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July 2009 News

Europa League Round-Up: Aberdeen hammered & Motherwell put to the sword

Published: July 31, 2009

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It was another night of failure for Scottish clubs in Europe. After Celtic were beaten 1-0 by Dinamo Moscow in the Champions League, it was the turn of Aberdeen and Motherwell to be on the receiving end of a hiding. Aberdeen were hammered 5-1 at Pittodrie by Czech side Sigma Olomouc, which has all but [...]


Glasgow City Ladies lose 5-2 to Bayern Munich

Published: July 31, 2009

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Glasgow City lost 5-2 to top German side Bayern Munich today in the first game of the treble winners Champions League campaign. Top seeds Bayern started the game strongly and went in 2-0 up at half time. City showed the German’s far too much respect in the first half, but the second period was a [...]


Sir Bobby Robson dies after long battle with cancer

Published: July 31, 2009

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Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has died following a long battle against cancer. The 76-year-old led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 1990 and had stints at Barcelona, PSV, Ipswich and Newcastle United. He made his final public appearance at his beloved St James’ Park on Sunday when a team of England greats [...]


Celtic’s Champions League hopes lie in tatters after Russian smash and grab

Published: July 31, 2009

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Celtic’s hopes of qualification to the next round of the Champions League were dealt a blow last night as they were beaten at home by Dinamo Moscow 1-0. With only seven minutes on the clock, Alexander Kokorin got in behind Gary Caldwell and stuck out a toe to divert a low cross through the legs [...]


Hearts in financial trouble as the taxman comes calling

Published: July 30, 2009

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Hearts are facing a bid to force them into administration after a legal bid was launched to recover unpaid debts. A petition for a ‘wind-up’ action was lodged against the Tynecastle club on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) at the Court of Session this week. The action could ultimately lead to Hearts being [...]


Livingston saved from the brink of extinction

Published: July 30, 2009

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Livingston have been given a last minute reprieve by the Scottish Football League after the governing body gave the thumbs up to a deal which will allow the Almondvale club to survive. The Irn-Bru First Division side looked destined for liquidation after chairman Angelo Massone refused to walk away for the £25,000 offered to him [...]


Former Falkirk & Motherwell striker found dead

Published: July 30, 2009

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Former Falkirk and Motherwell player Paul McGrillen has been found dead at his home in Hamilton. The 37 year old striker was part of the Motherwell Scottish Cup winning team of 1991, but did not feature in the final. Mowgli has he was affectionately known played 82 times for the Bairns and scored 23 goals, [...]


Glasgow City in final training session ahead of clash with Bayern

Published: July 29, 2009

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Glasgow City completed their final training session this early evening before facing Bayern Munich tomorrow in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. City have a full squad to pick from the players who travelled. However, they are without key first team players Rachel Corsie and Clare Gemmell for the whole first round due to work commitments. [...]


Livingston FC go into liquidation after Massone’s incompetence shines through once again

Published: July 29, 2009

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Livingston’s administrator has started making redundancies after the incompetent and egotistical chairman Angelo Massone rejected an offer to sell his shares to prevent liquidation. Massone had earlier told BBC Scotland that he did not believe Donald McGruther would carry out his threat. But McGruther said, “I am really saddened because obviously the message of the [...]


Stirling Albion fans won’t increase bid for club

Published: July 29, 2009

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Fans campaigning to save Stirling Albion last night told Chairman Peter McKenzie that they will not up their offer to buy him out. McKenzie turned down an offer of £300,000 from the club’s Supporters Trust last week, despite stating that was how much he wanted initially. However after the bid was lodged, McKenzine moved to [...]


Livingston Fans Trust meets with Administrator

Published: July 27, 2009

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The Livi Trust board met with the administrator Donald McGruther this evening at Almondvale stadium.


Scottish Junior Footballer dies from suspected heart attack

Published: July 27, 2009

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Cumnock Juniors goalkeeper Graham Potter has been found dead in a hotel room in Durham. The 30 year old Juniors keeper was on a pre-season training trip with the club when he died. A statement on the team’s website said the club was devastated by the death. It said it was suspected that the player [...]


Livi Chairman Massone given Ultimatum

Published: July 27, 2009

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Livingston’s chairman Angelo Massone has been given until Noon on Wednesday to sell his shares to the club’s interim manager or see the process of liquidation begin. Interim manager Donald McGruther has offered Massone £25,000 for his shares after claiming the Italian’s control of the club is the major issue standing in the way of [...]


Celtic lift Wembley Cup as they beat Spurs 2-0 + Highlights

Published: July 27, 2009

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First half goals from Chris Killen and Georgios Samaras saw a Celtic fringe side beat Tottenham 2-0 to claim the inaugural Wembley Cup. Tony Mowbray made a raft of changes as he looks ahead to Wednesday night’s clash with Dinamo Moscow in the Champions League qualifying round. And so he gave his fringe players a [...]


Alba Challenge Cup First Round results & Second Round draw

Published: July 26, 2009

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All the First Round results in the ALBA Challenge Cup and the Second Round draw….


Issue Six of The 12th Man Scottish Football fanzine

Published: July 26, 2009

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Well the final Free Issue of The 12th Man is out now!! From Issue Seven onwards we will be selling them at £2 in print or £1 online. Issue Six is a huge edition of 47 pages looking back at last season from the SPL down to the Highland Football League, the Women’s game as [...]


Wembley Cup: Celtic 5-0 Al Ahly + Match Highlights

Published: July 24, 2009

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Tony Mowbray will fly to Moscow in the morning in buoyant mood after his Celtic side hammered Egyptian Champions Al Ahly 5-0 at Wembley tonght in their first of two games in the Wembley Cup. The former West Brom manager is on a spying mission ahead of their Champions League clash with Dinamo Moscow next [...]


Europa League Profile: FC Steaua Bucuresti – Info for Motherwell fans

Published: July 24, 2009

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With Motherwell hammering Albanian side Flamurtari 8-1 last night they have set up a third qualifying round tie with Romanian giants FC Steaua Bucuresti. It will be a tough ask for Motherwell to progress passed the former European Cup winners, but after last night’s performance they could cause Steaua problems, who are not at their [...]