The arrival of David Zitelli from Strasbourg whose goal sank Rangers has made the crowd forget Kenny Miller the young striker sold to

The arrival of David Zitelli from Strasbourg, whose goal sank Rangers, has made the crowd forget Kenny Miller, the young striker sold to Rangers for £2m in the summer, and augments the French polish Franck Sauzée brought to a cosmopolitan side."When foreign players see Edinburgh, you have a chance of attracting them. But I didn't just want players to improve the quality of the team, I wanted them to improve the mentality, which is what Sauzée has done. When I was with Aberdeen, we were never scared of coming to Glasgow. We tell the players to relish the challenge just as Fergie did in his defiant way way at Aberdeen."McLeish tries not to phone his mentor too much.

"He is a busy man, but he always makes the time when I call," said the Hibs manager. "Things have changed financially since Aberdeen won those championships. Over the marathon of 38 games, it will be one of the Old Firm who win because of their wealth."I have no doubts that on our day, we will take points off Celtic and Rangers. But, if we beat Hearts - because derbies are notorious for not respecting form - I would feel we have come a long way and I would begin to believe we have the staying power to go further in the title race.". Ciao Claudio trumpeted Dundee's programme to mark Claudio Caniggia's home debut, but surely Aye Claudio would have been more appropriate. Ciao Claudio trumpeted Dundee's programme to mark Claudio Caniggia's home debut, but surely Aye Claudio would have been more appropriate. Dens Park is the latest bizarre destination in a career that has taken in Rome and Buenos Aires.

The golden boy of Argentina supplied a sublime goal that proved he had lost none of his allure, but Motherwell's Stuart Elliott tarnished the occasion.Caniggia could not have wished for a better baptism. Dens Park was bathed in sunshine, as if specially ordered for the man whose national flag is emblazoned with a beaming sun The welcome, however, was nothing like Argentina. Dundee is not given to tickertape, while the only flares belong to the city's musical contribution to the 1970s, the Average White Band.At least the music was more up to date. The Dens Park DJ cranked up the volume for a house version of "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" and "Hey Mambo Italiano", no doubt appreciated by the Dundee side who numbered five Italians, two Argentinians and a Spaniard (plus three Scots).The Latin beat, though, did not transmit initially to the packed but muted stands. Motherwell sensed the uncomfortable atmosphere of the Caniggia housewarming and came up with a rude icebreaker: two goals in the opening five minutes.Ivano Bonetti's defence did a good impression of staring sheepishly at their feet, allowing the guests to raid the goals cabinet in just 28 seconds.