Gary Bollan has been announced as Forfar's new boss just hours after quitting Airdrie.

The former Dundee United and Rangers defender replaces Dick Campbell, whose reign as the longest-serving boss in Scotland came to an end when he was axed last week.

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How about this for the ultimate kick in the teeth. Michel Platini will be able to attend matches at Euro 2016 in France next summer despite his Fifa ban - but only if he buys a ticket and goes as a fan.

The Uefa president has - along with Sepp Blatter - been banned from all football-related activity for eight years by Fifa's ethics committee, which prohibits him accepting invitations as a VIP, or working for a television station as a pundit.

"They can go to the matches but only as a private person," a source close to Fifa's ethics committee told PA Sport.

"They can buy a private ticket but they cannot accept any invitations into the VIP area. They cannot work for TV stations making commentaries either."

In a dream scenario, football's global governing body is led by... who?  

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As ever, Sunday evening was European football round-up time here on the BBC Sport website.

This week's edition has a Massimo Maccarone update, the latest on Adel Taraabt at Benfica, and the inside track on a side that's even more dominant than Paris St-Germain in France and Bayern Munich in Germany.

What are you waiting for?..

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Alastair Cook and Joe Root scored centuries and Alex Hales hit a timely 56 as England piled on the runs against South Africa A in their last warm-up game before the first Test.

Cook reminded the hosts of his ability with a solid knock of 126, bringing up his century with a six over mid-wicket, while Root scored 117 as England amassed 414 for six before declaring late in the day.

Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali then claimed a wicket each as South Africa A reached 35 for two in their second innings, 243 behind after the second day of the three-day match.

Cook's opening partner Hales hit a half-century which should secure him a Test debut on Boxing Day, when England and South Africa begin their four-match series in Durban.

Ajax defender Kenny Tete is to appear before a judge in January after being arrested earlier this month following a brawl in Amsterdam.

Tete "is being charged with threatening police officers and resisting arrest," a spokeswoman for the prosecution service told the AFP news agency.

According to Dutch media, the 20-year-old was held after a fight in one of the city's coffee-shops where marajuana is legally bought and consumed.

Tete, who plays for Dutch league leaders Ajax, is due to appear before a judge on January 27.

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What is going on? Leicester are top of the league, Watford are in seventh, and the Hornets' fellow promoted sides Bournemouth and Norwich haven't been doing too shabbily either... 

The Canaries beat Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, while the Cherries won 2-1 at West Brom for a third win in a row after victories over Manchester United and Chelsea. Manager Eddie Howe isn't getting carried away though.

"From my perspective, you can't be. That means you're going to be content, potentially sit back and think 'great, job done'," he said. 

"We are still in the thick of it, we still have to pick up points and there is no relenting from our perspective. It is hard work and improving the players is key." 

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The news Hislop is referring to is that his former Newcastle teammate Pavel Srnicek is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack in the Czech Republic. 

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Plenty of speculation today that Louis van Gaal has just two games to save his job, with Jose Mourinho - according to the papers, external - waiting in the wings and ready and willing to step in.

But there is support of a kind for Van Gaal from United defender Phil Jones, who believes the mood at Old Trafford is not as bad as it was during David Moyes' ill-fated reign.

 "I wouldn't say it's the lowest moment," said Jones, after Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Norwich. "I think it became pretty glum under David Moyes.

"The manager (Van Gaal) is doing all he can and is doing a terrific job,"

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Torquay United manager Kevin Nicholson claims former boss Paul Cox signed players to contracts worth less than the minimum wage.

Cox resigned from the financially troubled club in September.

Nicholson said: "He sold the dream of being a footballer to a group of young lads and then gave out contracts that they cannot survive on - many on way less than minimum wage."

Cox replied: "I brought players in on wages that the budget allowed."

Torquay faced huge cost reductions in the summer after millionaire owner Thea Bristow sold the club to a consortium of local businesspeople.

In a dream scenario, football's global governing body is led by... who?   

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A fine choice. Who would dare mess with Vinnie?

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Pedro has backed Cesc Fabregas to stay at Chelsea and win over the Stamford Bridge fans who booed him in Saturday's win over Sunderland, 

"It was difficult for him but he can get through this," Pedro told the Evening Standard.

"Cesc is strong mentally and very competitive.He is a top player, a very good character in the team, he is a winner and it's good he plays for us."

Asked about former boss Jose Mourinho, Pedro added: "Jose is a very good coach. It is a difficult situation for everyone."

In a dream scenario, football's global governing body is led by... who?

And another breakthrough at the end of a long but productive day two...

Remember when we asked you earlier to name the five clubs that have been top of the Premier League at Christmas but have never won the title?

You do't? How dare you.

To those who did, all is revealed...

Darren Jackson believes Dundee United are "guaranteed" to avoid relegation from the Premiership this season.

United are seven points adrift at the foot of the table, having won just two league fixtures this season.

But Jackson - who was part of former United manager Jackie McNamara's backroom team at Tannadice - is adamant they can escape the drop.

"I think they'll stay up. I would guarantee they'll get out the situation," Jackson said.

And blow me, it's getting even better. Watch out South Africa on Boxing Day. Erm, are we getting a bit carried away. Perhaps...

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Another good day for the imperious Joe Root.

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You know those Man United fans that claim the football is boring and directionless under Louis van Gaal? Well, this rather startling statistic isn't going to help the manager's cause.