Wigan's James McCarthy has no intention of switching international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to his birth country Scotland. (Various)

McCarthy, is concerned about a change being seen as dishonourable, although his Wigan team-mate Steven Caldwell says the Glaswegian be a welcome addition to the Scotland squad. (Scotsman)

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez revealed that the crop of Scottish internationals at the club have been badgering McCarthy to ditch Ireland for Scotland. (Daily Mail)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has attacked football agents, saying they 'seduced' players like Andy Webster and Rudi Skacel into ill-advised moves, and costing them years of their careers. (Scotsman)

Midfielder Scott Brown insists he will be fit for Celtic's match against Dundee United on Sunday, despite pulling out of the Scotland team which beat Northern Ireland on Wednesday. (Various)

Meanwhile, Celtic will reopen contract talks with Georgios Samaras in an attempt to dissuade the Greek striker form leaving when his current deal expires at the end of the season. (Daily Record)

Scotland rugby forward Richie Gray says comments by former England player Jeremy Guscott, where he described the Scot as 'slow and cumbersome' inspired him to a fine performance against France last week. (Various)

Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies has denied the suggestion that tomorrow's Murrayfield match against Scotland is a must-win for Wales coach Warren Gatland for him to keep his job - as he has not taken the Welsh to victory for eight games. (Scotsman)

Wales centre Jamie Roberts has warned his team-mates they cannot adopt a 'gung-ho' approach to the Six Nations meeting in Edinburgh. (Herald)

Former world number Tiger Woods replied that he had never even heard of Castle Stuart golf course when asked if he would prepare for the Open Championship by playing the new Scottish Open links venue. (Herald)

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