The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip

Lennon angered by Celtic’s ‘indifference’

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has admitted he fears his players may be guilty of indifference to the stuttering form which has seen them slip 12 points behind Rangers in the SPL title race. “I have shown a lot of faith in these players, and they keep letting me and my backroom staff down at the minute,” said Lennon. “I don’t know if it really hurts them enough, or if they treat it with indifference.” (Scotsman)

• Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is monitoring the progress of James Forrest but insists he is a long way off making any move for the Celtic winger. (Various)

• Sion have announced they have filed a complaint against Uefa with the European Commission after the club was thrown out of the Europa League when they were found guilty of fielding ineligible players. (Scotsman)

Black walking a disciplinary tightrope - Nevin

Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin believes Hearts face a serious dilemma over what to do with Ian Black, after the midfielder was handed his second straight red card of the season on Saturday for a studs-up challenge on Kilmarnock player Dean Shiels. (Scotsman)

• Hearts manager Paulo Sergio is set to be hauled before the Scottish Football Association for a second time and could face at least a two-match touchline ban after being sent to the stand in the weekend’s stormy defeat to Kilmarnock. (Various)

Naismith may be out for season

Rangers fear Steven Naismith has suffered cruciate ligament damage for the second time in his career as they await the results of a scan on the Scotland international’s injured knee. Specialists are studying images of Naismith’s knee and Rangers do not expect to confirm the extent of the injury until tomorrow – but the club admit they are braced for the worst outcome. (Scotsman)

Mackie is handed a Scotland recall

Jamie Mackie, who only recently returned to action for Queen’s Park Rangers after being sidelined for eight months after suffering a broken leg, is expected to be recalled today as Craig Levein names his first Scotland squad since the end of the failed Euro 2012 qualification campaign last month. (Scotsman)

• Levein is expected to drop Aston Villa youngster Barry Bannan from his Scotland squad after he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving recently. (Various)

• For the full squad check back on scotsman.com later today

Levein angered by Houston treatment

Scotland manager Craig Levein is “angry” with his former club Dundee United for failing to publicly support Peter Houston far sooner than they did. “I’m angry because they should’ve come out long before now and dismissed all this nonsense,” said Levein. “I don’t know where this has come from, but if someone behind the scenes has been briefing the press, then that’s disgraceful.” (Scotsman)

Brown won’t be pressured into appointment

St Johnstone chairman Geoff Brown is refusing to be pressured into a decision on the club’s next manager, but has assured supporters he will announce the successor to Derek McInnes “sooner rather than later”. (Scotsman)

• Former Manchester City midfielder Steve Lomas is set to become St Johnstone’s new boss in 48 hours - if he can agree terms. (Sun)

Diouf signs for struggling Doncaster

Controversial former Rangers striker El Hadji Diouf has resurfaced at Doncaster Rovers. In a deal understood to have been brokered by his representative, Scottish football agent Willie McKay, the player has agreed an initial three-month contract at the Keepmoat Stadium. (Various)

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