Chris McLaughlin

Glasgow

Sports News Correspondent at BBC

Sports News Correspondent at BBC Scotland. contact through open DM or [email protected]. Stories welcomed.

Articles

SPFL call for greater use of football banning orders after 'unacceptable' from minority of fans

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Image source, SNSBBC Scotland Sports News CorrespondentThe Scottish Professional Football League says there is a greater need for football banning orders to tackle "unacceptable" conduct at matches. In a statement, the league body highlighted the "dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour" from a minority of fans in Scotland.
Why is Scottish football now living the American dream?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Image source, SNSImage caption, Rangers fans have embraced the Empire State of Mind of their new ownersBBC Scotland Sports News CorrespondentThe American takeover of Rangers represents a significant shift at Ibrox but it also marks a broader milestone for Scottish football. With the arrival of US-based consortium, including Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises in Glasgow, half of this season's 12 Premiership clubs now have substantial investment from the United States.
Analysis: 'New owners feel expertise as important as financial muscle'

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris McLaughlin

Given the months of speculation, the takeover announcement comes as no surprise, but what it does give us is the first glimpse of what the new consortium are all about. The fans have been forced to endure another season of Celtic dominance but, for them, the impending takeover has provided some light at the end of what has seemed like a tunnel with no end. This is a fanbase bruised and battered by placing faith in saviours who, in recent years, promised a lot and delivered little.
Analysis: 'New Rangers owners feel expertise as important as financial muscle'

4 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Chris McLaughlin

Given the months of speculation, the takeover announcement comes as no surprise, but what it does give us is the first glimpse of what the new consortium are all about. The fans have been forced to endure another season of Celtic dominance but, for them, the impending takeover has provided some light at the end of what has seemed like a tunnel with no end. This is a fanbase bruised and battered by placing faith in saviours who, in recent years, promised a lot and delivered little.
US consortium completes Rangers takeover

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andy Burke |Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterA US-based consortium, including the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, has completed a multi-million pound takeover of Rangers. The group, led by private healthcare tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, has bought 51% of the Ibrox club following months of negotiations. The club says £20m of new investment will be made available in the summer following shareholder approval.
US consortium completes Rangers takeover

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Burke |Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterA US-based consortium, including the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, has completed a multi-million pound takeover of Rangers. The group, led by private healthcare tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, has bought 51% of the Ibrox club following months of negotiations. The club says £20m of new investment will be made available in the summer following a share issue. Cavenagh will be confirmed as the club's new chairman at an annual general meeting at the end of June.
Scott McTominay: 'Thank you Scotland' the message as Napoli clinch Serie A

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris McLaughlin

Media caption, Napoli fans go wild after title winBBC Scotland Sports News Correspondent in NaplesThe Neapolitans say football is more than just a sport. It's a way of life, woven into the fabric of their culture. They also say that unless you've experienced Naples after a title win, you'll never truly understand what it means. They're right.
'Thank you Scotland' - McTominay's name ringing out in streets of Naples

1 month ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Chris McLaughlin

The Neapolitans say football is more than just a sport. It's a way of life, woven into the fabric of their culture. They also say that unless you've experienced Naples after a title win, you'll never truly understand what it means. They're right. When the final whistle blew at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to confirm Napoli's fourth Scudetto after they defeated Cagliari 2-0, the city erupted into an explosion of noise and colour that is difficult to put into words.
Scott McTominay: 'Thank you Scotland' the message as Napoli clinch Serie A

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Media caption, Napoli fans go wild after title winBBC Scotland Sports News Correspondent in NaplesThe Neapolitans say football is more than just a sport. It's a way of life, woven into the fabric of their culture. They also say that unless you've experienced Naples after a title win, you'll never truly understand what it means. They're right.
Scots on the brink of major victory with Napoli

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Scotland players on the brink of major victory with Napoli Chris McLaughlinBBC Scotland sports news correspondentSNSScotland's Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour currently play together at NapoliNaples is a city preparing to party.