Sunday, May 30, 2021

Scottish International Team Or Domestic Soccer - Priority

 Scottish International Team Or Domestic Soccer - Priority. 

My priority is for the Scottish international team to do well. 

The success of the national team is the most important thing.

Scotland does well at club football. And I want Scotland to continue to have a strong rich club system. 

With teams reaching European finals, and winning big games.  

But I much prefer Scotland to do well at international football. 

Scotland was the best team in the World in the 19th Century. 

They also had good teams in other decades. 

Scotland have produced some of the best players and mangers in football history. 

But for me, the priority is international football. 

Systems have to be set up that develop good international players, without damaging the club system. 

The problem with club football, now is that is degraded slightly by the fact clubs can buy success. 

Clubs can buy in players. 

Although I suppose you can argue that international teams can buy success, by hiring top managers, paying for thousands of youth coaches, and expensive youth development systems. 

Also richer countries can have expensive education systems that help develop players and managers, 

But that is a truer reflection of the country. 

A club team can just buy an entire team of players from elsewhere. 

I hope Scotland can do well at international soccer. 

Texas - Look What You've Done

Texas - Look What You've Done (Official Audio)

Saturday, May 29, 2021

I Hope A Scottish Side Win The Europa Conference League

I Hope A Scottish Side Win The Europa Conference League For Season 2021-22.

The Europa Conference League is a new European trophy for European sides. 

Scottish clubs have not won one of the major UEFA trophies since 1983. When Aberdeen won the European Super Cup against Hamburg of Germany. 

Although Scottish sides have won the cross border Scottish Challenge Cup in the last few years, 

I would love Aberdeen, St Johnstone, or Hibernian to win the Europa Conference League. 

I would also like Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers to go far in Europe. But I think the Champions League and even the Europa League are too difficult now for a Scottish side to win. 

But the Europa Conference League is still capable of being won by a Scottish side. As there are only a limited number of sides from the big European nations in the trophy.

I really think clubs of Aberdeen's size can win the Europa Conference League with bit of luck. 

Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova

Christine and the Queens - La vita nuova (Lyric Video)

Scotland Warm Up For European Championships

The Scotland squad have flown to Spain to warm up for the European Championships.

Even though the Scotland games in the Euro Championships, will be the United Kingdom. The Scottish team have flown to Spain to prepare for the trophy.  

This is the first European Championships Scotland have qualified for since 1996. 

Scotland are in a tough group. But the team will be hoping Scotland go far in the trophy. 

Texas - Sound of My Voice

Texas - Sound of My Voice (Official Audio)

I Hope Celtic Get A Top Manager

Glasgow Celtic are looking for a permanent boss. 
I think it is a pity if Celtic do not appoint Paul Lambert, as their boss. 
Paul Lambert has had a long managerial career. 
As a player he was a legend at Scotland, Glasgow Celtic Motherwell, and B Dortmund. 
It would be great if some top former Scottish international got the job. 
I want all Scottish clubs to do well in Europe. So I hope Celtic get a top boss. 

Måneskin - Le parole lontane

Måneskin - Le parole lontane (Official Video)

Stephen Farrell Becomes Dumbarton Boss

Stephen Farrell Becomes Dumbarton Boss.

Dumbarton FC have taken Farrell as their new boss. 

The new manager used to manage Stranraer FC. 

He has had a long career in soccer, mostly in the Scottish soccer system. 

He has played for Stenhousemuir in his playing career. 

Dumbarton are currently in Scottish League One. 


Texas - Unbelievable

Texas - Unbelievable (Official Audio)

Chelsea Beat Man City 1-0 to Win European Champions League

 Chelsea Beat Man City 1-0 to Win European Champions League.

In an all English final. Chelsea of London, have defeated Manchester City 1-0 to be crowned Champions of Europe. 

This is the male version of the tournament. 

Havertz scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the first half, 

The win means that Chelsea are the champions of Europe for a second time. 

Man City were aiming for their second major European Trophy. 

Thomas Tuchel managed Chelsea to the UEFA Champions League title for 2020-21. 


Manchester City have won in their history 7 English titles, 6 FA  Cups and 8 League Cups. Plus a European Cup Winners Cup. 

Chelsea have won in their history 6 English titles, 8 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, two European Cups, 2 Europa Leagues, 2 European Cup Winners Cups, and 1 European Super Cup. 

Roman Abramovich has financed Chelsea to many trophies. 



Tu Che M’hai Preso IL Cuor Vignette - Sarah Brightman

Tu Che M’hai Preso IL Cuor Vignette - Sarah Brightman

Friday, May 28, 2021

Kevin Thomson Takes Over As New Kelty Hearts Boss

Kevin Thomson Takes Over As New Kelty Hearts Boss.

The famous former Glasgow Rangers, Hibernian, and Scotland player has taken over as boss of new SPFL side Kelty Hearts, 

Kelty Hearts will be in the Scottish League Two for season 2021-22, 

Thomson worked as a youth coach in the Glasgow Rangers system. 

Barry Ferguson left Kelty Hearts for Alloa Athletic, after Kelty were promoted. 

So Kelty Hearts have found a new boss from the Glasgow Rangers system. 

Kevin Thomson played in his career for sides such as Glasgow Rangers, Dundee, Hibernian, and Scotland.

As a player Thomson won 2 Scottish titles, 1 Scottish Cup, and 2 Scottish League Cups with Rangers. 

Kelty Hearts are ambitious in their managerial choices.

Texas - Had a Hard Day

Texas - Had a Hard Day (Official Audio)

I Am Glad The Lowland League Has Voted Old Firm Colts In

 I Am Glad The Lowland League Has Voted Old Firm Colts In.

A vote seems to have allowed Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers to enter colt teams in the Scottish Lowland League for a season. 

I hope all the big Scottish teams can play colt teams in either the Highland League or Lowland League.

That includes Aberdeen, Dundee United, Motherwell, Hearts, Hibs and Dundee. 

Maybe even Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Peterhead, and Ross County could second choice sides in the Scottish Highland League?

This would enable all the big clubs to virtually guarantee experienced competitive games for young players, 

In Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and Croatia, the big sides play second teams in the lower divisions. 

This is about giving young players at the big clubs experience of proper tough soccer.

Scotland used to have a Division C where the big sides had reserve teams playing proper sides. 

The priority of this is to give experience to young players, who will mostly be Scottish. So Scotland can have greater depth of players and can have more top players. 

I would love to see Scotland get far in major tournaments. 

Kylie Minogue - Flower

Kylie Minogue - Flower (Official Video)

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Barry Ferguson Becomes Alloa Athletic Boss

 Barry Ferguson Becomes Alloa Athletic Boss.

The Glasgow Rangers legend, has been appointed as manager of Scottish League One side, Alloa Athletic. 

He guided Kelty Hearts to promotion from the Lowland League to the SPFL League Two. 

Now he has moved up the tables again, by taking charge of Alloa Athletic. 

Barry Ferguson was capped 45 times by Scotland. He scored 3 times for Scotland against the Republic of Ireland, the Faroe Islands, and Italy. 

At Glasgow Rangers he won 5 Scottish titles, 5 Scottish FA Cups, and 5 Scottish League Cups. Plus he was a UEFA Cup Final Runner-up. 

Alloa Athletic have a proud history, including a Scottish Challenge Cup trophy in 1999. 

Sigrid - Mirror

Sigrid - Mirror (Official Video)

Malky Mackay Appointed As New Ross County Boss

Malky Mackay Appointed As New Ross County Boss.

Mackay is one of the most high profile managers in the history of Ross County. 

He has led big teams to promotion to top leagues. 

Mackay replaces John Hughes as boss. 

Mackay had a very successful spell as manager of Cardiff City of Wales.

Mackay will be targeting success at the big Highland side,  

Mackay played for Glasgow Celtic and Scotland as a player. As a player he won the Scottish Premier, 

MacKay was also employed by the Scottish FA for a few years, 

Ross County are a very successful club with 2 Scottish second tier titles, 1 Scottish third tier title and 1 Scottish fourth tier title. They have also won 3 Scottish Highland Leagues, 1 Scottish League Cup, and 3 Scottish Challenge Cups. 

Ross County are the big rivals of Inverness Caledonian Thistle, 

Ross County have so far not qualified for UEFA competition,. But Ross County did win the cross border Scottish Challenge Cup in 2019. 

Travis - Kissing In The Wind =

Travis - Kissing In The Wind (Official Music Video)

Zidane Leaves Real Madrid As Manager

Zidane Leaves Real Madrid As Manager.

Frenchman Zidedine Zidane has left Real Madrid. 

This was his second spell as manager of Real Madrid,. 

In his first spell he three consecutive European Cups.

In his second spell, he performed less well in Europe. 


Zidane won the World Cup as a player with French national side.. 

He also won European Cups as a player for Real Madrid. 

Real Madrid have in their history won 13 European Cups, two UEFA Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 3 intercontinental Championships, 4 World Club Championships, 34 Spanish titles, 19 Spanish Cups, 11 Spanish Super Cups, and 1 Spanish League Cup, 


Now people will be wondering if Zidane will be looing for other managerial roles, 

He was a top player, and has had a very successful managerial record, 

Paolo Nutini - These Streets - Acoustic

Paolo Nutini - These Streets - Acoustic

Villareal Win Europa League 2021

Villareal have defeated the mighty Manchester United in the final of the 2021 Europa League, in Gdansk, Poland. 

Villareal were underdogs. 

Villareal scored first, via Moreno, in the first half.

Manchester United equalised in the second half via Uruguayan, Cavani. 

The game went to an exciting penalty shootout 

Where all 10 outfield players for each team scored their penalties. 

The game came down to penalties by each team's keepers. 

Geronimo Rulli scored for Villareal. 

But then the Manchester United keeper De Gea, had his penalty saved, 

It was an exciting end to the game. 

Manchester United have won 3 European Cups, 20 English titles, 12 English FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 1 European Cup Winners Cup, 1 Europa League, 1 European Super Cup, 1 Intercontinental Championship and 1 World Club Cup,. 

This was the first European trophy Villareal have won. Villareal have never won the Spanish League, or Spanish Cup. 

Villareal is a city in Eastern Spain. Villareal has a population of around 50,000 people. 

So this was a massive upset for European football.

Del Amitri - 'Crashing Down' (Woodstock '94)

Del Amitri - 'Crashing Down' (Woodstock '94)

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Duffy Leaves Dumbarton

Duffy Leaves Dumbarton.

Jim Duffy has left his job as manager of the great historic Scottish side Dumbarton FC. 

He was manager from 2018 until this year.

He managed to get the club free of relegation, via a play-off final against Edinburgh City. 

Dumbarton will remain in the Scottish League One. 

Jim Duffy played for Glasgow Celtic, Dundee, Morton and Partick Thistle as a player. 

He has also has spells as manger of Dundee, and Hibernian. 

Dumbarton FC have a proud history with the team having won 2 Scottish titles, and one Scottish FA Cup, in the 19th Century. Dumbarton also managed to reach another 5 Scottish Cup Finals in the 19th century. Plus they recently reached the final of the Scottish Challenge Cup in 2018. 

Deacon Blue - Time

Deacon Blue - Time (Official Audio)

Monday, May 24, 2021

Dundee Win Promotion To The Scottish Premier

Dundee Win Promotion To The Scottish Premier.

Dundee FC have defeated Kilmarnock over a two leg play-off final to win promotion to the Scottish Premier. 

The two matches of the play- off final both ended 2-1 to Dundee. Meaning that Dundee won a 4-2 aggregate victory. 

Mullen and Ashcroft scored for Dundee in the second leg at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. 

Lafferty scored for Kilmarnock in the second leg. 

This means Kilmarnock have been relegated to the Scottish Championship, from the Scottish Premier. 

Dundee will be playing the Dundee derby next season against Dundee United. As their local rivals Dundee Utd also play in the Scottish Premier. 

Local derbies for Dundee, also include St Johnstone, and Aberdeen. 

In their history Dundee have won 1 Scottish title, 1 Scottish FA Cup, and 3 Scottish League Cups. Plus two Scottish Challenge Cups. 

Dundee also reached the semi-final of the European Cup in season 1962-63. 

Dundee are a big club by Scottish standards. They play at Dens Park. 

Iona Fyfe - Laird o Turners Haa

Iona Fyfe - Laird o Turners Haa

Micky Mellon Linked With Leaving Dundee United

Micky Mellon Linked With Leaving Dundee United.

Reports are that Micky Mellon will leave Dundee United. 

He has had a decent year as manager of Dundee United. He took the club to 9th in the Scottish Premier and had a decent run in the Scottish FA Cup, including a win over Aberdeen FC. 

Dundee United are one of the biggest clubs in Scotland.

The club have in their history won 1 Scottish Premier, 2 League Cups, and 2 Scottish Cups. Plus they have reached a UEFA Cup final in the eighties. 

Dundee United will be linked with top managers. 

I for one would love to see Derek McInnes get the Dundee United job. He did a good job at Aberdeen FC.  So Dundee United would be a suitable job for him. 

Ae Fond Kiss - Joy&Andrew

Ae Fond Kiss - Joy&Andrew

John Hughes Leaves Ross County

John Hughes Leaves Ross County.

One of the top Scottish managers John Hughes has left Ross County after guiding them to safety in the Scottish Premier for season 2020-21. 

He took over the club as they battled relegation. 

Hughes has had success as a manager, particularly his Scottish FA Cup trophy win with Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2015. 

Hughes also had a successful spell as a manager of Falkirk.  Where he won a Scottish Challenge Cup and Scottish First Division. 

He also played for Glasgow Celtic in his career. 

Deacon Blue - Look Up

Deacon Blue - Look Up (Official Audio)

Toulouse To Play Nantes In Ligue 1 Relegation Play-Off

Toulouse To Play Nantes In Ligue 1 Relegation Play-Off.

The final place in next season's Ligue 1, of football, will be decided by play-off between Southern French side Toulouse and North Western French\side Nantes.

Nantes is in Loire-Atlantique. Nantes has historically been in Brittany. Nantes has a population of over 300,000. 

Toulouse is a  city in the Occitanie region. 

The city of Toulouse has around half a million inhabitants. 

The relegation play-off will be a high quality game between two big clubs. 

Toulouse is also famous in sporting terms for rugby union. 

Sunday, May 23, 2021

Perthect Season for St Johnstone 2020-21

Close to a Perthect Season for St Johnstone.

St Johnstone of Perth, Scotland, have won the Scottish Cup, and Scottish League Cups for season 2020-2021. They only missed out on the league. So you could say it was close to a perfect season for the Perth club. 

And as Perthect could be a deliberate misspelling of Perfect, for a pun. 

There is also a Perth in Western Australia. Over 2 million people live in Perth, Australia. 

While Perth, Scotland has a population of approaching 50,000. The city of Perth used to be called Saint John's Toun. 

St Johnstone of Perth, Scotland play at McDiarmid Park, Perth. 

The name of the city Perth comes from the Pictish word for wood.

Tep No, KT Tunstall - Heartbeat Bangs

Tep No, KT Tunstall - Heartbeat Bangs (Official Music Video)

Lille Win French Soccer Title For Season 2020-21.

Lille Win French Soccer Title For Season 2020-21. 

Lille (also known as Lille Olympique Sporting Club) have defeated Angers 2-1 in their final league game of the season to claim the French title.

This is the fourth time that Lille have won the French title. 

Although Olympique Lillois also won two French titles before they merged with  SC Fives to create the present Lille Olympique Sporting Club . 

So some argue that Lille have won 6 titles, rather than just four. 

Lille in their history have also won 6 French Cups. 

Lille Olympique Sporting Club are based in the city of Lille in French Flanders, in Northern France. Lille is located near the Belgian - French border. 

The  2019-2020 Champions Paris Saint-Germain finished in second place despite beating Brest by 2- goals to zero in their final league game of the season. 

Monaco ended the season in 3rd with a nil - nil draw against Lens. 

Nantes, will play Toulouse in the relegation play-off. 

Dijon, and Nimes were relegated. 

At present Marseille Saint-Étienne have won the most French titles with ten each. 

PSG have won the third most with 9 titles. 

Monaco and Nantes have both won 8 titles. 

Lyon have won 7 titles. 

Congratulations to Lille. 

Kasia Moś - Flashlight (Poland)

Kasia Moś - Flashlight (Poland) LIVE at the Grand Final of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest.

Aberdeen Should Enter A Colt Team In The Highland League

Aberdeen Should Enter A Colt Team In The Highland League

I think Aberdeen FC should enter a colt side in the Scottish Highland League so young Aberdeen players can get competitive experience against competitive sides, at a young age.

Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtic are trying to enter colt sides in the Scottish Lowland League, so they can give their young players competitive experience, against adult players.  

I also think Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Ross County, Dundee United, St Johnstone, and Dundee, should enter colt teams in the Scottish Highland League. 

This is about increasing the number of top Scottish players, playing the game. If there are more competitive opportunities for young Scottish players, then more Scottish players will develop. 

In Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and Croatia, the big sides have reserve teams playing in lower divisions, to help more young players develop. 

This is about the Scottish national team. If we can give more opportunities to young Scottish players, then more Scottish players will develop. End of story. 

It would also increase interest in the Scottish Highland League, and increase the depth of the league. 

Del Amitri - Stone Cold Sober

Del Amitri - Stone Cold Sober

Glasgow Celtic Beat Glasgow Rangers 2-1 In Female Old Firm Derby

Glasgow Celtic Beat Glasgow Rangers in female Old Firm Derby. May 2021. 

Glasgow Celtic have defeated Rangers 2-1 in the SWPL1.

The season has seen Glasgow Celtic, Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow City aiming to win the title. 

There are apparently two places available for Scotland in the Women's Champions League. 

Glasgow City have dominated the Scottish League for more than a decade. 

Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers have invested in the female game, and are expected to challenge consistently for the title. 

Poland -Tulia - Fire Of Love (Pali się)

Poland - LIVE - Tulia - Fire Of Love (Pali się) - First Semi-Final - Eurovision 2019.

This is a good song by the Polish. 
Good work. 

Bayern Munich Beat Augsburg To Celebrate German Title.

Bayern Munich Beat Augsburg To Celebrate German Title.  

Bayern Munich have defeated Augsburg 5-2 to celebrate their 9th German League title in a row.

Hans-Dieter Flick has managed the team to the title.

The great Polish forward Robert Lewandowski scored the most goals for the club this season. He scored an incredible  41 league goals this season. The Warsaw born striker is a legend in the Polish national side. He is the star player of Bayern Munich.  

In history, Bayern Munich have now won 31 German titles, 20 German Cups, 6 European Cups, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 European Cup Winners Cup, 2 European Super Cups, 2 Inter continental Cups, and 2 World Club Championships. 

Hooverphonic - Release Me - Belgium


Hooverphonic - Release Me - Belgium Official Music Video - Eurovision 2020

Inter Milan Finish Season 2020-2021 As Italian Champions.

Inter Milan Finish Season 2020-2021 As Italian Champions. 

Inter Milan have defeated Udinese 5-1 in their final league game of the season to celebrate storming to the Italian soccer title.

Inter have finished the season on 91 points. Well clear of nearest challengers Atalanta, AC Milan, Napoli, and Juventus. 

This is the first time since 2010 that Inter have won the title. It is the 19th time Inter have won the title. 

In their history they have also won 3 European Cups, and 3 UEFA Cups, 2 Intercontinental Championships, and 1 World Club Championship. 

Inter will be wanting to challenge for the Champions League next year. 


Ariana Grande - No Tears Left To Cry

Ariana Grande - no tears left to cry (Official Video)
This is my fave video from Ariana Grande. It is a very imaginative video with perspectives changing upside down and at different angles, 

Kelty Hearts Win Promotion To The SPFL.

Kelty Hearts have defeated Brechin City to qualify for the SPFL League Two. 

Brechin City played this season in the SPFL League Two, but will not we relegated from the SPFL League Two after losing the tie with Kelty.

Brechin City had finished bottom of League Two, which forced them to play a play-off with the top Scottish non-league side, to stay in the SPFL.  

Kelty Hearts beat Brechin City 2-1 at home in the first leg, and 1-0 away from home in the second leg of the play-off.  

Michael Tidser scored in the last 10 minutes in the second match to guarantee Kelty Hearts would qualify for the SPFL. 

Brechin City have been relegated to the Scottish non-league system for this first time in more than half a century. 

Kelty Hearts are from Fife. 

Brechin City are from Angus in North East Scotland. 


The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - Save Your Tears (Remix)

The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - Save Your Tears (Remix) (Official Video)

Josh Taylor Becomes Undisputed Light-Welterweight Boxing Champion

Josh Taylor Becomes Undisputed Light-Welterweight Boxing Champion.

Josh Taylor the Scottish Boxer,  has defeated American José Ramírez to become the WBC, and WBO champion.  This adds to his IBF, and WBA, and the Ring championships. 

Taylor was born in Scotland. 

He is the first undisputed boxing World Champion, from Great Britain, in the four-belt era. 

In his career he has also won gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games.  

He won the Gold Medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games of Glasgow, Scotland. 

His nickname is the Tartan Tornado. 

Stefania - Last Dance - Greece

Stefania - Last Dance - LIVE - Greece 🇬🇷 - Second Semi-Final - Eurovision

Saturday, May 22, 2021

The 5 Scottish Teams in Europe For Next Season

 The 5 Scottish Teams in Europe For Next Season.

For the male game, the 5 Scottish teams in European football next season will be Glasgow Rangers, Glasgow Celtic, St Johnstone, Hibernian and Aberdeen,. For me European football is the priority,

In European football, you represent your club and country, so both together, 

You can play teams from countries that will have little knowledge of Scotland. So it is a chance for Scottish sides to make a mark in European soccer, 

In national football, you only play teams from your own country. So you only really represent your village, town or city, 

But in European football you can show your club on a bigger scale.

You get the chance to play some of the biggest teams on the planet, if you go far.  

The big sides are judged by how well they have done in Europe.

Glasgow Celtic won the European Cup in 1967. 

Glasgow Rangers won the European Cup Winners Cup in 1972. 

Aberdeen won the European Cup Winners Cup and European Super Cup both in 1983, 

Scotland should aim to have teams win through in the Europa Conference League. 

Although it would be great to have teams reaching far in the Champions League and Europa League. -

Del Amitri - Kiss This Thing Goodbye

Del Amitri - Kiss This Thing Goodbye -

Atlético Madrid Win Spanish League Title

Atlético Madrid Win Spanish League Title 2021.

This is the 11th time the club have won the Spanish League. 

They have won the Spanish league with 86 points this season. 

Real Madrid have managed second place. Barcelona have managed third place. While Sevilla have completed the season in fourth. 

Real Sociedad managed 5th place. 

Real Betis completed the league season in 6th., 

While Villareal completed the league season in 7th. 

Barbara Pravi - Voilà - France Grand Final - Eurovision 2021

Barbara Pravi - Voilà - LIVE - France 🇫🇷 - Grand Final - Eurovision 2021

Toulouse Win Rugby Union European Champions Cup

Toulouse Win Rugby Union European Champions Cup

Toulouse defeated La Rochelle by 22 points to 17 in Twickenham, London, Great Britain. 

La Rochelle had a try scored by Kerr-Barlow and 4 penalties by West. 

Toulouse had a try scored by Mallia and 5 penalties and a conversion scored by Ntamack This is the 5th time Toulouse have been champions of Europe in rugby union.

The city of Toulouse is on the River Garonne in Southern France.  

Toulouse have won the trophy a record five times – in 1996, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2021.

RAFAŁ - The Ride - Poland Eurovision 2021

RAFAŁ - The Ride - Poland  Eurovision 2021

Måneskin - Zitti E Buoni - Italy - Eurovision 2021

Cup Doubles.

This is a post about teams who have won the Scottish FA Cup and Scottish League Cup in the same season. 

This season St Johnstone have become the first non old firm team since season 1989-90 to win the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup double. 

Glasgow Rangers and Glasgow Celtic have managed many trebles before and after then. 

The treble is when a team win the two cups and the league. 

But this article is about getting the cup double of the Scottish FA Cup and Scottish League Cup. 

Aberdeen under Alex Ferguson won the League Cup Final in 1985-86 against Hibernian. And that same season the Scottish FA Cup Final against Heart of Midlothian. 

Aberdeen under Alex Smith and Jocky Scott won the League Cup Final against Glasgow Rangers, and the Scottish FA Cup Final against Glasgow Celtic, in season 1989-90. 

This season St Johnstone defeated Livingston in the Scottish League Cup Final and Hibernian in Scottish FA Cup Final. 


So only Glasgow Rangers,. Glasgow Celtic, Aberdeen, and St Johnstone have won both cups in the same season. 

Gjon's Tears - Tout l'Univers - 2021 - Switzerland

Gjon's Tears - Tout l'Univers - 2021 - Switzerland 

St Johnstone Win Second Scottish FA Cup

St Johnstone Win Second Scottish FA Cup. 

Scottish soccer side St Johnstone of Perth, have defeated Hibernian 1-0 to win the 2021 Scottish FA Cup. 

This is the second trophy this season for St Johnstone. As St Johnstone also won the Scottish League Cup for season 2020-21. 

Shaun Rooney scored the winning goal for St Johnstone in the first half of the Scottish FA Cup Final. 

St Johnstone won the Scottish Cup back in 2014, so this is their second Scottish Cup. 

Callum Davidson has won two trophies as manager of St Johnstone, in his first season as a manger of the club. 

This means St Johnstone qualify for the Europa League next season. 
Hopefully St Johnstone have a good performance on the European games next season. 

Del Amitri - Always The Last To Know

Del Amitri - Always The Last To Know

Friday, May 21, 2021

Scotland Announce 2020 European Championship Squad - For This Year.

Scotland Announce 2020 European Championship Squad - For This Year. 

Steve Clarke has announced his squad for 2020 European Championships, that will be held this year in 2021. Scotland will play in the group stages of the trophy. Scotland will hope to get further. Scotland have a strong squad with top players. Some of the players are young.  


Keepers; Marshall, McLaughlin, Gordon.


Defence; Cooper, Gallagher, Hanley, Hendry, O’Donnell, McKenna, Patterson, Taylor, Tierney, Robertson.


Midfield; McTominay, McGinn, McGregor, Armstrong, Christie, Fleck, Turnbull, Gilmour.


Forward; Adams, Fraser, Nisbet, Dykes, Forrest.-


It is a top quality squad. 


Thanks. -

Bonnie Lass of Fyvie - Iona Fyfe

Bonnie Lass of Fyvie - Iona Fyfe

Monday, May 17, 2021

Glasgow Rangers Win Scottish Title With No Defeats In League.

Glasgow Rangers Win Scottish Title With No Defeats In League. 

Glasgow Rangers have gone the entire 2020-21 league season with no defeats.

This has won them the league title with 102 points. 

Glasgow Rangers had 6 draws, and won every other league game, they played in.

Glasgow Rangers did not win the Scottish Cup or the Scottish League Cup. 

And they did lose in the Europa League this season. 

Glasgow Celtic finished second on 77 points. 

Going the entire top tier league season undefeated has been done before in Scottish soccer. 

In the top tier of Scottish football, Glasgow Rangers also went undefeated in the league in season 1898-99. 

While Glasgow Celtic have gone a season undefeated in the league in seasons 1897-98 and 2016-17. 


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Also Glasgow Rangers went the league season undefeated in 2013-14 but this was in the third tier of Scottish football. 


So Rangers and Celtic have had two two seasons each in their histories when they took part in the top tier without losing a game. 


Glasgow Rangers have now won 55 Scottish top tier titles.

Glasgow Celtic have won 51 Scottish top tier titles. 

My Island - Peat & Diesel

My Island - Peat & Diesel

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Should Scotland Choose More Attackers Or Defenders For The European Championship?

Should Scotland Choose More Attackers Or Defenders For The European Championship?

Some are asking for more attacking players. 

Some are asking for more defensive players. 

My own view, is Scotland should choose some defensive players to give experience and quality in central defence. It is important to have a strong defensive system in the games. 
There are some top defensive players like Scott McKenna, and Andrew Considine. 

I think Scotland have some strong attacking players, and midfielders. 

But I would love Scotland to have depth and energy in defence to cope with the top quality attacking threat Scotland will play against in the trophy. 

I also think Scotland should choose lots of reasonably experienced players who can cope with different systems and styles of play. 

I think Scotland should use the warm games to warm up for tournament, but also to build for the future. So some young players could play in the warm up games. But the actual European Championships themselves  should contain a squad of strong experienced players. That way Scotland can do well in the tournament. 

Thanks. -

Paolo Nutini - Rewind

Paolo Nutini - Rewind.
Good song. 

Ross County FC Avoid Relegation From Scottish Premiership.

Ross County FC Avoid Relegation From Scottish Premiership. 

The Scottish Highland side from Dingwall, have managed to avoid relegation.

Ross County FC are one of the biggest sides in the Scottish Highlands.

Ross County managed to defeat Motherwell by two goals to one in their final competitive game of the season. 

Vigurs and Gardyne scored for Ross County, while Foley scored for Motherwell. 

Hamilton Academical finished bottom of the Scottish Premiership for season 2020-21.

Hamilton Academical lost 2-0 to Kilmarnock in the last game of the season for Hamilton Academical. 

Kilmarnock finished second bottom of the Scottish Premiership for season 2020-21. So Kilmarnock will play Dundee in the Scottish Premiership Play-Off Final. 

Dundee played the 2020-21 season in the Scottish Championship. That is the second tier of Scottish football. 

Who ever wins the Scottish Premiership Play-Off Final between Kilmarnock and Dundee, will play next season in the Scottish Premiership.  The tie will be played over two legs. With the aggregate winner over the two legs being the winner. 

The loser of this Scottish Premiership Play-Off Final will be in the Scottish Championship next season. 

Ross County fans will be grateful to play in the Scottish Premiership next season. 

Westlin Winds - Iona Fyfe and Michael Biggins

Westlin Winds - Iona Fyfe and Michael Biggins.
Video. 
Good music. 
Scottish singer. 

Friday, May 14, 2021

Should The Scottish Premier Be Expanded?

Should The Scottish Premier Be Expanded?

I would love to see a 14 team Premier, with 26 league games a season.

Each team playing each other home and away.  

The Scottish Championship was only 27 games this season. So it is not a big ask to cut the league games to 26. 

The main point in reducing the number of league games, is for freeing up extra weeks for cross border trophies with teams from other countries such as Northern Ireland, Wales, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Portugal, England, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Finland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Germany, Lithuania, Cyprus, Turkey, France, Russia, Romania, the Ukraine, Georgia, Slovakia or other countries.

I love the Scottish League. But cups are more unpredictable. So having more cross border cups would increase chances for more Scottish teams to win trophies.

League football is the basic diet of Scottish football. But cups add unpredictability. 

I would want a cross border trophy for all Scottish Premier sides against top sides from other countries. This would be extra cross border cups on top of domestic league, domestic cup, and UEFA competition football games. 

I would love to see all Scottish Premier teams being ensured competitive games against teams from outside Scotland each season. It would be fun, 

In a group stage cross border trophy. 

Thank you. -

Paolo Nutini - Someone Like You

Paolo Nutini - Someone Like You

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Dundee Have Won The First Leg Semi-Final Scottish Premiership Play-Off

Dundee Have Won The First Leg Semi-Final Scottish Premiership Play-Off.

Dundee have taken the lead in the Scottish Premiership semi-final play-off against Raith Rovers.

The first leg of the tie has ended 3-0 to Dundee. With two goals from McGhee and one from Sow. 

The winner of the two leg semi-final tie, will play the second bottom team of the Scottish Premiership, to decide who competes in the Scottish Premiership next season. 

The top team of the Scottish Championship have been promoted to the Scottish Premier. That is Heart of Midlothian. 

The bottom team of the Scottish Premiership will be relegated to the Scottish Championship. 

The second bottom team of the Scottish Premiership will play the winners of the play-0ff between Dundee and Raith Rovers to decide who is in the Scottish Premiership next season. 

It is a tough contest for the teams. 

Dundee will hope to join their derby rivals Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership next season. 

Texas - Mr Haze (Acoustic Video)

Texas - Mr Haze (Official Acoustic Video)

Hibernian Have Had A Good Season

Hibernian beat Aberdeen 1-0, yesterday. to win third place in the Scottish Premier for season 2020-21 

Aberdeen, were the only team, that could beat them to third. But Hibernian had a narrow in to seal the place.

Aberdeen and Hibernian have both qualified for Europe for next season. 

Hibernian will want to win the Scottish FA Cup this season, to make it really successful season. 

Hibernian will play St Johnstone in the final of the Scottish Cup this season. 

Paolo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead - Official video

Paolo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead - Official video

Glasgow Rangers v Aberdeen - May 2021 - High Pressure Match

 Glasgow Rangers v Aberdeen - May 2021 - High Pressure Match.

The game on the 15th of May 2021 is the final league match of the season for Glasgow Rangers and Aberdeen. 

If Rangers avoid defeat, then it will be an entire league season undefeated.

Aberdeen are big rivals with Rangers. So Aberdeen will want to end the season in a high by stopping Glasgow Rangers going the entire league season undefeated. 


It is a high pressure match, as the rivalry is intense.

Stevie Gerrard manages Glasgow Rangers. 

Stephen Glass manages Aberdeen.

Poor Ditching Boy (Scots) - Iona Fyfe and Michael Biggins

Poor Ditching Boy (Scots) - Iona Fyfe and Michael Biggins

Monday, May 10, 2021

It Would Be Great If Aberdeen Could Host A Scottish Cup Final

 It Would Be Great If Aberdeen Could Host A Scottish Cup Final.

Some have linked Aberdeen with hosting the Scottish Cup Final 2021 between Hibernian and St Johnstone. 

It would be the first time Aberdeen had hosted a Scottish Cup Final. 

Dundee, and Glasgow have both hosted major Scottish Trophy Finals.

Glasgow has held Scottish Cups Finals, Scottish League Cup Finals, and European Trophy Finals. 

Dundee has hosted the Scottish League Cup Final. Plus Dundee United hosted a leg of the UEFA Cup Final, that Dundee United played in. 

Aberdeen has hosted a European final, via the home leg of the European Super Cup between Aberdeen and Hamburg.  

Paolo Nutini - New Shoes

Paolo Nutini - New Shoes

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Kelty Hearts Beat Brora Rangers To Reach Play-Off Final.

Kelty Hearts of Fife, have defeated Brora Rangers of the Scottish Highland League to reach the Scottish League Two Play-Off.

Kelty Hearts were the Scottish Lowland League Champions, 

Kelty Hearts beat Brora Rangers 6-1 on aggregate over two matches. 

Kelty Hearts beat Brora Rangers 2-0 in the first leg and 4-1 in the second leg. 

The play-off semi-final saw the Lowland League Champions play the Highland League Champions. 

It is an impressive performance by Kelty Hearts. 

Kelty is a village in Fife. 

Brora is a village in the Scottish Highland region. 

Del Amitri - You Can't Go Back

Del Amitri - You Can't Go Back (Official Video)

Friday, May 7, 2021

Inverness CT and Raith Rovers Win Scotland Two Cross Border Trophies

Inverness CT and Raith Rovers Win Scotland Two Cross Border Trophies.

As the Scottish Challenge Cup was a cross border with teams from Scotland, and outside of Scotland,. The decision to share the Scottish Challenge Cup, for season 2019-20 means that Scotland could technically argue it has won two cross border trophies in one go. Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rover have shared the 2019-20 trophy.  

Since the Scottish Challenge Cup, started having teams from outside the Scottish League system (from 2016-17), the trophy has been won by Inverness Caledonian Thistle (twice,)  Dundee United, Ross County, and Raith Rovers.

The Wild Geese - Iona Fyfe

The Wild Geese - Iona Fyfe

We Need More Movies Based On Scottish Football

We Need More Movies Based On Scottish Football.

I would like to see more movies based on Scottish soccer. There is lots of passion, intensity, competition, characters, emotion and sincerity in Scottish football. 

It is the perfect home for movies. Scottish football is the most passionate and intense on the planet. 

Ellie Beaton - Bonnie Ship The Diamond

Ellie Beaton - Bonnie Ship The Diamond

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Scottish Cup Semi Finals 2021

Scottish Cup Semi Finals 2021

Two big games will arrive this weekend for semi-finals for the Scottish Cup. 

The semi-final games will be between Dundee United V Hibernian, 

Then St Mirren V St Johnstone. 

The games will be exciting, high pressure, intense games. The winners of the Scottish Cup will qualify for Europe. Plus they will get this rare opportunity to win  a major trophy. As the Old Firm normally win the major Scottish trophies.

It will be an exciting time for the participating sides. 


Paolo Nutini - Coming Up Easy

Paolo Nutini - Coming Up Easy

Declan Gallagher Linked With Aberdeen

The Scottish international currently playing for Motherwell in the Scottish Premier, has been linked with Aberdeen FC of the Scottish Premier. 

The defender has played for Stranraer, Clyde, Dundee, Livingston and Motherwell. 

He has also played for the Scottish international side. 

The player  has been linked with Aberdeen. 

Declan Gallagher has won numerous trophies in his career. including the 2015 Scottish Challenge Cup for Livingston against Alloa Athletic. 

Aberdeen are hoping to build a strong side for next season to challenge for trophies. 


The Prayer of François Villon (Molitva) - Regina Spektor

The Prayer of François Villon (Molitva) - Regina Spektor

I Hope The Scottish Lowland League Accepts Old Firm Colt Teams

 I Hope The Scottish Lowland League Accepts Old Firm Colt Teams.

It would be fun to have Glasgow Celtic, and Glasgow Rangers entering colt sides in the Scottish Lowland League. It would be a good league to develop future Scottish international players in. 

The Lowland League is a high quality league. 

Scottish players of a young age would get to develop against top quality players, 

In Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, and other countries, the big teams are allowed to enter second teams in the lower leagues to help develop young players at a high standard of soccer. 

The Lowland League is a competitive top quality league with top sides.

Allowing colt teams in the Lowland League would raise interest in the Lowland League, but more importantly it would be about young Scottish players at the Old Firm clubs, getting regular competitive football against tough sides. 

This would really help the Scottish international side if it helps the Old Firm develop young players. 

Paolo Nutini - Wake Up (Arcade Fire cover)

Paolo Nutini - Wake Up (Arcade Fire cover)

Monday, May 3, 2021

Glasgow Rangers 4 Glasgow Celtic 1 May 2021

Glasgow Rangers 4 Glasgow Celtic 1 May 2021.

The game was placed at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. 

A surprising big win for League champions Glasgow Rangers against Old Firm rival Glasgow Celtic. 

McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Simpson, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Kent, Aribo, Roofe, Morelos started the game for Glasgow Rangers. 

While Wright, Defoe, Hagi were brought on as substitutes for Rangers. 

Bain, Kenny, Welsh, Ajer, Taylor, Brown, McGregor, Forrest, Turnbull, Elyounoussi,  Edouard.

Johnston, Christie, Soro played as subs for Glasgow Celtic. 

The match was a big for Scottish Champions Glasgow Rangers. 

Rangers target is to go the entire league season undefeated, and get over 100 points. 

The result leaves Rangers 23 points clear of Glasgow Celtic. 

The title was already won. But both teams wanted to win. 


Nathan Evans - Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran Cover)

Nathan Evans - Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran Cover)

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Scottish Premier Relegation Battle

With two games remaining for the bottom 3 sides. in Scottish Premier, the relegation battle is between Ross County, Kilmarnock and Hamilton Academical.

There  are only 3 points separating the the three teams. 

Ross County are 3rd bottom of the league. 

Kilmarnock are second bottom which places them in the relegation play-off position. 

While Hamilton are bottom of the Scottish Premier, in the automatic relegation spot. 

It will be a tough battle for the 3 sides. Staying in the Scottish Premier earns the sides money. 

All 3 teams will be playing with passion and intensity for their club and fans. 

Paolo Nutini - Fashion (feat. Janelle Monae)

Paolo Nutini - Fashion (feat. Janelle Monae)

Scottish Football Is Top Quality.

 Scottish Football Is Top Quality. 

The top players earn a fortune in the Scottish Premier male league. So players need to be top quality to play in the Scottish Premier. Players earn relatively big wages compared to ordinary people. 

I think to play in the Scottish Premier you need to be a top quality player. You need to be able to play for 90 minutes, and cope with the technical and physical demands for the Premier. 

Even the clubs lower down the table have top players earning very good wages. 

But to play for one of the top teams you have to be a really great player. 

You have to have potential or quality to play for a Scottish Premier side. 

The Northern Lights - Iona Fyfe

The Northern Lights - Iona Fyfe