Rangers have been dealt a blow with the news that Kyle Lafferty could be out for a further six weeks as they prepare to travel to Inverness in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on Sunday.

Spain’s Supreme Court convicted judge Baltasar Garzon in an illegal wiretapping case, crushing the career of a man who won world renown for pursuing human rights abuses.

Rangers plunged deeper into crisis after crashing out of the Scottish Cup as goals from Gavin Gunning and Johnny Russell secured a 2-0 win for Dundee United at Ibrox.

Midfielder Lee McCulloch is doubtful for Rangers’ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell after picking up a knock during the midweek Old Firm derby defeat.

Thomas Rogne made his first start for almost eight weeks as Celtic made two changes for the visit of Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Hibernian 0 Rangers 2

Rangers made three changes from last week’s win over Dunfermline for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist has no fresh injury concerns ahead of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Hibernian.

Nikica Jelavic has been passed fit to start Rangers‘ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Dunfermline.

NEIL LENNON revealed he will have to “shut down” Scott Brown after the Celtic skipper succumbed to his on-going ankle complaint in the pulsating 4-2 Clydesdale Bank Premier League defeat by Rangers yesterday.

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic returned from a knee injury for the first Old Firm game of the season at Ibrox.

Rangers are boosted by the return of Nikica Jelavic ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm derby

Nikica Jelavic has been ruled out of Rangers‘ Clydesdale Bank Premier League game at Dundee United with a knee injury picked up while away with the Croatian national team.

Rangers 1 Maribor 1 (Maribor win 3-2 on agg)

GHANA are hoping to ride an historic African wave all the way to the World Cup final.

UNITED STATES captain Carlos Bocanegra insists his side will not be using their disappointing exit from the 2006 World Cup as added incentive for tonight’s crucial clash with Algeria, although he admits it is in the back of their minds.

UNITED STATES midfielder Landon Donovan and coach Bob Bradley were both left without an answer as to why what would have been a winning goal in their dramatic World Cup Group C match against Slovenia yesterday was disallowed.

SEVEN days too late for Chelsea’s liking, John Terry was presented with an opportunity to score and duly obliged.

Fulham have a fully fit squad for their Barclays Premier League finale against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Fulham striker Jari Litmanen is fit but will not participate in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham.

IT could not have gone much worse for Sven Goran Eriksson.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson kept faith with the side hammered at home by Liverpool last week as the Cottagers looked to revive their flagging survival hopes by beating Manchester City at Eastlands.

ROY HODGSON claimed not to have seen the rainbow which briefly glittered over the Madejski stadium after an apocalyptic April shower had given way to brilliantly bright sunshine. “I'm one of those old-fashioned managers who watches every kick of the ball,” he said, with a weary tone.

Fulham will be without striker Eddie Johnson for tomorrow’s trip to face Reading in the Barclays Premier League.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has made two changes for today’s rock-bottom Premier League clash with Derby at Pride Park with his side surely never standing a better chance of ending their 32-match winless streak away from home.

Striker David Healy is a doubt for Fulham’s visit to rock-bottom Derby after suffering an ankle injury on international duty with Northern Ireland.

Roy Hodgson has no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip to Newcastle tomorrow.

Struggling Fulham have Alexei Smertin available again for the home game against Everton on Sunday.

ROY HODGSON refuses to believe his Fulham side are heading for the drop.

Fulham will be without Alexei Smertin for their Barclays Premier League fixture at Blackburn tomorrow.

Jari Litmanen has returned to full training with Fulham following a recent heart scare but will not be involved in tomorrow’s Premier League game against Manchester United.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has to decide whether to reintroduce captain Brian McBride to the starting line-up for the visit of West Ham after the American’s two recent substitute appearances following a long-term knee injury.

Erik Nevland could make his Fulham debut in the Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Bristol Rovers 0 Fulham 0 (aet Rovers win 5-3 on pens)

Arsenal welcome back winger Tomas Rosicky for today's Premier League trip to Fulham following a virus.

Brede Hangeland was not signed in time to feature for Fulham in the Barclays Premier League clash against Arsenal at Craven Cottage.

Fulham have fitness doubts over midfielder Jimmy Bullard and defenders Carlos Bocanegra and Aaron Hughes for the FA Cup third round replay at League One Bristol Rovers.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard may start for Fulham in tomorrow’s FA Cup third round replay at Bristol Rovers.

FIGHTING spirit has never been in short supply in London’s east end, and West Ham now appear to be maintaining that proud tradition.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has an outside chance of being included in the squad for tomorrow’s trip to West Ham.

“GOODNIGHT Irene” sang the 7,000 Rovers fans when they weren’t busy taunting the home crowd.

Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza returns from suspension for Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie against Bristol Rovers.

New Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will be without defender Aaron Hughes (calf) for the New Year’s Day clash with west London neighbours Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

MIKAEL FORSSELL has backed his former international boss Roy Hodgson to keep Fulham in the Premier League.