Referee Dougie McDonald admits feeling ashamed over his part in lying to the referee observer after the controversial penalty incident at Tannadice - adding he will regret it as long as he lives. (Various)

Former Fifa referee Kenny Clark believes it will takes years to repair the damage the incident has caused the Scottish refereeing. (The Sun)

The other assistant referee at that Dundee United versus Celtic match, Charlie Smith, has accused Steven Craven - who resigned from football after the match - of embellishing his story and claimed there were inaccuracies within it. (The Herald)

Valencia midfielder Joaquin says his team's form is 'screwed up' ahead of Rangers' visit in the champions League on Tuesday. (Daily Record)

Ibrox defender Madjid Bougherra believes his side can recover from their draw with Inverness on Saturday to stun their Spanish opponents. (Various)

Administration-struck Dundee's sacked players have been reassured they will not need to wait until the January transfer window opens in order to sign for new clubs. (Daily Record)

Ryder Cup winning captain Colin Montgomerie missed out on a play-off position at a lucrative pro-am tournament when he was penalised after his caddie moved an advertising sign, incurring a two-stroke penalty. (The Herald)

Commonwealth 400m hurdles silver medallist Eilidh Child will take a sabbatical from her job as a PE teacher to concentrate full-time on athletics ahead of the 2012 Olympics. (The Sun)

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