The Scottish Cup reaches the last 16 stage after the previous round delivered one of the tournament’s biggest ever shocks. Here, BBC Scotland picks out what to look out for in the fifth round, including another potential upset, whether Darvel can repeat their heroics, and some all top-flight ties. Let’s start with the classic football oxymoron; the likely upset… Caley Thistle were beaten 2-0 at home by Queen’s Park, only…
After spending 15 years of her career at Everton, Dan Turner admits she had become “part of the furniture” at the club. Taking the decision to leave last summer for a role at Aston Villa was far from an easy choice, yet so far the move is paying off. The former Blues captain has not only established herself as one of Villa’s standout performers this season, she has done so…
A key member of Manchester City’s official supporters’ club says he will be a fan whatever happens regarding alleged financial rule breaches – but admits their achievements would be “tainted” if found guilty. The Premier League has charged City with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules. Kevin Parker, general secretary of the supporters’ club, said he would be “disappointed” if charges were proven, but would be a fan…
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou remains a strong candidate for the Leeds United managerial vacancy but former Celtic forward Andy Walker does not expect the Australian to leave Glasgow at this time. (Sun)external-link Manager Michael Beale believes Rangers’ disappointing Champions League campaign this season was down to many of the players from last term’s Europa League run being sidelined. (Record)external-link Rangers manager Michael Beale refuses to rule a return for midfielder…
Ben Wilmot made his professional debut for Stevenage as a 17-year-old and moved to Watford less than a year later after bids to buy him from a clutch of Premier League clubs. Since then he has enjoyed loan spells at Swansea and Italian side Udinese, along with appearances for England Under-21s, before a switch to Stoke in 2021. His older brother Joe is gay and has been on the sidelines…
It’s no easy job making it as a manager, even if you’re a Premier League legend – just ask Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard. That, though, has not put off Jermain Defoe. The former England striker, who retired from playing last year as the Premier League’s ninth highest-ever goalscorer, is embarking on a similar path towards becoming a boss. A new fly-on-the-wall BBC Radio 5 Live podcast, Jermain…
Although the trio are contracted to Celtic until the end of next season, manager Ange Postecoglou has been talking to Joe Hart, Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull “to know where their heads are” in terms of staying at the club longer term. (Scottish Daily Star Sunday – paper edition) Former Dundee United head coach Tam Courts says when he gets back in to football management after spending a short spell…
The Women’s Super League relegation battle is heating up and February could be a crucial month. The transfer window has closed, meaning clubs can no longer strengthen their squads before the end of the season and an exciting finale is in store in the WSL. Liverpool, Reading and Leicester City are involved in key fixtures in February, Tottenham face tough opposition and Brighton are still seeking a first victory under…
Scotland manager Steve Clarke wants the national team to leave Edinburgh’s Oriam and use Lesser Hampden in Glasgow as their training base, starting with the week building up to the opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus on 25 March. (Sun)external-link Rangers boss Michael Beale’s comments about Celtic counterpart Ange Postecoglou being a “lucky” manager lacked self-awareness and class, says former Parkhead striker Chris Sutton. (Daily Record)external-link Rangers’ new midfield signing…
If you notice footballers wearing green armbands during Premier League, EFL and Women’s Super League games on Saturday and Sunday, it’s all part of the Green Football Weekendexternal-link – with some clubs, players and fans involved in tackling climate change by reducing their environmental impacts. BBC Sport looks at what’s going on. Brentford defender Ben Mee has been a leading voice in the Premier League on these issues for some…