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Scots best defence! Gary Caldwell and Stephen McManus are tops, insists Terry Butcher

Terry Butcher has backed Gary Caldwell and Stephen McManus to be Scotland’s defensive rocks — despite the double act no longer being the first-choice partnership at Celtic.

Buddies delight for called-up duo

Gus MacPherson says international recognition for Andy Dorman and Paul Gallacher is a boost for St Mirren.

Saints must smash Hampden hoodoo

DEREK McInnes insists it is high time St Johnstone smashed their last four hoodoo and showed they deserve to be back in Hampden finals.

St Mirren pair receive cap calls – on opposite sides

ST MIRREN goalkeeper Paul Gallacher has been called into the Scotland squad for Saturday's friendly in Wales as a replacement for Craig Gordon, who has suffered a fractur

Mowbray promises goals will lead to more game time for McDonald

CELTIC manager Tony Mowbray has challenged striker Scott McDonald to guarantee himself a place in the side by scoring goals.

Papac sees silver lining as injury clouds gather at Ibrox

RANGERS defender Sasa Papac believes their ongoing injury and illness problems could be a blessing in disguise.

Novikovas eager to build on SPL debut

ARVYDAS Novikovas has vowed to do everything possible to remain part of Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo's plans following his surprise full debut in the Edinburgh derby.

Zemmama out but Bamba joins Ivorians

HIBS midfielder Merouane Zemmama has pulled out of international duty with Morocco after missing Saturday's Edinburgh derby but defender Sol Bamba has been given permissio