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Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson says he "had my way" after his coaching staff had doubts about his change of shape to a back three before Thursday's 3-1 first-leg win away to Fenerbahce in the Europa League last 16. (Daily Record), external The roots of Rangers' win over Fenerbahce in Turkey were formed in a brutal, high tempo, high energy training session on Tuesday, the kind of which had not been seen under former manager Philippe Clement. (Daily Record), external Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is favourite with bookmakers to become permanent Ibrox boss this summer, taking over from former Southampton boss and Rangers defender Russell Martin, with Fenerbahce's Jose Mourinho in third and current interim head coach Barry Ferguson also in the frame. (The Scotsman), external Hibernian powerbrokers Ian Gordon and Tim Bezbatchenko have insisted that they never thought about ditching David Gray during a horrific start to the league season, but the first-year head coach did face some "tough questions" before turning things around in spectacular fashion. (Edinburgh Evening News), external Friday's English & European transfer rumours Thursday's Scottish Gossip Ross County manager Don Cowie says the Scottish Premiership club have made the decision to try to land signings on longer contracts than previously to avoid the hefty squad transitions each season that have become the tradition in Dingwall. (Press & Journal), external Former Rangers captain Lee Wallace's son, Billy, has signed a contract to join the club's youth academy. (Daily Record), external Kyogo Furuhashi insists he is happy at Rennes despite the 30-year-old Japan striker having lost his starting place with the French side so soon after his January transfer from Celtic and believes he can play until he is 35. (The Herald), external Kyogo Furuhashi has been told that the persistent shoulder injury that has lingered on from his time at Celtic is a factor in the 30-year-old striker finding himself on the fringes under new Rennes head coach Habib Beye after the departure of Jorge Sampaoli. (Daily Record), external Latvia head coach Paolo Nicolato has been paying close attention to the steadily rising form curve of new St Johnstone defender Daniels Balodis. (The Courier), external 'Insufficient grounds to appeal' - Premier League news conferences as Howe speaks on Gordon's ban What is at stake at under-pressure Red Bull? 'Calm down, it's not over', Mourinho warns Rangers What are the secret ingredients for a hit cooking show? A tragic story of the consequences of trolling Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on secret WW2 stories Will the Dragons find their next investment? When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs What is at stake at under-pressure Red Bull? 'Ketchup on pizza? That's the worst question I've ever heard! ' Video'Ketchup on pizza? That's the worst question I've ever heard! ' BBC Sport's British women pound-for-pound rankings Bolt to Rees-Zammit - a dozen career switching stars 'Dessers leads way for weirdest Rangers team ever' How much do Premier League clubs make from tickets? 'Calm down, it's not over', Mourinho warns Rangers 'Performance of my life' - Liverpool saved by 'best in world' Alisson 'I'm super excited' - Beckham prepares to race Formula E car. Video'I'm super excited' - Beckham prepares to race Formula E car Elliott scores late winner as resilient Liverpool beat PSG. Video Elliott scores late winner as resilient Liverpool beat PSG Superpowers & genius - Italy's 'Brexoncello' take aim at England No snow a 'permanent concern' for Winter Paralympics PSG's post-Mbappe era, no 'clans' and foreign stars' French buy-in Cancer diagnosis still doesn't feel real - Gallagher. Video Cancer diagnosis still doesn't feel real - Gallagher Record-breaking Arsenal enjoy carnival season in Eindhoven 'Game's best chaser' - Kohli hailed after more ODI heroics Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game 'Chin up, kid, it all works out in the end' - Jonas' 'sliding doors' moments Eight second goalkeeper rule - what happens next and what our experts think 'No help' & 'no confidence' - What is behind Hojlund's goal drought? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.