Football Talk is rejoicing at the prospect of actual, competitive football getting under way as St Johnstone travel to take on Eksi... Ekhis... Ekshis... the Turkish mob in the Europa League.
Back in the perfectly serene world of off-the-field matters in the Scottish game, Neil Lennon says Rangers must be stripped of their honours if it is proved they acted outside the rules.
Reports in Italy say Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to buy the newco, while John Yorkston remains heartbroken at the SPL's refusal to send him a final "Dear John..."
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Neil Lennon: Rangers titles can't stand if found guilty in contracts case
The Celtic manager says that if it is ruled that Rangers broke rules, they must be stripped of honours.
Dunfermline will not be given explanation from SPL over Dundee promotion
John Yorkston says that the SPL’s treatment of Dunfermline has been shoddy.
Hibernian manager says talks under way to sell Isaiah Osbourne to Blackpool
Pat Fenlon also remains hopeful of adding defender Alan Maybury to his squad.
Napoli president interested in buying Rangers
Aurelio De Laurentiis is claimed to have told Italian media he is keen on purchasing the Third Division club. (Forza Italia Football)
Crock Hutch Champion at bit to be fit
We don't understand the headline either, but the story goes that Shaun Hutchinson is fighting to be fit for Motherwell's Champions League qualifiers (Scottish Sun).
Rab Douglas in dreamland after being given the chance to star in SPL again
The 40-year-old Dundee keeper is back in the big time after Rangers' exit from the top flight. (Daily Record)
Stuart McCall hoping cash is in place for Motherwell to snap up trialist Simon Ramsden
Little is left to the imagination as to what the story is about, but the defender could sign up at Fir Park. (Daily Record)
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Eskişehirspor could prove too hot for Saints to handle on and off the pitch
Gareth Llewellyn says the Perth men must deal with the conditions as well as the Turkish side.
Athletic Bilbao to win the league next season?
Gary Linton puts his faith in Marcelo Bielsa's side to finish the best of the rest in Spain. (Alba Espana)
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