Celtic rule out January sale for Johnston – gossip

Celtic will not entertain Alistair Johnston leaving Glasgow anytime soon with a January sale for the Canadian right-back off the cards. (Football Insider), external

“He should be concentrating on his club first and foremost because there are some issues there,” says Barry Ferguson as he bites back at Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers’ comments on criticism of Rangers head coach Russell Martin from the former interim Ibrox boss and some of his staff from last season. (Go Radio via Scottish Sun, external)

Hibs summer signing Josh Mulligan reveals the Edinburgh club made him an offer in January and the former Dundee midfielder admits to being flattered by interest from then interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson. (The Herald – subscription required), external

Fraser Hornby has not given up on a Scotland call, with the 26-year-old former Everton forward enjoying a good start to the season with German second tier side Darmstadt after years of injury frustration. (The Scotsman), external

Former Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is close to retiring, with the 38-year-old having held talks about a possible return to Hibs, where he began his career. (Daily Record), external

Pundit Chris Sutton doubles down on his assertion that St Mirren are an “ugly watch at times” but insists he was paying manager Stephen Robinson and his team a compliment, saying they are hard to beat. (Daily Record), external

Chief executive Michael Nicholson insists the Celtic board are shouldering the blame for the shock Champions League exit to Kairat Almaty, saying those running the club “commit to improving going forward”. (Scottish Sun), external

Chris Sutton has doubts over former club Celtic going far in the Europa League, citing concerns about the depth of Brendan Rodgers’ squad. (Daily Record), external