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Steven Gerrard: Alfredo Morelos is the man to fire in the goals for Rangers this season
RANGERS boss Steven Gerrard has backed Alfredo Morelos to hit the goal trail once again this season. The striker made an impressive start to life at Ibrox following his £1million move from HJK Helsinki last term. But his form dipped in the
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Rangers winger Ryan Kent relishing his competitive Ibrox bow against Osijek
RYAN KENT is relishing the chance to make his competitive Ibrox bow. The winger was handed his Rangers debut in the win over Osijek last week. And he is set to feature against the Croatians tonight. Read more: Steven Gerrard wants to complete
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Steven Gerrard: My Rangers players will give my message to the Ibrox crowd against Osijek
THE big European nights under the Anfield floodlights brought out the best in Steven Gerrard the player. As a manager, the matches at Ibrox will provide him with a different buzz, and a different opportunity. A Europa League qualifying round tie
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Steven Gerrard wants to complete his Rangers transfer business sooner rather than later
STEVEN GERRARD hopes to complete his Rangers rebuilding job as quickly as possible as he targets his final signings of the summer transfer window. The Ibrox boss has added ten players to his squad ahead of the new Premiership campaign and remains
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First Aid Kit deliver their verdict on Scotland’s favourite soft drink
SWEDISH country folk duo First Aid Kit swigged on 2litre bottles of Irn Bru to keep their energy levels up during a rain drenched date at the Summer Nights festival at Kelvingrove Bandstand. And Klara Söderberg, the brunette half of the sister
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Brendan Rodgers hails Kris Ajer and Jack Hendry as Celtic withstand Rosenborg barrage
BRENDAN Rodgers last night singled out his Kristoffer Ajer and Jack Hendry for praise after the young centre backs helped Celtic grind out a gritty 0-0 with Rosenborg to got through to the Champions League third qualifying round. The Scottish champions
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Kris Doolan says Partick Thistle can bounce back because they have players who care for the club
PARTICK THISTLE are set up for a successful season according to captain Kris Doolan, because the squad is now filled with players who care about the club.Immediately following the play-off final defeat to Livingston in May, manager Alan Archibald said
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Omnium and pursuit champion Katie Archibald wary of home track 'voodoo' ahead of starting her European Championships defence in Glasgow
KATIE Archibald may be a 10-time European champion but the thought of representing Great Britain at her home Glasgow games is still enough to make even the best feel nervous.The reigning omnium and pursuit European champion will arrive at the Sir Chris
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Osijek boss says Alfredo Morelos's inconsistency holds him back at Rangers
NK OSIJEK head coach Zoran Zekic says that Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is good, but not great, because the Colombian striker is so inconsistent. The forward got the only goal of last week’s first leg in Croatia, and also netted in the weekend
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St Mirren captain McGinn out to use experience to his advantage in Premiership return
IT’S good to talk, St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn has learned. Chided by his managers for being too quiet as a younger professional, McGinn sometimes now “talks for the sake of talking”, which he believes enhances his own game. While most of the outside
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Five things we learned as Celtic beat Rosenborg to set up AEK Athens test
European qualifiers require strong stomachs. A 3-1 lead and a commanding display in which they hit the woodwork three times last week ought to have suggested a relatively straightforward passage into the third qualification round, but these occasions
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Rosenborg 0, Celtic 0 (aggregate 1-3): Celtic progress after enduring torrid night in Norway
BRENDAN Rodgers may find persuading the Celtic board to part with the sizeable sums of money it will take to bring in the quality players he wants a little easier after this nerve-wracking evening. A 3-1 aggregate victory, secured after they had
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Rosenborg v Celtic: How Brendan Rodgers' side rated
GORDON: One particularly hairy moment when he seemed to spill a shot after being caught blindsided as Hendry ducked out of the way. Important, acrobatic save from a Marius Lundemo header just as the game headed to the interval and another decent stop
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Revealed: Celebrity Big Brother 2018 start date
The new series of Celebrity Big Brother will kick off on August 16, Channel 5 has confirmed. A post from the reality programme’s Twitter account read: “SEVERE WEATHER WARNING! “We know it usually rains on Launch Night, but you’ll need more
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House of Fraser’s future in doubt as Hamleys owner pulls £70m investment
House of Fraser’s future is in doubt after C.banner, the Chinese owner of Hamleys, pulled its investment into the troubled retail chain. C.banner was planning to buy a 51% stake in House of Fraser and plough £70 million into the ailing business
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Why Tommy Robinson was released – and why he might end up back in jail
Tommy Robinson is facing a new hearing over an allegation he committed contempt of court. Three leading judges in London quashed a finding made against the former English Defence League leader at Leeds Crown Court in May, and granted Robinson conditional
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'It seems to get people young': Jamie Dornan's pain of losing mum to pancreatic cancer
Jamie Dornan has spoken of the pain of losing his mother as he threw his weight behind a new group set up to support those suffering from pancreatic cancer. Dornan’s mother Lorna died from the disease in 1998 when he was just 16. The Fall star
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16 arrested as police target £4.7m benefit fraud gang in Govanhill
A CRIMINAL gang suspected of operating a sophisticated benefit fraud scam worth £4.6m were targeted during simultaneous police raids in Govanhill. Operation Arnos involved more than 100 Police Scotland cops and officers from multiple Government
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'Complete disaster': Rush-hour traffic chaos across ENTIRE Glasgow motorway network on eve of games
GLASGOW commuters experienced unusual and severe delays amid heavy road traffic during Wednesday evening’s rush-hour. It came the day before the city was set to play host to the European Championships, a sporting event that is causing the closure
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Bryan Ferry’s surprise gift for Lanarkshire singer after sell-out gig
MUSIC legend Bryan Ferry heaped praise on his young Lanarkshire support act at last night’s sell-out gig at Kelvingrove Bandstand. The former Roxy Music frontman was so impressed with Hamilton singer Stephanie Cheape and her band he presented
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Hamilton Accies set to land six-figure windfall from Aberdeen for teen ace Lewis Ferguson
ABERDEEN look likely to be slapped with a six-figure bill by the end of this month as a tribunal date has been set to decide a fee for Lewis Ferguson. The promising 18-year-old made the move from Hamilton Academical to Pittodrie after signing a
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Sectarian flags removed from Glasgow's East End
‘SECTARIAN flags’ were removed from streets in Dennistoun after concerns from residents. The revelation, contained in a report by Community Safety Glasgow, will be presented to community chiefs next week. Between April and June this year, there
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Man, 29, in serious condition after early-morning car crash - did you see it?
A SERIOUS road crash in Carluke has prompted a police appeal for information. At around 6.50am in Tuesday morning, police were called to Airdrie Road (A73), at its junction with Castlehill Road, after a silver Renault Megane lost control and crashed
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard responds to Osijek jibes: "We'll do our talking on the pitch"
Steven Gerrard insists Rangers will do their talking on the pitch after refusing to bite back at Osijek midfielder Robert Mudrazija. The 21-year-old Croatian claimed his side were "better, stronger, more skilful and better organised" than Gers
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Jobs scheme helping Wheatley tenants into work secures £250,000 funding
AN EMPLOYABILITY scheme helping those from young men with criminal records to experienced but injured workers has secured £250,000 of funding. The innovative Environmental Roots programme, created and run by the Wheatley Foundation, is part funded by
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Badge scheme for long-serving NHS staff branded 'cheap and cheerful' by union
NURSES and other NHS staff with up to 40 years service are to be rewarded with badges. A long-service recognition award scheme is being launched by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS. Special commemorative
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Rosenborg v Celtic: TV channel, team news and form guide for tonight’s Champions League clash
CELTIC will be halfway to the lucrative Champions League group stages by the end of the day if they successfully see out their second qualifying round tie against Rosenborg. Brendan Rodgers’ side followed up a 6-0 aggregate win over Alashkert in
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Watch: Govanhill raids target criminal gang suspected of benefit scam worth £4.6m
A CRIMINAL gang who are suspected of operating a sophisticated benefit fraud scam worth £4.6m were targeted during simultaneous police raids in Govanhill. Operation Arnos involved more than 100 Police Scotland cops and officers from multiple Government
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Potentially deadly diet drug seized by Scottish food standards officers
FOOD standards agents have seized a quantity of powder believed to be the potentially deadly substance DNP. The drug was linked to the death of student Eloise Parry, from Shrewsbury, who died in hospital in April 2015 after taking diet pills containing
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Pheasant chicks hatch from eggs rescued from a grass fire
EIGHT adorable pheasant chicks have hatched from eggs which were rescued from a grass fire. The chicks, which hatched two days ago, are being cared for by staff at a wildlife centre who say they are doing well. The eggs were rescued by firefighters
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Quad bike owners urged to be vigilant after three thefts in a week in Lanarkshire
Thieves in Lanarkshire have been targetting quad bike owners.Police are urging residents in the Clydesdale area to be vigilant following a number of thefts.Three quad bikes have been stolen within the week, and another attempted theft has been reported.In
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Death of teenage girl, 13, in Wishaw treated as 'unexplained'
The death of teenage girl in Wishaw is being treated as 'unexplained' by police. Officers were called to a house in Lomond Drive on Thursday July 26 after the tragic discovery of the 13-year-old was made. A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said
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Tommy Robinson freed on bail after winning contempt challenge
Former English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson has been freed on bail by leading judges after winning his challenge against a contempt of court finding. Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett and two other judges in London quashed a finding
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Stobhill hospital blaze 'lucky' not to have struck working facility, say investigators
Officers investigating a fire at a derelict Glasgow hospital are searching for information. Firefighters are continuing to battle the fire at the old Stobhill Hospital on Balornock Road which has been ongoing for over twelve hours. Investigators
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Police watchdog probe death of 35-year-old man in Glasgow custody suite
A police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who was being held in police custody. The 35-year-old, who has been named as James McMillan from Kirkintilloch, died at Stewart Street police station. The Police Investigations and Review
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Body pulled from Dumfries river in search for missing Cumbernauld woman Lynn Tyeson
A BODY has been recovered in the search for a missing Cumbernauld woman. Lynn Tyeson vanished after a night out with friends in the Whitesands area around 3am on Sunday morning. Read more: Watch as divers search river for Cumbernauld woman
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Could you help coach people to lose weight and help cut bowel cancer risk?
BOWEL Cancer UK is looking for volunteers from Glasgow to support people to reduce their risk of developing the disease by helping them to lose weight and become more active. Known as Life Coaches, they will offer simple tips to people to increase their
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Fascinating pictures show Scottish bottlenose dolphin's miraculous recovery - two years after suffering horrific sunburn injuries
Fascinating pictures show a bottlenose dolphin's miraculous recovery - two years after suffering horrific sunburn injuries.The dolphin - known as Spirtle - was stranded out of the water on mudflats in the Cromarty Firth, Moray, in 2016.Rescuers refloated
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George Square to hold Glasgow European Championships opening party with big name acts
Glasgow's hosting of the European Championships will kick off on Wednesday with an opening party in the city centre. The Great Big Opening Party in George Square will feature performances by Nina Nesbitt, The Ayoub Sisters and C Duncan, among others
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Delays on Kingston Bridge as lorry and car collide in rush hour smash
A BUSY Glasgow motorway was partially blocked after a lorry collided with a car. The crash happened just after 9.50am this morning on the M8 westbound on the Kingston Bridge. Traffic was slow and drivers were warned to expect to delays.
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Four restaurants in Glasgow and the West every reader must try
FINDING authentic meals that are not only delicious but also reasonably priced can often involve a good deal of trial and error. Glasgow and the West is fast becoming a mecca of fusion flavours and exciting new dining opportunities. Here is a taste
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Hunt for armed thug who attempted to rob Glasgow supermarket in broad daylight
Police are hunting an armed man who attempted to rob a Glasgow supermarket in broad daylight. The man entered the Farmfoods store on Edinburgh Road, Cranhill, around 6.50pm on Tuesday with his hood up and face covered. The suspect threatened
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Dozens of firefighters remain at scene of massive blaze at old Stobhill hospital
Dozens of firefighters are continuing to battle a major fire inside a derelict Glasgow hospital. More than 20 firefighters and a four appliances remain on the scene at the old Stobhill hospital on Balornock Road in Springburn. The blaze is
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TRNSMT ticketholders offered two-for-one entry to Glasgow Summer Sessions
Festival goers have been given the chance to enjoy another massive Glasgow festival at discounted price. Music fans who enjoyed TRNSMT festival, which wrapped up last month, are now being given a deal on the upcoming Glasgow Summer Sessions.
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Council leaders plea to halt Glasgow refugee eviction plans in face of 'humanitarian crisis'
A TASK force will be set up to help hundreds of asylum seekers threatened with being locked out of their homes in Glasgow. The city council is to work with Third Sector partners and legal charities to offer advocacy and support services to up to
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From slum property to family home: Transformation shows what can be done in Govanhill
FROM slum housing to a luxury family home - these images show how a flat repossessed from a crooked landlord has been transformed.And council bosses hope this success story will feed in to the wider regeneration of Govanhill.After a closure order from
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Shoppers' disgust as pigeon dirt cakes City Centre street
ANGRY shoppers have hit out at pigeon poo blighting a City Centre shopping street.It is thought a combination of nearby building works and hot weather has caused Sauchiehall Street to clog with bird dirt.Glasgow City Council said the area - from Renfield
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Clyde Tunnel transformed into underwater mystery world
THE Clyde Tunnel has been transformed into an underwater world of mystery and adventure as part of a creative event.The cycle path and pedestrian walkway has become a subterranean adventure full of kinetic sea creatures lurking in tanks, plants, light
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Garnethill residents to benefit from auction
GARNETHILL residents who were forced from their homes following the Glasgow School of Art fire are to benefit from a music auction.Hellfire Music Club on Argyle Street will host an online and in-store auction on Saturday, August 4, to raise funds for
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Hats inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh go on show
A TOP UK milliner is celebrating 150th anniversary of one of Glasgow's favourite sons with a hat collection.William Chambers, who studied at the Scottish College of Textiles, is launching an exhibition of his work at the Lighthouse throughout August.Pieces
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Chris Sutton predicts a season full of joy, excitement and a lot of drama
CHRIS Sutton seems to have two emotions when on television, anger and frustration, and we can now add excitement to his repertoire. We are three days away from the start of the sporting world’s strangest and by far intriguing thing: Scottish fitba
