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Deputy Sports Editor

Matthew Elder is the deputy sports editor of The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday. Matthew took on this role in the summer of 2021 following a spell as the group's live football editor. Previous to this, Matthew was the sports editor of The Scottish Weeklies and covered Raith Rovers for a number of years for The Fife Free Press.

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Colby Donovan has signed a new long-term contract with Celtic. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Celtic tie down Donovan on new contract as belief manifested

Caroline Weir has claimed 25th place in the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or.

Weir earns Scotland's highest ever ranking in women's Ballon d'Or

Tuur Rommens during a training session at the Rangers Training Centre. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers squad hit by bug amid mixed news on Tuur Rommens

Motherwell host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Fir Park on Sunday.

Motherwell v Celtic: TV channel and live stream plus team news

Celtic ultras, The Green Brigade, have announced plans to boycott matches.

Celtic fans to boycott matches as group hits out at Desmond and board

Auston Trusty of United States heads the ball against Diego Ulloa of Chile during the international friendly at Energizer Park on September 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Celtic star 'isolated' after falling ill on international duty

Stephen Bradley, head coach of Shamrock Rovers, has been linked with the Hibs job. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Hibs next manager search spanning Europe as multiple candidates emerge

Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson, chief executive Michael Nicholson and chief financial officer Chris McKay during the 1-0 defeat by Rangers on Sunday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic issue O'Neill update as financial loss addressed

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has confirmed his backroom team.

Pocognoli Scotland backroom staff revealed including ex-Rangers men

Josh Doig is congratulated by his Sassuolo teammates after scoring the opener against Bologna at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Scotland hopeful nets sublime Serie A goal as derby ends in draw

Glenn Whelan has been sacked by Livingston after nine matches in charge.

SPFL manager sacked after five league games as ex-boss returns

Scott McTominay at full time after Scotland's 3-0 defeat by Brazil at the World Cup. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

McTominay on needing heart surgery and why World Cup was 'big regret'

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin.

Rangers respond to Raskin loan approach amid conflicting reports

Lewis Ferguson in discussion with his team mates and head coach Domenico Tedesco during the defeat by Lazio in the Serie A opener at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Ferguson no longer Bologna captain amid transfer talk and Rangers link

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LASK host Celtic in the Champions League play-off second leg at the Raiffeisen Arena on Tuesday.

What channel is LASK v Celtic? TV and free live stream details

Sebastien Pocognoli will be unveiled as the new Scotland head coach on Monday.

Pocognoli to be unveiled as Scotland manager as Hearts boss has say

Scottish striker Robbie Ure won a stoppage time penalty for Sevilla on his La Liga debut. (Photo by KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Ure hailed as Scottish striker has big moment on dream Sevilla debut

Robbie Ure is set to sign for Sevilla.

Scottish striker to complete blockbuster move as €9.2m deal agreed

Josh Kerrcelebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men's Final and setting a new World Record during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League, at London Stadium. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Kerr backs up bravado as Edinburgh runner breaks mile world record

Scot Gemmill’s 10-year reign as Scotland Under-21 head coach is over.

Scot Gemmill departs Scotland U21 head coach role after 10 years

Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin is closing in on a £17m move to Villarreal.

Celtic deals collapse as Rangers £17m exit and double arrival beckons

Motherwell’s Sam Nicholson, top, jumps for a header with Celtic's Auston Trusty before a penalty was awarded via a VAR review

SFA dish out ban for comments made about Celtic penalty decision

Scotland and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon, pictured after the defeat by Morocco at Boston Stadium, has retired from football.

Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces retirement

Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic is closing in on a move to Rangers. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Celtic and Hearts lose prospects as Rangers transfer protected

Celtic have launched a bid for Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Rangers and Hearts duo wanted by French giant as Celtic make €4m offer

Butland made over 150 appearances for Rangers between the sticks.

Rangers exit confirmed as EPL side announce arrival of Ibrox centurion

Rangers have signed former Sunderland captain Dan Neil on a three-year deal.

Rangers win race to sign former Sunderland captain - 'I need that'

Former Hibs investor Bill Foley, owner of the Black Knights group, has bought Prem Rugby club Exeter Chiefs.

Former Hibs investor takes first step into rugby in £25m takeover deal

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda suffered late heartache with Japan.

Celtic exit hint, Rangers swap deal, Hearts sign 19y/o - transfer news

Auston Trusty scored his first international goal for United States in the 3-2 defeat by Turkey in World Cup Group D.

Nine SPFL stars still involved in World Cup as England clash looms

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has resigned following World Cup elimination.

Clarke resigns as Scotland boss after World Cup elimination

Scotland have been officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. (Martin Rickett/PA)

Scotland crash out of World Cup as knockout stage hopes ended

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

O'Neill planning 'subtle' Celtic tweaks amid 'wake-up call' confession

Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson reacts after the World Cup Group C defeat by Brazil at Miami Stadium. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Scotland on brink of World Cup exit after mixed overnight results

Motherwell's Elijah Just scores for New Zealand in the 5-1 defeat by Belgium at BC Place Vancouver. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

SPFL star makes World Cup history as Celtic legend's record matched

Celtic have confirmed that Shaun Maloney (left) and Mark Fotheringham (right) have returned as part of manager Martin O’Neill’s coaching team.

Celtic confirm O'Neill coaching team as Lisbon Lions tribute unveiled

Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the first goal of the game after an error from Scotland's Scott McKenna.

Can Scotland still qualify for World Cup last 32 after Brazil defeat?

Scotland take on Brazil in their final World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium on Wednesday night.

Scotland v Brazil: TV channel and live stream for World Cup match

Scotland players applaud the Tartan Army following the World Cup Group C defeat by Morocco at Boston Stadium, Foxborough.

Scotland team to play Brazil: Change in defence and new plan of attack

Celtic coach Gavin Strachan (far left( has left the club. He is pictured celebrating last season's Premiership title succes with manager Martin O'Neil, Mark Fotheringham, Stevie Woods, Shaun Maloney and Stephen McManus.

Celtic confirm departure of key figure - 'his contribution was vital'

A Rangers return is mooted for Tottenham winger Mikey Moore.

Celtic miss out on striker as Hearts eye £10m fee - Scottish transfers

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been served a notice of complaint by the Scottish FA.

McInnes charged by Scottish FA and could be banned for Rangers debut

Bailey Rice, pictured in action against Manchester United during the Europa League 2024/25 league phase, has signed a new contract with Rangers.

Rangers land first deal of McInnes era as new contract agreed

Scotland's Andrew Robertson (centre) and team-mates during a training session at the Atrium Health Training Ground in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday.

Three Scotland players miss training ahead of Brazil World Cup match

Celtic's Marcelo Saracchi in action during the Scottish Cup final win over Dunfermline Athletic at Hampden.

Celtic 'ready to finalise' first summer signing amid £2m transfer

Morocco's Ismael Saibari scoring the opening goal against Scotland in the World Cup Group C match at the Boston Stadium, Foxborough.

How Scotland can qualify for World Cup knockouts after Morocco loss