Kheredine Idessane

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

However, the direction of travel is for fewer non-Scottish qualified players and more homegrown talent. On being told of the decision to let him go, Venter added: "It's bad and I didn't like it, but it's rugby and you don't take anything personally. "Through many years in this game, you learn to accept stuff and just be better where you can be better and perform where you can perform and enjoy every moment.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

Who makes Celtic's cup final team? Firstly, some stats. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is undefeated at Hampden. His record reads: played 14, won 14. He's also unbeaten at Murrayfield, where the 2018 League Cup semi-final win over Hearts took place. Celtic haven't lost a Scottish Cup final in 23 years, winning all 11 since the 3-2 defeat to Rangers in 2002. Celtic haven't lost a final of any kind since Kilmarnock beat them to lift the 2012 League Cup.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, SNSBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterThe sun was shining, a few hardy autograph hunters were still waiting for signatures and pictures, and the rest of the Celtic players were contentedly chatting to family and friends on the confetti-strewn pitch. The 13th Scottish Premiership trophy lift of the past 14 years at Celtic Park was complete, and the scene is one of joyous celebration. With one small exception.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Brian McLauchlin |Kheredine Idessane

Manager David Martindale says Livingston's extra recovery time gives them an advantage over Partick Thistle in this week's Premiership play-off semi-final. Thistle overcame a one-goal deficit last week against Ayr United by defeating Scott Brown's team 2-0 at Somerset Park on Friday night. While the Jags were in action, Livingston were able to rest up and prepare for Tuesday night's first leg at Firhill. "I think a lot has been taken out of them in terms of playing Friday and Tuesday.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Kheredine Idessane

A league and Scottish Cup double didn't get him manager of the year last season. A league and League Cup double and a place in the Scottish Cup final hasn't been enough to sway the voting from his peers in his direction this term either. Brendan Rodgers could well this month become the only Celtic manager to win three trebles and yet John McGlynn's back-to-back promotions into the top flight with Falkirk have twice denied the Northern Irishman the top award from PFA Scotland.