By Stewart Primrose Tuesday’s defeat to Arsenal raises many questions for Celtic manager Tony Mowbray, whose honeymoon period looks over. The media can dress it up as much as they like. Celtic were not unlucky, but while avoided a mauling, were comprehensively beaten by a side better in every department. Saturday’s win at Aberdeen was [...]
By Stewart Primrose Andy Murray made a winning start as he bids to win his first Grand Slam and Wimbledon title. The Scot won in four sets, 7-5, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, but had to endure a scare as his opponent Robert Kendrick took the second set and threatened throughout their encounter. Kendrick, ranked 76 in [...]
By Stewart Primrose Scotland is facing a kilt famine after kilt hire shops reported a massive upturn in sales. This is mainly due to the recent international sporting events, with 15,000 football fans travelling to Amsterdam at the weekend and the recent 6 nations rugby. With Scotland due to play Iceland on Wednesday anyone hoping [...]
By Stewart Primrose Scotland surely face a “must win” match on Wednesday as they take on Iceland after their humbling defeat by the Dutch at the weekend. Saturday’s 3-0 loss in Amsterdam means the Scots have moved down to third place by virtue of goal difference. Iceland, the team directly above them, come to Hampden Park this [...]
By Stewart primrose Hibernian won the Edinburgh derby for the first time in five attempts as they strengthened their hopes of a top six finish. A Steven Fletcher goal early on was enough to give the green half of the city the bragging rights. The game was far from incident-free with both teams having a man sent off. [...]
By Stewart Primrose Listen Here: Scotland coach Frank Hadden feels his side should have won their latest 6 nations encounter, this time going down 22-15 against Ireland. Scotland took a half time lead and were the better of the two sides but Ireland stepped up their game, only needing the 1 try to maintain their grand slam [...]
By Stewart Primrose It was a sports fest this weekend for sports fans, but with more than just rugby and football to indulge on. Keen runners were able to take part in the third Meadows half marathon in Edinburgh. It is the only sporting event due to be held in the Meadows this year, due [...]
By Stewart Primrose Celtic defeated Rangers 2-0 yesterday to win the Co-operative Insurance Cup, after an extra time victory. Goals from defender Darren O’Dea in the 91st minute and an Aiden McGeady penalty in the dying minutes of the game gave the Bhoys their first major trophy of the season. Much like the last Old [...]
By Stewart Primrose CCTV footage may have captured crucial information on the identity’s of those who killed the two British soldiers in Northern Ireland. Sappers Mark Quinsey, 23, and Patrick Azimka, 21, were killed at their army base in County Antrim by members of the Real IRA. When Detective Chief Inspector Derek Williamson was questioned on whether [...]
A painting from the eighteenth century could be worth £100,000 when it goes on auction in Edinburgh later this month. The Dutch masterpiece was owned by First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon, and is now being sold by his estate. The floral watercolour by Jan Van Huysum was signed and dated 1739 and was displayed [...]
By Stewart Primrose Scotland’s international football team could become extinct if they become involved in a British Olympic team. SFA President George Peat claims that a meeting with the other three home nations in Belfast resulted in FIFA President Sepp Blatter saying that their independence as a nation would be under threat if they agreed [...]
By Stewart Primrose Foreign-born players could soon be allowed to play for Scotland, despite not having a direct Scottish bloodline. Hearts winger Andrew Driver could be the first to benefit. He was born in England but is keen on playing for Scotland. Under the current rules he would be prevented from doing so, but if [...]
By Stewart Primrose A deal to end the wildcat strikes has been rejected by workers at the oil refinery in Lincolnshire. The offer from employers Total was to recruit around 28% of its workforce from the UK, however, this offer has been dismissed by Union leaders. Talks are set to continue throughout today and both sides hope [...]
By Stewart Primrose The RBS Six Nations tournament kicks off this weekend and is set to be one of the most exciting since ever. Rugby at this time off year captures the imaginations of millions, whether they are fans of the sport or not. Although the Tri Nations has a higher quality of player, rugby [...]
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