SPL News

Miller out for Norway clash

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:13:52 GMT

Kenny Miller, Kris Commons and Kevin Thomson have all pulled out of the Scotland squad to face Norway.

Miller defends Calderwood

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:59:17 GMT

Aberdeen director of football Willie Miller has called on the fans to stand by manager Jimmy Calderwood.

McCoist wants to be a manager

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:39:06 GMT

Ally McCoist is happy with his role as Walter Smith’s number two, but admits he feels he is ready to be a manager.

Hughes: Bobby not to blame

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:02:32 GMT

Falkirk manager John Hughes refused to blame goalkeeper Robert Olejnik for his team’s 3-2 defeat away to Motherwell on Sunday.

Butcher waiting to see injuries

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:21 GMT

Scotland assistant manager Terry Butcher has said that he is surprised over the amount of withdrawals in the build-up to the crunch qualifier against Norway at Hampden on Saturday.

Sutton's targeting European football

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:29:41 GMT

In-form Motherwell striker John Sutton hopes that Sunday's 3-2 victory over Falkirk can put the Lanarkshire club on track for qualification for next season's Uefa Cup once again.

Hughes defends keeper

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:28:26 GMT

Falkirk manager John Hughes refused to blame goalkeeper Robert Olejnik for his team's 3-2 defeat away to Motherwell on Sunday.

Potter relieved to move off foot

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:56:47 GMT

St Mirren defender John Potter feels the club’s position in the league table is not a true reflection of how the team have been performing since the start of the season.

Hoy to help Scotland's qualifying bid

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:06:38 GMT

Assistant Scotland manager Terry Butcher has revealed that national coach George Burley will seek the help and advice of Scotland’s triple Olympic gold medallist Chris Hoy, in the hope he may be able to help the team qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

Hogg suffers vision injury

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:45:45 GMT

Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen has revealed that Chris Hogg was ruled out of the side’s win over Aberdeen due to a head injury suffered six weeks ago.

Duff looking to keep first-team place

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:04:15 GMT

Inverness youngster Jamie Duff has admitted that he is surprised by the amount of SPL football he has played this season.

Naka will be ready for Caley trip

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:21:20 GMT

Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura has reassured the club’s support that he will be available for their next match in Inverness.

Berra wanted more from Killie game

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:24:15 GMT

Hearts captain Christophe Berra feels the Edinburgh side deserved more from their match on Saturday.

Wilkie pleased with win before break

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:58:13 GMT

Dundee United skipper Lee Wilkie reckons the win over their Inverness on Saturday was crucial because after the international break, another visit to Ibrox beckons.

Pascali thrilled to skipper Killie

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:22:43 GMT

Kilmarnock midfielder Manuel Pascali has revealed his delight at being awarded the captain's armband for the win over Hearts.

Neil: Hamilton kids need to improve

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:18:44 GMT

Alex Neil, the Hamilton captain, feels his side learned a harsh lesson during their 4-0 defeat to Celtic on Saturday.

McGinn hails his "dream" goal

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:05:26 GMT

St Mirren midfielder continued his goalscoring record against the Old Firm on Sunday, much to the delight of his family.

Davis wants to move on from defeat

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:35:03 GMT

Rangers midfielder Steven Davis says the last thing the side needs just now is the international break.

McGhee: 'Well turning the corner

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:05:15 GMT

Mark McGhee believes his side are close to regaining the form that saw them finish third in The SPL last season.

Well edge Falkirk in five-goal thriller

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:18:26 GMT

Motherwell put last week’s Uefa Cup disappointment behind them on Sunday beating Falkirk in a five-goal thriller at Fir Park.

Smith: We should have got something

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:33:15 GMT

Rangers manager Walter Smith was left stunned by a 1-0 defeat to St Mirren, a result that allows fierce city rivals Celtic to remain at the top of The SPL.

MacPherson "relieved" by win over Gers

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:25:13 GMT

St Mirren recorded their first win over Rangers since 1989/90 with a 1-0 victory courtesy of Stephen McGinn’s stunning strike in the second-half at Love Street and stunned the Ibrox side who were looking to restore their three point lead over Celtic.

St Mirren v Rangers stats&ratings

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:25:06 GMT

Check out our Opta stats and player ratings from Rangers SPL clash with St Mirren.

St Mirren shock Rangers with win

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:21:33 GMT

Stephen McGinn dragged St Mirren off the bottom of The SPL by scoring the goal that gave them a sensational 1-0 win over Rangers.

Reid: We can play better

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:04:50 GMT

Hamilton manager Billy Reid felt that his side failed to show their true quality in their 4-0 defeat to Celtic.