The Scottish Football Association believes involvement from Ireland or the Home Nations may see their chances of hosting matches at Euro 2020 boosted, if UEFA decides to make the UK a hub for one of the tournament’s groups.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez may have been harshly treated after being banned for 10 games.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes it is an insult for anyone to question the self-belief of Sunderland counterpart Martin O’Neill.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Nemanja Vidic will return to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s encounter with Sunderland.

Neil Lennon experienced an all-time highlight last night as Celtic beat Barcelona 2-1 in their Champions League Group G clash at Parkhead.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is confident third-choice goalkeeper Brad Jones has the character to come through his biggest test since arriving at Anfield.

Steve McClaren’s hopes of becoming Aston Villa manager appear to have been dashed – with Rafael Benitez now the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Gerard Houllier.

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Manchester City insist they will be on their guard against Aris Thessaloniki in the first knock-out round of the Europa League knowing the Greek side have already accounted for the trophy’s holders.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson was today launching his search for a new manager after Gordon Strachan tore up his contract with the struggling club.

Martin O’Neill has backed England coach Fabio Capello’s call for a winter break in the Barclays Premier League.

Didier Drogba admits he misses Marseille but believes it would be hard to return to his former club.

MARK SCHWARZER admits Fulham will find it hard to beat Hamburg tonight after completing a 27-hour journey to the German city for their night’s Europa League semi-final.

Former Sevilla boss Manolo Jimenez has revealed he would “love” to manage Celtic.

DAMIEN DUFF is hoping to bury his memories of World Cup heartbreak by guiding Fulham to Europa League glory.

Allan McGregor is facing more Hampden disappointment with deputy Neil Alexander set to start for Rangers against St Mirren in Sunday’s Co-operative Insurance Cup final.

Rangers’ explanation for the crowd disturbances in the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni has been backed by a top Glasgow policeman who attended the game.

Rangers were today charged with the improper conduct of their supporters following the disturbances during the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni.

Samuel Eto’o seems certain to rebuff Manchester City’s big-money advances later today.

Samuel Eto’o is virtually certain to snub Manchester City’s “stratospheric” offer.

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Four suspected hooligans were arrested in dawn raids today by police investigating the Uefa Cup final rioting in Manchester last year.

Dublin is to host the 2011 UEFA Cup final, it was announced today.

THE names of a further 29 men allegedly involved in violent riots at last year’s UEFA Cup final have been passed to police following a high-profile appeal.

Rangers manager Walter Smith wants the Old Firm to compete in a European league and leave their respective reserve teams to battle it out for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

IRISH international Aiden McGeady is struggling with a knee injury which could make him a doubt for the Republic of Ireland’s vital World Cup qualifying clashes against Georgia and Bulgaria early next year.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson admits it is getting harder for Scottish clubs to reach the knock-out phase of the Champions League.

HEARTS will carry out an investigation after Celtic manager Gordon Strachan was involved in a corridor spat with a fan after his side’s 2-0 win at Tynecastle yesterday.

Celtic fans have been hailed as “ambassadors of Glasgow” by Manchester police.

Ticketless Celtic fans have been urged not to travel for next Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Manchester United.

Rangers' UEFA Cup final conquerors Zenit St Petersburg have angrily denied match-fixing allegations made in the Spanish media regarding their last-four win over Bayern Munich.

THE new stadium currently under construction at Lansdowne Road is a step closer to hosting a major European final after it emerged yesterday that Wembley will be named as the venue for the 2011 Champions League final.

Rangers fans have called for leadership from the top at Ibrox following the Glasgow club’s exit from Europe at the hands of FBK Kaunas.

WALTER SMITH is confident Rangers can secure the win they need in Kaunas and book a place in the final qualifying round of the Champions League despite last night’s goalless stalemate at Ibrox.

Wigan have clinched the signing of England U-21 midfielder Lee Cattermole from Middlesbrough.

Wigan will have to wait until next week to complete the signing of Middlesbrough youngster Lee Cattermole – but are unlikely to face any problems sealing the deal.

GARETH SOUTHGATE has promised he will not use his club Middlesbrough as a management “stepping stone”.

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has signed a new five-year contract.

Rangers will face Liverpool at Ibrox in a friendly a week before the new Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign gets under way.

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink will make a late decision on unleashing Andrei Arshavin against Sweden, giving the playmaker another opportunity to spark interest among Premier League clubs.

Chelsea star Didier Drogba has revealed he could still be at Stamford Bridge next season.

Walter Smith refused to concede the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title to Celtic despite watching Rangers’ hopes suffer another blow at Motherwell.

Sasa Papac is rated doubtful for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell.