Lana Mackay

Edinburgh

Sports Writer at The Glasgow Times

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Articles

Kasanwirjo speaks on long-awaited return from injury

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Kasanwirjo speaks on long-awaited return from injury (Image: Alan Harvey - SNS Group) Neraysho Kasanwirjo returned to action on Tuesday night after five months on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 23-year-old defender, who joined the club on loan from Feyenoord in the summer, scored in Rangers B’s Glasgow Cup final victory over Celtic B at Firhill as he continues to build his fitness ahead of a long-awaited return to first-team football.
Brendan Rodgers: Celtic job carries 'biggest pressure' of my career

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Rodgers: Celtic job carries 'biggest pressure' of my career (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Brendan Rodgers has revealed that managing Celtic is the job that has carried the “biggest pressure” in his career. The 52-year-old, who guided the Hoops to their 55th league title at Tannadice last weekend, admits he thrives on the relentlessness of working at a club where it is unacceptable to even lose a game.
Celtic supporters group hit back at club statement on controversial Glasgow Derby

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Celtic supporters group hit back at club statement on controversial Glasgow Derby (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Celtic supporter group the North Curve has rejected the club’s claims that discussions were held with fans surrounding controversial events at the Glasgow Derby in March. Hundreds of fans were denied access to the game at Celtic Park and held for hours without access to basic facilities.
Celtic announce season ticket prices for 2025/26 as Hoops target 5-in-a-row

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Celtic announce season ticket prices for 2025/26 as Hoops target 5-in-a-row (Image: Rob Casey - SNS Group) Celtic have released the club’s season ticket prices for the 2025/26 campaign. Excitement is already building around next season as the Hoops will look to pick up their fifth league title on the bounce - the 56th in their history.
Watch as Scott McTominay nets twice to keep Napoli’s title charge alive

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Watch as Scott McTominay nets twice to keep Napoli’s title charge alive (Image: Giuseppe Maffia - SNS Group) A Scott McTominay double helped keep Napoli’s title hopes alive as they closed the gap on league leaders Inter to three points on Monday night. A crucial 3-0 win over second-bottom Empoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona saw the Azzurri extend their unbeaten home league run to seven matches.
Former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha sacked for sixth time since Ibrox exit

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha sacked for sixth time since Ibrox exit (Image: SNS Group Rob Casey) Former Rangers flop manager Pedro Caixinha has been fired again, as manager of Brazilian side Santos, just three games into the new season. Caixinha was axed after two defeats and a draw in the first three matches of the Brasileirao. The Portuguese coach, hired at the end of December, was sacked early this morning.
Edinburgh Rugby explain why Hive over Murrayfield for Challenge Cup semi-final

1 month ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Lana Mackay

Edinburgh Rugby's Managing Director Douglas Struth has confirmed the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final will be played at Hive instead of Murrayfield after "a huge amount of thought and analysis". It will be the club's first European semi-final in a decade after Saturday's victory over South African side Vodacom Bulls in the capital. Sean Everitt’s side will take on Bath on Saturday 3 May for a place in the final and will again have the home advantage.
Reducing tackle height has cut head collisions by almost half, study finds

1 month ago | scotlandrugbynews.com | Lana Mackay

Warriors' Jack Mann (R) and Sione Vailanu make a tackle during a BKT United Rugby Championship at Scotstoun Stadium, on March 21, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group) Reducing the tackle height in men's community rugby in Scotland has significantly cut the rate of head collisions, a study suggests.
Ryan Christie heartbroken as Scotland midfielder confirms his season is over

2 months ago | celticway.co.uk | Lana Mackay

Ryan Christie heartbroken as Scotland midfielder confirms his season is over (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Scotland international and former Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie has confirmed his season is over.
Ryan Christie heartbroken as Scotland midfielder confirms his season is over

2 months ago | heraldscotland.com | Lana Mackay

Ryan Christie heartbroken as Scotland midfielder confirms his season is over (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Scotland international and former Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie has confirmed his season is over. The 30-year-old is set to undergo surgery to resolve a persistent groin issue which has left him unable to play 90 minutes in any of his last 9 appearances for the English Premier League side.