Former Scotland manager George Burley criticises his successor Craig Levein for not arranging a friendly match this summer. (Daily Record)

New Stirling Albion manager John O'Neill says his priority is to keep the newly promoted club in the First Division. (Daily Record)

Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra believes his Algeria side have the full backing of Scotland when they face England in the group stages of the World Cup this summer. "Everywhere I go in Glasgow people stop me and tell me to beat England," said Bougherra. (The Sun)

Former Celtic midfielder and current Newcastle coach Alan Thompson could form part of Neil Lennon's new management team if the Irishman is given the top job at Celtic Park. (Daily Mail)

Scotland left-back Gary Naysmith, 31, is being urged by his club manager to accept a pay cut to stay at Sheffield United. (Daily Mail)

Leeds United and Wigan look set to battle it out for Hamilton midfielder James McArthur, after the Elland Road side made a bid of £1m. (Various)

Bougherra's team-mate, striker Kris Boyd, currently weighing up his options for a move away from Ibrox, dismisses the supposed interest from Celtic as a joke. (Daily Record)

One player being touted to replace Boyd is Middlesbrough's Lee Miller, and Aberdeen goalie Jamie Langfield believes his former Pittodrie team-mate would create plenty of chances for Kenny Miller to score for Rangers. (Various)

Former Rugby Park boss Jimmy Calderwood says he knew his future at Kilmarnock did not look promising when chairman Michael Johnston did not return his calls for three weeks. (The Sun)

Preston defender Sean St Ledger has issued a "come and get me" plea to Celtic after the Glasgow club had two bids for him turned down in January. (The Express)

Celtic have been boosted in their bid to land loan star Landry N'Guemo after Nancy agreed to extend the £1.8m buy-out clause on his contract until the end of the week. (The Express)

Fresh from his second Indy500 win, Dario Franchitti, 37, has no plans to retire as he prepares to discuss his future with team boss Chip Ganassi. (The Scotsman)

Scotland captain Chris Cusiter is a doubt for this month's tour to Argentina after being omitted from Tuesday's match against a Japan Select at Murrayfield. (The Scotsman)

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