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SCOTLAND coach Craig Brown talked yesterday of how Liverpool striker Michael Owen had predicted a bright international future for young Scot Alex

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Town boss Jim Magilton is urging his players to view Saturdays trip to Sheffield United as the most important game of their lives”. The Blues are currently seven points from the play-off places with only six games left.

Town dropped out of the play-off zone after drawing 1-1 at home to Sheffield United. James Beattie put the Blades in front in the first half, but Alan Lee hit back after the break, however, overall it was a lacklustre performance from the Blues.

New Dundee United assistant Stevie Crawford feels reinvigorated and ready for the demands of full-time football 16 months after quitting as Dunfermline boss to reflect and recharge.

Reports today say Everton manager has also sounded George Burley out regarding a move for Blues skipper Matt Holland. Yesterday we reported that Moyes had enquired about striker Marcus Stewart, offering a cash-plus-player deal and it seems Holland was also discussed.

CONNOR BARRON is aiming to emulate fellow Aberdeen academy graduates Scott McKenna and Calvin Ramsay after being given a first team debut by…

The wingers two goals werent enough to secure victory.

HEARTS defender Cammy Logan has joined Gary Naysmiths Edinburgh City on loan until the end of the season.

He succeeds former Dunfermline team-mate Darren Young.