RANGERS manager Alex McLeish has called on the administrators of the Scottish game to help its top clubs instead of punishing them for being in Europe.

Middlesbrough are chasing the signature of Ghana international Derek Boateng, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger attempted to cool the situation after Thierry Henry had been involved in a slanging match with Panathinaikos players after Arsenal lost 1-0 in Athens.

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United were extremely lucky to escape with a 1-1 draw against Panathinaikos.