Football Talk: 'We don't need Celtic', Arsenal goals, Hooper for England

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There are just some nights in football that, wherever your allegiances lie, you won't forget what unfolded.

St Mirren's brave effort to end Aberdeen's 11-game unbeaten run on penalties is one of those. Brave Celtic's mauling of not-so-brave St Johnstone is another.

For some annoying reason, however, Football Talk's Twitter timeline is full of nothing but people going on about Reading 5-7 Arsenal. Which is funny, because it felt like the whole UK was laughing at our game when there was a 12-goal game between Motherwell and Hibernian a few years back.

Still, no doubt the whole thing will be regarded as one of the greatest nights on planet Earth ever. We've got the goals in case you want to point and laugh at English football, or just appreciate football at its mental finest.

Extra bravery points to Football Talk for avoiding any ghastly Hallowe'en puns.

Here's the top news stories from Scottish football on Wednesday.

Roy to spy on Celtic hitman Gary Hooper at Barca game

Roy Hodgson is set to make a personal check on Gary Hooper in the Champions League clash with Barcelona. (Scottish Sun)

Neil Lennon hails 'fantastic response' as Celtic hammer St Johnstone

Kris Commons was on target three times to book his side's place in the League Cup semi-finals.

Kris Commons not passing up chance of being credited with Celtic hat-trick

Forward admits he's dubious whether he scored his side's first in 5-0 win over St Johnstone.

Scary Perth guisers sent packing at Neil's House of Commons

We just liked the headline. Thanks, Ronnie Cully of the Evening Times.

Aberdeen 2-2 St Mirren (2-4 pens): Buddies end Dons' 11-game unbeaten run

Danny Lennon's side progress to the semi-finals of the Scottish Communities League Cup.

John McGlynn: 'Fans would flock back to an SPL without Celtic in it'

Hearts manager believes an open title race would see stadia packed out.

Mehdi Taouil wants Skacel's Tannadice career to start after Hearts cup tie

Hearts midfielder backs Czech to be a success but hopes he will save his best until after Wednesday.

Ex-Hearts star insists loan players were taxed in UK and Lithuania

Adrian Mrowiec claims he had no issues over how his salary was being paid at Tynecastle. (Evening News)

Hibs working to extend loan deals for Griffiths, McGivern and Claros

Pat Fenlon wants 'key players' to stay at Easter Road after January.

Terry Butcher: We’re treating Rangers like SPL opposition ahead of cup tie

The Inverness manager says Rangers are favourites to win the League Cup tie at Ibrox.

Chairman hopes to tie Derek Adams to Ross County on longer contract

Roy MacGregor wants to tie down the man he has already lost once to bigger things. (Herald Scotland)

John Yorkston has 'no worries' for the immediate future of Dunfermline

Attempt to re-arrange home Falkirk fixture not a call for financial help, chairman insists.

Severin, Constantine in frame for Dumbarton manager's job

The former Dundee United midfielder and the respected FIFA instructor are in the frame for the First Division side. (Herald Scotland)

My Blues buddy Ross Perry can handle the flak at Rangers

Andrew Shinnie is tipping Ross Perry to handle the flak flying around Rangers and emerge stronger. (Scottish Sun)

Terry Butcher got floored by the same bug as Charles Green

Charles Green says he’s been struck by Rangersitis — Ally McCoist knows a man who was bitten nearly 30 years ago. (Scottish Sun)

Some more quality reading for you to enjoy.

Christian Dailly has shunned retired footballer's usual career choices

Dailly's obsession about maintaining his physical condition always marked him out in the arcane world of Scottish football. (Stewart Fisher, The Herald)

What's eating Miku?

The Venezuelan bore the brunt of some frustration after Celtic's loss to Kilmarnock. What's behind his slow start in Scotland? (ETims)

Arsène Wenger: Reading victory may well be one of my greatest wins

The Arsenal manager could barely contain his laughter after a match that threatened to be one of the most humiliating of his career transformed into one of his most extraordinary triumphs. (Guardian Sport)

Today's video section is rightly a goal special.

Here are all the goals from a remarkable night in English football, as Arsenal come from 4-0 down to beat Reading 7-5 after extra time in the Capital One Cup.

Andres Iniesta casually nets a beauty for Barcelona against Alaves.

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