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Andy McDougall

Andy McDougall has written 6 posts for Swinging Balls Online

The Long Wait Continues

By Andy McDougall ⋅ November 6, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Andy McDougall reflects on a campaign of contrasts for Scotland, an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to qualify for Euro 2012.

Scottish Football In Decline

By Andy McDougall ⋅ October 2, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Andy McDougall considers the issue of falling attendances in Scottish Football, and looks at a plethora of options which might halt the apparent slide in standards and crowds North of the border.

Goal-den Bargains?

By Andy McDougall ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Andy McDougall looks at some of the summer’s key signings in the SPL.

More Than Just The Firm

By Andy McDougall ⋅ July 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

For all of the controversy, there was much interest on the playing field itself, writes Andy McDougall, after a season in which the outgoing Walter Smith led Rangers to another League title.

An Unacceptable Face Of Football

By Andy McDougall ⋅ April 30, 2011 ⋅ 14,866 comments

Andy McDougall reflects on a period which has heaped shame on football in Scotland, even though perpetrated by a minority.

An Old Firm Affair

By Andy McDougall ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Andrew McDougall looks back at the month in Scottish Football, overshadowed by one Old Firm Derby, with silverware decided by another. He also becomes the first man on Swinging Balls to spell Mixu Paatelainen without spell-check!