Fighting talk. With column inches to be filled in the never-ending build-up to Scotland's game with Serbia, Neven Subotic obliged with a slur on the ability of Craig Levein's squad.
Robert Snodgrass declined to get in some jabs of his own when asked on Wednesday morning, but FIFA brought out the steel chair by knocking the nation down a spot in its world rankings.
Like everyone else, Football Talk is furiously padding. Sit back, read and immerse yourself in some great writing from around the web, and rejoice at a midfielder saving a penalty with aplomb.
Oh yes, and Scunthorpe boss Alan Knill came off the worse in a fight with a squirrel.
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Euro millions fund deals for Celtic stars Gary Hooper and Victor Wanyama
Neil Lennon confirms club is looking to reward top performers with improved terms.
Serbia star Neven Subotic: 'Scots can't compete with our technical ability'
Defender urges team-mates to match Scotland's desire and secure three points.
Steven Naismith: Time is now for Scotland to turn progress into points
The Everton forward says Craig Levein's hard work should pay dividends in the World Cup campaign.
Scott Brown fears more injury misery
The Celtic midfielder could miss Scotland's October qualifiers with Wales and Belgium because of injury. (Scottish Sun)
Gary Caldwell set to join Hampden greats
The Scotland defender will join the 50-cap club when he features against Serbia on Saturday. (Scottish Sun)
Ryan Stevenson thanks Hearts fans for their backing on 'difficult' return
Midfielder expected a 'difficult day' having left the club in controversial circumstances.
New Celtic keeper Lubos Kamenar omitted from Champions League squad
The Slovakian is not on Neil Lennon's list for the group stages of the 2012/13 competition.
Starting every week is the target for under-21 star Peter Pawlett
Aberdeen winger wants loan to St Johnstone to give him guaranteed game time.
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Igor Mladenovic profiles Adrien Rabiot, who is bucking the trend of big-money signings at PSG by working his way through the youth ranks. (In Bed With Maradona)
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