http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-gets-a-surprise-from-wilson-14555673.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-gets-a-surprise-from-wilson-14555673.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith has compared Danny Wilson to a young David Narey and admits even he was surprised by how well the youngster handled his promotion to the first team. </p> Scottish Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/samaras-ready-for-tough-test-14555672.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/samaras-ready-for-tough-test-14555672.html?r=RSS <p> Georgios Samaras insists Celtic could not have a tougher set of opponents on their return from European duty than Clydesdale Bank Premier League basement side Falkirk. </p> Scottish Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/moyes-makes-case-for-old-firm-move-14555670.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/moyes-makes-case-for-old-firm-move-14555670.html?r=RSS <p> Everton boss David Moyes wants to see the Old Firm playing in the Barclays Premier League. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-in-the-dock-over-romania-fans-fracas-14554723.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-in-the-dock-over-romania-fans-fracas-14554723.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers have been charged with the improper conduct of their supporters following the disturbances during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni on Wednesday night. </p> Scottish Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:38:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbray-keeps-faith-despite-celtic-draw-14554659.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbray-keeps-faith-despite-celtic-draw-14554659.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray refuses to give up on the Europa League, despite a goalless draw at Hamburg which tonight left his Celtic side needing a miracle to qualify from Group C. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:04:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/europa-league-pictures-hamburg-0-celtic-0-14554658.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/europa-league-pictures-hamburg-0-celtic-0-14554658.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic's Europa League hopes hang by a thread after playing out a gutsy but ultimately goalless draw with Hamburg in the Nordbank Arena. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:03:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-can-feel-right-at-home-at-nordbank-14551866.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-can-feel-right-at-home-at-nordbank-14551866.html?r=RSS <p> Hamburg boss Bruno Labbadia has no problems with fans from city rivals St Pauli swelling the Celtic support for tonight&rsquo;s Europa League Group C clash at the Nordbank Arena. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:01:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-require-mccourtrsquos-magic-14551863.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-require-mccourtrsquos-magic-14551863.html?r=RSS <p> Paddy McCourt has been charged with the task of keeping alive Celtic&rsquo;s European dream. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:58:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/unirea-urziceni-1-rangers-1-14551824.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/unirea-urziceni-1-rangers-1-14551824.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers' Champions League hopes were left hanging in the balance when a late equaliser from Unirea Urziceni denied them a crucial first victory in the tournament this season. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:04:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/time-running-out-for-rangers-says-smith-14551814.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/time-running-out-for-rangers-says-smith-14551814.html?r=RSS <p> Walter Smith admits Rangers have put themselves under massive pressure to win their final two Champions League games after conceding a late equaliser against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest tonight. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:33:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/fans-behaviour-unacceptable-says-rangers-chief-14551813.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/fans-behaviour-unacceptable-says-rangers-chief-14551813.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers chief executive Martin Bain tonight condemned the &quot;unacceptable&quot; behaviour of some of the Glasgow club's travelling fans during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest. </p> Scottish Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:30:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-did-not-take-unirea-threat-lightly-smith-14548740.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-did-not-take-unirea-threat-lightly-smith-14548740.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith insists their Champions League humbling at the hands of Unirea Urziceni was down to his players simply not being good enough on the night &mdash; and not because they underestimated their opponents. </p> Scottish Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:45:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/petrescu-will-be-happy-to-end-up-as-a-loser-to-rangers-14548739.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/petrescu-will-be-happy-to-end-up-as-a-loser-to-rangers-14548739.html?r=RSS <p> Unirea Urziceni boss Dan Petrescu has revealed he made a bet with his players they would not pick up another point in the Champions League after their stunning 4-1 win over Rangers. </p> Scottish Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:43:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/miller-rangers-can-get-back-on-track-in-europe-14548442.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/miller-rangers-can-get-back-on-track-in-europe-14548442.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers striker Kenny Miller is determined to move on from a painful few weeks by reversing their European fortunes against Unirea Urziceni. </p> Scottish Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:16:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/do-or-die-for-davis-14547873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/do-or-die-for-davis-14547873.html?r=RSS <p> Steven Davis believes Rangers are finally showing signs they are returning to top form &mdash; just in time for their crucial Champions League game against Unirea Urziceni. </p> Scottish Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-have-to-shuffle-14547872.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-have-to-shuffle-14547872.html?r=RSS <p> Former Celtic midfielder John Collins admits Tony Mowbray's &ldquo;chopping and changing&rdquo; is impacting on the club's performances &mdash; but he insists the Parkhead manager has no option. </p> Scottish Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/knee-operation-rules-out-boruc-for-celtic-14547869.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/knee-operation-rules-out-boruc-for-celtic-14547869.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has undergone knee surgery which will keep him out for at least three weeks. </p> Scottish Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcleish-eyes-pound5m-rangers-star-davis-14547163.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcleish-eyes-pound5m-rangers-star-davis-14547163.html?r=RSS <p> Birmingham City are set to launch a &pound;5million January swoop for Northern Ireland star Steven Davis. </p> Scottish Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:14:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/old-firm-will-not-switch-to-england-on-my-watch-says-premier-league-chief-14547160.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/old-firm-will-not-switch-to-england-on-my-watch-says-premier-league-chief-14547160.html?r=RSS <p> One of the most powerful men in English football has rubbished claims that secret moves are still underway to bring Rangers and Celtic into the Barclays Premier League. </p> Scottish Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:59:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-3-kilmarnock-0-14547159.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-3-kilmarnock-0-14547159.html?r=RSS <p> Niall McGinn went out to celebrate Hallowe&rsquo;en on Saturday night wondering if he should dress up as Celtic team-mate Lee Naylor. </p> Scottish Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:56:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-davis-sees-his-first-goal-washed-out-14547158.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-davis-sees-his-first-goal-washed-out-14547158.html?r=RSS <p> Frustrated Rangers midfielder Steven Davis was unhappy with the decision to abandon yesterday&rsquo;s SPL game with Dundee United after notching his first goal of the season. </p> Scottish Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:46:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/dundee-utd-0-rangers-1-14547157.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/dundee-utd-0-rangers-1-14547157.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers' Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Dundee United was abandoned at half-time after dismal weather conditions forced referee Mike Tumilty to halt the action. </p> Scottish Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:40:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-seek-additions-14546409.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-seek-additions-14546409.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray admits the increasing financial strength of English football means he may have to go as far as South America to replenish his Celtic squad. </p> Scottish Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:24:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/miller-wants-smith-to-stay-at-rangers-14546408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/miller-wants-smith-to-stay-at-rangers-14546408.html?r=RSS <p> Kenny Miller has urged club bosses to ensure Walter Smith remains at Rangers beyond January, insisting they are fortunate to have him as their manager. </p> Scottish Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:23:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/irsquod-love-to-boss-rangers-says-mccoist-14545757.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/irsquod-love-to-boss-rangers-says-mccoist-14545757.html?r=RSS <p> Ally McCoist would love to manage Rangers. The Ibrox folk hero revealed his biggest football ambition on a Belfast visit yesterday. </p> Scottish Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:56:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-legend-goram-backs-smith-to-oversee-changes-14545755.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-legend-goram-backs-smith-to-oversee-changes-14545755.html?r=RSS <p> Walter Smith is the only man who can steer Rangers' players through the financial crisis enveloping the club, according to Ibrox great Andy Goram. </p> Scottish Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:42:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-arenrsquot-trying-a-leg-says-mcavennie-14545754.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-arenrsquot-trying-a-leg-says-mcavennie-14545754.html?r=RSS <p> Frank McAvennie yesterday accused Celtic's currently under-achieving players of taking the wrong kind of strike action. </p> Scottish Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:38:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/robson-hits-back-at-old-firm-critics-14545753.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/robson-hits-back-at-old-firm-critics-14545753.html?r=RSS <p> Barry Robson claims criticism of both halves of the Old Firm this season has been over-the-top as he backed Celtic to finally start delivering on the park. </p> Scottish Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:35:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-legend-larsson-says-tearful-goodbye-to-football-14545485.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-legend-larsson-says-tearful-goodbye-to-football-14545485.html?r=RSS <p> Striker Henrik Larsson bid an emotional farewell to football last night, admitting his decision to retire had left an &quot;emptiness&quot;. </p> Scottish Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:49:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-fans-threaten-lloyds-boycott-14545480.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-fans-threaten-lloyds-boycott-14545480.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers supporters groups today threatened a mass boycott of Lloyds Banking Group if their actions lead to a deepening of the club's financial problems. </p> Scottish Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:39:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-0-hearts-1-14544915.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-0-hearts-1-14544915.html?r=RSS <p> Csaba Laszlo admitted Hearts rode their luck as they stunned Celtic to reach the Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-finals. </p> Scottish Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/thomson-unfazed-by-offfield-turmoil-at-rangers-14544778.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/thomson-unfazed-by-offfield-turmoil-at-rangers-14544778.html?r=RSS <p> Kevin Thomson believes Rangers' Co-operative Insurance Cup win at Dundee shows the players remain unaffected by events behind the scenes. </p> Scottish Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:03:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccourt-aiming-to-prove-he-can-be-a-regular-hero-for-celtic-14544081.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccourt-aiming-to-prove-he-can-be-a-regular-hero-for-celtic-14544081.html?r=RSS <p> Paddy McCourt will not settle for being an impact player at Celtic Park. </p> Scottish Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:30:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/dundee-1-rangers-3-14544080.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/dundee-1-rangers-3-14544080.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers put their off-field problems to one side to book their place in the semi-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup and provide their frustrated fans with some much-needed cheer. </p> Scottish Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:29:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-back-zaluska-14543183.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-back-zaluska-14543183.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray will have no compunction in keeping Lukasz Zaluska in goal for Celtic's Co-operative Insurance Cup quarter-final tie with Hearts at Parkhead tomorrow night. </p> Scottish Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:24:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-silent-on-his-rangers-future-14543182.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-silent-on-his-rangers-future-14543182.html?r=RSS <p> Walter Smith insists the turmoil currently enveloping Rangers is not the most troublesome period he has endured at the club. </p> Scottish Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:19:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-1-hibernian-1-14542513.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-1-hibernian-1-14542513.html?r=RSS <p> Steve Naismith put Rangers&rsquo; draw with Hibernian down as two points lost as the Ibrox side could only sit and watch Celtic take over at the top of the Scottish Premier League yesterday. </p> Scottish Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:28:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/hamilton-1-celtic-2-14542512.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/hamilton-1-celtic-2-14542512.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen McManus has revealed the Celtic players and management held a clear-the-air meeting on Saturday night following a fractious beginning to Tony Mowbray's tenure as Parkhead boss. </p> Scottish Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:24:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/no-bids-yet-for-club-insist-rangers-14542511.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/no-bids-yet-for-club-insist-rangers-14542511.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers yesterday confirmed they had received &ldquo;tentative enquiries&rdquo; regarding the sale of the club but had yet to receive a formal offer. </p> Scottish Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:22:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/get-a-grip-gers-growls-angry-boyd-14542069.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/get-a-grip-gers-growls-angry-boyd-14542069.html?r=RSS <p> Kris Boyd has told his Rangers team-mates they need to &ldquo;get a grip&rdquo; and prove they still deserve to wear the jersey. </p> Scottish Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:00:14 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/racists-can-never-be-kicked-out-kris-14542066.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/racists-can-never-be-kicked-out-kris-14542066.html?r=RSS <p> Kris Boyd fears racism will never be fully eradicated from football after Rangers team-mate Maurice Edu was targeted for abuse by a supporter. </p> Scottish Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:59:28 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbrayrsquos-sights-on-united-challenge-14542063.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbrayrsquos-sights-on-united-challenge-14542063.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray is looking past the current turmoil at Parkhead to a time when Celtic can challenge Manchester United at Old Trafford on equal terms. </p> Scottish Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:57:41 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbray-warns-celtic-over-futures-14541146.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbray-warns-celtic-over-futures-14541146.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray warned the Celtic players they have until January to save their Parkhead careers after their Europa League hopes suffered an almost fatal blow with their 1-0 defeat by Hamburg. </p> Scottish Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:53:42 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/cops-start-probe-into-rangers-fanrsquos-edu-race-abuse-14541144.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/cops-start-probe-into-rangers-fanrsquos-edu-race-abuse-14541144.html?r=RSS <p> Police were last night scouring CCTV footage in a bid to find a fan who racially abused Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu. </p> Scottish Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:49:03 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/in-pictures-celtic-0-sv-hamburg-1-14541142.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/in-pictures-celtic-0-sv-hamburg-1-14541142.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic suffered their third European home defeat under Tony Mowbray to leave them staring at an early exit from the Europa League. </p> Scottish Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:33:50 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbrayrsquos-safety-first-for-celtic-14538140.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mowbrayrsquos-safety-first-for-celtic-14538140.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray insists helping to restore the good name of Scottish football will be of secondary importance to helping Celtic through their crucial Europa League clash with Hamburg at Parkhead tonight. </p> Scottish Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:36:29 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-slam-disgusting-racial-abuse-from-own-fans-14537840.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-slam-disgusting-racial-abuse-from-own-fans-14537840.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers have condemned the &quot;moronic behaviour&quot; of supporters alleged to have racially abused Maurice Edu after last night's Champions League thrashing by Unirea Urziceni. </p> Scottish Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:27:59 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/in-pictures-rangers-1-unirea-urziceni-4-14537194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/in-pictures-rangers-1-unirea-urziceni-4-14537194.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers' Champions League aspirations are in tatters after an embarrassing defeat to Unirea Urziceni at Ibrox. </p> Scottish Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:26:39 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/dismal-night-for-rangers-boss-14537169.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/dismal-night-for-rangers-boss-14537169.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith admitted the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Romanian outfit Unirea Urziceni in the Champions League was among his worst experiences in European football. </p> Scottish Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-14536925.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-legend-larsson-to-retire-14536925.html?r=RSS <p> Striker Henrik Larsson will retire at the end of the season, his club Helsingborg have announced. </p> Scottish Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:39:40 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/davis-plots-rangers-path-to-glory-14536356.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/davis-plots-rangers-path-to-glory-14536356.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland star Steven Davis believes Rangers must take at least four points from their Champions League double-header with Unirea Urziceni to have any hope of progressing to the knockout stages of the competition. </p> Scottish Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:01:46 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/bougherra-welcomed-back-at-rangers-14536345.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/bougherra-welcomed-back-at-rangers-14536345.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith insists he has no qualms about drafting Madjid Bougherra back into his squad for the Champions League clash with Unirea Urziceni after the player went AWOL last week. </p> Scottish Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:36:28 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-0-motherwell-0-14535517.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-0-motherwell-0-14535517.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Mowbray looked to Barry Robson's return to Clydesdale Bank Premier League action for some comfort after Saturday's goalless draw against Motherwell at Parkhead left his side a point behind Old Firm rivals Rangers at the top of the table. </p> Scottish Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:23 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/st-johnstone-1-rangers-2-14535519.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/st-johnstone-1-rangers-2-14535519.html?r=RSS <p> Sasa Papac believes victory in tomorrow night's Champions League meeting with Unirea Urziceni is crucial if Rangers are to have any hope of progressing to the last 16. </p> Scottish Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:17 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcginn-fails-to-conjure-magic-for-celtic-14535518.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mcginn-fails-to-conjure-magic-for-celtic-14535518.html?r=RSS <p> Niall McGinn&rsquo;s wayward finishing proved costly for Celtic but the Northern Ireland wide man was refusing to be downbeat after the scoreless stalemate with Motherwell. </p> Scottish Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-star-lafferty-tells-of-cheat-pain-14534912.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/rangers-star-lafferty-tells-of-cheat-pain-14534912.html?r=RSS <p> Kyle Lafferty expects to receive abuse from opposition fans for the rest of his career and fears he will never rid himself of the cheat tag he earned last season. </p> Scottish Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:11:10 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smithrsquos-new-old-firm-goal-14534886.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smithrsquos-new-old-firm-goal-14534886.html?r=RSS <p> Walter Smith admits sacrificing success and silverware is the price the Old Firm may have to pay in a bid to attract major investment and avoid being dragged into further decline by Scottish football. </p> Scottish Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:40:58 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/tuffey-to-make-move-from-jags-in-summer-14534882.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/tuffey-to-make-move-from-jags-in-summer-14534882.html?r=RSS <p> Jonny Tuffey is set to quit Partick Thistle at the end of the season. </p> Local Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:30:19 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-would-be-tops-in-premier-league-mowbray-14533898.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/celtic-would-be-tops-in-premier-league-mowbray-14533898.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic manager Tony Mowbray has expressed interest in seeing the Old Firm join the Premier League, but fails to see how an Atlantic league could work in practice. </p> Scottish Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:55 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/hearts-boss-laszlo-urges-old-firm-to-stay-in-scotland-14533899.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/hearts-boss-laszlo-urges-old-firm-to-stay-in-scotland-14533899.html?r=RSS <p> Scottish Premier League bosses last night gave a mixed response to the latest talk about the Old Firm quitting Scottish football. </p> Scottish Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:17 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/edu-cautious-on-rangers-comeback-14530829.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/edu-cautious-on-rangers-comeback-14530829.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu will not rush himself back into action, despite being desperate to play his part in what could be the biggest season of his career. </p> Scottish Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:41:27 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccoist-defends-old-firm-actions-14530752.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccoist-defends-old-firm-actions-14530752.html?r=RSS <p> Ally McCoist admits he can understand George Burley's concerns about a detrimental effect on Scottish football if the Old Firm ever quit the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. </p> Scottish Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:54:32 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/larsson-interested-in-celtic-coaching-return-14530727.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/larsson-interested-in-celtic-coaching-return-14530727.html?r=RSS <p> Henrik Larsson has expressed a desire to return to Celtic in a coaching capacity. </p> Scottish Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:34:39 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/larsson-keen-on-coaching-return-to-celtic-14530539.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/larsson-keen-on-coaching-return-to-celtic-14530539.html?r=RSS <p> Henrik Larsson has expressed a desire to return to Celtic in a coaching capacity. </p> Scottish Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:25:10 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccoist-hopes-to-keep-boyd-at-rangers-14529864.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/mccoist-hopes-to-keep-boyd-at-rangers-14529864.html?r=RSS <p> Ally McCoist admits he would be &quot;crazy&quot; if he did not want Kris Boyd to remain at Rangers beyond the end of the season. </p> Scottish Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:49:51 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/little-determined-to-stay-and-fight-for-rangers-place-14529086.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/little-determined-to-stay-and-fight-for-rangers-place-14529086.html?r=RSS <p> Crocked Northern Ireland youngster Andrew Little will reject any loan offers this season to pursue his ambition of becoming a Rangers regular. </p> Scottish Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/old-firm-could-rock-england-mccoist-14527694.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/old-firm-could-rock-england-mccoist-14527694.html?r=RSS <p> Ally McCoist is confident Rangers and Celtic would both be able to hold their own in the Barclays Premier League &mdash; if given the opportunity to join English football's elite. </p> Premier League Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:08:03 +0100