Hibs are facing up to losing striker Derek Riordan in the summer when his contract runs out but hope to compete with any pre-contract offer that is made to him. (Various)

Hearts manager Jim Jefferies tells his players to be in their beds when the bells toll to bring in the new year - the Jambos play Hibs at 1230 GMT on 1 January. (The Scotsman)

Terry Butcher, the Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager, believes he needs new faces in at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium for the second half of the season. (The Sun)

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist is "very hopeful" that Steven Naismith will be fit in time to play Celtic in the Old Firm derby. (Daily Record)

Peter MacDonald has been handed a new six-month deal at St Johnstone, one that will take his stay at the club to 10 years. (The Sun)

Celtic must beat Rangers at Ibrox or they can forget winning the Scottish Premier League this season, according to former Celtic assistant manager Murdo MacLeod. (Daily Record)

Celtic attacker Paddy McCourt says he is feeling in the best shape of his career. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond jokes that he did his Christmas shopping online to avoid being seen by angry Dons fans. (The Sun)

New Motherwell manager Stuart McCall insists he will pick Steve Jennings when he is available after his automatic suspension for his red card against Hearts, despite an enquiry from the Scottish Football Association asking if the Fir Park club intended to suspend him while authorities investigate the betting irregularities about his sending off. (Daily Mail)

The Scottish Rugby Union will start talks in the new year with Scotland head coach Andy Robinson over a new contract. (The Scotsman)

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