Rumour Mill: Saturday’s football news and gossip

Tony Watt told to grow up by Neil Lennon

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has told Tony Watt that he needs to see out the season in Belgium and grow up after a series of bust ups with Lierse coach Stanley Menzo.

Homesick Watt was recalled to the Lierse starting line up on Boxing Day after he was publicly criticised by his manager for his attitude.

He scored a double in Lierse’s 3 - 0 win over Mecheleen. (Sun)

Lustig in contract talks

Celtic defender Mikael Lustig says he has held meetings with the Parkhead club about extending his contract which expires in 18 months while also revealing that he is attracting the attention of other clubs. The Swede is currently recovering from a hip operation and is due back in March. (Sun)

Dundee Utd to end Goodwillie loan deal

The Tannadice side are set to cut short Davi Goodwillie’s loand deal next month after he failed to make an impression following his return from Blackburn.

The 24 year-old forward has failed to hit the heights that won him a £2m move to Blackburn in August 2011. (Sun)

Malky Mackay sacked as Cardiff manager

The former Celtic defender has been sacked as manager of Cardiff City by controversial owner Vincent Tan following two-and-a-half years in charge which saw the Scot win promotion to the Premiership.

Reports suggest Mackay received a £3m pay off. (Scotsman)

• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being lined up to replace Mackay in the Cardiff hot seat

Jim Goodwin’s conduct to be examined

The SFA’s disciplinary watchdog Vincent Lunny is to study St Mirren captain Jim Goodwin’s controversial Boxing SDay display against Dundee United. Goodwin was substituted at half time after apparently elbowing Stuart Armstrong. (Scotsman)