Mark Chapman discusses the latest football stories alongside Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. A Manchester City supporter joins the panel to examine the response to the club’s victory at Anfield, their first match since being found guilty of violating the Premier League’s financial rules. Following his strong weekend display, could Jordan Henderson provide […]
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With Yang Hyun-jun still representing South Korea at the Asian Games, Celtic have deployed both Sebastian Tounekti and James Forrest on the left wing. However, Brown feels the team’s difficulties are not limited to that position. “Rangers put Celtic under pressure, restricted Callum McGregor’s influence and marked him closely. When Cal is prevented from controlling […]
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Mark Chapman discusses the latest football talking points with Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith. Football issues correspondent Dale Johnson joins the panel to examine VAR following the disputed decision to award Erling Haaland’s match-winning goal for City in the Manchester derby. The panel also considers why United find it difficult to face teams […]
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Tounekti’s role in Celtic’s attacking trio was not the only selection issue O’Neill faced before the match. Camilo Duran had impressed as the central striker while Kasper Hogh, another expensive summer arrival, was sidelined through injury. Once Hogh returned to fitness, however, the Danish forward started at McDiarmid Park and again led the attack at […]
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Derek McInnes sent Ibrox into celebration as Rangers controlled Celtic in front of an entirely blue home crowd and claimed victory in the season’s opening Old Firm meeting. With energetic music filling the stadium, the Rangers support celebrated three excellent goals in a commanding triumph. Captain Dan Neil scored twice, with Kevin Kelsy adding another […]
Continue ReadingCan Stenhousemuir maintain their extraordinary momentum and produce a major upset against Hearts? With a crucial League Cup clash approaching, why are Kilmarnock and Aberdeen under such intense scrutiny? Could Hibs’ trip to Ross County prove decisive for David Gray? And ahead of the season’s opening Old Firm encounter, can Derek McInnes guide Rangers to […]
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Miovski’s goal was hugely important. Celtic’s victory over St Johnstone in Perth preserved their perfect league record, meaning Rangers had been moments away from trailing the defending champions by seven points after only six matches. Such a setback would have damaged their confidence ahead of Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Martin O’Neill’s side and […]
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Celtic manager faces a goalkeeping choice ahead of Sunday’s clash with Rangers, while questions remain over VAR’s inability to review a disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park. Manager Martin O’Neill says on-loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone could retain his Celtic starting spot for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup encounter with Rangers after marking his debut with a clean […]
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Football can be absurd, confusing and wonderfully entertaining all at once. On an evening that produced 37 attempts and 13 often remarkable saves, José Mourinho’s current club defeated his former side Inter as he returned to the Champions League with Real Madrid. Explaining exactly how they managed it is difficult, although Thibaut Courtois provided much […]
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Away fans will not be permitted at Celtic and Rangers derbies in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup during the current season. The Glasgow clubs agreed to the temporary measure after discussions with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The decision comes after the Scottish FA conducted an independent review of incidents during last […]
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