Football Talk: Rangers Cowboys, Arsenal want Alloa man, one-legged volley

"We might get free tickets for Rangers v East Stirlingshire"REUTERS/Mike Stone

After the brief interlude that was the Champions League on Wednesday, Scottish football has returned to talk of off-the-field matters.

Celtic have been served with a Notice of Complaint by the Scottish FA over a controversial banner, Hearts have paid remaining players outstanding salaries and Rangers chief executive has caused controversy with comments about SPL teams returning to Ibrox.

But it isn't all depressing. There's an inspirational video of a one-legged footballer scoring an incredible volley and a lovely own goal that Gary Caldwell would have been proud of. Juan Roman Riquelme is profiled and there's a great piece on Brazilian youth players' names. Rudigullithi, anyone?

TOP STORIES

Celtic hit with Scottish FA charge for fans' display of 'zombie' banner

The Parkhead club are accused of failing to stop their supporters displaying an offensive banner.

Hearts confirm all players and staff have been paid their full August wages

With an SPL discussion of the matter looming, Hearts have settled the outstanding salary payments to eight individuals.

Charles Green claims some SPL clubs 'won't be so welcome' at Ibrox

Rangers' chief executive says Motherwell will be welcomed with open arms when they visit Ibrox next week but he will remember those that acted against the club in the SPL vote earlier this year.

Rangers line up Dallas Cowboys partnership

Director Imran Ahmad is holding talks with the Texan gridiron team about exploring mutually beneficial opportunities (Daily Record)

James McArthur: Scotland has missed Darren Fletcher

McArthur has welcomed the return of the Manchester United midfielder after a lengthy absence.

Darren Fletcher tipped to return to his best after making United comeback

Manchester United boss expects Scotland captain to return to form after facing Galatasaray (Daily Record).

Tough times could be making of Ally McCoist as Rangers boss, says Alex McLeish

The former Rangers manager says McCoist can secure promotion to the Second Division (Daily Record).

Arsenal tracking Alloa teenager

Noel Makombo, a 16-year old striker has been in prolific form for Alloa Under-19s and is attracting the interest of big clubs. (The Herald)

MUST READ

Juan Roman Riquelme: A quixotic enigma

Rupert Fryer on a remarkable talent and an intriguing individual (In Bed With Maradona)

What's in a name? Hilarity, if the Brazilian youth are an indication

Jack Lang of Snap Kaka Pop rounds up the pick of the crop (Guardian Sport network)

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One-legged footballer Nico Calabria scores brilliant volley

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