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Alan Pattullo is a specialist sports writer for The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday, with a big emphasis on football and feature writing. Alan has been with The Scotsman since 1998 and has won accolades for his work, including the Jim Rodger Memorial Award and most recently he claimed the Scottish Sports Feature Writer of the Year in 2021.

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791 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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What Steve Clarke said to Che Adams after Scotland sub and why he will be so important against Ir...

Too much work went into recruiting Che Adams to discard him again after a few, goal-less games.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland told to take advantage of Republic of Ireland's situation in Dublin

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has urged his side to take advantage of a situation where today’s opponents Republic of...

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almost 2 years ago
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Anthony Ralston reflects on Scotland and Celtic journey after goal - 'I didn’t know what was happ...

Anthony Ralston was handed a new 12-month deal last June at Celtic more out of necessity than the feeling he was view...

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almost 2 years ago
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How Scott McKenna channelled legendary relation Alan Gilzean as Scotland are revived in Hampden rain

A win over opponents ranked 92 in the world in Group B1 of the Nations League might not set the pulse racing.

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almost 2 years ago
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Steve Clarke's visit of his elderly father puts Scotland travails into perspective - 'it was tough'

Some players played golf, others went into town. Steve Clarke had an altogether more pressing engagement with his eld...

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almost 2 years ago
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Steve Clarke rounds on Scotland critics - 'some people like the sound of their own voice and like...

Steve Clarke believes those pundits criticising him and his players following last Wednesday’s World Cup exit should ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Scotland boss Steve Clarke raps UEFA over Ukraine and makes 'sporting integrity' claim

Steve Clarke admits he felt sympathy for Ukraine after they were forced to play a World Cup play-off final against Wa...

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almost 2 years ago
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Steve Clarke defends his Scotland tactics and insists he won't 'throw the baby out with the bath ...

Although it is a relatively short stretch of motorway, negotiating the M8 can seem like a challenge at the best of ti...

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almost 2 years ago
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Steve Clarke asks Scotland players to keep him in a job until 2026 World Cup

Steve Clarke is desperate for another chance to lead Scotland to a World Cup.

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almost 2 years ago
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Lyndon Dykes withdraws from Scotland squad as Steve Clarke hints further call-offs possible

Lyndon Dykes has withdrawn from the Scotland squad with Steve Clarke hinting further call-offs could be possible ahea...

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almost 2 years ago
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Ukraine may not have received a World Cup bye, but did the referee give them a free pass at Hampden?

Steven Naismith could be seen running down the touchline waving an imaginary yellow card.

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almost 2 years ago
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Club Brugge's Jack Hendry now in better place as former Celtic defender speaks on change of fortunes

Jack Hendry has endured so many setbacks in his career that when former Club Brugge head coach Alfred Schreuder start...

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