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Paulo Sergio left in limbo as Vladimir Romanov flies out before party
HEARTS manager Paulo Sergio broke off from yesterday’s Scottish Cup winning celebrations to offer perhaps the broadest hint yet that this famous victory will stand as his farewell gift to the Tynecastle club.
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Rangers: Dave King claims ‘first option’ on Craig Whyte’s Ibrox shares
RANGERS director Dave King has made a public claim on Craig Whyte’s shareholding in the club, contending that he had struck a verbal agreement “over lunch” with the Ibrox club’s owner prior to Charles Green’s involvement.
Scottish Cup final: Hibernian 1 - 5 Hearts: Hearts pounding has hapless Hibs in hiding video Picture gallery
FOOTBALL’S capacity for cruelty was rarely more evident than at Hampden where Hearts didn’t so much win the Scottish Cup as annex a club’s spirit.
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Scottish Cup final: Pat Fenlon slams players for lack of hunger, will to win and workrate
ON THE biggest day of his football life, and possibly the most important in the history of his club, Pat Fenlon’s players offered nothing. They capitulated in the face of their greatest rivals and lent the other half of the capital bragging rights for the rest of the century.
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Scottish Cup final: Paulo Sergio future remains up in the air
ON A day when his team answered every question that was put to them, Paul Sergio failed to come up with an answer of his own.
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SPL
Scottish Cup final in pictures: Elation for Hearts, dejection for Hibs Picture gallery
THERE could only ever be one winner, and unfortunately for Hibs fans that winner was the team in maroon at Hampden today.
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Scottish Cup final: Pat Fenlon admits Hibs ‘didn’t turn up’
HIBERNIAN boss Pat Fenlon admitted his side were deserving losers after watching them slump to a 5-1 defeat to rivals Hearts at Hampden today.
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Scottish Cup final: Rudi Skacel savours ‘day to be remembered for another 100 years’
HEARTS midfielder Rudi Skacel was left celebrating a “memorable” achievement after his side won the Scottish Cup final with a commanding 5-1 victory over rivals Hibernian.
10 commentsMatchwinner’s ‘blessed’ journey from Leith to Wembley
Ricardo Vaz Te admitted to feeling “blessed” after his late strike sealed West Ham’s promotion to the Barclays Premier League as they beat Blackpool 2-1 in the npower Championship play-off final at Wembley.
Harry MacLean: Ibrox has it easy after the iniquity of Dens
THOSE Rangers supporters who believe their team has been victimised with the 12-month registration embargo that stood on appeal last week might care to consider the fate of the last Scottish club to enter administration.
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SFL Division One
Harry MacLean: Ibrox has it easy after the iniquity of Dens
THOSE Rangers supporters who believe their team has been victimised with the 12-month registration embargo that stood on appeal last week might care to consider the fate of the last Scottish club to enter administration.
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The Rumour Mill: Wednesday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: Neil Lennon targets £5m-rated Leicester defender; Graeme Souness distances himself from Charles Green’s Rangers consortium; Craig Beattie confident of starting for Hearts; plus the rest of the day’s football news and gossip.
324 commentsBaird off to Dundee
DUNDEE yesterday confirmed the signing of departing Raith Rovers striker John Baird.
Mark Roberts steps up as Ayr United sack Brian Reid
Ayr United manager Brian Reid paid the price for his side’s relegation to the Second Division by losing his job yesterday.
The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: Gattuso talks up Rangers return as Green consortium comes under scrutiny; Cha Du-Ri could be headed for Celtic exit; Rod Petrie speaks out for SPL integrity; plus the rest of the day’s football news and gossip.
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SFL Division Two
SPL Play-offs: Dumbarton stand ready to move up
Dumbarton hold a 2-1 advantage going into today’s play-off final second leg against hosts Airdrie United and stand on the brink of First Division football for the first time since Murdo MacLeod was their player/manager 17 years ago.
Keith Knox aiming to sound the last post for Albion Rovers
Stranraer opened the door to Second Division football with their 2-0 win over Albion Rovers on Wednesday night and manager Keith Knox is hoping that his men now walk through it by securing promotion at Coatbridge today, writes Craig P Stewart.
Jimmy Boyle unfazed by deficit as Airdrie United target promotion
Airdrie United may be going into tomorrow’s First Division play-off final second leg match trailing 2-1, however manager Jimmy Boyle is a happy man for the time being.
Manchester City title drama inspires Albion Rovers
ALBION Rovers manager Paul Martin is using Manchester City’s dramatic title win last weekend as inspiration for his side’s second leg Second Division play-off match against Stranraer.
Arbroath 0-0 Dumbarton (agg. 1-2): Resilient Dumbarton hold off Arbroath onslaught
HE HAS represented Scotland B and played in the Premier League, but, after playing his part in a backs-to-the-wall display that earned a goalless draw at Gayfield, Craig Dargo claims Dumbarton’s play-off final with Airdrie will be one of the highlights of his career.
SFL Division Three
Keith Knox aiming to sound the last post for Albion Rovers
Stranraer opened the door to Second Division football with their 2-0 win over Albion Rovers on Wednesday night and manager Keith Knox is hoping that his men now walk through it by securing promotion at Coatbridge today, writes Craig P Stewart.
Albion Rovers 2-0 Elgin City (agg. 2-1): Elgin devastated by late Albion winner
A LAST-minute deflected winner saw Albion Rovers keep alive their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Second Division, while simultaneously dashing Elgin’s dream of a first-ever promotion in the cruellest manner.
2 commentsAlbion Rovers 2-0 Elgin City (agg. 2-1): Rovers overturn deficit to progress
A DRAMATIC late goal saw Rovers overturn their first-leg deficit and progress to the Second Division play-off final after a thrilling encounter, writes Martin Kelly at Cliftonhill.
Stranraer 3-1 Queen’s Park: Winter joy for Blues
SEAN Winter was the home hero with a double as Stranraer gained a two-goal advantage for Saturday’s Second Division play-off semi-final second leg at Hampden Park.
The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
In today’s Rumour Mill: SPL to meet to discuss Rangers’ fate; Celtic boss unhappy with penalty decision; Goian wants to stay at Ibrox; plus the rest of the day’s football news and gossip.
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Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup final: Pat Fenlon admits Hibs ‘didn’t turn up’
HIBERNIAN boss Pat Fenlon admitted his side were deserving losers after watching them slump to a 5-1 defeat to rivals Hearts at Hampden today.
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Scottish Cup final: Rudi Skacel savours ‘day to be remembered for another 100 years’
HEARTS midfielder Rudi Skacel was left celebrating a “memorable” achievement after his side won the Scottish Cup final with a commanding 5-1 victory over rivals Hibernian.
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Colin Cameron: Emotions to the fore on very special day
THAT was actually quite emotional. I had a wee moment to myself as I soaked it all up because it’s different when you are sitting in the stands.
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Paul Kane: The lack of stomach was gut-wrenching
AS A fan you can accept defeat, but it was the manner of the defeat yesterday that was really gut-wrenching for the Hibs supporters.
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Scottish Cup final: How the players rated
THE Scotsman delivers its verdict on how the players performed on the big day
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English
Blackpool 1 - 2 West Ham: Ricardo Vaz Te nails it for Hammers
FORMER Hibernian winger Ricardo Vaz Te scored a £90 million goal to fire West Ham into the Barclays Premier League after a dramatic play-off final at Wembley yesterday.
Matchwinner’s ‘blessed’ journey from Leith to Wembley
Ricardo Vaz Te admitted to feeling “blessed” after his late strike sealed West Ham’s promotion to the Barclays Premier League as they beat Blackpool 2-1 in the npower Championship play-off final at Wembley.
McLeish says sorry to Villa as Solksjaer tipped for job
Alex McLeish last night expressed his regret at letting down Aston Villa fans following his season of failure with the club, while Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was the subject of a nationwide gamble to take over.
Season near to ‘disaster’ cost Alex McLeish, says Aston Villa chief
ASTON Villa’s season verged on the disastrous, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner, and manager Alex McLeish was sacked on Monday after they finished 16th, just two points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.
Stoke 2-2 Bolton: Coyle left aggrieved as Bolton plunge into the Championship
Owen Coyle was left to rue some contentious refereeing decisions as his Bolton team’s 11-year stay in the Barclays Premier League came to an end following a 2-2 draw at Stoke.
International
USA vs Scotland: Craig Levein’s rich pickings for Brazil bid
‘I’VE just got too many good players’, the Scotland coach tells Andrew Smith
Scotland in race for Euro 2020 but viability of bid is a ‘concern’
SCOTLAND have formally joined forces with Wales and Republic of Ireland to declare an interest in co-hosting the 2020 European Championship finals.
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Gary Lineker urges Peter Crouch recall to England’s Euro squad
PETER Crouch has received the Euro 2012 backing of former England sharp-shooter Gary Lineker.
Scotland squad: Andy Webster return thrills Craig Levein
SCOTLAND manager Craig Levein believes Andy Webster can make up for lost time by becoming a cornerstone of the country’s attempt to reach the 2014 World Cup Finals in Brazil.
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Roy Hodgson gives England coaching role to Gary Neville
GARY Neville has been appointed to new England manager Roy Hodgson’s coaching team, in a surprise announcement.
European
Pep Guardiola confirms Barcelona exit
PEP Guardiola has confirmed this morning he will quit his coaching role at Barcelona in the summer.
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Chelsea still basking in their ‘dream come true’
Chelsea have been defying expectations all season – from their surprisingly poor domestic campaign to Tuesday night’s astonishing humbling of Barcelona.
Barcelona left short when Messi fails to deliver
The question on many lips after Barcelona’s elimination from the Champions League is how a team featuring Lionel Messi with 72 per cent of possession over 180 minutes of football could fail to get past ultra-defensive Chelsea.
Europa League preview: Athletic Bilbao’s home comfort
Athletic Bilbao can count on home advantage tonight as they look to mount a comeback against Sporting Lisbon and ensure an all-Spanish Europa League final against either Atletico Madrid or Valencia.
Real Madrid 2 - 1 Bayern Munich (3-3 agg, Bayern win 3-1 on pens): Neuer is Bayern hero as Real pay penalty
BAYERN Munich ended Real Madrid’s bid for a tenth European crown when they eliminated the Spaniards 3-1 on penalties in a nerve-jangling Champions League semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu last night.
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