The tale of Billy Chalmers, who went from Bellshill to Juventus
The Italian city of Turin plays hosts to one of football’s most famous teams, Juventus. The Old Lady are a side rich in history, tradition…
Opinion Archives: 02/2019
Reported referee move is crazy and just bows to conspiracies
Referees have been top of the agenda in Scottish football in recent weeks but the reported move to bring in foreign officials from next season…
Why Hibs had to get off to a good start under Heckingbottom
The Paul Heckingbottom era at Hibs has hints of vast uncertainty. They’ve left behind probably their greatest manager in recent times. It was of vital…
January signing Scott Wright could be the difference at Dundee
Dundee hadn’t won away at Livingston in the top flight prior to the weekend in six attempts. A battling performance in which they had to…
Is Kilmarnock’s current form cause for concern?
If you’re an avid admirer of Scottish football, you’ve probably ran out of superlatives to throw at Steve Clarke. Kilmarnock’s turnaround under him is frankly…
Dundee United and their 100% record against Barcelona
Four games, four wins. Dundee United have a 100% record against Barcelona in European ties. The same Barcelona that currently boasts the greatest footballer the…
Aberdeen and their Pittodrie pity
The race for Europe is heating up. Aberdeen were the only side in the European places, aside from Celtic, to gain points this weekend. What…
Why Hearts’ Colin Doyle must keep his head up
Football can be a cruel game, as Hearts found out away at Motherwell. What looked to be a valuable point in the Jambos’ quest for…
Daniel Bachmann not happy with referee after Celtic clash
Kilmarnock keeper Daniel Bachmann has claimed his side “never get the decisions” against Rangers and Celtic after seeing Scott Brown escape a sure-fire red card…
From Dunfermline to Raith Rovers, Fife and its footballing frustration
Fife is the third biggest council area in Scotland by population. Yet, when it comes to football, there hasn’t been a top tier team in…