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Summer Cup undermined by 
typhoid, tours and indifference

IT must have seemed like a good idea at the time. Fifty years ago this weekend, the Summer Cup was restored to the Scottish football calendar.

Balatoni admits he hopes Hibernian stay up

CONRAD BALATONI believes the Scottish Premiership can ill afford to lose Hibernian from its ranks. He even does his best to look as if he hopes they stay up – just so long as it’s not at the expense of his own Partick Thistle side.

Mjallby ready for ‘brave’ step away from Parkhead

JOHAN Mjallby has revealed his ambition to prove himself as a manager capable of being considered for a future vacancy in the role at Celtic. The 43-year-old Swede believes he has made a “brave decision” to quit his position as assistant manager to Neil Lennon at the Scottish champions…

The great and the good gather at Jardine’s funeral

A WREATH from Rod Stewart, on which was written the simple note “Goodbye Sandy”, as well as a sizeable contingent of mourners from Celtic. As Neil Lennon pointed out just over a week ago, Sandy Jardine transcended Old Firm rivalry. There was no division yesterday.

Celtic investigate Stokes behaviour

Celtic will investigate whether Anthony Stokes broke club rules during a Belfast visit, says Johan Mjallby.

Stokes must stop ‘disappointing Celtic, says Mjallby

CELTIC assistant manager Johan Mjallby has warned Anthony Stokes over his off-field conduct – urging the Irishman to clean up his act.

Inverness v Dundee Utd preview

Marley Watkins has recovered from flu for Inverness as they entertain Dundee United, while David Raven and James Vincent are back in contention after missing the defeat at Celtic with groin injuries.

Heart of Midlothian v Kilmarnock (Sun)

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Heart of Midlothian and Kilmarnock.

Inverness CT v Dundee United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dundee United.