Football Talk: Pars relegated, Juventus title joy, the Ewood Park chicken

Jim Jefferies failed to keep Dunfermline Athletic up in the SPL© SNS Group

Dunfermline's SPL stay came to an end last night as they lost their vital head-to-head clash at Easter Road.

Meanwhile, the league's members postponed a decision on how to deal with "newco" clubs in a move that leaves Rangers' immediate future in doubt.

Today's Headlines

Jim Jefferies admits ‘we threw it all away’ as Dunfermline are relegated

The Pars manager says poor defending cost the club their SPL status but it wasn't just down to one game.

Pat Fenlon not celebrating Hibs survival as he turns attention to Hearts

The Hibernian boss says the cup final is the focus after avoiding the drop.

SPL clubs want to seize the power to decide on Rangers' newco membership

A proposal has been made to change how new applications to the SPL are admitted.

Hibs keen to secure James McPake's future

Pat Fenlon plans to try and sign James McPake on a permanent basis (Coventry Telegraph)

Beattie injury 'no problem' ahead of Hampden

Craig Beattie, the Hearts striker, has handed the club a Scottish Cup final boost after admitting that he hopes he return to training tomorrow (The Herald)

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Unbeaten Juventus scale the barriers to be crowned champions again

Paolo Bandini on pandemonium in Trieste (The Guardian)

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Feathered pitch invader steals the show as Blackburn are relegated

One disgruntled Rovers fan released a chicken onto the pitch as Blackburn lost their crucial match against Wigan.

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