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Partick Thistle

Dundee's Alex Jakubiak and Zach Robinson celebrate after the 3-1 win over Ayr United on Tuesday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Dundee's 'unselfish' strike partnership reigniting Championship title hopes

A free kick is given for a challenge on Partick's Brian Graham during a cinch Championship match between Partick Thistle and Dundee at Firhill.
A free kick is given for a challenge on Partick's Brian Graham during a cinch Championship match between Partick Thistle and Dundee at Firhill.

Queen's Park now seven points clear in Championship as Dundee drop more points

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes felt his team should have been awarded a penalty at Ibrox.
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes felt his team should have been awarded a penalty at Ibrox.

Rangers reaction: Union Bears target board, that penalty stat, Cantwell's class

A disappointed Josh Mulligan leaves the field after Dundee's 3-1 loss to Partick Thistle at Dens Park. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
A disappointed Josh Mulligan leaves the field after Dundee's 3-1 loss to Partick Thistle at Dens Park. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

How Dundee are making hard work of Championship

James Sands has left Rangers to return to parent club New York City FC. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
James Sands has left Rangers to return to parent club New York City FC. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

James Sands in surprise Rangers exit as loan deal cut short

Partick Thistle striker Brian Graham scored twice as the Jags downed Dundee 3-1 at Dens Park.
Partick Thistle striker Brian Graham scored twice as the Jags downed Dundee 3-1 at Dens Park.

Dundee blow chance to close gap as Doolan enhances Jags credentials

Callum McGregor won yet another final at Hampden Park with Celtic. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Callum McGregor won yet another final at Hampden Park with Celtic. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

McGregor's incredible final stat as Celtic star addresses Rangers claim

Rangers manager Michael Beale believes that the banner held up by a group of the club's fans last week was the voicing of an opinion, as is their entitlement, in a manner and at a time not helpful. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale believes that the banner held up by a group of the club's fans last week was the voicing of an opinion, as is their entitlement, in a manner and at a time not helpful. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers manager Michael Beale still regards recent banner a 'slight'

Rangers duo Ryan Jack and Allan McGregor are both out of contract at the end of the season. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers duo Ryan Jack and Allan McGregor are both out of contract at the end of the season. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers star speaks on future with contract due to expire

Hibs manager Lee Johnson is all too familiar with the situation that Rangers midfielder Malik Tillman found himself in at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Hibs manager Lee Johnson is all too familiar with the situation that Rangers midfielder Malik Tillman found himself in at Ibrox on Sunday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Hibs boss on Rangers' sportsmanship and his own Malik Tillman moment

Rangers star Malik Tillman was the protagonist in the Scottish Cup win over Partick Thistle. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers star Malik Tillman was the protagonist in the Scottish Cup win over Partick Thistle. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers star who should be one of the first names on Beale's team sheet

James Tavernier missed a penalty in Rangers' 3-2 win over Partick Thistle. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
James Tavernier missed a penalty in Rangers' 3-2 win over Partick Thistle. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers star answers Allan McGregor question and laments 'disappointment'

Nicolas Raskin set up Antonio Colak for Rangers' first eqauliser. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Nicolas Raskin set up Antonio Colak for Rangers' first eqauliser. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers reaction: Disappointment, unusual announcements, McCall surprise

Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall has been sacked after the 3-2 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Cup. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall has been sacked after the 3-2 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Cup. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Peculiar timing as Partick Thistle sack Ian McCall after defeat to Rangers

Rangers manager Michael Beale decided to allow Partick Thistle to score after a controversial Malik Tillman goal. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Beale decided to allow Partick Thistle to score after a controversial Malik Tillman goal. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers boss Michael Beale on controversial goal, VAR and ‘lousy’ performance

Partick manager Ian McCall speaks to Rangers manager Michael Beale. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Partick manager Ian McCall speaks to Rangers manager Michael Beale. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Partick Thistle boss Ian McCall hails Rangers and Michael Beale 'class'

Kevin Holt put Partick Thistle in front at Ibrox. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Kevin Holt put Partick Thistle in front at Ibrox. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

How Rangers star provided surreal Scottish Cup moment that led to gifted goal

Rangers host Partick Thistle at Ibrox in a Scottish Cup fifth round tie that has been selected for live TV coverage.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers host Partick Thistle at Ibrox in a Scottish Cup fifth round tie that has been selected for live TV coverage.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers v Partick Thistle: TV channel, kick-off time, referee, VAR officials

Todd Cantwell trains ahead of Rangers' Scottish Cup tie against Partick Thistle.
Todd Cantwell trains ahead of Rangers' Scottish Cup tie against Partick Thistle.

Cantwell lifts lid on first weeks at Rangers - manager's style, 'lesson', energy

Rangers manager Michael Beale has admitted that he 'a football obsessive'.
Rangers manager Michael Beale has admitted that he 'a football obsessive'.

'Hide and seek champion' Beale gives insight into his life away from Rangers

Michael Beale and Rangers welcome Partick Thistle to Ibrox in the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Michael Beale and Rangers welcome Partick Thistle to Ibrox in the Scottish Cup on Sunday.

Rangers welcome 'novelty' of Glasgow derby as Beale big hint on team selection

Rangers star John Lundstram will miss the Scottish Cup tie with Partick Thistle.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Rangers star John Lundstram will miss the Scottish Cup tie with Partick Thistle.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Rangers star to miss Scottish Cup but return revealed by Beale

Dundee got the better of Queen's Park in a massive match at the top of the cinch Championship.
Dundee got the better of Queen's Park in a massive match at the top of the cinch Championship.

Three distinct rivals emerge in Queen's Park, Dundee and Ayr

The draw for the fifth round of the Scottish Cup has been made.
The draw for the fifth round of the Scottish Cup has been made.

Scottish Cup draw: Rangers land Glasgow derby, home match for Celtic

Partick Thistle had been unhappy about the direction of the club under its former board.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Partick Thistle had been unhappy about the direction of the club under its former board.  (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Partick Thistle directors take parting shot at 'disruptive' fans as 7 resign

Lewis Vaughan credits former Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn as the man who saved his career. Credit- Fife Photo Agency
Lewis Vaughan credits former Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn as the man who saved his career. Credit- Fife Photo Agency

Raith striker Vaughan on his fourth ACL hell and help from Guardiola's doctor

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin is eyeing a Premier Sports Cup semi-final.
Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin is eyeing a Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

Aberdeen told they should be expecting to get to Hampden 'year on year'

Aberdeen's Connor Barron completed his first 90 minutes of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win over Hearts (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Aberdeen's Connor Barron completed his first 90 minutes of the season in Sunday's 2-0 win over Hearts (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Connor Barron 'back stronger' as he puts contract talks to back of mind

Motherwell fans unveil a protest banner aimed at a kick-off time for their Premier Sports Cup quarter-final.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Motherwell fans unveil a protest banner aimed at a kick-off time for their Premier Sports Cup quarter-final.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Motherwell fans banner aimed at kick-off time of Celtic Premier Sports clash

Cole McKinnon has been impressing on loan at Partick Thistle from Rangers.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Cole McKinnon has been impressing on loan at Partick Thistle from Rangers.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers star attracting interest from Newcastle United

Arbroath's Scott Allan was sent off in the 2-0 defeat by Partick Thistle.
Arbroath's Scott Allan was sent off in the 2-0 defeat by Partick Thistle.

Championship focus: Ex-Hibs ace Allan sent off as Arbroath remain winless

Can Rangers lift the SWPL trophy for two years in a row? (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Can Rangers lift the SWPL trophy for two years in a row? (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scottish Women's Premier League 22/23: Your complete guide to the SWPL

The Scottish League Cup group stage will end this weekend when Aberdeen host Raith Rovers on Sunday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
The Scottish League Cup group stage will end this weekend when Aberdeen host Raith Rovers on Sunday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Premier Sports Cup group stage permutations explained

Lewis Mayo has signed a new Rangers deal and joined Kilmarnock on loan. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Lewis Mayo has signed a new Rangers deal and joined Kilmarnock on loan. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers defender signs new 2-year-deal and joins Premiership rivals

He had great hair until he succumbed to the 1978 bubble-perm craze
He had great hair until he succumbed to the 1978 bubble-perm craze

Rough on cancer victim Goram: "He's taking it incredibly well and being brave."

Fans look on as Camila Cabello performs in the pre-match show ahead of the Uefa Champions League final (Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images)
Fans look on as Camila Cabello performs in the pre-match show ahead of the Uefa Champions League final (Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images)

Football is too beautiful and meaningful to be Superbowlified – Laura Waddell

Hibs and Aberdeen will each have two matches broadcast live on Premier Sports during the League Cup group stages. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Hibs and Aberdeen will each have two matches broadcast live on Premier Sports during the League Cup group stages. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hibs and Aberdeen among TV picks as Premier Sports Cup group fixtures confirmed

Alan Forrest is out of contract and wanted by Hearts. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Alan Forrest is out of contract and wanted by Hearts. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts target Alan Forrest 'better than Celtic star James Forrest'

Inverness' Austin Samuels and Partick Thistle's Tunji Akinola. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Inverness' Austin Samuels and Partick Thistle's Tunji Akinola. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Inverness prepare for Dick Campbell's Arbroath in promotion play-off

Partick Thistle's Richard Foster was involved in a terracing spat with his own fans in the recent 3-1 defeat to Ayr United. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Partick Thistle's Richard Foster was involved in a terracing spat with his own fans in the recent 3-1 defeat to Ayr United. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Sectarian' jibe led to ex-Rangers star's angry reaction towards own fans

SNP MP Mhairi Black has apologised after drinking beer despite an alcohol ban on ScotRail trains (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
SNP MP Mhairi Black has apologised after drinking beer despite an alcohol ban on ScotRail trains (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

MP drinking beer on a train isn't shocking. The ban is – Scotsman comment

SNP MP Mhairi Black. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
SNP MP Mhairi Black. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

SNP MP apologises after flouting ban by drinking alcohol on ScotRail train

Dunfermline manager John Hughes.
Dunfermline manager John Hughes.

Hughes warns Dunfermline livelihoods are at stake as he slams performance

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

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures
Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Queen of the South forward Euan East celebrates making it 2-1 during a cinch Championship match against Inverness.
Queen of the South forward Euan East celebrates making it 2-1 during a cinch Championship match against Inverness.

Queen of the South keep alive slim survival chances with big win over Inverness

Scott Tiffoney scores to make it 1-0 Partick Thistle.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Scott Tiffoney scores to make it 1-0 Partick Thistle.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

QOS 0 Partick 1: Pressure on at bottom of Championship

Kyle Lafferty scored twice as Kilmarnock defeated Partick Thiste 2-1.
Kyle Lafferty scored twice as Kilmarnock defeated Partick Thiste 2-1.

Kilmarnock boss clears up Lafferty wages claim as club closes in on title

Dunfermline's Josh Edwards celebrates with Dom Thomas after making it 3-1 against Partick.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Dunfermline's Josh Edwards celebrates with Dom Thomas after making it 3-1 against Partick.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Dom Thomas hails 'massive' Dunfermline win as Partick hit for four

Thistle's Kevin Holt celebrates making it 1-0 during the cinch Championship match between Partick Thistle and Queen of the South at Firhill, on March 08, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Thistle's Kevin Holt celebrates making it 1-0 during the cinch Championship match between Partick Thistle and Queen of the South at Firhill, on March 08, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Holt sends Jags clear in Championship play-off hunt

Rangers B Juan Alegria has moved to Partick Thistle on loan. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Rangers B Juan Alegria has moved to Partick Thistle on loan. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Championship loan moves made including Rangers striker

Zak Rudden pictured during his debut for Dundee in their 0-0 draw against Dundee United at Dens Park on Tuesday night. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)
Zak Rudden pictured during his debut for Dundee in their 0-0 draw against Dundee United at Dens Park on Tuesday night. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Rudden says Dundee move was 'no-brainer' despite relegation threat

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock's opportunity to send out title message with fans back on side

Scottish Cup: No fairytale wins for Clydebank, Banks O'Dee or East Kilbride

Daniel Mackay trains with Kilmarnock after sealing a loan move from Hibs. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Daniel Mackay trains with Kilmarnock after sealing a loan move from Hibs. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

McInnes raids Hibs for first Killie signing as forward seals loan move

Partick Thistle want to welcome fans back to their Championship fixture against Kilmarnock on Friday (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)
Partick Thistle want to welcome fans back to their Championship fixture against Kilmarnock on Friday (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Partick and Kilmarnock call for earlier lifting of crowd restrictions

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Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.
Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Leading venues announce hundreds of new shows

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.
The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.

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