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Graeme McGarry

Graeme McGarry

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Proud dad to Jack and James. Senior sports writer for The Herald, Glasgow Times and The National.

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 4d

💬 "It all went quiet, we saw the ball hit the net, and then the eruption is something that will live with myself and my family, forever."

An exclusive chat with Louis Moult on THAT goal against Rangers, Stephen Robinson, and his love for Motherwell.

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Louis Moult on that goal against Rangers, Robinson, and his love for Motherwell

Louis Moult relives his wonder strike against Rangers, discusses unfair Robinson criticism, and explains why Motherwell is the club he will always…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 7d

💬 "The cursory language used to sum up Kennedy’s efforts in service to Celtic were not only wholly inadequate, but entirely lacking in class."

Why after 27 years of service, John Kennedy deserved greater acknowledgement than he got today from Celtic.

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Surely John Kennedy deserved better from Celtic after 27 years of service?

John Kennedy's Celtic exit after 27 years was marked only with a short statement which included other departing coaches. Surely he deserved better?

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 7d

💬 "The irony dripping from Desmond’s payoff line, that Celtic was bigger than any one person, wasn’t lost on any of them."

Whatever Brendan Rodgers' role in Celtic's troubles, Dermot Desmond's diatribe against him won't shift fan focus from the board.

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Many Celtic fans won't rest until the board follow Brendan Rodgers out the door

Dermot Desmond's remarkable diatribe against Brendan Rodgers may have been designed to shift focus from the boardroom, but fans want change upstairs…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 11d

“Look what can happen if you don't take your fans for granted. And if you do take them for granted, eventually a day of reckoning comes."

Gillian Mackay MSP calls for £25 cap on tickets, and Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney explains why his club is in favour.

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Gillian Mackay calls for £25 Premiership ticket price cap as Falkirk lead way

Co-leader of the Scottish Greens, Gillian McKay, wants a £25 price cap to be introduced to Scottish football - and Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney says…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 14d

💬 "The only ‘people dying for Hearts to lose a game’ will be those wearing green and white who reside on either side of the M8, for very different reasons all the same."

Why Derek McInnes is wrong - (almost) everyone wants Hearts to beat Celtic.

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Sorry Derek, but (almost) everyone wants Hearts to beat Celtic to the title

Derek McInnes may be trying to create a siege mentality at Hearts, but Graeme McGarry thinks that everyone else will be rooting for his side to beat…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 18d

💬 “Once you drop out of the top 15, it's such a sharp drop off. That's the real cliff edge."

Gavin Noon of Scotland's Coefficient
lays out in stark detail just how bleak the next few years could be for Scottish clubs in Europe.

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Celtic, Rangers and the rest of Scottish game face years in European wilderness

Gavin Noon, who runs the website 'Scotland's Coefficient', has explained why dropping out of Europe's top 15 leagues is a huge deal for Scottish…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 21d

💬 "Rightly or wrongly, the toxicity that clung to Martin hasn’t wafted out the door along with him, but now clings to Thelwell instead."

Why the Rangers fans are now talking about Kevin Thelwell, as a series of missteps gives club's owners a headache.

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After Martin sacking, why the Rangers fans are now starting to talk about Kevin

As sporting director Kevin Thelwell attracts criticism for his part in Rangers' poor start to the season, Graeme McGarry asks if he can win back the…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 25d

“We've had a hangover in the last third of last year, and we're struggling to get it off. There's been a sort of negative feeling about the place.”

An exclusive interview with Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor as he tries to lift the fog over Dingwall.

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Roy MacGregor trying to shake off hangover from Ross County's Premiership party

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor on the pain of Don Cowie's departure, the hangover from their Premiership party, and the fog lifting under Tony…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 26d

💬 “I don’t think it can be underestimated. It just went right past me, so I had a perfect view of it going towards the top corner. I thought it was going in. It was a top save."

Grant Hanley on the importance of Angus Gunn's late save, and Belarus.

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That save from Angus Gunn, and why Scotland must now back up win against Belarus

Grant Hanley has spoken of how important Angus Gunn's late save against Greece may prove to be, and why Scotland must now refocus on Belarus.

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 26d

💬 “I want to be in around it, we are in this together and I want to help if I can. So, I definitely want to stay."

Scotland goal hero Lewis Ferguson is suspended for the game against Belarus, but he wants to stick around and support his teammates.

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Suspended Lewis Ferguson shows Scotland unity as he begs to stay for Belarus

Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson is suspended for Sunday's game against Belarus, but here's why he wants to stay in Glasgow to cheer on his…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 26d

💬 "We've got seven points, and we're delighted with that. Now we need to try and kick on to try and get a similar amount of points probably in the last three games."

Halfway there, Scotland still have a prayer. Andy Robertson on the job that lies ahead.

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Andy Robertson warns Scotland job is only half done as he rallies Tartan Army

Andy Robertson is delighted with the points tally Scotland have at the halfway stage of World Cup qualifying, but says they need to improve to…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 27d

💬 "That shows that things are possible for smaller clubs, as long as they have a good solid approach and keep their composure within the club and the fans. If they trust each other, they can do great things in time."

Could Motherwell do a Bodo/Glimt?

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Jens Berthel Askou on how Bodo/Glimt blueprint is inspiring Motherwell ambition

Jens Berthel Askou believes that with time and patience, Motherwell can do 'great things', citing Bodo/Glimt as an inspiration for the Fir Park club…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 28d

💬 “I know how hard he works and what playing for Scotland means to him. He’s young but he’s ready to make an impact for us.”

Ryan Christie on why Andoni Iraola is the perfect man to nurture red-hot Scotland prospect, Ben Gannon-Doak.

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Why Bournemouth boss can take 'X-factor' Ben Gannon-Doak to another level

Ryan Christie has benefitted from working under Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola, and he says he can take Ben Gannon-Doak to a whole other level.

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 28d

💬 "Everybody would love to have moments like that. It is something fans always speak about - but I’m desperate for more moments like that."

Kenny McLean on the Ullevaal, and desperation to make the most of his last chance at a World Cup.

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The hero of Oslo looks for another magical Scotland moment during his last dance

Kenny McLean will always have that moment in Oslo, but he is confident that Scotland can produce more magic to reach the World Cup before he retires.

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 28d

💬 “Craig's experience is invaluable. That's a big plus. To still be at the level he is at, at his age, and have the desire to come back from injuries, and not just say, ‘that's it, I've had enough’."

Can Craig Gordon be Scotland's no.1 at a World Cup?

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Steven Naismith sure Craig Gordon can make it to World Cup with Scotland at last

There are few that know Craig Gordon better than his former teammate and manager, Steven Naismith, and no one that knows his body better than…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · 28d

💬 "What their fans will absolutely not accept is another project manager who is bigger on aesthetics than he is on outcomes."

At Rangers, rightly or wrongly, a manager isn't given time to build. The new hierarchy must show they now understand the club.

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New owners have to show they now understand Rangers after disastrous Martin call

Graeme McGarry argues that the new Rangers owners have to show they understand the demands of the club after disastrous Russell Martin appointment.

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Oct 4

💬 "I was laughing because it was just so absurd, but it wasn’t actually funny because I knew it was absolutely f*****."

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos on his injury hell, leaving his newborn son, ending goal drought and the impact of Jens Berthel Askou. 👇🏻

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Stamatelopoulos on his injury hell and having a point to prove at Motherwell

The big interview with Motherwell striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, on his injury hell, the toughest season of his life, and why goals will now…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Oct 1

💬 "Do I understand the fans? Not always! Certainly not in that.
"I’ve always liked Grant. I know what he brings."

Steve Clarke's trademark loyalty can frustrate Scotland fans, but he feels the likes of Grant Hanley have repaid that trust and then some.

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'Do I understand fans? Not always!': Steve Clarke on sticking with Grant Hanley

Steve Clarke admits he doesn't understand why fans groan when he sticks by loyal Scotland servants like Grant Hanley, as he named his squad for…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Oct 1

💬 "This opportunity may have come early in the Hearts revolution, but when you consider the state of play in Glasgow, you have to wonder if they will ever get a better one."

It may still be a long shot, but can a club outside Glasgow mount a challenge?

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Is this the year Scottish game's playground bullies finally get a bloody nose?

With the gap between Celtic, Rangers and the rest seemingly as narrow as it has been in years, Graeme McGarry assesses the chances of a seismic…

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Tom Pearson @tom7p.bsky.social · Sep 30

A very good Pressbox pod on Jens Berthel Askou's excellent Motherwell team.
From Graham Spiers, @graememcgarry.bsky.social & Gordon Duncan.

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Jens Berthel Askou: a Motherwell revelation. | Press Box hosted by Graham Spiers

Get more from Press Box hosted by Graham Spiers on Patreon

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Sep 20

💬 "It's like buying a house, you walk in and you get that feeling, ‘yeah, this could be the one’."

Josh Mulligan on his Dundee days, Bale comparison, full circle moment with Lyall Cameron, Hibs' European adventure and Rangers links. The big interview 👇🏻

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Josh Mulligan on Gareth Bale, Dundee days, 'at home' with Hibs and Rangers link

Josh Mulligan talks to Herald Sport about playing for boyhood heroes Dundee, Gareth Bale comparisons, being 'at home' with Hibs and Rangers…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Sep 17

💬 "You rarely see a player who is part of a team flying high at the top of the table holding a paintball gun or zooming around Knockhill."

Whether on the pitch or off it, Russell Martin can't win. The Rangers board are only delaying the inevitable.

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Rangers fans are fed up being the butt of the joke, Russell Martin has to go

The Ibrox hierarchy stand by Russell Martin, but Graeme McGarry argues there is no way back for a manager who has turned Rangers into the butt of…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Sep 13

Quiet one over at Lennoxtown yesterday...

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What it was like inside Brendan Rodgers' explosive Celtic press conference

Graeme McGarry explains what it was like to be in the room as Brendan Rodgers addressed Celtic's transfer window, his future, and 'cowardly'…

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Graeme McGarry @graememcgarry.bsky.social · Sep 13

💬 “People started sending me these voice messages. I swear, I couldn’t believe it. And it's actually a very good song."

The big interview with Claudio Braga. His Hearts anthem, feeling the love from fans, his winding road to Gorgie and title chances.

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Claudio Braga going gaga for Hearts as striker opens up on his journey to Gorgie

Claudio Braga admits he is blown away by his welcome to Hearts, including having the catchiest terracing ditty of the season bestowed upon him...

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