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Brendan Rodgers celebrates Celtic's latest title win

Rodgers reaffirms Celtic commitment after title triumph

Brendan Rodgers claimed he had never been happier at Celtic after leading the team to a fourth consecutive title.

Jim Goodwin celebrates at full time after the Waterford native's Dundee United side snatched a late win

Goodwin demands action after missiles thrown at him

Dundee United manager and former Republic of Ireland international Jim Goodwin hopes the Aberdeen fans who threw missiles at him during his side's 1-0 win at Tannadice will be caught and banned for life.

Soccer • 30 Dec 24

Scales on the mark as Celtic rout Kilmarnock in opener

Anthony Ralston's stoppage-time goal sent Celtic top of the William Hill Premiership as the champions opened their title defence with a routine 4-0 victory over a depleted Kilmarnock side.

Soccer • 04 Aug 24

Goodwin fighting for his job at doomed Dundee United

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin would love the opportunity to extend his stay at Tannadice despite a fourth consecutive defeat leaving them staring into the abyss.

Soccer • 25 May 23

Jim Goodwin has left Aberdeen "with immediate effect"

Goodwin departs Aberdeen after disastrous week

Aberdeen have confirmed the departure of manager Jim Goodwin "with immediate effect" as their disastrous week continued following a 6-0 Scottish Premiership loss to Hibernian.

Soccer • 28 Jan 23

Jim Goodwin during the Scottish Cup fixture against Darvel

Pressure on Goodwin grows after Darvel dump Dons out

The pressure on Aberdeen's Irish manager Jim Goodwin has grown after a 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat for the Dons by Junior side Darvel at Recreation Park.

Soccer • 23 Jan 23

Goodwin had accused Hibernian defender Ryan Porteous of 'blatant cheating' in the match against his team

Jim Goodwin has touchline ban reduced

Aberdeen manager and former Republic of Ireland international Jim Goodwin has had his touchline suspension reduced on appeal and will sit in the stand for only two more games.

Soccer • 01 Nov 22

Goodwin shakes hands with Hibernian's Ryan Porteous at full time

Aberdeen to appeal Goodwin's post-match comments ban

Aberdeen have vowed to appeal after manager Jim Goodwin was hit with an immediate six-match touchline ban for his criticism of Hibernian defender Ryan Porteous.

Soccer • 06 Oct 22

Celtic regained the Scottish Premiership title last season

Celtic to begin league title defence against Aberdeen

Celtic will begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership title with a home game against Aberdeen on Sunday, 31 July.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin with former Ireland cap Jonny Hayes during the game

Jim Goodwin's Dons draw, Doyle-Hayes brace for Hibs

Former Republic of Ireland international Jim Goodwin started his tenure as Aberdeen manager with a point from a 1-1 draw at Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership, while former Under-21 international Jake Doyle-Hayes' brace helped Hibernian beat Ross County 2-0.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

"I am hugely honoured to have been offered the role of manager at this great football club"

Jim Goodwin confirmed as new Aberdeen manager

Jim Goodwin is relishing a "dream" opportunity to manage one of Scotland's biggest clubs after being handed the reins at Aberdeen.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

Aberdeen want Jim Goodwin to take the reins.

Aberdeen given permission to speak to Jim Goodwin

Aberdeen have been given permission to speak to St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin over their managerial vacancy.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Connor Ronan scored the winner last night in Paisley.

Goodwin: Ronan can follow in McGrath's footsteps

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin challenged Connor Ronan to produce his brilliant winner against Aberdeen on a regular basis and push himself into the reckoning for the Republic of Ireland senior side.

Soccer • 26 Jan 22

Connor Ronan celebrates with Jamie McGrath after scoring

Ronan nets St Mirren winner as McGrath makes return

Former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Connor Ronan's second-half strike moved St Mirren three points behind opponents Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership in a match which saw Jamie McGrath return to the starting side.

Soccer • 25 Jan 22

Tramore-born Goodwin said 'sanctions and ramifications for the club would have been difficult' if St Mirren had refused to play

Goodwin had recommended forfeiting the Celtic game

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin admits he had recommended forfeiting Wednesday night's Scottish Premiership match against Celtic with his squad depleted by Covid-19 issues, before they battled to earn a goalless draw.

Soccer • 23 Dec 21

Jamie McGrath has had two assists in five appearance for Ireland

Ireland boost as McGrath injury 'not as bad as feared'

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny got some positive news today after scans revealed Jamie McGrath's hip problem appears to be short-term.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin with Jamie McGrath

Goodwin keeping eagle eye on LOI as McGrath soars

St Mirren manager and Co Waterford native Jim Goodwin speaks in depth to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about bringing through Jamie McGrath and Connor Ronan as well as his own senior Boys In Green cap in 2002 and future ambitions of managing Ireland.

Soccer • 10 Oct 21

Goodwin congratulates Ronan after his two-goal display against Aberdeen

St Mirren manager Goodwin tips Ronan for Ireland call

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin believes midfielder Connor Ronan can follow Jamie McGrath's lead and work his way into Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland plans.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Jamie McGrath is in line to make his Ireland debut against Andorra

Jamie McGrath: I'll be forever thankful to Liam Buckley

Jamie McGrath says he will be "forever thankful" to Liam Buckley as he stands on the cusp of completing his journey from being a fledgling League of Ireland talent to full Republic of Ireland international.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Celtic were awarded a penalty for a foul on Greg Taylor (pictured on the ground) against St Mirren

Taylor denies diving claims, Celtic reveal £5.9m loss

Celtic defender Greg Taylor has hit back at Jim Goodwin after the St Mirren manager accused him of going down too easily in the penalty box.

Soccer • 15 Feb 21

St Mirren's Conor McCarthy wheels away after scoring for the hosts

St Mirren stun Rangers in League Cup

Steven Gerrard watched another chance to claim his first trophy as Rangers boss slip through his fingers as former Cork City captain Conor McCarthy's stoppage-time winner saw St Mirren smash the Ibrox side's 27-game unbeaten record.

Soccer • 16 Dec 20

Jim Goodwin