Saturday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Ally McCoist would have left Ibrox had the club been stripped of titles following Lord Nimmo Smith's commission on non-disclosure of payments. (Various)

Former Rangers forward Steven Naismith - now at Everton - says he will show off three SPL medals to his grandkids in years to come after expressing relief at Lord Nimmo Smith's ruling. (Sun)

Kilmarnock are weighing up a move for Estonian international Sander Puri after his release by Finnish Premier League outfit Kuopion Palloseura. (Various)

Former Hibs full back Ulises de la Cruz has retired from football to become a politician in Ecuador. (Various)

Strike action by Dunfermline players over unpaid wages was averted following talks with manager Jim Jefferies. (Mail)

Ross County goalkeeper Mark Brown will miss today's Highland derby because of a hand injury sustained in training. (Express)

St Mirren winger Gary Teale is confident the Buddies can consign Celtic to a second Cup defeat this season when the sides meet in the quarter finals of the Scottish Cup. (Various)