Rangers boss Clement defiant after Barron withdrawal – Scottish gossip

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says unpopular substitutions like the withdrawal of Connor Barron in the 1-0 home win against Hearts is down to managing players’ work load. (Sun), external

Supporters “don’t know all the facts,” insists Clement. (Mail), external

Clement believes Sunday’s match winner Cyriel Dessers is taking steps to be more clinical in front of goal. (Herald – subscription), external

Hearts boss Neil Critchley believes there should have been more added time at Ibrox. (Herald – subscription), external

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his side are ready for an “ultramarathon” of games after the international break. (Mail), external

Ante Palaversa had no doubt Aberdeen would bounce back from their League Cup humbling by Celtic, as the Dons got back to winning ways against Dundee in the Scottish Premership. (Record), external

Nicky Cadden is bothered by the notion that he is not deeply affected by Hibernian’s recent woes. (Record), external

Cadden says the Hibs players “care probably as much as everyone else”. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription), external

Former Aberdeen, Manchester United and Scotland manager Sir Alex Ferguson has bought a flat in Glasgow’s west end to be near his brother. (Sun), external