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Jackie McNamara: I always knew Brendan Rodgers would get through his supposed crisis at Celtic
JACKIE McNAMARA spent ten years at Celtic which means he survived over 300 crises.That’s the way it is if your office is at the top of Kerrydale Street. A draw is a drama, defeat a disaster.To prove some things don't change, Brendan Rodgers had his
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Scott Booth has Hayley Lauder back from injury for Glasgow City's Women's Champions League tie against Somatio Barcelona
GLASGOW City head coach Scott Booth has Scotland midfielder Hayley Lauder available for Wednesday's Women's Champions League, last 32, tie against Somatio Barcelona in Limassol. His side are aiming to progress to the next round for the first time
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NETHERLANDS UNDER 21s 1 SCOTLAND UNDER 21s 2: Scot Gemmill hails display as the best yet
SCOT GEMMILL insisted his young Scots produced their best performance under him as they grabbed a brilliant win in Doetinchem to complete home and away victories against the Dutch.A double from Everton starlet Fraser Hornby, which included a superb 40
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"I was prepared to push the button on Hampden - but Lord Haughey's £2.5m got the stadium deal over the line"
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell last night admitted he would have had no reservations about “pushing the button” on Hampden – before Lord Haughey offered to help buy the world-famous stadium.The SFA board have spent recent months in negotiations with
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Kevin Thomson: No excuses for Rangers as frontline action builds
When you’re fighting on a variety of fronts, you need to stand up and be counted. The Rangers players are girding their loins for a rigorous programme both at home and abroad and, with a schedule that will be busier than a socialite’s diary, Kevin
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Hampden might have won but it's still not a great stadium
AND now the hard work begins.Hampden Park will remain the home of Scottish football, a victory for most in the game, it must be said, but even those who cheered loudest in favour of Mount Florida’s old lady have to admit something rather important.Which
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St Mirren to appoint technical director to oversee football matters after failure of former boss Alan Stubbs
GORDON Scott, the St Mirren chairman, has revealed the Paisley club will appoint a technical director to oversee football matters following the ill-fated 77 day reign of Alan Stubbs as manager.Scott believes that Stubbs could have benefited from working
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Alex McLeish: I know Leigh Griffiths will be p***** off with me - but he's a big part of my plans for Scotland
LEIGH Griffiths was the toast of the nation a little over a year ago after his two stunning long-range free-kicks came so close to clinching a memorable victory over England in a Russia 2018 qualifier at Hampden.On Monday night he had to sit disconsolately
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Landing 2030 World Cup will help us secure the funding needed to redevelop Hampden, says SFA chief executive
BRINGING the 2030 World Cup to Scotland as part of a joint bid with the other Home Nations will help secure the substantial funding needed to redevelop Hampden, according to SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell. The SFA announced yesterday they have agreed
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Poignant images of Castlemilk trio taken nearly 50 years apart stir up memories
A recreation of an image of three Castlemilk lads almost 50 years after the first photo was taken has stirred up some memories on social media. The first image of three young boys was taken by Oscar Marzaroli in 1963 and was used by Scottish band
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American themed Glasgow eatery defends slogan which local deemed sexist
A popular American themed Glasgow bar has been forced to defend its choice of slogan after the pun used caused one local some offence. Buck's Bar on West Regent Street, which serves up chicken wings in a variety of flavours alongside some tasty
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Nashville star to headline popular Glasgow venue
A star from the hit TV series Nashville is coming to Glasgow next year for a solo performance at a popular west end venue. Charles Esten who played Deacon Claybourne in the country music programme has announced a 2019 UK tour and will be headlining
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Wedding photographer hit with parking ticket 240miles away from where he left car
A WEDDING photographer was left with a £50 parking fine at Rochester Cathedral after accidentally paying for a ticket - 420 miles away in Scotland. Simon Everett was working in Kent in May when he realised he needed to pay for more time on the
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Moira Jones memorial run planned on 10th anniversary of her murder
A RUN organised in memory of Glasgow businesswoman Moira Jones who was murdered ten years ago will take place next month.The fourth Moira Fund 5k will take place on Sunday, October 28 in Queen’s Park, on the city’s South Side.The fund was set up following
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'Prevent another family from experiencing our nightmare': Sister of Gary More speaks out
THE sister of a man gunned down on his doorstep has said she wants to prevent another family from experiencing their nightmare as she appealed for witnesses to come forward.Gary More’s sister Lynsey spoke out as police continue their hunt for the gunman
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Love Island couple split just two months after final
It seems that the love has gone for one of this year's favourite couples on the hit ITV2 show. Yes Love Island's Laura Anderson and Paul Knops have reportedly called time on their relationship after busy schedules got in the way of romance.
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Live Glasgow travel and weather updates for your commute home
6:25pm That's all from us this evening, hope you got home safe. There will be more live updates in the morning in time
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City centre road closed until further notice for emergency repair work
A city centre road has been closed for emergency subsidence repair work.Ingram Street westbound between Hanover Street and Queen Street will be closed until further notice.Drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible.A diversion has been put in
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Silverburn to debut top fashion retailer's home range
A TOP fashion retailer is to debut its home range at a Glasgow shopping mall. River Island's exclusive home range will be moving into Silverburn at the end of the month. The 160-piece collection will see the fashion retailer's signature style
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Glasgow cake maker offering free 'cake pops' to those 'going through a hard time'
A kind-hearted cakemaker from Glasgow was inspired to "put a smile" on the faces of people going through a difficult time after she was hired to make cakes for a special reason. Demi's Cake Pops creates unique cakes in the style of lollipops which
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Police seeking woman who assisted man after housebreaking in Newton Mearns
Police are looking for a woman who stopped to assist a man following a housebreaking last night in Newton Mearns. At around 10pm last night, a house in Forrestfield Crescent, Newton Mearns, Glasgow was broken into. Neighbours went to check
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Scotland's teachers work longer hours than international average
Hours teachers in Scotland can be required to work are higher than average, an international education survey has shown. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report shows primary and secondary school teachers in Scotland
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American brand Kate Spade to open concept store in Glasgow next year
New York-based fashion brand Kate Spade, famed for its handbags and accessories, has announced plans to open a concept store in Glasgow. The store, which will be located in the chic Princes Square shopping centre will be the second of its kind
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Tributes pour in for popular Glasgow wedding shop worker who passed away whilst pregnant with first child
Tributes have poured in for a popular wedding shop worker who passed away in her sleep whilst pregnant with her first child. Rosanna Sanderson from Glasgow suddenly passed away on Sunday, September 9 while she was sleeping. The 22-year-old
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SFA agree to buy Hampden Park from Queen's Park for £5m after current lease expires in 2020
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) today announced that Hampden Park is going to remain as the home of Scottish football. The governing body has agreed to buy the stadium from current owners Queen’s Park for £5 million when the existing lease of
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Police probe after young woman is attacked in Cambuslang
A YOUNG woman has been left with facial injuries after she was attacked in Cambuslang. Police are now investigating the assault which happened on Main Street on Friday night. The force said the 27-year-old was treated at Hairmyres Hospital.
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Spotlight on Glasgow's Rastafarian councillor following Mock the Week joke
A former SNP MP has drawn attention to Glasgow's Rastafarian councillor following a joke made on the BBC Two comedy panel show Mock the Week. Whilst discussing the Labour antisemitism row in a recent episode, the panel joked about potentially
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VICTORY! Hampden saved as home of Scottish football
HAMPDEN has been saved as the home of Scottish football. The SFA finally announced today the decision to remain at the world famous stadium after the lease runs out in 2020. The decision comes after negotiations with Queen’s Park and over transferring
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Terrified shop worker comes face to face with 'handgun' during Springburn robbery
A TERRIFIED shopworker came face to face with a 'handgun' after two men robbed the Springburn petrol station she was working in. The robbers carried out a raid on the Phoenix Filling Station on Keppochill Road at around 1.30am on Monday. Police
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Glasgow shopping centre to host interactive fashion event this weekend
Fashionistas at the ready, one of Glasgow's most popular shopping centres is launching an event just for you - and it's happening this weekend. Style Seeker live, taking place at Silverburn shopping centre is an interactive fashion event is designed
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Former Eastenders actress Anita Dobson to star in Annie at the King's Theatre
FORMER Eastenders star Anita Dobson will take on the famous role of Miss Hannigan in a production of Annie at the King's Theatre. The show will come to the city centre venue between April 15 and 20, next year. As Angie Watts in EastEnders,
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Whether it's Hampden or Murrayfield this is a big day for the SFA, Scotland and the ordinary supporter
IT is fitting that today at 3pm, football’s traditional kick-off time, is when we will discover whether the Scotland team are to abandon their famous home of Hampden Park.Ian Maxwell, the SFA chief executive, is to “announce a decision on the future of
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West End cafe on Conservation Area facing demolition to make way for 'high-end' flats
A former West End cafe located in a Conservation Area could be demolished to make way for high-end flats. The Arcaffe restaurant and The Sandwich Concept cafe on North Claremont Street have been earmarked for demolition by developers. The site
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Busy East Dunbartonshire road to close for FIVE days amid water maintenance works
A BUSY road in East Dunbartonshire is to close for five days as works to improve water infrastructure in the area are carried out. Road users in Bearsden and Drumchapel will be affected as a section of Station Road closes from Monday, September
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Dragon-i owner on business impact following Sauchiehall Street fires as he's awarded grant
A CITY Centre businessman who was initially rejected Scottish Government funding set up in the wake of the Sauchiehall Street fires is celebrating after he was granted money on appeal. Dragon-i owner Raymond Man was allocated £10,000 of the £5
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Cordia workers praised for 2,000 years of service to Glasgow
TOGETHER they have given almost 2000 years of service to Glasgow. And now, in what will be the final celebration before the firm moves in-house to Glasgow City Council, Cordia workers have been honoured. At the 11th annual Long Service Awards
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Keeping Hampden is a matter of pride: Top hotel boss backs National Stadium in Glasgow
Bosses in the hotel and entertainment industry have added to the growing list of names backing Hampden to remain as the home of Scottish football. The Hilton Hotel’s boss has said visiting fans for international matches love the city and make return
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Susan Aitken: Hampden's a national asset - how are we even debating Scotland leaving Glasgow?
SO I write this in advance of Scotland’s game against Albania in the Nations’ League and in the aftermath of what can only be described as a thrashing from Belgium. But I have solid grounds for footballing optimism on a couple of fronts. Firstly
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Dozens of homes for social rent planned for Castlemilk
Castlemilk could be welcoming dozens of new homes for social rent if plans are given the go-ahead. Developers have earmarked cleared ground on Castlemilk Drive at Machrie Road for 60 flats. Cruden Estates have applied on behalf of Cassiltoun
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Justin Rose rises to world No 1 despite BMW Championship loss
Justin Rose admits his "boyhood dream" of becoming world number one was tainted by his agonising play-off defeat at the BMW Championship.The Englishman climbed to the top of the rankings above American trio Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and
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Capital host Amy Irons shares touching suicide prevention message after death of partner
Radio host Amy Irons has shared a touching message on World Suicide Prevention Day following the death of her partner. The Capital presenter spoke out just weeks after she returned to air after Wayne Ewer, 34, took his own life. Amy, 27, who
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‘He’s so far from home’: Inverclyde mum in fight to save son’s life by bringing him home from Cambodian hospital
A DEVASTATED Inverclyde mum is battling to save her son's life by bringing him home from hospital in Cambodia. Esther McLaughlin, a former theatre nurse at Greenock Infirmary and Inverclyde Royal, is making a desperate appeal to pay for her son
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Three simple steps to save CCA from brink of collapse, says boss
THE director of the Glasgow’s CCA has set out a three-step plan to pull the popular arts centre from the brink of collapse. Francis McKee previously said the arts hub was on a ‘financial knife-edge’ due to being unable to open following the Glasgow
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Strong gusts batter Glasgow after heavy overnight downpours
STRONG gusts are being felt across Glasgow and its surrounding areas today after a miserable night for many on Monday. After heavy overnight downpours, many across the city have woken up to windy conditions. Tuesday will be a largely bright
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Large-scale Sauchiehall Street fight sees innocent bystander, 39, stabbed in leg
A LARGE-scale fight broke out in Sauchiehall Street in the early hours of Sunday resulting in an innocent bystander being stabbed in the leg. Detectives are now trying to trace the individuals responsible. Police Scotland said the incident
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Glasgow taxi fares ‘out of date’: Prices could rise for SECOND time in a year after blunder
TAXI fares in Glasgow could be set to rise again next year after the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland ordered a review saying the city’s pricing structure is “out of date.” Commissioner Joan Aitken upheld an appeal by cab driver Thomas McMahon
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Creepy male nurse who harassed young woman employee with 'inappropriate' texts struck off
A MENTAL health nurse who harassed a young female nurse with “inappropriate” late-night texts and social media messages has been struck off the register. Hugh Nicholas commented on the woman’s appearance on Facebook, an inquiry by nursing watchdogs
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Opening date for city centre venue closed after fire at Glasgow School of Art
THE CCA art centre in Glasgow will not be re-opened to the public until at least early October. However, after a meeting between the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and Glasgow City Council yesterday, it was
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Top chef: Glasgow diners 'too savvy' to pay £150-a-head for dinner
GLASGOW'S food fans are too savvy to pay £150-a-head for dinner, claims one of the city's top chefs. Asked to explain Glasgow's lack of a Michelin star, Peter McKenna said diners are simply not interested because they "live in the real world".
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No-deal Brexit could help dangerous most-wanted fugitives evade justice
A NO deal Brexit could make it easier for dangerous fugitives hiding in foreign countries to evade capture, Scotland top law officer has warned. The European Arrest Warrant allows Scottish Police to bring suspects from other EU countries to face
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'You called me a paedo- I came here to kill you': Provanmill man knifed friend after New Year bust-up
NEW Year celebrations turned sour when a Provanmill man knifed a friend after being branded a "paedo". Thomas Molloy, 49, slashed his victim and threatened: "I came here to kill you." The violent attack took place following a family gathering
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Thanks for the Memories in Partick: Circuses, posh shops - and the steamie
MARGARET Fergus and Isabelle Honeyman did not know each other when they walked in to our Thanks for the Memories event in Partick. But within minutes of realising they attended the same school, the two women had dozens of stories to share - and
