Julian Taylor

In what is often a thankless role at the best of times, Philippe Clement has, over the last few days, realised what comes with territory of being the Rangers manager.

The fireworks which sparkled hypnotically like a revolving psychedelic dream close to Celtic Park last Tuesday were, as it turned out, a sign.

By any metric, it’s quite a distance from deepest Lanarkshire to the pressure cooker atmosphere and sizzle of Selhurst Park – but new Premier League debutant Justin Devenny hopes he can take flight with both the Eagles and Northern Ireland.

By any metric, it’s quite a distance from deepest Lanarkshire to the pressure cooker atmosphere and sizzle of Selhurst Park – but new Premier League debutant Justin Devenny hopes he can take flight with both the Eagles and Northern Ireland.

Ciaron Brown believes in-form Northern Ireland are moving forward in what has been largely a good year.

Rarefied notes of sophistication and inspiration filled the night sky over south Belfast on Friday with the Green and White Army beginning to assess some adventures ahead.

The international break is currently providing some slight respite for Brendan Rodgers and Philippe Clement.

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Among the many discreet delights of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the country’s public transport system is free for its citizens.

Rarely is there time for a Celtic or Rangers manager to take stock in the middle of the whirlpool of a demanding season, but for both Brendan Rodgers and Philippe Clement, the international break provided, presumably, some desired time for reflection.