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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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Goalkeeper Brian Schwake On Life In Scotland

Greenock Morton goalkeeper Brian Schwake speaks with a hint of a Scots accent. we spoke just before the United States played England in Qatar in the World Cup.

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Is Ange Postecoglou A Target?

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou remains on the radar of a number of clubs, and countries, potentially in the market for a new bench boss. 

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Celtic And Scotland Butt Heads Again

This week, the Scotland manager told the BBC he was “disappointed” that Celtic gaffer Ange Postecoglou opted not to release his players for friendly in Turkey

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New SPL Focus For Celtic & Rangers

With no European football for either Celtic or Rangers, focus is now on domestic matters for Glasgow\’s big two. Winning the SPL becomes key.

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VAR Comes To The Scottish Premier League

VAR finally comes to the Scottish Premier League this weekend when Hibs and St. Johnstone kick off at Easter Road on Friday.

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History Missed and Made in Scottish Football

Scottish Football now has its first openly gay footballer to play in the Scottish leagues since Justin Fashinu.

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Rangers FC Facing Another Corporate Takeover?

A consortium of investors, most of whom live outside of Scotland, are interested in taking controlling interest in Rangers FC.

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Fighting Words in Scotland Among Shareholders

What\’s going on in Scottish football? Catch up with this week\’s Full Scottish, served up by Brian P. Dunleavy.

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Women’s Soccer League Kicks Off In Scotland

Last weekend, the Scottish (men’s) Premiership kicked off the new campaign. This weekend, the women follow suit, with a revamped, 12-team women’s soccer league.

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Scotland Caught In Ukraine Euphoria?

Ukraine qualifying for the World Cup finals in Qatar would be the feel-good football story of the year. Except in Scotland.

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