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David Oliver

Live Football Journalist

David Oliver is a Live Football Journalist for jpimedia, covering Scottish football and Rangers. Formerly sports editor of The Falkirk Herald, after ten years following the Bairns he joined The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News in September 2020. He was shortlisted for Weekly Sports Writer of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards in 2019.

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Jay Younger, grandson of Hibs legend Tommy, entered the 2022 series of Love Island. Photo: ITV / Love Island.

13 goalies in 36 games: Bairns career of Love Islander's famous grandfather

McKinnon picked up Scotland under-21 caps as a player but moved into management with Broughty Athletic and Lochee United before going on to take charge of Brechin, Dundee United, Raith Rovers, Morton, Falkirk and the Spiders. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Club sends message after ex-Falkirk boss' heart scare

Ray McKinnon during his spell at Falkirk. He later maanaged Queen's Park to the League Two title. (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Heart scare for ex-Aberdeen, Dundee United and Raith Rovers midfielder

Owen Coyle has gone onto an extensive managerial career which began at Falkirk. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)

From Falkirk and Syngenta to Indian Super League success for duo

Kenny Miller sent off at the end of the game by referee Colin Steven. (Picture Michael Gillen)

Miller to face SFA hearing after red card at Cove

Leigh Griffiths is now a free agent (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Griffiths: How ex-Celtic striker earned Falkirk £129

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Championship and League One

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr has taken a keen interest in Stenhousemuir FC. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

The Wire actor Whitlock Jnr defends Stenhousemuir in Sutton row

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship?

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

SPFL match referees for Premiership and Championship

Manager Steve Clarke has some extra space to fill. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

15 fringes players with their eye on the Euros

Referee appointments for this weekend's Scottish fixtures

Match referees for Scottish Cup QF and Championship

Rangers Jermain Defoe pre-match during a Betfred Cup match between Falkirk and Rangers at the Falkirk Stadium (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

'Proud of Zungu': Fans react to Rangers team

The Falkirk Stadium will be empty for the visit of Rangers on Sunday.

Two out for Bairns as COVID hits Falkirk's Betfred plans vs Rangers

18-03-2016. Picture Michael Gillen. FALKIRK. Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk FC v Rangers FC. SPFL Ladbrokes Championship. Falkirk first goal, Blair Alston 8.

Blair Alston's goal record can give Falkirk hope against Rangers

England has announced plans for fans to return to stadia, prompting urgent action from Scottish football (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scottish football authorities seek urgent fan talks

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. at the premiere of HBO's "The Wire" could be one of Stenhousemuir's most famous fans. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Stenhousemuir's celebrity fans: Michael Palin, Brendan Foster and now Clay Davis

David McCracken (right) will lead Falkirk tomorrow without his co-manager Miller alongside him.

Falkirk co-manager to miss East Fife game after positive COVID test link

Falkirk's David Weir and Rangers' Ally McCoist go fo the ball in a Falkirk v Rangers football match at Brockville, December 1992. Final score 1-2 to Rangers.

Revealed: Top English team Weir rejected to sign for Falkirk

Over and out - sports editor David Oliver

And finally... Sports Editor David Oliver signs off

John Bunyan has been pleased with turn-out at training. Picture: Michael Gillen

What if clocks go back before basketball?

Blair Alston rejoined the Bairns but hasn't featured in a Falkirk shirt since his signing photo shoot. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Pre-season injury woes for Bairns trio

RobbieLeith has been making an impact and hit the post against Hearts. Picture: Michael Gillen

Hearts 3 Falkirk 0: Pre-season friendly

Ex-Rovers man Greig Spence found the net. Picture: Fife Photo Agency

Raith Rovers 5 Stenhousemuir 2

Cover of The Falkirk Bairns Volume 5 - club history book by Michael White.

Falkirk history book almost sold out

Former Rangers defender Steven Whittaker and Warriors' Callum Tapping 7.

Stenh'muir 1 Dunfermline 1: Spence on spot

QUINN COULSON SCORED THE OPENER: Fife Photo Agency

Raith 2 Falkirk 6: Fan frenzy to goal frenzy

Kevin Traynor - The Denny Warrior - is undefeated as a pro fighter. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Warrior is worth the wait as Denny’s Kevin Traynor lands another victory

BRFC walkers raised a huge sum for the Scotland legend's MND charity.

Bo'ness RFC walk for Doddie

Falkirk fans and staff remember Stevie Black, Steven Black who died age 39. Picture: Michael Gillen

WaW: Falkirk 2 Dunfermline 0 - February 2017

Phil Rawlins, Orlando FC/Orlando Pride President talks during day 2 of the Soccerex Global Convention 2016 at Manchester Central Convention Complex on September 27, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images for Soccerex)

MLS club founder buys stake in Falkirk

Falkirk fans. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Vote on Falkirk club code planned for AGM

Iain McMenemy, Chairman Stenhousemuir FC; Mark Millar and Iain Benton, Chairman Albion Rovers FC. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Kick-Ass to Kick-off for Netflix guru and Albion Rovers fan, Mark Millar and Ste...

Dunipace will be back in action, as will the other non-league sides. Picture: Alan Murray

October date pencilled in for local non-league sides

Cammy will be back in the Carmuirs dugout. Picture: Michael Gillen.

New kitman at Camelon has a winning managerial record

Both teams play at The Falkirk stadium - but which will be the home side when they play their friendly?

First bounce game for Bairns revealed

Betfred Cup

Falkirk and Stenhousemuir’s Betfred Cup bonanza

John Hughes. Picture: Andrew Stuart

Should Falkirk build a statue of John Hughes? Yogi thinks so!

One artists' impression of the south stand.

Crunchie Initiative designs t-shirts for Falkirk fans in bid to rename stadium s...

Ciaran Summers.

Summers return cut short by break

Falkirk ladies will be preparing for the new season like their Stenhousemuir counterparts. Picture: Alan Murray

Ladies prepare for kick-off and Championship South derby days

Falkirk FC Pre-season fitness test with bleep test. Picture: Michael Gillen.

WATCH: Falkirk players tested for fitness

Creag Little met his new team-mates. Picture: Michael Gillen.

WATCH: Stenhousemuir back in pre-season training at Ochilview for SPFL League Tw...

Lex Miller will end his tenure on the Falkirk board. Picture: Michael Gillen.

EXCLUSIVE: Long-serving Falkirk director to step down

Falkirk pre-season 2020-21 day one. Picture: Michael Gillen.

McCracken: Adaptability is the key

Fraser Weir of Cumbernauld Footgolf Club after winning the Scottish Open

Footgolf Scottish champion from Grangemouth

Lee Miller.

TV showdown for Falkirk and the ex-Bairns of Dunfermline

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