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Scottish Championship

Inverness will be hoping to produce the Scottish Cup final's biggest shock when they face Celtic. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Inverness CT have been preparing for Celtic - and why Highlanders can win

Partick Thistle's Scott Tiffoney celebrates after scoring to make it 3-0 during the emphatic win over Ayr United.

Rampant Partick Thistle storm into play-off final with demolition of sorry Ayr

Hamilton chairman Allan Maitland has hit out at fans for a "hate crime". (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hamilton chief alleges 'hate crime' in statement as abusive fans 'not welcome'

Owen Coyle is reportedly set to quit Queen's Park. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Owen Coyle confirms Queen's Park exit decision after missing out on promotion

Gary Bowyer left Dundee just days after winning the Championship title with them.

'Saddened' Bowyer breaks silence after shock Dundee exit and reveals dream

Dundee's Lee Ashcroft with the Championship trophy after the 5-3 win over Queen's Park at Ochilview. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Lee Ashcroft relishing top flight return... 'if Dundee want to keep me'

Cove's Scott Ross dejection says it all after they were relegated after losing to ten-man Morton.

ICT face idle month before Celtic, Accies chance, heartache for Cove and Morton

Raith Rovers are under new ownership following a successful takeover by a local consortium. Back row (from left) Dean McKenzie, Allan Halliday, Andrew Barrowman. Front row (from left) Steve MacDonald, John Sim (former owner), Ruriadh Kilgour and Colin Smart.

Raith Rovers takeover led by Kelty Hearts duo hailed 'watershed moment'

Dundee failed to beat Cove Rangers on the penultimate weekend of the season - they will win the Championship with a win or draw against Queen's Park. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scottish Championship: 9 teams battle it out in world football's best final day

Alex Jakubiak will feel part of Dundee's title celebrations if they avoid defeat to Queen's Park on Friday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Dundee star glad to feel part of title bid after enduring 'hardest time of life'

Owen Coyle is bullish and upbeat ahead of his Queen's Park side's Championship denouement with Dundee. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Dundee need to go up' - Pressure dolloped on by rivals ahead of title decider

Queen's Park manager Owen Coyle and Dundee boss Gary Bowyer go head-to-head in a Championship title decider on Friday. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Two managers hours from home but 90 minutes from Premiership promotion

Rangers goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin clutches a cross against Hearts in last year's Scottish Cup final, which kicked off at the traditional time of 3pm (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Turn off Scottish football's lights now if broadcasters get way on final

Morton's Robbie Crawford celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 during a cinch Championship match between Greenock Morton and Queen's Park at Cappielow Park, on April 29, 2023, in Greenock, Scotland. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

Championship set for incredible final day - title, play-offs and relegation

Dundee's Ryan Sweeney looks dejected after blazing the ball over the bar during the 0-0 draw with Cove Rangers. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dundee draw opens door for Queen's Park ahead of Championship title decider

Striker Zach Robinson celebrates putting Dundee 2-0 up at Dens Park.

Dundee take control of title race on seismic night for Dens Park outfit

Man-of-the-match Ryan Fulton lifts the SPFL Trust Trophy after a tremendous performance against Raith Rovers.

Heroic Hamilton: Tumilty floors ex-club Raith, Fulton channels inner Banks

Dundee's Alex Jakubiak and Zach Robinson celebrate after the 3-1 win over Ayr United on Tuesday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Dundee's 'unselfish' strike partnership reigniting Championship title hopes

Dundee's Alex Jakubiak celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 against Ayr United at Dens Park.

Dundee reignite title hopes but 'unacceptable' Ayr now have it all to do

A free kick is given for a challenge on Partick's Brian Graham during a cinch Championship match between Partick Thistle and Dundee at Firhill.

Queen's Park now seven points clear in Championship as Dundee drop more points

A disappointed Josh Mulligan leaves the field after Dundee's 3-1 loss to Partick Thistle at Dens Park. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

How Dundee are making hard work of Championship

Partick Thistle manager Ian McCall has been sacked after the 3-2 defeat to Rangers in the Scottish Cup. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Peculiar timing as Partick Thistle sack Ian McCall after defeat to Rangers

Raith Rovers' Dylan Easton and Ross Millen celebrate reaching the final of the SPFL Trust Challenge Cup Trophy after the penalty shoot-out win over Dundee. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Raith reach third successive Challenge Cup final after shoot-out win over Dundee

Hamilton Accies manager John Rankin with his Hearts counterpart Robbie Neilson when they were players on the opposite sides of the Edinburgh divide. (Photo by Jeff Holmes/SNS Group).

John Rankin on how Hearts changed him and the text from Neilson he won’t forget

Dundee's Alex Jakubiak celebrates scoring to make it 2-0 against Queen's Park. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

How Dundee overcame penalty gaffe to claw back Queen's Park in title race

Hong Kong-based investors Silverbear Capital Inc have been involved in negotiations to buy Raith Rovers. (Photo by Craig Brown / SNS Group)

Ex-Rangers director involved as Raith Rovers takeover talks breakdown

Paul Hartley has returned to Cove Rangers seven months after leaving the club for Hartlepool United. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Paul Hartley makes return to former club following Hartlepool sacking

Speculation will surround Rangers star Ryan Kent and Celtic ace Josip Juranovic in January. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The 15 Scottish football stars who will dominate the January transfer window

Dundee's Luke McCowan celebrates after scoring to make it 1-0 over Ayr United at Somerset Park. (Photo by Craig Brown / SNS Group)

Dundee leapfrog Ayr at top of Championship as Queen's Park move up to second

20 per cent of Scottish clubs are showing financial distress, according to business recovery specialist Begbies Traynor.

Nine Scottish clubs showing signs of financial distress, survey warns

Partick Thistle had been unhappy about the direction of the club under its former board. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Partick Thistle directors take parting shot at 'disruptive' fans as 7 resign

The Caledonian Stadium, home of Inverness Caledonian Thistle. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Inverness warn fans they have 'no choice' but to play U18s in first team fixture

Josh Mullin, on loan from Livingston, scored a double as Ayr United defeated Raith Rovers. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Josh 'Drogba' Mullin on possible Ayr promotion, underdogs and Livingston future

Somerset Park is set to be redeveloped with planning permission granted for a new north stand which will feature terracing and seating. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Ayr United - Somerset Park redevelopment, inspiring a town and mindset shift

Josh Mullin was the Ayr United hero with a double. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Ayr United's 45 years of anguish - the dream, original Ally's Army, x-factor

Lewis Vaughan credits former Raith Rovers boss John McGlynn as the man who saved his career. Credit- Fife Photo Agency

Raith striker Vaughan on his fourth ACL hell and help from Guardiola's doctor

Max Johnston blows a kiss to his supporters in the Fir Park stand after giving Scotland Under-21's the lead against Iceland Under-21 at Motherwell. Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group

Max Johnston on Scotland U21 debut goal, Ben Doak and ex-Hearts winger dad

Ayr United lead the way in the Championship. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Scotland's lower leagues are the answer to World Cup problem

Glen's Vodka are a current sponsor of the SPFL with half of Scottish Premiership sides also involved in partnerships with alcohol brands. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Alcohol advertising ban could be 'extremely grave' for Scottish football

Scottish football teams have teamed up with homeless charity Shelter for the #NoHomeKit initiative.

Scottish clubs to wear away kits at home to raise awareness of homelessness

Lewis Vaughan is set to return for Raith Rovers this weekend. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Vaughan set to make his return for Raith Rovers after fourth ACL surgery

David Goodwillie attended a Raith Rovers match after signing for the club in January but never played for them.

David Goodwillie released by Raith Rovers as club issue statement

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has hailed the 'extremely encouraging' financial results for season 2021-22. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SPFL reveal 'strongest set of financial results in 132-year history of league'

Mark Reynolds celebrates after scoring twice to earn Cove Rangers a draw at promotion chasers Partick Thistle. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Championship wrap: Surprise goal hero, massive wins for Arbroath & Queens Park

The Saltire is lowered to half mast at Hampden Park as all professional football matches are suspended following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

SPFL guilty of overreaction with empty gesture of fixture postponements

Football in Scotland's top leagues has been cancelled for the weekend. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

The possible dates postponed fixtures could be played

The SPFL has postponed fixtures this weekend. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

SPFL and SFA announce fixture decision following death of Queen Elizabeth II

The SPFL are meeting to decide whether to postpone the weekend football fixtures in the wake of the Queen's death. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

SPFL to make fixture decision as guidance states 'no obligation' to postpone

Hearts players stand wearing black armbands before the second half following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, during the UEFA Europa Conference League Group A match at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh.

SPFL confirm first postponement and update on remaining fixtures

Arbroath's Scott Allan was sent off in the 2-0 defeat by Partick Thistle.

Championship focus: Ex-Hibs ace Allan sent off as Arbroath remain winless

Former Hearts skipper Christophe Berra recently announced his decision to retire. Here he applauds the fans after a game v Aberdeen in 2019

Big interview: Berra opens up career, Hearts, Stendel and Neilson

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Scotsman writers are split on whether Celtic or Rangers will lift the Scottish Premiership trophy at the end of the impending 2022-23 season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotsman writers predict winners and losers across all four SPFL divisions

Hamilton have revealed a new structure to the club at New Douglas Park. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Hamilton counter 'financially draining' 30 months with club rebuild

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship opening weekend

The cinch Championship trophy. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

When are SPFL fixtures released for cinch Premeirship?

Former Hibs boss Shaun Maloney has stalled on the offer to become the new Dundee manager. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Shaun Maloney to Dundee 'off' as ex-Hibs boss stalls on job offer

Raith Rovers captain Kyle Benedictus has agreed terms with Fife rivals Dunfermline. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Raith Rovers captain set to sign for rivals Dunfermline Athletic

Queen's Park players celebrate promotion to the Championship after the play-off win over Airdrie. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Queen's Park promoted to the Championship after play-off win over Airdrie

Arbroath manager Dick Campbell: "The saddest thing in football is penalties" (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Arbroath boss Dick Campbell vows: “We’ll be back”

Inverness' Danny Devine protests his sending off by referee Willie Collum during the victory over Arbroath.

Collum steals awful show as Arbroath's fairytale ends

Queen's Park defender Peter Grant slides into a challenge on Dunfermline's Liam Polwarth during the Championship play-off semi-final second leg at East End Park. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Grant dismisses Dunfermline vendetta as he targets promotion with Queen's Park

Inverness and Arbroath drew 0-0 in the first leg of their play-off.

Arbroath v Inverness play-off left delicately poised after Highlands stalemate

Arbroath and Inverness will put their promotion hopes on the line in this week's two-legged Premiership play-off semi-final. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

What channel is Inverness v Arbroath on? Premiership play-off TV details

John McGlynn is unveiled to the media as the new manager of Falkirk.

McGlynn explains his Falkirk vision and says Raith offer 'wasn't right'

Dunfermline captain Graham Dorrans looks dejected at full-time after defeat to Queen's Park condemned his side to relegation. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Dorrans set for Dunfermline talks after 'devastation' of relegation

Coll Donaldson is dejected at full-time as Dunfermline are relegated to League One. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

John Hughes refuses to quit as Dunfermline relegated

Dunfermline's Kevin O'Hara has a chance during the Championship play-off semi-final first leg against Queens Park at Firhill Stadium. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Queen's Park 0-0 Dunfermline: Tensions show in play-off first leg stalemate

The Scotsman Top Stories

A computer generated image issued by Transport Scotland of the proposed debris flow shelter

£470m road shelter planned to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslides

Scottish Labour are predicting 20,000 Scots will die in 2023 while waiting for NHS Treatment.

More than 18,000 Scots died while waiting on NHS treatment, amid private surge

Criticism of the Scottish Government’s stewardship of NHS Scotland, or indeed any area of devolution, is often met with whataboutery from ministers who assure the Scottish public things are just as bad south of the border.

Analysis: Scottish Government can no longer indulge in whataboutery on NHS