Football Talk: Everybody needs Rangers, England go for Forster not Fletcher

Neil Lennon falls for the old "Kick Me" sign trick again. Sorry to drop you in it, Tony.SNS Group

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There's that, and previously unseen footage of Emile Heskey as a child star on the Rod Hull and Emu show. Oh yes.

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Here's today's top headlines from the world of Scottish football.

Dermot Desmond: Celtic and Neil Lennon found turning point in Moscow

Celtic’s majority shareholder says Lennon is getting better performances from side and team will be improved.

'Rangers will return to the top level of Scottish football'

More from Desmond as he says he expects Rangers, 'a fantastic club with a great history', will bounce back.

Celtic's Forster to get England call

Roy Hodgson will select the Celtic goalkeeper in his England squad for the World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Poland. (ESPN)

Steven Fletcher could have been an England star

The returning Scotland striker came frighteningly close to slipping through the net ten years ago. (Scottish Sun)

St Johnstone boss Steve Lomas named top SPL manager for September

Unbeaten Saints run helps the Northern Irish boss to scoop the monthly award.

Celtic's Champions League win is proof SPL is no backwater league

Neil Lennon is also keen to tie Gary Hooper down on a new deal after his role in the win over Spartak Moscow. (Daily Record)

Alan Maybury claims he 'won the ball' in challenge on Ryan Fraser

Hibs defender says only momentum carried him through the yellow card tackle.

Don Cowie: I wish I could be a part of Highland derby

The midfielder is eyeing up the English Premier League — but tomorrow night he’ll wish he was back in the Highlands. (Scottish Sun)

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Lippi question time airs two sides to Lennon's make-up

Hugh Macdonald reflects on Neil Lennon's audience with Marcello Lippi and the Celtic's manager's thirst for information, as well as closure. (Herald Scotland)

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Emile Heskey, that's Emile not Emily, on the Rod Hull and Emu show as a kid.

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