Collum backs decision not to send off Trusty - gossip

Scottish FA head of refereeing Willie Collum backs Nick Walsh's decision not to send off Celtic defender Auston Trusty in the recent Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers. Trusty appeared to catch goalkeeper Jack Butland's head with a foot. (Sun)

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 39, will not discuss a potential extension to his stay at Celtic until later in the season. (Record)

Celtic winger Sebastian Tounekti has withdrawn from the Tunisia squad before their trio of upcoming friendly matches. (Sun)

Hearts defender Craig Halkett is "fizzing" to be suspended for the upcoming Scottish Premiership meeting with Aberdeen, questioning some of his bookings this season. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Former Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis doubts leaders Hearts' chances of winning the Scottish Premiership. (Record)

Kazakhstan winger Islam Chesnokov, who is expected to join Hearts from Tobol, says his future "will become clear soon". (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Dundee plan to revamp their recruitment strategy. (Courier - subscription required)

Aberdeen defender Nicky Devlin is happy to shift from right-back to a back-three role to accommodate Dylan Lobban. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

Former Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis backs the Pittodrie board's backing of manager Jimmy Thelin. (Record)

Ross County manager Tony Docherty believes former Aberdeen boss Barry Robson's sacking at Raith Rovers was harsh. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

Rangers midfielder Nedim Bajrami is dissatisfied with his current role at Ibrox, says Albania head coach Sylvinho. (Sun)

Dogs will be banned from Tranent's Scottish Cup tie at home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle later this month. (Press and Journal - subscription required)