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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Scotland v Iceland build-up - Johnston, Ferguson & Hirst all start
Update: Date: 19:06 BST Title: Poignant night at Hampden Content: Scotland v Iceland (19:45 BST) Scott MullenBBC Scotland at Hampden Park The streets around Hampden Park are starting to simmer. Flags and scarves are being flogged on street corners. This is where the march to the World Cup starts. Well, sort of. You don't get many international friendlies these days, but this one is not without its importance. Steve Clarke's Scotland need something to hold on to, whether result or a couple of glowing performances. Ideally both. There will also be a poignant moment pre-match, with a tribute to former Scottish FA president Jack McGinn, the grandfather of Scotland midfielder John. A nice tribute to him is included from Clarke in his programme notes. Let's see what tonight brings. Update: Date: 19:03 BST Title: LINE-UPS from Hampden Content: Scotland v Iceland (19:45 BST) Scotland: Gunn, Johnston, Hanley, Souttar, Tierney, Robertson, Gilmour, Ferguson, McGinn, McTominay, Hirst. Substitutes: McCrorie, Slicker, Ralston, Adams, Conway, Hendry, Miller, McKenna, Irving, Wilson, Barron, Doig, Patterson, Bowie. Iceland: Olafsson, Palsson, Magnusson, Ingason, Ellertsson, Thordarson, Johannesson, Haraldsson, Gudmundsson, Gudjohnsen, Thorsteinsson. Substitutes: Valdimarsson, Einarsson, Tomasson, Gretarsson, Magnusson, Helgason, Willumsson, Hunnarsson, Anderson, Thorhallsson, Hlynsson, Traustason. Update: Date: 18:59 BST Title: Did you miss us? Content: Scotland v Iceland (19:45 BST) Just 11 days since the end of the domestic season in Scotland, football is back. Scotland host Iceland at Hampden in the first of two summer friendlies. The teams are in, so let's get right to it...
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
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- Glasgow Times
Former Celtic chairman and SFA president Jack McGinn dies aged 92
McGinn spent almost 40 years in the football environment with Celtic and the Scottish game's governing body. A statement said he 'passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends'. Jack McGinn, right, with Celtic manager Billy McNeill in 1987 (PA) McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British football. He later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in 1986. He stepped down as chairman in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the SFA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later. He is survived by his eight children. His youngest son, Francis, said: 'My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. John McGinn is Jack McGinn's grandson (Andrew Milligan/PA) 'As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. 'He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace. 'On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months.' McGinn was the grandfather of three successful footballing brothers – former St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Former Celtic chairman and SFA president Jack McGinn dies aged 92
A statement said he 'passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends'. Jack McGinn, right, with Celtic manager Billy McNeill in 1987 (PA) McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British football. He later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in 1986. He stepped down as chairman in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the SFA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later. He is survived by his eight children. His youngest son, Francis, said: 'My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. 'As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. 'He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace. John McGinn is Jack McGinn's grandson (Andrew Milligan/PA) 'On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months.' McGinn was the grandfather of three successful footballing brothers – former St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn. Celtic were 'extremely saddened' by the news and added that the former newspaper executive had 'always remained a dedicated Celtic supporter and he was a regular presence at Celtic Park over the past few years'. Chairman Peter Lawwell added: 'I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Jack's family following his sad passing. 'I first met Jack 35 years ago, and he was a fine, humble, unassuming man, a true Celtic man who always did his very best for the club he loved. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Scottish FA President, Jack McGinn. The thoughts of everyone at the Scottish FA are with Jack's loved ones. — Scottish FA (@ScottishFA) May 14, 2025 'He gave his full energy and commitment to Celtic across a number of roles, often in difficult times for the club but always working in the best interests of Celtic. 'I know he will be sadly missed by his family, friends and so many people at the club. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.' An SFA statement read: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Scottish FA president Jack McGinn. The thoughts of everyone at the Scottish FA are with Jack's loved ones.'
Daily Record
14-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Aberdeen vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the Scottish Premiership clash at Pittodrie
Video Loading In a week and a half these two teams will be slugging it out at Hampden for the final piece of silverware of the season. But tonight, Aberdeen take on Celtic with the stakes only high for one side at least. Celtic have of course already wrapped up the title, their fourth in a row. This clash at Pittodrie means little to them. But for Jimmy Thelin 's men, third place is still possible and so it means everything. But they will need to beat Brendan Rodgers ' Treble chasers and give them some belief ahead of the Scottish Cup Final on May 24. Gulp. Because there may be well sort of that. Hammered by Rangers last week. Skelped by Celtic in February. The Dons tend to fold badly. Celtic, meanwhile, just keep on motoring and will be keen to hand out another reminder of why they are champions and such big favourites to land the Treble. It promises to be an intriguing encounter in the North-East and may give some pointers ahead of that Hampden showpiece. 18:15Graeme Young Black armbands to remember Jack McGinn A Celtic club statement read. The Celtic players will wear black armbands at tonight's Premiership game against Aberdeen at Pittodrie as a mark of respect. Everyone at Celtic Football Club is extremely saddened at the death of former Celtic chairman, Jack McGinn, who has passed away at the age of 92. Jack first joined Celtic back in 1965, having previously been a newspaper executive, in order to help the club establish its own newspaper, an idea he had brought to the board. That was the Celtic View, which was first published on August 11, 1965, and it remains the oldest club publication in football some 40 years later. Jack was the first editor of the Celtic View, a position he would hold for a number of years, and he always remained a strong supporter and avid reader of the publication. Appointed the club's Commercial Manager in 1981, he was given a seat on the board, becoming vice-chairman in 1985 and Celtic chairman a year later. Jack would remain as chairman for five years, and his tenure included the unforgettable Centenary season, when Celtic, then managed by Billy McNeill who had returned to the club at the start of the campaign, won a league and cup double. He remained as a non-executive director after stepping down as chairman, eventually standing down in August 1994. Jack also occupied a number of roles within the SFA, which culminated in him becoming SFA chairman in 1997, a position he held for almost six years. He always remained a dedicated Celtic supporter and he was a regular presence at Celtic Park over the past few years. 18:12Graeme Young Mich on the menu? Red-hot Michel-Ange Balikwisha is giving a Celtic transfer a thumbs-up in more ways than one as he stands on the brink of a money-spinning exit from Royal Antwerp. The winger is in the form of his life months after admitting he reneged on exiting the Pro League side due to his ongoing injury woes. Celtic have long been admirers of a £6million-rated wide man who has earned rave reviews for his displays during the Belgian League playoffs with onlookers extolling his game-winning potential which includes two goals and four assists in his past five games. Balikwisha has been personally responding to Celtic fans on social media touting him for Glasgow's east end and appears ready to signal the green light on exiting his homeland after previously vowing to stay in situ until he was fully fit. Celtic have been linked with Tyrhys Dolan and Blackburn Rovers are doing all they can to keep him in situ. Former Celtic chairman Jack McGinn dies Former Celtic chairman Jack McGinn has died at the age of 92. McGinn spent almost 40 years in the game, his first role coming with the Celtic View back in the mid-1960s. He was then appointed to a commercial role at the Parkhead club and joined the board before becoming Celtic chairman in 1986. McGinn stepped down at chairman in 1991 and left the club following Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He then worked for the Scottish Football Association in a variety of roles before becoming president in 1997, leaving the role in 2003. McGinn was the grandad of Scotland and Aston Villa star John McGinn, along with footballing brother Paul and Stephen.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former Celtic chairman and SFA president Jack McGinn dies aged 92
Former Celtic chairman and Scottish Football Association president Jack McGinn has died aged 92, his family have announced. McGinn spent almost 40 years in the football environment with Celtic and the Scottish game's governing body. A statement said he 'passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends'. McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British football. He later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in 1986. He stepped down as chairman in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the SFA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later. He is survived by his eight children. His youngest son, Francis, said: 'My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. 'As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. 'He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace. 'On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months.' McGinn was the grandfather of three successful footballing brothers – former St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.
