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Steven Gerrard hails 'heroic' Rangers performance after Europa League triumph against Maribor
STEVEN GERRARD hailed a ‘heroic’ performance from his Rangers players as they progressed to the Europa League play-off round with a goalless draw against Maribor.The Gers made the trip to Slovenia with a 3-1 aggregate lead following a deserved win at
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Davie Hay: Europa League may suit Celtic in the long-run
There is obviously huge disappointment that Celtic are not going to be in the Champions League this season, but they still have to lift themselves now for the Europa League. Yes, it isn’t as prestigious a tournament, but it is still European football
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Davie Hay: Flak aimed at Jack Hendry after Celtic defeat is unfair
THERE has been a lot of flak aimed at Jack Hendry in the last couple of weeks, but I think it is unfair. He’s 23 and while that is not young in footballing terms, he lacks experience at the top level. The fault doesn’t lie with Hendry for the defeat in
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Davie Hay: Imperative that Brendan Rodgers and Peter Lawwell present united front for good of Celtic
SOME of the criticism that has been aimed at Celtic since their Champions League qualifying exit to AEK Athens has been justified, and some has been over the top in my view. The result can’t be changed, and all you can do as a club is try to move forward
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard dismisses 'disrespectful' bid from Bordeaux for striker Alfredo Morelos
STEVEN GERRARD has dismissed a ‘disrespectful’ bid from Bordeaux for Alfredo Morelos as he looks to tie the striker down on a new long-term contract.Rangers rejected a £3.75million offer from the Ligue 1 side on the eve of their Europa League third qualifying
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Stiliyan Petrov: Dedryck Boyata has lost trust of Celtic team-mates, so it's time to go
STILIYAN Petrov feels there is no way back for Dedryck Boyata at Parkhead after the centre-half declared himself unavailable for the crucial Champions League qualifier against AEK Athens this week and letting down his team mates. Boyata failed to travel
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Five things we learned as Gerrard’s side seal their progress to Europa League play-off
1. Rangers can beat Ufa and reach the Europa League group stages this season Nobody at Ibrox had demanded that Steven Gerrard lead Rangers into the group stages of the Europa League so soon after being appointed manager despite the extensive recruitment
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Rangers: How they rated v NK Maribor
MCGREGOR Outstanding. The goalkeeper’s experience at the highest level in Europe proved invaluable to Rangers, as it had in the first leg against Maribor, once again in Slovenia. He produced several important blocks in both halves. His penalty save
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Darren 'Loki' McGarvey wades in to Michelle Mone 'poverty safari' debate
RAPPER and author Darren McGarvey has become the latest to take on a new reality show starring Michelle Mone's daughter. Chanel 4 show Born Famous features Bethany living in Bridgeton for a week to see how the other half lives. Alison Thewliss
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Maribor 0-0 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's side progress to Europa League play-off round with stalemate in Slovenia
THERE will be no Progres for Rangers this time out. There is progress once again, however, after Steven Gerrard’s side moved to within one tie of the Europa League group stages. The ten matches that Gerrard has had in charge haven’t been perfect
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Police and Rangers fans clash in Maribor ahead of Europa League match, footage shows
VIDEO footage appears to show clashes between Slovenian police and Rangers fans ahead of tonight's Europa League match. Police officers in riot gear and wielding batons scuffle with fans in Maribor. In the footage, officers can be seen wading
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Police warn against drug use at festival featuring Idris Elba
SCOTTISH cops are cracking down on drug use at a music festival featuring Idris Elba this weekend.Groove festival will be held on the shores of Loch Ness on Saturday, with camping available until Sunday morning.And officers and organisers say they are
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President Obama leads those paying tribute to Aretha Franklin
FORMER US president Barack Obama has said that Aretha Franklin graced people "with a glimpse of the divine" whenever she sang.Ms Franklin, otherwise known as the Queen of Soul, died aged 76 today at her home in Detroit, Michigan, following a
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Friend of tragic Ayrshire teen Natalie Cormack who died after falling from Magaluf balcony blasts ‘heartless’ anti-tourist posters
A CLOSE friend of a teenager who was killed when she fell from a Magaluf balcony has hit out at “inhuman” anti-tourist signs in Barcelona mocking tourist deaths.Georgia Hague, 23, who worked in the party town alongside Natalie Cormack, said the signs
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Man arrested over 'attempted abduction' of woman in Glasgow
A MAN has been arrested and charged over an alleged abduction attempt in Glasgow. A 21-year-old woman was at a pedestrian crossing in Charing Cross around 5.30pm on Tuesday when a man approached her and allegedly directed her towards a parked car
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Rangers chief Dave King in new court hearing over failure to make £11m share offer over 'forced Rangers takeover'
A HEARING into whether Rangers chairman Dave King breached a court order to make an £11 million bid for most of the club’s shares has been postponed. It comes after Lord Bannatyne last month again urged Mr King to make the bid during a court-ordered
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Hardeep Singh Kohli is shock addition to Celebrity Big Brother
EX-One Show presenter Hardeep Singh Kohli has been announced as Celebrity Big Brother's mystery housemate.He has had to cancel a number of Edinburgh Fringe appearances after Channel 5 bosses failed to snare him until the last minute.The 49-year-old
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Martha's reveals plans to take over unit in Glasgow's West End
HEALTHY fast-food favourite Martha's has signalled interest in opening up in Glasgow's West End. The eatery, which is popular with the lunchtime crowd on St Vincent Street, has asked Glasgow City Council for permission to take over a unit on Byres
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School pupils sing song for Alesha McPhail on return to primary in Airdrie
SCHOOL friends and teachers of tragic Alesha McPhail sang her favourite song at an assembly to mark pupils return to her Airdrie primary for the new term. Chapelside Primary sang This Little Light of Mine in memory of the youngster. Wendy Davie
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Missing Mohammed Al-Matooq, 15, found safe and well in Glasgow a month after he vanished
A TEENAGER who reported missing over a month ago has been found safe and well in Glasgow.Police confirmed that they have traced Mohammed Al-Matooq, 15, who was first reported missing on July 18.The teen was last seen by a family member at his home in
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Family Fun Day Rave, open-air cinema - and 9 other things on in Glasgow this weekend
World Pipe Band Championships Glasgow Green, tomorrow and Saturday Two days of competition showcasing the extraordinary ability of 8,000 pipers and drummers. Defending champions Inveraray and District will face bands from around the world as
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Meet the Australian who's bringing a little bit of country to Glasgow's music scene
IT’S a family affair for country singer Zoee when it comes to her music. For the songstress, who is originally from Australia, has her entire family involved in her career including mum Wanda who takes on a manager role. The 22-year-old said
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Scottish Album of the Year nominees Neon Waltz chat second album and new found confidence
CAITHNESS indie stars Neon Waltz will play their second Glasgow set of the year at Summer Sessions this month. No strangers to the city, lead singer Jordan Shearer, drummer Darren Coghill, guitarists and brothers Kevin and Jamie Swanson, bassist
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Do you remember Glasgow's Royal Samaritan Hospital? Tell your story
THERE will be few women who grew up on Glasgow's South Side who don't have a connection with the Royal Samaritan Hospital for Women. Maybe they were born there, maybe their mum, sister, aunt or grandmother was treated there - the stories are countless
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Cinema classics including Terminator 2 to be shown in 4DX at Cineworld Glasgow
CINEMA classics are being brought back for one day to be shown in a 4DX setting.Cineworld will show movies including Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Life of Pi, Wreck-It Ralph and Gravity on Saturday, September 1.The films will be presented in 4DX for the
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Lisa Hague to lead this year's SiMBA Butterfly Release
PARENTS who have lost a child will come together on Saturday to release butterflies in commemoration of their children.Organised by charity SiMBA, the Butterfly Release is the third to be held in Provan Hall House and hosted by charity campaigner Lisa
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Former Partick Thistle player cleared of hitting cyclist
FORMER Partick Thistle player Ade Aeez has been cleared hitting a cyclist and driving off.Mr Azeez, 24, currently a player with Cambridge United, was accused of hitting Robert McKelvie 51, with such force that a wing mirror came off.A car was clocked
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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has died aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think” and her signature song, “Respect,” has died at 76. Her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn, confirmed the death this afternoon. The cause
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Familiar face to return to River City after a decade - to play a brand new character
A familiar face is set to return to streets of Shieldinch after a decade away - to play a brand new character. Barbara Rafferty returns to BBC Scotland's much-loved drama to play Bernie O'Hara who is set to stir up trouble. The new role sees
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Helen Flanagan praised for posting this breastfeeding picture in Glasgow restaurant
Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has revealed she feels more confident when it comes to breastfeeding in public. The stunning actress shared a snap of herself breastfeeding her newborn daughter Delilah in a Glasgow chain of Yo Sushi.
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‘He went to Rainbow Bridge’: Glasgow Commonwealth Games star Hamish the dog dies
HAMISH the dog - star of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games - has died. The sad news was broken on his official Twitter page this morning. A short statement read: “At 1.15am this morning, Hamish went to Rainbow Bridge. Thank you to everyone who
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Popular deli Peckham's ceases trading in Glasgow after being founded in Hyndland in 1982
A POPULAR city deli has ceased trading after going into liquidation. Peckham’s have closed both West End branches despite owners attempts to revive the businesses. The firm had stores in Byres Road and Hyndland Road. It is not known how many
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Bereaved Glasgow dog owner leaves tennis balls on pet’s favourite walk for others to play with
A GLASGOW dog owner whose pet died has left a basket of tennis balls on his favourite walk for other pooches to play with in his memory. Owner Jennifer McKnight, 37, was left devastated after Loki, a Staffordshire bull terrier border collie cross
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'Mummy's little punchbag' recruitment advert for children's hearings slammed
The body responsible for holding hearings for at-risk children has been called on to scrap a controversial recruitment campaign over posters described as "crass" and dehumanising. Children's Hearings Scotland launched the campaign to recruit new
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Scottish Government agency worker pictured bound and gagged loses employment tribunal case
A SCOTTISH Government agency employee who was pictured bound and gagged at work has lost her case at an employment tribunal.DeeAnn Fitzpatrick claimed she experienced bullying and harassment after she became a "whistleblower" while employed
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Craig Levein: We're still speaking to Rangers over potential Kyle Lafferty move
Talks over Kyle Lafferty's potential move to Rangers remain ongoing, according to Hearts manager Craig Levein. Rangers boss Steven Gerrard reported progress in the situation on Wednesday after Hearts rejected an initial £200,000 offer three weeks
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Long delays to trains from Glasgow Central as tractor crashes onto tracks
TRAIN services out of Glasgow Central are set to be disrupted until Thursday evening after a tractor crashed onto a set of tracks.Damage has been caused to the railway infrastructure, including the overhead electric wires, at Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire
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Revealed: Glasgow has highest number of derelict sites in Scotland
GLASGOW has the most derelict and vacant land in Scotland according to a government survey. The city is home to more than 1,000 hectares of unused land enough to fit another 20 Glasgow Greens in the city or almost 1000 football pitches. The
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OAP left bruised and distressed after man gets into her room at Glasgow care home
AN ELDERLY woman was found bruised and distressed after a male OAP got into her room at a Glasgow care home. The care worker who was in charge when the incident happened, Sandra Appiah, has been struck off by social work watchdogs after she failed
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Ex-soldier who battered baby boy in Glasgow KFC while out with sex offender pal jailed
A FORMER soldier who battered a four-and-a-half month old boy while out with his sex offender friend, then lied to the police about who he was with, has been jailed for 14 months. David Parker, 33, was looking after the baby when he met up with
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Poll: Glasgow debates nightclubs opening until 4am - are you in favour?
ON the street, reaction was largely in favour of the 4am extension although there was concern about the potential for trouble. Forty-eight-year-old Lynne Russell, a consultant from Glasgow, thought it was a good idea. She said: "I think that
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'You could have killed someone': Driver branded 'a nuisance on the road' banned for four years
A MAN caught behind the wheel after drinking alcohol was warned he could have killed someone. Sheriff Lindsay Wood told Eddy Christopher: "You're a nuisance on the road." The 46-year-old was initially pulled over on Garscube Road at around
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Rocker Sir Rod Stewart set to sell flashy furniture - take a look at what’s on offer
ROCKER Sir Rod Stewart is set to auction off some of his flashy furniture. The legendary Maggie May singer is selling property locally in Essex. In need of a good, old-fashioned clear out, he has approached Stansted Mountfitchet auctioneers
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Fundraiser launched for young Glasgow soldier after sudden death
A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched for a Glasgow soldier who suddenly died. Former corporal Ryan 'Smudge' Smith, who served in Afghanistan and Kenya with the Royal Regiment of Scotland, passed away on Monday. It is understood that he
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Miles Kane performs intimate Glasgow store performance - can you spot yourself in our gallery?
Glasgow music fans were treated to an intimate performance by one of the biggest indie stars of the minute. Miles Kane, one half of the Last Shadow Puppets and frontman of the Rascals, performed live at hmv Glasgow on Wednesday. The show celebrated
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Live travel updates: The routes to avoid during Glasgow’s morning rush-hour
THE M77 northbound towards Glasgow is slow and very busy from junction 4 Crookfur to junction Barrhead just after 7.30am. The M74 northbound towards Glasgow is slow and very busy from junction 2A Carmyle to the M8 secondary carriageway at 7.50am
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Matthew Lindsay: Brendan Rodgers, not just the Celtic board, must take the blame for a costly Champions League exit
THE absence of both Kristoffer Ajer and Dedryck Boyata was certainly, as Brendan Rodgers was at pains to point out in the immediate aftermath of their 2-1 defeat to AEK Athens, keenly felt by Celtic in Greece on Tuesday night. But it is impossible
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Stobhill hospital fire risk WAS known by firefighters before blaze
GLASGOW’S fire chiefs knew that there was a risk of the old Stobhill Hospital being set alight months before it happened. And it has emerged that thieves had been stripping the building of metal in the months before the building went up in flames
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Peeved over potholes: Bike club hits out at state of Glasgow's roads after 2018 cycle race debacle
A GLASGOW cycling group has hit out at the city’s dangerous roads after professional athletes dealt with dozens of punctures during the 2018 European Championships races. The Glasgow Green Cycle Club said one member of their group broke her thumb
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Rutherglen man 'deplorable and selfish' for driving while high on drugs
A RUTHERGLEN man has been branded 'deplorable and selfish' for getting behind the wheel whilst under the influence of drugs. Paul McCafferty, 42, was also found to be driving while disqualified when he was caught by police after staff at a supermarket
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Hamilton is no 'diddy club' and will fight to get £1.25m from Lewis Ferguson's move to Aberdeen
INSIDE a small room at Hampden Park on Monday a decision is to be made which will immediately affect two of our clubs although the ramifications of the outcome might well be felt far and wide. A SFA tribunal panel will decide how much Aberdeen
