Saturday's Scottish Gossip

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Gordon Strachan believes Friday's performance in the goalless draw with USA is evidence his Scotland side is going in the right direction.

Full story: The Scotsman

Meanwhile, Strachan admits to being mystified by the fact that Scotland full-back Alan Hutton has not been selected for a competitive Aston Villa game in 18 months.

Full story: Birmingham Mail

Former Scotland, Rangers and Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is a candidate to become the new boss of Norwegian side SK Brann.

Full story: Daily Express

Youth coach Duncan Shearer has been put on standby to take charge of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle first team while the club searches for a new manager.

Full story: Daily Mail (print edition)

Cardiff's Scottish manager Malky Mackay is also believed to have turned down the chance to replace Ian Holloway at Selhurst Park.

Full story: Metro

Rangers have refused to comment on whether former Manchester City chief operating officer Graham Wallace is to become the Ibrox club's new chief executive.

Full story: Daily Record (print edition)

OTHER GOSSIP

Scottish golfer Alastair Forsyth says he came through the most tense round of his career to win back his European Tour card at Q School in Spain.

Full story: Daily Record (print edition)