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Gavin McCafferty

Gavin McCafferty is PA Media Scottish sports editor.

John McGinn, front, celebrates his Scotland goal in Warsaw (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)
Football

John McGinn reflects on ‘roller coaster’ ride as Scotland triumph in Poland

<p>Robertson scored a last-gasp header to rescue Scotland </p>
Football

Scotland finish Nations League with final late twist

Steve Clarke, left, celebrates a memorable win (PA)
Football

Steve Clarke hails Scotland’s spirit after earning Nations League play-off

Steve Clarke’s side beat Croatia in their last match (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Win or bust for Steve Clarke’s side – Scotland versus Poland talking points

Steve Clarke smiles as Scotland beat Croatia (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke feels Scotland were ‘due’ after lucky break in win over Croatia

Scotland’s John McGinn (right) celebrates his winner (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

McGinn keeps Scotland’s Nations League hopes alive in win over Croatia

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo was not a happy man after Portugal’s draw with Scotland recently </p>
Football

Scotland urged to channel spirit of Ronaldo tantrum against Croatia

Liam Scales was at the heart of an impressive Celtic defence (Spada/LaPresse via AP)
Football

Celtic keep Atalanta at bay in Champions League

Brendan Rodgers will not budge in his stance (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers insists he will maintain his ‘aggressive’ philosophy

Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens was brought down by Kasper Schmeichel ahead of the early opener (PA Wire via DPA)
Football

Celtic crash back down to earth in Champions League with 7-1 loss at Dortmund

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers gestures towards the fans after the Premier Sports Cup, quarter-final match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Sunday September 22, 2024.
Football

Brendan Rodgers expected ‘excellent’ Falkirk to challenge Celtic in cup clash

Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah both scored doubles (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Kuhn inspires Celtic to quarter-final victory over impressive Falkirk

Steven Naismith was aggrieved by VAR decisions at Celtic Park (PA)
Football

Steven Naismith frustrated by handball calls as Hearts lose at Celtic

Football

Steven Naismith frustrated by handball calls as Hearts lose at Celtic

Steven Naismith was aggrieved by VAR decisions at Celtic Park (PA)
<p>Steve Clarke sees positives in Scotland’s performances against Portugal and Poland.</p>
Football

Clarke sees positives for Scotland despite late defeat to Portugal

<p>Ronaldo came off the bench to fire the winner </p>
Football

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner breaks Scotland resistance

<p>Callum McGregor scored Celtic’s third goal in a 3-0 win over Rangers </p>
Football

Celtic underline difference in class in Old Firm win over Rangers

Football

Rangers and Celtic agree on return of away fans for Old Firm derby

Football

Rangers and Celtic agree on return of away fans for Old Firm derby

Duhan van der Merwe has scored 28 tries in 41 internationals (Mike Egerton/PA)
Rugby Union

Duhan van der Merwe praised after becoming Scotland’s record try scorer

Duhan van der Merwe is Scotland’s record try scorer (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Rugby Union

Van der Merwe breaks Scotland record as Uruguay denied epic comeback

Lewis Morgan is back in the Scotland squad (PA)
Football

Steve Clarke excited by Scotland additions Lewis Morgan and Tommy Conway

The winger was back in action for Scotland (PA)
Football

James Forrest enjoying return to Scotland fold after first appearance since 2021

Bristol City striker Tommy Conway could be in line for a Scotland call-up (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke admits Tommy Conway could get late Scotland call-up for Euro 2024

<p>Scotland laboured to victory in Faro </p>
Football

Scotland suffer more injury woe in Euros warm-up win over Gibraltar

<p>John Lundstram scored an own own goal and was later sent off for Rangers </p>
Football

Lundstram horror show moves Celtic to brink of Scottish Premiership

The Celtic manager denied showing any disrespect (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers dismisses Philippe Clement’s claim that he disrespected Rangers

<p>Scotland laboured to victory in Faro </p>
Football

Scotland suffer more injury woe in Euros warm-up win over Gibraltar

<p>John Lundstram scored an own own goal and was later sent off for Rangers </p>
Football

Lundstram horror show moves Celtic to brink of Scottish Premiership

The Celtic manager denied showing any disrespect (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers dismisses Philippe Clement’s claim that he disrespected Rangers

Former British champion Willie Limond has died (Danny Lawson/PA)
Sport

Tributes paid to ‘great man’ Willie Limond following death

Sport

Tributes paid to ‘great man’ Willie Limond following death

Former British champion Willie Limond has died (Danny Lawson/PA)
Callum McGregor is still in line to face Rangers (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Celtic will not risk Callum McGregor ahead of Rangers showdown

The Rangers goalkeeper missed out on the England squad (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Philippe Clement says Jack Butland will continue to show his quality for Rangers

<p>Craig Gordon is back in the Scotland sqiad at the age of 41 </p>
Football

Gordon, 41, called up by Scotland as Clarke faces interesting decision

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell hosted the meeting (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

IFAB plans to tackle time-wasting goalkeepers but sin bin trial not extended

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell hosted the meeting (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

IFAB plans to tackle time-wasting goalkeepers but sin bin trial not extended

Brendan Rodgers’ side left it late at Parkhead (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers elated after Celtic end long wait for Champions League win

Gustaf Lagerbielke celebrates his late winner for Celtic (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Celtic end Champions League campaign with last-gasp winner against Feyenoord

Callum McGregor is relishing the Euro 2024 opener (Robert Perry/PA)
Football

Callum McGregor excited at chance to open Euro 2024 against hosts Germany

Celtic’s Luis Palma missed from the penalty spot (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

We have to be better – Brendan Rodgers says Celtic’s penalty record must improve

Jonathan Obika heads home late on (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Jonathan Obika’s last-gasp equaliser earns Motherwell point at Celtic

Steve Clarke applauds the fans following the end of Euro 2024 qualification (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke happy to toast Scotland fans after ‘strange’ draw with Norway

Steve Clarke saw his Scotland side equalise in added time (Tamuna Kulumbegashvili/AP).
Football

Clarke praises Scotland for keeping heads after late draw in Georgia

Football

Scotland secure late draw in Georgia after Kvaratskhelia brace

Scotland have already qualified for Germany 2024 (Isabel Infantes/PA)
Football

Still plenty to play for – Scotland v Georgia talking points

Scotland manager Steve Clarke aims to end the campaign with more points (Isabel Infantes/PA)
Football

Clarke targets winning return for Scotland after back-to-back defeats

<p>Celtic were humiliated in Madrid </p>
Football

Celtic suffer Champions League embarrassment at Atletico Madrid

Football

Celtic suffer Champions League embarrassment at Atletico Madrid

<p>Celtic were humiliated in Madrid </p>
Celtic’s Matt O’Riley in action against Atletico Madrid (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Celtic will only get better at game management – Matt O’Riley

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone greets Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic proved they can match ‘top-level’ team

Football

Celtic suffer late heartbreak to remain pointless in Champions League

Celtic’s Matt O’Riley celebrates his winner (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Matt O’Riley sparks mad scenes at Motherwell with last-gasp winner for Celtic

Celtic’s Matt O’Riley celebrates his winner (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Matt O’Riley sparks mad scenes at Motherwell with last-gasp winner for Celtic

<p>Gustaf Lagerbielke is sent off for Celtic </p>
Football

Celtic reduced to nine men in Champions League defeat to Feyenoord

Brendan Rodgers with some of his players after Saturday’s win against Dundee (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Brendan Rodgers sees Celtic’s CL campaign as a ‘brilliant opportunity’

Majid Haq was subjected to racist abuse while umpiring (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Cricket

Scorer who racially abused umpire Majid Haq handed lifetime ban

Scotland manager Steve Clarke remains upbeat (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke insists Scotland remain in positive mood despite England defeat

The Scotland squad train at Lesser Hampden (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

John Carver hails Scotland squad as ‘most focused group’ he has ever worked with

Stephen Welsh has signed a new deal at Celtic (Trevor Martin/PA)
Football

Gustaf Lagerbielke set for Celtic bow after Stephen Welsh sustains knock

<p>John McGinn may be returning to Hibernian in the Europea Conference League </p>
Football

Villa captain McGinn could face Hibernian return in European play-off

Carl Starfelt looks set leave Celtic (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Carl Starfelt makes likely farewell Celtic appearance in opening day SPL win

Tributes have been paid to Craig Brown (PA)
Football

A sparkling and charming human being – football pays tribute to Craig Brown

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown has died at the age of 82 (Danny Lawson/PA)
Football

Tributes pour in after former Scotland manager Brown dies aged 82

Billy Gilmour (left) won the official man-of-the-match award against Georgia (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Billy Gilmour delighted to end challenging season on high with Scotland win

Football

Billy Gilmour delighted to end challenging season on high with Scotland win

Billy Gilmour (left) won the official man-of-the-match award against Georgia (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Ryan Porteous is back in training at Watford (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Ryan Porteous not too envious of Scotland team-mates as he heads back to Watford

Kenny McLean scored Scotland’s late winner in Norway (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Kenny McLean savours special moment after scoring late Scotland winner in Norway

Scotland substitute Kenny McLean (right) celebrated his late winner with John McGinn (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Steve Clarke hails Scotland’s character and depth after late Norway comeback win

<p>Kenny McLean grabbed a late winner for Scotland </p>
Football

Late Scotland comeback stuns Haaland and Norway

<p>Kenny McLean grabbed a late winner for Scotland </p>
Football

Late Scotland comeback stuns Haaland and Norway

Erling Haaland’s goalscoring rate for his country is similar to the records he has set at club level (Liam McBurney/PA)
Football

Key talking points as Scotland seek qualifying win over Erling Haaland’s Norway

Erling Haaland enjoyed the treble parade (Will Matthews/PA)
Football

Norway boss has no issue with Haaland treble celebrations

Kenny Miller thinks Scotland have strong attacking options (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Kenny Miller talks up Scotland’s attacking options amid Che Adams’ absence

Super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor fights in New York this weekend (Steve Welsh/PA)
Sport

Security steps in as Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez kept apart ahead of fight

<p>Postecoglou is fresh from cup success with his Glasgow side </p>
Football

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou reportedly agrees deal to join Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou looks set for Tottenham (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Ange Postecoglou: Who is he and what can Tottenham fans expect?

Ange Postecoglou has enjoyed a trophy-laden two years in Glasgow (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Ange Postecoglou agrees to leave Celtic for Tottenham – reports

<p>Ross County could celebrate the most remarkable of victories </p>
Football

Ross County stage huge comeback to win Scottish Premiership play-offs

Celtic and Rangers will be in Europe next season (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs – Scotland’s five European qualifiers

Alistair Johnston only has eyes for the Scottish Cup (Steve Welsh/PA)
Football

Alistair Johnston: No heads to turn amid Spurs speculation with all eyes on cup

Kris Doolan has vowed his side will remain on the front foot (Jeff Holmes/PA)
Football

Kris Doolan vows free-scoring Partick will attack Premiership play-off final

Sir Alex Ferguson and the Gothenburg Greats – pictured here in 2008 – won the 1983 European Cup Winners’ Cup (Alan Simpson/PA)
Football

Look back at Gothenburg Greats as Aberdeen mark 40th anniversary of European win

<p>Celtic rubber-stamped their title win in style </p>
Football

Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title to continue historic dominance

Celtic and Rangers go head to head at Hampden (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Celtic or Rangers to face Inverness or Falkirk – Scottish Cup talking points

Martin O’Neill was linked with the recent Leicester vacancy (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Martin O’Neill would have been interested in short-term Leicester role

Ken Buchanan has died aged 77 (PA)
Sport

Ken Buchanan – a true boxing great who had battles in and out of the ring

Celtic and Rangers go head to head at Hampden (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Celtic or Rangers to face Inverness or Falkirk – Scottish Cup talking points

Martin O’Neill was linked with the recent Leicester vacancy (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Martin O’Neill would have been interested in short-term Leicester role

Ken Buchanan has died aged 77 (PA)
Sport

Ken Buchanan – a true boxing great who had battles in and out of the ring

Anjan Luthra has resigned (Handout photo/PA)
UK

Lobbyists undermining Cricket Scotland improvement work, claims outgoing chair

Anjan Luthra has stepped down (Handout)
Cricket

Claims lobbyists undermining attempts to improve Cricket Scotland

Scotland’s Callum McGregor in action against Spain (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Football

Win over ‘big nation’ had been coming, says Scotland’s Callum McGregor

Caledonia Gladiators head coach Gareth Murray has big plans (Caledonia Gladiators/The British Basketball League/PA)
Sport

Head coach Gareth Murray sees bright future for Caledonia Gladiators

Angus Gunn is in the Scotland squad (Joe Giddens/PA)
Football

Gunn challenged to grab number one jersey after first Scotland call-up

Celtic and Hearts meet twice in four days (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Ange Postecoglou takes different approaches in Celtic double header with Hearts

Funds raised by the cyclists will go towards helping children in Malawi (Jane Barlow/PA)
UK

Cyclists plan 500-mile ride to raise funds for education projects in Malawi

Eilish McColgan celebrates after winning Commonwealth gold (Mike Egerton/PA)
Sport

The Scottish sporting success stories of 2022

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