Sir Alex Ferguson says Walter Smith is too young to quit as planned as Rangers manager at the end of the season and thinks owner Sir David Murray can persuade him to stay. (Sunday Mail)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Walter Smith "has kept Rangers alive" by winning the Scottish title at a time of financial crisis for the Glasgow club. (Sunday Express)

Rangers fans fear retribution from Greater Manchester Police for the trouble after the 2008 Uefa Cup final when they travel to Old Trafford for Tuesday's Champions League tie. (Sunday Express)

Scotland coach Craig Levein says there is room for flair players like James McFadden in his team but that he needs every player to share the workload. (Sunday Mail)

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has defended James McFadden after the forward was criticised by Scotland coach Craig Levein for being lazy and selfish against Liechtenstein. (Scotland on Sunday)

Scotland are looking into the possibility of ditching the controversial Jabulani ball after players complained about it in their last two internationals. (Sunday Express)

The Scottish Football Association faces a battle with clubs over plans to force them all to ensure their pitches are perfectly flat, with Motherwell having already sought legal advice. (News of the World)

Striker Darryl Duffy has fractured a foot before making his debut for Hibernian on loan from Bristol Rovers and will take about eight weeks to recover. (Sunday Mail)

Angry St Mirren manager Danny Lennon will fine Paul McGowan if video evidence proves he was correctly sent off for landing a punch on Manuel Pascali during Kilmarnock's 2-1 win on Saturday. (Sunday Mail)

Gary McAllister, who is Gordon Strachan's coach at Middlesbrough, is ready to answer Gerard Houllier's call to be the Frenchman's right-hand man at Aston Villa. (People)

Uefa has given the green light for Great Britain and Northern Ireland to field an Under-23 football team for the first time in the Olympics. (Sunday Express)

Caitlin McClatchey says she wants to be Minister for Sport as she is considering a political career once she gives up swimming. (Sunday Mail)

Allan McNish has qualified in pole position ahead of the Le Mans Series race at Silverstone. (News of the World)

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