Andy Coyle

Glasgow

Online Journalist at STV News

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Simon Murray keen to ‘get the job done’ and secure Dundee’s top-flight status

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

Simon Murray has loved being back at Dundee but he knows what rides on the outcome of their final two games. Murray has hit 22 goals this season, been nominated for Scotland’s main two player of the year awards and been tipped for international honours. But failure to beat former club Ross County at Dens Park on Wednesday would leave Dundee’s top-flight survival in the balance ahead of the final game of the season against St Johnstone.
Guillem Balague: Davide Ancelotti is one of the world's most sought-after coaches

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

Davide Ancelotti, the Real Madrid assistant who is under consideration as next Rangers manager, is one of the most sought-after assistants in world football, according to European football expert Guillem Balague. News emerged on Monday that Ancelotti, the son of outgoing Real Madrid manager and five-times Champions League winner Carlo Ancelotti, is one of the names being considered by the American consortium who are expected to complete a takeover at Ibrox next month.
Barry Ferguson responds to Davide Ancelotti link and expects update from club in next few days

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

Barry Ferguson has insisted that this summer’s rebuild at Rangers is not “a project” as he responded to Real Madrid coach Davide Ancelotti being linked with the job and revealed he expected an update on his own position in the next few days. Ferguson took charge of the first team in February, replacing the sacked Philippe Clement on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
Hearts and Kilmarnock agree terms on Derek McInnes move to Tynecastle

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

Derek McInnes is a step closer to becoming Hearts manager after the Tynecastle club agreed terms for the Kilmarnock boss to be released from his contract. McInnes emerged as Hearts’ top target for the vacant head coach position after the sackign of Neil Critchley. Talks between the clubs have been productive and McInnes’ representative is now able to discuss terms for the 53-year-old to take on the fifth job of his managerial career.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to take over as Brazil head coach

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

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been confirmed as the next head coach of the Brazil national football team. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced the Italian, one of the most successful managers in the history of European club football, will take up the position from May 26. The 65-year-old, whose appointment had been widely anticipated, will become the first foreigner to lead the Selecao.
Hearts make approach to Kilmarnock over move for Derek McInnes

3 days ago | news.stv.tv | Andy Coyle |Ronnie Charters

Hearts have initiated contact with Kilmarnock over manager Derek McInnes as they look to recruit their new head coach, STV understands. The clubs are understood to have spoken on Monday as Hearts made it clear they want to speak with McInnes about turning around the team’s fortunes. After Neil Critchley was sacked last month, the Kilmarnock manager has been identified as the club’s number one target.
David Martindale: Freshness gives Livingston advantage against Partick Thistle

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

Livingston manager David Martindale thinks his side will have a physical advantage over Partick Thistle when the teams meet in their play-off this week, with the quarter-final having taken a toll on the Glasgow side. Thistle kept their promotion hopes alive by bouncing back from a first-leg defeat to defeat Ayr United 2-0 at Somerset Park to reach the semi-finals.
Leon Balogun preaches patience as Rangers manager wait continues

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

Leon Balogun says he has to exercise patience as he waits to hear about Rangers’ plans for next season – and his place in them. The centre-back is out of contract this summer and has just two games left to play as the Premiership season wraps up, but has no idea if he will be offered a new contract in a summer of change at Ibrox.
Barry Ferguson: Managerial uncertainty creates 'sticky situation' at Rangers

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

Barry Ferguson believes the uncertainty over the managerial position at Rangers has created “a sticky situation”, especially for players considering their futures. Ferguson was brought in on a short-term basis after Philippe Clement’s sacking, tasked with bringing stability to the team and guiding them to the end of the season. That leaves just over a week until the three remaining games have been played, and the former Rangers captain doesn’t know what will happen beyond that.
Simo Valakari admits job will be ‘on the line’ if St Johnstone go down

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

Simo Valakari stressed his desire to remain in charge of St Johnstone regardless of whether they avoid relegation or not, but he conceded his job is at risk if their 16-year stay in the top flight ends this month. The Finn was appointed at the start of October after a poor start under Craig Levein but his side are six points adrift at the foot of the William Hill Premiership with just three games to play.