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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

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774 Articles
almost 2 years ago
scotsman.com

Rangers v SPFL: SFA will not step in and say duo need to sort it out themselves

The Scottish Football Associations insist they will not step into the ongoing row between Rangers and the SPFL over a...

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almost 2 years ago
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'There's no conversation to have': Scotland boss Steve Clarke given strong assurances over future

Ian Maxwell, the SFA chief executive, has stressed that nothing has happened in recent weeks to give him cause to reg...

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almost 2 years ago
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Dundee United confirm appointment of ex-Hibs boss Jack Ross - contract length, backroom staff, wh...

Dundee United have appointed Jack Ross as their new head coach on a two-year deal.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland: Wedding issues, absurdity of axe, spare thought for one man and Craig Brown's Elvis regret

Scotland should be well set when they return to action in September. They will be rested. Kieran Tierney will hopeful...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland don't look gift horse in mouth as heat eases on Steve Clarke - unlikely summer of uncert...

Conditions were not quite as oppressive as feared. Relief came in other forms too as Scotland fought back after conce...

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almost 2 years ago
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Diego Maradona: 'The people around him did not look after him. He had lived on the edge' - Claudi...

Claudio Caniggia was in Mexico when he heard about Diego Maradona’s death. At first, he thought it was just another f...

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almost 2 years ago
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Steve Clarke makes stark Scotland analysis admission, speaks on supporters and team selection

Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes Scotland’s defeat against Republic of Ireland was so “damning” it went beyond ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland suddenly look very ordinary again as Republic of Ireland deliver damaging blow to Steve ...

All the ingredients were there for a mighty fall. Many saw it coming from a mile away. Or, indeed, a mile up – as is ...

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almost 2 years ago
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What Steve Clarke said to Che Adams after Scotland sub and why he will be so important against Ir...

Too much work went into recruiting Che Adams to discard him again after a few, goal-less games.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland told to take advantage of Republic of Ireland's situation in Dublin

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has urged his side to take advantage of a situation where today’s opponents Republic of...

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almost 2 years ago
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Anthony Ralston reflects on Scotland and Celtic journey after goal - 'I didn’t know what was happ...

Anthony Ralston was handed a new 12-month deal last June at Celtic more out of necessity than the feeling he was view...

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almost 2 years ago
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How Scott McKenna channelled legendary relation Alan Gilzean as Scotland are revived in Hampden rain

A win over opponents ranked 92 in the world in Group B1 of the Nations League might not set the pulse racing.

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