Scottish Football
Burley Sacked By Scotland
Published on 17 Nov 2009, 19:39 by Ian P.The Scottish Football Association confirmed on Nov. 16 that they have fired George Burley as Scotland manager.
Chief executive Gordon Smith asked his 10 colleagues on the SFA board and they unanimously decided to end Burley’s contract. Ironically the sacking comes just a few weeks after Burley was given a vote of confidence after Scotland failed [...]
Artur Boruc Out For Three Weeks
Published on 3 Nov 2009, 15:23 by Ian P.Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has undergone successful knee surgery but will still be out of action for at least three more weeks. In the meantime he will be replaced in goal by Lukasz Zaluska.
The Polish international Boruc has already missed Celtic’s last three games due to a thigh injury, so the team decided to send [...]
Scudamore Against Scottish Teams In The EPL
Published on 28 Oct 2009, 17:15 by Ian P.English Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said on Oct. 28 that he is personally against Scottish Premier League teams such as Glasgow Rangers, and Celtic joining the English Premier League.
Both Celtic and Rangers have tried to leave the SPL in recent years as they would like a bigger piece of the TV money pie. [...]
Aberdeen Signs Maurice Ross
Published on 22 Oct 2009, 12:27 by Ian P.Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen has said it has agreed to a deal to sign former Scotland and Rangers right back Maurice Ross until January 2010. The 28-year-old defender has been training with Aberdeen for over a week at his own request. He was released by Turkish team Kocaelispor at the end of last season.
The [...]
Hearts Player Fined Month’s Wages
Published on 18 Sep 2009, 22:37 by Ian P.Scottish football club Hearts has confirmed that they have fined midfielder Laryea Kingston the maximum four weeks’ wages allowed, following his breach of club discipline. The club said that Kingston was fined because of his ”unacceptable conduct” following a Premier League game at St Johnstone in August.
Hearts stated that the fine wasn’t levied on the [...]
Scottish Premier League Announces The Record Profit Of £23 Millions
Published on 26 Jun 2009, 17:56 by AyeshaAccording to the report of Pricewatercoopers, the Scottish Premiere League has reported record profit of £23m in the year of 2007/08. As the whole world is passing from the crucial period of recession but till yet eight clubs of the league has reduced their debts.
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Gordon Strachan Quits As Celtic Manager
Published on 25 May 2009, 17:35 by Ian P.Scottish Premier League club Glasgow Celtic announced that manager Gordon Strachan has decided to quit after losing the league to cross town rivals Rangers on May 24th.
The British press has linked Strachan with the Sunderland job after their manager Ricky Sbragia quit after their May 24th 3-2 loss to Chelsea in the last game of [...]
Rangers Take Scottish Title
Published on 25 May 2009, 16:16 by Ian P.Glasgow Rangers won the Scottish Premier League title for the first time in four years by beating Dundee United 3-0 away at Tannadice Park on May 24th. Second-place Celtic was held to a 0-0 draw at home by Hearts. Rangers went into the final game of the season with a two point lead. Celtic would [...]
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Inverness Is Relegated From Scottish Premier League
Published on 24 May 2009, 21:31 by AyeshaAfter having a league match with Falkrik, Inverness is being relegated from the top flight of the Scottish Premier League. They lost the match from Falkrik by 1-0. Michael Higdon, the substitute player of Falkrik has scored the winning goal from his side. His goal keeps his team in the top flight and save them [...]
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Rangers Broadfoot Suffers Freak Injury
Published on 15 May 2009, 23:37 by Ian P.Glasgow Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot was sent to hospital after being burned when an egg he was cooking in a microwave oven exploded in his face.
The 25-year-old Scottish international received facial injuries after he checked on two eggs he was poaching in the microwave. One of the eggs exploded and squirted boiling water at him. [...]
