Scotland are facing a midfield crisis against Spain on Tuesday, with Barry Robson suspended, Gary Caldwell almost certainly missing out as he is not match fit, Graham Dorrans is out through injury, while Darren Fletcher and Lee McCulloch are doubtful starters. (Various)

Striker Kenny Miller will start against Spain for Scotland after being controversially left on the bench against the Czech Republic, but Rangers team-mate Steven Whittaker is an injury doubt. (Various)

Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech has thanked Scotland for handing him the easiest night of his career by playing with such negative tactics in his side's 1-0 win on Friday. (Various)

Celtic look set to be without South Koreans Ki Sung-Yueng and Cha Du-Ri for most of January as they will be playing for their country at the Asian Cup. (Various)

Marius Zaliukas says being forced out of the Hearts team by owner Vladimir Romanov because he has yet to agree a contract extension makes it harder for him to rermain committed to the Edinburgh club. (News of the World)

Hibernian are preparing a massive clear-out with 18 players' contracts ending soon. (Scotland on Sunday)

Hamilton Accies manager Billy Reid is ready to snap up any players released by Dundee if the First Division club go into administration this week. (News of the World)

Dundee manager Gordon Chisholm and assistant Billy Dodds are expected to be first casualties when Dundee move into administration as planned this week. (Scotland on Sunday)

Scottish Football League chief executive David Longmuir says his organisation and the Scottish Premier League could unite as one body following talks between the two. (Various)

Chief executive David Longmuir says there is no chance of the Scottish Football League being regionalised or becoming a pyramid structure because clubs are against those ideas. (News of the World)

Stephen Gallacher is hoping Lee Westwood withdraws from next week's Portugal Masters through injury in order to give the Scot a better chance of competing as he is second reserve at present. (Various)

Josh Grajczonek plans to ride through the pain barrier of a leg injury to help Glasgow Tigers end their speedway season on a high in today's Premier League match at home to Sheffield Tigers. (Sunday Mail)

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