Alan Pattullo Journalist
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Alan Pattullo is a specialist sports writer for The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday, with a big emphasis on football and feature writing. Alan has been with The Scotsman since 1998 and has won accolades for his work, including the Jim Rodger Memorial Award and most recently he claimed the Scottish Sports Feature Writer of the Year in 2021.

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The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday

Focus Areas

  • Sports

783 Articles
9 months ago
scotsman.com

The demise of Scottish football's programmes: Dundee Utd join Hibs, 'five-figure' sums, plea to k...

There was a notable absence outside Tannadice before Tuesday night’s Viaplay Cup defeat to Partick Thistle. Gone was ...

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10 months ago
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Leon Balogun lifts lid on Rangers return, Michael Beale texts and how he sold Ibrox move to Cyrie...

Leon Balogun won’t be too upset if his first paycheck since re-signing for Rangers has not been supplemented by a rec...

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10 months ago
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Manchester United brought £400m team to Murrayfield but fans were short-changed

As if they were just the latest jet-lagged supergroup to plug into the mains at Murrayfield, Manchester United droppe...

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10 months ago
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Donny van de Beek addresses Celtic transfer link as Manchester United ace admits 'everything can ...

Reported Celtic target Donny van de Beek has admitted that “everything can happen” after he scored the winning goal i...

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10 months ago
scotsman.com

Man Utd's arrival poses questions on sidelined Scots: what next for McTominay, Celtic-linked Tier...

At a time of flux at Manchester United, Scott McTominay could be about to flee the nest.

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10 months ago
scotsman.com

Man Utd's arrival poses questions on sidelined Scots: what next for McTominay, Celtic-linked Tier...

At a time of flux at Manchester United, Scott McTominay could be about to flee the nest.

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10 months ago
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Rangers' Jack Butland reveals longevity goal, why Man Utd wasn't option and Stoke 'tough times'

Jack Butland only needs to look at Allan McGregor to know that his best years are still very likely to be in front of...

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10 months ago
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Duncan Ferguson, the Dundee United and Rangers '£89 million' transfer sensation and why it won't ...

Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh had just been published, Take That were sitting top of the charts with Pray and Duncan ...

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10 months ago
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Tony Docherty opens up on taking Dundee job, the Mexican connection, striking out on his own and ...

If it’s the middle of July, then it must be time to meet the new manager of Dundee FC. Although not quite an annual e...

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10 months ago
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Rangers' Dujon Sterling opens up on mystery illness, Tavernier connection, and 'genius' Michael B...

Such have been the obstacles overcome so far in his short career, it’s no surprise to learn that Dujon Sterling is no...

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10 months ago
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It’s no gravy train, but Aberdeen appeal shows landladies for young footballers are back in demand

Firstly, a confession. A little typo might have crept into some editions of Scotland on Sunday last weekend.

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10 months ago
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David McGregor's Forfar odyssey: Best player, sacking Dick Campbell, Rangers history and one stad...

As you join us, David McGregor is detailing what is going to change now that he has stepped down from over 50 years o...

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