Monday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Manager Ally McCoist has hit back at chief executive Charles Green's claim that this is the worst Rangers side in history. (Various)

Dundee United are closing in on Partick Thistle midfielder Chris Erskine. (Sun)

Queen of the South captain Chris Higgins has urged the SFA not to throw the book at Partick's Aaron Muirhead for his head-butt in the Challenge Cup final. (Various)

Defender Mikael Lustig says Celtic are desperate to bury their recent Hampden hoodoo and finish the season with the league and Scottish Cup double. (Various)

Hibs captain James McPake expressed disappointment over the Edinburgh club's season and insists a place in the top six should be the minimum requirement. (Various)