Forrest backs Celtic squad in title race - gossip

Winger James Forrest believes Celtic have the squad to overcome Scottish Premiership leaders and Sunday's hosts Hearts. (Record)

Chief executive Andrew McKinlay hopes Hearts can "put a marker down" against Celtic. (Scotsman - subscription required)

Defender Stuart Findlay and Hearts team-mate Craig Halkett have a friendly rivalry over goals, with the pair having notched nine between them so far this season. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Everton's Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson, 24, has a plantar fascia tear and also requires surgery on a hernia. (Sun)

Hibernian duo Alasana Manneh and Joe Newell are nearing a return to action. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Winger Nicky Cadden jokes Hibs head coach David Gray is not the only one he has to please, with his father also adept at delivering the hairdryer treatment. (Record)

Cadden refers to twin brother and Hibs team-mate Chris as "the golden child" in their family. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Defender Mats Knoester urges Aberdeen to learn lessons quickly and "be less childish" following Thursday's 6-0 humbling by AEK Athens. (Scotsman - subscription required)