Scotland head coach Craig Levein has hailed the work ethic of his team following the 3-0 win over Northern Ireland, saying the players put his words into practice. (Various)

Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy is considering switching his allegiance to Scotland, according to ROI coach Giovanni Trapattoni. The Glasgow-born former Hamilton player, now at Wigan, has not yet played a competitive international and can therefore still choose to turn out for the Scots.

Trapattoni said: "McCarthy must choose. He plays for Ireland or he plays for Scotland." (Various)

Dundee United and Rangers have both been told they face the prospect of playing four games inside eight days in order to fit in their rearranged fixtures before the Scottish Premier League splits on 16 April. (Various)

Rangers' Europa League opponents Sporting Lisbon have sacked sporting director Costinha after the former Portugal international accused the club of misleading supporters during a television interview. (the Herald)

Groningen striker Tim Maltavz claims he turned down a transfer deadline-day move to Celtic so that he could hold out for a summer move to Napoli. (Daily Express)

Celtic defender Mark Wilson is eager to sign a new contract with the Glasgow club, with his current deal due to run out in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Meanwhile, Celtic striker Morten Rasmussen, now on loan at Aalborg, insists he can still be a success at Parkhead. (Daily Record)

Coventry goalkeeper Kieren Westwood is attracting the interest of Celtic as well as some English clubs. (the Herald)

Derby have set their sights on Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire, who would cost around £500,000 even though he is out of contract in the summer. (the Sun)

Hibernian and Kilmarnock are on the trail of Linfield's Northern Ireland midfielder Jamie Mulgrew, who is out of contract in the summer. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, Hibs assistant manager has won his appeal against a four-match touchline ban but is due to go before the Scottish FA again after being sent to the stand during a match in January. (Daily Mail)

Hearts manager Jim Jefferies says striker Kevin Kyle may need surgery to mend a persistent groin injury. (Various)

St Mirren have taken 21-year-old defender Kevin Turner on trial from St Mungo's Amateurs. (Daily Express)

Stirling Albion goalkeeper Callum Reidford could be out for the rest of the season after having three metal plates inserted in his jaw. The keeper was injured in a collision during Saturday's defeat to Raith Rovers. (the Herald)

Brechin City chairman Ken Ferguson says it is "a big disappointment" that his club's Scottish Cup tie with St Johnstone is the only quarter-final not to be shown live on television, meaning the Second Division outfit miss out on a cash windfall. (Various)

The Highland League are planning a programme of midweek games to catch up on 86 outstanding fixtures. (the Herald)

Thom Evans will not attend Scotland's Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday fearing the emotion of the occasion may be too much.

Evans was forced to retire from the game after almost breaking his neck the last time the two sides met. (Daily Mail)

Scottish Rugby are targeting new title sponsorship for the Melrose Sevens after clinching a broadcasting with BBC Scotland for this year's event. (the Scotsman)

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