Ange Postecoglou found a sold-out Celtic Park even more of a thrill than he anticipated as a packed stadium lapped up a 3-0 Europa League win over Jablonec.Three stands were full after coronavirus restrictions were eased, although ongoing protocols relating to players mean there were limits on the main stand capacity.Both the Celtic supporters and players delivered a European display to remember...Full Story »

Morecambe came from behind to earn a famous 2-1 win at Blackburn in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Rovers dominated the first half and deservedly led through Tyrhys Dolan’s header, but were pegged back early in the second half by Cole Stockton’s confident finish.And the Sky Bet League One new-boys secured victory over the 2002 winners six minutes from the end when Burnley loanee ...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker praised his inexperienced young team after opening their Championship campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw at home to West Brom.The Cherries, with four academy graduates in their starting line-up and seven more on the bench, twice took the lead before being denied victory by Callum Robinson’s well-taken second half goal.Parker said: “Welcome to the Ch...Full Story »

Scott Parker warned Bournemouth fans it will take time to put his stamp on the team after beginning his reign as manager with an emphatic 5-0 Carabao Cup first-round win over MK Dons.David Brooks scored twice while Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and teenage substitute Christian Saydee were also on target as the Cherries routed their Sky Bet League One visitors.Parker, who left Fulham to replace...Full Story »

Falkirk did not let their pre-match coronavirus problems deter them as they drew 1-1 at Cove Rangers in their Scottish League One opener.The Bairns played the game “under duress” after the Scottish Professional Football League board rejected their postponement plea following a spate of infections.Nine players came out of self-isolation on Saturday morning, and they looked to be headi...Full Story »

Livingston midfielder Marvin Bartley is suspended for the trip to face Rangers at Ibrox.The player/assistant manager has a two-match ban carried over from last season, but has not featured in the Premier Sports Cup anyway.Livi will closely monitor the fitness of several players following their Covid-19 problems and some will be given more time to return.Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is in quar...Full Story »

Football supporters have argued whether the sale of out-of-date alcohol for a discount should be avoided or welcomed following Millwall's trip to Gillingham for a pre-season friendly. One fan who travelled to watch the away side in action took a snap of a sign next to the bar at the Priestfield Stadium - and it read: "OUT OF DATE ALCOHOL. DISCOUNTED PRICE £2.00." While there might well ha...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ outshone boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo as she arrived at the Cannes Film Festival with a spectacular sparkler of a ring. After reports earlier this month that the couple have got engaged, the Spanish model posted a picture aside a yacht of her in a revealing outfit  - with the silver-coloured band on her wedding finger. Georgina Rodriguez set foot on land on the French Ri...Full Story »

Gary Mackay-Steven scored his second goal of the season as Hearts beat Cove Rangers 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup.Fellow Premiership sides St Mirren and Dundee also recorded wins in the second round of group stage fixtures.Hearts had an early scare in front of 2,000 fans at Tynecastle when Michael Smith cleared off the line from Leighton McIntosh, but Andy Halliday arrowed home a 30-yard strike ...Full Story »

Hadebe unveiled by Houston Officially signed, sealed and delivered ✍️Welcome to H-Town, Teenage 🤘#HoldItDown— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) June 28, 2021 Demiral wants Juve exit Calciomercato have written that Merih Demiral wants to leave Juventus but a deal could be held up by astronomical transfer fee demands from the Turin club. The asking price for Demiral is said...Full Story »

A video of Rangers players celebrating was fabricated to appear as if they were chanting "f*** the Pope", police have confirmed. The blue side of Glasgow won their first Scottish Premiership title for 10 years last season, seeing off rivals Celtic by 13 points. But following the celebrations a clip emerged from the dressing room which falsely appeared to show players singing Neil Diamond hit "...Full Story »

ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate will be sweating over Luke Shaw's fitness ahead of Euro 2020 after the defender was spotted with a cast around his left wrist. The Manchester United star - who has been named in the Three Lions' squad for the tournament - is expected to be the first-choice left-back under Southgate. Luke Shaw can be seen with a cast around his left wrist while out with his partner...Full Story »

Rangers youngster Chris McKee was sent off for "foul and abusive language of a homophobic nature" during a vital play-off match for loan side Brechin City. The 19-year-old was shown straight red card by referee Craig Napier 41 minutes into the League Two play-off final between Brechin and Kelty Hearts at Glebe Park.McKee joined the third tier Scottish side back in March on loan from Rangers, as...Full Story »

Leeds United finished top ten in goals scored for Premier League clubs with 59, and the English club eyes a player that can help them continue this pace. According to the Spanish media outlet, Todo Fichajes, Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa follows America de Cali winger Santiago Moreno as a possible reinforcement for next season. The 21-year-old has appeared in 49 fixtures for the Colom...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson insisted even a cruel late defeat to Arsenal could not dampen what proved to be his most memorable night at Crystal Palace.It was revealed on Tuesday that the 73-year-old would leave the club after Sunday’s match at Liverpool and the midweek visit of the Gunners, with 6,500 fans in attendance, provided the supporters with a chance to bid farewell to their long-serving manager.C...Full Story »

Stoppage-time goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe spoiled Roy Hodgson’s final home match in charge of Crystal Palace and helped Arsenal secure a potentially vital 3-1 win in south London.It was revealed on Tuesday that the 73-year-old would depart Selhurst Park at the end of the season and when Christian Benteke headed home midway through the second half, the Eagles looked poise...Full Story »

RANGERS fans were seen fighting each other with bottles yesterday as they celebrated their Scottish Premiership win. Riot police were called to George Square in Glasgow to break up the boozed-up Gers as Steven Gerrard's team lifted their first title in ten years. Rangers fans were seen fighting each other with glass bottles Riot police were called to stop the chaos Thousands of fans gathered...Full Story »

Fulham manager Scott Parker hailed teenage goalscorer Fabio Carvalho as the one “shining bright light” after his side’s 3-1 defeat to Southampton at St Mary’s.Carvalho scored Fulham’s consolation, his maiden goal for the Cottagers on his first start.Southampton took the lead in the first half when Che Adams struck from a James Ward-Prowse free-kick before Nathan Tel...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard insists he will never again let the chance to savour the sweet smell of success pass him by after soaking up every second of Rangers’ champagne moment.The Ibrox boss was doused with bubbly by striker Alfredo Morelos as new champions finally got their hands on the Premiership trophy.But Gerrard did not mind one bit as his lifelong wait to get his hands on a league winner&rsqu...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard’s Invincibles smashed through the 100-point barrier for the first time in Rangers’ history as the champions kicked off their trophy-day celebrations in style.A 4-0 win over Aberdeen – earned thanks to a Kemar Roofe double in between Joe Lewis’s early own goal and Jermain Defoe’s late fourth – ensured an undefeated campaign.But the match was mere...Full Story »