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      Ex-Celtic star Scott Allan feared he’d never play against due to rare heart condition that left him feeling dizzy

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      FORMER Celtic star Scott Allan has opened up on the rare heart condition which left him fearing he’d never play football again.
      The Hibs ace was sidelined for a number of months earlier this season after suffering badly from the health issues.

      Hibs star Scott Allan feared his career was over after a rare heart conditionCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      The former Celtic midfielder says his young boy was his inspiration to returnCredit: Instagram

      Aged 29, there were major worries that the former Celtic midfielder would have to retire from the game early.
      Allan was diagnosed with a heart condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy around September last year.
      He has openly admitted that he wasn’t sure if he’d play again.
      But the classy playmaker has made a comeback to the Easter Road first team and has featured off the bench in the Scottish Premiership over the last month for Jack Ross’ side.

      Now, the tricky attacker feels it’s time to lift the lid on the struggles he went through with his health earlier this campaign.
      He told David Tanner on Hibs TV: “I’ve had a period of being back on the training pitch and got what I was aiming for back on the football pitch.
      “So I feel now is a good time and I feel well within myself to speak about what I went through.
      “I was diagnosed with a condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. That’s where the walls of the heart chamber become slightly thicker and it makes it hard to pump blood in and out of the heart.

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      “Relating to the symptoms I felt, which led me to get these tests, it makes you fatigued with less oxygen throughout your body. I was getting dizzy spells – it all kind of integrated together.
      “When the professor told me what I had I knew that’s why I was suffering from those symptoms.
      “The big one was fatigue – I was fatiguing really quickly while I was playing at that moment.
      “I really feared I wouldn’t play again. The way I’d been feeling up until I had that test physically and what I could give on a football pitch at that time was really worrying.”
      Allan is still in a his prime years having not reached 30 yet.
      So the midfielder, who has suffered from type one diabetes for much of his life, has lifted the lid on the shock of being told he had a heart condition while still in his 20s.
      He continued: “I think when you’ve lived your life with type one diabetes from such an early age, it was always in the back of my head that if anything was going to cause me problems it would’ve been that.

      Allan has now made a comeback for HibsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      The midfielder pictured with Jamie Murphy in the Easter Road standsCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
      “When you’ve got these kind of people close to you it spurs you on. I’ve got a young son who, for me, I always want to come to games to watch me play football. That was a real motivation for me to get back on the park.
      “I’m definitely not back at 100 per cent because I’ve not even been able to get a bounce game.
      “But in terms of training fitness and general fitness outside of football it is the best I’ve felt.
      “I won’t be 100 per cent until I’ve had games under my belt. Hopefully that comes soon, but if not I’ll get a pre-season under my belt and I’ll go from there again.
      “I want to enjoy playing as much as I can. When you have that doubt that you might not, sometimes you take it for granted. I just want to enjoy every moment of it. I know that’s quite cliché but it’s as true as it gets for me.”
      “So, to be diagnosed with something else while you’re still in your prime and I was really looking forward to this season to stamp my authority on the park, on a human side it was a really difficult time in terms of telling your family.
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      Allan came off the bench to play against St JohnstoneCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

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      Antwerp vs Rangers LIVE: Stream free, TV channel, score & teams – Roofe starts for Gers in Europa League

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      RANGERS are away at Royal Antwerp in the first leg of the Europa League.
      The Gers go into the last-32 match in fine mood, having won four of their last five games.

      Antwerp boss Franky Vercauteren admits his side are down to the bare bones ahead of Thursday’s Europa League showdown with Rangers, with five players definitely out and a further two doubtful.
      Steven Gerrard’s side are hot favourites to progress into the Last 16 of the competition after a near-flawless run so far.
      Royal Antwerp vs Rangers is live on BT Sport 3.
      You can live stream the game on the BT app if you subscribe to the channel.
      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of Large Screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      Antwerp XI: Beiranvand, Seck, Le Marchand, De Laet, Buta, Hongla, Boya, Lukaku, Gerkens, Refaelov, Avenatti
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Davies, Kamara, Aribo, Roofe, Morelos, Arfield

      THAT’S ALL FOLKS
      A 4-3 lead Rangers will have in next week’s return leg at Ibrox.
      By then, we’ll know the extent of the Tavernier and Roofe’s injuries too.
      But tonight was all about getting the win and they will be very warm favourites to see it through now.
      Reaction continues on the Scottish Sun Football page.
      The links are below. Thanks for following a bonkers European night! Goodnight!
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      BORNA BARISIC 100 CLUB
      Barisic came up trumps with two goals in the second-half on his 100th Rangers appearance.
      With Tavernier likely to be missing in the coming weeks, the Croatian’s outlet is likely to be more needed than ever.
      But what a way to bring up the century!

      MAN-BYS
      A look at how the Rangers players scored for their performance tonight.
      Our man Andy Devlin runs the rule over tonight’s victors.
      ALLAN McGREGOR: Well beaten by Avenatti’s looping header and although he went the right way, couldn’t get a hand to Refaelov’s penalty. Made two brilliant late saves to deny Antwerp on a truly bonkers night in Belgium….7.
      JAMES TAVERNIER: The Rangers captain hobbled out of the action with just 23 minutes gone. The full-back injured his knee in a collision with Martin Hongla. He initially tried to play on, but had to be replaced. A penny for Nathan Patterson’s thoughts? 3.
      CONNOR GOLDSON: Stunning diagonal ball pierced the Antwerp defence and forced keeper Alierza Beiranvand into a catastrophic mistake. Threw himself at Hongla’s effort, the shot taking a slight nick off the Gers defender…7.

      FIL HELANDER: Won his fair share of headers, but he was part of a defence that shipped three goals on the night. Like a lot of the players, he seemed to struggle with his footing, slipping and sliding on several occasions…6.
      BORNA BARISIC: The Croat was making his 100th appearance for Gers. Was caught wrong side of Avenatti as Antwerp cancelled out Aribo’s opener.  Showed tremendous character to step up and twice score from the spot…7.
      GLEN KAMARA: Sensational turn down at the corner flag carved out a first half opening for Roofe. Drifted in and out of the action and while he was more of a presence after the break the midfielder was still not at his best….6. 
      STEVEN DAVIS: The Ulsterman was making his 50th European appearance for Rangers. Couldn’t believe when referee Georgi Kabakov gave a penalty against him. It was an extremely harsh decision, coming SIX minutes into first half stoppage time…7.

      SCOTT ARFIELD: Understandably the pace of the game proved considerable for a player making his first start since Boxing Day. Picked up a ridiculous booking, but he gave absolutely everything as you would expect…..6.
      JOE ARIBO: Grabbed the opening goal – Rangers’ 100th of the season – in this astonishing match. Showed tremendous composure to calmly bend the ball into the net after Beiranvand’s howler. Went close twice after the break…6. 
      KEMAR ROOFE: Another Rangers player forced off before half-time. Seemed to injure his calf when stretching for the ball. The striker is suspended for the weekend so has time to recover ahead of next week’s Ibrox return…4.
      ALFREDO MORELOS: Missed a glorious chance in the first half after latching onto Barisic through ball. Won the second half penalty which Barisic converted and was instrumental again in Rangers’ third, teeing up Kent superbly…7.

      SUBS
      LEON BALOGUN: Drafted in at right-back when Tavernier went off injured. Didn’t provide the same attacking threat as his skipper but did okay….5.
      RYAN KENT: Scored the third and then won the penalty that made it 4-3 to Rangers. Incredible impact off the bench….6.
      RYAN JACK: Brilliant goalline clearance after replacing Arfield…5.
      IANIS HAGI: Should have scored with his first touch. Got ahead of his man at the near post to connect with Barisic’s cross. Could only steer his shot wide when it looked easier to score…3.

      GERRARD ON THE INJURIES
      Gerrard says it’s another calf injury for Kemar Roofe and they will investigate it. He also remains worried over James Tavernier’s injury.

      Kemar has another calf injury. That is a concern as he’s getting too many of them at the moment. We are going to have to look into that and see the right people. He’s very down and frustrated and it’s a blow for us. James coming off too as he never comes off. So that worries me as well. We’ll analyse them over the next couple of days and hopefully they aren’t as bad as first feared.
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      GERRARD CONTINUED

      I thought we didn’t play the first half at full throttle, both with the ball and without.I felt we had good opportunities to go and hurt this team that we didn’t take on.Out of possession we were slow and lethargic.We asked the boys to give more in the second-half.We have put ourselves in a good position.
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      STEVEN GERRARD REACTION
      Steven Gerrard wasn’t happy conceding three times in Europe again but gave his side credit for winning the leg.

      I’m just waiting on the heart rate to come down!It was a fantastic game for the neutral but from a manager’s point of view there is plenty to analyse.From a defensive point of view we haven’t been at our best and we have conceded three goals for the second time at this level.That tells me there’s a lot of work to do on organisation.But it’s very difficult to win on the road in Europe so I have to give the boys credit for winning the game.
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      HERE COMES GERRARD

      MATCH REPORT
      While we wait for Steven Gerrard’s thoughts, why not have a run through our match report?
      We have goal highlights to watch back again as well as all the main talking points.
      Head over to the Scottish Sun Football page.
      Or click right here 👉 ANTWERP 3 RANGERS 4

      FT: ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Possession stats over the 90 minutes

      DAVIS REACTS
      Steven Davis says it is difficult to sum up the rollercoaster of a game.

      It was a bit of a rollercoaster and it’s difficult to sum up what I thought of the match.In the first-half it didn’t feel like we were quite at it, second-half we thought we would get chances and that proved to be the case.To concede two goals in quick succession was disappointing, especially from a set-piece and the penalty.But the most important thing was the reaction there.At the time I thought it was soft and the lad played for it. Luckily we went on to create chances ourselves and go on and get the win.
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      FT: ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      The stats behind the 90 minutes.
      Double the shots from Rangers.

      FT: ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Where do you start with that?
      Rangers took the lead, then fell behind, drew level, fell behind then went on to win, simple as that.
      An astounding second-half that seen penalties, goals and red cards.
      The worry for Rangers were the injuries to Tavernier and Roofe, while Kent hobbled off holding his back with the physio at the whistle.
      A moment of magic from Kent got Rangers level after they fell behind again in the second-half.
      Barisic with two goals – from the spot – on his 100th appearance for the side.
      Crazy game. Reaction to come.

      WHAT A GAME IN BELGIUM!
      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Free-kick Rangers deep in the Antwerp half is overhit and Balogun and Lukaku race to keep it in.
      Lukaku nudges Balogun into the advertising boards…he knows what he was doing there.
      The referee decides not to book him.

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Barisic not too pleased with de Wolf as he smashed his penalty home.

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      90+4′ Miyoshi’s first involvement as he gets the ball 25 yards from goal.
      He works it onto his left foot before firing a shot that beats Allan McGregor and clips the outside of the post!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      ANTWERP HIT THE POST!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      90+3′ Kent goes away down the left and squares de Laet up before overrunning it to the keeper.

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      The Ryan Kent goal

      Ryan Kent! That is special! 🤩Sublime individual skill and Rangers are level in Antwerp! 💙What a tie we have on our hands! pic.twitter.com/v3J04gtV9N
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 18, 2021

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      Triple change for the hosts in stoppage time
      OFF – Hongla, Gerkens and Rafaelov
      ON – Nsimba, Gelin and Miyoshi

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-4 RANGERS
      SIX MINUTES ADDED ON AT THE END

      BARISIC FINDS THE TOP CORNER

      GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

      ROYAL ANTWERP 3-3 RANGERS
      VAR CHECK IS OVER – PENALTY STANDS

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      Gerrard says FIVE Rangers stars fined after breaching Covid rules at ‘illegal house party’

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      RANGERS boss Steven Gerrard says five players have been fined for breaching Covid rules.
      The Liverpool legend named the Gers players involved in the alleged house party which was busted in the early hours of Sunday morning.

      Rangers boss Steven Gerrard confirmed five players breached Covid rulesCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun

      The players involved are Nathan Patterson, 19, Bongani Zungu, 28, Dapo Mebude, 19, Brian Kinnear, 20 and Calvin Bassey, 21.
      The Scottish club are now in talks with the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Government over the next steps.
      Cops raced to reports of an illegal bash in Glasgow’s West End on Sunday at around 1.10am.
      Police Scotland confirmed they’d dished out fines to those they caught up in the lockdown breach party.

      The Gers launched a probe into the claims late on February 14.
      Addressing the issue, Steven Gerrard told Rangers TV: “Well first and foremost we have to acknowledge that five of our players have been involved in a breach of the Covid regulations which, from the top to the bottom of the club, we are all really disappointed in.
      “That will be dealt with internally. The players will be fined and we are involved with the SFA and the government to find the solution in terms of those boys.
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      Promising youngster Nathan Patterson was among those involvedCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun

      Bongani Zungu in a rare start against HamiltonCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
      “They’ve been removed from the club and the squad for a short time now while they isolate.
      “I’ll sit down with all those boys face-to-face once the situation allows us to do so.
      “We’ll certainly move forward from it. I think we’re at a real critical stage in terms of the games coming up and where we are as a club.
      “It won’t affect us as a group. I’ve been absolutely delighted with the group in terms of their application.
      “I feel personally let down by recent events, but I’m trying to move forward and focus on the important things which is to prepare the team for a huge game against Antwerp.
      “I’m really excited, I’m looking forward to the game and so have the players. They’ve trained extremely well going into this game and it’s important that we focus on the important things, which is the games that are in front of us.”

      Dapo Mebude is currently on loan with Queen of the SouthCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      Young goalie Brian KinnearCredit: SNS Group

      Calvin Bassey up against Ross County’s Iain VigursCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun
      Asked if he could confirm the identity of the players, he said: “Yes. Bungani Zungu is involved. Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey, Dapo [Mebude] – who is on loan at Queen of the South at the moment – and a young goalie who is an academy player but has spent some time around the first-team as well, Brian Kinnear.”
      A Police Scotland spokesperson said on Sunday: “We received a report of a gathering at a property in Hayburn Lane, Glasgow, around 1.10am on Sunday, 14 February.
      “Officers attended and those in attendance left.

      “Ten people were issued with fixed penalty notices for breaching coronavirus regulations.”
      It comes just months after two Gers players  Jordan Jones, 26 and George Edmundson, 23, were given fixed penalties for a similar offence and shipped out of Ibrox on loan.
      The Gers’ club doctor hit them with a two week quarantine order after the shocking breach in November.

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      Rangers investigating claims players breached Covid rules by attending ten-strong illegal party

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      RANGERS launched a probe on Sunday night over claims players were caught at a ten-strong Covid party.
      Cops raced to reports of an illegal bash in Glasgow’s West End in the early hours of this morning.

      Rangers are looking into an alleged Covid rule breachCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun Glasgow

      It’s alleged several stars were caught up in the banned do, sparking a frantic meeting among Ibrox powerbrokers, to take place on Monday morning.
      The club said on its official Twitter page: “Rangers are aware of an alleged incident which is subject to an internal investigation. We will make no further comment.”
      Police Scotland confirmed they’d dished out fines to those they caught up in the lockdown breach party at the gaff in the city’s trendy Hyndland area.
      A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a gathering at a property in Hayburn Lane, Glasgow, around 1.10am on Sunday, 14 February.

      “Officers attended and those in attendance left.
      “Ten people were issued with fixed penalty notices for breaching coronavirus regulations.”
      The claims come months after two Gers players  Jordan Jones, 26 and George Edmundson, 23, were given fixed penalties for a similar offence and shipped out of Ibrox on loan.
      The Gers’ club doctor hit them with a two week quarantine order after the shocking breach in November.

      In August, Celtic stopper Boli Bolingoli sneaked off to Spain for an overnight stay without telling anyone at the club.
      Raging boss Neil Lennon tore into the wayward 25-year-old for putting his team-mates and Kilmarnock players at risk after playing a game after returning. He’s also been sent on loan.
      Lennon said: “It is one of the worst behaviours from an individual I have come across. I just can’t fathom it. 
      “Following this First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, issued a warning to footballers.
      At her daily briefing in August she said “Consider today the yellow card. The next time will be the red card.”

      Celtic chief Peter Lawwell then had to apologise for a controversial winter break for the team to Dubai where two players were caught the bug and half the squad had to isolate.
      Eight Aberdeen stars were also caught breaking rules by going to a bar last August.

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      Arsenal star Kieran Tierney says he will follow Celtic everywhere when he retires from football

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      ARSENAL star Kieran Tierney has revealed he will go back to following Celtic across the country when he retires from football.
      KT has been a revelation for the Gunners following his £25million move to London last summer.

      Arsenal star Kieran Tierney left boyhood heroes Celtic last seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Kieran Tierney remains a huge Celtic fanCredit: REUTERS

      But the Celtic diehard admits he misses Scotland every day and plans to settle back home when he hangs up his boots.
      At 23, the left-back’s best years are still ahead of him as he continues to boost his profile in the English Premier League.
      However, speaking to Arsenal’s matchday programme ahead of the win over Leeds, Tierney was asked about life after football.
      He said: “I have thought about it, but it’s hard to say with it being so far away.

      “It’s not crossed my mind to do any coaching badges or anything like that yet.
      “Some of the older players talk about it, and doing the qualifications, it’s probably something you think more about when you get over 30, but before that it’s all about your playing career.
      “Well when I finish playing I’ll be back in Scotland, no doubt going back to my old life of supporting Celtic home and away again!

      “I’ll be back there doing something anyway.

      “I’ll definitely live in Scotland when I finish playing, 100 per cent. I miss it every day.”
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      Celtic ace Odsonne Edouard next club odds: Roma favourites to sign £25million Arsenal target with Leicester in pursuit

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      CELTIC star Odsonne Edouard could be set to seal a big money move to Italy during the summer.
      The striker, 22, has attracted plenty of attention since arriving at the Hoops from Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal in 2018.

      Celtic star Odsonne Edouard is on the radar of some of Europe’s top clubsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      The France Under-21 starlet has bagged 78 goals in 156 appearances for the Parkhead side.
      And with less than 18 months remaining on his contract at Celtic, talk of Edouard’s next destination has ramped up.
      Bookmakers Betfair have Serie A outfit Roma as the leading contenders to secure his signature at 3/1.
      The Italian side have been previously linked with the classy French forward.

      With his deal expiring in June 2022 – a number of clubs are rumoured to be upping their interest in the £25million man.
      Fellow Serie A side AC Milan are also available at a short price in the betting market, with Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester also monitoring Edouard’s situation.
      The Foxes sit at 6/1, with Moussa Dembele’s old club Lyon priced at 8/1 and Europa League master Sevilla outsiders at the minute.
      Last month, Edouard signed to the London-based Stellar Group after dropping his previous agent.

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      Odsonne Edouard: Next club odds

      Roma – 3/1
      AC Milan – 4/1
      Leicester – 6/1
      Lyon – 8/1
      Sevilla – 10/1
      *Odds provided by Betfair

      Arsenal were credited with a pursuit of the striker during the 2020 summer transfer window – and they could come back in for him.
      The Gunners previously studied the possibility of signing Edouard last summer, but were put off by Celtic’s reported £40m valuation.
      While they’re not on the bookies’ odds, Mikel Arteta’s chances of a swoop were boosted by Edouard’s agency switch.
      Ex-Hoops ace and now Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is also on their books. More

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      Hamilton sack commentator after he said he went for half-time ‘jobby’ and had to ‘squeeze a bit’ in crude toilet joke

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      RAGING Hamilton Academical have sacked a member of their commentary team for telling fans he went for a half-time JOBBY.
      Bobby Bulloch had been co-commentating on last night’s 2-1 home defeat to Ross County alongside Tony Haggerty.

      Hamilton have quickly moved to axe the pundit

      A contractor used by the club on summarising / co-commentary duties overstepped the mark this evening with a very poor attempt at humour. The club didn’t find this funny, and the person will not be used again. Our apologies for this.
      — Hamilton Accies FC (@acciesfc) February 3, 2021

      And he set social media alight after revealing a little bit too much information about his trip to the loo – live on the club’s pay-per-view TV channel.
      Bulloch missed the early stages of the second-half but soon apologised to viewers for failing to turn his microphone back on, explaining he had gone for “a wee jobby” – Scottish slang for a number two.
      He didn’t stop there, further revealing he had to “squeeze quite a bit.”
      The full commentary can be heard in the video above.

      However, Accies chiefs failed to see the funny side as they confirmed last night that the pundit had been axed with immediate effect.
      In a statement, they said: “A contractor used by the club on summarising / co-commentary duties overstepped the mark this evening with a very poor attempt at humour.
      “The club didn’t find this funny and the person will not be used again. Our apologies for this.”

      FULL TRANSCRIPT

      BB: “So sorry about the…I hadn’t pressed the button, I went away for a jobby at half-time, excuse my term of language.

      “I’ve not pressed the wee button when I came back. So apologies to anybody who hasn’t heard me this second half.”
      TH: “Are you speaking in rhyming vernacular there?”
      TH: “Apologies if you deem that bad language viewers…”
      BB: “Yeah, sorry, it was just a wee bit of poop and I was a wee bit late back over because I had to squeeze quite a bit…
      “Sorry, I’ll just change the subject and get back to the match but I forgot to press my wee button, so I’m delighted to be back.”

      It capped off a dire evening for the co-host, who was late for the game after turning up at IBROX by accident.

      Accies TV usually run their commentary operations for away games through the QTV studio in Govan.
      But Hamilton were hosting Ross County at home at the Fountain of Youth Stadium.
      It’s believed blundering Bulloch thought the Scottish Premiership fixture was nearly 200 miles north in Dingwall.
      That forced Hamilton media man Marcus Nash to fill in for the first 10 minutes of the match before Bulloch eventually arrived.

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      US-born Celtic starlet Cameron Harper ‘agrees deal’ to join New York Red Bulls ahead of MLS season

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      CELTIC starlet Cameron Harper has agreed a deal which will take him to New York Red Bulls during this window, according to reports.
      Various outlets are reporting that a fee has been agreed to take the 19-year-old American – who started a recent Hoops match against Hibs – back home.

      Harper made his first start against Hibs

      The MLS transfer window doesn’t officially open until February 10, ahead of the new season which is scheduled to begin a few weeks later, and it doesn’t close until May 4.
      The 19-year-old – who can play through the middle or out wide – had been in discussions over a pre-contract.
      But the Red Bulls are believed to want the player in as soon as possible ahead of the season starting and the player is thought to have agreed a multi-year deal.
      He becomes the latest promising Parkhead talent to leave after Liam Morrison and Barry Hepburn joined Bayern Munich, Liam Hughes to Liverpool and Josh Adam to Manchester City.

      Meanwhile, James Forrest will hand the Hoops a boost when he returns to training next week.
      The Scotland winger has been out of action for the last four months.
      Forrest, 29, underwent surgery on an ankle injury and has been doing his rehab behind the scenes.
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      Harper in the thick of the action against Hibs

      Now Hoops boss Neil Lennon has revealed he could be back in full training on Monday.
      Lennon said: “We’re hoping Jamsey will start back training with the squad at the start of next week. Fingers crossed on that.
      “He’s been out on the grass doing his rehab fitness work and the physios are confident he’ll be ready to join back in next week.”

      Celtic and Scotland ace Ryan Christie wishes Scots broadcasting legend Ken Bruce a happy 70th birthday More