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Steven Gerrard: Rangers will get a confidence boost from draw with Villarreal
STEVEN GERRARD reckons Rangers’ draw with Villarreal will further boost the confidence levels within his Ibrox ranks.The Light Blues got their Europa League campaign off to a terrific start in Spain as goals from Scott Arfield and Kyle Lafferty earned
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Steven Gerrard reckons Rangers legend Ally McCoist would have been proud of Kyle Lafferty's strike against Villarreal
STEVEN GERRARD reckons Rangers legend Ally McCoist would have been proud of Kyle Lafferty’s stunning strike in Spain.The former Ibrox forward was in Villarreal to see Gerrard’s side twice come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in their Europa League Group
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Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon hails Leigh Griffiths' after last gasp drama against Rosenborg
Craig Gordon last night praised the attitude and endeavour of match winner Leigh Griffiths as the striker came off the bench to give Celtic all three points against Rosenborg.Griffiths' header three minutes from time got Celtic's Europa League
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Brendan Rodgers: A court appearance then a big European tie? Leigh Griffiths has the brain to deal with this stuff
BRENDAN Rodgers last night revealed that he had fully expected Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths to score when he threw the striker on towards the end of their opening Europa League match with Rosenborg.The Scottish champions struggled up front despite dominating
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Leigh Griffiths the hero as Celtic leave it late against Rosenborg
They had called for Leigh Griffiths long before he arrived. With record signing Odsonne Edouard toiling and the natives getting restless, the cry for Griffiths had gone out way before Brendan Rodgers threw on his last roll of the dice with just over
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Celtic marks out of ten: Kieran Tierney is different class and Leigh Griffiths the saviour
Craig GordonHad nothing to do bar a few passes to his defenders in front of him. But he will be busier as this competition goes on. Nothing is surer. 6Mikael LustigMight just have got away with a penalty early on – to be fair it would have been hugely
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Celtic 1 Rosenborg 0: Five things we learned
WHEN YOU NEED A GOAL, YOU CAN RELY ON GRIFFITHSIf Celtic had a poacher in their starting line-up, Kieran Tierney would have had three assists last night. At least. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers had given his frontmen a little leeway during the week when
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Villarreal 2 Rangers 2: Five things we learned
COMING from behind twice to snatch an unlikely 2-2 draw against Villarreal; it is as if Rangers have never been away. Well, not exactly - that famous night when Alex McLeish’s side drew with a Juan Roman Riquelme and Diego Forlan-inspired outfit at Ibrox
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Falkirk insist no rules were broken in their pursuit of Morton manager Ray McKinnon
FALKIRK acted appropriately in their pursuit of Morton manager Ray McKinnon last month, their chairwoman Margaret Lang has insisted. Morton chairman Crawford Rae revealed he felt “resentful” after McKinnon departed just hours after Falkirk had asked for
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Villarreal 2 Rangers 2: How Rangers rated
Allan McGregor. Left pawing at thin air from Carlos Bacca’s bolt from the blue inside 45 seconds but once again Rangers were so grateful to have this guy in form. Beat away a Cazorla shot, out quickly to stop Ekambi and wonder save from Funes Mori. 7James
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Villarreal 2-2 Rangers: Steven Gerrard's side kick-off Europa League campaign with impressive draw in Spain
RANGERS couldn’t sink the Yellow Submarine in Spain. But Steven Gerrard’s side showed they can keep their heads above water in the Europa League.The Light Blues haven’t faced a side of Villarreal’s quality on Gerrard’s watch so far, and they are unlikely
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'A fire trap waiting to happen': Art School bosses to be questioned on fire risk failures
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) management will be asked to give evidence to MSPs after a Holyrood committee heard of systemic management failures on fire risk. The art school's historic Mackintosh Building suffered a devastating fire in June as reconstruction
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Hibernian sign former Netherlands left back Miquel Nelom on one-year deal
HIBERNIAN have signed Miquel Nelom on a one-year deal subject to the Dutch left back getting international clearance. The former Netherlands internationalist helped Feyenoord win the KNVB Cup and Eredivisie title during his six years six years at De Kuip.The
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Glasgow traffic update: Broken down train and Kingston Bridge closure causing delays
Rush hour commuters are facing misery once again as problems have been reported on the rails and the road. A broken down train is blocking a Glasgow rail line causing disruption for passengers. Services have been experiencing delays as a result
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Townhead landlord given go-ahead despite complaints over noisy high heels
A LANDLORD has been hauled in front of licensing chiefs after neighbours complained about the noise made by students wearing high heels. But Omar Ali, who owns 39 flats in the area, was granted five new houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licences
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Glasgow trampoline park to hold late-night adult party with DJ Zander Nation
One of the world's largest trampoline arenas has revealed an after hours adult's party. Flip Out Glasgow will be holding Saturday night After Dark sessions hosted by DJ, Zander Nation. Every Saturday night, starting this weekend , the Rutherglen
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Green light for new Uber-style cab firm to operate in Glasgow
A NEW Uber-style cab firm has been given the go-ahead to operate in Glasgow. AppsGo, run by businessman Younglin Pan, will be based in Broad Street with 10 drivers and a 24-hour helpline. Like Uber, the firm will operate an app-based model
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'Oh no they didn't': Finnieston launderette taken over by Glasgow panto stars
A Finnieston laundrette has been given a facelift ahead of panto season coming to town. Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac and Paul-James Corrigan visited the Majestic Laundrette on Argyle Street to launch this year's panto, Aladdin. Aladdin, which
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Viewing tower and tree-top walkway among new plans for Clydeside park
A viewing tower and tree-top walkway is among exciting new plans for a woodland beside the Clyde.Plans have been submitted for further developments at Cuningar Loop Woodland Park.Clyde Gateway have applied for planning permission to build the facilities
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Josh Windass: Rangers were wrong to accept bid from Wigan this summer
JOSH WINDASS reckons the Rangers board should have knocked back the bid that saw him clinch a summer switch to Wigan.The midfielder brought an end to his Ibrox career when he put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal with the Latics on deadline day.But Windass
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Pilot who handed over helicopter on day of Clutha crash represented at hearing
The pilot who flew the helicopter and handed it over to Captain David Traill on the day it crashed in to the Clutha pub will be represented at the fatal accident inquiry. A hearing took place at Glasgow Sheriff Court to allow anyone with an interest
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Clydebank chosen as Scottish starting point for world-famous Monte Carlo car rally
CLYDEBANK has been chosen as the Scottish starting point for the world-famous Monte Carlo car rally next year. The event will see dozens of classic vehicles flagged off from Aurora Avenue in the West Dunbartonshire town and is expected to bring
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Children facing delays for cancer treatment due to bug linked to water at Glasgow hospital
CHILDREN have faced delays for cancer treatment in Glasgow due to a bacteria outbreak at the children’s hospital prompting calls for a government investigation. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde revealed that six more children were infected by a bacterium
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Revealed: New California-inspired restaurant concept to launch in Glasgow City Centre
A NEW California-inspired restaurant concept is set to launch in Glasgow. Independent hospitality and lifestyle group RUSK & RUSK today announced So L.A. will open in Glasgow City Centre later this year. RUSK & RUSK is the group behind
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Thousands of gift cards handed out to new students in Glasgow
THOUSANDS of new students were treated to a gift card to help lighten the financial load at a two-day Freshers Festival on George Square. Glasgow Taxis handed out 9000 pre-loaded cards with a value of up to £50 to spend at restaurants, shops and
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Glasgow shopping centre staging MASSIVE Baby Shark dance - learn how to do it here
IT’S the dance craze that’s swept across the globe and shows no sign of stopping. Now, it’s coming to a major Glasgow shopping centre. A mass Baby Shark dance is being staged in intu Braehead to keep the global phenomenon burning, having gathered
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Extra cash help for Kinship Care court costs
People who are seeking permission to become kinship carers are to get extra help with legal costs from the council. Currently a family member, often a grandparent, has to go to court to get a Kinship Care Order to give then the legal right to look
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Stewart Paterson: Congestion on the M8 Glasgow Airport-bound is getting worse - where’s the rail link?
THE long-running saga of access to Glasgow Airport has been rumbling on for decades. WITH the M8 the only way of getting to and from the airport, the increase in traffic has led to a growing problem. The latest report for Transport Scotland
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ScotRail train disruption EXTENDED as Storm Ali severely damages lines and wires
SEVERAL ScotRail services will remain either cancelled or revised until later this afternoon. The Evening Times previously reported how the rail provider had said disruption would initially last until noon. The move comes after high winds and
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Do you know this man? Appeal after assault in North Glasgow
COPS have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to after a serious assault outside a fast food restaurant in North Glasgow. The force believe the man may be able to assist them with their investigation into the attack outside McDonald's
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Chris Evans’ wife gives birth to twins - and the names will raise eyebrows
Chris Evans’ wife has given birth to twins - a girl and a boy he named as Ping and Pong in a statement. The news was read out live on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Thursday, which was guest hosted by Sara Cox. On Wednesday’s show, Evans had
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First look: New £19m student accommodation set to open in Glasgow
NEW £19 million student accommodation is set to open its doors in Glasgow. The building, on Havannah Street, just off High Street, will offer 458 new-build student residences. Set to be operated by Homes for Students, the accommodation, known
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Poundland takes aim at greedy landlords as it takes over former Poundworld stores
POUNDLAND has unveiled plans to take over 20 former Poundworld stores, creating 400 jobs. But the budget retailer issued a stark warning to high street landlords to "change their expectations" to reflect the tougher retail environment. Poundworld
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South Side group combating loneliness among the elderly - with man's best friend
LOUISE RUSSELL had always dreamed of setting up her own charity. The only hurdle was working out how to combine her two concerns, animal welfare and loneliness among the older population. She hit on the idea of rehoming animals in need - with
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Restaurant review: Good food at Battlefield Rest - but service lets it down
I STOOD peering through the window as the rain lashed the pavement outside. It was as horrible a Monday night as ever. “What are you reading Toots?” I said as she flipped another page. “Ah, I’m just dreaming Tec. Hotels, beaches, cocktails,
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11 unmissable things in and around Glasgow this weekend
Disney On Ice Braehead Arena, from tomorrow Courage leads the way, cutting the icy stage for Disney’s most adventurous dreamers. Expect high-flying jumps, breathtaking skating and lovable friends for an experience the family won’t forget. Get
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Glasgow restaurant marks Moon Festival with gastronomic five-course menu
THIS month people from around the world will celebrate China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival Glasgow’s Lychee Oriental will celebrate one of the important dates in Chinese culture with a new dedicated five-course menu. As the last days
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TOWIE star Lauren Pope spends night in Glasgow with inspirational cancer patient
TOWIE’S Lauren Pope spent her evening at Scotland’s Hair and Beauty Awards at Glasgow’s Hilton with an inspirational cancer patient. Former beauty queen Melissa McNaughton, 29, is now a hair stylist at her own Mac Hair salon in the city.
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Major Glasgow City Centre route to close overnight next week
A MAJOR City Centre route are set to be closed overnight next week. West George Street will shut between West Nile Street and George Square from 8am on Sunday, September 23 until 6am on Tuesday, September 25. The route will also be closed on
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Man, 68, dies in house fire
A MAN has died in a house fire. The 68-year-old was found dead in the house following the fire which happened in Kirkton Avenue, West Kilbride on Wednesday at around 8.45pm. The Scottish Fire and Rescue extinguished the blaze and cops said
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‘That woman looks a bit like Shania Twain’: Glasgow bar’s reaction to global superstar’s surprise visit
SHANIA TWAIN might have had dinner at Buck’s chicken restaurant but she admitted to me that she didn’t eat any birds on the night - because she’s a vegetarian. Shania checked into her City Centre hotel around 7pm on Monday along with her five guitars
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Nir Bitton back next month and Brendan Rodgers backs Scott Sinclair to come good for Celtic again
Brendan Rodgers has backed Scott Sinclair to rediscover the form that he showed in his inaugural season at Celtic.The winger was the top scorer for the club last term but he struggled to maintain the consistency and devastating form of his opening campaign
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Review: Shania Twain wows Glasgow crowd with unexpected SSE Hydro entrance
IN her nineties hit, there wasn’t much that impressed Shania Twain. The same, however, can’t be said for her Glasgow audience who were clearly taken aback by her unexpected entrance. For the singer kicked off the European leg of her tour in
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‘We’re getting through it together’: Watch country legend Shania Twain kick off tour in Glasgow - and talk Storm Ali
GLASGOW witnessed the spectacle of a lifetime with the arrival of country legend Shania Twain’s highly-anticipated tour. Kickstarting her 18-date European tour in Scotland’s biggest city on Wednesday night, the icon delivered a spellbinding show
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Green light for flats in brownfield site a concern for Yorkhill residents
A WEST End gap site will be transformed into flats amid concerns over the stability of a former railway tunnel. Surplus Property Solutions were granted permission to build 34 flats on Yorkhill Street yesterday, despite residents’ claims this could
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ScotRail services suspended until NOON as rail network takes battering in Storm Ali
HIGH winds and heavy rain have had a severe impact on Scotland’s railway infrastructure, particularly in the Central Belt. Storm Ali caused major line blockages, due to a number of trees falling onto the lines, and damage to overhead wires.
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Glasgow School of Art should be 'relieved' of fire-ravaged Mack building
GLASGOW School of Art should be “relieved” of the responsibility of the fire-ravaged building, a leading expert on Mackintosh has suggested. Gallerist Roger Billcliffe said that by the time the building is rebuilt – which GSA chair Muriel Gray
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Confidential report reveals extent of M8 motorway misery for airport users
AN increase in traffic is causing more congestion on the M8 around Glasgow Airport, according to a confidential report. Drivers trying to get to the airport on the only method of transport available are facing longer delays especially at peak times
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Ex-squaddie who saw "unsavoury things" fined after trying to swallow drug in front of police
A FORMER squaddie who saw "unsavoury things" whilst on tour in Ireland and Afghanistan has been fined after being caught with cannabis.Thomas McVey, 45, and two of his friends came to the attention of police while sitting in a car. When officers
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'You're a f*****g s**g – trying to s**g my pals': Burnside man jailed after confronting mum
A BURNSIDE man has been jailed for branding his mum a "s**g" for allegedly sleeping with one of his friends.Thomas McAvoy, 27, lost his temper when he confronted his mother over allegations that she was in a sexual relationship with a mate.Police
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Glasgow woman said to suffer from "crippling anxiety" stripped naked and touched herself at window
A WOMAN said to suffer from "crippling anxiety" stripped naked and touched herself at her house window.Susanne Higgins, 40, then spat on a police officer when she was arrested for the offence on August 23 last year.The accused was handed a Structured
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Wishaw nurse takes prestigious national award
A LANARKSHIRE nurse has won a prestigious national trophy. Eleanor Rae, who works at University Hospital Wishaw, was named joint winner of Bowel Cancer UK’s Gary Logue Colorectal Nurse Award in London this week. Eleanor, who lives in Wishaw
