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The Derby and the run in
By: Ian Rose |
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It’s that time again, time for the one Derby that really requires the capital D, the Old Firm Derby in Glasgow. Tomorrow marks the 378th time that Celtic have played Rangers in competitive matches, going back to 1888. Rangers hold the record in the series, with 150 wins to Celtic’s 135, but over […]
Category: Scottish Premier League
Tags: Old Firm Derby, Celtic, Rangers, Title race, SPL, Scotland, Scotland National Team, Scottish Premier League, Tag IndexRangers buy their fans UEFA Cup tickets
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As Rangers try to continue Scotland’s impressive year in Europe, they will travel to Lisbon to take on Sporting CP on April 10th, after a home leg at Ibrox on April 3. Now, Rangers have decided to reward their fans, who have watched a near-record number of matches due to their long runs both […]
Category: EuropeVennegor and Niculae represent SPL with goals
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In today’s crazy international action, most Scottish eyes were on the 1-1 draw with Croatia. But SPL club fans could look to a few other matches to see their favorite players as well. Ghana once again capped Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston, despite complaints from Tynecastle. But it was Inverness Caley Thistle’s Marius […]
Category: Other NewsGutsy Partick force cup replay with Rangers
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It really has been the year of the cupset in Britain. First the English FA Cup goes into the semifinals without a big four side. Then Celtic is tossed from the Scottish Cup by Aberdeen. Now, it took a late Kris Boyd goal for Rangers to avoid a similar fate today, as […]
Category: Scottish CupAberdeen might be Europe bound, after all
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It’s been a really remarkably weird season for Aberdeen Football Club. On one hand, they had a great run in Europe, their first good run in Europe in a long time. Getting to the knockout rounds of the UEFA Cup was no small accomplishment for a club of relatively modest financial means, and […]
Tags: Aberdeen FC, Dons, Quarterfinals, Celtic, Rangers, UEFA Cup, Europe, Partick Thistle, Queen of the South, St. Johnstone, Scottish Cup, Aberdeen, Tag IndexHail the Fifers, 3rd division champs
By: Ian Rose | 5 Comments
It might not be making the cover of any major football magazines anytime soon, but the fact is that this past weekend, the first league title of the year in Britain, probably in Europe, was decided. East Fife wrapped up their first league championship in 60 years on Saturday with their 3-0 win over […]
Category: Scottish LeagueRangers win league cup on penalties
By: Ian Rose | 3 Comments
Rangers are the most trophied football club on the planet, going into this season with 107 major trophies (51 league championships, 31 Scottish Cups, 24 league cups, and 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup), but it’s been a bit of a dry spell for the blue half of Glasgow the past few years. The last […]
Category: League CupAnybody want to play for Gretna?
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Things just keep getting worse for the SPL’s bottom side. First, their millionaire owner took ill, forcing paychecks to go unpaid. Then, they were forced into administration, dooming what little chance they had of staying up in Scotland’s top flight. Now, it’s not even certain whether or not Gretna FC will be […]
Category: GretnaRangers through to UEFA Cup quarters
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Allan McGregor put in an absolutely stellar performance in today’s match with Werder Bremen, letting a single goal from Diego through, and stopping a Werder offensive onslaught that took 35 shots and 18 corners. Rangers took four shots. Four. It’s rare that a keeper shines so brightly, in the midst of such […]
Tags: SPL, Rangers, Allan McGregor, UEFA Cup, Werder Bremen, Diego, Quarterfinals, Europe, Tag IndexIt’s official: Gretna administered and relegated
By: Ian Rose | 1 Comment
It’s long been suspected, especially since the failing health of owner Miles Brookson has come to light, but now it’s official. Gretna and the SPL have confirmed that last season’s promotion side Gretna FC will certainly be headed for administration, and thus the mandatory 10-point penalty. Now sitting in last place eleven points […]
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