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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
CALUM CROWE: Scott Brown can't live on reputation forever ... he needs to buck up his ideas before it's too late
When Ayr United's bid to win promotion ended in failure at the end of last season, Scott Brown's criticism of his players was brutal and unsparing. After watching his team blow a first-leg lead and lose to Partick Thistle in the play-offs, the former Celtic captain essentially threw them under a bus.
Press and Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Ross County 0-1 St Johnstone: Managers react as Saints edge tight Championship contest
Ross County boss Don Cowie felt his team paid the price for one costly mistake as St Johnstone edged to a 1-0 Championship victory in Dingwall. A late Uche Ikpeazu header sealed three big points for the Perth side, who have won their opening two league games and moved five points clear of the Highlanders. The two rivals relegated from the Premiership in May have plenty of pressure on them as they target a return in just one season. County held firm after a strong start by the visitors and were asking as many questions than they were repelling when the winner arrived on 82 minutes. Ikpeazu scored a late winner against Inverness in the cup a few weeks ago and he repeated the feat here across the Kessock Bridge. Cowie felt goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw should have dealt with free-kick into the box which led to the clinching header at a point when County were probing up top. He said: 'There's no denying that St Johnstone were a bit slicker in possession than us. 'I thought we defended really well, and there were several fantastic blocks with people putting their bodies on the line, and as the second half went on we had the best opportunity with Jay Henderson. 'The rebound didn't quite drop for Ronan Hale, and (new loan signing from St Mirren) James Scott couldn't get his header past the post, and ultimately it's a mistake that has cost us. 'Ross has held his hands up, and it has allowed St Johnstone to get the three points. 'We tried to push to get an equaliser, but we're really frustrated to get an equaliser with the way the game was going in the second half.' And Cowie feels the team are starting to gel, despite the outcome. He added: 'I am seeing signs, but I also still feel like there's a long way to go. 'We don't have a game for two weeks, but we're going to play Hearts midweek behind closed doors. 'We know there's still a lot of work to do, especially with James and Alex coming in as new players. There are relationships to work on, and sometimes that clicks instantly and sometimes that takes time. 'Over the next two weeks we need to really work on that and make sure we're ready to et three points against Partick Thistle.' Having beat Partick Thistle 5-1 last week, St Johnstone boss Simo Valkari was happy to win in another fashion in the Highlands. He said: 'We've been talking all week about this being a different kind of game. 'I was most pleased. We had a lot of praise for our strikers for the goals they scored, but this week everyone fought. 'The midfielders and the backline also did really well when we needed it, and the clean sheet gave us the opportunity to win by one goal.' With the Premier Sports Cup taking centre stage next week, County's next match is on Saturday, August 23 when Partick Thistle are their visitors in the Championship. Ross County (4-2-3-1): Laidlaw 6, Wright 6, Iacovitti 6, Gallagher 6, O'Sullivan 6, Cornelius 6 (White 88), Randall 7, Henderson 6 (Crompton 78), Lindsay 6 (Clark 62), Mackay-Steven 5 (Scott 46), Hale 7. Subs not used: Foster (GK), Smith, Lyall, Robesten, Emslie. St Johnstone (4-2-3-1): Steward 6, Sprangler 6, Diabate 6, Baird 6, Foulds 7, McAlear 6, Holt 6, Mallan 7, Gullan 6 (Ikpeazu, 68), McPake 7 (Bright 87), Sidibeh 6 (Kirk 88). Subs not used: Sinclair (GK), Tumilty, Svedberg, Stanton, Steven, Franczak. Referee: Dan McFarlane. Attendance: 3,185. Man of the match: Josh McPake.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aberdeen, Celtic & Thistle disciplined over pyros
Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been disciplined by the Scottish Professional Football League for their fans' pyrotechnic displays at the end of last season. The two Premiership clubs will have to reduce the number of fans by 200 if there is a repeat of the "unacceptable conduct", while Championship outfit Thistle would face the closure of a stand after their display was also followed by a pitch invasion. It follows an investigation by the league into "large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays" at the games between Aberdeen and Celtic, Celtic and St Mirren, plus Ayr United v Partick Thistle. 'Rangers in talks with Betis' Mendy' - gossip Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? - summer 2025 "All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in "unacceptable conduct" at those matches," the league said in a statement. "The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays and, in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion." The invasion led to a two-minute delay in the Premiership play-off quarter-final second leg at Somerset Park on 9 May, while a similar delay was caused by Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them on to the pitch. The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during their 14 May match against Celtic led to Sky Sports "having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium". Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on 17 May. "These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home," the SPFL added.
The Herald Scotland
07-08-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic, Aberdeen & Partick Thistle served SPFL partial stand closures
Celtic and Aberdeen have been hit with a "suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions" should there be a further rule breach. Aberdeen pyro diplay during match against Celtic (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Thistle have been warned of "a suspended sanction of the closure of a Stand and/or area(s) of the Wyre Stadium at Firhill for one future match" should any further pyro or pitch invasion incidents occur before June 30, 2026. The Aberdeen charge came after a display during the match against Celtic with large smoke clouds covering the pitch and broadcaster Sky Sports having to issue an apology to viewers. Celtic supporters staged a pyro display for their match against St Mirren in May. The Thistle proceedings were launched over a two-minute delay during their play-off match against Ayr at Somerset Park when pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch. A further delay occured after a pitch invasion. All three clubs were also "found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible", leading to the charges. Read more: An SPFL statement confirming the disciplinary action read: "The SPFL has confirmed that Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following the behaviour of the clubs' supporters at matches towards the end of season 2024/25. "Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays at three separate matches in May last season - Aberdeen v Celtic, Celtic v St Mirren and Ayr United v Partick Thistle - have now concluded. "Partick Thistle's rule breach also focused on a large-scale pitch invasion from the club's fans, which led to a two-minute delay later in the same match at Somerset Park. "All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL Rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in 'unacceptable conduct' at those matches. "The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays, and in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion. "The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during the club's game against Celtic, live on Sky Sports, at Pittodrie on May 14 led to the broadcaster having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium. Pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch during Partick Thistle vs Ayr United (Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group) "Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park, during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on May 17. "And lastly in a William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second-leg at Somerset Park on May 9, a two-minute delay to the game occurred due to Partick Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them onto the pitch. A further two-minute delay occurred later in the match following the large-scale pitch incursion. "These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home. "Aberdeen: "Aberdeen were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Aberdeen v Celtic and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Pittodrie Stadium, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Celtic: "Celtic were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Celtic v St Mirren and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Celtic Park, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Partick Thistle: "Partick Thistle were found to have breached SPFL Rule H37 in respect of two separate serious incidents during the William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second leg involving Ayr United v Partick Thistle and the following sanction was imposed:
The National
07-08-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic, Aberdeen & Partick Thistle served SPFL partial stand closures
The three clubs have been issued suspended punishments over pyro displays during fixtures last season, with Thistle also sanctioned over a pitch invasion. Celtic and Aberdeen have been hit with a "suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions" should there be a further rule breach. Aberdeen pyro diplay during match against Celtic (Image: Craig Foy - SNS Group) Thistle have been warned of "a suspended sanction of the closure of a Stand and/or area(s) of the Wyre Stadium at Firhill for one future match" should any further pyro or pitch invasion incidents occur before June 30, 2026. The Aberdeen charge came after a display during the match against Celtic with large smoke clouds covering the pitch and broadcaster Sky Sports having to issue an apology to viewers. Celtic supporters staged a pyro display for their match against St Mirren in May. The Thistle proceedings were launched over a two-minute delay during their play-off match against Ayr at Somerset Park when pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch. A further delay occured after a pitch invasion. All three clubs were also "found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible", leading to the charges. Read more: An SPFL statement confirming the disciplinary action read: "The SPFL has confirmed that Aberdeen, Celtic and Partick Thistle have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following the behaviour of the clubs' supporters at matches towards the end of season 2024/25. "Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnic displays at three separate matches in May last season - Aberdeen v Celtic, Celtic v St Mirren and Ayr United v Partick Thistle - have now concluded. "Partick Thistle's rule breach also focused on a large-scale pitch invasion from the club's fans, which led to a two-minute delay later in the same match at Somerset Park. "All three clubs have been found to have breached SPFL Rules in failing to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that their supporters did not engage in 'unacceptable conduct' at those matches. "The clubs were also found to have failed to identify or take proportionate disciplinary measures against the supporters responsible for the pyrotechnic displays, and in Partick Thistle's case, also against those who carried out the pitch invasion. "The pyrotechnics display by Aberdeen fans during the club's game against Celtic, live on Sky Sports, at Pittodrie on May 14 led to the broadcaster having to issue an apology for interruptions to the broadcast following the display, which caused significant smoke clouds to form within the stadium. Pyrotechnic devices were thrown onto the pitch during Partick Thistle vs Ayr United (Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group) "Celtic supporters carried out pyrotechnic displays in the north-east corner of Celtic Park, during and prior to the final league game of the season at home to St Mirren on May 17. "And lastly in a William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second-leg at Somerset Park on May 9, a two-minute delay to the game occurred due to Partick Thistle fans using pyrotechnics and throwing them onto the pitch. A further two-minute delay occurred later in the match following the large-scale pitch incursion. "These incidents caused a health and safety risk to fellow supporters, players and those working at matches; as well as a significant inconvenience to thousands of supporters at the matches and fans watching these games at home. "Aberdeen: "Aberdeen were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Aberdeen v Celtic and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Pittodrie Stadium, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Celtic: "Celtic were found to have breached SPFL Rules H36 and H37 in respect of the William Hill Premiership match involving Celtic v St Mirren and the following sanction was imposed: A suspended reduction of 200 tickets in the area of the stadium where the display took place for one future match in SPFL competitions at Celtic Park, to be triggered in the event of another breach of SPFL Rules H36 and/or H37 through pyrotechnic use by supporters of the Club in that area of the stadium in any SPFL competition on, or before, 30 June 2026. "Partick Thistle: "Partick Thistle were found to have breached SPFL Rule H37 in respect of two separate serious incidents during the William Hill Premiership playoff quarter final second leg involving Ayr United v Partick Thistle and the following sanction was imposed:
