Danny Dyer has offered his services to Dundee United after a fierce contest with Dinamo Moscow ended up a draw.

On the pitch, the team also ended on parity, a credible 2-2 scoreline after an inspirational display from Gary Mackay-Steven.

The Arabs’ chances in the Europa League are more alive than all of Elijah Wood’s friends and acquaintances by the end of Green Street.

HJK Helsinki are spoiling for a fight after claiming Celtic took a corner too quickly in their qualifier, leading to Charlie Mulgrew’s winning header.

Elsewhere fans of St Johnstone and Motherwell have been blogging up their latest experiences, and there’s a bizarre match-up in the swimming pool to get your eyes round.

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Peter Houston lavishes praise on Gary Mackay-Steven

The tricky wide man tormented the Russians with a great display which keeps United’s hopes alive.

SPL confirms investigation into Rangers’ player payments

An independent panel will look at the evidence gathered to determine whether any wrongdoing took place.

John McGlynn doubtful Hearts will be able to bring back Rudi Skacel

Money is too tight to mention around Tynecastle. Fans’ hero Rudi Skacel may not be back in maroon again.

Dundee add two new faces as Barry Smith adds to threadbare squad

Fresh from naming himself on the bench to play Peterhead, Barry Smith at last starts adding to his squad.

Caley new boy Ross Draper ready for a new challenge north of the border

Draper found the lower leagues of England a bit of a drag and cannot wait begin life in Scotland’s top flight. (The Scottish Sun)

‘Celts showed no sportsmanship’ say HJK Helsinki stars

‘Miss, miss! They took a corner too quickly!’ (Daily Express)

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Motherwell FC’s Tuesday night lights

Steelman and MFC TV pundit Kris Jack re-lives the Panathinaikos experience.

Terrace Podcast season previews 2012/13

The long-running Scottish football show has taken a bloggy direction with this collection of season previews for the SPL.

St Johnstone without Rangers: No Armageddon?

The ‘Saintee in Asia’ offers his thoughts on the financial landscape in the post-Rangers SPL.

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The Real Olympics: Sergio Ramos v Kaka

Forget Phelps v Lochte, the real pool action is in the Real Madrid camp.

PING. Leon Andreasen screams one past St Patrick’s in the Europa League.

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