FullTime #9 - Scotland’s Next Gem… From the A-League?

Welcome to FullTime #9! Every Friday, we’ll bring you what’s worth knowing across Scottish football — from previews and transfer news to the moments of chaos from our beautiful game.

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Fin Crockart

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Jun 27, 2025

A-League Wonderkid Eligible For Scotland?

The name Dylan Leonard won’t mean much to many, but to a few keen eyes, particularly those who keep up with Australian football, he is the next “big thing” coming out of the A-League. At just 17 years old, Dylan has racked up 28 appearances for Western United, starting 27 of those.

The imposing centre back has also played for Australia U19’s. The 17 year old had an impressive 20.4 ball wins per 90 last season. Both of Leonard’s parents were born in Scotland, and he said that among his biggest aspirations in football was to play for Celtic. The teen said that he has taken inspiration in the way he plays from players like Kristoffer Ajer.

With both parents being from Scotland, Leonard is eligible for Scotland, so it could be one to watch for the future!

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Transfer Watch

Andy Robertson

The Scotland captain appeared to be heading to La Liga after rumours of a move to Atletico Madrid, however that deal seems to be completely off. Reports suggest that the Spanish side have turned their attention away from him and are now instead expected to sign Atalanta’s Matteo Ruggeri. The feeling is that Robertson will more than likely leave Liverpool this summer, with his contract expiring next year and the arrival of Hungarian left back Milos Kerkez to Anfield.

Source: Matteo Moretto

Greg Taylor

The Scotland international looks to be swapping the West of Glasgow for Greece, with PAOK closing in on the defender. He’s expected to undergo a medical next week when his contract will officially expire with Celtic. Taylor had attracted interest from multiple clubs across Europe including Copenhagen and Dínamo Zagreb, but Greece is now more than likely his next destination. PAOK have sights on UEFA Europa League football next season so will certainly be looking to add to their squad ahead of the campaign by getting this deal over the line.

Source: Anthony Joseph

Josh Mulligan

The highly rated Dundee and former Scotland U21 international midfielder looks set to sign for Hibernian, a deal has been reportedly agreed with a medical booked. He played almost every game last season and was one of the more positive things in what was a disappointing season for the Dee. It’s certainly an exciting one for Hibs, especially with them rumoured to have beaten Rangers in the race for Mulligan’s signature.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

Max Johnston

Scudetto champions Napoli are rumoured to be interested in another Scotland international, with the Serie A side observing the Sturm Graz full-back for a potential move. Antonio Conte is looking for both competition and cover for captain Giovanni de Lorenzo. There’s also plenty of interest elsewhere for Johnston, German sides Augsburg, Union Berlin and Mainz all seem keen to explore a move. As well as this he’s attracting interest from France, with Toulouse, RC Lens and Stade de Reims (Reims will no longer be relegated due to the Olympique Lyonnais situation). He’s certainly one to watch this window after multiple clubs are already monitoring the Scotland international, however there is no ruling out him staying with the Austrian champions.

Source: Euan Booth Robson/TMuk_news

Danny Armstrong

Following his departure from Kilmarnock, there has been plenty of interest from different leagues for Armstrong. Several clubs from Scotland and England have been hopeful of acquiring his talents, but it looks like he’ll be heading to Poland. Jagiellonia are looking to add to their squad to be in the best shape possible ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifiers, and are trying to make a deal with the Scotsman happen in time for those games. Armstrong racked up 10 goals and assists last season for Killie. He’d be a smart addition for the Polish side with the possibility of a busier fixture schedule this season.

Source: Gareth Law/Connor Steel

Scott McTominay

Despite rumours and interest of a potential move to Al-Hilal for the Serie A player of the season, Napoli made it clear they have no intention to sell their star midfielder. The Italian side consider him completely untouchable with there being no chance of a deal happening. McTominay is happy at Napoli and has no intention of any move himself.

Source: Alfredo Pedulla

Ross Doohan

Celtic confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Ross Doohan from Aberdeen, after it was rumoured for some time. He admitted it was always his dream to return to Celtic, his boyhood club, where he signed his first professional contract. Since leaving he played for Tranmere, Forest Green and the Dons before returning to Celtic Park. Doohan also earned his first Scotland cap against Liechtenstein in bizarre circumstances this month, he was called up during his family holiday in Turkey due to the Angus Gunn and Robbie McCrorie’s injuries within the squad.

John Clark Tribute

The Scottish and wider footballing world lost an icon on Monday as we mourn the loss of John Clark. Part of the famous Lisbon Lions team that became the first British team to win the European Cup in 1967, John Clark lived the dream of playing for his boyhood club when he broke into the first team in 1959. He never looked back afterwards.

To show how significant Clark was to the iconic Celtic team of 1967, him and Tommy Gemmell are the only two players to have played every game that season, in which they won a record-breaking five trophies. On top of this, Clark played 140 consecutive games for the Hoops from April 1965 to September 1967.

After leaving Celtic, Clark spent two seasons with Greenock Morton before retiring as a player in 1973. In his time with the Ton, Clark scored one own goal – against Celtic.

He then moved into management, spending one year as assistant to Billy McNeill at Aberdeen in 1977/78, and then five years at Celtic until 1983. He finished his managerial career with stints at Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and Clyde.

To many people’s bemusement, John Clark only got 4 caps with the Scotland national team. One of these, however, came against Brazil and Clark was given the task of marking Pelé. Scotland drew 1-1 with the Brazilians who went on to be knocked out of the group stage of the 1966 World Cup and Pelé famously barely got a touch of the ball in the game, thanks to John Clark.

After retiring as a manager, Clark took some time out and later became the kitman at Celtic Park and held the role for over 20 years under several managers including Martin O’Neill and Gordon Strachan. Across all roles, Clark gave 50 years of his life to Celtic, the second longest-serving person at the football club in its history, only behind Willie Maley, the first ever manager of the club and the second-longest serving manager in British football history.

John Clark’s passing is a timely reminder to appreciate what the 1967 Celtic team achieved for the football club, but also for Scottish football. 11 players from within a 30-mile radius of their team’s defeating the rest of Europe made a story that is still talked about as folklore today shows how Scottish football is looked upon by those from the outside looking in. Sadly, only 3 players (Jim Craig, Willie Wallace & Bobby Lennox) from the starting XI in May ’67 are still with us, therefore it’s pivotal that we remember what they have done for the game while we still can.