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Queen of the South manager Gordon Chisholm
Chisholm remains optimistic over Queens' Euro ambitions

Queen of the South manager Gordon Chisholm is confident his side can win their first ever European tie.

The Dumfries side have been drawn against Danish club Nordsjaelland in the Uefa Cup second qualifying round.

However, speaking ahead of Thursday's first leg at Airdrie's Excelsior Stadium, Chisholm insisted his side are capable of making the next stage.

"They're a good standard, a good team, but i ... Read more »

Category: European Competitions | Views: 1688 | Added by: itwp | Date: 09-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


By Andy Campbell

Rangers striker Andrius Velicka
Velicka celebrates his first goal for Rangers

Andrius Velicka's second-half goal gave Rangers vi ... Read more »

Category: SPL News | Views: 1354 | Added by: itwp | Date: 09-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)




Rangers fans were unhappy with the cautious tactics employed in Kaunas by Walter Smith, which contributed to the club's disastrous exit. Picture: SNS
Rangers fans were unhappy with the cautious tactics employed in Kaunas by Walter Smith, which contributed to the club's disastrous exit. Picture: SNS


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Category: SPL News | Views: 1235 | Added by: itwp | Date: 08-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


Motherwell have signed midfielder Jim O'Brien from Celtic on a permanent basis and Blackburn goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen on loan.

O'Brien: Signed two-year deal
O'Brien: Signed two-year deal



By Clive Lindsay

Rangers' Walter Smith and Celtic's Gordon Strachan
Rangers' Smith and Celtic's Strachan face budget challenges

The Scot ... Read more »

Category: SPL News | Views: 1328 | Added by: itwp | Date: 08-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


Rangers midfielder Lee McCulloch
McCulloch was disappointed by the Rangers performance

Midfielder Lee McCulloch blamed a poor attitude and work-rate for Rangers' early exit from Europe.

"I don't think we would have lost that game last season - we were a harder team to beat," he told BBC Sport after the shock defeat to Kaunas.

"Maybe it's as a group thinking because you've played in a Uefa Cup final you don't need to do the nasty bits of the game anymore.

"I'm not picking out any individual, it's a ... Read more »

Category: European Competitions | Views: 1756 | Added by: itwp | Date: 06-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


New Falkirk striker Steve Lovell
Lovell was used sparingly by Aberdeen last season

Former Aberdeen striker Steve Lovell has joined Falkirk on a one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

The 27-year-old was released by the Dons at the end of last season, following an injury-plagued three years at Pittodrie.

Lovell travelled with the Bairns to their pre-season training camp in the Netherlands and has now agreed terms.

"I have admired Steve's ability for a long time," manager John Hughes told t ... Read more »

Category: Transfer News | Views: 1462 | Added by: itwp | Date: 06-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


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Category: Live Streaming | Views: 1294 | Added by: itwp | Date: 05-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


Scottish referees have yet to agree a new pay deal
Scottish referees have yet to agree a new pay deal

The start of the Scottish Premier League this weekend could be delayed because of a strike threat from the country's Referees' Association.

A senior referee told BBC Scotland there was a real threat of a strike as the SRA have yet to agree a financial deal ahead of the new season.

The referees met with the SPL on Monday without agreement and have further meetings planned for later in the week.

"We expect the mat ... Read more »

Category: SPL News | Views: 1206 | Added by: itwp | Date: 05-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)


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Scottish referees have yet to agree a new pay deal

The Scottish Referees' Association have yet to agree a financial deal ahead of the Scottish Premier League season commencing on Saturday.

A senior referee told BBC Scotland that there is a real threat of strike action by officials ahead of the weekend.

The referees met with the SPL on Monday without agreement and have further meetings planned for later in the week.

"We expect the matter to be resolved soon," said an SPL spokesman. ... Read more »
Category: SPL News | Views: 1178 | Added by: itwp | Date: 04-Aug-2008 | Comments (0)

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