The Scottish Football Association are likely to take legal action against QC Paul McBride as they are so sure they have a strong defamation case against him. (Daily Record)

Referees' observer Willie Young recommended that the SFA throw the book at Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra for grabbing official Calum Murray's wrist.

Former referee Young gave the advice in his report following the Scottish Cup match at Celtic Park in which Bougherra was sent off. (Sun)

Meanwhile, the SFA will replace the seven-man disciplinary committee with their own compliance officer who will be able to flag up incidents within 48 hours and issue punishments from a pre-agreed list of sanctions. (Sun)

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has assured Celtic fans he will be at the club next season, despite no talks over a new deal planned until the summer. (Daily Express)

Rangers defender Sasa Papac is desperate for the club's takeover saga to come to a conclusion so that they can offer him a more appetising contract offer. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen boss Craig Brown feels Nikica Jelavic's overhead kick goal against them at Pittodrie should not have stood as there was a foul in the build up. (Herald)

Andy Murray says the days after his defeat at Indian Wells were some of the worst he has had on the professional tennis tour, adding that he was not getting on well with now former coach Alex Corretja. (Herald)

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