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Motherwell CEO Alan Burrows calls for SPFL study into feasibility of VAR
MOTHERWELL chief executive officer Alan Burrows has called upon the league’s governing body to commission an in-depth study into the feasibility of introducing Video Assistant Referees into Scottish football.Aberdeen released a statement last week asking
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Ex-Hearts chairman backs club to maintain strong start to thanks to new-found off-field stability
FORMER Hearts chairman George Foulkes has backed the Tynecastle club to maintain their strong start to the season and vie for the Ladbrokes Premiership title - thanks to their new-found off-field stability. Foulkes, the Labour peer, was on the
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Lee McCulloch: Goals will do Rangers wingers Kent and Middleton the world of good this season
STEVEN GERARD has spoken a lot about the winning mentality he wants to see from Rangers this season so he will be pleased with the 4-0 victory against Dundee on Saturday.I know he wasn’t completely satisfied with the performance but it was important that
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'We'll never know the truth': Lee McCulloch fears Rangers will never get answers to Manchester fixture pile-up controversy
LEE MCCULLOCH fears Rangers and their supporters will never get to the bottom of the circumstances surrounding their run to the UEFA Cup final. Former Scottish FA President George Peat last night claimed he was asked by a ‘prominent chairman’ of
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Lee McCulloch: Gerrard has nothing to lose in Spain - don't bet against him getting results
THE aim for Steven Gerrard at the start of the season was to take Rangers into the group stages of the Europa League. Now it will be to give as good an account of themselves as possible and see where that takes them over the fixtures against Villarreal
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Lee McCulloch: Full-time refs could be a more cost-effective way of raising standards than VAR
THERE has been a lot of talk about the standard of refereeing in Scotland once again over the last few days. A number of decisions have upset managers, players and supporters across the country. And one of the solutions that people are putting
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Stuart McCall pleased to see Scotland get back to winning ways at Hampden
STUART MCCALL hopes Scotland have given themselves a platform upon which to build with victory over Albania at Hampden.Alex McLeish’s side got their Nations League campaign off to a comfortable start as Steven Naismith netted both goals in a 2-0 win.And
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Leader Steven Gerrard will inspire Rangers this season, says former Ibrox boss Stuart McCall
STUART MCCALL has backed boss Steven Gerrard to lead by example and inspire Rangers in his first season in the dugout.The Liverpool legend has made an impressive start to life as a manager as he has overhauled the Ibrox squad and raised the bar on and
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Rangers legend Stuart McCall is back in the groove and game at Scunthorpe
LIFE on the managerial merry-go-round is a fulfilling yet testing experience, a concoction of emotions that those addicted to it seemingly cannot wean themselves off. For Stuart McCall, life on the road just didn’t come close. Out of work and out
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John Hartson foundation is on its way to raising £1m
I am proud to say that we raised nearly £25,000 on Saturday night at the John Hartson Foundation ball at the Crowne Plaza. It means that we are getting ever closer to out £1m target that we set up when we first established the charity in 2010.
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John Hartson: When it comes to real quality, Celtic are still streets behind
I know what it is like to go into a Europa League campaign still looking over your shoulder at the Champions League. We all know that is where Celtic want to be as a club. But back in 2002 when Basle put the group stages out of our reach we
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John Hartson: No disrespect to Hearts, but they won't last the pace
You have to respect Hearts and what they have done in the opening month of the season – but I just don’t think that they will be there at the top come May. The manner in which they have started the campaign suggests that they cannot afford to be
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Callum McGregor urges Celtic to hit the ground running against Rosenborg
Callum McGregor has warned that Celtic need to ready to hit the ground running when they open their Europa League group against Rosenborg on Thursday night.Brendan Rodgers’ side host the Norwegians this week and McGregor is optimistic that Celtic will
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Michael McIndoe has played for Wolves and Derby - his experience can prove vital for my young Clydebank players, says boss Kieran McAnespie
Clydebank boss Kieran McAnespie believes playing alongside seasoned campaigner Michael McIndoe could prove invaluable for the development of his young Bankies squad.The former winger, who joined Luton Town as an 18-year-old and went on to make over 450
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Brendan Rodgers says talk of Celtic reaching Europa League final premature, insisting 'that's a long, long, long way away'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has warned that talk of making the Europa League final is completely premature.The Scottish champions open their group campaign against Rosenborg in Glasgow on Thursday after dropping down from the Champions League.After
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Partick Thistle ask FIFA to intervene after Egyptian FA block Souleymane Coulibaly's transfer
SOULEYMANE COULIBALY’S wait to pull on a Partick Thistle jersey is set to go on after the Egyptian FA refused to grant an International Transfer Certificate to finalise his move to the Firhill club.The former Kilmarnock striker signed for Thistle in August
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Thugs threatened lone female worker with metal bars in terrifying armed robbery
TWO thugs carried out terrifying armed robberies on lone female store workers. James McDowell, 56, and Robert Donnelly, 49, initially struck at the Wee 10 O'Clock Shop in Shotts, Lanarkshire last December. The duo escaped with more than £7,000
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Investigation launched after multiple gunshots are fired in residential Wishaw street
An investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired in a residential Wishaw street. Police are appealing for information after the weapon was discharged multiple times on Earn Crescent on September 11. Officers were called to the scene
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Elderly woman killed in M8 slip accident named
A 95-year-old woman who was killed in a fatal road crash near the M8 at the weekend has been named. Agnes Brannigan, known as Nancy, from Possilpark was killed when the car she was in lost control on the M73 slip road to the M8 on Saturday afternoon
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Missing teenager Jason Phillips found safe and well
A teenager who has been missing for three days has been found safe and well. Jason Phillips was reported missing from the Cumnock area on Friday after he failed to return home. Read more: Jason Philips: Police continue search for missing teen
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Man robbed of phone and passport in daylight attack near Glasgow Airport
A man was robbed and attacked near Glasgow Airport by two men who took his phone and passport. At around 7am on Sunday morning, the 22-year-old man was walking between New Sneddon Street and Inchinnan Road towards Glasgow Airport when he was stopped
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Cops and forensic officers spotted in Dennistoun after body find
COPS and forensic officers have been spotted at a block of flats in Glasgow's East End after a body was discovered. The force are currently at Ballindalloch Drive in Dennistoun. A spokeswoman confirmed that a body had been found. More soon
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Bridgeton graveyard death update: Cops reveal man who died was 41
THE death of a young man found in a graveyard in Glasgow's East End was not suspicious, cops have revealed.The force said a post mortem examination had now taken place on the 41-year-old. Initially his death was being treated as unexplained.He was
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Yellow weather warning in place across Glasgow this week - here's what to expect
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Wednesday across Scotland as strong winds are set to batter the UK. As the remnants of Storm Helene heads straight for us, the Met Office have warned of 50-60mph winds which could cause damage to buildings
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Investigation into Glasgow city centre lane sex attack continues
GLASGOW cops are still investigating a sex attack in a city centre lane.We previously reported that a woman was sexually assaulted in West Regent Lane on Saturday, September 1.The force confirmed on Monday that the investigation is ongoing and provided
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Revealed: Glasgow high street in running to be named best in the UK
A GLASGOW high street is among eight across Scotland to have been shortlisted for being the best and most ambitious in the UK. The retail hotspots are all in the running to win a £15,000 prize as part of the Great British High Street Awards 2018
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Banned Cambuslang Big Brother contestant could lose McDonald’s job over racist tweets
SCOTS Big Brother contestant Ellis Hillon is at the centre of a fresh investigation by her employer McDonald's over offensive tweets. As previously reported by the Evening Times, a Twitter account under the name of the 20-year-old fast food worker
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Bookings already open for Santa experiences in Glasgow
He's the jolly fat man with a sack full of gifts and one of the top things to do with your little ones at Christmas is to visit Mr. Claus 'in the flesh'. Glasgow welcomes the man himself at various locations across the city each year in the run
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Madeleine McCann’s dad Gerry to discuss pain of missing daughter in rare interview
THE father of Madeleine McCann is due to speak about his battle with depression in an interview with BBC Radio 4.Gerry McCann, originally from Glasgow, granted the interview in order to raise awareness of mental health issues and help “men in similar
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Stunning five-bed villa on historic estate near Glasgow hits the market - for almost £600K
A BEAUTIFUL grade-A listed villa on an historic estate near Glasgow has hit the market. The East Wing, part of the Formakin Estate, was fully converted and restored around 21 years ago. The estate, in Kilmacolm, was originally assembled out
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Police continue search for missing teen Jason Philips, 13, spotted overnight in Cumnock
A TEENAGER who vanished from his home on Friday has been spotted overnight. Police Scotland have re-appealed for information over the whereabouts of 13-year-old Jason Phillips who has been missing from Cumnock. He was last seen in the town
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Murder bid on couple in Shotts: Teens, 19, slashed and attacked with unknown substance
A MAN was slashed by a thug who also sprayed the victim's girlfriend with an unknown substance during a murder bid in Shotts. Detectives are investigating the attempted murder on the couple which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Glasgow train services to be cancelled to make way for £114m upgrade work
Train passengers are being warned to expect delays over the September weekend as signalling systems are upgraded. Network Rail engineers will be completing the latest phase in an £114m upgrade to systems across Lanarkshire. Passengers are being
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Look inside: Glasgow’s newest pool hall and bar opens after massive £500K refurbishment
GLASGOW’S newest venue, Felson’s, has opened its doors to eager revellers as part of a £500,000 refurbishment of Walkabout. Inspired by eight-ball stick hero, Fast Eddie Felson, the bar is a brand-new concept which takes its influence from the
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Snow Patrol and Tom Grennan to perform at biggest ever SSE Scottish Music Awards
One of Scotland's biggest bands will be headlining an end of year awards show in Glasgow celebrating the best in music. The SSE Scottish Music Awards will be returning in 2018 with performances from nominees Snow Patrol and Tom Grennan. Celebrating
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Glee stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss to bring their new tour to Glasgow
GLEE stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss will play Glasgow this December. The pair announced that they will continue their LM/DC tour with dates around the UK. They are due to play Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on December 4. In a joint statement
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Former Dennistoun nursing home site could welcome 36 new flats
A former nursing home in Dennistoun could be transformed into flats under new plans.Developers have drawn up plans for the old Peter McKendrick home at Kennyhill Square, near Cumbernauld Road.The former care home building, parking areas and formal front
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First look: Joaquin Phoenix seen as Batman baddie the Joker
Joaquin Phoenix has been pictured as the Joker for the first time. The US actor, 43, is set to play the Batman baddie in an as-yet-untitled film. Film-maker Todd Phillips, who is directing the movie, shared the first look image on Instagram
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Letters to the Editor: Glasgow City Centre is a disgrace - when will it be rescued?
City centre disgrace GLASGOW City Centre is disintegrating before our very eyes. Aggressive begging on the increase, people sleeping in doorways and on the pavements, vacant premises, litter, graffiti, chaotic traffic management and a general
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Glasgow's printing history: How newspapers helped to shape the city
GLASGOW’S status as Second City of the Empire was built on its expertise in shipbuilding and heavy engineering, but a third key element – printing – has frequently been overlooked. The city’s print trade dates back to the 17th century, thanks to
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Girl, 8, and man remain in serious condition after quad bike crash
A YOUNG girl and man remain in a serious condition after a quad bike crash. Police Scotland have appealed for witnesses following the serious crash which happened on Saturday at around 5.30pm. The force said a quad bike collided with a lamppost
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Slimming World is now synning a popular product - and people are freaking out
SLIMMING World are now synning fat free yoghurts - and people are not happy. The healthy lifestyle plan told its followers today that fat free yoghurts now contain a syn value. Yoghurts including flavoured Muller Light were previously free
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Glasgow School of Art bosses are in 'ivory towers', say traders
Glasgow School of Art bosses have been told to get down from their ivory towers after an announcement that it plans to rebuild the fire ravaged Mackintosh building which could take as long as seven years. Muriel Gray, chair of the School of Art
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Glasgow Housing Association sets aside homes for ex-forces amid homelessness concerns
MEN and women leaving the armed forces need better support to prevent them becoming homeless, according to a Glasgow MSP. James Dornan, Cathcart SNP MSP said there was a real need to ensure ex-service men and women didn’t become homeless. He said
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Glasgow University staff safety fears as discarded needles found in campus changing rooms
THE University of Glasgow is being forced to address staff safety concerns after a number of exposed needles were found on campus. Sharps boxes have been introduced within the university’s sport building in the west end after a statement from
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iCars Ibrox: Pregnant mum says 'car could have killed me and unborn child'
A NEW mum says she 'could have been killed' when a car she purchased while pregnant showed a serious fault. Charlene Murphy purchased a runaround from iCars Ibrox but claims its steering wheel jammed while she was driving it. She and partner
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Glasgow hospitality staff's safety fears over 4am closing plans
WORKERS are afraid for their safety if plans for 4am licensing go ahead in Glasgow. Campaign group Better than Zero have spoken out about potential plans to extend opening hours by an hour. They claim that hospitality workers are already being
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Rangers 4-0 Dundee: Straightforward wins must become the norm for Steven Gerrard's side
THE first run of fixtures for Rangers this season were something of a whirlwind but there was a satisfaction to be taken from a rather more low-key afternoon against Dundee. The drama of late goals and the controversy around red cards make for
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BBC Scotland programme reveals alleged abuse at children's home
The head of a charity which ran a children's home has apologised after a BBC Scotland investigation alleged residents were abused. The Disclosure programme uncovered allegations of physical and sexual abuse at Lagarie Children's Home in Rhu, near
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Actor Nebli reveals his incredible journey, from asylum seeker to the Oran Mor stage
Brian BeacomLITLE signpost moments appear in life, don’t they? Little flashes of the future perhaps, a nano-second when you can sense a hint of things to come?Actor Nebli Basani has experienced several such moments. “At the age of 16, for example, I watched
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Gary Orr holds his nerve to win Scottish Senior Open
He was almost blown off course but Gary Orr stayed the course to claim his maiden victory in the over-50s ranks at the Scottish Senior Open. The fearsome gusts which swept over the exposed Craigielaw links could have led to the event being sponsored by
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Sir Rod Stewart: What else could I have been but a rock star?
Sir Rod Stewart has said he was "born to be a show-off" and could not have been anything but a rock star. The singer-songwriter, 73, also said knowing what being in the spotlight would be like would not have put him off pursuing a career in the
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Glasgow students graduate from Louis Vuitton fashion course with royal twist
FOUR students from Glasgow have graduated from a fashion and textiles school bearing the name of the world’s largest fashion and luxury group. Mairi MacLeod, Victorine Teva, Shabana Ali and Videga Zaltone all enrolled on an intensive eight-week
