Kenny McLean issues Oli McBurnie defence as he backs Scotland striker over friendly controversy

Ibrox backline has yet to concede a league goal in seven outings – breaking a 114-year-old Scottish record – ahead of today’s trip to face Hibs at Easter Road.Gerrard says his coaching staff and players must share the credit.But the former Liverpool hero insists his squad can still improve in terms of being hard to break down –
something he learned from the likes of Rafa Benitez, Gerard Houllier and Roy Hodgson at Anfield.He said: “I’ve got nothing but admiration for Rafa but I’ve tried to lean

Glasgow has not had a Michelin-starred restaurant.Now a Great British Menu winner who knocked back Gordon Ramsay could bring dining’s highest honour to the city once again.Lorna McNee, who won the BBC show last year, has taken over the kitchen at Cail Bruich in Great Western Road.The 31-year-old spent 12 years working at Gleneagles’ Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, which is Scotland’s only two-star venue.As well as Great British Menu, she has a string of other awards to her name.If anyone can deliver

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A second coronavirus death has been confirmed in Lanarkshire in the last two days.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today announced that a person had died from Covid-19 for the second consecutive day in Scotland, both of which were in Lanarkshire.The news comes just days after additional coronavirus restrictions were brought in for people living in Lanarkshire following an increase in cases.Prior to this week,

Nicola Sturgeon, has warned Scots of a “despicable” new phone scam involving callers pretending to be working for Test and Protect before asking for people’s payment details. During the daily lunchtime media briefing, the First Minister said scammers are attempting to con people by claiming that payment is needed for a coronavirus test to be accessed.

care homes.Professor Jason Leitch was speaking on a live radio interview today about the rising number of positive tests for coronavirus north of the border and the potential impact on the social care sector.Appearing on BBC Good Morning Scotland, the national clinical director was asked if he was concerned by the situation in Scotland's care homes."Concerned in the sense I want to protect them as much as I can from this virus," he said."We've learned both in Scotland and around the world, the

missing for four days said his disappearance is totally out of character. George Thomson was last seen leaving his home in the Douglas area of Dundee on Thursday afternoon.

Nicola Sturgeon has issued a stark warning about coronavirus cases as new lockdown restrictions are introduced in parts of Scotland today.The First Minister took to Twitter this morning to urge Scotland to follow new restrictions currently implemented in council areas and new rules which apply across Scotland on Monday.She warned positive Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the West of Scotland and asked people not to let others into their homes or visit friends and family inside their homes.As of

hereEarlier today, the First Minister uged Scots to download a new 'Protect Scotland' contact tracing app - the latest tool in the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.always wash your hands when you get home or into workuse hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not availablecover your mouth and nose with

pub crawls as health officials struggle to keep on top of the rapid spread of Covid-19. The First Minister made the direct plea on the day new restrictions on movement were extended from Glasgow across most of west central Scotland.

Police have issued a strong warning after footage claiming to be related to a serious sexual assault in Dundee was circulated on social media. A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the assault on a woman in the city.

judge.The Scot was caged for 12 years last month for mouthing off towards Randall Basinger in Facebook rants posted last year.But the former US Marine, originally from Edinburgh, has written to the court contesting the “wrongful, misguided and erroneous” verdict. In a penciled note, Richey added: “My trial was biased, unfair and rigged from the onset.

coronavirus cases - the highest daily increase in positive tests for more than 17 weeks. The last time more people tested positive for Covid-19 was May 8, when there were 225 new cases of infection.The increase, up from Saturday's figure of 141 people, takes the weekly total of confirmed infections to 1,079 - the most over a seven-day period since May 6.

Edinburgh in a protest to ‘stand for freedom to choose’. The activists held a static protest at the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh this lunchtime.

Oli McBurnie in a friendly despite the Sheffield United striker pulling out of the Scotland squad.

James McFadden.The 24-year-old Aussie is in line to spearhead Scotland’s attack for the Nations League opener at Hampden after Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie was ruled out of the showdown through injury.Dykes faced the media yesterday for the first time since declaring his allegiance to Scotland despite the offer of an international career with the Socceroos.

East Kilbride man who disappeared after leaving Glasgow bar at the weekend. An appeal was launched today by officers who said they were becoming “increasingly concerned” about the welfare of Stevan Haazen.The 38-year-old was last seen leaving a bar on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street around 11.20pm on Saturday night but police said he has now been found.

has written an open letter for parents with answers about when children need to be tested for coronavirus. He said that it is common for colds and similar viral infections to circulate in schools after a long break.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyrshire and Arran has recorded 16 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours - part of 123 detected across Scotland.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted that the new figures were 'a worry' but said it was important to note that the positivity rate remains below one per cent.No new deaths from the disease have been reported with the pandemic total remaining at 2,494.A total of 20,318 people

ecstasy tablets – but no trace of alcohol was found.The Mackies, of Biggar, Lanarkshire, believe Greg was killed after his soft drink was spiked.The first year film and TV media student was anti-drugs.