EBT. It's the acronym that few football fans need explained to them these days.
Rangers' use of the tax avoidance scheme is well documented, with the SPL setting a November date for an investigation into whether their use breached league rules. Over at Celtic, meanwhile, their use of an EBT for Juninho has already been waved past.
Thank goodness then for football. The fall-out continues over Scotland's performances, with one newspaper insisting Craig Levein has just two games to save his job.
League football is back this weekend, and there's news from Celtic, St Mirren, Hearts, Kilmarnock and Dundee. And Rangers too.
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Celtic cleared by SPL over use of EBT scheme to pay player Juninho
Juninho brought an early end to his Celtic career opting to return to his native Brazil.
SPL inquiry into Rangers' use of EBTs to continue in November
Rangers are accused of breaching football rules through EBT scheme.
Lionel Messi will pose no problems to new Celtic defender Efe Ambrose
The Nigerian says he has plenty experience of handling the Barcelona maestro.
St Mirren's Darren McGregor inspired by Paralympics to beat his knee injury
Defender recovering from operation given motivation by feats of disabled athletes.
Gary Mackay hopes fans will show patience towards Scotland players in Wales
Former teammate of manager Craig Levein believes fan pressure is getting to the players.
Kenny Shiels on Cillian Sheridan: We’re perfect for each other
Kilmarnock’s manager says his new striker is a perfect fit for the style of play at Rugby Park.
Craig Levein has two games to save his job
The under-fire Scotland boss is on the brink after a disastrous start to our World Cup qualifying campaign. (Scottish Sun)
Gary Caldwell blasts 'negative agenda' against Scotland after poor start to 2014 qualifiers
Whatever siege mentality boss Craig Levein is trying to fester in the dressing room, it is clearly working. (Daily Record)
Lewis MacLeod vows to repay Rangers with goals after signing new deal
MacLeod – who has been at the club since he was ten – has started every game this season but the midfielder has yet to hit the back of the net. (Daily Record)
The Scottish Sun claim a five-year deal for Barrie McKay isn't allowed under Scottish FA rules, although the governing body have played down any hitch.
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Craig Levein has friends in high places
Levein, more than any national coach in years, is in with the bricks at Hampden. He has friends in high places and not least because he had a hand in the recruitment process. (Michael Grant, Herald Sport)
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