Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has voiced his opposition to extending the Clydesdale Bank Premier League season to help ease the burden on rivals Rangers.

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Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has backed the 10,000 fans he predicts are travelling to Milan to preserve the club’s reputation.

ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill insists it’s far too late for him to change his animated style in the dugout, despite Jose Mourinho’s quip that the former Celtic boss may be a candidate for a heart attack if he fails to calm down.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has dismissed comparisons between Jose Mourinho and Brian Clough – the man he believes is the best manager ever.

World Cup referees chiefs will decide tomorrow which match officials are to be kept on for the quarter-finals - and Graham Poll is set to be among those told their services are no longer required.

Celtic insist any transfer request from Stilian Petrov will be rejected.

The decision to hold the Champions League final in Manchester United’s Old Trafford this year brings the match to England for the first time since 1992.