Scottish gossip: King suggests Rangers comeback

Former chairman suggests Ibrox comeback as Celtic eye a Champions League first…

“I think I might be the best person to do it for two years,” says Dave King as he offers to return as Rangers chairman. (Daily Record), external

“It’s not his decision, it’s a doctor’s decision,” said manager Philippe Clement of John Bennett standing down as chairman at Rangers due to ill health. (Daily Record), external

Defender Liam Scales believes a 100% start to the campaign can provide a springboard to Champions League success as Celtic seek a first opening win in the competition at home to Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday. (Scotsman), external

Slovan Bratislava boss Vladimir Weiss faces a race against time to recover from illness and see his side make their Champions League league stage bow at Celtic Park after missing two games in a row. (Herald), external

“We just have to grind through it and hope that the win comes soon,” says Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland, with the Edinburgh club bottom of the Premiership after gathering one point from five games. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Scotland midfielder Ryan Jack made his Erkospor debut as a substitute yesterday, despite no official announcement of his signing from the Turkish second tier side, who listed the 32-year-old as Ryan James. (Scottish Sun), external