Football Talk: Euro defeats, Swansea evolution, Sterling cameraman tackle

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The reaction to the latest results for Scottish clubs in the Europa League was similar to senior members of the Royal Family after hearing of Prince Harry’s nude photo scandal.

They are not angry, just very disappointed.

Hearts put up a fight against Liverpool at Tynecastle only to gift those cheeky Scousers the win thanks to an unfortunate own goal from Andy Webster.

In Motherwell Stuart McCall shrugged off the Metro’s advice to show ‘No Mersey’ to Liverpool and played Levante instead.

However he might have wished he was facing Jonjo Shelvey et al when his side slumped to a 2-0 home defeat.

Gabrielle once told us dreams can come true and she was right.

South Korean midfielder Ki has revealed he used to spend nights as a child dreaming of counting sheep in the Welsh valleys. Luckily those dreams will become reality when the former Celtic ace moves to Swansea.

Elsewhere there’s a look at a tactical evolution at the Liberty Stadium, a Serie A preview as well as the best tackle of the night in Edinburgh.

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John McGlynn believes Hearts fans can be proud despite first leg defeat

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Coisty in Gomis swoop

The former Dundee United midfielder is a transfer target for Rangers according to the Scottish Sun.

Ki reveals move to Swansea is 'dream come true'

The South Korean midfielder grew up dreaming of a move to the Swans (Daily Record).

Motherwell captain left disappointed with performance against Levante

Keith Lasley believes the Steelmen didn’t match their display against Panathinaikos.

Dundee United to play Gary Mackay-Steven despite looming knee surgery

The winger could feature against Kilmarnock despite needing to go under the knife.

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