Andy Irving ‘deserves’ Scotland call-up, says West Ham boss – Scottish gossip

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui believes midfielder Andy Irving, 24, deserves his Scotland call-up. (Herald – subscription), external

Everton manager Sean Dyche has explained his cautious approach to a return to action for Nathan Patterson because of the Scotland right-back’s “unusual” tendon injury that has meant the 22-year-old has not played since April. (Scotsman – subscription), external

Southampton manager Russell Martin retains the support of sporting director Rasmus Ankersen, but the former Scotland defender is facing scrutiny from Serbian billionaire owner Dragan Solak after a poor start to the Premier League season. (TalkSport), external

Read Saturday’s Scottish gossip