Rangers release still hurts Ferguson - Scottish gossip

Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson, 25, has revealed that being released by Rangers, for whom father Derek and uncle Barry had played, at the age of 14 still hurts and helps motivate him to push for more success. (Record)

Scotland winger Ben Doak admitted he is "loving" his time on loan to Middlesbrough from Liverpool after the 18-year-old winger provided two assists in the 5-1 thrashing of Luton Town. (Scotsman - subscription)

Gianfranco Zola backs old club Napoli to win Serie A with Scotland duo Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay in their ranks. (Sun)

Everton manager Sean Dyche has thrown down the gauntlet to Nathan Patterson to end the injury woes that have plagued the 23-year-old Scotland right-back since leaving Rangers. (Record)

Romania great Gheorghe Hagi has told son Ianis, 26, to keep his head up despite the midfielder's lack of playing time at Rangers. (National)

Celtic striker Adam Idah has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad to face Finland and England after the hefty head knock he suffered in a challenge with Kilmarnock's Joe Wright. (Sun)

Meanwhile, Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has confirmed Jamie McGrath underwent surgery last week in a bid to limit the number of games the Republic of Ireland midfielder will miss. (Press & Journal - subscription)

Aberdeen's form has put Celtic on alert, says the defending champions' captain Callum McGregor. (Record)

Club Bruges head coach Nicky Hayen, whose side face Celtic in the Champions League this month, lashed out at his own players and accused them of having an attitude problem after they threw away a two-goal lead against bottom side Beerschot in the Belgian top flight. (Herald - subscription)

Former Celtic player Johan Mjallby believes the club could charge £30m should they sell winger Nicolas Kuhn, 24, in January. (Record)

Internacional hope to convert Alex Bernabei's loan from Celtic into a longer term arrangement. (Sun)

Two thirds of Celtic fans believe the Scottish champions should have an independently elected fan advisory board, according to new research from the University of Glasgow. (Glasgow Times)

Bournemouth head of recruitment Garvan Stewart is expected to spearhead a rebuild of Hibernian's first team. (Mail)

Musa Drammeh's work-rate and sharpness has forced him back into the Hearts first team picture, says head coach Neil Critchley. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription)

Producing homegrown players for the Dundee first team remains a part of the club's business strategy, says managing director John Nelms. (Herald - subscription)

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari reassures striker Uche Ikpeazu, 29, he has a part to play in the Perth club's season following injury and hopes for a January return. (Courier - subscription)

David Moyes is eyeing a return to Premier League management with Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers all potentially interested in the Scot's services. (Talksport)