The drums are being polished and oiled, the finishing licks of acrylic paint added to the classic two-stick banners and new lyrics added to, adapted and rehearsed.
The rather noisy East Stand Ultras of Fir Park have been causing a din all the way across the Athens.
Panathinaikos’ Jean-Alain Boumsong told the press in an airport car park that he expected a red-hot atmosphere on Tuesday night, before miscontrolling a pass, losing the man he was marking and lofting an own goal past his goalkeeper.
Kris Commons smashed home a sensational goal against Inter Milan, then fell over and hurt himself.
If he’s not careful then Neil Lennon will replace him by making a sensational swoop for a Permiership star after he jets in for crunch talks following a “come and get me” plea.
We also salute the magnificent Sheva, who has retired from football, have a look at the hottest young guns emerging from Spain and learn about when Raith Rovers ruled Europe.
There’s also a disturbing and hilarious video illustrating the ongoing mental descent of Hamilton Academicals and Queen of the South goalscoring legend* Leon Knight.
*Warning: may not be accurate
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