Family relationships are tough: the effort involved in scratching a meagre living from unco-operative soil leaves little room for feelings.

ECONOMIST: A la recherche des champs perdus

Those players, and the management team of Smith, Ally McCoist and Kenny McDowall, have contributed to the club's success to date in the current campaign, with the Co-operative Insurance Cup in the trophy room and three wins required to retain the Scottish Premier League.

BBC: Too much is being made of Rangers' debt - Walter Smith