Scottish Gossip: Porteous, Stoke, Celtic, Jota, Rangers, Hearts, Haring

Hibs head coach Lee Johnson defends Porteous’ Scotland call-up however admits the defender’s requirements have slipped of late. (Scotsman – subscription required)

Johnson shall be with out seven gamers towards Kilmarnock on Saturday. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required)

Supervisor Ange Postecoglou can lead Celtic to a European trophy, says former boss Martin O’Neill. (Sun)

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson says the membership should now again supervisor Giovanni van Bronckhorst with cash after maintaining religion with the Dutchman. (Record)

Sean Dyche, who has been linked with Rangers ought to Van Bronckhorst depart the membership, believes he can return to Premier League administration in England however wish to soak up an Outdated Agency recreation. (Talksport through Express)

Former referee Steve Conroy says the choice to not award a penalty for handball towards Rangers defender Ben Davies within the Ibrox facet’s 1-0 win over Coronary heart of Midlothian was the right one. (Express)

Robert Snodgrass says Hearts confirmed no concern towards Rangers. (Herald – subscription required)

The prolonged absence of Peter Haring at Hearts is all the way down to recurring concussion issues, which the Tynecastle membership are treating with excessive warning. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required)

St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson has emerged as a candidate for the brand new managerial emptiness at Luton City. (Scotsman – subscription required)

Aberdeen supervisor Jim Goodwin believes former Pittodrie right-back Calvin Ramsay has what it takes to develop into a Liverpool common. (Express)

And Goodwin believes Ramsay could make his mark with Scotland too. (Press and Journal – subscription required)

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes admits the Rugby Park facet’s away kind just isn’t ok. (Herald – subscription required)

St Johnstone defender Liam Gordon is delighted to be again among the many celebrations with the Perth facet after a latest bout of sickness. (Courier – subscription required)

Ross County supervisor Malky Mackay hopes to return from the World Cup break with a totally match squad. (Press and Journal – subscription required)

Scottish referee Bobby Madden will officiate Saturday’s assembly of former Celtic captain Scott Brown’s Fleetwood City and ex-Rangers midfielder Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers. (Sun)