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David Friel

Scotland

Sports Content Editor at The Scottish Sun

Sports content editor for The Scottish Sun @scotsunsport. Saturdays @ClydeSSB. Man of many nicknames.

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  • 1 week ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | David Friel

    ANDREW CAVENAGH didn’t grow up in the States idolising John Greig and Davie Cooper. Paraag Marathe isn’t the President of the San Francisco Rangers supporters’ club. But as far as Dave King is concerned, the incoming American owners’ lack of emotional attachment to Gers should be viewed as a positive. The former Ibrox chairman believes too many major decisions have been from the heart - not the head - in recent years.

  • 1 week ago | thesun.ie | David Friel

    LIAM SCALES branded criticism of £9million Celtic striker Adam Idah as harsh. And the Hoops defender reckons his fellow Ireland international could be the Old Firm match-winner at Ibrox today. Scales hailed Corkman Idah for his 17-goal contribution to Celtic’s Scottish title win and insists the 24-year-old will be even better next season. The Wicklow native said: “Adam has been a big player for us this season and has scored a lot of goals.

  • 1 week ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | David Friel

    LIAM SCALES says criticism of £9million Celtic striker Adam Idah is harsh. And the Hoops defender reckons his fellow Irishman could be the Old Firm matchwinner at Ibrox. Scales hailed Idah for his contribution to Celtic’s title win and insists the 24-year-old will be even better next season. He said: “Adam has been a big player for us this season and has scored a lot of goals. “The criticism of him maybe came during that little run he went on without scoring. But that happens to every striker.

  • 2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | David Friel

    HE won ten major honours over a long career at the highest level for club and country. But one balmy night in Dundee will forever hold a special place in Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink’s heart. The Dutchman fondly recalled the emotion of his Tannadice title winner that sealed three in a row for Celtic in May 2008. It was a memorable triumph for Gordon Strachan’s squad, who won their last seven games to pip rivals Rangers to the crown.

  • 2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | David Friel

    But he has suggested the decision itself was 'subjective'WILLIE COLLUM has hit back at Hearts boss Neil Critchley over his Scottish Cup blast at John Beaton. And the SFA refs’ chief insists the whistler got Michael Steinwender’s semi-final red card against Aberdeen spot on. Raging Critch slammed Beaton after the 2-1 loss, saying: “I’ve never seen a referee get a red card out quicker in my entire life’. Collum said: “The referee faced some criticism due to how quickly he produces the red card.

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