Football Talk: Rangers vow to fight SFA, Gordon open to Celtic offer

Craig Gordon could be on his way back to Scotland with his contract up at Sunderland.

Some late night drama at Hampden sets the tone for Thursday, with Rangers having been unsuccessful in their appeal to the Scottish FA to overturn a signing ban.

The club are vowing to fight the governing body all the way, after the appeal tribunal upheld all of the original judgements.

Elsewhere, Craig Gordon has opened the door on a move to Celtic, two leave St Mirren and there's yet more in the build-up to the eagerly anticipated Scottish Cup final.

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Rangers' administrators argue Scottish FA signing ban is not enforceable

Duff and Phelps believe a registration embargo is not a permitted form of punishment.

Rangers' signing ban stands as Scottish FA tribunal throws out appeal

A three-man appeal panel has ruled the original punishment was sufficient.

Craig Gordon open to offer from Celtic

The Sunderland keeper has left the door open for the SPL champions to make him their number one. (Daily Express)

Andy Driver: 'I feel 15 again dreaming of scoring the winner at Hampden'

Hearts winger goes from transfer request to the brink of a Scottish Cup winner's medal.

Pat Stanton warns Hearts their derby dominance can end in the cup

Decorated Hibs great of the 60s and 70s hails great rivalry between the Edinburgh clubs.

Dutch duo Jeroen Tesselaar and Nigel Hasselbaink to leave St Mirren

The pair have turned down new contracts to stay with Danny Lennon's side.

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