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United’s wall lines up. (From left) John Connelly, Shay Brennan, Nobby Stiles, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Bill Foulkes, Pat Crerand, David Herd and George Best. Pat Dunne is the keeper behind them, while Tony Dunne was the only outfield player not in the wall. CELTIC were ready to appoint television commentator Jock Brown as their new general manager.

Hoops’ striker Jorge Cadete (above) announced he wouldn’t be returning to the club, despite having two years to run on his contract.

The Portuguese internationalist said he was tired of haggling with club owner, Fergus McCann.

Aberdeen made an £800,000 bid for Celtic defender Brian O’Neill.

Motherwell boss Alex McLeish completed the signings of Austrian pair Mario Dorner and Franz Resch.

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