Chris McLaughlin

Glasgow

Sports News Correspondent at BBC

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

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SPFL ask Rangers to explain Old Firm derby banner and missiles

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris McLaughlin

Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic and Rangers will not meet again until next seasonBBC Scotland sports news correspondentRangers have been asked by the SPFL to explain how a controversial banner was allowed to be displayed before Sunday's Scottish Premiership draw with Celtic. The tifo appeared to show an image of former Rangers manager Graeme Souness holding a gun. The display was highlighted in the match delegate's report.
SPFL ask Rangers to explain Old Firm derby banner and missiles

5 days ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic and Rangers will not meet again until next seasonBBC Scotland sports news correspondentRangers have been asked by the SPFL to explain how a controversial banner was allowed to be displayed before Sunday's Scottish Premiership draw with Celtic. The tifo, which appeared to show an image of former Rangers manager Graeme Souness holding a gun. The display was highlighted in the match delegate's report.
SFA bans trans women competing in women's football

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

SFA bans trans women competing in women's footballChris McLaughlinBBC Scotland Sports News CorrespondentGetty ImagesThe Scottish FA is updating its gender policy in order to ban transgender women competing in women's football, BBC Scotland has learned. From next season, only those born biologically female will be allowed to take part in competitive matches in the women's game.
Player trading, Europe & stability - how Celtic have built lasting domination

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic's golden era of success and silverware shows few signs of abatingBBC Scotland Sports News Correspondent in ParisAs preparations were being finalised in the UK capital for the London Olympics, 430 miles north, Celtic were celebrating their first league title in four years. It was a sunny but cold day in Ayrshire and the year was 2012. Neil Lennon's side had just thumped Kilmarnock 6-0 at Rugby Park.
Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott charged with child sex offences

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Ex-snooker champion Dott charged with child sex offencesChris McLaughlinBBC Scotland sports news correspondentGetty ImagesFormer world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been charged with child sex offences. The 47-year-old Scot, who won the world title in 2006, faces historical charges relating to two children who were understood to be around 10 years old at the time. Prosecutors claim the first attack happened in the Glasgow area between 1993 and 1996.
I can't change the past but athletics is safer

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

'I can't change the past but I've made athletics safer'Chris McLaughlinBBC Scotland Sports News CorrespondentBBCPole vaulter Anna Gordon's court case against her coach was unsuccessful but a later investigation by British Athletics resulted in a lifetime banA former Scottish pole vaulting champion who pushed for huge welfare changes across athletics says she's satisfied the sport is now safer after her recommendations were implemented across the UK.
Getting To Know: Jaasai Simmons

1 month ago | marshall.rivals.com | Chris McLaughlin

Below is the fifth in our series of "Getting to know you" features which we will be running on all the members of Marshall's 2025 recruiting class. Today we feature LB Cannon Lewis. GTK: Jibreel Al-AminGTK: Rashawn CarrGTK: Rhett McGrewGTK: Cannon LewisGTK: Carlos Wilson Del-RioWhat do you do in your spare time? In my spare time i hang out with my friends or family and vibe. What food do you like the best? Alfredo for sure. What type of music do you listen to and who is your favorite musical artist?
Away fans prepare for return to Old Firm clash

2 months ago | bbc.com | Chris McLaughlin

Away fans prepare for return to Old Firm clashChris McLaughlinBBC Scotland sports news correspondentSNSHuge nets have been installed at Celtic Park and Ibrox to prevent fans being struck by missilesThe nets are up, the police say they're ready and both managers have welcomed a return to something approaching Old Firm normality. Now it's over to the fans. With wry smiles and rolling eyes, the majority of Celtic and Rangers supporters would now admit to having missed each other these last two years.
Old Firm Hampden tickets cut by 500 after pyro use

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris McLaughlin

The Old Firm will have their ticket allocations for their next Scottish League Cup game at Hampden reduced as punishment after pyrotechnics were let off by supporters during this season's past four matches. Celtic and Rangers - along with Motherwell - were charged by the SPFL after both semi-finals at the national stadium were disrupted by the use of flares. There was also widespread use of pyrotechnics at the final between Celtic and Rangers in December.
Old Firm Hampden tickets cut by 500 after pyro use

2 months ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Chris McLaughlin

Old Firm Hampden tickets cut by 500 after pyro useThe Old Firm will have their ticket allocations for their next Scottish League Cup game at Hampden reduced as punishment after pyrotechnics were let off by supporters during this season's past four matches. Celtic and Rangers - along with Motherwell - were charged by the SPFL after both semi-finals at the national stadium were disrupted by the use of flares.