Under-pressure Hibernian manager John Hughes admits he faces the sack unless he can improve on a poor start to the season. (Various)

And Hibs goalkeeper Mark Brown reckons something would be wrong if players had not had a heated exchange after Wednesday's defeat at Kilmarnock. (Various)

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is targeting a return to fitness in time to make Scotland's squad for next month's Euro qualifiers against Czech Republic and Spain. (Daily Express)

However, Birmingham and Scotland forward James McFadden will have to wait until Christmas before he knows how long it will take to recover from recent surgery on cruciate ligament damage. (Scotsman)

And pressure has intensified on McFadden's club-mate Barry Ferguson to return to the international fold, with fellow midfielders Paul Hartley and Lee McCulloch injured and suspended, respectively. (Daily Record)

Hearts boss Jim Jefferies will make a desperate plea to recall contract rebel Marius Zaliukas for this weekend's match with Motherwell. (Various)

Former Republic of Ireland star Roy Keane is tipping Anthony Stokes, who he signed for Sunderland, to be a big hit at Celtic. (Daily Mail)

Celtic midfielder Marc Crosas describes Neil Lennon as one of the best bosses he has ever worked with - despite being given the cold shoulder by the Parkhead manager for almost six months. (Daily Record)

Falkirk striker Tam McManus has been ruled out of action for five months with a knee injury. (Various)

St Mirren midfielder Steven Thomson is out for six weeks with a calf problem. (Various)

Inverness manager Terry Butcher fears he could lose Lee Cox for up to six weeks, following a "sledgehammer" challenge from Celtic's Ki Sung-Yueng. (Herald)

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is tipping Scotland U21 midfielder Barry Bannan to be a future star for the Midlands club. (Daily Mail)

Turkish side Bursaspor are ready to rest their entire first team at the weekend ahead of next week's Champions League visit to Rangers. (Various)

Former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo has become the new coach of Belgian club Charleroi. (Various)

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