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Rangers v Celtic Live

Footy/Soccer Blog 08 May @ 10:38 AM EDT

Rangers v Celtic Live Streaming & Match Preview
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Live Old Firm Streaming
Saturday 9th May 2009
Kick Off : 12:30 GMT
Venue : Ibrox

It's crunch time in the SPL, whoever wins this match will have their own fate in their own hands.

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Rangers Fans Fool Celtic Fans With “Operation Tango”

The Offside 26 May @ 03:04 PM EDT
We all know how Rangers and Celtic fans feel about each other. But this is just mean. Here's the backstory for those who need it: The Scottish Premier League title was decided on Sunday. For Celtic to overtake Rangers on the final day, the Bhoys needed to beat Hearts at home and hope that Rangers failed [. Click to continue reading...

Hearts FC Umbro 2009/10 Home Kit / Jersey

Football Fashion 26 May @ 12:05 PM EDT
Heart of Midlothian F.C. (most commonly referred to as Hearts FC) are a football club from Edinburgh, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. They are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian. Hearts were the only east coast team invited to join the inaugural Scottish Football League [. Click to continue reading...

New Celtic FC 2009-10 International Away Kit

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 12 May @ 01:35 PM EDT
Scottish giants Celtic have unveiled their new 2009-10 season International Away Kit. The shirt will officially be available for delivery from June 12, 2009. The jersey is primarily white, with a tartan on both shoulders. It has the Celtic club crest on the left breast, and the Nike logo on the right. Click to continue reading...

New Hibs shirts 2009-10- Home and Away

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 28 May @ 01:05 PM EDT
Scottish Premier League side Hibernian have unveiled their new 2009-10 Home and away shirts. The new Hibs kits have been manufactured by Le Coq Sportif. The home shirt is a green and white outfit. The club crest is in the centre of the shirt, with the logo of sponsors McEwan Fraser below it. The Le Coq Sportif [. Click to continue reading...

St. Mirren FC hummel 2009/10 Home and Away Kits / Jerseys

Football Fashion 30 May @ 02:37 PM EDT
Saint Mirren Football Club (commonly known by the shorter St. Mirren or by the nicknames; The Buddies and The Saints) is a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire. St. Mirren play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06. St. Click to continue reading...

What Next For Michael Owen?

EPL Talk 22 May @ 09:04 AM EDT

With Newcastle teetering over the relegation trap door, skipper Michael Owen will lead a mass exodus at the club, should they fall through it into the Championship on Sunday. With Owen out of contract it is likely that he will leave the club in the summer regardless. The question is where will he go?

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New Hearts FC Home Kit 2009-10

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 26 May @ 08:55 AM EDT
Scottish Premier League side Heart of Midlothian have unveiled their new 2009-10 season home kit. Hearts finished 3rd in the 2008-09 SPL, and will compete in the Europa League next season. The new Hearts FC 2009-10 home kit is manufactured by Umbro. The shirt is in Hearts' traditional maroon colour and is a simple two toned one. Click to continue reading...

New Aberdeen FC 2009-10 Home Shirt

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 28 May @ 07:45 AM EDT
Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen have revealed their new 2009-10 Home Kit. The new Dons home strip is manufactured by Nike, and is constructed using Nike's Dri-Fit fabric. It is an all red outfit, and Nike seem to have gone retro with the design. The shirt is red with horizontal white stripes. Nike have their logo [. Click to continue reading...

New Kilmarnock 2009-10 home kit

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 18 May @ 05:19 AM EDT
Scottish club Kilmarnock have released their new 2009-10 home kit. The new Kilmarnock 2009-10 home shirt was worn for the first time in the SPL game against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on May 16, 2009. Killie won that game 1-0. The new Killie home strip celebrates the 140th anniversary of Scotland's oldest football club. Click to continue reading...

Big Sunday for MNT Players Abroad

U.S. MNT Blog 24 May @ 09:18 AM EDT
  • Maurice Edu and Rangers try to sew up the SPL league title Dundee Utd. Here's a link - http://www.freedocast.com/forms/PopOut.aspx?sc=427231E3213910A1 - if you want to watch it live. A Rangers win will give them the crown.
  • Oguchi Onyewu and Standard Liege face Anderlecht in the second leg of the playoffs in Belgium.
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New Aston Villa 2009-10 Away Shirt

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 25 May @ 11:20 AM EDT
The new 2009-10 Aston Villa away shirt was officially unveiled on May 24, 2009. The kit has been manufactured by Nike, and is a tribute to the fact that Villa have produced more England players than any other club. The shirt is a two toned one, with white and light grey being used in it. Navy [...] Related posts:
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The Final Reckoning

FOOTBALLSUP 26 May @ 05:26 AM EDT

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United made sure of the Premier League title on 16 May

Manchester United were crowned champions of England for the 18th time on 16 May following their 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have all qualified for the Champions League.

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American Abroad: Davies Grabs A Goal

USSoccerPlayers 13 May @ 11:01 PM EDT
In American Abroad action on Wednesday, Maurice Edu's Rangers draw in the SPL and Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes returned to Ligue 1 play after a disappointing Cup Final loss. Meanwhile, Michael Bradley and Borussia Moenchengladbach continue to fight off relegation in the Bundesliga. SCOTLAND Hibernian 1 - Rangers 1 A disappointing result for Rangers in their battle for the Scottish Premier League championship. Click to continue reading...

Rangers: Its all mirth and Lafferty

Soccerblog 18 May @ 09:42 AM EDT

Having a good lafferty at Mulgrew's expense?

Charlie Mulgrew found out after being sent off in a Oscar worthy moment by Kyle Lafferty. The Rangers forward fell feigning injury over a head butt with the Aberdeen defender. The fracas resulted in Mulgrew's expulsion. It would have made (insert here customary cheap pot shot at) Cristiano Ronaldo proud.

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The great wordsmith of the SPL

Only Time Will Tell 22 May @ 12:44 PM EDT
He might be in the hot seat at Hearts in Scotland by Csaba Laszio has quickly developed a reputation as one of the quotable managers anywhere in the world. Here are some samples of his great use of the English language, well Scottish that is:
  • "I am not stupid. The fans hear Csaba Laszlo.
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Rangers football quiz

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 02 May @ 10:06 AM EDT
Was in the mood for a quiz today, so here you go. A few football questions on Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers. How well do you know the Gers? This quiz will tell you. 1.) Which Succoth born right back was Rangers' first ever captain? 2.) Which founding father of Rangers was also the club's first ever Scottish international? Click to continue reading...

SPL's hand forced by Setanta's crucial exposure

Soccerblog 08 May @ 10:15 AM EDT

Setanta is now negotiating a lower contract for the TV rights to the SPL matches as a way of moving away from financial fragility.

The SPL will probably have no choice but to accede because the Irish broadcaster's payment for TV rights injects crucial cash into the clubs. Even with lowered rates the SPL stands to pick up about £100m.

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Back To The Future

The Scottish Football Blog 20 May @ 03:10 PM EDT
No NostradamusAnd so the end is near. Time, I think, to revisit that glorious time in August when we look forward to the season ahead, confident that our predictions will make Nostradamus look like a fairground fortune teller selling false hope for the future because she can no longer get away with selling her body. Click to continue reading...

Wee Gordie leaves Celtic

Soccer Tickets Online 25 May @ 01:40 PM EDT

Gordon Strachan has resigned as manager of Celtic a day after they surrendered the Scottish Premier League title to city rivals Rangers FC.

During his four-year tenure Strachan led the Hoops to three consecutive SPL titles – the only Celtic manager to do so since Jock Stein – as well as a first appearance in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

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End Game

The Scottish Football Blog 25 May @ 02:32 PM EDT
All that glitters?And so we're finished. The cup final remains, of course, but the SPL is done and dusted.Survival Saturday. Helicopter Sunday. Combined they turned out to be the footballing equivalent of a wet weekend in Blackpool.Lex Gold took to the airwaves to boast about how exciting the SPL was, how the last day drama was proof of the thrilling brand this is his SPL. Click to continue reading...

Will the Scotsman head south?

Footy/Soccer Blog 26 May @ 06:08 AM EDT

Thought I'd take a quick look at events north of the border....ok, so it's not often we write about the SPL, and no disrespect intended, but I don't particularly find the league the most enthralling.

However, I did note, that whilst Ranger's were celebrating their first title in four years, Gordon Strachan was throwing in the towel over at Celtic Park.

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The 2008/09 Scottish Season Review

Some People are On The Pitch 26 May @ 03:42 PM EDT
Take down the nets, pull up the corner flags; fetch the stray balls from off the roof of the main stand and switch off the floodlights for the last time, for another season of football in Scotland has come to a close.
A long time ago, on another web site all about the beautiful game north o' the border, I put together a season preview wherein, using nothing more than a league table, a blindfold and a sharp implement I predicted the outcome of the 2008/09 season in Scotland. Click to continue reading...

Sunday's TV

USSoccerPlayers 10 May @ 06:00 AM EDT
MLS on TeleFutura: Seattle - Los Angeles at 3pm. WPS on Fox Soccer Channel: Chicago - Sky Blue FC at 6pm. EPL on Setanta: Manchester United - Manchester City at 8:30am. On Fox Soccer: Arsenal - Chelsea at 11am. League 2 Playoffs: Gillingham - Rochdale at 1:30pm and Bury - Shrewsbury at 3:30pm. SPL on Setanta: Inverness - Hamilton at 5:15pm. Click to continue reading...

Saturday Video Highlights - MLS, EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Americans Abroad, Bundesliga, SPL, and More

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 10 May @ 11:50 AM EDT

It was a busy Saturday with several key games including Liverpool keeping pace with Manchester United, Rangers beating Celtic, and the race in the Bundesliga still up for grabs. Video highlights of all these games plus all the top games in Europe can be found at Free Soccer Highlights (http://www.

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TPS face yet another upheaval as Jakonen moves to Palloliitto

Nordic Fotoball News 12 May @ 05:13 PM EDT

Petri Jakonen, CEO of TPS for the past 8 years, has got himself a new job at the Finnish FA. His job title would translate as something like "leader of professional football", and his duties boil down to coordinating Finland's national teams as well as national competitions.

Sporting director Marco Casagrande will be Jakonen's successor at TPS, becoming a prominent figure at one of Finland's top clubs.

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Wednesday Results

U.S. MNT Blog 13 May @ 05:54 PM EDT
  • The title race gets closer again in Scotland, just when you thought Rangers would pull ahead after this past weekend. Today Rangers fought back from a goal down, salvaging a point against Hibernian. Maurice Edu again played the full 90 minutes for Rangers, who are ahead of Celtic at the top of SPL on goal differential.
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The Winners Around the European Leagues

The Flat Back Four 25 May @ 11:02 AM EDT
Just as the football season around Europe is finishing, let's take a look at the cup winners and newly crowned league champions of some of the major European leagues which have been decided. A short recap of those leagues which are yet to be decided will also have a special mention.
England
Premier League Champions: Manchester United 90pts
Carling Cup Winners: Manchester United
FA Cup: Chelsea vs. Click to continue reading...

End Game

The Scottish Football Blog 25 May @ 02:32 PM EDT
All that glitters?And so we're finished. The cup final remains, of course, but the SPL is done and dusted.Survival Saturday. Helicopter Sunday. Combined they turned out to be the footballing equivalent of a wet weekend in Blackpool.Lex Gold took to the airwaves to boast about how exciting the SPL was, how the last day drama was proof of the thrilling brand this is his SPL. Click to continue reading...

Back To The Future

The Scottish Football Blog 20 May @ 03:10 PM EDT
No NostradamusAnd so the end is near. Time, I think, to revisit that glorious time in August when we look forward to the season ahead, confident that our predictions will make Nostradamus look like a fairground fortune teller selling false hope for the future because she can no longer get away with selling her body. Click to continue reading...

End Game

The Scottish Football Blog 25 May @ 02:53 PM EDT
All that glitters?And so we're finished. The cup final remains, of course, but the SPL is done and dusted.Survival Saturday. Helicopter Sunday. Combined they turned out to be the footballing equivalent of a wet weekend in Blackpool.Lex Gold took to the airwaves to boast about how exciting the SPL was, how the last day drama was proof of the thrilling brand this is his SPL. Click to continue reading...

Back To The Future

The Scottish Football Blog 20 May @ 03:40 PM EDT
No NostradamusAnd so the end is near. Time, I think, to revisit that glorious time in August when we look forward to the season ahead, confident that our predictions will make Nostradamus look like a fairground fortune teller selling false hope for the future because she can no longer get away with selling her body. Click to continue reading...