'Dream come true' for McCowan
Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan told BBC Scotland: "It's everything I thought [it would be] - something I've dreamt of since I was a kid."I'll never forget this day now. I need to relish days like this. I need to keep pushing."
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The Sun
39 minutes ago
- The Sun
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The Herald Scotland
42 minutes ago
- The Herald Scotland
Hamilton Accies' petty treatment of women's side is opportunity missed
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