http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/english-top-flight-rejects-the-old-firm-1819804.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/english-top-flight-rejects-the-old-firm-1819804.html ]]> <p>England's 20 elite clubs yesterday killed off any hopes that Celtic and Rangers held of joining the Premier League in the foreseeable future by voting against proposals to invite them south. The idea of the Old Firm joining the League was described in an official League statement as "not desirable or viable". One source said: "In a vote, the clubs came up with an emphatic 'no' to the idea". The League's chief executive Richard Scudamore said yesterday that the Old Firm would "never" be welcome. </p> Premier League Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-fined-after-crowd-troubled-1819634.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-fined-after-crowd-troubled-1819634.html <p> Rangers have been fined 20,000 euros (£17,988) and been ordered to pay the cost of damage to the Steaua Stadium as a result of the improper conduct of their fans during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Romania last week. </p> Scottish Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:47 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/old-firm-rejected-by-premier-league-clubs-1819410.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/old-firm-rejected-by-premier-league-clubs-1819410.html ]]> <p> Premier League clubs today overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow Celtic and Rangers to join the English top flight. </p> Premier League Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:31:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-fans-consider-mass-ownership-1819362.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-fans-consider-mass-ownership-1819362.html ]]> <p> Several Rangers supporters groups have united to urge fans to explore a mass ownership scheme for the club. </p> Scottish Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:19:34 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mcleish-backs-old-firm-to-head-south-1819251.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mcleish-backs-old-firm-to-head-south-1819251.html ]]> <p> Alex McLeish has become the latest Barclays Premier League manager to back plans for the Old Firm to join the competition. </p> Premier League Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:21:02 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/redknapp-says-old-firm-would-be-welcome-in-english-league-1818126.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/redknapp-says-old-firm-would-be-welcome-in-english-league-1818126.html ]]> <p>Tottenham's Harry Redknapp yesterday became the latest Premier League manager to voice support for the Old Firm joining England's top division. David Moyes of Everton has already endorsed a plan to include Celtic and Rangers while Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill has said he would "certainly support the idea". </p> Premier League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/redknapp-backs-old-firm-to-join-premier-league-1817914.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/redknapp-backs-old-firm-to-join-premier-league-1817914.html ]]> <p> Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has become the latest Barclays Premier League manager to back the Old Firm's bid to join the competition. </p> Premier League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:36:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/hughes-relieved-as-hibs-survive-assault-1816923.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/hughes-relieved-as-hibs-survive-assault-1816923.html <p>There would have been a collision of thoughts in John Hughes' mind but still, at the end of a frenzied match, the Hibs manager sought out his centre-backs to hug them gruffly. And we might recognise that all we saw and understood might be so briefly and precisely reflected.</p> Scottish Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/moyes-wants-old-firm-in-premier-league-1816315.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/moyes-wants-old-firm-in-premier-league-1816315.html ]]> <p> Everton boss David Moyes wants to see the Old Firm playing in the Barclays Premier League. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:23:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/collins-defends-mowbrays-celtic-squad-changes-1813789.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/collins-defends-mowbrays-celtic-squad-changes-1813789.html ]]> <p> Former Celtic midfielder John Collins admits Tony Mowbray's “chopping and changing” is impacting on the club's performances — but he insists the Parkhead manager has no option. </p> Scottish Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:46:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/showman-samaras-keeps-celtic-sizzling-1812838.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/showman-samaras-keeps-celtic-sizzling-1812838.html <p>On days like these we see what Celtic might yet become under Tony Mowbray. They attacked with an often carefree ambition, disregarding so much of their caution as though it was needless baggage. But then we also saw a gathering of those weaknesses that still leave the manager's vision incomplete.</p> Scottish Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccoist-expects-old-firm-to-leave-scotland-1811891.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccoist-expects-old-firm-to-leave-scotland-1811891.html ]]> <p> Ally McCoist believes the Old Firm will join a North Atlantic league or the Barclays Premier League sooner rather than later. </p> Scottish Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:24:43 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/thomson-insists-gers-still-focused-1810963.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/thomson-insists-gers-still-focused-1810963.html ]]> <p>Kevin Thomson believes Rangers' Co-operative Insurance Cup win at Dundee shows the players remain unaffected by events behind the scenes. And the midfielder insists they will continue to produce the goods on the pitch, regardless of what is happening off it, as they prepare for massive games both domestically and in Europe.</p> Scottish Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/scudamore-rules-out-old-firm-league-switch-1810752.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/scudamore-rules-out-old-firm-league-switch-1810752.html ]]> <p> Richard Scudamore claims there is no chance of the Old Firm joining the Barclays Premier League. </p> Premier League Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:48:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccourt-eager-to-knuckle-down-and-claim-celtic-starting-place-1810397.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccourt-eager-to-knuckle-down-and-claim-celtic-starting-place-1810397.html ]]> <p>Paddy McCourt will not settle for being an impact player at Celtic Park. But the winger is convinced he can iron out the deficiencies that prevent him making a more sustained contribution.</p> Scottish Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-reign-under-threat-from-rangers-takeover-1809657.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-reign-under-threat-from-rangers-takeover-1809657.html ]]> <p> Walter Smith has warned a takeover of Rangers could spell the end of his second spell as manager. </p> Scottish Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:25:46 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/bank-calls-the-shots-as-rangers-misfire-1809096.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/bank-calls-the-shots-as-rangers-misfire-1809096.html <p>The Rangers manager Walter Smith last night confirmed that the club is effectively being run by its bank, despite denials by the chairman and chief executive in recent weeks that this was the case. When owner Sir David Murray stepped down from the role of chairman last month, control of Rangers' affairs was taken over by HBOS, with their representative, Donald Muir, joining the board.</p> Scottish Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100