Sidibeh wants to be Saints survival hero
Forward Adama Sidibeh, 26, wants to be St Johnstone's survival hero again. (Courier - subscription required), externalRead Saturday's Scottish gossip
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- The Courier
Jason Cummings relives aftermath of Open Goal Live controversy that ended Dundee career
Jason Cummings has opened up on the Open Goal Live storm that triggered the end of his Dundee career. After signing from Shrewsbury Town in January 2021, the 29-year-old striker notched 14 goals in 36 appearances for the Dee until a controversial appearance on stage at the Hydro in Glasgow the following December. Less than 48 hours before Dundee were due to face Hearts in the Premiership, Cummings, dressed as the Joker from Batman film 'The Dark Knight', was featured in a live show staged by popular Scottish football podcast Open Goal. Cummings admitted to having 'a few drinks' to settle his nerves before sharing the stage with Graeme Souness and Paolo Di Canio and footage from the event quickly went viral on social media. The following morning, after turning up for training at Dens Park, the ex-Hibs hit man was sent home by furious Dee boss James McPake, then saw his contract ripped up. Speaking on the latest edition of Open Goal, Cummings, now starring and winning multiple titles in India, lifted the lid on his feelings around the incident, and insisted he never wanted to leave Dundee. 'At the time at Dundee, I wasn't playing, so I thought it wouldn't be a problem,' he said. 'It was the next day when I went in. I was alright to train. But see if I'd never [been on stage at the Hydro], if I'd been in the house, nobody would have known. 'Because everyone saw it, Jazza [James McPake] was fuming. 'It's not a big deal. See if that was in Australia or somewhere like that, nothing would have happened. 'They all love all that stuff – off the pitch, do what you want, as long as you play at the weekend and you do well, you score, then it is what it is. 'When I left Dundee that time, when Jazza sent me home, my old man phoned me halfway through the drive home and he's like: 'What have you done? Have you been sent home?' 'It was in the paper before I even got home! That's what's killed me, it's not in-house, it's been in the paper that I've been let go. That killed me. 'I said to Dundee I didn't want to leave. I was happy. I was top scorer, training unreal, the best trainer, flying. 'But Jazza just made his mind up and that was it done. 'After that, with Australia, having two years there, then India, none of that would have happened otherwise, because I really did want to stay.' Cumming signed for Australian side Central Coast Mariners after leaving Dundee and was part of the Socceroos' squad for the World Cup in 2022. After helping the Mariners to glory in the A-League grand final in 2023, he moved to India with Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan, whom he helped to lift last season's ISL League Shield before claiming victory in the ISL grand final.
Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
I haven't been inside Celtic Park since my last game – here's why I'll be a different person when I return says Tierney
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KIERAN TIERNEY hasn't stepped foot inside Celtic Park since he left the Hoops in 2019. And he insists Celtic fans can expect to see different man from the young 22-year-old who last walked off the pitch before his mega money move to Arsenal six years ago. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Tierney signed a pre-contact with Celtic as his Arsenal contract entered it's final six months Credit: Celtic FC Tierney, 28, has officially returned to Parkhead on a five-year deal after months of waiting. SunSport were first to reveal on December 18 that Brendan Rodgers was readying a move for the Scotland international who was coming to the end of his Arsenal contract. A month later the manager confirmed the £25million man was on his way back. And today the Scottish champions finally revealed the left-back was back in Glasgow and ready to make his mark at Celtic Park once again. Speaking to Celtic TV, Tierney said: 'I think it was perfect timing for everybody. 'It had been in the works before but it wasn't able to happen. 'This time, though, everything just fell into place. 'I spoke with the manager and obviously I'd worked with the gaffer before. 'I've always kept in touch with him, so he's one of the best and I'm so lucky and grateful he's given me the chance to come back again." Tierney made 170 appearances for the Hoops in his first spell at the club. Will Celtic will get value for money on Kieran Tierney's HUGE wages asks Kris Boyd The Scotland international revealed that he hasn't been back inside his favourite stadium since he quit the club for Arsenal. He said: 'When I drive by it the odd time, it's a strange feeling. "It just brings back emotions and memories. 'And today, watching the video, it just comes flooding back to you; all the feelings and the historic times we had together. 'It's an amazing feeling and I just can't wait to go back inside again.' The Celtic academy graduate didn't take much convincing when the opportunity to rejoin the Hoops came about, especially under Rodgers' stewardship. The left-back said: 'He [Rodgers] never had to convince me much. 'It's just a huge bonus he's the manager because I loved working with him, I think he's one of the best. 'He knows how to get the best out of me and I just loved my time under him. 'He's a great person I've always kept in touch with. 'John Kennedy as well, someone I've always kept in touch with and who I still meet regularly when I'm back. 'And Cal and Jamesy who I've been close with now since I was 17. It's been a long time and what they've done at the club has been incredible." CELTIC'S MOST EXPENSIVE DEPARTURES 1. Matt O'Riley - 2024/25 2. Jota - 2023/24 3. Kieran Tierney - 2019/20 4. Moussa Dembele -2018/19 5. Odsonne Edouard - 2021/22 Having tasted European knockout football in his time away from Celtic, Tierney can't wait to bring his experience back to the Hoops' European nights. 'It was unbelievable, the Bayern Munich game, when we scored it was the biggest high and the biggest low conceding in the last minute. 'I think it just shows the journey that the club's been on. 'Not just one or two years, but the last six or seven years has been building towards making a mark in Europe and I believe the current squad can do it. 'They showed it this year as well." After picking up an FA Cup and two Community Shield's, the 28-year-old is hungry to add more silverware to his collection. He said: 'That's part of playing for Celtic and it's the pressure of playing for Celtic. 'You need to win trophies and you're disappointed when you don't. 'Obviously, these last few years I haven't won too many. 'I hope to come back here and win as many as I can and for Celtic to be as successful as possible." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
STV News
an hour ago
- STV News
Stuart Kettlewell makes Jamie Brandon his first Kilmarnock signing
Stuart Kettlewell has made his first signing as Kilmarnock boss with Jamie Brandon joining on a two-year deal from Livingston. The 27-year-old former Hearts defender captained the Lions to their return to the William Hill Premiership following a play-off win over Ross County. Killie boss Kettlewell, who took over from Derek McInnes following his departure to Hearts, told his club's website: 'We're delighted to sign Jamie. There have been a lot of clubs competing for his signature, so to get this over the line, we are extremely pleased. 'He's been a standout performer for Livingston, and he adds to the leadership qualities that we already have in abundance here. 'He's exactly the type of character we want at this football club, he understands the demands of Scottish football. 'Jamie fits in with the profile of players that we already have here, his addition will complement our squad. 'We want to build a squad with strong foundations and a real hunger to push forward. 'Jamie ticks all the boxes in that regard, and I'm delighted he's chosen to continue his career here at Kilmarnock.' Brandon, who can also play in midfield, said: 'I'm delighted to be here. Once the manager spoke to me and said he wanted me to be part of his plans, I was delighted to come here and couldn't wait to get it done. 'Kilmarnock is a big football club and you can see that with the number of season tickets already sold. You can see the highs that this club can get to with playing in Europe last year.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
