http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS174286SPL news from ITV FootballWed, 06 Jan 2010 09:46:10 GMThttp://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mackay-hails-hearts-youngsters-495050453.htmlHearts legend Gary Mackay feels the club's latest batch of young players have been instrumental in turning around their season.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcculloch-hails-influential-mcgregor-96236044.htmlLee McCulloch compared Allan McGregor to Rangers legend Andy Goram after the Ibrox keeper defied Celtic in Sunday's Old Firm draw at Parkhead with a brilliant late save from Georgios Samaras. ]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mowbray-predicts-market-movement-900592922.htmlTony Mowbray is expecting to oversee a shake-up to his Celtic squad this month but warned Gary Caldwell that the Parkhead club will call the shots on his future.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-explains-split-loyalties-238701905.htmlGordon Smith fears he may be disowned by his friends and family after marking his Clydesdale Bank Premier League debut with a stunning goal for Hearts in Sunday's Edinburgh derby. ]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcghee-forced-to-apologise-to-hegarty-218005861.htmlAberdeen boss Mark McGhee has apologised to Dundee United legend Paul Hegarty after claiming the former defender threatened to break his legs. ]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/gers-maintain-lead-944277485.htmlLee McCulloch's dramatic late equaliser in the Old Firm derby at Parkhead kept Rangers seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/cautious-approach-from-millen-857447092.htmlAssistant manager Andy Millen conceded pulling away from the relegation zone is a major relief but insists St Mirren are taking nothing for granted just yet. ]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/moutinho-staying-with-falkirk-23192667.htmlStriker Pedro Moutinho has extended his stay at Falkirk until the end of the season.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/sochaux-hopeful-over-boyd-570600849.htmlSochaux president Alexandre Lacombe has reaffirmed his interest in Rangers striker Kris Boyd and believes a deal can be done to bring the Scotsman to France.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcdonald-staying-put-says-agent-912472534.htmlCeltic striker Scott McDonald has no desire to leave Parkhead, according to his agent.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:40:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hibs-swoop-for-smith-456473747.htmlHibernian have announced the signing of former Motherwell goalkeeper Graeme Smith following his release from Brighton.]]>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:05:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/united-lose-again-577048228.htmlDundee United continued to struggle to cope with life after Craig Levein as 10-man Aberdeen held on for their first win at Tannadice in almost four years.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:15:53http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mowbray-title-race-not-over-yet-891996172.htmlCeltic manager Tony Mowbray still believes his side can catch Rangers in the race for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:35:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/grassi-provocation-angers-mcghee-400568450.htmlAberdeen boss Mark McGhee accused Dundee United's players of getting Davide Grassi sent off by threatening to "smash his face in". ]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:35:58http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-fury-at-miller-decision-444096237.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith has hit out at referee Willie Collum for standing by the red card which rules Kenny Miller out of Sunday`s Old Firm derby.]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:35:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcculloch-pleased-with-point-672755948.htmlLee McCulloch believes Celtic players will be "banging their heads against the wall" after missing a series of chances in the Old Firm derby at Parkhead to reduce Rangers' seven-point lead at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:00:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-expects-the-unexpected-642368541.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith has played down the blistering form of his side ahead of Sunday's Old Firm derby, insisting the three points are far from guaranteed.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:20:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mowbray-aims-for-silverware-in-2010-25891347.htmlCeltic boss Tony Mowbray has revealed his new year's resolutions as he prepares for his first Parkhead Old Firm derby as Celtic boss.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:20:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/celtic-v-rangers-key-battles-166019829.htmlCeltic host Rangers in the second Old Firm derby of the season on Sunday. Here we assess which players could have a decisive influence on the outcome of the match.]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:20:26http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mehmet-focused-on-survival-312851778.htmlBilly Mehmet is happy to put talks over his future on ice as he tries to help St Mirren emerge from the big freeze clear of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League drop zone.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:05:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcginn-committed-to-celtic-435777703.htmlNiall McGinn insists he has no desire to leave Celtic.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:05:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/miller-calm-over-mulgrew-future-477169791.htmlAberdeen director of football Willie Miller insists he will not be held to ransom by Charlie Mulgrew now the defender is free to sign a pre-contract elsewhere.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:05:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/celtic-pair-still-three-weeks-off-12108741.htmlCeltic boss Tony Mowbray revealed Scott Brown and Shaun Maloney are three weeks away from a return to full training.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:05:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/spl-set-tentative-dates-for-postponed-games-606094867.htmlThe Scottish Premier League have announced provisional dates for all six fixtures which have recently been postponed due to the big freeze.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:05:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/fleck-hoping-for-bench-role-46587391.htmlKenny Miller's suspension from Sunday's Old Firm derby has opened up a vacancy in the Rangers attack - and Kyle Lafferty looks favourite to fill the void.]]>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:35:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/boyd-buoyed-by-fivestar-show-251522611.htmlKris Boyd hailed his five-goal spree against Dundee United as his greatest night as a Rangers player after overtaking Henrik Larsson as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League's most prolific goalscorer ever.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:29:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-trying-to-stay-positive-446785635.htmlHearts manager Csaba Laszlo admitted staying positive was the only way he could survive in his job as he shrugged off the latest public outburst by owner Vladimir Romanov. ]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:50:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-hails-record-breaker-boyd-683791844.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith paid tribute to Kris Boyd after the striker smashed Henrik Larsson's record to become the most prolific goalscorer in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:26:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-looks-for-more-goal-power-569026771.htmlHearts manager Csaba Laszlo felt his side's 1-0 victory over Motherwell was more evidence of his need for fresh firepower.]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:11:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-keeping-agard-in-mind-34883507.htmlHearts boss Csaba Laszlo is considering signing Everton striker Kieran Agard on loan next month. ]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:11:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/rangers-appeal-against-miller-dismissal-102494319.htmlRangers confirmed they have appealed against the red card that could rule Kenny Miller out of Sunday's Old Firm derby.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:06:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/brown-will-aim-to-keep-it-simple-445842470.htmlCraig Brown admits he will have to rein in his enthusiasm to pass on decades of football knowledge during his spell as Motherwell interim manager. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:06:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mowbray-focused-on-celtic-595543031.htmlTony Mowbray insists he has not been fretting about the threat red-hot Rangers will pose his Celtic side in Sunday's Old Firm derby.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:05:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hibs-will-not-sign-anderson-hughes-465149334.htmlJohn Hughes rubbished reports he is poised to sign former Aberdeen captain Russell Anderson. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:05:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/spl-stand-firm-despite-big-freeze-229170428.htmlScottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster insisted the decimation of the midweek fixture list was not proof the season schedule needs a revamp. ]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:18:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcdonald-ki-might-play-289945186.htmlScott McDonald will not be surprised to see Ki Sung Yueng make his Celtic debut in Sunday's Old Firm derby at Parkhead.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:55:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/killie-comfortable-with-postponement-955138176.htmlKilmarnock insist the decision to postpone Wednesday night's Clydesdale Bank Premier League visit of Celtic was correct.]]>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:21:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mccoist-sounds-derby-warning-882083260.htmlAlly McCoist has warned Celtic to expect Rangers to go for the jugular in this weekend's Old Firm derby.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/well-axe-was-bolt-from-blue-327751782.htmlPeter Ward has revealed his shock at the sudden departure of Jim Gannon from Motherwell.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:34:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/boyd-united-will-miss-levein-425146426.htmlKris Boyd believes the loss of Craig Levein will be a massive blow for Dundee United but the Rangers striker has backed the Tannadice club to bounce back from his departure to become Scotland manager.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:20:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/celtic-chief-hits-out-at-killie-845701008.htmlCeltic chief executive Peter Lawwell has blamed Kilmarnock for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Rugby Park being postponed.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:20:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mowbray-plays-down-verkhovtsov-talks-193501267.html Tony Mowbray has dampened down expectations that Belarus international Dimitry Verkhovtsov is set to join Celtic. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:40:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-saddened-by-gannon-departure-172805223.htmlHearts boss Csaba Laszlo has expressed his sadness at hearing of Jim Gannon's sacking as Motherwell manager. ]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:40http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/marshall-set-to-complete-dons-switch-714744611.htmlAberdeen hope to complete the signing of Paul Marshall before the New Year derby against Dundee United.]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:30:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/brown-begins-well-duties-788883122.htmlFormer Scotland boss Craig Brown has begun work as interim manager of Motherwell following the sacking of Jim Gannon.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:53:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/big-freeze-safety-concerns-cause-postponements-25102586.htmlThis week's Clydesdale Bank Premier League games at Aberdeen, Hamilton, St Johnstone and Kilmarnock have been postponed.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:53:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/edu-gers-can-take-huge-step-to-glory-579285811.htmlMaurice Edu claims victory in the next two matches will allow Rangers to take a massive step towards retaining the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:53:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/bougherra-to-miss-old-firm-smith-667231846.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith does not expect to have Madjid Bougherra available for next week's crucial Old Firm derby despite reports to the contrary.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:53:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/strikers-nearing-hearts-moves-176309729.htmlHearts manager Csaba Laszlo is closing in on two long-term centre-forward targets after Plymouth's Steven MacLean arrived at the club's Riccarton training ground.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:20:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/bairns-boss-hits-out-at-ref-539118685.htmlFalkirk manager Eddie May questioned the manner in which Hearts ground out a 1-0 victory and was left bewildered by referee Callum Murray's decision-making at Falkirk Stadium. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:12:32http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/motherwell-close-to-brown-appointment-297973567.htmlMotherwell were on Monday night hoping to appoint Craig Brown as interim manager following the sacking of Jim Gannon.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:22:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/belarusian-seeks-bhoys-deal-164349558.htmlBelarus defender Dmitry Verkhovtsov is eager to secure a contract with Celtic after arriving in Glasgow for talks.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:07:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/buoyant-bhoy-mcginn-targets-gers-454655487.htmlNiall McGinn clinched three points for Celtic against Hamilton after coming on as a second-half substitute then declared he is ready to start against Rangers in the crucial Old Firm derby next week. ]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:07:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcdonald-focused-on-beating-falkirk-944948738.htmlAberdeen midfielder Gary McDonald has urged his side to return to winning ways against Falkirk to get their hopes of a top-four finish back on track.]]>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:37:15http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/houston-noncommittal-over-united-job-134500540.htmlPaul Houston has revealed he would jump at the chance to join Craig Levein's Scotland coaching staff, but refused to confirm whether he wanted to succeed him as Dundee United manager. ]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:10:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/unconvincing-celtic-close-on-rangers-297478625.htmlGlenn Loovens' first-half strike and a late Niall McGinn drive against Hamilton at Parkhead took nervy Celtic back to within a point of Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders Rangers.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:10:31http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/well-wave-goodbye-to-gannon-67277306.htmlMotherwell have announced that they have parted company with manager Jim Gannon.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:01:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/maclean-begins-jambos-trial-291505165.htmlPlymouth striker Steven MacLean has begun a trial with Hearts.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:06:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-taking-nothing-for-granted-864837387.htmlWalter Smith insists he will be taking nothing for granted if Rangers head into the new year still in pole position in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:14:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/robinson-welcomes-fresh-competition-709408374.htmlTeenager Scott Robinson will welcome fellow striker Izale McLeod to Hearts but is determined to prove he deserves to keep his place in the first-team frame.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:30:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/twaddle-hoping-for-happy-new-year-176114651.htmlFalkirk defender Marc Twaddle is hoping to see in the new year off the foot of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League table as they prepare for the busy festive period.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:24:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcinnes-wary-of-wounded-motherwell-360430982.htmlSt Johnstone manager Derek McInnes has warned his players Motherwell will be no pushovers on Boxing Day - even if their heavy defeat to Rangers last week suggests otherwise.]]>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:24:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/gers-grit-pleases-weir-409719679.htmlRangers captain David Weir was disappointed to lose a goal to Hibernian in the first minute of Sunday's Clydesdale Bank SPL match but was delighted with the character his team-mates showed in battling back to win 4-1.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:55:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hogg-tips-hibs-frontmen-to-trouble-gers-381127026.htmlChris Hogg insists Hibernian's forwards can torment Rangers' defenders at Easter Road on Sunday.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:30:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/macpherson-we-can-beat-dons-688712330.htmlSt Mirren manager Gus MacPherson insists his side have nothing to fear from Aberdeen - or any other side in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League - ahead of their Boxing Day meeting with the Dons.]]>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:35:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/gannon-calls-for-end-to-slump-668016286.htmlMotherwell manager Jim Gannon admits his side's recent poor form has been a "reality check", but is determined not to dwell on the past ahead of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against St Johnstone.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:10:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/jefferies-we-need-more-consistency-401823070.htmlKilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies is hoping to find some consistency from his side over the festive period as they look to put some distance between themselves and the foot of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:10:16http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/reid-wary-of-danger-from-below-868529347.htmlHamilton boss Billy Reid has warned his players they cannot afford to let complacency slip into their game despite their recent improved run in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:16:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/beasley-sets-ninepoint-target-for-gers-483699955.htmlDaMarcus Beasley believes Rangers will be well on the way to defending the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title if they win their next three matches.]]>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:54:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcghee-demands-improvements-up-front-586061117.htmlMark McGhee is hoping Aberdeen have learned the lessons from their defeat to Hibernian and will provide the perfect response in their final two Clydesdale Bank Premier League matches of the year. ]]>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:54:20http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/paton-pens-dons-deal-878999362.htmlMichael Paton has become the latest Aberdeen youngster to commit himself to the club after signing a new three-year deal.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/moutinho-must-stay-twaddle-899695406.htmlFalkirk defender Marc Twaddle believes securing striker Pedro Moutinho until the end of the season will be a crucial factor in their bid to survive in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/crosas-derby-may-mean-nothing-220743285.htmlMarc Crosas has warned Celtic they cannot fall further behind in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race ahead of the Old Firm derby.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/matches-off-in-big-freeze-538469664.htmlThe Boxing Day programme in the Scottish Football League was decimated on Christmas Eve, with only two of Saturday's 15 fixtures surviving the big freeze. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/beasley-thrilled-to-be-back-405059616.htmlDaMarcus Beasley can understand why he found himself out of favour at Rangers and kicking his heels on the sidelines for so long. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/houston-cool-over-caretaker-role-512960866.htmlPeter Houston believes he is in a unique position at Dundee United - because caretaker managers are usually appointed in times of crisis. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/bhoys-switch-a-gamble-ki-755197629.htmlKi Sung Yueng admits he is gambling with his World Cup dream by joining Celtic. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcinnes-silent-on-united-talk-610849515.htmlDerek McInnes refused to be drawn on the prospect of replacing Craig Levein at Dundee United.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-looking-to-wrap-up-mcleod-deal-995478650.htmlCsaba Laszlo believes the imminent arrival of Izale McLeod at Hearts shows he is succeeding in his bid to convince Vladimir Romanov to back him in the transfer market. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mowbray-plays-down-derby-game-266462614.htmlTony Mowbray has played down the importance of the forthcoming Old Firm game to Celtic's Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:39:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/reid-reaches-antoinecurier-deal-182215413.htmlHamilton have agreed a deal with Dundee to keep Mickael Antoine-Curier until the end of the season.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:01:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/moutinho-offered-extension-635204896.htmlFalkirk have confirmed striker Pedro Moutinho has been offered improved terms to extend his contract.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:29:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hughes-happy-with-striking-options-165546315.htmlJohn Hughes insists he would not swap Hibernian's strike force for red-hot Rangers pair Kris Boyd and Kenny Miller. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:29:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/spl-hands-out-fee-advance-428782151.htmlThe Scottish Premier League have confirmed they had given their clubs an advance of almost £1million, with each team receiving more than £80,000.]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:14:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hughes-upset-by-loss-of-bamba-67850290.htmlHibernian manager John Hughes has revealed he would be "a very, very angry man" if Barclays Premier League teams are given permission to field their Ivory Coast stars on Monday after being told Sol Bamba cannot play in Sunday's clash with Rangers. ]]>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:28:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/new-deal-for-millar-190371555.htmlSt Johnstone midfielder Chris Millar has signed a two-year contract extension which ties him to the club until 2012.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:54:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/ki-i-was-a-larsson-fan-349366011.htmlKi Sung Yueng declared himself a fan of Celtic legends Henrik Larsson and Shunsuke Nakamura as he was officially unveiled by the club in Seoul.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:54:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/edu-returns-to-action-788023493.htmlMaurice Edu made his first appearance in seven months as Rangers reserves suffered a 2-1 defeat by Partick Thistle.]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:54:25http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-hopeful-of-macleod-swoop-964164319.htmlCsaba Laszlo has confirmed he plans to sign Charlton striker Izale McLeod on loan until the end of the season. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:36:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/samaras-orders-celtic-to-keep-going-11257028.htmlGeorgios Samaras is looking for Celtic to keep in touch with Rangers ahead of their January 3 meeting at Parkhead after Sunday's defeat at Hearts left kept them trailing their Old Firm rivals by four points. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:36:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/tangerines-salute-departing-levein-726183063.htmlDundee United have confirmed that, subject to confirmation of compensation from the Scottish Football Association, Craig Levein has left his post as manager, paving the way for him to be appointed Scotland boss. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:59:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcinnes-hails-perfect-response-215973663.htmlSt Johnstone manager Derek McInnes hailed his side for producing the perfect response to their defeat to Rangers as they bounced back with victory over St Mirren. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:59:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-praises-strike-duo-555957339.htmlWalter Smith hailed his front pairing of Kenny Miller and Kris Boyd after they inspired Rangers to a 6-1 thrashing of Motherwell. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:51:30http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/may-eyeing-further-improvement-554375877.htmlFalkirk manager Eddie May is hoping to see his side come off the bottom of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League table next week after their 2-1 win at Kilmarnock at Rugby Park took them within one point of their hosts. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:01:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hughes-a-happy-hibee-586568541.htmlJohn Hughes was thrilled after Hibernian extended their unbeaten Clydesdale Bank Premier League run to 12 games with a 2-0 win at Aberdeen. ]]>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:18:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/goncalves-banned-for-edinburgh-derby-130013291.htmlHearts defender Jose Goncalves is suspended from the new year Edinburgh derby at Hibernian, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:30:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/miller-on-scoresheet-in-rangers-rout-731553136.htmlKenny Miller struck his second double in five days as Rangers stepped up their impressive goalscoring run by thrashing Motherwell 6-1. ]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:04:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcleod-in-line-for-hearts-move-652424944.htmlHearts have revived their interest in Charlton striker Izale McLeod and could be about to sign him on loan, according to the player's agent.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:44:33http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hamilton-game-falls-foul-of-weather-190044675.htmlHamilton's Clydesdale Bank Premier League match against Dundee United was postponed just 15 minutes before kick-off after a freak snowstorm.]]>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:24:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/jambos-chief-demands-good-behaviour-775220059.htmlCsaba Laszlo expects Hearts to be on their best behaviour in front of a live television audience on Sunday after their last such outing brought shame on the club. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:42:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcginn-keen-to-make-amends-795916103.htmlNiall McGinn is hoping for the chance to make up for his Europa League goal disappointment when Celtic travel to Hearts on Sunday. ]]>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:06:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/samaras-preaches-collective-responsibility-888388006.htmlGeorgios Samaras insists the whole Celtic team must be blamed for the defensive frailties that surfaced again in the 2-1 defeat by Hearts that kept them four points behind Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:29:56http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcgeady-wary-of-disciplinary-tightrope-816612147.htmlCeltic winger Aiden McGeady admits the upcoming Old Firm derby will be on his mind at Tynecastle as he bids to avoid the yellow card that could see him miss the visit of Rangers.]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:29:55http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/bougherra-admits-future-is-unclear-540075072.htmlMadjid Bougherra insists he is not seeking a summer move from Rangers. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:19:08http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/forlorn-wilson-heading-out-of-celtic-921364220.htmlMark Wilson has reluctantly admitted his Celtic career is all but over. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:09:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/broadfoot-uncertain-on-next-move-21332480.htmlKirk Broadfoot has insisted he was relaxed about being in the final year of his Rangers contract - but admitted there may come a point when he will have to consider leaving the club. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:25:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-praises-miller-and-boyd-366964821.htmlWalter Smith hailed his front pairing of Kenny Miller and Kris Boyd after they inspired Rangers to a 6-1 thrashing of Motherwell. ]]>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:10:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/grant-hails-fortune-character-683223496.htmlCeltic coach Peter Grant has saluted the character of Marc-Antoine Fortune after the striker put in extra work to add goals to his all-round play.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:20:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-rules-out-january-spending-621135365.htmlWalter Smith has ruled out any January arrivals at Rangers as he gave loan flop Jerome Rothen permission to leave Ibrox. ]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:35:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/wotherspoon-extends-hibs-stay-699706696.htmlHibernian have announced teenager David Wotherspoon had signed a two-year contract extension tying him to the club until June 2013.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:05:51http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/caddis-weighs-up-celtic-future-720402740.htmlPaul Caddis helped Celtic stage a thrilling Europa League comeback against Rapid Vienna at the Ernst Happel Stadium and then revealed he will again consider his long-term future at the club.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:39:09http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/bochum-eye-boyd-545914044.htmlRangers striker Kris Boyd has been watched by German club Bochum.]]>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:49:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/green-light-for-bougherra-802912440.htmlRangers defender Madjid Bougherra has confirmed he had been given permission by Algeria to play in their Christmas clash at Hibernian - but he will almost certainly miss the new year Old Firm derby.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/moutinho-to-extend-bairns-stay-37625519.htmlFalkirk have moved to extend the short-term contract of Pedro Moutinho as loan players Kjartan Finnbogason and Alex MacDonald head for the exit. ]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/moffat-to-write-off-debt-900728537.htmlKilmarnock could see their debt slashed by almost £2million after former chairman Jamie Moffat agreed to conditionally write off the debt he is owed by the club.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:55:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-braced-for-motherwell-test-566610088.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith has told his players they will need to raise their game again when they face Motherwell at Ibrox.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:28:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-suffers-setback-113937845.htmlSt Mirren goalkeeper Chris Smith has been ruled out for up to two months after breaking his foot while on loan at Dunfermline.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:28:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/nade-fitness-concern-for-hearts-680426723.htmlHearts striker Christian Nade is a doubt for Sunday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League game with Celtic with a stomach injury.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:28:37http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/jefferies-sweating-on-brown-fitness-214829050.htmlKilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies faces a goalkeeper crisis for Saturday's Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against Falkirk at Rugby Park.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:36:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/laszlo-reveals-player-discontent-811571900.htmlCsaba Laszlo fears another mass exodus from Hearts if the club fail to back him in the January transfer window. ]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:06:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/gannon-hoping-to-keep-loan-stars-995888231.htmlMotherwell manager Jim Gannon remains hopeful of retaining loan trio John Ruddy, Lukas Jutkiewicz and Yassin Moutaouakil beyond January.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:06:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcbride-targets-rangers-return-160881646.htmlKevin McBride has targeted Hibernian's next Clydesdale Bank Premier League home game with Rangers for his comeback after admitting he was set to miss Saturday's trip to Aberdeen.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:06:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/mcghee-maintains-marshall-interest-345197977.htmlAberdeen boss Mark McGhee has stepped up his interest in Paul Marshall after inviting the Manchester City midfielder back for a second week on trial.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:06:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-no-need-for-beasley-to-leave-742114591.htmlWalter Smith has told DaMarcus Beasley there is now no need for him to leave Rangers to realise his World Cup dream.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:44:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/more-injury-woe-for-saints-542430537.htmlSt Johnstone has confirmed top scorer Collin Samuel would be out for six weeks following exploratory knee surgery.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:35:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/kingston-injury-blow-140185602.htmlLaryea Kingston has told Hearts he faces up to seven weeks on the sidelines after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring injury.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:59:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/past-events-wont-affect-saturday-hughes-498872444.htmlHibernian boss John Hughes expects Aberdeen to be fired up to beat his side this weekend - but not because of their highly controversial last meeting.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:59:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/miller-glad-to-be-back-on-top-749010921.htmlKenny Miller savoured his two goals as he helped Rangers go back to the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 3-0 win.]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:35:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/thomson-unconcerned-by-lack-of-support-985302047.htmlKevin Thomson insists Rangers should "thrive" on their fans being completely outnumbered for once in Tuesday night's Clydesdale Bank Premier League game at Dundee United. ]]>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:35:13http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hughes-no-problem-with-thomson-comments-871417907.htmlHibernian manager John Hughes has praised Kevin Thomson's winning mentality after the Rangers midfielder wrote off the Edinburgh club's chances of maintaining their challenge to the Old Firm.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:32:12http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-hails-gers-grafters-982264986.htmlWalter Smith revealed an improved work ethic was behind Rangers' ascent back to the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after watching his side sweep past Dundee United. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:05:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-will-let-alexander-go-361391586.htmlWalter Smith has revealed he would be prepared to let Neil Alexander leave Rangers. ]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:05:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/refs-pondering-strike-dougal-108387034.htmlFormer FIFA referee Stuart Dougal claims Scottish officials are considering strike action over recent attacks on them by managers.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:05:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hoops-linked-with-pedersen-663838697.htmlCeltic have been linked with a January move for Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/zaliukas-to-return-to-training-470181415.htmlHearts defender Marius Zaliukas will return to full training tomorrow for the first time in nearly three months.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/flood-seeks-regular-football-259220552.htmlWillo Flood is set to leave Celtic on loan next month after admitting his dream move to Parkhead has failed to work out.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:46http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/korea-international-joins-celtic-399774644.htmlSouth Korea midfielder Ki Sung Yueng has signed a four-year contract with Celtic, the club have confirmed on their website.]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:20:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/burley-wants-return-to-club-football-281102845.htmlFormer Scotland boss George Burley has declared himself ready to return to club management.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:07:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/luck-turns-for-fortune-458530092.htmlMarc-Antoine Fortune believes his season is ready to start again after he came off the bench to grab a dramatic winner against Motherwell at Fir Park to keep Celtic top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:03:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/levein-laments-dropped-points-841290849.htmlDundee United manager Craig Levein sees his side's goalless draw at Hearts as two points dropped after watching striker Danny Cadamarteri miss a penalty at Tynecastle. ]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:27:14http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/hughes-expects-more-from-travelling-hibs-547228630.htmlJohn Hughes saw his third-placed Hibernian side come from behind to draw 1-1 at Kilmarnock and insisted that there is 'more to come' from his team on their Clydesdale Bank SPL travels. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:12:06http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/alexander-ponders-future-925087596.htmlNeil Alexander has revealed he will consider quitting Rangers if he continues to play second fiddle to Allan McGregor in goal.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:58:38http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/st-mirren-boss-frustrated-by-falkirk-equaliser-70488892.htmlSt Mirren boss Gus MacPherson could not hide his frustration after watching a late Falkirk equaliser deny his side the chance to open up an eight-point gap on them in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:01:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/accies-boss-looking-up-657893924.htmlHamilton manager Billy Reid believes his side should be aiming for more than just avoiding relegation this season following their 2-1 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. ]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:04:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/fortune-nicks-points-for-hoops-999928106.htmlMarc-Antoine Fortune came off the bench to grab a dramatic winner as Celtic edged Motherwell 3-2 at Fir Park.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:04:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/buoyant-boyd-staying-put-gers-620149174.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith is optimistic Kris Boyd will be scoring goals for the club for years to come after the striker claimed another two on the day speculation over his future dominated the back pages. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:57:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/buoyant-boyd-staying-put-smith-138604329.htmlRangers manager Walter Smith is optimistic Kris Boyd will be scoring goals for the club for years to come after the striker claimed another two on the day speculation over his future dominated the back pages. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:57:54http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/dallas-accepts-need-to-improve-345649718.htmlHugh Dallas has admitted there are problems with refereeing in Scotland.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:01:23http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/brown-wants-dalglish-as-scotland-boss-9382074.htmlThe Scottish Football Association should "go all out" to land Kenny Dalglish as Scotland manager, according to Craig Brown.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:57:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/novo-charged-for-gesturing-dons-fans-193762954.htmlRangers striker Nacho Novo has been charged with improper conduct for allegedly gesturing to Aberdeen supporters in last month's Clydesdale Bank Premier League game at Pittodrie.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:50:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/stewart-sanction-reduced-331490206.htmlHearts captain Michael Stewart has succeeded in his appeal against his red card at Hamilton after it was reduced to a caution by the Scottish Football Association. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:47:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/gers-plead-for-bougherra-release-376803660.htmlRangers boss Walter Smith has not given up hope of persuading Algeria to allow Madjid Bougherra to play in the Old Firm derby on January 3.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:38:10http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/fortune-fires-celtic-to-victory-213672167.htmlTony Mowbray hailed the impact of substitute Marc-Antoine Fortune as Celtic came from 2-1 down to beat Motherwell 3-2 at Fir Park.]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:30:50http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/smith-well-never-get-on-with-refs-465942524.htmlWalter Smith has laughed off calls for managers and referees to get together in a bid to improve the game. ]]>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:23:19http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/stokes-hibs-dont-need-duo-453140458.htmlAnthony Stokes cannot see Hibernian signing Darren Barr or Scott Arfield - because they would struggle to get in the team. ]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:41:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/reid-unsure-over-punishment-919846735.htmlBilly Reid has yet to decide whether to fine Leon Knight for his part in the tunnel mayhem which marred Hamilton's Clydesdale Bank Premier League win over Hearts.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:13:39http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/loovens-focus-on-bhoys-926872061.htmlGlenn Loovens will put aside World Cup ambitions to focus on helping Celtic regain the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:47:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/dallas-calls-for-end-to-ref-rumpus-179653412.htmlScottish referees supremo Hugh Dallas hopes the focus can shift away from match officials and back to football after expressing "astonishment" at criticism from Motherwell boss Jim Gannon.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:13:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/levein-issues-hearts-warning-714912643.htmlDundee United manager Craig Levein has rejected suggestions his team will face a depleted Hearts side in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:13:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/scottishpremierleague/generalnews/gannon-happy-to-see-hoops-back-on-song-665973813.htmlMotherwell manager Jim Gannon is glad Celtic have turned their form around ahead of their visit to Fir Park - because he wants to see his players match them at their best.]]>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:59:40