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The Herald Scotland
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Derek McInnes' Kilmarnock squad message ahead of Hearts move
Killie and Hearts actually meet on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season on Sunday and it has been agreed McInnes will not take charge of the Ayrshire men because of the awkward situation it would present. That means the defeat to Motherwell on Wednesday night was his last game as Kilmarnock manager and he was back in on Thursday to say his goodbyes. Youngster David Watson was given his chance in the first-team by the former Aberdeen boss and has nothing but admiration for him. And he detailed how that last meeting between McInnes and his players went. Read more: Scottish Cup final referee and VAR team confirmed for Aberdeen vs Celtic Celtic star crowned Premiership Player of the Year as Hoops dominate awards He said: 'He was in this morning (Thursday), came and spoke to us and wished us all the best and that was it. Nothing but respect for the guy, he gave me my first start in SPFL and he's took us from the Championship to playing in Copenhagen, so I wish him all the best. He's been absolutely brilliant for us. 'He's given me my first start in SPFL, he's kind of kick started my career into what it's been so far and I'm nearly reaching my 100 game mark and most of them have been under him, so I'm nothing but thankful for him. Everybody liked him, we all got along good, we had a great togetherness within the staff and the players, but that's football, we just need to move on now and we're looking ahead to the game on Sunday.
The National
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic hero gets Premiership trophy honour at Parkhead
The Hoops be in party mode for the final game of another season in which they've won the league, and could yet seal another Treble. The most decorated Celt of all time, Forrest, will be the man who brings the trophy out in front of a rapturous support pre-match, according to the Scottish Sun. That will be after manager Brendan Rodgers places it on the plinth at Celtic Way outside the ground. If Forrest scores against the Buddies it will ensure the historic achievement in scoring in each of the last 16 seasons for the Buddies. Read more: Celtic star crowned Premiership Player of the Year as Hoops dominate awards Stuart Armstrong departs Sheffield Wednesday after four months He was handed a start against Aberdeen and came close to finding the net but Rodgers has hinted the 33-year-old isn't guaranteed to be in his XI for this one. When told by a reporter he was "sentimental" and felt Forrest should start again, the Northern Irishman smiled: "Yeah, I'm not! Oh, he was so good. "He doesn't have to score, it would be great if he does. He's definitely trying, he's getting into some great areas. "He was unfortunate in the first half, he chopped inside with his left foot. But, no, his performance level's really, really high. And if it comes, great. "If it doesn't, he's still performing and contributing for the team."
The Herald Scotland
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Aberdeen vs Celtic Scottish Cup final officials confirmed
It comes after the Hoops won 5-1 in a dress rehearsal on Wednesday night, goals scored by Maik Nawrocki, Yang, Luke McCowan, Johnny Kenny and Adam Idah. Experienced whistler Robertson will take charge of the game after the Scottish FA announced their officiating teams for the huge clash, in which Celtic will hope to complete another domestic Treble. On the other hand, it could secure a memorable first season in the Granite City for Jimmy Thelin, who had a sensational start to life with the Dons before falling away. Read more: Celtic star crowned Premiership Player of the Year as Hoops dominate awards Davide Ancelotti 'postpones' first manager job amid strong Rangers links The assistant referees will be Ross Macleod and David Dunne while Colin Steven is on fourth official duty. Greg Aitken takes charge of VAR for the final and will be assisted by Sean Carr. For the Women's Scottish Cup final, played the following day, Dan McFarlane is the referee and is assisted by Brian Christie and Vikki Allan. Abbie Hendry is fourth official with Calum Scott on VAR and assisted by Alan Mulvanny.
The National
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Aberdeen vs Celtic Scottish Cup final officials confirmed
Celtic and Aberdeen will meet in the showpiece clash, which will bring the curtain down on the Scottish season, at Hampden a week on Saturday. It comes after the Hoops won 5-1 in a dress rehearsal on Wednesday night, goals scored by Maik Nawrocki, Yang, Luke McCowan, Johnny Kenny and Adam Idah. Experienced whistler Robertson will take charge of the game after the Scottish FA announced their officiating teams for the huge clash, in which Celtic will hope to complete another domestic Treble. On the other hand, it could secure a memorable first season in the Granite City for Jimmy Thelin, who had a sensational start to life with the Dons before falling away. Read more: Celtic star crowned Premiership Player of the Year as Hoops dominate awards Davide Ancelotti 'postpones' first manager job amid strong Rangers links The assistant referees will be Ross Macleod and David Dunne while Colin Steven is on fourth official duty. Greg Aitken takes charge of VAR for the final and will be assisted by Sean Carr. For the Women's Scottish Cup final, played the following day, Dan McFarlane is the referee and is assisted by Brian Christie and Vikki Allan. Abbie Hendry is fourth official with Calum Scott on VAR and assisted by Alan Mulvanny.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
SPFA Player of the Year awards winners announced as Celtic stars go head-to-head for main prize
The winners are already rolling in as we wait to see who will scoop the big one BEST OF THE BEST BEST OF THE BEST SPFA Player of the Year awards winners announced as Celtic stars go head-to-head for main prize Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S the football awards season and tonight the prizes will be handed out at the SPFA Player of the Year awards. And the first winners of the evening are already being announced. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 4 The successor to Lawrence Shankland as SPFA Player of the Year will be announced tonight Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Celtic pair Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda, the big favourite, are both nominated Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Celts skipper Callum McGregor is the third Parkhead hero up for it Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Dundee striker Simon Murray rounds off the nominees list Credit: Alamy Three Celtic players are nominated for the main award of Premiership Player of the Year. Daizen Maeda is the hot favourite to scoop the prize, as he leads the assisting charts with 10 and is the joint top scorer with 16 goals. Maeda's Hoops teammate Nicolas Kuhn is also nominated, having been an early favourite to win for his form earlier in the season, before tailing off in 2025. And Callum McGregor completes the hat-trick of Celts nominees, looking to be named Player of the Year for the second time after his win in 2021/22. The fourth and final man up for the award is Dundee hitman Simon Murray, who is level with Maeda for goals and is the main factor keeping the Dens Park side out of the relegation zone. A whole host of prizes are also being dished out, with the first gong of the night going to the League Two Player of the Year. The winner was East Fife's Alan Trouten, the division's top scorer with 23 goals, despite Dick Campbell's side falling into the promotion playoffs and being beaten to the title by Peterhead. The League One Player of the Year did come from that division's champions though. Arbroath coasted to the title ahead of Cove Rangers, and midfielder Fraser Taylor, who led the assist count with 12, was given the nod. The second tier was wrapped up in dramatic fashion on Friday night, and the Championship Player of the Year again went to a man from the newly-crowned champions. Sickening moment Celtic fan mocks Ibrox disaster during Hoops' Old Firm clash against Rangers Brad Spencer got the honour for his work in the Falkirk engine room as they sealed back-to-back promotions and a return to the top flight after 15 years away. Another big prize to be handed out is the SPFA Young Player of the Year award, where Celtic and Rangers have one nominee apiece. Arne Engels was Celts' record signing in the summer and the 21-year-old was put on the shortlist, as was a new arrival for Gers, 22-year-old Hamza Igamane. The other young guns in contention are Motherwell star Lennon Miller, 18, and Hearts' own 18-year-old ace James Wilson. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
