Jim Goodwin insists Scottish Cup should be scrapped this season as St Mirren boss fears fixture chaos

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

Reggae and tartan, jazz and jute are all in tune in Nicholas Daley’s menswear collections“That’s something we’re all missing right now, getting our dancing feet working,” says Nicholas Daley, the Scottish-Jamaican London based fashion designer who is about to show his latest collection, Stepping Razor, at the second online London Fashion Week.

primary 1-3 could return from February 22, along with senior phase secondary students who need school resources to complete coursework.A final decision will be made by the SNP government on Tuesday and will depend on the prevalence of the virus.Today, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman told the Scottish Government coronavirus briefing on Friday that ministers will be cautious in their decision.Also speaking at the briefing, national clinical director Jason Leitch said progress on reducing the spread

Scottish Premiership finish line according to pundit Stephen Craigan.Steven Gerrard's side have been in imperious form this season, dropping just six points as they remain unbeaten in the league.Two of those dropped points came against Hamilton on Sunday though, with goalkeeper Allan McGregor admitting his side were "rubbish".Asked on Go Radio about that perfomance Craigan said: "They looked a little bit laboured, their play was slow."I felt as if on Sunday there was a lack of risk in their

Celtic this season - even if Neil Lennon's side were not enduring a horror campaign.The Ibrox superfan and former Scotland hero believes that Steven Gerrard's side would have cruised to Premiership title glory even if the Hoops' had mustered a stronger defence.The Light Blues are enjoying a 28-game unbeaten run in the league and sit 21 points clear at the top of the table following the draw with Hamilton.Brian Rice's side are only the fourth side to take any points off ruthless Rangers so far

whole of the UK and the Republic, which already operate a common travel area. Leitch gave his view to MSP scrutinising the government’s covid response and proposals to monitor travellers arriving in the country.

Roz Foyer said the “likely” election of a majority of pro-indy MSPs made the case for another vote “unanswerable”, but insisted multiple options could be offered.She said further devolution could give MSPs the power to set a higher minimum wage and use inheritance tax to cut inequality.The SNP Government is demanding a second referendum, but the pro-UK parties have refused.However, a growing number of voices believe Scots should be offered a variety of options in a referendum, rather than a

Rangers landed two key men in Jack Simpson and Scott Wright on pre-contracts before shifting both of those signings forward by six months. Celtic meanwhile moved for Everton's Jonjoe Kenny in a deadline day swoop - replacing Jeremie Frimpong who moved to Bayer Leverkusen for an eight-figure fee.

Kate Forbes, the SNP's finance secretary. Governments normally use the budget to outline the state of the country's finances and propose tax changes.

lockdown despite First Minister Nicola Sturgeon criticising it as “not essential”. Gove, the Cabinet Office Minister, said: “The Prime Minister has a responsibility and a role to make sure the vaccine roll-out is proceeding appropriately, to thank those on the front line, NHS professionals and those in the British Army who are making sure things work well.”“It’s absolutely right, the Prime Minister should be there talking to those who are involved in that effort.

ditch its plans for a second referendum on independence and instead focus on the country's economic recovery.Housing charities have also pleaded with the finance secretary to commit more cash to building 53,000 more affordable homes over the term of the next Scottish Parliament.Speaking ahead of the budget, Forbes said: “This is the most important budget in the history of devolution.

Prime Minister to use his expected trip this week to apologise for Brexit delays affecting the fishing industry.

nurses, midwives, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – will be taking to social media as well as holding a virtual pay rally on Tuesday to call for a “fair” pay rise.

Scottish Government is looking at ways of accelerating the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine across the country. A 24/7 pilot scheme is being considered at vaccinating younger people in society as the government attempts to ramp up its programme.

Tom Arthur was branded a "Quisling", a "careerist" and an "arrogant trougher" after he objected to plans for a demonstration outside the UK Government's new office building in Edinburgh.But the MSP for Renfrewshire South told the Record he would not be stopped from speaking his mind.All Under One Banner - a non-party movement known for organising pro-independence marches - announced last week it would hold a protest outside the Scotland Office in the Capital, which it branded

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.