Scottish gossip: Abdallah Sima, Alistair Johnston, Cyriel Dessers, Lewis Ferguson, Amadou Bakayoko
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Abdallah Sima has given an optimistic assessment of the severity of the hamstring injury he picked up in Rangers' Scottish Cup semi-final win against Heart of Midlothian. (Daily Record), external
Right-back Alistair Johnston has revealed he thought centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers had jinxed Joe Hart during the Celtic goalkeeper's penalty dramatics against Aberdeen (Scottish Sun), external
Rangers' semi-final hero Cyriel Dessers admits the flak that flew in his direction earlier this season had a detrimental impact on his confidence. (The Herald), external
Celtic and Rangers will put on a thrilling end to the season - but both clubs need massive clear-outs in the summer. (Scottish Sun), external
Rangers boss Philippe Clement must clinch at least one piece of silverware to avoid the same black cloud that followed Michael Beale into last summer. (Daily Record), external
Thiago Motta, one of the rising stars among managers in Europe, says injured Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson "cannot be replaced" and has backed him to return better than ever. (Scottish Sun), external
Steven Naismith says Hearts, including 18-year-old midfielder Macaulay Tait, can only benefit from another bruising Hampden experience against Rangers. (The Scotsman), external
Dundee are keen to make Sierra Leone striker Amadou Bakayoko's stay at Dens Park a permanent one after his goals helped secure a top-six position. (The Courier), external
Aberdeen defender Stefan Gartemann believes his side has restored pride in the shirt following the monumental effort in the Scottish Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out loss to Celtic. (Press & Journal), external
Ex-Rangers manager Beale has revealed his next career move - launching a platform to help up and coming coaches on Instagram. (Scottish Sun), external