Hearts are ready to handle the pressure of being top of the Scottish Premiership, says captain Lawrence Shankland. (Sun)
Shankland, 30, recalls being told by his current Hearts boss Derek McInnes he was surplus to requirements at Aberdeen and says “I don’t hold grudges” and insists he “never blamed” McInnes for his Pittodrie exit. (Record)
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Aberdeen will “prepare as if the best Celtic are going to turn up” when the sides meet in Glasgow on Sunday, says Nicky Devlin. (Record)
Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and ex-Rangers player Kevin Muscat were reunited at Melbourne Victory’s Saturday derby win over Melbourne City. Muscat was Postecoglou’s assistant as Victory and succeeded him as manager. (Sun)
Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was one of those who texted St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson following the Buddies’ Premier Sports Cup final win. (Herald – subscription required)
St Mirren chief executive and former Motherwell player Keith Lasley attended the Buddies’ 1987 Scottish Cup final win and says last weekend’s Premier Sports Cup triumph was “probably right at the very top of” his moments in football. (Record)
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Simo Valakari says he will enjoy Christmas this year after his St Johnstone side moved five points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship by beating Greenock Morton 5-0. (Courier – subscription required)
Getting back in the Scotland squad is 29-year-old Hull City striker Oli McBurnie’s “ultimate goal”. (Sun)
San Diego forward Lewis Morgan, 29, has “both eyes” on Scotland’s World Cup campaign. (Sunday Mail)
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