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• ON THE ROAD finds that resilience is the name of the game for hardy heroes of Bo'ness and the Shire12 January 2026, 7:00 am
  Balmy Bo'ness, with the Firth of Forth shimmering in the distance, is an intriguing place to spend a Saturday.
  
• Man United are making it up as they go along both on AND off the pitch, writes NATHAN SALT after their season hit a new low - Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership 'experts' are desparately trying to stumble onto a formula that works12 January 2026, 7:00 am
  NATHAN SALT: So, it's January 12 and United don't have a manager, don't have European football, don't have any more cup competitions, and don't have any January signings.
  
• Barnsley's Anfield hero BRIAN HOWARD on the wondergoal that knocked his beloved Liverpool out of the FA Cup, beating Chelsea and the wild night in the pub afterwards celebrating with Tykes fans12 January 2026, 2:00 am
  Like many young Liverpool fans around the country, Brian Howard grew up dreaming of scoring a last-minute winner at the Kop End. And unlike most, Howard actually did it.
  
• Bruno Fernandes is HACKED on X as Man United captain's account says 'let's get rid' of co-owners Ineos in slew of x-rated messages12 January 2026, 12:21 am
  Fernandes, who has more than 4.5million followers, played 90 minutes as his side lost in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon, going down 2-1 to Brighton. And his day went from bad to worse.
  
• Angry Man United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher confronts officials after dismal Man United defeat - as he hits out at 'poor refereeing'11 January 2026, 11:56 pm
  Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher was booked for his post-match protests towards referee Simon Hooper, before he later hit out at the official after his side's defeat by Brighton.
  
• Michael Carrick LEADS the race for Man United interim job: Legend is frontrunner after impressive interview with club bosses while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in contention... and decision could be made TODAY11 January 2026, 11:36 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Both Carrick and Solskjaer had meetings with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. Carrick is thought to have delivered a strong interview.
  
• Raging Antonio Conte kicks water bottle, yells in fourth official's face and is sent off in extraodinary meltdown as Scott McTominay bags brace in top-of-the-table thriller in Italy11 January 2026, 11:33 pm
  The flashpoint came around the 73rd minute when the hosts were awarded a penalty after a VAR review, with Amir Rrahmani adjudged to have stepped on Henrikh Mkhitaryan's foot.
  
• Fabio Paratici set to leave Tottenham next month - just FOUR months after Italian was appointed as co-sporting director following ban from football11 January 2026, 11:04 pm
  Tottenham co-sporting director Fabio Paratici is set to leave the club after the January transfer window, just four months after returning in an official capacity. 
  
• Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Marcus Rashford wins his first trophy since leaving Man United in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final11 January 2026, 10:55 pm
  Since joining the LaLiga club from United following a falling out with Ruben Amorim, he has contributed seven goals in 27 games, coming off the bench 10 times.
  
• Rangers star Nicolas Raskin could be in hot water with SFA after appearing to soak Aberdeen fan following victory at Pittodrie11 January 2026, 10:51 pm
  Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin could face an SFA sanction after appearing to soak an Aberdeen fan with a water bottle.
  
• Man United wonderkid Shea Lacey, 18, apologises after he is SENT OFF in nightmare 27-minute Old Trafford debut after second yellow card for dissent11 January 2026, 10:31 pm
  Shea Lacey endured an Old Trafford debut to forget as he was sent off after picking up two yellow cards, just 27 minutes after coming off the bench - before he later apologised.
  
• THRILL OF THE CHASE: Arne Engels says revitalised Celtic will embrace the challenge of hunting down title rivals11 January 2026, 10:30 pm
  Arne Engels has warned that born-again Celtic are ready to hunt down another Premiership title.
  
• Gory gory Man United: Darren Fletcher's flops make unwanted history in dismal FA Cup exit - and disgusted-looking Sir Alex Ferguson can't hide his disappointment11 January 2026, 9:48 pm
  Fletcher's side were knocked out of England's top cup competition at the first time of asking on Sunday night, with former Red Devil Danny Welbeck scoring one and setting up another.
  
• Dundee 0-1 Hearts: Stunning Banks-style save by Craig Gordon keeps Tynecastle side on title track11 January 2026, 8:59 pm
  When titles are won, there are moments that are considered pivotal on the road to glory. Should Hearts go all the way this season, Craig Gordon may just have produced one of the most memorable.
  
• Aberdeen 0 Rangers 2: Ibrox men storm to a double over Dons to stay firmly on course for title challenge11 January 2026, 8:52 pm
  Under the bleakest of leaden skies, and in the face of a howling gale whipping in off the North Sea, Danny Rohl and his Rangers players refused to be blown off course.