Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan has defended his decision to pay £3.5m for Celtic striker Scott McDonald. (Daily Record)

Former Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is ready to cut short his miserable spell at Espanyol and return to his native Japan with Yokohama Marinos. (Various)

Hibs defender Sol Bamba says the Ivory Coast squad wanted to quit last month's Africa Cup of Nations following death threats from the terrorists who killed three of the Togo party. (Various)

New Celtic signing Paul Slane believes training with Robbie Keane has improved him as a player since his move from Motherwell. (The Sun)

Under-fire Falkirk manager Eddie May has urged disgruntled supporters to delay judging his performance until the end of the season. (Various)

Wales have hit out at Scotland ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash in Cardiff because the visitors are opposed to playing with the roof closed at the Millennium Stadium. (Various)

Scotland's Commonwealth super-featherweight champion Ricky Burns may contest the vacant British crown against Gary Sykes instead of a planned world title bout. (Various)

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