Lennon set for return - Wednesday's gossip

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Former Celtic and Hibernian boss Neil Lennon is set to make his return to management in Romania after agreeing to take over at Rapid Bucharest. (Scottish Sun), external

Hibs fans group Block Seven ultras has called the club's appointment of Malky Mackay to the role of sporting director a disgrace because of the text messages he sent while at Cardiff. (The Herald), external

Nick Montgomery was warned about the dressing room informants and the poor transfer strategy at Hibs but he couldn't resist trying taking the job. (Daily Record), external

Hibs director of football Brian McDermott will be given a more specific recruitment role with the arrival of Mackay at Easter Road. (The Scotsman), external

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has tipped Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes - the favourite for the Hibs vacancy - to land a job at the highest level in the future. (The Herald), external

Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston says he has 11 stud marks on his leg from John Lundstram's tackle on him and that the upgrading from a yellow to a red card is why VAR was brought in. (Scottish Sun), external

Liam Gordon says St Johnstone were not trying to replicate Celtic's huddle at Livingston but has pledged that the same unity from pitch to stands will be on evidence at McDiarmid Park for the must-win game with Ross County. (The Courier), external

Interim boss Peter Leven has urged the Aberdeen players set to exit the club - with Connor Barron, Kelle Roos and Jonny Hayes all out of contract this summer - to bow out on a high in their final game at Pittodrie. (Press & Journal), external

Rangers fans believe Kemar Roofe was saying a goodbye to them as he did a lap of honour on his own around the stadium after the final home game against Dundee. (Scottish Sun), external

If Bayer Leverkusen win the Europa League the knock-on off effect would promote Benfica into the Champions League group stage next season and mean Rangers were likely to be seeded throughout qualification. (Scottish Sun), external

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