Alison McConnell, Herald Scotland

Alison McConnell

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Past articles by Alison:

Mark McGhee to harness experience of senior Dundee players in bid to beat drop

MARK McGhee will look to harness the experience of the senior players at Dundee as the Dens Park side look to stay in the top flight. → Read More

Dom McKay's shock Celtic exit set to spark boardroom revolution at Parkhead

THE shock departure of Dom McKay from his post as Celtic chief executive yesterday afternoon could be the catalyst for further significant boardroom… → Read More

Arbroath 2-2 St Johnstone: Saints penalty win sees holders through as Dick Campbell fumes at spot-kick flops

They got there in the end but St Johnstone had their work cut out for them at Gayfield yesterday afternoon as Dick Campbell’s side forced them to… → Read More

Celtic fans must be patient while Ange Postecoglou gets to grips with Hoops, says Martin O'Neill

Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has told supporters to be patient as Greek-Australian Ange Postecoglou gets to grips with the demands of the… → Read More

Leigh Griffiths on way out of Celtic as Odsonne Edouard welcomed back to Lennoxtown

Celtic welcomed Odsonne Edouard back into the club yesterday just as Leigh Griffiths looked to be on his way out. → Read More

Leigh Griffiths on way out of Celtic as Odsonne Edouard welcomed back to Lennoxtown

Celtic welcomed Odsonne Edouard back into the club yesterday just as Leigh Griffiths looked to be on his way out. → Read More

Scotland 1-3 Croatia: Steve Clarke's players rated as Euro 2020 end at group stage disappointment

DAVID MARSHALL (6): Unsighted for the opener but strong second-half performances as he kept Scotland in the game with important second-half saves.… → Read More

Celtic considering re-signing Midtjylland defender Erik Sviatchenko

Erik Sviatchenko, the former Celtic defender, could be set for a return to Glasgow after he emerged as a potential target for the Parkhead side this… → Read More

Steve Clarke providing no guarantees for Scots with Euro 2020 looming

If anyone felt quietly assured of their place for Scotland’s opening game at the European Championships next Monday night against the Czech… → Read More

Josh Doig vows to emulate hero Kieran Tierney after picking up Young Scottish Player of the Year award

WHATEVER has been in Scottish water in recent years appears to have concentrated in growing fullbacks. In a fertile environment at Easter Road this… → Read More

Alex McLeish believes Rangers must be relentless in pursuit of more silverware

There can be no standing still at either Celtic or Rangers. Quicksand beneath the feet commands a perpetual forward motion as managers of either… → Read More

Mohamed Elyounoussi provides update on prospect of permanent Celtic switch

Mohamed Elyounoussi will not make a call on his long-term future until the end of the season. The Celtic forward, with 17 goals this term, has been… → Read More

Early entrance for Dominic McKay can help Celtic set the tone for summer rebuild

The first lesson Dom McKay will appreciate is that the atmosphere around what he does is tied unequivocally to what happens on the pitch. → Read More

Odsonne Edouard will want to leave Celtic on a high, insists Lubo Moravcik

JUDGING by his recent track record in international colours, Odsonne Edouard was never going to be out of the shadows for long this week. The… → Read More

Scotland boss Steve Clarke hints Che Adams could start against Israel

TEVE Clarke has hinted that Che Adams could be set for his first Scotland start against Israel this evening. → Read More

Scotland hero David Marshall says confidence is growing among Hampden squad ahead of Israel clash

DAVID Marshall’s heroics in Belgrade ended two decades of disappointment but the lingering psychology of failed campaigns is tougher to repel. → Read More

Erik Sviatchenko: Scott Brown will be impossible to replace if he moves to Aberdeen

Sviatchenko has cautioned against anyone looking to find the new Scott Brown. → Read More

Scott Sinclair tips Celtic's Odsonne Edouard to shine against Rangers

SCOTT Sinclair, the former Celtic winger, expects Odsonne Edouard to come alive against Rangers this afternoon. With 21 goals this season so far it… → Read More

Alison McConnell: The regular Rangers supporter will welcome club's renewed approach to fans gathering most

Government eyes aside, perhaps those most satisfied with the messages – unambiguous and front and centre – that came out of Rangers yesterday… → Read More

John Hartson insists Celtic should not give Rangers guard of honour

IF Celtic fans were steeled against handing Rangers the title with the failure to beat Dundee United on Sunday, the next element to brace themselves… → Read More