Scotland are set to gamble on the fitness of defender Stephen McManus in Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia. The Celtic captain has not featured all season following knee surgery. (Various)

Assistant manager Terry Butcher has defended George Burley against the criticism the Scotland manager has received from the media. Butcher believes Burley has dealt with the pressure well. (Various)

Meanwhile, Butcher believes Saturday's match against Macedonia is as big as his 1990 World Cup semi-final appearance for England against West Germany. (Various)

Former Scotland striker Mark McGhee says George Burley should remain as national boss, even if the Scots miss out on World Cup qualification. (Various)

The Scottish Football Association are discussing the possibility of introducing a salary cap in order to save some clubs from going out of business (Various)

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor insists he never thought about leaving the Ibrox club following his much publicised breach of discipline whilst on international duty. (Daily Express/Daily Star)

Prospective Celtic signing Zheng Zhi will be ineligible for the club's forthcoming Europa League campaign as he was not registered in time. (Various)

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist says Ibrox midfielder Steven Davis deserves a recall to the Northern Ireland first-team after being left on the been in their last match. (The Herald/The Scotsman)

Motherwell defender Mark Reynolds is eyeing a big money move away from Fir Park (Various)

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