Dundee FC Announces Multi-Year Partnership Renewal with Assai Records

Dundee Football Club is proud to announce a multi-year partnership renewal with Assai Records, the award-winning independent record retailer renowned for its deep roots in Scottish music culture. This exciting collaboration brings together two iconic Dundee brands, uniting football and music to create unique experiences for fans and the wider community. As part of the partnership, Assai Records will remain the official audio partner of Dundee FC, with the distinctive Assai logo on the warm-up tops and club-inspired playlists on the dual-branded Spotify channel. As part of the agreement, fans can look forward to exclusive events and collaborative campaigns celebrating the shared passion for sport and music in Dundee. The partnership will also explore opportunities to support local artists and enhance matchday experiences through music-driven activations. John Nelms, Managing Director at Dundee FC, said: “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Assai Records as a partner of Dundee Football Club. This collaboration reflects our commitment to connecting with our community in new and creative ways. Assai’s reputation and passion for music align perfectly with the energy and identity of our club and supporters.” Keith Ingram, Owner at Assai Records, added: “Partnering with Dundee FC is a natural fit for us. Both organisations are deeply embedded in the city’s culture, and we’re excited to bring music and football fans together through this partnership. We look forward to creating something truly special over the coming years.” This partnership marks another step in Dundee FC’s ongoing efforts to build strong, meaningful relationships with local and national brands, enhancing the experience for supporters and contributing to the vibrancy of the Dundee community.

Man Utd 2-1 Brentford: Champions League in Sight for Hosts

Manchester Utd 2-1 Brentford Casemiro (11′) Sesko (43′)      Jensen (87′) Manchester United moved one victory from Champions League qualification after edging out Brentford at Old Trafford. The hosts established a two-goal lead in an entertaining first half to deliver Michael Carrick’s ninth win as interim head coach. Casemiro headed the opener in the 11th minute from a narrow angle, after Harry Maguire kept a deep cross alive. Benjamin Sesko doubled the lead after a swift counter-attacking move. The Slovenian showed poise to finish high into the net after collecting a pass from Bruno Fernandes on the stroke of halftime Brentford offered their own threat in the first half. A last-ditch Ayden Heaven tackle, and several stunning saves by Senne Lammens denied Igor Thiago from netting his 22nd goal of the league season. Keith Andrews’ side set up a nervy ending for United after a powerful Mathias Jensen strike from 25 yards, but the hosts would eventually see out proceedings, taking another positive step forward towards the promised land of the Champions League. Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw (Yoro 73′) Casemiro, Mainoo, Mbuemo (Mount 74′) Fernandes, Diallo (Mazraoui 46′) Sesko (Zirkzee 88′) Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Yarmoliuk, Jensen, Damsgaard, Schade (Nelson 73′) Ouattara, Thiago

Motherwell Spoil Ibrox Party to Provide Timely Reminder for Title Challengers

Jens Berthel Askou has urged his side to “attack the league” after Sunday’s victory over Rangers, putting Motherwell in a commanding position to wrap up European football for the first time since 2022. Goals from Lukas Fadinger and Emmanuel Longelo’s double wrestled a five-goal thriller into the Steelmen’s favour, as they delivered a third Ibrox victory in three seasons. Speaking at full-time, Askou was delighted to watch his side end their five-match winless run. “The result, it’s hard not to say that’s very pleasing. We’ve been a few points short over the last five games in terms of how we’ve performed. “First half was right up there with us at the very best. We know we needed that today to win the game. Second half became a much more difficult half, both because Rangers stepped up and lifted their game and because we didn’t have that same sharpness in our game, especially in the final third, that we had in the first half. “There were moments to score the third goal earlier in that second half but I’m very happy that we took the chance when it arrived at the end, even though the legs and the heads will be a little bit tired. Motherwell’s free-flowing nature under the Dane has been a breath of fresh air for Scottish football’s top flight. The 3-2 win was the third time this season that the Fir Park side has taken points from Rangers. Their ability to stem Ibrox’s raucous atmosphere was reminiscent of a high-level European side regularly playing through the lines. Askou was thrilled with their composure and clinical nature. “To stay cool and to still play our game when you have more than 50,000 trying to help push for the winner and to just be composed and do what we do and first of all defend with our lives, which we needed, and then to produce that final moment of quality to decide the game – really impressed with that. “And extremely happy that just looking at the performances and trying to improve the little things that it finally paid off with a win. With four league games remaining, the manager has urged his confident side to stay hungry, as they chase European football for the first time since 2022. “We want to win every game. I see a group of players that are talented enough to compete for the win in every game no matter who we play and where we play. I’ve said that throughout the season. Today was another testament to that and a demonstration of that anything is possible if you really go for it and reach out for it. “We’ve not arrived here to just say, ‘fine, top six, everything is good, now we’re in fourth place, let’s just try and defend’. We want to attack the league and get as many points as possible because that’s our mindset and that’s what gives us the best opportunity to make sure that we stay in this position.” Motherwell travel to Falkirk this weekend, before hosting Hearts under the lights at Fir Park. If Sunday is anything to go by – Askou’s boys will have plenty to say in this fascinating title race.

Bartley hopes for “the beginning of a miracle” as Livingston break winless run

Livingston’s first league win in 259 days was a welcome result for manager Marvin Bartley, who praised his side’s positive attitude despite their perilous situation.  Defeat for Kilmarnock at Pittodrie edged The Lions nine points behind their closest rivals. Survival may be a long shot, but Bartley hopes this can be “the beginning of a miracle”. “It’s one game at a time. We need to produce our best at both ends of the pitch, and the players have managed to do that today. “The players have given me everything every day, it’s not just about the match on a Saturday. The wins have run away from us, but hopefully this win can give them a lift and belief as well. Scott Pittman’s strike, coupled with Alex Gogic’s own goal, ended a 31-match winless run against St Mirren. Bartley hopes his team can use victory as a platform for the remaining matches. “We have to grow in belief, when you’ve been on the run we’ve been on it’s difficult mentally. We also have to keep our feet grounded. We’re still bottom of the league. But all we can do is train well and prepare for Aberdeen. “It’s not about me. I come in to work, work as hard as I can, preparing the players as best as I can, and hope they produce on a Saturday. “I’ve never seen them down in the dumps, because they know they have to work hard. It’s a constant for them. They don’t get too high or low. “It’s a fantastic feeling at this moment in time. It’s only our third clean sheet of the season. I have to give a massive shout-out to Neil Hastings, because they saw what was happening in the first half, articulated what was happening, and the players took it up a notch.” Livingston return to action against Aberdeen next Friday before travelling to Dundee eight days later.

Discovery Fire Sprinklers Extends Official Partnership with Dundee Football Club in Multi-Year Agreement

Dundee Football Club is proud to announce the extension of a multi-year partnership with Discovery Fire Sprinklers, a leading provider of fire protection solutions across Scotland and the UK. The agreement will see Discovery Fire Sprinklers continuing as an official partner of Dundee FC, strengthening the club’s commercial portfolio while aligning with a trusted, safety-focused brand. The partnership will include branding opportunities, digital activations, and community engagement initiatives throughout the duration of the agreement. As part of the collaboration, Discovery Fire Sprinklers will work alongside Dundee FC to support local initiatives, promoting safety awareness and contributing to projects within the Dundee community. John Nelms, Managing Director at Dundee Football Club, said: “Discovery Fire Sprinklers are a valued partner of Dundee Football Club. This multi-year agreement represents a strong alignment between two organisations committed to excellence, community, and long-term growth. We look forward to continuing to build a successful relationship in the coming years.” James Bryceland, Managing Director at Discovery Fire Sprinklers, added: “Partnering with Dundee Football Club is an exciting step for us as a business. The club sits at the heart of the local community, something we are incredibly passionate about supporting. This partnership gives us a fantastic platform while engaging with supporters and the wider Dundee community over the coming years. We’re proud to be associated with such a historic club and look forward to a successful relationship.”

St Mirren applaud “brilliant” Tamosevicius debut in Hampden cauldron

A 6-2 pummelling could drain the confidence of any side, but St Mirren’s defeat to Celtic at Hampden offered several positives, including the introduction of 17-year-old debutant Grant Tamosevicius. Ryan Mullen’s early injury handed the academy goalkeeper the opportunity of a lifetime, striding onto the National Stadium’s turf to face the Scottish Champions in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Grant’s teammates, including defensive stalwart Alex Gogic, hailed the youngster’s maturity in handling the occasion. “For Grant it was a special moment,” Gogic stated. “I just told him when he comes in, just enjoy every second, because you never know if you will ever come back. “I just told him, if you have nerves, just relax, enjoy every second, it doesn’t matter if you make a mistake, just enjoy every second of it, because you never know. “I’m 32 and you don’t come here often, so I said enjoy it, take it in and enjoy every moment. “It’s special, the boys were over at him and especially the fans, and he did brilliantly, some good saves.” Craig McLeish’s objective is simple – keep St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. Clawing back a two-goal deficit to Celtic, thanks to a Mikael Mandron double, should offer further confidence to the side, who have already picked up crucial victories over Aberdeen and Falkirk. After three straight top-six finishes, the Paisley faithful have endured a testing campaign in the latest campaign. But having already lifted the Scottish League Cup trophy in December, surviving this intriguing relegation battle would cap off another memorable season.

Bowie receiving “world class” test after Serie A move

Kieron Bowie still has dreams of rejoining Steve Clarke’s World Cup squad, but admits his main focus is on Hellas Verona’s season end, as they aim to steer clear of relegation from the Italian top flight. Speaking with BBC Alba on his latest move, Bowie spoke fondly of his 18-month spell in Scotland’s capital for Hibernian. Recalling his memorable strikes against Partizan Belgrade and Hearts. “I’m not sure I’ll ever score a goal like that again. I still speak to people who say, ‘I’ve never seen a goal like that in my life’. “But the Hearts one is probably the one that meant the most. “It was 3-2 in the end, but really, we should have won the game 5-0. When I arrived, those were the games everyone spoke about and how important it was to win them.” Bowie contributed 8 goals and 3 assists for the Easter Road side, before a reported 6 million pound move to Serie A. His short spell at Hellas Verona has yielded two goals in nine appearances. Although locked in a relegation battle, the move has benefitted Bowie’s personal development, regularly battling some of the best defences in Europe. “You definitely get more time on the ball here and, in a way, it makes it a bit easier – but the players you’re up against are also better. Some are world-class. Every week, you’re playing against a different type of player.” Bowie featured twice for Scotland as a substitute in 2025 and still has a steely determination to make the World Cup squad despite being left out of the recent international friendlies. “Obviously, I want to be on that plane, but for the moment I’m just focused on doing the best I can for Verona,” he said. “Just try and score as many goals as I can before the end of the season. “I want to be there but who knows what will happen.”

McLeish Commends Buddies after “Sore” Scottish Cup Exit

Craig McLeish believes there are plenty of positives to take from St Mirren’s semi-final defeat against Celtic, admitting he is “more critical” of himself following the 6-2 loss at Hampden.  A second-half Mikael Mandron double pushed the tie into extra time, but the Buddies would eventually run out of steam, surrendering four goals in six minutes. Whilst they were unable to repeat their League Cup Final heroics, McLeish exuberated pride after the full-time whistle. “I’m so proud of the group and how they performed. To come back from the setbacks that we had early on in the game like losing a goalkeeper early on, losing the goal in the manner in which we did early on, to fight back from that and the fans pulled us through. “Second-half performance was up there with the best since I’ve been in charge of the group. We thought we were in a really good place going into extra time. We made some changes that probably helped us get back into the game. We end up with a lot of attacking players on the pitch. “We change our shape as well so taking those risks helps us get to extra time and then they maybe expose us a little bit there, the quality that Celtic bring on the pitch then takes its toll and they hurt us. “It’s maybe a wee bit of naivety on my part with the way we finished the 90 minutes and the message was to keep going. We were trying not to be reckless with it but we thought we were in a good place. There’s maybe bits that I need to look back on. “I’m not going to be critical of our group and our players at all. I’m probably first and foremost, I’m more critical of myself. The score line looks really sore. I don’t think we deserved that score line. “We have to retain our status in the league. There has to be positives that we take. We can’t just ignore negatives. We’ve got a massive five games, we’re fighting for survival, we know that, the group knows that.” McLeish acknowledged goalkeeper Ryan Mullen’s first-half injury. The 24-year-old’s error allowed Daizen Maeda to open the scoring in the first minute. “Ryan’s a professional, he’ll deal with that well.” “He kind of kicked the ground and then got robbed of the ball and he’s ended up kind of pulling his thigh muscle.” Five games remain for St Mirren, as they aim to consolidate their Premiership status. Victories over Falkirk and Aberdeen, as well as spirited displays against Celtic, will offer encouragement for the League Cup Champions. Sitting precariously above the relegation playoff spot, Saturday’s home encounter against Livingston could offer breathing space for the Paisley side, before crunch games against Dundee and Kilmarnock.

Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd: visitors take leap towards Champions League

Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United Cunha (43′) Matheus Cunha’s clinical first-half strike pushed a rejuvenated Manchester United side onto the cusp of Champions League football. In an edgy affair at Stamford Bridge, the pivotal touch came two minutes before the halftime break. Bruno Fernandes marauded down the right flank, delivering a low cross from the byline for Cunha to sweep home in the penalty box. The right-footed effort sailed past Robert Sanchez and into the top corner, giving the hosts another setback in what has been a challenging period on the domestic front. Chelsea were frustrated by the woodwork, seeing three different efforts crash off the crossbar. The best opportunity fell to Wesley Fofana in the second period, who latched onto Pedro Neto’s dangerous inswinging corner. But from close range, the Frenchman’s header could only find the upright. Liam Rosenior’s side are now four matches without scoring in the Premier League, and back-to-back home defeats against the Manchester clubs leave them four points outside the Champions League spots. Carrick counted on experience, with the likes of Fernandes instrumental in the narrow victory. After bouncing back from Monday’s defeat to Leeds, the Red Devils sit comfortably in 3rd place with five matches to go. Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto (Acheampong 81′) Fofana (Chalobah 81′) Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernández (Lavia 88′) Palmer, Neto, Estavao (Garnacho 16′) Delap Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Mazraoui, Heaven, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Mbuemo (Zirkzee 87′) Fernandes, Cunha (Mount 81′) Sesko (Diallo 80′)  

Dunfermline 0-0 Falkirk (4-2 pens): Pars edge bitter rivals to advance to Scottish Cup Final

Dunfermline 0-0 Falkirk Dunfermline progress 4-2 on penalties Dunfermline held their nerve on penalties to advance to a first Scottish Cup final since 2007, beating their third Premiership side, and bitter rivals Falkirk, at Hampden. Neil Lennon’s side started superbly, with former Falkirk star Callum Morrison latching onto Chris Kane’s headed pass in the opening minutes, but his right-footed strike flew wide of Scott Bain’s goal. Despite their Premiership status, Falkirk struggled with the physicality and intensity of Dunfermline’s press. Lennon’s side hunted the ball, harassing navy shirts at every opportunity. John McGlynn cut a frustrated figure on the Hampden touchline. The early opportunity was a wake-up call for the Premiership side, who eventually found their rhythm. Filip Lissah headed over from Calvin Miller’s free kick, after beating the press for the first time in the match. Barney Stewart got his first sight of goal on the half-hour mark, Aston Oxborough gathered his back-post header, before flicking Keelan Adam’s cross wide moments later. The former Dunfermline loanee had been on the receiving end of some crunching tackles from his previous teammates. Miller has been one of McGlynn’s many bright sparks throughout the season, with 6 goals and 9 assists in the Scottish Premiership. The winger was continually afforded too much time in the attacking left areas; another low cross narrowly evaded Stewart as the half crept to an end. Lennon’s side matched their opposition physically, but needed to gain more control of the ball to halt the continuous waves of Falkirk attacks. The second half began much like the first, with Morrison bursting toward goal after winning possession on the halfway line. However, a lapse in decision-making saw the chance go begging – a simple pass to the unmarked Tod might have been the better option. Despite the pedigree of two sides who have combined for 95 league goals this season, the game remained uncharacteristically tense. With 20 minutes remaining, Kyrell Wilson spearheaded a break before finding Ben Broggio in space on the left. The Aston Villa loanee cut inside, but his right-footed effort drifted wide, leaving both sides still searching for a breakthrough. John Beaton brought an abject second half to a close. Falkirk’s trademark free-flowing form was nowhere to be found. Instead, Lennon’s determined Pars continued to frustrate their bitter rivals, and with a bit more quality up front, could steal the game. Dunfermline were inches away from securing their final place in extra time. Tashan Oakley-Boothe delivered a dangerous low cross, which Lucas Fyfe couldn’t convert on the stretch. The opening goal would surely decide this tentative semi-final. In the 108th minute, another chance flashed for Fyfe. The 17-year-old nipped in to recover a hopeful ball on the edge of the box; however, his resulting shot was tame and easily gathered by Scott Bain. Incredibly, Fyfe spurned a golden opportunity moments later. Todd and Oakley-Boothe combined brilliantly down the left to square the ball to the youngster, only for his effort to crash off the crossbar. Substitute Ethan Ross forced Oxborough into a save moments later. Both teams were sapped of energy in the Hampden sun, but were producing the best period of the match. Pars fans would have had their hearts in their mouths after Henry Cartwright fell to the floor in the Dunfermline box. But John Beaton quickly awarded the midfielder his second yellow card after a blatant dive. The lottery of a penalty shootout ensued. Falkirk missed their first two penalties to give Dunfermline the advantage. Oakley-Boothe smashed home the winning penalty to secure an emotional victory for Lennon’s inspired side. Dunfermline: Oxborough, Chilokoa-Mullen (Hamilton 106’) Abdulai, Ngwenya, Todd (Fyfe 101’) Amade (Oakley-Boothe 76’), Gilmour, Fraser, Tod, Morrison (Morrison 68’) Kane (Cooper 76’) Falkirk: Bain, Lissah, Allan (Neilson 109’) Henderson, McCann, Spencer, Tait, (Cartwright 102’) Yeats (63’) Miller (Ross 102’) Broggio, (Graham 106’) Stewart (Parkinson 83’)