Scottish Gossip: Scotland, Rangers, Muscat, Clement, Hearts, Lowry, Aberdeen, St Johnstone, Falkirk

Scotland manager Steve Clarke demands bravery on the ball from his players in Thursday's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier with Spain. (Sun), external

Clarke wants the Scots to seal qualification on their own by taking a positive result against Spain, even though dropped points by Norway against Cyprus would also suffice. (Record), external

Scottish teams' poor record in Seville is of no concern to Clarke. (Herald - subscription required), external

The Scotland manager insists his side "cannot just stay there, we have to go forward" in Seville. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Scotland midfielder John McGinn praises the influence of his club manager at Aston Villa, Spaniard Unai Emery. (Herald - subscription required), external

Yokohama F Marinos supporters are concerned manager Kevin Muscat's wave to them after they beat Urawa Red Diamonds indicates he is leaving, with the Australian having been linked with Rangers. (Sun), external

Rangers will not be rushed into an appointment with Muscat and Philippe Clement having impressed during the final round of interviews. (Sun), external

Former Rangers player Neil Murray is confused as to why the club do not currently have a director of football amid their managerial search. (Record), external

Murray urges the Rangers board to show the next manager the same support they showed Steven Gerrard. (Record), external

The SFPL are considering a rule change that would guarantee clubs a minimum allocation of tickets for away matches. (Sun), external

Hibernian defender Lewis Miller cites his club boss Nick Montgomery as a major factor in being called up to the Australia squad. (Record), external

Hearts would vote against any proposal for fixed percentage ticket allocations for visiting supporters. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Hearts' on-loan Rangers attacker Alex Lowry dismisses suggestions he is arrogant. (Sun), external

Lowry is not thinking about a January return to Ibrox. (Record), external

Stefan Gartenmann backs his Aberdeen team-mate Slobodan Rubezic to become a "top defender". (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

Sven Sprangler is enjoying his spell at St Johnstone after being told to find a regular job during his long search for a club. (Courier - subscription required), external

Falkirk fear going part-time next season, despite having reduced losses by £1m. (Sun), external