmer has also
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Four-year-old boy among five killed in horror minibus crash on A96
A FOUR year-old boy was among those killed in a horror crash between a minibus and a car on one of Scotland's busiest roads. Five people died and five more are being treated in hospital following the accident, on the A96 in Moray between Huntly
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Man accused of murder - and taking a photo of the body
A SUSPECT is to stand trial charged with murdering a man – then taking a picture of the dead body. Adrian Atkinson is accused of killing Stephen Wallace at the 46 year-old's home in Paisley, Renfrewshire in February this year. Prosecutors allege
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Watch: Terrifying moment Scots mum’s phone struck by lightning as she tried to film thunderstorm
THIS is the terrifying moment a women's phone records being struck by a bolt of LIGHTNING - as she tried to film a thunderstorm. Tracey Kutluol was filming the storm from her living room window when her iPhone was zapped by the thunderbolt at 10pm
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Adorable ferret found abandoned in box in middle of road - and it may have been deliberate
THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after an adorable ferret was found in the middle of a road.Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted after a member of public found a box, containing the ferret, on Wilsons Road, in Hareshaw, Motherwell
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Revealed: Nearly half of all beards have this stomach-churning matter in them
NEW research has claimed almost half of male beards have traces of faecal matter - even when washed with soap on the same day. The study involved swabbing and analysing beards in a bid to discover what stomach-churning germs are nestled beneath
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Pharmacies could help speed up GP waiting times with 24-hour service
PHARMACIES could open 24 hours a day, with staff trained to prescribe medication, in a bid to tackle Scotland’s GP “crisis”, the Conservatives have suggested.Tory health spokesman Miles Briggs said the measures in the party’s pharmacy plan would help
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Neil Lennon admits Hibernian squad must be strengthened
Hibernian boss Neil Lennon admits his squad is not as strong as it was last season. Hibs could advance to the third round of Europa League qualifying after coming from two goals down to take a 3-2 advantage into the second leg with Asteras Tripolis
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Something blue: Football daft couple ties knot at Ibrox Stadium - in Rangers-themed wedding
A FOOTBALL daft couple has tied the knot at Ibrox Stadium -- in a Rangers-themed wedding. Amanda and Tommy Notman, who met through their love of the club eight years ago, were married at Ibrox - the home of Rangers Football Club - earlier this month
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Popular Italian restaurant chain blames 'clerical error' for liquidation threat
A GLASGOW-based Italian restaurant chain has said a ‘clerical error’ was responsible for creditors moving to place the firm into liquidation. A liquidation petition for Tony Macaroni was presented to Glasgow Sheriff Court more than six weeks ago
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Celtic's Olivier Ntcham is going nowhere
Reports that West Ham are keen on taking Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham to the Premier League appear wide of the mark, with sources maintaining that Celtic do not wish to lose any of their players before the transfer window closes. French newspaper
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First look inside the luxury apartments along banks of River Clyde at Braehead
NEW luxury apartments near intu Braehead have been unveiled as they prepare to launch on Friday. The latest addition to house builders, Robertson Residential - Living by Robertson - has shown off its first development of upmarket, two-bedroom properties
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Rail passengers faced 'major disruption' due to failings by Network Rail
NETWORK Rail has been rapped for "systematic failings" which led to major disruption for passengers earlier this year. An investigation found it is failing to finalise timetables 12 weeks in advance, when tickets go on sale, which results passengers
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Ashton Lane firms urged to stop putting employees’ lives at risk amid fire fears
WEST End residents have told businesses to stop putting their employees at fire risk after an assessment showed substantial risk of injury or fatality in Ashton Lane. The study, carried out on behalf of Ashton Road Families and Residents Association
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Celtic appoint Eddie Wolecki Black as Women's first-team coach
CELTIC have appointed former Airdrieonians manager Eddie Wolecki Black as Women's First Team head coach. The 54-year-old will move to Parkhead from his current role with Motherwell Ladies next month. “It is a huge honour to join a club of
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'I feel as if I'm caved in': Pensioner stuck in own home as cladding work outside delayed
A PAISLEY pensioner has said she feels “caved in” while her home undergoes cladding works. Work on Renfrewshire Council properties in Lounsdale Drive, which started in early June, was due to finish at the end of July but has now been delayed.
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OAP members of Glasgow council-run golf courses hit with massive price hike
PENSIONER members of council-run golf courses have been slapped with a 45 per cent price hike in fees. A range of prices have increased, with the 18-hole courses going from £134-a-year to £195. Glasgow Life defended the move saying it was “
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'I've had longer naps!': Motherwell's Charles Dunne remains upbeat after injury prognosis
MOTHERWELL defender Charles Dunne has told fans he will be back soon after the club confirmed he will miss the start of the season through injury. The 25-year-old is suffering with a groin problem picked up during the Steelmen's Betfred Cup draw
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Major Glasgow City Centre roads will close this weekend for repair works
BUSY Glasgow City Centre streets will be closed this weekend for repair works. Diversions will be in place on Sunday, July 29, between 8am and 6pm to allow carriageway repairs to take place. READ MORE: All the Glasgow road closures in place
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas reportedly engaged after two months of dating
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are engaged after being an item for around two months, it has been reported. The Indian actress and the American pop star are believed to have been dating since May and, according to American celebrity site People
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Missing Pollokshields man, 21, who vanished without vital medication is found safe
A POLLOKSHIELDS man who vanished without vital medication has been found. Hasanat Muhammad Mahmood was last seen leaving his family home in Herriet Street on Thursday, July 19. Read more: Search launched for Pollokshields man, 21, who vanished
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What is blood moon, when was the last one and where can I see it?
A rare total lunar eclipse – expected to be the longest in the 21st century – is set to take place on Friday that will see the Earth’s natural satellite turn blood red. The celestial event, where the moon will line up with the Earth and the sun
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Watch Fast and Furious star's heartbreaking confession about Paul Walker's death
FANS of the late Fast and Furious star Paul Walker will gain an insight into his life with a new documentary. An emotional trailer for the new Paramount Network film I Am Paul Walker features tales from his siblings Caleb, Cody and Ashlie as well
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Elderly man, 83, rushed to hospital as car flips onto roof in Glasgow’s East End
AN elderly man was rushed to hospital after car flipped onto its roof in the East End of Glasgow. Emergency services dashed to the scene on Shettleston Road on Thursday night. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police were called to a report
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Busy Glasgow motorway in rush hour chaos as broken down bus blocks lane
A BUSY Glasgow motorway has descended into rush hour chaos due to a broken down bus. The vehicle came to a halt in lane one of the M8 westbound between Junction 22 Plantation and Junction 23 in the Kinning Park area. ❗NEW❗ 09:17⌚#M8 W/
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Where can I see the moon turn ‘blood red’ in Scotland and when will it show in Glasgow?
The longest lunar eclipse of the century is set to take place on Friday night – with the moon taking on a blood-red colour. The eclipse should be visible across Glasgow and across the rest of the the UK and Ireland - unless obscured by thunderstorms
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms to spoil Glasgow heatwave
THE recent heatwave could bring its most intense conditions yet with heavy rain and thunderstorms to hit Glasgow and its surrounding areas this weekend. Motorists are being cautioned ahead of lightning and potential flash flooding as the weather
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Ipswich boss hopes for quick resolution to future of ex-Rangers forward Martyn Waghorn
PAUL Hurst hopes Martyn Waghorn’s future will be sorted sooner rather than later after the former Rangers striker was linked with a move away from Ipswich. Sheffield United have already had a bid turned down for the Englishman this summer, while
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In pictures: Paul McCartney rocks pub where Beatles first started with free gig
It may have been about 57 years since Sir Paul McCartney first played the Cavern Club, but Liverpool’s love for the former Beatle has not dimmed a bit. When the music legend announced he would be playing a free concert at the club credited with
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Christine Lampard’s stalker facing jail after 'very nasty, dark' tweets
Christine Lampard’s stalker is facing jail after sending the TV presenter “very nasty” tweets. In May Christof King, 39, from Brent, north-west London, admitted stalking the star, but disputed sending the messages online. King, who wanted career
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'I was not to be trusted': Sir Anthony Hopkins opens up on his alcoholism battle
Sir Anthony Hopkins opened up on his battle with alcoholism and said he was “very difficult to work with” because he was usually hung over. The Oscar-winning star of films including The Silence Of The Lambs, The Elephant Man and Legends Of The
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Glasgow-bound train services affected after platform damage
CERTAIN train services heading to Glasgow have been hit with delays after damage to a platform. The incident at Drumry means services travelling towards the City Centre are unable to stop. Services towards Dalmuir are unaffected. ℹ️
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Five dead in horror minibus crash
Five people have been killed and five more are being treated in hospital after a crash between a minibus and a car in the north east of Scotland.The accident happened on the A96 between Huntly and Keith, in Moray, shortly before midnight on Thursday.One
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Doctors given go-ahead to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis
Doctors will be able to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients in the UK, the Home Office has said. Home Secretary Sajid Javid has decided to reschedule the products, relaxing the rules about the circumstances in which they can be given
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Tributes as Team GB snowboarder Ellie Soutter dies on 18th birthday
Tributes have been paid to one of the “country’s best up-and-coming snowboarders”, Ellie Soutter, after she died on her 18th birthday. In a joint-statement announcing her death, British Olympic Association chair Hugh Robertson and athlete commission
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Jail threat to boozy Glasgow Airport passengers on busiest flight day
PASSENGER travelling through Glasgow airport today will be reminded they risk a prison sentence for booze-fuelled disruptive behaviour. The first campaign of its kind is being launched targeting passengers who drink to excess on the busiest flight
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Teen who came to Glasgow from Sweden unable to speak English named youngest-ever to scoop top award
THE CONFIDENT teenager discussing future projects with fellow staff, or gently encouraging younger children to take up a paintbrush in the arts session, is a world away from the shy young boy who arrived in Glasgow nine years ago. Shiloh Wakazadi
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Glasgow shop that had almost 70 hidden cameras settles dispute with workers after walkout
A GROUP of shop workers who walked out after finding hidden cameras in rooms where they changed have reached a pay settlement with the health food store. Staff at Harvest Stores went on strike after discovering the recording devices in a network
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Charity warns patients are 'scrabbling around' for NHS wheelchairs
A CHARITY has issued a warning that people with terminal illness or mobility issues are "scrabbling around" for NHS wheelchairs. The report by British Red Cross shows people dealing with a range of mobility issues struggle to get the help they
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New Glasgow exhibition and store celebrating city's designers
DESIGNER Ciorstaidh Monk shows off the silk pyjama set she created in collaboration with Ruth Mitchell titled Solas, which is Gaelic for light. The sleepwear is part of a new exhibition and shop on Albion Street, celebrating the city's vibrant
