McDonald is top man at Palace In his first start for the Clarets, Scottish midfielder Kevin McDonald picked up just one short of the maximum six points in our Player of the Season table from the game at Crystal Palace.
Preview: Hibs (a) After finally putting our first point on the board last week, the search continues for the first win at Easter Road. Leith may be a traditional graveyard for us but with two wins out of three there last season there is reason to be confident.
Wigan Athletic (WIGANER.net)
Thu 28 Aug
Fifa to investigate Valencia absence Fifa are to investigate into the reasons why Antonio Valencia did not take part in Ecuador's recent friendly game with Columbia. The midfielder has subsequently been dropped by Ecuador boss Sixto Vizuete.
Scotland (ScottishFitba)
Thu 28 Aug
On The Brines Of A Breakdown Nobody like referees and they will always be criticised but they are a neccesary part of the game. Just don't ask John Hughes for an opinion on that just now.
Alexander and McDonald called up Michael Duff and Martin Paterson won't be the only Burnley players away on international duty next month with news today that both Graham Alexander and Kevin McDonald have received full and Under-21 call ups respectively for Scotland.
Birmingham City (Singing The Blues)
Wed 27 Aug
Duo Named In Scotland Squad James McFadden and Garry O'Connor have been named in the Scotland squad for their World Cup qualifying games next month.
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