Kieran Tierney

Celtic losing Ben Doak to Liverpool when the winger had only made two first-year appearances is one of the reasons clubs in smaller nations can struggle to fill their ranks with homegrown talent to meet UEFA criteria. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic manager wants Scottish core but takes issue with UEFA homegrown ruling

Scotland captain Andy Robertson plays the ball forward during the match against Cyprus.

How the Scotland players rated against Cyprus - tarot card readers and talisman

Scotland manager Steve Clarke (left) chats to Jack Hendry during a World Cup qualifier against Austria at Hampden in 2021. Hendry could reach 25 caps in this international window (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

No free bus pass for Clarke but Saudi trip beckons - 'I spoke to Jack'

Kieran Tierney has left Arsenal to join Real Sociedad on a season-long loan.

Scotland boss welcomes Tierney move and has say on McTominay and Adams

KASHIMA, JAPAN - JULY 25: Luis Palma #17 of Team Honduras celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Men's First Round Group B match between New Zealand and Honduras on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Celtic set to sign Luis Palma but Tierney return talk kiboshed by La Liga move

Kieren Tierney is on the cusp of leaving Arsenal with discussions over a loan move to Real Sociedad at an advanced stage. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Scottish transfers: Celtic boot out bid, Kieran Tierney loan move 'agreed'

Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a calf injury. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic striker suffers injury blow as Brendan Rodgers responds to transfer links

Fulham are said to be looking at Hellas Verona defender Josh Doig.

Rumour mill: Fresh Rangers raid, Hibs on windfall alert again, Tierney latest

Celtic defender Stephen Welsh.

Scottish transfers: Italian clubs plan Celtic swoop, Rangers ace says no to move

Aberdeen are said to be closing in on a move for Israeli defender Or Dadia.

Scottish transfers: Dons eye Dadia, Celtic Tierney chat, McCoist on move

Scotland star Billy Gilmour could play for Manchester City, believes Pat Nevin (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Bill Gilmour described as 'world class' and backed to play for Man City

Kieran Tierney would be open to a Celtic return. Picture: SNS

Kieran Tierney 'open' to shock Celtic return, £120k wages, Newcastle United link

Brendan Rodgers is unveiled as the new Celtic manager for the second time. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Brendan Rodgers explains his lack of Celtic apology for 2019 move to Leicester

Scotland's players celebrate after Lyndon Dykes equaliser in Norway. (Photo by FREDRIK VARFJELL/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland player ratings: the stand-out 9 who did the work of two players

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring his second goal against Spain with team-mate Kieran Tierney (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland blew away our winter blues with amazing win over Spain – Laura Waddell

Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney celebrate the second goal in the 2-0 win over Spain. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland reaction: Spain sour grapes, TV complaint, Tierney and Real Madrid

Kieran Tierney, Ryan Porteous and John McGinn helped Scotland win 3-0 over Cyprus.

How the Scotland players rated - heartstopper, four 6s, one-clear stand-out

Steve Clarke has urged Kieran Tierney to knuckle down at Arsenal for the rest of the season.

Clarke weighs in on Scotland and ex-Celtic defender's situation at Arsenal

Former Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney has been largely left out of the first-team picture at Arsenal this season. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney and the Celtic windfall possibility amid £30m transfer interest

Josip Juranovic is not interested in transfer speculation while at the World Cup. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Josip Juranovic: Celtic star addresses transfer speculation

Bojan Miovski and Duk are forming a fine partnership in attack for Aberdeen.

Aberdeen's revival will face its litmus test at Rangers

Kieran Tierney comes off with a head knock during the win over Republic of Ireland at Hampden. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Kieran Tierney among three Scotland withdrawals as Hearts duo called up for Ukra...

Ryan Christie confidently converts his penalty to give Scotland a 2-1 lead over Republic of Ireland.

Thrilling Scotland win against Ireland sets up red-letter day in Krakow

Kieran Tierney in action for Scotland during the 3-0 win over Ukraine. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Kieran Tierney on Scotland role, Arsenal game time, and sympathy for Patterson

Kieran Tierney is now unbeaten in his last nine Scotland appearances after the 3-0 win over Ukraine. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Tierney has the Midas touch again for Scotland to extend his own unbeaten run

Kieran Tierney will be an important player for Scotland in the upcoming Nations League triple-header. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Kieran Tierney can help Scotland take small step to Germany 2024

Arsenal's Kieran Tierney is back in the Scotland squad after recovering from the injury that saw him miss the June internationals. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Arsenal will trust us' - Steve Clarke on Kieran Tierney's Scotland game-time

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named a 25-man squad for the Nations League triple-header against Ukraine and Ireland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland squad named: Hibs and Newcastle duo return, notable absentee

Callum McGregor celebrates Celtic's 2018 Betfred Cup win with Kieran Tierney and is now enjoying watching the full-back in his role as Arsenal main man in the docuseries going behind the scenes at the London club. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group).

‘He’s some man, KT’ - Celtic reaction to former favourite becoming TV star

Kieran Tierney has returned to Arsenal action recently having last played on Scotland duty in March. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Tierney's shower knee collapse that ended Scotland World Cup hope

Arsenal are pinning their hopes on Gabriel Jesus.

EPL 22/23 kicks off - but status quo likely to be kept despite spending sprees

Calvin Bassey is set to leave Rangers but Kemar Roofe isn't. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

£4m Rangers signing close, no exit for star, Bassey nears record £23m exit

Calvin Bassey is wanted by both Ajax and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Bassey's potential Rangers exit set to develop next week

Kieran Tierney in action for Scotland who now depend on his presence more than any other player. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

How MVP Tierney has become irreplaceable for Scotland and Arsenal

Ukraine humbled Scotland at Hampden Park in the World Cup play-off. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Where Scotland are under Clarke - criticism, no drastic action, to-do list

Calvin Ramsay, for whom Liverpool have agreed a £6.5million deal, continues a great tradition of the Scottish full-back. Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

We can add the footballing full-back to our greatest exports

Steve Clarke relieved some of the pressure with the handsome victory in Yerevan.

Scotland debrief: Wedding issues, absurdity of axe, spare thought for one man

Scotland manager Steve Clarke.

Clarke rounds on Scotland critics - 'some people like sound of their own voice'

Scott McKenna during Scotland training ahead of Wednesday's clash with Armenia.

How Nottingham Forest stole Clarke's Scotland motivational tactics

Scotland manager Steve Clarke bows his head after Ukraine's injury-time strike sealed their 3-1 win at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Clarke defends Scotland tactics and says three at back CAN work without Tierney

Scotland's Liam Cooper challenges Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko at Hampden on Wednesday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Why would we change it?' - Scotland defender defiant over Ukraine tactics

Grant Hanley (L) and John McGinn of Scotland applaud the home support at full time. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Echoes of Albania 2018 as Scotland look beyond Ukraine at Armenia

Steve Clarke has named his starting XI

Scotland v Ukraine: Steve Clarke's team CONFIRMED

Scotland host Ukraine in a World Cup play-off semi-final at Hampden on Wednesday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What channel is Scotland v Ukraine on? World Cup play-off TV details

Scotland face Ukraine at Hampden on Wednesday.

Scotland v Ukraine: What our writers think will happen at Hampden

Striker Che Adams leading the way during a Scotland training session at Oriam in Edinburgh ahead of Wednesday night's World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine at Hampden. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Adams insists Scots still have momentum for World Cup bid

Calvin Bassey has been a revelation for Rangers this season. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Calvin Bassey: Rangers star's 'record' price tag, 'going rate' and Kieran Tierne...

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named a 28-man squad for the World Cup play-offs and Nations League fixtures in June. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Clarke happy with Scots squad despite Tierney blow

Scotland Manager Steve Clarke has included FOUR goalkeepers among his 28-man squad for next month's matches. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland: Gilmour, Stewart and FOUR goalkeepers picked for Ukraine clash

Ange Posetcoglou addresses celebrating Celtic fans with a megaphone outside Celtic Park. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Ange Postecoglou delivers Celtic Park megaphone message for fans

John McGinn has been described as "above them all" in terms of importance to Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland star Clarke can't afford to lose and surprise Tierney replacement

Stephen Kingsley has been in hugely impressive form for Hearts this season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts star the perfect solution to Scotland-Kieran Tierney dilemma

Kieran Tierney, left, and Nathan Patterson, right, are both being treated for injuries and are doubts for Scotland's next matches.

Scotland hit by major double blow ahead of potential key June fixtures

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Rumour Mill: Rangers target drops hint

Kieran Tierney may miss the rest of the season if his injury is as severe as feared. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Tierney injury fears for Arsenal and Scotland

Arsenal duo Mikel Arteta with Kieran Tierney will be cheering on opposing sides during the Old Firm derby at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

'Especially if Rangers win' - Mikel Arteta on the Old Firm rivalry at Arsenal

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