Booed, sued and still in charge: Why Neil Doncaster keeps going

Despite frequent criticism, and well aware of the disdain some football supporters hold for him, SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster remains a determined advocate of the Scottish game.

By Stephen McGowan

Issue 36

Includes:

⚽ Exclusive: Stephen McGowan meets Neil Doncaster
⚽ The Nutmeg Interview: Duncan Ferguson
⚽ A season with Ayr United: Part 4
⚽ Football focus: The League of Ireland
⚽ Tribute to Patrick Barclay
⚽ Tony Watt’s new venture
⚽ Behind the scenes with Romanov

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The vibrant supporter culture of the League of Ireland. (Photo: Simon Crowe)

Across the Irish Sea, a football success story Scotland should not ignore

Viewed from over the water, football in the Republic of Ireland appears to be thriving. On the field, relative success in European competition suggests sporting progression. Off it, a vibrant supporter culture has emerged from the shadows of the nation’s other favourite sports. We examine how much truth there is in this apparent boom, and what Scottish football might learn from it.

By Barry Crossan

Scotland’s football factories: The towns and cities that produce the most caps

Scanning the birth places of Scotland internationals reveals which regions produce the most caps, which areas fall short and uncovers the truth about the SFA's perceived west coast bias.

By Mark Poole
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Cup Tied: Our new book following the Scottish Cup from hamlet to Hampden

You can now order Nutmeg's beautiful photo essay book, Cup Tied, celebrating 150 years of the Scottish Cup.

By Daniel Gray
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Away days

Photographer Alan McCredie joins Hibs fans on their journey to Somerset Park to celebrate the unique charms of the away trip.

By Daniel Gray

The secrets of Studio 5

Studio 5 in the old BBC building in Queen Margaret Drive, 1962. This is where it all began.

By Archie Macpherson

Dad is gone, but thanks to football I know how much he loved me

In my quest to make it as a professional player, my dad was my biggest critic, champion and companion. Now that he is gone, I appreciate even more what he left behind.

By Chris Collins

‘And that was when Stevie Morrison farted’ — The day Dunfermline sang at Pebble Mill

The unforgettable story of how Dunfermline became daytime TV music stars singing the theme from EastEnders.

By Liam Kirkaldy
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Remembering Ralph

Prodigiously talented, hard-drinking, headstrong, self-deprecating: Ralph Milne was many things. Above all, he was great company.

By Neil Forsyth
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  1. Billy Hainey: How the first man of Tannadice set Dundee United on their way in Europe

    Billy Hainey’s playing career was marked by a remarkable series of footballing firsts. Then, in 1966, he secured his place in the Tangerines’ Hall of Fame by scoring them their first ever European goal in a giant-killing Fairs Cup win over Barcelona.

  2. Where it all started: Remembering our Swedish caper in ’92

    Scotland have qualified for Euro 2024 — the fourth time they will join the continent's elite for a summer of adventure. Daniel Gray reminisces on when Andy Roxburgh’s team made the breakthrough in '92.

  3. The legendary game that led to a legendary headline

    Caley did indeed go ballistic. Celtic were indeed atrocious.

  4. From Trinidad to Scotland: Russell Latapy’s love affair with Hibs and Falkirk

    Russell Latapy lit up Scottish football for over a decade, bringing joy to fans and delight to his teammates through an irrepressible love of the game and of life.

  5. Jocky Scott: A man for all seasons

    As a forward with Dundee and Aberdeen, Jocky Scott was ahead of his time. As a coach, he has been even more influential over the decades.