Football Talk is putting on its best Jack Torrance impression to proclaim our return.

Like many we are bowing at the feet of Vicente del Bosque’s all conquering Spanish side after their Euro 2012 triumph.

Feeling refreshed after our break, we’re ready to dive back into the good, the bad and the downright bizarre of the world game.

Today's offering includes Alan Shearer revealing the secret behind more Spanish success, some action for the MLS as well as James Traynor's opinion on the future for Scottish football.

TOP STORIES

Hibernian boss continues summer rebuilding job by signing Paul Cairney

The former Partick Thistle player has signed a two-year deal at Easter Road.

Steven Naismith on his way to Everton

The Scotland international appears on the way to David Moyes’ side (The Scottish Sun)

I’ll never give up on our bid to get Faddy

Steven Hammell still hopes to persuade James McFadden to join Motherwell (Scottish Sun)

Dundee United skipper Jon Daly: We're all fighting for second place in SPL

The Irishman says the battle for the runners-up spot should be interesting this year (Daily Record)

Celtic dealt a blow as Bordeaux push asking price for Michael Ciani up to £2.5m

Neil Lennon’s men have been quoted a price for the French defender (Daily Record)

Andrew Mitchell signs new deal with Rangers

The 20-year-old has signed a new contract with the Ibrox side (Rangers' official website)

MUST READ

Euro 2012: Spain's method of killing teams softly reaches a mighty crescendo

Moments that define a team who, whether loved or merely respected, have created one of the greatest sporting dynasties of them all (The Guardian)

If SPL & SFL kick Gers out of football they will kill our game

James Traynor has his say on a big week for Scottish football

MUST WATCH

The Score videocast on the Euro 2012 final

Alan Shearer puts Spain success down to “an unbelievable amount of sex” (BBC)

San Jose v LA Galaxy highlights

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