Andrew Smith
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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World Cup 2022: How Qatar 'brand' being fed through the shredder could yet salvage these finals
There will always be the biggest of black marks placed against this Qatar World Cup. → Read More
Qatar 2022: Forget the human cost and 'focus on the football', or so says Fifa, anyway
Nothing feels right about the Qatar World Cup finals because nothing is right. → Read More
Rangers player ratings: Appalling night for many - the defenders who can't defend, the 'nothing' performance, two pass marks against Liverpool
We give the Rangers players a mark out of ten for their performance against Liverpool at Ibrox in their Champions League Group A 7-1 defeat. → Read More
Celtic-Rangers reaction: Combined XI with no Ibrox players, sectarian trade-offs and Green Brigade the denigrators, Euro pointers
Celtic’s 4-0 dismantling of Rangers and attendant aspects of the occasion demand frank discussion. → Read More
Why Scottish football could be better served by Rangers and Hearts losing in Europe this week
It might seem plain daft to suggest that the best way for Scottish football to preserve an automatic Champions League entrant is for no clubs from this country to actually participate in it. → Read More
Celtic and Rangers - two laudable teams let down by the lamentable among their supports
It isn’t often that commendation and admiration demands to be dispensed equally after Scotland’s big two have locked horns. Especially when the outcome has practically decided the destination of the title in the favour of one. → Read More
Rangers defeat Celtic at Hampden to set up Scottish Cup final against Hearts
Rangers produced a display of extraordinary application and valour to prevail against Celtic over 120 minutes in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden. → Read More
How the Scotland players rated in Austria draw: One man stood above rest, tough night for two midfielders
Even in squandering a two-goal lead for their 2-2 friendly draw in Austria, there were still elements within Steve Clarke’s team that functioned adequately. → Read More
Celtic v Rangers: Australian match-up should be billed daft deniers derby as 2012 wounds reopened
The warped wonder of the Glasgow football scene has never been more acutely illustrated than in recent days. → Read More
Ange Postecoglou admits 'selfish self-interest' as he responds to Celtic fan backlash over Australia trip
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has sought to make light of supporter opposition to the friendly with Rangers arranged for his Australian homeland in November, conceding he has particular reason to be warmed at the sales pitch surrounding the four-team tournament. → Read More
Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off: Why UEFA must not allow Russia to destroy Ukrainian World Cup hopes at Hampden
Football will hardly be foremost on the minds of the Ukranian people as they come to terms with Russia’s full-scale invasion of their sovereign territory. → Read More
John Hartson disputes Steven Gerrard's Rangers legacy: 'People think he won two titles'
John Hartson has questioned the sheen being placed on Steven Gerrard’s tenure at Rangers as the former England captain appears poised to leave Ibrox for Aston Villa. → Read More
Player of match, big letdown, turning point, gave us a giggle, ref watch
Andrew Smith serves up the main talking points from Celtic’s Europa League win over Ferencvaros ... → Read More
There is only one line-up Scotland manager Steve Clarke dare field in Austria
The Scotland bench was 12 strong on Saturday night against Moldova. → Read More
Celtic announce Joe Hart and James McCarthy deals
Celtic have completed deals for goalkeeper Joe Hart and midfielder James McCarthy as new manager Ange Postecoglou strengthens his squad. → Read More
Billy Gilmour: How Scotland can replace him after Chelsea starlet tests positive for Covid
There is little to be gained from Steve Clarke agonising over the Covid-19 enforced absence of Billy Gilmour for what could potentially be the most pivotal game Scotland have ever faced at a major finals. → Read More
Billy Gilmour claims Scottish record from another one-time Rangers player
The word exceptional rightly has been fused to Billy Gilmour’s showing in Scotland’s deft draw with England. → Read More
Celtic transfer latest: Don’t expect a last-minute marquee loan signing says Neil Lennon
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has downplayed any possibility of snapping up a marquee signing on loan at the end of the January transfer window. → Read More
Ismaila Soro aims to be Celtic success for late father after sealing dream move
The ability to make Celtic his football home moved Ismaila Soro to claim yesterday it was “like being in paradise”. Yet, this proudest step in what has been a punishing professional journey for the 21-year-old Ivorian midfielder could not dull the pain of being unable to share the moment with his late father, Adama. → Read More
Neil Lennon gives transfer update as Celtic are linked with Niclas Eliasson and Filip Benkovic
Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he is looking for “one or two signings” in the closing days of the January window, after the club were linked with Bristol City winger Niclas Eliasson. → Read More