Highland Football League Round-Up – Huntly hit five past Brora & Cove and Deveronvale share the spoils

There was a top of the table clash between Cove Rangers and Deveronvale, however the two teams could not be seperated as they both left the field with a share of the spoils. Huntly fired Five past a beleagured Brora side. Wick Academy got the only goal of the game against Clachnacuddin, the bottom side [...]

Death Threats aimed at Celtic’s Artur Boruc

We all know there are thugs and scum that live amongst us and they could be sitting next to us at a football match, and as usual rather than football taking precendence it is the mindless acts of the minority that ruin it for everyone. After having to deal with two attacks on his home [...]

Scotland v Holland. Bittersweet memories for any Scotland fan.

The BBC this week kindly provided us with footage of THAT goal by Archie Gemmill to wet our appetites for this weekend’s clash. What we could do with a moment of magic like that on Saturday.
On paper in doesn’t look good I admit, with the Dutch ranked the third best team in the world,  having [...]

McManus adds to Scotland Injury woes

Celtic skipper Stephen McManus has been ruled out of Scotland’s World Cup qualifier against Holland on Saturday. Scotland coach Steven Pressley today revealed the defender would not be travelling to Amsterdam. Pressley said, “Stephen McManus will not be involved this weekend. He did some light running and was still feeling his ankle.”
McManus will receive treatment [...]

The Terrace Podcast Episode 8: Scotland World Cup Special

It’s all about Scotland on today’s show as we preview our nation’s trip to Amsterdam to face the classy Dutch, with a depleted squad!
We’ll have an extensive preview of the match looking at the latest news on injuries etc, and we’ll be picking The Terrace’s starting XI. The Debate on today’s show will be centred [...]

What is the Best Football Pub in Scotland? Nominate Now!

Scotzine.com is looking for the Best Football Pub in Scotland. From the atmosphere on match days, to the banter of the place on a regular basis to what the service is like behind the bar and even if they have a hottie barmaid working there also. We would like our punters to nominate their Local [...]

Highland Football League Round-up:

Cove Rangers extended their lead at the top of the Highland Football League to seven points over second placed Deveronvale. Nairn County score two late goals to break Loco hearts and there were wins for Fraserburgh and Wick Academy also.

Poll Question – What Football Show is the Best in Scotland?

We all know Football Fans are very passionate and opinionated about the game. So we decided to ask our readers what show is the best that covers Football in Scotland?
The options are – BBC Sportsound, Clyde One’s Superscoreboard, the Real Radio Football Phone-in, Sportscene, Off the Ball and Offside.
Not only do we want you to [...]

Poll Result: Are Stewards & Police at Games in Scotland Heavy Handed or Fair?

We asked our readers over the course of a month or so to vote in our latest Poll Question – WAre Stewards & Police at Games in Scotland Heavy Handed or Fair? – and after 307 votes, fans believe that the Police & Stewards are Heavy Handed and Fascist-like.
‘Heavy Handed & Fascist’ like received 99 [...]

Tynecastle voted Best Stadium for atmosphere in the SPL – again!

Hearts were today celebrating after Tynecastle was named best stadium for atmosphere in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League for the second season in a row. The home of Hearts, which has a capacity of 17,590, came out on top in a poll of more than 2,500 supporters who took part in the Clydesdale Bank Premier [...]

Old Firm Transfer News & Rumours: McGeady to Munich, JVoH to PSV & Ferguson to Zenit

With league football taking a break for Scotland’s upcoming Double Header against Holland and Iceland, it was somewhat convenient that the papers would be filled with news of the potential comings and goings of Old Firm stars this week. It is rumoured that Bayern Munich have asked former Boss Giovanni Trapattoni to keep a close [...]

Episode 7: Old Firm slip-ups, fabulous Falkirk, and will Killie go down?

On this weeks show: We review all the weekends’ action as three games hog all the goals, including terrific games at Ibrox and – especially – at Tannadice, and after another dreary hope performance, we ask if Kilmarnock could actually go down. We look at the continuing intrigue in the lower league as we get [...]

Hibs Star arrested for attack on Hearts player

Hibernian youngster Darren McCormack was arrested yesterday after an alleged attack on Hearts player Calum Elliot. Elliot was taken to hospital for X-rays on a suspected broken cheekbone. The assault allegedly took place in front of late night party goers outside the ‘Why Not Club’ on George Street, Edinburgh.
A witness said, “McCormack and a friend [...]

Scottish Football Round-Up Part Two: Celtic hand Rangers a title life line & Partick draw with Dundee

SPL League leaders Celtic gave rivals Rangers a glimmer of hope once again in the race for the title, after being held to a 2-2 draw with Craig Levein’s Dundee United side at Tannadice. It took a late Lee Naylor goal to salvage a point for the Parkhead side after going into the break with [...]

Scottish Football Round-up Part One: Rangers suffer Title blow, Falkirk hammer Inverness & the Saints march on

Rangers chances of winning the SPL title this season were dealt a hammer blow for the second straight game at Ibrox as they drew with Hearts after a two goal lead. Meanwhile it was a battle between the bottom two as Falkirk played host to Inverness Caley Thistle, and it seems the honeymoon period is [...]

Accies sign Senegal International & Former Magpie

Hamilton Accies have snapped up Senegal International Lamine Diatta on a short term deal until the end of the season. The 33 year old defender was released at the end of last season by English Premiership side Newcastle United and has been looking for a club since. Diatta who has won 40 caps for Senegal, [...]

Violence increased by 88% following Old Firm Cup Final

Strathclyde Police have revealed that Domestic violence surged by around 88% following last Sunday’s Cup Final clash between Celitc and Rangers. Assistant Chief Constable John Neilson, of Strathclyde Police, said the force arrested more than 550 people on the day of the match – all of whom were drunk. Officers also had to contend with [...]

Calderwood vows not to Quit despite calls from Dons Supporters

Jimmy Calderwood told angry Aberdeen supporters that he won’t walk away from the club despite being demands for him to quit as manager. The Aberdeen fans flooded websites and phone ins calling for his sacking, after their Scottish Cup defeat by Dunfermline in midweek. But Calderwood, who was a target for vicious abuse at the [...]

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