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
10 months ago
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Passions: Return of Racing in the Street leaves Alan Pattullo with mixed emotions

Return of Racing in the Street leaves Alan Pattullo with mixed emotions

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10 months ago
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Rangers' Jack Butland opens up on Allan McGregor, England and his Celtic 'speak on other side' rule

There is no better way to prepare to succeed someone than having the opportunity to ask them anything and everything ...

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10 months ago
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Craig Brown: How Scotland great earned Dundee title medal and 'bleeper' nickname in shortest of p...

It might be because of his school-teacher background, but Craig Brown was always a stickler for accuracy and neatness.

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10 months ago
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Celtic's crocodile-skin monstrosity - why latest strip offering from adidas struck the wrong note

All the ominous phrases were present and correct. “Modern twist”, "offering a nod”, and "perfect fusion”.

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10 months ago
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Fae Raploch to Elland Road: Billy Bremner remembered at "esoteric" conference on fixtures-day at ...

If it’s Friday morning, it must be a…lecture on Toronto Scottish Football Club "as a repository of diasporic meaning ...

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10 months ago
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Craig Brown was much more than the last man to take Scotland to a World Cup: dignity could have b...

The last man to take the Scotland men’s team to a World Cup. This achievement alone would have ensured a slew of trib...

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10 months ago
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Icon Sturrock feels the love: Beloved entertainer on Jack Grealish comparison and Dundee United r...

In any discussion about current players who are a throwback to a previous era, Jack Grealish is likely to feature. On...

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10 months ago
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Paul Sturrock feels the love: Beloved entertainer on Jack Grealish comparison and Dundee United r...

In any discussion about current players who are a throwback to a previous era, Jack Grealish is likely to feature. On...

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11 months ago
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Ryan Porteous proven right over Scotland claim but one moment will cause 'sleepless nights'

It's becoming increasingly evident that Ryan Porteous is adapting to life as a full Scotland international with consu...

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11 months ago
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Steve Clarke reveals just how close Scotland came to Georgia call-off as he admits to changing hi...

Steve Clarke will have turned 60 by the time Scotland are next in action. It’s fair to say he has not experienced a n...

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11 months ago
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Scotland reaction: Georgia boss' 'massive UEFA pressure claim', Clarke's longest day, midfielder'...

It was quite the night at Hampden as Scotland defeated Georgia 2-0 to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group A o...

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11 months ago
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Ryan Porteous revels in Elton John recognition and explains why Hibs was 'more intense' than Watford

There have been many times when Ryan Porteous could be forgiven for thinking he has made it. Not putting a foot wrong...

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