FIVE English clubs are chasing former Dons keeper Derek Soutar.

RAFAEL Nadal was today preparing to face Rainer Schuettler in the semi-finals after getting his wish to avoid the worst that the Wimbledon weather could throw at him.

SCOTLAND had no answer to the power and pace of one of the top international teams at Mannofield, collapsing to an eight wicket defeat against New Zealand.

JENSON Button has paid tribute to David Coulthard after the veteran Scot confirmed he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season.

MARK Kerr today revealed old friend Lee Miller convinced him to join the Dons.

ANDY Murray today promised to return to Wimbledon better and stronger next year after being outclassed in his quarter-final against Rafael Nadal.

THE GREAT Sir Alex Ferguson has achieved more than most other managers ever will.

COVE Rangers were today preparing for the biggest day in their 86-year history.

NORTH-EAST pro Graham Gordon took a step nearer a place in The Open after coming through regional qualifying at Musselburgh.

COLIN Montgomerie claimed he would leave himself out if he was selecting the Ryder Cup team right now.

DUTCH defender Tim Bakens today claimed Aberdeen are set to offer him a deal.

ANDY Murray was hoping to generate another atmosphere of patriotic frenzy on Centre Court today as he took on Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

GOTHENBURG Great Alex McLeish today warned Jimmy Calderwood that Sone Aluko is going nowhere right now.

SIR Alex Ferguson today hailed Aberdeen’s epic European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph as a ‘miracle’.

COVE Rangers have left nothing to chance in their bid to join the Scottish Football League.

COMEBACK coach Tony Judd today backed fit-again John Blain to provide the bite that Scotland need to beat old rivals Ireland at Mannofield today.

ANDY Murray insists he can ride the wave of euphoria all the way to Wimbledon glory after winning the match of his life.

THESE stunning images of Cove Rangers’ proposed new home are exactly why Sir Alex Ferguson is backing their bid to win a place in the Scottish Football League.

BARRY Nicholson is closing in on a move to English Championship side Preston North End.

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RANGERS manager Walter Smith admits the pressure is on to get through their Champions League qualifiers safely.

SCOTLAND captain Ryan Watson has called on cricket-loving Aberdonians to come out in force and support their national side this week.

YOUNG stars in this summer’s Aberdeen International Football Festival at Seaton Park will get the chance to catch the eyes of scouts from top English clubs.

INVERURIE’S Hannah Miley shocked double Olympic gold medalist Laure Manaudou to claim Scottish National Open glory.

SIR Alex Ferguson today threw his weight behind Cove Rangers’ bid to win a place in the Scottish Football League.

ABERDEEN today reported back to pre-season training in preparation for the new campaign.

ABERDEEN manager Jimmy Calderwood is chasing a loan move for Chelsea rookie Jack Cork.

ANDY Murray vowed not to make the same mistake twice as he today attempted to reach the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the first time.

ROOKIE signing Sammy Stewart hasn’t moved to Pittodrie just to make up the numbers.

FORMER Dundee United player Ross Gardiner has issued a come and get me plea to local clubs.

NEWLY crowned champion Gary Anderson today called for the Granite City Open to be given world ranking status.

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DUTCH defender Tim Bakens today admitted he fears his move to Aberdeen could be dead.

SCOTLAND’S U19 squad are gunning for glory in the UEFA Women's Championship finals.