The Slovak maestro was spotted at the Brazenhead which has long held its status as one of the most famous Celtic pubs in Glasgow who dazzled at Parkhead between 1998 and 2002 remains one of the most gifted players ever to pull on the Hoops His left and right foot were equally magical and his legendary status was cemented with memorable performances in Glasgow derbies—most famously bagging a double in the 5-1 demolition of Rangers in 1998 not just for the occasion but among the fans Videos and photos circulated quickly on social media with supporters thrilled to see the club icon enjoying the game shoulder to shoulder with them soaking in the atmosphere in a setting steeped in Celtic culture While Celtic and Rangers shared the points at Ibrox and the Hoops are on the hunt for a treble – their sixth in nine years Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Celts Are Here is a dedicated unofficial news blog for the famous Glasgow Celtic FC. We have a team of dedicated authors who are Celtic daft and who have their fingers of the pulse of Celtic news. © Celts Are Here 2015 - 2023 - Proudly By Dubsbhoy Official Celtic FC Website Enter now for your chance to be a winner Our exclusive 'SIGN FOR CELTIC' competitions with the chance to win some fantastic prizes Richard Henderson has links to the city centre of Glasgow and Dumfries and Galloway. Richard Henderson was last seen in the Castle Street area of the city around 7.40pm on Saturday and may have travelled by bus to the city centre. The 47-year-old is described as white, around 5ft 7in, average build and brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a distinctive black and red zip-up top, beige trousers, black trainers and a light beige summer hat. He was also carrying two bags, a black holdall and a blue/grey holdall. Sergeant Scott Gallacher, of Baird Street police office, said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Richard and we are becoming concerned for his welfare. “He has links to the Dumfries and Galloway area as well as Glasgow city centre. “We are asking anyone who has seen him or knowns where he might be to get in touch. “We are also appealing directly to Richard – if you see this appeal, please let us know you are safe and well.” Anyone with anyone who has any information can contact police on 101, quoting incident 3412 of Saturday, May 3, 2025. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" The TimesIs it true that city dwellers have “lost the ability to come together and know their neighbours” or is this the kind of thing you say when you’re an out-of-touch royal making assumptions about the lives of ordinary people If oor Wullie swapped his home — a deceptively named “cottage” on a sprawling 655-acre estate — for a tenement flat in Glasgow I dare say he’d quickly become well-acquainted with the rhythm of his neighbours’ lives: when they stick a washing on; how often they have sex; their favourite tune to belt out when they drunkenly dust off the ol’ acoustic … (Wonderwall my city street possesses more community spirit than The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response With their backgrounds as two of Scotland's top restaurateurs Jimmy Lee and Kaori Simpson know a thing or two about where to go Coming to town this month for the Ideal Home Show Scotland the duo were only too happy to tell us where they go in Glasgow for the best places to go to eat Japanese entrepreneur and chef Kaori Simpson is the culinary heart behind Edinburgh's award-winning Harajuku Kitchen (Golden Chopsticks Best Restaurant in Scotland 2019 & 2021) Raised in a family deeply connected to Japanese cuisine and with experience at Michelin-starred The Kitchin Kaori masterfully blends her heritage with a passion for seasonal Scottish ingredients to create authentic and celebrated Japanese comfort food but also delicious seafood and grilled meats They offer an extensive wine list featuring interesting organic and biodynamic wines You can sit by the bar and watch the chefs cook then have a romantic stroll to the Botanics after the meal My go to dish is the Chateaubriand steak." They also do yummy tangy Char Sui slices on the Tonkotsu noodle broth." Kaori said: "Eusebi Deli - my favourite Scottish Italian they’re also a big part of SlowFood Glasgow I love the handmade pasta and Tiramisu with authentic Italian espresso Kaori said: "Hanoi Bike Shop on Byres Road I always have their Vietnamese vermicelli noodles after a good night out Its location is great if you’re having a night out in the West End I always end up ordering the classic beef pho." What the must-go place you recommend to everyone to try that no one really knows about Kaori said: "Chinatown Restaurant in Cowcaddens It offers a fantastic selection of Cantonese dim sum and dumplings I love its egg fried noodles dishes and fish bean curd rice pot Don't forget to order Jasmine tea!" The dynamic chef proprietor behind Glasgow's popular Lychee Oriental which has recently opened on Kilmarnock Road and a familiar face on ITV's 'This Morning' Jimmy Lee has showcased his skills on BBC's 'Great British Menu' judged on 'Kirstie's Handmade Christmas' and on Channel 4's 'My Kitchen Rules' alongside Prue Leith and Michael Caine We asked him his picks for where to go in Glasgow Best restaurant in Glasgow for a first date it's a fun Japanese restaurant that's affordable and there's nothing awkward for a first date." Jimmy said: "Satu Satu offers authentic Malaysian Cuisine as it’s been there for ages it serves the best Hainanese Chicken." Jimmy said: "Lam's Cafe Easterhouse it's always busy; you've got to try their Satay Pies!" Jimmy said: "Shawarma King - Their Shawarma Wraps are amazing." Jimmy said: "China Court Bakery (Garscube Road) - it serves the best Chinese pastries and cakes at great prices Including Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts and the famous Bolo Baos (Chinese Pineapple Buns)." Both restaurateurs are set to appear at the Ideal Home Show Scotland is set to take place from May 23 to the 26 with the popular event bringing together hundreds of brands to shop from Tickets also include free entry to The Eat & Drink Festival Tickets are available now from the Ideal Home Show Scotland website Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Council says cost running into tens of millions as homeless refugees granted asylum across UK come to city for support The asylum system risks “damaging social cohesion” with homeless refugees putting “unprecedented pressure” on Glasgow services the largest asylum dispersal area outside London But the “unique” circumstances of Scotland’s stronger housing rights such as a statutory duty to accommodate single adult males combined with the last Conservative government’s changes to batch-processing claims means “the current cost to the city is running into the tens of millions The Guardian has previously reported how the number of homeless refugees in Glasgow rose steeply as the Home Office accelerated its plan to clear the asylum backlog before last year’s general election hundreds of people who received their asylum decision elsewhere in the UK have come to Glasgow to access homelessness services there More than half of those in the city’s temporary accommodation are from households that have been granted leave to remain While the incoming Labour government extended the notice period for refugees to exit Home Office accommodation to eight weeks it can take months for them to receive the documentation required to secure alternative affordable accommodation and for their universal credit claims to be processed Casey warned: “Obviously the numbers of referrals of people recently granted leave to remain is rising and if the UK government doesn’t compensate the council with bad actors pointing to budgetary decisions and saying ‘that’s because of asylum seekers and refugees’ During a recent city council byelection, the Reform UK candidate was accused of spreading misinformation after he claimed a former care home had been proposed as a hostel for asylum seekers Casey said the council now wanted to “work with the UK government to discuss some potential solutions and our commitment to being a pilot area for people seeking asylum to work” More than 1,000 people from elsewhere in the UK – coming from cities such as Belfast Manchester and Birmingham – have come to Glasgow since February 2024 to access homelessness support but also by the city’s strong record of integration and established migrant communities The council is eager to meet the UK government’s asylum minister, Angela Eagle Last week Casey wrote directly to Eagle asking for a face-to-face opportunity to discuss what he describes as the “utterly untenable” pressures that the city administration is facing as part of the ongoing changes to asylum dispersal “Glasgow is the largest dispersal area in the UK and we currently house over 4,000 asylum seekers here and [the housing services provider] Mears have capacity for over 7,000,” he wrote “This is putting unprecedented pressure on our housing system We will continue to believe that asylum dispersal is good for our city But the system you are presiding over is damaging social cohesion here and we want to meet with you to discuss that.” The letter pointed out that the circumstances in Glasgow were unique “because of Scotland’s world leading homelessness legislation” “We want to discuss these issues with you in person so that we can come to an agreed way forward which continues Glasgow’s proud history as a dispersal city while balancing the ongoing needs of our communities and which funds us appropriately for the impact that your decisions are having.’ A government spokesperson said: “We have implemented a pilot scheme to double the move-on period allowing newly recognised refugees 56 days to move on from the point they are served their grant of leave while also supporting local authorities as this government clears the asylum backlog “There is a clear need for a smooth transition between asylum accommodation and other accommodation for asylum seekers granted leave to remain which is why we are working to identify and implement efficiencies to support this process and mitigate the risk of homelessness.” The tenements at Clune Park in the town of Port Glasgow were built a century ago as housing for shipyard workers but many have lain empty for decades A stand-off between private landlords and the local council has thwarted redevelopment leaving the site frozen in time with just a handful of tenants remaining Demolition contractors are expected on site within days preparing to take down a third of the buildings including a church and fire-damaged school after they were condemned as structurally unsafe Read more: Bulldozers to move in on Clune Park estate ShareSaveArdrossan Harbour campaigners hold protest on ferry routeIslanders are frustrated by the lack of progress around the future of Ardrossan Harbour Wonky lamb with wobbly walk becomes internet starWhen owner Rhoda Meek decided to share Wonky on her social media, she quickly attracted attention. Watch flames and explosions rip through battery recycling plantFirefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a battery recycling plant in North Ayrshire exactly a year after another fire at the site. 'To know the Big Yin's seen my stand-up is incredible'Rosco McClelland has won this year's Sir Billy Connolly "Spirit of Glasgow" Award at the city's comedy festival. Glasgow tower blocks demolished by controlled explosionsThree 1960s tower blocks in Glasgow have been demolished to make way for nearly 400 new homes. King launches Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton RelayKing Charles handed the Commonwealth Games baton to Sir Chris Hoy at Buckingham Palace. Reform's Tice struggles to name new Scottish councillorsThe deputy leader of Reform UK has struggled to name his two new Scottish councillors while on a visit to Edinburgh. James McAvoy grateful to Glasgow for giving film 'a real Scottish crowd'The X-Men actor praises his home city's "amazing energy" as he picked up an award the Glasgow Film Festival. Fireworks explode in street after van set on fireFireworks light the night sky after a van was set on fire in front of houses. Roads shut and buildings evacuated after gas leakFootage posted online showed a small fire burning in the road in Glasgow's west end. Moment woman is arrested under abortion protest lawPolice were called to a demonstration near Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Dancing in the street: Dozens perform Strip The WillowAbout 100 people gathered for a mass ceilidh dance on the newly revamped Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. Divers discover treasure trove of old Glasgow potteryA group of divers have found a shipwreck with a cargo of 1840s Glasgow pottery off the west coast of Scotland. Dogs audition for a role in a Glasgow comedy playThe Walking Shadows' script calls for the dog to make an appearance and perform a trick on stage. The migrant women learning DIY skills to take control of their livesWomen who've fled war and violence have been offered basic DIY training to help them settle in new homes and communities. Fishermen rescue humpback whale tangled in ropeA single rope had become anchored around the tail of the humpback just off the coast of Skye. Child psychiatric care 'was more like abuse'Young women tell their stories from years spent on a Scottish adolescent psychiatric ward. Inside Scotland's largest furry conventionThe Scotiacon convention which first launched in Inverness will last four days. The walking group tackling loneliness one step at a timeTalking is Mental is an initiative started by a couple who live in Glasgow to help people who feel lonely or want a sense of community. 'I hope my piano playing has brought joy to people over the past 40 years'A 91-year-old pianist has seen 40 years' worth of "proposals, engagements and affairs" in a Glasgow bar. AN Indian restaurant has launched a lip-smacking offering consisting of 40 individual dishes Kinara, on King Street, is serving up traditional thali, which is often dubbed as Indian-style tapas The mammoth meal is served on a huge silver platter and consists of a selection of curries And award-winning chef Shabu Natarajan and his business partner Altaf Hossain reckon it could rival the much-loved Sunday roast Altaf said: “Glasgow is famous for its food so to celebrate that Kinara is offering an exciting brand new dish created by our head chef.” “We are the first to offer the biggest Mega Thali on one table and it’s already proving popular with our customers old and new Included in the delicious dish are spiced onions, vegetable pakora, butter chicken and lamb Rogan Josh - to name a few. The thali is designed for 4-6 people and is priced at just £99. And Altaf reckons there's something for everyone on 'Scotland's largest thali'. which is a very unique dish in our restaurant and it's balanced with the spices and fresh herbs "We also have dishes like Rasam on there - a soup which people will not have tried and there are other surprises too "It's an experience of a lifetime and people are already contacting us about trying it after seeing it on our socials.” is serving up the delicious dish every Sunday 1 Aloo Bonda- a delicious ball shaped fritter stuffed with succulent potato.2 Banana Chips – Crispy crispy lentil crackers.4 Spiced Onions – Tangy spiced onion salad with a hint of lemon.5 Mango Chutney – Sweet and tangy mango preserve with mild spices.6 Mixed Pickle – Spicy tangy mix of pickled vegetables.7 Apple Pickle – Unique tangy and slightly sweet spiced apple preserve.8 Raita – Cooling yoghurt dip with cucumber and spices.9 Bhel – Crunchy puffed rice snack mixed with assorted chutneys.10 Rasam – Spicy tangy South Indian tomato and tamarind soup.11 Veg Pakora – Crispy spiced seasonal vegetable fritters.12 Ulundu Vada – Savoury lentil doughnuts with a soft centre.13 Hara Bara Tikki – Herby vegetable patties lightly spiced and pan-fried.14 Chicken Porichathu – South Indian-style fried chicken with aromatic spices.15 Lamb Chop – Juicy lamb chops marinated in Indian spices and grilled.16 Paneer Punjabi – Soft paneer cooked in rich spiced Punjabi-style sauce.17 Garlic Chilli Chicken – Fiery garlicky chicken stir-fry with bold flavours.18 Butter Chicken – Creamy mildly spiced tomato and cream based chicken curry.19 Chicken Desi Handi – Rustic slow-cooked chicken-on-the-bone curry with earthy spices.20 Lamb Rogan Josh – Kashmiri-style slow-cooked lamb in aromatic sauce.21 Nilgiri Lamb Korma – Mild creamy coconut and coriander-based lamb curry.22 Tadka Dal – Lentils tempered with ghee and cumin.23 Posto Aloo – Bengali-style potatoes cooked with poppy seeds.24 Chole – Spiced chickpea curry rich and hearty.25 Cauliflower 65 — Crispy spicy cauliflower bites.26 Cabbage Thoran – South Indian cabbage stir-fry with coconut.27 Sambhar – Hearty lentil stew with vegetables and tamarind.28 Lal Pyazz – Fresh red onion salad a touch of chilli powder and fresh green chillies.29 Beetroot Pachadi – Refreshing yoghurt-based beetroot dish with mustard.30 Coconut Rice – Fragrant rice cooked with coconut and mild spices.31 Jeera Rice – Fluffy basmati rice infused with cumin.32 Basmati Rice – Aromatic long-grain rice steamed to perfection.33 Garlic Naan – Soft fluffy naan brushed with garlic butter.34 Peshawari Naan – Sweet naan stuffed with nuts and dried fruit.35 Paratha – Flaky layered Indian flatbread.36 Carrot Halwa – Sweet slow-cooked carrot pudding with nuts.37 Semiya Payasam – Creamy vermicelli pudding with cardamom and nuts.38 Gulab Jamun – Soft deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in syrup.39 Kulfi – Dense creamy Indian ice cream with saffron and pistachios.40 Kathal ka Kek – Moist cake infused with ripe jackfruit’s tropical sweetness And Scottish Sun man JORDAN TENNANT popped into the city centre spot to try for himself I WAS full of confidence when I popped into Glasgow's Kinara and said 'I'll polish this off no bother' However my eyes were bigger than my belly as I battled the meat sweats after about a dozen dishes I love Indian grub and have never experienced anything quite like this before - it was breathtaking I'm not a lover of vegetarian dishes but the highlight here was the Posto Aloo – Bengali-style potatoes cooked with poppy seeds They were incredibly rich and moreish and will definitely be getting added to my next Indian order The thali was pure theatre - they say you eat with your eyes and this massive meal was a stunning sight This is the perfect way to end your weekend before heading back to work on Monday - grab a few pals and enjoy a stunning Sunday scran Hungry and adventurous diners can take on Kinara's colossal food challenge - and eat it for FREE if they manage to finish it within half an hour Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here The full reopening of Dennistoun's Alexandra Parade railway station has been delayed The station, currently undergoing £1.75 million works that have closed the westbound platform since January, had been scheduled to reopen for trains to Queen Street on Sunday But Network Rail Scotland has now says the reopening of the westbound platform will be delayed for two weeks The station is now set to fully reopen on Sunday The busy westbound platform is used by Dennistoun commuters heading to Queen Street station Passengers have been advised to use Duke Street station during the works The works include the installation of new lighting and CCTV Network Rail Scotland said: “Our £1.75 million project to rebuild Alexandra Parade’s Platform 1 is taking longer than expected to complete “It’ll now reopen for ScotRail services on Sunday and we’re working to complete the job as quickly as possible." Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Read moreSwinney said it was “vital” to have respectful behaviour at matches and that the Scottish government would “reflect” on the display. Mr Swinney continued: “Obviously there was a banner displayed which was unacceptable at the weekend. I don’t think that was an appropriate image. But it’s for the club to reflect on that issue, to address any issues and for the police to make their judgment about that matter as well.” Several items, including a glass bottle, were also thrown into Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo’s penalty area in the second half. A Police Scotland spokesperson also acknowledged that incident and said inquiries are being made. In a statement on Sunday, Rangers said the club “condemns the actions of the individual who threw a bottle during today’s match. This behaviour has no place at our stadium. “Steps have already been taken to identify the person responsible, and the club will take the strongest possible action once their identity is confirmed. We also acknowledge that the tifo displayed prior to kick-off crossed a line and was unacceptable. Our approach to supporter displays has always been built on trust, with the responsibility placed on groups to exercise good judgment. “We will reflect on how these displays are managed and engage with supporter groups to ensure the right balance of trust, responsibility and oversight is maintained moving forward. 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Read about our approach to external linking. 12:40 BSTAfter Sunday's 1-1 draw with Celtic that's seven home games without a win for Rangers he's been very honest and you've been able to feel his passion for the club and the job That hasn't changed since he replaced Philippe Clement If a takeover happens and the new owners say 'we're going to be spending big big money here' then the job becomes much more attractive to a top-level manager If they're looking at the current set-up at the moment I don't think there's been enough change but the same issues have been there throughout the season and that's probably an area that goes against the current management team Highlights: Rangers and Celtic share spoils Rangers condemn 'unacceptable' banner and throwing of bottle Idah's Celtic equaliser leaves Rangers without home win in seven Seventeen points clear at the top of the league with 103 goals scored Because of Celtic's success over the last decade or so It's viewed falsely because the competition hasn't been as tight as expected When you look at when Brendan Rodgers last won a treble (2017-18) compared to this time it's tougher now - given the quality of opposition Rodgers has talked about the odd dip in performances When you've been that far ahead and you've not got the competition it does become hard to motivate yourself at times But Celtic have got a cup final coming up and the chance of another treble which the players should be switched on for 'Change needed to solve Rangers riddle that foxed Ferguson' Has Celtic's Idah won over his doubters Ferguson retains hope of keeping Rangers head coach role it did feel like a dead rubber and both teams were probably happy just let the game ride out With a midfield diamond and two strikers slightly wider who are so smart at manipulating the ball and playing through you to create chances The full-backs were really aggressive and made contact with Celtic's wide players early on It forced Celtic to play in areas that suited Rangers and allowed Rangers to hit on the counter-attack Rodgers made a couple of small tweaks in how Celtic built up rather than getting the ball to feet all the time which caused problems for Rangers trying to mark him out of possession Former Rangers striker Steven Naismith was speaking to Andrew Petrie for BBC Sport Scotland Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week 09:01 BSTSerie A club to block any move for player linked with Celtic and St Johnstone boss not interested in a return to Finland.. Lazio president Claudio Lotito has shut the door on 24-year-old forward Gustav Isaksen leaving the club this summer amid reports of a move to Celtic. (Sky Sports), external On-loan Celtic centre-half Gustaf Lagerbielke hopes Twente Enschede qualifying for Europe will allow them to afford the reported £2m it would cost to keep him permanently as the 25-year-old wants to stay with the Dutch club. (The National), external Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers plans to rest players, including defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, for the next couple of matches in a bid to clear up knocks before the Scottish Cup final, while goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is working towards being fit for the showdown with Aberdeen at Hampden. (Scottish Sun), external St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has no interest in becoming HJK Helsinki's next head coach amid reports suggesting the Finnish club have identified him as a leading candidate to replace the sacked Toni Korkeakunnas. (The Courier), external Rangers are likely to agree multiple new sponsorship deals once their takeover is completed but finance expert Stefan Borson says a new shirt deal is unlikely to deliver a significant financial boost. (Football Insider), external Man Utd join race for Mbeumo - Monday's gossip Scales backs Idah amid 'harsh' criticism - gossip Image source, TimesRelated topicsFootballTop storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China VAR check rules out goal from Raskin header for hosts Dessers clips home opener for Rangers just before break Idah fires equaliser after VAR check overturns offside Second-top Rangers without a home win in seven games Champions Celtic retain 17-point lead over city rivals the final Old Firm derby of the season ends in a draw Rangers still have big questions to answer Their capacity to compete against their ancient rivals is not in doubt but their ability to beat just about everyone else certainly is Then there's the looming prospect of a summer takeover and what that means for a squad in need of refreshing That's before we mention the grim matter of enduring an unprecedented seven matches without victory at Ibrox Celtic have cruised the league and only Aberdeen stand between Brendan Rodgers and yet another treble they will be keen to improve their derby record next season having lost to Rangers twice Each of those games could have significant bearing on the race to finish third if not on this afternoon's protagonists themselves That's all from us today - remember to tune in to Sportscene tonight if you missed any of the action 104Shareclose panelShare pageCopy link About sharingMaeda's misspublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 4 May14:56 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Here's another look at Daizen Maeda's chance in the final passage of play James Tavernier's sloppy pass allowed Reo Hatate to slide in and send his Japanese compatriot scurrying through He's going at such a clip that his last touch towards Liam Kelly is a bit heavy which allows the Rangers goalkeeper to block at his feet Maeda tries to go round him rather than stab it through his legs 179Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRangers missing a ruthless streakpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 4 May14:51 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Pat BonnerFormer Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound you normally get that 15-20-minute period when you are under the cosh That is not the case with this Rangers team Rangers are really dangerous on the counterattack it was always about them pinning you in and switching the ball from side to side It's more about Celtic being better on the ball and Rangers nipping it away and scoring goals when Celtic are open For Rangers to be able to get back challenging Celtic they have got to start dominating and creating opportunities They are not able to break teams down when facing a low block but they will never win leagues unless they do the other part of it Celtic may not have done well against Rangers but they've won the league by 17 points 6116Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRodgers weighs in on Ferguson futurepublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 4 May14:45 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Final words from Brendan Rodgers: "It's not my problem to worry about Rangers being stronger There's always a narrative around 'will they be better next season?' I'm only worried about Celtic - us getting better He and his staff might feel they deserve that opportunity to build a squad Our game has gotten better in the two years I've been here 13853Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRodgers on set piece difficulty and Idah defencepublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 4 May14:43 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Some more Brendan Rodgers: "[Set-pieces] are always a threat they've got the delivery from James [Tavernier] which is superb Raskin does well to bump our player but we keep disciplined in our line - so that's really good defending whilst finding the composure and control to play through Rangers." who has not been universally popular among Celtic fans Rodgers says: "Adam doesn't get criticism from us "People are judging him on his price tag He's a real handful for us and has shown that at every level 6719Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingEuropean progress gives Celtic's season 'real meaning'published at 14:41 British Summer Time 4 May14:41 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Tom EnglishBBC Scotland's chief sports writer on Sportsound Brendan Rodgers is entitled to have a satisfied air though Aberdeen will have something to say about that You'd imagine they will talking similar money to the £26m spent on players this year And they've had an admirable European season to go with what they've done domestically That progress is what gives this season real meaning and substance 9650Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRodgers 'never really felt' usual Ibrox pressurepublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 4 May14:39 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "The performance level was a good one we had lots of moments where we played through that pressure well "There weren't too many chances either side We had to be strong in some set-piece moments in the first half I still felt we were at a good place in the game you sometimes have 10-15 minutes where you're under real pressure maybe our final third play didn't lend us to creating opportunities 11144Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCatch Sportscene tonightpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 4 May14:37 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic you can watch the best of the action from the Old Firm derby and all of Saturday's Scottish Premiership action on Sportscene tonight and followed by the telly premiere of the lower league highlights show including Falkirk's dramatic Championship title win 1622Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 4 May14:35 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Our reporter Martin Dowden is prowling the Ibrox tunnel and is just about to speak to Brendan Rodgers We'll bring you the Celtic gaffer's thoughts in just a moment 3330Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingIs Ferguson the man to take Rangers forward?published at 14:31 British Summer Time 4 May14:31 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Fascinating to see what happens next at Ibrox Should Barry Ferguson be in contention to stay in the hotseat on a permanent basis Rangers fans, you can send us your thoughts using this link. 112261Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFerguson on future - 'I know I can do the job'published at 14:28 British Summer Time 4 May14:28 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic future: "It needs to get sorted out as quickly as possible because a lot of people need to know what's going on "The quicker we sort what's going on in terms of next season because the season is just round the corner "The quicker everyone knows who's going to be in charge "I've been written off all my life People have got opinions and that's totally up to them but I know I can do the job - we just need to wait and see but it's not scared me one single bit." 58120Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 4 May14:27 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic I reckon we can all agree derbies are enriched by away fans The Celtic punters look to have enjoyed their day at Ibrox - the first time they've been allowed in since 2023 - as their team denied Rangers victory 19581Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'The mentality is there' - Fergusonpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 4 May14:24 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson tells BBC Scotland: "A bit disappointed we didn't come away with three points The commitment from my players was what I asked for went in at half-time deserving of the lead We know Celtic are going to come out second half "I just spoke to the players that we countered really well it was just that bit of quality in the end that we need to be better at it's just making sure you bring that sort of mentality on a consistent basis It's something we've not been able to do this season I'm on at them every day in the training centre It's something we know we need to get better at." 48113Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'We more than compete against them' - Raskinpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 4 May14:24 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin tells Sky Sports: "Disappointed a little we can be cleaner in the last pass or shot to punish them "We showed we more than compete against them which is something we can take over to next season." Raskin says: "I knew they didn't really learn from the last game because I was heading balls the last three times we played Celtic "It looks like I am a little bit offside We just need to be a bit more efficient in front of goal." and Rangers' struggles to beat teams other than Celtic the Belgian adds: "For me it's totally different [playing Celtic] scoring goals early in games to give ourselves more space and chance to attack then conceded a bad goal and struggled to come back "We want to make it much better next season 62108Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Both will be quite happy'published at 14:18 British Summer Time 4 May14:18 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Celtic will be happy they came here and avoided defeat There was a fairly even split between them and a draw was a fair result and Celtic were able to play around and through that press Did Liam Kelly have any big saves to make during the second half 7834Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Fair outcome'published at 14:16 British Summer Time 4 May14:16 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Steven ThompsonFormer Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound A lot of slack passes and the chances kind of dried up as well and it looked as though both sides were going to settle for a point I don't think either team did enough to win the match Celtic's Paulo Bernardo with Rangers' Nico Raskin 6434Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'No chance' Hagi deserved a penalty - McGregorpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 4 May14:15 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Celtic striker Adam Idah tells Sky Sports he "could have had a couple today." He adds: "To get the goal in the second half was excellent just couldn't finish off more chances." says: "Happy with the point but we've got enough of the game to win it A wee bit of disappointment coming out of it "It wasn't a great time to concede the opening goal but we were well in the game we were getting massive spaces and more than we thought we would get your opportunities and we took it." Asked about Rangers' penalty claim for his collision with Ianis Hagi McGregor replied: "It's probably a foul on me if anything It's not a foul to put your body in the way 153100Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 4 May14:14 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic Some reaction from both camps coming up very shortly.. 1910Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMaeda goal 'would have been cruel' on Rangerspublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 4 May14:06 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic They don't have a problem getting up against Celtic 134166Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingUnwanted history for beleaguered Gerspublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 4 May14:05 BST 4 MayFT: Rangers 1-1 Celtic this is the first time Rangers have gone seven games without victory at Ibrox The last time they'd failed to win in six at home came back in 1960 31461Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingprevious pagePage 1 of 71 2 3 4 5 6…7 next pageThis video can not be played Watch: Highlights as Rangers and Celtic share spoils Celtic came from behind to deny Rangers a third straight victory over their rivals as Adam Idah's second-half strike frustrated Barry Ferguson's home side in the Scottish Premiership. Nicolas Raskin had an early header ruled out for offside before Cyriel Dessers netted his 25th goal of the season for Rangers just before half-time, only for Republic of Ireland international Idah to pounce and level. The draw means Rangers have failed to win at Ibrox for the seventh straight fixture, an unwelcome run that has never happened before. For Scottish champions Celtic, the point allows them to retain their 17-point margin over the second-top Ibrox side as they close out another successful league campaign unscathed. With nothing at stake and the title decided, the idea this was meaningless remained fanciful. After conceding three goals in each of their last three meetings with Rangers, and starting slowly in those, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers emphasised to his team the need to begin strongly. They didn't. Within a minute, Leon Balogun met a corner with a free header but clipped the crossbar to Rodgers' relief. Being alert at set-pieces was something the Northern Irishman cited pre-match having seen that cost them in recent match-ups, but they struggled with that at times. The visitors grew as the first half went on, though, and after Idah failed to play in James Forrest, Vaclav Cerny came close via a deflection, but visiting goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo did superbly well to retreat and tip over. It was frenetic. Another set-play looked to have undone the visitors when James Tavernier's deep cross was met by Raskin and his header crept home. Celebrations were curtailed by a VAR check that deemed him just offside. It swung back and forth. Cameron Carter-Vickers had a header tipped on to the bar by Liam Kelly. Rangers' goalkeeper also did well to stay big when Idah got clean through. Almost immediately, Rangers broke, Cerny dummied brilliantly and Dessers did the rest, holding off Liam Scales before finding the corner. Twenty-five goals for the season is not bad for someone who draws such a frequent high level of criticism. Celtic had answers to find, as they have of late in these meetings, but they found the right one. Daizen Maeda escaped down the left. The ball eventually fell to Idah, who turned brilliantly and slammed home via a deflection. The drama continued as that was called offside, only to be overturned as Maeda was not interfering with Kelly's view as the ball hit the net, despite being offside. Maeda uncharacteristically failed to capitalise on a late break, but Celtic were perhaps still the happier to leave Ibrox unscathed with the title already delivered. Image source, SNSImage caption, Adam Idah scored Celtic's equaliser after half-time After six home games without a win, a seventh against Celtic was unthinkable, especially after conceding this league so tamely. One goal in those six games was an incredibly poor return. That may have been the spark for a quick start in which Balogun was close to an immediate opener. On the big occasions this season, Rangers have often found a higher level of performance and loosely dropped points and trophy opportunities elsewhere. They produced another one here but could not see it through to deliver a little more respite for their suffering supporters. For interim head coach Ferguson, it must have seemed likely that this would be his last chance to put one over on Celtic as the man in charge. He could not quite get there but will likely feel his side performed well over the piece. It is a season Rangers just want done with, with hope of better times ahead on the horizon once the takeover of the club is finalised. With a fourth successive Premiership title in the bag, this mattered little to Celtic. Except it did. They all do against Rangers. Having lost their last two league fixtures against the Ibrox side, there was no chance this would be taken lightly. Rodgers pointed to starting well and being more alert at set-pieces. Both were missing and they were fortunate more than once not to concede. However, they responded well and took a grip of matters at times, albeit their opponents had better chances, particularly in the first half. That they managed to come from behind is a reminder of Celtic's character and self-belief. They were not at their best again, but in this environment, and circumstance, they will surely be satisfied. For Idah, this game also provided a big moment. His goal return has been reasonable given his minutes on the pitch, and another big one against Rangers will boost the perception of his overall contribution. Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson: "A bit disappointed we didn't come away with three points. "The commitment from my players was what I asked for, really good. "Scored a good goal, went in at half-time deserving of the lead. We know Celtic are going to come out [strongly in the] second half, but we weathered the storm really well. It was just that bit of quality in the end that we need to be better at." Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "The performance level was a good one. Rangers changed their structure, we were playing against a diamond, so once we figured that out, we had lots of moments where we played through that pressure well. "There weren't too many chances either side. Second half, we controlled the game. When you come to Ibrox, you sometimes have 10-15 minutes where you're under real pressure, backs to the wall, but I never really felt that. We got the goal, we deserved it." The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made substituted for Danilo at 93 minutesNumber 9 substituted for Paulo Bernardo at 63 minutesNumber 38 substituted for Yang Hyun-Jun at 63 minutesSubstitutesNumber 29 Yang Hyun-Jun Match OfficialsReferee: Nick WalshVideo Assistant Referee: Andrew DallasAssistant Referee 1: Frank ConnorAssistant Referee 2: Dougie PotterFourth Official: Kevin ClancyAssistant VAR Official: Andrew McWilliamMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightRangers have won both of their last two league games against Celtic last winning three in a row over their rivals in January 2021 The Gers had won just one of their previous 12 against the Hoops (D3 L8) prior to their last two successive wins Celtic could lose two away league games against Rangers in a season for the first time since 2020-21 which was the last season they failed to win the Scottish Premiership The side scoring first has only lost one of their last 26 league Old Firm derbies between Rangers and Celtic (W21 D4) with that a 2-1 defeat for Rangers at home in April 2022 In the last five league matches between the two clubs the opener has been scored within the opening seven minutes Rangers have conceded at least two goals in each of their last eight league games (17 goals conceded overall) The last Scottish top-flight side to concede 2+ goals more times in a row were Gretna from February to April 2008 (10) Celtic have a goal difference of +80 in this season’s Scottish Premiership (102 scored and 2016-17 (+81) have they ever had a better difference between goals scored and conceded at the end of a campaign Barry Ferguson could become the first ever Rangers manager to win both of his first two league meetings with Celtic in charge of the club Daizen Maeda has scored in three of Celtic’s four meetings with Rangers in all competitions this season; he had only scored in two of his first 15 Old Firm derby appearances before this Maeda has 33 goals and 10 assists in 47 games for Celtic in all competitions in 2024-25 overall Each of Rangers’ last 10 league goals against Celtic have been scored by different players: Tavernier BBC Scotland's chief sports writer@tenglishsportPublished4 May 2025The angst of a football manager's life was writ large over Barry Ferguson's contorted frame in the dying seconds of the last Old Firm derby of the season A Rangers throw-in down the Celtic end and an opportunity for James Tavernier to hurl one towards the box in the hope of something happening to turn a 1-1 draw into a win Hamza Igamane gets it and flings it back towards his own goal whereupon Rangers are mugged and Celtic are away is scampering into the Rangers penalty area - and Ferguson is practically jumping out of his own skin in frustration he's like a man who's been given electric shock treatment but in real time you'd have bet money on Maeda picking out Johnny Kenny for a fairly routine tap-in winner At least Ferguson and the Rangers fans were spared that misery and the industrial-scale mocking that would have followed The smallest mercy towards the end of a largely merciless season In the wake of Philippe Clement's demise Neil McCann and Allan McGregor - were sent into Ibrox as some kind of survival experts You sense Ferguson has dedicated all his waking hours to this cause that he's emptied himself into the role with abandon he's practically tattooed the word BELIEVE on his forehead in an attempt to drag his players out their torpor It's not been enough to address the bizarre contradictions at the heart of this team a gang of players with a twin personality; confident and dangerous against good teams afflicted by uncertainty and impotence against supposedly inferior opposition Rangers have gone away to Fenerbahce and won a Europa League match but have been knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Queen's Park they've beaten Brendan Rodgers' runaway champions in their own backyard at Celtic Park (scoring three times) and yet they've lost at home to Queen's Park though only the latter fixture was on Ferguson's watch They reached the last eight in Europe but haven't won in seven games at Ibrox They've lost one in four in the league against Celtic They've outscored Celtic 7-6 in Old Firm games but Celtic can't even see them in their rear-view mirror Rangers' record against Celtic is markedly better than their record against St Mirren They've dropped as many points against Hibernian Aberdeen and Motherwell as they have against Rodgers' serial league winners Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur only got a draw against them in Europe Seven different domestic teams (including cup ties) have beaten them The fans have repeatedly turned on Cyriel Dessers who has now scored 25 goals this season and has 47 goals in 107 games while giving little of the same kind of vitriol to Danilo who they signed for £6m for a return (when fit) of 12 in 46 we can borrow Winston Churchill's words to describe this utter basket case: "A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." Barry Ferguson harbours ambitions of taking on the Rangers managerial position on a permanent basis They've now taken the lead in four Old Firm games in a row The puzzle about how they can look pretty coherent in these games and look so bereft in others remains unsolved they have more freedom to play when up against strong opposition who don't resort to the low block to frustrate them but that only goes a certain part of the way in explaining the vast disparity in performances How can you go toe-to-toe with the likely Europa League finalists Spurs and Manchester United - scoring in both drawing one and losing the other to a late late goal - and yet fall in a goalless heap against teams with a fraction of your playing resources and questionable defensive records and goals from a striker other than Dessers All four of Celtic's starting defenders on Sunday have scored more times this season than Conor Barron Rangers had two players in double figures for the season Celtic had five - and that was with Nicolas Kuhn injured and Kyogo Furuhashi sold has scored more goals than seven of Rangers' outfield starters they can live with Celtic on any given day They just can't live with the pressure of should-win and must-win games We're told none of this is lost on the prospective new owners they know the Scottish landscape and who dominates it they know the distance they must travel across some rocky terrain and they know every inch of progress is going to be hard-won Rangers are capable of flash-in-the-pan performances like Sunday and the other ones that went before against Celtic an irrelevance when you suspect their next slip is just days away Rangers folk will want to go to sleep now and wake only when the new owners are in and making the kind of profound change that's required Visit our Rangers page for all the latest news Get Rangers news notifications in the BBC Sport app Top stories Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Adam Idah's goal earned Celtic a point in Sunday's frenetic Old Firm derby Sunday's Old Firm derby was a tale of two number nines the much-denigrated Rangers hitman who spurns chances with maddening regularity but sticks plenty away too who arrived with a reported £9.5m price tag and failed to convince sections of the Celtic support he is worth the cash Idah was feted during his loan spell from Norwich City across the second half of last season the last and most memorable of them sinking Celtic's city rivals to win the Scottish Cup at the death Since moving north on a permanent basis this summer the 24-year-old's performances have been roundly criticised particularly since the mid-season departure of striking fulcrum Kyogo Furuhashi Fuel was added to the fire when footage emerged of Idah appearing to be sick in a taxi on a night off from training last month Idah is cast in a very different mould to Kyogo who has netted an eye-watering 33 times this term muscularity and gives Celtic a focal point should they switch up their possession-based blueprint for a more direct approach Between the end of November and late January the Republic of Ireland international went 14 games without scoring but was started in only five of those matches That equates to an impressive tally of just better than a goal every 120 minutes on the pitch end-to-end fare felt like the Old Firm striker saga in microcosm Having snatched at a couple of earlier chances Vaclav Cerny's clever dummy set up Dessers who bustled past Liam Scales and rolled calmly into the Celtic net linked the play with accuracy and was rewarded with the equalising goal His instinctive swivel on the edge of the Rangers box and powerful finish ultimately prevented the home team winning a third derby on the spin Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner believes his old club must recruit another striker for next season and also questioned whether his countryman would be more effective in a front two "They have spent about £9m on Adam Idah," he said on BBC Radio Scotland just to get that out-and-out striker who is going to bag goals They can't rely just on putting Maeda in there and Adam "Adam is young enough and scored today but I don't know whether he needs something alongside him to help him." Brendan Rodgers has spoken often about Idah's attributes and the Celtic manager was once again effusive in his praise at full-time "Adam doesn't get criticism from us "He's a real handful for us and has shown that at every level Idah's leveller delivered a satisfactory outcome for manager Brendan Rodgers as it prevented a third straight loss to Rangers and maintained the 17-point gap over their second-top city rivals I still felt we were at a good place in the game," Rodgers explained maybe our final-third play didn't lend us to creating opportunities Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Celtic 1 at Full timeGlasgow CityGlasgow CityGlasgow City31CelticCelticCelticFull timeFTHalf Time Glasgow City 3 Ashworth-Clifford (54')Goal 54 minutesAssistsGlasgow City,C Loferski (54')Venue:Petershill ParkGlasgow City v Celtic We'll leave it there for today I think but don't worry you'll get reports, reaction and all the latest SWPL news over on our dedicated Scottish women's football page Catch you next Sunday for another instalment of SWPL drama 26Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 4 May18:14 BST 4 MayRangers 0-0 Motherwell There's still one more game this evening Rangers are hosting Motherwell at Broadwood The hosts can't overtake the top two but they can keep the pressure on with a win Paul Brownlie's side on the other hand are still searching for their first post-split point That one's 0-0 with 12 minutes on the clock 50Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIME Hearts 1-3 Hibernianpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 4 May18:06 BST 4 MayHibs are back on top Having lost the last two meetings between the sides this win will feel all the more satisfying for Grant Scott's side that's their European dream over but they could still finish above Celtic this term 216Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 4 May18:02 BST 4 MayHearts 1-3 Hibernian 65Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIME Montrose 2-1 Spartanspublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 4 May17:59 BST 4 MayWhat a massive three points for Montrose as the fight for SWPL survival continues Three games to go and only six points between Thistle at the top of the bottom six and Spartans and Montrose near the danger zone 73Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 4 May17:53 BST 4 MayMontrose 2-1 Spartans A cracking save from Kirsten Pratt is followed up by another vital clearance from Cassie Cowper as Montrose hold onto their narrow lead 52Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 4 May17:50 BST 4 MayMontrose 2-1 Spartans Holly Daniel can't keep her effort down as she strikes from just outside the box following another good Montrose attack 00Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 4 May17:47 BST 4 MayMontrose 2-1 Spartans Sophia Martin's cutback into the Spartans box pinballs around before the visitors lump it clear 10Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 4 May17:45 BST 4 MayHearts 1-3 Hibernian Robyn McCafferty sees her shot from inside the box saved the rebound is then sent behind the Montrose keeper for a corner 13Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 4 May17:43 BST 4 MayHearts 1-3 Hibernian Sade Adamolekun has the ball at her feet about six yards from goal but an important intervention from Siobhan Hunter sends it behind for a corner The set piece is dangerous and eventually scrambled away by Hibs 72Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 4 May17:41 BST 4 MayHearts 1-3 Hibernian There's a coming together between Georgia Timms and Caley Gibb who already looked like she was struggling a wee bit A quick stretch of the hammies and she's back to her feet 20Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingGOAL MONTROSE 2-1 Spartanspublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 4 May17:36 BST 4 MayLouise Brown 118Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 4 May17:32 BST 4 MayMontrose 1-1 Spartans A tenacious effort from Louise Brown keeps the ball in play deep inside Spartans' half The ball ends up at the feet of Jade McLaren and her shot/cross almost finds Holly Daniel 03Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingGOAL Hearts 1-3 HIBERNIANpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 4 May17:31 BST 4 MayEilidh Adams So easy for Hibs as the ball over the top finds Eilidh Adams who races through on goal and chips into the back of the net 4113Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 4 May17:26 BST 4 MayMontrose 1-1 Spartans Cassie Cowper cleared a certain goal from crossing the line and giving Spartans the lead 24Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingGOAL HEARTS 1-2 Hibernianpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 4 May17:24 BST 4 MayLauren Wade It's a lovely run from Emma Brownlie who sends a pinpoint cross for Lauren Wade to smash it home 1523Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 4 May17:20 BST 4 MayHearts 0-2 Hibernian Ciara Grant delivers a free-kick for Hibs which Hearts defend well but the visitors block any sort of counter-attack 11Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingKICK-OFFpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 4 May17:16 BST 4 MayHearts 0-2 Hibernian Hutchison's not the only change for Eva Olid's side Those two replace Kayla Jardine and Naomi Powell 32Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 4 May17:15 BST 4 MayHT: Hearts 0-2 Hibernian Bayley Hutchison appears to be coming on for the second half for Hearts she's currently getting some instruction as the teams make their way back out 01Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 4 May17:11 BST 4 MayMontrose 1-1 Spartans It's end to end stuff once again at Links Park Emma Thomson comes out to smother Montrose's attack Spartans win it back and the long ball forward finds Hannah Jordan who can't get it on target 23Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingprevious pagePage 1 of 51 2 3 4…5 next pageImage source, SWPLImage caption, Nicole Kozlova (left) scored twice in the first half Glasgow City bolstered their SWPL title hopes, and ended reigning champions Celtic's aspirations of back-to-back wins in the process, with a comfortable victory at Petershill Park. Nicole Kozlova's double and Brenna Lovera's strike put City three up by the break. Celtic replied through Lucy Ashworth-Clifford. Kozlova netted her first from a tight angle and Lovera laid on Kozlova's second. Lovera then pounced on a goalkeeping error to add the third. The visitors improved after half-time and Ashworth-Clifford converted Kit Loferski's cross for Celtic's consolation goal. League leaders Hibs' win over Hearts moved them back to the summit, three points ahead of City and 11 in front of Elena Sadiku's Celtic, who are now officially out of the title race with three games left. Loferski at 53 minutesSubstitutesNumber 10 Smith Match OfficialsReferee: Gary HanvidgeMatch StatsKey you need to enable JavaScript in your browser Nobody should be in any doubt that he can talk the talk Winds of change are about to blow through Ibrox A takeover by an American investment group is close Kevin Thelwell will arrive as the director of football and the Rangers squad will undergo a necessary overhaul surrounds who will be leading the team by the time European qualifiers arrive in July Russell Martin and Sean Dyche are known to be in the frame who was catapulted into the front line from ambassadorial duties “The club need to make a decision really soon,” Ferguson said “There have been a few bumps but that does not scare me one little bit “I don’t care about people’s opinions. I know I can do the job. It does not scare me one little bit. This is a challenge I would meet head on. I know I would change things.” Which is precisely what Rangers require; they are 17 points and almost 50 goals adrift of Celtic, who were champions before crossing the city A chasm rather than a gap exists between the Old Firm His managerial experience to date was at Clyde The 47-year-old surely would not go out on this limb – or be allowed to – without believing he has a serious chance of landing the role no competitive case to keep Ferguson in situ it is open to question as to whether Rangers should have bothered sacking Philippe Clement in February Rangers are without a victory in six games and have not won at Ibrox since Ferguson was appointed The ex-Rangers captain speaks candidly and has a clear passion for the club but there has been no real bounce in performances The Rangers board need someone with more dugout experience Rangers had the ball in the net in the 25th minute, only for Nicolas Raskin’s header to be ruled out for offside. Officialdom could not assist Celtic seconds before the interval, Cyriel Dessers holding off Liam Scales before slotting a low finish beyond Viljami Sinisalo. Adam Idah had wasted a glorious opportunity for Celtic just a minute earlier. Celtic responded strongly after half-time. Maeda won the break of the ball from a John Souttar clearance before laying back to Idah. The Irishman’s fierce shot deflected off Souttar and into the Rangers net. An original offside call, made against Maeda in the buildup, was overruled by the VAR and the equaliser stood. Ferguson and his staff appealed vociferously for a penalty after Callum McGregor tangled with Ianis Hagi. “If that happens in the middle of the pitch, it is a foul,” said Ferguson. Raskin and Hamza Igamane missed chances to claim the points for Rangers. Celtic, for all their possession, did not look particularly dangerous until Maeda marauded in stoppage time. A banner spanning the length of the Copland Stand was unfurled immediately before kick-off. “Take aim against the rebel scum,” it read. Above this was an image of Graeme Souness with shotgun in hand. With lusty renditions of No Pope of Rome, later followed by The Billy Boys plus missiles being flung on to the pitch it was like transporting back in time. Rangers later condemned the throwing of a bottle and in a statement added: “We acknowledge that the tifo displayed prior to kick-off crossed a line and was unacceptable. Our approach to supporter displays has always been built on trust, with the responsibility placed on groups to exercise good judgement.” Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson celebrates Cyriel Dessers' opener against Celtic in their 1-1 draw Interim head coach Barry Ferguson maintains hope of being in charge of Rangers beyond the end of this season after Celtic came from behind to deny the Ibrox side a third straight win over the Scottish champions Despite an encouraging display and leading through Cyriel Dessers' 25th goal of the season just before half-time they were denied by Adam Idah's second-half leveller to extend their Ibrox winless run to an unwanted record seven matches With the points differential remaining at 17 with Celtic Ferguson still believes he has what it takes to succeed as permanent boss emphasising that urgency is paramount to bring clarity but I know I can do the job," he told BBC Scotland "I've been written off all my life in terms of my playing career There's been bumps – that's just part of management but it's not scared me one single bit because the season's just round the corner "There is a lot of work to be done and the quicker that everybody knows who's going to be in charge Ferguson was left "a bit disappointed we didn't come away with three points" against Celtic He thought he got "the commitment from my players" he was asking for and insisted "the mentality is there" among the squad he inherited "It's just making sure you bring that sort of mentality on a consistent basis," Ferguson said "It's something we've not been able to do this season Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson is unconvinced that Ferguson will see his wish granted at the end of the season as new prospective owners prepare a takeover "I don't think they've done enough in the short time that they've been here," he said of Ferguson and his coaching staff "There's been moments when they've had good results and it's looked positive but that's followed up with a kind of inept performance the next week are just wanting it to be announced about the investment a manager announced and then they can start looking ahead to next season which surely can't be as bitterly disappointing a campaign as this one." 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FT: Queen's Park 1-2 Dundee United (15:00) Evening fixture: Rangers v Motherwell (18:00) The result means Rangers have failed to win at Ibrox for the seventh consecutive game -- a new club record Rangers' interim head coach Barry Ferguson told BBC Scotland: "It needs to get sorted out as quickly as possible because a lot of people need to know what's going on "The quicker we sort what's going on in terms of next season "The quicker everyone knows who's going to be in charge People have got opinions and that's totally up to them who have already sealed the Scottish Premiership title The hosts looked well-placed to follow up their wins in January and March when Dessers put them in front on the verge of half-time But Idah got Celtic level in the 57th minute to pile more pressure on Ferguson Celtic squandered the chance to steal all three points at the death when Reo Hatate seized upon an error from Rangers captain James Tavernier to send Daizen Maeda scampering in behind in second-half stoppage time But a heavy touch from Maeda allowed Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly to come out and smother the opening "The performance level was a good one," Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said "There weren't too many chances either side you sometimes have 10-15 minutes where you're under real pressure maybe our final third play didn't lend us to creating opportunities Adam Idah cancelled out Cyriel Dessers' opener to deny Rangers a third consecutive Old Firm derby victory on Sunday as the arch-rivals drew 1-1 at Ibrox. The result means Rangers have failed to win at Ibrox for the seventh consecutive game -- a new club record. Asked about his future, Rangers' interim head coach Barry Ferguson told BBC Scotland: \"It needs to get sorted out as quickly as possible because a lot of people need to know what's going on. I've been pretty open about that. The changes are starting to happen. \"The quicker we sort what's going on in terms of next season, the better, because the season is just round the corner. Before you know it, you're in pre-season. There's a lot of work to be done. \"The quicker everyone knows who's going to be in charge, the better. \"I've been written off all my life, in terms of my playing career. People have got opinions and that's totally up to them, but I know I can do the job - we just need to wait and see. \"When I got the opportunity, I grabbed it with both hands. I've really enjoyed it. There's been bumps, that's part of management, but it's not scared me one single bit.\" Rangers are 17 points adrift of Celtic, who have already sealed the Scottish Premiership title. The hosts looked well-placed to follow up their wins in January and March when Dessers put them in front on the verge of half-time. But Idah got Celtic level in the 57th minute to pile more pressure on Ferguson. Celtic squandered the chance to steal all three points at the death when Reo Hatate seized upon an error from Rangers captain James Tavernier to send Daizen Maeda scampering in behind in second-half stoppage time. But a heavy touch from Maeda allowed Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly to come out and smother the opening. \"The performance level was a good one,\" Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said. \"Rangers changed their structure, we were playing against a diamond, so once we figured that out, we had lots of moments where we played through that pressure well. \"There weren't too many chances either side. We had to be strong in some set-piece moments in the first half. At half-time, I still felt we were at a good place in the game. \"Second half, we controlled the game. When you come to Ibrox, you sometimes have 10-15 minutes where you're under real pressure, backs to the wall, but I never really felt that. \"If I was to criticise, maybe our final third play didn't lend us to creating opportunities. But our build-up was composed. We got the goal, we deserved it.\" Daily ExpressPublished4 May 2025Celtic defender backs forward team-mate Steven Gerrard trumpeted for Rangers return and Hamilton plan to stay full-time.. Liam Scales believes criticism of Celtic and Republic of Ireland team-mate Adam Idah is harsh and the defender backs the striker to shine against Rangers on Sunday. (Sun), external Scales, 26, enjoys fishing in Scotland as it is "good for keeping your mind clear". (Record), external James Forrest, 33, plays down the notion that he will take a penalty should Celtic be awarded one before the end of the season to maintain his streak of scoring in successive seasons dating back to the 2009-10 campaign. (Glasgow Times), external Mohamed Diomande, 23, admits there's going to be "a lot of regret" at Rangers come the end of the season. (Herald - subscription required), external Former Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack backs Steven Gerrard to return as Ibrox manager. (Record), external Gerrard, 44, is the leading candidate for the Rangers vacancy. (Football Insider), external Luka Elsner, who has managed nine clubs across Europe, emerges as a candidate for the Hearts manager's job. (Herald - subscription required), external Hamilton Academical plan to remain full-time following their relegation to Scottish League 1. (Sun), external Nkunku wants to leave Chelsea - Sunday's gossip Frankfurt rival Celtic for Kvistgaarden - gossip Top stories Zhao claims historic victory over Williams in Crucible final Premier League: Nottm Forest draw at Crystal Palace to stay in top-five race - reaction Ferguson (left) enjoyed a 3-2 win at Celtic Park in March Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app With his final Old Firm game looming into view legendary Rangers manager Walter Smith admitted he was "delighted" to be leaving the Glasgow derby firepit coming at a time when retirement was on the horizon and when off-field matters were dominating the headlines The latter emphasising his desire to call it a day It is unlikely Smith's former captain Barry Ferguson will want Sunday to be his last taste of a fixture that means everything in Glasgow but counts for little on this occasion Celtic's latest title success, their 13th in 14 seasons, has left a bitter taste in Ferguson's mouth as the interim head coach prepares for what may be his final game against the champions, with the Ibrox club's incoming paymasters expected to make sweeping changes having made his derby debut in the midfield boiler room alongside Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Jorg Albertz in 1998 He knows what wins over their neighbours can do when it comes to longevity in the post despite ending an almost five-year wait for a victory at Celtic Park the last time they locked horns Ferguson's short stint in the hotseat looks to be coming to an end with inauspicious results elsewhere and an inability to win at home Putting it up to Celtic has not been Rangers' problem in recent months They have won the past two derbies and were a penalty shootout away from winning the League Cup against Brendan Rodgers' side in December They have scored three goals in three successive games against their old rivals for the first time since 2002 and are chasing a third straight win over them in the same season for the first time since 1996-97 And yet it feels like Rangers are as far behind Celtic as they've ever been Goals have rained in on them and points have been shed against the other Premiership sides with staggering regularity Rangers have only scored once in their previous six games at Ibrox and equally staggering is the fact they have conceded at least twice in 11 of their past 13 overall What chances a Rangers guard of honour for Celtic Celtic's Jota ruled out for up to nine months Celtic's Scottish league dominance in numbers the title has been wrapped up with ease yet again But those two defeats to Rangers will irk the Celtic boss There was a time when the outcome of these games indicated where the title was going Rodgers' Old Firm record still stands above all others and that is something he will want to maintain He likes to have records in mind as he goes along and one still to achieve is beating the 106 goals his invincible side scored in 2016-17 during his maiden season at Parkhead Celtic are five away from achieving that having scored five in each of their past three matches Having secured honour number 11 as Celtic boss Rodgers has moved himself into sixth place in Scottish Football's managerial roll of honour The latter two are catchable if Rodgers plans on sticking around for the next few seasons he has three more chances to register a victory at Ibrox with the club setting an unwanted benchmark of six home games without one The 47-year-old will have spent many a night since replacing Phillipe Clement wondering why this group of players can beat Celtic twice yet lose to Queen's Park Motherwell and Hibernian on their own patch Not all of those have come on his watch but Ferguson knows it is a level of ignominy that won't wash at Rangers and if it is to be the end of his spell in charge he will personally want a 100% record from his games against Celtic it won't register on the Richter scale but the phrase "dead rubber" doesn't really apply when it comes to these best of enemies The back page of the Scottish Daily Express on 030525 End of image galleryPublished3 May 2025Celtic target also interesting Frankfurt injury updates at Ibrox and Aberdeen and Dundee United players target Europe.. Celtic could face competition for Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden, 23, from Frankfurt. (Glasgow Times), external Jimmy Thelin will make decisions about Aberdeen players' futures in the week running up to the Scottish Cup final with Celtic. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external Aberdeen's player of the year Shayden Morris, 23, has bigger prizes in mind with the Dons in contention to finish third in the Premiership and into the Scottish Cup final. (Record), external A knee injury on loan at Hannover may mean Wales winger Rabbi Matondo, 24, returns to parent club Rangers. (Sun), external Former Ibrox midfielder Scott Arfield does not believe Rangers' struggles this season will put off potential future recruits. (Record), external On-loan Feyenoord defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo, 23, hopes to get some minutes at Rangers before the end of the season after returning from a lengthy injury lay-off. (National), external Head coach David Gray reminds his Hibernian players "we've not done anything yet" as they aim to maintain their position of third in the league and qualify for the Europa League. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external Plymouth Argyle head of data Ross Goodwin is expected to join Dundee United as head of recruitment. (Courier - subscription required), external Ryan Strain, 28, is eager to secure European football with Dundee United after leaving St Mirren following their qualification for this season's Conference League. (Record), external Antonio Portales, 28, is "very, very happy" at Dundee as he nears the end of his contract. (Courier - subscription required), external Scotland right-back Aaron Hickey, 22, is set to return to first team action with Brentford after 18 months out. (Scotsman - subscription required), external Man Utd join race for defender Tah - Saturday's gossip Kilmarnock striker set for Swansea switch - gossip it’s not all about the big three Glasgow clubs There’s been an astonishing breakthrough from the ranks Here we are in early May and the fight for the Scottish Women's Premier League title remains very tight They’ve been in contention for a while now and recent results have helped maintain their challenge They lead Glasgow City by three points and are five points ahead of Rangers in third Hibs followed up a Sky Sports Cup 5-0 thrashing by Rangers in late March with a solid 2-0 win at home in April against the third-placed side which kept Hibs very much in the hunt for the title Their next big challenge and a possible title decider comes on Sunday a Hibs win would give them a huge advantage A City win would bring the two level on points but the Glasgow side already has a 20-goal advantage when it comes to goal difference A draw leaves the title in Hibs hands to win while the rest wait for them to slip up against either Celtic or Rangers in the final two matches That's an incredible performance so far by Hibs It’s sometimes a risk declaring award winners while the season is underway it is well deserved for breaking into that Glasgow trio It’s a healthy position too for the SWPL with the added competition Hibs have brought this season but it would take a Hibs and City blow-up to allow them in A disappointment for last year's champions But it has been an exciting title run in all round While Dundee United and Queens Park have been doomed to go down for a while Montrose is fighting hard to break out of the bottom three They beat relegation rivals Spartans 2-1 on Sunday The next three games will be critical for both sides but Montrose isn't done yet by any means so we can expect a tense finish at the bottom of the SWPL as well as at the top © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Hibernian’s effort to make a huge breakthrough in the women’s league title race is being widely recognized Colan Lamont Senior Features ReporterPublished: Invalid Date HUNDREDS of music fans formed a massive queue outside HMV to meet Twenty One Pilots The US rock duo signed posters and mingled with supporters at the Glasgow Argyle Street branch ahead of their OVO Hydro show tonight Some wacky yet wonderful outfits were on display as folk paid homage to their heroes' typical black and red theme Security were in good spirits after sharing a laugh with the large crowd of people as the line extended all the way to JD Sports a few doors down The Mitchell family travelled all the way from Newcastle to meet Tyler Joseph and Josh Dunn so they could share a special night of tunes together. "When we met them and I couldn't speak "Other people were so happy that they left the shop crying." Pals Celine, 23, and Lucie, 25, came from Germany to attend the gig with friends. They'd never met their favourite musicians before despite attending dozens of shows over the last decade Celine said: "This is the 10th show of this tour we've been to "We cam here just for this and it was amazing to meet them." We spoke to them and it was the weirdest 20 seconds of my life." A new Bishop has been consecrated in the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway at a service held in the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin in Glasgow The consecration of the Right Reverend Doctor Nicholas Bundock took place on Saturday evening following his election earlier this year The service was led by the Most Rev Mark Strange Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church He was joined by other members of the College in the act of consecration – laying of hands on the new Bishop the new Bishop described the occasion as “a profound and humbling moment in my life and ministry” He continued: “The service has been a celebration of the inclusive and courageous spirit that defines this diocese I am honoured to join you in this shared calling: to be a Church for Everyone and the transformative power of God’s love and encouragement of so many across Glasgow and Galloway and beyond I do so with a heart full of hope for what God will do among us in the days and years ahead.” said: “We welcome Bishop Nick and his wife Rachel to the Scottish Province “We will enjoy learning from their experiences in the Diocese of Manchester as I hope they will enjoy discovering the joys of the Scottish Episcopal Church from us We are called to be enthusiastic proclaimers of faith and I feel that in Nick we have someone who will embrace that in his ministry.” Bishop Nicholas was welcomed formally and lead to his episcopal seat by the Provost of the Cathedral The sermon was given by The Rev Dr John L Bell hymnwriter and member of the Iona Community In an entertaining and uplifting address Dr Bell recounted the installation of a 19th century Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway who was an unpopular choice with the congregation that day: volleys of missiles were discharged the precentor had the wig torn from his head and the Earl of Glencairn was struck on the cheek with a dead cat Said Dr Bell: “I trust that the good people of Holy Trinity Kilmarnock will be less cavalier with dead cats should the new bishop pay them a courtesy call.” Dr Bell concluded his sermon by highlighting the recent increase of interest in spirituality and added: “I pray that your new bishop will detect in all the parishes represented here a keenness to be oases of hospitality and communities of shared faith which God desires “Don’t expect him to be fascinated by your complaints and disappointments Do expect him to fan into life the flame that is in you.” There were readings from Isaiah 61.1-3 by Jenny Whelan of St Margaret’s Newlands and from Acts 6:1-7 from Jan Whiteside The service was followed by a reception at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Bishop Nicholas was previously the Team Rector of St James and Emmanuel in the Diocese of Manchester in the Church of England he developed and led an inclusive ministry known as ‘Church for Everyone,’ which has been transformative in creating vibrant and growing communities for people of all backgrounds including those who have often felt excluded from traditional church settings He studied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Sheffield and the University of North Texas before training for ordination at the University of Cambridge and Ridley Hall Theological College He was ordained deacon in 2002 and priest in 2003 Oliver and Sophie. In his spare time he is a keen gardener with a strong interest in carnivorous plants and cacti and can often be found walking his pet Cardigan Welsh Corgi He also enjoys massively multiplayer online role-playing games in particular World of Warcraft in which his character is ‘Holy Priest’ The service was live-streamed and can be watched again here There will be a special service of Choral Evensong on Sunday 11 May at 5pm at St Mary’s Cathedral Bishop Nicholas will preach and he invites everyone who wishes to be there to join him The service is not ticketed and is open to all courtesy of the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway Subscribe to our mailing list to keep up to date with all things When The Horn Blows related We use cookies and similar technologies to run this website and help us understand how you use it A love letter to the city they now call home ‘Glasgow Love Story’ is the stunning new album from Scotland’s Tide Lines. Tide Lines have always been storytellers and their new album ‘Glasgow Love Story’ is a masterclass in that and more this four piece have made a na..me for themselves as one of Scotland’s leading folk-rock groups Celebrating their ten years of releasing music together this album is a heartfelt tribute to the city that they have grown to love and call home They have always adopted a hands-on approach to their work; opting to record press and release their records by themselves This DIY mindset cements each piece as a real labour of love a wonderfully upbeat track that oozes optimism in the face of an uncertain future it’s an indication of the fun that is going to happen over the next 12 songs Special credit has to be given to Ross Wilson on keys whose interludes inject a real sense of joy into things It’s followed by ‘Homeward Bound’ and the eponymous ‘Glasgow Love Story’ where the band’s folk influences really come to the fore particularly through the guitar melodies played by Robert Robertson and Alasdair Turner Something I have always loved about Tide Lines is the way their accents shine through on the vocals it's special to see how his tone has gained a more Glaswegian sound over the years and is a wonderful testament to the inspirations they have gained from being in the city for so long. The album gives itself roots in its use of geographical landmarks often coming across as a highlights reel of the best Glasgow has to offer Aside from the references that are peppered throughout the most clear nod to the city is the final track Ashton Lane is a quaint cobbled back-street in Glasgow’s West End it has been noted for its bars and restaurants but holds importance due to its connection to the bigger and better known Byers Road; the artery that keeps the pulse of the West End beating steadily it acts as a site for reflection - the things they have achieved ‘And we hardly felt the rain as we walked down Ashton Lane cause good times come and go so fast and I can’t say for sure they’ll come again - cause we were younger when we walked down Ashton Lane.’ It’s unclear as to whether the context of this exchange is between the bandmates or taken out of a romantic setting but the sentiment it brings is one you could recognise regardless of the kind of relationship it has come from The themes of reflection and nostalgia work really well with what essentially is twist on the ‘homecoming album’ and is testament to all the incredible things they have done together There’s a really momentous quality to a lot of the instrumentation on the record that instil into the album a sense of pride and importance Tide Lines throughout their career have been incredibly vocal about their love for their Scottish roots and the artists that paved the way for them and as a result this album really feels like a celebration of everything it means to make music here ‘If I Had Time’ and ‘The Hardest Miles’ are two tracks where this pride is most clear the latter of which including a bagpipe section lifted right out of that one scene in Braveheart As well as channeling what it feels like to be Scottish there’s moments on the album that capture what it sounds like here: from the chirping birds on ‘The Mountains We Climb’ to the saxophonist on ‘Lonely and the Free’ who would not be out of place amongst the buskers of Buchanan Street. Tide Lines have announced ‘The Glasgow Love Story Series’ a collection of small shows travelling the lengths of the country The already sold out shows will see them play in iconic and beautiful venues like Glasgow’s Oran Mor The Caves in Edinburgh and An Seòmar in Inverness They’re also embarking on a huge tour later this year which will see them take on a multitude of stages from the Belladrum Tartan Heart’s festival to London’s O2 Shepherd Bush Empire. This week's Band of the Week is Brighton quartet Slung - who have just released their debut album 'In Ways' via Fat Dracula An epic reprise from the indie rock collectives’ first in five years with the scholars - an ambitious nine-track rock opera magnum opus Sextile blend synth and punk together on their latest record in a way that has never looked – or sounded more fun creating music that’s impossible not to dance to Blondshell’s second record If You Asked For A Picture is a triumph Toronto's very own soul star delight Tanika Charles shares the video for new track 'Talk To Me Nice' - the third single to taken from her upcoming album 'Reasons To Stay' Cardiff rock band HIMALAYAS have just released the new album 'Bad Stars' - an impressive explosion of sound The post-punk psychedelic powerhouse group that is Squid spun the heads off of the crowd lucky enough to see them perform at Camden’s Roundhouse Dreampop outfit Portland make their return with soaring alternative pop release ‘Lay Me Down’ which hits just about as hard as our first introduction to the band; single ‘Lucky Clover’ Incubus took it back to the 00s on Saturday night in London with a stellar show full of nostalgic rock turntable scratching and several unexpected covers American rockers Halestorm release new cinematic rock anthem ‘Darkness Always Wins’ This week's Band of the Week is American punk-rock band Heart Attack Man - who have just released their new album 'Joy Ride The Pale Horse'.