Celtic captain Stephen McManus has backed Barry Ferguson to lead Scotland by example against the Netherlands this week after the Rangers skipper came under fire for recent performances. (Daily Star)

Hamilton manager Billy Reid has hit out as SPL rules which forced him to sign Senegal captain Lamine Diatta without seeing him play. (Daily Star)

Ayr United join Liverpool as the only two teams in Britain with an unbeaten home record. (Daily Star)

Stephen Hughes reckons Motherwell clinching a European slot this year would be a bigger deal than last season's achievement. (Daily Star)

Cash-strapped Livingston were forced by a Sheriff to pay expenses to a timber company who were owed money for outstanding work. (Daily Star)

Meanwhile, the West Lothian club's largest shareholder, Ged Nixon, has said the First Division club are in a critical state amid fears over their existence. (Daily Mail)

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo says Hearts will determine the destination of the SPL title by inflicting damage on Celtic and Rangers. (Scottish Daily Mail)

Security could be increased for Poland's trip to face Northern Ireland in their forthcoming World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park following an attack on the home of the Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc after Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final over Rangers. (Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, one of Scotland's top police officers says domestic violence soared by 88% following last weekend's Old Firm Co-operative Insurance Cup final at Hampden Park. (The Scottish Sun)

Pittodrie legend Willie Miller has ordered Aberdeen's shattered players to make up for their Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Dunfermline and seal a place in Europe. (Daily Mail)

Gus MacPherson has revealed that St Mirren's win over Celtic in the Scottish Cup has earned him praise from Gianfranco Zola and Dick Advocaat. (Scottish Daily Express)

Queen of the South netted almost �1million from last season's run that saw them face Rangers in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden. (Scottish Daily Express)

Spurs' Alan Hutton has vowed to be fit in time to help Scotland in their bid to qualify for the 2010 World Cup when they face Holland next week. (Daily Record)

However, George Burley has already told Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp that the former Rangers defender won't play against the Dutch. (The Scottish Sun)

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has backed Scotland to overcome the odds and beat the Dutch in amsterdam next week. (Daily Record)

Meanwhile, safety fears have been raised over the seating arrangements at the Amsterdam ArenA which could see Scotland fans sitting among their Dutch opposition during the match. (Daily Record)

Stranraer's bid to avoid going bust have received a major boost after the club were given permission to speak to Loreburn Housing Association, with a view to set up a loan partnership. (The Scotsman)

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