Top 10 World Cup opening matches
As all eyes look ahead to the 2022 World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, Sports Mole looks back on the top 10 greatest opening matches in World Cup history.
Nov 18, 12:46
Tokyo 2020 - Ireland beat Team GB to earn first medal of Games
Ireland take rowing bronze after a nervy finish to the women's four.
Jul 28, 01:56
John Collins: 'Scotland must build team around Billy Gilmour'
The Chelsea midfielder caught the eye at Euro 2020 despite Scotland's early exit.
Jun 25, 16:59
NBA roundup: Clippers march into semi-finals, Hawks edge 76ers
The Clippers became the first home winners in their series, with two-time finals MVP Kawhi Leonard pouring in 28 points for the hosts.
Jun 7, 08:47
Tosh McKinlay: 'Declan Gallagher has nothing to fear with Scotland'
The former Celtic full-back was a latecomer to the international stage, just like Motherwell defender Declan Gallagher, 30.
May 28, 17:47
NBA roundup: Russell Westbrook sets NBA record in Wizards defeat
Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's 47-year-old record despite a one-point defeat to the Atlanta Hawks.
May 11, 08:21
John Collins opens up on 'glorious opportunity' in Scottish Cup
The former Hibernian player and boss hopes the Edinburgh side take advantage of Celtic and Rangers' absence from the last four.
May 5, 17:23
Tommy Wright in frame for vacant manager's job at Dundee United
Former St Johnstone boss linked to Tannadice club.
Jun 22, 10:04
Giannis Antetokounmpo starts season with triple-double as Bucks see off Rockets
Elsewhere, the Clippers won their second straight game.
Oct 25, 08:29
John Collins leads Atlanta Hawks to win over Denver Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics also emerged winners on Saturday night.
Dec 9, 09:07
Celtic assistant John Collins to leave club
Celtic assistant boss John Collins announces that he will join manager Ronny Deila in stepping down from his role at the club at the end of the season.
May 9, 13:19
Celtic manager Ronny Deila watches Libor Kozak score twice
Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak was recently watched in action by Celtic manager Ronny Deila, according to John Collins.
Dec 9, 15:26
Kris Commons apologises for angry outburst at Celtic manager Ronny Deila
Kris Commons apologises for his angry outburst directed at Celtic manager Ronny Deila after he was substituted against Molde on Thursday.
Oct 23, 13:36
John Collins: 'Kris Commons vital in Ajax draw'
John Collins praises Kris Commons's performance during Celtic's 2-2 draw against Ajax.
Sep 18, 19:50
John Collins: 'Virgil van Dijk ready to play against Malmo'
Celtic assistant manager John Collins claims that Virgil van Dijk is ready to play against Malmo in their Champions League playoff second leg on Tuesday.
Aug 24, 20:19
John Collins: 'Mikael Lustig has 50-50 chance of playing against Malmo'
Celtic assistant manager John Collins announces that Mikael Lustig has a "50-50" chance of being fit for the Bhoys' Champions League playoff second leg against Malmo.
Aug 24, 19:58
Derek McInnes hits back at "disrespectful" John Collins
Derek McInnes claims that recent comments made by Celtic assistant manager John Collins were 'disparaging and disrespectful' to fellow Scottish sides.
Aug 10, 15:46
Preview: Celtic vs. Qarabag FK
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of Celtic's Champions League third-round qualifier against Azerbaijani champions FK Qarabag.
Jul 28, 15:55
John Collins: 'Virgil van Dijk could seek Celtic exit'
Celtic assistant coach John Collins admits that Virgil van Dijk could seek a move away from the club if they fail to reach the Champions League group stage.
Jul 28, 12:32
Ronny Deila: 'Lack of Nadir Ciftci appeal was club's decision'
Celtic boss Ronny Deila confirms that it was the club's decision not to appeal against Nadir Ciftci's eight-match ban for biting.
Jul 21, 22:44
John Collins: 'Celtic accept Nadir Ciftci biting ban'
Celtic assistant coach John Collins insists that the club accepts Nadir Ciftci's eight-match suspension for biting an opponent.
Jul 21, 11:19
John Collins confirms Celtic interest in Dundee United's Nadir Ciftci
Celtic assistant manager John Collins admits that the Scottish champions do "like" Dundee United's Nadir Ciftci.
Jun 30, 18:26
John Collins: 'Celtic pre-season schedule made for Champions League'
Celtic assistant manager John Collins says that the club's pre-season schedule maximises their chances of qualifying for the Champions League group stages.
Jun 21, 15:21
John Collins: 'Virgil van Dijk is Europe's best defender'
John Collins hails Celtic centre-back Virgil van Dijk as 'the best defender in Europe' and believes that the Dutchman will stay with the Scottish champions.
Jun 20, 20:26
John Collins: 'Virgil van Dijk to stay at Celtic for Champions League qualifiers'
Celtic assistant manager John Collins says that Virgil van Dijk will stay at the club for the Champions League qualifiers in July.
Jun 19, 14:29
John Collins pleads with Celtic fans ahead of Inter Milan trip
First-team coach John Collins appeals to those Celtic fans travelling to Italy for the second leg of their Europa League tie against Inter Milan to be on their best behaviour.
Feb 25, 11:47
John Collins eyes English draw for Celtic in Europa League
Celtic number two John Collins thinks that Liverpool dropping into the Europa League is "great" for the competition and would relish facing an English side in the last 32.
Dec 10, 15:14
John Collins: 'Ronny Deila will be fine'
John Collins insists that new manager Ronny Deila will be fine as Celtic boss, despite their defeat in midweek.
Aug 2, 14:39
Ronny Deila: 'Scott Brown, John Collins can work together'
New Celtic boss Ronny Deila insists that John Collins and Scott Brown can work together at Parkhead.
Jun 19, 12:39
John Collins joins Celtic coaching team
John Collins returns to Scottish champions Celtic in the role of assistant manager to Ronny Deila.
Jun 17, 14:16
Top five opening World Cup matches
With two days to go until the World Cup gets underway, Sports Mole picks out five of the tournament's best opening encounters.
Jun 10, 11:14
On this day: Nicky Barmby hat-trick downs West Ham United
Back on this day in 2000, three goals from Nicky Barmby help ease Everton to victory away at West Ham United.
Feb 26, 10:06
John Collins: 'Felix Magath is a huge gamble for Fulham'
Former Fulham midfielder John Collins believes that the club is taking a "huge gamble" by appointing Felix Magath as first-team manager.
Feb 18, 17:04
John Collins backs Dimitar Berbatov exit from Fulham
John Collins believes that Fulham could benefit if Dimitar Berbatov leaves the club in January.
Dec 4, 10:04
John Collins hits out at Roy Keane over Nani red card
Former Scotland international John Collins says that he is disappointed with Roy Keane's remarks about Nani's recent red card.
Mar 6, 22:36
