Football

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  Commons calls time on Scotland career

  KRIS Commons delivered a massive blow to national manager Gordon Strachan last night by telling him he no longer wants to be picked for Scotland.

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  Sun, sea and plenty of sweat for Strachan's Scotland

  BEFORE they gather for next month's unfortunately timed World Cup qualifier against Croatia, Scotland players may have to wash off the sun lotion, shake the sand out of their shoes and sweat out some holiday beers.

• Stokes to extend his stay with champions

  ANTHONY STOKES is set to commit his long-term future to Celtic by signing an extended contract.

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  Stokes finally finds his feet after stumbling through the potholes

  THE road towards playing for his favourite club was pitted with potholes and marked by stumbles from Anthony Stokes.

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  In-form Higdon watching developments at Fir Park closely as he mulls over future

  THIS has been such a fairytale season for Michael Higdon it hardly seemed odd that a charming man should turn up at Fir Park yesterday to present him with a sparkly shoe.

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  Boyd found comfort in the old routine at Rugby Park

  Kris Boyd still has goals.

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  Hibernian a different beast now, says Hanlon

  PAUL HANLON has experienced Hibernian losing in a Scottish Cup final as a supporter and also as a player.

• Being bold is at heart of Fenlon's plan of attack

  The narrative of Hibernian's preparations for the William Hill Scottish Cup final on Sunday has been a little hard to hear given all the chuntering about an 111-year wait, that 5-1 defeat the last time and the Edinburgh side's questionable capacity to derail a Celtic team in pursuit of a domestic double.