Football talk: Rangers latest, foot like a traction engine, ugly strips

Joanna Lumley may be the most unlikely person dragged into the Rangers story so far.Steve Meddle/Rex Features

Scottish football fans are reeling from revelations about Joanna Lumley, Prince Albert of Monaco and allegations that Duff and Phelps aren’t fit to run a bath.

That’s not all that’s happening in the wide world of football though.

There’s a tale of two Edinburgh Ians, clubs are competing to have the worst kit in the world, Chinese TV is ramping up expectation of Euro 2012 and there’s further proof that somewhere in the world there is always an unheralded player battering a free-kick from distance.

TOP STORIES

Matt Phillips has ‘no regrets’ over switch from England to Scotland The Blackpool winger has underlined his commitment to Craig Levein’s team.

Ian Black thanks past managers at Hearts as he seeks a new club The midfielder has credited Jim Jefferies and Paulo Sergio with being key influences on his career.

Departing Hibs captain Ian Murray believes the club needs to set itself realistic goals rather than firing more managers. Murray believes a period of stability is essential at Easter Road.

BBC documentary raises questions over Duff and Phelps administration of Rangers The financial crisis at Ibrox was the subject of a documentary on Wednesday night and Rangers’ administrators have issued a firm rebuttal of claims made against them. (BBC)

Celtic target £3.5m West Brom and Republic of Ireland striker Cox Simon Cox is on the radar of several teams but Neil Lennon could be poised to make a formal bid. (Daily Mail)

Celtic's Watt eager for Hooper to show him the way to goal Tony Watt believes he can learn a lot from the SPL top goalscorer. (The Herald)

ICT say “wait and see” on Rangers newco vote The Highland club are taking a watching brief until a decision has to be made (Highland news)

Paulo Sergio will be a topic for discussion at Hearts AGM The cup-winning manager’s future is up in the air despite a successful season (The Scotsman)

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There’s a Football Talk team in the STV appeal charity five-a-sides tournament. What kit should we wear?

This spotted number from Japan?

Or this Italian shirt that we’re dubbing “the Craig Beattie”?

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A gratuitous long-range free kick hit tremendously hard. Howitzer, foot like a traction engine, Exocet missile…pick your own description. Via Total Dribble

And this is the Euro 2012 tournament we want to see. Is Chinese TV station Now guilty of a little hype? Via [World of Sport]http://worldinsport.com/2012/05/euro-2012-the-strangest-channel-promo-ever/)

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