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Neil Critchley set for Hearts job – Scottish gossip
Croatian centre-back Bozo Mikulic, 27, could become Simo Valakari’s first St Johnstone signing after the free agent impressed during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Hibernian. (Courier – subscription), external
Celtic women head coach Elena Sadiku described Sunday’s 1-0 SWPL defeat by Hearts as the “worst performance” she has seen from her defending champions. (Record), external
Dundee United will be without defender Ross Graham, 23, for a month after a scan revealed the hamstring injury he suffered against St Mirren is worse than first feared. (Courier – subscription), external
Meanwhile, United manager Jim Goodwin wants players who are out of contract at the end of the season to prove they deserve new deals at Tannadice. (Record), external
Dundee midfielder Sammy Braybrooke, 20, hopes to emulate England international James Maddison, who once worked with Dens Park boss Tony Docherty at Aberdeen. (Courier – subscription), external