Ryan Murray

Ryan Murray

Hi, I'm Ryan- avid football fan and journalist (hopefully you'll agree with the latter). I even played to a reasonable level at one point. My life is consumed by the beautiful game- whether its tinkering with tactical shape, mulling over the historic formation of a club from distant shores, or attempting to chart every granular movement of the club I love- an hour rarely floats by without locking in to a fresh footballing thought stream. My particular passion lies within the Scottish game- for me, its controversies, charisma and undeniable charm put it ahead of European's big leagues as a spectacle. For those who degrade or deride its quality- get a grip, give it a watch, and enjoy eating some humble pie. Even better, its turbulent narratives read more like a toxic thriller than the typical football pantomime you find elsewhere. Actually, with that in mind, its perhaps best not to mention who I support...... .

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: The FIFA World Cup trophy is pictured on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Losail International Circuit on November 21, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

The end of a 24 year wait? Scotland learn playoff pathway

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DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (2nd L), French former professional footballer Marcel Desailly (R) and Secretary General at Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Hassan Al Thawadi (L) attend the ceremony of unveiling of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Countdown Clock organized by The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) and FIFA in Doha, Qatar on November 21, 2021. (Photo by Mohammed Dabbous/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

The road to Qatar: Who might Scotland face in playoffs?

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Celtic players celebrate after winning their Scottish Leagues Cup semifinal match. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Scottish League Cup: Hibs, Celtic advance over Gers, Saints

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Jake Doyle-Hayes has signed an extension with Hibernian FC. (Photo by Callum Landells/Getty Images)

Hibs quartet put pen to paper ahead of Sunday’s semifinal

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Former Rangers star Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to Glasgow where he will manage his old club. (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst is new Rangers boss

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Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou arrives at the stadium prior to the Cinch Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell FC last month. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ange Postecoglou: New Celtic boss winning over hearts and minds

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 08: New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez (R) and Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona pose for a photo during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Xavi comes home. Will the good old days follow?

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Scotland players left to right Ryan Christie, Billy Gilmour, Callum McGregor and John Souttar sing the national anthem before their qualifying match against Denmark. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scotland tame Great Danes at Hampden to reach playoffs

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