⚽ The Kick-Off | Thursday 5th June 2025
Russell Martin agrees terms with Rangers. Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle and Airdrieonians all release players. Break-in at Brechin City.
📒 Random Scottish Football Fact #74: Jimmy Murray scored Scotland's first ever goal in a World Cup in 1958 against Yugoslavia.
NEWS
🔵 Russell Martin has agreed terms to become the new manager of Rangers. - Christopher Jack, Rangers Review
🔄 The Cooperation System is now live. The Scottish FA has put together an explainer as to how it will boost opportunities for younger players. - Scottish FA website
👋 Partick Thistle has released six players at the end of their contracts. Sean Kelly, Alex Jakubiak, and Aaron Muirhead are among those leaving. - Partick Thistle website
🔵 Danny Armstrong will leave Kilmarnock at the end of his contract this summer after four years at the club.
Eleven players in total are leaving Rugby Park including Gary Mackay-Steven, Joe Wright, Liam Donnelly, Fraser Murray, and Kyle Vassell. - Andy Coyle, STV
👋 Forward Alex Samuel and goalkeeper Logan Ross have been released by Ross County. - Mark Walker, The Herald
📝 Hearts goalkeeper Harry Stone has signed a one-year contract extension.
He spent this season on loan at Ayr United. - Craig Cairns, Hearts Standard
♦️ Craig Watson, Sam Graham, and Cameron Rowley are all leaving Airdieonians this summer.
Lewis Strapp has extended his stay at the Diamonds. - Airdrieonians website
🏟️ Brechin City had a break-in at Glebe Park on Tuesday night.
Damage was caused to the stadium’s public address system and monitors in the announcer box. They have offered a cash reward for information. - Brechin City on X
📈 Chairman Thomas Brown has reflected on the recently completed season in the Parks Motor Group Lowland League.
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