Amy Canavan

Edinburgh

Sports Reporter at BBC Scotland

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Callum McGregor: Why captain is 'glue' that binds Brendan Rodgers' Celtic

3 days ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Media caption, Celtic hit five past St Johnstone to cruise into Scottish Cup finalBBC Sport Scotland at HampdenNearly two years ago, when Brendan Rodgers was mulling over a return to the role of Celtic manager, he caught up with captain Callum McGregor. During Rodgers first spell at the helm, the midfielder was learning from the armband-wearing Scott Brown while continually nudging his level up a notch.
St Johnstone 0-5 Celtic: Analysis

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Amy Canavan

Full-back Alistair Johnston said last week the defeat in Perth was a well-needed wake-up call for Celtic. Well, they were alive and kicking here. When in such a frightening mood, no one can lay a glove on them domestically. The speed they hit, the ferocity they pounced with and the intent they showed were all of the highest of level. It really was a matter of how many they wanted.
Who is new Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Melissa Andreatta has been appointed new Scotland head coach on a four-year deal - but who is the 46-year-old? Andreatta has been assistant coach of Australia since 2019 and has also led the Under-23s since their inception in 2022. Before joining the national team set-up she guided home club Brisbane Roar to the W-League Premiership title - which is now known as the A-League - in 2018 and was voted coach of the year in the country's top division.
New Scotland manager: Melissa Andreatta takes over

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andreatta is noted as a coach who is adept at nurturing young talentAustralia women's assistant coach Melissa Andreatta has been appointed Scotland head coach on a four-year deal. The 46-year-old is the permanent successor to Pedro Martinez Losa - who left his role in December after failing to reach Euro 2025 - subject to the completion of visa arrangements.
Caroline Weir: The story of Scotland's Real Madrid Galactica

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Image source, Scottish FAImage caption, Caroline Weir is the focus of a new documentary Women's Nations League A: Germany v ScotlandVenue: VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg Date: Tuesday, 8 April Kick-off: 16:45 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC Scotland & iPlayer & follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & appIn the Weir family household, a fence with a painted white goalframe took quite a battering.
Scotland 'in transition' but where should they be heading?

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Amy Canavan

There is little doubt Scotland are in a period of transition. There is, though, an abundance of uncertainty as to where they fit in, in the women's international game. Friday night's four-goal defeat by Germany was another example that League A of the Nations League - or at least competing competitively there - is a stretch too far for the Scots.
Scotland women 'in transition' but where should they be heading after 4-0 loss to Germany?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Image source, SNSImage caption, Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert could not take their chances at TannadiceBBC Sport Scotland at TannadiceThere is little dubiety Scotland are in a period of transition. There is, though, an abundance of uncertainty as to where they fit in, in the women's international game. Friday night's four-goal defeat by Germany was another example that League A of the Nations League - or at least competing competitively there - is a stretch too far for the Scots.
Scotland 0-4 Germany: Analysis

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

If ever a team typified the tagline of being 'in transition', this Scotland team is it. Dipping into his experience at youth level, interim head coach Michael McArdle has piled his trust on callow shoulders with the future at the forefront of his mind. But Scotland, at present, are in need of a pick-me-up, having gone five games without a win and scoring only once in that time.
Hibs, Rangers & Glasgow City dominate SWPL team of the week after big wins

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Lee Gibson (Glasgow City): The Scotland shot-stopper headed into the international break with a fine performance in a big win for Leanne Ross' side. Nothing she could do for Saoirse Noonan's exquisite finish, but Gibson did come up with a big block with her boot and coped well with Celtic's second-half pressure. Lauren Doran-Barr (Hibernian): The full-back is a consistent, solid performer for league leaders Hibs and her showing against her old side Motherwell was no different.
Scotland 0-3 Greece (agg 1-3): Analysis

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Amy Canavan

On an evening the man they called 'King' was commemorated by all including his old pal Sir Alex Ferguson, Scotland were crying out for the magic of the Lawman. Like in Greece, they made an explosive start, building on the stirring pre-match atmosphere created in honour of legendary striker Law, who died in January at age 84. Unlike a few days ago, though, they could not create a case deserving of a goal.