Chris McLaughlin
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Sports News Correspondent at BBC Scotland. contact through open DM or [email protected]. Stories welcomed.
Joined October 2010
#Rangers fans in central Glasgow following title lift. Club urged supporters to disperse. Large gathering now in George Square.
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Mark Warburton says he's unaware of #Rangers statement regarding his resignation. Says he hasn't resigned. Bizarre.
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Uefa open proceedings against Celtic after a section of the club’s support displayed an offensive banner, last night. Rangers won’t be punished for going against Uefa rules and playing God Save the King, ahead of their game against Napoli.
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Rangers statement following today’s game at Celtic Park.
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Asked Scott Brown if he was hit by anything thrown by Linfield fans "yes but it was a pound coin so I'm leaving Belfast in profit!" #Celtic.
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Neil Lennon’s agent has told BBC Scotland his client is targeted by some football fans because he’s an Irish Catholic who has played for Celtic.
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Stranraer face relegation under SPFL proposals to call a halt to the season in the lower leagues. Chairman Ian Dougan tells me, “It seems very harsh. You wouldn’t award Usain Bolt the gold medal after 75 metres!”.
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Footballers across Scotland will take the knee before every match, ahead of the new season starting this weekend. SPFL say players wanted to add their voice to the support for the Black Lives Matter, movement.
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First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon singing with Scotland fans in Nice.
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Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke on suffering sectarian abuse at Ibrox this evening.
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Deputy First Minister John Swinney says behaviour of some @RangersFC fans yesterday was ‘an absolute disgrace’ and ‘shameful.’ Also says the silence from the club ‘was deafening.’.
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BBC’s Jane Lewis responding to fall out from Sunday’s post match interview with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "Clearly, the interview on Sunday has become a talking point. I don't believe there was any offence meant by Brendan Rodgers - and for my part, there was none taken.".
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SPFL statement on #Rangers dossier: “If Rangers have any good reason for Neil Doncaster and Rod McKenzie to be suspended, we have yet to see it.”
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Nicola Sturgeon re Neil Lennon claims of racism/sectarianism: “. I thought he conducted himself with great dignity. Nobody should have to suffer that. I unequivocally condemn anti catholic bigotry and anti Irish racism.”
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Eddie Howe now the clear favourite to become the next Celtic manager. Talks between both parties at an advanced stage.
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In ongoing legal dispute between #Rangers and the SPFL over league sponsor Cinch, a court hears from a QC that the club was in negotiations with Cinch about selling off naming rights to Ibrox, in June.
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I’ve loved the BT coverage of Scottish football. All broadcasters could learn a few things from them. They’ll be missed.
Our last SFE tonight 530pm on @btsportfootball . We’ve had a blast thanks to you the supporters!! You are what makes Scottish football special👏👏 Big love to @PhilipsGrant @Keegs1982 @darrellcurrietv @stephencraigan + the crew + even Ally 🤣 for making it so enjoyable 👍❤️🏴⚽️.
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Police in Seville say they expect 150,000 fans to be in the city for tomorrow’s Europa League final.
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Police say no criminality has been established after extensive enquiries around video of Rangers players/staff celebrating title win inside Ibrox.
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Undeniable booing of #Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara in a stadium full of children in Prague this evening. Kamara suffered racist abuse from Czech international Andrej Kudela earlier this year. Interesting to see Uefa’s response.
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#Celtic source tells me suggestion club has accepted £18m bid for Dembele is “nonsense.”.
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Deloitte didn’t interview SPFL board members or individual clubs when investigating the vote process. No external evidence provided either. Still appears to be some appetite for wider investigation into entire episode.
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I’ve never seen a player so emotional when talking about the honour of playing for his country as Stephen O’Donnell was last night. Voice cracking and tears in his eyes. Football can be cynical and soulless sometimes but that was pure passion and pride.
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Brendan Rodgers: happy as I've ever been in my life at #Celtic. I'm living the dream. Want to be manager here as long as possible.
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Police now say they believe a video from inside Ibrox showing #Rangers players and staff celebrating the title win, was ‘edited to include sectarian language.’.
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.@scotgov has knocked back a proposal from @CelticFC to use this weekend’s league match against @MotherwellFC as a test event with limited fans.
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The SPFL trust confirms all 42 clubs have taken up grant of £50k from cash pot of £3.1 million donated by James Anderson. Celtic, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock have made their grant available to their club charities.
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Breaking: Scottish Government to give go ahead for limited fans inside stadia within weeks. Green light for test events but unlikely football season to start with fans. Comes a week after government advisors said unlikely fans back before October. Subject to social distancing
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Only in years to come will #Celtic's treble winning, invincible season be fully appreciated. Monumental achievement, no matter the league.
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All 8 Aberdeen players who are now having to self isolate were in a city centre bar linked to the recent Covid spike, on Saturday night. The club have since reminded them of their responsibilities.
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Celtic say a member of their backroom team needed urgent medical attention and stitches to a head wound after being struck by a bottle during today’s derby match at Ibrox.
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Up to 1000 Celtic fans could return to Celtic Park for the visit of Motherwell this weekend. Decision due tomorrow after meeting between SPFL and government. Still very much in the balance.
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Celtic and Arsenal edging closer to a deal that would see Kieran Teirney return to Glasgow. Only stumbling block is whether he comes now or the London club keep him until summer. The player has knocked back other big clubs in England and Italy and wants to come home.
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Euro2020 qualification puts a smile on Scottish football’s face in more ways than one. SFA will get €9.25 million participation fee, plus €1.5 million for a win and €750,000 for a draw. Right at a time where the governing body is in a consultation period over redundancies.
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Patrick Roberts should complete 1 year loan move to Celtic next week. The Man City winger has been pushing hard for move back to the club.
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Andy Murray’s reaction after the first ever woman Ballon D’or winner, Ada Hegerberg, was asked if she knew how to twerk.
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Best Scotland performance in a generation? What a night at Hampden.
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Robbie Neilson escapes the waiting media at Hearts training ground by using a decoy with a Robbie Neilson mask. I'm not kidding.
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Patrick Roberts will have a medical in Glasgow today with a view to signing a 1 year loan deal with #Celtic
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SPFL announce Deloitte have carried out independent forensic investigation into vote to suspend lower league football. “No evidence of improper behaviour.” It follows Rangers call for investigation and suspension of CEO Neil Doncaster.
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#Celtic fans making a point to Uefa ahead of game five of a potential eight in #ChampionsLeague qualifying
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The SPFL is awaiting the delegate report from yesterday’s game at Ibrox but Rangers will clearly have some questions to answer regarding the behaviour of some of the club’s fans.
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It’s a league with the highest attendance, per head of population in Europe, I believe. Must be doing something right.
Celtic’s double treble. Indictment of the weakness of Scottish Premiership. Always been domination of the top two but current state seriously unhealthy ? @BBCchrismclaug ?.
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Eight league titles in a row for Celtic. An incredible achievement at the end of a very tough week for the club.
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Excited to be taking up the role of Sports News Correspondent at BBC Scotland from today. Mostly saying goodbye to pitch-side duties but most certainly not to football. Onwards and upwards.
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Resolution for independent investigation into SPFL has failed. 13 clubs voted in favour, 27 against and 2 abstentions.
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Graffiti a few hundred yards from Tynecastle this afternoon.
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A national Independent police advisory group says @policescotland’s handling of mass gatherings in Glasgow following @RangersFC title win, was ‘consistent with human rights principles. necessary and proportionate.’
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Scotland’s World Cup play off match against Ukraine will now take place at Hampden in June. FIFA have accepted a Ukraine request for postponement and informed the SFA.
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Thanks to all for the history lesson, following my earlier Mussolini tweet. I’m well aware he was a fascist dictator. Also take the point I should have mentioned that in my description. Fair enough.
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A group of angry Celtic fans now outside Celtic Park. Some chanting for Neil Lennon and Peter Lawwell to go. Police arriving in numbers.
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.@btsport say Rangers citied security concerns re decision to deny Ibrox access to pundits Neil Lennon and Chris Sutton, tonight. @policescotland say nothing to do with them."It would be inaccurate to say that Police Scotland had any involvement.".
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BBC News - Rangers 'covered up' reasons for abuse claim coach's departure
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Those ‘involved in professional sports, for training, coaching or competing in an event’ will be allowed to leave their homes under new restrictions. Seems professional sport continues as normal, for now.
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Lost amidst the usual point scoring noise is the fact Scotland have lost a natural leader in Scott Brown. His opponents hate playing against him and his team mates adore him. He’ll be difficult to replace at international level.
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SPFL meeting finished. League season won’t be called this evening. More likely next week.
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Hugely frustrated that BBC Scotland team here in Tokyo identified as close contacts to a Covid case on flight over. Rules say self isolate in hotel room for 14 days. Numerous PCR tests negative. Athletes on same flight also identified but rules say they don’t isolate. #Tokyo2020.
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This week the fate of Hampden will be decided. Last night did little to support the ‘stay’ argument. There are reasons SFA don’t often take matches away from Glasgow but can anyone really argue the match last night would not have been better suited to a Tynecastle or a Pittodrie?.
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Uefa rules out leagues voiding season due to #COVID19 but effectively gives SPFL green light to call season as is. Official letter from Uefa now needed but one step closer to premiership being abandoned as is.
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Senior figures within Scottish football have told me the Scottish Government’s plans for vaccination passports are ‘completely unworkable.’ Joint Response Group meeting shortly.
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BBC Scotland secure the live rights for all Scotland men’s international matches up until the 2026 World Cup. 14 games in total.
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.@policescotland say they are aware of a video circulating on social media apparently showing some Rangers players and staff using anti catholic language after their weekend title win. BBC Scotland understands the club believes the footage has been doctored.
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Brendan Rodgers asked by Kazakh reporter after match if he'll now be known as The King in the North. #Winteriscoming.
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A number of #Celtic fans attacked following their club’s 2-1 victory over Lazio here in Rome. One group of fans ambushed after shuttle bus from stadium broke down. Unclear if any serious injuries.
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Gordon Howat from Helensburgh, representing for the Tartan Army here. Pitch consultant for Red Star gets you access. 🇷🇸v🏴
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The sports minister will meet SFA and SPFL tomorrow to discuss Aberdeen situation. Clear frustration from government who say players’ actions have risked the return of football.
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke says his players will now take the knee ahead of the game against England at Wembley. Says taking a stand against racism will remain the position for games at Hampden.
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National clinical director @jasonleitch tells BBC that @RangersFC fans are putting themselves and others at risk by illegally gathering. Says @UEFA will also be watching on re @EURO2020. Coming up on #ReportingScotland.
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Alex McLeish to leave his position as Scotland boss with immediate effect.
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Resignation of Stewart Regan leaves #SFA with no chief exec, no national manager, no idea about future of national stadium and as yet no replacement for main sponsorship deal with expires this summer.
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Celtic fans saying a final farewell to Billy McNeill.
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Police have arrested a 24-year-old in connection with the object thrown at Hearts player Barrie MacKay during his side’s game against Celtic last night. Enquiries ongoing.
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SPFL/SFA to ask government for permission to start the new 2020/2021 season as scheduled on August 1st. Meeting with sports minister tomorrow. More coming up shortly on @BBCScotNine.
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Snodgrass on watching #Celtic v Man City with Hull team-mates: Myself, Maloney and Robertson all cheered Celtic goals. McGregor cheered City.
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#Celtic fans outside the stadium pretty angry at news Brendan Rodgers is quitting to join #Leicester. “Loyalty in football has completely gone!” One supporter told me. Latest on Reporting Scotland at 1330.
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.@btsport confirm #Rangers have denied pundits Neil Lennon and Chris Sutton access to Ibrox tonight to cover the #EuropaLeague
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Brendan Rodgers expected to leave Celtic after club give permission for him to speak to Leicester.
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#Celtic chief exec Peter Lawwell tells @BBCSportsound deal to bring in Patrick Roberts progressing. Deal for defender Rivaldo Coetzee, done.
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