West Ham midfielder David Noble has bucked the trend of departures from Wimbledon by heading for the Dons on trial.

Scotland Under-21 coach Rainer Bonhof told Celtic supporters tonight not to expect too much of Shaun Maloney if he comes into the side to replace broken jaw victim Henrik Larsson.Scotland Under-21 coach Rainer Bonhof told Celtic supporters tonight not to expect too much of Shaun Maloney if he comes into the side to replace broken jaw victim Henrik Larsson.

CELTIC star Shaun Maloney and Simon Lynch piled the agony on the Republic of Ireland at Rugby Park last night – just hours after the news of Roy Keane’s international retirement.

Shaun Maloney gave Martin O’Neill more evidence he could fill Henrik Larsson’s sizeable boots at Celtic with a stunning strike in the Scotland Under-21s’ win over Ireland tonight.

PRESTON have confirmed they are lining up young Arsenal and Irish striker Graham Barrett to bolster their striking options. Gunners star Barrett has emerged as North End’s next potential signing after the recruitment of Celtic duo Simon Lynch and Jonathan Gould.

Preston manager, Craig Brown has signed Celtic goalkeeper Jonathan Gould on a one-and-a-half year deal.

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Paul Lambert is prepared to miss the Scottish Cup final as he battles to overcome injury in time for the Hampden showpiece.

Simon Lynch and Shaun Maloney showed Martin O’Neill that they could save him a fortune in the transfer market by taking the club to 100 points with two goals apiece at Tynecastle today.