Football Talk: Levein out, bye Bangura, Euro super league plan, Rangersitis

"Can I catch a lift mate? Can't be bothered running today."SNS Group

Ladies and gentlemen, we are approaching decision time.

The "Scottish FA hierarchy" will assemble this week to finally determine whether they can afford the £700,000 needed to oust Craig Levein from his position as probably the worst Scotland manager ever, or stick with their man against an ever-weakening national fury.

With the glamour friendly against Luxembourg looming large on the horizon, our dear leaders are required to act fast.

If you see a blue cloud in the sky over the south side of Glasgow today, don't worry. It's just Rangersitis. Charles Green's got it, and apparently it is spreading. Whether the plume will blow down Mount Florida way, well, we'll just have to switch on STV's roof cam and find out.

What else? Well there's some bold proposals put forward by one blogger for a European super league and we're all invited, Derek Rae wants to bring a bit of tennis to football, and there's an Oscar-winning performance from a ball boy in Argentina.

Here are the stories in the headlines in Scottish football today.

Craig Levein's future as Scotland boss expected to be decided by Thursday

The manager will meet with Stewart Regan and Campbell Ogilvie within the next 48 hours.

No excuses for Celtic as Neil Lennon looks to move on from Kilmarnock loss

St Johnstone are next up for the Parkhead side, who have lost their last two matches.

AIK want to sign Celtic flop Mohamed Bangura on a permanent deal

The Sierra Leonean striker has scored three goals in eight games back on loan at his former club.

STV Sports Daily: Ref horror, Aberdeen for the title, Shiels masterclass

Andy Coyle and Grant Russell look back on the weekend's top flight action.

Mark Reynolds wants to keep Aberdeen 'feel good factor' going in League Cup

The Dons are unbeaten in their last 12 matches and host St Mirren on Tuesday night.

Craig Brown’s plea to Aberdeen superkid Ryan Fraser

The manager wants to stop the midfielder becoming the latest superkid to quit Aberdeen. (Scottish Sun)

Rudi Skacel: 'I'm looking to the future - starting with beating Hearts'

New face at Tannadice preparing to face his old side 'like any other game'.

St Johnstone boss fears Celtic backlash after back-to-back defeats

Neil Lennon's side lost to Kilmarnock at the weekend, following their midweek defeat to Barcelona.

'No.51? Hibernian were the home team at Hampden'

Mike Riley, chairman of the Hibernian Supporters' Association, has played down the significance of Rudi Skacel's decision to wear the No.51 shirt at Dundee United. (Herald Scotland)

Charles Green has what is known as.. Rangersitis

Charles Green has been struck down by a disease commonly found down Ibrox way. (Scottish Sun)

Charles Green asks Walter Smith to rejoin Rangers

Ibrox boss says he wants the Rangers legend onside to help counter his own lack of football knowledge. (Daily Record)

It's all about change, change, controversy and breaking records in our must read section today.

The SPL is dead. Long live the LAA

Digs at Rangers aside, this blueprint from Micheal Mac Eoghain, @MrMacFunn on Twitter, presents a detailed and interesting idea for a pan-European league.

Football must move with the times

Derek Rae presents the case for video "challenges" to be given a trial in football. (ESPN)

The SPL Wrap: The making (and breaking) of History

Records were toppled all around the SPL, as Thom Watt and Arnold Schwarzenegger explain.

Mark Clattenburg: High flyer who courted controversy on and off field

Match official who embraced the celebrity culture is under the spotlight himself after allegations made by Chelsea. (The Guardian)

As seen on Twitter.

Think our referees are prone to the odd mishap?

Not only did Catania have a perfectly good goal disallowed for offside, but Juventus' winner in the game at the weekend was, er, offside.

Here are some more football videos to get you through the day.

Manuel Neuer goes on a mazy as Bayern Munich chase the game against Bayer Leverkusen.

This is what play acting in football teaches kids.

Gaston Sessa is in the wrong for blazing a ball at a ball boy in a game in Argentina, but check out the lad's delayed reaction.

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