David Oliver Journalist
  • Glasgow
  • National World

David Oliver is a Live Football Journalist for jpimedia, covering Scottish football and Rangers. Formerly sports editor of The Falkirk Herald, after ten years following the Bairns he joined The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News in September 2020. He was shortlisted for Weekly Sports Writer of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards in 2019.

Published In

The Scotsman, Belfast News Letter, Northern Ireland World

Focus Areas

  • Sports
  • Football

177 Articles
over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Celtic windfall option, Aberdeen plan trial, Ross Barkley latest, Steve Clarke's striker an Evert...

News, rumour, transfer talk and speculation from around the SPFL on Monday, August 15.

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Scott Allan opens up on retirement and the issue over his future: 'I know the way chairmen think'

Scott Allan is not contemplating retirement despite starting the season without a club for the first time in 14 years.

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Rangers final word: Heads are up ahead of PSV and it's all thanks to 'magic' Malik

Rangers fans had the chance to leap like Malik Tillman in the pre-match fans’ village on Saturday and recreate the Am...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Hearts seal of SPFL approval for St Johnstone new-boy Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips moved to St Johnstone and the SPFL to ‘be seen’ on the recommendation of former Hearts midfielder Oll...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Ross Barkely to Celtic rumours take new Chelsea twist

Talk of Ross Barkley moving to Celtic has taken a fresh twist with a Chelsea source claiming a deal has been offered ...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Callum Davidson provides injury update after Ibrox re-jig forces Daniel Phillips' debut

Injury to Cammy McPherson disrupted Callum Davidson’s plans for handling Rangers at Ibrox but, despite a 4-0 reverse,...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Rangers player ratings: Malik Tillman head and shoulders above again, and a steady debut for Ben ...

We rate the Rangers players out of ten following the cinch Premiership victory over St Johnstone ahead of a big match...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

What channel is the Celtic game on? TV, kick-off and live stream details for SPFL cinch Premiersh...

Celtic are back on Sunday lunchtime duty in the SPFL and that means the champions are back on TV.

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

'No excuses': Aberdeen signings have had time to gel says, new recruit Jayden Richardson

Aberdeen’s assortment of summer signings have had enough time to strike up an understanding on the pitch, says Jayden...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Rangers' new recruit Ceri Bowley's first-team role outlined by Giovanni van Bronckhorst ahead of ...

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has welcomed Dr Ceri Bowley to his staff at Rangers – and detailed the key role he will have...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Rangers' 'learning point' from Champions League win to prepare for PSV clash explained by Giovann...

Rangers boss Giovanni van Brocnkhorst has warned his players they need an 180-minute performance in their Champions l...

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over 1 year ago
scotsman.com

Rangers postponements: Playing St Johnstone and Hibs can be of benefit ahead of PSV ties

Ally McCoist called it a “shambles” earlier this week – but playing St Johnstone and Hibs before the Champions League...

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