Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
FALKIRK defender Jackie McNamara is refusing to hit the panic button despite the club's losing start to the new Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign – and insists the B
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
FALKIRK defender Jackie McNamara insists there are no alarm bells ringing yet, despite the club's losing start to the new Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign. Indeed
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
JACKIE McNAMARA last night admitted his career has been given a new lease of life thanks to John Hughes' Total Football philosophy.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
... But far from going through the motions as they wind down their playing careers, Lee Bullen (37), Jackie McNamara (34) and Neil McCann (33) have been making the journey with the enthusiasm of teenagers on their first professional contracts."Joining Falkirk has given me a new lease of life," McNamara says, "and I know Lee and Neil feel the same. We look forward to going into...
Daily Express (Free subscription) | yesterday
But the German was happy to try anything after Scotland had been held to that infamous 2-2 draw with the Faroe Islands in the opening qualifying match. And after an injury to Jackie McNamara the Scots were forced into a further reshuffle as the defender moved into the middle of midfield to accommodate Callum Davidson on the left.
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
... restored Hibs' two-goal lead, the burly hitman struck again, latching onto a well-judged pass from Jackie McNamara to beat McNeil for a second time. Suddenly the nerves began jangling around the stadium, soothed only by the final whistle following that late heart-stopping moment from Stewart.Now, though, Nish believes Paatelainen's players can put the past behind them and concentrate...
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
... said as much pre-match and advised anyone who cared to listen to stick their cash on that result.Jackie McNamara Snr was taking in the game as well, as he now has an obvious interest in Falkirk, but he had a much more cautious approach and reckoned there wouldn't be many goals at all. Oops.Colin Nish's early strike quickly saw to Jackie Mac's theory and the big laddie from...
Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
... gave Alan O'Brien the opportunity to display his blistering pace but a heavy first touch allowed Jackie McNamara to retrieve the situation before Olejnik pulled off a point-blank stop to deny Fletcher.O'Brien slammed a shot into the sidenetting before Nish clamed his second goal of the game in the 24th minute, dropping to his knees to nod home a Paul Hanlon cross which had eluded...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
By Emily Benammar and agenciesLast Updated: 3:12PM BST 09 Aug 2008 Up front: Rangers striker Kris Boyd tries to get passed Falkirk's Jackie McNamara Photo: PA The good news is that three points from their SPL opener eases the pressure slightly on the Ibrox club following a week to forget - the bad news is they looked far from convincing for the first hour of this game. Falkirk should...
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
... Thomson and Lee McCulloch, who were in the centre of Rangers' midfield, lunging at empty spaces. Jackie McNamara, who had looked suspect at the start when Kyle Lafferty was being supplied, was able to stroll through much of the game and rarely wasted his possession and the touches and perpetual motion of Kevin McBride, Patrick Cregg and Scott Arfield threatened to deliver what would...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
AFTER finishing fourth last season, Aberdeen have been among the busiest operators in the transfer market over the summer, saying goodbye to established names such as Jackie M
BBC News (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
... surgery. Kenny Miller is out with a thigh injury and Carlos Cuellar remains on the sidelines. Jackie McNamara and Lee Bullen both start the game, earning their competitive debuts for Falkirk. 1210: "Now is the time for the Rangers players to stand up and be counted, earn their big wages and show some self-respect. Tuesday night's disappointment has to be put behind them."Bluesea on...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
... all-clear. Lovell is Hughes' seventh major summer recruit, following the captures of Neil McCann, Jackie McNamara, Lee Bullen, Burton O'Brien, Arnau Riera (loan) and Dermot McCaffrey.Falkirk managing director George Craig said: "Steve had a few options to weigh up and we're delighted he has chosen Falkirk. Everything had to be right for the move. We had one or two concerns, as did...
The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
... be done in a minute."Boss John Hughes hopes the arrival of Lovell and fellow recruits Neil McCann, Jackie McNamara, Lee Bullen, Burton O'Brien, Arnau Riera and Dermot McCaffrey will help lure back 2000 missing fans.Falkirk's average gate last season was 5554 and only 1308 turned up for the recent friendly win over Championship side QPR.Hughes said: "We have to increase revenue and...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
Patrick Cregg carelessly gave the ball straight to Cambuur striker Ruud ter Heide and he planted a venomous shot into the corner of the net from 18 yards with just ten minutes left.Falkirk manager John Hughes began the match with a starting eleven that he could potentially deploy against Rangers in the curtain raiser in just over a week's time. Summer signings Jackie McNamara, Neil McCann...
