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For some the business end of the season is good news but for others disaster is on the horizon. Right now, I genuinely think both our top leagues are still open with Hearts in the best position in both but with dog-eat-dog matches to manoeuvre. Exciting yes. Motherwell’s victory last week in Rangersland shows there are no certainties for any of the top teams. But clarity is coming, starting tonight while Sting is in the ether. Ross County will know if they face a double releg

I’m happy to say that VAR was not the talking point after both Scottish Cup semi-finals, but free speech was, or rather the banning of a pundit from the game. I'm a journalist and we all have an opinion – it’s our job is to pass comment on footballing issues and, of course, some people agree with what we say and some don’t. Michael Stewart, who works for Premier Sports amongst other broadcasters, was told to stay away from last month's friendly at Hampden between Scotland an

The SFU now has over 102,000 affiliated members, cementing our position as the biggest independent fans' group in the country. Thank you to everyone who has signed up, whether individually or as part of a larger group. By joining us, you can get your voice heard in the corridors of power, at both Holyrood and Hampden. Here's what we're doing for Scottish football fans and it's this work that has attracted so much attention and interest. Please join us today ! We are worki

Sometimes the Good Ship Football is damaged by what looks like stupidity and unfairness but is in reality the natural outcome of a system built on self-interest. This week recent history repeated itself when Linlithgow Rose qualified for the SPFL2 play offs after a great second half of the season, only to be told they didn’t meet the criteria because of 6 licence failings. The main one was that they hadn’t filed accounts. Eejits. Like Buckie Last Year The club has let down th

We have a place at the World Cup. Our SPFL and WSPFL leagues are all more competitive than ever. But the own goal that is ‘insecurity’ is a constant cancer right through our game. I say that after our authorities recently banned one of our more combative, mouthier, but also maybe more insightful pundits from Hampden. I found that particular move more unsavoury than anything Michael Stewart has or could have ever have said. I disagree with lots of what he spouts and especiall

In most previous seasons, there were clear front runners, but in every case they were Rangers o Celtic. But not this season, which is, I believe, good for our game as there is a media buzz about it, not just in Scotland but in the UK and indeed beyond.Let's look at the contenders. Hearts are going well under Derek Mclnnes and have been top of the table for most of the season. It's been 34 years since the Edinburgh club was top of the table for much of the season, and we all

We are delighted to say that we got over 30 entries from universities across Scotland for this competition. Thanks are due to News UK Scotland, the publishers of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland and The Scottish Sun, for their support and encouragement. It's always good to see aspiring young journalists coming through the ranks and there were five entries we deemed good enough to be published here on our website. We'll publish the four runners-up first, followed by the

(Sadly but Reluctantly, and after Careful and Painful Consideration) Who is this Eric I hear you think? What did he say? And why does Andy concur? I don’t actually know him but this Yorkshire ‘World Cup Veteran’ is “Searching for wisdom in a time of stupidity” and I like that. And it’s not a story the media will pick up on. This all started when my old pal Keith sent me a cutting of Eric’s succinct perspective, insight and reasoning and it reminded me of what I and many other

We're off to the World Cup, and as part of our preparations the SFA have, obviously, organised some friendly matches. These have not been successful, against Japan at Hampden, we got beat 1-0 and at the Hill Dickinson stadium, the new home of Everton, we also lost 1-0, this time to the Ivory Coast. International football is different to club level. For a start, the team as don't train and play together every week. For me, a friendly game is about getting fitness levels up

AKA When Chatter is Easier Than Change? So the countdown continues and we’ve now had 2 friendlies against higher rated World Cup Qualifier teams and lost both. Scotland players walked off at the end to some boo-ing from fans who wanted better results and felt justified that their entry money gives them the right to vocalise the displeasure they felt. I understand that but would have preferred that their energies were focussed on the realities rather than media created over-hy

Supporting 300 Young People and Driving a Joined-Up Community Effort in Clackmannanshire! The Hive Celebrates One Year Supporting 300 Young People and Driving a Joined-Up Community Effort in Clackmannanshire The Hive in Alloa is celebrating its first anniversary on 8 April 2026, marking a year of transforming a disused town centre venue into a thriving, youth-led community hub at the heart of Clackmannanshire. Delivered by Wasp Community Club with the backing of Alloa Ath

Inverness Look to Impress Against Raith The KDM Evolution Trophy Final promises to be a fascinating contest as Inverness Caledonian Thistle take on Raith Rovers this Sunday at Partick Thistle’s Firhill, with kick-off at 4:10pm and live coverage on BBC ALBA. Both sides have taken very different routes to the final, but each arrives with genuine belief they can lift the trophy. For Inverness, this final represents another major step in what has been a resilient campaign. Caley

In a dramatic afternoon at Fir Park, Glasgow City reestablished their dominance in Scottish women's football by defeating defending champions Rangers 2-1. A stunning two- minute blitz from the teenage sensation Lisa Forrest proved to be the difference, ending Rangers’ pursuit of a fourth consecutive title and securing City’s first Sky Sports cup since 2015. First Half Action The match began as a cagey, high-stakes encounter under grey Motherwell skies. Rangers, looking for

We are delighted to say that we got over 30 entries from universities across Scotland for this competition. Thanks are due to News UK Scotland, the publishers of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland and The Scottish Sun, for their support and encouragement. It's always good to see aspiring young journalists coming through the ranks and there were five entries we deemed good enough to be published here on our website. We'll publish the four runners-up first, followed by the

In 76 days 5000-ish members of the Tartan Army will descend on Boston in a special fleet of yellow school buses from their temporary ‘Heilan Hame’ in Providence Rhode Island. A big Sesame Street adventure and journey that should take not much more than an hour on a wet night in winter but will. It will be ‘Box Office’ and a historic and joyous parade there and I hope back too with smiles all round. By coincidence 76 Days was the time that Rhode Island lone sailor Steve Callah

Newton Park, Bo'ness The Scotland National Cerebral Palsy Football Team are hosting a special international friendly exhibition on Saturday 19th April, 2026 , bringing together para football, community spirit and live entertainment . Taking place at Newton Park, Bo’ness from 12:00pm to 3:00pm , the event will showcase two exciting fixtures: Youth fixture: Scotland vs Ireland Scotland National Team vs England This will be a huge event for the national squads for both the ad

We are delighted to say that we got over 30 entries from universities across Scotland for this competition. Thanks are due to News UK Scotland, the publishers of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland and The Scottish Sun, for their support and encouragement. It's always good to see aspiring young journalists coming through the ranks and there were five entries we deemed good enough to be published here on our website. We'll publish the four runners-up first, followed by the

We are delighted to say that we got over 30 entries from universities across Scotland for this competition. Thanks are due to News UK Scotland, the publishers of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland and The Scottish Sun, for their support and encouragement. It's always good to see aspiring young journalists coming through the ranks and there were five entries we deemed good enough to be published here on our website. We'll publish the four runners-up first, followed by the

Recently, we saw the ugly side of football, however, there are other sides which show just why we love the game. No matter your background or ability, whether you are able-bodied or not, there are so many things that bring people from every walk of life together to play the beautiful game that we call football. I’d like to introduce you to one aspect of this beautiful game that, perhaps, you didn’t know existed… Scotland's first transplant team – a group of players who have

We are delighted to say that we got over 30 entries from universities across Scotland for this competition. Thanks are due to News UK Scotland, the publishers of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland and The Scottish Sun, for their support and encouragement. It's always good to see aspiring young journalists coming through the ranks and there were five entries we deemed good enough to be published here on our website. We'll publish the four runners-up first, followed by the