Scottish Gossip: Aberdeen, Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Dundee, County, St Johnstone

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Aberdeen manager Barry Robson says the VAR award of Rangers' late penalty in Sunday's 1-1 draw "doesn't look good" for the game in Scotland. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton said the spot-kick award for Stefan Gartenmann's tug of Connor Goldson's shirt was a "penalty for stupidity", but believes Goldson made a meal of it. (Sky Sports via Sun), external

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'Penalty was lazy defending from Gartenmann'

Burnley's Sander Berge says his former manager Philippe Clement being appointed Ibrox manager is "massive for Rangers" as he praises the "huge part" the Belgian played in his career at Genk. (Sun), external

Ryan Jack, 31, insists he "can do both" as he ponders juggling Rangers and Scotland commitments. (Record), external

Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly had studied Luis Palma's penalty technique before denying the winger from the spot during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Celtic. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Well striker Jon Obika dedicated his equalising goal at Celtic Park to manager Stuart Kettlewell. (Herald - subscription required), external

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'Laboured Celtic lacked penetration'

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers insists "the title race has always been on" following dropped points for his side against Motherwell on Saturday. (Record), external

Goalkeeper Joe Hart says Celtic need to "keep believing" as they seek to end their long run without a Champions League win away to Lazio on Tuesday. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

On-loan Manchester United defender Will Fish believes he has things to achieve at Hibernian before he focuses on his parent club ambitions. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

"He's stuck at it and now you can see the talent he's got," says Fish of midfield team-mate Jair Tavares as the latter's influence continues to grow. (Record), external

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Sublime goal by Hibs' Tavares from start to finish

Hibs manager Nick Montgomery is happy to go easy on defender Lewis Miller following the match-winning goal scorer's red card away to Dundee on Saturday, describing the second yellow card as "harsh". (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Owen Beck was "proud" to notch his first Dundee goal against Hibs but reveals defeat was tough to take. (Courier - subscription required), external

Captain and defender Jack Baldwin is encouraged by Ross County's start under recently appointed manager Derek Adams in the draw with Kilmarnock. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

St Johnstone defender Luke Robinson believes the Perth side are capable of pushing for a top six place in the Scottish Premiership. (Courier - subscription required), external

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