Monday's Scottish gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Walter Smith has assured Rangers manager Ally McCoist he won't tinker in team affairs after accepting the Ibrox club's offer of a seat on the board. (Various)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged Scotland caretaker boss Billy Stark to go easy on his players when they face Luxembourg on account of the Glasgow club's hectic schedule. (Various)

Striker Mo Bangura wants to return to Celtic next month when his loan spell ends at Swedish outfit AIK Stockholm. (Record)

Former Scotland boss Alex McLeish believes Joe Jordan would be an excellent choice to succeed Craig Levein. (Herald)

OTHER GOSSIP

Tim Visser's impressive home debut for Scotland was overshadowed by a bruising 51-22 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield. (Various)

Scotland captain Kelly Brown has urged the squad to beat South Africa next week as they look to be among the eight seeds for the World Cup. (Various)