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      Fans in stitches as Sky Sports commentator ‘turns into Thomas the Tank Engine’ on live TV

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      FOOTBALL fans were left in stitches after a Sky Sports commentator “turned into a train” live on air.Sky Sports reporter Andy Walker was reporting on a Scottish Premiership match between St Mirren and Hibernian at The SMISA Stadium on Wednesday.
      Fans were left in stitches following a comment from the commentatorCredit: X @ScotlandSky

      And he was caught off guard when Lewis Jamieson scored a late equaliser for the home side.
      After describing the goal Walker recited the score which was 2-2, but some fans joked that he sounded like a train.
      One person tweeted: “Thomas the Tank Engine at the end.”
      Another added: “I swear I’m hearing Choo-choo and not 2-2 at the end of this 🤣.”
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      While a third fan joked: “Why’d he turn into a train at the end.”
      The score was still level at full-time, with both teams sharing the points.
      St Mirren have now moved five points behind Rangers in the table.
      After the match, manager Stephen Robinson said: “I thought the boys were terrific.
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      “One of our best performances of the season against a very good Hibs side. We got done by a mistake.
      “We dominated large spells of the game but couldn’t find the finish. Our end product wasn’t quite there.
      “It was young LJ [Lewis Jamieson], I’m delighted for him. He’s a talented boy and I have a lot of faith in him. He’s rewarded me with a very good equaliser.” More

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      In-demand Liverpool academy boss wanted by Rangers for huge job after Scottish giants missed out on top target

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      LIVERPOOL’S academy manager Alex Inglethorpe is in the frame for the director of football job at Rangers.His name is now being mentioned after Sam Jewell chose to stay at Brighton.
      Alex Inglethorpe, right, is being lined up by RangersCredit: PA
      Rangers want someone to replace Ross Wilson, who left in April.
      Inglethorpe, 51, was with Tottenham before Liverpool.
      Rangers have had a tough start to the season in Scotland.
      Their poor run of form saw manager Michael Beale sacked last month.
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      They subsequently responded by appointing former Monaco boss Philippe Clement.
      Rangers travel to Hearts this afternoon keen to build momentum.
      Ahead of the game, Clement said: “I want them to be ambitious to become better.
      “It is not that it was the perfect performance, we can do things better than that performance, but you seen that they start to understand more and more of the story of what we want to do.
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      “It becomes more fluent and also more players stepping in and getting experience in how to move together, what to do with the ball and without it.
      “Like this we need to strengthen the team and let the team grow.
      “It is always good to get confidence of course but it is never a guarantee for things.
      “We need to confirm, do what we have been doing in these last two weeks. We know it is a hard challenge, we had to experience it already less than a week ago against them.
      “It is a big game and everybody needs to be ready for that.”
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      Ange Postecoglou set to raid former club Celtic as Tottenham boss sends top spy on secret four-day mission to Scotland

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent Tottenham’s top spy Ian Broomfield to Scotland on a four-day scouting mission.The Spurs boss wants an up-to-date dossier on talent north of the border, where he dominated with Celtic.
      Ange Postecoglou is checking on transfer targetsCredit: Reuters
      Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi has been watched by Tottenham’s scoutsCredit: SNS
      Slobodan Rubezic is also on Spurs’ radarCredit: Rex
      Postecoglou is happy for his scouting staff to check on players he fancies — including some at his old club.
      Broomfield saw Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi fire a rare blank and also took in games featuring Aberdeen, Rangers and Hearts.
      Dons’ Slobodan Rubezic caught the eye and the Montenegro centre-half is making an impact in his first SPFL season. 
      Furuhashi has been explosive for the Scottish side since joining from Vissel Kobel.
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      Celtic paid a bargain £4.5million to secure his services in 2021.
      Across three seasons, he has plundered 61 goals in just 98 games.
      While Rubezic was signed in July for an undisclosed fee, he has appeared uncompromising in his seven league games for the club.
      Spurs have enjoyed a dream start under new Postecoglou.
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      The club are unbeaten and still sit top of the table.
      Tottenham take on Chelsea on Monday, looking to go back top after Man City’s 6-1 win on Saturday took them above their rivals. More

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      Teenage girl ‘sexually assaulted’ during Rangers fans’ pyro mayhem at Dundee shame game

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      COPS are probing claims a teen girl was the victim of a sickening sex attack at the pyro-hit Dundee v Rangers game, we can reveal.Officers were alerted after the 13-year-old was allegedly targeted at Dens Park when Gers fans ignited dozens of flares at Wednesday night’s fixture.
      Cops are probing claims a teen girl was the victim of a sex attack at the pyro-hit Dundee v Rangers gameCredit: Willie Vass
      The display caused the match to be suspended for 18 minutesCredit: Steve Welsh/PA Wire
      It’s understood the alleged incident happened in the Bob Shankly Stand where yobs sparked fury with a ‘wall-of-fire’ display.
      Referee Kevin Clancy was forced to halt play for 18 minutes as smoke engulfed the away end during Gers’ 5-0 win over Dundee.
      And cops have now confirmed a probe has been launched into a claims of an alleged sexual assault on a child.
      A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are carrying out enquiries following an allegation of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl which happened at Dens Park in Dundee on Wednesday.”

      A spokesman for the Dens Park club added: “Dundee FC can confirm we are aware of an incident which took place in the Bob Shankly stand during Wednesday’s match against Rangers.
      “The club are fully supporting the police investigation and the club’s child welfare and protection officer is supporting the situation.
      “As this is an ongoing police investigation the club will be making no further comment.”
      We told how SPFL chiefs blasted the Rangers pyro louts – as cops warned it’s a matter of time before a fan is seriously hurt.
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      The chaotic scenes triggered fire alarms and ramped up worries the stand could catch fire as around 70 flares were ignited by a travelling support.
      Later this month the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the Football Safety Officers’ Association will meet to discuss the increasing prevalence of flares.
      Yesterday at a press conference, Rangers boss Philippe Clement said: “The pyro we don’t need. It doesn’t give something extra. It is dangerous.”
      In a statement issued after Wednesday’s clash, an SPFL spokesman said the growing use of pyros was “concerning and unwelcome”.
      Police Scotland Superintendent Iain Wales added: “Taking pyrotechnics into a football stadium is not only an offence, it is extremely dangerous.”
      A Dundee spokesperson branded the scenes “unacceptable” and added: “Despite robust practice by all clubs in the SPFL and the SFA at Hampden, flares, offensive banners and singing of sectarian songs continue to be a problem all across our game in Scottish football.
      “As we are working with the authorities we are unable to comment on the situation at this time.
      “The club will comment further once the ongoing investigation has taken place and concluded.”
      Police instruct referee Kevin Clancy to take players off field after the displayCredit: WILLIE VASS
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      Celtic and Hibs legend Scott Brown ‘considering stunning retirement U-turn’ for League Two side

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      SCOTT BROWN is reportedly considering a shock PLAYING return – despite the fact he hasn’t taken part in a competitive match for 18 months.The Celtic and Hibs hero was sacked as manager of Fleetwood Town in September after a poor run of form at the start of the current campaign.
      Scott Brown took in Hibs vs Celtic at the weekendCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Brown, 38, last played a game way back in March 2022 after leaving his role as player-coach at Aberdeen, in order to focus on becoming a manager full-time.
      He officially hung up his boots on May 6 last year and was appointed boss of Fleetwood Town less than a week later.
      His lone full season with the Cods saw them consolidate their position in League One with a 15th-placed finish and Brown also led them into the fourth (and fifth) rounds of the FA Cup for the first time in their history.
      Former Scotland skipper Brown was linked with the Cheltenham Town job a few weeks ago and more recently, put forward as a candidate who’d be interested in the vacancy at St Johnstone.

      But in a surprise twist, he could pull his socks back up once again as a player – in the fourth tier of Scottish football.
      He recently took part in Hibs’ legend David Gray’s testimonial, leaving fans begging for him to come out of retirement.
      And they may just get their wish, with Brown having been training with Edinburgh-based League Two outfit The Spartans, according to the Scotsman.
      Brown’s son is part of the club’s youth programme and while it’s understood he has made it clear his priority for the future is management, he is said to be ‘feeling out’ whether a return to playing could work out.
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      He trained with the Ainslie Park side last night.
      The former midfield maestro recently conducted the Scottish Cup draw and Brown said himself of his time at Fleetwood and future plans: “It was great to for myself and Steven [Whittaker] to go down to England and get a great understanding.
      “We enjoyed it, we had some great times last season, not so many this season but we all bounce back.
      “I’m getting itchy feet now. It’s been good to have some family time and see the kids growing up. I’ve been away the past couple of years.
      “But now it’s getting back to the stage where I’m looking to get back into that routine.”
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      K-pop band STAYC in major wardrobe malfunction as girl group wear retro Rangers kit for Dallas gig

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      A K-POP band was left red-faced after an embarrassing outfit gaffe.That’s after accidentally donning Glasgow Rangers tops while performing in Texas.
      K-pop group Stayc had a wardrobe gaffe as they wore Glasgow Rangers shirts in Dallas, TexasCredit: StayC
      STAYC are one of the top K-pop bands around, having formed in 2020.
      The six-piece are on a jam-packed world tour after finding success in South Korea and Japan.
      And their latest show saw the band play to a huge crowd in Dallas.
      However, STAYC left fans confused when they took to the stage wearing the famous blue shirts of Scottish football side Rangers.
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      The band danced and performed in the chic jerseys, which were tucked into denim skirts.
      But audience members quickly put two-and-two together.
      The local team in Dallas are baseball kings Texas Rangers.
      And STAYC had managed to mix them the teams up, despite playing entirely different sports.
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      STAYC were meant to wear the shirts of baseball team Texas RangersCredit: AP
      The shirt was worn by Rangers during the 1996/97 seasonCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing – The Sun Glasgow
      They wore Rangers’ famous 1996/97 strip, when they won the Scottish title and League Cup under Walter Smith.
      Fans found the whole situation hilarious though.
      One said: “The spirit of Spinal Tap lives on in 2023.”
      Another declared: “A lesson in why double-checking the details is important.”
      One noted: “Lmaooooo I am howling.”
      Another added: “Maybe they just love vintage Brian Laudrup headers.” More

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      Full list of Storm Babet postponements as SIX Scottish football matches called OFF including two Premiership clashes

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      STORM BABET has hit Scotland – causing severe disruption to roads and public services across the country, and sadly also fatalities.And now no fewer than SIX clashes are off amid scenes which have left thousands of Scots without power.
      Aerial views of Brechin in Angus after the River South Esk burst its banksCredit: Alamy
      Cars have been left stranded as the flooding causes chaos in areas of ScotlandCredit: PA
      Aberdeen’s Premiership clash with Dundee, scheduled for Saturday night, is the highest profile casualty of the storm, with damage and flooding in two of the Pittodrie stands.
      St Johnstone’s meeting with Motherwell is also off, despite reports earlier in the day from both clubs that the match WASN’T in doubt.
      In the lower divisions, Arbroath vs Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers vs Montrose are both off.
      So too is Elgin City v Forfar and Stenhousemuir vs Peterhead.

      An SPFL statement read: “The Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed that several games scheduled for this weekend have been postponed following significant weather warnings for much of the country.
      “The SPFL has been in discussions with clubs, Police Scotland and relevant authorities on the developing situation and after the red weather warning issued for Tayside, Aberdeenshire and Angus earlier today, it has postponed matches in the interests of safety. ”
      Calum Beattie, SPFL chief operating officer, said: “We have been in close contact with Police Scotland and our clubs and it’s clear that we continue to face very severe weather, particularly in the North East, in the coming days.
      “We never postpone any matches lightly, but our discussions with the emergency services left us in no doubt that this was the correct decision.”
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      An Aberdeen statement read: “The SPFL and Police Scotland have confirmed Saturday’s SPFL Premiership match against Dundee at Pittodrie has been postponed.
      “Much of the Scottish east coast has been ravaged by Storm Babet, leading to significant damage, disruption and, tragically, loss of life.
      “Pittodrie itself has not been immune, with both wind damage and flooding sustained in both the Richard Donald and Main Stands.
      “With the United Kingdom MET Office having updated its weather warning status to red for large parts of the northeast on Saturday, the most severe threat level which includes a risk to life, Police Scotland and the SPFL have postponed the fixture, along with five others, to a future date.”
      Chief Executive Alan Burrows said: “Given the current awful weather and the updated warnings now in place for Saturday, and the associated risk that would pose to the players, staff, and supporters of both clubs, postponing this match to a later date was the only sensible and logical step.
      “It goes without saying that we would ask everyone to heed the current warnings and advice and stay safe until the worst of the weather has passed.”
      The date and kick-off time of the rearranged match will be confirmed in due course.
      Road closures and cancellations to ScotRail services will make it difficult for players and fans to travel to games.
      Scots were urged to stay at home as a matter of course on Friday.
      The worst of the weather will affect the north and east of Scotland, in particular the areas of Angus and Aberdeenshire.
      In the town of Brechin in Angus there has been tragic flooding, with Met Office red weather warning for rain issued for the area.
      Full list of postponements (as of 3pm Friday 20 October)
      cinch PremiershipAberdeen v DundeeSt Johnstone v Motherwell
      cinch ChampionshipArbroath v Raith Rovers
      cinch League 1Cove Rangers v Montrose
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      cinch League 2Elgin City v Forfar AthleticStenhousemuir v Peterhead
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      I won just one England cap but no one knows I’m cousins with Newcastle’s Longstaff brothers

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      ALAN THOMPSON earned his one and only England cap in a friendly against Sweden.And now nearly 20 years on, his cousin is lighting up English football.
      Alan Thompson, centre, made his one and only England appearance in 2004 – in the same game as Jermain Defoe’s debutCredit: PA:Press Association
      His cousin David is the dad of Matty and Sean LongstaffCredit: Getty
      But very few people realise that Sean Longstaff – and brother Matty – are related to the former Bolton, Aston Villa and Celtic star.
      Thompson, 49, came through the youth academy at boyhood club Newcastle, going professional in 1991.
      But after two seasons in the first team and 20 appearances, he moved to Bolton where he scored in the 1995 League Cup final defeat to Liverpool.
      He twice helped the Trotters win promotion into the Premier League at Burnden Park but had his longest spell with Celtic from 2000 to 2007.
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      During his time north of the border, Thompson won eight trophies including four league titles.
      He also helped the club reach the Uefa Cup final in 2003 and even scored the winner to knock Barcelona out in the following season.
      And it was in the same month that the former youth international earned his solo Three Lions cap, becoming the first Celtic player to represent England.
      Sven-Goran Eriksson called up the midfielder and started him alongside Steven Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves and Nicky Butt in England’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Sweden in March 2004.
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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the only goal of the game on 54 minutes, six minutes before Thompson was subbed off.
      The game was also Jermain Defoe’s first cap – and Gareth Southgate’s last.
      But while Thompson’s team-mates that day – including John Terry and Wayne Rooney – would go on to represent England at multiple World Cups and Euros, that was the end of his international career.
      He finished his playing days with spells at Leeds and Hartlepool, retiring in 2008.
      Thompson worked as an academy coach at Newcastle then linked up with former team-mate Neil Lennon as an assistant at Celtic – before the pair fell out in a bitter spat.
      The former Birmingham, Blackpool and Bury coach is back on speaking terms with Lennon again now – but has not stepped back into football since 2017.
      But the family still has plenty of interest in the beautiful game, thanks to Thompson’s relatives.
      The ex-England man is cousins with David Longstaff, a former British ice hockey star who is the dad of Sean and Matty.
      Sean, 25, scored for his boyhood club Newcastle in the Champions League while younger brother Matty is currently a free agent after his release in the summer.
      Thompson came through the Newcastle academyCredit: Getty
      Thompson enjoyed seven successful years at Celtic and later returned as a coachCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Three Lions lost 1-0 away to Sweden in his only capCredit: Reuters
      Longstaff scored against PSG in the Champions League at St James’ ParkCredit: Getty More