Scottish gossip: Neil Critchley, Steve Clarke, Sir Alex Ferguson

Neil Critchley says he will ask former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard for advice after landing the Heart of Midlothian job. (The Scotsman), external

A Highland businessman’s £1.2n bid to save Inverness Caledonian Thistle from administration has been rejected by the club. (Scottish Sun), external

Manager Steve Clarke says it was “the first time in a long time I’ve celebrated a goalkeeper’s save” when veteran Craig Gordon denied Bruno Fernandes in Scotland’s draw with Portugal. (The Scotsman), external

Portugal midfielder Palhinha confessed it would be “better to stay silent” and said he didn’t want to “mince his words” when reviewing referee Lawrence Visser’s performance at Hampden. (Scottish Sun), external