Boyd sounds warning over Rangers striker options - gossip

Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd has warned boss Philippe Clement not to replace Cyriel Dessers with Hamza Igamane as his first choice striker as he feels the 21-year-old Moroccan isn't yet ready to lead the line for the Ibrox side. (The Scottish Sun)

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin has hailed ‘humble’ striker Duk for his professional attitude since returning to the club following his walkout after seeking a transfer in the summer. (Press and Journal)

Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle cup hero David Raven, now manager of FC United of Manchester says he is heartbroken by seeing his former side fall into administration, claiming: “Something has gone badly wrong." (Press and Journal)

Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson will have to wait to make his long-awaited comeback from injury for Bologna after the Serie A side’s match with AC Milan was controversially postponed last night due to flooding. (Scotsman)

Ryan Strain has told how he’s ready to return to action after overcoming an horrific 15cm tear to his hamstring while performing a back-heel soon after signing for Dundee United – and could face Aberdeen this weekend. (The Courier)

Scotland attacker Lewis Morgan has been named as a finalist for the MLS’s comeback player of the year award – whose previous winners include David Beckham and Clint Dempsey – after overcoming injury to become a key performer for NY Red Bulls this season. (Scotsman)

Partick Thistle defender Dan O’Reilly has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Firhill side after returning from injury that saw him miss most of the second half of last season to become one of Kris Doolan’s main players. (X)