Andy Coyle

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New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh relishes the challenge of deposing Celtic

4 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle |Raman Bhardwaj

New Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh says he relishes the challenge of taking on Celtic to knock them from the top of Scottish football – and believes they have the right man in the dugout to succeed. Cavenagh was speaking after an Extraordinary General Meeting of the club’s shareholders that ratified the US consortium’s takeover at Ibrox, and paved the way for their initial £20m investment.
David Gray challenges Hibernian to keep momentum and embrace Europa League challenge

5 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

Hibs head coach David Gray is excited about the team’s Europa League challenge and wants his side to carry their momentum from last season into the new campaign. A strong second half to the season saw the Leith side climb to a third place finish in the Premiership after a difficult start.
Motherwell appoint Max Rogers as assistant manager

5 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

New Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou believes he has the “perfect” assistant in place after the appointment of former Wigan coach Max Rogers was announced. Previous number two Ahmet Koc left the club last week following the departure of German manager Michael Wimmer in May.
Celtic legend and Lisbon Lion John Clark dies aged 84

5 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

Celtic great John Clark, who was part of Jock Stein’s team that won the European Cup in 1967, has died at the age of 84. The Parkhead club announced Clark’s passing on Monday. Clark made more than 300 appearances for Celtic, enjoying huge success on the pitch, and worked for the club as a player, coach and later kit man.
Rangers to receive £20m investment after new owners' share issue approved

5 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle |Raman Bhardwaj

A £20m investment from the US consortium which took control of Rangers has been finalised at the club’s Extraordinary General Meeting. The consortium, headed by health tycoon Andrew Cavenagh and president of 49ers Enterprises Paraag Marathe, secured a 51% stake in the club last month. Part of the takeover plan involved a proposal to issue new shares in the club, which would be bought by the Americans and existing board members to enable a £20m cash investment into Rangers.
British and Irish Lions warn Australia must release players for tour fixtures

5 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

The British and Irish Lions have warned Australia they will be in breach of contract if they fail to release their Test stars for all tour games involving Super Rugby teams. Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has allowed Western Force players Nick Champion De Crespigny, Dylan Pietsch, Tom Robertson, Darcy Swain and Nic White to take part in Saturday’s first match Down Under in Perth.
Scottish FA gives detailed response to 'misleading' Rangers disciplinary complaint

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

The Scottish FA has responded to Rangers’ complaint about their disciplinary process, saying the Ibrox club made misleading comments about their judicial system. Rangers went public with their anger over a £3,000 fine levied by an independent panel over comments made on club TV by former player John Brown.
Steven Naismith: Data-driven recruitment can only help Derek McInnes at Hearts

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

Former Hearts head coach Steven Naismith believes Derek McInnes can thrive at the club and will get huge help from shareholder Tony Bloom’s data analytics. McInnes took charge at Tynecastle last month and is looking to guide the Tynecastle club to success next season. The former Kilmarnock and Aberdeen boss comes into a role where he will have the input of data and analysis from Jamestown Analytics for player signings, marking a difference from recruitment at his previous clubs.
Martin expects new-look Rangers squad to be in place for Panathinaikos

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

New Rangers head coach Russell Martin expects a “different” squad for the Champions League opener against Panathinaikos as he stressed the importance of early signings. Martin will open his Ibrox career against the Greek side in the second qualifying round in the final two weeks of July. “I think the squad will look different,” he said in a club video.
Kilmarnock make Morecambe's Marcus Dackers their sixth summer signing

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle

Kilmarnock have continued their signing spree with the addition of 6ft 7in striker Marcus Dackers. Dackers arrives from Morecambe, where he scored one goal in 39 appearances. The 22-year-old was previously with Salford and has loan experience with Southend, Woking and Altrincham. Dackers, who has signed a one-year deal, said on the Kilmarnock website: “I am really happy to be here, it’s my first time in Scotland playing football.