Gattuso unlikely to be in frame for Rangers job
Rangers want to appoint a high-profile manager this summer as Philippe Clement's permanent successor, but it is unlikely to be the club's former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso. (Football Insider), externalCeltic manager Brendan Rodgers says he will "fight to the very end" to try to keep Greg Taylor at the club, with the defender's contract due to expire this summer. (Football Scotland), externalJames Forrest credits the "humble" nature of Celtic's dressing room for their success this season as they move to the brink of another Scottish Premiership title, which would be his 13th with the club. (Daily Record), externalThe decision to disallow Ianis Hagi's goal in Rangers' 2-2 draw against Aberdeen on Sunday was a guess, according to former Premier League referee Keith Hackett. (Ibrox News), externalScotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists Hearts have improved under head coach Neil Critchley, but says he understands fan frustration after they missed out on a top-six Premiership spot. (Edinburgh Evening News), externalDundee manager Tony Docherty believes his players' "mindset" was wrong in their heavy Premiership defeat by Hibs on Sunday. (Courier), external
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