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Ross Wilson: It was difficult to say no to Rangers but Mark Allen and Steven Gerrard are moving them in the right direction
ROSS Wilson, the director of football operations at Southampton, insisted last night that rebuffing the chance to become director of football at Rangers was one of the 'most difficult decisions of his career' - but said he is heartened to see the progress
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Southampton's Ross Wilson admits rejecting Rangers directer of football job was hardest decision ever
ROSS Wilson, the director of football operations at Southampton, insisted last night that rebuffing the chance to become director of football at Rangers was one of the 'most difficult decisions of his career' - but said he is heartened to see
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Southampton director Ross Wilson reckons grafter Scott Arfield is perfect fit for Steven Gerrard's Rangers
ROSS Wilson has tipped Scott Arfield to shine at Rangers – because he embodies the same kind of work ethic and big club mentality as his manager. Southampton’s director of football operations, who rebuffed the chance to join the Ibrox club as director
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Brendan Rodgers makes no case for 'fit' Dedryck Boyata, nor the Celtic defence
BRENDAN RODGERS insists that Dedryck Boyata was fit to play in last night’s Champions League qualifying loss to AEK Athens, and that his absence proved costly as Celtic’s defence wilted in the heat of the Greek capital.A 2-1 defeat on the night ended
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Former Manchester Untied coach insists James Wilson is a bigger talent than Jamie Vardy
ABERDEEN new-boy James Wilson is more talented than Leicester and England striker Jamie Vardy and can kick-start his career in Scotland, according to former Manchester United youth boss Clayton Blackmore.The ex-United player coached the front-man as a
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Ryan Porteous ready for rematch against Norway's hottest prospect Haaland
RYAN PORTEOUS, the Hibernian defender, is relishing the opportunity to exact vengeance on Erling Braut Haaland following a stark introduction to the talents of Norway's new wunderkind.The Molde striker is on the cusp of completing a move to Salzburg
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Neil McCann tells his Dundee strikers they must improve
NEIL McCann has warned Dundee’s strikers they must improve after watching his side repeatedly pay the price of poor finishing this season.The Dark Blues followed up their 2-1 opening-day defeat to St Mirren with a 1-0 loss at home to Aberdeen on Saturday.Against
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Celtic needs Neil Lennon - and four other things we learned as Bhoys crash out of Champions League
THERE now will be plenty of talk about why and indeed how Celtic couldn’t get past a good but far from great team in AEK Athens, and incidentally well done to them, a club with nowhere near the same financial resources as the Scottish champions.
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AEK Athens 2 Celtic 1: Celtic's tragedy lies in their generosity as Champions League dream lies in ruins
IT is often said that the Scots specialise in glorious failure, but Celtic took part in their own Greek tragedy last night in Athens to crash out of Champions League qualifying.Today is the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, an annual religious
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Celtic marks out of ten: A bad night for Celtic's defenders but Tierney and McGregor starred once again
Craig GordonHe was rooted to the spot at both goals but got off his line quickly enough to mop up when needed. It was hardly the goalie’s fault but he could do with making a really good save quite soon. 6Mikael LustigJust maybe the years and injuries,
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Mum battered and raped by her partner tells how she tried to save his life
A MUM twice left unconscious as part of a three-hour rape and beating has told how she tried to save the life of her attacker. Jade Rosbotham tried to resuscitate Nikolas Pirrie after he battered her and raped her in front of their young son.
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This football club had the best response to a fan with mental health problems
A FOOTBALL club boss has written a heartwarming letter to a superfan who suffers from depression and anxiety. Life-long Barnsley FC supporter Chris Ryder’s mental health issues were first triggered following the death of his older brother Simon
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O'Neill's pub could be opening on a new Glasgow site
O'NEILL'S pub chain has put in a planning application for a new site in Glasgow City Centre.The nationwide Irish brand is currently in Merchant Square but is now looking to open at 48 Union Street.The new plot is site of The Royal Scot bar and
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Govanhill Carnival is about to launch with support from Nicola Sturgeon
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Lord Provost Eva Bolander and singer Tom Urie are some of the well known faces joining this year's Govanhill Carnival.The event, officially the Govanhill International Festival and Carnival, is running for the second
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Brendan Rodgers says Dedryck Boyata is fit as he makes clear the Belgian has let down Celtic
BRENDAN Rodgers has insisted Dedryck Boyata is fit and was not taken to Athens in case it hurt the spirit within the squad. The Belgian defender claimed to be injured when he posted on Instagram: "Unfortunately, I could not play because I'm not
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Trains now running at Glasgow Central after person hit by train
TRAIN services from Glasgow Central are now back up and running after a person was hit by a train. Police were called to Priesthill and Darnley train station at 5.31pm. Rail information showed certain trains are cancelled up until 6.30pm this
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'Scottish football can be a comfort zone': Aston Villa star John McGinn explains Celtic snub
John McGinn admits he had entered a ‘comfort zone’ in Scottish football and insists he joined Aston Villa because he is ambitious. The Scotland cap was chased all summer by Celtic, with manager Brendan Rodgers going public on his pursuit of the
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‘Why were we let down so badly?’: Glasgow Mum who lost son abroad in call for more support
A GLASGOW campaigner has appeared on national television calling for more support for families who have lost loved ones abroad. Julie Love MBE, from Maryhill, launched her campaign after her son Colin drowned in the Caribbean in 2009. The 51
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Thousands of musicians arrive in Glasgow for piping festival
MUSICIANS from around the world have arrived in Glasgow for an annual piping competition and festival. The Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival was opened by the US Fountain Trust Pipe Band who travelled over 3,600 miles from Ohio
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The verdict is in: Our readers have their say on George Square car ban plans as council opens survey
COUNCIL bosses have asked Glasgow’s public whether George Square should be permanently closed to traffic. The Evening Times told in July how the 2018 European Championships would be a test of public appetite about making the civic hub car free.
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'It's a disgrace': City commuters hit out at bid to hike rail fares by 3.5%
COMMUTERS have hit out at a proposal to increase rail fares by up to £150 a year. After economists revealed the cost could rise by 3.5 per cent, angry passengers have blasted the move, branding it a “disgrace”. Long distance passengers will
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Glasgow School of Art fire cordon could be reduced 'within two weeks'
THE cordon surrounding Glasgow School of Art could be reduced within the next two weeks. Work to stabilise the east gable of the Mackintosh Building is nearing completion, according to bosses. Specialist scaffolders have been working seven
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Thug slit Good Samaritan's throat after he handed in lost handbag
A "GOOD CITIZEN" who found a handbag was killed amid claims he had instead stolen it.Frederick McGettigan had done his “civic duty” by giving the item to police when he discovered it beside a canal in July last year.But thug Kirk McIntyre later
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Man taken by air ambulance to hospital after serious road crash
A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after a road crash in Blackwood.The 32-year-old was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Monday after his car collided with a van. He was driving a Smart Roadster southbound on
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Shawlands Academy pupils win £2500 to develop app
PUPILS from Shawlands Academy have been awarded £2500 to make their dream of creating a learning app a reality.Young people from the school's Mosaic group attending Prince’s Trust Scotland’s annual Mosaic Connect event at MacRoberts LLP were delighted
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Violent rapist caught with his trousers on backwards
A CONVICTED sex predator raped a woman – and then got caught with his trousers on the wrong way. Ranna Singh pounced on his terrified victim at his flat in Govan in April last year. Singh was back on the streets a decade after he and an accomplice
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Patrick Roberts ends Celtic speculation as he prepares for Girona loan
Patrick Roberts is expected to sign a loan deal with Girona, signalling an end to any lingering hope the Celtic support had of getting the winger back at the Parkhead side. The English winger flew out to the Spanish side today and is expected to
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Discount retailer Savers announces re-opening date after Victoria's Nightclub fire
DISCOUNT retailer Savers have announced their opening date on Sauchiehall Street following the Victoria's Nightclub fire. The shop will reopen on Friday, August 17 after being closed for three months. Savers said: "Now that the building and
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Tributes to former Glasgow School of Art programme leader John Calcutt who has died aged 67
STAFF and students of Glasgow School of Art have united in mourning following the death of much-loved critical writer, teacher and former programme leader John Calcutt who has died aged 67. John began work as full-time member of staff at Glasgow
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Liquid battery fuel could charge electric cars in seconds
ELECTRIC cars could be fully charged up in seconds using a new ‘liquid battery’ system developed by scientists in Glasgow. Chemists from the University of Glasgow have developed a “flow battery system” that can store electric power or hydrogen
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England cricket star Ben Stokes not guilty of affray after brawl outside nightclub
England cricketer Ben Stokes has been found not guilty of affray following a brawl with two nightclub revellers. The 27-year-old all-rounder punched Ryan Hale, 27, to the ground and then knocked out Ryan Ali, 28, during the fracas in the early
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THREE Glasgow Homebase stores to shut - is your local one of them?
HOMEBASE is pressing ahead with a wave of store closures that will see THREE shut in and around the Glasgow area. The Robroyston, Pollokshaws and East Kilbride branches will close, the company confirmed. Hamilton is the only shop not earmarked
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Man, 21, accused of trying to kill 10-month-old girl in Clydebank
A MAN is to stand trial charged with trying to kill a 10-month old girl. William Robertson faced the allegation at the High Court in Glasgow. Prosecutors claim the 21 year-old attempted to murder the child at a flat in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire
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Body found in Newton Mearns house identified as police search for answers
Detectives are searching for answers after the body of a man was discovered at a house in Newton Mearns. The man, who has been identified as Leigh McCracken, was found inside a property on Anderson Drive on Friday August 10. The death of the
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Scots bodybuilder leaves powerful messages across Lanark bridge after trying to take own life
A BODYBUILDER has left heartfelt messages across a notorious bridge to help others after attempting to take his own life. Dad-of-three, Alastair Wilson, contemplated ending his life in July after suffering from "bad bouts of depression". The
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Airdrie takeaway completely gutted after early-morning fire
AN Airdrie takeaway has been left completely gutted after a fire ripped through it.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the alarm was raised this morning at 6am.Four appliances and 15 firefighters dashed to the Three In One Indian eatery on
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George Ezra announces new arena show at the SSE Hydro after Barrowland gigs
CROONER George Ezra is coming to Glasgow next year. The singer will play the city's SSE Hydro on Friday, March 15. The 25-year-old is best known for hits Budapest, Shotgun and Paradise. Ezra will also play the city's Barrowland on November
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Transport cops step up patrols across Scotland after London terror attack
TRANSPORT cops are stepping up their patrols at stations across Scotland following a 'terror' attack in London. Extra officers will be visible on trains and at stations across the country this afternoon and into the evening. British Transport
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Terror suspect arrested as car crashes into Parliament security barriers
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after a car collided with cyclists and pedestrians before crashing into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament. The man, in his late 20s, is being held in custody at a south
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'It caused a stramash': Meet the Glasgow couple who DODGED their wedding reception to catch theatre show
THE CITIZENS Theatre has welcomed many couples on first dates – but Karen and Edward Tomney can go one better. They spent their wedding day in the venue, after tricking family and friends and dodging their own reception. “It caused a little
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Search is on to find 2018's Times Tot - how to put your little one forward
THE search is on again to find Glasgow’s cutest tot. From this week, readers can visit our Times Tots team in the Forge shopping centre to enter their babies and toddlers in the contest for free. The team will be in the Forge, beside the cinema
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Glasgow City Council 'doesn't have power' to enforce new betting rules
FORCING Glasgow’s gambling shops to change the way they operate fixed odds betting terminals would leave city chiefs open to legal action. A new report into the machines, dubbed the ‘crack cocaine of gambling’, has confirmed that Glasgow City Council
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Glasgow woman looking to steal Spectacle Wearer of the Year title from Love Island's Alex Miller
A Glasgow woman is set to follow in the footsteps of Love Island hunk Alex Miller as Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year. Beth Finlay beat out thousands to nab her chance in the final and could now win £10,000 as well as the chance to mingle
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Missing dementia patient John Love found safe and well after police appeal
POLICE searching for missing North Lanarkshire man John Love have revealed he has been found safe and well. A major search was launched yesterday for the Airdrie resident who has dementia. His frantic family raised the alarm after he was spotted
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Watch four Glasgow grannies showcase their best dance moves in front of cheering crowd
A group of Glasgow grannies have become an internet sensation after an impromptu street performance. The four ladies showed off their best moves outside the City Merchant pub, in the Merchant City, on Sunday. A crowd of onlookers cheered as
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Poundland launches own £1 skincare range
Poundland is launching its own £1 skincare range as the budget retailer looks to tap into what is tipped to be a £26.7 billion beauty market. The group said that its six-piece skincare range #6 will “inject some everyday luxury” into beauty routines
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Butler to the stars offering FREE training to ten young Scots - how to apply
A BUTLER to the stars is throwing a lifeline to ten young Scots from deprived backgrounds. Simeon Rosset - owner of The Rosset Butler Academy - is giving away £100,000 worth of butler training free of change to those who need it the most. Simeon
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Tributes paid to Paisley man as 'headless' remains discovered during missing person search
Tributes have been paid to a dad found dead in Paisley after a major search. Kevin Bishop had been missing for more than two weeks before his remains were discovered at a property on Schaw Road on Monday. Reports have suggested that a headless
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Revealed: How many social rent homes Scottish Labour government would build A YEAR
A Scottish Labour government would aim to build at least 12,000 homes for social rent each year, leader Richard Leonard has said. The party says the move would support almost 50,000 jobs in Scotland and boost the proportion of homes available to
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Counter-terror probe as car crashes into Parliament security barriers
Counter-terror police are investigating after a car crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament, injuring two people. The male driver was arrested, and the area is in lockdown after armed officers swarmed the scene on Tuesday
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What a letdown: Puncture-fest for cycling aces on Glasgow's streets
TOP cyclists racing through city streets during the European Championships dealt with dozens of punctures on the course - which has now been compared to the notorious Paris-Roubaix race. Former Olympic champion Chris Boardman spoke on the BBC of
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Teacher accused of 'sexual activity' with pupil
A RENFREWSHIRE teacher faces being struck off amid allegations of “inappropriate relationships” with four pupils and even engaging in “sexual activity” with one. The music teacher, whose name has not been released, will appear before the General
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Susan Aitken: Car-free George Square proved a Games highlight - we will return to the issue soon
AND, with that, the summer break comes to a close, the schools are on the cusp of a new year and the political cycle of the City Council resumes. I hope you all enjoyed that rarest of things, a prolonged spell of warm, sunny weather. Behind the
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John Hartson: Moussa Dembele has to start for Celtic in Athens
MOUSSA Dembele has to start in Athens. The Frenchman has travelled with Celtic which must mean his hamstring is good and so, for me, he is in the starting eleven alongside Odsonne Edouard. Dembele is a big player for Celtic. This is huge night
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Ian Durrant: We will only know how good Rangers are once they play Celtic
IAN Durrant knows the score only too well.The fact is Rangers can keep winning games, continue to have clean sheets and Alfredo Morelos could score goals for fun, which is all well and good, and Steven Gerrard continue to inspire the supporters - but
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John Hartson: Celtic are a million miles from crisis - but Brendan Rodgers deserved more from the board
COULD everyone please just calm down? You could be forgiven for thinking Celtic find themselves in the depths of a disaster, that the season was over before it had begun and that there was nothing left to play for while Brendan Rodgers and a number
