Manchester United gaffer Alex Ferguson has advised the Vita Cortex workers to “stick it out” as they begin day 61 of their sit-in today.

Hearts keeper Craig Gordon has denied that his failure to accept the captain’s armband during the draw with St Mirren was a snub to the Tynecastle club.

The Scottish Football Association will rule on the appeal of Celtic defender Bobo Balde over his recent two-game ban on March 11.