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Steven Gerrard confident he can bring out the best in Kyle Lafferty at Rangers
STEVEN GERRARD has long admired Kyle Lafferty the player. Now he will get to know the person. In both regards, the Northern Irishman is returning to Rangers older and wiser. Six years on from his Ibrox exit, Lafferty is back in blue and determined
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Connor Goldson: Team spirit could be a crucial component for Rangers this season
CONNOR GOLDSON reckons Rangers' team spirit could be the key to their success in the coming months.The defender is one of a dozen new faces in the Ibrox squad this summer after making a £3million move from Brighton.Goldson has immediately become an
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Players aren't at any increased risk of injury on artificial pitches - and can pass astroturf test by doing the 11+
THERE is no compelling scientific evidence that suggests footballers are at increased risk of suffering serious injuries on artificial surfaces, it was revealed by one of Scotland’s leading knee specialists yesterday.But studies have shown football that
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Greg Docherty: Loan move away from Rangers was the best thing for my career
THERE is a significant difference between being a Rangers player and playing for Rangers.Greg Docherty has now sacrificed both but the short-term pain could lead to long-term gain for the midfielder.Guaranteed a place in Steven Gerrard’s squad but not
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Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty hopes coaching courses will improve his game on and off the park
GREG DOCHERTY reckons the chance to start his coaching career will help improve him as a player.The 21-year-old has launched sessions in his name that will see up and coming talents put through their paces at his former High School, Douglas Academy, in
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Steven Gerrard urges Rangers to grab their Europa League opportunity against Ufa
STEVEN GERRARD hopes Rangers can achieve their first goal of the season against Ufa.Victory over the Russians would clinch a Europa League group berth.It would be a significant step forward for the Light Blues on and off the park this term.Gerrard said
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Steven Gerrard: Rangers will rally round Jamie Murphy after injury blow
STEVEN GERRARD has urged his Rangers squad to rally round Jamie Murphy after he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.The winger sustained serious ligament damage during the Betfred Cup win over Kilmarnock on Sunday and won’t play
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Davie Hay: 60 years today since Billy McNeill's Celtic debut but his legend endures
Today marks the 60th anniversary of Billy McNeill’s debut for Celtic in a 2-0 win against Clyde in the League Cup. I don’t think there is a more iconic image for Celtic fans than the picture of Billy holding aloft the European Cup. It was a privilege
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Brendan Rodgers: Okay, we are in the Europa League so let's enjoy it
AND now to the actual football.If we for a moment forget all about Scott McKenna, Dedryck Boyata, manager and board not seeing eye to eye and some clubs hovering over Parkhead ready to write out some big cheques, the is a tie to get through.The Europa
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Davie Hay: Dedryck Boyata could stay a Celt after Scott McKenna move fell through
I have to say that I expect Dedryck Boyata will play some part in this evening’s game against Suduva – and it should help him that the game is away from home.I think if the game had been at Celtic Park it would have been far tougher for him to come back
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Ufa play down visa concerns ahead of Ibrox clash
Ufa manager Sergei Tomarov played down his side's visa worries as insisted the Russians are fully focused on halting Rangers.It was reported over the weekend that Tomarov's men feared they might be kicked out of the Europa League.Delays in securing
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Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata's second no-show casts doubt on his future with Brendan Rodgers' side
DEDRYCK Boyata last night again cast doubts over his Celtic future after declaring himself unable to play against Suduva this evening in Celtic's Europa League qualifier. The Belgian internationalist's decision not to travel has left Celtic manager
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Incoming Livingston manager Gary Holt will have to work under same conditions as Kenny Miller
Livingston director John Ward insists incoming manager Gary Holt will work under the same conditions as predecessor Kenny Miller.Former Falkirk boss Holt is expected to be formally unveiled by the Lions in the next 24 hours after agreeing terms following
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Craig Gordon is determined to make the saves which will get Celtic through another tricky European qualifying campaign
CRAIG Gordon has no idea what it’s like to sail through a European qualification campaign without a care in the world.There is always something be it defensive worries, a player wanting a move, folk missing, injuries, or a crazy defeat in Gibraltar.Celtic
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Libby McArthur: Can you imagine life with a disability?
IT’S hard for anyone of us, so-called able-bodied folk, to really imagine what it would be like living with a disability. I recently met someone with extraordinary problem-solving abilities, making them so adept at negotiating a world that doesn’t cater
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Austin Lafferty: What can I do about my noisy neighbours and how can I get my money back from an unhelpful retailer?
I BOUGHT a display cabinet from a furniture retailer. It was flat-pack and was to be assembled at my house by a joiner. When he opened up the packaging, we discovered that as well as a handle and two hinges missing, the drawer fronts are cream while the
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Kyle Lafferty: 'It broke my heart to leave Rangers but I'm back home at Ibrox'
KYLE LAFFERTY is determined to redeem himself in the eyes of the Rangers fans after re-joining his boyhood heroes on a two-year deal. The striker became the 12th signing of the summer for boss Steven Gerrard as he completed a £500,000 move from
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Celtic announce charity partners ahead of A Match for Cancer
The Celtic FC Foundation and the Stiliyan Petrov Foundation have teamed up with two cancer charity partners that they will work with after ‘A Match for Cancer’. This year’s charity game, sponsored by Dafabet and Laduma, will take place at Celtic
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Watch: Celtic-daft parrot becomes an internet sensation by singing fan favourite song
A Celtic-daft parrot has become an internet sensation after singing a supporters song. Darren McGonigle, from Milton, posted a video of his pet parrot Jasper performing the Kieran Tierney song. He captioned the clip: “This is my parrot jasper
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Around 50 casualties treated amid scenes of 'pandemonium' as Silverburn shopping centre evacuated
Around 50 people required medical treatment after a chemical smell developed at a Glasgow shopping centre. Shoppers described scenes of "pandemonium" as hundreds of people were evacuated from Silverburn shopping centre on Wednesday. Emergency
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Search for missing teenager who disappeared from her Toryglen home
Update: Morgan has been found safe and well. A search has been launched for a vulenrable teenage girl who has gone missing from her home in Toryglen. Morgan Kerr of Edinbeg Avenue was last seen around 9.40am on Monday August 20. The 19-
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Glasgow traffic news: Road closures and delays as city hosts two major events
Motorists travelling into Glasgow are being warned to expect delays caused by extra traffic. The city is hosting two major events this evening in Bellahouston Park and the SSE Hydro in Finnieston. Dozens of roads will be closed throughout Mosspark
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Davis Cup returns to the Emirates Arena for World Group play off
THE Emirates Arena will play host to Great Britain’s Davis Cup World Group play-off against Uzbekistan.The venue is no stranger to Davis Cup ties, having previously hosted the team’s 2016 semi-final against Argentina, as well as their opening round tie
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Search for teenager sexually assaulted on Cambuslang train platform
A teenager who was sexually assaulted on a train platform in Cambuslang is being urged to come forward. Passengers at Newton station reported the assault to British Transport Police but the victim is yet to be traced. At 9.45pm on July 28,
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Hampden future: Murrayfield chiefs 'will pick up bill' for policing Old Firm clashes
RUGBY chiefs say they’ll foot the bill for policing Old Firm matches should Murrayfield become the new home of Scottish football. Scottish Rugby’s CEO said its bid to host football matches at the Edinburgh stadium includes all costs associated
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One-of-a-kind motorbike rolls into Glasgow
A ONE-of-a-kind motorcycle built especially for the 2018 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride rolled into Glasgow yesterday. The custom bike is based on Triumph’s iconic Bonneville T100 and sports burnt orange custom paintwork – and even a Harris Tweed
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Campaign success as Polmadie Footbridge reopens
A CAMPAIGN to link Oatlands to Glasgow Green has paid off with a new £1.5 million bridge opening.Residents and politicians gathered to officially launch Polmadie Footbridge, which has been reinstated after three years.In May 2015 a routine inspection
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New exhibition to celebrate work of Glasgow artist Hannah Frank
A NEW exhibition celebrating the life and work of a celebrated Glasgow artist will open later this year. Hannah Frank was among the last links to the Art Nouveau movement before her death ten years ago on Thursday at the age of 100 and is renowned
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Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty signs two-year deal with Rangers
RANGERS have announced the signing of Kyle Lafferty on a two-year-deal from Heart of Midlothian. The striker returns for a second spell at the club, having previously turned out for the Light Blues between 2008 and 2012. The 30-year-old joins
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New bridge next step in major Renfrewshire development project
A NEW bridge over the Black Cart will connect cyclists and pedestrians to a major investment area being developed in Renfrewshire. Councillors on the Communities, Housing and Planning board have given the green light to construction of the purpose-built
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Rare Scottish League Championship medal from early days of Rangers goes to auction
A RARE Scottish League Championship medal from the early days of Rangers Football Club is expected to sell for thousands at auction. The fifteen carat gold medal was awarded to full back George Ormond at the end of the first of his three seasons at the
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Man's death from a cardiac arrest in Glasgow could have been prevented, inquiry found
A MAN’S death could have been prevented if he had been given drugs to help prevent a blood clot when he was discharged from a Glasgow hospital, an inquiry found. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has apologised to a widow for ‘significant and serious
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Orange Order refuse to re-route parade away from church forcing council to impose new route
THE ORANGE Order has refused to re-route a parade away from the church where a priest was allegedly attacked and faces having a new route imposed on it. Following the incident in July outside St Alphonsus’ Church in Calton, the Orange Order agreed
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Do you know this man? Cops want to speak to him after man is seriously assaulted in Glasgow
COPS have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a serious assault in Glasgow City Centre. The force said that a man was walking along Hope Street, near Bath Street, when he was seriously assaulted. The man was taken to hospital
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Watch: Hundreds evacuated at Silverburn Shopping Centre as 'paint fumes' cause people to take unwell
Update: Staff are now being let back into the centre and junction 2 northbound on the M77 has been reopened. Hundreds of shoppers at one of Glasgow’s biggest malls have been evacuated due to paint fumes. Emergency services, including Scottish
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Cambuslang thug, 29, brandished meat cleaver at cops that said ‘for chopping c***s’ on handle
A THUG threatened to slit police officers’ throats “like sushi” and threatened to “chop them up”, a court heard today. Eric Black, 29, blocked the path of a runner on Overton Road in Cambuslang and brandished a meat cleaver, that had the words
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Haunting images show shopping centre as ghost town months after closing
Shocking pictures have shown how a once-thriving shopping centre became a ghost town just months after closing. They emerge just weeks after the Evening Times reported on the major changes to Glasgow's retail landscape. READ MORE: Popular Govan
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Ambulance on emergency call overturns after a two-vehicle crash
AN ambulance on an emergency call has overturned after a two-vehicle collision.Police said a Ford Ranger was also involved in the crash, which happened at about 6.40am on Wednesday at Whitburn Cross in the West Lothian town.The ambulance was on its way
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Police Scotland slammed for taking prisoners to court in 'underwear' and pyjamas
AN official report has criticised police after prisoners were taken to court in just their pyjamas or underwear-like clothing. The incidents were recorded by HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) during a review of custodial operations
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Tried and Tested Beauty: Peptide⁴ Night Recovery Cream-Oil from Elemis
As much as I hate to admit it I am getting older. There are a lot of products on the market that promise to revitalise and restore, help get rid of those fine lines and I have tried a few and struggled to see a difference to be honest. I thought this
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Plans to demolish derelict Glasgow pub to make way for car park
A DERELICT boozer in Glasgow city centre could be demolished by city planners to make way for a car park. A request to demolish the pub at Broomielaw has been submitted to the local authority this week. READ MORE: Popular fast food chain
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Britain's Got Talent semi finalist dies aged 54 after suffering stroke
BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Antonio 'Popeye' Francis has died aged 54, according to national reports. The 2011 semi-finalist shot to fame with his bizarre routine which saw him pop his eyeballs out to the beat of music. It is understood he passed
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Glasgow Pride board member STEPS DOWN as shambolic event refunds total is revealed
REFUNDS to Pride Glasgow revellers who were denied entry to the event last month totalled £6,500. The organisation admitted it had let customers down and was “profoundly sorry” for a catalogue of errors which saw the event dubbed a “shambles” by
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Athlete Kirsty Gilmour helps celebrate 20 years of Glasgow School of Sport
ITS alumni have gone on to represent Scotland more than 1000 times winning the highest accolades in their sports. And now Glasgow School of Sport is marking 20 years since it opened its doors to nurture the country’s young stars. Olympic and
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Team that helped Sauchiehall Street businesses moves forward with new Greek deli
BUSINESSES affected by the Glasgow School of Art fire say they are slowing getting back on their feet thanks to the support of a dedicated council team. The restaurateur responsible for Antipasti is due to open a new licensed Greek deli in Glasgow
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Glasgow police under fire for 'mishandling' arrest of bleeding man
GLASGOW police officers have come under fire for 'mishandling' an arrest. A city sheriff believes a constable acted wrongfully during a callout by unjustifiably grabbing hold of a man. Scott McCamlie, 25, did not want to speak to police following
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Popular fast food chain makes moves to take over unit on Sauchiehall Street
A POPULAR fast-food chain has made moves to take over a unit in Sauchiehall Street. KFC have applied to Glasgow City Council for permission to display their signage at the unit located on 437 Sauchiehall Street. KFC currently have several branches
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Drivers in North Lanarkshire towns to be fined by council for illegal parking amid new scheme
DRIVERS in North Lanarkshire town centres could be slapped with council fines as part of a new decriminalised parking enforcement scheme. They will employ parking attendants to enforce on-street parking restrictions with penalty charge notices
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‘No surrender’: Gazza shares image of Walter Smith amid excitement of Scotland return for ‘9 in a row’
RANGERS legend Paul Gascoigne has told fans he can't wait to visit Scotland to see how his former team are getting on. The retired footballer, 51, took to the social media website Facebook where he shared an image of himself with former manager
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Probe launched after cage of canaries dumped on doorstep
A CAGE of canaries were left dumped on a doorstep of a house in a North Lanarkshire village. The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after five canaries were abandoned inside a cage on a doorstep on Mollison Avenue in Harthill. Scotland
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Man in serious condition after taking drugs he found lying in park
A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after he took tablets he found lying in a park. Cops in Kirkintilloch are investigating the incident after the man was rushed to hospital on Tuesday. The man took ill near the Merkland Recreation
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Summer Sessions 2018 kicks off in Bellahouston Park tonight - find out the forecast
POURING rain and blustery winds won't dampen the spirits of hundreds of Summer Sessions revellers making their way to Bellahouston Park tonight. This morning's dreary weather is set to clear by noon, making way for a mostly dry, warm day.
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Tens of thousands of Superdrug customer details hit by hackers
SUPERDRUG has become the latest high street chain to be targeted by hackers holding customer data to ransom.According to the store, hackers contacted them on Monday evening saying they had obtained details on approximately 20,000 customers.So far, Superdrug
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‘F*** you’: Rapper blasts trolls who wished him dead after jet tyres blew out en route to UK
RAPPER Post Malone has criticised trolls who he said “wished death” upon him after a private jet he was reportedly aboard blew two tyres during take-off.The Gulfstream IV jet was en route from Teterboro, in New Jersey, to Luton Airport before being diverted
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Ad banned for ‘misleading’ summer holiday offer
AN ad for travel firm Tui has been banned for the "misleading" claim that summer holidays can be taken in September and October.A travel period between September 1 and October 31 was "unlikely to align" with consumers' understanding
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Pope’s visit 'an opportunity to end the cover-ups'
THE Pope’s visit to Ireland is an opportunity to end the cover-up of abuse, Sinn Fein’s vice-president said. Michelle O’Neill will not be able to attend any of this weekend’s events after she broke her leg in an accident. She recognised the visit
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McDonald’s to create tens of thousands of apprenticeships to help millions of young people
MCDONALD’S has pledged to create 43,000 apprenticeships across Europe by 2025, including a substantial number in the UK.The fast food chain said the move is part of its Youth Opportunity Programme, a new initiative to reduce barriers to employment for
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Major signal failure causing mass disruption on ScotRail services in Glasgow
A MAJOR signal failure is causing mass disruption on ScotRail services in Glasgow and the west. The issue - at Edinburgh and Edinburgh Park - is seeing trains between Edinburgh and Airdrie / Linlithgow be either cancelled, delayed or revised.
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Glasgow travel news: Heavy rain and flooding causing traffic misery during morning rush-hour
TRAFFIC into Glasgow is slow this morning as Traffic Scotland warns motorists to be aware of surface water amid heavy rainfall. Vehicles are moving slowly along the M77 Glasgow-bound as of 7.22am, from junction 4 Crookfur Road to junction 2 Barrhead
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Is Aberdeen and Scotland defender Scott McKenna really the solution to Celtic's centre half conundrum?
IT is fair to say the reaction among Celtic supporters to the prospect of Aberdeen and Scotland centre half Scott McKenna joining them before the summer transfer window closes next week has been far from enthusiastic.Fans of the Parkhead club have, despite
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West End residents call police on neighbour who acted aggressively with hammer
A MAN offered no explanation as to why he was outside his home with a hammer. Michael Lloyd, 38, was quickly apprehended after he was caught acting unusual with a ladder in the darkness of night. Fiscal depute Graham Macdonald told Glasgow
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Gordon Strachan: 10-in-a-row is the holy grail for Celtic fans - new Rangers boss Steven Gerrard can end it
GORDON Strachan believes Steven Gerrard is capable of ending Celtic’s run of seven consecutive Scottish titles and preventing 10-In-A-Row in his first season as Rangers manager. The former Scotland boss, who became the first man to lead the Parkhead
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Union threatens strike action over Glasgow City Council's 'betrayal' in equal pay claims
UNION bosses have said their members feel ‘betrayed’ by Glasgow City Council over their apparent failure to settle equal pay claims.Unison Glasgow City Branch is now balloting members for strike action after losing confidence in the authority’s ability
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Art School fire: Residents to return home after TEN-WEEK lockout
RESIDENTS are to be allowed back into their homes 10 weeks after the second fire which gutted the Mackintosh building. The safety cordon is expected to be reduced further on Saturday to allow residents who live to the east of the fire ravaged building
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New Glasgow office block to have RUNNING TRACK on roof
A NEW multi-storey office building complete with a rooftop running track is to be built in the City Centre. Developers HFD Property Group will build the new 14-storey block on the former Albany Hotel and Holiday Inn site on Bothwell Street.
