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Celtic’s Filip Benkovic eager to continue to testing himself in Europe

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Craig Levein expects a tough test in Dundee. Picture: SNS.

Hearts’ Craig Levein excited by quality of Scottish managers

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Hearts’ Godinho says injured knee has passed Saturday’s test

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Archie Knox, who was inducted to the Scottish Football Hall of Fame on Sunday, believes Steven Gerrard can take Rangers far in Europe. Pic: Alan Harvey/SNS

Knox backing Gerrard to prolong Europa adventure

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Hearts’ Craig Levein issues a title race warning

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Jose Mourinho dismisses talk of leaving Manchester United for Madrid

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Derek Riordan: I’d have easily scored 30 goals a season for Celtic

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Hibs hero Derek Riordan: I hated Rudi Skacel

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Tom Rogic is Celtic's most expensive player in Football Manager 2019 (Photo: SNS)

Football Manager 2019: The most expensive Celtic players revealed

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Gabby Agbonlahor played for Celtic in a Match For Cancer benefit fixture in September. Picture: SNS

Former England striker open to Celtic or Rangers move

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Craig Levein expects a tough test in Dundee. Picture: SNS.

Hearts’ Craig Levein excited by quality of Scottish managers

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Hearts’ Godinho says injured knee has passed Saturday’s test

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Hearts manager Craig Levein will resist the urge to make multiple team changes against Dundee tonight. Picture: SNS.

Hearts’ Craig Levein issues a title race warning

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Derek Riordan celebrates as Hibs defeat Hearts at Easter Road in April 2006. Picture: SNS

Hibs hero Derek Riordan: I hated Rudi Skacel

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Former England striker open to Celtic or Rangers move

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Scottish Football Live: Rangers ‘frightened’ into victory, ex-England star open to Old Firm move, Hearts star needs op

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Rumour Mill: Gabby Agbonlahor reveals SPFL interest | Celtic sweat over Brown fitness | Hearts defender ‘hit by microphone’

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Jimmy Dunne hails Hearts’ character after show of defiance

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Derek Llambias, right, with Mike Ashley at a Newcastle United match. Picture: Getty images

Ex-Rangers shareholder Mike Ashley ‘not involved in Morton takeover bid’

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Neil McCann's last game in charge at Dundee was a 2-1 defeat to Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS/Craig Williamson

Why the number of managerial changes in Scottish football is not a concern

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Ray McKinnon returns to Morton this weekend. Picture: SNS/Roddy Scott

Special welcome arranged for ‘Judas’ Ray McKinnon in Morton return with Falkirk

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Gary Caldwell returns to Scottish football. Picture: SNS

Ex-Hibs and Celtic star Gary Caldwell named next Partick Thistle boss

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Celtic man set for exit? | Ex-Rangers figure linked with new job | Gazza petition draws 16k signatures

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New Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson got the travelling fans back on side with a win. Picture: SNS.

Gary Caldwell strongly tipped to take charge at Partick Thistle

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New 'Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson on the touchline. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Partick 1 - 2 Dundee United: Winning start for Robbie Neilson

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Scot Gemmill flattered by Partick link but focused on Scotland U21s

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Robbie Neilson on mission to return United to top flight

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Ex-Hearts boss Robbie Neilson wanted by Championship duo

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Alan Archibald sacked by Partick Thistle

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Why the number of managerial changes in Scottish football is not a concern

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Stephen Aitken to be sacked as Dumbarton manager. Picture: SNS/Ross Parker

Dumbarton sack manager Stephen Aitken

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Arbroath's Bobby Linn scored against Raith Rovers. Pic: SNS

League One round-up: Top two end all-square

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New Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn saw his side win 5-1. Pic: SNS

League One Round-up: Raith hit five on John McGlynn’s return

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Capital choice gets reward

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Neil McCann's last game in charge at Dundee was a 2-1 defeat to Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS/Craig Williamson

Why the number of managerial changes in Scottish football is not a concern

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Jim Jefferies won't be relinquishing his role at Edinburgh City, Dundee have confirmed. Picture: SNS Group

Dundee ‘not bringing in Jim Jefferies to assist Neil McCann’

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Berwick Rangers manager Robbie Horn. Pic: SNS

Berwick Rangers manager Robbie Horn resigns

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Stirling Albion have parted company with manager Dave Mackay. Picture: Sammy Turner/SNS

Stirling Albion sack manager Dave Mackay after Albion defeat

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Crowds at Tannadice Street before the game between Dundee and Rangers. Pic: I Davidson/DC Thomson

Aidan Smith: When Dundee wrestled with the two-headed cup-tie and won

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is a fan of Hampden. Picture: SNS

Hampden is ‘unique and special’ says Brendan Rodgers

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The SFA has delayed a decision on the future of Hampden Park. Picture: Ross Brownlee/SNS

Hampden v Murrayfield decision could be delayed for two weeks

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Pro14 chief executive' Martin Anayi was in Glasgow. Picture: SNS

Pro14 clash with Scottish Cup final is ‘not a problem’

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Scottish Cup final may move from traditional slot for TV deal

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James McFadden: Callum McGregor will become Scotland regular

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Jozo Simunovic: I’ll stay and fight for Celtic place

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Agent explains why Michael O’Halloran watched Cup final in Celtic end

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Aberdeen fans have sold over 9,000 tickets for their Betfred Cup semi-final clash with Rangers. Picture: SNS

A defence of Aberdeen fans after Betfred Cup semi-final snub

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Paul Gascoigne last game in 1997 for Rangers v St Johnstone at Ibrox. Picture: Allan Milligan

Rangers fans plan Betfred Cup semi-final tribute to Paul Gascoigne

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Derek Ferguson has criticised the club's support for failing to back their team. Picture: John Devlin

Aberdeen branded ‘embarrassing’ by star midfielder’s dad

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Celtic captain Scott Brown is wanted by a club in Australia. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Football Live: Australian interest in Celtic star, Levein explains Hearts injuries, Dundee to look for alternative No.2

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John Souttar, along with Uche Ikpeazu, will be out for five months. Picture: SNS

Scottish Football Live: Double blow for Hearts, Rangers receive Aberdeen semi-final tickets, TV fixtures released

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Aberdeen and Rangers will meet in the Betfred Cup semi-final at Hampden Park. Picture: SNS

SPFL cut Aberdeen ticket allocation for semi-final clash with Rangers

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Hearts fans have bought nearly 20,000 tickets for the Betfred Cup semi-final with Celtic. Picture: SNS/Ross MacDonald

Hearts sell nearly 20,000 tickets for Celtic semi-final before general sale

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Derek McInnes urges Aberdeen fans to sell-out Rangers semi

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Scottish Football Live: Rangers want Premiership star | Charlie Adam keen on Dundee role | Aberdeen anger SPFL

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Aberdeen anger SPFL and Rangers over ticket sales

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Rangers 'fiercely resisted' 50-50 ticket split for Aberdeen Betfred Cup tie

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Scotland More Scotland >>

Celtic captain Scott Brown is wanted by a club in Australia. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Football Live: Australian interest in Celtic star, Levein explains Hearts injuries, Dundee to look for alternative No.2

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Leigh Griffiths withdrew from the Scotland squad in order to focus on his fitness. Picture: SNS..

‘Fully-fit Leigh Griffiths needed to get Scotland back among goals’

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John Souttar, along with Uche Ikpeazu, will be out for five months. Picture: SNS

Scottish Football Live: Double blow for Hearts, Rangers receive Aberdeen semi-final tickets, TV fixtures released

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Scotland's John McGinn is confident the tide will turn for Alex McLeish's men following a difficult week. Pic: Craig Foy/SNS

John McGinn: It’s time to puff out our shoulders and start winning games

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Scotland U21 0 - 2 England U21: Scots outclassed in Euro defeat

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Celtic’s Leigh Griffiths is not the type to sulk, says Gordon Strachan

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Could Celtic make a move for this Manchester United midfielder?

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Scottish Football Live: McLeish to recall duo | Celtic to sell Boyata? | Rangers eye midfielder

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Celtic's loanee defender Filip Benkovic has said that Leicester City could recall him in January. SNS

Rumour Mill: Celtic defender set for January exit? | Paul Gascoigne should be in Hall of Fame says Gerrard | Hibs ‘aren’t title contenders...yet’

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Robert Pires, who won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with France, turned down the chance to join Rangers. Picture: Getty Images

Robert Pires ‘turned down chance to join Rangers from Arsenal’

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A general view of Ibrox, home of Rangers. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: World Cup winner ‘nearly joined Rangers’ | Celtic target signs new deal | Celtic fans slam Hearts over cup tickets

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Jose Mourinho is rumoured to be open to the idea of sending Scott McTominay out on loan. Picture: Getty images

Could Celtic make a move for this Manchester United midfielder?

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Daniel Arzani is yet to feature for Celtic's first team, having been restricted to appearances for the Hoops' reserve XI. Picture: SNS Group

Daniel Arzani made ‘obvious error’ in joining Celtic, says ex-Australia star

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Steven Davis in action for Northern Ireland against Scotland at Hampden. The midfielder has been linked with a return to Rangers. Picture: SNS Group

Rangers eye move for Southampton midfielder and ex-Ibrox star Steven Davis

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Steven Gerrard is pondering a move for a seemingly out-of-favour English Premier League midfielder. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Rangers eye English Premier League ace | Celtic to sell key man | Alex McLeish to recall duo?

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Daniel Arzani has ‘get-out clause’ in Celtic contract - if he doesn’t play

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Rumour Mill: Celtic man set for exit? | Ex-Rangers figure linked with new job | Gazza petition draws 16k signatures

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Georgios Samaras, ex-Celtic striker, announces retirement at age of 33

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Don’t make Chelsea join ‘great unwashed’ says chairman Bruce Buck

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International More International >>

Harry Kane, Eric Dier and Kieran Trippier take a break during a training session in St Petersburg. Picture: Getty Images

Andrew Smith: Tottenham’s famous five earning their Spurs at World Cup

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Lionel Messi, second from right, Sergio Aguero, left, and Javier Mascherano arrive for a training session in Bronnitsy. Picture: AP Photo

Andrew Smith: Things are all looking a bit Messi

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Toni Kroos of Germany puts Germany 2-1 up against Sweden in the fifth minute of injury time in Sochi. Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Germany 2-1 Sweden: Last-gasp Toni Kroos to the rescue

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European More European >>

Filip Benkovic, in action against Hibernian on Saturday, is eager to add to the European experience he gained with Dinamo Zagreb. Picture: SNS.

Celtic’s Filip Benkovic eager to continue to testing himself in Europe

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Spartak Moscow have fired coach Massimo Carrera after a disappointing start to the season. Picture: AP

Rangers opponents Spartak Moscow sack manager before Ibrox trip

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck. Picture: Tim Ireland/AP

Don’t make Chelsea join ‘great unwashed’ says chairman Bruce Buck

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Alfredo Morelos of Rangers celebrates after he scores his second and his team's third goal against Rapid. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Steven Gerrard says it was an ‘incredible night’ for Rangers

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