For the first time in recorded history, the whole of Scotland was pretty glad they were not in Florida at the weekend.
They could keep their humid subtropical climate, we had ‘the slope’ in Kelvingrove. We didn’t need their Disneyland when M&D’s was in full flow. There’s nothing as dangerous as an alligator in the Tay or the Forth.
They can also keep our useless football team while we all pretend to be far more interested by tennis, bowls and cricket. Okay, maybe not cricket.
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Matt Phillips urges new Scotland team-mates not to dwell on USA thrashing
He may just be one game in to his career in dark blue, but Matt Phillips already knows the sting of disappointment for Scotland.
Fernando Torres makes the cut for Spain’s Euro 2012 squad
The £50m has been put out of his uncertainty after another underwhelming season for Chelsea. He will play his part in Spain’s defence of the European Championships.
Fulham set to scupper Celtic’s moves for Jordan Rhodes
Neil Lennon fancies the Huddersfield and Scotland Under-21 goal star, but so do a number of top English sides. (Daily Record)
Killie boss Kenny Shiels says club can’t compete for the next Naismith
With Celtic in particular hovering up the very best young Scottish talent, Shiels cannot see the Ayrshire men developing another £2m man like Naismith. (Daily Express)
With Hibernian waiting patiently in the wings, James McPake will return the Midlands before discovering if he is coming back to Easter Road. (The Scotsman)
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Scotland too respectful in 4-1 defeat
Colette Carr reports on another afternoon of woe for the national team, this time the women who lost to Sweden in Kirkcaldy. (The Away End)
The Bundesliga has become a cause celebre for those pushing for change in the Scottish game due to its democratic and fan-orientated policies. This pre-Champions League final analyses it in comparison the English league model. (The Economist)
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Sit back and watch the ‘big money move’ rumours flood in as England Under-18 starlet Nick Powell adds to his growing reputation with what can only be described as a “stoater” in Crewe’s 2-0 Wembley victory over Cheltenham. (101 Great Goals)
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