http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/?service=Rss 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 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-continue-hunt-for-racist-fan-1807048.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-continue-hunt-for-racist-fan-1807048.html ]]> <p> Rangers were today continuing their hunt for the "moron" who Maurice Edu alleges racially abused him after the Champions League thrashing by Unirea Urziceni. </p> Scottish Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:36:31 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-and-celtic-oddson-to-stay-in-spl-1806144.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-and-celtic-oddson-to-stay-in-spl-1806144.html ]]> <p>Ralph Topping, the new non-executive chairman of the Scottish Premier League, believes the Old Firm are odds-on to remain in the SPL. </p> Scottish Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcdonald-springs-to-celtics-defence-1804236.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcdonald-springs-to-celtics-defence-1804236.html <p>Scott McDonald insists every single Celtic player must shoulder the responsibility for their poor results, not just the defenders. </p> Scottish Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/edu-learns-to-be-patient-in-comeback-bid-1802624.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/edu-learns-to-be-patient-in-comeback-bid-1802624.html ]]> <p>The Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu will not rush himself back into action, despite being desperate to play his part in what could be the biggest season of his career. The 23-year-old has been sidelined by a knee injury since helping the Ibrox club regain the SPL on the final day of last season.</p> Scottish Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbray-says-rest-will-work-wonders-for-recovering-brown-1802626.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbray-says-rest-will-work-wonders-for-recovering-brown-1802626.html ]]> <p>Tony Mowbray, the Celtic manager, is hoping Scott Brown will be fit for Saturday's Scottish Premier League game with Motherwell. Brown pulled out of the Scotland squad for Saturday's friendly defeat in Japan because of continued discomfort on the ankle he had surgery on in May.</p> Scottish Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/larsson-interested-in-celtic-coaching-role-1802432.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/larsson-interested-in-celtic-coaching-role-1802432.html ]]> <p> Henrik Larsson has expressed a desire to return to Celtic in a coaching capacity. </p> Scottish Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:19:53 +0100