Rangers & Falkirk set to do battle over Cup Final ticket allocation

Rangers and Falkirk are set to do battle over their ticket allocation for the Scottish Cup Final on May 30th. With only 43,000 out of 52,000 seats going directly to the two clubs, the demand for tickets will exceed supply for both sets of supporters, and according to John McMillan of the Rangers Supporter’s Association, [...]

Hearts lose Karipidis to Cypriot outfit in Pre-Contract agreement

Hearts will have to do without their Greek defender Christos Karipidis next season, after he signed a pre-contract agreement with Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia. It is a hammer blow to Csaba Laszlo and the Tynecastle fans, as Karipidis has been one of the most consistent players for the Jambos this season, despite being sent off [...]

Ross County announce New Chairman

Businessman David Siegel has been named as the new chairman of Ross County Football Club. Siegel stated that he was ‘honoured’ to be the new County chairman. Mike Kydd, Brian Munro and George Yule also join the board of the First Division side.
Roy MacGregor stepped down after more than ten years as chairman to focus [...]

The Terrace Football Podcast Episode 14: April awards, The Debate, its Gers vs Bairns in the Final and SFL round-up

On this week’s show we will look back at the two Hampden semi-finals from this weekend as Falkirk book a date in the final with Rangers, and in doing so secure their passport for Europe next year.
With the SPL having a week off, the lower leagues took centre stage, and we’ll look back on a [...]

Kris Boyd: Is he a Scottish Football Legend?

It is a simple enough question to ask, but is the answer just as simple? Is Rangers striker Kris Boyd, a Scottish Football Legend? After scoring his 100th goal for Rangers, bringing his total now to 144 should he be labelled as a Legend, or does he still have some way to go before being [...]

Hegarty refused entry to Almondvale

The powers that be at Livingston have refused suspended manager Paul Hegarty entry to the club’s Almondvale stadium. The First Division club suspended Hegarty on Saturday, with former boss David Hay taking temporary charge. Hegarty and his assistant Graham Robertson were turned away from the stadium this morning.
Brian Johnstone, from the GMB Union, told BBC [...]

Scottish Football Round-up: Saints drop points, Thistle keep title challenge alive, Raith & Ayr still battling it out

With no SPL action due to the Semi-Finals of the Scottish Cup being played this weekend all eyes turned to the Scottish Football League. St. Johnstone are one game away from lifting the First Division title and promotion to the SPL after they beat Dundee 1-0 at Dens Park, however Partick Thistle are still not [...]

Scottish Cup Semi Final: Falkirk 2-0 Dunfermline

Falkirk qualified for the Final of the Scottish Cup after beating First Division side Dunfermline 2-0 at Hampden Park. Thomas Scobbie and Scott Arfield got both goals of the game. After Michael Higdon had struck the post for the Bairns, Scobbie rose unchallenged in the box to head home Neil McCann’s curling free-kick in the [...]

Women’s Football: Glasgow City 12-1 Raith Rovers

Glasgow City cemented their place at the top of the Premier League with a resounding 12-1 win over Raith Rovers in Glenrothes. City’s win now moves the defending Champions three points ahead of Celtic, who have a game in hand, although City have a 38 goal advantage.
With two changes to the City side which lined [...]

The Beautiful Game gone BAD! Footballer facing Jail for assaulting girlfriend

In the first of our new feature ‘The Beautiful Game gone BAD!’ we report on Ross County winger Adam Strachan, who is facing jail after admitting headbutting his girlfriend. Strachan, only 22, was arrested after he grabbed girlfriend, Laura McDermott by the arms and headbutted her, knocking her to the ground. At first he denied [...]

Hegarty suspended by Livingston as ‘Il Duce’ Massone strikes again

Livingston have announced the immediate suspension of manager Paul Hegarty, with former boss David Hay taking charge of first team matters. Hegarty arrived at Almondvale in December signing an 18-month contract, replacing the sacked Roberto Landi. Hegarty has not yet commented but it reports are stating he will not manage the First Division outfit again. [...]

The Long Ball – Rangers wait on Mendes, two more for Celtic, United shortlist four keepers and Weir at Rangers till 40?

After yesterday’s 3-0 victory over St.Mirren in the Scottish Cup Semi Final, it will be an anxious wait for Rangers and Pedro Mendes to see the extent of the damage caused by Will Haining’s high challenge that led to the Portuguese midfielder stretchered off. Celtic are rumoured to be keeping tabs on two Eastern Europeans [...]

Rangers 3-0 St. Mirren – Scottish Cup Semi Final

Follow all the live action at Hampden Park in the first Semi Final of the Scottish Cup between Rangers and St.Mirren.

Live Football Chat Show Survey – we want your opinions

We ask our readers from time to time to take part in a number of surveys that will help shape the site towards what you, the football fan wants. This time we are toying with the idea of introducing a Live Football Chat show at the weekend and would like your views on it. So [...]

Scottish Cup Semi Final: Rangers v St. Mirren – The Line-ups

Rangers and St. Mirren will kick off in little under 15 minutes time in the Scottish Cup Semi Final at Hampden Park, with an estimated 30,000 fans going to be in attendance. The line-up is as follows for both teams:
Rangers: Alexander, Daily, Bougherra, Weir, Whittaker, Davis, Mendes, Edu, Smith, Boyd, Velicka.
Subs: McGregor, Novo, Miller, Little, [...]

The Long Ball – Ferguson in £1 million Spurs move and Amoruso as Rangers boss?

In today’s issue of the Long Ball, the Scottish Sun has reported that Harry Redknapp will launch a £1 million bid for Rangers misfit Barry Ferguson to take him to Tottenham in the summer. Former Rangers defender Lorenzo Amoruso would love to become Rangers manager and gives former skipper Ferguson his support. Meanwhile the SPL [...]

Legends of Scotland: David Narey

The word Legend is banded about all too often, especially in football. Players who earn £100k-plus a year sticking with a club for a few years, until a better offer comes along, over time seem to be inducted into a club’s Hall of Fame. The thing is, these guys are merely mercenaries, who, rightly [...]

SPL Reserve League saved as it will return next season

The Scottish Premier League today revealed that the SPL Reserve League and Clydesdale Bank U19 League will continue in their current formats for next season. The U21 rule applied to first team squads will also remain in place for 2009/10. This requires three outfield U21 players named in matchday squads.
The SPL has conducted a review [...]

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