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April 2008 News

Alan Smith to Join Rangers? Agent says its all Rubbish

Published: April 30, 2008

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Alan Smith’s agent has rubbished reports that the Newcastle striker is on his way to Glasgow Rangers. “Alan has no intention of leaving Newcastle, he is happy at the club,” agent Alex Black told skysports.com. “All this Rangers talk has come about because he was at a couple of their games. It was just a coincidence as [...]


Falkirk Boss John Hughes Banned for Six Games!

Published: April 30, 2008

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Falkirk boss John Hughes will watch the start of next season from the stand after landing a massive six-match ban last night. Hughes’ punishment came after referee Scott MacDonald’s report from Saturday’s game against St Mirren accused him of using “offensive, insulting or abusive language”.
The pair are believed to have clashed after the match with [...]


Larsson set to play in O’Donnell Tribute match

Published: April 30, 2008

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The news that every Celtic fan has longed to here since he left Parkhead is that Henrik Larsson is set to return to Celtic Park to play in the hoops one last time in a tribute match for Phil O’Donnell who died on 29th December last year.
The Swedish hitman will join up with his team-mates [...]


Celtic’s Artur Boruc courting Controversy Again?

Published: April 28, 2008

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After the phone lines and papers were jam packed with another supposed Artur Boruc ‘incident’ against the club he loves to hate (Rangers btw) at Celtic Park – is he really doing it to incite trouble? is he just a noise up merchant or is it all just a bit of panto and those who [...]


Celtic dent Rangers title aspirations

Published: April 27, 2008

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Celtic extended their lead at the top of the SPL to five points as they beat rivals Rangers 3-2 in an excillirating Final Old Firm derby of the season at Parkhead. With this match being seen as a title decider for Rangers, Celtic had to win and get all three points to open up the [...]


Division 2 Round Up

Published: April 27, 2008

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Unfortunately for the neutral division 2’s promotion and relegation places have been taken for quite a few weeks aswell as most of the playoff places, so Saturday’s final round of games did not really give us too much excitement.  The only piece of unfinished business was the race for 4th place (the final playoff place) [...]


Celtic v Rangers The Decider: A Preview

Published: April 27, 2008

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Like any big head to head it comes down to two things in the last Old Firm encounter of the season – who will have the bragging rights and who will come out on top? Celtic must win to open the title race wide open, but if they lose then manager Gordon Strachan will be [...]


SPL Round up

Published: April 27, 2008

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Three Red Cards, a Manager enraged at the Officials, lacklustre performances and youngsters take centre stage at Tynecastle. It was very eventful this week in the SPL, although Saturday’s games are just the prelude to the decider – the last Old Firm derby of the Season on Sunday. With all thoughts thinking of another clash [...]


Division One Round Up

Published: April 26, 2008

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It was another dramatic last day in the First Division but this year at the bottom where Clyde had to better Morton’s result by a goal but failed despite winning by three goals. St.Johnstone and Dunfermline both cruised to big wins against Livingston and Queen of the South. Champions Hamilton were held to a draw in [...]


Rangers 0-0 Fiorentina: Job Done Despite Dull Game

Published: April 25, 2008

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Rangers and Fiorentina played out a drab goalless draw in the semi final of the UEFA Cup at Ibrox, but its job done as Rangers are concerned preventing the Italians from scoring an away goal.


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Published: April 22, 2008

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Under 16’s Enter For Free At Firhill

Published: April 22, 2008

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Partick Thistle football club have confirmed that they will be allowing fans under the age of sixteen into all home games in the 2008/2009 season in the ground for free in a bid to encourage more supporters to the games. Thistle have also confirmed that they will be releasing  a redesigned version of their club logo. 
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SPL Compromise the Integrity of Competition

Published: April 22, 2008

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Celtic Football Club today issued a statement – “Celtic FC believes that today’s announcement by the SPL of a possible extension to this season’s league campaign has compromised the integrity of the competition.”
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “We do not want to disadvantage Rangers should they reach the UEFA Cup final, but we are [...]


Brines admits he got Dons decision wrong!

Published: April 22, 2008

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Referee Iain Brines has admitted he was wrong to disallow the goal which could have finished Celtic’s title challenge. Brines penalised Aberdeen’s Zander Diamond for handball seconds before the defender blasted the ball into the top corner for what he thought was a last-gasp equaliser at Celtic Park on Saturday. Instead Celtic moved top of the Clydesdale [...]


Berwick Sack Manager Fenwick

Published: April 21, 2008

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Berwick Rangers have sacked their manager Michael Renwick after a bad season in Division Two which saw the club relegated. Former Hibernian defender, Renwick, was appointed as manager following previous incumbent John Coughlin’s resignation in October 2007.
“Things have not worked out under Michael,” said a statement on Berwick’s official website. “But he is a young enthusiastic coach [...]


Forfar Exit for Boss Moffat

Published: April 21, 2008

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Forfar Athletic have sacked manager Jim Moffat, 13 months after his appointment. Forfar have endured a disappointing season and sit just one point above bottom spot in Division Three. Assistant manager Willie Garner will be in charge of the team for Sautrday’s match against Dumbarton.
Former Rangers and Dundee Utd full-back Gary Bollan currently at Clyde, has [...]


McNamara leaves Aberdeen

Published: April 21, 2008

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It looks as though Jimmy Calderwood has already started the clear out at Pittodrie with the news that defender Jackie McNamara has been released from his contract at the club. The former Celtic captain – who had a year left on his deal – joined the club last summer after a spell down south at [...]


SPL Round up

Published: April 21, 2008

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Celtic took advantage of title rivals Rangers participation in the Scottish CUp Semi Final to take the SPL top spot after a lacklustre 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Celtic Park. Elsewhere Hearts overcame a resilient Buddies side as they secured all three points at Tynecastle. Relegated Gretna secured a solitary point against John Hughes’ Falkirk side [...]


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