Evening Times

Eck Tells Mo to Seize the Moment

ALEX McLEISH has urged Maurice Ross to make the right back role at Rangers his own for the rest of the season. The defender will start tonight in place of broken leg victim Alan Hutton. Ross had played well in a run of four games before getting injured prior to the Hibs game on February 12.

Dundee Boss Duffy Tells Troops: It's Time to Make Point at Parkhead

DUNDEE boss Jim Duffy has challenged his men to make their mark in Glasgow. They have run Celtic close in the past, including a 2-2 draw at Dens Park earlier in the season, but have been unable to leave Parkhead with any points since a 2-0 win in 2001.

Only an Excuse

IT'S SNAP, HACKLES AND POP BIG Rangers talking points this week? Well, we can think of six - points, that is - but what about poor Alan Hutton?

My Team John Hughes Ex-Hibs and Celtic Hero, Now Boss at Falkirk

THE man the footballing world knows as Yogi is now in charge at the club he spent five years with before moving to Celtic. The Bairns are now in the perfect position to return to the SPL, and Hughes hopes he can lead the team there next season.

Kick Offdavid O'neill Post Graduate Journalism Student

FROM artificial surfaces, abused referees, overexuberant Old Firm fans and petty domestic squabbling, the debates rage on in what can only be described as the melting pot of the SPL. Like any other year, the Scottish game has not been short of staunch criticism, deservedly so some may say. Yet the more optimistic among us would argue there is a clearer future for our beloved game.

Twilight of His Career but Rae Is Sparklingdarrell King Finds the Veteran Rangers Midfielder in Contented Mood As a Squad Player As the Light Blues Continue Their Spl Title Push

ALEX RAE may well be confined to a watching brief from the bench tonight as Rangers continue their pursuit of the SPL title at Tynecastle. But while many of today's over-paid and pampered players would spit the dummy out at such circumstances, the veteran midfield is a contented man.

Ghoul Differenceold Firm Stars Haunted by Fear That One Single Strike Could Decide Title

Hutton and Gough Earn Jeff's Vote

JIM JEFFERIES has revealed that Kilmarnock are planning to send Rangers youngster Alan Hutton a get-well-soon message. The Scotland Under-21 defender broke his leg in Rangers' 2-1 victory over the Ayrshire side at Ibrox on Saturday.

Bellamy Is Proving a Crass Act Sports Comment

CRAIG BELLAMY is not the first and, undoubtedly, will not be the last highlypaid player to boast of his wealth. It seems, however, that he was well out of order during Celtic's Scottish Cup tie against Clyde at Broadwood on Sunday.

Now You Knowreds Laid Down Law in Glasgow

SCOTTISH football legend Denis Law celebrated his 65th birthday last week. The Lawman enjoyed an illustrious career for club and country.

We Want to Be First Among Sequels Jackie Mcnamara Will Never Forget the Pain of Losing the League to Rangers by a Single Goal and He Tells Alison Mcconnell How the Spectre of Season 2003 Will Drive Celtic On

THE goal rush came . . . then the hangover. Celtic captain Jackie McNamara sat slumped on the sidelines as the Hoops' title dream died, despite a thumping 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock. Rangers had crushed Dunfermline 6-1 to grab the SPL championship trophy by one goal and the mental scars have only been partially healed by last year's League and Scottish Cup double.

A Hugo Blow for Scots' Centre Sportswide

SCOTLAND'S only tryscorer this Six Nations campaign, Hugo Southwell, is set to miss the game against grand slam hopefuls, Wales next Saturday. The Edinburgh back suffered a leg injury in Scotland's 18-10 victory over Italy at the weekend - it may be that the centre is unable to return in time for the Twickenham clash with England on March 19.

Gault Blast After Greenock Axe

DANNY GAULT has been been sacked by Greenock in the wake of last weekend's 1-0 defeat by Shettleston, which keeps them hovering around the relegation zone . But Gault, whose backroom team of Sandy Maclean and Eddie Mayes have followed him out the door, was raging.

Rising Sons Delight Martin Divisions 2 and 3

BOSS Paul Martin has seen a turnaround in Dumbarton after they came from a goal down against Second Division leaders Brechin. The 1-1 draw earned the Strathclyde Homes side another vital point in their battle for survival, and Martin is happy with the fight shown by his players.

Adrian: We Can Catch County Firhill Latest

ADRIAN MADASCHI reckons Ross County's defeat by St Mirren last night has handed the Jags' survival hopes a vital boost. But, with County just two points above the Jags - and the visitors at Firhill on Saturday week - the stopper has warned Thistle must get something at Falkirk this weekend.

Dons Want Revenge

ABERDEEN will be looking for revenge tonight when they meet up with Dundee United again. United beat the Dons 4-1 in the Scottish Cup on Sunday but captain Russell Anderson is staying positive about tonight's visit to Tannadice.

Monty in the Mood

COLIN MONTGOMERIE is hoping to set a scorching pace when the Dubai Desert Classic gets under way tomorrow. The 41-year-old Scot, who tees off at 8.0am - 40 minutes after new Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam, knows victory will take him back into the world's top 50 and in line for a place in the first major of the season, The US Masters.

Spl Set to Hand Old Firm Edge to Celtic Gers Face Extra Away Game

CELTIC are set to be handed a controversial double advantage over Rangers in the title run-in. If the SPL splits as it stands today, Rangers will be forced to play for a THIRD time away to either Aberdeen, Hearts, or Motherwell.

Hartson: Give Bellamy Time

CRAIG BELLAMY wants his first goal at Parkhead for Celtic tonight against Dundee - and to hit the headlines for all the right reasons. The on-loan striker has been on the front and back pages since his arrival from Newcastle on the final day of the January transfer window.

Balmer: Clyde Must Be Five Alive

CLYDE No.2 Stuart Balmer has warned his men to put their five- goal cup mauling from Celtic behind them if they're to keep their fading First Division hopes alive. The Bully Wee travel to Queen of the South tonight 15 points behind leaders Falkirk but with three games in hand.