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Episode 1 of the 3 part BBC Scotland ‘Ultras’ documentaries started this week. Jordan, the programme’s director was articulate in the media ahead of it talking about how Ultras is an easy word to say but Ultras, the broad concept we all think we understand, is an informal but uncoordinated alliance of mostly younger fans and not a simple or simplistic blueprint of anything. A church so broad it can’t be pigeon-holed. that is apart from maybe where Ultras has become the new na

I wish it was funny but it wasn’t. Not funny in any way. The weekend Miekelson’s Bams Ran Riot, Again, March 8th 2026. A date and fan behaviour that could, I think bring a sea change to football in Scotland. But only if the country and the game actually wants it because it will have to drag some people kicking and screaming. On a sad anniversary day for Scotland when my old dad would have been 102, it’s not a bad time to put this all into perspective. The past is the past. Bu

With apologies to St Mirren and Dons’ fans, there is only one major issue in Scottish football this week. We have a good product on the park and one of the most competitive title races for years, the World Cup to look forward to, but still the same old issues off the field. Sometimes we think Scottish football is moving forward in and then the next minute/last weekend we get a reality check. Last Sunday was a low point in the season.  When the quarter final cup tie between Ra

We are delighted to announce that Vivienne McLaren has agreed to be the SFU's Ambassador for the women's game in Scotland. Her passion for women’s and girls’ football and her keen focus on expanding the opportunities available to women and girls to take part in or return to sport has been evident for many years now and there is no doubt that she has played a crucial part in the development of women's football in our country. In 2016, Vivienne was appointed Chairperson of Sco