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Brian P. Dunleavy serves up his weekly helping of Scottish football news with a slightly green and white bias.

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Celtic Look ‘Too Comfortable’ In Final Stretch

Last year Celtic finished strong down the stretch. This season they have already dropped four matches since the turn of the year. By Brian P. Dunleavy.

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More Bad News for Celtic, Scottish Football

It’s been a rough two weeks for Scottish football and several interested parties, including both Celtic and Rangers, as well as the Scottish national team.

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No Good News For Scotland Fans

Those Scotland fans who consider themselves members of the Tartan Army must be feeling bewildered and betrayed after a crushing 3-0 home loss to Greece 

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Do Scotland Lack the Fight Of Celtic/Rangers?

There are no regular starters at Celtic or Rangers featuring for Scotland during this international break. How will that effect the performances of the team?

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Celtic Sitting Pretty Ahead Of Rangers Clash

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has a remarkable record against Rangers: In 21 matches played, he’s won 16 and drawn three Glasgow derbies.

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St. Johnstone Owner Adam Webb, Pt 2

Welcome to part 2 of our in-depth interview with St. Johnstone owner Adam Webb in which he discusses reducing ticket alocations for Celtic and Rangers. Read on.

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Interview With St. Johnstone Owner Adam Webb

Brian P. Dunleavy presents the first part of his interview with the American St. Johnstone owner, Adam Webb in which he explains his decision to buy the club.

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TV Pundits Show Disrespect to Celtic and Scotland

This week we found ourselves feeling a bit, well, dismayed at how pundits reflected upon the matchup between the Scottish champions and Bundesliga leaders.

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Missed Opportunities For Celtic In Europe

Here’s why we’re not putting a lot of stock in much of the commentary following Celtic’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich Wednesday night at Parkhead.

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Celtic Transfer Haul Not (Never?) Enough

Celtic brought in the versatile Jeffrey Schlupp—a player with an EPL winners medal, & prolific winger Jota (back for a second stint). And yet… It’s not enough.

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