Douglas Walker

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Douglas Walker |Sally Hind

Ultras have inundated a Scots firm with orders for the quirky bar blades after dubbing the Tartan Army hero the “apribottiglie” – the bottle opener. Napoli hero Scott McTominay has been turned into a real-life bottle opener after being given the nickname by besotted fans. Ultras have inundated a Scots firm with orders for the quirky bar blades after dubbing the Tartan Army hero the “apribottiglie” – the bottle opener.

Nov 1, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Douglas Walker

Sick yobs tried to buy scores of Celtic player novelty cushions to torch on bonfire night, the Record can reveal. Stars including Hoops captain Callum McGregor and club legend Henrik Larsson have been immortalised as giant draught excluders. But twisted thugs wanted to use them as “Guys” on November 5 in Northern Ireland. Luckily the vile ploy was rumbled by the boss of Scots-based Etsy firm StopperFC which makes the quirky pillows.

Sep 7, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Douglas Walker

A former prisoner has told how he was sexually abused by a pervert guard in one of Scotland’s toughest jails. Andrew McLeod has waived his anonymity in the hope of warning other potential victims about vile Brian Johnstone. The 41-year-old was on remand at Glasgow’s Barlinnie jail – for a charge he was later fully acquitted of – when he was repeatedly attacked by Johnstone, 67. Andrew said he felt unable to complain because prison bosses were covering up for his attacker.

Aug 30, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Douglas Walker

The owner of the Clutha bar has revealed bold plans to create an outdoor pub on the banks of the River Clyde. Alan Crossan says he wants Glasgow to follow similar ex industrial cities in England by having a bustling waterside hospitality scene. It comes after he unveiled ambitious proposals last year to completely renovate the existing pub. Alan, 70, said: "It's all about opening up the Clyde and improving the area.

Aug 21, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Douglas Walker

Tragic boxer Willie Limond's heartbroken son has broken his silence on losing his hero dad. Jake Limond insists his death from a suspected seizure was "random" and had nothing to do with numerous head blows during his stellar ring career. And the amateur fighter, 20, revealed how the family used gallows humour to cope as Willie, 45, lay stricken in hospital back in April. He said: “I was training a boy and then I just got a call on the gym’s phone.