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Celtic icon Scott Brown returns to his old Lennoxtown stomping ground to promote a special evening to be held at the SECC on May 18 that will see the  37-year-old and former team-mate Mikel Lustig  honoured. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

'No better person could steal my number' - Brown on successor Celtic No 8

The Scottish Cup semi-finals will take place on April 29 and April 30.
The Scottish Cup semi-finals will take place on April 29 and April 30.

Scottish Cup semi-final draw: Rangers and Celtic meet again, 2015 final repeat

Details for the Scottish Cup semifinal draw have been confirmed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Details for the Scottish Cup semifinal draw have been confirmed. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How to watch Monday night's Scottish Cup semi-final draw

Plymouth Argyle's Ryan Hardie during the Sky Bet League One match at Ipswich on January 14, 2023.
Plymouth Argyle's Ryan Hardie during the Sky Bet League One match at Ipswich on January 14, 2023.

The ex-Rangers striker lighting up League One and pushing for a Scotland call-up

Dunfermline manager James McPake celebrates the win over Falkirk.
Dunfermline manager James McPake celebrates the win over Falkirk.

McPake basks in Dunfermline win as McGlynn 'refuses to throw Falkirk under bus'

Matty Todd scores Dunfermline's second goal in the 2-0 win over Falkirk.
Matty Todd scores Dunfermline's second goal in the 2-0 win over Falkirk.

Dunfermline's big city dreams set to come true after win over Falkirk

Callumn Morrison is Falkirk's main dangerman.
Callumn Morrison is Falkirk's main dangerman.

Kincardine derby: Dunfermline v Falkirk attracts huge crowd with so much on line

Hibs' Kanayo Megwa signed a new deal this week and has headed out on loan to Kelty Hearts.
Hibs' Kanayo Megwa signed a new deal this week and has headed out on loan to Kelty Hearts.

Hibs bounce back from youth academy 'low ebb' but trust urged with Johnson

Former Celtic captain Scott Brown takes his Fleetwood Town side to Burnley in the FA Cup fifth round. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown takes his Fleetwood Town side to Burnley in the FA Cup fifth round. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Burnley v Fleetwood: How to watch Celtic legend Scott Brown aim for FA Cup upset

Former Rangers manager Graeme Murty has been linked with a vacancy in League One.
Former Rangers manager Graeme Murty has been linked with a vacancy in League One.

Ex-Rangers boss linked with surprise return to management in England

Rangers target Morgan Whittaker will be remaining with Swansea City, according to Michael Beale.  (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
Rangers target Morgan Whittaker will be remaining with Swansea City, according to Michael Beale.  (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Rangers transfer blow as key target 'staying' with current club

Rangers midfielder Charlie McCann has been transferred to League One side Forest Green Rovers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers midfielder Charlie McCann has been transferred to League One side Forest Green Rovers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers challenged by Forest Green Rovers chief as McCann transfer fee disputed

Demitri Mitchell has left Hibs and will reunite with former Easter Road assistant Gary Caldwell. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Demitri Mitchell has left Hibs and will reunite with former Easter Road assistant Gary Caldwell. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Demitri Mitchell joins Hibs exodus as wing-back seals transfer to League One

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson has been appointed manager of Forest Green Rovers. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Everton legend Duncan Ferguson has been appointed manager of Forest Green Rovers. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Duncan Ferguson lands first management job with English League One side

Rangers have recalled striker Juan Alegria from his loan spell at Falkirk. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers have recalled striker Juan Alegria from his loan spell at Falkirk. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers recall striker from loan spell after six goals in 18 appearances

Rangers have been urged to make a move for Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Rangers have been urged to make a move for Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Boyd calls for return of former Rangers midfielder as contract set to expire

Hibs have accepted a bid from Forest Green Rovers for midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hibs have accepted a bid from Forest Green Rovers for midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hibs accept bid for Jake Doyle-Hayes - but ball is in midfielder's court

The football fan was caught with cocaine at the Pirelli Stadium in November
The football fan was caught with cocaine at the Pirelli Stadium in November

Charlton fan gets first Football Banning Order for drug taking at game

Falkirk are in their fourth consecutive season in League One. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Falkirk are in their fourth consecutive season in League One. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Falkirk's promotion ambition - fan backing, attacking style and inconsistency

Josh Mullin, on loan from Livingston, scored a double as Ayr United defeated Raith Rovers. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Josh Mullin, on loan from Livingston, scored a double as Ayr United defeated Raith Rovers. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Josh 'Drogba' Mullin on possible Ayr promotion, underdogs and Livingston future

Drumchapel United overcame FC Edinburgh in the Scottish Cup third round.
Drumchapel United overcame FC Edinburgh in the Scottish Cup third round.

Why Scottish Cup minnows don't want to draw Rangers or Celtic

Darvel dressing room celebrations after winning 5-2 during a Scottish Cup third round match match against Montrose.
Darvel dressing room celebrations after winning 5-2 during a Scottish Cup third round match match against Montrose.

Scottish Cup wrap: Darvel march on as history-making students eye big tie

Hearts midfielder Jorge Grant enjoyed the club's European campaign.
Hearts midfielder Jorge Grant enjoyed the club's European campaign.

Clause got Grant into Europe but he still isn't entirely happy

The third round of the Scottish Cup will be played over the weekend of November 26.
The third round of the Scottish Cup will be played over the weekend of November 26.

Scottish Cup third round draw: Long trip north for Falkirk, Darvel's big test

Queen of the South's Lee Connelly celebrates scoring against Rangers.
Queen of the South's Lee Connelly celebrates scoring against Rangers.

Queens goal is moment to savour for Celtic fan Connelly

Hearts target Alex Mighten has joined Sheffield Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)
Hearts target Alex Mighten has joined Sheffield Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Hearts target opts for English third tier and outlines 'key factor' in move

Scotsman writers are split on whether Celtic or Rangers will lift the Scottish Premiership trophy at the end of the impending 2022-23 season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotsman writers are split on whether Celtic or Rangers will lift the Scottish Premiership trophy at the end of the impending 2022-23 season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotsman writers predict winners and losers across all four SPFL divisions

The Premier Sports Cup draw has been made. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
The Premier Sports Cup draw has been made. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Premier Sports Cup last-16 draw in full

Rangers striker Kemar Roofe is reportedly a target for Derby County.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers striker Kemar Roofe is reportedly a target for Derby County.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers striker linked with shock loan exit as English club 'weigh up move'

Rangers winger Kai Kennedy spent the second half of last season on loan at Hamilton. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Rangers winger Kai Kennedy spent the second half of last season on loan at Hamilton. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Rangers departure confirmed as winger joins fifth loan club inside two years

Lee Johnson looks crestfallen during Hibs' 1-0 defeat by Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup.
Lee Johnson looks crestfallen during Hibs' 1-0 defeat by Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup.

Johnson outlines areas for improvement after Hibs' defeat

Christian Doidge celebrates his second goal of the afternoon for Hibs in the 5-0 win over Clyde.
Christian Doidge celebrates his second goal of the afternoon for Hibs in the 5-0 win over Clyde.

Defiant Doidge vows to fight for his Hibs future

Tom Lawrence has signed for Rangers following his departure from Derby County. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Tom Lawrence has signed for Rangers following his departure from Derby County. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Tom Lawrence: Rangers confirm signing of former Derby County forward

Jorge grant has joined Hearts on a three-year deal. Picture: Heart of Midlothian
Jorge grant has joined Hearts on a three-year deal. Picture: Heart of Midlothian

What Hearts are getting in new signing Grant

Anthony Stewart has signed a pre-contract with Aberdeen. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Anthony Stewart has signed a pre-contract with Aberdeen. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Aberdeen land Wycombe defender Stewart

Referee Bobby Madden is relocating to England.
Referee Bobby Madden is relocating to England.

Why referee Madden is leaving Scottish football

Rangers have announced plans for a pre-season camp in Portugal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Rangers have announced plans for a pre-season camp in Portugal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers reveal pre-season plans including Sunderland friendly

Josh Vela, in action for Hibernian in July 2019, is 'set to sign' for Celtic legend Scott Brown at Fleetwood Town.
Josh Vela, in action for Hibernian in July 2019, is 'set to sign' for Celtic legend Scott Brown at Fleetwood Town.

Scott Brown 'set to sign' former Hibs ace for Fleetwood

Dunfermline manager John Hughes has stepped down following the club's relegation to League One. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)
Dunfermline manager John Hughes has stepped down following the club's relegation to League One. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

John Hughes leaves Dunfermline following relegation

Edinburgh City's Innes Murray (29) celebrates his goal with fans against Annan Athletic.
Edinburgh City's Innes Murray (29) celebrates his goal with fans against Annan Athletic.

Edinburgh City reach League One after play-off success against Annan

Celtic's: Matt O'Riley (left), Jota and Carl Starfelt celebrate clinching the league at Tannadice on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old  maintains the camaradrie between an entire squad that are all friends has been reflected in their Premiership winning performances. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic's: Matt O'Riley (left), Jota and Carl Starfelt celebrate clinching the league at Tannadice on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old  maintains the camaradrie between an entire squad that are all friends has been reflected in their Premiership winning performances. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'Playing for a club like Celtic is pretty cool'

Dunfermline manager John Hughes at full time after the defeat to Queen's Park which confirmed relegation. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)
Dunfermline manager John Hughes at full time after the defeat to Queen's Park which confirmed relegation. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Dunfermline place football department 'under review' following relegation

John McGlynn is unveiled to the media as the new manager of Falkirk.
John McGlynn is unveiled to the media as the new manager of Falkirk.

McGlynn explains his Falkirk vision and says Raith offer 'wasn't right'

Coll Donaldson is dejected at full-time as Dunfermline are relegated to League One. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)
Coll Donaldson is dejected at full-time as Dunfermline are relegated to League One. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

John Hughes refuses to quit as Dunfermline relegated

All the latest football headlines, news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
All the latest football headlines, news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rumour Mill: Rangers star backed for EPL

Airdrie  manager Ian Murray. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Airdrie  manager Ian Murray. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

League One and League Two sides prepare for play-offs

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn led the club to silverware but is poised to move on as his contract expiry approaches.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn led the club to silverware but is poised to move on as his contract expiry approaches.  (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

McGlynn emerges as major candidate for Falkirk job

Aaron Muirhead converts an early penalty to put Ayr United ahead against Partick Thistle.
Aaron Muirhead converts an early penalty to put Ayr United ahead against Partick Thistle.

Meek Dunfermline jeered by own fans as they prepare for relegation play-offs

The radio host is also a published author with books on Scotland in 1974 and Aberdeen's Cup Winners' Cup win.
The radio host is also a published author with books on Scotland in 1974 and Aberdeen's Cup Winners' Cup win.

League One champions appoint BBC host to club role

Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley with the cinch League One trophy. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley with the cinch League One trophy. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How yet another promotion is rebuilding Hartley's coaching credentials

The Cove Rangers squad celebrate winning the league title.
The Cove Rangers squad celebrate winning the league title.

Cove Rangers crowned League One champions with second promotion in three seasons

Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley can clinch the League One title on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley can clinch the League One title on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

How Cove Rangers can clinch title as Hartley targets 'something special'

Queen of the South player-manager Willie Gibson insists he will have his players fired up for the relegation showdown against Ayr United. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Queen of the South player-manager Willie Gibson insists he will have his players fired up for the relegation showdown against Ayr United. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'A storm is coming' - D-Day for Queens as Raith and Partick vie for fourth

Arbroath manager Dick Campbell is relishing his side's top of the table clash against Kilmarnock on Friday night.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Arbroath manager Dick Campbell is relishing his side's top of the table clash against Kilmarnock on Friday night.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Dick Campbell: Arbroath deserve chance of promotion 'miracle' at Kilmarnock

Rangers have experienced VAR this season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers have experienced VAR this season. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

7-figure sum for SPFL to introduce VAR

Fraser Fyvie struck late and expects League One title race to go to the wire. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Fraser Fyvie struck late and expects League One title race to go to the wire. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Fyvie: 'In no way is League One over and done with'

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Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Three children and three adults killed in Nashville elementary school shooting

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