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• STENHOUSEMUIR 0-3 HEARTS: JJ Williams steals the show on first start to send Jambos to cup semi-finals11 September 2026, 9:54 pm
  Hearts supporters deserved every bit of credit that came their way last season after revamping a popular Queen song in tribute to the goalscoring exploits of Claudio Braga.
  
• Ranked: World football's most-expensively assembled squads - with £1.05bn Liverpool flops taking top spot and Tottenham outspending PSG and Real Madrid... so where is YOUR club in the ultimate rich list?11 September 2026, 9:49 pm
  The big-spending superpowers of world football splashed the cash to record levels this summer, but who has the most expensive squad?
  
• Richarlison's move to Brazil COLLAPSES: Spurs star fails to agree terms with Vasco da Gama as Roberto De Zerbi issues cryptic response to threat of legal action amid contract row11 September 2026, 9:44 pm
  MATT BARLOW: The Brazilian was left out of De Zerbi's squad after rejecting a move to Everton before the transfer deadline, which caused a move for Iliman Ndiaye to fall through.
  
• Evergreen Celtic boss Martin O'Neill can't wait to sample another intoxicating Old Firm derby day11 September 2026, 9:34 pm
  More than a quarter of a century after he first walked into the white-hot cauldron of an Old Firm derby, Martin O'Neill still feels addicted to the sheer madness of it all.
  
• Former Premier League footballer Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, 34, charged with beating his wife as he appears in court11 September 2026, 9:32 pm
  Ex-Premier League winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has appeared in court after being charged with beating his wife. 
  
• Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage fumes at star's response to being dropped and tells player to follow example of Dwight McNeil after pair were axed11 September 2026, 9:30 pm
  The Palace boss criticised the pair's work ethic and said they needed to be 'shaken' when explaining the decision to leave them out of the 3-2 win against Fulham.
  
• Aston Villa complain to refs chiefs about new rule change as they join Premier League clubs to raise concerns11 September 2026, 9:30 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Any player who receives medical attention on the pitch must leave it and remain on the touchline for 60 seconds, meaning their team is reduced to 10 for that period.
  
• West Ham footballer Edson Alvarez forced to deny bombshell claims linking him to a KIDNAPPING plot11 September 2026, 9:07 pm
  Alvarez has posted a lengthy response on social media to deny the claims made by Mexican filmmaker Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez and vowed to take legal action against the 'false allegations'.
  
• 'People saying we'll be lucky to stay up this year annoyed me - we're more than good enough for Europe': Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall insists Everton can shock critics after 'crisis' summer11 September 2026, 9:06 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: At the end of a turbulent transfer window, most observers were in agreement. Everton had the worst summer of any Premier League club and were a team in crisis.
  
• The Preview: Hibernian and Aberdeen in the spotlight on cup quarter-final weekend as fed-up fans pile pressure on the men in charge11 September 2026, 7:41 pm
  In a strange sort of way, David Gray and Stephen Robinson have actually done pretty well to make it to the middle of September before having to face up to uncomfortable questions about their future.
  
• Celtic manager Martin O'Neill reveals Police Scotland warning to Celtic over their behaviour and conduct at Ibrox11 September 2026, 5:41 pm
  Martin O'Neill has revealed that Celtic have been advised by Police Scotland to keep a lid on any celebrations in tomorrow's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox.
  
• How Aaron Ramsdale fell to become FOURTH-CHOICE in the Championship: Insiders speak out on ex-Arsenal keeper - now playing in front of just 246 fans after transfers worth £80m11 September 2026, 5:39 pm
  This once Arsenal record goalkeeper signing and England international whose cumulative transfer fees hit almost £80m is now seemingly fourth choice at second-tier Southampton.
  
• Former Man United star under investigation for 'offensive' gesture in Copa Libertadores clash11 September 2026, 5:36 pm
  The forward, who played 53 times for the Red Devils between 2015 and 2017, now plies his trade in Brazil with Corinthians and made an obscene gesture during the cup game.
  
• Former Sky Sports reporter Bianca Westwood says she's NEVER going to work in football again after she was made redundant11 September 2026, 5:34 pm
  Former Sky Sports reporter Bianca Westwood has revealed she's not likely to ever work in football again. Westwood, 51, worked for the broadcaster for 22 years.
  
• Kylian Mbappe responds to dictator memes as Real Madrid and France star claims viral trend shows a 'lack of awareness' from fans11 September 2026, 5:06 pm
  The origin of the meme is unconfirmed, but there has been speculation the trend emerged amid reports that Mbappe enjoyed significant power at PSG during his time at the French club.