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thenational.scot > sport > 26532990.valakari-backs-street-footballer-fowler-shine-st-johnstone

Simo Valakari backs ‘street footballer’ Josh Fowler to shine for St Johnstone

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (433+ words) St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari backed “street footballer” Josh Fowler to maintain his eye-catching rise to prominence by illuminating the William Hill Premiership this season. The 24-year-old Glaswegian was released by Johnstone Burgh in 2021, then spent a season with Beith…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26494095.andy-burnham-cringe-smiths-guitar-stunt-ukraine

Andy Burnham teaches Ukrainians how to cringe with Smiths guitar serenade

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) SPARE a thought for the poor people of Ukraine. For more than four years now they have suffered an onslaught from the invading Russian army. And it seems help from the west comes with some pretty significant strings attached. We’ve…...

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thenational.scot > sport > 26425255.three-factors-led-scottish-sides-historic-win

New Premiership manager puts historic European win down to three key factors

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (361+ words) Alfred Johansson admitted he could not have asked for any more in his first assignment as Motherwell manager after the Steelmen cruised to a 5-0 aggregate win over HB Torshavn in the Conference League qualifiers. Goals from Lukas Fadinger, Regan Charles-Cook…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26423460.batman-filming-glasgow-road-closures-put-place

Batman filming to take over Glasgow – see all the road closures in place

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (708+ words) GLASGOW is set to be transformed once again into Gotham City as filming for the latest Batman movie gets underway. Filming for The Batman: Part II will take place in a number of locations around the city in August, focusing…...

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thenational.scot > sport > 26405858.epl-duo-planning-kevin-keegan-tribute-league-opener

English duo planning Kevin Keegan tribute for Premier League season opener

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (388+ words) Newcastle and Liverpool are in discussions over how best to mark Kevin Keegan’s life when they meet for their opening fixture of the new Premier League season. The Reds, with whom Keegan rose to prominence as a player, are due…...

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thenational.scot > sport > 26256348.epl-club-appoint-new-head-coach-surprising-dismissal

EPL side appoint new head coach after 'surprising' dismissal

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (556+ words) Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their new head coach. The 51-year-old guided Palace to their first-ever major silverware, the 2025 FA Cup, following it up with triumph in the Community Shield, then in May cemented…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26076468.sir-alex-ferguson-hospital-update-fell-ill-old-trafford

Update issued after Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (152+ words) AN update has been issued after Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool. The 84-year-old former Manchester United manager was taken for “precautionary medical attention” before the…...

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thenational.scot > news > 26075304.alex-ferguson-taken-hospital-manchester-united-game

Alex Ferguson taken to hospital before Manchester United’s game against Liverpool

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (347+ words) ALEX Ferguson has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell before Manchester United’s game against Liverpool. It has been reported that it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation. He is…...

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thenational.scot > sport > 25994672.celtic-hero-announces-retirement-year-last-appearance

Celtic hero announces retirement from playing a year after last appearance in SPFL

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (197+ words) Celtic hero Victor Wanyama today announced his retirement from football - with a plan to move into coaching. After playing for six different clubs across 19 years, the midfielder played his last game for Neil Lennon's Dunfermline at the end of last…...

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thenational.scot > sport > 25937787.celtic-penalty-call-vs-motherwell-questioned-bbc-pundit

Celtic penalty incident draws doubt from BBC pundit despite VAR call

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (320+ words) BBC pundit Stephen Craigan was unconvinced about the decision to award Celtic a penalty against Motherwell - even after VAR's intervention. The Hoops took down the Steelmen 3-1 at Parkhead on Saturday afternoon thanks to a Yang double and a spot-kick from…...