Yorkshire Tartan Army

It’s that time of year again: the weather is wetter, money is minimal and New Year’s resolutions are already redundant. But fear not: Football Aid are here to brighten up those February blues with the return of the spectacular annual event, the unique and fantastic Football Aid Auction!

Terry Butcher insists he would not be opposed to seeing Kris Boyd playing for Scotland again. The Rangers striker made himself unavailable for selection in October after growing increasingly frustrated at a lack of action under national coach George Burley. The powerful front-man then claimed that he would remain in the international wilderness for as long as the current management team are in place.

A Scottish politician has accused the UK government and the Football Association of conspiring to ensure that a Great Britain football team will compete at the 2012 Olympics. The showpiece event in four years time is set to be staged in London, leading to calls for the home nation to be represented in as many competitions as possible.