FOOTBALL GOSSIP
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted injured captain Scott Brown still has a big part to play in the manager's plans. (Times - subscription required), external
Midfielder Brown and striker Leigh Griffiths are back in training at Celtic following recent injury problems. (Scotsman), external
Meanwhile, Rodgers says Celtic and Scotland player James Forrest could thrive in England's Premier League but does not believe the winger wants to move south. (Scotsman), external
Rangers will not be signing former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, according to the player's agent. (Sun), external
Director of football Mark Allen is confident the Rangers board will back him and manager Steven Gerrard's future transfer plans. (Herald - subscription required), external
Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has urged Celtic not to refuse tickets for next month's Old Firm match at Ibrox and wants the two clubs to work together "to arrive at a sensible solution". (Daily Record), external
Hibernian are tracking Gillingham forward Tom Eaves. (Sun), external
Aberdeen forward Bruce Anderson says advice from former Pittodrie striker Adam Rooney has helped improve his fortunes with the Dons. (Daily Record), external
Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson says he thought the Tannadice job was "a perfect fit for me" when it became vacant earlier this season. (Herald - subscription required), external
Manchester United's Scottish midfielder Ethan Hamilton could join a Scottish Premiership club on loan in January. (Sun), external
