Articles tagged with "spl"
The Derby and the run in
By Ian Rose | March 28th, 2008It's that time again, time for the one Derby that really requires the capital D, the Old Firm Derby in Glasgow. Tomorrow marks the ...
Something for the Romanovs to consider
By Graham | March 26th, 2008It was a full Tynecastle that watched Hearts fail once again to rise to the occasion on Saturday. Falkirk were worth their point in a ...
Anybody want to play for Gretna?
By Ian Rose | March 13th, 2008Things just keep getting worse for the SPL's bottom side. First, their millionaire owner took ill, forcing paychecks to go unpaid. Then, they ...
Rangers through to UEFA Cup quarters
By Ian Rose | March 13th, 2008Allan McGregor put in an absolutely stellar performance in today's match with Werder Bremen, letting a single goal from Diego through, and stopping a Werder ...
It's official: Gretna administered and relegated
By Ian Rose | March 11th, 2008It's long been suspected, especially since the failing health of owner Miles Brookson has come to light, but now it's official. Gretna and the ...
SPL considers ground sharing and summer football
By Ian Rose | March 3rd, 2008There are two issues being talked about most in football club offices in Scotland lately, and those are the issues of ground sharing and summer ...
Look back at February in the SPL
By Ian Rose | March 1st, 2008There were 26 SPL matches played in February, and as always it was an important month for both the title race and the race for ...
SPL Wednesday Wrapup
By Ian Rose | February 27th, 2008A full schedule of midweek matches today, so here goes. Aberdeen 1-1 Motherwell Zander Diamond headed the ball in from the edge of the Motherwell penalty box ...
The Good Doctor Deuchar headed to America?
By Ian Rose | February 26th, 2008Just as Kenny Dalglish's boy Paul returns from a stint in the MLS, another Scot may well be headed back over the pond, and this ...
SPL WAG of the ... ever?
By Ian Rose | February 17th, 2008Admittedly, this is not my style of football journalism. I like to write about goals and formations, assists and saves. But in honor ...
Dalglish to Killie ... No, not that one
By Ian Rose | February 16th, 2008Kilmarnock, currently eleventh in the SPL and nine points above Gretna, has decided to look all the way to America to sign their newest Scottish ...
Hibees (finally) get a win, and Buddies advance in the Cup
By Ian Rose | February 13th, 2008After literally months without a league win, Hibernian has finally gotten a positive result, and against ... guess who? That's right. Gretna. ...
SPL Weekend Preview
By Ian Rose | February 8th, 2008A quick look at this weekend's SPL action: Dundee United v. Hibernian, Saturday 12:30 After the greatest of starts this season, the Hibees have had a long ...
This is getting ridiculous
By Ian Rose | January 30th, 2008If there is anywhere in Europe that needs a winter break (Scandinavia aside), it's Scotland. The rain/snow/sleet/etc in the winter, especially up north, is ...
SPL Preview: Burns Day Special
By Ian Rose | January 25th, 2008Happy Robbie Burns Day, everyone. Today, 249 years ago, legendary Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns was born. As is the tradition of ...
3 SPL stars on Independent's Best of the Rest list
By Ian Rose | January 10th, 2008The Independent has put out its list of the top twenty footballers in Britain outside of the Premier League. As much as I stand ...
SPL Starting XI: Week 21
By Ian Rose | January 6th, 2008This week's eleven includes the three mid-week matches and five Saturday games. Celtic and Motherwell skipped all matches this week, so they will be ...
Rangers take SPL lead
By Ian Rose | January 5th, 2008It was pretty much inevitable. Celtic's shoddy run of play in December, including losing and drawing a number of matches they should have won, ...
Hutton to Spurs? Nope.
By Ian Rose | January 3rd, 2008UPDATE: Hutton has turned down the offer from Spurs. No word yet on whether he's looking elsewhere or happy to stay at Ibrox. Ever since ...
Celtic's Caldwell calls for supplement investigation
By Ian Rose | January 1st, 2008As Scotland and the footballing world continue to deal with the death of Phil O'Donnell, one prominent Scottish player is coming out in favor of ...
Dorman back to Britain, from Revs to Buddies
By Ian Rose | December 31st, 2007Earlier this year, DaMarcus Beasley came to Rangers, and before injuring his leg, made quite an impact at Ibrox. Now, another SPL side in ...
SPL Starting XI: Week 19/20
By Ian Rose | December 31st, 2007I went back and forth about this column this week, about whether it was appropriate to even report on the past week's SPL action without ...
Three matches postponed after O'Donnell death
By Ian Rose | December 30th, 2007In the wake of the shocking death of Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell, three SPL matches have been postponed. First, Motherwell's next two fixtures ...
Well fans remember Phil
By Ian Rose | December 29th, 2007Here's a photo, from Andy over at Scotzine.com, of one of the fan remembrances today for Phil O'Donnell. There will surely be more to ...
Phil O'Donnell dies during SPL match
By Ian Rose | December 29th, 2007It's been a tragic year in football. Sevilla fans watched in horror as Antonio Puerta fell to the ground and died. Lazio supporter ...
SPL Starting XI: Week 18
By Ian Rose | December 24th, 2007I'm trying out a new column here at the Scotland Offside, picking a starting XI from the SPL's matches each week. This week will ...
Caley makes it five from five; Celtic draw
By Ian Rose | December 22nd, 2007I know this is supposed to be a blog about Scottish football in general, and I'd like to think that I don't bias it too ...
SPL Matchday 18 Preview
By Ian Rose | December 21st, 2007Another weekend is here, and all twelve SPL sides are in action as some battle for the lead, some for the top 6, and some ...
Aberdeen explodes into UEFA Cup Round of 32
By Ian Rose | December 20th, 2007Up to this point, there was some luck involved. With only one point from three matches, the result of a home draw against Locomotiv ...
Hibs open new training center
By Ian Rose | December 19th, 2007Hibernian manager John Collins can't say enough positive things about the new training center Hibs opened today in East Lothian. The £4.9million complex is ...
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