‘Scotland’s June camp is “still disappointing”, says head coach Steve Clarke, despite Che Adams’ hat-trick and George Hirst’s strike delivering a comfortable friendly win over lowly Liechtenstein.
Clarke praised his team’s reaction after the 3-1 home humbling by Iceland, but the Scotland boss says Friday’s defeat means the feel-good factor has not been fully restored heading into the nation’s World Cup qualifiers in September.’ (BBC Scotland Report) Read More
Netherlands 1-1 Scotland: Visitors secure first Nations League Point in a spirited display against a strong Dutch Team.
BBC Scotland Report: ‘Kathleen McGovern’s first Scotland goal earned Melissa Andreatta’s already-relegated side an impressive first point in Nations League Group A1 against the Netherlands.’
Aberdeen have been crowned Scottish Cup champions for the 2024/25 season after defeating Celtic at Hampden Park following a penalty shoot-out.
BBC Scotland Report
‘Aberdeen earned a sensational first Scottish Cup victory in 35 years as Dimitar Mitov’s penalty shootout saves from Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston ensured they came from behind at Hampden to deny Celtic a treble.’
From BBC Scotland: Hibernian head coach Grant Scott nailed it when he said his side had survived “broken bodies” to win a shock SWPL title against Rangers at Ibrox.
The squad had to dig about as deep as any squad could in their quest for unlikely glory. But they did it. The walking wounded won the league at Ibrox.
“We’ve pushed them to the absolute limit,” Scott told BBC Scotland.
“There’s some broken bodies out there, and in the dugout and the stands. In this modern era of Scottish women’s football – it’s a massive achievement.” Read More
BBC Scotland Report 17th May 2025
‘Celtic’s most decorated player of all time, James Forrest, scored for a record-breaking 16th consecutive season in stoppage-time to make sure trophy day did not fall flat against a St Mirren who fell just short of European qualification.’
‘Scotland’s 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign was rounded off this afternoon in a thrilling encounter with Ireland which saw Scotland’s dominant defence and attacking flair earn them an emphatic win over their Celtic counterparts.’
‘Vintage Higgins beats Selby in Tour Championship final’
BBC REPORT: ‘An emotional John Higgins produced a vintage display to defeat fellow four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-8 in a compelling Tour Championship final in Manchester.
The Scot dominated the early stages on Sunday to lead 5-1 but appeared on the ropes when Selby reeled off seven consecutive frames to hold an 8-5 advantage in a high-quality encounter.
However, from there, Higgins who turns 50 next month, exhibited his fighting qualities, crafting breaks of 110, 67 and 84 as he edged back in front at 9-8. Read More
‘Top-tier’ Scotland beat Swiss to take historic World Curling gold
BBC REPORT: ‘Bruce Mouat’s “amazing” Scotland secured the World Men’s Curling Championship title for a second time in historic fashion after a dramatic 5-4 victory over Switzerland in Moose Jaw, Canada.
The Scots had to confirm their world number one ranking the hard way, becoming the first team ever to win gold after coming through a quarter-final, having only finished fifth in the round-robin. Read More
Scotland knocked out of curling worlds by holders Canada
Scotland have been knocked out of the World Women’s Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to the reigning champions Canada at the play-off stage in South Korea. (March 22 2025)
The top six finish though does gaurantee a spot at The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Read More