Celtic coach Alan Thompson says El Hadji Diouf is to blame for a stormy Old Firm Scottish Cup tie, claiming that the Rangers striker "threw a shoulder" on the Parkhead side's physio. (Various)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon reacted angrily at the end of their Scottish Cup tie because Rangers assistant Ally McCoist said "why don't you stay away from my players?" as they shook hands. (Daily Record)

Rangers manager Walter Smith says his assistant, Ally McCoist, was annoyed that Celtic manager Neil Lennon was being aggressive towards one of the opposing players. (Daily Express)

Kenny Miller, who moved from Rangers to Bursaspor in January, says he was bored with the Scottish Premier League because teams play each other too often. (the Herald)

Scottish football clubs could be forced to postpone or rearrange their European qualifying ties ahead of the 2012/13 season because of the London Olympics, which could also impact on the start of the Scottish Premier League season. (the Scotsman)

Olympic Games chiefs want no other major sporting events taking place in Glasgow during London 2012 women's matches at Hampden but have been told by the Scottish Premier League to expect a full card of league matches and Champions League ties where applicable. (Daily Record)

Brazil are set to name Ronaldinho in their squad to face Scotland in their 27 March glamour friendly in London. (Daily Record)

James McCarthy says he is looking to forget the incident with Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United striker elbowed the Wigan midfielder but escaped punishment on Saturday. (the Sun)

Former top referee Jeff Winter has urged the Football Association in England to ban Sir Alex Ferguson for four games for slagging off referee Martin Atkinson after Tuesday's defeat by Chelsea. (the Sun)

The Football Association is demanding tapes from Manchester United's television station of an incriminating interview in which the manager criticises referee Martin Atkinson after Tuesday's defeat by Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

Sought-after Dumbarton right-back Nicky Devlin has signed a pre-contract agreement to sign for Motherwell in the summer. (Daily Record)

Hearts defender Ismael Bouzid, who is out of contract in the summer, is seeking talks with director Sergejus Fedotovas to discover if he has a future at the Edinburgh club. (Daily Mail)

Hearts defender Andy Webster has been told he will not require surgery on a groin injury after scans showed he had only suffered a strain. (the Herald)

Graham Stack has criticised Hamilton Accies defender Mark McLaughlin for making a poor challenge that has left the Hibernian goalkeeper with a shoulder injury. (the Herald)

Michael Stewart's hopes of earning a contract with Leeds United have ended after the club failed to gain international clearance to play the Scottish midfielder, who previously played in Turkey, in a reserve game. (Daily Record)

Former Aberdeen and Celtic midfielder Jamie Smith has landed a new contract with Colorado Rapids. (Various)

Forfar Athletic manager Dick Campbell has been diagnosed as suffering from kidney cancer, with twin brother Ian stepping up to take his place in the dugout while the 58-year-old begins treatment. (the Scotsman)

Craig Bryson thinks Alexei Eremenko should be in the running for Scotland's player of the year award despite his Kilmarnock midfield team-mate playing for a smaller club. (Various)

Wolves striker Leigh Griffiths thinks Barry Smith should be a contender for Scotland's manager of the year after his former boss led Dundee out of the relegation zone in Division One despite being docked 25 points for going into administration. (Daily Record)

St Johnstone hope to secure more tickets for next weekend's Scottish Cup quarter-final away to Brechin City after selling out their initial allocation for Glebe Park. (Daily Record)

Edinburgh and Scotland stand-off Phil Godman is considering playing club rugby in Australia or New Zealand this summer to prove his fitness as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury. (the Scotsman)

A South of Scotland rugby select is to face the Barbarians later this year in a fundraiser for the Bill McLaren Foundation. (Various)

West of Scotland have signed New Zealand-based Zimbabwean all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, who plays for Auckland Aces, for this summer's Scottish Premiership cricket season. (Daily Record)

Kari Anderson has been appointed Scotland's first women's cricket manager. (Daily Record)

Scottish gymnast Daniel Purvis has confirmed he will compete in the World Cup event at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall on 16 April. (the Herald)

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