Scottish football
Hampden In The Sun: The Biggest Victory In The History Of The Old Firm
When Celtic and Rangers met at Hampden to contest the 1957 League Cup final, it was a beautiful October day. The Scottish sun was only shining on one side, however.
Celtic Soccer Fans Have Shown Two Very Different Sorts Of ‘Solidarity’ With Palestine
On the one hand, the display of Palestinian flags at Celtic Park has done little quantifiable good. Thankfully, the same cannot be said of the fundraising effort that has followed.
Game Changers: Jock Stein's Celtic
From 1965 through 1974, Jock Stein's Celtic were the unquestioned kings of the Scottish game, racking up nine titles without reply – as well as a European Cup and numerous other domestic honours.
Game Changers: Walter Smith’s Rangers
Under Walter Smith, Rangers came to dominate Scottish football in almost unprecedented fashion. The tables eventually turned, however, and his dynasty took a spectacular fall.
This Is Why I Should Be Kingsley The Terrifying Partick Thistle Mascot
Kingsley has been described as a “demented sun god”, which is my stock answer to the question: “What is your dream job?”
The Criminalization of Scottish Soccer Fans
The proposed introduction of facial recognition technology has met with anger among Scottish football supporters, who see it as a further step towards criminalising the fans.
The Cult: Henrik Larsson
Henrik Larsson became a hero at each of his clubs, but nowhere is he more revered than at Celtic Park. The brilliant Swede was the last truly world-class talent to grace the top tier of Scottish football.
The Weird and Wonderful Origins of Scottish Football Club Names
What's in a name? For many Scottish clubs, rather a lot.
In Search of Real Football
What do you do when the Premier League begins to feel overtly corporate and lacking in a soul? Go watch a Scottish League 2 match, of course.
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Boycotting Tonight's Friendly Game with Qatar
Probably the worst time to play a meaningless exhibition game is when your opposition is embroiled in the biggest corruption scandal in soccer history.
Have football fans been recognised as a political force?
Football fans represent a significant demographic in Britain, yet they have rarely been pandered to at election time. Has that changed in 2015?