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DEREK JOHNSTONE: It smells like teen spirit if Danny Wilson is cup hero like me

Danny Wilson’s appearance in the Co-op Insurance Cup Final could be the start of great things for the teenager at Rangers – just as it was for me back in 1970.

DAVID HAY: Enjoy Robbie Keane show while you can ... it will end soon

The best chance of Celtic persuading Robbie Keane, and other loan signings, to stay beyond this season would be to dangle the carrot of Champions League football in front of them.

NOW YOU KNOW: League Cup run was first and last game for Gorman

It’s Co-operative Insurance Cup Final action on Sunday as Rangers take on St Mirren at Hampden Park.

PETER MARTIN: SPL level set to go south as talent drain continues

If anyone thinks the downward trend in Scottish football is about to bottom out in the summer, think again.

SEAN LINEEN: Fringe squad determined to make mark

My Glasgow Warriors players have developed a siege mentality as they face one of the biggest challenges of their rugby careers tonight.

ONLY AN EXCUSE: We’re lucky to have winners like Keano and err ... em ... Keano

Tony Mowbray

DARRELL KING: Timely lesson rocks Walter Smith’s treble chasers

Complacency. Something Walter Smith was desperate to avoid, but the very thing that crept in to Rangers season yesterday and has now manifested into problems the manager could have done without.

DAVID HAY: Robbie Keane’s form will take Tony Mowbray talk off agenda

At the end of my first season as Celtic manager, we ended up trophyless.

DEREK JOHNSTONE: Smart money on a future that counts

Six months ago Rangers were a club without troubles to seek as the threat of administration loomed large.

NOW YOU KNOW: Stein halted an Old Firm ref rage as Celts fumed

Referees have been in the news recently with a storm brewing over apparent criticism from Celtic over decisions which have not fallen their way.

SEAN LINEEN: Scots can shine with pride on line against England

I am going to be very honest here and say that we could be in for a bloodbath in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

PETER MARTIN: Warning label on Andrew Ellis bid can’t be ignored

Beware the knight in shining armour riding over the horizon to save Rangers from financial doom, whether it is Andrew Ellis or another figure whose name is yet to emerge.

ONLY AN EXCUSE: There could be 72 teams in the SPL and we’d still win it

Walter Smith

DARRELL KING: The real test lies in wait for Mr Ellis

Andrew Ellis has come from virtual anonymity to be the man everyone connected with Rangers wants to know about.

DEREK JOHNSTONE: Kris Boyd’s back from Scots exile as a better player

Kris Boyd made his comeback for Scotland this week – and instantly showed he is a far better player than he was when he quit the national set-up.

DAVID HAY: Celtic must ring-fence Artur Boruc and Aiden McGeady

Celtic must not even consider selling Artur Boruc or Aiden McGeady to try and balance the books.

NOW YOU KNOW: Stein’s second era began with a Scotland triumph

New Scotland manager Craig Levein’s tenure got off to a flying start with victory over the Czech Republic at Hampden this week.

PETER MARTIN: Our game’s now leagues apart from England and sliding more

When Norwich City boss Paul Lambert tells you that he’s not interested in a return to Scotland, even if Celtic come calling, you begin to wonder how far the appeal of the SPL has dropped?

SEAN LINEEN: Season’s hard work comes down to this

Tomorrow night we face Connacht at the Galway Sports Ground in what is probably the most important Magners League game we will play while the RBS Six Nations championship is taking place.

ONLY AN EXCUSE: Broonie was merely trying to wipe snot on big Lafferty

Davie Provan

DEREK JOHNSTONE: Homegrown ingredients of Walter Smith’s success recipe

Celtic didn’t lose the SPL title when they went down to Rangers at Ibrox.

DAVID HAY: Tony Mowbray’s real challenge from here is to stop it unravelling

When you look at the aspects contributing to Celtic’s undoing this season, you cannot ignore the defensive frailties that have cost them so dearly.

DAVID HAY: Big Jock told us best way to overcome an injustice was to go upfield and score

Complaining about match officials has been with us for as long as the game has been played, just like there have always been people prepared to believe Celtic don’t get a fair crack of the whip.

NOW YOU KNOW: Euro triple whammy as Scots spiked big guns

Scottish teams have been left on the outside looking in over the past couple of weeks as the European competitions reach the latter stages.

PETER MARTIN: Referee excuse is just early attempt to divert anger

Jock Stein used to say, “Make sure you’re good enough on the day, regardless of refereeing decisions that may go against you”.

SEAN LINEEN: Robbo raiders can complete an Italian job

Scotland will give coach Andy Robinson his first-ever RBS 6 Nations victory on Saturday … of that I am certain.

ONLY AN EXCUSE: I hope wee Nacho Novo nets to really wind up Celtic fans

Chick Young

DEREK JOHNSTONE: It’s time to go for Allan McGregor

I think it is the end of the road for Allan McGregor at Rangers now that his private life has directly affected his playing career.

Herald Scotland

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