Football Talk: Rangers takeover, Well in Europe, Udinese play to whistle

Neil Lennon met the Thai Tims on Tuesday, who responded in kind with some songs for the Celtic boss.SNS

Yet another victory for Motherwell has taken them to within a whisker of being Scotland's second representative in next season's Champions League qualifiers.

The team who will miss out, Rangers, remain in the headlines as American businessman Bill Miller is reportedly set to be named as the preferred bidder to take over the club.

We've news from around Scottish football, as well as some great must reads from the game around the world and a video that shows what happens when you literally play to the whistle.

TODAY’S HEADLINES

Stuart McCall: Motherwell are benefiting from Rangers' financial woes

The Steelmen are close to confirming a place in next season's Champions League qualifiers.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon 'regrets' confrontation with referee Euan Norris

The Scottish FA will consider three charges for outbursts at the recent Scottish Cup semi-final.

Bill Miller is hot fave in Gers takeover race

The American is emerging as hot favourite to be named preferred bidder for Rangers. (Scottish Sun)

'I'm willing to sell star player in bid to fund Champions League squad'

Neil Lennon admits he may have to flog one of his title-winning heroes to fund Celtic’s bid to crack the Champions League. (Daily Record)

Craig Brown expects Jamie Langfield to sign a new deal

The Aberdeen manager believes that the goalkeeper will sign a new contract 'in 24 hours'.

Peter Houston tells Dundee United squad attack is key to success at Ibrox

The Terrors are looking to record back-to-back wins against Rangers within two months.

Pat Fenlon claims critics would love to see Hibs relegated

The Hibernian manager says there is an anti-Hibs agenda in reporting of the relegation fight.

Sone Aluko believes Rangers and Celtic are 'close' on ability

The Rangers winger says that Celtic were fully deserving of their title win.

MUST READ

England unveil Roy Hodgson with gleam of orderly optimism

After this most soft-pedalled of appointments, the new national manager gave nothing away in a sure-footed debut at Wembley. (Barney Ronay, The Guardian)

MUST WATCH

Celtic manager Neil Lennon enjoys performance from Thai Tims The Good Child Foundation youngsters are set to perform at Celtic Park later this week.

With Udinese winning 1-0 against Lazio in the chase for Champions League football, players stop when they hear what they think is the final whistle. It wasn't.

Goals, banter and fight for survival. Just another Old Firm match?

The last Glasgow derby match of the season was overshadowed by the troubles at Rangers. STV Glasgow's Kenny McKay was there to record the voices of the Old Firm in what could conceivably be the last clash between these rivals.

A look at the work of Stuart Roy Clarke ahead of the Homes of Football: Photography exhibition iat the National Football Museum later this year.

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