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Andy McDougall

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Football, futebol, fútbol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍀🦁 Occasional football writer/podcast contributor. Previously in/on: Marca, STV, PortuGOAL, Backpage Football, The Cynic, etc. Translator from PT/ES/CA Likely to post about Celtic, Sporting CP, Athletic Club and CD Castellón

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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 1h
Parece que toca hacer esto...
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 16h
This looked fun...but it was too hard to pick just 9
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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"By using AI, tasks like essays that used to take hours can be completed in minutes!" Sure, like how if I arrive at the gym and immediately go for a shower, my workout is done in record time. And if I throw my sandwiches straight in the bin, I can finish my lunch in under 10 seconds.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Pretty cool that Celtic have a German international
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Pretty grim reading for so many reasons. Scottish football stuck in the dark ages and it seems no lessons have been learnt at Celtic.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Five wins in a row for Castellón! #PPO
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Solidarity with Gavin Bazunu, who is (I believe) the first European footballer to ever refuse to compete against the Israeli national team. 482 matches after the illegal occupation of the West Bank. 17 matches after the UN considers the current genocide began. 7 matches after the UN ruling.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
To put his time at the club in context, last season Balikwisha played more league minutes for Royal Antwerp than Celtic, despite joining in August.
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Monica Byrne @monicabyrne13.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The thing is: even if AI could produce fantastic “high-end” books, they would be no more interesting to a reading public. Because *readers want to read what other humans write*! They want to read what other humans think and experience and live through, and what they’ve struggled to create from it.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Get him involved with the first team as soon as he turns 16 in February. Show him a pathway at Celtic.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
His boyhood hero must have been Kris Boyd
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
For anyone keeping an eye on Scotland's slim chances of progression, including how our chances could rise from 12 to 68% after today's games. betbrothers.uk/news/can-sco...
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Can Scotland qualify for the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026?
An updated look at Scotland’s chances of qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
My reaction to Scotland's loss against Morocco. - VAR went AWOL - No luck, no creativity - Missing Gilmour (and McGregor) - A flawed game plan that almost worked - Progress still possible - Should Scotland be doing more than just turning up? betbrothers.uk/news/scotlan...
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Scotland vs Morocco: VAR controversy can't hide Scotland's deeper World Cup problem - BetBrothers
Scotland have some right to feel unlucky, but they didn’t do enough to get anything from the Morocco game
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
My piece on the key decisions facing Steve Clarke ahead of Haiti v Scotland. betbrothers.uk/news/the-fiv...
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Haiti vs Scotland: Five big decisions for Steve Clarke
Ahead of Haiti vs Scotland, Clarke has some key decisions to make in terms of his tactics. Much of the line-up picks itself, with Scotland not having a huge
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
"Guide us and protect us" Castellón's pre-match display last night with an image of the city's patron saint, Our Lady of Lledó. #ElijoCreer #PPO
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
'Injustice' is a very unfortunate choice of words from Craig Gordon. Unfortunate or incendiary and dangerous. It is particularly disappointing he would post that while away with Scotland. Instead of fostering togetherness for the World Cup, he's chosen to fuel conspiracy theories
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"The ethics of choosing to return to a country that much of the world was accusing of genocide even then makes Keane a PR disaster, even if you ignore his inadequate CV." betbrothers.uk/news/new-cel...
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
What can we learn from Scotland's World Cup squad numbers? betbrothers.uk/news/scotlan...
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Scotland World Cup 2026 squad number: clues to Clarke XI
Newly released Scotland World Cup 2026 squad number details suggest Angus Gunn is set to begin the tournament as first-choice goalkeeper.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Robbie Keane or Martin O’Neill? Celtic are asking the wrong question. My thoughts on Celtic's managerial search... betbrothers.uk/news/new-cel...
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New Celtic Manager: Robbie Keane or Martin O'Neill?
Celtic faces a crucial decision as the New Celtic manager search narrows to Robbie Keane and Martin O'Neill ahead of season.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
"Since O’Neill’s first arrival as Celtic manager in June 2000, Celtic have won 20 of the 26 available league titles. To put that in context, in the preceding 26 seasons, Celtic had won just 7 league titles..." bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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The villains of the fairytale: Why Celtic’s latest Premiership was never just another title - BB Sport News
Celtic made it five SPFL Premiership title wins in a row at the weekend with a record 56th league trophy
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
It's never just another title. My thoughts on why there's nothing boring about Celtic's 5th league title in a row: bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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The villains of the fairytale: Why Celtic’s latest Premiership was never just another title - BB Sport News
Celtic made it five SPFL Premiership title wins in a row at the weekend with a record 56th league trophy
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Thanks, David. Hope you enjoy the game today!
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David Frier @dgfrier.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Yes, well said. You put things into perspective very well there. Thank you. I am a Celtic supporter, so I will want Celtic to win. It is not inconsistent to say at the same time that it will be a very welcome change for Scottish football overall if Hearts win. See me? Easy to please? Onwards...
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
And my opinion piece on this game, this week, this season. Whatever the outcome today, the champions will have deserved it and the Scottish football community shouldn't lose sight of what a competitive, exciting season this has been. bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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Celtic vs Hearts SPFL title decider: Whatever happens, this has been one of the most exciting seasons ever - BB Sport News
It is not a stretch to say that Celtic vs Hearts on Saturday is the biggest league game in Scottish football this century. Whatever happens, it will go down
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
It's game day. A historic day in Scottish football. Match preview: bbsportnews.com/news/celtic-...
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Celtic vs Hearts preview: Team news, line-ups, where to watch - BB Sport News
Preview, team news, head to head, probable line ups, tactical analysis and where to watch Celtic vs Hearts in the SPFL Premiership title decider on Saturday
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
My thoughts on this Saturday, this week, this season. It's been a wild one, but despite the negativity in recent days, it has been a positive one for Scottish football, no matter what. And whoever is celebrating at full time tomorrow will be the deserved champions bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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Celtic vs Hearts SPFL title decider: Whatever happens, this has been one of the most exciting seasons ever - BB Sport News
It is not a stretch to say that Celtic vs Hearts on Saturday is the biggest league game in Scottish football this century. Whatever happens, it will go down
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It's been a frustrating injury-plagued season for Nico Williams, but his match-winning display against Alavés saw him score his first goals and complete his first (almost) full 90 minutes since January. It looks like he's back and at a crucial moment. #AthleticClub bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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Nico Williams is coming alive at the right time for Athletic Club and Spain - BB Sport News
It has been a frustrating season for Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams who has suffered with pubalgia, but he may have turned a corner
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"Football is a mirror of society and the brazenness with which large numbers of Spain fans joyfully displayed their anti-Muslim hatred is representative of a growing acceptance of discriminatory attitudes in mainstream discourse" My opinion piece for BB Sport News. bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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Lamine Yamal’s response to Islamophobic chanting shows maturity and puts others to shame - BB Sport News
Lamine Yamal responded in exemplary fashion to offensive anti-Muslim chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly in Barcelona
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Are Celtic the favourites now? bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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It may sound unbelievable but Celtic are the title favourites now - BB Sport News
In a dramatic season in the Scottish Premiership, the reigning champions finally look well placed to retain the trophy
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
- Bernardo comes in to, hopefully, sit beside McGregor and shore up the midfield. Hatate seemingly can't play in a 3 with Nygren and has been off form anyway. - Tounekti deserves his return to the starting XI. It'll be interesting to see whether he or Maeda spends more time on the right wing.
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Banner18 @shopbanner18.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Another late show and another howler from Schmeichel. A feelgood win that also gives plenty of cause for concern. Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney have some big decisions coming up.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
- Mvuka, Yang and Bernardo started at the weekend but all drop out the squad. - Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur make the squad for the first time. - Both starting wingers prefer the left... - Saracchi's first start since November. - Schmeichel returns, along with Maeda & Engels
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
- Sinisalo gets a chance - Engels and Maeda rested - Debut for Mvuka, hopefully Adamu too - Big chance for Hatate and Bernardo to impress with AOC adding to competition - Saracchi back should take pressure off KT - Soon there should be real competition for a spot in the squad
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Oxlade-Chamberlain: the excitement of another potential redemption story or symptomatic of Celtic's lack of transfer strategy? It can be both, my piece for BB Sport News: bbsportnews.com/analysis/opi...
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gamble could pay off but it’s symptomatic of Celtic’s season - BB Sport News
Oxlade-Chamberlain signing fits Celtic’s love of revival acts, but questions building a title run on out-of-favour loans and free transfers
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Assume this is the XI for tonight. Given the lack of options, Ralston/Donovan is probably the only real decision for O'Neill unless he wants to beef up the midfield and start Bernardo, moving Nygren wide right, Yang to the left and Tounekti to the bench.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We'd have £100m in the bank instead of £70m...
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Because we aren't signing anyone and he's the only backup to McGregor/Engels.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
My piece on how tomorrow's Europa League match could be key to Celtic's domestic campaign. bbsportnews.com/competitions...
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Europa League progress could define Celtic’s title push and transfer plans - BB Sport News
European knockout football could prompt Celtic into transfer activity that would boost their domestic title hopes
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
- Back to 4-3-3, or maybe a 4-2-3-1 if Engels sits alongside McGregor - Full debut for Araújo - Schmeichel remains... - Scales returns - Tounekti straight back into the team - Maeda back at centre forward - No place on the bench for Shin or Balikwisha.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
It may have been inevitable, but it would be misguided to celebrate Nancy's departure. It is but another symptom of the failings of those who run this club. Without meaningful structural change, the club will not progress.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Now, my doubt is whether this was a situational thing to get the best out of the McCowan-Maeda combo on the left (i.e. presumably Hatate wouldn't have spent time at left wing back), or is it something Nancy would like to keep doing regardless of who plays on that side?
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Then, in possession, McCowan tucked inside to form a midfield diamond (McGregor; Engels, McCowan; Nygren) and Maeda pulled out wide left. There was some flexibility but that was the general pattern. It seemed pretty effective, especially as you get the best of Maeda at both ends.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Rewatching the game from Sunday, one of the fascinating aspects is the positioning of McCowan and Maeda. Out of possession, McCowan tracked back and occupied the left wing back role, while Maeda was in the left-10 position, meaning he was higher up the pitch for counters/pressing
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
- Hatate presumably injured is a big concern. - Kenny again is a surprise. - Persisting with Schmeichel and Ralston is puzzling. - Bernardo on the bench when McCowan and Nygren start is harsh. - And how uninspiring is that bench?
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
- Glad to see Bernardo start - It is possible to drop Scales! - Perplexed that Ralston keeps his place when Donovan, JSP and Murray would all be preferrable - What does Kasper have to do to be dropped? - Hope Maeda is on the wing with McCowan as one of the inside forwards/10s
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Peter Lawwell leaving in characteristic fashion: insulting the fans and lowering the bar for success.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
This is the team I'd like to see today. You could perhaps swap around the box midfield, or even play Engels wide right and Yang further forward, but that's the XI that combines form with suitability.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
My sort of realistic suggestion/prediction for tonight's team. I don't think Nancy will make major changes at this stage, but a few adjustments will be necessary. The main doubts being on the flanks and the forward positions.
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Andy McDougall @anmcd90.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
You wait 28 years for another World Cup then land in a group that is 3/4 the same. Deja vu and leaning heavily into the 98 nostalgia. I'm not against it.
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