Wednesday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Ally McCoist says trying to guide Rangers through the lower leagues is the toughest challenge the Ibrox club has ever faced. (Various)

Stuart McCall believes his Motherwell side are equipped to record their first win against Rangers at Ibrox for 15 years, when the sides meet in the Scottish Communities League Cup. (Various)

Former Celtic forward Niall McGinn is determined to end Aberdeen's 16-year trophy drought and believes the Dons can win the League Cup this season. (Various)

Kris Boyd's nightmare first season at Portland Timbers is over after the former Rangers striker suffered a groin injury. (Express)

Glasgow City aim to reach the last 16 of the Uefa Women's Champions League for the second successive year when they take on Fortuna Hjorring. (Various)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scotland's Paul Lawrie could be paired with Sergio Garcia on the opening day of the Ryder Cup. (Various)