A government minister has called upon the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to “come out and stand up” for international soccer star James McClean over his refusal to wear a poppy.

"The discussions were very, very positive so I look forward to having something to announce."

Former Scotland striker Charlie Nicholas has labelled the Scottish Football Association an "embarrassment" over its failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill.

The Scottish Football Association has been granted permission to talk to Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill regarding its' vacant manager's position, it is understood.

Michael O'Neill has earned the right to hold talks with the Scottish Football Association, according to his Northern Irish compatriots in Scotland.

Northern Ireland face a huge battle to keep hold of in-demand manager Michael O’Neill after the Scottish Football Association yesterday made an official approach for the Armagh man.

Scotland began life after Gordon Strachan with a friendly defeat by Holland at Pittodrie after Memphis Depay netted a controversial winner.

Police are probing "threatening comments" made against Neil Lennon after the Hibernian head coach's eventful return to Ibrox.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has told referee Don Robertson he owes Erik Sviatchenko an apology after his Dingwall gaffe.

The historical sex abuse scandal unfolding in British football continued to widen with a south coast police force becoming the latest to confirm it has received allegations.

Police in Scotland have said they have received reports of historic child abuse within football.

Joey Barton will hold talks with Rangers on Thursday as the first step in resolving the midfielder's future.

Joey Barton has been issued with a notice of complaint by the Scottish Football Association after being accused of betting on football matches.

Mike Ashley has been ordered to pay the costs of Rangers chairman Dave King and the Scottish Football Association after abandoning a legal action.

Police are continuing to investigate fan violence at the end of the Scottish Cup Final as Rangers hit out at the handling of the trouble.

Chief executive Stewart Regan said the Scottish Football Association was "appalled by the scenes of disorder and the contemptible behaviour" after the William Hill Scottish Cup final.

Few faces do instant scorn as well as Gordon Strachan’s so there were some with bated breath at the Aviva Stadium last night when the Scotland manager was asked if his side was in Dublin with the aim of playing for a draw.

New Scottish Football Association president Alan McRae says qualifying for Euro 2016 would be the perfect tribute to the late chief executive David Taylor.

Referees will use vanishing spray in Scotland for the first time this weekend.

The spray – to mark out 10 yards at free-kicks – will be used in the eight William Hill Scottish Cup fixtures. 

“I care about football so what I’m seeing regarding the image of FIFA – not only now but in the past years – I don’t like it."

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley today pocketed more than £110m after a shares sale reduced his stake in retail chain Sports Direct.

Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev has insisted he is not a racist as he prepares to resume a seven-match ban for abusing Aberdeen full-back Shay Logan.

FAI chief John Delaney has been commenting on the tickets row with the Scottish FA in the programme notes for tonight’s friendly against the USA.

FAI chiefs, including chief John Delaney, deliberately boycotted Scottish Football Association hospitality on Friday as a gesture of their displeasure over the ticketing arrangements for the Euro 2016 qualifier.

The young soccer fan who fell to his death at Celtic Park last night has been named.

So much for ‘home’ comforts.

FAI chief executive John Delaney has again slammed the Scottish FA over ticketing arrangements for Friday’s Euro qualifier, branding the body "unprofessional" and forecasting "tension to be in the air".

The Tartan Army have no right to boo Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy on Friday night, according to his former Hamilton team-mate Alex Neil.

Celtic suffered a blow when sickly striker Anthony Stokes was sent home ahead of the club’s flight to Romania ahead of their Europa League clash with Astra Giurgiu.

Scottish Football Association president Campbell Ogilvie has reiterated that there will be no more tickets made available to Republic of Ireland supporters for the upcoming European Championship qualifier against Scotland at Celtic Park.

Scottish Football Association president Campbell Ogilvie has reiterated that there will be no more tickets made available to Republic of Ireland supporters for the upcoming European Championship qualifier against Scotland at Celtic Park.

Glasgow faces three months of hype over the first Old Firm derby since Rangers went into liquidation but Celtic striker Anthony Stokes knows they have to play the game and not the occasion when the Scottish League Cup semi-final comes around.

John Delaney has admitted the FAI made mistakes in their distribution of tickets to Irish supporters for the game against Scotland in Glasgow on November 14 and says that measures will be taken to try and ensure loyal followers of the national team don’t miss out on away games in the future.

Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev has been handed a seven-match ban after being found guilty of using racist insults, the Scottish Football Association has announced.

There is a widespread shortage of tickets for Ireland's next Euro 2016 qualifying game, after the FAI was allocated the minimum number by their Scottish counterparts.

Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev has been hit with a Scottish Football Association charge over alleged racist abuse.

Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev has been hit with a Scottish Football Association charge over alleged racist abuse.

The Scottish Football Association has contacted Aberdeen over claims that Celtic winger Aleksandar Tonev racially abused Dons full-back Shay Logan.

It was over a decade ago when this reporter first had the opportunity to come across Aiden McGeady at a routine press engagement ahead of a fixture for the Irish U21 side for which he was appearing at the time.

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Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been issued with a more serious charge by the Scottish Football Association after being accused of “singing in public a song of an offensive, racist and/or discriminatory nature”.

Neil Lennon will deal with Beram Kayal for his controversial quotes about Rangers skipper Lee McCulloch and Scottish football – but only because his midfielder did not seek permission to give the interview.

Martin O’Neill admitted it was ironic that his Republic of Ireland side will have to slug it out with Scotland for Euro 2016 qualification.