Rangers manager Ally McCoist has defended his calls for transparency regarding the Scottish Football Association's judicial panel and insists his comments were not a signal for fans to engage in threatening behaviour.

Strathclyde Police have given security advice to the three members of the Scottish Football Association Judicial Panel who handed out punishments to Rangers after their identities were revealed, the SFA have said.

If Motherwell fail to beat Kilmarnock at Rugby Park today, the Hoops can win the title at the home of their greatest rivals for the first time since 1967.

Neil Lennon has revealed that Strathclyde Police have spoken to Celtic and Rangers ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox.

Celtic FC manager Neil Lennon was sent a suspect package containing more than 200 separate nails, a Scottish court heard today.

A man accused of plotting to kill Celtic manager Neil Lennon in a parcel bomb plot was secretly recorded saying he had told someone how to make a bomb, a court heard.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist admits he was “shocked but not surprised” by revelations that owner Craig Whyte used the Ticketus money to complete his takeover of the club.

Rangers have today appointed administrators Duff and Phelps after a court battle with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs.

Police have made an arrest following allegations of racist tweets directed at two Rangers players.

Strathclyde Police are collating information after complaints were made that two Rangers players were racially abused on Twitter.

A man who died after falling through ice on a frozen Scottish loch had been trying to rescue his dog.

Celtic will have to wait until Friday before UEFA’s disciplinary body meet to discuss accusations of “illicit chanting” during the Hoops’ home win over Rennes on November 3, European football’s governing body have said.

Celtic have been cleared of breaching Scottish Premier League rules after their fans were reported for singing pro-IRA songs.

Celtic will next month face disciplinary action from UEFA over “illicit chanting” in the Europa League win over Rennes at Parkhead, European football’s governing body have confirmed.

Celtic could face UEFA sanctions after police raised concerns over chants sung by supporters during their recent Europa League game against Rennes at Parkhead.

Police were today trying to piece together the final few hours of a man whose burned body was found at the side of a road.

A woman’s body has been found washed up on a beach in the Mull of Kintyre.

FOUR applicants are set to fight it out to be London’s new police chief and take on responsibility for running Britain’s biggest police force as it battles with the aftermath of serious rioting and a high-profile investigation which has put some of its own staff under the spotlight.

British Prime Minister David Cameron promised tough action today against those behind the rioting which has scarred cities across England.

Three British teenagers were arrested today on suspicion of inciting rioting via Facebook.

A MAN appeared in court yesterday after being arrested over alleged internet sectarian offences targeting Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

A man appeared in court today after being arrested over alleged internet sectarian offences targeting Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

Nine people, including children, have been rescued from a rollercoaster ride in the UK which became stuck 60 feet off the ground.

The Scottish Crown Counsel have found insufficient evidence to justify a criminal prosecution following an investigation into the 2008 UK Championship match between Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association have confirmed in a statement.

CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell has called for Scottish society to address the “fundamental issues” which he feels are behind “vile, sustained and relentless attacks” against his club and manager Neil Lennon.

A suspicious package at Celtic Park is believed to have contained a bullet and was addressed to Hoops manager Neil Lennon.

An investigation was launched today after a suspicious package was found at Celtic Park in Glasgow.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon focused on his team’s success after he was attacked by a fan in the 3-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Seven people will appear in court today after they were arrested in connection with an alleged firearms incident outside Celtic’s training ground.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists his behaviour was “exemplary” during last weekend’s Old Firm clash.

A suspect package sent to a republican organisation is similar to those sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two other high-profile supporters of the club, police said today.

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has called for calm after a parcel bomb “similar in nature” to those sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the club was intercepted in the North.

Police investigating parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the club said today another suspect package had been intercepted in the North.

Strathclyde Police and Celtic last night played down a complaint relating to a gesture made by Hoops boss Neil Lennon at the end of yesterday’s Old Firm derby.

SPENDING a sunny Easter Sunday afternoon watching the Old Firm match is one way to end up questioning your priorities in life.

NINE people were arrested at yesterday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox yesterday but none of the crimes were linked to sectarianism, police said.

Detectives hunting whoever sent parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two others have appealed for a couple to come forward as they may have “vital” information.

NEIL LENNON claims that simply being the manager of Celtic has led to threats to his security this season.

Neil Lennon has thanked the Celtic fans for their show of support during last night's win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Mark McGhee insists Neil Lennon should not walk away from his job as Celtic manager despite threats to his personal safety.

Johan Mjallby insists Celtic boss Neil Lennon is still in a “good mood” despite the most recent threats to his security.

DETECTIVES have condemned as “despicable and cowardly” whoever sent parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two prominent fans of the club.

Celtic today vowed to “remain strong in the face of intimidation” after it emerged that two viable parcel bombs had been sent to manager Neil Lennon.