Ben Ramage

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Ben Ramage

ERNESTO VALVERDE insists Rangers are one of the favourites to WIN the Europa League. La Liga high-fliers Athletic Bilbao are the bookies' top tip to lift the trophy in their own stadium on May 21. But after Barry Ferguson highlighted that fact, Athletic boss Valverde was quick to point out his team face one of the toughest tasks left in the quarter-finals. Speaking at Ibrox ahead of the huge Europa League clash, Valverde said: "Rangers are one of the toughest teams in the competition for me.

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Ben Ramage

ST MIRREN star Richard Taylor has opened up on the moment he almost chucked football altogether before Stephen Robinson handed him a lifeline in Paisley. But when the 24-year-old eventually hangs up his boots he could end up pursuing a career in another sport. Speaking exclusively to the SunSport, Taylor discussed his early years in the game as a youngster at Burnley and his dream of representing Nigeria before he retires.

3 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Ben Ramage

The same factor helped power two other players to gloryBOB MacINTYRE can't wait to end his Masters exile and chase a Green Jacket. The reigning Scottish Open champ made back-to-back cuts at Augusta National in 2022 and 2023 but hasn't qualified since. The Oban lefty, 28, admits it stung watching the action on TV last year. But he's back this time around and comes into the event 17th in the world rankings - and as Scotland's only hope of victory.

3 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Ben Ramage

DAVIE MARTINDALE dedicated his first cup win as manager to his wife Martha on Mother's Day. Livi were sensational as they blew away the Spiders 5-0 to clinch the SPFL Trust Trophy at the Falkirk Stadium. Martindale celebrated the success with wife and daughter Georgia on the trophy podium after the match. And the delighted Lions boss, who was a coach when Livi won the Challenge Cup in 2015, said: "You forget how much football affects the family, to be fair. "It was a difficult season last year.

4 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Ben Ramage

MICHAEL MOLS saw Barry Ferguson prove he'd always put the club first as a player. Now he's urging Rangers to do everything they can to keep him at Ibrox long-term. Former Light Blues striker Mols played a significant role as Alex McLeish's side beat Celtic to the SPL title in 2002/03 on goal difference. One of the last pivotal points came on May 4 at Dens Park, when Mikel Arteta's late penalty rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw.