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Findlay 'every inch the Hearts player' - but could Scotland be next?

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Published: January 7, 2026 16:07

Stuart Findlay will be sticking around at Hearts, ideal for his club manager and possibly for the the national boss too.

How set-pieces have underpinned Rangers' revival

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:55

Rangers have roared back into a title race under head coach Danny Rohl, with prowess from set-pieces a key factor in their resurgence.

What challenges face McCann & Dodds at Kilmarnock?

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Published: January 7, 2026 15:16

BBC Scotland takes a look at the challenges facing Neil McCann as the former Rangers assistant takes on the task of trying to preserve Kilmarnock's Premiership status.

What is Pfannenstiel's next move in Aberdeen rebuild?

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Published: January 7, 2026 10:26

Lutz Pfannenstiel is already making his presence felt at Aberdeen and now faces the task of appointing a new manager.

Podcast: Rangers & Aberdeen in focus plus McCann joins Killie

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Published: January 7, 2026 08:00

We focus on Rangers and Aberdeen and we discuss Neil McCann taking charge at Kilmarnock.

Arfield in talks to join Livingston - gossip

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Published: January 7, 2026 07:37

Midfielder on the move, Celtic close in on winger and Rangers unsure how squad will look at end of window.

'Why Fletcher could be what Man Utd fans have been waiting for'

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Published: January 7, 2026 06:28

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why Manchester United's interim manager Darren Fletcher would be the perfect choice to take the job on a longer-term basis.

Rangers have dragged themselves back into title race - but Rohl wants more

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Published: January 6, 2026 23:45

Rangers have made a "statement" by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts - but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is "still not what we want".

Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing' before taking Man Utd role

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Published: January 6, 2026 22:30

Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.

Fletcher one of three in talks over Man Utd caretaker role

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Published: January 6, 2026 17:12

Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.

Hamilton insolvency risk remains, admits new owner

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Published: January 6, 2026 15:27

New Hamilton owner Rob Edwards admits the club is still at risk of being placed in administration but is confident insolvency can be avoided.

'McQueen attributed dementia to heading ball'

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Published: January 6, 2026 14:32

Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen attributed his dementia to heading a ball, his daughter tells an inquest.

'Who remembers Sir Alex Ferguson?' - Why Man Utd hire former players as interim managers

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Published: January 6, 2026 12:46

Monday Night Club’s Rory Smith and ex-Manchester United player Phil Jones discuss why the club appoint former players as interim managers, as Darren Fletcher takes on the role.

Celtic 'going all out' for signings - O'Neill

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Published: January 6, 2026 11:50

Returning manager Martin O'Neill says Celtic will go "all out" to sign players in January.

Kilmarnock appoint McCann as new manager

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Published: January 6, 2026 11:15

Kilmarnock appoint Neil McCann as their new manager, with Billy Dodds joining as assistant.

Livingston v St Mirren postponed after inspection

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Published: January 6, 2026 11:06

Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game between Livingston and St Mirren is postponed following a morning pitch inspection.

Aberdeen have six months to 'prove themselves', says sporting director

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Published: January 6, 2026 09:18

Aberdeen's players have six months to "prove themselves", says sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel as the club seek Jimmy Thelin's replacement as manager.

Hearts' Gordon 'not pushing' for loan after talks with McInnes & Clarke

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Published: January 6, 2026 08:19

Veteran Scotland goalkeeper insists he is happy to wait for a chance to regain his Hearts place, while not entirely closing the door on a possible January move.

Podcast: 33 days, 18 goals conceded and six defeats – Nancy departs Celtic

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Published: January 6, 2026 08:00

Martin O'Neill returns to Celtic as interim manager after Wilfried Nancy leaves.

Nevin backs Clarke for Celtic job - gossip

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Published: January 6, 2026 07:35

Big name mentioned in connection with Celtic job as Aberdeen receive applications and Rangers winger set for move.

O'Neill returns to Celtic for rest of season

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Published: January 5, 2026 19:31

Martin O'Neill is returning to Celtic as manager for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Wilfried Nancy.

'A lot of people' let Thelin down - Leven

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Published: January 5, 2026 18:59

Sacked Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin was let down by "a lot of people" but did not lose the Pittodrie dressing room, according to interim boss Peter Leven.

'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision'

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Published: January 5, 2026 18:04

There is "no apparent big picture view at Celtic", argues BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English as Wilfried Nancy and Paul Tisdale exit the ailing champions.

How Nancy's calamitous 33-day reign unfolded at Celtic

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Published: January 5, 2026 16:05

BBC Sport takes an amble through Wilfried Nancy's short tenure as Celtic manager.

Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games

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Published: January 5, 2026 15:17

Celtic sack manager Wilfried Nancy, with Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Rangers his sixth loss in just eight matches, with head of football operations Paul Tisdale also removed from his post.

'Rangers building something with real togetherness'

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Published: January 5, 2026 14:22

As Rangers bid to go second in the Scottish Premiership, defender John Souttar says everyone at Ibrox can feel momentum, while manager Danny Rohl confirms Dujon Sterling is available to face Aberdeen after being charged with driving offences.

Morning pitch inspection for Livingston v St Mirren

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Published: January 5, 2026 13:42

Tuesday's Scottish Premiership game between Livingston and St Mirren is subject to a 10:30 GMT pitch inspection following freezing weather in West Lothian.

Public holiday to celebrate Scotland's World Cup return

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Published: January 5, 2026 12:14

Scotland will face Haiti in Boston on Sunday 14 June before taking on Morocco and Brazil in the US.

Aberdeen links 'don't turn' Robinson's head

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Published: January 5, 2026 11:43

Stephen Robinson says it's "nice" to be linked with the vacant Aberdeen job, but insists his sole focus is on St Mirren's Scottish Premiership trip to Livingston on Tuesday.

Martindale has Livingston owner's 'full support'

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Published: January 5, 2026 09:12

Livingston chairman Calvin Ford insists manager David Martindale has his "full support" despite the club's struggles this season.

Listen: Aberdeen parts ways with Thelin & more pressure on Nancy

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Published: January 5, 2026 08:00

Aberdeen and Jimmy Thelin part company plus we analyse what the Old Firm result means.

'Neilson set for further Kilmarnock talks' - gossip

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Published: January 5, 2026 07:35

Kilmarnock reportedly move closer to a managerial appointment, Rangers are yet to bid for Belgian left-back and Israel-based winger is close to joining Celtic.

Rangers player charged over crash hours after Old Firm game

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Published: January 4, 2026 19:18

Police said no-one was injured in the incident and the defender will appear in court at a later date.

Thelin's last interview as Aberdeen boss

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Published: January 4, 2026 18:57

Jimmy Thelin speaks publicly after his last interview as Aberdeen manager following their loss to Falkirk.

Thelin sacked by Aberdeen after winless run

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Published: January 4, 2026 18:46

Aberdeen sack manager Jimmy Thelin following a five-match winless run and just eight months on from the club's Scottish Cup win.

'When has it ever been this bad?' - McCowan haunted by Celtic form

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Published: January 4, 2026 14:37

Luke McCowan asks "when has it ever been this bad?" in the wake of Celtic's 3-1 home defeat by Rangers on Saturday.

'Special' Moore always stood out - Defoe

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Published: January 4, 2026 14:37

Former Ibrox forward Jermain Defoe played a role in Mikey Moore arriving at Ibrox.

'Simpson-Pusey exits Celtic for Cologne' - gossip

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Published: January 4, 2026 08:25

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is reportedly joining Cologne on loan after failing to impress with Celtic, AEK Athens are said to have rejected Rangers' offer for James Penrice, while a Celtic fans group calls for manager Wilfried Nancy to be sacked.

How far can Askou's 'extremely ambitious' Motherwell go?

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Published: January 3, 2026 20:48

After backing up their "sexy" result against Celtic with victory over St Mirren, how far can this "extremely ambitious" Motherwell side go?

Sportscene: Scottish Premiership highlights

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Published: January 3, 2026 20:44

Highlights from a full line-up of fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

Dundee do 'dirty side well' in 'incredible team performance'

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Published: January 3, 2026 19:09

Dundee manager Steven Pressley hails his team's togetherness after they continue their recent resurgence with a hard-fought derby win at Dundee United.

'Haunted Nancy detached from reality as Celtic's lights go out'

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Published: January 3, 2026 17:44

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sports writer dissects the outcome of Saturday's Old Firm defeat for Celtic.

'We are together with the board' - Nancy defiant after Celtic loss

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Published: January 3, 2026 15:55

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists he is still "together with the board" and believes "we can turn things around" despite falling to a sixth loss in eight games following the derby defeat to Rangers.

'McCann considered for Kilmarnock job' - gossip

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Published: January 3, 2026 08:28

Neil McCann is reportedly among the candidates being considered to be Kilmarnock manager, while Celtic are linked with Uruguay's Nacho Laquintana and Rangers are said to still want James Penrice and Josh Windass.

'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'

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Published: January 2, 2026 22:00

Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.

Murray appointed as new Morton manager

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Published: January 2, 2026 19:41

Greenock Morton appoint Ian Murray as their new manager, with the former Scotland defender signing an 18-month contract.

Two SPFL games off because of snow

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Published: January 2, 2026 17:44

Two of this weekend's SPFL matches have been postponed because of freezing weather across Scotland with further pitch inspections to follow on Saturday.

'I need time' - Nancy's plea before Old Firm test

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Published: January 2, 2026 16:32

Wilfried Nancy launches a passionate defence of his methods and stresses the need for time if he is to succeed at Celtic.

Celtic v Rangers, Reilly & McInnes in focus

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Published: January 2, 2026 11:30

A big derby kicks off Saturday's fixtures, with Dundee and Hearts also in focus in our Scottish Premiership preview.

Celtic sign Bournemouth's Araujo on loan

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Published: January 2, 2026 11:10

Celtic sign Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo on loan for the rest of the season, making him Wilfried Nancy's first recruit.

Rangers working 24/7 to sign players - Rohl

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Published: January 2, 2026 10:39

Rangers are working round the clock to recruit players now that the January window is open, says head coach Danny Rohl.

Rangers consider move for Motherwell's Watt - gossip

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Published: January 2, 2026 07:39

Motherwell man linked with Rangers, defender closes in on Celtic move and Hibs backed for title.