The Rumour Mill: Thursday’s football news and gossip

By The Newsroom
Published 29th Nov 2012, 10:41 BST
Plan to rename Ibrox, Green hits out at HMRC and arrests made after Hearts match.

Ashley in plan to rename Ibrox

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reported to be in negociations with Rangers as he looks to win the naming rights to Ibrox Stadium.

The proposed deal would see Ibrox being renamed after the Ashley’s retail firm Sports Direct.

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The businessman is already Rangers’s merchandise partner. (Mail)

Green slams HMRC

Rangers chief executive Charles Green has hit out at HMRC for delaying the verdict of the Big Tax Case and effectivly forcing the club into administration and subsequent liquidation.

Green said the spectre of a £50m tax bill limited the club’s chances of achieving a CVA with creditors. (Express)

Celtic get back on track with victory over Hearts

Neil Lennon’s side recorded a convincing 4 - 0 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle last night in a result that puts the Parkhead club back on track following a 1 - 0 home defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

• The match was marred by disturbances afterwards which saw seven fans arrested.

Hibs remian in title chase

Hibernian moved back into second spot in the SPL table last night following a 1 - 0 victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

The winner, scoted by Paul Cairney, came after Easter Road keeper Ben Williams saved a penalty from Nigel Hasselbaink. (Scotsman)

Green says SFL must act to avoid another Elgin fiasco

Rangers chief executive