Matt Ritchie

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Rangers icon slams decision, Celtic man sparks transfer battle

An illustration from The Bare Bones, a booklet by Matt Ritchie, archaeologist with Forestry and Land Scotland, which looks at archaeology of tombs built by the Neolithic in south west Scotland and Ireland from 4,000BC. The project has been shortlisted for the highly-regarded Current Archaeology Research Project of the Year award. PIC: Alex Leonard

Scotland's archaeologists up for awards as thousands of years of past revealed

The Pictish hillfort of Dun da Lamh near Laggan has been reconstructed in augmented reality to bring this commanding site to life. Image copyright Bob Marshall.

Step back in time and tour an 'enigmatic' Pictish fort in the Highlands

Bruno Fernandes has averaged over 7 points a Gameweek since joining Manchester United (Getty Images)

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The site of Wallace's House in Dumfriesshire where the resistance leader is said to have hidden out with 16 ofhis men.

William Wallace's 'forgotten fort' resdiscovered

A recreation of what life inside Craigielands AUOB may have looked like. PIC: Copyright FLS by Alan Braby 2020.

Secret World War Two bunker discovered in forest

The ruined farmstead buildings at Wee Brucach Caoruinn in Loch Ard forest, which archaeologists believe may have been at the heart of an industrial scale illegal whisky making operation. PIC: Contributed.

Mystery of 'illegal distillery' found deep in Scottish woodland

Centre-back Grant Hanley is captaining Norwich in the Premier League. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty

Scotland boss Steve Clarke forced into major defensive reshuffle by injuries

Celtic captain Scott Brown retired from Scotland duty during Alex McLeish's reign. Picture: SNS.

Steve Clarke says onus is on players to ‘un-retire’ themselves

Scotland assistant coach Peter Grant. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Scotland no-show stars warned they may not play for country again

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to ditch the plastic pitch. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Celtic renew World Cup star interest | Ritchie could make Scotland ...

Matt Ritchie has asked not to be called up by Scotland for the foreseeable future.

Stephen Halliday: Absentees point to worrying lack of commitment to the Scotland...

Alex McLeish will be without, Matt Ritchie on Scotlan'd summer tour. Photograph: SNS

A worrying lack of desire as Scotland players go missing in action

Matt Ritchie picked up an injury in Newcastle United's final game of the season against Chelsea. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Matt Ritchie and Ryan Fraser pull out of Scotland squad

A major research project has been carried out at Dun Deardail hillfort in Glen Nevis. PIC: FCS/Caledonian Air Surveys.

Archaeologists solve ancient mystery of '˜melted' Iron Age fort

Scotland's midfielder Scott McTominay made his debut against Costa Rica. Picture: AFP/Getty

Scott McTominay pulls out of Scotland squad to face Hungary

Alex McLeish wants a positive result in Hungary to build Scottish confidence. Picture: Getty.

No need to panic says Alex McLeish as Scotland head to Hungary

Matt Ritchie relaxes at Scotland's base at Norton House ahead of Tuesday's friendly international against Hungary. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

I didn't choose Newcastle over Scotland, says Matt Ritchie

Alex McLeish's Scotland face Hungary on Tuesday. Picture: SNS

Alex McLeish warns of more Scotland '˜pain' before progress

Aberdeen centre-back Scott McKenna. Picture: SNS

Four uncapped players in Scotland starting XI to face Costa Rica

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher sports a bandaged head after sustaining a nasty cut to his ear from a Slovakian elbow. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Darren Fletcher plays captain's role for Scotland

Strachan confident Darren Fletcher can lead Scotland in World Cup tie

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, centre, shares a joke with midfielders Darren Fletcher, left, and Robert Snodgrass during a training session at Hampden Park. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

It's not like I've got to replace Messi, says Gordon Strachan

Matt Ritchie in action for Scotland against Denmark at Hampden. Picture: Michael Gillen

Sports Direct claims Matt Ritchie shirts '˜more popular than Neymar'

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan speaks to the media as he announces his squad for the games against Lithuania and Malta. Picture: SNS

Gordon Strachan defends decision to omit Celtic's Callum McGregor

Ian Cathro has left Hearts following a terrible start to the 2017/18 season. Picture: SNS

Why it's still wrong to say Kris Boyd was right about Ian Cathro

Leigh Griffiths takes on Gary Cahill when the sides last met in 2013. Picture: SNS.

Neil McCann: Leigh Griffiths would be big threat to England

Scotland's Oliver Burke, centre, during a training session at the Stadion Pasienky, Bratislava. Picture: PA

Gordon Strachan back on the scene of his worst defeat

Matt Ritchie played during the disappointing draw with Lithuania. Picture: PA

Scotland expect to win in Slovakia, insists Matt Ritchie

Oliver Burke has made two friendly appearances for Scotland and could still be poached by England. Picture: SNS.

Oliver Burke set to show he's a big deal for Scotland '“ McCann

Matt Ritchie: Five-year deal. Picture: PA

Â£10m Newcastle switch for Scots international Matt Ritchie

Scotland's Matt Ritchie takes a break from training at Mar Hall, Bishopton. Picture: Ross Brownlee:SNS

Paulo Di Canio was '˜mad' but transformed my career - Ritchie

Matt Ritchie has been named Scottish Football Writers' Association international player of the year

Matt Ritchie: Playing for Scotland '˜a highlight of my life'

Scotland's Matt Ritchie, left, gets away from Denmark's Thomas Delaney during the friendly at Hampden. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Matt Ritchie: Confident Scotland can upset England

Big thumbs up for Scotland's Matt Ritchie. Picture: PA

Five things we learned from Scotland 1 - 0 Denmark

Matt Ritchie curls his finish around a helpless Kasper Schmeichel. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scotland 1 - 0 Denmark: Matt Ritchie strike earns victory

Dalglish thinks Gordon Strachan should remain as Scotland manager. Picture: PA

Kenny Dalglish: Strachan should continue as manager

Dejection for the Scotland players. Picture: SNS

Scotland 2-2 Poland: Shambolic goal seals Scots’ fate

Scotlands Matt Ritchie scored in the friendly against Qatar but has yet to complete a full 90 minutes of competitive action. Picture: SNS Group

Matt Ritchie: Scotland cap would be cherry on top

Dejection for James Morrison and Scotland after a narrow loss to Germany. Picture: PA

Scotland 2 Germany 3: How the players rated

Liverpool's Belgian striker Christian Benteke nets his controversial winner against Bournemouth at Anfield last night. Picture: Clint Hughes/AP

Liverpool 1 Bournemouth 0: Benteke settles controversial clash

The tasty encounter left Scottish fans significantly happier than their Irish counterparts. Picture: PA

No fancy pants stuff for Scotland against Irish
IT WAS, reflected Gordon Strachan later, a night when Scotland pulled on the dungarees and worked tirelessly to overcome the precious little inspiration availab...

Shaun Maloney (centre) celebrates Scotland's equaliser. Picture: PA

Rep of Ireland 1 Scotland 1: Maloney to the rescue

Charlie Mulgrew has had an injury-hit season but is desperate to play against Ireland. Picture: SNS

Charlie Mulgrew looking forward after injury hell

Scotland star Matt Ritchie celebrates his opening goal. Picture: SNS

Andrew Smith: Scotland’s bit-part players have say

Protesters gather outside Easter Road prior to last nights international friendly to highlight human rights abuses suffered by migrant workers in Qatar as the country prepares for the 2022 World Cup Picture: PA

Aidan Smith: Qatari visit brings concerns

Matt Ritchie, left, scores the game's only goal. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scotland’s Matt Ritchie extends honeymoon period

Scotland's Matt Ritchie celebrates his goal with Steven Naismith. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scotland 1-0 Qatar: Ritchie strike gives slim win

Charlie Mulgrew in action against Legia Warsaw. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Charlie Mulgrew linked with Bournemouth

Matt Ritchie netted the second goal. Picture: Getty

Matt Ritchie blasts Bournemouth to brink of EPL

Steven Fletcher celebrates hitting one of his three goals. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland 6 - 1 Gibraltar: Fletcher nets hat-trick

Matt Ritchie notched an assist on his Scotland debut. Picture: John Devlin

Matt Ritchie glad to get over shaky start

Darren Fletcher captains Scotland against Northern Ireland. Picture: SNS

Scotland: Gordon Strachan praises Darren Fletcher

Christophe Berra rises above Northern Ireland's Aaron Hughes to head the winning goal. Picture: SNS

Gordon Strachan happy with Scotland’s attitude

Matt Ritchie jumps with Jonny Evans during his Scotland debut. Picture: Getty

Alan Pattullo: Matt Ritchie’s encouraging debut

Christophe Berra heads the ball home to open the scoring late on for Scotland. Picture: SNS

Scotland seal Northern Ireland win with late strike

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