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The battle for the SPL title and 3rd place hots up this weekend with 3 more crucial fixtures.  Nothing less than a win will be good enough for Aberdeen in their quest to secure a route back into Europe next season.

RANGERS v DUNDEE UTD

MOTHERWELL v ABERDEEN

CELTIC v HIBS (Sun)

The future continues to look bleak for crisis club Gretna.  The Borderers will go out of business if no buyer can be found before the 17th May.  Adminstrator David Elliott claims there are 4 interested parties but says there are no guarantees.  40 Raydale Park staff members will be made redundant if the club folds. 

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Fraserburgh bring the curtain down on their Highland League season on Saturday.  Charlie Duncan's team travel to Wick, guaranteed to finish 5th regardless of the outcome.  New title holders Cove Rangers are desperate for more silverware and can make it a league and cup double with a Fosters Highland League Cup win over Inverurie Locos.  The teams meet at Huntly's Christie Park.

Rothes v Fort William

Wick v Fraserburgh

Inverurie Locos v Cove Rangers (League Cup Final)

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Scotland squad to play the Czech Republic in a friendly in Prague on May 30th

Gordon (Sunderland), Marshall (Norwich);

Anderson (Sunderland), Berra (Hearts), Caldwell (Celtic), Dailly (Rangers), Hutton (Tottenham), McManus (Celtic),McNaughton (Cardiff), Naysmith (Sheff Utd), Whittaker (Rangers);

Fletcher (ManUtd), Hartley(Celtic), Morrison (West Brom), Rae (Cardiff), Robson (Celtic), Thomson (Rangers);

Boyd (Rangers), Fletcher (Hibs), McCormack (Motherwell), McFadden (Birmingham), Maloney (Aston Villa), Miller (Derby).)

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Andy Murray was beaten by Stanislas Wawrinka in the 2nd round of the Rome Masters Tennis. The Scot called for the trainer during his 6-2, 7-6 defeat but later insisted he was not injured. 

"I didn't feel that great first set, my legs were a bit heavy, but after that it was fine."

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Aberdeen golfer Richie Ramsay is competing on the main European Tour this week.  The 24 year old former US Amateur Champion is in action at the Italian Open in Milan.  He's playing alongside Spaniards, Santiago Luna and Rafael Cabrera-Bello and finished +1 for his 1st round.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan's been crowned World Snooker Champion for a third time.

The Rocket cruised past fellow-Englishman Ali Carter 18-8 in the final at The Crucible in Sheffield.  O'Sullivan took the first 2 frames of the last session to wrap things up.

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AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB'S ANNIVERSARY REUNION (1968 - 2008)

Ellon Thistle are trying to contact former local players ahead of their 40th anniversary celebrations.  A reunion meal and dance is being held at the New Inn Hotel, Ellon on Saturday 7th June. All former players and committee members, together with their partners, are invited.  More information is available by contacting Allan Giles 01358 721579 or Ian Birnie 01358 722866

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