[kj]

What is it with teams getting so close to closing the gap on the Old Firm and then falling back just when they are within touching distance. Rangers and Celtic have been far from formidable this season. Celtic taking just 1 point from their last 6 for example and when United and Motherwell looked to be closing the gap they go and screw up. United falling to Gretna, who have only won two games all season both of which were against United. Motherwell who humped Aberdeen the other week only to go out today and get humped by Falkirk. And the biggest disappointment so far as been Hearts. After finishing second in the league the other season they've been no where near the form they should be at.

Despite all that though it's good to see the other teams closing the gap somewhat on the big spending Old Firm sides... proving that spending stupid money on B-list players isn't always the best avenue for success.