An independent review of Old Firm crowd disorder at Ibrox in March criticizes Rangers, Celtic, Scottish football authorities, and police for failures, warning of near-violent mass confrontation. It recommends immediate crowd restrictions over fines for unacceptable fan conduct.
Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as Celtic manager on a one-year contract with an option for a further year. The 74-year-old, who won a double last season, expressed his desire to deliver more success for the club and its fans.
Martin O'Neill, 74, to continue as Celtic manager on a one-year contract with an option for an additional year, following two interim spells and a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.
Martin O'Neill praised Daizen Maeda's "Larssonesque" late-season form, culminating in a crucial goal in Celtic's Scottish Cup final win. Maeda, likely leaving this summer, has been a vital player despite earlier struggles, stepping up significantly after Kyogo Furuhashi's departure.
Celtic secured a domestic double by defeating Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final. Martin O'Neill's future as manager remains uncertain despite the win, with the club hierarchy considering younger options.
Celtic and Championship side Dunfermline face off in the Scottish Cup final. Dunfermline, managed by former Celtic player Neil Lennon, seek to end a 58-year trophy drought, while Celtic, under interim boss Martin O'Neill, aim for a double after securing the Premiership title.
Rangers defeated Montrose 2-0 at Hampden to reach their fourth consecutive Women's Scottish Cup final. Top scorer Katie Wilkinson came on at half-time and scored both goals – from a corner and a late penalty – as holders Rangers overcame a stubborn Montrose side. They will face rivals Celtic in the final on 31 May, seeking a third consecutive trophy.
Having met 30 years ago and shared success at Leicester City and Celtic, Martin O'Neill and Neil Lennon are ready to good head-to-head for the first time in May's Scottish Cup final.
St Mirren defender Alex Gogic has condemned the abuse teammate Ryan Mullen received from fans after the team's 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Celtic. Mullen made a mistake leading to Celtic's opening goal and then went off injured after 15 minutes, forcing 17-year-old Grant Tamosevicius onto the pitch for his debut. Gogic, a Cyprus international, called the abuse 'disgraceful' and 'disgusting', defending Mullen as a 'top goalkeeper' who gives everything. Manager Craig McLeish admitted the injury crisis may force the club to sign an emergency loan goalkeeper.
Celtic net six goals to St Mirren's two and set up a return to Hampden in the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline Athletic.
