Clement defiant after Barron withdrawal - gossip

Rangers manager Philippe Clement withdrew Connor Barron after 68 minutes against Hearts

Rangers manager Philippe Clement on Connor Barron withdrawal as Celtic boss gets ready for "ultramarathon"...

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says unpopular substitutions like the withdrawal of Connor Barron in the 1-0 home win against Hearts is down to managing players' work loads. (Sun)

Supporters "don’t know all the facts," insists Clement. (Mail)

Clement believes Sunday's match winner Cyriel Dessers is taking steps to be more clinical in front of goal. (Herald - subscription)

Hearts boss Neil Critchley believes there should have been more added time at Ibrox. (Herald - subscription)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are ready for an "ultramarathon" of games after the international break. (Mail)

Ante Palaversa had no doubt Aberdeen would bounce back from their League Cup humbling by Celtic, as the Dons got back to winning ways against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. (Record)

Jordan McGhee returned from injury two months ahead of schedule and is eager to help Dundee solve their defensive problems. (Courier - subscription)

Nicky Cadden is bothered by the notion that he is not deeply affected by Hibernian's recent woes. (Record)

Cadden says the Hibs players "care probably as much as everyone else". (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription)

St Johnstone "have to keep believing" in their approach, says Graham Carey. (Courier - subscription)

Scottish former Everton, Manchester United and West Ham boss would be interested in replacing Steve Cooper at Leicester City, should a vacancy open up. (Football Insider)

Former Aberdeen, Manchester United and Scotland manager Sir Alex Ferguson has bought a flat in Glasgow's west end to be near his brother. (Sun)