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John Clarke

Sabotaging since 6 Jun 2012

John Clarke is a media lecturer and freelance journalist who has written for bbc.co.uk, The Herald, Evening Times, Scotsman, The Big Issue, Popjustice, The Fly, Broadband Now and many others. He also presented the BT Broadband New Music Chart on Radio Magnetic and co-authored a book, The Greatest Rock & Pop Miscellany Ever, for Sanctuary Publishing. He is a musical zealot, self-confessed loudmouth, and proudly inflammatory football fan. One day he will write a novel, but his sixteen different first chapters have as yet not amounted to anything. Twitter - @johnclarke1.

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Football Features

Will Both Factions Of Scotland Fans Take To Gordan Strachan?

Gordon Strachan has finally been unveiled as the new Scotland coach. In an unusual turn of events, it would seem the SFA has actually listened to what the majority of fans want and installed the people’s choice.

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Football

Gary Hooper: Everything Norwich Fans Need To Know About Celtic’s Arch Poacher

Norwich City are eyeing a move for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, 24, after boss Chris Hughton admitted that he needs more firepower. Here’s why he’d be a cracking buy.

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Football Latest

Celtic Half-Term Report: Let’s Grab A Centre-Half And Dream Of European Glory

Celtic’s season has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with poor league performances punctuated by great wins in Europe. If The Bhoys can sure up domestically then the road will be paved for Champions League dreamland…

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Football & Sport

The Greatest Goal I Ever Saw: Henrik’s Humiliating Chip Vs Rangers

I was there when Henrik Larrsson tore apart Rangers’ expensively assembled defence and signalled a new era of dominance for the Celts…

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Football & Sport

Celtic Are Through, Now The Sky Is The Limit For Lennon’s Bhoys

Neil Lennon’s boys dramatically made it through the group stages thanks to a late winner. They defied the odds to make it to this stage, who knows how far they can now go…

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Football & Sport

Celtic Always Respond To Criticism: Spartak Will Feel The Wrath Of A Wounded Animal

Celtic have performed best this season when they’ve come under attack from the media. After all, the legendary defeat of Barcelona followed bad press for dropping points at Dundee United…

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Football & Sport

Aiden McGeady: A Natural Successor To Damien Duff At Fulham

At Celtic, his bag of tricks tore SPL defences to shreds and he now looks a more mature player since his move to Russia. Here’s why McGeady would be a great signing for Fulham.

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Football & Sport

Celtic: Beating Barca Changed Nothing, We’re Still Vulnerable To Quick Passing Teams

The win over Barca was a great result. A fantastic result in fact, and one that means Celtic still have a decent chance of qualifying. But it wasn’t the dawning of a new era. We still aren’t European big-hitters…

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Football & Sport

How Scottish Football’s “Armageddon” Has Signalled European Joy For Celtic

Rangers’ demotion to the lower leagues was meant to signal the end of Scottish football, but instead it has allowed Celtic to focus on the Champions League and hang with the big boys…

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Football & Sport

Bring The Passion Back & 4 Things The New Scotland Boss Must Do Better Than Craig Levein

Craig Levein is gone and has left a lot of work for whoever his successor may be. Losing the fear, bringing back the passion and playing the youngsters are all essential…

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Football & Sport

Victor Wanyama: A Scouting Report On The Barca Slayer

His was linked with everyone over summer, but the focus has intensified after his storming display against Messi and co. Here’s what you get

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Football & Sport

Celtic: Let’s Turn The Fairy Tale Into Legend

With a young team, Celtic beat one of the world’s best sides. Quite an achievement for a manager whose career began with a brawl…

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Football & Sport

Celtic: We Can Beat Defensively Wobbly Barcelona On The Counter Attack

Celtic’s performance in the Camp Nou cauldron was heroic, but ultimately resulted in no points for the Celts’ Champions League cause. Here’s 5 lessons things we learnt from the galling defeat that can help us in Celtic Park…

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Football & Sport

Owen Coyle & 5 More Candidates To Be Scotland’s Next Manager

Defeat at home to Wales last weekend has all but sealed Levein’s fate, and speculation is rife as to who his successor will be. Here’s a rundown of the best candidates….

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Lists

The 5 Creepiest Love Songs

Thought ‘Someone Like You’ was just a paen to the bittersweet aftertaste of lost love? Think again…

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Football & Sport

Fraser Forster: A Celtic Fan On Why The Geordie Giant Deserves His England Chance

In a few short years England new boy Fraser Forster has risen from being Newcastle’s third choice keeper to a goalie more than holding his own in the Champions League…

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Football & Sport

Celtic: Hail Hail The Celts Are Back, Now Bring On Barca

It was a proud night for Hoops fans everywhere, and while they are keeping their feet on the ground the win has opened Group G right up…

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Football & Sport

Celtic Must Call On The Martin O’Neill Spirit To Fight Through The Group

With Lennon showing signs of a growing tactical flexibility and a team spirit forged from some humiliating defeats, Celtic arrive back on the big stage of European football this evening against Benfica. But can they get out of a group featuring Barca?

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Football & Sport

Scotland 1-1 Macedonia: The Prosecution Against Craig Levein Rests

Craig Levein screams mediocrity. Following Scotland’s abject draw against Macedonia, it’s become clear that things have to change. The Scotland manager has to go.

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Football & Sport

Champions’ League: The Only True Test Of Celtic This Season

With the SPL title looking nailed on this season, here’s why a good European campaign is a must for Celtic to have anything other than a boring year…

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Music

I Just Don’t Get…The Smiths

They are the darlings of a million indie fans across the land, but I despise the ground the fauning miserabilsts swan down. Here’s why…

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Music

The Real Pioneers: 5 Acts That Don’t Get The Respect They Deserve

We all know about Elvis. Dylan and The Beatles, but which influential bands has history not smiled on kindly enough?

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Football & Sport

Celtic Fans’ Season Preview: European Failure Will Break Our Hearts

They turned round a 15-point deficit last season and don’t have to worry about their main rivals this term, so surely they need to crack on in the Champion’s League to consider this season a success…

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Football & Sport

Why Celtic’s Beram Kayal Is Out Of Southampton’s League

Great vision, a composed passer and an effective ball-winner - with respect to Southampton, Celtic’s Beram Kayal should be plying his trade at Old Trafford, not St Mary’s.

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Football & Sport

Rangers Killed Scottish Football In The 80s And Have To Be Relegated

Some say if Rangers aren’t allowed back into the SPL the league will fail. Here’s why they shouldn’t be allowed back in for the good of Scottish football.

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