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Celtic not prepared to cash in on defender as last season's temporary Rangers boss responds to comments on 'constructive' criticism. Celtic will not entertain Alistair Johnston leaving Glasgow anytime soon with a January sale for the Canadian right-back off the cards. (Football Insider), external "He should be concentrating on his club first and foremost because there are some issues there, " says Barry Ferguson as he bites back at Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers' comments on criticism of Rangers head coach Russell Martin from the former interim Ibrox boss and some of his staff from last season. (Go Radio via Scottish Sun, external) Hibs summer signing Josh Mulligan reveals the Edinburgh club made him an offer in January and the former Dundee midfielder admits to being flattered by interest from then interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson. (The Herald - subscription required), external Fraser Hornby has not given up on a Scotland call, with the 26-year-old former Everton forward enjoying a good start to the season with German second tier side Darmstadt after years of injury frustration. (The Scotsman), external Former Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is close to retiring, with the 38-year-old having held talks about a possible return to Hibs, where he began his career. (Daily Record), external Pundit Chris Sutton doubles down on his assertion that St Mirren are an "ugly watch at times" but insists he was paying manager Stephen Robinson and his team a compliment, saying they are hard to beat. (Daily Record), external Chief executive Michael Nicholson insists the Celtic board are shouldering the blame for the shock Champions League exit to Kairat Almaty, saying those running the club are "commit to improving going forward". (Scottish Sun), external Chris Sutton has doubts over former club Celtic going far in the Europa League, citing concerns about the depth of Brendan Rodgers' squad. (Daily Record), external Barcelona keen on Kane - Saturday's gossip Hutton urges Rangers chairman to show leadership - gossip Premier League: Liverpool host Merseyside rivals Everton in first of seven games World Athletics: GB's Johnson-Thompson seeks heptathlon medal, USA in relay blow BJK Cup: Great Britain face United States for place in final A respectable man leads a vicious 'firm' of thugs The best and worst foods to eat at sports grounds Zara Mc Dermott explores the dark side of Thailand Chuck Wepner: The real-life Rocky who floored Ali 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Euros backheel and vineyard dreams - Russo in her own words Superb Canada beat champions New Zealand to reach final. Video Superb Canada beat champions New Zealand to reach final How 'choosing the hard path' helped Hunt win superb 200m silver Unwatchable or irresistible? The manager purists love to hate Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman. Video Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman Premier League ticket black market exposed Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Haaland feats 'unheard of' - how striker broke another record Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race? Eubank opens up on hospital visit and father reunion Cling film, fake tan and Block 16 - welcome to Red Roses' Hogwarts Is Chiefs Kingdom crumbling after losing start? Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk? How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.