Marco Negri in confident Rangers claim as Ibrox hero reveals 'impossible' Celtic prediction

straight to your inbox every day for freeOdion Ighalo is keen to play in Major League Soccer before he retires with the end of his Manchester United loan deal approaching.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen to sign a striker last January and moved to bring Ighalo in on loan after missing out on Erling Haaland to Borussia Dortmund. The Nigeria international made an instant impact at his boyhood club and saw his loan deal extended in the summer until January 31, 2021.

Riz Ahmed has unveiled the identity of his new wife – Fatima Farheen Mirza!

At a moment when the difference in values between Senator John McCain and outgoing President Donald Trump could not be in sharper contrast, Stampede Ventures plans to turn the Arizona Senator’s sprawling life story into a feature film. They optioned rights to three books by McCain biographer Mark Salter: The Luckiest Man: Life With John McCain, Faith of My Fathers and Worth the Fighting For.

Paul Gascoigne protected him during a vile racist attack. Olusoga was born in Nigeria, his father's home country, and moved to his mother's home of Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, as a child.

Steven Gerrard’s battened down the hatches and after giving his players a couple of days off this week, they’ll be rested and ready
 to go to Pittodrie, where a win will put them 22 points clear of Neil Lennon’s team, who don’t play until Monday night. But if I’m in that dressing room, I’m thinking it’s a 10-point gap and they’ve still to play us twice.That would be my motivation to maintain the standards that have been set this season, to keep us on our toes.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSince his appointment as artistic director of the Locarno Film festival in early November, Italian film critic Giona A. Nazzaro has been busy taking the reins of the prominent Swiss festival.

Rangers supporters they may get a shock if they think their heroes are set for an easy day against their rivals. Excitement is reaching fever pitch ahead of Saturday's blockbuster with Ibrox diehards convinced their side will open up a mammoth 19-point lead at the top of the table.Steven Gerrard 's side are the red-hot favourites to see off their rivals and all-but end their Ten In A Row dreams in the process.

Steven Gerrard insists he's seen a huge shift in his squad's mentality as he shrugs off "nonsense" claims about previous collapses. The Ibrox club have the chance to go 19 points clear of Celtic when the pair meet on Saturday but fans are wary of previous slips.

Odsonne Edouard should be nowhere near Saturday's derby showdown at Ibrox.The Rangers hero is adamant the Frenchman should have received his marching orders for a meaty challenge on Peter Pawlett in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Dundee United.But there's no chance of Edouard not being in the starting XI for Celtic as the fast track process can’t swing into action in time because the offices are closed for the next four days and it will be early next week if they decide to take any action.Videos of

Mark McKenzie after his club Philadelphia Union agreed a fee with Genk.The American has been on the Hoops' radar for some time and  exclusively in the summer of their interest in the American youth international.However, the Philadelphia Inquirer report that their bid of nearly $4 million knocked back with a move to Belgian First Division set to go ahead next month.The 21-year-old has been pursued by clubs across Europe after his MLS breakthrough with the Union but had previously talked-up a

Celtic critics - insisting those protesting at Parkhead were not real supporters. The Ipswich Town boss also reckons his old teammate can turn the 10 In A Row title bid around with a win at Ibrox in the New Year Old Firm derby in despite the fan fury.Lambert learned all about the pressure cooker at Parkhead during his eight year spell at the club, but insists pal Lennon is allowed to lose games especially after all he has given to the club.

@braves legend Phil Niekro passed away overnight at the age of 81. https://t.co/aj7uScYnuy pic.twitter.com/F1GmX9Yb1nNancy and I are deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Phil Niekro.

Phil Niekro, the only knuckleball pitcher to win 300 games, died in his sleep Saturday night at age 81 after a long battle with cancer, the Atlanta Braves announced.

Kris Boyd as the Celtic and Rangers favourites continued their on-air sparring session.Earlier, Boyd scoffed at Hartson questioning whether the Ibrox side will be able to handle the pressure of leading from the front in the Premiership title race.Steven Gerrard's side sit 16 clear of Celtic after both sides won on Saturday, with the Hoops also having played three games fewer than their rivals.Neil Lennon's side swept Hamilton aside after watching Rangers beat Hibs at Ibrox.Boyd admitted he

Rangers if Ofir Marciano is out. The Israeli international had to come off during their 1-0 win over St Mirren with a tight hamstring and is now a doubt for the Hibees’ trip to Ibrox on Boxing Day.

Alfredo Morelos will rejoin the Rangers squad for Wednesday's trip to St Johnstone. The striker has completed a two-game ban he received for his forearm smash on Mark Connolly in the 2-1 win over Dundee United earlier in the month.It remains to be seen whether the Colombian will come straight back into the team given the form of Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten in his absence.

Juan Alegria and Mark McKenzie.