Brian McLauchlin

Sports Reporter at BBC

A keen golfer who works for BBC Sport mainly covering football in Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife...I will go anywhere to watch a match or play a round of golf!!!

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St Johnstone: Valakari on 'miracles', his future & no hiding in survival battle

5 days ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin

Image source, SNSBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterSimo Valakari has been speaking to the media before St Johnstone host fellow strugglers Ross County this weekend. Here are the key points from the Perth boss:Saints will be relegated if they lose to County but Valakari insists they have enough to beat the drop and "miracles do happen". He adds: "It has been a lot of talking about this pressure, our situation, things like that. But it's almost like we are going to the cup final.
Do Hearts need 'a personality' or something else?

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brian McLauchlin |Scott Mullen

"Follow the Hearts and you can't go wrong."The line from the Edinburgh club's anthem seems a tad out of place these days as it bellows around a gloomy Tynecastle. The Hearts board are about to lurch into a third managerial search in three years, the mood accentuated with a faint flirt at a relegation play-off fight fading amid the backdrop of a bottom-six finish.
Do Hearts need 'a personality' or something else?

6 days ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin

Image source, SNSImage caption, A Hearts flag draped at a managerless TynecastleBrian McLauchlin & Scott Mullen"Follow the Hearts and you can't go wrong."The line from the Edinburgh club's anthem seems a tad out of place these days as it bellows around a gloomy Tynecastle. The Hearts board are about to lurch into a third managerial search in three years, the mood accentuated with a faint flirt at a relegation play-off fight fading amid the backdrop of a bottom-six finish.
Fox on 'brilliant' Hearts job, change in dynamics & McKay

6 days ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin

Image source, SNSBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterHearts interim manager Liam Fox has been speaking to the media before the visit of Motherwell this weekend. Here are the key lines from his press conference:On his position: "It's just normal service for me until somebody tells me any different. We've had another good week's training.
'Bloom can use his experience in Hearts boardroom'

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Brian McLauchlin

With the Tony Bloom proposal now out in the open, the Foundation of Hearts membership hold the future of the club in their hands. Acceptance of £10m from the owner of Brighton for a 29% shareholding seems a good deal. Especially as the shares come with non-voting rights. Where Bloom can use his influence however will be in the boardroom.
Brighton owner Tony Bloom bids for 29% stake in Hearts

1 week ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin

Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has made a formal offer of just under £10m to take a 29% stake in Heart of Midlothian. The proposal will be considered by fans' group Foundation of Hearts (FoH), who are the major shareholders in the Scottish Premiership club, and must receive more than 50% approval from its members to be successful. A consultation period will end on 26 May, with the vote taking place after an extraordinary general meeting is held.
Hearts: Fox on job 'risk', relegation battle & repaying the fans

1 week ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin

Interim manager Liam Fox has been speaking to the media before Hearts' trip to Dingwall to face Ross County on Saturday. Here are the key points from his press conference:He had "no hesitation" accepting the interim job when offered on Saturday night: "I think people know what this club means to me personally. You never like doing it off the back of somebody losing their job.
Hearts in relegation battle, admits Liam Fox

1 week ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin

A win in Dingwall would go a long way to alleviate any fears of getting sucked into the scrap to avoid the play-off final. And Fox, stepping up from his B-team role, is confident he can make a difference to a side that has gone four league games without scoring. "I've always been somebody that would rather live my life by things that I did than things that I didn't do," the 41-year-old, who was in charge for three games prior to Critchley's appointment in October, said. "Is there a risk involved?
Hearts in relegation battle, admits Fox

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brian McLauchlin

Hearts are "in trouble" if players do not acknowledge they are in a fight to preserve their Scottish Premiership status, insists interim head coach Liam Fox. The Tynecastle side are five points ahead of Ross County in the play-off spot and travel to meet the Dingwall outfit on Saturday. AdvertisementWith Neil Critchley sacked following last weekend's home defeat to Dundee, Fox has taken temporary charge of the team for the second time this season.
Fox on job 'risk', relegation battle & repaying the fans

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Brian McLauchlin

Interim manager Liam Fox has been speaking to the media before Hearts' trip to Dingwall to face Ross County on Saturday. Here are the key points from his press conference:• None He had "no hesitation" accepting the interim job when offered on Saturday night: "I think people know what this club means to me personally. You never like doing it off the back of somebody losing their job.