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St Johnstone dash Butcher and Inverness Euro hopes

STEVE LOMAS savoured a second successive Europa League qualification as St Johnstone manager and expressed the hope his team will now be afforded due recognition for another fine campaign.

John Robertson confident Hearts will remain in SPL

HEARTS’ all-time top goalscorer John Robertson is confident the club will not be relegated from the SPL this season but has accepted it is inevitable they will begin next term with a points deduction.

Saints getting to Europe ‘like winning the league’

Steve Lomas says taking St Johnstone into Europe for a second year in a row feels like winning the league. Saints’ 2-0 win over Motherwell, combined with Inverness’ 1-0 defeat at Ross County yesterday, secured third spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League and the final Europa League…

Hibs secure seventh place ahead of cup final

More eagerly awaited than even the final whistle in this rather drab affair was the health bulletin that was delivered post-match by Pat Fenlon, who was able to report afterwards that there were no fresh injury worries for his side.

Hearts round off ‘difficult season’

CONSIDERING they were running the risk of adding to their penalty should the SPL, at their meeting at Hampden today, decide that Hearts will continue to play at the highest level but kick off next season with a points deduction, it was to the players’ credit that they battled manfully and may…

Jon Daly relishes Rangers climb back to top flight

JON Daly’s near seven-year spell with Dundee United came to an end yesterday amid the cheers of fans of the Tannadice club and the jeers of supporters of Celtic ahead of the player’s imminent move to Rangers.

McGinn hoping McGowan doesn’t join St Mirren exodus

St Mirren midfielder John McGinn would prefer Paul McGowan to stay in Paisley rather than make a bid for his position. But the 18-year-old thinks his big brother, Stephen, would be just the man to replace the talented playmaker if McGowan does move on.

Motherwell: Stuart McCall dismisses Sheffield United link

Motherwell manager Stuart McCall distances himself from speculation linking him with a move to Sheffield United.

McNamara: Disappointing end

Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara admitted the 4-0 defeat to Celtic taught him nothing new about his squad - so instead paid tribute to outgoing skipper Jon Daly who is joining Rangers.