He has put in a good show so far, finishing in the top six in the previous four disciplines, but Wales' Clinton Purnell has had a bit of an shocker there in the parallel bars.

He scores 12.900 and that might well cost him a couple of places in the overall standings.

Image source, @SARAHBARROW88

England diver Sarah Barrow on Instagram:, external "Finally a Commonwealth medal after three Commonwealth Games. We did it Tonia Couch!"

Image source, TONIACOUCH

Tonia Couch on Instagram:, external "Very pleased with our performance today! Our first Commonwealth Games medal 2014!"

Ben Dirs
BBC Sport in Glasgow

"Surreal scenes between the rounds at the SECC. As the trainers of heavyweight rivals David Light of New Zealand and Charles Okoth of Kenya attempt to steel their men for the three minutes of bombing to come, the crowd bursts into a rendition of Sweet Caroline, complete with swaying hands. "Where it began, I can't being to knowin'..."

BBC Radio 5 live

Scotland's Stephen Lavelle booked his place in the 91kg semi-finals earlier and he now knows his opponent after New Zealand's David Light beat Kenyan Charles Okoth.

BBC Sport's boxing expert Barry McGuigan jumps at the chance to make a groan-worthy pun, telling BBC Radio 5 live: "He knocked his opponent out in a previous round so he should be called David Lightsout. He is quite a puncher.

"However, Stephen is very determined and he definitely has a chance against any of the guys here."

"Go on Max," says a voice, possibly belonging to a coach, off camera.

All-around leader Max Whitlock looks like someone could shout it down his ear via a megaphone and he would be too focused to flinch.

He pulls himself up onto the parallel bars and delivers a near-faultless performance. 14.966 say the judges and that all but guarantees gold for the Englishman.

Beth Tweddle
BBC Sport gymnastics expert

"Daniel Purvis did a great vault, he had a slight step to the side but has been scoring highly and parallel bars, up next, is a really strong piece for him. Daniel Keatings has gone superbly well in this competition and the crowd will be giving him even more support.

"Max Whitlock has been taking a few risks, he wants to practice his most difficult moves ahead of the World Championships. He has all the expectation on him and I have seen him pacing around down there."

Image source, @DAMEKELLYHOLMES

Former middle distance runner Dame Kelly Holmes:, external "Hello to all of you watching the gymnastics - great venue isn't it?"

Beth Tweddle
London 2012 medallist and BBC Sport gymnastics expert

"To have three Scots, two English and a Welsh guy all in the top seven at this point of the competition, that is great for British Gymnastics."

Frank Baines is the third Scot. The 21-year-old is seventh on 55.324.

Scotland's Daniel Purvis is just outside the medal spots, trailing Nile Wilson of England in third by a mere 0.567.

Wales' Clinton Purnell is fifth on 56.065.

Leader Max Whitlock strolls across to the parallel bars, head bowed, ignoring the cameras that are trying to catch a flicker of doubt or nerves as he closes in on gold.

Steve Parry
BBC swimming expert, on Radio 5 live

Talking about Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt denying he made disparaging remarks about Glasgow 2014: "It is selfie city for him. It must be tough getting mobbed everywhere he goes for autographs and photos. I know he is only doing the 100m relay, but he has still got to compete."

Do you reckon as a superstar sportsman you now have to pose for selfies more than you sign autographs nowadays? Do the grin muscles wear out quicker than the scribbling ones? Do some fans push their luck and want both?

Christine Still
BBC Sport gymnastics expert and veteran coach

"You can definitely tell these guys are on their third day of competition. Scotland's Daniel Purvis, performing a vault that would have been easy for him on day one, takes a big step back here. They are still performing very well though."

Scotland's Daniel Keatings, second overall after three apparatus, is the last man to go on the vault and he plays it relatively safe with a double twist, rather than go for something worth more points but more risky.

He lands it for a score of 14.333, the fifth best of his group of gymnasts, and he has a strong parallel bars routine to come.

It will have to be very strong indeed to overhaul Max Whitlock though.

Standings after four apparatus:

1. M Whitlock (Eng) 60.565

2. D Keatings (Sco) 58.766

3. N Wilson (Eng) 57.766

Barry McGuigan
BBC Sport boxing expert, on Radio 5 live

"Scotland's Stephen Lavelle dominated his fight against Amritpreet Singh and won with a unanimous points decision. He's landed his punches against the Indian and it was a great win for him. He's now through to the semi-finals and has a shot at a gold medal."

Image source, PA

Wonderful scenes at the SECC as the home crowd stands to applaud Stephen Lavelle after the Scot beats India's Amritpreet Singh in the Men's Heavy (91kg) quarter-final. Scotland flags are waving because the crowd knows what that means, Lavelle is sure of securing a bronze medal at the very least.

Ben Dirs
BBC Sport in Glasgow

"Look at that wiggle! Nigerian heavyweight Efetobor Apochi almost wrecks the ring with a couple of somersaults, topped off by a a canny little shake of the hips, having seen off Australia's Jai Opetaia. You have to say that was magnificent."

Image source, @LilyOwsley

England hockey player Lily Owsley:, external "It was not pretty hockey and sometimes it's about grinding out a result. But....we're in the semi finals!!"

England look set to play New Zealand in the last four on Friday. The Kiwis are 3-0 up at half-time in their fourth and final pool game against Canada. You can watch that one on the BBC Sport website.

England's Nile Wilson, 18 years old but without a hint of nerves, comes out and posts a score of 14.700 on the vault. Get used to the name, he is going to be a key figure in continuing the golden age of gymnastics.

England's Max Whitlock, leading the overall standings, puts in a big hop on landing and posts a score of 14.500.

Next up for the leading men in the all around final is the vault.

Nile Wilson of England is the first man to take the stage.

This is the piece of apparatus this will forever be associated in American minds with Kerry Strug, who vaulted with an injured ankle to apparently secure team gold for the hosts ahead of the Russians at Atlanta 1996.

That was the legend. As Barry Davies explains, the truth was a little less Hollywood.

Beth Tweddle
BBC Sport gymnastics expert

"To be in that top space in the all-around you need have a great score on every piece. Max Whitlock might not have been performing moves of the highest difficulty but there is nothing for judges to deduct points from in the execution."

Fast and furious is this badminton lark. Not only in the speed of the shuttlecock darting around, but also because England's pairs are flying through their matches. Second pair Chris Langridge and Heather Olver breeze past Kenya's Patrick Mbogo and Mercy Joseph with a quickfire 2-0 (21-7 21-4) victory. Now they join team-mates Chris and Gabby Adcock in the 16.