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Buckie Thistle, a Highland League club, will take on Celtic, the reigning Scottish Cup champions, in a historic fourth-round match at Celtic Park on Sunday, January 21. This will be the first time the two teams have ever met in a competitive fixture, and the biggest game in Buckie’s history. Buckie Thistle’s journey to the fourth round Buckie Thistle, nicknamed the Jags, have been playing in the Highland League since 1909, and have won the league title 11 times, most recently in 2017. They have also won the Highland League Cup seven times, and the Scottish Qualifying Cup (North) six…

The prodigal son returns Brendan Rodgers has made a sensational return to Celtic, four years after leaving the club for Leicester City. The Northern Irishman, who won seven trophies in his first spell at Celtic Park, has signed a three-year deal to replace Ange Postecoglou, who left for Tottenham Hotspur last week. Rodgers said he was delighted to be back at Celtic and thanked the board for their trust and support. He also addressed the mixed feelings among some fans, who felt betrayed by his departure in 2019. “I know there are some people who are not happy with me,…

Rangers Legends lose to World XI but Gazza steals the show Rangers Legends faced a World XI team at Ibrox on Saturday, March 26, 2023, as part of the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The match featured some of the biggest names in football history, such as Luis Figo, Kaka, Ricardo Quaresma, and Roy Makaay. However, the star of the day was none other than Paul Gascoigne, the former Rangers and England midfielder who has battled with alcoholism and mental health issues for years. Gascoigne, affectionately known as Gazza, came on as a substitute for the last five minutes of the…

Scotland’s tennis enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as the country’s largest indoor tennis centre has opened its doors at Oriam, Scotland’s national sports performance centre. The £8.35 million facility, which was funded by sportscotland, Heriot-Watt University, Tennis Scotland and the Lawn Tennis Association, boasts six indoor courts and four outdoor clay courts, as well as a gym, a café and a viewing gallery. A boost for tennis development and participation The new tennis centre, which is located on the campus of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, aims to provide a boost for tennis development and participation in Scotland. It…

Michelle Slater’s journey from Buckie to Marrakech was full of challenges Michelle Slater, a 47-year-old marathon runner from Buckie, had to face a series of obstacles before she could participate in the Marrakech Marathon on January 29, 2023. Her trip from Scotland to Morocco was anything but smooth, as she encountered flight delays, lost luggage, and a taxi scam. However, she did not let these difficulties stop her from achieving her goal of completing the 26.2-mile race. Michelle, who works as a nurse at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin, had booked her flight with Ryanair from Edinburgh to Marrakech, with…

Matty Tough is a name that aptly describes the Keith striker who has been scoring goals for fun in the Highland League this season. The 23-year-old has netted 15 times in 12 games, making him the league’s top scorer and helping his team climb to fourth place in the table. But his journey to the top has not been easy, as he has faced several challenges and setbacks along the way. From Aberdeen to Keith Matty Tough started his football career at Aberdeen, where he joined the youth academy at the age of nine. He progressed through the ranks and…

Rangers have pulled off a remarkable feat by defeating Real Betis 3-2 in Spain and securing the top spot in their Europa League group. The Scottish champions showed their resilience and quality as they came from behind twice to clinch a historic victory over the La Liga leaders. Sima and Dessers shine in first half Rangers started the game brightly and created some good chances, but they were punished for their defensive lapses as Betis took the lead in the 17th minute. Sergio Canales curled a free kick into the top corner, leaving Allan McGregor with no chance. The hosts…

Glasgow Warriors are set to take on Aviron Bayonnais in their first-ever meeting in the Champions Cup tomorrow night at the Stade Jean Dauger. The Scottish side will be hoping to secure a win and a home tie in the last 16 of the competition, but they will have to do so with a young and inexperienced squad. Onus on youth for Glasgow Glasgow Warriors have been hit by a number of injuries and international call-ups, leaving them with a depleted squad for their European campaign. Head coach Franco Smith has opted to give some of his young talents a…

Tim Miller, a 28-year-old climber from Glasgow, has been awarded the Piolet d’Or, or Golden Ice Axe, for his remarkable feat of climbing the Jugal Spire in Nepal. The Piolet d’Or is considered the Oscars of mountaineering, and recognizes the most outstanding and innovative ascents of the year. A dream come true for Tim Miller Tim Miller has been passionate about climbing since he was a teenager, and has excelled in various disciplines, such as ice climbing, dry tooling, and mixed climbing. He has also competed in national and international events, and won the Junior Scottish Tooling Series in 2013.…

Josh Kerr, the Scottish runner who won the 1500m gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, has been left out of the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award. The decision has sparked outrage among Scottish athletes, sports journalists and fans, who claim that Kerr has been snubbed by the BBC. Kerr’s Historic Victory Kerr, 26, became the first British man to win the 1500m world title since Steve Cram in 1983, when he beat Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen in a thrilling race on August 24. Kerr, who also won the bronze medal at…