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It seems that the art of negotiating is a concept beyond the capabilities of Lewis, billed as a ‘Senior Reporter’ by the organisation that has egg-chaser English as their Chief Sports Writer which effectively means that he writes chin-stroking yarns in the absence on ever uncovering a genuine story in…

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BBC snub Celtic stars as ‘fabulous’ Gilmour mania takes hold

by Joe McHugh June 20, 2024

He is neat and tidy and nothing else, a six out of 10 that never hurts opponents which is why Clarke prefers Scott McTominay, Christie, Callum McGregor and John McGinn in midfield. Gilmour will receive a pass from central defenders, turn and redirect it to a full-back, rarely crossing the…

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BBC Scotland stay on message with Celtic bashing

by Joe McHugh June 5, 2024

There is an alternative to that theme which of course turns to Celtic with tales of doom and gloom relating to the club that has won 19 of the last 24 domestic trophies.

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Obsessed BBC can’t cope with Celtic celebrations

by Joe McHugh May 21, 2024

The cafe is home to over 30 rescue cats, which visitors can mingle with while they enjoy their refreshments but on Saturday the disturbance in the area scared many of the cats.

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‘Spineless’ ‘Uncle Tom’ ‘Self loather’ BBC chief English goes into hiding as he is called out over Livi tweets

by Joe McHugh April 1, 2024

Back covering soccer yesterday, Tom English opted for some attention seeking as Celtic scored at Livingston. A two month stint on the egg-chasing Six Nations circuit seems to have drawn a blank in terms of exciting new job opportunities even after extensive networking at the Aviva Stadium when…

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BBC Scotland bottle out of asking Clement about ‘sectarian chanting’

by Joe McHugh March 13, 2024

It seems that when it comes to news stories from football conferences the tough questions will only be asked to one Glasgow club.

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On message BBC Scotland won’t dare headline the £24.2m Ibrox deficit

by Joe McHugh November 14, 2023

Some basic arithmetic would suggest a deficit of £24.2m but after seven years out in the cold there is no chance of BBC Scotland putting at risk Kenny Macintyre getting a cosy interview with Philippe Clement

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‘Is he blind or just stupid?’ ‘Garbage journalism from a spent force’ ‘He’s gone by December’ BBC’s deflection game backfires on Naismith

by Joe McHugh October 23, 2023

All of that points towards the management, or lack of from Steven Naismith but BBC Scotland had a convenient lifeboat for the struggling Hearts boss to cling onto.

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Under pressure Beale hits out at SPFL over Ross County clash

by Joe McHugh August 20, 2023

Beale is quite clearly getting in some early excuses in case he loses out to PSV Eindhoven or drops any points to Celtic or Ross County in the SPFL.

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Celtic keep the door closed on BBC Scotland

by Joe McHugh August 17, 2023

He seemed very off guard during the podcast, almost as if he was sharing small talk with chums in the BBC canteen. Clearly unburdening a lot of resentment he claimed that Rodgers would be livid at not getting the Spurs job that Postecoglou left Celtic for.