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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sportscene turns 50 with special show on BBC Scotland
The programme will air on Saturday, August 9, at 8.15pm and will reunite some of Scottish football's most recognisable voices. Dougie Donnelly will return to the Sportscene studio as presenter, joined by current host Steven Thompson, with analysis from Gordon Smith. Dougie said: "It was a great time for Scottish football and the Saturday night sports programme was absolutely required viewing. Read more: Marseille reportedly eyeing loan move for O'Riley "I did 33 consecutive Scottish Cup finals – what a privilege to have been in the hot seat for so many of the big occasions, including all the World Cups and everything else. "I was hugely lucky and very much appreciate that. "I'm looking forward to going back on the show. "Fortunately, I'm still working in broadcasting, so it's not going to be as intimidating as it might have been. "It's live TV, what I've done my whole career, and it'll be fantastic to go back again and talk about Scottish football. "I look forward to seeing the reaction from the Scottish footballing public." The anniversary edition will feature archive footage dating back to the black and white television era and will include reflections and highlights from broadcasters who have helped shape the programme over the decades. Rob Maclean, who has worked on Sportscene for more than 25 years, will commentate on the Rangers v Dundee fixture. Archie Macpherson, who appeared on the inaugural episode in 1975, will provide commentary for St Mirren v Motherwell, while Jock Brown, a regular voice in the 1990s, will cover Livingston v Falkirk. Archie said: "I started in 1962 with Sportsreel – on Black Saturday, the weekend of the Cuban missile crisis. "My first report was Hamilton against Stenhousemuir at a time when the world was worried about nuclear warfare. "Programmes rely on the events they cover – and I was lucky enough to cover a succession of World Cups for Sportscene. "They gave the programme a great status in the public eye. "I'm very grateful for this opportunity to go back on the show. "It's quite a gesture after all this time away from commentating on Sportscene." Jock said: "I've done a lot of broadcasting since leaving Sportscene and I'm really looking forward to going back on the show. "It'll be good fun. "It's an iconic programme that has a big place in the story of sports broadcasting in Scotland."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC Scotland marks 50 years of Sportscene with special broadcast
BBC Scotland is marking 50 years of Sportscene with a special anniversary broadcast. The programme will air on Saturday, August 9, at 8.15pm and will reunite some of Scottish football's most recognisable voices. Dougie Donnelly will return to the Sportscene studio as presenter, joined by current host Steven Thompson, with analysis from Gordon Smith. Dougie said: "It was a great time for Scottish football and the Saturday night sports programme was absolutely required viewing. Read more: Marseille reportedly eyeing loan move for O'Riley "I did 33 consecutive Scottish Cup finals – what a privilege to have been in the hot seat for so many of the big occasions, including all the World Cups and everything else. "I was hugely lucky and very much appreciate that. "I'm looking forward to going back on the show. "Fortunately, I'm still working in broadcasting, so it's not going to be as intimidating as it might have been. "It's live TV, what I've done my whole career, and it'll be fantastic to go back again and talk about Scottish football. "I look forward to seeing the reaction from the Scottish footballing public." The anniversary edition will feature archive footage dating back to the black and white television era and will include reflections and highlights from broadcasters who have helped shape the programme over the decades. Rob Maclean, who has worked on Sportscene for more than 25 years, will commentate on the Rangers v Dundee fixture. Archie Macpherson, who appeared on the inaugural episode in 1975, will provide commentary for St Mirren v Motherwell, while Jock Brown, a regular voice in the 1990s, will cover Livingston v Falkirk. Archie said: "I started in 1962 with Sportsreel – on Black Saturday, the weekend of the Cuban missile crisis. "My first report was Hamilton against Stenhousemuir at a time when the world was worried about nuclear warfare. "Programmes rely on the events they cover – and I was lucky enough to cover a succession of World Cups for Sportscene. "They gave the programme a great status in the public eye. "I'm very grateful for this opportunity to go back on the show. "It's quite a gesture after all this time away from commentating on Sportscene." Jock said: "I've done a lot of broadcasting since leaving Sportscene and I'm really looking forward to going back on the show. "It'll be good fun. "It's an iconic programme that has a big place in the story of sports broadcasting in Scotland."
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC announces huge Sportscene shake-up - but there's a catch
This is to celebrate the programme's 50th anniversary. The special edition will air this Saturday, with famous presenters and commentators returning. Dougie Donnelly is set to present Sportscene on August 9, alongside current presenter Steven Thompson. Veteran commentator and presenter Archie Macpherson will provide commentary at the St Mirren vs Motherwell match. Macpherson appeared on the inaugural Sportscene in 1975. Jock Brown, a commentator from the 1990s, will cover the Livingston vs Falkirk match. Rob Maclean, who has spent more than 25 years with Sportscene, will commentate on the Rangers vs Dundee game. The late kick-off is scheduled for Saturday evening. Alongside Donnelly and Thompson, pundit Gordon Smith will provide analysis and insights. The programme will also feature archive footage and broadcasters' recollections of Sportscene highlights. Tom Connor, executive editor of sport at BBC Scotland, said: "We're delighted that these Sportscene legends have agreed to come back and celebrate this milestone with the programme team and our audience. "Sportscene has been a cornerstone of broadcasting in Scotland since it kicked off fifty years ago, keeping its place as a fans' favourite during a period of remarkable change in the game. "I'm sure our audience will enjoy the return of Dougie, Archie, Jock and Rob to the Saturday Sportscene team for this anniversary special." Sportscene first aired in 1975 and has been a much-loved fixture in Scottish sports broadcasting since.
BBC News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos: What the pundits said
Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson: Rangers have put themselves in a great position but it's not over yet. European football is difficult and Panathinaikos will feel they have something to prove.I think the stadium will help Rangers next week. Its not Panathinaikos' home ground, its the national stadium, so there will lots of empty seats and maybe not the intimidating atmosphere the Greek side would result is it doesn't tell the full story of the match. Until the sending off, Panathinaikos were well in the Butland was dropped last season for high profile mistakes but he came back into the team with some crucial Rangers striker Peter Lovenkrands: Had it not been for Butland, we'd be talking about a different game. He kept them in the game in the first the man of the match for me and deserves the credit, he put Rangers in the position to go and do what they he delivered a top performance. He was Rangers assistant manager Neil McCann:A much better second 45 red card changes everything, it hands all the advantage and ball possession to can see Russell Martin is trying to implement a style of play. There has been a lot to like in the second half.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Interim One gets the better of the Special One'
Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson on BBC Sportsound"I've got to give them massive credit because at 2-0 down, heading into extra time, I feared for Rangers."But they managed to galvanise themselves and regain composure. They showed a lot of bravery, shown mostly by their captain James Tavernier. Rangers' penalties were excellent and Jack Butland was phenomenal."Former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday on BBC Sportsound"Butland is the hero. We talked about his lack of form this season compared to last. All of that is firmly out the window. I'm delighted for him - it's a lonely position being a goalkeeper and he deserves all the credit he gets for two massive stops in the shooutout."Rangers were second best for large parts of the night, but they will not care."Commentator Liam McLeod on BBC Sportsound"The Interim One has got the better of the Special One."Rangers were pushed to the brink but prevailed in a competition they cannot do too much wrong in. This is where they come to life for sure. What a night it's been for them."Former Rangers midfielder Scott Arfield on TNT Sports"James Tavernier was amazing in central defence. Leon Balogun, he's such a voice on the pitch, but he's so athletic as well. When you've got that athleticism going back the way it makes it so much easier to press high, because you know he won't get caught out for pace."
