Rangers 0 Dundee United 1

Tommy Burns confirmed today that John Kennedy would win his first senior Scotland cap against Romania this Wednesday.

Scotland Hall of Fame member Alex McLeish has told beleaguered national team boss Berti Vogts he knows exactly how he feels – but warned the German that his job will be on the line if results do not pick up.

Scotland defender Paul Ritchie has vowed to recover from his nightmare re-introduction to international football and prove to Berti Vogts he has a future at the top level.

This is only the second meeting between Wales and Scotland in almost two decades, but the friendly at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium is regarded as a perfect opportunity for both nations to make preparations for the forthcoming World Cup qualification campaign.

West Brom 2 Walsall 0

John Hartson’s agent today declared that the striker is still “in love” with Celtic despite being left hurt with life on the sidelines.

Newcastle 1 Man City 0

Newcastle v Man City

Manchester City defender Paul Ritchie welcomed the news that Kevin Keegan was going to be his new manager, claiming he would be a popular choice with all of the players.

Richard Dunne is confident that Manchester City will be thrown a relegation lifeline on Saturday by the most unlikely of saviours.

Scotland manager Craig Brown has asked for a video tape of footage from the San Marino match to be made available for the defence of Colin Hendry.