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Airdrie in control of play-off tie as Cove & QoS draw
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c74n4e4py3wo
Published: May 6, 2025 21:45
Airdrieonians' bid to stay in the Scottish Championship got off to the perfect start as they defeated Stenhousemuir 3-1 in their play-off first leg, while Cove Rangers and Queen of the South played out a stalemate.
'Anything's possible' for new Scotland coach Andreatta
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cz6d6wjz928o
Published: May 6, 2025 13:35
New head coach Melissa Andreatta says "anything is possible" with Scotland and admits she is "confident" of guiding the national team back to a women's major tournament.
Brighton owner Bloom bids for 29% stake in Hearts
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy8e84npdd4o
Published: May 6, 2025 11:32
Brighton owner Tony Bloom makes a formal offer of just under £10m to take a 29% stake in Heart of Midlothian.
Listen: PFA Scotland awards and previewing the play-offs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l8gml1
Published: May 6, 2025 07:00
We discuss the PFA Scotland annual award winners and preview the play-off quarter-finals.
Premiership play-offs begin with Partick v Ayr - watch on BBC
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3evgxgx30lo
Published: May 6, 2025 06:46
Ayr United visit Firhill as the long play-off route to the Scottish Premiership starts in front of the BBC Scotland cameras.
McInnes frontrunner to succeed Critchley at Hearts - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn7x062v1j1o
Published: May 6, 2025 06:31
Hearts set sights on experienced manager at Premiership rivals, Liverpool place huge price tag on Scotland teenager...
McGlynn was 'a million miles away' from top flight
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czx4v171v20o
Published: May 5, 2025 19:34
Falkirk manager John McGlynn admits a return to Scotland's top flight as a head coach felt "a million miles away" during his four-year stint away from management.
'Flat' Old Firm & split opinion on Valakari's future - top-flight fan views
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn8v0xn91zzo
Published: May 5, 2025 16:39
What did fans of Scottish Premiership clubs think after the final Old Firm derby of the season ends in a draw, Hibs move clear in third and St Johnstone slip closer to the drop.
Old Firm fizzling out will add to Ferguson frustration
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cglxwrj2501o
Published: May 5, 2025 11:40
Former Ibrox striker Steven Naismith thinks Rangers did well to stifle Celtic but Sunday's 1-1 draw leaves interim manager Barry Ferguson without a home win in five attempts.
Aberdeen apologise to St Mirren fan after 'unacceptable' chants
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lm0jljd9po
Published: May 5, 2025 09:58
Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime after a clip was posted on social media.
Lagerbielke hopes to seal Celtic exit - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgxmn67n11o
Published: May 5, 2025 08:01
Serie A club to block any move for player linked with Celtic and St Johnstone boss not interested in a return to Finland...
Maeda and McGlynn claim top PFA Scotland awards
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgp291dl0vo
Published: May 5, 2025 07:12
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is the PFA Scotland player of the year while Falkirk's John McGlynn picks up the managers' award for the second year running.
Highlights: Rangers and Celtic share spoils
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/cn05le0gqzpo
Published: May 4, 2025 23:06
Watch the highlights as Rangers and Celtic finish 1-1 in the final Old Firm derby of the Scottish Premiership season.
Watch: Scottish Championship final day
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/c1drv5wzw70o
Published: May 4, 2025 20:46
Watch as BBC Scotland captures the drama of the final day in the Scottish Championship as Falkirk secure back-to-back titles and promotion to the top flight.
Watch: Goals and highlights as SPFL lower league placings are settled
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/crm3g2rmj44o
Published: May 4, 2025 20:38
Watch highlights and goals as Falkirk clinch the Scottish Championship title and play-off places are decided on the final weekend of full fixtures in the second tier, League 1 and League 2.
'Change needed to solve Rangers riddle that foxed Ferguson'
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2532g5y47o
Published: May 4, 2025 17:20
For all Rangers' Old Firm success, there's an empty feeling when you sense their next slip is just days away, writes Tom English.
Has Celtic's Idah won over his doubters?
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c05n439vzmdo
Published: May 4, 2025 16:37
Having endured a barren spell in front of goal, has Adam Idah's Old Firm equaliser changed perceptions of Celtic's £9.5m man?
Rangers condemn 'unacceptable' banner and throwing of bottle
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c98gz89n75po
Published: May 4, 2025 16:31
Rangers condemn an "unacceptable" fan banner and the throwing of objects on to the pitch during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Celtic at Ibrox.
Ferguson retains hope of keeping Rangers head coach role
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cqx4n5yp0jeo
Published: May 4, 2025 16:10
Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson maintains hope of being in charge beyond the end of this season after Celtic come from behind to deny the Ibrox side a third straight win over the Scottish champions.
Off the Ball with guest Hugh MacDonald
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_scotland_fm
Published: May 4, 2025 16:00
The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio.
Scales backs Idah amid harsh criticism - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cedy34x3vxxo
Published: May 4, 2025 07:51
Celtic defender backs forward team-mate, Steven Gerrard trumpeted for Rangers return and Hamilton plan to stay full-time.
Watch: Saturday's Scottish Premiership highlights
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/c0783m44937o
Published: May 3, 2025 21:38
Watch highlights of Saturday's five Scottish Premiership games, all with significance in the race to finish third and to avoid relegation.
How final SPFL play-off places were decided
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czd36rq69r7o
Published: May 3, 2025 21:05
The final play-off spots have been decided in the Scottish Professional Football League's three lower divisions on a dramatic final day of the regular season.
'Officials finding ways to disallow goals' - Dundee boss
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/cyvqr65rm0po
Published: May 3, 2025 19:13
Dundee manager Tony Docherty describes the decision to disallow what he thought was a second goal by Antonio Portales in their 2-1 defeat by Motherwell as "a disgrace" and suggests officials "contrived to disallow that goal".
Watch: Sportsound - Open all Mics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcone
Published: May 3, 2025 16:20
Join Kenny Macintyre and the pundits for all the latest Scottish football scores.
Little at stake yet loaded with meaning for Old Firm managers
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3evqxv05yvo
Published: May 3, 2025 09:19
There may be nothing at stake in the last Old Firm derby of the season but both managers have records in mind, writes Liam McLeod.
Frankfurt rival Celtic for Kvistgaarden - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx20vnw2x79o
Published: May 3, 2025 07:36
Celtic target also interesting Frankfurt, injury updates at Ibrox and Aberdeen and Dundee United players target Europe.
Falkirk's journey from League 1 to Premiership in two seasons
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3evxve1qzpo
Published: May 2, 2025 23:14
Amy Canavan traces Falkirk's rise from Scotland's third tier via back-to-back titles and a return to the top flight after a 15-year absence.
Watch: Final-day drama as Falkirk secure title and Livingston miss out
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/ckg58gejxxqo
Published: May 2, 2025 23:12
BBC Scotland cameras followed Falkirk, Livingston and the Scottish Championship trophy on a dramatic final day as the Bairns secured back-to-back titles and promotions to return to the top flight after a 15-year absence.
Watch: Livingston v Partick Thistle
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/c05nr4ggr2qo
Published: May 2, 2025 18:59
Watch live action as Livingston hope to overtake Falkirk and clinch the Scottish Championship title, while visitors Partick Thistle look to stay in the promotion play-off place ahead of Raith Rovers.
What chances a Rangers guard of honour for Celtic?
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c20zvjj1drmo
Published: May 2, 2025 17:46
Rangers do not plan to give Celtic a guard of honour in the visitors' first game after retaining the Scottish title, but what are the thoughts of the respective managers?
Promise of 'new era' at Rangers fires up Ferguson
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cly1jpv6xy6o
Published: May 2, 2025 14:29
Barry Ferguson is excited about the future for Rangers, whether he stays on as head coach, after meeting prospective new owners and incoming sporting director Kevin Thelwell.
Celtic's Jota ruled out for up to nine months
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4gr74y02d8o
Published: May 2, 2025 14:03
Celtic winger Jota will be sidelined for between six to nine months through injury, manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.
Scottish Championship set for 'people carrier Friday'
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8x8kgddrydo
Published: May 2, 2025 07:02
Jonathan Sutherland explains the scenarios as the Scottish Championship title and play-off places remain undecided going into Friday's potentially thrilling final games of the regular season.
Listen: Premiership preview and Championship crunch time
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l7tkpg
Published: May 2, 2025 07:00
We look ahead to the Championship title being decided and key Premiership fixtures.
Kilmarnock striker set for Swansea switch - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce82xz0g39lo
Published: May 2, 2025 06:47
Kilmarnock teenager agrees move to English Championship and top English clubs monitoring Celtic's top scorer...
O'Ware given Kelty job on permanent basis
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwynznk225eo
Published: May 1, 2025 20:15
Thomas O'Ware has been made player-manager of Kelty Hearts on a permanent basis after a second spell as caretaker following the resignation of Charlie Mulgrew.
Hamilton relegation confirmed as appeal dismissed
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4g2vx5pxp4o
Published: May 1, 2025 19:27
Hamilton Academical's relegation from the Scottish Championship is confirmed after an independent tribunal dismisses their appeal against a 15-point deduction.
Morton handed signing ban by Fifa
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp310y5n45wo
Published: May 1, 2025 16:58
Greenock Morton are banned from signing new players or extending the contracts of their current squad by world governing body Fifa but hope to have it lifted by mid-May.
Hearts in relegation battle, admits Fox
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cj3xdejdel1o
Published: May 1, 2025 15:30
Hearts are "in trouble" if players do not realise they are in a fight to preserve their Premiership status, insists interim head coach Liam Fox.
Arfield out to right wrong with Falkirk return to Premiership
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clywqn0243go
Published: May 1, 2025 14:31
Scott Arfield says securing the Scottish Championship title and returning Falkirk to the Premiership would be the "most fulfilled and content" feeling he has had in his career and atone for his part in relegation during his first spell at the club.
BBC to show Falkirk & Livingston games in title race
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd6j8qx8y77o
Published: May 1, 2025 10:09
BBC Scotland will provide live coverage of Falkirk v Hamilton Academical and Livingston v Partick Thistle on Friday as the Scottish Championship title race goes to the final day of fixtures.
Clyde to remain in Hamilton as Accies await points penalty hearing
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c20x97z6w4yo
Published: May 1, 2025 08:20
Clyde announce they are to stay at New Douglas Park as Hamilton Academical wait for their appeal against a 15-point deduction to be heard.
Another Falkirk slip-up a possibility - Martindale
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgjlx3x7g52o
Published: May 1, 2025 07:44
Livingston manager David Martindale believes Falkirk are capable of dropping points again on Friday, with his side ready to pounce as the Scottish Championship title race reaches its conclusion.
Listen: Manager of the year and Championship goes to the wire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l7jk1m
Published: May 1, 2025 07:00
Amy Canavan is joined by football writer Moira Gordon and former striker Lee Miller
Dyche backed as Rangers candidate - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62j9e4d9rno
Published: May 1, 2025 06:55
Former Everton and Burnley boss given glowing recommendation for Rangers post as Hibs linked with winger with Scottish top flight experience...
Watch: Kilmarnock win Scottish Youth Cup final against Dundee
https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/ckgr602978wo
Published: April 30, 2025 20:32
Watch the goals as Kilmarnock defeat Dundee 2-0 in the Scottish Youth Cup final at Hampden.
Watch: Scottish Youth Cup final - Kilmarnock v Dundee
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcscotland
Published: April 30, 2025 20:30
Watch live Sportscene coverage of the Scottish Youth Cup final between Kilmarnock and Dundee at Hampden.
Rodgers, Gray & McGlynn shortlisted for manager of the year
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgp7qvr6l2o
Published: April 30, 2025 11:03
Brendan Rodgers, David Gray, and John McGlynn are on the shortlist for PFA Scotland's Manager of the Year award.
Scottish Cup finals shown on BBC One Scotland
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpdz790w8epo
Published: April 30, 2025 09:34
Both Scottish Cup finals will be shown live on BBC One Scotland, with the meeting between Aberdeen and Celtic in the men's showpiece kicking off at 15:00 BST.
Player of the Year, Hearts runners and riders and reconstruction on the cards?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l793l3
Published: April 30, 2025 07:00
We discuss Player of the Year, potential Hearts managers and league reconstruction.
Rangers takeover consortium visit Ibrox - gossip
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8kezx1vnpo
Published: April 30, 2025 06:42
A delegation from the consortium in talks about a deal to take control of Rangers visit Ibrox, while league reconstruction talks in the lower leagues continue.
Burke generations aim for Hampden glory - watch on BBC
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1wd1jdp1vdo
Published: April 29, 2025 18:26
Cole and Chris Burke carry Kilmarnock hopes in the Scottish Youth Cup final against Dundee, which is live on BBC Scotland.
'No consensus' about altering Premiership but lower leagues could change - SPFL
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpvrwy92l4go
Published: April 29, 2025 15:47
The SPFL effectively rules out altering the size of the Premiership but will continue to explore reconfiguring the Championship and Leagues 1 and 2.
Scotland forward Brown discusses emotional decision to retire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l7445v
Published: April 29, 2025 11:00
Rachel and Leanne with their take on everything that's happening in the World of football
League reconstruction - why, when & what might it look like?
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2ydg7gp9ko
Published: April 29, 2025 07:32
After more than a decade of stability, league reconstruction is back on the agenda in Scottish football. But why now? And what happens next?
Podcast: A closer look at the prospective Rangers takeover
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l7078d
Published: April 29, 2025 07:00
We take a closer look at the potential takeover of Rangers by Leeds' owners.