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The National
27-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Celtic chief Peter Lawwell 'revelled' in Rangers' downfall
Sir David Murray has opened up on his relationship with the then-Celtic chief executive during his ownership of the Ibrox club. The pair knew each other well through their work in the steel and mining industries before Lawwell took on the role of Celtic chief exec in 2003. However, it was at this point that Murray claims Lawwell, now chairman of Celtic, had 'completely changed trajectory'. In his new autobiography 'Mettle: Tragedy, Courage and Titles' - on sale from Thursday, July 3 with royalties going to Esrkine Hospital - Murray insists Lawwell held too much power with those who were influential in Scottish football. He wrote: 'Peter was someone I knew previously. One of my companies, GM Mining, did business with Scottish Coal where Peter worked. 'I once invited him and his wife to Ibrox for a game. He was delighted to accept and back then was good company. 'But by the time he rose to become chief executive of Celtic, he was on a completely different trajectory. Read more: 'For nearly two decades he tried to build up a seat of power and I honestly believe he was wielding far too much influence in Scottish football. 'At one point, after I sold Rangers, it seemed he was positively revelling in the demise of the club. 'With very few influential or credible figures working to Rangers' benefit he was a pivotal figure.'
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
21 brilliant retro photos of Scotland fans at the famous 2-2 draw with England in 2017 at Hampden
Can you believe it has been eight years since Leigh Griffiths bagged those two unforgettable free-kicks for Scotland against England in the sun in front of a sold-out Hampden? 'I've not seen a football celebration in a ground like this for a long, long, long time,' remarked a crestfallen Gary Neville on co-commentary, as the then-Celtic forward fired two unstoppable free-kicks beyond the outstretched arm of Three Lions goalkeeper Joe Hart in the dying embers of the World Cup qualifier in Glasgow. The home crowd exploded into scenes of wild celebration that have struggled to be matched since. Griffiths sprinted around the Hampden track as if he was a 200 metres runner and, for a moment, the southside of Glasgow was the place to be! It is one of the most iconic games in the history of the stadium. Okay, so Harry Kane's even later leveller spoiled it a little, but let's not labour on that ... Were you there that day? If so, here are 21 of the best retro photos of Scotland fans during the famous 2-2 draw with England in 2017. Can you spot yourself in our gallery? 1 . Hampden history Two different generations of Scotland fan witnessed one of the greatest games in Hampden history. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . Let's go Scotland! A Scotland fan cheers on the team against England in 2017. | SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . The Rampant Lion Scotland fans wave their flags during the game against England. | SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . Flower of Scotland Fans sing the national anthem ahead of kick-off at Hampden. | SNS Group Photo Sales
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
21 brilliant retro photos of Scotland fans at the famous 2-2 draw with England in 2017 at Hampden
Can you believe it has been eight years since Leigh Griffiths bagged those two unforgettable free-kicks for Scotland against England in the sun in front of a sold-out Hampden? 'I've not seen a football celebration in a ground like this for a long, long, long time,' remarked a crestfallen Gary Neville on co-commentary, as the then-Celtic forward fired two unstoppable free-kicks beyond the outstretched arm of Three Lions goalkeeper Joe Hart in the dying embers of the World Cup qualifier in Glasgow. The home crowd exploded into scenes of wild celebration that have struggled to be matched since. Griffiths sprinted around the Hampden track as if he was a 200 metres runner and, for a moment, the southside of Glasgow was the place to be! It is one of the most iconic games in the history of the stadium. Okay, so Harry Kane's even later leveller spoiled it a little, but let's not labour on that ... Were you there that day? If so, here are 21 of the best retro photos of Scotland fans during the famous 2-2 draw with England in 2017. Can you spot yourself in our gallery? 1 . Hampden history Two different generations of Scotland fan witnessed one of the greatest games in Hampden history. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . Let's go Scotland! A Scotland fan cheers on the team against England in 2017. | SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . The Rampant Lion Scotland fans wave their flags during the game against England. | SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . Flower of Scotland Fans sing the national anthem ahead of kick-off at Hampden. | SNS Group Photo Sales
