After defeating Sporting Lisbon on the away goals rule in the Europa League, Rangers manager Walter Smith said the team "needed to win for Rangers and the country". (Daily Record)

Rangers' progression, plus European exits for Basle and Young Boys, means Switzerland cannot overtake Scotland in the Uefa co-efficient and so Scotland will have two Champions League spots in season 2012/13. (Daily Record)

However, Smith plays down suggestions that Rangers could go on to reach the final like they did in the Uefa Cup in 2008. (The Scotsman)

Celtic have swooped for 19-year-old Cardiff City prospect Adam Matthews. (The Sun)

Celtic centre-half Daniel Majstorovic believes his team can make an impact in Europe next season if they manage to keep their top players at the club. (Daily Express)

Former Hibernian captain Chris Hogg says he will be doing all he can to help his new club Inverness put one over on his old team when they meet in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday. (The Sun)

Alex Smith, Scottish managers' union head, fears that in a cut-throat 10-team top league there will be fewer places available for young Scots to make the breakthrough. (The Sun)

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes says critics should back off from having a go at his players, after their drab draw with Dundee United earlier in the week. (Daily Express)

Former Rangers midfielder Charlie Miller is set to make his debut for Third Division Clyde after returning from a spell in Australia. (Daily Express)

Scotland captain Al Kellock reckons he is fortunate to avoid being axed after the team's lame performance against Wales at Murrayfield in the Six Nations. (Daily Mail)

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