AUTHOR PROFILE: Dan Birch

Currently undertaking a Sport Journalism degree at the University of Central Lancashire. I aim to write about Scottish football and general sport articles which I hope will be of some interest to you as readers. My previous experience include writing for the Harrogate Advertiser paper, the BBC Junior Football, the student papers and my own blog site.

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Blogs by Dan Birch

Scotland U21s: A gallant attempt but thwarted

Date: 12th October 2010 at 2:29 pm | Filed under: Celtic,Football Blogs,Scottish Premier League | Author: | Tags: , ,
Scotland U21 star Chris MaguireIt was defeat for the Scotland under 21’s football team against Iceland last night, but at least they showed more grit and determination than their inadequately woeful, senior counterparts. It was never going to be an easy task for Billy Stark and his team who finished top…

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Captain’s performance for Celtic gives Rangers food for thought

SPL: Celtic 2-1 HibsCeltic recorded a 14th straight successive league victory with a 2-1 victory over Hibernian at Parkhead. Celtic broke the deadlock after just five minutes of the match, with a superb volley from captain, Scott Brown against the team where he began his career. The match however proved…

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Scotland’s young guns go for it

A lot of negativity has been raised about how far Scotland’s footballers have plummeted to new lows, especially after the debacle of Liechtenstein. The senior team may not be everyone’s drink of Irn Bru in Scotland, but the Under 21’s could get the ball rolling in the Tartan Army’s favour, to…

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Recall for McGregor in Scotland squad

Date: 3rd August 2010 at 12:17 pm | Filed under: Football News,Scottish Premier League | Author:
Rangers goalkeeper, Allan McGregor has been recalled to Craig Levein's Scotland squad for next Wednesday's friendly match against Sweden. With first choice keeper, Craig Gordon injured till October, McGregor will now be looking to stamp his mark…

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Lonergan would welcome Ireland call up

Date: 1st May 2010 at 11:26 am | Filed under: Championship,Football Blogs,Preston North End | Author: | Tags:
Preston North End Goalkeeper, Andy Lonergan has revealed he would welcome the chance of a call up to the Republic of Ireland Squad. The 26 year old has been one of the top performing men between the sticks in the English Championship this season and last night for his club was voted…

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The demise of Celtic

Date: 15th April 2010 at 12:12 pm | Filed under: Celtic,Football Blogs,Premier League,Scottish Premier League | Author:
Saturday 10th April will be a day that Celtic fans will never forget. The 2-0 defeat against Ross County, a team playing Highland league football only 16 years ago was a new low, following on from the St Mirren debacle leading to the sacking of the beleaguered Tony Mowbray. It is certainly not…

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What happened to the Scotland team that drew with the Faroes?

Date: 19th March 2010 at 11:56 am | Filed under: Football Blogs,Scottish League,Scottish Premier League | Author:
7th September 2002. A date that will leave scars wounded in Scottish football fans from all places. It was to be the day that Scotland lost its creditability as a footballing nation. Never before had things been so bad. Why the need to look back now? We are in another new phase…

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Whatever happened to the Gretna Scottish Cup finalists of 2006?

Date: 16th March 2010 at 3:38 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs,Scottish League,Scottish Premier League,Whatever Happened To... | Author: | Tags:
Whatever happened to Gretna FC? It is only little four years ago that a football team situated in a tiny town right between England and Scotland, were proving to be a far more romantic prospect than actually getting married. The story of Gretna is one of the biggest modern day farces in British…

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Scottish Cup Quarter Final Preview

It is Scottish Cup time this weekend, and there are plenty of interesting ties to look forward to. Despite being a disappointing season in Scottish Football, the Cup can also provide some romance and it is clear from the ties that are plenty of good opportunities for underdogs teams like Raith…

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The fall of Aberdeen

Date: 1st March 2010 at 5:20 pm | Filed under: Aberdeen,Football Blogs,Scottish Premier League | Author:
Another defeat for Aberdeen at home against Heart of Midlothian in front of a measly crowd of just over 8,000 supporters consigned Mark McGhee's men to their third consecutive defeat, yesterday. Dark days indeed at Pittodrie, but just how bad are Aberdeen at the moment? There is an argument that there have…

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