DOES the future look bright for Scottish football? Mibees aye, mibees naw, mibees it's a stupit question to ask Kenny Dalglish, slap, bang in the middle of the golf season.

Kenny Dalglish knows a fair bit about that sport since Kenny Dalglish was wance Director of Golf at Celtic.

Turning to football, Kenny Dalglish sat up past Kenny Dalglish's bedtime to watch Brazil win the Copa America without using Ronaldinho, Lucio, Kaka, Ronaldo, Ze Roberto and Adriano. If youse don't want them, can Scotland get a shot?

Meanwhile, David Becks has just arrived in the USA, and, take it from Kenny Dalglish, Beckham has the potential to become the single greatest footballer currently plying his trade in America... if you don't count ma boay Paul Dalglish.

But to go back to avoiding the original question. A lot of people are currently scratching their beards, stroking their heads and wondering what the future holds for our international side.

Once, with an eye on the future, Scotland had a team for the future called the Future team, but now, it seems our future team is a thing of the past.

The way forward appears to be appointing a former pundit as top dog. When Kenny Dalglish heard Gordon Smith had got the SFA job, Kenny Dalglish was delighted. But some other pundits could also have been considered - names such as Kenny Dalglish.

Still, good luck to Gordon - he was always a big fan of summer football, but I bet he's no so keen after watching our boys at the Under 20s World Cup.

But back to the future and it's encouraging that our big clubs are giving teenagers a run-out in the first team again. This is due to a combination of outstanding talent... and nae money at the highest level.

You might have noticed the Wee Red Book is out the now, and, take it from Kenny Dalglish, it makes good reading, especially for Kenny Dalglish. The Wee Red Book contains a big, big list of players who have represented Scotland.

It covers the entire spectrum of the footballing radius from Denis Law to Paul Telfer. Between Christian Dailly and Callum Davidson you'll find Kenny Dalglish... 102 caps. That's 102 more than Gordon Smith. David Beckham's old mates have been casting envious glances at the coverage he's been getting and drooling at the thought of going to the USA and signing for LA Galaxy. Except John Hartson. He's drooling at the thought of a Galaxy bar. When Becks landed in LA, thousands of fans mobbed him at the airport. They jumped the barricades, took pictures, pressed for autographs and caused a massive safety risk. Eventually the police had to force the crowd to disperse - they invited Mrs Beckham to sing her last single. Elton John performed for 18,000 fans at Inverness Caley Stadium on Sunday, but can we assure readers the Rocket Man DIDN'T follow it up with a secret gig at Ochilview in Stenhousemuir last night. That was Partick Thistle boss Ian McCall in town for a friendly. Rod, CBE, turns Queens counsel

It's true friendlies have a bit of an unfamiliar feel to them. On Sunday Gordon Strachan got to see his team beat Rangers. Okay, it was only Queens Park Rangers who got gubbed 5-1, but the fans got to see a few new names on the Celtic scoresheet.

Andrea Capone staked his claim to be the team's ninth-choice striker, and finally joined the Selic party in the USA. But it could be tough for him - try sneaking into Chicago with a name like Capone Scotts McDonald and Brown also found the net. But, as the season fast approaches, the fans are still waiting for first goals from recent arrivals Chris Killen, Massimo Donati and Paul Hartley.

Rod Stewart watched from the stand at Loftus Road, although it wasn't clear which team he was supporting. After receiving a CBE from Her Majesty, perhaps he was in the Royal Box cheering the Queen's team.

Thomas Gravesen didn't feature against QPR. But we hear he was placed on a specialist training programme to play Kerbie in the hope he'd get an ASBO.

Meanwhile, Roy Keane is supposedly eager to take Bobo Balde to Sunderland. Keano announced clubs should be wary of signing a big name to generate headlines - snapping up a former Irish World Cup star, for example, doesn't mean you'll beat someone like Clyde. Bazza a driving force even at 11

You can let people away with things during the close season. It's a time to experiment with different shapes and styles. Well, that's what we thought when we saw Filip Sebo's haircut.

Former Gers boss Alex McLeish predicts a competitive SPL next season. Big Eck made the statement while sniffing smelling salts after hearing his ex-employers had just splashed out £2million on a player.

It's the perfect SPL signing. Walter Smith gets his man, Lee McCulloch joins his heroes - and Killie discover if Rangers really want somebody, they'll double their bid. As he held up his new blue jersey, Lee told the press: "Barry Ferguson drove me here and it was just like being back together with our under-12 team in Hamilton". We were gobsmacked to learn Bazza was driving the team bus, aged 11.

Roy Carroll was also gushing about his move. Apparently one of the greatest moments of his career was being on the bench for Man Utd at Ibrox in the Champions League a few seasons ago. Now Roy will get the chance to swap benches and sit with the Rangers subs.

The Old Firm received their Euro appearances payout and both clubs will spend the money on the dressing room. Celtic plan a pair of seasoned international stars, while Rangers will buy a new set of curtains.