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Dundee assistant Stuart Taylor lost his dad to Alzheimer's, and now he is giving back to the charity that helped his family. Lovely guy who speaks movingly about his experience and his dad, Alex. This week's big interview 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249552...

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A bittersweet walk down memory lane for this week's column as I assess Kris Doolan's Firhill legacy and ponder what comes next for Partick Thistle. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249493...

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💬 "I think it's a traditional club, and a traditional club needs intensity." Really interesting first meeting with Michael Wimmer yesterday. A change of tack seems to be on the way at Fir Park. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249461...

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'This was an unbelievable effort, and Celtic deserved so much more' www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249462... @graememcgarry.bsky.social @heraldsport.bsky.social

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Really interesting to speak to Austrian football expert Tom Middler about Michael Wimmer and his time at Austria Wien. Got fans back on side, bought into club's identity during a turbulent time, and showed ability to develop players. Which seems promising 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249429...

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'That is what I would call the master plan' www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249360... @graememcgarry.bsky.social @heraldsport.bsky.social

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'Did I really once guffaw as a loitering member of the public assailed a poor reporter’s ear with a plastic purple phallus outside a training ground?' @graememcgarry.bsky.social on why the Transfer Deadline Day bubble has burst for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249072...

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Jim White, yellow ties, a 🍆 in a reporter's ear, 'Arry Redknapp, Peter Odemwingie, a simpler time. Is it just me, though, or is the whole deadline day 'window slamming shut' schtick wearing a little thin? 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/249072...

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"There were no protests outside the ground. No boycotts. Not one ruined bedspread in sight. Whatever the sins of those who drove Kettlewell to make his decision, they were not the sins of the majority of the fanbase." This week's column 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248949...

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"We’d run down to Domino's and get a pizza. Then we’d go into the Tesco and get more crap. “I was enjoying that freedom, but thinking, ‘is this what a footballer should be doing?’" James Penrice on his road to Hearts, and the bumps along the way. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248666...

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“Sometimes I would dodge the train guy. It's expensive being on a train three times a week. The Young Scot Card was getting rinsed.” Relief at Hibs release, Thistle regrets, last chance at Livi & Hearts success. The big interview, with James Penrice. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248666...

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A fitting tribute would be for his loss to refocus and reenergise efforts on getting help to former players who are now paying a horrible price for the joy they gave to us all' heraldscotland.com/sport/248753... @graememcgarry.bsky.social @heraldsport.bsky.social (1/3)

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"A fitting tribute would be for his loss to refocus and reenergise efforts on getting help to former players who are now paying a horrible price for the joy they gave to us all." This week's column on the mighty Denis Law, and dementia in football. www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248753...

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"It was a slice of luck the hosts will feel they deserved after fortune had deserted them in the first half of this contest. Celtic are nearly men, no more." Report from a crazy, thrilling night at Celtic Park... www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248778...

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“This day is a great reward for all the years they have put into this club and this community. Their day might actually be a lot more enjoyable than ours!” Captain Willie West on Fraserburgh's trip to Ibrox, Niko Kranjcar, and his little secret... www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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Real pleasure to speak to Fraserburgh captain Willie West and chairman Michael Murray ahead of The Broch's big day out at Ibrox. Clear just how much the whole day will mean to the club, and not only in terms of finance. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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Gutted to hear about Denis Law. Got the chance to interview him once at Hampden when I was first starting out. It was an all-in with about five other journalists, and he came into the room, shook each of us warmly by the hand, and introduced himself. To us. What a man. One of the greatest.

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🔵 Thought Rangers were much better last night. Hagi in particular was excellent, and Nsiala improving. 🔴 Aberdeen looked as though their confidence was shot though. And the new signings, well, they'll need some time to bed in... Report from Ibrox 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248608...

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"Under Valakari, the promise is there that they can strive for something more than simply scrapping to survive season upon season in the long run." This week's column on why St Johnstone should persevere with Simo Valakari, come what may...👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248600...

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Celtic may bank £10m for Kyogo Furuhashi, but risking the Champions League would be gambling untold millions. @graememcgarry.bsky.social examines the situation at Parkhead for @heraldscotland.bsky.social after an MLS website slip-up sparked speculation www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248449...

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'Ross County have won the same number of games on the road as Rangers this season' www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248421... @graememcgarry.bsky.social @heraldsport.bsky.social

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Why did a routine Sunday afternoon stroll past St Mirren give way to Brendan Rodgers biting back at Celtic supporters? @graememcgarry.bsky.social examines the uneasy relationship between the manager and the Green Brigade for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/sport/248370...

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All that stood between Bajrami and his teammates – and perhaps Rangers and the trophy, given the way the contest had unfolded – was Cameron Carter-Vickers." Analysis from Hampden, where Rangers blew the pivotal moment, and Celtic made them pay. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247963...

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💬 “Football is meant to be for everyone, and this sends a terrible message about FIFA’s commitment to human rights, and many fans across Scotland and beyond will be rightly appalled by the decision." Exclusive below 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247941...

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A look at Comet; the complaints, the controversy, and if the claims of a 'bungled' rollout stack up... heraldscotland.com/sport/24783003…

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⚫ Training issues, lack of support, or human error? ⚫ 15 point deductions for two junior sides ⚫ What really happened in Gartcairn row ⚫ Sponsor withdraws in protest ⚫ Volunteers walking away too? What's the real story behind Comet controversies? www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247830...

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Comet investigation: A first look at tomorrow's @heraldscotland.bsky.social land.bsky.social Sport front page as @graememcgarry.bsky.social examines why SFA's new registration system is causing so much trouble for clubs in lower levels

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💬"We must have the richest league in the world because I see stands that are empty. So clubs must be full of money that they don't need the people in the grounds and the stadium." Brendan Rodgers on Celtic away allocations. www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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I realise I'm in the minority here, but the first three days of the Celebrations Advent Calendar have been glorious.

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💬"He has personality and there's absolutely no doubt. You play for Celtic, he's going to be able to play for Scotland, for sure.” Brendan Rodgers on why Luke McCowan could be a Scotland star. Arguably could've got in on his Dens form, but going well. www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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Polite ultras, back garden utopia and Mother's Day rage . . . Daniel Gray and @alanmccredie.bsky.social of @nutmegmagazine.bsky.social went to every round of the 150th @scottishcup.bsky.social last season. I spoke to them for @heraldscotland.bsky.social. www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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The @heraldscotland.bsky.social Black Friday deal (web/app access for £20 for a year), ends soon. The recent 'Game Changer' series on youth development (link below) is a good example of what you can expect. You can sign up here: heraldscotland.com/subscribe/ www.heraldscotland.com/sport/246460...

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💬 “I probably wasn't too happy with how I started the season. I don't know the exact reason, but I might have got a bit too carried away with myself from last season." Adam Idah gives an honest assessment of his form since his return to Celtic. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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A reminder that the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Black Friday offer is on now. 12 months web/app access to all our sports coverage (such as this recent exclusive with Aiden McGeady) and everything else for £20. Details here: www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/ www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247284...

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"Before my son’s illness, I had given little thought to the barriers disabled fans face. It is only when you are faced with those hurdles yourself that you really understand what they're up against." This week's Motherwell newsletter is a personal one 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247587...

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💬 "It’s not being naive or not being the Celtic way. “It is the Celtic way. You defend, you dig in, and you find a way to get a result." Alistair Johnston on how Celtic are evolving at European level. www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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While pushing my column, it seems a good time to flag @heraldscotland.bsky.social's great Black Friday deal - unlimited ad-free web & app access (inc. our wonderful sport coverage) at just £20 for an entire year. Info here - www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/ www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247554...

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"I’m not advocating for special treatment for women nor anyone else. But neither do any of the women that I have spoken to who are involved in football." Shelley Kerr's appointment at Hearts and 'woke' hysteria. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247554...

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"Instead of dogs and caravans it has been toenails and moral victories, but it has been just as unconvincing. "Apathy is replacing anger." Why there looks to be no way back for Philippe Clement at Rangers. www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247500...

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“I think everyone would be [delighted] if he got that call up. He won’t be far away." Will Nicolas Kuhn's stunning form for Celtic earn him a Germany call up? James Forrest thinks there's every chance. 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/footba...

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“Those who want to argue the technicalities, well, come to it with solutions. “I'm happy to tell you my ideas and how I think we overcome some of that." Can we get Scotland games back on free-to-air TV? MSP Gillian Mackay thinks so. The big interview 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247452...

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Apologies to all subscribers to our Motherwell newsletter, appears to have been an issue and it wasn't sent out last night at the usual time. You can read this week's musings here 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247419...

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I set out this week in my column to address the need (or lack of) for an independent regulator to apply scrutiny to Scottish football and how our clubs are run. The feedback from within the game was more than a little depressing, I'm afraid... www.heraldscotland.com/sport/247395...

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