Kheredine Idessane

Scotland

Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports reporter, BBC Scotland. If part of your job is to ask questions, never be afraid to ask them, without fear or favour. Stay clam, show respect, be kind.

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Column: 'Celtic's ambition could decide Brendan Rodgers' long-term future'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Recent Scottish Premiership defeats to Rangers, Hibernian and St Johnstone can all be explained away by the "comfort" zone the manager felt his players had retreated into due to their huge lead at the top of the table. When your race is run, it's hard to keep the same focus and intensity. Fair enough, up to a point, and it's one I've made on this page before. What if the drop off in form, however, is so stark it leads to an unprecedented dip in results?
Rangers: Barry Ferguson 'not scared' to make change after another Ibrox loss

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

The number nine in question is Cyriel Dessers. The Nigernian could - arguably should - have had a hat-trick but again spurned the chances that came his way. The 30-year-old has 23 goals for the season - a respectable return - but were he more clinical, he could have double that. If Dessers be one of the players Ferguson is losing patience with, one option would be to move Hamza Igamane up front. The other would be to restore Danilo to the starting XI.
Two St Johnstone games with big implications for Celtic

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Games against St Johnstone don't normally feature too prominently on the radar of most Celtic fans. That's all about to change this month. The two upcoming clashes with Simo Valakari's side will set the tone for the climax to the Parkhead side's season. The first is this weekend at McDiarmid Park, Celtic's last away league fixture before the Premiership split. Top travelling to rock bottom, having not dropped a single point in Perth in the best part of a decade.
Women's Nations League Scotland v Germany: 'You can change your mindset & narrative' - Emma Watson

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

Image source, SNS Image caption, Emma Watson (left) is back with the Scotland squad after injury BBC Sport Scotland senior reporter Women's Nations League A: Scotland v Germany Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee Date: Friday, 4 April Kick-off: 19:35 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC Alba & iPlayer, listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra & Sounds, live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app "Scars tell you where you've been, not where you're going." The words of 19-year-old Emma Watson reveal a very...
'You can change your mindset & narrative' - Scotland's Watson on recovery before Germany ties

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, SNS Image caption, Emma Watson (left) is back with the Scotland squad after injury BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter Women's Nations League A: Scotland v Germany Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee Date: Friday, 4 April Kick-off: 19:35 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC Alba & iPlayer, listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra & Sounds, live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app "Scars tell you where you've been, not where you're going." The words of 19-year-old Emma Watson reveal a very...
Scotland v Germany: Hosts can call on 'superpower', says Sophie Howard

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, SNS Image caption, Sophie Howard is well acquainted with Scotland's next opponent BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter Uefa Women's Nations League A: Scotland v Germany Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee Date: Friday, 4 April Kick-off: 19:35 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC Alba & iPlayer, listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra & Sounds, live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app Sophie Howard believes Scotland's "superpower" will be required if Germany are to be beaten in Friday's...
Butland opens up on 'hairdryer' that's helped revitalise Rangers form

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Interim boss Barry Ferguson won't be drawn on the "secret" of Rangers' transformation since he took charge, but goalkeeper Jack Butland may have given the game away. The 'hairdryer' treatment when necessary has got the team back playing with a passion and energy that had gone missing, with everyone at the club now clear about standards and "what's expected" of a Rangers player.
Ferguson's Rangers 'starting to show the standards expected'

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Interim manager Barry Ferguson has warned Rangers won't "rest easy" after beating Celtic and reaching the Europa League quarter-finals as he strives for further improvement. Ferguson is proud that he's been able to add a steelier side to a Rangers team he felt had become far too "nice". "I'm not going to sit here and kid anyone on - I thought we were far too nice. You can't be nice at Rangers at times," said Ferguson.
Rangers: Ferguson on Uefa charge, Cerny chat & Dens Park trip

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Rangers head coach Barry Ferguson has been speaking to the media before his side's match against Dundee on Saturday evening. Here are the key points from his press conference:After Uefa punished Rangers with a suspended partial stadium closure, Ferguson says he echoes the strong message put out by the club, who condemned the banner and are in the process of banning the individuals responsible for life.
Rangers: Barry Ferguson 'would love' extended Vaclav Cerny stay at Ibrox

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kheredine Idessane

Image source, PA Media Image caption, Barry Ferguson and Vaclav Cerny may not be at Rangers next season BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter Scottish Premiership: Dundee v Rangers Venue: Dens Park, Dundee Date: Saturday, 29 March Time: 17:30 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland Extra & Sounds, live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app, highlights on BBC Scotland from 19:15 Barry Ferguson would "love to see" Vaclav Cerny at Rangers next season but the interim head coach declined...