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David Irvine

Scotland

Sports Journalist at Freelance

Sports Writer at The Herald (Scotland)

Head of Sports Audience (Scotland) @ Newsquest | St Mirren newsletter editor | [email protected] | Journo 5s POTY 2016 | Buddie | Views my own

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  • 1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | David Irvine

    Russell Martin has provided a Rangers transfer update (Image: PA) Russell Martin is confident Rangers will have a handful of new signings ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos. Rangers return for pre-season training on Monday, with Martin to meet his players for the first time. So far, Rangers have only announced the pre-contract signing of Lyall Cameron this summer. But Martin is keen to add to his squad.

  • 1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | David Irvine

    Adam Idah and Cyriel Dessers compete for the ball (Image: PA) The fixture dates for every match between Celtic and Rangers in the 2025/26 season have been confirmed. The Glasgow rivals will go head-to-head three times in the regular season before a final match after the split. Rangers host the first derby contest at Ibrox on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Celtic Park is the venue for the second derby, in the traditional New Year slot on Saturday, January 3.

  • 1 week ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | David Irvine

    The date of the first Rangers vs Celtic match has been confirmed for the new season (Image: PA) The date of the first 2025/26 Scottish Premiership fixture between Rangers and Celtic has been confirmed. The SPFL released the full fixture list on Friday morning. Rangers will first host Celtic on Sunday, August 31 at Ibrox. The sides will meet again, this time at Parkhead, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The third tie will be back at Ibrox on Saturday, February 28.

  • 1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | David Irvine

    Cody Cooke reflects on his St Mirren memories (Image: SNS) This piece is from yesterday's David Irvine on St Mirren newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday. To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. When Cody Cooke arrived in Paisley, it was the beginning of a new, albeit short-lived, era for the club. A return to the Scottish Premiership had been earned under the guidance of Jack Ross before he departed for Sunderland.

  • 1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | David Irvine

    Rangers will enter Champions League qualifying rounds next season (Image: PA) Rangers have discovered their Champions League second qualifying round opponents. Russell Martin's side will face Panathinaikos as they enter the competition next month. Rangers were a seeded team in this morning's draw in Nyon, Switzerland, where they were paired against the Greek side.

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David Irvine
David Irvine @divirvine
10 Jun 25

Highly-rated Jamaica centre-back Richard King will join St Mirren this summer. The 23-year-old has opted for a move to Scotland amid interest elsewhere. Two-year deal with club holding an option. St Mirren pushed for deal after nominal fee agreed. https://t.co/LzkB6fvwGN

David Irvine
David Irvine @divirvine
8 Jun 25

A move to St Mirren is not on the cards for Alex Paulsen ❌ The Bournemouth goalkeeper is unlikely to move to Scotland at this juncture. Hibs had been linked. St Mirren await a decision from Middlesbrough on Zach Hemming. https://t.co/kHitEnWqUd

David Irvine
David Irvine @divirvine
2 Jun 25

RT @andrewlearmonth: No. We didn't tell protesters where Nigel Farage was going to be. Of course we didn't. https://t.co/Anq7ywHUU7