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    Hearts star Alex Cochrane has objects thrown at him in ugly scenes during derby clash with Hibs

    HEARTS star Alex Cochrane was pelted by objects thrown from the crowd during the Edinburgh Derby against Hibs.The unsavoury scenes took place in the 65th minute of the match with the Jambos leading 1-0 thanks to Lawrence Shankland’s first half strike.
    Cochrane reacts to the objects being thrown (Credit: Sky Sports)
    The left wing back went over to take a throw-in on the far side of the pitch in front of the Hibs fans.
    However, as he went over to collect the ball he had several objects thrown at him.
    Items were hurled in Cochrane’s direction, and empty plastic cups could be seen by the side of the pitch.
    He appeared to be struck by one small red object and went down clutching his head.
    The former Brighton defender then had what appeared to be an entire box of chips thrown at him as he knelt on the ground.
    Referee John Beaton was quickly over to usher Cochrane out of the way.
    The Sky Sports commentators were left unimpressed by the scenes.
    Former Hibs striker Andy Walker, on co-commentary duty, also claimed he’d seen a bottle allegedly thrown at goal scorer Shankland as he celebrated his strike.
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    Ian Crocker said: “This is just ridiculous.
    Walker added: “I saw a bottle coming on when Shankland scored his goal.
    “It doesn’t matter what they’re throwing, they shouldn’t be throwing anything.
    “The players have got to feel safe.
    “I hope its just chips and no coins or lighters being thrown at him.”
    A number of fans also ran on to the pitch to celebrate Martin Boyle’s last gasp equaliser.
    Sky spoke to Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell after the game, who addressed both situations.
    He said: “We can’t condone it but sometimes the passions of what happens dictates that.
    “There’s things we need to look at. We’d ask our fans to act appropriately.
    “There’s a few incidents well look at post match.
    “We’ll address them internally but ultimately it’s got to be a safe environment here at Easter Road.”
    Hibs also put out a statement after Kensell’s TV appearance, reiterating the club would look into the incidents.
    It read: “Hibernian FC is aware of alleged incidents where objects appeared to have been thrown towards Hearts players, pyros being thrown, and pitch incursions.
    “These incidents will be reviewed again on the Stadium CCTV and if an incident can be detected and someone identified appropriate action will be taken by the Club.
    “The club understands the passion that an Edinburgh Derby brings, and believes it has some of the best supporters in Scotland, but remains committed to providing a safe environment for players, officials and supporters.”
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    ‘I heard what wages you were on’ – Kieran Tierney trolls Arsenal pal Martin Odegaard as he delivers brutal quip

    KIERAN TIERNEY has shown he hasn’t lost any of his Scottish patter since his big money move to London.The ex-Celtic star is one of the stars of new Amazon Prime docuseries, All Or Nothing: Arsenal.
    Odegaard and Tierney in action for ArsenalCredit: Getty
    Fans will love his banter and witty one-liners.
    Once while receiving treatment, Norwegian team-mate Martin Odegaard, 23, comes into the physio room after penning a permanent deal with the club.
    The Tartan Army hero asks: “Happy to be back bro? I heard what wages you were on so I thought f***** hell.”
    In another scene he jokes with his physio team about losing body fat.
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    He says: “I’ve hacked the system, the body fat system.”
    The doctor replies: “I’m disappointed, what’s happened to Cadbury’s. Cadbury’s shares have taken a dive.”
    The defender says: “I know, that’s the time to invest.”
    The doc says: “Have you made an effort with that?” to which Tierney responds, “Slight adjustments.”
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    The medic then asks: “Have you stopped eating chocolate?”
    But Tierney says: “No, have I f***.”
    The ex-Celtic star can also been seen dancing in the training room to Status Quo’s ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’ after Arsenal beat local rivals Tottenham 3-1 last September.
    As the camera moves away Tierney can be heard shouting “Here we f***** go” in his broad Lanarkshire accent.
    Amid all the laughs, Tierney has had an injury plagued time since his move to Arsenal.
    And the defender admits he struggles to deal with being on the sidelines.
    He says: “When you’re playing every week you just see life as when’s the next game, it’s pressure, pressure, pressure.
    “When I’m injured there’s no pressure, it feels weird.
    “You just feel like you don’t know where you are, you’re in the middle of nowhere really.”
    Meanwhile, Tierney has revealed he’s feeling right at home in London after being struck by homesickness following his move to the Gunners.
    The defender now lives with the club’s chief cook and pal Johnny McCallum near to the club’s training centre.
    Tierney said: “He can get quite angry sometimes if we get beat, but that’s just passion for you. That’s what he cares about so I stay out his way.”
    Tierney says: “Johnny knows if I’m angry, he leaves the food and just bolts.”
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    ‘He has a great name, doesn’t he?’ – Rangers will have to get past MO SALAH to secure their Champions League dream

    RANGERS will have to defeat a team with Mo Salah in it when they face Belgian dark horses Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League.The Ibrox side travel to Belgium next week for the first leg of the qualifier in Leuven before the return in Glasgow.
    Union boss Karel Geraerts will be able to call upon Mo Salah against RangersCredit: AFP
    Fortunately for Light Blues, it isn’t the Liverpool superstar!Credit: Getty
    And they will face a familiar name as Union handed a debut to the 18-year-old namesake of the Liverpool legend in their opening league fixture at Sint-Truiden.
    Manager Karel Geraerts admitted: “During his first training sessions with the first team, everyone thought…wow, Mo Salah!
    “He has a great name, doesn’t he?
    “Our players from England in particular thought it was very amusing. But he’s a good talent and it’s nice to promote players from our youth academy.
    “His name always impresses the other team, but he’s used to it by now.
    “Mo is his own man and he has shown his talent and character to be promoted to the full squad and he deserved his debut match.
    “He’s not in the team just for a laugh, we hope in time he will become a starter.”
    Meanwhile, Charlie Nicholas has predicted Rangers will win NOTHING this coming season.
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    The Celtic icon believes that despite seven new summer arrivals at Ibrox, the Hoops are still the team to beat.
    The former Scotland international reckons the Parkhead side still have more depth and better quality.
    He told the Express: “I think Celtic’s squad is stronger.
    “Rangers have some good young players coming through but they are unknown and we will need to see how they develop.”
    The new Premiership season gets underway this weekend.
    Rangers get things underway away to Livingston on Saturday lunch time, with three other games on Saturday.
    St Mirren face Motherwell on Sunday before Celtic take on Aberdeen to close out the first weekend of action at Parkhead.
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    Celtic icon Chris Sutton predicts Love Island winners and Hoops fans are all saying the same thing

    CELTIC legend Chris Sutton is never one to shy away from sharing his opinion or making a prediction.With that being said, his latest forecast has caused plenty of surprise!
    Has Sutton discovered a new found love for Love Island?Credit: The Sun
    Sutton says Ekin-Su and Davide are “a great couple”Credit: ITV
    The Scottish Premiership is back this weekend, but it’s LOVE ISLAND that the Hoops hero has been turning his prediction skills to.
    Sutton caused a stir on social media last night when, out of nowhere, he posted: “Davide and Ekin Su are a great couple.”
    Davide and Ekin su are a great couple…— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) July 24, 2022

    They are the current favourites to be crowned the winners of the current series of the ITV2 summer smash hit.
    To say it would be a surprise that Sutton watches Love Island would be a bit of an understatement – especially considering his previous comments on the show.
    Back in 2017, he branded it a ‘load of rubbish.’
    He told The Sportsman: “I’ve got to say. All my boys watch it, right.
    “I wham them for it – I mean come on, there are better things than Love Island.
    “What a load of rubbish!”
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    So after five years, have his sons finally converted their dad into a big Love Island fan?
    Maybe not, but it appears he’s seen enough to make his call on who will be winning the £50,000 prize on offer at the end of the series!
    A response to his tweet asked Sutton to make his predictions – and the Parkhead favourite duly obliged!
    He said: “1. Davide Ekin Su, 2. Luca Gemma, 3. Andrew Tasha.
    “Don’t say I didn’t tell you!”
    Celtic fans were clearly surprised by their hero’s venture into Love Island commentary!
    One said: “You’re better than that Chris.”
    Another asked: “Someone taken your phone Chris?”
    A third said: “I didn’t expect this tweet.”
    A fourth Hoops fan asked: “You been hacked?”

    Plenty of supporters were thrilled by the content – some were even keen for Sutton to provide MORE Love Island insight!
    One said: “You’ve made my night, big yin!”
    While another quipped: “The modern day Sutton and Larsson.”
    Sutton’s attention will be back on the football no doubt as the weekend approaches!
    Rangers kick-off their Premiership campaign away at Livingston on Saturday.
    It’s Celtic’s turn to get off and running the following day, when they host Aberdeen in Glasgow.
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    Incredible moment One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is PHOTOBOMBED by Celtic hero Tom Rogic as fans all say same thing

    CELTIC favourite Tom Rogic hasn’t been seen much since his Parkhead exit at the end of last season.But he’s popped up in absolutely sensational fashion and Hoops fans are loving it!
    Rogic left Celtic at end of last season after almost a decade with the HoopsCredit: Kenneth Ramsay
    Eagle-eyed fans spotted Rogic in the background (Credit: Twitter/@sateliiteiive)
    The 29-year old withdrew from the Australia squad ahead of June’s World Cup qualifiers, with boss Graham Arnold revealing he was ‘concerned’ about the midfielder’s welfare.
    Rogic was subsequently spotted training in Sydney as Hoops manager Ange Postecoglou insisted there was no reason to be worried about the ace.
    National team boss Arnold revealed last week he had now had contact from Rogic, but other than that, not much else has been heard about the star as he continues his search for a new club.
    Eagle-eyed Celtic fans on social media have spotted the title-winning hero in the most unlikely of scenarios.
    It stems from a picture posted by a fan account dedicated to former One Direction stars Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
    The snap taken at Melbourne Airport shows pop superstar Louis posing with an excited group of fans in the airport terminal.
    The 30-year old has arrived down under for his rescheduled solo tour in the country.
    But it certainly isn’t Louis that has caught the attention as far as Hoops fans are concerned.
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    That’s because if you look closely in the background, you can spot none other than Tom Rogic himself!
    The ex-Celtic star can be seen strolling past, seemingly blissfully unaware of what’s going on just in front of him.
    Parkhead fans have been absolutely loving the incredible pic and have taken to social media to react.
    Rogic walked by, just minding his own business! (Credit: Twitter/@sateliiteiive)
    One fan found it hilarious, saying: “Why is Tom Rogic in the background?”
    Another said: “7 billion/1 odds of Tom Rogic photobombing Louis Tomlinson – but there you have it!”
    A third added: “They don’t even know they are in the presence of a real legend.”
    Another Hoops fan said: “Louis is cool – but has he won a Scottish treble?”
    Rogic turned down a move to Indonesia following his emotional Parkhead departure in May.
    He’s also been courted by A-League clubs but has so far not made a commitment on where his future lies.
    Aussie boss Arnold will be hoping he’s raring to go come November when Australia head to Qatar for the World Cup finals.
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    Calvin Bassey completes stunning Ajax move as Rangers confirm largest deal in club’s history

    CALVIN BASSEY has completed his stunning switch from Rangers to Ajax.The 22-year old Ibrox standout’s move to the Dutch giants sees him become the club’s record transfer sale.
    Bassey lifted the Scottish Cup in what turned out to be his final Gers gameCredit: Willie Vass
    Worth just shy of an initial £20 million, Bassey’s fee eclipses the initial £12 million the Gers received when Nathan Patterson moved to Everton in January.
    It could rise to 26.5 million euros, which is roughly £22.5 million.
    The Nigeria international has penned a five-year deal in Amsterdam.
    Ajax fought off plenty of competition to land Bassey, who had also been strongly linked with Brighton over the past week.
    Just days ago, it was reported that SEVEN clubs from a cross Europe were seriously interested in Bassey.
    The deal nets Rangers an incredible profit on a player they plucked from the Leicester City youth team just over two years ago.
    The Light Blues parted with just a £230,000 development fee after l landing the defender on a pre-contract from the former Premier League champions.
    Bassey’s transfer to Ajax caps-off an incredible rise over the past year.
    His first season at Ibrox saw him play a relatively small role, making 15 appearances in all competitions, often as an understudy to starting left back Borna Barisic.
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    Last season, however, Bassey quickly became one of Rangers’ star men and transfer interest intensified as a result.
    Playing in 50 games across the campaign, Bassey established himself as not only a left back, but a centre back as well.
    His starring role in Rangers’ run to the Europa League Final made him a firm favourite among the Light Blues support.
    Bassey was left out of the Rangers squad for Saturday’s 2-1 win over Blackpool, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst conceded after the game that he expected him to leave.
    It could be a somewhat new-look backline for the Light Blues in the campaign ahead.
    As well as Bassey, Leon Balogun has exited the club.
    John Souttar has joined from Hearts, while former Celtic target Ben Davies joined the club last night.
    The former Preston man is currently at Liverpool although hasn’t made a first team appearance since the Reds beat Celtic to his signing in January 2021.
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    Rangers sign Ben Davies from Liverpool as Light Blues snap up one-time Celtic target to replace Calvin Bassey

    RANGERS have completed the signing of Ben Davies from Liverpool.The 26-year old has penned a FOUR-year deal at Ibrox for a fee which could rise to £4million.
    Davies has joined Rangers and LiverpoolCredit: EPA
    SunSport revealed on Saturday night that the Gers had identified Davies as a potential replacement for Calvin Bassey and were set to launch a bid.
    As Bassey was arriving in Amsterdam ahead of his big money move to Ajax, Giovanni van Bronckhorst was moving quickly to replace one of his key men.
    A statement read: “Rangers Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Ben Davies from Liverpool on a 4-year contract.
    “The experienced central defender becomes Rangers’ sixth new addition of the summer transfer window.
    Davies spent eight years at Preston North End with time on loan at York City, Tranmere Rovers, Southport, Newport County, and Fleetwood Town before joining Liverpool in 2021.
    Last season he was on loan at Sheffield United in the English Championship, playing 23 times for the promotion-chasing Blades.
    Speaking after signing his contract, Davies said: “I am very excited to join Rangers and I am really looking forward to taking this next step in my career.
    “It’s a huge club with big ambitions and I can’t wait to get started.”
    Giovanni van Bronckhorst said: “I would like to welcome Ben to our squad and I am delighted he has joined the club. He is a strong defender with great qualities and will further add to our options in that area.”
    Sporting Director, Ross Wilson added: “I am delighted Ben has chosen Rangers as the next step in his career and Giovanni and our coaching staff are looking forward to working with him as we head into the new season.”
    It could have been very different for Davies – he was close to joining CELTIC back in January 2021.
    But the Reds, amid a defensive crisis, came in at the eleventh hour to snap up Davies from Preston on transfer deadline day for a fee of around £2 million.
    The move to Anfield didn’t ultimately work out for Davies who didn’t make a single first team appearance under Jurgen Klopp.
    He was loaned out to Sheffield United last season where he made 23 appearances in the Championship.
    Davies was deemed surplus to requirements at Liverpool, with huge competition for the central defensive places.
    Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate all vied for the spots last season, while Joe Gomez is back from injury and has signed a new contract this summer.
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    Davies is seen as an almost direct replacement for Bassey.
    Like the Nigeria international, Davies can operate both as a centre back and at left back when required.
    Although it didn’t work out at Liverpool, he made just shy of 150 appearances for Preston.
    He came through the ranks at Deepdale and spent almost a decade with the club’s first team.
    While at Preston, Davies had loan spells with the likes of Tranmere, Newport and Fleetwood before establishing himself as a key man for the side.
    He becomes Rangers’ sixth summer signing in what has turned out to be busy transfer window at Ibrox.
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    Rangers striker Kemar Roofe linked with shock move as Derby ‘weigh up’ loan bid

    DERBY COUNTY are considering launching a shock loan bid for Rangers striker Kemar Roofe, according to a report.The Rams have been busy in the transfer market this summer as they rebuild under new ownership after finally ending their crisis-laden administration spell, signing ELEVEN new players already.
    Roofe scored some big goals in big games last seasonCredit: AFP
    The Sunday Mirror are reporting that the club, who will play in the third tier of English football in the season ahead, are ‘weighing up’ a loan move for Gers striker Roofe.
    The 29-year old has proved a prolific goal scorer when fit at Ibrox, netting 34 goals since joining in August 2020.
    Despite regularly finding the net, Roofe’s Gers spell has been blighted by injuries.
    He managed just 21 Premiership appearances last term as regular knocks hampered his fitness.
    Rangers paid £4.5 million to land Roofe from Anderlecht two years ago, and the former Leeds frontman still has two years left to run on his contract at the club.
    With the future of Rangers’ main man up front, Alfredo Morelos, still seeming no clearer, it’s perhaps unlikely that the Light Blues would sanction any exit for Roofe.
    Another striker, Cedric Itten, has already left the club this transfer window.
    Giovanni van Bronckhorst has added Antonio Colak, Tom Lawrence and Rabbi Matondo to his attacking ranks at Ibrox.
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    Despite their relegation to League One, Derby have been able to attract some good talent to the club this summer.
    Conor Hourihane dropped down from the Premier League and Aston Villa to sign up at Pride Park, while the likes of James Chester and David McGoldrick have also joined the club, bringing with them plenty of top level experience.
    Meanwhile, the Gers have targeted a move for Ben Davies with Calvin Bassey nearing the exit door.
    Liverpool centre back Davies, who almost joined CELTIC in January 2021, has been mooted as a potential replacement for Nigeria international Bassey who is closing in on a big-money move to Dutch giants Ajax.
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