Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes cannot wait to lock horns with Sean Dyche – even though he was dreading a Europa League showdown with his Burnley big guns.The Dons were paired alongside the Premier League side in Thursday’s draw for the second qualifying round and will...
Brendan Rodgers has warned rivals his Celtic team are fitter than ever as they shape up for the new season.The Hoops returned to pre-season training on Monday and manager Rodgers has been delighted with the state of his squad.After racking up a gruelling 61-game campaign...
New Hearts signing Oliver Bozanic is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his fellow Australians in Scottish football.Bozanic was announced earlier this week as manager Craig Levein’s ninth transfer of a busy summer window – it has since gone up to 10 with the...
John Stones is thankful to Gareth Southgate for keeping the faith during his difficult end to the season – and World Cup rival Vincent Kompany for inadvertently boosting England’s chances.Preparations are under way for Sunday’s penultimate Group G match against Panama, with the Manchester City...
Brendan Rodgers is keen to strengthen his squad further following the arrival of Odsonne Edouard on a permanent deal.Edouard completed his move to Celtic earlier this month following an encouraging debut campaign on loan from Paris St Germain.Fans are keen to see the Hoops strengthen...
Neil Lennon will be forced to watch Hibernian’s first three domestic games from the stand after being punished for his on-pitch celebration against Rangers on the final day of last season.The Northern Irishman was ushered up the tunnel by fourth official Bobby Madden after darting...
New Rangers defender Jon Flanagan is targeting a fresh start in Glasgow following the off-field issues that brought an end to his spell at Liverpool.The 25-year-old full-back will be reunited with Steven Gerrard after signing a two-year deal with the Ibrox club following his release...
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident the ‘pace and power’ of club-record signing Issa Diop can help the defender make an impact in the Premier League.The Irons have been quick to bolster the squad during the summer window, which has seen Pellegrini take charge...
Steven Gerrard has warned his Rangers side to focus or face further humiliation in the Europa League this season.Gers kick off the Steven Gerrard era at Ibrox against Macedonian side FK Shkupi on July 12 before making the return trip a week later after the...
Neil Lennon is refusing to look too far ahead after the draw for the Europa League qualifying rounds.Hibernian have been drawn against NSI Runavik of the Faroe Islands in the first round of qualifying, with a potential meeting with Asteras Tripolis for the winners.In Lennon’s...