Rangers have confirmed that majority shareholder David Murray has begun discussions with London-based property developer Andrew Ellis regarding a takeover.

Famous faces from the world of football were joined by ordinary fans today to say farewell to Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell, who died after collapsing during a match.

Football legends, celebrities and politicians today stood shoulder to shoulder with ordinary fans at the funeral of former Celtic and Scotland star Jimmy Johnstone.

Scotland came within 15 minutes of beating Italy today, for the first time in 40 years.

Football stars from the past and present today united to pay their final respects to goalkeeping legend Ronnie Simpson.