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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783 Articles
almost 2 years ago
scotsman.com

Steve Clarke asks Scotland players to keep him in a job until 2026 World Cup

Steve Clarke is desperate for another chance to lead Scotland to a World Cup.

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almost 2 years ago
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Lyndon Dykes withdraws from Scotland squad as Steve Clarke hints further call-offs possible

Lyndon Dykes has withdrawn from the Scotland squad with Steve Clarke hinting further call-offs could be possible ahea...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ukraine may not have received a World Cup bye, but did the referee give them a free pass at Hampden?

Steven Naismith could be seen running down the touchline waving an imaginary yellow card.

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almost 2 years ago
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Club Brugge's Jack Hendry now in better place as former Celtic defender speaks on change of fortunes

Jack Hendry has endured so many setbacks in his career that when former Club Brugge head coach Alfred Schreuder start...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ukraine star says sorry to Scotland for ending their World Cup dream

Ruslan Malinovskyi has apologised to the Tartan Army after Ukraine ruined Scotland’s latest World Cup dream.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland's World Cup dream left in tatters as wretched performance lets them down against Ukraine...

It was a night when Scotland faced earning the tag of the most disliked team in world football. They ended up letting...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland willing to pay heavy price of progress against Ukraine: Aaron Hickey conundrum, no Andy ...

Welcome to what could stand as the last few hours of Scotland remaining in the frame for this winter’s World Cup in Q...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland fans given strong message as Steve Clarke opens up on Andy Robertson chat

Steve Clarke has instructed the Tartan Army to give their usual wholehearted backing to Scotland after paying the Ukr...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland v Ukraine: Steve Clarke on the ‘signings’ making his Scots better as World Cup hoves int...

The game many thought might never happen is now just around the corner and fans are advised to expect a nerve-shreddi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Real Madrid continue European final clinic since 1983 as full-back is Liverpool's Champions Leagu...

Real Madrid’s commitment to not losing European finals is awe-inspiring. They made the pledge as their famous white s...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland rocked by Ryan Jack injury blow as Luton Town midfielder called up - plus Nathan Patters...

Scotland’s World Cup playoff hopes have suffered a dent after Ryan Jack was ruled out of Wednesday night’s play-off s...

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almost 2 years ago
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James McPake opens up on 'trust' after Dundee exit and using his contacts book at Dunfermline

For so long such a familiar part of his attire, James McPake has been careful to replace the Dundee pin badge on his ...

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