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The Herald Scotland
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers hold discussions with ex-Ajax boss Francesco Farioli
Despite dragging the former European champions up from a fifth place finish and securing Champions League football an emotional Farioli quit blaming a difference in 'visions and timeframes' from the Ajax board. Technical director Alex Kroes branded his departure 'incredibly disappointing.' Farioli spoke to Rangers before the appointment of Michael Beale in November 2022. And, as the club continue the search for a permanent successor to Philippe Clement, Herald Sport understands that the former Nice and Alanyaspor coach was sounded out again last week. Linked with the Roma and Atalanta jobs back in his native land the former goalkeeping coach, a graduate in philosophy and sports science, regards former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi as his coach mentor and claims his next role will focus on 'how things are done'. 'There's a lot of speculation, a lot of rumours,' he said. 'But I do want to get back into coaching. Just like it was with Ajax, I don't care about the brand or the size of the club. What matters to me is how things are done, and last summer Ajax was exactly what I was looking for. Read more: Dave King delivers verdict on Barry Ferguson's interim spell in charge of Rangers 'It was the right step for my career, and now we'll see what comes next. We'll see if and when that opportunity arrives. 'I'm a very demanding person. Before I join a club, I lay all my strengths and weaknesses on the table. 'Demanding' is probably the best word to describe me. I want to find a club that's willing to fight alongside me.' Speculation over the Rangers role has centred so far on Davide Ancelotti, Steven Gerrard and Russell Martin. The club have also spoken to former Feyenoord boss Brian Priske. Former Ibrox chairman Dave King believes Gerrard is the 'obvious choice' to return to the club he managed between 2018 and 2021, claiming he has 'unfinished business' in Glasgow. Despite King's endorsement the Liverpool legend is reported to be on the cusp of bowing out of the race after making a 'lifestyle choice' to remain in the middle east for another year. Chief Executive Patrick Stewart is leading the search for a new manager, with sporting director Kevin Thelwell and Gretar Steinsson of the San Francisco 49ers whittling through the list of available candidates.
The Herald Scotland
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Aberdeen confirm exit of Celtic-bound Ross Doohan
Doohan is one of 12 players leaving the club, eight at the end of their contracts and four who see their loans coming to and end. As first revealed by Herald Sport on May 5, Celtic are making their move to bring the 27-year-old back to where he started. He will act as back-up to Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo and boost club-trained quota for European competition. Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site Mark Warburton issues Rangers management warning to Davide Ancelotti Previous third-choice keeper Scott Bain left the Hoops today after a seven-and-a-half-year stay, with Brendan Rodgers paying a classy tribute to him. Doohan made four appearances in cup competitions during his first Parkhead spell, and had a string of loans, before going on to sign permanently for Forest Green Rovers and then move on to Pittodrie. Aberdeen are also releasing Jack MacKenzie, Tom Ritchie, Blair McKenzie. Evan Towler, Victor Enem and Fraser Mackie. Jamie McGrath has already signed a pre-contract with Hibs. Kevin Nisbet, Oday Dabbagh, Jeppe Okkels and Alfie Dorrington head back to their parent clubs with the Dons not taking up their permanent options on Dabbagh and Okkels.
The National
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Aberdeen confirm exit of Celtic-bound Ross Doohan
The Scottish Cup winners have put out a squad update after their season ended with that historic victory over the Hoops at Hampden on Saturday. Doohan is one of 12 players leaving the club, eight at the end of their contracts and four who see their loans coming to and end. As first revealed by Herald Sport on May 5, Celtic are making their move to bring the 27-year-old back to where he started. He will act as back-up to Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo and boost club-trained quota for European competition. Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site Mark Warburton issues Rangers management warning to Davide Ancelotti Previous third-choice keeper Scott Bain left the Hoops today after a seven-and-a-half-year stay, with Brendan Rodgers paying a classy tribute to him. Doohan made four appearances in cup competitions during his first Parkhead spell, and had a string of loans, before going on to sign permanently for Forest Green Rovers and then move on to Pittodrie. Aberdeen are also releasing Jack MacKenzie, Tom Ritchie, Blair McKenzie. Evan Towler, Victor Enem and Fraser Mackie. Jamie McGrath has already signed a pre-contract with Hibs. Kevin Nisbet, Oday Dabbagh, Jeppe Okkels and Alfie Dorrington head back to their parent clubs with the Dons not taking up their permanent options on Dabbagh and Okkels.
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Scott Bain told he can leave Celtic on free transfer
Signed in 2018, Bain made 69 appearances for the Celtic first team, his last game a 3-2 win over St Mirren in May last year. Now third in the pecking order behind Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo the 33-year-old will now go in search of first team football elsewhere. As first revealed by Herald Sport on May 5, Celtic will move to replace the former Scotland keeper with Aberdeen free agent Ross Doohan. Read more: Obliged to name eight homegrown Scots in their Champions League squad under UEFA regulations, four of the players must stem from a club's own youth system. A graduate of Celtic's Lennoxtown academy Doohan spent seven years at the champions between 2015 and 2022. An unused substitute as the Dons won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years, the 27-year-old deputised for Pittodrie number one Dimitar Mitov at Hampden. The agent of David Strelec insists there is nothing to report, meanwhile, on Celtic's interest in the Slovan Bratislava striker. Assessed by scouts in January the 24-year-old is expected to leave Slovakia this summer. In the market for a striker, Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a summer move for the coveted forward. Commenting on the interest, however, agent Michal Cierny said: 'It's just rumours at the moment. There is no concrete offer on the table from Celtic.'
The National
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Scott Bain told he can leave Celtic on free transfer
Heading into the final 12 months of his agreement, the Parkhead club have agreed to cut the deal short and let the 33-year-old go. Signed in 2018, Bain made 69 appearances for the Celtic first team, his last game a 3-2 win over St Mirren in May last year. Now third in the pecking order behind Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo the 33-year-old will now go in search of first team football elsewhere. As first revealed by Herald Sport on May 5, Celtic will move to replace the former Scotland keeper with Aberdeen free agent Ross Doohan. Read more: Obliged to name eight homegrown Scots in their Champions League squad under UEFA regulations, four of the players must stem from a club's own youth system. A graduate of Celtic's Lennoxtown academy Doohan spent seven years at the champions between 2015 and 2022. An unused substitute as the Dons won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years, the 27-year-old deputised for Pittodrie number one Dimitar Mitov at Hampden. The agent of David Strelec insists there is nothing to report, meanwhile, on Celtic's interest in the Slovan Bratislava striker. Assessed by scouts in January the 24-year-old is expected to leave Slovakia this summer. In the market for a striker, Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a summer move for the coveted forward. Commenting on the interest, however, agent Michal Cierny said: 'It's just rumours at the moment. There is no concrete offer on the table from Celtic.'
