1.   The loss of the two-time former Scottish champion is a severe blow.

2.   The intention was that, at the end of that time, the club would be Scottish champions.

3.   SCOTTISH champions Rangers are the undisputed rulers of British soccer but it was an Englishman who engineered the European Cup overthrow of Leeds United.

4.   Parma has a chance to replay the Scottish champion if Rangers can get past Finnish champions Haka Valkeakoski in their second-round tie.

5.   Already sure of its seventh title in a row, Scottish champion Glasgow Rangers hosts Motherwell, which is battling for the runner up spot with Falkirk.

6.   Australian soccer international Mark Viduka has agreed to terms with Scottish champions Celtic and is awaiting legal approval before moving to the Glasgow club.

7.   Australian international defender Tony Vidmar is to join Scottish champion Glasgow Rangers next season.

8.   But there were varying odds for Scottish champion Celtic, which drew Valencia in the third round of the UEFA Cup.

9.   Danish star Brian Laudrup agreed to a three-year contract Thursday with Chelsea and will leave the defending Scottish champions Rangers at the end of the season.

10.   Danish star Brian Laudrup was expected to sign Thursday with the London club Chelsea in a move from Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers.