“From the moment I spoke to him I knew he’d do for me,” says Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou of right-back Alistair Johnston, who joined the club in January. (Glasgow Times – subscription required)
Reo Hatate will miss Celtic’s trip to face Kilmarnock on Sunday but will not be out long term. (Scotsman – subscription required)
Former striker Charlie Nicholas criticises Rangers’ focus, saying it should be on winning the Scottish Cup not complaining to the Scottish FA after Saturday’s 3-2 defeat by Celtic. (Express)
Former Rangers attacker Brian Laudrup is impressed by Ibrox midfielder Nicolas Raskin but has misgivings about the performances of Todd Cantwell, Ryan Kent and Malik Tillman in Saturday’s defeat by Celtic. (Mail via Record)
Ex-Rangers captain Barry Ferguson says Ibrox manager Michael Beale must adopt the same tactical approach against Celtic in this month’s Scottish Cup semi-final. (Record)
Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson believes the club should have appointed Gary Locke as interim manager rather than Steven Naismith. (Record)
Hibernian “are due them one”, says Joe Newell of Hearts before Saturday’s Edinburgh derby. (Scotsman – subscription required)
Newell believes Hibs are facing Hearts at the perfect time. (Record)
Steven Fletcher says “emotions just take over” as he describes celebrating a goal against former club Hibs on Sunday. (Scotsman – subscription required)
Dundee United are finally fit enough following “a mini pre-season” under new manager Jim Goodwin, says striker Steven Fletcher. (Courier – subscription required)
