'Leggy' Rangers frustrate Makhanya - gossip

Late equaliser scorer Olwethu Makhanya feels Rangers showed “a lack of character” and “came out leggy” in the second half of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle. (Sun)

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill indicates it will be some time before winger Jota, 27, starts games after only recently returning from long-term injury. (Scotsman – subscription required)

O’Neill believes the point picked up in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Dundee United might prove to be a precious one. (Sun)

And O’Neill explains forward Kasper Hogh, who set up Celtic’s opener, was withdrawn at half-time to get two wingers on the pitch against United. (Record – subscription required)

Right-back Chris Cadden, 30, may have added to Aberdeen’s injury worries going into Saturday’s League Cup semi-final with Rangers after limping off during Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat by Falkirk. (Sun)

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been warned by Uefa after causing a delayed kick-off in the recent 0-0 draw in Slovenia while Scotland Under-21 head coach Tony Docherty and assistant Steven Naismith have picked up one-match touchline bans following a scuffle in the win away to Bulgaria. (Scotsman – subscription required)

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