TAYLOR Swift and Scotland’s Euros heroes are set to spark a ‘gold rush’ – with a whopping £200m boost to the economy. Retail experts say the high street will receive a double bonus with the mammoth Eras tour coming to Edinburgh and stay-at-home footie fans splashing out. 7 Around 220,000 music fans will descend on … Read more
STEVEN NAISMITH has finally embarked on his UEFA Pro-Licence – a prerequisite to boss in Europe next season. Hearts were forced to name Frankie McAvoy head coach for the duration of last season’s campaign because Naisy did not have his badge. 2 Steven Naismith can coach in Europe this seasonCredit: Alamy 2 The full intake … Read more
LIAM KELLY and Zander Clark are vying for a place on the plane to Germany in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad. But the Euro 2024 glove rivals have proven themselves sharp shooters in a completely different sport. 3 Hearts keeper Zander Clark is handy at the arrasCredit: SNS 3 Rangers goalie in waiting Liam Kelly is … Read more
A FIVE-star campsite near Edinburgh has been named the best in Scotland. Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site in East Lothian came out top at the awards from Pitchup.com, the UK’s leading outdoor accommodation booking platform. 5 The site has a choice of luxury lodges, some with hot tub, bothies and even wizard and fairy-themed glamping … Read more
SCOTLAND wildcard option Kevin Nisbet missed Millwall’s final game of the Championship season over a ‘disciplinary matter’. The striker has been missing from Steve Clarke’s squads through injury since last September and his last international appearance came in June 2023. 3 Kevin Nisbet made his injury comeback last weekend – but sat out Millwall’s season … Read more
JAMES FORREST insists that focusing on Celtic is his best route to starring for Scotland in Germany. The Hoops winger built on last weekend’s superb performance from the bench against Aberdeen with two crucial goals at Dens. 1 Forrest celebratesCredit: PA Forrest, 32, was last capped by Steve Clarke against the Czech Republic at Euro … Read more
A FLESH-eating zombie narcotic used for knocking out animals is the latest threat facing Scotland’s drug users, experts have warned. Powerful tranquiliser xylazine has been found in the nation’s illegal drugs market after having wreaked havoc among addicts in North America. 2 Vet med xylazine has sparked fresh health fears facing Scotland’s drug users 2 … Read more
STV News shows have been cancelled as journalists down tools in a dispute over pay. The broadcaster was forced to axe its flagship news programmes as staff staged a walkout. 1 NUJ members at STV were protesting over better pay and conditions at the broadcasterCredit: Les Gallagher The station was flung into chaos with shows … Read more
EUROS coaches look set to lobby UEFA to increase Germany 2024 squads to 26 players. Steve Clarke will join the 23 other national team bosses in Dusseldorf on April 8 and 9 for pre-tournament workshop. 2 Several national team managers are unhappy heading into the EurosCredit: Getty 2 Scotland boss Steve Clarke will team up … Read more
SCOTLAND return to Hampden after the Dutch disappointment on Friday when taking on neighbours Northern Ireland in a friendly. Steve Clarke’s side could really be doing with getting a result on the board, so SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the contest and selected their best bets, tips and sign-up bonuses for the Hampden meeting. Best … Read more
