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Ambitious Ethan Erhahon is plotting Lincoln City promotion before personal progression

Ambitious ex-St Mirren starlet Erhahon thriving at Lincoln City as he plots progress

Laura Muir (l) and Jemma Reekie are two of the Scottish athletes likely to feature at Glasgow 2026

Laura Muir (l) and Jemma Reekie are two of the Scottish athletes likely to feature at Glasgow 2026

Commonwealth Games 2014

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Susan Egelstaff: The winners and losers of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme

Hillwood Community Trust chairman and founder Willie Smith at the opening of their new £1.8m sports hub in Priesthill yesterday

Hillwood Community Trust chairman and founder Willie Smith at the opening of their new £1.8m sports hub in Priesthill yesterday

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They destroyed boys football: Grassroots campaigner Willie Smith not giving up fight

Alba Road team has achieved considerable success since the team began three years ago

Alba Road team has achieved considerable success since the team began three years ago

Susan Egelstaff: Alba Road Team's success reaches further than just the cycling world

A Sky Sports cameraman at a William Hill Premiership match

A Sky Sports cameraman at a William Hill Premiership match

MATTHEW LINDSAY

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Tinpot top-of-the-table TV turn-off shows it's time for SFA to end archaic blackout

Red Bull Salzburg in Germany, main picture, and German coach Ralf Rangnick, inset top

Red Bull Salzburg in Germany, main picture, and German coach Ralf Rangnick, inset top

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How Red Bull gave birth to a cash cow and made millions selling homegrown footballers

Scotland under-21 coach Scot Gemmill is under pressure after his side failed to qualify for Euro 2025.

Scotland under-21 coach Scot Gemmill is under pressure after his side failed to qualify for Euro 2025.

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What is the point of the Scotland under-21 side under Scot Gemmill?

The Denmark team at the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer

The Denmark team at the Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer

How taking youth development from training ground to boardroom made Danes great again

A young Norway fan shows his appreciation of Erling Haaland, main picture, and Mjondalen manager Kevin Nicol, inset right

A young Norway fan shows his appreciation of Erling Haaland, main picture, and Mjondalen manager Kevin Nicol, inset right

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Shock St Mirren line-up showed that Scotland must follow Norway and put youth first

Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic are happy to take Saudi Arabia's money despite the human rights abuses of the country

Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic are happy to take Saudi Arabia's money despite the human rights abuses of the country

Susan Egelstaff: The 'Six Kings' is the latest example of sport selling its soul

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‘Times were hard’: Tough footballer who took bus home from Scotland games

World football's governing body FIFA has been urged to increase training compensation for Scottish clubs like Celtic and Rangers because of the brawn drain of talent to England as a result of Brexit

World football's governing body FIFA has been urged to increase training compensation for Scottish clubs like Celtic and Rangers because of the brawn drain of talent to England as a result of Brexit

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FIFA urged to act as Brexit turns Celtic and Rangers from 'hunters into the hunted'

Just some of the outstanding young players who have left Scottish clubs for an academy in England since the United Kingdom exited the EU back in 2020

Just some of the outstanding young players who have left Scottish clubs for an academy in England since the United Kingdom exited the EU back in 2020

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English football's Brexit brawn drain putting Scotland's academies at risk of closure

Celtic have turned down the chance to have next Saturday's huge match against Aberdeen broadcast on Premier Sports.

Celtic have turned down the chance to have next Saturday's huge match against Aberdeen broadcast on Premier Sports.

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Celtic are right to stand up for paying punters and shun scraps from TV table

Jake Fearnley has surged into the world's top 100 this week

Jake Fearnley has surged into the world's top 100 this week

Susan Egelstaff: Maybe Scottish tennis will be ok despite Andy Murray's retirement...

Celtic were on the end of another Champions League thumping under Brendan Rodgers against Borussia Dortmund.

Celtic were on the end of another Champions League thumping under Brendan Rodgers against Borussia Dortmund.

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Rodgers must do better, but Celtic and Scottish football are stuck in limbo

Gabby Thomas was one of the headline athletes at Athlos earlier this week

Gabby Thomas was one of the headline athletes at Athlos earlier this week

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Susan Egelstaff: Athlos may just be the answer to track and field's problems

Selling alcohol at football grounds across Scotland has been banned since 1980

Selling alcohol at football grounds across Scotland has been banned since 1980

National government

Lifting alcohol ban at football grounds to be 'seriously considered' by government

Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan is desperate to prove himself at his boyhood heroes.

Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan is desperate to prove himself at his boyhood heroes.

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'It's an incredible thing': Luke McCowan on fan backing as he lives Celtic dream

Glasgow previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014 Image: NQ

Glasgow previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014 Image: NQ

Commonwealth Games 2014

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Susan Egelstaff: Is my cynicism about Glasgow 2026 misplaced? I hope so...

Dave King addresses Rangers fans at Ibrox during his time as chairman at the Govan club

Dave King addresses Rangers fans at Ibrox during his time as chairman at the Govan club

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No 'Return of the King' at Rangers - but Dave is bang on the money about one thing

A 1920s team from Brae Lochaber, who were one of the first clubs to join the Camanachd Association and were influential in drafting the rules.

A 1920s team from Brae Lochaber, who were one of the first clubs to join the Camanachd Association and were influential in drafting the rules.

Scottish Highlands

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POW who tricked Nazis with Gaelic honoured in celebration of 'overlooked' sport

Brighton owner Tony Bloom is interested in applying his 'Starlizard' analytics model to Hearts.

Brighton owner Tony Bloom is interested in applying his 'Starlizard' analytics model to Hearts.

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Can Hearts Tony Bloom tie-up help to bridge gap to Celtic and Rangers?

Celtic players, from left to right, John Clark, Jimmy Johnstone, John Hughes, Tommy Gemmell, Billy McNeill and Stevie Chalmers wave to fans after arriving back at Parkhead following their European Cup Winners' Cup victory over Slovan Bratislava in 1964

Celtic players, from left to right, John Clark, Jimmy Johnstone, John Hughes, Tommy Gemmell, Billy McNeill and Stevie Chalmers wave to fans after arriving back at Parkhead following their European Cup Winners' Cup victory over Slovan Bratislava in 1964

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Why Rangers players clapped Celtic onto the park in an Old Firm game at Ibrox in 1964

New SFA head of refereeing Willie Collum

New SFA head of refereeing Willie Collum

Scottish Football Association

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The SFA has entered the 21st Century - now Scottish football fans need to join them

Ange Postecoglou was loved by the Celtic support during his time in Glasgow.

Ange Postecoglou was loved by the Celtic support during his time in Glasgow.

The Big Interview

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'You guys had no idea': How Postecoglou and 'Angeball' won over Celtic doubters

St Johnstone fans boycotted a Scottish Cup match against Rangers last January in protest at three stands being turned over to travelling supporters.

St Johnstone fans boycotted a Scottish Cup match against Rangers last January in protest at three stands being turned over to travelling supporters.

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Why it makes sense for St Johnstone to cut Celtic and Rangers ticket allocations

The era of tennis'

The era of tennis'

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Susan Egelstaff: 2024 has shown us that the end of tennis' Big Three is truly here

Philippe Clement has now failed to beat Celtic in five attempts since taking over as Rangers manager.

Philippe Clement has now failed to beat Celtic in five attempts since taking over as Rangers manager.

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Rangers can no longer judge manager on games against Celtic, Clement needs time

New St Johnstone CEO Fran Smith is aiming to grow the club sustainably over his tenure.

New St Johnstone CEO Fran Smith is aiming to grow the club sustainably over his tenure.

St Johnstone FC

Ex-hurdler Fran Smith says slow and steady growth can help St Johnstone win race

The Andy Murray centre near Dunblane will now not be built

The Andy Murray centre near Dunblane will now not be built

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Susan Egelstaff: Failure to build Andy Murray Centre is a huge waste of his success

The South Stand at Celtic Park with the Jock Stein Stand in the background

The South Stand at Celtic Park with the Jock Stein Stand in the background

MATTHEW LINDSAY

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New Parkhead main stand would give Celtic the whip hand over Rangers for years

It was revealed this week that tennis' top male player, Jannik Sinner, was twice found to have a banned substance in his system

It was revealed this week that tennis' top male player, Jannik Sinner, was twice found to have a banned substance in his system

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Susan Egelstaff: Could this be the greatest perk of being tennis' world number one?

Adam Idah on his return at Celtic Park

Adam Idah on his return at Celtic Park

Adam Idah prepares for one of the busiest weeks of his Celtic career

A supporter holds up a half-and-half St Pauli-Celtic scarf during a game at the Millerntor Stadium in Hamburg, Germany

A supporter holds up a half-and-half St Pauli-Celtic scarf during a game at the Millerntor Stadium in Hamburg, Germany

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Celtic connection still evident in St Pauli's stands despite Middle East acrimony

Sarah Robertson is presented with flowers by Andy Murray after her 100th GB cap

Sarah Robertson is presented with flowers by Andy Murray after her 100th GB cap

Sarah Robertson keen to put Olympic frustration behind to lead Scotland to Euro glory

Former St Mirren, Aberdeen, Hearts and Dundee defender David Winnie is now enjoying a new career as a partner with law firm Gilson Gray.

Former St Mirren, Aberdeen, Hearts and Dundee defender David Winnie is now enjoying a new career as a partner with law firm Gilson Gray.

The Big Interview

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Tragedy, St Mirren, Aberdeen and Iceland: Winnie lays down law on his journey

Celtic playmaker Matt O'Riley, left, manager Brendan Rodgers, centre, and striker Kyogo Furuhashi, right

Celtic playmaker Matt O'Riley, left, manager Brendan Rodgers, centre, and striker Kyogo Furuhashi, right

MATTHEW LINDSAY

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Next seven days will make or break Celtic's season - the Parkhead board must deliver

Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery can finally see light at the end of the tunnel in his long battle to recover from an ACL injury suffered back in January.

Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery can finally see light at the end of the tunnel in his long battle to recover from an ACL injury suffered back in January.

Callum Slattery on mental battle of recovery, and likely Motherwell return date

Lee Morton on GB duty at the Paris Olympics earlier this month

Lee Morton on GB duty at the Paris Olympics earlier this month

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Lee Morton: Being on Scotland duty is just what I need after Olympic heartbreak

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi's troublesome shoulder problem has flared up once again recently.

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi's troublesome shoulder problem has flared up once again recently.

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Selling Kyogo might make sense for Celtic amid incredible Manchester City link

Noah Lyles won the 100m Olympic title in Paris earlier this month

Noah Lyles won the 100m Olympic title in Paris earlier this month

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Susan Egelstaff: Why are so many people so deluded about their sporting potential?

Dundee United manager Jim McLean, right, with his Rangers counterpart Jock Wallace before the League Cup final in 1984

Dundee United manager Jim McLean, right, with his Rangers counterpart Jock Wallace before the League Cup final in 1984

Dundee United FC

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How SFA secretary Ernie Walker silenced Jim McLean's claims of west coast favouritism

Many areas of Hampden lay empty as Rangers crashed out of Champions League qualifying at the hands of Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday night.

Many areas of Hampden lay empty as Rangers crashed out of Champions League qualifying at the hands of Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday night.

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Alarm bells should be ringing for Rangers board as fan anger makes way to apathy

Simone Biles regained the all-around gymnastics title in Paris (Mike Egerton/PA)

Simone Biles regained the all-around gymnastics title in Paris (Mike Egerton/PA)

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Susan Egelstaff: Paris 2024 has been a triumph- here's my takeaways from the Olympics

Scotland’s Pocket Hercules who built his strength on the farm

Imane Khelif will fight for gold at Paris 2024 this evening

Imane Khelif will fight for gold at Paris 2024 this evening

Susan Egelstaff

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Whether it's gold or silver for Imane Khelif, the controversy will continue

Andy Murray's tennis-playing career is over

Andy Murray's tennis-playing career is over

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Susan Egelstaff: Andy Murray's tennis career is finally over. So, what's next?

The BBC will show considerably less Olympic action than we've been used to at past Games

The BBC will show considerably less Olympic action than we've been used to at past Games

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Susan Egelstaff: The BBC's reduced Olympic coverage is a huge blow to sports fans

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie won rave reviews for her punditry on the BBC during the European Championships.

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie won rave reviews for her punditry on the BBC during the European Championships.

The Big Interview

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TV praise, 'tokenism', and what is holding Scottish women's football back

Rangers fans appear to be largely pessimistic ahead of the new season after the disappointing end to the last campaign and an underwhelming summer.

Rangers fans appear to be largely pessimistic ahead of the new season after the disappointing end to the last campaign and an underwhelming summer.

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Do pessimistic Rangers fans have stomach for further Celtic domination?

The spate of doping cases recently means there's plenty of scepticism about Paris 2024 being clean

The spate of doping cases recently means there's plenty of scepticism about Paris 2024 being clean

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Susan Egelstaff: Will Paris 2024 be clean? I hate to say it, but probably not

Scottish manager Stevie Grieve has SJK flying high in Finland in what is his first role as a head coach in a top division.

Scottish manager Stevie Grieve has SJK flying high in Finland in what is his first role as a head coach in a top division.

The Big Interview

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No positions, all-out attack: The Scottish manager taking Finland by storm

Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly has yet to sign a new contract at the club, and has been frozen out of the first team squad as a result.

Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly has yet to sign a new contract at the club, and has been frozen out of the first team squad as a result.

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Celtic must solve pathway issue as Daniel Kelly looks to be latest lost talent

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