Eyes on Football Scotland / International Steven Naismith's persistence paid off as Scotland opened their Nations League campaign with a morale-boosting win against Albania. Naismith's header went in off Berat Djimsiti and the Hearts forward nodded the Scots' second after a dreadful piece of goalkeeping at a corner. His second-half showing made up for a
Glasgow Eyes Football International Football Scotland's preparation has been all about winning their Nations league group and cementing a play-off place for Euro 2020, says James McFadden. Should the Scots finish ahead of Albania and Israel they could be just two games away from qualification for their first major finals since 1998. "We're favourites to
Glasgow Football Football / Old Firm / Glasgow Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham’s second-half strike handed Steven Gerrard his first defeat as Rangers boss in his first Old Firm encounter. The former Liverpool and England captain, who played under Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers at Anfield, had yet to lose in 12 games since taking over at
Glasgow Football Rangers are likely to be without Ryan Jack for their Europa League third qualifying round tie after his "serious whack" to the head against Aberdeen. He will have further assessment, while Declan John, Jordan Rossiter, Graham Dorrans and Lee Wallace are still out. New signing Borna Barisic is ineligible having played for Osijek against Rangers
Glasgow Football The Hoops face AEK Athens at Parkhead tonight. Skipper Scott Brown knows Celtic fans want to enjoy Champions League trips as the Hoops prepare for the first-leg of their third qualifier against AEK Athens at Parkhead tonight. Brendan Rodgers’ men have to go through four qualifying ties this year to get to the
Glasgow Eyes Magazine Eyes on Football CELTIC will look to see off the challenge of Rosenborg for the second season in a row when the sides meet at the Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim tonight (Wednesday). Brendan Rodgers’ side hold a 3-1 lead from the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie,
Eyes on Football STEVEN GERRARD has named a much-changed side for this afternoon’s friendly match with Wigan Athletic at Ibrox Stadium. Allan McGregor is given the afternoon off, with his place between the sticks taken by Jak Alnwick. Captain James Tavernier is in the side at right-back, and plays alongside Kyle Bradley, who makes a
Eyes on Football STEVEN Gerrard will have to wait on the fitness of Scott Arfield as he faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday’s Europa League Qualifier. Arfield did not travel to Macedonia this week after suffering an injury in the Gers game against FK Shkupi at Ibrox. The midfielder is nursing
Eyes on Football BRENDAN Rodgers was proud of his players after Celtic booked a meeting with Norwegian side Rosenborg in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round following a 6-0 aggregate victory over FC Alashkert. Leading 3-0 from the first-leg, the Hoops quickly ended any lingering hopes of the Armenian side with three first-half goals
There were euphoric scenes all over Croatia as Mario Mandzukic sent the nation into the World Cup final deep into extra-time. Ivan Perisic’s second-half equaliser and Mandzukic’s left-foot strike has sent Croatia into its first ever World Cup final. Crazy scenes followed Mandzukic’s goal and then the referee’s final whistle all over the country. Over
