Everton manager David Moyes is certain he is leaving the club in a better state than it was when he arrived 11 years ago.

A proud and passionate Scotsman who learned his football the hard way on the streets of Glasgow; a man feared andrespected for his forthright approach and unwillingness to suffer fools gladly; a supporter of the Labour Party with a love for horse racing, but an obsession for football; an instinctive man-manager who lives and breathes the beautiful game and who strives every day for victory.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist feels “totally vindicated” by the report into the oldco club’s undisclosed payments after Lord Nimmo Smith and his colleagues ruled no sporting advantage was gained.

Support for Gordon Strachan to be named the next Scotland manager was beginning to grow last night, as the Scottish Football Association begin their search for Craig Levein's successor.

Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is tipped to become the new Scotland boss as Craig Levein was sacked last night.

Rangers chairman Malcolm Murray has urged fans to unite behind the new regime after a Walter Smith-led consortium withdrew their interest in buying the club.

A consortium led by former Rangers manager Walter Smith have withdrawn their bid to buy the club from Charles Green.

Ally McCoist will remain as Rangers boss following a constructive meeting with new chief executive Charles Green.

Charles Green today completed his purchase of Rangers‘ assets – shortly after former manager Walter Smith announced an 11th-hour bid.

The Blue Knights have withdrawn their bid to buy Rangers.

Rangers administrators Duff and Phelps have announced that Craig Whyte has confirmed he will transfer his majority shareholding to two parties involved in takeover talks.

Rangers administrators Duff and Phelps have held detailed talks with three bidders interested in taking control of the stricken club – including one group with “a Rangers connection”.

Wolves owner Steve Morgan has challenged caretaker boss Terry Connor to stake a claim for the job on a permanent basis after being appointed for the remainder of the season.

Wolves chairman Steve Morgan insisted the club were right to sack Mick McCarthy after the appointment of his assistant Terry Connor as their new manager until the end of the seaso

Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has emerged as the new favourite to take charge of Wolves as Mick McCarthy’s successor, it is understood.

Wolves still hope to appoint Mick McCarthy’s successor as manager by the weekend with Steve Bruce emerging as one of the favourites, it is understood.

Celtic legend Billy McNeill has hailed Neil Lennon a miracle worker as he looked forward to what will be a crucial Old Firm derby at Parkhead next Wednesday night.

ALLY McCOIST insists tomorrow’s Old Firm derby is all about the players and not about himself and Neil Lennon.

Former Rangers boss Walter Smith has not ruled out returning to management - but it will not be in Scotland.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist is closing in on the signing of Neil Danns but insists the Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions will not pay over the odds for Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar.

Neil Lennon hit back at Walter Smith for suggesting the Parkhead club initiated a controversy-filled season by questioning the authority of match officials.

Celtic defender Mark Wilson has hit back at outgoing Rangers manager Walter Smith's comments suggesting the Hoops were the catalysts for a controversy-filled season for questioning the authority of match officials.

Rangers defender Sasa Papac has signed a new one-year contract extension, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions have announced.

NEIL LENNON does not want the Celtic board to offer him a new contract out of “sympathy”.

Kilmarnock 1 Rangers 5

JOHAN MJALLBY fears this season will be remembered more for the controversy surrounding Celtic boss Neil Lennon than who won the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title.

Manager Walter Smith has no fresh injury worries ahead of his final game in charge of Rangers this weekend.

ALEX FERGUSON has revealed how he turned down the opportunity to be Arsenal manager just months before taking over at the helm at Manchester United.

Rangers 2 Dundee United 0

Rangers manager Walter Smith is set to name a largely unchanged squad for the visit of Dundee United in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Rangers 4 Hearts 0

UEFA have imposed a two-match away ban - one of which is suspended - on Rangers fans after the club were found guilty of charges relating to discriminatory behaviour by their supporters.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon praised his players for not losing the physical battle against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday.

NEIL LENNON has described as “nonsense” claims by Rangers boss Walter Smith that a campaign based on claiming for decisions and penalties led to Celtic’s spot kick award at Ibrox yesterday.

Two men have been arrested in Scotland following police raids targeting the homes of people allegedly involved in Old Firm internet hate campaigns.

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

Aberdeen 0 Rangers 1

RANGERS kept on the coat tails of Celtic as they made hard work of their 1-0 win over Hamilton yesterday.

St Johnstone 0 Rangers 2

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Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has been ruled out for two to three weeks with a hamstring injury, further limiting manager Walter Smith’s defensive options.

RANGERS manager Walter Smith hailed his players for showing the determination to overcome a controversial refereeing decision and edge an enthralling Old Firm final at Hampden yesterday.

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Rangers teenager Gregg Wylde has been handed a start in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Celtic as Walter Smith names an attacking side.