Scotland manager George Burley has apologised to Japan counterpart Takeshi Okada for having such a depleted squad for Saturday's meeting of the two sides. (Various)

Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric believes Celtic and Rangers would enhance the English game. (The Sun)

Burnley chief executive Paul Fletcher says the Glasgow clubs should only be allowed into the English set-up if the other Scottish are given access also. (The Sun)

Former Aberdeen and Dundee United boss Alex Smith would be happy for Rangers and Celtic to leave Scotland - so long as they did not leave the other Scottish clubs in financial difficulty. (The Sun)

A spokesman for the English Premier League has insisted there is no established plan or an appetite for the Old Firm entering the division. (Daily Mail)

And the Old Firm's desire to leave Scotland will face fierce opposition from the other Scottish Premier League clubs at a scheduled meeting on Thursday. (Daily Record)

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist insists the Old Firm could compete in England if they were give the opportunity to play there. (The Scotsman)

Meanwhile, McCoist insists Ibrox striker Kris Boyd will only leave Rangers for football reasons, not financial ones. (The Sun)

Japan international Shunsuke Nakamura admits he should have left Celtic two years earlier than he did, having departed the Glasgow club in the summer. (Various)

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown has taken an injection to help with his ankle problem. (Various)

Former Scotland international Craig Chalmers is pleading with the International Rugby Board not to scrap the World Cup Sevens after it was announced that rugby sevens would be reintroduced to the Olympic Games from 2016. (The Scotsman)

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