# Scotland

Last year

2022

# match preview

Ireland out to upset confident Scotland at Hampden Park

The sides square off in the Nations League tonight.

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Sep 24th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Steve Clarke

Scotland's leader - 'It suits him for people to think he's a dry shite or doesn't show emotion'

While some Scotland players have spoken about seeking revenge, manager Steve Clarke is not the type to be blinded by emotion facing Ireland.

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Sep 24th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Evolution

'We’re not at our full potential' - Kenny promises further Irish improvement

Kenny was speaking on the eve of Ireland’s Nations League tie against Scotland.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 5:50 PM

# opposition view

Scotland bring in Gallagher and Doig for Ireland's Nations League visit

Meanwhile, John McGinn is delighted with his side’s response after ‘a huge dent in our confidence’.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 10:45 PM

# bebrave

'It's a waste of time to work on things and then shy away when you make a mistake'

Josh Cullen calls on Ireland players to stand up and be counted when they face a much-improved Scotland on Saturday.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 1:59 PM

# closingin

Impressive Scotland cruise past Ukraine to lay down marker for Ireland

Win means Scots just need two draws from final two games to top Nations League group ahead of visit of Stephen Kenny’s men on Saturday.

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Sep 21st 2022, 10:07 PM

# Hanging up the boots

Former Scotland and Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam retires at 36

He has been unattached since departing his hometown club Dundee at the end of last season.

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Sep 21st 2022, 2:29 PM

# Wrap

Birthday boy Colak at the double for resurgent Rangers as Scales sent off

The former Shamrock Rovers man saw red as his Aberdeen side were beaten 3-1 by Hibernian.

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Sep 17th 2022, 6:17 PM

# UK Courts

Arrest warrant issued for Anthony Stokes as footballer fails to appear in UK court

The former Celtic striker was expected at Hamilton Sheriff Court today for sentencing for stalking his ex-partner.

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Sep 16th 2022, 4:54 PM

# uefa nations league

Scotland name 25-man squad for Ireland and Ukraine matches

Captain Andy Robertson misses but Ryan Fraser has been recalled by manager Steve Clarke.

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Sep 13th 2022, 12:13 PM

# Edinburgh

Man charged after Prince Andrew heckled during procession of queen's coffin in Scotland

Video showed the man being dragged to the ground in an altercation.

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Sep 13th 2022, 12:03 PM

# coygig

A closer look at Ireland's potential World Cup play-off opponents

Vera Pauw’s side face the winners of Scotland and Austria away on 11 October.

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Sep 9th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Poll

Poll: Do you want to see a rent freeze?

Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to introduce one in Scotland.

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Sep 7th 2022, 10:50 AM

# Cold Case

Body washed ashore in Scotland in 2006 may have come from Dublin Bay

The Scottish Cold Case Unit at Glasgow Caledonian University have used facial reconstruction and tidal flows to try and solve the mystery.

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Sep 6th 2022, 11:20 AM

# Tories

Sturgeon: Truss will be a disaster as PM if she governs how she has campaigned

But Scotland’s First Minister said she hopes to have a good relationship with whoever is the next occupant of Number 10.

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Sep 4th 2022, 9:52 AM

# Scottish scene

Antonio Colak at the double as Rangers ease past Ross County

There was plenty of Irish involvement in Scotland today, with Conor Sammon bagging a brace in League One.

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Aug 27th 2022, 5:32 PM

# indyref2

SNP to apply to intervene in Supreme Court indyref2 case

The SNP’s national executive committee said the party has the ‘legal standing’ to put forward its political case.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 3:52 PM

# los pumas

Last-gasp Boffelli try takes Argentina to Scotland series win

The hosts claimed the decider after losing last week in Salta.

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Jul 16th 2022, 10:25 PM

# Scotland

Sturgeon: Independence is ‘essential’ as UK faces 'shift to the right' under new PM

The First Minister spoke out at the launch of a new paper promoting Scottish independence.

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Jul 14th 2022, 12:51 PM

# full-time report

Seven-try Ireland end U20 Summer Series on a high with victory over Scotland

Richie Murphy’s side ran out 41-24 winners in Treviso.

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Jul 12th 2022, 1:48 PM

# Scotland

'Utterly tragic' if Scottish independence led to 'division' in UK armed forces, Johnson says

Boris Johnson said a second independence poll is not a priority for the UK government.

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Jul 4th 2022, 10:26 PM

# indyref2

More than half of Scots do not want independence referendum next October, poll finds

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans to hold a second vote on independence in October 2023.

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Jun 30th 2022, 8:30 AM

# indyref 2

Scotland to hold second independence referendum in October 2023

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is ‘ready and willing’ to negotiate with Boris Johnson to hold a legal vote.

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Jun 28th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Not so United

Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’

The debate comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon began laying out the case for a second Scottish independence referendum.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 7:26 PM

# Debate

Time to move beyond age of reactionary anger when assessing Ireland

The words of Graeme Souness ring true: “It’s the players. You’re either a f****** player or you’re not. You’re a big player or you’re not a big player.”

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Jun 15th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Nations League

Stuart Armstrong scores twice as Scotland hit back to beat Armenia

John McGinn and Che Adams were also on target.

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Jun 14th 2022, 7:22 PM

# Autopsy

'Where did that come from?' - Clarke still scratching head over Scots' Dublin defeat

‘Football is a strange game at times.’

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Jun 13th 2022, 3:35 PM

# Even Keel

'After Belgium people thought we were absolutely brilliant, then we lose a game and it's a catastrophe'

Stephen Kenny reflects on the extremes of reaction that come with his job.

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Jun 12th 2022, 11:00 PM

# Concern

Michael Obafemi emerges as doubt for Ukraine game after Scotland heroics

Stephen Kenny also praised Ireland’s ‘most significant home win in seven years.’

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Jun 11th 2022, 8:26 PM

# Three and easy

Michael Obafemi stars in Ireland's dominant victory over Scotland

Obafemi scored a stunning goal in what proved to be Ireland’s first-ever win in the Uefa Nations League.

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Jun 11th 2022, 6:55 PM

# Selection

Obafemi makes first start as Stephen Kenny rings the changes for Scotland clash

Troy Parrott and Jayson Molumby are also handed starts in a youthful Irish side.

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Jun 11th 2022, 3:46 PM

# Preview

Preview: Ireland need unlikely result against Scotland to salvage wretched Nations League campaign

Ireland have lost of their opening two games in the competition so far, and today are seeking a first competitive home win in more than three years.

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Jun 11th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Pressure

'Ireland need foothold in group to make games in September meaningful' - Scotland boss Clarke

Visiting manager wary Stephen Kenny’s side can use Dublin clash as the catalyst for a Nations League rescue bid.

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Jun 10th 2022, 3:27 PM

# Nations League

Anthony Ralston and Scott McKenna net first international goals as Scotland win

The home side enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Armenia in the Nations League.

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Jun 8th 2022, 9:56 PM

# Shock

Hogg and Russell out of Scotland squad for South America tour

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says he hopes Stuart Hogg will continue to captain Scotland upon his international return.

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Jun 8th 2022, 3:40 PM

# the jocks

Toughest 10 days of my career – Andy Robertson rues play-off heartbreak

The Scotland captain also came up just short in the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.

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Jun 2nd 2022, 4:00 PM

# Scotland

Scottish government to make refreshed case for independence, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon said there was a ‘growing sense’ the UK is not currently serving the needs of people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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May 9th 2022, 11:36 AM

# Fossil Fuels

Climate protesters arrested in Scotland over blockading of oil terminal

The activists demand that the British Government ends new oil and gas projects in the UK.

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May 3rd 2022, 10:24 PM

# reflections on an ending

Mixed emotions for McWilliams as Ireland's Six Nations campaign ends with dramatic Scotland win

Ireland avoided the wooden spoon with a last-gasp victory over Scotland.

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May 1st 2022, 10:35 AM

# Drama At The Death

Incredible scenes as Ireland snatch last-gasp victory to end Six Nations on a high

Enya Breen was the late hero against Scotland at Kingspan Stadium.

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Apr 30th 2022, 10:20 PM