Tavernier backs himself & Shinnie on diet benefits - gossip

James Tavernier and Rangers face Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on Sunday

Rangers captain defiant, Aberdeen skipper on benefits of diet and Scottish coach on brink of European qualification...

Rangers captain James Tavernier defends his own form so far this season and is ready to play 60 games this season. (Sun)

Celtic fan Archie Gray is eager to face Rangers for Tottenham in this season's Europa League. (Record)

Former Celtic and Scotland captain and ex-Livingston manager Paul Lambert is enjoying travelling in his mid-50s after various stints in the dugout with clubs in England. (Sun)

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie is benefitting from having "tweaked" his diet this season. (Record)

The Dons are seeking to end a 32-year wait for a Hampden win over Celtic in Saturday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final. (Scotsman - subscription)

Declan Gallagher urges Dundee United to show mental strength as they seek a return to winning ways against Hibernian. (Courier - subscription)

United manager Jim Goodwin says Hibs head coach David Gray deserves more time in the job at Easter Road. (Record)

Gray does not want "players to play within themselves", urging Hibernian to play with "freedom". (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription)

Jason Holt tells St Johnstone to stick to their identity. (Courier - subscription)

Ross County defender James Brown, 26, hopes to force his way into the Republic of Ireland squad. (Press and Journal - subscription)

Scot Stevie Grieve, 37, is on the verge of guiding Finnish side SJK into next season's Conference League after just 11 months in charge. (Sun)