Rangers insist there are no firm plans to unveil Walter Smith as their new manager today – however he already appears to be making plans for a future at Ibrox.

Rangers have decided not to appeal against Nacho Novo’s three-match ban for violent conduct during a stormy Old Firm derby last month.

CELTIC have appealed to the Scottish FA against the red card shown to Alan Thompson during the 2-0 defeat by Rangers.

Irish companies need to invest in technology if they are to enjoy the benefits of the Celtic Tiger according to Patricia Callan, SFA Assistant Director.

The Director of the Small Firms Association, Pat Delaney has warned that the redundancy and live register figures released today are masking a continual erosion of jobs in the exposed sectors of the economy.

The Small Firms Association say there will be a disaster in Dublin City if Dart service works continue in the run up to Christmas.

The Small Firms Association has claimed that an average of 490 jobs are lost in Ireland every week because of a lack of competitiveness in Irish businesses.