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SPL
Kenny Shiels: Paulo Sergio should have quit over Marian Kello axing
KENNY Shiels believes Paulo Sergio should have walked out on Hearts after being prevented from picking first-choice keeper Marian Kello – as he would have done in the same situation.
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Easter Road job is ‘better’ than Pat Fenlon first thought
BOTTOM club Dunfermline may have pulled level on points with his side on Tuesday night, but Pat Fenlon is still relishing being manager of Hibernian.
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‘Daniel Cousin deal could turn title race in our favour’ says Ally McCoist
RANGERS manager Ally McCoist believes that the return of Daniel Cousin could switch the momentum of the SPL title race back in the Ibrox club’s favour at a crucial stage of the season.
Ally McCoist insists first-choice Rangers side more than a match for Celtic
THE size of the task facing Ally McCoist in his bid to retain the SPL title for Rangers was graphically displayed by Celtic’s 4-0 demolition job at Tynecastle on Wednesday night.
Ally McCoist confirms attempt to bring Daniel Cousin back to Rangers
Rangers manager Ally McCoist has confirmed he is attempting to bring Daniel Cousin back to Ibrox, after watching the Gabon international in action in the African Nations Cup.
The Rumour Mill - Thursday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: Daniel Cousin edges closer to a surprise return to the SPL; Rangers may be reported to FIFA over a compensation row; Dundee United make a move for a new goalkeeper; plus the rest of today’s transfer news
323 commentsLennon wants Saints fans to enjoy top six
Danny Lennon is desperate to reward the St Mirren fans with a top-six place in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Hearts miss TV cash as cup replay stays on schedule
CASH-STRAPPED Hearts have missed out on a timely £80,000 windfall after it was decided that their Scottish Cup replay with St Johnstone next week will not be screened live on Sky TV.
1 commentSamaras won’t let up
GEORGIOS Samaras is determined to help keep the Celtic bandwagon rolling when Inverness visit Parkhead tomorrow.
Brown is ‘embarrassed’ to get award
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown says he is “embarrassed” to be Clydesdale Bank Premier League Manager of the Month.
Hearts crash as Celtic run rampant
HAD Hearts been awarded their second-minute goal, the context of this game would certainly have been different.
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Jorge Claros clear for Hibs debut against Aberdeen
Honduran internationalist Jorge Claros is in line to make his debut for Hibs in Saturday’s SPL clash with Aberdeen after being granted the necessary work permit.
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Paulo Sergio takes blame for Hearts defeat to Celtic
PAULO SERGIO took full responsibility for Hearts’ 4-0 defeat by Celtic at Tynecastle last night in an effort to protect his players after a disappointing result.
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Paul Kane says Hibs should stick with winning side
Confirmation that Jorge Claros has received his work visa and is available to make his Hibs debut on Saturday against Aberdeen means the fight for places in the club’s already-strong midfield has intensified.
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Celtic go four points clear with comprehensive victory over Hearts
CELTIC manager Neil Lennon last night conceded that his side had “copped a break” prior to scoring four unanswered goals against Hearts at Tynecastle Park last night.
Jim McIntyre calls for Dunfermline to build on point against Killie
MANAGER Jim McIntyre has demanded his Dunfermline side build on their 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock after going level with Hibernian at the foot of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Rangers turn to Daniel Cousin in bid to bolster attacking options
DANIEL Cousin is poised to return to Rangers until the end of the season as Ally McCoist seeks a short-term solution to his severely depleted striking options.
Hearts 0 - 4 Celtic: Celtic sweep Hearts aside to make it 13 wins in a row
THE latest meeting between Hearts and Celtic once again provided much to talk about. The home side failed to recover from the blow of seeing Stephen Elliott’s second-minute header saved by goalkeeper Fraser Forster, with the ball having already appeared to have crossed the line.
Pat Fenlon says Richie Towell still has Hibs role
Richie Towell still has an important part to play at Hibs despite being frozen out in recent weeks, says Easter Road boss Pat Fenlon.
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Hearts’ Ryan McGowan ready to rib family’s Celtic fans
DEEP in suburban Adelaide, South Australia, Mr and Mrs McGowan will just be rising for the day when Hearts meet Celtic at Tynecastle. By the time they arrive at work, son Ryan will have blitzed their mobile phones with messages of delightful ribbing if the final result goes his way.
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Hibs Lewis Stevenson thriving under Pat Fenlon’s leadership
A LITTLE more than four months ago, Lewis Stevenson was seriously contemplating life beyond the club where he has given the longest unbroken service of any first-team player.
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Hearts’ Marian Kello has ‘no plans to join Celtic’
MARIAN KELLO has spoken out to deny suggestions from Hearts that he is not committed to the club, insisting he is ready and willing to play when called upon.
Hearts boss has selection headache for Celtic clash
HEARTS manager Paulo Sergio must make two key decisions on his team before tonight’s meeting with Celtic at Tynecastle, with Danny Grainger returning to the squad and David Templeton set to miss out due to injury.
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The Rumour Mill: Wednesday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: Daniel Cousin may rejoin Rangers; Hearts goalkeeper Marian Kello denies wanting a move to Celtic; St Johnstone striker Fran Sandaza’s relief at the shutting of the transfer window; plus the rest of today’s transfer news
185 commentsCeltic ‘so strong’ says Paulo Sergio
Hearts manager Paul Sergio aims to make sure Celtic fail in their aim to make it 13 league wins in a row when they visit Tynecastle tonight.
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‘Hearts always put me down,’ says banished Marian Kello
HEARTS goalkeeper Marian Kello yesterday hit out at key figures at the club, who he accused of “always trying to put him down”. Even before this outburst, Kello had seemed resigned to being frozen out of the Hearts first-team picture.
61 commentsPlayer of the Month Scott Brown feels he’s back to his best
SCOTT Brown believes he is performing at his optimum level for the first time in five seasons. The Celtic captain was named SPL Player of the Month for January yesterday, having been instrumental in his team’s impressive surge to the top of the table.
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Hearts ‘confident’ tax bill will be paid after latest winding up order
Hearts have expressed confidence in their ability to pay a tax bill which has led to another winding up order being petitioned against the club.
106 commentsSPL Fanzone: Celtic
IN THE Scottish Cup Celtic and ICT appear as inseparable as Ben and Jerry and the games are always as tasty.
SPL Fanzone: Dundee United
AS USUAL when one of the Old Firm is defeated, the media focused on the losing side rather than offering the plaudits to the winning side.
SPL Fanzone: Dunfermline
WOULD quality players of the calibre of speedy defender Jordan McMillan and versatile Kyle Hutton have left the champions if Dunfermline were certainties for the drop?
SPL Fanzone: Kilmarnock
WELL, the treble is well and truly out of the window now after a lacklustre performance in Edinburgh at the weekend.
SPL Fanzone: St Mirren
SOMEHOW we still find ourselves in the Scottish Cup for at least another week. We were poor against Ross County and they could have had the game won before the end had it not been for Colin McMenamin’s luck deserting him in front of goal.
SPL Fanzone: Aberdeen
MEMORIES of that black day at Hampden almost four years ago were evoked when a defensive blunder gave our visitors from Dumfries the lead on Saturday.
SPL Fanzone: Hibs
With so many new faces arriving at Easter Road during the transfer window, the big question was how long they would take to gel.
3 commentsSPL Fanzone: Hearts
IT WAS the proverbial game of two halves on Saturday as Hearts appeared to be cruising at half-time, but the introduction of Sheridan seemed to cause us more problems than it should have done.
2 commentsSPL Fanzone: Inverness CT
Well, our unbeaten run came shuddering to a halt and what a disappointing way for it to end. In a game that had the makings of a classic, we simply never turned up – and I’m not just talking about the home fans.
SPL Fanzone: St Johnstone
I THINK most Saints fans will be delighted to still be in the cup draw and happy with our potential quarter-final opponents after Sunday’s trip to Tynecastle.
1 commentSPL Fanzone: Rangers
Sometimes statistics say more than words: in this case, winning one in seven cup games this season and a 16,000 home crowd for the UK’s fourth-best supported football club points firmly towards a crisis – and, be in no doubt, Rangers are in dire straits.
1 commentSPL Fanzone: Motherwell
Motherwell fans were recognisable by the big grins they were sporting on Monday afternoon. After hammering Morton, realistically, our chances of winning the cup were boosted just as much on the following two days.
Dunfermline 1-1 Kilmarnock: Andy Kirk rescues point but Dunfermline still in bottom spot
KILMARNOCK missed the opportunity to return to the Clydesdale Bank Premier League’s top six as Dunfermline claimed a valuable point in their battle against relegation last night.
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Tynecastle test prompts Neil Lennon to warn Celtic of complacency
IF there is anywhere Celtic’s players should be insulated against the kind of complacency Neil Lennon is warning them to avoid at all costs, it is Tynecastle.
Hearts stump up wages hours after sanctions threat from SPL
HEARTS last night paid their first team squad’s outstanding December salaries but insisted it was not as a response to an order to do so by the Scottish Premier League earlier in the day.
Hibs’ Sean Welsh set for Partick Thistle Loan
Sean WELSH was today poised to seal a switch from Hibs to Partick Thistle on loan until the end of the season.
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Matt Doherty owes surprise rise to Hibs boss
Hibs’ final January arrival Matt Doherty today revealed it was boss Pat Fenlon’s power of persuasion which resulted in a reunion with his former Bohemians manager.
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Marian Kello left out as Hearts reward others
VLADIMIR ROMANOV’S stance on Marian Kello will prompt much debate. What cannot be questioned is that Hearts will reward players who show loyalty, as Jamie MacDonald is already discovering.
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Jamie MacDonald poised to be top dog for Hearts
JAMIE MacDONALD was today backed to become Hearts’ new No.1 goalkeeper with Marian Kello’s exclusion to continue against Celtic tomorrow night.
25 commentsJanos Balogh says Hearts exit was only way forward
JANOS BALOGH spoke today for the first time about his exit from Hearts and admitted he had to leave Tynecastle to rejuvenate his career after just two games in two seasons.
The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: exiled Hearts goalkeeper Marian Kello issues a ‘come-and-get-me’ plea to Celtic; Rangers miss out on another signing; Alan Gow seeks pastures new in Iran; plus the rest of the day’s transfer news
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Marian Kello refuses to sign new contract at Hearts and is open to summer offers
MARIAN Kello has confirmed that he will not talk to Hearts about a new contract when his current deal expires in the summer, and hinted that he would welcome renewed interest from Celtic.
153 comments- Alex Salmond under fire for Nazi jibe at BBC adviser
- Scottish independence: TV presenter Neil Oliver warns against knee-jerk decisions
- Marian Kello dropped because he entered negotiations with English club
- Six Nations: Dan Parks announces retirement from Scotland team
- The Rumour Mill - Monday’s football news and gossip
- Alex Salmond under fire for Nazi jibe at BBC adviser
- Scottish independence: TV presenter Neil Oliver warns against knee-jerk decisions
- Minimum pricing on alcohol is legal in EU says Nicola Sturgeon
- Joan McAlpine: BBC badly needs to raise its game in Scotland
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