Football talk: Celtic's title turnaround, Well in a jam, the easiest position on the pitch, Champions League time wasting

Title turnaround: Gary Hooper believes the road to the SPL title started at Kilmarnock in October© SNS Group

As the dust settles on a championship weekend in Scotland, there is time to reflect on a job well done and a look towards the next race for major silverware.

The Scottish Cup semi-finalists have their say as Aberdeen, Hibernian and Hearts join Celtic in the race to look out the Brasso this summer.

Meanwhile there’s travel trouble for Motherwell, the ‘Gang of Ten’ are on the move again and there could be a fresh bid for a Rangers star in the offing.

TODAY’S HEADLINES

Killie fightback was key to our title tilt

Celtic hitman Gary Hooper points to the Hoops’ amazing comeback from 3-0 down to draw at Rugby Park in October as the moment Celtic put themselves on course for the title.

Well in a jam as coach strikes bridge

An Edinburgh ‘shortcut’ went awry for the Motherwell squad returning from Leith after their 1-1 draw with Hibernian. When the bus hit a low bridge, the players had to walk to nearby Waverley Station and catch a train back home.

Rory Fallon dreams of first cup final

The in-form Aberdeen striker is motivated by desire to play for silverware for the first time in his career.

Gary Glen hoping his strike will seal Hampden place

After finally finding his shooting boots at East End Park, Hearts striker Glen has his eyes on gunning down Celtic.

We’d rather win the cup than stay up

Hibs stalwart Ian Murray says the Easter Road team is enthralled by the romance of the cup. (Daily Record)

Roy is back for Naismith

West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson is preparing a new bid for crocked Rangers star Steven Naismith, after his original £2m bid was rejected. (Scottish Sun)

Pars chief - Old Firm are the rebels, not us

The voting rights and wrongs are back on the agenda, as Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston becomes the latest to put his head above the parapet. (Daily Record)

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The easiest position?

Holding midfielders - unite! Scott from TheFootyBlogNet says that the deep ball player has got it easy in a position where passion can outweigh the need for technique. Agree?

Uganda's greatest ever player

A tribute to Phillip Omondi, a sensation in the Ugandan game in the 1970s. Apparently "you only ever compare Omondi when talking about Diego Maradona and Pele". David Obua's omission from the article remains a mystery. (Daily Monitor)

Rangers bidder’s team releases familiar warcry

Hougang United, owned by prospective Rangers FC bidder Bill Ng in Singapore, are not in the mood to wave the white flags against Gombak United on their own official website.

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