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Chris Jack: The SPFL must get serious in the debate over plastic pitches in the Premiership
THE debate can often be about as exciting as watching grass grow but the conversation must now get serious when it comes to artificial pitches.Issues surrounding the suitability of synthetic surfaces are long-standing and the injury that Jamie Murphy
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hopes Ufa overcome visa red tape ahead of Europa League clash
STEVEN GERRARD hopes Europa League opponents Ufa can fight their way through their visa red tape and make it to Ibrox this week.The Russians could be forced to forfeit their play-off round clash if they can’t secure the relevant paperwork to allow them
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James Tavernier blames Rugby Park pitch for injury to Rangers winger Jamie Murphy
JAMES TAVERNIER insists hazardous plastic pitches shouldn’t be allowed in the Premiership after blaming the Rugby Park surface for the injury that has left Jamie Murphy crocked.The winger received treatment before being stretched off just 15 minutes into
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Steve Clarke frustrated Kilmarnock were left empty handed against Rangers
STEVE CLARKE was frustrated Kilmarnock’s efforts didn’t pay off against Rangers as they were beaten in the Betfred Cup.Alfredo Morelos netted the perfect hat-trick – header, right foot, left foot – at Rugby Park to fire Steven Gerrard’s side into the
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Ratings: Alfredo Morelos is the key man for Rangers at Rugby Park
WES FODERINGHAM Handed his first competitive start of the season as he replaced Allan McGregor. Made two smart saves from Burke in the first half but left helpless as Barisic diverted the ball into his own net. 7 JAMES TAVERNIER Was one that Gerrard
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Steven Gerrard delighted with Rangers' performance in cup win over Killie
STEVEN GERRARD was delighted with another comfortable win for Rangers as they moved one step closer to Hampden with victory over Kilmarnock. The Light Blues followed up their Europa League heroics against Maribor in midweek by seeing off their
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Celtic full-back Cristian Gamboa ready to stake claim for right-back spot
Cristian Gamboa has insisted that he is ready to make himself the first-choice right-back at Celtic.The Costa Rican internationalist was man-of-the-match as the Parkhead side comfortably saw off Partick Thistle in the Betfred League Cup on Saturday afternoon.Mikael
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Celtic: how they rated v Partick Thistle
BAIN: First start of the season for the goalkeeper. Little to do but had to pick the ball out of the net after being left exposed by some sloppy defending in front of him. Distribution good. (6)GAMBOA: Set up the second and third goals. Was lively and
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Leigh Griffiths eyes up the 100-goal mark in Lithuania
It was not entirely easy on the eye but Celtic’s win over Partick Thistle on Saturday lunchtime may come in time to be framed as the first step out of the storm.It has been a journey through unchartered terrain for Celtic and Brendan Rodgers these past
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'The badge on the front is bigger than the name on the back': Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths' message to Dedryck Boyata
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has told Dedryck Boyata that his situation will not be allowed to overshadow the build-up to Thursday night’s Europa League qualifier against Suduva. Brendan Rodgers has opened the door to a return to the first-team
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Kris Doolan: Aidan Fitzpatrick is most exciting young Firhill talent for years
KRIS Doolan last night hailed teenage sensation Aidan Fitzpatrick the most exciting young talent he has seen during his nine years in Maryhill. The 17-year-old forward, the first player born in the 2000s to score for Partick Thistle, added to his three
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'Get it right ‘app’ ya': Developer designs app using Glaswegian dialect
A SCOTTISH app developer has taken a novel approach to his debut release by creating a game featuring much-loved Glasgow patter. Callum Morrison, originally from Aberdeen, opted to include well-known Scottish terminology in his app, Cubefall, as
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Cancer survivor Ian lights up the night at Cancer Research UK event
A COURAGEOUS football fan led the charge against cancer at the weekend - a year after being diagnosed with the disease. Ian Anderson, 57, was chosen to sound the horn to send more than 1,100 fundraisers on their way at the start of Cancer Research
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Celtic team up with charities for collection ahead of Hamilton Accies game
CELTIC FC's charity arm will be holding a food collection before the club taken on Hamilton Accies at Parkhead. The pre-match food collection will take place on Sunday, August 25 at 3pm and is partnership with the Glasgow North East Foodbank and
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'Brutal' metal pole attack leaves man seriously injured
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was attacked by a man armed with a metal pole in a "targeted and brutal assault". The 40-year-old had just come out Chillis takeaway on Lanark High Street when the suspect came up and attacked
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Man robbed of Jaguar at knifepoint in 'terrifying' ordeal
Police have launched a hunt after a man was robbed of his car at knifepoint in Cambuslang yesterday afternoon. Around 3pm a 52-year-old man was driving a white Jaguar along Flemington Road when he was flagged down by a man standing next to a silver
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Campaigners aim to save iconic Mackintosh villas from ruin
TWO iconic villas designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh could soon see their beauty restored after calls for the council to save the houses from years of neglect. First built in 1890, when Mackintosh was just 22, the A-listed buildings in Springburn
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In Pictures: Thousands take to streets for Paisley 10k
THOUSANDS took to the streets of Paisley today for the town’s annual 10k Road Race and Fun Run. A total of 3,493 runners took part in the two events, organised by Renfrewshire Leisure. From serious athletes to fun runners in fancy dress, they pounded
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Kilmarnock 1-3 Rangers: Alfredo Morelos is the hat-trick hero for Steven Gerrard's side
WHEN it comes to transfer fees, a player is only really worth what someone is willing to pay for them. Alfredo Morelos is starting to show he is priceless for Rangers, though.The striker was the subject of a £3.75million bid from Bordeaux on the eve of
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Insurers face £100million bill after Glasgow School of Art blaze
The tax-paying public may not be responsible for the cost of repairs and restoration at Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building after June's devastating fire. A report in The Insurance Insider has revealed that the construction market is facing
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City detectives launch probe after East End boozer is deliberately set on fire
AN EAST End boozer has been deliberately set on fire. City detectives are now hunting for the fire starters after emergency services rushed to the Westburn Bar on Carntynehall Road, Carntyne at around 5am on Saturday. Following a joint investigation
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Drumchapel-born actor James McAvoy injures himself while fighting a famous clown
DRUMCHAPEL-born actor James McAvoy has been injured fighting a clown. The Scot told his fans on social media that he has a double thigh strain caused by fighting famous clown Pennywise while filming for the sequel to IT. James McAvoy plays
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Hallowe'en massaoke is taking place in Glasgow - here is all the details
A MASSAOKE event will take place at The Arches this Hallowe'en. The Hallowe'en special will take place at Platform in the former nightclub on Saturday, October 27 from 7pm to noon. Massaoke is the brainchild of Scottish journalist Jayne Savva
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Research reveals third of fruit and veg never makes it to shop shelves
More than a third of farmed fruit and vegetables never makes it on to shop shelves because it is misshapen or the wrong size, according to research. A university study estimated that over 50 million tonnes of fresh produce grown across Europe is
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Glasgow drug dealers use Instagram to sell sweets laced with high-strength cannabis
DRUGS dealers in Glasgow are selling sweets laced with high-strength cannabis to kids on the social media website Instagram, cops have warned The so-called “medibles” (Marijuana edibles) are the latest way to package drugs according to top detectives
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Glasgow gangsters Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson to feature in documentary
GLASGOW gangsters Arthur Thompson and Paul Ferris will feature in a new TV documentary. The city’s first Mr Big, Walter Norval will also be among 100 infamous hoods to be charted in series British Notorious. A TV crew plans to feature every
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Glasgow pensioner, 65, is placed on FBI's most wanted list and may be in UK
THE FBI has launched a manhunt for a Glasgow-born pensioner who is wanted for fraud. Scot James Alexander Ward is wanted for his alleged involvement in a precious metals fraud scheme that operated in Florida from September of 2007 to March of 2010
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Sir Michael Parkinson's sadness as Sir Billy Connolly had difficulty recognising him
Sir Michael Parkinson has revealed that Sir Billy Connolly has difficulty recognising his oldest friends - five years after going public with his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. The Glasgow-born comedian struggled to remember who the TV host, who
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Video: East End resident attempts to block CELTIC fans from parking - on away day
AN East End resident has apparently filmed his neighbour attempting to put in place parking controls ahead of a Celtic game - on the day the club were playing away. The video shot in the Dalmarnock Village near Celtic Park has gone viral after
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Watch the moment modest Celtic star Kieran Tierney soaks in adoration of supporters at Firhill
This is the moment modest Celtic player Kieran Tierney soaks in the adoration of Hoops supporters who sing his praises at Firhill. The Celtic player, who is injured, watched his side take on Partick Thistle from the stands during yesterday's League
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Warning to Rangers fans as trains are OFF ahead of Motherwell game
RANGERS fans have been warned to prepare alternative travel for the Motherwell game next Sunday - with all trains in the area off. The club's supporter liason officer retweeted a message from a fan on the social media website Twitter which said
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David Moyes in the running for United States head coach job
DAVID Moyes has emerged as a leading candidate to become the new head coach of the United States national team. It is understood that USSF officials have been alerted that the former Everton, Manchester United and West Ham boss would be interested
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers: Dedryck Boyata will be involved against Suduva - if he apologises
BRENDAN Rodgers insisted last night that refusenik central defender Dedryck Boyata will be involved in the midweek Europa League play-off round tie against Suduva in Lithuania – if he apologises to the club’s staff and players, reports The Sunday Herald
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New developments are not enough to transform the Glasgow's riverside, say experts
SOON we’ll be building along the Clyde again – at least if the flurry of current proposals all go ahead. Last week, a planning application was submitted to build a £10 million urban whisky distillery – the second on the riverside – operated by Douglas
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Plans for new flats revealed on Glasgow's shopping style mile
NEW flats could be built on a prime location in the heart of Glasgow's shopping style mile if city planners approve. The proposal for 21 flats on Argyle Street was submitted to Glasgow City Council this week. Those behind the plans want to
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Scottish Gas Networks reveal plans for new base on vacant land in Robroyston
SCOTTISH Gas Networks want to build a new base on vacant land in Robroyston, providing new job opportunities in the area. A planning application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council this week for the development of the Nova Business Park
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Eye Spy Glasgow: The square at the Glasgow Green where killers were hanged
They haven't hanged people in Glasgow since the days of the notorious serial killer Peter Manuel in the late 1950s. Manuel wasn't the last to be executed in Glasgow - that dubious honour fell to Anthony Miller who was hanged at Barlinnie prison
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Kurdish community group want to take over former church in Tollcross
A KURDISH community group has signalled interest in taking over a former church in Tollcross. Plans have been submitted to make internal and external alterations to the listed St Margaret's Church building on Braidfauld Street. Those behind
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French restaurant in Bearsden wins licence bid to allow customers to take home unfinished expensive booze
Customers at a French restaurant in Bearsden will now be able to take unfinished bottles of wine home thanks to a change in its license. Beaumartin the Cottage owner Richard Dupupet attended East Dunbartonshire Council’s licensing committee on
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Lenzie boozer to provide off-sales service to customers
The Old Gatehouse pub in Lenzie has been given permission to alter its opening hours and to provide off-sales services to customers. Besides a minor alteration to its opening hours, the main reasons for the application were to allow customers take
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A Vision of Elvis show to showcase the king's hits in Glasgow's Pavilion next month
A TOP Elvis impersonator will play the king's hits when his show comes to Glasgow next month. A Vision of Elvis will feature Rob Kingsley at the Glasgow Pavilion on September 30. Rob said: “Elvis has been my hero for as long as I can remember
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Patients affected by cancer that claimed Aretha Franklin's life offered more support in Glasgow
PATIENTS in Glasgow affected by the cancer that claimed the life of soul legend Aretha Franklin will now have access to a new, dedicated specialist. The city’s Royal Infirmary has appointed a pancreatic cancer clinical nurse specialist to offer
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Lawyers urged to report VIOLENT attacks after solicitor is slashed in Glasgow
SCOTLAND’S lawyers have been urged to report violent attacks by clients in an anonymous survey commissioned by the Law Society of Scotland following a brutal and targeted attack on a solicitor outside Glasgow Sheriff Court. Our sister newspaper
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Actress Libby McArthur: Life on stage is good exercise for my memory muscles
The play am doing at the Fringe (I may have mentioned it!) is set in the early 1990s. So, I’m mid-story, on stage and recounting events from then, when I stop; approach the audience and say, ‘At least I think that’s what happened?’ I then confess
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Bev Lyons: I met the One Show's Matt Baker in Glasgow and had a wee laugh at NED Gymnastics
IT was great to bump into The One Show’s Matt Baker in Glasgow on the 12th anniversary of the show. The first episode of the BBC flagship show was aired on August 14, 2006 and although it’s made down south, it was nice to see Matt up here.
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East Dunbartonshire Council to use glyphosate-based weedkillers despite landmark US court case
East Dunbartonshire Council has confirmed it will continue to use glyphosate-based weedkillers despite a landmark court case in America. Chemicals company Monsanto, which manufactures Roundup and other herbicide products, was ordered to pay former
