Scottish gossip: Connor Goldson, Scott Brown, Alfredo Morelos, Tony Watt

18 March 2022

Rangers defender Connor Goldson was racially abused on social media in the wake of the Ibrox side's Europa League win against Red Star Belgrade. (Sun), external

The winners of the Scottish Premiership are now essentially guaranteed direct access to the group stages of the Champions League for the next two seasons as a result of Rangers' progress in the Europa League. (Sun), external

Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin says there was no fallout with Scott Brown before he quit Pittodrie as the Irishman announced Joe Lewis will be captain again. (Daily Record), external

Aberdeen striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas needs to be fitter to earn a place in the team, with his new manager Goodwin saying "the big man has got a bit of work to do physically before he will be considered". (The Times - subscription required), external

St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson says Dundee United striker Tony Watt "wasn't working hard enough" when he took over as Motherwell manager. (Daily Record), external

Rangers legend Ally McCoist believes striker Alfredo Morelos could be playing with an injury because he "wasn't at it" against Red Star Belgrade. (Daily Record), external

Hibs manager Shaun Maloney told in-form Ryan Porteous and Chris Cadden "I'm sure there will be recognition down the line" after they were left out of Steve Clarke's Scotland squad. (The Scotsman), external

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Hearts boss Robbie Neilson says knocking city rivals Hibs out of the Scottish Cup is a much bigger incentive than the estimated £3m the club would likely earn from Europa Conference League qualification. (Daily Record), external

Celtic captain Callum McGregor says potentially leading his side into three showdowns with Rangers inside as many weeks "is what you play football for". (Sun), external

Aberdeen stalwart Andrew Considine is in contention to make his long-awaited return to action this weekend. (Daily Record), external